WETASKIWIN NEWS

The CPKC Holiday Train will be rolling down the tracks with stops in Wetaskiwin and Millet Wednesday.  This year, the train will arrive at the CPKC ES Building, 4009 50 St., in Wetaskiwin Dec. 11 at 5:45 p.m. and stay until 6:15 p.m. with performances by Magic! and Sofia Camara before heading north to Millet, […]

After three weeks without any games, the Millet Lightning will be back on the Millet Agriplex ice Friday night.  The Lightning are set to take on the SWZ Oil Kings, a team they tied 6-6 back on Nov. 14. The Lightning’s last game was a 3-2 win over the Devon Bisons Nov. 17.  With a […]

Wetaskiwin Longhorns goalie Devin Buffalo registered his second shutout of the season, backstopping the team to an 8-0 drubbing of the Stony Plain Eagles Saturday night.  Playing in front of a home crowd at Co-op Place, Longhorns RJ Reed, assisted by Zane Jones and Kyle Fecho opened the scoring for the first period’s only goal […]

Alberta’s Serious Incident Response Team has determined a dog bite was an “unfortunate and unintended consequence of a lawful use of force.”  ASIRT had been investigating an incident from Sept. 11, 2022 when a person of interest in a recent homicide who had several warrants out for his arrest was bitten by a Police Service […]

Enjoy an evening of fabulous music that fills the soul in mid-December when the darkness comes too early as the Manluk Theatre will be bringing light by transforming the stage into a celebration of the Winter Solstice Dec. 7.  Fire and Ice is an unconventional experience described as bringing a sense of peace and tranquility […]

As the holiday season kicks off with people coming together to share in the festivities, local first responders want to drive home the point that if you drink and drive, the alternatives won’t get you home because, despite decades of campaigns aimed at educating the public about the dangers of impaired driving, Wetaskiwin RCMP are […]

There was plenty to celebrate at Horizons Centre’s third annual ‘Don’t Dis my Ability’ Pancake Breakfast, held on Saturday.  Horizons Centre client support worker Carrie Bexson said this year’s breakfast was “a festive and successful celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities”  Observed every Dec. 3, this year’s theme, “Amplifying the leadership of persons […]

The Council of the County of Wetaskiwin is proposing to adopt a new Land Use Bylaw. The new LUB will replace the existing Land Use Bylaw 2017/48. A Public Hearing will be held on Dec. 17, 2024 at 10 a.m. at Council Chambers, County Office, 243019A Hwy. 13. All Public Hearings are open to the […]

Nothing says Christmas like jammies and family fun, and you can enjoy both at the Reynolds Museum this weekend.  Stay in your pajamas and head on over to the museum for Christmas at Reynolds Dec. 7.   Swing into Christmas with the Jivin’ Belles 20-minute performance at 11 am in the main gallery then enjoy family […]

RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating a man who was last seen a month ago in Kitscoty, but may be in the Wetaskiwin area.  Colten David Convey, 26, was last seen Oct. 31. He was believed to be traveling to Wetaskiwin. There is concern for his well-being.    Convey is six- feet, two […]

Millet Town Council has agreed to put up signage intended to deter people from using a private laneway as a public thoroughfare after Google has indicated it is a public laneway.  During the Nov. 13 Millet Town Council regular meeting, Millet Manor owner Melissa Stina sent a letter to council expressing the safety concerns of […]

As the year comes to a close, the Leduc, Nisku and Wetaskiwin Regional Chamber of Commerce wants to know what local businesses stood out in your mind.  Nominations are open for the Wetaskiwin Awards Gala Feb. 8, 2025 at the Best Western Wayside Inn.  Categories include:  Agriculture/Food Business of the Year   Arts & Culture Organization […]

While the snow is settling in, when it’s gone and the mess that is Spring arrives in 2025, O’Hanlon Paving will be back in Millet.  The company was awarded a five-year contract for street sweeping services at the Nov. 13 Millet Town Council meeting,  In his report to Council, Millet’s director of Operations Rob Pelletier […]

Area children worried their letters to Santa won’t make it to the North Pole can be assured Santa’s local helpers are on the job in Millet and Wetaskiwin.  The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has been negotiating the renewal of their collective agreement with Canada Post since November last year and after issuing a 72-hour […]

People attending Millet’s facilities and programs are expected to conduct themselves respectfully, but if they don’t Town staff now have a means to deal with them after Millet Town Council passed a Customer Code of Conduct Policy.  At the Nov. 13 regular Millet Town Council meeting, Administration presented Council with the policy, which is intended […]

Get into the spirit of Christmas by wandering through the “streets of Bethlehem” as Cavalry Baptist Church ,4910 Northmount Dr., hosts an Evening in Bethlehem this weekend.  From Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, join a 20–minute tour that begins the night when Jesus was born and immerse yourself in the people, places, and activities of […]

