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Students invited to tell their story in Catholic School video contest
By Reed Clements The Alberta Catholic School Trustees’ Association is holding their third contest, calling for students to submit videos about how Catholic education has shaped their lives…
Trump vs Syria—recapping the latest attack
By Laura Bohnert Following Tuesday’s deadly chemical bombing of a rebel-held part of Northern Syria, Khan Sheikhoun, the United States has launched a military strike on Syrian government airbase…
It is what it is…
BY Marc Chayer This week, I wanted to take a hard left and move away from the politics of the world and focus on something closer to home. That…
Hilltop High’s senior class dines alongside Whitecourt’s senior citizens as part of long-standing tradition
Many years ago, 27 to be exact, an idea was thought of that would bring the graduating class at Hilltop High School on the cusp of entering adulthood together with…
Minister Carlier visits Whitecourt, takes part in Forestry Career Day, new regulations announced
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Oneil Carlier was in Whitecourt for a couple of days last week to announce regulation changes to the Forest and Prairie Protection Act. On Thursday,…
The Wolverines are looking to take down another series
The Whitecourt Wolverines had one heck of a week! They started it on a high note, beating the Spruce Grove Saints (pictured) in a stressful game seven, at home, in…
What is it like to be a mayor for a day?
Two new faces joined the Whitecourt Town Council meeting on Monday, March 27. Grade six student Ashleigh Phaneu (St. Joseph School) and grade 11 student Darnell Jendrick (Hilltop High School)…
Whitecourt Wado Kai Karate Club Tournament held on April 1
The Whitecourt Wado Kai Karate Club held a tournament at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre on Saturday, April 1. With 42 black belts and over 200 competitors from across…
Canada—the failed peacekeeper?
By Laura Bohnert Peacekeeping extends well back into Canada’s history; it’s the foundation of our national identity—we are a peacekeeping country; it’s one of the core components of what…
Tessa Barrass nominated for Edwin Parr award
By Reed Clements The Northern Gateway Public School Division has nominated Whitecourt’s own Tessa Barrass for the 2017 Edwin Parr Teacher Award. Barrass teaches Grade 3 at…
Whitecourt crime statistics, 2016
By Laura Bohnert The Whitecourt Municipal Detachment has released the crime statistics for 2016—how did this year compare to 2015? Statistics most notably show a decrease in the number…
Spruce Grove Saints tie the series, force game seven in Whitecourt
Hold your breath fans, it’s going to take a game seven! After getting out to a 3-1 lead in the series, the Whitecourt Wolverines will now have to fight for…
Market at Little Big Fort helps fund current programs and new initiatives
The floor space of Little Big Fort was extended out into the mall on Saturday, March 25 for a Vendor Market in support of the Fort. Over 30 vendors signed…
2017 Whitecourt Fish & Game Banquet another huge success
With around 800 members in the area, the Whitecourt Fish & Game Association’s Annual Wild Game Banquet and Silent Auction is always a big event. Celebrating 22 years of a…
Wellspring seeks to develop second-stage housing in Whitecourt
By Reed Clements The Wellspring Family Resource and Crisis Centre is currently in the process of finding land and funding for its second-stage housing project. Wellspring offers…