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Welcoming 2020 with a bang at Eastlink Park
As 2019 came to an end, there were plenty of festivities and fun happening at Eastlink Park for the New Years’ Eve celebration. Skiing, tubing, snowboarding, and free hot dogs…
A look at 2019 through the stories you read and the videos that caught your eye
A new decade has arrived! Tentatively dubbed the roaring twenties, 2020 brings new experiences, new memories to share, and new life. Before 2019 is too far behind in the rear-view…
Two local veterans presented with medals for their service and dedication to the community
A special ceremony was held recently at the Royal Canadian Legion to honour two local veterans. A small group of family and friends were on hand for the last-minute event,…
A dozen goals in just two home games for the Whitecourt Wolverines as they steamroll southern teams
The Whitecourt Wolverines decimated the Olds Grizzlys in their first game of the new decade. Played at home in front of 654 fans, the Friday, January 3 matchup delivered big…
Fifth Annual Christmas Mess Dinner a huge success for local air cadets
The Whitecourt Air Cadets treated their parents to a night of delicious food recently as they prepared the squadron’s annual Christmas Mess Dinner at the Whitecourt Legion. This is the…
Santa enjoyed his second visit to Eastlink Park and gives two thumbs up to the new massive tube run
There was an extra friendly face hanging out at Eastlink Park last week. Santa Claus took a much-needed break from checking the naughty and nice lists to strap on his…
Lots of fun at the annual Santa Party at the AJMC
The Allan & Jean Millar Centre was filled with more fun than usual recently as the staff decorated for the annual Santa Party. The fieldhouse was transformed into a creative…
Forever young and forever missed
The Whitecourt Wolverines wrapped up 2019 in a glittery bow as they beat the Spruce Grove Saints at the Scott Safety Centre on December 21. The game was extra special…
Sounds of the Season
Have you ever had a snowball fight indoors while singing Christmas carols? If you attended Wednesday’s Whitecourt Community Choir concert at the United Church, then you would have had the…
Brogan gives back with 30-hour homeless stint to raise donations for less fortunate
At lunchtime on Friday, December 13, Brogan Safety Supplies Ltd. Branch Manager Marc Chayer had just set himself up in front of the Family Worship Centre, uptown behind Tim Hortons.…
Two loses at home for the Whitecourt Wolverines
The Whitecourt Wolverines had a rough weekend at home following back to back loses at the Scott Safety Centre. Game one on Friday, December 13 against the Lloydminster Bobcats was…
The magic of Christmas
The volunteers for the Whitecourt Christmas Hamper were very busy last Friday, spending about six hours wrapping gifts to meet their December 14 delivery and pick-up date. The Family Worship…
Why Whitecourt? The history of the name and how Whitecourt came to be
What’s in a name? For people, a name is often chosen after careful consideration. Whether it is chosen to honour a loved one, to follow popular trends or, for that…
Baptist church opens its doors for an unforgettable evening
Canadian singer and songwriter Brian Doerksen made a stop in Whitecourt on his The Heart of Christmas Tour. Over 250 people settled into the Baptist Church last Thursday evening to…
Santa Claus parade was the best ever!
The streets in downtown Whitecourt were filled with smiling faces, holiday greetings, Christmas lights, and the sounds of the season on Friday, December 6 as the Whitecourt & District Chamber…