Wetaskiwin Tomorrow

In talking with people, one of the most common complaints about Wetaskiwin is that “there isn’t anything to do.” While this is definitely a concern, in some cases, the issue might just be about not knowing about what’s going on in the City and surrounding area.

So, the idea is simple — tell us what you like to do in Wetaskiwin.

It can be something easy (eg. ‘Go for a walk in Peace Hills Park’ ), seasonal (eg. ‘The Raw Hide Rodeo’), generational (something for teenagers, families, seniors), funny, boring, really it doesn’t matter — as long as its something to do.

Congratulations to Janice Chau who, in an extremely close vote and final decision, was named winner of the “What does your Wetaskiwin look like?” photo contest.

In winning the grand prize, Ms. Chau will receive $500 and any of the fame and glory that come from winning the photo contest.

I see a deep beauty in this town when we get past the surface and the intended attractions. I see a great revolution of hope and health as we get past the negative of present problems and see what could be as our relationship with First Nations Peoples grows!

The Wetaskiwin water tower stood unconnected and unused for a year and a half following construction, as the town’s water and sewage system didn’t actually reach it until 1909. Today it primarily serves the western end of Wetaskiwin – now a city of 12,285 inhabitants – drawing water from Coal Lake. Formed on the Battle River roughly 13 km east of the town, the lake has served as Wetaskiwin’s municipal water supply since 1968, and had its level regulated for this purpose by an earthen embankment and dam in 1972.

Feeback from wetaskiwintomorrow.ca
“I am a young women, living here with my husband and my 2 year old son. Originially I am from Germany. I was used to live in a city with about 60 000 inhabitants. Since I moved to Canada, particullarily to Wetaskiwin, I have to get used to a small city. Of course there are differences between countries and will always be. But this is an opportunity for you to get some ideas from someone who knows a different lifestyle than it is in Canada. I personally really would like to see Wetaskiwin as an attractive city to the one who live here and to people who come to see it, which it is not!”