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ECHO Society holds barbecue in recognition of Disability Awareness Week
By Laura Bohnert On Wednesday, June 3, 2015, ECHO Society held a barbeque in recognition of Disability Awareness Week in Whitecourt. According to Natalie Jendrick, Human Resource Manager and Administrative…
Are you ready to donate?
By Laura Bohnert Have you ever wanted to make a difference in someone’s life? How about save a life? On June 17 the chance may be yours. We all hear…
Whitecourt helps to make Tim Hortons’ Camp Day a success
By Nerissa McNaughton June 3rd marked another successful Tim Hortons’ Camp Day, the date when Tim Hortons’ owners donate 100 per cent of their coffee sales to the Tim Horton…
Two permit decisions
By Susan Hofforth The Town Of Whitecourt has conditionally approved two permits as of May 28. The first permit was issued to Riverside Trailer Park for designation as a small…
Coral reefs are disappearing quickly
By Rechell McDonald We’ve known for some time that the reefs are in trouble but, according to new and ongoing research, it’s happening twice as fast as initially thought. From…
Rant & Rave
RAVE: To all the organizers and participants of this year’s Celebration of Selflessness and Sacrifice… the Fallen Four Marathon. Also, to the Hometown Heroes Airshow folks for helping out with…
No OHVs in town
By Rechell McDonald In a statement released by the Town of Whitecourt on May 29, residents were reminded that the period from April 1 through November 30 marks the time…
Kids sell lollipops for cancer
By Susan Hofforth Do you want to buy a lollipop? If you had bought one last weekend at Darian Underwood’s yard sale, you could have satisfied your sugar craving and…
Free Wi-Fi on the go
By Rechell McDonald All Whitecourt Transit users will now get to benefit from access to free Wi-Fi. The hope is that transit users will both enjoy their ride more, and…
Accessing trusted health advice now as easy as 8-1-1
Alberta Health Services introduces new telephone number for Health Link EDMONTON/CALGARY – Getting trusted health advice around the clock just got simpler with the introduction of the 811 phone number…
‘Return to normalcy’ for the schools
By Susan Hofforth The NDP’s plan to restore the $103 million that the former PC Government cut from education funding is welcome news to the school boards. Northern Gateway School…
Early Learning barbecue
Whitecourt Early Learning held a fundraising barbecue sponsored by SafetyBoss on Saturday on the steps of the Carlan Centre building. Funds raised go directly to supporting the Early Learning program…
Library news
The Whitecourt & District Public Library hosted a workshop which featured information about gardening and different methods to get the best results. There were two presentations during the workshop as…
Fun for all at football camp
Saturday’s mini tournament marked the end of the spring camp for football players in Westlock. With the season beginning the end of August, the players appreciated having two weeks in…
Seniors Circle and Children’s Festival Committee awarded Whitecourt’s Enhancement Grant
By Laura Bohnert On May 11, Whitecourt’s Town Council passed the decision to award the Seniors Circle and the Children’s Festival Committee this year’s Enhancement Grant. The Enhancement Grant…