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...
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Lac Ste. Anne County downgrades fire restriction to fire advisory
According to the Alberta Fire Bans website, the fire restriction in Lac Ste. Anne County has been downgraded to a fire advisory, effective as of 12:30 p.m., on Tuesday, April 30. Officials say this means the ATV/UTV ban has been lifted, and recreational fires in acceptable fire pits, campfires, and burn barrels are now...
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Alberta RCMP Traffic - Whitecourt Unit arrest seven people on Highway 43 in two days
Officers with the Alberta RCMP Traffic - Whitecourt Unit say two separate incidents on Highway 43 over the weekend of April 18 - 19 resulted in the arrest of seven people. According to officials with the Alberta RCMP Traffic - Whitecourt Unit, at around 7:45 p.m., on Saturday, April 18, officers were performing roving ...
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Whitecourt resident charged in connection with child abuse investigation in Edson
RCMP have charged a Whitecourt resident in connection to an investigation into child abuse allegations in Edson. Albert RCMP say they are continuing their investigation into child abuse allegations involving several individuals. Following the initial arrest of 43-year-old Sherina Maria Handsor, a resident of Sandy Beac...
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Woodlands County launches Shoot the Breeze with the Reeve video series
Officials with Woodlands County are introducing a new video series called Shoot the Breeze with the Reeve. Reeve Dave Kusch says videos will be uploaded once a month, discussing the municipal topics that matter most to County residents. "We hope that this series will spark conversation within our community and pro...
Apr 30, 2024
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