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Making a difference in the lives of locals battling cancer
The Cancer and Wellness Society has been a staple in the community for years, created by Gail Bablitz and cancer survivor Cheryl Duncan-Molloy. The women saw a need in Whitecourt…
NGPS is advocating to the provincial government on the carbon tax and curriculum concerns
During the May 24, 2022, Northern Gateway Public Schools (NGPS) Trustee Meeting, Trustee Linda Wigton provided an update from the Advocacy Committee. The Infrastructure and Maintenance Renewal Program (IMR) was…
Learning on the fly at Blue Ridge Farms
On Wednesday last week, homeschoolers from Whitecourt and area descended onto Blue Ridge Farms for an afternoon of fun and learning. Jillian Byers, owner of Blue Ridge Farms (along with…
Celebrating what makes the Boys and Girls Club special
Last Friday was Boys and Girls Club Day across Canada. The Boys and Girls Club of Whitecourt & District celebrated with lots of fun activities. Program Manager Samantha Evarts said…
Whitecourt Royals play host for the first time
The Whitecourt Royals 13U AA baseball team got to do something this past weekend that they had never had the opportunity to do before. In the four years since they…
Managing rising fuel costs in Woodlands County’s operations
Woodlands County Council voted on adding adjustments to the 2022 budget following an explanation of why during last week’s council meeting. Alicia Bourbeau, Director of Corporate Services, explained that the…
A weekend of fun at the Whitecourt Chamber’s trade fair
After two years without an event, the Whitecourt and District Chamber of Commerce finally held their annual trade fair last weekend. Chamber president Mark Dickin said that it was nice…
Leadership change is coming to the UCP, and multiple names are already in the ring
Premier Jason Kenney shocked much of the province on Wednesday night when he announced he would step down as the leader of the United Conservative Party (UCP). After months of…
A perfect storm for a local athlete brings thunder onto the world stage
When Samia Davidson was nine years old, she was introduced to Sabres Cheer by a friend and encouraged to join the team. Though she was nervous, Davidson knew she was…
A mother’s battle cry to bring forward the change that could’ve saved her children, beating loudly one drum beat at time
When it comes to whipping a crowd into a frenzy at a hockey game, there’s nothing quite like someone beating on a drum. The sound of each thump, beating louder…
Bringing people together to fix up the Whitecourt Skatepark
The Whitecourt and District Action Sports Society is a newly created society with one big goal in mind: revitalizing and maintaining the Whitecourt skatepark. The board is made of people…
Keeping a close eye on the march of the mountain pine beetle
Whitecourt and Woodlands County are keeping an eye on the mountain pine beetle. Within Whitecourt, the Mountain Pine Beetle Program helps manage infestation locally by assessing for infected trees and…
Financial struggles plague the Whitecourt Curling Club as they seek support to remain active
Two directors from the Whitecourt Curling Club presented to Woodlands County Council last week in hopes of receiving financial help from the municipality. Gord Nendsa and Ken Astil attended the…
Inflation effects at the Whitecourt Food Bank
Inflation affects everyone, whether purchasing food at the grocery store or filling up your tank. Gasoline prices alone are up over eleven percent, as revealed by StatsCan and food prices…
Record-breaking ticket sales and a whole lot of community spirit as Lobsterfest returns after a two-year hiatus
After two years of longing for a plate of delicious East Coast lobster while raising necessary funds for the community, Lobsterfest celebrated its long-awaited return on Saturday, May 7. The…