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Whitecourt joining World Hunger Day with a free BBQ
Whitecourt Food Bank Coordinator Tara Bartsch is kickstarting a new annual event.Organizations worldwide have participated in World Hunger Day since its inception in 2011. TheUnited Kingdom was the first to…
Lobsterfest was as delicious as it was impactful, thanks to a very generous community, raising tens of thousands
Lobsterfest has been a premier fundraising event in the community for over twenty years. Runexclusively by volunteers and immensely supported by the community, businesses andresidents alike, the annual event raises…
“Mini” Rotary project promotes literacy by making books even more accessible
Following an out-of-town visit to a different municipality a few years ago, Whitecourt RotarianHolly Astill (Community Service Projects Coordinator) brought an idea back with her anddecided to test it out…
A show for Talk of the Toddlers Day Home
Last week, Alayssia Drews, owner of Talk of the Toddlers Day home in Whitecourt, set up a row of chairs on her driveway so her day home children could watch…
Fun in the sun
The Whitecourt & District Chamber of Commerce held its annual downtown spring carnival on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Wild Rose Shows began setting up their two-street stretch of amusement rides…
Whitecourt Karate holds first tournament in five years
On Saturday, April 20, Whitecourt Karate held its first tournament since 2018. The club had helda tournament yearly for fourteen years before the pandemic, and everyone was happy to get…
Hard Luck Canyon open for the season
One of the area’s prettiest spots to visit, Hard Luck Canyon, officially opened for the season on Friday last week. The popular Woodlands County destination known for beautiful flowers, steep…
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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…