Whitecourt & Woodlands County Visitor Guide 2016/17
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Everything you need to know for planning your next trip to Whitecourt and Woodlands County.
Transcript of Whitecourt & Woodlands County Visitor Guide 2016/17
Tourist Hotline: 1-800-313-7383 Your Guide to Whitecourt & Woodlands County 11 Tourist Hotline: 1-800-313-7383 Your Guide to Whitecourt & Woodlands County 9RUbored.ca Tourist Hotline: 1-800-313-7383 Your Guide to Whitecourt & Woodlands County 13
BOTTOM RIGHT & LEFT PHOTOS: PROVIDED BY THE FOREST INTERPRETIVE CENTRE/ ALL OTHER PHOTOS: BY SARAH MYERS
Early settlers either worked on the railway or homesteaded, trapped or traded furs. The first ones originated from Britain, the United States, Germany, Sweden and other parts of Canada.
64 Your Guide to Whitecourt & Woodlands County Tourist Hotline: 1-800-313-7383 RUbored.ca
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Whitecourt Arts CouncilWhitecourt artists committed to promoting arts and culture. Meetings at the ECHO Society meeting room every 2nd Tuesday at 7:00pm. New members welcome - No meetings through the summer.Contact: Viviane WiddifieldTel: 780-706-0196
CHOIRWhitecourt Community ChoirThe Whitecourt Community Choir invites singers 16 and over for music & laughter. Sing for Remembrance Day and Christmas. Meetings Wednesday evenings at the Whitecourt United Church at 7:30pmContact: Janet DoyleTel: [email protected]
DANCEIllusion Dance CompanyRecreational performance dance studio in Whitecourt, offering, Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Modern & Musical Theatre for ages 3-18.Contact: Tash DanielsTel: [email protected]
Square DancingContact: Gary SmithTel: 780-778-3214
POTTERYWhitecourt Clay Pigeon PottersProviding a facility for potters to work & lessons for people who wish to learn. Meetings are in the basement of the preschool.Contact: Shelly PerezTel: 780-778-5838
QUILTING Pins & Pine Needles Quilt GuildLocal quilter’s guild meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00pm at the Millar Western Training Centre.Contact: Holly AstillTel: 780-778-3363pinsandpineneedlesquiltguild.webs.com
THEATRE PumpJack PlayersLocal theatre group has been entertaining audiences of all ages with a variety of productions for 30 years.Contact: Bridgette JobinTel: [email protected]
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES & CLUBS
ARCHERYArchery RangeContact: Tyler MacLeanTel: 780-779-7597www.wfga.ca
AUTOMOBILE CLUB ATV ClubThe club was formed in 2010 to create designated trail system for ATV’s in the Whitecourt & Woodlands County Area. Meetings are the 1st Wednesday of the month at the Forest Interpretive Center.Contact: Jennifer [email protected]
BASEBALLWhitecourt Minor Ball AssociationYouth Baseball for Boys & GirlsContact: Bernnie GervaisTel: 780-517-0211
Whitecourt Slow Pitch AssociationAdult mixed league slo-pitchContact: Matt OgrodnickTel: 780-78-9579
BASKETBALLWhitecourt Community Youth Basketball [email protected]
BIKING Whitecourt Mountain Bike AssociationContact: Mike PennerTel: [email protected]
CURLINGWhitecourt Curling ClubContact: Jim HarrisTel: 780-778-4512
FLYINGWhitecourt Air ShowWe’re coming up on our 6th Air Show in 8 years! We’ve come a long way, last year was our biggest & best yet. Join us this year as we honor our Hometown Heroes & National Heroes and celebrate the joy of Aviation. Inspiring others to stop dreaming & START FLYING!Contact: Sonja VanGilstTel: [email protected]
Whitecourt Flying ClubA non-profit society whose mission is to promote recreational aviation in Whitecourt & surrounding areas. Each year we hold a COPA for kid’s event that introduces kids between 8 & 17 to aviation. Visit our website to pre register or for more information about events & our club.Contact: John BurrowsTel: 780-706-4747whitecourtcopaflight@gmail.comwhitecourtflyingclub.com
GOLFWhitecourt Golf & Country ClubGolf & Country ClubContact: Trevor CommetTel: [email protected]
GYMAllan & Jean Millar CentreThe Allan & Jean Millar Centre offers recreation and leisure activities for all ages and skill levels. It provides a venue for tournaments, trade shows and cultural events.Tel: [email protected] - under the Recreation & Culture Heading.
