Woodlands County
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About 140 Woodlands County families forced out of homes due to wildfireThe wildfire burning near Whitecourt appears to have shrunk a little overnight. Woodlands County Reeve Dave Kusch said it's unclear whether any homes have been damaged.FireMay 12
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Out-of-control wildfire prompts evacuation south of Whitecourt, Alta.Woodlands County said the fire was burning east of Range Road 114 and south of Highway 43, including the West Ridge subdivision.CanadaMay 11
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Province to help Albertans recover from June floodsApplications can now be submitted for disaster financial assistance to help with uninsurable costs related to flood damage to homes and property.CanadaDec 6, 2023
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5 arrested following drug trafficking investigation: Alberta RCMPFive people were arrested following a drug bust in Whitecourt, Alta. RCMP and ALERT Edmonton say they began the investigation because of the trafficking of cocaine in the area.CrimeSep 5, 2023
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Alberta floods: Whitecourt area rivers peak, evacuation orders expandThe two rivers running through Whitecourt, Alta., peaked overnight, according to Mayor Tom Pickard, but the flood danger remains.WeatherJun 22, 2023
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Properties near Whitecourt, Fort Assiniboine ordered to evacuate as rivers overflowMultiple evacuation orders were issued Wednesday evening in Woodlands County, where both the McLeod River and Athabasca River have breached their banks.WeatherJun 21, 2023
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Town of Whitecourt, Woodlands County accused of environmental offences at landfillThe Alberta government announced Friday it had charged the Town of Whitecourt, the operators of the Whitecourt Regional Solid Waste Management Authority and Woodlands County with several environmental offences.EnvironmentSep 21, 2018
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Whitecourt area home destroyed by explosive fire, possible arsonA home outside Whitecourt, Alta. was destroyed by fire Saturday morning and police suspect it was deliberately set.CrimeSep 10, 2016
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