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Woodlands welcomes Lakeshore Helicopters
At the May 17th Municipal Planning Committee (MPC) meeting, Woodlands County approved the construction of a 10,000-square foot hangar for Lakeshore Helicopters Ltd. Located at the Whitecourt Airport, the hangar will…
Get ready for Party in the Park!
by Susan Hofforth Party in the Park is looking like it is going to be a great event this year for the 11th annual showcase. It is scheduled…
Are the feds trying to take over Alberta?
It seems to me that the federal PCs are trying to take over Alberta Conservatives. First we had Jim Prentice come in and try to save the PCs. I…
Beautiful weather for the Children’s Festival
Where would you find balloon animals, a bouncy castle, face painting, a petting zoo, and wandering performers including a crystal ball contact juggler? The 2017 Whitecourt Children’s Festival, of…
Great weekend of baseball in Whitecourt
Swing, batter! The Whitecourt Slo-Pitch Association hosted a Mixed Slo-Pitch Tournament over the weekend of May 27 and 28. With games all day Saturday and playoffs on Sunday, it…
Growing your own microgreens; it’s easier than you think
The Whitecourt Public Library held an information session on Microgreens and Seeds on Saturday, May 27. Library Assistant, Bev Littke, facilitated the event providing information and guiding attendees through a…
Flamingo invasion! It’s time for the Whitecourt-Yubetsu Exchange Committee summer fundraiser
Get ready to see flamingos in Whitecourt! Of course, the real wild birds are not suited to our climate, but the 36 that may appear mysteriously on your lawn,…
Theresa May – a situation update
By Laura Bohnert There’s nothing like the topic of terrorism to distort the polls—although Trump might be a close runner up. Both seem to be working to UK Prime…
Whitecourt Town Council Update
The new buses for Whitecourt Transit will be hitting local streets and serving our community starting June 1. In celebration, a ribbon cutting event has been scheduled for May…
Not your father’s math curriculum
by Susan Hofforth It seems that there has always been disagreement over the best way to teach and learn math. This year’s Math 30 diploma exam results in…
Conservatives Unite?
I laugh when I listen to Conservatives talk politics. I can laugh because I, too, am a Conservative. In some things I could be considered pretty far right and…
Fire Chief says, “Let’s all be fire smart”
“We’re trying to save your homes and, in turn, we also save the town.” Those words were spoken by Fire Chief Brian Wynn on Thursday, May 18 at the Forest…
Kub Kars and Beaver Buggies
The 1st Whitecourt Scouts group held its annual race night on Monday, May 15 at the Whitecourt Legion. Complete with a long track that extended from the stage to…
Whitecourt and Woodlands staff battle it out, food bank comes out the winner
On Thursday, May 18, under a bright sunny sky, Town of Whitecourt staff joined Woodlands County staff for a lunchtime barbecue at the Forest Interpretive Centre. The two groups…