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Another successful Annual Family Violence Awareness Dinner
Whitecourt’s 5th Annual Family Violence Awareness Dinner took place on October 6, and it was a much-needed event. Late last year, Andrea Silverstone, co-chair of the Calgary Domestic Violence Collective, says calls…
Don’t forget those left out in the cold!
By Nerissa McNaughton Life between Thanksgiving and Christmas is a whirl of activity. We see more of our families, we delight in finding gifts for our friends and…
Twice is Nice at Wellspring’s new store
Wellspring’s Twice is Nice officially opened on Saturday to a packed store of curious shoppers. With a bright, airy and friendly atmosphere, the new business is definitely off to a…
Millar Western plans 200 millionth tree
In 1977, when Millar Western planted their very first seedling, Whitecourt was only a sliver of its current state, much smaller in both size and population. Both town and business…
Teens have fun at Back to School Dance
The Central School Community Centre was echoing with tunes on Friday night as the Teen Centre hosted their annual Back to School Dance. Over 200 kids descended on the gymnasium…
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…