Weed Inspection Season

The County of Wetaskiwin has hired 5 new Weed Inspectors for the 2024 season.  As inspections are underway, the County appreciates the efforts of residents and landowners in managing weeds on their property. Below is important information regardi...

Roadside Mowing

Update: July 23, 2024: 

The County of Wetaskiwin has completed approximately 30% of our roadside mowing program. Roads in the northwest, northeast, and southeast areas have been mowed using the 15-foot mower. Additionally, mowing with the 10-foot ...

Roadside Spraying

Update: July 23, 2024: 

The County of Wetaskiwin has completed approximately 54% of our roadside spraying program, with all townships west of Highway 795 now complete.

Original Post: 

Roadside spraying will begin on June 17, 2024 along all ...

Jasper Evacuation Response

The County of Wetaskiwin is offering free accommodations at the Buck Lake Campground for evacuees fleeing the Jasper Wildfires.

Please contact the County Office 780-352-3321 for registration details.

Limited Spots available.

Total Fire Ban effective July 24, 2024 at 9:00 am

Effective July 24, 2024 at 9:00 am, the County of Wetaskiwin is under a TOTAL FIRE BAN.

There is an increased risk of wildfire due to dry conditions and high heats.

No outdoor fires are allowed, including:

• Open burning
• Fires contained to burn barrels, firepit...

Home Care Services Update for Winfield and Area AHS Clients

Our friends at Rimbey Community Home Help Services (RCHHS) and Alberta Health Services (AHS) have provided some information regarding the shift of services resulting from the closure of the Winfield Health Unit.  

RCHHS has secured an agreement wi...

Water Use Restrictions for Cavallo Ridge and Village Lane Condos

Water Restrictions in the communities of Cavallo Ridge and Village Lane Condos.

Effective immediately. All restrictions are in place until further notice.

Cavallo Ridge will be placed on a watering schedule. Watering will be allowed from 9 PM – 7 AM on sche...

Land Use Bylaw Review Open Houses

Reminder: The first round of Land Use Bylaw Public Engagements starts on Tuesday in Wetaskiwin and continues on Wednesday in Winfield. The engagement boards can be viewed here.

We are pleased to invite you to an upcoming Open House to discuss proposed upda...

Reminder: Taxes due August 31

Tax payment deadline is August 31, 2024. To avoid penalty charges applied September 1st, 2024, property tax payments made by mail should be CLEARLY POSTMARKED no later than August 31st, 2024, or you can drop off your payments at the County of Wetaskiwin A...

Notice: Transfer Station Cards Mailed to Residents

The County of Wetaskiwin is pleased to inform all residents that transfer station cards were mailed out on July 3, 2024. These cards are required for all users entering any of the County transfer stations. 

Transfer station user cards are mailed a...

FCSS - Community Program Guide

Check out the 2024 Community Program & Events Guide

Many of the County's non-profits and service groups have contributed to share their upcoming dates.  

CLICK HERE to access a PDF or web version of the guide.

Have an activity, event or club you...

Do More Ag - Free Talk Ask Listen Session

The County of Wetaskiwin and JEDI has teamed with Do More Ag and is proud to provide a half day interactive workshop solely dedicated to those who are involved in agriculture. Knowing that knowledge is power and farming is unique, our goal for this worksh...

FCSS - Home Alone Courses

The County of Wetaskiwin's FCSS is hosting "THE HOME ALONE COURSES"

• August 19, 2024 - Pigeon Lake Public Library
  • Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Cost: $20.00
• August 21, 2024 - Porto Bello Hall
  • Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Cost: $20.00

Maximum 9 Registrants per se...

ONLINE CAMPGROUND BOOKINGS NOW AVAILABLE

ONLINE BOOKINGS NOW AVAILABLE

The County of Wetaskiwin is now accepting online booking through Let’s Camp for the following Municipal Campgrounds:

• Battle Lake Municipal Campground
• Buck Lake Municipal Campground
• Coal Lake Municipal Campground
• Mound Red Municipa...

Notice of Construction: West Point Beach & Buck Lake Estates

Newsletter

The County of Wetaskiwin distributes a Resident Newsletter via Canada Post unaddressed admail to local residents, and via direct mail to boundary residents, in the spring and fall. Non-resident landowners may view or download the newsletter here. Local re...