Devon getting new AJHL team, and Whitecourt Wolverines staying put
As it turns out, the Whitecourt Wolverines don't appear to be going anywhere, and expansion, not relocation, is on the horizon for the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL). The Wolverines now previous ownership team, NAX Athletics Group, was granted an expansion team on Friday by the AJHL, which will be located in Devon...
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Whitecourt council passes Tax Rate Bylaw
Whitecourt property owners are going to pay a little more in taxes this year. On Monday, April 22, Whitecourt Town Council passed Tax Rate Bylaw 1575 at the regular meeting of council. Town officials say Tax Rate Bylaw 1575 was written in order to levy for municipal requirements as per the approved 2024 Operating and C...
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Lac Ste. Anne County implements full ban on ATVs and UTVs
A complete ban on recreational ATV and UTV use has been put into effect in Lac Ste. Anne County as of Friday, April 26, due to the current extreme fire hazard rating. Experts say the combination of low precipitation, high winds, and warm temperatures has left grass and light-leafy vegetation in all regions of the count...
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Possible water service disruptions in Edson
Officials with the Town of Edson, say the booster station pump will be turned on and off periodically between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26, as electricians test back-up generators, pumps and support systems. Crews say residents in the area may experience fluctuating water pressure and possible water dis...
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Wildfire west of Fort Assiniboine now classified as under control
According to Alberta Wildfire, on Thursday, April 25, a new fire was reported west of the Hamlet of Fort Assiniboine; near the junction of Highways 33 and 661. Officials say wildfire WWF016 was initially reported at around 5:45 p.m., and Alberta Wildfire crews were able to quickly get the fire under control with the as...
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