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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…
Yellow Vests’ last push
A few members from the Yellow Vest Whitecourt group got together on Saturday beside Tim Hortons along Highway 43 to give one last push for the federal election. Organizer Robert…
Honouring the members of the Whitecourt Fire Department
On Saturday, October 19, the Whitecourt Fire Department held its annual Awards Night to celebrate the current roster of firefighters, honour retirees, and present awards to those who stood out…
Wolverines back in home barn after long road trip that lasted three weeks
Ever since the regular season opened on September 13 with a doubleheader against the Bonnyville Pontiacs at the Scott Safety Centre, the Whitecourt Wolverines have spent much of the last…
Teen Centre trades donations for pumpkins
By Ashley Clementovich “This is a massive fundraiser for us,” said Baranowski. While the centre is funded primarily through Family & Community Support Services, Baranowski explained that most grants don’t…
Orange Shirt Day recognized
On September 30, students from Canadian schools participated in Orange Shirt Day. This is not only symbolic but reassures children in our society that they matter. It doesn’t make a…
Flag football and the semi-finals
Proud of making it to the semi-finals, École St. Joseph students put forth a great team effort; however, lost to Onoway with a final score of 14-6 on October 1.…
Career Expo a huge hit
On October 3, the fieldhouse at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre was transformed by a wide array of booths and demonstrations. The annual Career and Education Expo allowed students…