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A new way to experience taekwondo
When it comes to after-school activities, there are a few options available to parents. The Whitecourt Taekwondo Club is looking to join that list by providing an opportunity that many…
Updated fee structure for concrete disposal at Public Works shop, moves from measured weights to vehicle sizing
For homeowners doing a renovation, often it means being left with debris like concrete or wood. Regarding concrete, the Town of Whitecourt’s Public Works shop provides a drop-off service to…
Last year’s collision report for Whitecourt flagged an intersection for a closer look
The Whitecourt RCMP detachment provides the Town of Whitecourt’s Planning Department with a collision summary each month. The information is collected during all twelve months and presented to Council as…
Supporting business owners to help grow Whitecourt
When it comes to supporting local businesses, understanding the challenges faced by business owners is an important piece. The Town of Whitecourt’s Business Visitation Program, running for five years now,…
Provincial and national change on wildfire mitigation, with a big Whitecourt connection
Whitecourt is once again involved in a project at the forefront of changing how wildfires, and wildfire mitigation, are handled. The Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA) regularly funds…
Community Update to Town Council from MLA Martin Long
MLA Martin Long attended the June 13 Whitecourt Town Council meeting to provide elected officials with an update from the provincial government. “There’s a lot of things going on that…
A new way to clear snow on Priority 4 routes likely for Whitecourt this winter
Residents could see things happening a little differently later this year when snow blankets the landscape once again. At a recent Policies and Priorities Committee meeting, members heard from the…
Forever loved, forever remembered, Forever Cole
At 11 am on Saturday, July 2, a large group of people will be standing at the intersection of 39 Street and 55 Avenue to watch a sign change. The…
Canada Day 2022 is just around the corner
A big festival event is coming for Canada Day in Whitecourt. The fan-favourite pancake breakfast is back and will be hosted by Whitecourt Town Council from 9 am, and 11…
Over 50,000kg of waste collected during Free Clean Up Week
From May 10-14, residents in Whitecourt could head to the Regional Landfill and rid themselves of anything they desired without cost as part of the Free Clean Up Week offered…
Fastest ever sign-up for the Whitecourt Library’s Summer Reading Program
The Whitecourt & District Public Library has a summer of programming on the horizon. The always popular Summer Reading Program is nearly full, with just a few spots left to…
Get into the fun of a Whitecourt Park Party
Residents who have recently moved into a new neighbourhood or don’t know their neighbours well will get a hand in building a sense of community in the areas of town…
Teaching kids about being an entrepreneur with the help of some lemonade
Each year, children across the country participate in Lemonade Day and become budding entrepreneurs with Community Futures. Michelle Jones, Executive Director of Community Futures Yellowhead East, said that in the…
A decommissioned Whitecourt fire engine is now in Mexico
During a recent Whitecourt Town Council meeting, Fire Chief Brian Wynn and Fire Captain Bill McAree shared about their journey down to Mazatlan, Mexico, to deliver a decommissioned fire truck.…
County block parties will soon be available for residents again
Before restrictions got in the way of gatherings, Woodlands County had a Block Party Policy that allowed residents to apply for reimbursement up to a certain amount towards holding a…