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November is Adoption Awareness Month! Our government is proud to recognize the many Alberta families making a positive, life-changing difference for children and youth by choosing to adopt. Whether a child is adopted from government care, a licensed agency, private direct placement or internationally, we are grateful for the adoptive parents who provide stable, nurturing […]
2024-11-19 17:00
The driver appeared at the Whitecourt Court of Justice
2024-11-19 17:00
Nobody said it’d be easy. The Devon Xtreme are still looking for victories as their debut season in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) continues on. After opening the campaign with three wins and a shootout loss over their first eight games, the Xtreme fell into a rut, losing their next 10 games. The streak […]
2024-11-19 17:00
Wetaskiwin City Council approved the changes to its Fees and Charges Bylaw 2073-24 during the Monday, November 12 regular meeting. The updated charges were presented to and discussed by Council during budget deliberation meetings held October 28 and 29. Significant fee and charge changes for 2025 include: • 2 per cent increases to all recreation […]
2024-11-18 17:00
The buy out will cost $41,347, allowing for renegotiations towards reduced minimum power use and rate change. The buy out allows ATCO to recover hardware costs.
2024-11-18 17:00
Flood risks have been a concern in the area
2024-11-18 17:00
At the foot of one of the passengers was a prohibited magazine with ammunition. Police found 60 grams of methamphetamine on the second passenger.
2024-11-18 17:00
Christmas is just around the corner and Mayerthorpe and area residents had a chance to do some gift shopping at the 47th annual Kinette Christmas Market. The Kinette Club held the event at the Mayerthorpe Diamond Centre on Saturday, Nov. 16, and Santa Claus was there to greet families and take selfies. “This really kicks […]
2024-11-18 17:00
Devon residents had to choose between eight finalists to elect the town’s official bird. The election ran from October 15 to November 15, 2024, and collected more than 2150 votes, representing 32 per cent of Devon’s total population. The Devon Bird Team has announced which bird will officially represent the town — the Black-capped Chickadee. […]
2024-11-18 17:00
On Nov. 16 2024, Wetaskiwin RCMP responded to a 911 call of a disturbance in progress at Dollarama in Wetaskiwin. RCMP officers arrived on scene, and while investigating the initial call were informed that a male had just committed an indecent act inside the business which had been witnessed by multiple people. Jaycee Applegarth (49), […]
2024-11-17 17:00
The Wetaskiwin Icemen are back in the win column. After opening the 2024-25 Capital Junior Hockey League (CJHL) season with an impressive 9-2-0 record, the Icemen struggled to open November, dropping three straight games. The team halted their skid on Nov. 13 with a 4-2 victory over the Spruce Grove Regals. Two days later, the […]
2024-11-17 17:00
To help prepare for the Canada Post strike, paper utility bills were sent out earlier than usual. However, this does not guarantee timely delivery. As postal services are interrupted, Peace Hills Utilities Inc. wants to remind everyone of the convenient options available for receiving and paying your utility bill. Options for receiving your utility bill: […]
2024-11-17 17:00
Wetaskiwin RCMP have laid charges in connection with the Nov. 7, 2024, residential fire at a multiplex on 55 avenue in Wetaskiwin. The Wetaskiwin and Millet Fire Departments utilized numerous resources to put out the fire, which had impacted five residences. RCMP investigators determined that origin of the fire was suspicious in nature. The subsequent […]
2024-11-17 17:00
Children, parents and area residents lined the streets of downtown Whitecourt on the night of Saturday, Nov. 16. In a major tradition signaling the Christmas season in Whitecourt has arrived, the Santa Claus Parade came to town. The Whitecourt and District Chamber of Commerce organized the annual event, while the Town of Whitecourt approved street […]
2024-11-16 17:00
As of November 15, 2024, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has initiated a national strike, resulting in a complete shutdown of Canada Post operations. Mail delivery services are suspended until the strike concludes. County of Wetaskiwin services are affected as follows: Utility Bills: Utility bills are currently in the mail system. To view your […]
2024-11-14 17:00
Classes started last week at the new temporary school on the St. Thomas More grounds in Fairview.
2024-11-14 17:00
Devon Christmas Crafts 4 Kids: At Woodbend Hall. Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 2 to 4 p.m. A great opportunity for kids ages 3 to 12 to create unique Christmas crafts. $10 per child. Everyone welcome! Register online. Devon Arts Market: The Arts Association of Devon (AAD) offers a wide variety of original art and […]
2024-11-14 17:00
You have just sent money, purchased gift cards, or made a cryptocurrency transaction. You were told to act quickly and not tell anybody what was going on. You don’t know the person asking you to make the transaction and didn’t even initiate the phone call to start the conversation. Something seems unusual when you take […]
2024-11-14 17:00
Do you have a photo showing off the town? Whether it be a Devon staple, a slice of nature, or your favourite local spot, send it in for the chance for your photo to be featured in the Dispatch. Submissions can be sent to PWilliams@postmedia.com.
