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Thanking Whitecourt teachers for the impact they have on local children and their parents
When it comes to teachers, “thank you” is not enough. With that in mind, I posted in a Whitecourt Facebook group and invited local parents to share their stories about…
Last race of the year for the Whitecourt Mud Bogs
By Corrine Gadke September 26 and 27th were the last official races for the Western Alberta Motorsports Association mud bogs. With two previous cancellations in Whitecourt, one due to covid…
WOODLANDS COUNTY COUNCIL RECAP – AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2020
Woodlands County Council discussed the following items at their recent regular meetings of Council: Bylaw 555/20, Schedule of Fees was passed to update costs associated with beaver control. The fees…
Getting family and friends together for a day of fun in celebration of living an active lifestyle
On Saturday, September 19, the Braun’s property just outside of Whitecourt was bustling with activity. Kari and her husband Trevor, along with many volunteers, built an obstacle course for their…
Whitecourt Aerial Tower One is finally here!
By Corrine Gadke The Whitecourt Fire Department welcomed a unique asset to their department on September 10. It took eight years to acquire the much-needed Aerial Tower One Fire Truck.…
Whitecourt Town Council update
PME Inc. has been awarded a contract to complete the Water Systems Upgrades Contract “A” project. The project, funded in part by the Building Canada Small Communities Fund, includes installation…
The annual Blue Ridge Ball Tournament is more than just softball
By Corrine Gadke Last weekend, the 10th Annual Blue Ridge Slo-pitch tournament took place at the Blue Ridge ball diamonds. Committed to tradition, Henry and Shelley Nelson continued this year…
“This may be something or it may be nothing,” spoke Woodlands Mayor John Burrows as he discussed deadlines and the draft fire agreement with the Town of Whitecourt.
Towards the end of the September first regular meeting for Woodlands County Council, CAO Gordon Frank brought forward his Operations Review. The third item on his list proved to be…
Two Whitecourt RCMP officers charged with manslaughter
Two Whitecourt RCMP officers had their charges upgraded to manslaughter in the 2018 shooting death of 31-year-old Clayton Crawford. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) led the initial investigation,…
Whitecourt Community Partnership Launches COVID-19 Economic Impact Assessment & Recovery Strategy
The Province of Alberta is working in partnership with the Government of Canada to provide employment support programs and services, and Whitecourt recently announced that the Government of Alberta’s Labour…
Standoff ends peacefully
The Whitecourt RCMP responded to a situation at a downtown residence the morning of August 20, shortly before 9:00 a.m. Witnesses could only watch in wonder as over six RCMP…
Ralcomm hosts fourth annual car show
By Corrine Gadke August 29 was a beautiful day to take in the sights of some fantastic cars, trucks and bikes. Local Whitecourt business Ralcomm put on quite the Show…
Alberta Dirt Riders Association hosts 2020 Honda Extreme Motocross Series
By Corrine Gadke Alberta Dirt Riders Association, an organization from Stony Plain, hosted the final rounds for the 2020 Honda Extreme Motocross Series, August 29 and 30 at the WhiteRidge…
Brave nine-year-old girl saves her sister from drowning
By Corrine Gadke This past Friday, August 21, a local family experienced a day they will never forget. Like many others, Mallory Smith and her family of four had taken…