Woodlands County
#1 Woodlands Lane T7S 1N3 Whitecourt, AB, Canada

Let Woodlands County support you through your education endeavours. Just two weeks left to get your post-secondary bursary applications submitted. Visit https://woodlands.ab.ca/community-services/scholarships/ for eligibility information and application forms.

Remember to use these guidelines when taking recyclables to the transfer stations: All loose recycling is to bagged in the blue bags Cardboard is to be flattened All containers (plastic, tin, etc.) are to be rinsed out... The following cannot be recycled: Straws/plastic utensils Plastic/coffee cups Plastic bags Styrofoam Garbage Hazardous waste

Want to be more involved in your municipality, but not sure how? Apply to sit on a Council Committee - learn the inner workings of these groups and make recommendations to Council on programs and services.

There are many incredible volunteers in Woodlands County that have dedicated years to the improvement and betterment of their community. Nominate them, today!

Be advised of traffic interruptions in Gibson Subdivision, Twp Rd 594, and Horne Road over the next two days.

Thank you for a wonderful summer season at Goose Lake.

Are you a student pursuing Agriculture or Environmental Sciences? Woodlands County offers a bursary program to support you through your education endeavours. Visit https://woodlands.ab.ca/agriculture-services/ to learn more about eligibility and how to apply.

Bears are actively searching for food and trying to fatten up for the winter this time of the year, and it is very important for residents living in bear countr...y to do their part and manage attractants on their properties. A common attractant is fruits on fruit bearing trees. It is important to pick ripening fruit as early as possible and store them in secure, airtight containers, so they don't attract bears to your property. Remove bird feeders from your yard in the months when bears are active usually from the beginning of April until the end of November. Be sure to clean up any spilled bird seed from the ground. Keep your garbage and recyclable bottles and cans in bear-resistant, airtight containers. Keep your compost indoors. Outdoor compost attracts bears. Look into using an indoor composter. Clean your barbecues. Scrub your barbecue clean after each use and store it in a bear-resistant building, such as the garage or shed. Never leave food out for wildlife. If you encounter a bear or other wildlife that may be a public safety concern, please report the incident to the 24-hour Report a Poacher line at 1-800-642-3800. In this video, Officer John Clarke and Matt Besko, Director of Wildlife Policy with Alberta Environment and Parks, talk more about keeping bears wild and avoiding human-bear conflicts.

Are you a post-secondary or apprenticeship student that started school this fall? Woodlands County has bursary opportunities to support County students through their education. Visit https://woodlands.ab.ca/community-services/scholarships/ to learn more.

Read the full release and other municipal notices at https://woodlands.ab.ca/current-news-notices/.

Thank you for a wonderful season at Berry Nice Spray Park. We look forward to seeing you next spring!

Woodlands County offers programs to recognize the outstanding academic and community-oriented achievements of students in the region and is currently accepting applications from students for the following: Two Year Post-Secondary Bursary deadline is October 15, 2020 Two Year Apprenticeship Bursary applications accepted throughout the year... For further information regarding eligibility along with application forms visit the county website at woodlands.ab.ca or contact the Community Services Department: Tel: 780-778-8400 Toll-free: 1-866-870-6315 Email: [email protected]

Our alerting system, BARCC Connect has a new feature. The "Alert Ready feature is being trialled for a six-months. Alert Ready is an integration feature with Canada Emergency Alert Systems which has been developed in partnership with the federal and provincial governments to collect and disseminate emergency alerts. Haven't registered for FREE, yet? Visit https://barcc.ca/m/sign-up to get notifications to your phone, email, or landline.

Enjoy the last few sunny fall days before the Berry Nice Spray Park closes for the season. Thank you for enjoying this fun park and Woodlands County looks forward to reopening next spring.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as these repairs were completed.

Visit https://woodlands.ab.ca/careers/ to view current employment opportunities. Health & Safety Coordinator (closes September 23) Auto Mechanic (closes September 30)