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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…
Whitecourt Fire Department FireSmart summer students hard at work
FireSmart summer students are currently working in Centennial Park doing maintenance work on previous FireSmart projects. Deputy Fire Chief Wayne Andrusiak said that though signs are out to warn…
Professional chuckwagon races held in Whitecourt Woodlands Rodeo
The 2018 Whitecourt Woodlands Rodeo was held from Friday, June 22 through Sunday, June 24 at the Eagle River Casino Events Centre located at the Westward Community Centre on…
Interest in women’s archery growing in Whitecourt
Every Friday night, the Whitecourt Fish & Game Association Ladies’ League meets at its archery range, one kilometre past the Eagle River Casino. There are currently 14 archers in…
National Amateur Radio Field Day exercises were held across North America
From 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 23 until 12 p.m. on Sunday, June 24, members of Whitecourt Amateur Radio took part in a National Amateur Radio Field Day exercise.…
Whitecourt RCMP report a decrease in calls in 2017 and a 3.4 per cent drop from 2016
Members of the Whitecourt RCMP Detachment presented an 11-page document to council during the Monday, June 11 regular meeting. The document provided a detailed breakdown of last year’s operations…
Mayor Chichak steps down from UCP nomination bid following health scare
In a Facebook post dated June 11 at 8:30 p.m., Mayor Chichak shared with her followers on her United Conservative Party (UCP) page, that she was withdrawing her name from…
Party in the Park 2018 a huge success!
“Plaid, dirt, white shirts, blue collar roots still running through my veins. I was born small town, deep roots, mud on these boots. I wouldn’t change a thing. It’s…
Pumpjack Players sending two local teens to drama camp as part of their sponsorship initiative to help grow a life-long love of drama
Two local teenagers received a fun gift from Pumpjack Players on Friday, June 15. After taking part in the Children’s Spring Production at the beginning of May, Emma Munday…