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The Big Jump was a big success for the River Valley Pony Club

The Big Jump was a big success for the River Valley Pony Club

On Saturday, September 11, the Whitecourt Woodlands Rodeo grounds were packed with activity for the first of many events by the River Valley Pony Club. Organizers held The Big Jump,…

Are guns getting banned in Woodlands County? Don’t believe everything you hear online

Are guns getting banned in Woodlands County? Don’t believe everything you hear online

At the mid-August Woodlands County Council meeting, the topic of gun use on county properties popped up. A shortened clip from the online meeting feed shared on social media implied…

Mayor Chichak joins caribou task force to help provide municipal perspectives from the region

Mayor Chichak joins caribou task force to help provide municipal perspectives from the region

Mayor Maryann Chichak is just over a month away from retiring from the Mayor’s seat, but that doesn’t mean her role as a voice for the region ends. Recently appointed…

Does Western Canada need its own federal party?

Does Western Canada need its own federal party?

Maverick Party candidate Colin Krieger made a pit stop in Whitecourt on Monday, August 30, inviting residents to attend a town hall event at the Forest Interpretive Centre. During the…

Woodlands County seeking legal opinion on mandating COVID vaccines for entry into Council chambers

Woodlands County seeking legal opinion on mandating COVID vaccines for entry into Council chambers

During the Woodlands County council meeting on August 17, Councillor Ron Govenlock brought up a concern in his Councillor Report over certain public members attending council meetings. The discussion landed…

Ralcomm’s yearly car show brings out big numbers in support of a great local cause

Ralcomm’s yearly car show brings out big numbers in support of a great local cause

On Saturday, August 28, under the bright, beautiful sunshine, Ralcomm Ltd staff held an event that took over much of the roadway at their end of 35 Street, up in…

Whitecourt Woodlands Rodeo puts on a great late-season show

Whitecourt Woodlands Rodeo puts on a great late-season show

The Whitecourt Woodlands Rodeo took over the Eagle River Casino rodeo grounds at the Westward Hall on August 21 and 22. The weekend event put on by the Whitecourt &…

A Friendship Centre for Whitecourt is that much closer to reality thanks to a new Whitecourtian

A Friendship Centre for Whitecourt is that much closer to reality thanks to a new Whitecourtian

On Friday, August 20, roughly 70 people came together at Rotary Park to celebrate the beginnings of a project. “This has been a dream of mine for a long time.…

Woodlands County Councillor Dave Kusch

Woodlands County Councillor Dave Kusch

Woodlands County Councillor Dave Kusch has only been in his seat for just under two years, after running in a by-election mid-term, but he already sees the impact he can…

Whitecourt Workwear and Ladies Boutique strives to have something in store for everybody

Whitecourt Workwear and Ladies Boutique strives to have something in store for everybody

Sandra Bilau has been the proud owner of Whitecourt Workwear and Ladies Boutique for roughly eight years. She previously worked at the store for fifteen years before buying it. “I…

A Canadian Olympian helps inspire local athletes to never give up

A Canadian Olympian helps inspire local athletes to never give up

Fresh off the airplane from Tokyo and the 2020 Olympics, Canadian Taekwondo athlete Yvette Yong likely had many things planned in her schedule. Yet, just three days after she returned…

Councillor Matt Connell

Councillor Matt Connell

Councillor Matt Connell has lived in Whitecourt since he was 13 years old. The community he first stepped into is a far cry from the one in which his grandson…

Living and breathing Firesmart until it becomes second nature

Living and breathing Firesmart until it becomes second nature

On Friday, August 6, the Town of Whitecourt, Woodlands County, Alberta Wildfire, and the Whitecourt Fire Department held a joint event at Rotary Park to stress the importance of Firesmart…

“It’s a win, win, win.” Woodlands County Mayor John Burrows reacts to an ongoing Ledcor agreement

“It’s a win, win, win.” Woodlands County Mayor John Burrows reacts to an ongoing Ledcor agreement

Woodlands County Council was happy to vote on continuing an agreement with Ledcor Highway Services to drop their plow blades on Highway 658. At a recent meeting, the group of…

A free concert featuring local acts and an award-winning Albertan country artist will be rocking Rotary Park this weekend

A free concert featuring local acts and an award-winning Albertan country artist will be rocking Rotary Park this weekend

After a drought of entertainment, Andrew Malmquist, the Town of Whitecourt’s Arts and Culture Coordinator, is ready to get things going again. On Saturday, August 14, the first town-ran live…