Peace River - Westlock MP Arnold Viersen shares his thoughts on the 2024 Federal Budget
Peace River - Westlock MP Arnold Viersen has released the following statement in response to the 2024 Federal Budget presented by the Liberals on Tuesday, April 16. "After nine years, Justin Trudeau's budget is just more of the same that got us into this mess. Inflationary spending continues to add to the ever-inc...
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Whitecourt Wolverines swept by Calgary Canucks in AJHL final
The Calgary Canucks have completed a four-game sweep of the Whitecourt Wolverines following a 3-2 victory on Wednesday, April 17, at the Ken Bracko Arena to become the 2024 Inter Pipeline Cup Champions of the Alberta Junior Hockey League. Riley Bracko opened the scoring with a goal for the Canucks at 10:51. Cody Pisarc...
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Wildfire sparked by pipeline incident near Edson now under control
Forestry officials say a wildfire sparked by a pipeline rupture about 40 kilometres northwest of Edson, Alberta, is now under control. The 10-hectare fire was sparked Tuesday when a section on a T-C Energy pipeline began leaking gas. Much of Alberta is dealing with extremely dry early spring conditions. Officials say a...
Apr 17, 2024
YCE Multiplex designs get final approval from Town of Edson and Yellowhead County
Final designs have now been approved for the new YCE Multiplex which will house an arena, swimming pool, curling rink and gymnasium, with construction set to begin in the summer of 2024. The Town of Edson and Yellowhead County say they are one step closer to becoming a regional staple, with schematic designs for the YC...
Apr 17, 2024
Town of Whitecourt appoints new Director of Infrastructure
Officials with the Town of Whitecourt say they are proud to announce the appointment of Drew Hadfield as the new Director of Infrastructure. For Hadfield, Town officials say this will be a return to the community as he previously worked for the Town of Whitecourt, between 1997 and 2006, in supporting the development an...
Apr 17, 2024
Wolverines drop game three to Canucks in Calgary
The Whitecourt Wolverines took a trip to the Ken Bracko Arena in Calgary on Tuesday, April 16, to face off against the Calgary Canucks in game three of the AJHL finals. The Wolverines maintained a lead for much of the game, but the Canucks rallied back late in the third and won by a score of 5-4. No goals were scored i...
Apr 17, 2024
TC Energy responding to pipeline incident near Edson
TC Energy Corp. says it is actively responding to an incident involving its NGTL natural gas pipeline system in west-central Alberta. The Calgary-based pipeline company did not provide further details about the nature of the incident, which it said took place approximately 40 kilometres northwest of Edson, Alta. in Yel...
Apr 16, 2024
Whitecourt RCMP arrest and charge five people following oilfield plant break-ins
Five people have been charged in connection to a series of break-ins on Windfall Road following a multi-unit response. Whitecourt RCMP say on Thursday, April 11, they were advised of a series of break-ins at a rural oilfield plant on Windfall Road. At the time of the call, Mounties were advised that the suspects were s...
Apr 16, 2024
Wildfire north of Blue Ridge extinguished
Officials with Alberta Wildfire say a fire burning approximately 12 km north of the Hamlet of Blue Ridge has been extinguished. Alberta Wildfire says ground and air crews were dispatched to combat the blaze which was first reported at 5:08 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, and was extinguished by 9:15 p.m. the same night. The...
Apr 16, 2024
Town of Barrhead road closure: 50 Avenue
According to officials with the Town of Barrhead, 50 Avenue will be closed on Tuesday, April 16, between 51 Street and 52 Street while crews work on utility connections. Residents are asked to obey all signage in place and find alternate routes. For more information, contact Public Works at 780-674-2464 or email public...
Apr 16, 2024