Widgetized Section

Go to Admin » Appearance » Widgets » and move Gabfire Widget: Social into that MastheadOverlay zone

Home » Archives by category » News » Local News (Page 72)

Jodie Leslie performs at The Orchard Café, part of Whitecourt House Concert Association series

Jodie Leslie performs at The Orchard Café, part of Whitecourt House Concert Association series

  Canadian singer/songwriter Jodie Leslie rocked the roof off The Orchard Café in downtown Whitecourt on Sunday, March 25 as the latest installment of the Whitecourt House Concert Association concert…

Wolverines and Barons semi-final series all tied up

Wolverines and Barons semi-final series all tied up

  The Whitecourt Wolverines would have preferred finishing out their North Division Semi-Final series against the Fort McMurray Oil Barons at home in front of their fanbase on Sunday, March…

Atom A hosts tournament

Atom A hosts tournament

By Vicki Winger   The 2018 Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships kicked off over the weekend with 14 tournaments across the province. It was an action-packed weekend here in Whitecourt as…

Provincial grant supports Onoway recreation

Provincial grant supports Onoway recreation

  Oneil Carlier, MLA for Whitecourt-Ste. Anne and Minister of Agriculture, presented a $121,314 cheque to the Onoway Parents Educative Association.   The grant will help make some much-needed upgrades…

2018 Women’s Conference a huge success

    By Vicki Winger   The Women’s Conference on March 17 that was hosted by the Town of Whitecourt proved to be another successful year. It’s held every two…

Schools sign new Violence Threat Risk Assessment protocol

    By Vicki Winger   Last Thursday was a major milestone for our schools and community. In less than a year, representatives of organizations that assist with trauma along…

Crash sends some passengers to hospital

Crash sends some passengers to hospital

Last Saturday afternoon a collision occurred at the intersection of Dahl Drive and Highway 43 in Whitecourt. A Greyhound passenger bus bound for Grande Prairie with a stop in Whitecourt…

Servus Credit Union serves up 15 dozen hot dogs and a fun, free time at Eastlink Park

Servus Credit Union serves up 15 dozen hot dogs and a fun, free time at Eastlink Park

Servus Credit Union Whitecourt teamed up with Eastlink Park to offer a free day of skiing, snowboarding, and tubing on Friday, March 2. From 4 to 8 p.m., members from…

École St. Mary School assembly recognizes student accomplishments and great behaviour

École St. Mary School assembly recognizes student accomplishments and great behaviour

  Shortly after nine in the morning on Tuesday, February 20 staff, students, and family poured into the gym at École St. Mary School for the monthly School Spirit Day…

Mardi Gras bonspiel at the Whitecourt Curling Club

Mardi Gras bonspiel at the Whitecourt Curling Club

  Though it might still be winter outside, it looked a lot like Mardi Gras inside the Whitecourt Curling Rink on February 23 to 25. The Annual Ladies Bonspiel always…

Wolverines getting ready for March playoffs

Wolverines getting ready for March playoffs

  The post season is just around the corner for the Whitecourt Wolverines! On Saturday, February 24, the home team took on the Fort McMurray Oil Barons at the Scott…

Winners announced in the 2nd Annual Big Buck Competition at Big Guy Outdoor Sports

Winners announced in the 2nd Annual Big Buck Competition at Big Guy Outdoor Sports

  Big Guy Outdoor Sports wrapped up its second Annual Big Buck Competition on Saturday, February 24 with an awards ceremony at the Seniors Circle. Store owners Ricki and Perry…

Whitecourt Fire Department marks 60 years

  by Susan Hofforth   For sixty years, the men and women of the Whitecourt Fire Department have been keeping this area safe from fires and a lot more of…

Whitecourt Trailblazers put on another fantastic Family Snowmobile Rally

Whitecourt Trailblazers put on another fantastic Family Snowmobile Rally

For the last 38 years, the Whitecourt Trailblazers Snowmobile Club has put on its annual Family Snowmobile Rally. Thanks to a lot of hard work spent grooming the trails in…

Wolverines and Central School’s grade five students enjoyed a fun scrimmage on February 14

Wolverines and Central School’s grade five students enjoyed a fun scrimmage on February 14

This past Valentine’s Day was a bit chilly but that didn’t keep the Whitecourt Wolverines and the Central School grade five students from hitting the ice on the outdoor rink.…