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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…
Living Waters School Division announces new superintendent and deputy superintendent
By Laura Bohnert Starting in September, the Living Waters School Division will be run by a new team. As Carol Lemay retires as superintendent, the Board of Trustees has…
New season of Arts in the Park
Arts in the Park is back for a new season! Saturday afternoon at Rotary Park, in partnership with National Aboriginal Day, the first of three events was held. The Alexis…
Athletic awards
The Annual Hilltop Athletic Colour Awards 2015/2016 were presented on Wednesday afternoon. Athletes from football, rugby, volleyball, golf, cross country, curling, basketball, badminton, and track and field were honoured for…
River Bridgade tours Whitecourt
The Athabasca River Brigade paddled into Whitecourt on Friday to drum up interest ahead of next year’s event during the year-long celebration of Canada’s 150th Anniversary of Confederation. Bernie Kreiner,…
Having fun at the carnival
West Coast Amusements Carnival took over downtown Whitecourt on Tuesday and Wednesday, transforming it into a treat for the senses. With delicious smells, colourful bright lights, sounds from the midway…
Corry and students help to feed malnourished children
Mrs. Hilger’s St. Joseph’s School class was feeling inspired by “We Day” founders Craig and Marc Kielburger who, 20 years ago, set out to free children and their families in developing…
Don’t burst our bubbles!
The Inner Ninjas Relay for Life Team held a FUNdraising event on Wednesday evening at the AJMC as 45 participants donned bubble suits and attempted to play soccer in the…
Celebrating new headquarters at the Community Lunch Box
After 10 years of running the Community Lunch Box out of her truck, Tara Baker is ecstatic to finally have a real office. On Wednesday afternoon she, along with volunteers,…
Seniors Week
Seniors' Week wrapped up on Saturday after a whole week of activities. Seniors enjoyed catered meals, bingo, a movie night, floor curling with youths, an art show, and a dance.…
69 Ave performs at casino
69 Ave. featuring Kim Ryll from Edmonton played to a small crowd Saturday night at the Eagle River Casino. Kim has a great voice and 69 Ave. hammered out a…