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Food bank van serves instant karma on would-be thieves while the community steps up to make things right.
Last month, on the 22, three thieves were captured on camera outside the Scott Safety Centre as they made their way over to the Food Bank, located at the Carlan…
Temporary patios set up in unconventional spots could be a game-changer for typically dine-in-only restaurants recently forced to close again.
On April 6, the Provincial Government hit rewind and brought back stricter restrictions. The changes gave one of the hardest-hit industries, restaurants and food service, another significant blow. With spring…
Woodlands County Council recap
Woodlands County is sending a letter of support to the RCMP, in appreciation of the services they provide to the County and its residents. The letter is copied to Premier…
Hay leaseholder agreement sparks controversy at Woodlands County meeting. “I don’t like the optics on this,” -Mayor Burrows
A seemingly simple item on the March 23 Woodlands County meeting agenda ended up sparking a long debate, including multiple defeated motions. Two standing hay license agreements were up for…
All it takes is a spark to light up the darkness or in this case, start a fire.
The Whitecourt Fire Department trucks screamed out to the first grass fire of the season on March 30. The two-acre blaze, the result of a burn barrel on a windy…
Walsham le Willows
In October 2020, the toll of the COVID-19 pandemic forced Whitecourt’s TravelPlus Agency to close its doors. In its closure, though, co-owner Sherry Robinson-Rooks saw a new opportunity. She decided…
An unexpected invoice from the Provincial Government for RCMP lab services sees pushback from Whitecourt Town Council
During the Monday, March 22, Regular Meeting of Council, a unique topic brought about many discussions. Town of Whitecourt administration received a bill in the mail from the Alberta Justice…
Town funds group ski lesson for ECHO Society
Staying healthy and fit can be challenging for anyone, particularly when gyms and fitness centres are frequently closed due to pandemic restrictions. Some community members, though, financial barriers and…
Woodlands County Council recap
Woodlands County Council discussed the following items at their recent meeting of Council: Sgt. R.W. Dodds joined Council remotely to provide an update on police activity in Woodlands County, which…
There are a lot of changes on the way for Woodlands County, especially from a financial standpoint.
The highly-publicized tax issues they faced over the last few years and the breakdown of agreements with the Town of Whitecourt have left the municipality shaken but not down for…
There is a second name in for Whitecourt’s mayoral race coming this fall in the municipal election. Current councillor Ray Hilts officially declared his intent on Tuesday, March 3.
Hilts said the last three and a half years on council had taught him a lot about the community’s inner workings. “Seeing where we are spending our money, where our…
Special birthday drive-by
Members from the Whitecourt Fire Department cruised Rescue 1 by Trayton Thompson’s house on Saturday, March 6, to wish him a happy 13th birthday. The special drive-by included lots of…
FCSS grant funding recently passed by council
During the February 22 Whitecourt Town Council meeting, council discussed the Family & Community Support Services Grant Program (FCSS). Each year, groups and organizations apply to receive funding through the…
A glimpse behind the scenes at Whitecourt Chamber of Commerce
Have you used or heard of Whitecourt Bucks? The initiative is an ongoing promotion through the Whitecourt & District Chamber of Commerce. Chamber Executive Director Dana Severson said that West…
Virtual Martial Arts: How Taekwondo is Adapting to the Pandemic
Taekwondo is recognized as one of the oldest martial arts globally, having originated in Korea over 2000 years ago. Despite its long and complex history, though, the past year has…