Whitecourt Wolverines defenceman Xavier Lacoste has been named the Alberta Ford Dealers AJHL Defensive Player of the Week for Nov. 11-17. Lacoste leads all AJHL defencemen with 19 points following a three-point performance in games against the Olds Grizzlys and the Fort McMurray Oil Barrons, helping the Wolverines take...

According to officials with Alberta Health Services (AHS), due to a lack of anesthetist coverage, the Edson Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be unable to perform surgeries and C-section operations for the following time periods: 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20. - 8:00 a.m., Monday, Nov. 25. 5:00 p.m., Friday, ...

Barrhead County council approved several operating budgets at their regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19. An operating budget of $807,082.00 was approved for the Barrhead and District Family and Community Support Service Society, including contributions of $77,149.00 from both the Town of Barrhead council and the Barrhe...

The Alberta Emergency Alert System's bi-annual test is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 20. Officials say the test will take place at 1:55 p.m. and a message will be issued over radio, television, cell phones and tablets. While this is a test, residents are encouraged to use this as a reminder to make sure they are prepar...

Now that the snow has arrived, officials with the Town of Whitecourt are asking residents to take steps to help ensure snow removal can be completed quickly and efficiently. Residents are being asked to remove curb matts, ramps and other obstructions such as sporting equipment that could cause damage to snow clearing e...