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A full day of fun in the sun at St. Mary’s
It was a bonanza of excitement at St. Mary School on Thursday, June 8 as children and faculty enjoyed a fun-filled day of track and field activities. The grounds…
Big Bang Mud Run
by Susan Hofforth Registration for the 3rd Annual Big Bang Mud Run is now open, and if you are sorry you missed it last year, here is…
Sunday fun for Whitecourt geocachers
The Whitecourt Geocachers held an information session on June 4 at the Forest Interpretive Centre which served as a great way to introduce people to the sport. Beloved by…
Provincial grant allows purchase of new transit buses in Whitecourt
The brand new transit buses officially hit the streets of Whitecourt on June 1. Town staff celebrated with an open house and inaugural bus ride in front of the town…
Tree planting and so much more for Grade four students at the Huestis Demonstration Forest
The Huestis Demonstration Forest was brimming with grade four students from Central School and St. Joseph School on May 31 for the 3rd Annual Tree Planting Field Day. The…
Economic resilience training is coming to Whitecourt
By Laura Bohnert The Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) has secured the Community and Regional Economic Support (CARES) funding it needed to run the pilot program for the International Economic…
Are you endangering Alberta’s road crews?
By Laura Bohnert Finally, summer is almost here, and that means clear weather and even clearer roads—right? Not necessarily. The warm weather may eliminate the winter weather hazards from…
The Royal Canadian Legion (Whitecourt) is proposing several high-profile projects
By Laura Bohnert With several highly visible projects in the works, 2017 is going to be a busy year for the Whitecourt Royal Canadian Legion—Branch #44. The Legion has…
Woodlands welcomes Lakeshore Helicopters
At the May 17th Municipal Planning Committee (MPC) meeting, Woodlands County approved the construction of a 10,000-square foot hangar for Lakeshore Helicopters Ltd. Located at the Whitecourt Airport, the hangar will…
Get ready for Party in the Park!
by Susan Hofforth Party in the Park is looking like it is going to be a great event this year for the 11th annual showcase. It is scheduled…
Beautiful weather for the Children’s Festival
Where would you find balloon animals, a bouncy castle, face painting, a petting zoo, and wandering performers including a crystal ball contact juggler? The 2017 Whitecourt Children’s Festival, of…
Great weekend of baseball in Whitecourt
Swing, batter! The Whitecourt Slo-Pitch Association hosted a Mixed Slo-Pitch Tournament over the weekend of May 27 and 28. With games all day Saturday and playoffs on Sunday, it…
Growing your own microgreens; it’s easier than you think
The Whitecourt Public Library held an information session on Microgreens and Seeds on Saturday, May 27. Library Assistant, Bev Littke, facilitated the event providing information and guiding attendees through a…
Flamingo invasion! It’s time for the Whitecourt-Yubetsu Exchange Committee summer fundraiser
Get ready to see flamingos in Whitecourt! Of course, the real wild birds are not suited to our climate, but the 36 that may appear mysteriously on your lawn,…