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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…
Cats win again!
By Vicki Winger The Cats held another home game last Friday against the Sexsmith Sabres. The stands were packed with parents from both teams cheering them on. Although…
Minimal increase for residents on ATCO gas bills to help offset large revenue loss
At a recent Policies and Priorities meeting the board recommended that council raise the ATCO Gas Franchise fee rate to make up for a loss in revenue in…
Open house on cannabis brings residents out to discuss the upcoming bylaw prior to implementation
On Thursday, September 20 council and administration held an open house ahead of the second and third reading of the new cannabis consumption bylaw. Back on August 21, town…
Many items are still free to dispose of at the Regional Landfill
The more waste you create, the more you must pay. That’s the philosophy that administration is taking when it comes to the user pay system at the Regional Landfill.…
Whitecourt’s 4th annual Mutt Strut a success
Saturday was Whitecourt’s 4th annual Mutt Strut held in Rotary Park and despite the cold temperatures for the day, there was a great turnout. Sponsored by Global Pet Foods…
Split season so far for the Whitecourt Wolverines
The Whitecourt Wolverines have split their first four games of the 2018/2019 AJHL regular season. They kicked off the year against the Bonnyville Pontiacs with two back-to-back games at…
Debra Kasowski returns with another brilliant seminar
By Vicki Winger Debra Kasowski was in Whitecourt again on September 12, 13, and 14. The world-renowned certified business strategist, speaker, trainer, executive coach, and author held a…
New fees are in place for user groups at the Scott Safety Centre and the sports fields in Whitecourt
Every two years the Community Services Board reviews the rates charged at both the local sports fields and the Scott Safety Centre. The thorough review looks at surrounding communities…