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
Alberta Junior Hockey League to partner with Bauer Hockey starting in 2024-25 season
The Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) and Bauer Hockey have a shiny new exclusive equipment agreement for all the league's teams, kicking in for the start of the 2024-25 season. Through the agreement, Bauer will provide teams with sticks, helmets, gloves, pants, bags, practice jerseys and socks, plus off-ice apparel....
May 06, 2024
Whitecourt Wolverines head coach finalist for 2023-24 CJHL Coach of the Year
Whitecourt Wolverines Head Coach, Shawn Martin, is a finalist for Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) Coach of the Year. Martin and five other finalists were announced by the CJHL on May 6, in conjunction with the National Hockey League Coaches' Association (NHLCA), for the Darcy Haugan/Mark Cross Memorial Award. The ...
May 06, 2024
Whitecourt Royals host successful U11 AA tournament
The Whitecourt Minor Baseball Association hosted the St. Albert Cardinals, Edmonton Angels, and Parkland Twins for a U11 AA tournament at Graham Acres Field over the May 4-5 weekend. Tournament organizer Rhonda McKinnon says this was the first time the U11 AA team has hosted a tournament. "Any of the teams that ar...
May 06, 2024
Whitecourt Minor Baseball Association hosting U11 AA tournament May 4 - 5
The Whitecourt Minor Baseball Association is hosting a U11 AA tournament over the weekend of May 4 and 5, at Graham Acres Field. The Royals will be hosting the St. Albert Cardinals, Edmonton Angels and Parkland Twins. Saturday 12:00 p.m. Whitecourt Royals vs Parkland Twins Sunday 9:00 a.m. Whitecourt Royals vs Edmonton...
May 03, 2024
First ever Spirit of Youth Week in Whitecourt
The Town of Whitecourt will be holding a new initiative for the week of May 1 - 8, called the Spirit of Youth Week in addition to the Spirit of Youth Award. "It was a priority for the community services board to recognize youth a little bit more in the community," says Whitecourt Youth Development & Famil...
May 03, 2024
Fire restriction for Whitecourt Forest Area downgraded to fire advisory
According to the Alberta Fire Bans website, the fire restriction that was in effect for the Whitecourt Forest Area, including Woodlands County, was downgraded to a fire advisory on Thursday, May 2. Officials say under this advisory: Existing fire permits remain valid, but extension requests may not be granted. New perm...
May 03, 2024