Celebrating Our Heritage
During Senior’s Week we interviewed some of our centenarians and explored their thoughts on life, change, and Wetaskiwin. Name: George WilsonBirthdate: April 25, 1909 CITY: Where were you born?GEORGE: In a house 1/2 a mile north of Angus Ridge. C: What was your occupation?G: I’ve had a few…farmer, railroad man, fireman, engineer. C: How long...
Wetaskiwin Airport = Good Business
Part of an email from a recent airport visitor: Fisher Barton Specialty Products, Watertown, Wi, USA representatives just met with Supreme International , Wetaskiwin Alberta, Ca, this past week to perform non-destructive load tests on TMR Mixer knives. It was very convenient and cost/time saving to service our customer via the Wetaskiwin Airport Facility. The...
Gingerbread & Glitter
The 18th Gingerbread & Glitter will be held in Wetaskiwin from November 18 – 20, 2011. We are only 9.5 weeks away from setup, so if you are interested in helping out, please call 780-361-7779 or visit the event page at gingerbreadandglitter.com.
Celebrating Our Heritage
During Senior’s Week we interviewed some of our centenarians to explore their thoughts on life, change, and Wetaskiwin. Name: Fred CorbettBirthdate: March 6, 1909 CITY: Where were you born?FRED: Manitoba C: What was your occupation?F: I was a bricklayer C: How long have you lived in Wetaskiwin?F: 20 years C: What do you think is...
Celebrating Our Heritage
During Seniors’ Week, we interviewed some of our centenarians to explore their thoughts on life, change, and Wetaskiwin. Name: Hilda Kneller (no photo)Birthdate: July 25, 1909Hilda Kneller sadly passed away shortly after her interview, on April 29, 2011. CITY: Where were you born?HILDA: Nisku, Alberta C: What was your occupation?H: I was a farm wife....
Main Street Revitalization Project
The most recent concept drawing of the planned Main Street Revitalization in Wetaskiwin. More drawings are available on the City’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/wetaskiwin
Wetaskiwin Public cited for its work with Aboriginal communities
There are individual libraries in Alberta doing great things to include Aboriginal communities in a vision of seamless access: for example, Edmonton Public Library has an Aboriginal Community Librarian, Wetaskiwin Public Library has successful multicultural programming, the Paddle Prairie Library on the Paddle Prairie Métis Settlement is a member of the Peace Library System, and...
Celebrating Our Heritage
During Seniors Week, we interviewed some of our centenarians to explore their thoughts on life, change, and Wetaskiwin. Name: Alma BablitzBirthdate: August 10, 1911 CITY: Where were you born?ALMA: On a homestead west of Stony Plain. C: What was your occupation?A: I was a farm wife and a mother. C: What is your secret to...
International FASD Proclamation
Join Us September 9th, 2011 for Special Guest Speakers, Mocktail Tastings, Games and A Chance to Network With Others in the FASD Community. Ceremonies Begin at the Wetaskiwin Public Library 5002 – 51st Street Wetaskiwin at 1:30. Come Help Us Recognize This Important Day. RSVP 780 361 4447
Letter from the Mayor
On behalf of the City of Wetaskiwin, I would like to congratulate Dorothy French on receiving the AUMA Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her more than 20 years of service on Wetaskiwin’s City Council. Dorothy’s 17 years as an alderman, combined with her term as Mayor from 1989 -1992, were marked by foresight and initiative, and benefited the community...