Position reductions signalled through budget 2020 means the loss of around 930 jobs in social services, agriculture, and wildfire management in Alberta.
Residents of Hinton have been generous this year in donating their used coats for those who need them.
Hinton currently has three cases of COVID-19 while Yellowhead County has four confirmed cases.
Council and Town of Hinton administrative oversight has been removed from the Hinton Golf Society for the 2020-2021 Golf Course Operating Agreement.
Council discussed and recommended that the Town pursue the collaborative partnership approach in the development of the Boutin Avenue lands with other organizations and developers.
Kennedy Davy scored eight goals and added two assists as the Hinton Xtreme U16 ringette squad started its season in style with a 15-6 win Oct. 24 over Leduc in Steve Hotchkiss Arena.
Hinton RCMP has met its goal of reducing break and enter incidents within the community this year, but break and enters in rural areas around Hinton have increased.
While small businesses in Hinton are doing well despite COVID-19, there is still a tremendous amount of support available.
The Hinton Employment and Learning Place (HELP) decided not to go forward with opening the mat program this winter.
Council approved the repair of a section of the Beaver Boardwalk that is currently closed, located East of Happy Creek.