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Woodlands County Council discussed the following items at their regular meeting of Council:
With recent vacancies on the following committees, Council made the noted appointments to ensure Woodlands County is represented on each committee: Human Resources Committee: Councillor Rennie Joint Liaison Committee: Councillor…
Farmers Market open for business
Good news for those who have been waiting, the Whitecourt Farmer’s Market has geared up for another season. The market opened June 2 to the public and will continue every…
Changes in the advertising bylaw locally mean that residents will need to frequent the town’s website if they want to stay in-the-know
During Monday’s regular meeting on May 25, 2020, Administration provided Council with the updated version of Bylaw 1555, which deals with local advertising by the Town of Whitecourt. An amendment…
School division surveys students, staff and families on re-entry scenarios
Northern Gateway Public Schools (NGPS) is planning for the 2020-21 school year and what it may look like for students, staff and families. While any return to school will be…
It was an extra special 2nd birthday for Lexi Black thanks to the kindness of her neighbours
Birthdays have been hugely different under COVID-19 isolation measures. No more can families rent a public space and invite a hoard of kids over for a sweet and fun-filled afternoon.…
The Kelly’s found their green thumbs during COVID-19
Chris and Ashley Kelly are raising a quartet of young, rambunctious children through the COVID-19 pandemic. The family includes 6-year-old Grayson, Jayde, who is four, and two-year-old twins, Oaklyn and…
ATV’s, fire bans and 1500 percent increases were all part of the most recent Woodlands County Council meeting
During the May 19, 2020, regular meeting of Woodlands County Council, there were concerns raised about the current provincial fire ban in place for the Forest Protection Area. The ban…
A troublesome intersection is getting a closer look thanks to a resident who spoke up
Concerns were raised by a Whitecourt resident back on March 9, 2020, about safety issues at the intersection of 55th Avenue and 47th Street. In 2013, an accident caused a…
Giving voice to Depression.” My Journey”
By Quinn Fisher When people hear the word success, society as a whole correlates that with a milestone. Whether is a good job, financial independence, family life, or marriage.…
Structure fire has residents worried
Neighbouring residents expressed concerns for their safety and property after a fire on May 11 at the Riverside Trailer Court. The Whitecourt Fire Department received a call after neighbours heard…
A fun new addition to the community has brought excitement for local readers
At 6:30 pm on May 10, Jessie Marcer made a post in the Whitecourt Ask Away to see if anyone had spare children’s chapter books. She did not think that…
Volunteers are the heartbeat of the community
When it comes to opportunities to volunteer, Whitecourt has many options to choose from. A quick look at the town’s website shows just how many opportunities there are for people…
Part II ‘Giving Voice to Depression’- “I am In Control” Lorri’s Story
“Giving Voice to Depression” Is a new series that focuses on the stories and lives of those who live and have lived with depression and/or mental illness. These stories…
Small steps lead to big impact as new local iniative provides free hot meals to those in need
For some, COVID-19 isolation can mean not having regular meals, especially if they are struggling with a layoff or reduced hours on their paycheck. Thankfully, there are wonderful community resources…
Woodlands County provides relief for ratepayers with five months of grace and may consider incentives for those who can pay on time
As property tax season approaches for Woodlands County residents, administration looked to council for direction on a bylaw to extend the penalty for late payments on taxes. The Director of…