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Woodlands County residents dealing with dust issues now have a more cost-effective solution
During the last Woodlands County Council meeting of June, Councillor Dave Kusch inquired about bringing in a user-pay dust mitigation plan for area residents seeking refuge from clouds of kicked-up…
Staff at Original Joe’s Whitecourt are on a mission to hold twelve community fundraisers this year
Since the beginning of 2021, Original Joe’s Whitecourt has held no less than seven fundraisers. General Manager Christina Marinelli said she loves getting to use the restaurant’s platform to do…
Floating the McLeod River is fun until it isn’t. How to be prepared for emergencies on the water
One of the most popular summer activities in the area is floating down the McLeod River. On any given hot day, the parking lot at the tubing put-in location is…
“Even if you don’t know anyone there, it’s still close to home.” Owner of Hadley and Asher’s Candy Emporium recounts growing up near Lytton, BC and her wanting to help impacted residents
Leslie L’Heureux, the owner of Hadley and Asher’s Candy Emporium in Whitecourt, lived in Lillooet, British Columbia. Her parents moved to the community when she was just under a year,…
Following a tough year without performing, The Murms are pumped to get back to business and rock out!
The Murms are used to playing for crowds and sharing their music. For more than a year, like so many, they have been sidelined. “Throughout COVID, the band wasn’t allowed…
Learning Indigenous culture through the eyes of a young Cree girl who loves to share with her peers
The Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Awards were recently presented to twelve students province-wide. The award recognizes First Nations, Metis, and Inuit students who work hard to pursue education while embracing…
Town Councillor Profile – Derek Schlosser
Whitecourt Town Councillor Derek Schlosser first entered municipal politics back in 2004 after his wife, Cathy, called him out for complaining about the current council. “I didn’t like the fact…
Not easily duplicated, the slides at Rotary Park are an engineering marvel
Last year while the slides at Rotary Park were off due to provincial restrictions, staff at the Town of Whitecourt, including Engineering Services Coordinator Juan Grande, did necessary work on…
Permit “oops” leads to necessary changes at a popular local campground
Sagitawah RV Park, located up the road from Riverboat Park, has operated in Whitecourt since 1991. The Town gave a permit to the original owner to create 62 seasonal sites.…
A misunderstanding over a pay cut made waves during a recent Woodlands County Council meeting
Back in mid-April of 2020, Woodlands County Council passed a motion that directed their Administration to reduce Council honorariums until they could get back to doing in-person meetings. Like the…
There is a new Deputy Fire Chief in town and she is pretty amazing
Taya Green moved to Whitecourt in March of 2007. Fresh into her Forestry and Environmental Sciences career, she was eager to start her life in a new community. Half a…
Dust and cell service in Woodlands County could be on the mend soon
Near the end of the June 15 Woodlands County Regular Meeting, two councillors brought forward concerns from residents in their divisions. The problems raised happened during the Councillor Reports section…
The Whitecourt Trailblazers look to enhance the area’s emergency fleet with a specialty vehicle made for almost anything
Following a terrible accident back on December 27, 2020, Cindy Brooks of the Whitecourt Trailblazers and everyone involved in her rescue recognized significant holes in how emergencies in the backcountry…
Breaking down the numbers and data on intersection collisions in Whitecourt
Whitecourt Town Council received an update on collisions in the community, including the highway corridors, during their June 14 regular meeting. Each month the RCMP provides collision information to the…
How mowing your lawn could help Whitecourt win big on the provincial or national stage
Until the end of June, Whitecourt residents can get involved in a massive competition against fellow Canadians. Through the ParticipAction Community Better Challenge, people document their active minutes throughout the…