Wolverine’s gave fans a thrilling victory last week, complete with a Melo goal as he slid on his knees
Last week, the Whitecourt Wolverines were in action three times, once on the road and twice at home.Here’s a recap of two of the three games. The action began in…
Gorgeous sight
A mildly chilly evening with crispy fog lingering low resulted in a beautiful sight early last week. Light pillars, which are created when light reflects on tiny ice crystals suspended…
Loving gestures during the holiday season
Hilltop High School student Payton Baker received a well-deserved shout-out on the school’s social media last week for her loving gesture towards area seniors. After hearing about a project at…
Santa Claus
Santa Claus has been busy visiting with children and adults for the last few weeks, posing for pictures, giving high fives and hugs, and spreading Christmas cheer the way only…
Sharing the Christmas spirit Dionne-style, one light display at a time
Woodlands County resident Gwen Dionne presented to Woodlands County Council at the end ofNovember seeking funding for her magical light display, a holiday tradition for many in the region. Foryears,…
Festival fundraiser brings beauty to the AJMC for a great local cause
For the last five years, the beginning of December meant it was time forbeautifully decorated trees to light up the Allan and Jean Millar Centrehallway to help raise necessary funds…
The duo franchise of Fatburger and Ricky’s All Day Grill is now open in Whitecourt
The door at the entrance to Fatburger and Ricky’s All Day Grill at 3732 KeplerStreet is now open to the public. The duo franchise that sees two brands underone roof…
Signs that mark “test” sites on Woodlands County roads recently discussed at G&P meeting
During a recent Governance and Priorities Committee meeting, Woodlands County Council discussed aproposed policy regarding new-to-the-County products used to maintain roadways. In 2020, theprevious Council had asked that signage be…
Local squad goes from devastation to jubilation in 24hrs
The Fort McMurray Oil Barons rolled into Whitecourt last week to take on the Wolverines. The Baronshave had a rough season so far, sitting fifteenth out of sixteen AJHL conference…
Snowless trails
With temperatures high above seasonal and non-existent precipitation leaving the ground brown and snowless, trails that would generally be filled with the sounds of snowmobiles by now are being used…
Hockey time
These two young hockey players from Whitecourt U9 Team 3B got to wear some stylish shades thanks to their hard work on the ice playing against Mayerthorpe U9 Peterson last…
“Bold” changes coming to Alberta Health Services after Premier announcement, Mayor Pickard shareshis excitement
On the morning of November 8, Premier Danielle Smith, flanked by Adriana Lagrange (Minister ofHealth), Dan Williams (Minister of Mental Health and Addiction), Jason Nixon (Minister of SeniorsCommunity and Social…
Military Appreciation Night at JDA Place results in massive win for the Whitecourt Wolverines
The Blackfalds Bulldogs are in the top three for point totals in the AJHL, with 35 in the bag as ofNovember 11. Third place in the league means they’re strong…
Whitecourt RCMP investigate house fire
On Nov. 9, 2023, at 4:15 p.m., Whitecourt RCMP received a report of a residential fire in the area of Wellwood Drive in Whitecourt. Upon arrival, two residents of the…
A tweak to the power and gas franchise fees incoming for 2024
At the end of October, Whitecourt Town Council reviewed the community’s franchise fees for gas andpower. Franchise fees are charges paid by a utility company to a municipality in exchange…