The Wetaskiwin Salvation Army believes it can reach its goal for this year’s Kettle Campaign – but they’re hoping to surpass it.  On Saturday, Salvation Army staff and volunteers joined members of Wetaskiwin City Council to kick off this year’s Kettle Campaign.  “We’re to kick off the Kettle Campaign and share how important these donations […]

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says the next time Canadians go to the polls it will be an election about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s carbon tax and Trudeau appears ready to die on that hill.  Speaking at a Global Citizen conference in Rio de Janeiro leading up to this year’s G20 meeting, Trudeau said his job […]

Maskwacis RCMP are looking for help locating 14-year-old youth Gracious Deschamps who was last seen on Nov. 20 in Maskwacis. There is a concern for her well-being. Deschamps is described as having a medium complexion with black hair and brown eyes. She is five feet, five inches tall and weighs 140 pounds She was last […]

In honour of Remembrance Day, Seasons Wetaskiwin Retirement Community held its annual Pennies for Poppies program earlier this month to pay tribute to veterans. Through this campaign, Seasons Wetaskiwin raised funds for the local Royal Canadian Legion with the support of residents, team members, families, and community members. Seasons Wetaskiwin also joined other Seasons communities […]

It may not look like Christmas yet, but the Town of Millet and the Millet Business Association are hoping to get people into the festive spirit with a number of upcoming events aimed at spreading the holiday cheer.  Activities kick off this month with the second annual MBA Santa Claus Parade Nov. 23 at 6 […]

The CPKC Holiday Train will be rolling down the tracks with stops in Wetaskiwin and Millet this year.  The 2024 CPKC Holiday Train will tour Canada and the U.S. Nov. 21 through Dec. 20, raising money, food and awareness to support food banks across our network. Professional musicians play free concerts from the brightly decorated […]

The Wetaskiwin Fire Fighters are excited to be hosting their 13th annual Santa Claus Parade. Set for Nov. 29, the parade will start at Baker Funeral Chapel, 5302 50 Ave. at 6:45 p.m., making its way down Main Street to finish at Wetaskiwin City Hall. Once again, firefighters will be collecting toys and food bank […]

The City of Wetaskiwin’s operating budget won’t be passed until the new year.  Following multiple deliberations and public consultations, the 2025 Operating Budget was on the Nov. 12 regular council meeting agenda for adoption.  Following an in camera session, Coun. Dean Billingsley asked for the matter to be tabled until January. Council approved the request […]

Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says the federal government is ready. The RCMP say they’re on guard. Immigration Minister Marc Miller says not to “scaremonger.” In other words, relax. The prospect of 11 million asylum-seekers arriving on our doorstep isn’t something that should keep us awake at night.  Except it does. Our services are swamped. […]

The County of Wetaskiwin’s Economic Development Organization, JEDI, is excited to announce the official launch of the Discover Wetaskiwin County West website. This comprehensive digital platform showcases the diverse agriculture, business, and tourism offerings in the hamlets of Winfield, Buck Lake, and Alder Flats and surrounding areas.   Supported by the Leduc Nisku and Wetaskiwin Regional […]

Alberta Health Services’ Screen Test program will be in Wetaskiwin and Maskwacis soon to provide screening mammograms to eligible individuals aged 45 to 74.  A mobile mammography trailer will be at Wetaskiwin Community Health Centre, 5610 40 Ave., on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1-4.  The trailer will be at Maskwacis Health Services Community Health Centre […]

Where are all the people at?  That’s a question I keep asking myself when I pull into the parking lot of Co-op Place to shoot the Wetaskiwin Icemen home games.  After doing the Parking Lot 500 on home game nights because the lot is full, I’ve been a little disappointed to see how few fans […]

November is Adoption Awareness Month!  Our government is proud to recognize the many Alberta families making a positive, life-changing difference for children and youth by choosing to adopt. Whether a child is adopted from government care, a licensed agency, private direct placement or internationally, we are grateful for the adoptive parents who provide stable, nurturing […]

Wetaskiwin City Council approved the changes to its Fees and Charges Bylaw 2073-24 during the Monday, November 12 regular meeting. The updated charges were presented to and discussed by Council during budget deliberation meetings held October 28 and 29. Significant fee and charge changes for 2025 include: • 2 per cent increases to all recreation […]

On Nov. 16 2024, Wetaskiwin RCMP responded to a 911 call of a disturbance in progress at Dollarama in Wetaskiwin. RCMP officers arrived on scene, and while investigating the initial call were informed that a male had just committed an indecent act inside the business which had been witnessed by multiple people. Jaycee Applegarth (49), […]

The Wetaskiwin Icemen are back in the win column. After opening the 2024-25 Capital Junior Hockey League (CJHL) season with an impressive 9-2-0 record, the Icemen struggled to open November, dropping three straight games. The team halted their skid on Nov. 13 with a 4-2 victory over the Spruce Grove Regals. Two days later, the […]

To help prepare for the Canada Post strike, paper utility bills were sent out earlier than usual. However, this does not guarantee timely delivery. As postal services are interrupted, Peace Hills Utilities Inc. wants to remind everyone of the convenient options available for receiving and paying your utility bill. Options for receiving your utility bill: […]

