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Remembrance Day ceremony, different this year, but still as beautiful and impactful
November 11, 2021, was as beautiful an autumn day as anyone could’ve asked for. A layer of frost hung onto every surface, and as the sun shown down, rays created…
Youth volunteering to help their peers is the ultimate legacy for Koats for Kids
Twenty-eight years ago, Arni Stephenson saw a need in his community and decided to fill it. In the fall of 1993, he started the first Koats for Kids event to…
What does Remembrance Day mean to you?
Remembrance Day means something different to everyone. For some, it reminds them of previous generations in their family and reflects on the experiences their loved ones had. For others, the…
A hard fought effort for the Wolverines
A hard fought effort for the Wolverines The Whitecourt Wolverines faced back-to-back losses on November 5 and 6, one at home and one on the road. On Friday, the Wolverines…
A weekend split for the Whitecourt Wolverines
The Whitecourt Wolverines kicked off a weekend homestand on Saturday evening against the Blackfalds Bulldogs. The home squad played in front of 301 fans on the first night and 278…
Is your well doing well? Water well, that is.
With many residents of Woodlands County utilizing well water, the municipality hosted a virtual workshop on October 21 on managing wells. The event streamed live and enabled attendees to ask…
Fantastic turnout for Trunk or Treat event in downtown Whitecourt
The 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat took place on Sunday, October 31, in downtown Whitecourt. The event, which started in 2019, thanks to Alexa Ames, Lindsay Mercer, and the Whitecourt…
BSN virtual networking event touches on the importance of communication in the workplace and an economic update from the new mayor, Tom Pickard
On October 20, the Whitecourt Business Support Network held a virtual networking event featuring Keynote speaker Rick Brick from the University of Alberta’s Department of Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Management. Ahead…
Koats for Kids volunteers look to collect a lot ahead of the November 6 giveaway day at Midtown Mall
Since 1993, Koats for Kids has put jackets, toques, mittens, boots, scarves, and snow pants into the hands of children in need in the community. When Rotarian Arni Stephenson first…
BSN virtual networking event touches on the importance of communication in the workplace and an economic update from the new mayor, Tom Pickard
On October 20, the Whitecourt Business Support Network held a virtual networking event featuring Keynote speaker Rick Brick from the University of Alberta’s Department of Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Management. Ahead…
Recommendations from traffic study prove successful at a busy Whitecourt intersection
Whitecourt resident Mary Bauer sent a letter to Whitecourt Town Council for the Public Input Session of the October 12 Regular Meeting of Council. The letter expressed her gratitude for…
Personal use of transit bus stops by a private company, denied by Council
A private company sent a request to the Town of Whitecourt to use the public transit stops for personal use. IKW Trucking Ltd wanted to use the bus stops to…
Spreading love and cheer for all to hear
On Wednesday, October 13 at 10 am, two local women made a pit stop at the Whitecourt Healthcare Centre to drop off some carefully curated goodies for every single member…
Bidding farewell to Councillor Jim Rennie and Councillor Dale McQueen as they retire from municipal politics
During Woodlands County Council’s final regular meeting ahead of the Municipal Election, Mayor John Burrows spoke to the two retiring councillors, Councillor McQueen and Councillor Rennie thanking them for their…
Talking about service levels with the Woodlands County candidates ahead of next week’s election
The Whitecourt & District Chamber of Commerce facilitated a virtual forum for the Woodlands County candidates on October 7. Multiple questions were asked of the group of 13, including division-specific…