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Reach Out, Speak Out: Family violence has far-reaching consequences

  By Susan Hofforth   November is the month of the year set aside to raise awareness of family violence and it long-lasting and long-reaching effects on the lives of…

Wolverines see impressive win streak end as they prepare for a southern road trip

Wolverines see impressive win streak end as they prepare for a southern road trip

  The Whitecourt Wolverines have been rolling along very nicely this season, and have proven to be a thundering and dominating force in the AJHL North. After establishing an impressive…

Crazy Construction fun at the AJMC

Crazy Construction fun at the AJMC

  The theme of November’s Tim Hortons Community Fun Night held on Saturday, November 18 was Crazy Construction. The Allan & Jean Millar Centre (AJMC) staff had a big pile…

Hilarity ensues at opening weekend of the Pumpjack Players’ fall dinner theatre

Hilarity ensues at opening weekend of the Pumpjack Players’ fall dinner theatre

  Pumpjack Players blew the roof off the Whitecourt Community Centre with another fantastic dinner theatre performance. The audience was in stitches for much of the November 18 show which…

Celebrating local artisans in a seasonal pop-up shop downtown

Celebrating local artisans in a seasonal pop-up shop downtown

  There are many very talented individuals here in Whitecourt, who spend hours perfecting their crafts and creating all kinds of different, and unique products.  Thanks to a new temporary…

Be the mayor for a day

    Yes, the elections have passed, but there is still a chance for one Whitecourt student in middle school and one student in high school to get a feel…

Whitecourt Town Council Update

      Town Council adopted the Municipal Centre Concept Plan at last night’s Regular Meeting. Whitecourt appreciates the participation, input, time, and support over the past year and a…

Packed hall a welcome sight at Remembrance Day celebration in Whitecourt

Packed hall a welcome sight at Remembrance Day celebration in Whitecourt

  Freedom isn’t free. The abilities and freedoms you enjoy in your everyday life are the result of hard work and many sacrifices of those who came before you. The…

Amazing once-in-a-lifetime opportunity available to everyone, thanks to the Chamber

Amazing once-in-a-lifetime opportunity available to everyone, thanks to the Chamber

  The Whitecourt Chamber of Commerce is offering a unique opportunity to both Chamber members and non-members. How does an excursion to China sound to you?  Just imagine spending over…

Pins and Pine Needles, preparing for big quilt show in March

Pins and Pine Needles, preparing for big quilt show in March

  The Pins and Pine Needles Quilt Guild held its regular meeting on Thursday, November 9 at the Spruce View Lodge. “Our main topic right now is our Quilt Show…

Pembina Pipeline Corporation announces $290 Million of Duvernay Infrastructure Development

    CALGARY, Nov. 6, 2017 /CNW/ – Pembina Pipeline Corporation (“Pembina” or “the Company”) (TSX: PPL; NYSE: PBA) announced that it has executed further agreements (“Service Agreements”) whereby the Company…

École St. Joseph School celebrates grand opening

École St. Joseph School celebrates grand opening

  Three years ago, an official announcement was made by the Living Waters Catholic Regional Division and then MLA George Vanderburg that École St. Joseph School was to be replaced…

Westward Christmas Market gets the season started

Westward Christmas Market gets the season started

By Vicki Winger   Santa made a visit to Westward Christmas Market on Saturday, and families lined up to see him and get their pictures taken. The Market is in…

New non-profit in the works aims to give support to those suffering from mental illness and/or addiction

New non-profit in the works aims to give support to those suffering from mental illness and/or addiction

  “We all know someone or of someone who has somebody in his or her life that suffers from a mental illness and/or addiction. It’s so prominent out there and…

Art! Canvas! Action!

Art! Canvas! Action!

  A great event, merging some of the best ingredients ever for an evening out, was held at the Allan and Jean Millar Centre, and hosted by the Whitecourt and…