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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…
Broadband issues plague County residents, but what can be done about it?
Residents that live within Woodlands County would understand better than most what it’s like to deal with broadband issues. At a recent Economic Development Committee (EDC) meeting, Economic Development Officer…
The Whitecourt Airport might host an air race event next year
In a bid to introduce the Whitecourt Airport to pilots from all over, Woodlands County Council and the Airport Advisory Committee recently heard about two potential events for 2022/2023 that…
Funding area organizations in need of capital support for their projects
The Woodlands County Community Services Committee met on December 9 for their regular meeting. One of the topics had to do with 2022 Capital Grant requests from organizations within the…
The Festival of Trees is spreading the spirit of Christmas and encouraging people to give
The Festival of Trees is underway at the Alan & Jean Millar Centre. After taking a hiatus in 2020 due to COVID, the popular event is back to bringing seasonal…
Bridge Maintenance on the way in Woodlands County
The 2021 Woodlands County Operational Budget included $450,000 for bridge maintenance. Andre Bachand, Director of Infrastructure, presented recently received tender results during the December 8 Regular Council Meeting. He said…
Wolverine action at the Scott Safety Centre last week
The Whitecourt Wolverines had three home games last week. Things kicked off on Wednesday against the Drayton Valley Thunder. A small attendance of 228 fans was treated to a great…
High praise from a high office for a local veteran
The Veterans Ombud recently handed down a commendation to a Whitecourt veteran for his exceptional contribution to the well-being of veterans and their families. The recipient was Kyle Scott. “I…
Falling enrollment numbers in a small number of Northern Gateway Public Schools
Northern Gateway Public Schools Superintendent Kevin Bird provided his School Operational Viability Report to the school board during the November 23 regular meeting. Each year, Bird provides a report on…
Changes on the landscape at the Whitecourt Airport
Due to a court order, Woodlands County must remove all the tree cover on the fenced-in airport lands. Passersby can visibly see large mounds of debris from the removal of…
Not the greatest week for the Whitecourt Wolverines
The Whitecourt Wolverines kicked things off last week with a home game against the Spruce Grove Saints (pictured). The home team scored first thanks to a doozy by Cooper Smyl…