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Community Lunch Box gears up for Celebration Night

  By Vicki Winger   On Saturday, February 24, starting at 5:30 PM, The Community Lunch Box Society will host its annual Celebration Night. A dinner sponsored by Eagle River…

Another top-notch tournament for Whitecourt Taekwondo

Another top-notch tournament for Whitecourt Taekwondo

  The 28th Annual Whitecourt Taekwondo Championship, in loving memory of Master Rennie Sr, took place at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre on Saturday January 27.  The full-day event…

Four young boys with hearts of gold, and a table full of sweets, raised money for cancer research

Four young boys with hearts of gold, and a table full of sweets, raised money for cancer research

  On Wednesday, January 24, the elementary wing of St. Joseph’s School had a little more activity than normal.  Four friends, three of whom play on a hockey team together,…

First ever Wolverines Ladies Night, an enormous success

First ever Wolverines Ladies Night, an enormous success

  The first ever, Whitecourt Wolverines Ladies Night was held at the St. Joseph’s Hall on Friday January 26, with a sold-out crowd of over 200 women in attendance.  The…

Whitecourt Town Council update

Phase 2 of the Sportfield Master Plan has been adopted by Council. The Sportfield Master Plan provides stra- tegic direction on how the Town of Whitecourt will meet the outdoor…

Games night for teens at the Whitecourt Library

Games night for teens at the Whitecourt Library

  The Whitecourt & District Public Library was the place to be for teenagers, on Thursday January 18, with the monthly Teen Night in full swing from 6-7:30pm.  This month’s…

Huge attendance and a lot of fun at the January N.O.W event

Huge attendance and a lot of fun at the January N.O.W event

  January’s Night Out in Whitecourt (N.O.W) event was a fun-filled, adrenaline packed joyride as community members came out in droves to explore the tube run at Eastlink Park.  The…

The Whitecourt Fire Department has begun their next firesmart project by the new school

The Whitecourt Fire Department has begun their next firesmart project by the new school

  If you haven’t yet noticed, there is activity down at the bush line by the new St. Joseph’s School.  The Whitecourt Fire Department has started up their latest firesmart…

Whitecourt Taekwondo is gearing up for another fantastic championship

Whitecourt Taekwondo is gearing up for another fantastic championship

  The local taekwondo community is getting ready for the 28th Annual Whitecourt Taekwondo Championship which will be taking over the AJMC on Saturday January 27.  The club will once…

Women’s Conference shaping up to be great day

  by Susan Hofforth   It looks like registration for the Whitecourt and Area Women’s Conference is still open, but it is filling up nicely. And that’s because it looks…

Volunteer Income Tax Program a tremendous help to all

  by Susan Hofforth   Need help filling out your income tax return? If so, the Volunteer Income Tax Program may be able to help you. The program is a…

Public estate forum exceeds expectations

Public estate forum exceeds expectations

By Vicki Winger   Last week’s estate forum was very successful and well attended. Held at the Whitecourt Seniors Circle, more than 120 residents enjoyed the free seminar where they…

Human trafficking is in our province. Could you spot the signs?

Human trafficking is in our province.  Could you spot the signs?

  On Thursday, January 11, representatives from Magdalene House in Red Deer, Alberta, arrived in Whitecourt for a Stop Human Trafficking event at St. Joseph’s Church.  David and Cathy Bouchard,…

Sabres Cheer exhibition shows hard work and determination of athletes

Sabres Cheer exhibition shows hard work and determination of athletes

  Sabres Cheer Sport and Tumbling held their annual team exhibition at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre on Saturday January 13.  With a huge mat laid out in the…

Another hilarious Spring Children’s Production is in the works for Pumpjack Players

Another hilarious Spring Children’s Production is in the works for Pumpjack Players

  Though it seems hard to imagine now, as we sit in the cold of winter, but spring isn’t too far off.  To prove it, the Whitecourt Drama Society, Pumpjack…