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Here comes Santa Claus
The Annual Whitecourt & District Chamber of Commerce Santa Claus Parade brought out the town on Friday, filling the downtown core with residents eager to see the lights, sights and,…
It’s a Chamber Christmas
Downtown was a happening place on November 26 as the Whitecourt and District Chamber of Commerce held its annual Christmas is for Kids event. The free event, sponsored in…
Air Cadets’ Winter Mania
Whitecourt and area residents are big fans of the outdoors. Whether it’s spring, summer, fall, or winter, the community is regularly out in big numbers enjoying what the surroundings…
Fentanyl in Whitecourt
Fentanyl has made its way to our community and it is hurting first time users, recreational drug users, or full blown addicts. It’s dangerous, unpredictable, potent, accessible, and relatively cheap.…
Bedtime Stories and Pumpjack Players
Bedtime Stories by Norm Foster was a hilarious hit! The latest production by Pumpjack Players was held for four evenings, November 18-19 and 25-26 at the Whitecourt Community Centre. Directed…
Henna at Hilltop High
On November 24 Hilltop High School was a coming home of sorts for local artist and business owner Justine Vandenhouten as she taught current students henna in the very same…
Construction on the River Erosion Control Project wraps up for the season
Construction on the River Erosion Control Project has come to a close for this year, and work will resume in the spring of 2017. The project,…
On time and under budget: Government of Canada marks major milestone in a multi-billion dollar defence procurement
The Government of Canada is committed to providing the women and men of the Royal Canadian Navy with the modern equipment needed to protect Canadians at home and abroad. Keeping with…
Halifax-class Modernization/ Frigate Life Extension (HCM/FELEX)
The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is in the midst of its most intensive and comprehensive period of fleet renewal in its peacetime history, touching upon all elements of the fleet.…
Minister of Status of Women to attend the Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Status of Women, will travel to Deauville, France to attend the Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society, November 30 to December 2, 2016.…
Funding for Canada’s integrated support to Tunisia
Canada today announced that it will provide funding for temporary and integrated support to Tunisia in order to better align Canada’s actions in the country through development and security projects,…
A weekend split for the Wolverines
The Whitecourt Wolverines played back to back on Friday and Saturday with two quick games to end out the week. On Friday, they played against the Okotoks Oilers and it…
Christmas at the Westward
The Whitecourt and District Agricultural Society held its annual Christmas Market on November 19 and 20 at the Westward Hall on Highway 32. As one of the biggest markets in…
Mink Creek Road mobile home park rezoning
The Town of Whitecourt Municipal Planning Commission held a regular meeting on November 17 to discuss Bylaw Amendment 1506-3, an application to rezone The Meadows Manufactured Home Park at the…
Learning about back care
The Whitecourt Healthy Living Program held an education session, Lunch & Learn, on November 17 in the boardroom at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre. The noon-hour meeting, created by…