Wetaskiwin Tomorrow

A short film by Dave Budge about Canada’s largest living roof at the Vancouver Convention Center.

“We need to work together to find our identity, see what’s going to make us a great community. What’s going to separate us (from other communities)”, said Warren.

Warren explained homegrown initiatives – like Live Local Wetaskiwin & County, the Wetaskiwin & District Chamber of Commerce, and Communities in Bloom Wetaskiwin, are a step in the right direction towards the community creating something unique.

“If the old adage that a picture is worth a thousand words, then the winning entry for the monthly photography contest for Wetaskiwin Tomorrow says plenty about our community. A stark sunset with Wetaskiwin’s beacon of identity, the Water Tower, appearing on the horizon, was named photograph of the month for June. The image, chosen from almost three dozen entries, is part of the city’s Wetaskiwin Tomorrow initiative, designed to help map our community’s future.”

M.D. of Bonnyville council has approved a new Compost Program that will reduce the M.D.’s volume of waste being shipped to the Lafond Regional Landfill. The first part of the program is directed at residents. Two composting workshops will be set up for hamlet and acreage owners to discuss reducing household waste through composting.

Congratulations to Soundchaser2009 on his photograph of the sun setting on Wetaskiwin — winning the wt photo contest for the month of June.

Aside from eternal fame and glory, Soundchaser2009 will also receive a $25 gift certificate to the historic MacEachern Tea House.

Remember, we’re still looking for images that personally represent what makes Wetaskiwin a great place to live, work and play. There’s still lots of time to get in for the months of July and August. And all uploaded photos are eligible for the grand prize of $500 for the overall best picture.