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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…
Whitecourt and Woodlands Councils to sit down together & discuss the regional landfill
Woodlands County Council recently rejected the 2022 Regional Landfill Authority budget. The financial details were presented to them on December 22 at their final regular meeting of the year. Administration…
Cold feet but warm hearts for Whitecourt Taekwondo
For over thirty years, members of Whitecourt Taekwondo have kicked off each new year in a very unique way. No matter how cold the thermometer shows it is outside, members…
Two hopeful grants for Wellspring in 2022
Rebecca Wells, Executive Director at Wellspring Family Resource & Crisis Centre, is hopeful they will see funding soon to help them put needed money into the building. “We’re going to…
Discussing the Whitecourt Airport Master Plan and recent updates to it
In 2014, Woodlands County undertook an Airport Master Plan. In 2020, the plan was updated. It focused on a socioeconomic analysis of the airport facility, airport development opportunities, stormwater management,…
Ever dream of being a firefighter? Here’s the chance to make the dream come true
The Whitecourt Fire Department needs you. In 2022, the local squad needs eight firefighters to join the tight-knit department of community heroes. Deputy Fire Chief Taya Green said they would…