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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…
Caribou, Forestry and You
A jam-packed parking lot and a hall filled with over 300 people was a welcomed sight by local officials at the Whitecourt & District Chamber of Commerce Caribou, Forestry and…
Exhibition play is complete, it’s time to play for keeps
The Whitecourt Wolverines have wrapped up exhibition play and are gearing up for the 2017/2018 season with high hopes for another long run into the post. They started off…
Local musician providing opportunities for musicians
By Susan Hofforth No stranger to putting on really great live music shows, Tevin ‘T-Co’ Cotton is bringing another show to the Crown and Anchor Pub on…
Food bank utilization hits record numbers
By Vicki Winger Food banks across Canada were originally designed to be temporary. No food bank was designed for longevity. However, the numbers keep increasing, states Lori…
To turf or not to turf
A Whitecourt resident brought his case (Application 17-086) to the table at the August 31 general meeting of the Municipal Planning Commission concerning artificial turf the applicant had placed on…
Fun at the Pony Club
The River Valley Pony Club met on Thursday, August 31 at the Westward Hall indoor riding arena. The group first started by leading their horses around the arena before moving…
Grand opening bike park
The Whitecourt Mountain Bike Association is excited about its September 9th grand opening for phase one of the new bike park. From 11 AM to 3 PM, guests can enjoy…
Paul Chauvet is running for Town Council again
By Susan Hofforth Paul Chauvet is running for a second term on Whitecourt’s Town Council. He moved here in June, 1998, to begin a real estate career, and…
The career expo is coming up—will you be attending?
By Laura Bohnert Whitecourt Career and Education Expo 2017 will take place on Friday, September 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre.…
Second year for Boobs on Bikes motorcycle ride, over $2,000 raised
Cancer has touched so many people that, these days, everyone knows someone who has fought against it. On Saturday, August 26, the 2nd annual Boobs on Bikes event took…