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Student awarded Whitecourt Lodge bursary
By Laura Bohnert One student’s tuition fees just got a little more manageable, thanks to Whitecourt Masonic Lodge. This year’s recipient of the Whitecourt Lodge Higher Education Bursary is Jordyn…
Why can’t we stop ISIS?
By Laura Bohnert ISIS — The Islamic State of Iraq and Greater Syria — is an organization that is based on brutality and terror, and it doesn’t just threaten Canada…
Is Alberta Transportation’s three-year budget putting Whitecourt citizens at risk?
By Laura Bohnert The battle is still on for Whitecourt in its attempt to have traffic lights installed at the intersection of Highways 43 and 32. Previous attempts to convince…
Don’t miss out on the Whitecourt & District Chamber of Commerce’s economic forum
By Nerissa McNaughton There is still time to get your ticket to the Whitecourt & District Chamber of Commerce’s economic forum, and this is an event you don’t want to…
Rant & Rave
Rave: The good price for beautiful roses for Valentine’s Day at Walmart. Rant: As of this writing, gas is 93.9 cents a litre while oil has been hovering between $51…
Local artist’s murals a hit at WSI
By Nerissa McNaughton Local artist Justine Vandenhouten was the provider of country-themed murals at the World Snowmobile Invasion (WSI), and her designs were a hit. “It all went so well,”…
Hashtag Whitecourt or should I say #Whitecourt
By Fay Fletcher For those of you who have no idea what a hashtag is, join the club. I think my social media prowess topped out with MSN Messenger and…
Space heater safety tips to avoid fires
By Karen Killen, EMT; Whitecourt Fire Department/Fire Prevention Here in the Whitecourt area, we have been flirting with the idea that spring is coming! January set warm temperature records and…
Whitecourt Minor Hockey: Bantam Division
There is no doubt about it – hockey is a Canadian sport, tradition, and passion. The Whitecourt Minor Hockey Association has many talented players, coaches, leaders, and administrators. Today we…
25th Annual Tournament
Whitecourt Taekwondo held its 25th annual tournament on January 31, 2015 and was host to 28 clubs from not only around our province but from a Mexican club, as well.…
A record-breaking ride and a wonderful Invasion
By Nerissa McNaughton The World Snowmobile Invasion has revved up and taken off. Among the many highlights of the event was the parade. With an aim to break the current…
Rant & Rave
RAVE: With just over 24 hours to go, EGS Oilfield Maintenance called to notify me that they have written a cheque for a $500 donation. They encourage other local companies…
Racializing the terrorist threat: why we should be a little more suspicious of how well this is working
By Laura Bohnert On February 13, 2015, a mass shooting plot that was planned for February 14 at an undisclosed public location in Halifax was foiled by Halifax police. The…