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Welcoming 2017 with a bang at Eastlink Park
Eastlink Park said farewell to 2016 and hello to 2017 with a big bang, holding a community fireworks show at the top of the hill on Saturday, December 31. A…
New Year’s Eve skating at Rotary Park
On New Year’s Eve in Whitecourt there were plenty of outdoor activities to get into whether you wanted to slide, ski, or skate. The outdoor rinks were in full use…
Christmas dinner for St. Mary’s students
On Monday, December 19, St. Joseph’s hall was filled with St. Mary’s students for the annual Christmas dinner. The children walked over to the church with their classes and enjoyed…
Chilling in the New Year
Thirty years ago, on January 1, a group of instructors with Whitecourt Taekwondo caught a glimpse of the annual polar bear dip in the ocean on television. “We…
Loving murderers and blaming monsters: how the victim gets caught in the crossfire
By Laura Bohnert There are a lot of grey areas involved when it comes to defining the line between good and bad. It’s an occurrence that is best exemplified…
Fox Creek public hearing to amend land use bylaw: should you attend?
By Laura Bohnert The Town of Fox Creek is holding a public hearing on January 9 to discuss the amendment of Land Use Bylaw (LUB) 778-2016—an amendment that…
Living Waters hires new corporate treasurer
By Reed Clements The Living Waters Catholic Regional School Division that serves Whitecourt, Edson, and Slave Lake has announced that Bryan Turner, CPA CA, is their new corporate…
Whitecourt Town Council approves 2017 budget
Reed Clements The Whitecourt Town Council has announced its 2017 Interim Operating and Capital Budget, which covers $55.4 million in expenditures. The budget shows an emphasis on…
Merit grant connects Hilltop students to Repeat Boutique
A new partnership has formed in Whitecourt between Hilltop High School, Northern Gateway Public Schools, Friends of Whitecourt, Repeat Boutique, and Merit Contractors Association. Announced on Tuesday, December 13 with…
Little Big Fort gingerbread contest a sweet success
Little Big Fort held its 4th Annual Gingerbread House Contest in the open space in Midtown Mall on Saturday, December 17. Sixteen children took part, decorating with a wide assortment…
Is it happy holidays, merry Christmas, best of the season…what are we supposed to say?
By Laura Bohnert Merry Christmas—wait, Happy Hannuka? Happy holidays? A festive greeting to you during this season of many events? Happy commercialization of definitive religious moments? Happy Festivus? We’ve…
Whitecourt—a year in review
By Laura Bohnert It’s been a busy year in Whitecourt. With a number of projects wrapping up, on the go, and in the works for the year to come,…
Report: NBA owners pass new labor deal, players next
A new labor deal in the NBA is on the verge of being finalized, after owners voted Wednesday to approve a proposed seven-year collective bargaining agreement that was tentatively agreed…
Stephen Curry auctions shoes for Oakland fire victims
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is auctioning off two special pairs of shoes to raise money for victims of the Oakland warehouse fire.…
Cavs’ J.R. Smith needs thumb surgery, will miss extended time
The Cleveland Cavaliers are going to be without J.R. Smith for a while.…