2024-11-14 17:00
The High River District Health Care Foundation says that a successful 36th annual Dinner and Auction, along with some generous donations, means that High River Hospital operating rooms will be getting advanced equipment. The Dinner and Auction raised $228,500, taking the foundation to its $500,000 fundraising goal for its operating room project. “With the audacious […]
2024-11-13 17:00
Angela Haine, just two months shy of her 90th birthday, continues to enchant readers with the release of her sixth book, Hobbly and Wobbly and the Guiding Light. This latest addition to the beloved Hobbly and Wobbly series takes readers on an extraordinary journey through time as two adventurous toads encounter a familiar and cherished […]
2024-11-13 17:00
The Town of Devon is inviting skilled and knowledgeable community members to apply to join a dedicated task force to help determine the future of the former Esso Imperial Oil Building. This new Task Force will consist of up to three individuals with expertise in areas such as building construction/repurposing, infrastructure assessment and demolition. The […]
2024-11-13 17:00
While the community has strengths, there are limited opportunities for doctors and nurses to practise their specialties, council hears
2024-11-13 17:00
More often than the Samson Cree Nation community would like, youth recreation activities are cancelled or postponed so families can host a wake at the Howard Buffalo Memorial Centre. Those who attended a groundbreaking ceremony at 5 Mile on Hwy. 611 East Saturday afternoon reflected on this as a long funeral procession for a recently […]
2024-11-13 17:00
With the holiday season rapidly approaching, the Manluk Centre is hoping to fill the lobby with twinkling lights and green boughs as they get ready to host the 9th annual Festival of Trees. Registration is open for businesses and organizations wanting to participate in the event. Entering a tree is completely free, and the winners […]
2024-11-13 17:00
The Wetaskiwin Ministerial Association/ Wetaskiwin Church of God is continuing to do what it can to help ease the financial burden on the holidays by hosting the Upcycle Toy Drive to help those in need. This year, the church is accepting donations of used toys and books in good condition along with batteries (AA, AAA) […]
2024-11-13 17:00
The Wetaskiwin Salvation Army and Wetaskiwin FCSS are looking to bring some Hope for Christmas to Wetaskiwin families this year. They are making changes to the annual holiday hamper and Tree of Giving program to make it easier for families to access the service – and let struggling parents do a little “shopping”. Previously, the […]
2024-11-13 17:00
Several people have been displaced following a devastating structure fire at the townhouses on 55 Ave. commonly referred to as “The Coops” Thursday afternoon. Fire crews from Wetaskiwin and Millet responded to the fire at around 3:45 p.m. on 55 Ave. between Centennial Drive and 52 St. while everyone in the complex was evacuated. The […]
2024-11-13 17:00
Millet firefighters spent Wednesday night battling a structure fire until early Thursday morning. Firefighters were just returning to their homes after a training night when the call came in of a large equipment shed that was on fire in the area of Twp. Rd. 480, just east of Hwy. 814. “It was a fantastic response […]
2024-11-13 17:00
Millet’s new traffic lights have been installed at the intersection of Hwy. 2A and Hwy. 616, but it will still be a couple of months before they’re turned on. Construction started this summer at the problematic intersection and while the lights and curbing have been installed, including closing off motor vehicle access to the service […]
2024-11-13 17:00
Maskwacis RCMP continue to make a dent in the number firearms in the community. Earlier this year, police and community members expressed concern about the number of violent incidents involving firearms in the First Nations and police have been actively investigating tips they receive about firearms. “This is at the forefront of the Maskwacis RCMP […]
2024-11-13 17:00
The cases of Dakota and Santiago Patterson, suspects in an incident that led to a dangerous person alert being issued in the Mayerthorpe area on Sept. 17, went to court on Thursday. Locals had received an alert in September stating police believed two men on the run had guns. At the Alberta Court of Justice […]
2024-11-13 17:00
Moving into quarterfinals to determine who goes onto the semifinals in provincials, the Whitecourt Cats hosted the Ponoka Broncs at Graham Acres on Monday, Nov. 11. The Broncs won 44–4, wrapping up the Cats’ season, according to the Whitecourt football club. The game was held in the afternoon, following Remembrance Day services held in the […]
2024-11-12 17:00
New Whitecourt RCMP sergeant welcomed
2024-11-12 17:00
Next up are the 2025 operational budget and 3-year operational plan, with an interim adoption planned for Dec. 17. Final budgets typically are adopted by April once all provincial data and property assessments are in.
