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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…
When you flush, where does it go?
By Susan Hofforth Recently there was a significant sewer blockage in the Hilltop area. There was, fortunately, no spill but large costs were incurred to clean it out.…
Nominate an outstanding Albertan
By Susan Hofforth The deadline to nominate a volunteer who has made a significant contribution in a senior’s life is coming up soon. Nominations for the Minister’s Seniors…
Whitecourt Air Cadets score scholarships
By Marc Chayer Cadets belonging to the Royal Canadian Air Cadet 721 Hawks Squadron (Whitecourt) blew the competition out of the sky winning two prestigious scholarships this past…
WHITECOURT TOWN COUNCIL UPDATE
A significant sewer blockage has occurred in a trunk sewer main that services the Hilltop area. After inspection, the majority of the 750mm concrete sewer pipe was blocked…
Public feedback for local forestry operators at Open House
The annual Woodlands Open House was held at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre on May 2. Alberta Newsprint Company (ANC), Millar Western Forest Products, and Blue Ridge Lumber West…