A cold warning is in effect for Woodlands County and nearby areas. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) says a period of very cold wind chills is expected, with temperatures and wind chill values near -40 C continuing on Friday. The cold is expected to moderate in some areas this afternoon, but return Friday ev...

Mayerthorpe Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) and its partners are bringing a Community Christmas Dinner to residents this weekend. Sunday, Dec. 14, residents can enjoy a dinner at the Diamond Centre from 12-2 p.m. A maximum of 200 attendees can be hosted, so pre-registration is required. Contact the town at...

Student enrolment in the Grande Yellowhead Public School Division (GYPSD) is down about 1.5 per cent in 2025-26 compared to last year, according to the division. During its November meeting, the GYPSD Board of Trustees discussed current enrolment numbers and their resulting financial implications. About 4,432 students ...

Alberta MLAs Jennifer Johnson and Shane Getson are planning to build on a year of engagement with U.S. state legislators at the Council of State Governments National Conference in Chicago. That's according to Alberta government officials who say the MLA for Lacombe-Ponoka Jennifer Johnson and MLA for Lac Ste. Anne-Park...

The Grande Yellowhead Public School Division (GYPSD) has appointed Delaney Ueland as its new health and wellness coordinator. Ueland stepped into the role on Dec. 8 and has 5.5 years of previous experience with the division. She has also served as a human resources specialist, contributed to the Mental Health in School...

Snow clearing operations are beginning Friday, Dec. 12 in Barrhead. Crews will begin clearing priority routes at 3 a.m. Afterward, they will move on to secondary and residential routes. As equipment makes its way through the community, the town asks residents to keep the following in mind: Give operators plenty of room...

Yellowhead County council is seeking committee members to join the Agriculture Services Appeal Board, and has directed administration to begin rodeo ground negotiations. On Dec. 9, council directed administration to re-advertise to allow for additional applicants for the Agriculture Services Appeal Board, and to consid...

The Bonnyville Pontiacs beat the Whitecourt Wolverines 4-3 at the R. J. Lalonde arena last night. Kyle Tucker netted the first goal of the night for the Wolverines at 5:24, and Ethan Short assisted. Later, Quentin Bourne went to the box for boarding, sending the Pontiacs to the powerplay, but with just 12 seconds left ...

The City of Grande Prairie says Firesmart vegetation management work will begin in the coming weeks. The City says they received two grants, with the first focusing on "reducing flammable materials, improving defensible space and enhancing firefighter access in areas identified as higher risk along the corridor,&q...

The Town of Whitecourt is hosting its first Community Fun Morning this weekend, a change of pace from Community Fun Night. On Dec. 14 at 9:30 a.m., families can head to the Allan and Jean Millar Centre for a holiday pyjama party and dance their hearts out. Until noon, kids can bring their stuffed animals along while...