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The 10th annual Whitecourt Airshow was an epic thrill ride from beginning to end
Thousands of spectators, hot bright sunshine, and awe-inspiring aircraft of all shapes and sizes made for a fantastic air show at the Whitecourt Airport this past weekend. It was…
Family Fun Day in Blue Ridge
Dean Williams Despite heavy rainfall warnings that saw activities move from the recreational grounds to the community centre, Blue Ridge Family Fun Day was a bustling success. In…
Fire Department Open House
On display at the Whitecourt Fire Department’s annual Open House were the interior of the fire hall and the main transports housed there including Rescue 1, the rescue and vehicle…
Arts in the Park
Residents enjoyed another free event at Rotary Park on July 19. Arts in the Park returned with live music and an artisan market. It was an excellent opportunity for local…
Hot Rollers Derby League
By Vicki Winger The Whitecourt Hot Rollers Derby League hosted its first home scrimmage at the Scott Safety Centre last Saturday. The ladies typically travel to other towns…
Two semis collide
By Vicki Winger One man is in hospital after a highway accident involving two semi-tractor units on July 10 both travelling eastbound on Highway 43 collided at Chickadee…
Parent Link is host to many activities throughout the year
By Vicki Winger The Parent Link Centre based out of the Allan & Jean Millar Centre is host to a variety of children’s activities for families to…
Scooters collide at intersection
On Wednesday, July 4, local RCMP responded to a vehicle collision at the intersection of 47 Street and 52 Avenue. Two mopeds/scooters travelling side by side collided resulting in one…
RCMP see big increase in mental health calls in 2017 and a new program spearheaded by a local doctor aims to help
During the June 11 regular council meeting, Whitecourt RCMP presented the 2017 statistics regarding call volume, the types of calls they attend, and which areas require the most…
The Voyageur Brigade Society presented council with a keepsake to commemorate last year’s Athabasca River Brigade
Last year during the Canada 150 celebrations, the Voyageur Brigade Society took part in a 333-kilometre trip along the Athabasca River. Starting in Jasper on June 22, the group…
New franchise restaurant comes to Whitecourt
By Vicki Winger The Wok Box recently opened its doors for business June 25. Franchise owner Michael Samuel said, “We started out gradually with just doing a…
M1 Mosquitos having lots of fun and seeing huge improvements in their game
Another great season of Whitecourt Minor Ball will be wrapping up in a couple of weeks. Joe Varga is the head of coach of the M1 Mosquito team and is…
CN representatives faced council on June 25 to discuss wait times, crossing blockages, and how to keep the roads open during peak times
When it comes to contentious issues in Whitecourt, the train is consistently at the top of the list. Roadways are often blocked during peak hours causing a massive buildup…
Whitecourt and Yubetsu, Japan celebrate 20 years as twinned communities
In 1972 the Alberta Government took part in an economic mission to the island of Hokkaido, Japan. In 1980, the two officially became sister provinces and share many similarities…
Courthouse construction begins
As part of the Provincial Building, the Whitecourt courthouse was built in 1980 and the prisoner holding area added in 1994. Currently, it is undergoing some significant changes. “The…