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Veteran Oilfield Services PBR a big success
Veteran Oilfield Services grabbed the bulls by their horns and brought them to Whitecourt for the first ever local Professional Bull Riders (PBR) show. The Alpha Bull Canadian Touring…
First annual BBQ & Get Together Shoot for the Whitecourt Pistol League
The Whitecourt Pistol League held its first annual BBQ & Get Together Shoot on Saturday, August 11 at the gun range on Highway 32. Gary Koenig founded the group…
Colour Me Worthy starts support group
Colour Me Worthy is a local non-profit organization created by Jen Frizell with the purpose of supporting those who are suffering from mental health and addiction and/or homelessness. Recently, she…
Rain didn’t dampen the fun at the 2018 Carlan Cup Riverboat Races
The 2018 Carlan Cup was a blast for both racers and fans. The yearly competition took place on Saturday, August 11 and Sunday, August 12 at Riverboat Park in…
Rolling Leafs and Alcanna Cannabis Stores LP receive permission to open shop in Whitecourt
With the impending legalization of cannabis coming in just a couple of short months, business owners in Whitecourt are preparing by opening shops to service the public. Two such…
Whitecourt Taekwondo summer camp a big success
Whitecourt Taekwondo held its first summer camp in almost 10 years last week and are excited at what the future holds for the event. From July 30 to August…
Lots of pony fun for kids at Kalbrase Farm
Kalbrase Farm is a family-owned farm near Whitecourt just beyond the airport off Highway 32. Along with countless animals including horses, pigs, chickens, bunnies, and ponies, Taunya Gabelhei and…
Mayor Jim Rennie gives a rundown on the recent highs and lows for Woodlands County
Woodlands County Mayor Jim Rennie is focused on positivity amongst stormy skies. Since the election there have been a few hurdles for the county to deal with and…
Division over the idea of having another medical practice in Whitecourt
A group of doctors from Calgary have eyed Whitecourt as a potential community to open a private practice. Not much is known about the group yet aside from…
New equipment for fire department will help further Firesmart projects
The town recently purchased a new mower for the fire department which will allow them to mow in areas they haven’t been able to access until now. The…
Rules and regulations for cannabis in Whitecourt
Council and administration spoke at length about cannabis during the Monday, July 23 regular meeting at the Forest Interpretive Centre. Focusing on two areas, consumption and sales, the two…
Business Incubator Program helps local entrepreneurs
A new pilot program that aims to help small businesses move from the home to a downtown storefront is being piloted in Whitecourt with hopes of seeing it progress…
Whitecourt councillor Ray Hilts puts his name forward for West Yellowhead
Whitecourt Councillor Ray Hilts recently put his name forward as a West Yellowhead nomination candidate for the United Conservative Party. Hilts is the second current town councillor to put…
Councillor Paul Chauvet joins the West Yellowhead nomination race
Add another name to the West Yellowhead nomination list for the United Conservative Party as councillor Paul Chauvet has joined the fray. Chauvet is in his second term as…
Whitecourt Fire Department tests demo aerial truck around town
On Wednesday, July 25, the Whitecourt Fire Department performed demonstrations with a Fort Garry Bronto Skylift Aerial Fire Engine. They brought it to several locations in the community including Millar…