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Playoffs are coming!
The 2024 Fog Duckers are getting ready to swing into playoff season! This smiley bunch will be joining their fellow Whitecourt Slo Pitch teams and players starting on Tuesday, June…
Pump up the Skate Jam!
Youth aged eight to seventeen took part in the 3rd Annual Skate Jam at the Whitecourt SkatePark on Saturday, June 22. The Town partnered with the Alberta Action Sports Association…
Bringing the excitement of martial arts to Spruceview Lodge
The residents at Spruce View Lodge had an exciting visit last week. A large contingent from theWhitecourt Taekwondo club stopped in to share some of their martial arts abilities with…
Party in the Park
Another great Party in the Park event is in the books for Whitecourt. The wind might’ve been an unwanted guest, bringing a chill to concertgoers, volunteers, and performers, but it…
A lovely day for lemonade
Children across the country took part in Lemonade Day on Saturday. Eight stands were set up in Whitecourt, including at Festival Park, IGA, Canadian Tire, Twice Is Nice, and Wedow…
New County program to see double the grading frequency on a handful of roads, increasing service levels
A pilot program in Woodlands County aims to increase the service level on specific segments ofsix different county roads that currently see a grader once every two weeks. The program…
May was a busy month for the County’s Infrastructure Department as they plan for an evenbusier summer season
Woodlands County Council receives a breakdown of ongoing Infrastructure Departmentoperations from the Director of Infrastructure Services toward the end of each month. JeffZhang recently took on that role and provided…
Looking at what options there are for post-secondary education in Whitecourt
Part of Whitecourt Town Council’s Strategic Plan involves investigating higher educationopportunities for locals, allowing graduates and those seeking career changes or upgrades tohave post-secondary options without leaving the community. In…
Expansion of service for Community Peace Officers coming for Whitecourt members
Significant changes to the role of Peace Officers in the community follow changes to Policy 23-005 – Emergency Response Vehicle Operations and the creation of Policy 23-016 – Body WornCameras…
Grant dollars dished out to community groups for tourism, enhancement and sports-related needs
The Town of Whitecourt offers over a dozen grant opportunities for community members to takeadvantage of, including the Vitalization Grant, Sump Pit Materials Testing Incentive Program,Seniors Grant Assistance, FireSmart Homeowner…
Record numbers for the Whitecourt Fire Department last year, both in calls and members’ hours
Aaron Floyd, one of the Whitecourt Fire Department’s two Deputy Fire Chiefs, recently providedTown Council with the department’s 2023 Annual Report, which highlighted the work, training,calls and activity from last…
Significant relief for Woodlands County after speedier-than-expected financial recovery
Following devastating financial news at the Council table in 2019, Woodlands County Counciladopted a five-year financial recovery plan to get the municipality’s finances back on track. Themulti-year plan included a…
World Hunger Day BBQ
World Hunger Day was on May 28, and to celebrate, the Whitecourt Food Bank, and generous sponsors Pembina Pipeline and Eagle River Casino, held a free barbeque on Saturday to…
New and improved basketball court
The old basketball court at JDA Place received a significant facelift late last week. Brand new pavement was laid on Friday, and the rest of the accessories needed for the…
Pumpjack Players
After months and months of twice-weekly practices following auditions back in January, Pumpjack Players’ children’s play hit the stage last weekend. Twenty-five area youth participated in Press Start, a new…