Whitecourt town council awards Community Clean Up projects to five local organizations
At the Regular Meeting of Council on Monday, April 22, Whitecourt Town Council awarded Community Clean Up projects for the 2024 program to the following groups: École St. Mary School Grade Six Classes U13 Whitecourt Warriors Boys Soccer Team U15 Whitecourt Warriors Girls Soccer Team U17 Whitecourt Warriors Boys ...
Apr 30, 2024
Town of Edson closes roads for sewer bypass work
According to officials with the Town of Edson, starting Wednesday, May 1, crews with GS Construction will be working on installing a sewer bypass in the area of 53 Street, between 4 and 6 Avenue. Crews say the bypass will remain in place for approximately six weeks, during which time the following traffic impacts can b...
Apr 30, 2024
Chamber ready to host annual Whitecourt Carnival
The Whitecourt & District Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Carnival in downtown Whitecourt, May 3 through 5. Alyssia Calliou, executive director with the Chamber, says this annual Carnival has been coming to Whitecourt for over three decades. "It was there when I was a kid so it's got to be close to 3...
Apr 29, 2024
Coverage secured for Swan Hills Healthcare Centre Emergency Department
Officials with Alberta Health Services have released a statement saying overnight nursing coverage has been secured for the emergency department (ED) at the Swan Hills Healthcare Centre, beginning Monday, April 29 at 7:00 p.m. Staff with AHS have rescinded the previous Public Service Announcement issued on Monday, Apri...
Apr 29, 2024
Possible water service disruptions for the Town of Edson
According to officials with the Town of Edson, crews will be on site at the RCMP detachment working on the abandonment of an old water service to the facility on Monday, April 29, and Tuesday, April 30. Crews say water service disruptions are to be expected for the RCMP detachment and will be knocking on the doors of t...
Apr 29, 2024
Alberta's government investing $14 million in Community Fireguard Program for 2024
Alberta's government says it is investing in wildfire preparedness with funding for additional airtankers, night-vision equipped helicopters and the Community Fireguard Program. Alberta's government says it is preparing for the upcoming wildfire season following unprecedented wildfires in 2023 that impacted communities...
Apr 29, 2024
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...
Apr 26, 2024
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...
Apr 26, 2024
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...
Apr 26, 2024
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...
Apr 26, 2024