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The town will take steps to improve traffic safety at 55th Ave. and 47th St., near Spanish Villa.
The matter was one of several on the agenda during the regular council meeting last Monday.
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“I think there’s tremendous value in making our roads safer,” said Coun. Ray Hilts.
Administration recommended extending the no-parking section, adding flashing signs to the area (showing drivers their speeds) for approximately two weeks and increasing enforcement presence.
According to administration, the steps won’t add any expenses to the operating budget already approved.
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Whitecourt residents are adjusting to tighter restrictions on outdoor social gatherings, schools, retail and more under measured unveiled by Premier Jason Kenney last Tuesday.
As Whitecourt surpassed 100 COVID-19 cases last Tuesday (currently at 116 by Friday), the new restrictions apply in town but not in Woodlands County, which falls under case thresholds.
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âWith the increase in cases weâve seen across the province and in our community, I donât think it came as a surprise further restrictions have been implemented,â said Mayor Maryann Chichak.