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This session will explain the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, share practical tips to help improve quality of life for both individuals and caregivers, and provide time for your questions to be answered.

• Location: Wetaskiwin Agriculture Society OR Join Virtually 
• Date: April 16, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM  -12:00 PM
• Cost: FREE

To register contact Amber at 780-352-3321, email, or click here

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

Open to Ages 9+ . Limited spaces per session. This course is being hosted by the County of Wetaskiwin FCSS. Public registrations are welcome. 

• Date: March 31, 2026
• Location: Wetaskiwin Agricultural Society "Barn"
• Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Cost: $20.00* (Cost will only be subsidized for County Residents. Other registrations will be asked to pay the full price of $65.)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Questions: contact 780-352-3321 or email

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

This course is being hosted by the County of Wetaskiwin FCSS. Public registrations are welcome. 

• Date: March 30
• Location: Wetaskiwin Agricultural Society 
• Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Lunch not provided. Please bring a bagged lunch.)
• Cost: $20*(Cost will only be subsidized for County Residents. Other registrations will be asked to pay the full price of $75.)

Students must be 12 or turning 12 within 6 months of the date of the course to register. Limited spaces available.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Questions: contact 780-352-3321 or email

The Community Grant Program provides funding to local organizations that offer programs which are intended to promote and develop a safe and healthy community through preventative measures.

All completed Grant Applications Forms can be submitted to the FCSS email by MARCH 31, 2026. Visit our webpage for more information.

Eligible programs and services

Services provided under FCSS must be preventative and may include initiatives and programs that:

• help communities identify their social needs and develop responses
• promote, encourage and support volunteer work in the community
• inform the public about services
• support children and their families’ social development
• enhance retired and semi-retired people’s quality of life

FCSS funding cannot be used for programs and services that:

• are only focused on an individual’s leisure or recreational needs
• provide an individual or family with basic living supports such as money, food, clothing or shelter
• are only focused on rehabilitation
• duplicate services provided by government or a government agency