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Studio 83 bringing the gym environment into clients’ homes through the power of social media
The grip of isolation continues to squeeze local businesses especially those that offered services that required close contact. Studio 83 was forced to close on March 17 after the provincial…
The effects of COVID-19 are being felt by Whitecourt businesses. Here’s how three of them are handling it.
Ever since Premier Jason Kenney announced the closure of non-essential businesses across Alberta on March 20, business owners have been scrambling. For some, like hairdressers, the announcement meant they couldn’t…
Whitecourt Food Bank proudly serving Whitecourt for over 20 years
By Quinn Fisher As with any origin story, the Whitecourt Food Bank began with simple beginnings in the ’80s. Starting with a single shelf in the municipal building, as years…
Alberta Newsprint Company achieves milestone
On April 4, 2020, Alberta Newsprint Company (ANC) hit a milestone that has never been reached before. The company officially recorded no medical incidents in the past 365 days. As…
Statement by Arnold Viersen, MP
would like to take this opportunity to first thank the extraordinary doctors, nurses and other health care providers in our riding, as well as emergency services personnel who are doing…
A glimpse into the Romanchuk family home during social isolation
For the last two weeks, the Romanchuks have been learning how to navigate their home in a whole new way. Along with much of the rest of the province, the…
Citizens on Patrol: An essential tool in Alberta’s law enforcement arsenal
By Quinn Fisher Acting as an extra set of eyes and ears for law enforcement in Alberta, the Citizens on Patrol (COP) program was introduced in Whitecourt in the spring…
Motorist crashes into pedestrian
Emergency crews were called last Wednesday afternoon after a pedestrian using a walker was hit by a pickup truck. Several witnesses watched in disbelief as the driver lost control, and…
A chat with a local family to see how social isolation is going for them
Staying indoors, schooling online, and finding ways to keep away the boredom are just some of the challenges faced by parents everywhere. This week, the Press chatted with Shannon Fluney-Acker…
Finding new ways to have fun as a family while isolated at home
As the days go by and social distancing continues, families are finding themselves stuck within the confines of their own homes and sometimes it can be hard to come up…
Renters protected from eviction and late payments for next three months due to COVID-19
The firm grip of restrictions tightened on Friday, March 27 as Premier Jason Kenney announced new measures to keep the spread of COVID-19 as low as possible. During a meeting…
Whitecourt Legion Branch #44 elections bring in new president and committee members
Elections for the Board of the Whitecourt Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion were held on Thursday evening in the upstairs hall. Over 20 people attended the meeting which saw…
Government takes action amidst COVID-19 pandemic
The Press took part in a press conference with government health officials last Friday as they announced changes being implemented with regards to the COVID-19 virus which has now spread…
Edson RCMP make arrests and charge two for string of thefts
On March 10, 2020, Edson RCMP, with assistance of Edson RCMP Traffic Services and General Investigation Section (GIS) arrested two males involved in a string of recent thefts. On March…
Woodlands County ends 2019 with a seven-figure deficit
During the Tuesday, March 3 Woodlands County council meeting, Director of Corporate Services Alicia Bourbeau presented council with a financial breakdown for 2019. The four-page document featured the budget summary…