Town of Whitecourt

"Where Even the Rivers Meet"

Whitecourt is rich in resources, pulpwood, timber, gas, oil and sulphur. An aggressive commitment to expansion and diversification makes it a desirable location for industrial, commercial and tourism development.

"Opportunities Abound"

Whitecourt is a young and aggressive community at the gateway to the fabulous north.

Contact

  • Economic Development
  • Box 509, Whitecourt, AB
  • T7S 1N6
  • Tel: (780) 778-2273
  • Fax: (780) 778-4166
  • Web: www.whitecourt.ca

Demographics

  • 1986 - 5,735
  • 1991 - 6,922
  • 1996 - 7,788
  • 1999 - 8,008

Key Linkages

  • Highway - #43, #32
  • Bus Line - Greyhound
  • Trucking - Whitecourt Transport, Cougar Trucking, LNR Trucking, Gold Star Transport
  • Railway - CN
  • Airports - Whitecourt Airport
  • Airlines - Private
  • Natural Gas Pipeline - ATCO
  • Electric - EPCOR
  • Communication - Telus
  • Cellular - Telus Mobility, Roger's AT&T

Major Industries

  • Lumber/Pulp
  • Oil and Gas
  • Mining
  • Tourism

Major Industrial/Commercial Employers

  • Millar Western Industries
  • Majestic Forest Products
  • Alberta Newsprint Co
  • Blue Ridge Lumber

Air Transport

Whitecourt Airport

  • All weather airstrip with 6,000 ft runway
  • Charters available include; Aerial Recon Surveyors, Highland Helicopters, Taiga Helicopters

Rail Transport

  • CN service to destinations including Edmonton and Calgary

Road Transport

Hwy #43

  • 177 km Northeast of Edmonton

Hwy #32

  • North to Swan Hills (69 km)
  • South to Hwy #16 (72 km)

Bus and Freight Transport

  • Regularly scheduled Greyhound service