All About Whitecourt
The town of Whitecourt, Alberta, is located approximately 177km northwest of Edmonton and 279km southeast of Grande Prairie at the junction of Highway 43 and Highway 32. Whitecourt is located within Woodlands County at the confluence of the Athabasca River, McLeod River, Sakwatmau Rive and Beaver Creek.
The town has branded itself as the "Snowmobile Capital of Alberta".
Local up to date weather can be found be visiting Environment Canada
Population
The 2021 census population of Whitecourt was 9,195 residents.
Town Council
The Town of Whitecourt is governed by a Mayor and six Councillors.
Transportation
The town is serviced by Whitecourt Transit with public transit and dial-a-bus service. Please visit Whitecourt Transit for more information.
Emergency Services
Call 911 if you require fire, police, or an ambulance!
Health Link Alberta
Phone: 811 or visit: Website
Health Link is a free, confidential, 24 hour a day, 7 day a week nurse telephone advice and health information service. You can call from anywhere in Alberta and speak with a highly trained registered nurse who will provide you with advice and information about health symptoms and concerns. Health Link can help you decide whether to care for yourself, make an appointment with your doctor, go to a clinic, contact a community service or go to a hospital emergency room.
In a medical emergency, always call 911 or go directly to your nearest Emergency Room (ER).
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Education
The two school boards in Whitecourt:
Northern Gateway Regional Division No. 10
Phone: 780-778-2800
Northern Gateway operates 4 public schools in Whitecourt:
Pat Hardy Elementary (Preschool to Grade 2) – Phone: 780-778-6266
Central School (Grade 3 to 5) - Phone: 780-778-2136
Percy Baxter School (Grades 6 to 8) - Phone: 780-778-3898
Hilltop High School (Grades 9 to 12) - Phone: 780-778-2446
Living Waters Catholic Regional Division No. 42
Phone: 780-778-5666
Living Waters Catholic Division operates 2 separate schools in Whitecourt both offering a French immersion program:
St. Mary School (Kindergarten to Grade 3) – Phone: 780-778-2050
St. Joseph School (Grade 4 to 12) – Phone: 780-778-2345
The Town of Whitecourt offers a variety of recreational programs and facilities. The Community Spectrum is Whitecourt’s guide to recreation and leisure programming and is published quarterly by the Town’s Community Services Department. Copies of the guide are available at the recreational facilities or online here.
The town’s facilities include:
Allan & Jean Millar Centre
58 Sunset Blvd
Whitecourt, AB
Phone:780-778-3637
The Allan & Jean Millar Centre offers recreation and leisure activities for all ages and skill levels. It provides a venue for tournaments, trade shows, and cultural events and has become Whitecourt’s community meeting place. Amenities include multi-use sport area, running/walking track, racquet ball courts, squash court, Aquatic Centre, and Fitness Centre.
Forest Interpretive Centre & Heritage Park
3002 33rd Street
Whitecourt, AB Phone: 780-778-3433
This facility offers a Visitors Information Centre, multi-media gallery, three visitor accessible buildings, a barn, and an 800-metre Interpretive Trail that winds through the forest.
Scott Safety Centre (Twin Arenas)
72 Sunset Blvd
Whitecourt, AB
Phone: 780-778-8888
This facility is home to two ice rinks and a restaurant.
Whitecourt Curling Club
70 Sunset Blvd
Phone: 780-778-4128
The Whitecourt Curling Club has mens’, womens’ and mixed curling.
Public Library
Whitecourt & District Public Library
5201 – 49 Street
Whitecourt, AB Phone: 780-778-2900
Golf
Whitecourt Golf & Country Club
Phone: 780-778-3531
Located on Flats Road, this is an 18-hole court with clubhouse facilities and pro-shop.
Parks and Playgrounds
For a listing of Whitecourt Parks and Playgrounds, please click here.
