Impress

Wetaskiwin homeowners should see no increases to their for 2021 property taxes, and in fact, could see a slight decrease in their tax bill.

Council confirms zero increase to total tax collected for 2021

Property tax payments due by June 30

  • May 3, 2021
City of Wetaskiwin

Wetaskiwin community charts a path forward with 50-year vision

Roughly 1,150 Wetaskiwinites participated in the visioning process

  • Apr 26, 2021
The City of Wetaskiwin is reinstating enforcement of its plastic bag ban May 5, and is encouraging residents to choose washable, reusable bags instead.

It’s time to pack your (reusable) bags

Enforcement of Wetaskiwin’s single-use plastic bag ban begins again May 5

  • Apr 19, 2021
Beginning this week, residents are invited to sign up on the City of Wetaskiwin’s Community Garden page and reserve their plot for the coming growing season.

Time to get growing! Reserve your community garden plot before they book up

Plots are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis

  • Apr 12, 2021
Beginning this week, residents are invited to sign up on the City of Wetaskiwin’s Community Garden page and reserve their plot for the coming growing season.
The City of Wetaskiwin encourages residents to snap and share photos of inspiring local scenes for this year’s Earth Day Contest. Denise Falenda was last year’s third place winner with this stunning image.

Celebrate Earth Day virtually: Enter your spring photos for a chance to win!

Photos can be submitted between April 12 and 25; public voting follows April 26 to May 3

  • Apr 12, 2021
The City of Wetaskiwin encourages residents to snap and share photos of inspiring local scenes for this year’s Earth Day Contest. Denise Falenda was last year’s third place winner with this stunning image.
Centennial Park

Study recommends redistricting and selling Centennial Park to spur economic growth

City seeking public input on proposed redistricting of Centennial Park by April 11, 2021

  • Apr 5, 2021
Centennial Park
Manluk Centre

Manluk Centre to re-open with limited activities March 29

Low-impact workouts, pool time available by reservation

  • Mar 22, 2021
Manluk Centre
The City of Wetaskiwin recently completed a number of economic development studies that provided valuable insights into Wetaskiwin’s competitive advantages, retail gaps and opportunities.

Wetaskiwin is open for business!

New studies highlight economic growth opportunities for the region

  • Mar 15, 2021
The City of Wetaskiwin recently completed a number of economic development studies that provided valuable insights into Wetaskiwin’s competitive advantages, retail gaps and opportunities.
Like all of us, Sherry Gummow of Busted Ladies Lingerie had a weird year. With courage and community support she's still going strong in Ponoka!

A year of COURAGE, for all of us

Ponoka entrepreneur finds inspiration in our resilience, and continues to share the love

  • Mar 8, 2021
Like all of us, Sherry Gummow of Busted Ladies Lingerie had a weird year. With courage and community support she's still going strong in Ponoka!
Bill Tomkow

Avid fisherman reels in a local legacy with ‘Wetaskiwin Special’ lure

Bill Tomkow spent countless hours assembling and painting the popular lures

  • Mar 1, 2021
Bill Tomkow
Have your say about Wetaskiwin’s policing priorities for the coming year.

Have your say on Wetaskwin’s policing priorities

2021 Community Safety Policing Priorities survey now available; virtual town halls planned

  • Mar 1, 2021
Have your say about Wetaskiwin’s policing priorities for the coming year.
The City of Wetaskiwin is looking for candidates for its Diversity and Inclusion Task Force, which will guide the development of policies promoting fairness, mutual respect and a sense of inclusion among the region’s diverse individuals, communities and groups.

City seeks members for Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

Recognizing that today’s most successful communities value and actively pursue inclusiveness and…

  • Jan 25, 2021
The City of Wetaskiwin is looking for candidates for its Diversity and Inclusion Task Force, which will guide the development of policies promoting fairness, mutual respect and a sense of inclusion among the region’s diverse individuals, communities and groups.
Katimavik

Planning for a Katimavik group to come to Wetaskiwin

Katimavik program interested in bringing participants to volunteer in the community

  • Jan 11, 2021
Katimavik
CACAC strives to create a healthy and happy future for the children of Central Alberta and the greater community.

1,100 reasons to support Central Alberta children this Christmas

Annual lottery fundraiser will fund Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre’s vital work

  • Dec 7, 2020
CACAC strives to create a healthy and happy future for the children of Central Alberta and the greater community.
The Métis Nation of Alberta seeks citizens’ input as it creates the Nation’s constitution.

Honouring Louis Riel’s Legacy

Advancing the Métis Self-Government by Coming Together

  • Nov 16, 2020
The Métis Nation of Alberta seeks citizens’ input as it creates the Nation’s constitution.
#Wetaskiwin2070

Wetaskiwin: planning today for a better tomorrow

Share your vision for Wetaskiwin’s future

  • Oct 19, 2020
#Wetaskiwin2070
Sherry Gummow, owner of Busted Ladies Lingerie, shows off some of the store's nursing and maternity bras.

Moms deserve SUPPORT too!

If your favourite maternity store has closed, it’s time to try this Ponoka shop

  • Oct 19, 2020
Sherry Gummow, owner of Busted Ladies Lingerie, shows off some of the store's nursing and maternity bras.
5 ways to share your 50-year vision for Wetaskiwin

5 ways to share your 50-year vision for Wetaskiwin

Everyone is encouraged to participate in the community visioning project

  • Oct 5, 2020
5 ways to share your 50-year vision for Wetaskiwin
As Wetaskiwin joins Canada in marking the 18th Rail Safety Week, Sept. 21 to 27, the message is simple: Stay off the tracks and stay safe.

Stay alert, stay safe: Wetaskiwin marks Rail Safety Week

18th annual awareness campaign runs Sept. 21 to 27

  • Sep 21, 2020
As Wetaskiwin joins Canada in marking the 18th Rail Safety Week, Sept. 21 to 27, the message is simple: Stay off the tracks and stay safe.
If you, your children, or a loved one needs mental health support, resources are available.

Your Mental Health Matters

City of Wetaskiwin reminds community of available supports

  • Sep 14, 2020
If you, your children, or a loved one needs mental health support, resources are available.