Chorney-Booth: Celebrate amore at these classic Italian restaurants. In the restaurant world, Valentine’s Day is a biggie. It’s a day when couples who may typically spend their Friday evenings at home dare to venture out to appropriately romantic restaurants and splurge on wining, dining and celebrations of love.

Alberta Sheriffs stop a vehicle for ‘extreme speed’ on Hwy. 43 near Whitecourt. Icy roads didn’t stop one motorist from speeding at 210 kilometres per hour — 100 km/h over the limit — on Highway 43 near Whitecourt on Monday, according to the Alberta Sheriffs.

Jan 2, 2025 · In 2009, there had been five collisions on Blueberry Dr., Loberg said; the town knows of one 2024 collision there, in March. Loberg told council on Dec. 16 that the 2010 study determined that traffic volume was higher on Blueberry Dr. than expected.

Whitecourt Wolverines take on Devon Xtreme in first AJHL hockey home game of 2025. As the 2024-25 season continues into the new year, the Whitecourt Wolverines faced off against the Devon Xtreme for their first home game of 2025.

Feb 3, 2025 · These included the Whitecourt, Mayerthorpe, Evansburg, Edson, Parkland, Hinton, Barrhead, Drayton Valley and Saddle Lake detachments. They were joined by the Edson RCMP Traffic Unit, RCMP air services, remotely piloted aircraft systems, the major crimes unit, emergency response team and the Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit.

2 days ago · An update on Whitecourt community peace officers’ activities in the past year was presented to town council during a recent regular meeting. The municipal enforcement annual report is prepared for Alberta’s solicitor general, with officers enforcing town bylaws and provincial laws such as the ...

Jan 14, 2025 · Pickard has sat on Whitecourt town council since 2017. Previously, he was the Whitecourt RCMP detachment commander from 2001 to 2005. On Oct. 18, 2021, he was narrowly elected Mayor of Whitecourt, succeeding Maryann Chichak who chose not to run for a third term.. During Pickard’s term as mayor, the town dealt with the 2023 floods and council made the decision to move forward with the Culture ...

Dec 9, 2024 · Whitecourt man Mathew Jackson, 43, was charged with second-degree murder after a Dec. 7 shooting near the Whitecourt Airport. Read more.

Dec 26, 2024 · Viersen calls for feds to turn over green fund files to RCMP.Amid ongoing controversy over federal funding to the Sustainable Development Technologies Canada (SDTC) fund, Whitecourt and Peace River–Westlock MP Arnold Viersen called for related documents to be turned over to the RCMP.. Town gets funding for $1.5M fireguard.

Oct 16, 2024 · Coun. Tara Baker’s motion to award the project to ISL was carried unopposed, with all councillors present except Bill McAree. Nov. 11 service to be held at Millar Centre. Council received a letter from Ian McDermid, Whitecourt Legion Poppy Fund co-chairperson, asking for use of the Allan and Jean Millar Centre for Remembrance Day.