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Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna to take part in a meeting of the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment
Minister McKenna will be joining her provincial and territorial counterparts to hold a press conference at the conclusion of their meeting. A media photo opportunity will precede the conference.…
Canada and Switzerland expand current organic equivalency arrangement
Canadian organic producers and processors will benefit from new trade opportunities following the signing of an expanded organic arrangement between the governments of Canada and Switzerland.…
Statement from CSIS Director on SIRC Annual Report
Today, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, tabled the Security Intelligence Review Committee (SIRC) Annual Report entitled Maintaining Momentum in the House of Commons.…
Time for school
It’s back to school time! On Wednesday afternoon, kids and their parents were invited to St. Mary’s school, ahead of Thursday’s start date, to meet their teachers. The Members of…
10th Annual Party in the Park
The 10th annual Party in the Park this past weekend blew the tops off the trees with tons of great musical performances. Local artists took to the big stage both…
Excitement as dance class set to begin
Illusion Dance Co. held its first of two registrations on Thursday afternoon. Eager students joined their parents at the uptown studio as they signed up for a new season of…
Blue Ridge gets new library
On Monday afternoon in Blue Ridge, a shiny gold shovel inched its way into the earth at the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new library complex. The 3,026 sq. ft.…
Have a great idea for a business? Pitch it at Top Guns
So, you have an idea for a great business that is going to make its mark in Whitecourt – and beyond! That’s great, but now what? How do you…
Speak up! Do the budget survey before September 16
The Town of Whitecourt is planning the 2017 budget and wants your input. To help every citizen be heard, and to help residents understand how the upcoming budget works,…
An apple a day keeps the hunger at bay – CLB goes back to school
Community Lunch Box (CLB) went back to school with Whitecourt’s children last week. After providing 13,000 nutritious lunches and 45,000 apples last school year, the team is happy to…
Corry Pepper – life changer
Imagine, for a moment, all the things we unknowingly take for granted every single day. I’m certain that electricity, running water, and food would be high on our list as…
Tubing Day
Thanks to some much needed co-operation from Mother Nature, Whitecourt Woodlands Tourism was able to hold its Tubing Day on the McLeod River on Thursday afternoon. Originally planned for earlier…
Teen paintball trip
By Zachary Edwards This very morning, a bus headed out from the Whitecourt Teen Centre to Deer Lodge Paintball filled with teens and kids excited for a day…
The Fallen Four Memorial: A place to remember and pay respects
By Zachary Edwards Over 10 years ago, on March 3, 2005, four RCMP officers were killed while on duty, bravely facing down a gunman who later turned his…
Don’t forget to grab your season pass to Eastlink Park
By Laura Bohnert Eastlink Park is already gearing up for its second year with season passes going on sale on August 15. Eastlink Park, a winter recreation park made…