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Students invited to tell their story in Catholic School video contest
By Reed Clements The Alberta Catholic School Trustees’ Association is holding their third contest, calling for students to submit videos about how Catholic education has shaped their lives…
Hilltop High’s senior class dines alongside Whitecourt’s senior citizens as part of long-standing tradition
Many years ago, 27 to be exact, an idea was thought of that would bring the graduating class at Hilltop High School on the cusp of entering adulthood together with…
Minister Carlier visits Whitecourt, takes part in Forestry Career Day, new regulations announced
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Oneil Carlier was in Whitecourt for a couple of days last week to announce regulation changes to the Forest and Prairie Protection Act. On Thursday,…
The Wolverines are looking to take down another series
The Whitecourt Wolverines had one heck of a week! They started it on a high note, beating the Spruce Grove Saints (pictured) in a stressful game seven, at home, in…
What is it like to be a mayor for a day?
Two new faces joined the Whitecourt Town Council meeting on Monday, March 27. Grade six student Ashleigh Phaneu (St. Joseph School) and grade 11 student Darnell Jendrick (Hilltop High School)…
Whitecourt Wado Kai Karate Club Tournament held on April 1
The Whitecourt Wado Kai Karate Club held a tournament at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre on Saturday, April 1. With 42 black belts and over 200 competitors from across…
Tessa Barrass nominated for Edwin Parr award
By Reed Clements The Northern Gateway Public School Division has nominated Whitecourt’s own Tessa Barrass for the 2017 Edwin Parr Teacher Award. Barrass teaches Grade 3 at…
Whitecourt crime statistics, 2016
By Laura Bohnert The Whitecourt Municipal Detachment has released the crime statistics for 2016—how did this year compare to 2015? Statistics most notably show a decrease in the number…
Spruce Grove Saints tie the series, force game seven in Whitecourt
Hold your breath fans, it’s going to take a game seven! After getting out to a 3-1 lead in the series, the Whitecourt Wolverines will now have to fight for…
Market at Little Big Fort helps fund current programs and new initiatives
The floor space of Little Big Fort was extended out into the mall on Saturday, March 25 for a Vendor Market in support of the Fort. Over 30 vendors signed…
2017 Whitecourt Fish & Game Banquet another huge success
With around 800 members in the area, the Whitecourt Fish & Game Association’s Annual Wild Game Banquet and Silent Auction is always a big event. Celebrating 22 years of a…
Wellspring seeks to develop second-stage housing in Whitecourt
By Reed Clements The Wellspring Family Resource and Crisis Centre is currently in the process of finding land and funding for its second-stage housing project. Wellspring offers…
Is Whitecourt ready for a status update?
By Laura Bohnert The decision to upgrade the Town of Whitecourt to City status was discussed by Council at this year’s January 2017 Planning Session—but is a status update…
GED course in Whitecourt: It’s never too late to learn
A general education diploma, or GED, is achieved when a set of tests certify that the student has met high-school academic standards. GEDs are commonly taken by adults that…
Fox Creek Nordic and Trail Club approaches $1 million mark
By Reed Clements Since its founding in 2013, the Fox Creek Nordic and Trail Club has completed many projects, the total cost of which is approaching $1 million.…