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An apple a day keeps the hunger at bay – CLB goes back to school
Community Lunch Box (CLB) went back to school with Whitecourt’s children last week. After providing 13,000 nutritious lunches and 45,000 apples last school year, the team is happy to…
Corry Pepper – life changer
Imagine, for a moment, all the things we unknowingly take for granted every single day. I’m certain that electricity, running water, and food would be high on our list as…
Tubing Day
Thanks to some much needed co-operation from Mother Nature, Whitecourt Woodlands Tourism was able to hold its Tubing Day on the McLeod River on Thursday afternoon. Originally planned for earlier…
Teen paintball trip
By Zachary Edwards This very morning, a bus headed out from the Whitecourt Teen Centre to Deer Lodge Paintball filled with teens and kids excited for a day…
The Fallen Four Memorial: A place to remember and pay respects
By Zachary Edwards Over 10 years ago, on March 3, 2005, four RCMP officers were killed while on duty, bravely facing down a gunman who later turned his…
Don’t forget to grab your season pass to Eastlink Park
By Laura Bohnert Eastlink Park is already gearing up for its second year with season passes going on sale on August 15. Eastlink Park, a winter recreation park made…
Rodeo action!
The 2016 Whitecourt Woodlands Rodeo kicked off with a bang Friday night as a 30-man pro bull riding event kicked up the mud and set the tone for the rest…
Lions Club donates money
Lions Club of Whitecourt President Gerald Stimson and Secretary Ray Leadley were very busy on Wednesday as they handed out checks to local organizations. Wellspring Family Resource and Crisis Shelter…
The NSA Canada Native World Series hosted by the Alexis Nakota
First Nation took place at the Graham Acres Sports Complex ball diamonds over the weekend. This is the first year Whitecourt held the event, and the Alexis Nakota First Nation…
Junior golfers tour Whitecourt
> The McLennan Ross Junior Golf Tour, presented by Crowe MacKay, took place at the Whitecourt Golf & Country Club on Wednesday afternoon. Thirty-three youth golfers ranging in age from…
Crib Tournament
> The Whitecourt Seniors Circle held its Annual Crib Tournament on Canada Day, a tradition that has been taking place for well over 10 years. This year’s friendly competition included…
Celebrating Canada Day
Canada turned 149 on Friday with loads of local fanfare and fantastic fireworks! Rotary Park was littered with kids, both young and old, playing games including “Minute To Win It”…
Local Assistant Principal to receive Sovereign’s Medal
By Laura Bohnert Beth Jager, Assistant Principal at Mayerthorpe Jr./Sr. High School (MHS), is being recognized for her dedication to volunteering. Jager, who has been Assistant Principal at MHS…
Is Whitecourt ready for city status?
By Laura Bohnert Whitecourt has been grappling over whether or not to apply for city status for a while now, but would becoming a city better serve the interests…
Whitecourt Town Council update
Council has approved the purchase of two new transit buses to serve Whitecourt Transit. The buses have been purchased in part with funds approved from the Province’s GreenTRIP Grant…