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Having fun at the carnival
West Coast Amusements Carnival took over downtown Whitecourt on Tuesday and Wednesday, transforming it into a treat for the senses. With delicious smells, colourful bright lights, sounds from the midway…
Corry and students help to feed malnourished children
Mrs. Hilger’s St. Joseph’s School class was feeling inspired by “We Day” founders Craig and Marc Kielburger who, 20 years ago, set out to free children and their families in developing…
Don’t burst our bubbles!
The Inner Ninjas Relay for Life Team held a FUNdraising event on Wednesday evening at the AJMC as 45 participants donned bubble suits and attempted to play soccer in the…
Celebrating new headquarters at the Community Lunch Box
After 10 years of running the Community Lunch Box out of her truck, Tara Baker is ecstatic to finally have a real office. On Wednesday afternoon she, along with volunteers,…
Seniors Week
Seniors' Week wrapped up on Saturday after a whole week of activities. Seniors enjoyed catered meals, bingo, a movie night, floor curling with youths, an art show, and a dance.…
69 Ave performs at casino
69 Ave. featuring Kim Ryll from Edmonton played to a small crowd Saturday night at the Eagle River Casino. Kim has a great voice and 69 Ave. hammered out a…
Blue Dolphins compete
Region B swimmers met in Whitecourt on Saturday at the AJMC for their annual swim meet. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 243 swimmers from 10 different clubs (Westlock, Drayton…
Parent Link year-end barbecue
By Rechell McDonald Parent Link invites all parents of little ones to its year-end barbecue in Rotary Park on June 24. The barbecue will run from 11 a.m. to…
Firefit Challenge in Fox Creek
By Rechell McDonald If you want to witness an exciting, high-energy competition, then you need to get down to Fox Creek on June 18 and 19. The Firefit Challenge…
Pros and cons of the minimum wage hike
By Laura Bohnert On October 1, 2015, Alberta’s minimum wage increased to $11.20/hr. and, despite the current economic situation, Alberta’s government remains committed to the plan to boost that…
JUNE 7 PRESS DIGITAL
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Breaking the rules at school
Miss Noveletto’s 3N class at St. Mary School has been working very hard to help others. It all started with its idea to raise money for Fort McMurray residents, and…
Children’s Festival
> The Whitecourt Children’s Festival was held last week on Thursday and Friday. Spread across three venues, a parking lot, and two full days, the jam-packed schedule started at 9:45…
Soccer practise
The U12 girls travelling team, the Whitecourt Warriors Football Club, was practicing in the pouring rain Thursday night at Rotary Park. With two upcoming tournaments to get ready for (Sherwood…
The Whitecourt Pumpjack Players
By Rechell McDonald When was the last time you got out and saw some live theatre? Better, yet, when was the last time you performed? While standing centre-stage…