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Bridge Creek’s trees near 100 Mile House show their fall colours as leaves fall into the water. (Patrick Davies photo)

QUIZ: Are you ready for the start of fall?

Autumn equinox is Saturday, Sept. 23, marking the start of the fall season

Brandy, Susan and Loveal from the Wetaskiwin Health Foundation raising money for the Foundation's Wings and Wheels lottery. Photo by Christina Komives.

PHOTO: Wetaskiwin Health Foundation barbecue

Brandy, Susan and Loveal were manning the grill on Saturday, Sept. 9…

  • Sep 14, 2023
Brandy, Susan and Loveal from the Wetaskiwin Health Foundation raising money for the Foundation's Wings and Wheels lottery. Photo by Christina Komives.
Vernon’s Allan Brooks Nature Centre is launching the first phase of its new online learning platform. (ABNC photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about schools and education?

Students are in the classroom for another year

Vernon’s Allan Brooks Nature Centre is launching the first phase of its new online learning platform. (ABNC photo)
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)
A Camosun College program is giving automotive technicians the skills the need to work on electric vehicles. (Photo courtesy of Camosun College)

QUIZ: In celebration of workers

Labour Day, on the first Monday of September, is a time to honour the achievements of workers

A Camosun College program is giving automotive technicians the skills the need to work on electric vehicles. (Photo courtesy of Camosun College)
The Subaru Ironman 70.3 Victoria is taking place on May 29 in Greater Victoria with much of the cycling course on the Saanich Peninsula. (Black Press Media file photo)

QUIZ: Preparing for an Ironman

The gruelling event involves swimming, cycling and running

The Subaru Ironman 70.3 Victoria is taking place on May 29 in Greater Victoria with much of the cycling course on the Saanich Peninsula. (Black Press Media file photo)
An orchard worker picks Red Delicious apples from an Okanagan orchard. Many fruits in Canada are now ripening. (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: Are you ready for the fruit harvest?

Agricultural workers are harvesting various fruit crops

An orchard worker picks Red Delicious apples from an Okanagan orchard. Many fruits in Canada are now ripening. (Black Press file photo)
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)
(Delorna Buffalo-Makinaw photos)

Samson Cree Nation hosts another successful powwow celebration

Thousands turned out for the annual event held Aug. 11 to 13

(Delorna Buffalo-Makinaw photos)
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)
Sunset at Pigeon Lake. (File photo/Dave Siever)

Enjoy family fun day at Pigeon Lake

Annual ‘Love the Lake’ event being held Aug. 12

Sunset at Pigeon Lake. (File photo/Dave Siever)
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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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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.
The Penticton Regional Hospital provides health care service in British Columbia’s South Okanagan. Which hospital in Canada is the oldest still operating hospital? (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: A tribute to first responders

When things go wrong, police, firefighters, paramedics, doctors and nurses are ready to help

The Penticton Regional Hospital provides health care service in British Columbia’s South Okanagan. Which hospital in Canada is the oldest still operating hospital? (Black Press file photo)