Fire restriction in place for Town of Edson and Edson Forest Area
According to officials with Alberta Wildfire, due to current and forecasted weather conditions, a Fire Restriction has been issued for the Town of Edson, as well as the Edson Forest Area, effective as of Wednesday, April 24. Under this restriction, officials say existing fire permits are restricted, suspended or cancel...
Apr 25, 2024
Edson town council approves operating budget for 2024
A $37.28 million operating budget was approved by Council at the 2024 Budget meeting, on Tuesday, April 23, that focuses on affordability for residents while continuing to offer high-quality services to the community. Council says the budget was designed to touch every pillar of their Strategic Plan: Creating a Connect...
Apr 25, 2024
Wildfire reported southwest of Whitecourt classified as Under Control
According to Alberta Wildfire, on Wednesday, April 24, a new fire was reported in the Woodlands County area, southwest of the town of Whitecourt, near the McLeod River. Officials say the 0.01-hectare fire was reported at around 11:30 a.m. and Wildfire Alberta air crews were able to respond quickly to keep the fire clas...
Apr 25, 2024
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...
Apr 24, 2024
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...
Apr 24, 2024
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...
Apr 24, 2024
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
UPDATE: Fire contained - Wildfire Alert issued for Bilby Common in Lac Ste. Anne Count
UPDATE: April 22, 2024 - 1:47 p.m. BILBY COMMON WILDFIRE UPDATE: Officials with Lac Ste. Anne County advise that the wildfire in the area of Bilby Common is now contained. Roadblocks will be removed and full traffic access will be restored to the area shortly. April 22, 2024 - 12:40 p.m. The Alberta Emergency Manage...
Apr 22, 2024
UPDATE: April 23: Evansburg RCMP on scene of serious motor vehicle collision
UPDATE: April 23 On Monday, April 22, at 11:36 a.m., Evansburg RCMP say they received a report of a serious collision involving two semi-trucks on Highway 16 at Range Road 100. Upon arrival, police say the driver of one of the trucks, a 68-year-old male resident of New Sarepta was found deceased. Mounties say the drive...
Apr 22, 2024