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.

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2012 Wetaskiwin Winter Program Guide

2012 Wetaskiwin Winter Program Guide

2011 Wetaskiwin Winter Program Guide.pdf Download this file A new year, a new look. The Wetaskiwin  Community Learning Council and the City  of Wetaskiwin have teamed up to bring  you this guide to what’s happening in  Wetaskiwin. It has all the great program  and activity information as before in a  new easy to read format....

Jumpstart Program

Strong communities include strong kids. We believe all kids should have the chance to run, skate, play, and grow. Canadian Tire Jumpstart® is a community-based charitable program that helps kids aged 4-18 participate in organized sports and recreation such as hockey, dance, soccer and swimming, so they can develop important life skills, self esteem and...

Personal Development Sessions @ the Library

The Wetaskiwin Public Library is hosting two very cool personal development sessions this fall. The first is a six course series starting on September 29 dedicated to personal development. The course was developed and created by Zaheen Nanji, Wellness Coach and Co-director of Shanti...
City takes steps to be more welcoming, inclusive

City takes steps to be more welcoming, inclusive

In line with its new Community Vision, the City of Wetaskiwin has taken two important steps towards encouraging a welcoming, inclusive and accessible community. City Council has approved a resolution to officially join the Alberta Network of Welcoming Communities along with the Canadian Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination (CMARD) – following a series...

Communities in Bloom 2010

Photos from Wetaskiwin Communities in Bloom winner Henry Haukenfrers' property. He won the local competition for the Best Residential-Overall category.

@ the Library: 6 Series on Personal Development

Wetaskiwin Public Library and Shanti Wellness Centre Presents: 6 Series on Personal Development This series will run over 6 weeks starting on September 29 and will be held at the Wetaskiwin Public Library. The series has been developed and created by Zaheen Nanji, Wellness Coach and Co-director of Shanti Wellness Centre, Wetaskiwin. Cost: $ 50...

Wetaskiwin Festival of Arts & Agriculture

The Inaugural Wetaskiwin Festival of Arts & Agriculture is a street festival designed to celebrate what’s great about Wetaskiwin. On the afternoon of September 11 at Noon, Main Street (50 Avenue) in Wetaskiwin will be blocked off to make room for local musicians, painters, photographers, farmers, artisans, entertainers and businesses. The festivities will wrap up...

Our recycling program isn’t bad

Our recycling program isn’t bad. We really need to keep plastics in it. The problem is that many people don’t want to bother taking their stuff to the depot. I know it would be expensive, but curbside would encourage more participation. And we shouldn’t allow those huge garbage cans that some people fill every week...

Community groups share $46,000-plus

Community groups and programs in Wetaskiwin and area won't have to do 100 per cent of their fundraising on their own this year. Thanks to the pair of City-based programs – the Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) grant program and the grant in aid program, the latter headed up by the Wetaskiwin Recreation Board –...

Citizens for Safe and Healthy Communities

Citizens for Safe and Healthy Communites (CSHC) is a network of community partners representing the Town Millet, Hobbema, the City of Wetaskiwin and the County of Wetaskiwin that work together as a team to 1) Promote positive lifestyle behaviors; 2) Empower citizens to take responsibility for their...

Event: Communities In Bloom Spring Workshop

When: Saturday, April 24, 2010 Where: Wetaskiwin City Hall (4705 – 50th Avenue – 3rd Floor), 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Cost: Free! Join us for gardening tips and information in preparation for the 2010 gardening season.

Family Violence Presentation

On May 12th, 2010 the Wetaskiwin RCMP will be hosting a Crime Prevention Workshop for the general public. No cost for admission, the Workshop will show case Volunteer Groups and a number of guest speakers from various policing and social backgrounds. One of the presentations scheduled for the afternoon will be done by representatives from...