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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…
Hard-fought win electrifies fans at JDA Place
September and half of October were not very kind to the Whitecourt Wolverines. After rough losses totheir division rivals at home and on the road, the Wolverines found themselves in…
Halloween houses
Whitecourt residents have gotten into the festive spirit with various decorations adorning yards across the community. Here’s a small snippet of the spooky characters some homeowners have put up on…
Construction underway
Construction of the new roadway at Festival Park is nearing completion. Crews have paved the traffic circle connecting the old entrance/exit to a new entrance/exit near the Seniors Circle. Anticipation…
A satellite office for MLA Martin Long is now open in Whitecourt
When MLA Martin Long first took office in the previous election four and a half years ago, theconstituency office for his riding, West Yellowhead, was located in Hinton. The constituency…
Alberta has a fish problem
When Albertans think about species at risk in the province, they might think of caribou, bison, or grizzlybears, but most probably don’t think of fish. Yet, several fish are facing…
Whtiecourt Air Cadets at your service
A group of Whitecourt air cadets, joined by family, cooked and served a delicious afternoon meal for the Whitecourt Double 22’s Dart League at the Whitecourt Legion on Saturday. Thanks…
From tough road games to slinging pumpkins for a great local cause
The Whitecourt Wolverines played southern road games from September 22 to the beginning of October, taking on teams like the Brooks Bandits, Drumheller Dragons, and the Camrose Kodiaks. The stretch…