2024-11-12 17:00
The Alberta Court of Justice in Whitecourt received guilty pleas in two separate theft cases during its sitting on Tuesday. One case regarded Christopher Michael Blackburn, who was sentenced to 30 days in jail for theft worth under $5,000 after taking copper wire from a CN site in Whitecourt. Blackburn appeared in-person in court. “The […]
2024-11-11 17:00
Wetaskiwin RCMP are asking for public assistance to locate 11-year-old Bryson Threefingers of Wetaskiwin. He was reported missing Nov. 8 after he was was last seen leaving his residence in Wetaskiwin and has not returned home since. There is a concern for his safety and wellbeing. Threefingers has a medium complexion is 4 feet 11 […]
2024-11-11 17:00
The fieldhouse at the Allan and Jean Millar Centre was packed Monday morning for Remembrance Day services. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 44 planned the event, with Marlene Pinchbeck reading the address, written by Mayerthorpe cadet Luke Johnson. “As we gather today to honour the sacrifices made by our soldiers, I think it’s important to […]
2024-11-10 17:00
Thousands of Indigenous people served in the Canadian military during the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War and continue to serve today. In front of the Maskwacis Veterans Memorial, the deceased, the veterans and those in active service were honoured Nov. 8 during Indigenous Veterans Day While thousands of Indigenous people served proudly […]
2024-11-10 17:00
This Monday is Remembrance Day, and the Whitecourt Legion is planning observances at the Allan and Jean Millar Centre. “We have very good support from the citizens of Whitecourt and area,” Ian McDermid, poppy fund co-chairperson, told the Whitecourt Star. According to the Whitecourt Legion, attendees will begin filling the Millar Centre fieldhouse at 10:15 […]
2024-11-07 17:00
“I think there’s a lot of need in the community, and if we can help, what we want to do is bring in some mental wellness programs, and some housing that is affordable,” said Randy Arsenault.
2024-11-07 17:00
On Nov. 5, 2024, at 2:12 p.m., Parkland RCMP received a report of a serious collision on Highway 627 and Range Road 273. Upon arrival, emergency responders tended to multiple patients and STARS was contacted. The driver of an SUV, an 18-year-old female resident of Devon, was deceased on scene. The passenger of the SUV […]
2024-11-07 17:00
Do you have a photo showing off the town? Whether it be a Devon staple, a slice of nature, or your favourite local spot, send it in for the chance for your photo to be featured in the Dispatch. Submissions can be sent to PWilliams@postmedia.com.
2024-11-07 17:00
Seatbelt safety is the Alberta Transportation traffic safety focus for the month of November. And with that is a much-needed focus on child safety seats. Buckling up is one of the smartest and most important decisions drivers and passengers can make. Drivers are responsible for ensuring that children under the age of 16 are properly […]
2024-11-07 17:00
Devon Devon Arts Market: The Arts Association of Devon (AAD) offers a wide variety of original art and unique handmade items by our local artists and artisans. The Arts Market is held each month on a Sunday from Noon to 4 pm. at the centrally located Devon Community Hall – 20 Haven Ave. Market dates are advertised […]
2024-11-07 17:00
The Arts Association of Devon is running an arts and crafts market on Sunday, November 17, at the Devon Community Centre, from 12 to 4 pm. It will feature vendors with paintings, photography, jewelry, leather work, pottery, children’s books, knitting, repurposed bullets, and more, all handmade by local artisans. There is also a colouring table for kids. All inquiries are welcome […]
2024-11-06 17:00
Schroeder advocates for issues affecting fire service delivery in the region
2024-11-06 17:00
The Diary of Anne Frank is a renowned play that brings to life the poignant and compelling story of Anne Frank, a Jewish girl who, along with her family, goes into hiding during the Holocaust. Based on Anne’s actual diary entries, this adaptation incorporates newly discovered writings from Anne’s diary as well as survivor accounts […]
2024-11-05 17:00
The Canadian Flower-class corvettes in the Second World War were named after Canadian cities to foster a sense of national pride and strengthen connections between the ships and the communities they represented. This practice was initially a British tradition, with the original Flower-class corvettes being named after flowers, such as HMS Begonia and HMS Bluebell. […]
2024-11-05 17:00
Stakeholders of Sacred Heart School believe it’s time to have a Catholic high school in Wetaskiwin. Currently, Sacred Heart educates students from Kindergarten to Grade 9, and parents have been asking for Grades 10 to 12 be added to serve the educational needs of the students, provide choice in education, and allow for a faith-based […]
2024-11-05 17:00
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