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Successful prescribed fire at Fort St James National Historic Site
Parks Canada fire personnel from Jasper National Park, in cooperation with the District of Fort St James Volunteer Fire Department, successfully carried out a 1.2 hectare prescribed fire at Fort St James National Historic Site along the eastern...
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Yellowhead County Council awards Evansburg Street Improvement tender
Council meeting Apr. 14 2025 Audited Financial Statement Curtis Friesen, CPA, CA, from Metrix Group LLP presented to Council. Financial Statements The 2025 Financial Statement has been prepared by Metrix Group LLP in accordance with the generally...
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Life-changing diabetes care now covered
Alberta is now covering the province’s first tubeless insulin pump, giving eligible Albertans more freedom and ease in managing diabetes daily. Alberta’s government is expanding the Insulin Pump Therapy Program to include the Omnipod 5, a cuttingedge...
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Boosting trust in local government Government of Canada investing in tariff-affected Alberta
Alberta Govrnment news Alberta’s government is taking action to hold municipal councils accountable and improve transparency in local government. Proposed changes to the Municipal Government Act would set clear, provincewide standards for councillor...
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Yellowhead County Council decline letter of support for Pathway to the Park project at this time
Ian McInnes The Mcleod River Post Council meeting Mar. 24 2026 Tourism Advocacy Summit Mayor Wade Williams and Councillor Williams attended the summit. Williams stressed that Yellowhead County needs to diversify, he said a 15 per cent drop in the...
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Edson Fire Chief Transition
Town of Edson - The Town of Edson is announcing a leadership transition within the Edson Fire Department. After three years as Edson’s Fire Chief, Brad Milton is stepping down to pursue new opportunities in the Emergency Management field. Chief Milton...
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Yellowhead County Council defer decision about possible funding for Fulham school until after GYPSD closure decision
Council meeting Mar. 10 RCMP Annual Priorities input request - Presented by Sgt Luke Milbery, Sgt Danny Mills, & Sgt Jeff Sutherland Annually, the three RCMP detachments that service Yellowhead County, present to Yellowhead Council to request input...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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