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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…
Living Waters Catholic Schools prepares for the opening of a new school in 2023
Living Waters Catholic Schools officially announced who would be taking over the role as principal at the currently-being-built Ecole St. Anne School on the old Ecole St. Joseph School site.…
Planning for the future of the Centennial Park Pathway
The Centennial Park Pathway Plan came before the Policies and Priorities Committee on April 19. The five-kilometre stretch of well-used pathway that makes up the Centennial Park system is inspected…
Hazardous material abatement in old Blue Ridge building happening this year
An older building in Woodlands County, closed to the public for some time due to unhealthy conditions, will receive some attention this year. The Briar Patch is located in the…
Thanking a retiring super volunteer for her time and dedication to the community
After years of lending her time and kind-hearted spirit to organizations in the community, Kathy Rowe is stepping into retirement. A commonly seen friendly face at Tennille’s Hope Soup Kitchen…
If you have a green thumb but nowhere to use it, the Whitecourt Community Garden is a great choice
With the gardening season not too far off, residents are reminded of the opportunity available at the Whitecourt Community Garden. Those without space for a garden at home can rent…
Seeing the community from another perspective
During the Tuesday, April 19, Policies and Priorities Committee Meeting, Whitecourt Town Council received a walkthrough of the GIS MuniSight system available on the town’s website. Director of Planning and…
A surprise during bridge repairs in Woodlands County proved significant but was thankfully a minor cost
During the April 13 Woodlands County Council Meeting, Richard Twach, Manager of Field Services, brought forward a minor expense needing Council’s approval. In late 2021, Council awarded a Bridge Maintenance…
Looking at the 2022/2023 school year calendar for NGPS
Last week, Northern Gateway Public Schools (NGPS) Superintendent Kevin Bird spoke with the school board trustees about the 2022/2023 school calendar. Feedback came in from multiple sources, including the new…
Food bank fundraiser features great prizes and will help raise funds to purchase new safety-related tools
This month, the Whitecourt Food Bank is holding a fundraiser with fantastic prizes up for grabs. For a five-dollar ticket, some lucky winner will score a River Cree Casino getaway…
National Volunteer Week, recognizing those who help make communities awesome
Each year, volunteers from across the country are recognized through the celebration of National Volunteer Week. This year, the week-long recognition takes place from April 24-30. This year’s theme is…