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Whitecourt’s tennis court has been made new thanks to awesome pickleball volunteers

Whitecourt’s tennis court has been made new thanks to awesome pickleball volunteers

Anyone walking by the tennis court beside the Scott Safety Centre in Whitecourt over the years has noticed the deteriorating space. Years of use and weather had left their mark.…

Supporting Whitecourt’s needy with a friendly smile and a generous bag of groceries

Supporting Whitecourt’s needy with a friendly smile and a generous bag of groceries

The parking lot at Family Dental Health Whitecourt has been busy after hours on Mondays for several months. Starting at 5 pm, the owners, their children, and staff members at…

Finding the heart of the community by volunteering for Eagle Tower Victim Services

Finding the heart of the community by volunteering for Eagle Tower Victim Services

Eagle Tower Victim Services is seeking more volunteers. Program Manager Tina Prodaniuk said that Whitecourt currently has nine advocates, and Fox Creek has three. With some advocates rotating out following…

“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…

Whitecourt Town Council is applying for a federal grant to tackle a huge project, linking downtown Whitecourt with Rotary Park

Whitecourt Town Council is applying for a federal grant to tackle a huge project, linking downtown Whitecourt with Rotary Park

During the July 19, 2021, Regular Meeting Whitecourt Town Council discussed an opportunity to apply for funding from the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF). The fund aims to help communities…

Business Profile – Whitecourt Stationery

Business Profile – Whitecourt Stationery

One of the longest-standing downtown businesses is Whitecourt Stationary which first started in 1978. “My Dad worked in the oil business, and he was being transferred to Calgary. My Mom…

Whitecourt Taekwondo’s Summer Camp is a huge success as interest in the sport surges

Whitecourt Taekwondo’s Summer Camp is a huge success as interest in the sport surges

On Thursday, July 22, Master Jim Rennie excitedly introduced the kids from Whitecourt Taekwondo’s first summer camp of 2021 to the eager audience before him. The showcase allowed students to…

Twp. Rd. 594 is getting work done following a funding reallocation vote

Twp. Rd. 594 is getting work done following a funding reallocation vote

At a previous Woodlands County Council meeting, Council directed Administration to find money in the budget for needed repairs to Twp. Rd. 594 west of Blue Ridge, at the cost…

Getting back into the swing of things

Getting back into the swing of things

Graham Acres is back to being a hub of activity now that teams are playing in the fields. After a year of hiatus, the Whitecourt Slo-Pitch Association kicked off their…

Good grub for a great “kommunity” cause

Good grub for a great “kommunity” cause

On Thursday, July 22, in the parking lot across from their building, board members and volunteers with Tennille’s Hope Kommunity Soup Kitchen held a BBQ Fundraiser. The Downtown Auto parking…

Councillor Profile – Bill McAree

Councillor Profile – Bill McAree

When it comes to changes in Whitecourt over the last couple of decades, Councillor Bill McAree is one to talk to. He first joined Whitecourt Town Council in 1994 when…

Melnychuk Music with local sibling duo Nicolas and Finley

Melnychuk Music with local sibling duo Nicolas and Finley

Music is a universal language. For Nicolas Melnychuk, 18, and his younger sister Finley, 12, music was a way to bring light to the dark days of restriction pandemic life.…

Voluntary wage reductions and year-by-year financial comparisons at recent Woodlands County Council meeting

Voluntary wage reductions and year-by-year financial comparisons at recent Woodlands County Council meeting

Back in June, Woodlands County Administration was asked by their Council for more details on a wage reduction for Senior Administrators that took place in 2020. In the first meeting…

Woodlands County Council Profile – John Burrows

Woodlands County Council Profile – John Burrows

As an avid pilot, John Burrows spends a lot of time at the Whitecourt Airport. A few years back, through conversations with friends, he found himself encouraged to run for…

Meet the document that enables the Town of Whitecourt to stretch tax dollars beyond their value

Meet the document that enables the Town of Whitecourt to stretch tax dollars beyond their value

Each year, Whitecourt Town Council, guided by Administration, looks at money-saving options to help stretch tax dollars as far as possible. The ultimate decision on how to do it comes…