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Perhaps one of the best photo opportunities in Woodlands County is the World’s Largest Wagon Wheel and Pick. Located in the hamlet of Fort Assiniboine, the grand wagon wheel stands an impressive seven metres high, while the pick reaches just over six metres.

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The two-day showcase on September 5 & 6 is at Rotary Park. Attracting more than 7,500 people in previous years, Party in the Park is a dynamic festival that brings the community together.

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EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Brite View Pre-School Contact: Eileen Blenman Tel: 780-706-0619 Pre-schoolers learning, socializing, developing self-esteem.

Campus Alberta Whitecourt Contact: Jackie Smailes Tel: 780-778-2000 Committed to adult educational opportunities to meet the needs of our communities. Offer numerous student and public services including college and university programs, distance education, educational information, classroom and computer lab rentals and much more. Your college education is important to us!

Fort Assiniboine School Contact: Aubrey Kuiln Tel: 780-584-3751 K-9 school.

Hilltop High School Contact: Egbert Stang, PrincipalTel: 780-778-2446 Grades 9 through 12.

Hilltop’s Storefront School Contact: Sarah Vandekerckhove Tel: 780-778-5865Outreach school that provides an alternative education for students from Grade 10 to 12.

Living Waters Catholic Regional Division #42 Tel: 780-778-5666 Serves 1,720 students. The jurisdiction encompasses the geographic areas served by the Towns of Edson, Whitecourt and Slave Lake; Fox Creek is now a part of the Whitecourt ward but does not have a school.

NorquestTel: 780-778-2000The Norquest College Whitecourt campus has been serving the community since 1989. NorQuest collaborates with 14 Community Adult Education Councils, made up of industry, local government and other community adult learning partners, to determine and meet the needs of adult learners in our region.

Northern Gateway Public Schools Tel: 780-778-2800 Services 5,700 students from Onoway to Valleyview. Operates 5 schools in the Whitecourt area.

Pat Hardy Primary School Contact: Jackie Mines Tel: 780-778-6266 Elementary school for childrenPreschool to grade 2

Percy Baxter School Contact: Helen Haugford, Principal Tel: 780-778-3898 Percy serves students in Grades 6, 7 & 8, and has a teaching staff of 25 and approximately 12 support staff. Student population is 450 students with 6 classes in each grade.

St. Joseph School Contact: Michel Despins, Principal Tel: 780-778-2345 Enrolls students in Grade 4 to 12. We enjoy a strong academic program, elementary music program, Fsl (French as a second language) and a strong athletic program.

St. Mary Elementary School Contact: Ashley Floyd Tel: 780-778-2050 An ECS to Grade 3 Catholic school offering various programs to support the needs of our students. Please feel free to contact us. We accept children of all faiths to our school. Offering French immersion from K-3.

Whitecourt & District Playschool Contact: Amber Palmateer Tel: 780-778-2251 Playschool for 3 and 4 year olds

Whitecourt Central School Contact: Tammy McKeever, Principal Tel: 780-778-2136 Elementary school for children in Grade 3, 4 & 5

Whitecourt Home School Association Contact: Cindy Gurney abgurney@xplornet.ca Provide information on home schooling to all people interested - beginners to seasoned veterans. Distribute newsletters, plan field trips and other gatherings. Offer a library of resources and provide support and encouragement to others.

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The Town of Whitecourt and Woodlands County offer endless opportunities. If you are thinking of moving here, the following information will help make your move a smooth transition. Come see why we love it.

CHURCH SERVICES

Hilltop Community Church 32 Whitecourt Avenue, Tel: 780-778-3113 Pastor Chris Millington Sunday Service - 10:30 am

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 35 Lyons Crescent Tel: 780-706-4026 Real Goudreault

Skyview Alliance Church 112061 TWP 591, WhitecourtTel: 780-778-6806 Rev. Harold Bakker Service at 10:30 a.m.

St. James Lutheran Church 55 Sunset Blvd Tel: 780-778-2055 Pastor Dan Hansard Divine Service 11 a.m.

St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church 5540 Mink Creek Road, Tel: 780-396-0228Mass Schedule Saturday Mass 5 pm, Sunday Mass 9 am

St. Patrick’s Anglican Church 4903 -52 Ave (kitty corner from library) Tel: 780-778-6585 leave message Rev. René Faille Holy Eucharist Sunday 10:30 a.m. with Sunday School

Whitecourt Baptist Church 6240 - 47 Street (North end of 47 St., downtown) Tel: 780-778-3450 Senior Pastor Dwayne Dibben Pastor Clayton Puddicombe Sunday Services & Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Whitecourt Family Worship Centre 4220 Elko Drive (behind Tim Hortons) Tel: 780-778-2572 Senior Pastor Dallas Bidell Youth Pastor Michelle Harder Sunday worship 10:30 a.m. (nursery care provided)

Whitecourt Seventh-Day Adventist Church 4903-52 Ave. Tel: 780-778-6255 or 780-779-4369 (Services held at St. Patricks Anglican Church) Pastor Brian Bechthod Tel: 780-693-2486 Sabbath Services each Sat. at 10:00 a.m.

Whitecourt United Church of Canada Rev. Alwin Maben 5201 50 St. Whitecourt Tel: 780-778-2578 Sunday Worship & Nursery at 10:30 a.m.