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Wednesday - 11th March, 2026
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Expanded Alberta Find a Provider website helps Albertans access primary care

Finding a primary care clinic, family doctor, nurse practitioner or registered midwife is now easier with help from the new Alberta Find a Provider website. The website – originally named Alberta Find a Doctor – was established in 2019 by the Primary...

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Wednesday - 4th March, 2026
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Whitecourt’s newest event facility officially named the Canfor Culture & Events Centre

Town of Whitecourt - The Town of Whitecourt and Canadian Forest Products Ltd. (Canfor) are pleased to announce that Whitecourt’s newest event facility will be named the Canfor Culture & Events Centre. “Located in the heart of downtown Whitecourt, the...

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Wednesday - 25th February, 2026
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Parkland RCMP police officer receives St. John Ambulance life saving award

On Jan. 27, 2026, Constable Sippel with the Parkland RCMP was presented with the St. John Ambulance Life Saving Award. On Feb. 12, 2024, Constable Sippel responded to a call involving a youth who was experiencing an overdose. After receiving no...

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Wednesday - 18th February, 2026
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Yellowhead County Council chooses contractor to build new Peers Fire Station

Bylaw 01.26 (Repeal Bylaw 8.01, Cougar Rock Area Structure Plan) Bylaw 01.26 proposes to repeal Bylaw 8.01 (Cougar Rock Area Structure Plan) which was prepared exclusively for a development by Cougar Rock Holdings Ltd. Bylaw 8.01 received First...

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Wednesday - 11th February, 2026
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Edson Post Office closed due to water leaks

According to Canada Post, the Edson Post office was closed at the end of the day on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 due to a water leak, which made it unsafe for employees and customers. Understandably there has been confusion and concern about Post office...

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Wednesday - 4th February, 2026
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Yellowhead County Council receive information about the music festival bylaw and discuss bringing it back for review

Ian McInnes The Mcleod River Post Council meeting Jan. 27 Stars Foundation Presentation Glenda Farnden, Senior Municipal Relations Liaison, of the STARS Foundation, presented to Council about the work and record of the STARS Foundation Council...

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Wednesday - 28th January, 2026
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Yellowhead County Council listen to a response from the operator of the Womp festival

Governance and Priorities Committee meeting Jan. 20 Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) presented by Anne Auriat Anne Auriat requested to present to Yellowhead County Council on behalf of the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY). Reflections was referred...

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Wednesday - 21st January, 2026
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Yellowhead County Council set Public Hearing date to repeal Bylaw 8.01, Cougar Rock Area Structure Plan

Council meeting Jan. 13 Meeting Opportunity with Minister of Municipal Affairs at Spring RMA The office of the Honourable Dan Williams, Minister of Municipal Affairs, has circulated an email advising that there may be an opportunity to meet with the...

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