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Millar Western plans 200 millionth tree
In 1977, when Millar Western planted their very first seedling, Whitecourt was only a sliver of its current state, much smaller in both size and population. Both town and business…
Teens have fun at Back to School Dance
The Central School Community Centre was echoing with tunes on Friday night as the Teen Centre hosted their annual Back to School Dance. Over 200 kids descended on the gymnasium…
Corn maze, a must on the to-do list
One of fall’s must-do activities! Full of twists, turns and dead ends, corn mazes provide some good old fashioned fun. Just beyond Mayerthorpe, roughly eight miles up Highway 22, hang…
Central students receive awards
On Friday morning, Central School staff and students, donning their brand new school shirts, closed out September with their first Recognition Awards Assembly of the year. Recognizing students for contributions…
76ers rookie Simmons likely needs surgery on right foot
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — No. 1 overall pick Ben Simmons will likely need surgery for a broken bone in his right foot.…
Cavs’ Lue would like Kevin Garnett on staff
Kevin Garnett never imagined himself coaching. Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue is making him consider it.…
Cats fall to the Sabres
The Whitecourt Cats Football team put in a valiant effort last week when it hosted the Sexsmith Sabres at Graham Acres. Although the Cats played their hearts out, and left…
Barking up a storm at the Mutt Strut
With a bark bark here and a bark bark there, the 2nd Annual Whitecourt Mutt Strut on Saturday September 24 scored four furry paws up! The dog walk and run…
Teens creating masterpieces
The Whitecourt Teen Centre kids and leaders had some messy fun on Friday evening hanging out at Evermore Artistry. With a fall theme, teens were walked through a painting exercise…
What’s up with ISIS?
By Laura Bohnert Rumours about ISIS have been accumulating for a while now—that they are broke, that their power is waning, that they are being attacked by women in…
Media Advisory – Victoria, British Columbia
Following their speeches at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities conference, Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Peter Fassbender, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, along with…
Woodlands County is seeking applications for Members at Large
By Laura Bohnert Woodlands County is looking for applications from residents who are interested in serving as Members at Large. “Woodlands County has various committees that make decisions or…
Kamal Dhillon to speak at 4th Annual Family Violence Awareness Dinner
By Zachary Edwards Writer, activist, and inspirational speaker Kamal Dhillon is set to appear at the Whitecourt Family Violence Initiative’s annual dinner. The dinner is put on to…
Career Expo 2016
The 2016 Whitecourt Career and Education Expo was held on Friday September 23 at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre. Sixty booths ranging from retail/food/beverage/hospitality and accommodations to community agencies,…
You’re invited to a Barbecue Meet and Greet with Brian Jean
By Laura Bohnert Need a lunch date? How about with the leader of the Wildrose Party? On October 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can head over…