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British holidaymakers get takeaways delivered to their deck chair by jet ski

Holidaymakers in Bournemouth were able to trial an innovative way of transporting takeaways from kitchen to beach: by a specially trained jet ski rider. The post British holidaymakers get takeaways…

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Whitecourt Blue Dolphins Club celebrates fantastic showings at Regionals and Provincials

Whitecourt Blue Dolphins Club celebrates fantastic showings at Regionals and Provincials

“All the swimmers are really excited and I know as a coach, I am really excited,” exclaimed Alice Boll, head coach of the Whitecourt Blue Dolphins, in speaking about her…

Challenger Sports holds annual soccer camp at Rotary Park

Challenger Sports holds annual soccer camp at Rotary Park

  The most popular soccer program in North America was in Whitecourt from August 14 to 18 at Rotary Park. Challenger Sports has been conducting a summer camp locally for…

Camp Caroline test drives new experience at Whitecourt Baptist Church

Camp Caroline test drives new experience at Whitecourt Baptist Church

The Whitecourt Baptist Church hosted Camp Caroline’s City Camp from August 14 to18 and was one of only two Alberta Baptist churches to have such an opportunity with the second…

It is what it is…

  By Marc Chayer   October 16, 2017!   Folks, the date above has been set for the Alberta municipal elections.   I am proud to announce that I am…

Be bear smart

  By Vicki Winger Whether we are within town limits or out in the bush, bear encounters have become more common. Bear habitats have become more fragmented resulting in these…

BlindSpot Speakeasy Cocktail Tea reviewed, St Martins Lane, London

Grab someone you like by the hand and head for this speakeasy joint to enjoy a surreptitious cocktail tea while exchanging secrets into the night. The post BlindSpot Speakeasy Cocktail…

Hundreds of holidaymakers left Gatwick Airport without their luggage

Holidaymakers were left without their luggage this weekend because of a system failure at Gatwick Airport. The post Hundreds of holidaymakers left Gatwick Airport without their luggage appeared first on…

11 day cultural tour of Iran

Take this 11 day tour of Iran and visit Tehran, Isfahan, Yazd, Shiraz and Kashan. Discover Iran’s history and culture. The post 11 day cultural tour of Iran appeared first…

Valensole plateau

Valensole plateau is situated in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence in the south of France and is also known as the Lavender Country. The post Valensole plateau appeared first on The Travel Magazine.…

Another successful Summer Reading Program for the Whitecourt Library

Another successful Summer Reading Program for the Whitecourt Library

The Whitecourt District Public Library ended the 2017 Summer Reading Program with a bang on Thursday, August 10 with the 10 to 16 age group. Staff went all out for…

Roaring engines and cheering crowds made for an exciting Carlan Cup

Roaring engines and cheering crowds made for an exciting Carlan Cup

  The 2017 Whitecourt Carlan Cup Riverboat Races were held August 12 and 13 at the boat launch. The first leg started at 9 a.m. on Saturday with the racers…

Local pageant contestant returns home

Local pageant contestant returns home

    By Vicki Winger   The Miss World Canada Pageant has now closed. The Press spoke with local candidate Nicole Podgurney on her experience of a lifetime. It’s been…

Dear Editor,

    In my last letter to the editor I suggested that the NDP government of Alberta could continue to have the support of Alberta’s parents, grandparents, and parents-to-be if…