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Last year’s Terry Fox Run participants at By-the-Lake Park. (Photo by Ron Asp)
Last year’s Terry Fox Run participants at By-the-Lake Park. (Photo by Ron Asp)
Maree Okabe breeds Dalmatians and trains dogs, educating owners on how to enrich their dogs lives and be successful in canine sports. (Photos provided by Maree Okabe)

Local dog trainer turning the tables on the traditional

Local dog breeder and force-free trainer Maree Okabe is showing pet parents that any dog can compete

Maree Okabe breeds Dalmatians and trains dogs, educating owners on how to enrich their dogs lives and be successful in canine sports. (Photos provided by Maree Okabe)
Instructor Patricia Neden doing the linocut print class with a group at the Wetaskiwin Art and Craft Centre. (Provided by Kathy Leith)

Fall classes at Wetaskiwin Art and Craft Centre open for registration

The centre offers classes for both youth and adults to learn new artistic skills

Instructor Patricia Neden doing the linocut print class with a group at the Wetaskiwin Art and Craft Centre. (Provided by Kathy Leith)
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Fundraising fun: WHF Charity Golf Tournament set for September

This is the 20th year the WHF is holding the charity event.

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(Provided by Angela Vanouck)

Wetaskiwin Agricultural Society’s Truck and Tractor Pull thrills guests

The event took place at at the Wayne Vanouck Motorsports Track on Aug. 19 and 20

(Provided by Angela Vanouck)
Pigeon Lake residents and campers at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park gathered at Love the Lake Fun Day on Aug. 12. (Provided by Carson Hvenegaard)

Love the Lake Fun Day brings enjoyable education to Pigeon Lake

Over 250 people gathered at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park for the event

Pigeon Lake residents and campers at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park gathered at Love the Lake Fun Day on Aug. 12. (Provided by Carson Hvenegaard)
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Reynolds-Alberta Museum’s Harvest Festival promises old-fashioned fun

The festival is tradition in celebration of the sights, sounds and smells of the harvest

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Wetaskiwin Composite High School graduates from the classes of 1958 to 1972 attended the second 60’s reunion from Aug. 11 to 13. (Provided by Sandy Wright)

WCHS 60’s reunion sequel sees success

From Aug. 11 to 13., graduates from the classes of 1958 to 1972 flocked from around the globe

Wetaskiwin Composite High School graduates from the classes of 1958 to 1972 attended the second 60’s reunion from Aug. 11 to 13. (Provided by Sandy Wright)
The ninth annual Taste of Summer event is back in Pigeon Lake this weekend on Aug. 19. (File photo)

Taste of Summer is back in Pigeon Lake

Money raised will go to the South Pigeon Lake Fire Department and local charities

The ninth annual Taste of Summer event is back in Pigeon Lake this weekend on Aug. 19. (File photo)
Spectators enjoyed a great show at the Wetaskiwin Ag Society’s Truck and Tractor Pull on Friday, August 19, 2022. (File photo)

Wetaskiwin’s 2023 Truck and Tractor Pull coming this weekend

The Wetaskiwin Agricultural Society is putting on its fourth annual Truck and Tractor Pull this weekend

Spectators enjoyed a great show at the Wetaskiwin Ag Society’s Truck and Tractor Pull on Friday, August 19, 2022. (File photo)
The WCHS Class of 1973 gathered for their 50 year reunion at the Wetaskiwin Royal Canadian Legion on July 7 to 9. (Provided by Don Odell).
The WCHS Class of 1973 gathered for their 50 year reunion at the Wetaskiwin Royal Canadian Legion on July 7 to 9. (Provided by Don Odell).
Svea Beson and the cover of her first novel. (Provided by Svea Beson)

Wetaskiwin author publishes nostalgic Newfoundland novel

Magic Mushrooms and Other Hallucinations, follows two teens as they experience life in 1980s

Svea Beson and the cover of her first novel. (Provided by Svea Beson)
Lakedell Country Fair Sept. 3, 2022. (Shaela Dansereau/ Pipestone Flyer)

Lakedell Country Fair just around the corner

The 46 annual Lakedell Agricultural Society Country Fair takes place on Sept. 2

Lakedell Country Fair Sept. 3, 2022. (Shaela Dansereau/ Pipestone Flyer)
Peace Hills Lodge resident Marie Muraca finds a bike to match her walker on June 13, 2022. (Shaela Dansereau/ Pipestone Flyer)

Riding in style: Annual Peace Hills Lodge bike rally returns

The event is on Aug. 14 at Peace Hills Lodge from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Peace Hills Lodge resident Marie Muraca finds a bike to match her walker on June 13, 2022. (Shaela Dansereau/ Pipestone Flyer)
Voting day for the municipal byelection is Aug. 15. (File photo)
Voting day for the municipal byelection is Aug. 15. (File photo)
Overall champion Jennifer Neudorf competing at the 2023 Big Bang Barrel Race. (Provided by Big Bang Barrel Race)

Big Bang Barrel Race brings 5 days of fun to Wetaskiwin

The event saw $250,000 in guaranteed payout and prizing

Overall champion Jennifer Neudorf competing at the 2023 Big Bang Barrel Race. (Provided by Big Bang Barrel Race)
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City of Wetaskiwin FCSS shines light on youth volunteers with new program

The Youth Volunteer of the Month program aims to celebrate work of local youth volunteers

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2022 Through Your Pet’s Eyes Animal Rescue summer fundraiser. (Submitted)

Central Alberta animal rescue to host BBQ fundraiser

Fundraiser will take place Aug. 5 at the Village at Pigeon Lake

2022 Through Your Pet’s Eyes Animal Rescue summer fundraiser. (Submitted)
The Wetaskiwin Farmers Market celebrates 50 year anniversary. (Provided by City of Wetaskiwin). Story and photos on page 3.

Wetaskiwin Farmers Market celebrates 50 years

An estimated 1200 people and over 50 vendors attended the celebration on July 26

The Wetaskiwin Farmers Market celebrates 50 year anniversary. (Provided by City of Wetaskiwin). Story and photos on page 3.
Punch Drunk Cabaret, photo by Keith Moore. Submitted.

Manluk Theatre summer shows sneak peek

The summer season is starting soon at the Manluk Theatre, with a collection of local shows

Punch Drunk Cabaret, photo by Keith Moore. Submitted.