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Saying thank you to the board and committee volunteers in Whitecourt
On Thursday, November 21, at the Whitecourt Golf and Country Club, board and committee members from the community were invited to the yearly Appreciation Reception put on by the Town…
Tribute to Abba and Fleetwood Mac brings back memories
The Eagle River Casino was filled with music from the 70s on November 15 and 16 as a four-member band along with two musician supporters out of Vancouver made their…
Excellent hockey action and teddy bears for local children make a great combo!
The Whitecourt Wolverines were dodging teddy bears on Friday, November 15 at the Scott Safety Centre as fans took part in the annual Teddy Bear Toss. At 8:03 in the…
Pumpjack Players razzle dazzle Whitecourt
By Ashley Clementovich Jazz, booze, cabaret, and murder: all the things you need for a memorable evening out in Whitecourt. This year’s Pumpjack Players dinner theatre production offered all of…
Four thousand, five hundred, and ninety-five reasons to smile!
If you happened to order a smile cookie from either of the local Tim Hortons restaurants during the fundraising campaign back in September, then you played a role in a…
Powerful testimonies from survivors of family violence
On Thursday, November 7, the wet pavement of downtown Whitecourt was glowing from the light of tiny candles as a large group of residents walked together in silence. This was…
Singing to remember those who unselfishly gave their all
The Whitecourt Community Choir held its first concert of the season on November 6 at the Whitecourt United Church. The Remember Concert was an evening of music to honour veterans…
Health service agencies go above and beyond
The McLeod River Primary Care Network (MRPCN) held its annual Whitecourt Connections event last Thursday at the Whitecourt Seniors Circle. For the past three years, MRPCN has invited many health…
École St. Joseph School Remembrance Day event
Remembrance Day is an important day in our history as it marks the efforts to maintain our freedom, and is a day to remember those who fought for our country.…
Welcome to Whitecourt, Karson
After nearly a two-year process, Eagle Tower Victim Services receive their new partner to assist victims in times of need. The partner is unique as he’s a black Labrador named…
The importance of the Cenotaph
To promote Remembrance, Royal Canadian Legions erect Cenotaphs across Canada. They serve as gathering places for ceremonies on Remembrance Day and other Remembrance milestones throughout the year. They are important…
How an American soldier ended up on Whitecourt’s cenotaph
Born in Roseburg, Oregon, on February 21, 1926, David Darwin Ivens was killed in action in Korea on June 3, 1951. Even though he was killed while serving with the…
Whitecourt Town Council update
Council has awarded a 5-year contract to MuniSight Ltd. for the provision of a Geographic Information System (GIS). GIS will provide the ability to centralize municipal datasets, streamline processes, and…
Parkland County -911 and fire services dispatch
Woodlands County has successfully migrated over to Parkland County for 911 calls and fire services dispatch. This move was to support the mutual-aid partnerships with Barrhead County, Lac Ste. Anne…
A new tool to combat wildfires and keep communities safer
Whitecourt Fire Chief Brian Wynn is excited to announce that the new homeowner’s app from FireSmart Canada has launched. The FireSmart Canada website has been available for homeowners for quite…