13 Ways of Looking at a Water Tower
Pipestone Reporter and generally awesome guy Barry McDonald sent in this photo of the Wetaskiwin Water Tower snapped from the Visitor Information Centre. Thanks Barry!
SNAP Wraps Up
2011 program a success, helps reduce cat population 11 cats, countless benefits. Wetaskiwin’s Spay/Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) finished for 2011 with 11 cats making their way through the doors of the Wetaskiwin Animal Clinic. “This is an important program,” said Bill Elliot, Mayor of the City of Wetaskiwin. “Reducing the number of unsterilized cats in...
Working on Our Night Moves
Evening shift trial period could lead to permanent changes The night just got a little bit safer. In line with the Wetaskiwin Tomorrow Community Vision and Wetaskiwin’s commitment to increased safety and enhancing our community image, the City has added a temporary evening shift for its bylaw officers. The new shift (11:30 AM — 8:00 PM), will...
Wetaskiwin’s Proposed Multi-Use Aquatic Facility
The most recent concept drawing of Wetaskiwin’s proposed Multi-Use Aquatic Facility. More drawings are available on the City’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/wetaskiwin
CP Heritage Train
The view from (and of) CP’s Heritage Train en route from Wetaskiwin to Bawl on August 4, 2011. More photos available on the City’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/wetaskiwin (Photo by Karen Schatschneider)
Migrant Routes Workshop Announced for September 15
You are invited to attend a Migrant Routes workshop being held at the Wetaskiwin Public Library on Thursday, September 15, 2011 from 12:00 – 3:00 PM As our communities become more diverse, many organizations are looking for professional development opportunities that allow their employees to learn about the experiences and challenges that newcomers face when coming to Canada. Migrant...
2011 Inductees into Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame
On May 26, City of Wetaskiwin Mayor Bill Elliot presented a commemorative plaque to Marji Johns of Victoria, BC. Marji is the granddaughter of Richard W. (Dick) Ryan, one of four individuals inducted this year into Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame. Mayor Elliot also presented her with a proclamation, passed by the City of Wetaskiwin Council,...
Ladies Out to Lunch
On the afternoon of August 14, the wonderful folks at the MacEachern Tea House and the Wetaskiwin Chamber of Commerce present Ladies Out to Lunch - an afternoon of food, fun fashion. Tickets are $20 ($25 at the door) and are available at: the MacEachern Tea House, the Wetaskiwin Chamber of Commerce, Mickey’s Flowers and CopyKats. For more information, call...
Wetaskiwin Lions Donate $30k to WCTS
This just came in from the Wetaskiwin Community Transportation Society: At their meeting of 25 July 2011, the Wetaskiwin Lions Club voted to donate $30,000 to the Wetaskiwin Community Transportation Society (WCTS). The purpose of the donation is to assist the WCTS in the purchase of handi-vans to maintain/improve the level of service it provides to...
National Aboriginal Day Celebration, June 21
For more photos, check out the Wetaskiwin Public Library’s blog page.
Council approves finances, looks towards future
Audit shows City of Wetaskiwin ‘maintaining a high level of fiscal responsibility’ The books are in good order and the financial future looks bright for the City of Wetaskiwin. The 2010 audit of Wetaskiwin’s finances has been completed and approved by City Council. During the process, the auditor found no major issues with the statements...