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Views on COVID-19 and returning to school from a student’s perspective
By Corrine Gadke Since the Government of Alberta announced the re-opening of Schools for the 20/21 school year, many parents and caregivers have mixed feelings and concerns. How about the…
Businesses helping businesses makes for a stronger community
On Thursday morning, a group gathered in front of the Whitecourt & District Chamber of Commerce office to take a picture with a big check. Thanks to a donation from…
COVID-19 UPDATE FOR WHITECOURT
The Town of Whitecourt continues to monitor the COVID-19 health emergency across Alberta and has adjusted operations accordingly through a phased in re-opening approach. Whitecourt Town Office Operations The office…
COVID-19 through the eyes of the Town of Whitecourt’s Director of Emergency Management
When COVID-19 made landfall, and sweeping restrictions followed, the Town of Whitecourt suffered just as any business would. “We are in service delivery, and if we can’t deliver those services,…
The creation of Festival Way to start at Rotary Park
Back in 2018, Council adopted the Sportfield Master Plan, which included a multitude of future additions to Graham Acres, the Learning Campus by Ecole St. Joseph School and Rotary Park.…
Back to school they go!
The Government of Alberta announced last week that schools in the province would be opening in September. During a press conference on July 21, Alberta Minister of Education Adriana LaGrange…
Woodlands County chooses transparency, votes in favour of asking for tenders to upgrade audio/visual equipment in Council chambers to allow for continued streaming of meetings
On Tuesday, July 21, Woodlands County Council discussed a plan to continue live-streaming their regular meetings. CAO Gordon Frank said that administration reached out to an audiovisual company to get…
How Woodlands County has been dealing with COVID-19 restrictions
Woodlands County administration has dealt with uncertainties amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the same as everyone else. Running the County is just like running a business, and as any business owner…
Massive changes at Eastlink Park will make for an exciting winter in Whitecourt
The construction of the new feature up at Eastlink Park is coming along nicely. Last year, work began on the site where the T-bar was to be located and, even…
A new way to enjoy the Whitecourt library
In a typical year without COVID-19, the Whitecourt & District Public Library would be full of children enjoying the Summer Reading Program. Attendance numbers for the seasonal event have steadily…
JULY 14
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Discussing the prevalence of arson activity in Whitecourt
As the demolition of KW Pets and Sew Right effectively erases the long-time businesses from Whitecourt’s downtown, residents are wondering, what now? A rebuilding permit has not been applied for…
Checking in with White Wall Wood, Hadley & Asher’s Candy Emporium and Whitecourt Delivers
With many restrictions lifted, and most local businesses able to open, business owners are finding their flow in a different world. Providing sanitizer has become second nature, and installing barriers…
Learning from the latest flood to help deal with future river issues
If it felt as though the river was higher this time around than previous flood events, you are correct. In speaking with the Director of Community Safety with the Town…
School tours are still happening at St. Joseph’s School, albeit differently
Staff at St. Joseph School are preparing for the next school year by doing things a little differently. Typically, school administrators would offer orientation visits for new students to allow…