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It is what it is…
By Marc Chayer This past week was, in many ways, a watershed of sorts in my family’s world. We went through the week with an eye on the long weekend…
Fox Creek Community Resource Centre
Lots of people aren’t aware of the services and programs available in their own backyards. Sometimes, if you belong to a special interest group, you happen to stumble across certain…
Nearly Neil at casino
Bobby Bruce rocked the Eagle River Casino as Nearly Neil, the Neil Diamond tribute on Friday night. Hundreds of enthusiastic fans tapped their toes and sang along as they do…
Pajama party
What could be better on a chilly evening than comfy pyjamas, a feel good movie, and great friends to enjoy it? Well, if you ask the 22 kids at the…
Student tours
Grade 11 St. Joseph student Sara Hittel received a tour of ANC last Wednesday as part of the Water and Waste Water Dual Credit Program and Tour. She and grade…
Taekwondo tournament
Over 50 competitors in the Taekwondo tournament competed for glory… well, at least for fun, exercise, and to challenge themselves against their peers. Taekwondo is a great skill that can…
Whitecourt Healthcare Centre gets new equipment
By Rechell McDonald The Friends of Whitecourt Society in partnership with Repeat Boutique purchased a new cardiac stress testing machine for the Whitecourt Healthcare Centre. “These funds were raised by…
Rainbow trout at Central
The library at Whitecourt Central School has a lot to look at these days. A large aquarium in the room is now home to 63 Rainbow Trout. Sixty-five eggs were…
February 11, 2016 Whitecourt Town Council update
Town Council encourages community members to attend the 2016 Interim Budget Information Open House on Wednesday, February 17. The event, which will run from 4 to 8 p.m. at…
Canada Day parade planning has begun – volunteers are needed
By Rechell McDonald It might seem too soon but it’s not, says Elaine McDermid of the Community Volunteers who is organizing the Canada Day parade this year. “We are in…
Dear Editor,
Mondays Journal (February 8, 2016) (Albertans say balancing provincial books no longer a priority poll) seems to indicate that Albertans recognize that our economy has deep, long-lasting problems. The president…
It is what it is…
By Marc Chayer Hi, Folks! I recently took a little break from writing this column due to some other commitments I have in life, but, with the current political climate…
Fuel price outrage makes its way to Town Council
By Laura Bohnert Concerns expressed by Whitecourt residents over high fuel prices have made their way to Town Council. The issue of high fuel prices, however, is nothing new to…
Mayerthorpe library revives ancient art
By Susan Hofforth Interested in Encaustics? Now, you can take a class at the Mayerthorpe Public Library. Encaustics is painting with wax. It is an ancient art form that dates…
Dual Credit program starts at St. Joe’s
By Susan Hofforth A new program is beginning at École St. Joseph School. The program is part of the Pathway and Mentorship Partners program between NAIT, local schools, industries, and…