Comparative Whitecourt Demographics: A Snapshot
By Margaret McPherson Looking at statistical data on the changing demographics of any urban area gives important insight into the fabric of life in any given…
Seniors’ Week Events
By Rechell McDonald Beginning June 3through June 9, 2013, Whitecourt will be celebrating the seniors of the community who, in many cases, have been a part of…
Gifts from Pat Hardy Primary School
Terry Marshall Principal, Pat Hardy Primary School Every day, families and schools provide children with gifts. These are not the gifts that come wrapped up in decorative…
Butterflies fly from Pat Hardy
By Susan Hofforth Did you notice a few extra butterflies in Whitecourt last week? Each class at Pat Hardy raised and released 25 Painted Lady butterflies…
Bright lights, big city — Edmonton and area events in June
By: Tracey L. Anderson Spring is here, and summer is coming fast. Daylight lasts longer, and people have more energy. If the warmer weather has awakened…
Firefighter Profile – Dwayne Ethier
By Susan Hofforth Dwayne Ethier found some of his childhood school work just recently and realized that he had wanted to be a firefighter since grade…
Brothers recognized with Spirit of Youth Award
Brothers recognized with Spirit of Youth Award By Susan Hofforth Every year, the Town of Whitecourt recognizes youth who have made a positive contribution to the community.…
Suicide Awareness: mental health services in Whitecourt
By Nerissa McNaughton Suicide can be the end result of depression. The suicidal person does not always want to die. Often they just want their pain,…
So you lost your keys at the beach
Lock Talk Well now that the summer heat is here and everything is green…
Keep on Truckin ‘ (…. Row, Row, Row your boat) ,
So, summer arrived and we launched the boat last weekend to do some…
It is what it is…
By Marc Chayer In the face of recent events, I found myself wondering if…
If Rates Rise, What Should You Do With Bonds?
Interest rates are at historic lows. But they will rise eventually. If you invest…
Samantha
Good morning, amazing people of amazing Whitecourt! Today I saw a tattoo on someone that…
Explore the World of International Investments
You’re probably accustomed to measuring the progress of your investments, and the overall condition…
My maturing TV tastes
“Entertainment Wrap Up” By Jeremy Bradley I remember a time I thought…
So you’re headed to the lake for a holiday
Lock Talk With summer around the corner, most of us are probably too preoccupied…








