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Rodeo action!
The 2016 Whitecourt Woodlands Rodeo kicked off with a bang Friday night as a 30-man pro bull riding event kicked up the mud and set the tone for the rest…
Lions Club donates money
Lions Club of Whitecourt President Gerald Stimson and Secretary Ray Leadley were very busy on Wednesday as they handed out checks to local organizations. Wellspring Family Resource and Crisis Shelter…
The NSA Canada Native World Series hosted by the Alexis Nakota
First Nation took place at the Graham Acres Sports Complex ball diamonds over the weekend. This is the first year Whitecourt held the event, and the Alexis Nakota First Nation…
Junior golfers tour Whitecourt
> The McLennan Ross Junior Golf Tour, presented by Crowe MacKay, took place at the Whitecourt Golf & Country Club on Wednesday afternoon. Thirty-three youth golfers ranging in age from…
Crib Tournament
> The Whitecourt Seniors Circle held its Annual Crib Tournament on Canada Day, a tradition that has been taking place for well over 10 years. This year’s friendly competition included…
Celebrating Canada Day
Canada turned 149 on Friday with loads of local fanfare and fantastic fireworks! Rotary Park was littered with kids, both young and old, playing games including “Minute To Win It”…
Brexit and what it means for Alberta
By Laura Bohnert On Thursday, June 23, a referendum was held to determine whether or not the UK should leave the European Union, and as the world looked nervously…
The return of the Hometown Heroes
Get ready to enjoy the high-flying action as the Hometown Heroes soar into town. This year, the airshow takes place on July 23 and 24. Gearing up for their…
Local Assistant Principal to receive Sovereign’s Medal
By Laura Bohnert Beth Jager, Assistant Principal at Mayerthorpe Jr./Sr. High School (MHS), is being recognized for her dedication to volunteering. Jager, who has been Assistant Principal at MHS…
Is Whitecourt ready for city status?
By Laura Bohnert Whitecourt has been grappling over whether or not to apply for city status for a while now, but would becoming a city better serve the interests…
Whitecourt Town Council update
Council has approved the purchase of two new transit buses to serve Whitecourt Transit. The buses have been purchased in part with funds approved from the Province’s GreenTRIP Grant…
Living Waters School Division announces new superintendent and deputy superintendent
By Laura Bohnert Starting in September, the Living Waters School Division will be run by a new team. As Carol Lemay retires as superintendent, the Board of Trustees has…
New season of Arts in the Park
Arts in the Park is back for a new season! Saturday afternoon at Rotary Park, in partnership with National Aboriginal Day, the first of three events was held. The Alexis…
Athletic awards
The Annual Hilltop Athletic Colour Awards 2015/2016 were presented on Wednesday afternoon. Athletes from football, rugby, volleyball, golf, cross country, curling, basketball, badminton, and track and field were honoured for…
River Bridgade tours Whitecourt
The Athabasca River Brigade paddled into Whitecourt on Friday to drum up interest ahead of next year’s event during the year-long celebration of Canada’s 150th Anniversary of Confederation. Bernie Kreiner,…