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Where should all this garbage go?

  By Laura Bohnert   The Trump win has a lot of people cringing—or full out weeping in the streets—but while advocates for minority groups are doing their best to…

Get ready to laugh yourself into the Christmas spirit

  By Laura Bohnert   Ready for a laugh?   On November 29, the CRC will be holding a 55+ Christmas potluck supper in Fox Creek.  From 6:00 to 9:00…

Bring on the chilly weather

Bring on the chilly weather

  Koats for Kids has wrapped up another successful year of providing warm outerwear for local families. The yearly fundraiser was started over 15 years by the late Arni Stephenson…

Over 100 years of National Poppy Pride

Over 100 years of National Poppy Pride

  Every year across Canada, from the end of October and up to Remembrance Day on November 11, thousands of legion members come together and volunteer their time to distribute…

Should politicians just stay off of airplanes?

  By Laura Bohnert   Is the latest conspiracy against political leaders being perpetrated by our own aircraft?   Less than a month after the tragic death of former Premier…

Bored of the old bar scene?

  By Laura Bohnert   Don’t be bored, play board games instead.  This month’s edition of Night Out in Whitecourt (NOW) will feature a board game pub night.   On…

Mayerthorpe Begins Phase III of Trails

  By Zachary Edwards   The Town of Mayerthorpe has begun the third phase of its trail plan, a plan that’s set to connect the entirety of the Town via…

Shootaround (Nov. 9) — Kyrie Irving bemoans his fourth-quarter woes

Irving knows he must improve in 4th quarter | Knicks turn to Rambis to fix defense | Gasol a solid fit with Spurs’ chemistry | Embiid stands by Sixers’ rest…

Community of Kinkora Updates Community Centre

The community centre in Kinkora has been serving the community for over three decades and continues to be a key piece of infrastructure for residents and visitors alike. Kinkora Place…

Minister Monsef to Make an Announcement About the County of Peterborough’s Lang Pioneer Village Museum

Lang Pioneer Village Museum…

Fisheries Act violations results in $80,000 fine for Vancouver-based mining company

Canadians value clean water and a sustainable environment. Environment and Climate Change Canada’s (ECCC’s) enforcement officers work tirelessly to protect our environment through the enforcement of our federal environmental laws.…

Minister Chagger issues a call to action on women entrepreneurship in Canada and announces $50 million to help businesswomen access capital

Today, the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Small Business and Tourism, is hosting the Canadian Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference in Toronto. The Minister invited businesswomen from across the country to come…

Canadians recognized for their dedication to Veterans

Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation presented at a ceremony in Montreal…

LeBron James campaigns with Hillary Clinton in Cleveland

CLEVELAND (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is campaigning with LeBron James in Cleveland, hoping to motivate African-American voters to the polls.…

Minister Kent Hehr to honour Veterans at Candlelight Tribute

The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and His Worship Jim Watson, Mayor of Ottawa, and Mr. Stephen Quick, Director General, Canadian War…