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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…
Illegal dump sites spotted in Whitecourt and Woodlands County thanks to a local pilot
From the air, Whitecourt and Woodlands County are a beauty to behold. If you are lucky enough to fly over the region right now you would see bright rich…
Close to 50 men donned bright red high heels and walked a few blocks in support of the Wellspring Family Resource and Crisis Centre
Wearing heels is hard enough for many women, let alone men. The adage that “beauty is pain” can easily be attributed to heels and the idea of taking them…
Showing appreciation to community seniors for their contributions over the years
From Monday, June 4 until Saturday, June 9, seniors in the community were celebrated with a week especially for them. Seniors’ Week is always full of fun activities and…
The first Military Tattoo held in Alberta since 1998 took place in Whitecourt this past weekend
On Saturday, June 9 and Sunday, June 10, Whitecourt residents took in a sight that hasn’t been seen in the province since 1998. A Military Tattoo is a military…
Hilltop students represent Whitecourt at Skills Canada at both the Regional and Provincial level
Skills Canada is a Canadian non-profit organization that is dedicated to promoting careers in technology and skilled trades to students in both high school and post-secondary institutions. Each year,…
Caribou range planning was on the docket at the May 28 regular council meeting
During the Monday, May 28 regular council meeting at the Forest Interpretive Centre council heard from Chris Montgomery of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) on Caribou Range…
House fire claims two homes
Emergency crews consisting of 25 Whitecourt and seven Blue Ridge firefighters were called out Saturday around 6 p.m. to what was originally just one house fire; however, it…