Communities in Bloom

New Committee Members are always welcome! For more information on the Committee contact Whitecourt’s Manager of Recreation at 780-778-3637 ext. 407 or message the Committee through its Facebook page.

Check out the information sheet on what role the Communities in Bloom Committee plays in our community.

Communities in Bloom

Communities in Bloom (CIB) promotes involvement and action by citizens of all ages, the municipal government, local organizations, and businesses. The program strives to improve the tidiness, appearance and visual appeal of Canada's neighbourhoods, parks, open spaces and streets through the imaginative use of flowers, plants and trees. A focus on environmental awareness and preservation of heritage and culture is also an integral part of its success resulting in an improved quality of life.

Each year, the Committee completes a Community Profile Book that highlights some of Whitecourt's CIB initiatives. Click on the book cover to review the current Community Profile Book.

Tagging and Graffiti Removal Initiative

The Whitecourt Communities in Bloom Committee is offering tagging and graffiti removal kits for FREE to businesses and residents!

Two types of graffiti removal kits are available at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre:

  • a sensitive surface kit (ie painted);
  • bare brick, stone and masonry kit.

Kits include chemicals, tools and PPE necessary to complete a removal.  The purchased graffiti remover was tested by the Committee with positive results.

Businesses and residents will be asked to provide before and after photos in order for the Committee to track the success of the initiative.

By using native plants to the Whitecourt area, many hazards of gardening can be eliminated because you can be sure that the plants will be cold tolerant and hardy in other conditions specific to our area.

By adopting water savvy habits in and around your home this summer, you can save money on your water bills and still have a beautiful lawn and garden.

The Park Guardian program was established to encourage community involvement in the care and maintenance of all green spaces, in particular parks, playgrounds, and school yards.