Peace River-Westlock MP's SISE Act gets unanimous support from House of Commons
By Nic Fata MPs of all stripes unanimously voted to adopt Bill C-270, also known as the Stopping Internet Sexual Exploitation (SISE) Act, in the House of Commons on May 8. The SISE Act was first introduced by Peace River-Westlock MP Arnold Viersen in April 2022. The primary goal of the SISE Act is to require the verifi...
May 10, 2024
Town of Edson launches new municipal app
The new municipal app for the Town of Edson is now available for download. Officials say the municipal app is the best way to stay up to date on community events and information. The new version of the app features a darker blue/green background to separate it from the old version. To download the app, search Town of E...
May 09, 2024
County of Barrhead - Regular Meeting of Council highlights: May 7
ADMINISTRATION Council gave first reading to Land Use Bylaw 4-2024 and set the public hearing date for June 6, at 10:00 a.m. at a location to be advertised. Declared June 3-9, 2024 as Seniors' Week in the County of Barrhead. Approved Independent Contract Services agreement with Virginia MacGillivray to provide grass-cu...
May 09, 2024
Edson Town Council Meeting recap: May 7
2024 Mill Rate Bylaw. Council has passed the 2024 Mill Rate Bylaw. The mill rate refers to the amount of tax payable per $1000 of a property's assessed value and is used to generate the municipal taxation revenue required by the Town. There are also mill rates calculated for the schools, and Evergreens (Seniors) requis...
May 09, 2024
6 Avenue closed in Edson as crews complete work to repair flood damage
Officials with the Town of Edson say, effective Monday, May 6, that a portion of 6 Avenue will undergo construction work to complete the repairs initiated during late summer of 2023 to address damages caused by flooding. Crews say this construction will encompass the asphalt and sidewalk, spanning about half a block fr...
May 08, 2024
RCMP warning Whitecourt and area residents of increase in attempted scams
The RCMP are warning Albertans of an increase in attempted Canada Revenue Agency Impersonation Scams in the Whitecourt area. Security experts say email and phone scams that involve the impersonation of the Canada Revenue Agency are common, and as such, are reminding Whitecourt residents not to provide personal informat...
May 08, 2024
Grizzly bear spotted near Anselmo transfer station
Officials with Woodlands County are warning Anselmo area residents of the presence of a grizzly bear and cubs that were spotted near the Anselmo transfer station recently. Residents are being urged to exercise extreme caution in the area when outside with pets and children and to familiarize themselves with Alberta Bea...
May 08, 2024
Whitecourt RCMP gets new detachment commander
Staff Sergeant Matthew Clark has been hired as the new detachment commander of Whitecourt RCMP, this after serving as the acting detachment commander since 2023. "I am very pleased and excited to have been chosen as the detachment commander in Whitecourt and to lead a motivated and dedicated team of regular member...
May 08, 2024
Road closures coming to Highway 16 in Edson starting May 9
Underground sanitary pipe replacement is starting this week on Highway 16 near 54 Street. Town officials say these upgrades are essential in order to upsize the existing sanitary pipe to prevent future system flooding. The intended start date for construction on the eastbound portion of Highway 16 is Thursday, May 9, w...
May 07, 2024
Town of Edson facilities temporarily closing for Safety Day
Town facilities in Edson will be closed for a few hours on Wednesday, May 8, as Town staff attend Safety Day for some professional development. Closures include: Edson and District Leisure Centre will be closed from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., The Civic Centre and Griffiths Park Centre will be closed from 11:00 a.m. to 4:...
May 07, 2024