can't help you with information on Whitecourt, but wanted to say welcome to the board
Whitecourt area has lot of places to fish. Carson located just outside of the town is popular for catching rainbows. Stocking numbers are over 50,000 plus fish.There is numerous rivers and creeks you can fish as well. Some of the areas also have snow mobile trails as well. A google search will show more recreation idea's for that area.