Town council update

The Town of Whitecourt is hosting a 2018 Budget Open House on Wednesday, February 28 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre. The event, which is in its third year, will provide information to the public on the interim budget, provide opportunity for ratepayers to comment, and allow for two-way communication between the public and Whitecourt representatives. Residents are encouraged to attend and share their thoughts. Watch for advertisements in the coming weeks!

 

The Whitecourt Children’s Festival will no longer be hosted annually, and the next event is scheduled for May 2019. The decision to move the event to a biannual format was made due to lower registration from local and surrounding schools. Based on feedback from schools, most can only afford to participate in one large field trip per year, and many enjoy varying the trips.

 

Whitecourt is applying to the Alberta Community Partnership grant program for support of the Regional Business Park Feasibility Study in partnership with Woodlands County. If approved, the study would provide both communities essential information necessary to meet the needs of current and future industry in the area. The study would also provide direction in regard to possible locations for a future business park, identify gaps within current industry providers, and outline needs and potential partnerships to help grow, diversify and sustain local business.

 

The next Regular Meeting of Council is scheduled for Tuesday, January 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the Forest Interpretive Centre.