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So long, farewell to graffiti, thanks to a new initiative from Communities in Bloom
A new initiative is on the go in Whitecourt. Aimed at getting graffiti off the many buildings, signs, andinfrastructure that feature it, the Whitecourt Communities in Bloom Tagging and Graffiti…
Building back the baseball ranks in Whitecourt, one tournament at a time
The Whitecourt Slo-Pitch Association is looking to grow its membership in a big way. The group hasdwindled over the years, leaving players unable to fulfill the season as they would…
Take that to the bank! Homeowners receive $1,000 for completing FireSmart upgrades
Two homeowners on Beaver Drive whose homes back onto Centennial Park recently made somechanges to their properties in the name of being FireSmart. Joel and Stacey Wright had an old…
To pulverize or not to pulverize, that is the question
County residents may be interested to know that the topic of road condition and repair was hot over thelast month for Woodlands County Council. In 2020, with financial concerns at…
Local hero becomes third Canadian firefighter to perish during record-breaking fire season & his family needs help
When an emergency happens and alarms are sounding, men and women across this great nation answerthe call by hopping into action in the service of others. Being a firefighter, whether…
A hard no to give as Woodlands County Council turns down an impossible request
A homeowner in Woodlands County, who suffered significant damage and loss along their riversideproperty during the recent flooding, sent a letter requesting help restoring the eroded portion of theriverbank. At…
Woodlands County Council votes for relief for residents affected by recent flood waters
At a recent Woodlands County Council meeting, elected officials discussed how best to offer help tolandowners who suffered damage in the recent flooding. Councillor Alan Deane, whose home was oneof…
Blades on the Street proves impactful in pilot year of clearing snow rather than plowing it
Last winter, the Town of Whitecourt snow removal crews used a new system called the Blades on the Street System (BOS) as a pilot project to see how it would…
Gardening for a good cause and overflowing life’s cup with community spirit
The Community Garden on the edge of Festival Park, near the blue, metal Air Cadets Squadron building by the parking lot, is in full bloom. Gardeners can regularly be seen…
Recent soapstone carving showcase at the library a big hit for artists and the public
The Whitecourt & District Public Library holds many programming options each year for people of all ages to enjoy. Soapstone carving is one of the many events on the…
Product testing on County roads
Over the last few years, Woodlands County staff have tried several products while doing road work. At arecent Woodlands County Council meeting, Andre Bachand, Director of Infrastructure Services, providedan overview…
Local youth paints beautiful mural for Communities In Bloom, in what they hope is the first of many
The Whitecourt Communities In Bloom shed at the Forest Interpretive Centre has received a colourfulfacelift. A beautiful, hand-painted mural on the far side wall has been intricately designed onto thewood…
Jumbo-sized fun at Festival Park with the latest addition to the grounds now in place
After years of planning by the Town Administration and the Community Services Advisory Board, theribbon was finally cut to officially open the Jumbo Jumper at Festival Park on Friday morning.…
Partying it up at Baly Park
The first installment of the Town of Whitecourt’s Park Parties took place on Wednesday last week. Theevent kickstarted last year to get residents out of their homes and into local…