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
Two local communities receive more than 10mm of precipitation between April 29 and May 2
According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), many Alberta communities experienced precipitation amounts greater than 10mm during a multi-day spring snow and rain event between Monday, April 29, and Thursday, May 2, including the towns of Edson and Barrhead. Edson received 11.9 mm of precipitation between ...
May 03, 2024
Whitecourt Wolverines goaltender nominated for 2023-24 CJHL Goaltender of the Year Award
Whitecourt Wolverines goaltender Ben Charette has been named a finalist in the 2023-24 Canadian Junior Hockey League Goaltender of the Year Award. The Harvard University Commit was earlier named as the recipient of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) Top Goaltender for the 2023-24 season. Charette led the AJHL in g...
May 02, 2024
2023 Automated Traffic Enforcement report
Whitecourt Director of Community Safety, Lee Hardman, presented the 2023 Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) Annual Report to council at their regular meeting on Monday, April 22, providing the following highlights: According to page three of the report, 3,810 notices were issued for speeding, and 34 red light notices ...
May 02, 2024
Whitecourt town council approves funding request from Canadian Motor Cycle Tourism Association
Whitecourt town council has awarded $2,500 in funding under the 2024 Tourism Enhancement Grant Program to the Canadian Motorcycle Tourism Association (CMTA). The funding was approved at council's regular meeting on Monday, April 22. Organizers say the funding will support the three-day regional tourism event the Associ...
May 02, 2024
RCMP arrest suspect in child luring investigation
Parkland RCMP are looking for additional victims following the arrest of a suspect in a child luring investigation. On April 22, 2024, Parkland RCMP say they began investigating a complaint of child luring and sexual assault of a youth. Officials say the fast-evolving investigation included two judicial authorizations ...
May 02, 2024
Fire ban lifted for Town of Whitecourt due to recent precipitation
According to the Alberta Fire Bans website, due to recent precipitation, the fire ban that was in place for the Town of Whitecourt was lifted Wednesday, May 1. This fire ban had been in place within Town limits since April 19, due to dry conditions. Officials say that although the fire ban has been lifted, residents sh...
May 02, 2024
Alberta government releases 2024 Drought Response Plan in anticipation of a dry summer
Alberta's government says it is releasing its 2024 Drought Response Plan to help support Albertans through any drought conditions this year. Alberta's new 2024 Drought Response Plan is designed to help guide the province through any and all drought conditions. This is said to be a plan covering everything from conserva...
May 02, 2024
Letter to the Editor from Arnold Viersen, MP Peace River - Westlock
The following is a letter to the editor from Arnold Viersen, MP Peace River - Westlock --- Dear Editor "For nine years, Conservatives have warned that the decriminalization of hard drugs would have devastating consequences on communities and individuals who are suffering from addition. In BC, where the Prime Minis...
May 01, 2024