Celebrating Our Heritage
During Seniors’ Week, we interviewed some of our centenarians to explore their thoughts on life, change, and Wetaskiwin. Name: Jessie FloranceBirthdate: November 15, 1910 CITY: Where were you born?JESSIE: Manitoba. C: What was your occupation?J: I was a hairdresser. C: How long have you lived in Wetaskiwin?J: I’ve lived here since 1960. C: What do...
A Good Sign
Update to regulations reflects more ‘business friendly’ approach More exposure + greater opportunities = a more business friendly Wetaskiwin. In line with recommendations in the Wetaskiwin Tomorrow Community Vision and the Roadmap to Prosperity, on August 22, Wetaskiwin City Council approved changes to the Land Use Bylaw (1747-09) to allow for local businesses and groups...
Communicating With First Nations for Employers
On September 14, you are invited to a session on how to effectively communicate with First Nations. This is a follow up from the one in June of this year with Bruce Cutknife. The session held back in June was an excellent information session on the history of First Nations and we left you wanting...
Bag It Trailer
Comes to Wetaskiwin on September 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Reynolds-Alberta Museum theatre!
Wonk Reads
Wonk Reads is a book club for all ages. From September to November, 2011 everyone in Wetaskiwin is encourage to read the same book. After the book is announced (on September 8), there will be three months of give aways, promotions, parties, book clubs and a variety of other events and activities. The initiative is sponsored...
STAFF APPRECIATION BBQ
The City of Wetaskiwin’s Staff Appreciation BBQ was held August 11, and employees were served their choice of burgers, ribs, sausage and mussels by Wetaskiwin’s Aldermen. The BBQ is appreciated not only for it’s tasty cuisine, but also for its networking opportunities. Since the City operates out of three separate buildings, employees usually communicate through electronic...
Language Learning Software Demonstration
Lauren DeBruin from The Alberta Library (TAL) will offer a training session for MANGO Language Learning Software on August 8 from 1 — 2 PM at the Wetaskiwin Public Library. Mango Language Learning Software program focuses on conversation and cultural interpretation. Using this software is like having a dialog and one can record one’s voice...
OG’s Restaurant
Just rode past this sign at the corner of 49 st and 52 ave. Having never saw it before, does anyone know if it’s new to the Wonk?