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Fundraising has begun for the 2018 Yubetsu, Japan student exchange trip

Fundraising has begun for the 2018 Yubetsu, Japan student exchange trip

The Whitecourt International Friendship Society is planning to send another group of students to Yubetsu, Japan next summer and held its first fundraiser, a barbecue, on Saturday, April 22 at…

Wolverines end season as North Champs, Brooks claims second Gas Drive Cup Title

Wolverines end season as North Champs, Brooks claims second Gas Drive Cup Title

The Whitecourt Wolverines 2016/17 season has sadly come to an end after they lost 4-1 to the Brooks Bandits on Tuesday evening at the Scott Safety Centre. The Bandits came…

North Korea and their missiles – a recap of what’s going on

  By Laura Bohnert We’ve known since the beginning that Trump isn’t exactly the best at making friends, but now there’s a chance that his self-important hostility is, quite literally,…

Library to host Strange movie night for teens

  By Reed Clements   The Whitecourt and District Public Library is hosting a free movie night for teenagers on Thursday, 27 April, featuring the new Marvel film Doctor Strange.…

Written history of Whitecourt grows longer

  By Reed Clements   The Town of Whitecourt has announced the publication of Whitecourt: A History 1975–2010. This book is the second instalment in the ongoing process of documenting…

Get ready for academic summer boot camps!

  By Laura Bohnert Gateway Academy Summer Boot Camps are coming to Hilltop Jr/Sr High School in Whitecourt. The boot camps provide an opportunity for students in grades nine to…

Tina Turner tribute at the Whitecourt Royal Canadian Legion

Tina Turner tribute at the Whitecourt Royal Canadian Legion

Simply the Best, Proud Mary, What’s Love Got to do With It, and Let’s Stay Together are all big hits from the one and only, Tina Turner. Thanks to an…

Hopping through the snow with the Easter Bunny and a basket of colourful eggs

Hopping through the snow with the Easter Bunny and a basket of colourful eggs

The Boys & Girls Club held its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 15 at Rotary Park. This is year 15 for the event which always brings out a…

Adult Learning is looking for volunteers

  By Laura Bohnert Are you looking for a way to give back to the community? How about getting involved in adult literacy? Adult Learning is looking for tutors to…

The 2017 Budget has been approved

  By Laura Bohnert The final 2017 Budget was approved by Whitecourt Town Council on April 10, 2017. What does this mean for residents and business owners moving forward in…

Whitecourt to have second annual Children’s Festival

  By Reed Clements   Whitecourt’s second annual Children’s Festival is set to take place on Friday, May 26th and Saturday, May 27th this year.   The Festival will provide…

Should you run for Council during the municipal election?

  By Laura Bohnert The 2017 Budget has been approved, and that can only mean one thing: it’s time to start listening to the rants of those dissenting folk who…

St. Mary School’s Rainbow World

St. Mary School’s Rainbow World

The students of St. Mary School held their annual Spring Concert on April 4 and 5 continuing a tradition that has been happening for the past 11 years under the…

Historic milestone, Whitecourt Wolverines officially the Kings of the North

Historic milestone, Whitecourt Wolverines officially the Kings of the North

Franchise history has been made! The Whitecourt Wolverines wrapped up their hard-fought series against the Fort McMurray Oil Barons on Sunday, April 9 at the Scott Safety Centre. After winning…

Are you ready to Run 4 Fun?

  By Laura Bohnert It’s time to register—and start training—for this year’s Run 4 Fun marathon! “The Town of Whitecourt has adopted the Run 4 Fun as a spinoff from…