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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,…
Whitecourt Town Council Update
The new buses for Whitecourt Transit will be hitting local streets and serving our community starting June 1. In celebration, a ribbon cutting event has been scheduled for May…
Not your father’s math curriculum
by Susan Hofforth It seems that there has always been disagreement over the best way to teach and learn math. This year’s Math 30 diploma exam results in…
Fire Chief says, “Let’s all be fire smart”
“We’re trying to save your homes and, in turn, we also save the town.” Those words were spoken by Fire Chief Brian Wynn on Thursday, May 18 at the Forest…
Kub Kars and Beaver Buggies
The 1st Whitecourt Scouts group held its annual race night on Monday, May 15 at the Whitecourt Legion. Complete with a long track that extended from the stage to…
Whitecourt and Woodlands staff battle it out, food bank comes out the winner
On Thursday, May 18, under a bright sunny sky, Town of Whitecourt staff joined Woodlands County staff for a lunchtime barbecue at the Forest Interpretive Centre. The two groups…
Voyageurs in Whitecourt
by Susan Hofforth On Tuesday June 27th, take part in the official landing of the Athabasca River Voyageur Canoe Brigade in Whitecourt and help commemorate the importance of…
Excellent intro to future careers with Gateway Summer Boot Camp
by Susan Hofforth There is an exciting opportunity to earn high school credits and learn about the careers of the future coming up with this summer’s Gateway Academy…
Wet, cold weather cancels ride but doesn’t stop the giving spirit
It’s been 12 years since the very first Whitecourt Ride for Mom event took place in support of the Alzheimer Society. In those years, many riders suited up and…
Lots to see and do at the Trade Fair
The 35th Annual Whitecourt and District Chamber of Commerce Trade Fair was held from May 12 to 14 at the Scott Safety Centre and the Whitecourt Curling Rink with 165…
Local U12 and U18 soccer teams, weekend action
Whitecourt soccer players took to the field for regular travel team match-ups on Saturday, May 13. The U12 girls’ team played at Rotary Park and the U18 boys’ team…