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Nephew of long-time resident found deceased
Thirty-seven-year-old Cameron Collin of Airdrie was reported missing on October 7 after attending a bachelor party on a rural property outside of Billings, Montana. Around the time of the disappearance,…
Rocky’s House of Horrors was a terrifying must-do this Halloween
What’s Halloween without a little scare? There’s something exhilarating about being scared silly in a safe way all in the name of celebrating the spookiest holiday. Taking in a…
Cancer fundraiser
On October 24, Gord Fontaine and owner of Western Auto Revolution Auto Group, Troy Plamondon, hosted a BBQ fundraiser for the Whitecourt Cancer Fighter Society. The BBQ was held…
Local snowmobiling ambassador receives Lifetime Achievement Award for his years of service to the sport
Upon entering Whitecourt from the east, motorists learn different things about the community thanks to the rotating “Home of” sign located just below the Welcome to Whitecourt sign. Some days…
Council approves three-year recycling contract to GFL Environmental Inc., plans to investigate ways to decrease garbage and increase recycling rates
During the Monday, October 22 regular meeting of council, administration provided council with the results from a Request for Proposals for curbside collection of residential recycling materials. The previous…
Student awards
On October 25, students and parents gathered around the gymnasium of Hilltop High School to partake in the 2017/2018 Academic Awards Ceremony. Award winners from grades nine to 12 were…
County councillors unanimously vote Jim Rennie back in as mayor for another 12-month term
Woodlands Mayor Jim Rennie is back in for another term at the helm after a unanimous vote from council on Tuesday, October 16 at the Regional Municipal Office in…
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…