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Whitecourt RCMP investigate fatal pedestrian collision on Highway 43
On June 28, 2019 at approximately 5:00 a.m., RCMP responded to a call of a vehicle colliding with a pedestrian on Highway 43 at 51 Street. Preliminary investigation revealed an…
Whitecourt RCMP investigate man being struck by train
On June 27, 2019 at approximately 8:00 p.m., RCMP responded to a call of a male being struck by a train on railway property near 50th Avenue. On arrival RCMP…
Fifty men Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
The annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event, hosted by Wellspring Family Resource & Crisis Centre, took place last Tuesday. Once again, it was a huge success as each…
2019 Whitecourt Woodlands Rodeo kicked up some dust
By Ashley Clementovich The Whitecourt Woodlands Rodeo was held over the weekend. As trailers and trucks pulled into the Westward Community Center there was no shortage of cowboy hats, boots,…
COPA for Kids takes to the sky
By Ashley Clementovich The Whitecourt Flying Club provided kids from ages eight to 17 the chance to take a plane ride last Saturday morning as part of COPA for Kids.…
30th anniversary for RBC
The Royal Bank of Canada in Whitecourt held its 30th anniversary celebration on June 20. The bank was established 150 years ago and originated in Halifax. The Whitecourt branch was…
Vet clinic holds Appreciation Day
The Whitecourt Veterinary Clinic held its Customer Appreciation Day last Thursday during lunch hour. The weather was not nice enough to have a barbecue under the sun, but that didn’t…
École St. Joseph recognizes its amazing athletes
By Ashley Clementovich École St. Joseph celebrated junior and senior high athletes last Thursday evening at the Saints Athletics Recognition Night. Saints Athletic Leadership members Courtney Hennessey and Logan Kazanmer…
Party in the Park was one for the books
By Ashley Clementovich Party in the Park was a smash this past weekend with people coming in droves to enjoy the kid-friendly fun during the day, and some live music…
Thirty years of life after high school
By Ashley Clementovich It’s been 30 years since the classes from Hilltop High and École St. Joseph graduated in 1989. Yet, time and space have made little difference to a…
Business Feature of the Week
What does one do when the bottom begins to fall out in the oil and gas industry? Go out and start a new venture. For Dave St. Martin, that is…
Funny farm at seniors’ lodge
By Vicki Winger It was a busy last week for local seniors as every day some activity or event occurred as part of Seniors’ Week whether it was getting bused…
Thrills of a carnival
Children and teens were thrilled as West Coast Amusements rolled into town Monday, June 3 for preparation of the fair Tuesday afternoon. With the prediction of rain and the dark…
Woodlands County celebrates Seniors’ Week
The Government of Alberta created June 2 to June 8 as Seniors’ Week in the province. It’s a week in which everyone could show appreciation to our seniors by hosting…
Crib tournament wraps up Seniors’ Week
By Ashley Clementovich A barbecue and crib tournament were held at the Seniors Circle last Saturday to cap off this year’s annual Seniors’ Week events. With a slight chill in…