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Test runs on a few changes at Festival Park, include no cooking zone
Some changes, which included new picnic tables, have been made to the grounds at Festival Park.Whitecourt Town Council voted to make the changes and update Policy 72-004 Rental of Festival…
Fun for all ages at local gymkhana event
On Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11, equestrian skills were on full display at the WhitecourtAgricultural Grounds for a Fun Show & Gymkhana hosted by the Woodlands Lac Ste.…
Growing the exposure of Indigenous culture in Whitecourt through traditional teachings
On Saturday, May 27, Rosella Sewi and her mother, Georgina Sewi, travelled from Grande Prairie toWhitecourt to hold a traditional beading class at the Whitecourt & District Public Library. Along…
Lemonade Day is just around the corner
In a little over a week, area youth will be putting up lemonade stands across the region. June 17 isLemonade Day for Community Futures, and the Yellowhead East region (Whitecourt,…
Major street improvements coming to six areas, including Nylan Cr. Cul-de-Sac
Major street improvements coming to six areas, including Nylan Cr. Cul-de-Sac Summer, or construction season, as it is lovingly referred to in Alberta, is upon the municipality. TheTown of Whitecourt…
A homestead experience from the Millar Family coming to the FIC grounds this summer
The Whitecourt & District Heritage Society is looking to greatly improve the Forest Interpretive Centre(FIC) grounds with several significant additions to the property. The John & Audrey Dahl Heritage Parkand…
Upping the communication & engagement game between Woodlands County and its residents
Woodlands County’s Public Participation Policy was up for discussion at a recent Governance andPriorities Committee meeting. The policy aims to promote public participation and create open, two-way communication.It outlines the…
‘Sprucing’ things up at Spruceview Lodge thanks to a donation from Whitecourt’s Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Whitecourt recently fulfilled a wish list of items. After a conversation with a friendwho worked at the Spruceview Lodge, Annette Kay, Secretary with the Rotary Club…
Fire department training hours rose twelve percent in 2022 as members dedicated over 5600 hours to their community
The Whitecourt Fire Department’s annual report is presented to Town Council each year. Theinformation enables Council to see training hours completed, projects, public engagement, and calls forservice over the previous…
Land Use Bylaw changes coming for garden suites and secondary suites in Woodlands County
During a recent Governance and Priorities meeting, Woodlands County Council discussed garden andsecondary suites. Joan Slootweg, Manager of Community & Planning Services, explained to Council thatchanges needed to be made…
Demolition day for the Whitecourt Community Lunchbox brings a dream to life for the society
An empty home that once stood beside the Whitecourt Community Lunchbox Society (CLB) office is now gone. A team of community partners teamed up to make the demolition happen, and…
Town Council receives final provincial update from MLA Long before election
At a recent Whitecourt Town Council meeting, MLA Martin Long presented a yearly update of provincial and local matters. Through the last few years, Long and other MLAs haven’t been…
Great community partners, hardworking volunteers, and hundreds of bags of food
On Wednesday morning, Food Banks Alberta, recognizing the increased need in Whitecourt as evacuees from Fox Creek descended on the community, reached out to the Whitecourt Food Bank to see…
Whitecourt has an angel, and his name is Hayson
Hayson Lapointe is a smiley three-year-old boy. One of his favourite places to hang out is the small gazebo beside the splash pad at Festival Park. Along with his bright…
Remembering those lost, standing up for needed action, and coming together as one people
On Friday, May 5, the Whitecourt Indigenous Friends Society held its first annual National Day of Awareness & Action for MMIWG2S walk at Festival Park (previously named Rotary Park). MMIWG2S…