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Ending the summer with Arts in the Park
The final installment of this year’s Arts in the Park took place on August 23 at Rotary Park. Though a bit of rain came down and mosquitoes came out to…
A dream come true for Josie
Josie MacKinnon is a bright young girl with a big smile and, in just over a week, she will be joining her peers as she enters grade two, full of…
Transit use is up—and that means big things for Whitecourt
By Laura Bohnert Whitecourt has seen a significant increase in transit use this year, as compared to 2016. Why is transit becoming such a popular solution for Whitecourt…
Schweitzer campaign brings focus back to Whitecourt
By Laura Bohnert After two visits to Whitecourt, Doug Schweitzer can see the potential of a community that he worries is too often overshadowed by larger city centres, like…
Whitecourt Blue Dolphins Club celebrates fantastic showings at Regionals and Provincials
“All the swimmers are really excited and I know as a coach, I am really excited,” exclaimed Alice Boll, head coach of the Whitecourt Blue Dolphins, in speaking about her…
Challenger Sports holds annual soccer camp at Rotary Park
The most popular soccer program in North America was in Whitecourt from August 14 to 18 at Rotary Park. Challenger Sports has been conducting a summer camp locally for…
Camp Caroline test drives new experience at Whitecourt Baptist Church
The Whitecourt Baptist Church hosted Camp Caroline’s City Camp from August 14 to18 and was one of only two Alberta Baptist churches to have such an opportunity with the second…
Be bear smart
By Vicki Winger Whether we are within town limits or out in the bush, bear encounters have become more common. Bear habitats have become more fragmented resulting in these…
Another successful Summer Reading Program for the Whitecourt Library
The Whitecourt District Public Library ended the 2017 Summer Reading Program with a bang on Thursday, August 10 with the 10 to 16 age group. Staff went all out for…
Roaring engines and cheering crowds made for an exciting Carlan Cup
The 2017 Whitecourt Carlan Cup Riverboat Races were held August 12 and 13 at the boat launch. The first leg started at 9 a.m. on Saturday with the racers…
Local pageant contestant returns home
By Vicki Winger The Miss World Canada Pageant has now closed. The Press spoke with local candidate Nicole Podgurney on her experience of a lifetime. It’s been…
Summer reading fun with Oneil Carlier at the Whitecourt Library
A silly crocodile who swallowed a watermelon seed was in the spotlight at the Whitecourt Library on Wednesday, August 2 for children in the six to nine Summer Reading Program.…
Scholarships and adventures at the weekly Whitecourt Rotary meeting
The Whitecourt Rotary Club held its weekly lunch meeting at the Ritz on August 2 with a full house of members and guests. Two scholarships were given out to two…
Gymkhana Jackpot excitement over the weekend
The Woodlands Ste. Anne Gymkhana Club held its annual Jackpot Weekend on August 5 and 6 at the Westward Centre grounds. Clubs from all over North/Central Alberta were…
Thousands may lose jobs over caribou plan
By Vicki Winger The federal government has developed a Woodland Caribou recovery strategy for Canada that effects Alberta. It has been determined that the national population of caribou is…