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COVID-19 Updates
The County of Wetaskiwin is closely monitoring the spread of the COVID-19 in Alberta. For the latest information regarding the County’s response to COVID-19 please visit our News Flash.
The Pipestone Flyer is the official community newspaper for the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10. All County advertising appears in the Pipestone Flyer each week on the County Page(s). The Pipestone Flyer is suspending door-to-door delivery of the paper through Canada Post effective immediately. The paper will continue to be available online at https://www.pipestoneflyer.ca/, or for physical copies click here for existing drop box locations, and here for our Press Release.
Looking for Support?
- Grocery Delivery Service
- Help in Tough Times
- Mental Health Help Line
- Canadian Mental Health Distress Line
- Family Violence Info Line
Do you need help getting groceries?
The County of Wetaskiwin is working with Wetaskiwin’s “Jordan’s No Frills” and local community groups to help individuals, seniors, families and other vulnerable County residents who are isolated or impacted by measures to contain COVID-19.
If you would like assistance, please contact the County office at 780-352-3321. You will be asked to provide you name, address, phone number or email and roll number. Please provide County staff with a clear and concise shopping list. Delivery will occur on Wednesday and Friday of each week. Users of this program will be given the store receipt which is payable to the County for the cost of groceries.
For more information please contact Carmen Reimer at 780-352-3321.
Help in Tough Times provides resources to Albertans when dealing with financial pressures, unexpected difficulties, unemployment, or stressful situations such as the current COVID-19 outbreak.
Mental Health Help Line (AHS)
Provides toll-free, 24/7 telephone service, which offers help for mental health concerns for Albertans.
Phone: 780-735-3633 or Toll Free: 1-877-303-2642
Canadian Mental Health Distress Line
The Distress Line provides confidential, non-judgmental and short-term crisis intervention, emotional support and resources to people in crisis or distress. We also support family, friends and caregivers of people in crisis.
Phone: 780-482-4357 (HELP)
Online Crisis Chat
When in crisis, sometimes it’s easier to chat. This is a safe, 100% confidential, one-on-one conversation with a Canadian Mental Health Support Team member. Visit https://edmonton.cmha.ca/online-crisis-chat/ to chat.
Family Violence Info Line
Family Violence Info Line is a 24/7 help line available to anyone experiencing family violence, it is anonymous and available in more than 170 language. Family violence includes physical, verbal, emotional, financial and sexual abuse, neglect, stalking or being kept from seeing other people or forced to stay in one place.
Phone: 310-1818 or visit https://www.alberta.ca/family-violence-find-supports.aspx
Online Chat
Chat online alberta.ca/SafetyChat
8 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily | English