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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.…
4-H Club of Whitecourt holds electronics fundraiser to raise money for winter camp
The Whitecourt Multi 4-H Club held an Electronics Recycle Round-up and Bottle Drive event on Saturday, January 6 in the Walmart parking lot. For several hours, members of the…
Monthly Association Breakfast at the firehall, deliciously safe
On the morning of Sunday, January 7, delicious smells were permeating out of the Whitecourt Firehall as Crew 4 cooked up an amazing feast for the monthly Association Breakfast.…
Fireworks light up the sky above the Whitecourt valley, part of Eastlink Park’s New Year’s celebrations
Eastlink Park celebrated the new year with a bang, holding their second annual New Year’s Day event which included hot dogs, hot chocolate, and fireworks. It was originally set…
Cold polar bear dip
Whitecourt has been experiencing quite the cold snap over the past couple of weeks with temperatures dipping around -30° and winds taking it even further, closer to -40°. To say…
Tax Changes in 2018
By Nerissa McNaughton The new year brings new tax changes, starting with that always controversial carbon levy. Launched in 2017 as a way to combat climate change, the…
Habitat for Humanity is active in Whitecourt
By Nerissa McNaughton Did you know that Habitat for Humanity is an active presence in Whitecourt? Last month saw the organization give their 8th set of house keys…
Work on your financial future with this upcoming free event
By Nerissa McNaughton Mark January 10 on your calendar! That’s when Get Your Money Working for You, a free event at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre, takes…
Well, that was extreme (weather)
By Nerissa McNaughton Whitecourt is just coming out of the latest deep freeze, with temperatures far into the minus 30s last week thanks to the wind chill. How…
Parking up for discussion at regular Municipal Planning Committee meeting
The Town of Whitecourt Municipal Planning Commission met on Thursday, December 14 for its monthly regular meeting to discuss applications for Discretionary Use including one by Fit Body Boot…
Another fantastic show at École St. Mary School Christmas concert
The gym at École St. Mary School was filled with angelic voices on December 13 and 14 as the classes put on their annual Christmas concert. Held on two…