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Corn maze, a must on the to-do list
One of fall’s must-do activities! Full of twists, turns and dead ends, corn mazes provide some good old fashioned fun. Just beyond Mayerthorpe, roughly eight miles up Highway 22, hang…
Central students receive awards
On Friday morning, Central School staff and students, donning their brand new school shirts, closed out September with their first Recognition Awards Assembly of the year. Recognizing students for contributions…
Cats fall to the Sabres
The Whitecourt Cats Football team put in a valiant effort last week when it hosted the Sexsmith Sabres at Graham Acres. Although the Cats played their hearts out, and left…
Barking up a storm at the Mutt Strut
With a bark bark here and a bark bark there, the 2nd Annual Whitecourt Mutt Strut on Saturday September 24 scored four furry paws up! The dog walk and run…
Teens creating masterpieces
The Whitecourt Teen Centre kids and leaders had some messy fun on Friday evening hanging out at Evermore Artistry. With a fall theme, teens were walked through a painting exercise…
Woodlands County is seeking applications for Members at Large
By Laura Bohnert Woodlands County is looking for applications from residents who are interested in serving as Members at Large. “Woodlands County has various committees that make decisions or…
Kamal Dhillon to speak at 4th Annual Family Violence Awareness Dinner
By Zachary Edwards Writer, activist, and inspirational speaker Kamal Dhillon is set to appear at the Whitecourt Family Violence Initiative’s annual dinner. The dinner is put on to…
Career Expo 2016
The 2016 Whitecourt Career and Education Expo was held on Friday September 23 at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre. Sixty booths ranging from retail/food/beverage/hospitality and accommodations to community agencies,…
You’re invited to a Barbecue Meet and Greet with Brian Jean
By Laura Bohnert Need a lunch date? How about with the leader of the Wildrose Party? On October 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can head over…
Time for school
It’s back to school time! On Wednesday afternoon, kids and their parents were invited to St. Mary’s school, ahead of Thursday’s start date, to meet their teachers. The Members of…
10th Annual Party in the Park
The 10th annual Party in the Park this past weekend blew the tops off the trees with tons of great musical performances. Local artists took to the big stage both…
Excitement as dance class set to begin
Illusion Dance Co. held its first of two registrations on Thursday afternoon. Eager students joined their parents at the uptown studio as they signed up for a new season of…
Blue Ridge gets new library
On Monday afternoon in Blue Ridge, a shiny gold shovel inched its way into the earth at the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new library complex. The 3,026 sq. ft.…
Have a great idea for a business? Pitch it at Top Guns
So, you have an idea for a great business that is going to make its mark in Whitecourt – and beyond! That’s great, but now what? How do you…
Speak up! Do the budget survey before September 16
The Town of Whitecourt is planning the 2017 budget and wants your input. To help every citizen be heard, and to help residents understand how the upcoming budget works,…