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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…
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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…
Not even COVID-19 or rain can keep Whitecourtians from celebrating Canada Day
Typically, Canada Day in Whitecourt means four things: pancakes, a parade, fun at Rotary Park and fireworks. This year, COVID-19 restrictions took much of the fun away as crowds could…
Construction season has started in Whitecourt
Construction season is here, and crews will be out in force in the coming weeks working to complete local road and other infrastructure projects. 2020 Street Improvement Program: Construction crews…
Honouring soldiers one headstone at a time
On June 19, local veteran Kyle Scott posted a smiling selfie to his Facebook page. Visible behind him was a gravestone from one of three soldiers that he recently discovered…
Hilltop High grads celebrate in unique way
“I know this year has not lived up to the expectations we had when we pictured our senior year, four years ago, when we walked into Hilltop High School for…
Woodlands County Council recap
Woodlands County Council discussed the following items at their regular meeting of Council: Heidi Magus, Program Manager with Barrhead Community Victim Services provided Council with the 2019 annual report for…