Annual children’s festival a big hit

The Allan & Jean Millar Centre was the site of the two-day Children’s Festival last Friday and Saturday. The kids were kept busy with many activity stations that were set…

May 31, 2019Comments Off on Annual children’s festival a big hitRead More

Council discusses coalition meetings on Bill C-69

By Ashley Clementovich The first Regular Meeting of Council for the month of May was brief,with three of the agenda points scheduled for closed meeting discussion. Councillors praised Mayor Chichak…

May 21, 2019Comments Off on Council discusses coalition meetings on Bill C-69Read More

Healthy Living celebrates anniversary

By Vicki Winger The Whitecourt Healthy Living Program celebrated its 10th anniversary last Tuesday with a public barbecue at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre. The number of guests was…

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Fish release had students in a frenzy

By Vicki Winger The pond at Rotary Park was stocked with 1,500 Rainbow Trout on May 14. For many years it has been the tradition of the Whitecourt Fish and…

May 21, 2019Comments Off on Fish release had students in a frenzyRead More

Are you man enough?

By Vicki Winger The Wellspring Family Resource and Crisis Centre held its Walk a Mile in Her Shoes early bird registration and barbecue on May 14 at Midtown Mall. Trish…

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Pulp discharge at Millar Western mill, Whitecourt

A sensor failure in the Millar Western pulp mill’s drying system has resulted in an unintended discharge of a small volume of dried, fluff pulp that was disbursed by wind…

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Service Canada holds workshop for seniors

By Vicki Winger On April 25, a workshop on funding and grants for seniors was held at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre. Fay Arcand, FCSS Co-ordinator for the Town…

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To Mars and Beyond By Vicki Winger During Easter break, the Family Worship Centre held a To Mars and Beyond Space Camp for children from ages five to grade six.…

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Forestry Open House

By Vicki Winger A joint Forestry Open House was held April 24 at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre. It gave the public an opportunity to speak with representatives of…

April 30, 2019Comments Off on Forestry Open HouseRead More

Busy week for fire department

By Vicki Winger It was a busy week for the Whitecourt Fire Department including several calls of grass fires. It’s a grim reminder that although we aren’t into the warm…

April 30, 2019Comments Off on Busy week for fire departmentRead More

Fine Arts at Hilltop High School

By Vicki Winger The Whitecourt Hilltop High School held its Fine Arts Night in conjunction with parent-teacher interviews on March 12. It’s been an ongoing tradition with the school and…

April 17, 2019Comments Off on Fine Arts at Hilltop High SchoolRead More

Charity Easter supper a success

By Vicki Winger Last Thursday, École St. Joseph School held its Easter mass for students in the gymnasium followed by the wonderful sounds from the choir. After the Easter Mass,…

April 17, 2019Comments Off on Charity Easter supper a successRead More

The Orchard rocks Whitecourt

By Ashley Clementovich One of Alberta’s own bands, The Orchard, took to the stage at the Eagle River Resort & Casino last Friday night. Unfortunately, a mix-up in the performance…

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Lots of bills given to Whitecourt Ducks Unlimited fundraiser

By Ashley Clementovich The Ducks Unlimited Whitecourt Conservation Banquet was held last Saturday evening at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall. With a large portion of the evening being dedicated to the…

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Whitecourt hosts annual Wado Kai Tournament

By Vicki Winger Whitecourt hosted the 17th annual Wado Kai Tournament over the weekend. The event schedule began with workshops Friday evening at École St. Joseph School followed by an…

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