Wetaskiwin RCMP have laid charges in connection with the Nov. 7, 2024, residential fire at a multiplex on 55 avenue in Wetaskiwin. The Wetaskiwin and Millet Fire Departments utilized numerous resources to put out the fire, which had impacted five residences. RCMP investigators determined that origin of the fire was suspicious in nature. The subsequent […]

As of November 15, 2024, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has initiated a national strike, resulting in a complete shutdown of Canada Post operations. Mail delivery services are suspended until the strike concludes. County of Wetaskiwin services are affected as follows: Utility Bills: Utility bills are currently in the mail system. To view your […]

More often than the Samson Cree Nation community would like, youth recreation activities are cancelled or postponed so families can host a wake at the Howard Buffalo Memorial Centre.  Those who attended a groundbreaking ceremony at 5 Mile on Hwy. 611 East Saturday afternoon reflected on this as a long funeral procession for a recently […]

With the holiday season rapidly approaching, the Manluk Centre is hoping to fill the lobby with twinkling lights and green boughs as they get ready to host the 9th annual Festival of Trees.  Registration is open for businesses and organizations wanting to participate in the event.  Entering a tree is completely free, and the winners […]

The Wetaskiwin Ministerial Association/ Wetaskiwin Church of God is continuing to do what it can to help ease the financial burden on the holidays by hosting the Upcycle Toy Drive to help those in need.  This year, the church is accepting donations of used toys and books in good condition along with batteries (AA, AAA) […]

The Wetaskiwin Salvation Army and Wetaskiwin FCSS are looking to bring some Hope for Christmas to Wetaskiwin families this year.  They are making changes to the annual holiday hamper and Tree of Giving program to make it easier for families to access the service – and let struggling parents do a little “shopping”.  Previously, the […]

Several people have been displaced following a devastating structure fire at the townhouses on 55 Ave. commonly referred to as “The Coops” Thursday afternoon.  Fire crews from Wetaskiwin and Millet responded to the fire at around 3:45 p.m. on 55 Ave. between Centennial Drive and 52 St. while everyone in the complex was evacuated.  The […]

Millet firefighters spent Wednesday night battling a structure fire until early Thursday morning.  Firefighters were just returning to their homes after a training night when the call came in of a large equipment shed that was on fire in the area of Twp. Rd. 480, just east of Hwy. 814.  “It was a fantastic response […]

Millet’s new traffic lights have been installed at the intersection of Hwy. 2A and Hwy. 616, but it will still be a couple of months before they’re turned on.  Construction started this summer at the problematic intersection and while the lights and curbing have been installed, including closing off motor vehicle access to the service […]

Maskwacis RCMP continue to make a dent in the number firearms in the community.  Earlier this year, police and community members expressed concern about the number of violent incidents involving firearms in the First Nations and police have been actively investigating tips they receive about firearms.  “This is at the forefront of the Maskwacis RCMP […]

Wetaskiwin RCMP are asking for public assistance to locate 11-year-old Bryson Threefingers of Wetaskiwin. He was reported missing Nov. 8 after he was was last seen  leaving his residence in Wetaskiwin and has not returned home since. There is a concern for his safety and wellbeing. Threefingers has a medium complexion is 4 feet 11 […]

Thousands of Indigenous people served in the Canadian military during the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War and continue to serve today.  In front of the Maskwacis Veterans Memorial, the deceased, the veterans and those in active service were honoured Nov. 8 during Indigenous Veterans Day  While thousands of Indigenous people served proudly […]

The Diary of Anne Frank is a renowned play that brings to life the poignant and compelling story of Anne Frank, a Jewish girl who, along with her family, goes into hiding during the Holocaust. Based on Anne’s actual diary entries, this adaptation incorporates newly discovered writings from Anne’s diary as well as survivor accounts […]

The Canadian Flower-class corvettes in the Second World War were named after Canadian cities to foster a sense of national pride and strengthen connections between the ships and the communities they represented. This practice was initially a British tradition, with the original Flower-class corvettes being named after flowers, such as HMS Begonia and HMS Bluebell. […]

Stakeholders of Sacred Heart School believe it’s time to have a Catholic high school in Wetaskiwin. Currently, Sacred Heart educates students from Kindergarten to Grade 9, and parents have been asking for Grades 10 to 12 be added to serve the educational needs of the students, provide choice in education, and allow for a faith-based […]

Wetaskiwin City Council wants to hear from the community one more time before they make a decision on the 2025 operating budget.  During the Oct. 28 regular Council meeting, Council was presented with the proposed 2025 base operating budget, which shows a need for an additional $1,125,890, which is equivalent to a 5.91 per cent […]

Wetaskiwin residents may be noticing a difference in their mail delivery.  Earlier this year, Devon Rundvall, president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers Edmonton and affiliates Local 730, said “Canada Post wants to implement a new system across the country. It’s been a complete failure everywhere they’ve tried it.”   Last week, CUPW Edmonton and […]