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The excitement at Eastlink Park is as big as the new changes!
Staff and volunteers up at Eastlink Park are itching for the chance to take their massive new addition for a test run. As previously reported, the T-bar expansion is in…
Supporting Linnae Sekulich build a legacy of helping those with Parkinson’s as she fights it herself
Linnae Sekulich is a 55-year old mother of two and wife to her loving husband, Terry. She has a bright sense of humour and an infectious smile, even in a…
Premier Jason Kenney talked about draconian COVID-19 lockdowns, trusting Albertans, vaccines, and school boards during a Facebook live event last week
On Tuesday, October 6, Premier Jason Kenney sat down for a Q & A live on Facebook. Many of the questions during the hour-long chat revolved around COVID-19. The first…
Whitecourt residents finally have a local option for funeral services
Until recently, Whitecourt and area residents had to travel outside of the community for funeral services. One such funeral home that had received Whitecourt clients over the years is Drayton…
Whitecourt Town Council update
West Yellowhead MLA Martin Long attended the September 28 Regular Meeting of Council to provide information on recent grant allocations to the community. Whitecourt will receive over $1 million from…
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,…