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Canndara Cannabis store wins appeal
The Whitecourt Subdivision and Development Appeal Board held a public hearing December 18 regarding Development Permit 18-144 (Discretionary Use of Retail – General) for cannabis sales on Kepler Street. The…
Fire at A & W
Just before noon on January 4, the Whitecourt Fire Department responded to a fire at the A & W restaurant on Caxton Street. Staff working at the time said the…
The Whitecourt Food Bank is in dire straights heading into 2019 for a reason you may not expect
Do you know how much it costs to provide a family of six with a hamper box through the Whitecourt Food Bank? Approximately $185. Do you know how many people…
A great year for Twice is Nice means more support for Wellspring
The Wellspring Family Resource and Crisis Centre helps support families that are fleeing abuse and crisis situations. Back in October of 2016, they opened a second hand-store called Wellspring’s Twice…
Ending 2018 with a bang and fantastic news for Eastlink Park
With what has quickly become a New Year’s Eve tradition for the community, Eastlink Park held its third annual fireworks event off the top of its hill on Monday, December…
Time to hear the people
Over the course of the past few weeks protests began popping up in protest of the government’s new legislation that is affecting families across the province of Alberta. The newest…
From sheer terror to pure elation within 72 hours for two Whitecourt athletes Since the Humboldt Broncos accident hearing the words “bus crash” have taken on new meaning. Terrifying enough…
Year in review
Another year has come and gone. Before closing the book on 2018, let’s look back on some of the things that took place over the last 12 months. Whitecourt…
“Take it or Leave it” addition to join the Residential Spring Cleanup Campaign to help promote repurposing
Over the last 18 years, the Town of Whitecourt has been providing residents with a clean up opportunity in the spring called the Residential Spring Cleanup Campaign. Typically run in…
Council overviewed the 2019 Interim Budget during an empty public meeting on December 12
Whitecourt Town Council members sat with department heads for over four hours on Wednesday, December 12 for a special mid-week evening meeting at council chambers to focus on the 2019…
Local safety company helps others in need
The holiday season can be a tough time for many families. With the steady decline in the economy, more and more families rely on the Whitecourt Food Bank which puts…
Remembering Ryder and Radek
One of the many reasons why the Ryder & Radek Memorial Game is such a beautiful sight to see is the vibrant green and blue paint that is splashed across…
Woodlands County celebrates grand opening
By Vicki Winger Woodlands County held its ribbon cutting ceremony on December 12 to celebrate the grand opening of the new public works building located beside the county office. Deputy…
Teen Centre celebrates the holidays early
The teens at the Boys and Girls Club came together December 14 for an evening of games,cards, extreme tic tac toe, and a turkey feast. Alicia Smallwood, manager of the…
Woodlands County has new Interim Chief Administrative Officer
By Vicki Winger With the former Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Woodlands County (Luc Mercier)moving on in his career to become the CAO for the MD of Bonnyville, Woodlands County…