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The duo franchise of Fatburger and Ricky’s All Day Grill is now open in Whitecourt
The door at the entrance to Fatburger and Ricky’s All Day Grill at 3732 KeplerStreet is now open to the public. The duo franchise that sees two brands underone roof…
Signs that mark “test” sites on Woodlands County roads recently discussed at G&P meeting
During a recent Governance and Priorities Committee meeting, Woodlands County Council discussed aproposed policy regarding new-to-the-County products used to maintain roadways. In 2020, theprevious Council had asked that signage be…
Local squad goes from devastation to jubilation in 24hrs
The Fort McMurray Oil Barons rolled into Whitecourt last week to take on the Wolverines. The Baronshave had a rough season so far, sitting fifteenth out of sixteen AJHL conference…
Snowless trails
With temperatures high above seasonal and non-existent precipitation leaving the ground brown and snowless, trails that would generally be filled with the sounds of snowmobiles by now are being used…
Hockey time
These two young hockey players from Whitecourt U9 Team 3B got to wear some stylish shades thanks to their hard work on the ice playing against Mayerthorpe U9 Peterson last…
“Bold” changes coming to Alberta Health Services after Premier announcement, Mayor Pickard shareshis excitement
On the morning of November 8, Premier Danielle Smith, flanked by Adriana Lagrange (Minister ofHealth), Dan Williams (Minister of Mental Health and Addiction), Jason Nixon (Minister of SeniorsCommunity and Social…
Military Appreciation Night at JDA Place results in massive win for the Whitecourt Wolverines
The Blackfalds Bulldogs are in the top three for point totals in the AJHL, with 35 in the bag as ofNovember 11. Third place in the league means they’re strong…
Whitecourt RCMP investigate house fire
On Nov. 9, 2023, at 4:15 p.m., Whitecourt RCMP received a report of a residential fire in the area of Wellwood Drive in Whitecourt. Upon arrival, two residents of the…
A tweak to the power and gas franchise fees incoming for 2024
At the end of October, Whitecourt Town Council reviewed the community’s franchise fees for gas andpower. Franchise fees are charges paid by a utility company to a municipality in exchange…
Animal calls and speeders rank highest for Enforcement Services in Woodlands County
Early this year, on February 1, Woodlands County and Lac Ste Anne County (LSAC) entered into a five-year contract to see the Lac Ste Anne County’s peace officers provide 80…
Cadets
Cadets held a poppy sale blitz on the weekend, leading up to Remembrance Day on Saturday, November 11. Groups of several youths spread out, attending various businesses to sell poppies,…
Whitecourt Cats
The Whitecourt Cats are on top of the world after a big win in Fort McMurray on Saturday afternoon. The team worked hard all season, dreaming their dedication would lead…
A new support program for area seniors looks to bridge gaps and improve quality of life
At the beginning of October, the Town of Whitecourt received word that a bid to receive grant funding to provide social prescribing services for seniors in the area had been…
Upgrades coming to Centennial Park trail system
The Town of Whitecourt is home to a whopping 50+ kilometres of paved pathways and unpaved trails, giving residents and visitors a great free opportunity to stay safe while…
Shining a light on family violence
According to the Alberta Government, Alberta has the country’s third-highest rate of self-reportedspousal violence. Family Violence Prevention Month, which runs through November, raises awareness ofthe issue of family violence and…