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PAT scores high for Living Waters students
By Susan Hofforth The Provincial Achievement Test results for 2015 have been released, and the Living Waters students are achieving success. Specifically, the students in grades six, nine, and 12,…
Be Careful what You Wish For
The low price for oil and the downturn in the economy have resulted in tens of thousands of lost jobs. Many people in our community are in financial difficulty as…
Greyhound bus be-header now gets unsupervised outings: where do ethics and accountability draw the line when it comes to mental illness and murder?
By Laura Bohnert Vincent Li, the man responsible for the brutal slaying of 22-year-old Tim McLean, was granted unsupervised outings earlier this year. Li, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia,…
Eastlink celebrates service enhancements in Whitecourt by acquiring naming rights for the new winter recreation park
Eastlink celebrates service enhancements in Whitecourt by acquiring naming rights for the new winter recreation park Whitecourt’s new winter recreation park is taking on the name of Eastlink Park as…
Logging demos at Huestis Demonstration Forest
By Rechell McDonald Last week students from Edson, Whitecourt, and Swan Hills had the opportunity to see how modern logging is done with sustainability in mind. Approximately 170 students were…
Small Business Week 2015
By Rechell McDonald Small Business Week, which ran from October 19 to 23, represented a fantastic opportunity for business owners to network, learn, and problem solve together via business-centred seminars…
Spookfest!
By Susan Hofforth Looking for something fun for your kids this Halloween day? Check out Spookfest at the Allan and Jean Millar Centre and get ready for some frightening, frolicking,…
A spooky, but safe, Halloween
By Karen Killen, EMT Halloween is here again! Remember to stay safe while you are having fun. Stay bright in the night! Glow sticks, reflective clothing, or reflective candy bags…
Prepare for a close encounter
By Rechell McDonald Although you won’t be able to see it without a decent telescope, an asteroid is hurtling through space in our direction, and it is set to pass…
Mayor Chichak re-elected to AUMA
By Rechell McDonald Mayor Chichak will be taking on the responsibility of serving as the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) Executive Vice President – Towns for another year. Originally elected…
Canada’s 2015 Federal election at a glance
By Laura Bohnert Monday, October 19, 2015, marked the date for Canada’s 42nd Federal election, and the stark results have demonstrated with pretty distinct clarity that Canada is ready for…
Highlights, Woodlands County Council
Policy 6303 – Agriculture Services Board Sponsorship Council approved revising policy 6303 to include all types of farm conferences that are available that may be of interest to producers…
Aging with dignity and independence
By Rechell McDonald A struggle we will all face one day is how we will care for ourselves as we age. Medical conditions, some untreatable, can make our golden years…
Whitecourt Job Development Program
By Susan Hofforth Preparing employees for work is the mandate of The Whitecourt Job Development Program. They regularly offer integrated programming that helps unemployed people find jobs, and they have…
Drug and gang awareness session
By Rechell McDonald Information Not Fear is a presentation that will be held at the Hilltop Junior High auditorium on October 29. Parents and students are invited to attend. The…