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WEBVigil held for youth shot by Wetaskiwin RCMP. As the sun set Saturday, around 200 people gathered in the area where 15-year-old Hoss Lightning was shot by Wetaskiwin RCMP following a confrontation with police, with members of Samson Cree Nation Chief and Council and Wetaskiwin City Council joining friends, family and community members from Maskwacis and Wetaskiwin.
Welcoming Wetaskiwin pt. 2 | Wetaskiwin Times
WEB3 days ago · Welcoming Wetaskiwin Week continued with open houses at the Wetaskiwin Fire Hall with firefighters and RCMP, Children’s Indoor Play Space (CHIPS), McMan Open House, the Wetaskiwin Seniors Centre and BGC Wetaskiwin along with numerous free events, like a library scavenger hunt and craft, line …
Festival Place to mark 30th anniversary | Wetaskiwin Times
WEB2 days ago · We try to be able to offer a show for everyone.”. To help mark the 30th anniversary, Festival Place will welcome award-winning Canadian, Chantal Kreviazuk on Friday, Sept. 27. With tickets already sold-out, Kreviazuk’s performance is sure to have the audience humming along to her well-known hits like “Before You,” “Feels Like Home ...
Sherwood Heights official groundbreaking marked
WEB2 days ago · On Thursday, Sept. 12, an official ground breaking took place to celebrate construction of the Sherwood Heights replacement school. Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) board chair Cathy Allen said the new school will serve students for decades to come and will help house the legacy of the two schools that were established more than 60 years ago.
Local Métis families explored | Wetaskiwin Times
WEB2 days ago · Showcased currently on the second floor of the Strathcona County Library in the display case is the Métis Family Display, which details the stories of various Indigenous families who settled in the area such as Longmore, Donald, Gladue, Shank, and Daugneaux.. In partnership with the Strathcona County Museum and Archives (Strathma), locations and items explained within the display include St ...
A taste of Wetaskiwin | Wetaskiwin Times
WEB3 days ago · Join the conversation. 0918 wk taste5.WK.jpg jpg, WK, apsmc. The fourth annual Taste of Wetaskiwin saw the Co-op Rec Hall crowded with people looking to sample local food, drink, art and culture in the wrap-up to Welcoming Wetaskiwin Week Friday night. Christina Max.
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WEBWelcoming Wetaskiwin pt. 2 Welcoming Wetaskiwin Week continued with open houses at the Wetaskiwin Fire Hall with firefighters and RCMP, Children’s Indoor Play Space (CHIPS), McMan Open House, the Wetaskiwin Seniors Centre and BGC Wetaskiwin along with numerous free events, like a library scavenger hunt and craft, line dance lessons at the Wetaskiwin Royal Canadian Legion Br. No. 86, fibre ...
Wetaskiwin County approves 2.77% municipal tax increase
WEBJun 5, 2024 · Wetaskiwin County approves 2.77% municipal tax increase. On May 21, the Council of the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 approved the Mill Rates for 2024 to fund the year’s final budget. The overall budget for the County stands at $45.8 million, with municipal tax support contributing $24.9 million.
Wetaskiwin County suspends fire permits | Wetaskiwin Times
WEBMay 3, 2023 · Wetaskiwin County has suspended all fire permits and put a fire restriction in place. As of April 27, all existing fire permits have been suspended and no new permits will be issued due to the late spring start and an upcoming forecast with highs ranging from 18 to 28 degree Celsius. Under the fire restriction, all existing open burns must be ...
COVID-19 cases continue to drop in Wetaskiwin area
WEBFeb 24, 2021 · “This means we will continue to wear masks while the Provincial order is in place and Wetaskiwin has less than 15 cases for 30 days.” While the Province has loosened some restrictions — which includes allowing children and youth to resume sports activities, with restrictions — the Manluk Centre, the Wetaskiwin Drill Hall, the Wetaskiwin Civic Centre and Twin Arenas remain closed to the ...