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Geocaching, the world’s largest treasure hunt

Geocaching, the world’s largest treasure hunt

On Thursday, March 2, the Whitecourt and Area Cachers (WAC) met at Trimline to take part in a satellite event for CARW2017 which stands for Catch and Release Winter. The…

Community Lunchbox recognizes its volunteers and community champions

Community Lunchbox recognizes its volunteers and community champions

The 5th Annual Community Lunchbox Celebration Night was held on Saturday, March 4 at Central School. Founder Tara Baker was beaming because even though a winter storm roared outside dumping…

Whitecourt Fire Department debuts new Rescue 1 truck

Whitecourt Fire Department debuts new Rescue 1 truck

The Whitecourt Fire Department celebrated the official arrival of its new Rescue 1 truck on the evening of February 28 at the fire hall. The evening started off with a…

That’s it for the regular season, folks

That’s it for the regular season, folks

The Whitecourt Wolverines took on the Fort McMurray Oil Barons on Sunday afternoon in a battle for first place in the Viterra AJHL North. The Scott Safety Centre was packed…

Toilet paper dresses and live music at Bridal Fair 2017

Toilet paper dresses and live music at Bridal Fair 2017

The 11th Annual Whitecourt & District Ag. Society Bridal Fair was held at the Westward Hall on Sunday, February 26. This year’s show featured 50 vendors, the most in the…

Wolverines silence the Thunder

Wolverines silence the Thunder

The Whitecourt Wolverines kicked off a two-day home stand in style with a high-scoring game against the Drayton Valley Thunder on Friday, February 24 at the Scott Safety Centre. Both…

Fresh Meat Intake for the Whitecourt Hot Rollers

Fresh Meat Intake for the Whitecourt Hot Rollers

Members of the Whitecourt Roller Derby League are looking to grow in numbers by introducing new players to the sport. The Whitecourt Hot Rollers held a Fresh Meat Intake at…

It’s the start of wildfire season in Whitecourt—are you prepared?

  By Laura Bohnert Wildfire season is starting early this year. Now beginning on March 1, community members and officials are already gearing up. As Shannon Stambaugh, Wildfire Information Coordinator…

Living Waters shares its successes—and its challenges

  By Laura Bohnert   From February 6 to February 10, the Living Waters Board of Trustees held meetings with Minister Carlier and MLA Eric Rosendahl to discuss the successes…

Are you looking for affordable housing in Fox Creek?

  By Laura Bohnert There are alternatives out there for individuals who are struggling to find affordable housing in and around Fox Creek. “Heart River Housing delivers safe, affordable housing…

The Whitecourt & Area RC Club had cabin fever on Saturday

The Whitecourt & Area RC Club had cabin fever on Saturday

The Cabin Fever Winter Crawl was held on Saturday, February 18 at Make My Fun Toys & Hobbies in downtown Whitecourt. The yearly event combines an RC crawl through the…

Two very happy sledders win big in the Trailblazers’ sled raffle

Two very happy sledders win big in the Trailblazers’ sled raffle

The Whitecourt Trailblazers wrapped up the 2017 Sled Raffle drawing out names and making two individuals very happy. The draws were split between the afternoons of February 18 and 19…

Local woman shares beautiful flowers for Random Acts of Kindness Week

Local woman shares beautiful flowers for Random Acts of Kindness Week

Whitecourt resident and entrepreneur, Patrysha Korchinski, wanted to spread some extra smiles and kindness to some of her fellow community members. When she realized that it also happened to be…

Whitecourt Transport delivers

Whitecourt Transport delivers

By Laura Bohnert Are you looking for freight services in Edmonton, Grande Prairie, or Whitecourt? Look no further than Whitecourt Transport. One of the oldest businesses in town, Whitecourt Transport…

Whitecourt does well in Snorider awards

  By Reed Clements   Whitecourt performed very well in Snorider Magazine’s 2016 Rider’s Choice Awards, winning four platinum, one gold, and one silver medal.   Five of Whitecourt’s six…