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Whitecourt Wolverines prove hungry in preseason action and look poised for an action-packed year
It might still have been August, and technically still summer, but that did not stop the puck from dropping in the AJHL. The Whitecourt Wolverines took on the Camrose Kodiaks…
Popular annual Community Plant Swap happening this month
This month, on Sunday, September 15, gardeners from the area are invited to attend a Community Plant Swap in the parking lot at City Furniture (previously Furniture Den). Led by…
Attracting investment to Whitecourt and supporting local businesses with marketing and retention strategies
Advertising Whitecourt on a regional, provincial and national scale and supporting the businesscommunity through retention strategies and initiatives falls into the wheelhouse of the EconomicDevelopment Committee. The group, comprised of…
Failing cold mix in County subdivisions sparks lengthy conversation about how best to deal with it
A discussion on four subdivisions in Woodlands County and what could be done to improve theroad conditions turned into a lengthy portion of a recent Woodlands County Council meeting ascouncillors…
To Jasper with love, from Whitecourt
Since the evening of Monday, July 22, Albertans, Canadians and visitors from around the worldhave watched in horror as a National Park beloved for its God-given beauty was ravished byseveral…
Whitecourt Royals teams wrap up the season with provincial championships, including a golden moment at home
Last weekend was jam-packed for Whitecourt Minor Baseball (WMB) as several teams wrappedup their season with some provincial action. Locally, the U11 AA Tier 7 Whitecourt Royalswelcomed three other teams…
Uptown blooms
Last week, The Press showcased some downtown homes proudly displaying “Love Your Yard” signs from the Whitecourt Communities in Bloom Committee. Homeowners were awarded signs to acknowledge their efforts in…
‘Love Your Yard’ signs showcase the blooming beauty of Whitecourt
Signs that say Love Your Yard have been popping up in front yards throughout the communityover the last month as Whitecourt Communities in Bloom committee members make their wayaround town.…
Freeman River fears prompt resident to approach Woodlands County Council for help
Located just outside Fort Assiniboine, nestled between Highway 33 Grizzly Trail and theFreeman River, lies the Freeman River RV Park. Owner/operator and Fort Assiniboine residentShaneen Beauregard has owned the park…
Priorities for the Community Services Advisory Board released; include merging two popular events
Each year, the community volunteers and Town administrators that comprise the CommunityServices Advisory Board meet to discuss how recreation and programming are going in themunicipality. Along with reviewing service levels…
Cutbanks Road realignment set to start next year; Old Ferry Road residents will soon get a say on what realignment looks like for them
Two roads in Woodlands County, which suffered immensely in last year’s flooding events, aregetting closer to being fixed up. Approximately 300 meters of Cutbanks Road, east of the tubeput in,…
Got graffiti?
The Whitecourt Communities in Bloom Committee is offering free graffiti removal kits to community members. Graffiti has been a big topic of conversation over the last few years after popping…
A four year project underway
A four-year project to replace aging curb and gutter infrastructure along portions of 55 Avenue kickstarted last week with Phase 1 between Torgerson Drive and 39 Street. The massive project…
Whitecourt Launch grant funding winner swung big and sunk the putt, taking home $10,000
The Turn Indoor Golf and Lounge is the latest community business to win Whitecourt Launch.Established last year, the Town grant program allows new or existing businesses to snagadditional cash to…
Double-digit increases and decreases reported in the 2023 Collision Report for Whitecourt
Each year, the RCMP provides the Town of Whitecourt with data on collisions within themunicipality. Data is supplied monthly and then compiled by the Planning and DevelopmentDepartment into a report…