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Local nail artist Bailey Clarke scores big at first ever national nail competition
Most people follow someone they admire on social media whether it be someone within the line of work they are in or wish to be in or someone that…
Council says thank you to appointed board and committee members within the community
Town Council relies on boards and committees to provide perspective and recommendations on different projects in relation to important civic issues in the community. These groups are made up…
Whitecourt Fire Department celebrates 60 years
Big milestones deserve big celebrations. Each year the Whitecourt Fire Department celebrates its members and the work they have done through its annual awards night. This year though, the…
Cats head to provincials
By Vicki Winger The Whitecourt Cats travelled to Valleyview Wednesday, October 17 to play their last out-of-town game and the final of the regular season. The Cats managed…
Public consumption of cannabis will not be allowed in Whitecourt
Following a series of opportunities for public consultation including an open house, online survey, and public input sessions at weekly council meetings, council has officially passed the second and…
Whitecourt hosts the A&W Classic Volleyball Tournament
Whitecourt was host to the A&W Classic Volleyball Tournament for the Senior High Schools on October 12 and 13. The girls played at the Hilltop High School while the…
Little Big Fort’s sixth annual pumpkin carving contest
This past Saturday, Little Big Fort held its sixth annual pumpkin carving contest at Midtown Mall. With the rules laid out for the children, the carving began. Pumpkin seeds,…
Large showing for the first ever Homeschool Reading Club
The Whitecourt & District Public Library offers a seemingly countless array of different free workshops, classes, and activities. On Wednesday, October 3, the Homeschool Reading Club created by the…
Low public input at Budget Public Input Session
On Monday, October 1, council held a special early meeting at the Forest Interpretive Centre for the first of several budget-themed meetings with administration. The meeting went over the…
Whitecourt Cats had a tough game
By Vicki Winger The Whitecourt Cats played another at home game against the Peace Wapiti Titans at Graham Acres on October 3. The Cats played aggressively throughout the…
École St. Mary School staff participate in Orange Shirt Day
On Monday, October 1, the staff at École St. Mary School rallied together in support of Orange Shirt Day. This day allows people to come together to show their…
Northern Gateway gives recognition to employees
Northern Gateway Public School (NGPS) held its 23rd annual Employee Recognition gala on Friday, September 28. The theme for the evening’s event was Gateway to the World. Not only…
ATB Financial has turned the big 8-0
ATB Financial is 80 years old! The local branch celebrated the milestone on Friday, September 28 with cake, games, and prizes one day before the official birthday of September…
Linking students and residents with prospective employers at the Career & Education Expo
The 2018 Career and Education Expo took place on Friday, September 28 at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre. The full day event featured a huge array of companies,…
Living Waters Catholic School support workers begin strike
By Vicki Winger As of Friday, September 28, the support workers employed by Living Waters Catholic Regional Division No. 42 went on strike. The strike affects both École…