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Woodlands County looking to negotiate a fair deal for all residents
Woodlands County and the Town of Whitecourt have been dealing with a falling out since last fall, and the town recently upped the ante by passing a motion to end…
Cats take the first game win to start the season
The Cats football team had an exciting first home game opening the season against the Peace River Pioneers on Friday, September 6. The support the fans showed the Cats was…
Outdoor games, learning about God’s love, and families playing together
Parishioners at the Whitecourt Hilltop Community Church spent Saturday, September 7 basking in the sunshine as they set up games in their parking lot area for a day of fun.…
RCMP Musical Ride thrills locals and leaves a lasting impression
The Musical Ride of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is a fantastic affair that showcases the equestrian skills of 32 Calvary members. These members also happen to be regular…
Scott Safety rocks another fantastic food drive for the Whitecourt Food Bank
Back in December of last year, Scott Safety held a food bank drive in support of the Whitecourt Food Bank. Going in, they had no idea what the outcome would…
Exhibition play shows a lot of promise for the Whitecourt Wolverines
The Whitecourt Wolverines kicked off the home season with their first exhibition game at the Scott Safety Centre on Wednesday, August 28. A large audience of fans were out to…
Pop can tabs are back
The Knights of Columbus pop can tabs are back after it faded away after rumours surfaced that it was known to be a scam or hoax; fortunately that is not…
Millar Western marks 100th anniversary with appreciation day for employees and families
On August 28, employees from all Millar Western operations and their families joined special guests to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the company’s first incorporation. It was in 1919 that…
The Whitecourt Cats Football ready for another season
The Whitecourt Cats Football team kicked off the season last Thursday and are excited and geared up to take another successful year of play. Chants could be heard echoing the…
Sharpen your skates!
Shinny hockey and public skating have officially commenced its season that will continue until next Spring. Shinny hockey is an informal type of hockey game that allows players to hone…
Are our lakes healthy?
Visitors stopped in at the Shiningbank Lake beach area last Friday to learn more about our lakes water quality, invasive species, and the effects of farming close to bodies of…
A fantastic, yet heartbreaking, pilgrimage for a local veteran
Local Veteran, and Whitecourt Legion Service Officer, Kyle Scott spent half of July travelling throughout France, Belgium and the Netherlands on a Pilgrimage of Remembrance tour through the Royal Canadian…
Lessons learned from the High Level fire can help Whitecourt mitigate its fire risk
On May 20, High Level and surrounding communities were placed on a mandatory evacuation due to an out-of-control wildfire burning roughly three kilometres south of the community. Over the following…
Bear sightings more prevalent this year
Residents of Whitecourt see more and more black bears each day, either roaming on their acreages, along tree lines within town limits, and most recently, Chantelle Benjamin captured a bear…