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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
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
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
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
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?
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 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
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…
Whitecourt transit continues to make a difference in 2018 – Part II
By Nerissa McNaughton Last week The Press highlighted the programs that make Whitecourt Transit accessible and inclusive for all residents. This week we are joined by Sharon Shannon, manager…
Town council update
The Town of Whitecourt is hosting a 2018 Budget Open House on Wednesday, February 28 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre. The event,…
A goal of $2,000, 20+ inches of hair, and all of it for a fantastic cause
On February 5, Creedence Pete plans to be sitting in a chair at Curl Up and Dye where she works in Social Media and Make Up, and experiencing something…
Fantastic attendance and lots of slime at this year’s Winter Break Camp at Boys and Girls Club
For the past week, with children off from school and chilly, frigid weather outside, the Whitecourt Boys and Girls Club has been brimming with happy, smiling faces as children…
Wolverines battle back and defeat Bonnyville at home
The Whitecourt Wolverines are back on track taking in their second win in a row defeating the Bonnyville Pontiacs 5-4 on Saturday, January 6 at the Scott Safety Centre.…