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North Korea and their missiles – a recap of what’s going on
By Laura Bohnert We’ve known since the beginning that Trump isn’t exactly the best at making friends, but now there’s a chance that his self-important hostility is, quite literally,…
Library to host Strange movie night for teens
By Reed Clements The Whitecourt and District Public Library is hosting a free movie night for teenagers on Thursday, 27 April, featuring the new Marvel film Doctor Strange.…
Written history of Whitecourt grows longer
By Reed Clements The Town of Whitecourt has announced the publication of Whitecourt: A History 1975–2010. This book is the second instalment in the ongoing process of documenting…
Get ready for academic summer boot camps!
By Laura Bohnert Gateway Academy Summer Boot Camps are coming to Hilltop Jr/Sr High School in Whitecourt. The boot camps provide an opportunity for students in grades nine to…
Tina Turner tribute at the Whitecourt Royal Canadian Legion
Simply the Best, Proud Mary, What’s Love Got to do With It, and Let’s Stay Together are all big hits from the one and only, Tina Turner. Thanks to an…
Hopping through the snow with the Easter Bunny and a basket of colourful eggs
The Boys & Girls Club held its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 15 at Rotary Park. This is year 15 for the event which always brings out a…
Adult Learning is looking for volunteers
By Laura Bohnert Are you looking for a way to give back to the community? How about getting involved in adult literacy? Adult Learning is looking for tutors to…
The 2017 Budget has been approved
By Laura Bohnert The final 2017 Budget was approved by Whitecourt Town Council on April 10, 2017. What does this mean for residents and business owners moving forward in…
Why is our Premier fighting with Brad Wall?
By Laura Bohnert Our Prime Minister is (jokingly) challenging former Friends star Matthew Perry to a fight, and our Premier is ready to tear Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall a…
Whitecourt to have second annual Children’s Festival
By Reed Clements Whitecourt’s second annual Children’s Festival is set to take place on Friday, May 26th and Saturday, May 27th this year. The Festival will provide…
Should you run for Council during the municipal election?
By Laura Bohnert The 2017 Budget has been approved, and that can only mean one thing: it’s time to start listening to the rants of those dissenting folk who…
US attack on Syria In Retaliation to Syrian Use of Chemical Weapons
I am skeptical. Here’s why: Remember the non-existent Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq that led to the war in Iraq? And before that it was the non-existent attack…
St. Mary School’s Rainbow World
The students of St. Mary School held their annual Spring Concert on April 4 and 5 continuing a tradition that has been happening for the past 11 years under the…
Historic milestone, Whitecourt Wolverines officially the Kings of the North
Franchise history has been made! The Whitecourt Wolverines wrapped up their hard-fought series against the Fort McMurray Oil Barons on Sunday, April 9 at the Scott Safety Centre. After winning…
Are you ready to Run 4 Fun?
By Laura Bohnert It’s time to register—and start training—for this year’s Run 4 Fun marathon! “The Town of Whitecourt has adopted the Run 4 Fun as a spinoff from…