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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
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
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
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
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…
Woodlands County residents dealing with dust issues now have a more cost-effective solution
During the last Woodlands County Council meeting of June, Councillor Dave Kusch inquired about bringing in a user-pay dust mitigation plan for area residents seeking refuge from clouds of kicked-up…
Staff at Original Joe’s Whitecourt are on a mission to hold twelve community fundraisers this year
Since the beginning of 2021, Original Joe’s Whitecourt has held no less than seven fundraisers. General Manager Christina Marinelli said she loves getting to use the restaurant’s platform to do…
Floating the McLeod River is fun until it isn’t. How to be prepared for emergencies on the water
One of the most popular summer activities in the area is floating down the McLeod River. On any given hot day, the parking lot at the tubing put-in location is…
“Even if you don’t know anyone there, it’s still close to home.” Owner of Hadley and Asher’s Candy Emporium recounts growing up near Lytton, BC and her wanting to help impacted residents
Leslie L’Heureux, the owner of Hadley and Asher’s Candy Emporium in Whitecourt, lived in Lillooet, British Columbia. Her parents moved to the community when she was just under a year,…
Following a tough year without performing, The Murms are pumped to get back to business and rock out!
The Murms are used to playing for crowds and sharing their music. For more than a year, like so many, they have been sidelined. “Throughout COVID, the band wasn’t allowed…
Learning Indigenous culture through the eyes of a young Cree girl who loves to share with her peers
The Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Awards were recently presented to twelve students province-wide. The award recognizes First Nations, Metis, and Inuit students who work hard to pursue education while embracing…
Town Councillor Profile – Derek Schlosser
Whitecourt Town Councillor Derek Schlosser first entered municipal politics back in 2004 after his wife, Cathy, called him out for complaining about the current council. “I didn’t like the fact…
Not easily duplicated, the slides at Rotary Park are an engineering marvel
Last year while the slides at Rotary Park were off due to provincial restrictions, staff at the Town of Whitecourt, including Engineering Services Coordinator Juan Grande, did necessary work on…
Permit “oops” leads to necessary changes at a popular local campground
Sagitawah RV Park, located up the road from Riverboat Park, has operated in Whitecourt since 1991. The Town gave a permit to the original owner to create 62 seasonal sites.…
A misunderstanding over a pay cut made waves during a recent Woodlands County Council meeting
Back in mid-April of 2020, Woodlands County Council passed a motion that directed their Administration to reduce Council honorariums until they could get back to doing in-person meetings. Like the…