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Twice is Nice celebrates its one-year anniversary
By Vicki Winger Twice is Nice was started a year ago to raise funds for the Whitecourt Wellspring Family Resource and Crisis Centre. Shauna Bruneau, store manager, stated…
Active week for the Wolverines including a massive victory in Camrose
The Whitecourt Wolverines put their four-game win streak on the line on Tuesday, September 26 when they welcomed the Bonnyville Pontiacs into the Scott Safety Centre. The Pontiacs got…
Polls, advance polls, and special polls
By Susan Hofforth There’s no excuse for not voting! And now, there are many opportunities to vote. It’s important to cast a vote, and even if you can’t…
High paws! The Cats score a wicked victory over the Pioneers
Friday, September 22 was a beautiful day for a football game. After some rather interesting Alberta weather this past week, both fans and players were ecstatic to see sunshine…
Parker’s story: the next chapter
Laura Bohnert A couple of years ago, a little boy had his story told, the message of which emphasized the importance of the Stollery Children’s Hospital. Today, the now seven-year…
Seniors and teens had a blast floor curling together
Teens rejoice, the Whitecourt Public Library Teen Night Program is back for another school year. Held on the third Thursday of each month, teens are given the opportunity to…
School Board elections affect us all
By Susan Hofforth Municipal elections are coming up on October 16. It’s time again to have our say at the poll, and what we say can make a…
Much-needed donation goes to Wellspring
By Vicki Winger The Wellspring Family Resource & Crisis Centre received a generous donation on September 18 from Eagle River Casino. A cheque for $2,920 was presented to the…
Community Lunch Box: moving forward, meeting goals and following dreams
By Susan Hofforth There are four essential components to the success of the Community Lunch Box, and each are building and supporting each other and this community in…
Big plans for Eagle River Casino
By Vicki Winger There’s good news and big plans in progress for the Eagle River Casino and its operating partner, Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation. Eris Moncur who has…
Urban poling is back in action until June at Rotary Park
Have you heard of Nordic walking (urban poling)? It’s a sport that has been known and loved in Europe for decades and has recently made its way into Canada…
The Wolverines have their sights set on another great season
It’s officially hockey season, folks! The Whitecourt Wolverines kicked off the 2017/2018 season with a match-up against the Spruce Grove Saints on Friday night at the Scott Safety Centre. Pre-game,…
Fun in the mud and money towards a great cause
The 3rd Annual Big Bang Mud Run was held on Saturday, September 16. The popular event always draws in a big crowd of participants who want to challenge themselves on…
It Is What It Is…
By Marc Chayer INVASION! Folks, thanks to my extremely reliable sources I have the firm knowledge that an invasion of our sleepy little town is being planned! Yes,…
An afternoon of fun at the Whitecourt Hilltop Community Church
The 7th Annual Family Fall Carnival was held on Saturday, September 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Whitecourt Hilltop Community Church. Posters said rain or shine, and…