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Whitecourt · WhitecourtNow that the halls and classrooms at Percy Baxter School are empty, and staff and students are off to enjoy their summer break, a different kind of work is happening. Last week, fencing went up around the school’s perimeter, from the front to the back, near the field and playground. The school has seen lots of renovations over the last couple of years, and it’ll be interesting to see the results of this next round of work.See the Story
Percy Baxter summer upgrades
Whitecourt · WhitecourtEarlier in the year, the Woodlands County Economic Development Committee was approachedby several local agricultural producers who regularly attend area farmers markets and eventsselling the goods they create, make or grow.The group of producers presented their ideas to the committee in mid-March, detailing theirdesire to have a way to be recognized as Woodlands County businesses. They felt that allowingWoodlands businesses to identify as such woSee the Story
Verified Vendor program at Woodlands County aims to shine a light on local producers
Entrepreneurs · WhitecourtCanada’s unemployment rate has steadily risen, hitting its highest point since October of 2021in May of this year, reaching 6.2 percent. It’s also just over one percent point since April lastyear. Employment rates for students and youth have been declining, taking some of the biggesthits. Before the pandemic, the youth employment rate was 58.2 percent. In May, the rate wasrecorded at 55.6 percent, meaning fewer youth are employed now than in 2019See the Story
Interest-free loans for entrepreneurship from Community Futures Yellowhead East “atremendous opportunity” for area youth
Whitecourt · WhitecourtTwo years ago, the Town of Whitecourt received a $100,000 grant from Intact Public Entitiesand the Intact Financial Corporation to create the FireSmart Home Incentive Program andpurchase a sprinkler trailer. The FireSmart Home Incentive program’s focus was to encouragehomeowners to learn about their home’s fire risk by doing a walk-through of their exteriorproperty with members of the Whitecourt Fire Department.Members would give homeowners feedbSee the Story
FireSmart Home Incentive Program to continue following Intact funding end
Whitecourt · WhitecourtYouth aged eight to seventeen took part in the 3rd Annual Skate Jam at the Whitecourt SkatePark on Saturday, June 22. The Town partnered with the Alberta Action Sports Association andHouse of Wheels for the event which took place from 1 pm until 4 pm and featured giveawaysand prizes for participants and spectators.Emma Harper, Youth Development Coordinator for the Town of Whitecourt, said having a varietyof events in town is important. “The skateSee the Story
Pump up the Skate Jam!
Whitecourt · WhitecourtAnother great Party in the Park event is in the books for Whitecourt. The wind might’ve been an unwanted guest, bringing a chill to concertgoers, volunteers, and performers, but it didn’t keep people from enjoying themselves and taking in some fantastic music. From local acts, like Analog Smokeshow, Finley and Nic Melnychuk, The Murms, and Addison Watson, to visiting acts like The Long Run: Canada’s Salute to the Eagles, Arcana Kings and Jason KiSee the Story