Nitro 24 Hour FitnessTel: [email protected]
Rev Up FitnessTel: 780-778-8614
GYMNASTICSWhitecourt Gymnastics ClubNon competitive club that runs the Canada Gymnastics program. There are 12 levels of achievement in this program. Currently running in the Carlan Centre Mon - Thurs from 4:30pm - 8:30pmContact: Cindy [email protected]
HOCKEYLadies Hot Shots HockeyContact: Trisha FaulknerTel: [email protected]
Ladies Wannab’s HockeyContact: Faye McLaughlinTel: 780-779-8557
Whitecourt Minor Hockey AssociationTo promote & encourage the development of minor hockey in the Whitecourt area. To provide players, volunteers and officials the opportunity to enjoy hockey in a safe, fun & sportsmanlike manner.Contact: Ian MartinotTel: 780-778-6670president@whitecourtminorhockey.comwhitecourtminorhockey.com
Whitecourt Wolverines Junior “A” TeamTo provide Whitecourt hockey fans with an elite hockey team and to promote Whitecourt as a great hockey community.Contact: Brent Stark - President Tel: [email protected]: Joey Bouchard - Coach, General Manager, Vice PresidentTel: [email protected]
Whitecourt Senator’s Old-timers HockeyContact: Dan TookeyTel: 780-778-4061
HORSES, HUNTING, RODEO & AGRICULTURALFort Assiniboine & District Ag SocietyTel: 780-584-2100
Poplar Ridge Riding & Country EscapeTel: 780-728-6664www.poplarridgeranch.com
Whitecourt & District Ag SocietyContact: SharleneTel: 780-779-4343www.freewebs.com/whitecourtagsociety/
Whitecourt & District Ag Society - Horse ClubMeet the 1st Monday of every monthContact: Erin BarberTel: 780-778-2371
Whitecourt Fish & Game AssociationMeet the 1st Wednesday of every month at the Forestry training Centre 7:00pmContact: Rick FetchTel: 780-706-1070www.wfga.ca
Whitecourt Multi 4HContact: Shelley MasonTel: 780-778-3065www.4h.ab.ca
KARATEWhitecourt Wado Kai Karate ClubWado Kai includes:Waza - Basic techniques, punching kicking, blocking, open & closed hand strikesKata - sequences of techniquesKumite - prearranged & free style sparringContact: Shelley McGregorTel: [email protected]
MOTOCROSSWhitecourt Motocross AssociationThe WMA operates the White Ridge MX Park, an all ages motocross track located 5kn north of Blue Ridge. We host various racing events throughout the season.Contact: Mac SarvisTel: [email protected]
RIVERBOAT Whitecourt Riverboat AssociationNon profit organization of jet boating enthusiasts. The club is dedicated to the promotion of safe river boating, encouraging family recreation and hosting annual poker rallies and jet boat races.Contact: Paddy Stratton Jr.Tel: 780-778-0388Contact: Kerry CrawfordTel: 780-778-1465www.facebook.com/whitecourtriverboatassoc./
SKATINGWhitecourt Skating ClubAn organization that teaches the fundamentals of skating. We offer programs from Can Skate through Star [email protected]
SNOWMOBILINGWhitecourt Trailblazers Snowmobile ClubThe Whitecourt Trailblazers currently maintain 465kms of trail system in the Whitecourt area, including portions of the Trans-Canada Trail System and the Golden Triangle Trail System.Contact: Aaron MunroTel: [email protected]: Cindy BrooksTel: [email protected]
SOCCERWhitecourt Indoor SoccerContact: Rob PastoorTel: 780-706-5267
Whitecourt Minor Soccer Associationwww.whitecourtsoccer.com
TAE KWON DOWhitecourt Tae Kwon Do AssociationTae Kwon Do classes for anyone 4 and up. Focusing on discipline, confidence building, and good exercise & having lots of fun! We have a large adult class that is very friendly for beginners. Call to set up a free trial class!Contact: Jim RennieTel: [email protected]
VOLLEYBALLCo-Ed VolleyballContact: Matt OgrondickTel: 780-778-9579
Club VolleyballYouth Volleyball - Male & Female teams ages 14-18Contact: Linda BrysonTel: [email protected]
YOGASantosa Yoga StudioTel: [email protected]
