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Youth partnership with a local non-profit is opening doors for those with disabilities one button push at a time
A life-changing project between the Youth Advisory Committee and ECHO Disability Services has people smiling from ear to ear thanks to the push of a button. Earlier in 2023, Emma…
A summer to remember for a local mother and her son
Evan Hicks is a typical twelve-year-old kid unless, of course, you count that he’s a second-degree black belt in Taekwondo. He began the sport in High Prairie at age five,…
Downtown Fall Crawl a massive hit as sunshine brings out plenty of shoppers to support local
The 2nd Annual Downtown Fall Crawl took place on Thursday last week. Thirteen Whitecourt businesses took part, more than double from last year’s event, making for a fun evening of…
Reading fun
Grade two students at Pat Hardy Primary School picked out “good fit books” and learned that not every book was right for them. They also explored reading in different spots…
A fun start to the new school year
A special visitor, Constable Brown, stopped by the classrooms at Whitecourt Central School to welcome the students to the new school year.…
Temporarily shutting off power in high-risk areas is part of AltaLink’s evolving Wildfire Mitigation Plan
During a recent Woodlands County Council meeting, representatives from AltaLink provided information on a newer program meant to mitigate the risk of wildfires impacting the power supply in the province.…
Stories, cars and good ole local comradery
Many residents have heard of the Whitecourt Wheels Car Club or have attended shows either at the weekly meetups in the summer or the rodeo, but what people might not…
Whitecourt Wolverines prove hungry in preseason action and look poised for an action-packed year
It might still have been August, and technically still summer, but that did not stop the puck from dropping in the AJHL. The Whitecourt Wolverines took on the Camrose Kodiaks…
Popular annual Community Plant Swap happening this month
This month, on Sunday, September 15, gardeners from the area are invited to attend a Community Plant Swap in the parking lot at City Furniture (previously Furniture Den). Led by…
Attracting investment to Whitecourt and supporting local businesses with marketing and retention strategies
Advertising Whitecourt on a regional, provincial and national scale and supporting the businesscommunity through retention strategies and initiatives falls into the wheelhouse of the EconomicDevelopment Committee. The group, comprised of…
Failing cold mix in County subdivisions sparks lengthy conversation about how best to deal with it
A discussion on four subdivisions in Woodlands County and what could be done to improve theroad conditions turned into a lengthy portion of a recent Woodlands County Council meeting ascouncillors…
To Jasper with love, from Whitecourt
Since the evening of Monday, July 22, Albertans, Canadians and visitors from around the worldhave watched in horror as a National Park beloved for its God-given beauty was ravished byseveral…
Whitecourt Royals teams wrap up the season with provincial championships, including a golden moment at home
Last weekend was jam-packed for Whitecourt Minor Baseball (WMB) as several teams wrappedup their season with some provincial action. Locally, the U11 AA Tier 7 Whitecourt Royalswelcomed three other teams…
Uptown blooms
Last week, The Press showcased some downtown homes proudly displaying “Love Your Yard” signs from the Whitecourt Communities in Bloom Committee. Homeowners were awarded signs to acknowledge their efforts in…
‘Love Your Yard’ signs showcase the blooming beauty of Whitecourt
Signs that say Love Your Yard have been popping up in front yards throughout the communityover the last month as Whitecourt Communities in Bloom committee members make their wayaround town.…