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A new addition to the Food Bank brings greater impact to the community
Whitecourt Food Bank Director Lori Coffey is excited to announce that she recently succeeded in her goal of adding a vehicle to her arsenal. “This has been in the works…
Staggering numbers on family violence in Whitecourt
November is Family Violence Prevention Month in Alberta. Domestic violence has reached an epidemic level in the province, and statistics show that 1 in 3 Albertans will experience domestic violence…
Alberta Health Services — Public Service Announcement
AHS engaging event organizers in close contact notification Starting October 26, Alberta Health Services (AHS) will engage event organizers in the process of notifying contacts exposed to COVID-19 at an…
WHITECOURT TOWN COUNCIL UPDATE
Whitecourt Town Council has officially recognized November as Family Violence Prevention Month. Since the onset of the pandemic, the Whitecourt jurisdiction has seen a 133% increase in reports of…
Canadian quarantine/isolation sites prove to be a hot topic
Just as the Town of Whitecourt advertises planned projects or employment opportunities in newspapers and online, the Government of Canada has a procurement website, www.buyandsell.cg.ca, where they list items or…
Update to oil and gas tax assessment
On Monday morning last week, the Alberta Minister of Municipal Affairs, Tracy Allard, made an update announcement on the Assessment Model Review for oil and gas companies. Industry companies pay…
Woodlands County Council recap
Woodlands County Council discussed the following items at their recent meeting of Council: At its annual organizational meeting, Council elected Councillor John Burrows as Mayor for the upcoming one-year term.…
The local Girl Guides chapter is struggling to build enrollment in a restrictive coronavirus world
Whitecourt Girl Guides are hoping to drum up interest in their program as coronavirus restrictions keep enrolment numbers down. The typically well-attended groups are cut down to mere slivers of…
Whitecourt Town Council update
Whitecourt has launched a new online Geographic Information System (GIS). The online platform allows residents to view municipal facilities and infrastructure, as well as various types of property information such…
New family physician now practising in Whitecourt
Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of a new family physician now practising in the community. Dr. Niideka Aneke is a family medicine physician who…
The excitement at Eastlink Park is as big as the new changes!
Staff and volunteers up at Eastlink Park are itching for the chance to take their massive new addition for a test run. As previously reported, the T-bar expansion is in…
Supporting Linnae Sekulich build a legacy of helping those with Parkinson’s as she fights it herself
Linnae Sekulich is a 55-year old mother of two and wife to her loving husband, Terry. She has a bright sense of humour and an infectious smile, even in a…
Premier Jason Kenney talked about draconian COVID-19 lockdowns, trusting Albertans, vaccines, and school boards during a Facebook live event last week
On Tuesday, October 6, Premier Jason Kenney sat down for a Q & A live on Facebook. Many of the questions during the hour-long chat revolved around COVID-19. The first…
Whitecourt residents finally have a local option for funeral services
Until recently, Whitecourt and area residents had to travel outside of the community for funeral services. One such funeral home that had received Whitecourt clients over the years is Drayton…
Whitecourt Town Council update
West Yellowhead MLA Martin Long attended the September 28 Regular Meeting of Council to provide information on recent grant allocations to the community. Whitecourt will receive over $1 million from…