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Win-win-win, as area non-profits get the go ahead to clean up Whitecourt and Woodlands County and make some cash

Ditches flanking roadways in the area will be getting a sprucing starting in early May, thanks tothree spring campaigns. The Annual Roadside Cleanup Campaign in Woodlands County, theAnnual Highway Cleanup…

Two community organizations left grateful after a ‘Big Assist’ from Kruger and Whitecourt Minor Hockey

Two community organizations left grateful after a ‘Big Assist’ from Kruger and Whitecourt Minor Hockey

The Whitecourt Minor Hockey Association (WMH) is competing to take home a $75,000 grandprize from Kruger Big Assist. Kruger, the parent company for Cashmere, Purex, Scotties,Sponge Towels, and Bonterra, opened…

Unforgettable game seven slugfest between Wolverines and Eagles leads to tough start against Calgary Canucks in the AJHL Finals

Unforgettable game seven slugfest between Wolverines and Eagles leads to tough start against Calgary Canucks in the AJHL Finals

As any die-hard sports fan knows, sudden death thresholds are both exciting and nerve-wracking. Whitecourt Wolverines and Canmore Eagles fans felt that roller coaster rush lastweek as their second-round playoff…

Community Development Fund in early stages of discussion in Woodlands County

Community Development Fund in early stages of discussion in Woodlands County

Municipalities can provide funding supports to specific groups, from sports teams to non-profitsand even businesses. Grants or programs that provide funding are typically specific, with strictrequirements for eligibility. The Town…

Hockey

Hockey

When it comes to sports in Whitecourt, fans love to wear their team’s colours and be supportive. Be it parents watching their kids at Whitecourt Minor Hockey games or school-related…

Fans drown out of the train horn at JDA Place with a deafeningly loud response to a fantastic goal

Fans drown out of the train horn at JDA Place with a deafeningly loud response to a fantastic goal

In the first round of the AJHL Playoffs, the Whitecourt Wolverines needed five games toeliminate the Camrose Kodiaks from contention. The battle heavily leaned towards theWolverines as they wrapped up…

Whitecourt facilities and programs looking in tip-top shape following annual report

Whitecourt facilities and programs looking in tip-top shape following annual report

Whitecourt Town Council recently received an annual report from the Community Servicesdepartment, giving a snapshot of 2023. The report detailed usage data and maintenance workcompleted at town facilities such as…

Wolverines split first two games of their second-round playoff match up against the Canmore Eagles

Wolverines split first two games of their second-round playoff match up against the Canmore Eagles

The second round of the AJHL playoffs kicked off last week, with the Whitecourt Wolverinestaking on their next opponent, the Canmore Eagles. Following a 4-1 series win against theCamrose Kodiaks…

Quilts of Valour

Quilts of Valour

Tamela Belcourt Pudar and Holly Astill, both members of the Whitecourt Pins & Pine Needles Quilt Guild, represented the guild on Tuesday evening last week as they happily presented a…

Whtiecourt Wolverines

Whtiecourt Wolverines

We’re off to the second round, baby! Whitecourt’s team, THE WOLVERINES, won a massive game on Friday night in game five of their best-of-seven playoff series against the Camrose Kodiaks.…

A neat idea to use a currently unused lot in Blue Ridge has people excited

A neat idea to use a currently unused lot in Blue Ridge has people excited

Amanda James, owner-operator of StayK Gardens and More and the organizer of the NorthernCrossroads Artisan & Farmers Market, which runs monthly at the Blue Ridge Hall, recentlypresented to Woodlands County’s…

Local artists meet & greet brought creators together to share their passions

Local artists meet & greet brought creators together to share their passions

The community and surrounding region are home to an array of artists, ranging fromwoodworkers to quilters, painters, sculptors, jewelry makers, digital designers, bakers,photographers, authors and everyone else that falls somewhere…

Humor

Humor

Here’s a little humor for you. When spring stepped into the spotlight on Tuesday, March 19, it brought with it a blanketing of snow. After a week or so of…

Whitecourt Minor Hockey

Whitecourt Minor Hockey

The first-ever all-female Edson U9 Rouge Tournament is on March 23-24. Eight female players (U9/U11) from Whitecourt Minor Hockey (WMH) and three from Fox Creek make up Whitecourt’s team. The…

Whitecourt Minor Soccer

Whitecourt Minor Soccer

Hip! Hip! Hooray! After attending a recent big tournament, the Whitecourt Minor Soccer U15 indoor boys team brought home the top prize. The team took part in the Edmonton West…