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Mayor or Reeve? That is the question
Woodlands County Council is looking into the possibility of changing the title of their Chief Elected Official from Mayor to Reeve. The backstory for Woodlands County started January 11, 1995,…
Open discussion about “astronomical” utility bills as of late
At the end of the February 2 Woodlands County Council meeting, Councillor Jeremy Wilhelm brought forward concerns he had heard from residents about utility bills. “I’m not sure if you…
The proposed Culture and Events Centre details are now in the spotlight
The Ad Hoc Building Steering Committee finalized their detailed designs for the proposed Culture and Events Centre last month and kicked off February with their first of several presentations. On…
From the heart of the Freedom Convoy, an area farmer shares her family’s experience
Mandy Madsen, her husband Nelles, and their two youngest children are far from home. The hardworking farmers from south of Mayerthorpe are somewhere within the nation’s capital as this story…
Permit for a new business venture in Woodlands County approved with conditions
The Woodlands County Municipal Planning Commission approved a development application during their January 19 meeting. The application was for a year-round business featuring ten small all-season off-grid cabins to provide…
Honouring a young man who paid the ultimate price for his country, becoming a hero for all
Throughout Whitecourt, there are street signs blazoned with poppies to mark roads named after local veterans. Some streets have been named after an individual or theme without officially changing the…
Woodlands County Council switches things up for their 2022 Strategic Planning Session
At the beginning of the January 19 Regular Meeting of Woodlands County Council, Councillor Peter Kuelken asked to add an item to the agenda concerning the County’s Strategic Planning Session.…
“I’m in one of the best communities in Alberta. The community is so good to us,” – Whitecourt Food Bank Director
The Whitecourt Food Bank is feeding more and more people as time goes by, as the need for support grows locally. Director Lori Coffey said that she figured about 25…
The impact of suicide and one family’s mission to keep others from feeling their pain
Would it be a red flag if a friend or family member started acting out of character, joking about darker subjects like suicide, or finding the negative in everything? What…
Brush pile burning and tree clearing set to get underway at the Whitecourt Airport
Two tenders were awarded for work at the Whitecourt Airport during the Woodlands County Regular Meeting of Council on January 19. The first was short and sweet. Council had previously…
Woodlands County’s insect survey results bring good news
The Woodlands County Agriculture Services Board heard the results of the 2021 Insect Survey on January 11 during their electronic meeting. Dawn Fortin, Manager of Agriculture Services, provided an update…
The do’s and don’ts of living in a marshmallow world in the winter
After the last few significant snowfalls, Whitecourt is living up to its name more than ever. Though snow isn’t how the Town got its name, it fits the joke. Many…
The next twelve months through the eyes of the Whitecourt Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee Priorities for 2022 were laid out during Whitecourt Town Council’s first meeting of the year, held on January 10. The top three current priorities are set…
Woodlands County Council adds a new committee meeting to their schedule
Woodlands County Council has added a new meeting to their schedule of monthly meetings. In December, Council motioned the Governance and Priorities Committee into effect. The purpose of the Governance…
Minor changes at the Whitecourt Airport
At the end of 2021, the Airport Advisory Committee heard about the next steps in a planned re-designation of specific areas at the Whitecourt Airport. Manager of Environmental Services and…