Development application for Shoppers Drug Mart approved by Whitecourt town council
The Town of Whitecourt will soon have a new Shoppers Drug Mart as council passed the third and final reading for a development permit application at their regular meeting on Monday. The development proposal would see a Shoppers Drug Mart constructed on the vacant plot of land at 4420 52 Avenue, just north of Mike and R...
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Whitecourt RCMP respond to collision between youth and SUV
Officers with the Whitecourt RCMP detachment are looking for the driver of a grey SUV following a collision with a youth. Whitecourt RCMP say at 5:36 p.m., on April 23, they received a report of a collision between an SUV and an 11-year-old cyclist at the Midtown Mall on 49 Street in Whitecourt. Mounties say the cyclis...
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Town of Whitecourt now accepting applications for Driveway Enhancement Crossing Program
Officials with the Town of Whitecourt say they are now accepting applications for the Driveway Enhancement Crossing Program. Town staff say this program involves the Town and property owners partnering to redevelop driveway crossings in areas with a high profile of older, rolled curbs and gutters which create a harsh e...
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Second wildfire northeast of Fort Assiniboine now classified as being held
According to officials with Alberta Wildfire, the fire that was reported 16 kilometres northeast of Fort Assiniboine (WWF013) is now classified as being held. The fire was first reported at around 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 22, and Alberta Wildfire says they were able to respond with ground crews only as aircrews had b...
Apr 23, 2024
County of Barrhead under total fire ban
According to officials with Barrhead Regional Fire Department, the Fire Chief has implemented a total fire ban in the County of Barrhead, effective as of 4:30 p.m., on April 22. Officials say under this ban: All campfires, including all fires in a fire pit, backcountry, or open land are now prohibited. All fire permits...
Apr 23, 2024