A Centre that will grow our communities
A public education campaign on the Culture & Events Centre was conducted in February 2022 in order to educate and engage area residents. Since then, Whitecourt has made changes to the design and updated the project budget.
An information session on the changes was hosted on November 29, 2023.
A centre like this can attract businesses and keep business in our community. It can give Whitecourt a competitive advantage.
- Alan Deane
Owner, Whitecourt Stationery
Thank you to community members that attended the Public Information Session.
November 29, 2023
Public Information Session
Missed the Public Information Session? View the information.
February 2022
Open Houses
VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE
Was held Wednesday, February 16 via Zoom.
IN-PERSON OPEN HOUSE
Was held Thursday, February 17 at St. Joseph Parish Hall in Whitecourt.
One Footprint
Build together, lower costs, smaller footprint, green initiatives and shared synergies.
Return on Investment
For the average household, the increased capital and operating costs would equate to an anticipated one-time taxation increase of $56.75 per household once the facility is in operation. This includes both capital and operating costs. Households will receive:
An Economic Driver for our Community
Revitalize the downtown, create economic diversification. Increase spending in the community.
New Audience Spending in the facility and community annually
Construction Impacts:
Money spent locally during construction and local job creation.
A Venue for Artists, Performers, Weddings, Special Events & Conventions
In 2017, 70% of households in Alberta attended a live performance.
- 2017 Albertan Recreation Survey, Government of Alberta
Increased Opportunities in our Community
Create unique events, activities, and educational opportunities in our community.
Increased Jobs in the Community
Jobs created annually by audience spending and operations.
A Multifunctional Centre with Flexible Space
There are hundreds of possible uses identified
New Industry Attraction
Attract new industry to our community creating industrial and residential growth, resulting in increased tax generation.
A Tourism Driver
Whitecourt is the trading hub between Edmonton & Grande Prairie. People will come to our community for events and stay in hotels, eat in restaurants, shop and use other entertainment and recreational facilities.
Attraction and Retention of Professionals
Research shows that high performing, creative leaders and creative entrepreneurs value arts and culture and choose the communities they reside in and around their values.
© Culture & Events Centre 2024.