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Posted on: June 6, 2023

Invasive Weeds Workshop

Weed Workshop

Buck Lake Community HallWednesday, June 14, 20237:00 to 8:30 p.m.

The topics covered will be:

  1. Invasive Weed Identification- Learn to identify 14 of the top invasive weeds in this area of the County of Wetaskiwin.
  2. Herbicide Options for Invasive Weed Control- ...
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Agricultural
Posted on: June 5, 2023

What are the Weed Inspectors up to?

Weed Inspection

The Weed Inspectors began their season on May 1, 2023.  The Weed Inspectors conduct weed inspections and investigate complaints, all the while increasing awareness of invasive weed species and weed management in the County. Some of the more preva...

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Additional Info... Agricultural
Posted on: June 2, 2023

Roadside Spraying

Roadside Spraying

Starting mid-June 2023 -  All range roads, south of Highway 13

The County conducts roadside weed control on a tri-annual basis (3-year rotation). The use of herbicides is the most cost-effective means to do this. All herbicide applications are mad...

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Posted on: April 9, 2023

U of A Girls Volleyball Camp

Girls Volleyball Camp

  • Ages: 11-14 & 15-18
  • Dates & Locations: 
    • July 14 - Buck Lake High School
    • July 15 - Pigeon Lake High School
    • July 16 - Wetaskiwin Composite High School
  • Times: 9 AM - 4 PM
  • Cost: $60
  • Registration Deadline: June 30, 2023
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  • Maximum Registrant...
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Posted on: June 8, 2023

Total Fire Ban effective June 9, 2023 at 9:00 AM

Total Fire Ban

Due to ongoing hot, dry, windy conditions, the County of Wetaskiwin has declared a TOTAL FIRE BAN effective June 9, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

No outdoor fires are permitted until further notice, including:

  • Recreational fire pits
  • Open fires (brush, bonfire)
  • Burn barre...
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County of Wetaskiwin News
Posted on: June 3, 2023

Social Needs Assessment Report Available to Review

Social Needs Assessment

Recently, Council approved the Social Needs Assessment Report. The recommendations provided will help guide FCSS programming.  

The purpose of this project was to determine the preventative social needs of the residents of the County and the level...

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Posted on: June 6, 2023

Public Hearing: Proposed Area Structure Plan, McAuley/Zahara

McAuley/Zahara ASP

­­­NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 has been asked to repeal an existing Area Structure Plan on the following land, as shown on the accompanying map. NE 35-46-27-W4M

As per the County’s recently approv...

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County of Wetaskiwin News
Posted on: May 31, 2023

WRPS Kids & Teen Summer Programming

Summer Programming Flyer 2023 - Final.pdf

Our friends with the WRPS Wellness Team have organized a great variety of summer programs for kids and teens throughout the County. 

They are offering programming in Millet, Wetaskiwin, Pigeon Lake and area, and Winfield and Area during the summer...

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County of Wetaskiwin News
Posted on: May 30, 2023

Public Hearing: Proposed Area Structure Plan, Pigeon Lake Golf Club

PLGC Map

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 has been asked to adopt an Area Structure Plan for the following land, as shown on the accompanying map. SW 14-47-28-W4M

The intent of the Area Structure Plan is to pla...

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County of Wetaskiwin News
Posted on: May 26, 2023

News Release: County Approves Seasonal Dock & Mooring Structure Installation Policy

News Release docks

On May 23, 2023, Council approved Policy #61.0.4 establishing a Policy supporting the installation of Seasonal Docks and Other Mooring Structures attached or adjacent to County Managed Lands. 

Historically, the County of Wetaskiwin has not issued ...

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Additional Info... County of Wetaskiwin News
Posted on: June 2, 2023

Kids Can Catch

Kids Can Catch Event (1)

Connecting kids to nature by showing them the proper way to bait a hook and what to do once a fish has been caught. This event will teach kids how to properly care for Alberta's fish and our future.

We've teamed with our friends from Albe...

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Additional Info... County of Wetaskiwin News
Posted on: May 20, 2023

Mound Red Reservoir is Restocked!

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On May 17th the reservoir at the Mound Red Campground was stocked with 1800 rainbow trout.  The water's oxygen levels are high and some large fish have been spotted jumping.

This campground has 30 individual sites and a group site that accommodate...

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County of Wetaskiwin News
Posted on: May 11, 2023

Notice of Annexation Application Hearing - Summer Village of Poplar Bay

Notice of Annexation

The Land and Property Rights Tribunal (Tribunal) will conduct a public hearing respecting an application by the Summer Village of Poplar Bay (SV) to annex territory from the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 (County). The hearing is scheduled as follows:

  • DATE: F...
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County of Wetaskiwin News
Posted on: May 18, 2023

FCSS - Home Alone Courses

Home Alone Ad

The County of Wetaskiwin's FCSS is hosting "THE HOME ALONE COURSE" (Rescheduled Dates)

  • Date: June 29, 2023, Location: Wetaskiwin  Agricultural Society "Barn", Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Cost: $20.00
  • Date: July 18, 2023 L...
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Additional Info... County of Wetaskiwin News
Posted on: May 17, 2023

FCSS - Babysitting Courses

Babysitting Course

The County of Wetaskiwin's FCSS is hosting "THE BABYSITTING COURSE"

  • Date: June 19, 2023, Location: Wetaskiwin  Agricultural Society "Barn", Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Cost: $20.00
  • Date: July 10, 2023, Location: Lakedell A...
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News Flash

Posted on: May 26, 2023

Construction of New Road: TWP 472 west of Hwy 22

Construction of New Road - TWP 472

The County of Wetaskiwin is pleased to announce the construction of a new road project. On November 29th, 2022, County of Wetaskiwin Council passed a resolution directing Administration to construct a new County road on the road allowance TWP 472...

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County Projects

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Posted on: October 29, 2018

Newsletter

County 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...

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