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Citizens are taking back the streets and clamping down on crime in Whitecourt
Many residents in the community have been personally affected by property crime whether through theft, graffiti, or damage to personal property such as to vehicles or their homes. Last…
School’s in and drivers need to follow the law or pay big fines
Summer break is officially over. With a new school year comes a bit of chaos especially in the first couple of weeks as parents, teachers, and students get back…
Pumpjack Players votes in a new board at its annual general meeting
For more than 30 years, Pumpjack Players has been bringing live theatre to Whitecourt. On Thursday, August 30, the group met up for its annual general meeting at the…
Downtown parking was a big topic during last week’s Municipal Planning Commission meeting
The discussion heavily revolved around parking during the Thursday, August 30 Municipal Planning Commission regular meeting held at the town office. Two new downtown businesses were seeking variances for…
Cats kick off the season with a win
By Vicki Winger Football season has kicked off, and the Whitecourt Cats are back on the field. “It’s great to see the veteran players come back as well…
Evening Arts in the Park event wraps up the summer with lots of great music
The third and final installment of this summer’s Arts in the Park at Rotary Park was held on Thursday, August 23. Though the forecast called for rain it, thankfully,…
Whitecourt Relay for Life brings together warriors, survivors, and memories for those lost
Lucy Lambert, Joan Thompson, and MaryAnne Zimmerman are sisters and throughout their lives have shared many things as most siblings do. One of the things they certainly did not…
New lampposts bring a vintage look to parts of downtown Whitecourt
Residents may have noticed the lamp posts on a couple of streets in downtown Whitecourt have been updated from the normal wooden poles. The fancier, vintage-style lampposts can be…
Boobs on Bikes
The third annual Boobs on Bikes event was held on Saturday, August 25 with participants cruising a 230-kilometre round trip from Whitecourt to Niton Junction and back through Edson on…
Firefighting students hit the ground running.
The maiden group to test out the new firefighting program being offered through Norquest College has just wrapped up its week. Thanks to support from both Woodlands County and…
An update of happenings in the community with Mayor Chichak
With it being almost a year since the election, the Press sat down with Mayor Maryann Chichak to see how things are going and where the focus is currently…
Rotary Club of Whitecourt sponsored camps at the AJMC
Each summer the Rotary Club of Whitecourt generously supports camps through the Allan & Jean Millar Centre for kids aged six to 14. The Rotary Unplugged Camp is primarily…
Lots of fun at the Skyview Alliance Church summer camp
The Whitecourt Skyview Alliance Church held its annual summer camp last week and this year’s theme was Shipwrecked. The faith-based camp provided children with a week of fun activities…
Rotary Club of Whitecourt sponsored camps at the AJMC
Each summer the Rotary Club of Whitecourt generously supports camps through the Allan & Jean Millar Centre for kids aged six to 14. The Rotary Unplugged Camp is primarily…
Residents frustrated over Residential Boulevard Program
Early afternoon on Friday, August 3, resident Tiffany Fath received a piece of registered mail from the Town of Whitecourt. Upon opening it, she discovered a fine for $250…