In February 2009, the City of Wetaskiwin began its sustainability plan, Wetaskiwin Tomorrow. Over the next two years, Wetaskiwin experienced the largest consultation in the City’s history. Now its up to all of us. Wetaskiwin is an amazing place, with even better potential. To reach that potential involves knowing where we want to go and then working towards that vision together. This website is our attempt at such a vision.

Testing the Waters

Testing the Waters

Home to award winning swim clubs and host to countless competitions, ‘the pool’ is one of Wetaskiwin’s sports, leisure and family cornerstones. After nearly 30 years, the Aboussafy is now is need of serious repairs. To continue to function safely as a pool, the Aboussafy Centre requires upgrades and repairs...

'The basics of our city need to be fixed'

‘The basics of our city need to be fixed’

"I believe that the city should be asking what areas around the town the citizens would like to see fixed or bettered, things that the city can actually do. Not to mention the road to By-The-Lake-Park, that's an attraction Wetaskiwin has, it's a shame however that it is so terribly...
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Main Street’s Future Revitalization

As everyone is aware, construction on Phase I of Wetaskiwin’s Main Street Revitalization is underway (please visit www.wetaskiwin.ca for road closure information). While we wait for further project details to share, we thought you would like to see the graphic renderings of what our fully revitalized main street is expected to look like. See the...

Update on AFC!

Kevin Lucas, Manager of Recreation with the City of Wetaskiwin, is providing an update on our Wetaskiwin Regional Aquatics & Fitness Centre (AFC)! “To date we are on schedule and very happy with the build. PCL is keeping the site clean and limiting the traffic entering the west gate. Steve from PCL noted he has...

This Week’s Photo Contest Winner

Dean McMurrer is this week’s photo contest winnner. Dean snapped this glorious Wetaskiwin sunrise not two weeks ago. What a sight! Congratulations, Dean, and thank you for your entry! We want to see the Wonk through your eyes! Send a photo (or four) to agoode@wetaskiwin.ca and be entered in to our weekly draw for prizes!...

Visitors from Ashoro, Japan

Delegates from Ashoro, Japan paid a visit to Wetaskiwin this weekend to attend this year’s A/JTMA Conference & AGM (May 4 & 5). This photo was snapped on the front stairs moments before Mayor Bill Elliot took the deleagtes on a tour of Wetaskiwin City Hall. (L-R) Toshio Yoshida – Ashoro Town Chairman Gladys Mojelski, Pres. WAFS, Chair...

Photo Contest WInner – May 2, 2012

This winning photo was taken by Casandra Hiscock at Wetaskiwin’s By-the-Lake Park. What a beautiful shot! Thanks for the submission, Casandra! To enter our weekly photo contest, send your pics of Wetaskiwin & Area to agoode@wetaskiwin.ca. It’s really that simple! Thank you to all who have entered. We look forward to receiving more submissions!

Weekly Photo Contest – April 25

We are pleased to announce that Dean McMurrer is this week’s photo contest winner! Dean took a beautiful shot of By-the-Lake Park while out for a walk on April 19. Check out another great shot entered by Dawn Broadbent, which (we believe) was also taken at By-the-Lake Park. Thank you both! Let’s keep the photos...

Welcome Dale Cory – Communications Coordinator

The City of Wetaskiwin would like to announce the appointment of Dale Cory to the position of Communications Coordinator – effective immediately. Dale has a strong background in communications, having spent considerable time in long-standing mediums such as radio, television and newspaper. He has also worked in marketing and promotions during a career which has...

This Week’s Photo Contest Winner

This week’s photo contest winner is Dawn Broadbent! Dawn submitted the following photo, which was titled ‘Welcome Home’. Congratulations, Dawn, and thank you for the great pic! To enter our weekly photo contest please email your photo to agoode(at)wetaskiwin(dot)ca and receive one draw entry per photo received. The draw takes place every Tuesday afternoon.

Photo Contest Winner – James Gilbert

This week’s photo contest winner is James Gilbert. He took this wonderful photo of his son, Keagan, snowboarding on Wetaskiwin’s Recreation Grounds. Congrats, James! Love the personal aspect of this photo! Find out more about the weekly photo contest and how to enter!

This Week’s Photo Contest Winner!

Our weekly Wetaskiwin & Area photo contest has been a success so far, and this week’s winning photograph was submitted by Dean McMurrer. Congrats Dean. Wicked photo. Remember that photos can be of anything in Wetaskiwin & Area! Submit your photo(s) to agoode(at)wetaskiwin(dot)ca and be entered into our weekly draw to win fabulous prizes!

Wetaskiwin Regional AFC Ground Breaking Ceremony

The official ground breaking for the new Wetaskiwin Regional Aquatic & Fitness Centre. (Photo by Lucas Warren) See the full gallery on Posterous

Coffee with the Mayor @ Beans

City of Wetaskiwin Mayor Bill Elliot visits with customers at Beans Coffee Bar & Bistro at Coffee with the Mayor on March 7, 2012.