Cody Johnson is coming to Canada! He kicked off his "Live '26" tour on February 6 and has just added new dates in Vancouver, Edmonton, and Winnipeg! If you've never seen him live, this is your sign to add it to your bucket list. He's not just a performer-he's a storyteller who makes you reflect on life, appre...

A Fort McMurray man accused in an alleged local child abuse investigation has been found guilty. Jimmy Allen Fransen, 53, was convicted in Fort McMurray Court of King's Bench on March 23, 2026, of one count of make/print/publish child sexual abuse and exploitation material. Two other charges were withdrawn. His matt...

Woodlands County and Town of Whitecourt officials are working together to strengthen communication and build a constructive relationship between the municipalities. Administration and council officials from both communities recently attended a joint meeting intended to renew conversations on issues of shared interest, ...

A snowfall warning is in effect today for Whitecourt, Edson, Barrhead, Fox Creek and the surrounding areas. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) says a long period of snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected. Snow should intensify Tuesday evening, with the heaviest snow ending Wednesday morning. V...

Barrhead County's Open Skies Exposition and Awards gets underway early next month. On Saturday, April 11, attendees can head to the Rural Living Expo to discover the various services, businesses and opportunities featured in the county. Whether you're a young family dreaming of the country life, a retiree looking to th...

The Town of Edson will soon have a new fire chief, as Brad Milton is stepping down to pursue opportunities in the emergency management field. Officials say Chief Milton joined the town in 2023 and guided the community through wildfire and evacuation events. The town says, "His leadership, professionalism, and stea...

Florida Georgia Line took the stage together for the first time in four years at Jason Aldean's surprise party, celebrating his 31st hit, "How Far Does a Goodbye Go." The event was a star-studded affair, with artists like Travis Tritt, Blake Shelton, Brantley Gilbert, John Morgan and Alabama joining in on the...

The Whitecourt Wolverines started the AJHL playoffs with a 5-3 loss at home against the Fort McMurray Oil Barons on Friday, but recovered with a 7-1 win on Saturday. Friday night, Fort McMurray opened the scoring in period one, including one powerplay goal, for a 3-0 lead by 9:23. Then, Whitecourt's Jalen Bianchet answ...

Major upgrades are coming to sections of Highway 16 running through Edson, as well as surrounding sections between McLeod River Bridge and Highway 47. The repaving project, to be done in collaboration between the Government of Alberta and the Town of Edson, is intended to improve safety, structural integrity and effici...

Repeat offenders from Onoway and Stony Plain have been arrested by Parkland RCMP following a spree of alleged vehicle thefts and other crimes. Police say two prolific property offenders were released in late February after serving sentences for prior offences. One individual reportedly had a condition not to contact th...