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The Sysmex Hematology Analyzer has arrived
By Nerissa McNaughton It’s a $47,000 piece of equipment, but more than worth every penny. The long-desired and eagerly anticipated Sysmex Hematology Analyzer (blood analyzer) is now at the Whitecourt…
Research shows interesting physiological links in spouses
By Rechell McDonald There have been several studies in the last few decades that focused on marriages and the links between marriage and things like mortality, blood pressure, stress, etc.…
Pee Wee team brings home a win
By Rechell McDonald The Eckert’s Welding Wolverine Pee Wee C team won the league banner this year in a close final game with Edson. The young team clearly gave it…
Officer- involved shooting
At approximately 8:40 a.m., April 11, members of the Edson RCMP Detachment were investigating a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of the Edson Walmart. An incident occurred which resulted…
NOW trivia and karaoke night
By Susan Hofforth The next Night Out in Whitecourt (NOW) is happening on Friday, April 24, and it should be a lot of fun. This month’s event is Trivia and…
Wildrose candidate John Bos and how he became involved with politics
By Susan Hofforth When he was younger, like many of us, John Bos wasn’t very interested in politics. His interest grew as he got older, and he started to see…
RV Safety
By Karen Killen, EMT-A RVing is a very popular way to take a holiday. How wonderful to be away and at home at the same time! But, to make it…
Dodgeball is on!
By Susan Hofforth Do you think you can play dodgeball better than the next guy? Is your workplace better at getting out of the way of flying objects than the…
Alzheimer’s 10th Annual Ride for Mom is coming up
By Susan Hofforth Ten years and going strong! It’s the 10th anniversary of the Ride for Mom in support of Alzheimer’s disease. Terry Wise and Joanne Belke began the ride…
Dear Editor,
The Whitecourt flood mapping draft November 2014 is a single page document which shows the floodway and the flood fringe of a ‘1 in a 100 year’ flood event. The…
Easter Bunny
The 13th Annual Whitecourt & District Boys and Girls Club Easter Egg Hunt was a hopping good time! Rotary Park was overflowing with happy children enjoying the fun-filled event which included…
Week of Trickster wows Central School
By Susan Hofforth It was a great week last week at Central School thanks to a visit from Trickster, a physical theatre group who spent the week at the…
Jump Rope for Heart
Jump Rope for Heart will take place April 24, 2015 at Central School. Since 2006, our school has raised $85,000 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation! The Jump Rope for…
When it comes to your life insurance policy — are you covered?
By Laura Bohnert Many people think of a life insurance policy as a way to provide a little extra financial security to loved ones in the event of an…
New business gives back
By Susan Hofforth Dan and Franni Welter bought the Admiral Inn in February renaming it Whitecourt Conference Centre & Suites. They have been busy renovating and upgrading it to ensure…