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On Friday, July 1, Canada will celebrate its 155th birthday. How much do you know about Canada, its history and its people? (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about Canada?

Canada’s 155th birthday is on Friday, July 1

On Friday, July 1, Canada will celebrate its 155th birthday. How much do you know about Canada, its history and its people? (Black Press file photo)
Mulhurst Bay Cancer Walk-a-thon 2022 (Submitted/ Marion Wilson)
Mulhurst Bay Cancer Walk-a-thon 2022 (Submitted/ Marion Wilson)
Young dancers give it their all during the Similkameen Powwow of Champions. June is National Indigenous History Month and June 21 is designated as National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about Indigenous people

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada and June is National Indigenous History Month

Young dancers give it their all during the Similkameen Powwow of Champions. June is National Indigenous History Month and June 21 is designated as National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. (Black Press file photo)
Peace Hills Lodge resident Marie Muraca finds a bike to match her walker on June 13, 2022. (Shaela Dansereau/ Pipestone Flyer)

Never too old: Wetaskiwin seniors enjoy bike rally at Peace Hills Lodge

Seniors enjoyed a bike rally at Peace Hills Lodge the evening of…

Peace Hills Lodge resident Marie Muraca finds a bike to match her walker on June 13, 2022. (Shaela Dansereau/ Pipestone Flyer)
WCHS seniors dress up for tight and bright day (submitted)

Seniors at Wetaskiwin Composite High School go all out on theme week

Grade 12 students at Wetaskiwin Composite High School are gearing up for…

WCHS seniors dress up for tight and bright day (submitted)
Cycling is a popular summer activity and takes various forms including mountain biking and road cycling. (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: Are you ready for some summer sports?

The summer months are a time to enjoy outdoor sports and recreation.

Cycling is a popular summer activity and takes various forms including mountain biking and road cycling. (Black Press file photo)
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County of Wetaskiwin residents to see over 4% tax increase for 2022

County of Wetaskiwin Council approved the Operating and Capital Budget and Mill…

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Stettler Steel Wheel Stampede returning for 13th edition in June

Rodeo action is just days away from returning to the Town of…

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Vision Credit Union fundraises for local library with book sale May 9-13, 2022 (Shaela Dansereau/ Pipestone Flyer)

Vision Credit Union fundraises for local library with book sale

Wetaskiwin’s Vision Credit Union is having a book sale May 9-13, 2022.…

Vision Credit Union fundraises for local library with book sale May 9-13, 2022 (Shaela Dansereau/ Pipestone Flyer)
A Wetaskiwin family visits McDonalds for McHappy Day. (Shaela Dansereau/ Pipestone Flyer)

Wetaskiwin McDonalds participates in McHappy Day

Wetaskiwin McDonalds is celebrating McHappy Day alongside all other McDonald locations across…

  • May 11, 2022
A Wetaskiwin family visits McDonalds for McHappy Day. (Shaela Dansereau/ Pipestone Flyer)
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Town of Millet enjoys Community Wellness Family Fun Night

Town of Millet residents all enjoyed a night of good weather and…

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After a hiatus for the event due to COVID-19 on May 6, 2022, the County of Wetaskiwin hosted its open house. (Shaela Dansereau/ Pipestone Flyer)

County residents come together for County of Wetaskiwin Open House

County of Wetaskiwin held its open house on May 6, 2022

After a hiatus for the event due to COVID-19 on May 6, 2022, the County of Wetaskiwin hosted its open house. (Shaela Dansereau/ Pipestone Flyer)
Dozens walked through Maskwacis at the Ermineskin Cree Nation Townsite May 5, 2022, for Red Dress Day raising awareness for MMIWG. (Shaela Dansereau/ Pipestone Flyer)

Dozens walk for Red Dress Day in Maskwacis

‘For those women who don’t have a voice we need to be the voice’

Dozens walked through Maskwacis at the Ermineskin Cree Nation Townsite May 5, 2022, for Red Dress Day raising awareness for MMIWG. (Shaela Dansereau/ Pipestone Flyer)
Members of City of Wetaskiwin Council participate in ‘Pie a Politician’ fundraiser for the Wetaskiwin District Heritage Museum. (Submitted)

‘Pie a politician’: Wetaskiwin’s Mayor takes pie to the face in local fundraiser

A local fundraiser, ‘Pie a Politician’, held by the Wetaskiwin District History…

Members of City of Wetaskiwin Council participate in ‘Pie a Politician’ fundraiser for the Wetaskiwin District Heritage Museum. (Submitted)
April 23, 2022 Professional Bullriding was back in Westrose after two years for Lakedell Ag Society’s Bullridin’ and Bootscootin’ event. (Shaela Dansereau/ Pipestone Flyer)

Lakedell Ag Society’s Bullridin’ and Bootscootin’ makes a triumphant return

After two years of the event being cancelled due to COVID-19, professional…

April 23, 2022 Professional Bullriding was back in Westrose after two years for Lakedell Ag Society’s Bullridin’ and Bootscootin’ event. (Shaela Dansereau/ Pipestone Flyer)
Community members gathered at the Mulhurst Bay Community Centre April 16, 2022 for an Easter egg hunt and other family fun activities to celebrate the Easter holiday. (Shaela Dansereau/ Pipestone Flyer)

Mulhurst celebrates Easter with community egg hunt

Mulhurst, Alta., community members celebrated the Easter weekend on Saturday April 16,…

Community members gathered at the Mulhurst Bay Community Centre April 16, 2022 for an Easter egg hunt and other family fun activities to celebrate the Easter holiday. (Shaela Dansereau/ Pipestone Flyer)
Pigeon Lake area knitters gather for the Pigeon Lake Library Society knitting group. (Shaela Dansereau/ Pipestone Flyer)

Pigeon Lake Library members knit sensory muffs for seniors in care

Members of the Pigeon Lake Library Society have made and donated approximately…

Pigeon Lake area knitters gather for the Pigeon Lake Library Society knitting group. (Shaela Dansereau/ Pipestone Flyer)
Cindy Plant, Macki Rumak, and Claire Leger with Wetaskiwin FCSS. Shaela Dansereau/ Pipestone Flyer

Wetaskiwin FCSS prepares for busy spring and summer with new programs

Wetaskiwin FCSS has a full schedule this spring and summer with a…

Cindy Plant, Macki Rumak, and Claire Leger with Wetaskiwin FCSS. Shaela Dansereau/ Pipestone Flyer
A man carries the Ukrainian national flag as members of the Ukrainian Catholic community gather in prayer outside the White House, Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, in Washington. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said that Russia could invade Ukraine “any day,” launching a conflict that would come at an “enormous human cost.” (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Falun raises thousands for Ukraine in fundraiser dinner

The Falun community came out in droves on March 18, 2022, to…

A man carries the Ukrainian national flag as members of the Ukrainian Catholic community gather in prayer outside the White House, Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, in Washington. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said that Russia could invade Ukraine “any day,” launching a conflict that would come at an “enormous human cost.” (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Get your shinny on: open ice time at Millet Agriplex Saturday morning

With playoff season in full swing and a roster full of away…

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