-WHAT – Whitecourt & District Chamber of Commerce General Meeting
-DETAILS – The general meeting takes place on the 2nd Wednesday of each month(Sept 8th is next one) and is open to the public. Lunch is served by RSVP at the Forest Interpretive center. For more information contact Pat at 780- 778-5363.
-WHAT – Whitecourt Ringette
-WHEN – Now till September 9th
-DETAILS – Sign up for this years ringette season by September 9th and save 25 bucks! Register by calling Tracey at 780-779-0544, or stop by the Community Connections Night on September 9th at the Allan & Jean Miller Center.
-WHAT – Pet Fun & Agility Day
-WHERE – Westward Community Grounds
-WHEN – Sunday September 12th 11a – 2p
-DETAILS – The Whitecourt Agility Group (WAG) are hosting this free activity day for adults, kids and their pets. Come out and see some agility demos and even try out the equipment. There will be games and contests all day including best dressed pet and best trick! Contact Cindy for more info at 780-706-3313.
-WHAT – The 30th Annual Terry Fox Run
-WHERE – Alan & Jean Miller Centre
-WHEN – Starting at Noon Sunday September 19
-DETAILS – Entry forms can be found at the Allan & Jean Miller Centre. Volunteers are needed and more info about the Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research can be found online at
www.terryfox.orgor by calling 1-888-836-9786.
-WHAT – Pumpjack Players Annual General Meeting
-WHERE – Whitecourt Legion
-WHEN - Friday September 24th at 6pm
-DETAILS – Come out to learn more about your local theatre group, get updated on club happenings, and participate in executive decisions. Potluck taking place afterwards and all ages are allowed in the Legion until 8 pm. More info by calling Ashley at 780-268-1900
-WHAT – Free Family Swim
-WHERE – Allan & Jean Miller Centre
-WHEN – Sundays 4 to 6pm
-DETAILS - Bring the whole family down for a free swim every Sunday afternoon.
-WHAT- Ultimate Frisbee Night
-WHEN- Wednesdays at 7 PM
-WHERE- Rotary Park Soccer Fields (Whitecourt)
-DETAILS- For all ages, no experience required, pick-up format, non-competitive and fun. Bring lots of water and get ready to have fun!! For more information phone 780-268-3742.
-WHAT – Whitecourt Motocross Club Monthly Meetings
-DETAILS – Anyone interested in getting the latest news about what's happening at the track or learning more about the sport can come down to the Roadhouse pub on the 2
nd Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm for the monthly meeting. For more info go online to
www.whitecourtmx.com or call Don at 780-778-0652
-WHAT- Fire Permits -DETAILS- You’re allowed to have small campfire’s without a permit but if your going to burn anything larger (like a brush pile) you must have a fire permit. In the Whitecourt area visit whitecourt.ca. In the Edson area you can phone 780-723-8269.
-WHAT- Mayerthorpe Fire Dept. Recruitment Drive -WHERE- The Mayerthorpe Fire Dept. is looking for their next all-star firefighters. There are only a few spots left, so if you're interested in volunteering part time you can find out more by calling 780-608-3392.
-WHAT- The New Tennille’s Hope Soup Kitchen
-WHERE- located beside Dynamic Discount in downtown Whitecourt
-WHEN- Lunch is served Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:30 AM- 1:30 PM
-DETAILS- Tennille’s Hope is always in need of volunteers to serve lunch and donations of items to fill their cupboards. For more information about volunteering call 780-778-8316.
-WHAT- Drop-in times at the Family Centre
-WHERE- Family Centre (Edson)
-WHEN- Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9-11 AM
-DETAILS- A great time for parents and kids to hang out and do some fun activities. For more information call 780-723-4338
-WHAT- Beer & Pop Tab Collecting(Ongoing Program)
-WHERE- Mcman Family and Youth Services Edson
-DETAILS- The tabs will be donated to the wheel chair foundation so they could build wheel chairs. The tabs can be drop of at the McMan office on 1st ave right beside Edson Logo