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Grade four students helped stock Rotary Park pond with over 800 Rainbow Trout for the summer
On Wednesday, May 16, grade four students from Central School and École St. Joseph School took part in an annual fish release at Rotary Park. Each year, students help…
Cemetery clean-up will take place on July 31. Residents are urged to take part.
The Town of Whitecourt has recently announced that it will be cleaning up the Whitecourt Cemetery. Bylaw 1470 states that items can be removed by the town when their…
A welcome update for those awaiting news on the new Christenson Development Urban Village project in Whitecourt
Many families in Whitecourt and surrounding area have been anxiously awaiting news of some kind on the construction of the Christenson Development Urban Village project planned for the area…
Whitecourt Ride for Mom in support of the Alzheimer Society broke records this year
Saturday, May 12 was a beautiful, sun-filled day. For two and three-wheeled enthusiasts it was the perfect day to hit the highway. Organizers of the 13th Annual Alzheimers Whitecourt…
Whitecourt Fire Chief Brian Wynn uses his own house to show the importance of WASP
In a wildland fire situation, the local fire department can quickly become overwhelmed while working to protect the community. With a fire on the brink of reaching Whitecourt, embers will…
Whitecourt Blue Dolphins Swim Club has the biggest team ever after record tryouts
It’s going to be another great season for the Whitecourt Blue Dolphins Swim Club. After a very full Rookie Week from May 1 to 3, the swimmers are now…
Sixty area youths were honoured for setting a good example for their peers and making smart choices
The 2018 Spirit of Youth Awards took place on Tuesday, May 8 at Central School and this year’s theme was Hometown Heroes. The evening honoured area youths for their…
Picnic benches built by Hilltop students will soon be at both Huestis Demonstration Forest and the Forest Interpretive Centre
A group of six Hilltop High students were given the opportunity to take part in a neat options course this semester. As part of the ongoing Merits Marvelous Makeover,…
Community fun at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre on Saturday night
Almost every month, staff at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre invite residents to join them for an evening of fun in the ATB Financial Fieldhouse. Sponsored by Tim…
Hilarity ensues at Pumpjack Players’ Children’s spring production
The final curtain on the Pumpjack Players’ 2018 Spring Children’s Production has closed after two fantastic performances. Following six months of work and 61 stage hours, the cast of…
Fourteen years of delicious lobster and a great fundraiser that supports Whitecourt in many ways
The Rotary Club of Whitecourt held its 14th Annual Lobster & Beef Fundraiser on Saturday, May 5 at École St. Joseph hall cooking up over 360 east coast crustaceans.…
Education Week at Whitecourt Central School featured books, science projects, and historic Canadians
Students at Whitecourt Central School took part in Education Week from April 30 to May 4. Each day featured something different giving each grade the opportunity to shine. On…
Keeping the conversation about how important it is to have positive masculine and feminine roles in society open
On Friday, May 4 at the Whitecourt Seniors Circle, the Family Violence Initiative hosted a public screening of the documentary, The Mask You Live In. Part of the mandate…
The U15 Girls’ Soccer team have their eyes set on the Regional prize this season
With spring weather finally in the forecast, seasonal sports such as soccer are starting to hit local fields. The Canadian Tire Whitecourt Warriors U15 Girls’ Soccer team was out…
Wellness Day at St. Joseph’s School was a big hit by both students and teachers
Things were a little bit different at St. Joseph’s School on Wednesday, April 25 as students and teachers put down the books and played games instead. Grade four teacher…