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Bulk water station in Fort Assiniboine temporarily closed
Woodlands County officials advise the bulk water station in Fort Assiniboine is temporarily closed due to mechanical issues. An update will be provided when the station is operational.
Jordan Rein May 14, 2025 (Woodlands County/provided)
RV Dump Stations now open in Woodlands County
According to officials with Woodlands County, RV Dump Stations in Fort Assiniboine and Blue Ridge opened for the season on Monday, May 5. Dump stations are facilities where residents can safely dispos...
May 06, 2025 Image provided by Woodlands County Administration
Fire Restriction issued for Central Forest Area
With warm, dry and windy weather in the forecast, officials with albertafirebans.ca have issued a Fire Restriction for the entire Central Forest Area, including the Town of Whitecourt, the Town of Eds...
May 02, 2025 Screenshot from the Alberta Fire Bans website
Hard Luck Canyon open for the season
According to officials with Woodlands County, Hard Luck Canyon opened for the season on Monday, April 28. Located about 20km south of Whitecourt, Hard Luck Canyon is a unique geological feature in Woo...
Apr 29, 2025 Image from the Woodlands County Facebook page
Woodlands County residents asked to report wild boar sightings
Now that spring is in full swing and wildlife activity is increasing, residents in Woodlands County are being asked to report any sightings of wild boars. Wild boars are an invasive species in Alberta...
Apr 25, 2025 Image from the Woodlands County Facebook page
Snowfall Warning issued for Woodlands and Yellowhead counties
Officials with Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a Snowfall Warning for Woodlands County and Yellowhead County, including the Town of Whitecourt and the Town of Edson, just before 11:00 a.m...
Apr 21, 2025 Screenshot from the Environment and Climate Change Canada website
Fire Advisory in effect for Whitecourt Forest Area
A Fire Advisory was put into effect for the Whitecourt Forest Area, which includes the Town of Whitecourt, the Town of Fox Creek and Woodlands County, on Tuesday, April 15. Under this advisory, offici...
Apr 16, 2025 photo from the Woodlands County Facebook page
Easter long weekend facility closures for Town of Whitecourt and Woodlands County
According to officials with the Town of Whitecourt and Woodlands County, several town-owned and county-owned facilities will be closed or have alternate hours of operation for the Easter long weekend....
Apr 16, 2025 ID 86404638 © Rawf88 | Dreamstime.com
Government of Alberta providing funding for Whitecourt and area through Northern and Regional Economic Development Program
The Government of Alberta has announced nearly $10 million in funding for 81 projects across the province, through the Northern and Regional Economic Development (NRED) program. Part of that funding i...
Apr 11, 2025 ID 343532012 © Paradee Paradee | Dreamstime.com
Potential Water Service disruptions for Woodlands County
Woodlands County residents are informed of potential disruptions to their water service on Thursday, April 10. Crews with Fortis Alberta say they will be working near the Fort Assiniboine Water Treatm...
Apr 09, 2025