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Koats for Kids
Koats for Kids is back for another year, helping to get warm coats onto the backs of grateful children. The fundraiser was started by the late Arni Stephenson, who bravely…
Highlights from October 4, 2016 Council Meeting Woodlands County
Policy 7002 – Recreation & Art & Culture Grant Council approved changes to provide clearer recommendations and procedures to Policy 7002 Community Organization Capital and Operating Grants.…
What do today’s youth have to say about drugs?
By Laura Bohnert The local Whitecourt detachment of the RCMP is about to find out exactly how students feel about meth, fentanyl, and date rape. Whitecourt students in grades…
Oil leak near Fox Creek
By Laura Bohnert The cause of a pipeline failure whose leak has covered an area the size of five CFL football fields is still under investigation 15km from Fox…
Spooky stories: Are we alone?
By Laura Bohnert Have you ever looked up at the sky and wondered what might be looking back down at you? Have you ever, on a dark night, seen…
Are infrastructure developments actually benefitting smaller communities like Whitecourt?
By Laura Bohnert Mayor Maryann Chichak met with other municipal leaders from across Canada earlier this month in order to form a plan that will ensure that the federal…
The Strumbellas are coming to Whiteccourt
By Nerissa McNaughton Quirky, confident and Canadian – those are the words that sum up The Strumbellas, a six-piece band from Lindsey, Ontario. The Strumbellas hit the…
Whitecourt got a good look at the night sky
By Laura Bohnert On October 15, Alberta author and presenter Joan Marie Galat gave Whitecourt a night sky to remember with a discussion about astronomy, constellations, mythology, related folklore,…
Bre Haun is bringing yoga to Mayerthorpe with Yoga with Bre
By Laura Bohnert Bre Haun, yoga teacher of Yoga with Bre, is bringing yoga to Mayerthorpe. If you’ve been meaning to give yoga a try, or if you enjoy…
WHITECOURT TOWN COUNCIL UPDATE
At last week’s Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) conference, Mayor Maryann Chichak was re-elected for another 2-year term as the Director of Towns West on the Board of…
Wolverines play street hockey with kids
“That was awesome!” Spoken like true Wolverines fans who had just gotten to play with their idols, Ethan Nisbet and Boston Carter were smiling from ear to ear. The boys,…
The challenge is on!
By Laura Bohnert Are you ready for a challenge in your workplace? Corporate Challenge is back. If you think your workplace team has what it takes, head over to…
Fox Creek Community Enhancement Committee is looking for new members
By Laura Bohnert Are you interested in getting involved in beautification projects within your town? The Community Enhancement Committee for the Town of Fox Creek is looking for new…
It’s time to reclaim your life from cancer
By Laura Bohnert The Whitecourt Cancer and Wellness Society is sponsoring Reclaiming Your Life, a one-day workshop that is designed to help individuals and families live through and beyond…
Exciting improvements coming for Blue Ridge Fire Department
A 30×44, two-bay expansion will be added to the Blue Ridge Fire Hall, allowing the crew to house all of their equipment in one facility. Blue Ridge Fire Chief, Gerry…