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A weekend of hockey
The U9 Whitecourt Wolverines hosted a big tournament over the weekend, bringing 19 out-of-town teams to the community for two days of fun on the ice at JDA Place. With…
Dealing with trauma and threats in a school setting is a tough but necessary conversation to have
When emergencies strike within the walls or on the grounds of a school, the reaction of schoolstaff plays a huge role in how the situation is handled and what the…
Inferno’s fire of determination grants them access to competition bid that will take them over 4,600km away
When friends Jessica Haggith and Melissa Rempel decided to join forces about two years ago and purchase equipment from Sabres Cheer to start their own company, Prestige Athletics, they couldn’t…
Warm hearts made the recent deep freeze a little easier to handle
With extreme cold temperatures blanketing much of the province last week and through the weekend, Albertans had to dig deep. Layering up was a prerequisite to venturing outside into the…
Heroes in the Sky – An update from STARS Air Ambulance for the area
STARS Air Ambulance, founded by Dr. Gregory Powell, has been a staple in the province for 38 years.There are six bases from which STARS operates: Calgary, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Saskatoon,…
The claws are out, and teeth are bared as the Wolverines battle to hold a top-five spot in the AJHL
The Whitecourt Wolverines took lessons from their namesake during two big games last week againstclose competitors on the stats board. With a declining number of regular season games left to…
Winter Wonderland
After a milder-than-normal November and December, January is getting things back on track, dipping the thermostat way down. Rather than complain about frozen fingers, iced-up eyelashes and frigid winds, here’s…
Looking back on 2023
How is 2023 already over? I don’t know about you, but these past twelve months were one of thefastest, if not the fastest, twelve months I’ve lived through. Each month…
Youth are the highest users of Whitecourt Transit, with over half of all rides
Transit buses in Whitecourt have seen a surge in ridership through 2023, surpassing pre-COVID numbersfrom before 2020. When looking at the numbers of riders in the seats between January and…
Wolverine’s gave fans a thrilling victory last week, complete with a Melo goal as he slid on his knees
Last week, the Whitecourt Wolverines were in action three times, once on the road and twice at home.Here’s a recap of two of the three games. The action began in…
Gorgeous sight
A mildly chilly evening with crispy fog lingering low resulted in a beautiful sight early last week. Light pillars, which are created when light reflects on tiny ice crystals suspended…
Loving gestures during the holiday season
Hilltop High School student Payton Baker received a well-deserved shout-out on the school’s social media last week for her loving gesture towards area seniors. After hearing about a project at…
Santa Claus
Santa Claus has been busy visiting with children and adults for the last few weeks, posing for pictures, giving high fives and hugs, and spreading Christmas cheer the way only…
Sharing the Christmas spirit Dionne-style, one light display at a time
Woodlands County resident Gwen Dionne presented to Woodlands County Council at the end ofNovember seeking funding for her magical light display, a holiday tradition for many in the region. Foryears,…
Festival fundraiser brings beauty to the AJMC for a great local cause
For the last five years, the beginning of December meant it was time forbeautifully decorated trees to light up the Allan and Jean Millar Centrehallway to help raise necessary funds…