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Laughs, a water fight, and great reasons to read at the library’s Summer Reading Program
There’s nothing quite like curling up with a good book whether you are out camping, at a park, or at home. The Whitecourt Public Library is a big proponent of…
Record attendance and fantastic weather for the Whitecourt Woodlands Rodeo
The 2017 Whitecourt Woodlands Rodeo was held July 7 to 9 at the Westward Community Hall and the Firepower Events Centre. This year’s event was dedicated to the memory of…
Jabs—professional or childish?
By Laura Bohnert Politics have taken an interesting turn over the past few years. No one can deny that this is true of the past year in the…
Dial-A-Bus is integrating into the public transit system
By Laura Bohnert Dial-A-Bus is being integrated into the public transit system—what does this mean for those who are reliant on the service? The Town of Whitecourt hopes it…
It is what it is…
By Marc Chayer In what must be the single most jaw-dropping move yet in a long line of stupid moves, our fearless leader, Prime Minister Zoolander hands out an…
Dear Editor,
How much money is enough? What do the numbers 10.5 million (10,500,000) and 12.5 million (12,500,000) mean to you? If you put a “$” in front of them, they represent…
A fun evening of campfire cookies and drumming courtesy of Woodlands County
Woodlands County wrapped up June which was Recreation and Parks Month with a loud and delicious good time at the Groat Creek Group Campground area, 18 kilometres south of…
Big changes planned for three town sites including Rotary Park, public input wanted
The Town of Whitecourt held an Open House on Wednesday, June 28 at the Carlan Services Community Resource Centre inviting residents to provide input on the proposed Sportsfield Master…
The true north strong and free, happy birthday Canada
Canada’s 150th birthday was celebrated country wide on July 1 with events in communities all across this great land. The massive milestone was locally celebrated at Rotary Park which…
History came to life as voyageurs arrived in Whitecourt
The Voyageur Brigade Society members visited Whitecourt on Tuesday, June 27 after paddling from Jasper and making stops along the Athabasca River. Arriving in the morning at the riverboat…
Whitecourt Fire Department receives fire training donation
By Laura Bohnert The Town of Whitecourt has received a generous donation from Scott Safety Ltd.—one that will expand current training facilities at the Whitecourt Fire Department and offer…
Child brides and slavery….in Canada
By Laura Bohnert It’s no secret that forced marriages and selling child brides into slavery are horrible acts—we often hear the horror stories coming from overseas—but what many don’t…
Council briefs
Construction season is upon us, and Whitecourt’s 2017 Street Improvement Program will be starting soon. Council has awarded the project contract to Knelson Rock Products Ltd. Work…
It is what it is…
By Marc Chayer Anyone who reads this article from time to time will know that I like to occasionally delve into politics. However, with that being said, when…