News Flash

You are invited to submit a written Proposal for the supply and delivery of bagged firewood to the County of Wetaskiwin Winfield Public Works Shop for the 2026 Camping Season.

Request for Proposals will be received up to 10:00 a.m. local time at the County Administration Office on Friday, January 30, 2026. Proposals received after the closing time and date will be returned unopened. 

Proposals are to be delivered to the County Office in sealed envelope and clearly marked with the following:

“Request For Proposal – Supply and Delivery of Bagged Firewood”

Attention: Geoff Lynch, Director of Leisure and Community Services

The County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Proposals and to waive irregularities and informalities at its discretion. The County reserves the right to accept a Proposal other than the lowest Proposal without stating reasons. The County has the right to award the work to whomever it chooses, in its sole and unfettered discretion, and for whatever reasons the County deems appropriate. All Proposals become the property of the County of Wetaskiwin. The County reserves the right not to release to the public information about submissions. The Bidder shall bear all costs associated with or incurred with the preparation and presentation of the Proposal, including, if applicable, costs incurred for interviews or demonstrations. 

Any notice, other communication, or instrument required or permitted to this Request for Proposal shall be in writing and shall be delivered personally or may be emailed.

In the case of notice or communication to the County, it shall be sent to:Geoff LynchDirector of Leisure & Community ServicesCounty of Wetaskiwin No. 10Box 6960Wetaskiwin, Alberta T9A 2G5Phone: (780) 361-6227Email

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR A COPY OF THE FULL TENDER PACKAGE, CLICK HERE.

REMINDER: The 2026 Deadline for Recreation Grants is March 2, 2026.

All completed grant applications can be submitted to arecreation@county10.ca or dropped off at the County Office.

CLICK HERE to view the current Guidelines for Recreation Funding Policy.

CLICK HERE to download a fillable Recreation Grant Application.

CLICK HERE to view the Recreation Zone Boundaries.

Questions? Contact Leisure and Community Services at arecreation@county10.ca or call 780-352-3321.

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

Update: January 5, 2026 

Update: December 30, 2025

As of 3:00 PM today, the Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) Vault in the Hamlet of Gwynne has been restored and is operating as designed. However, a piping connection downstream of the PRV has failed, causing potable water to return into the vault. The issue has been identified as a line break, and a contractor has been notified to prepare for a water main repair. 

Impact:

• Approximately a dozen residents on Government Avenue and Short Avenue are affected by this disruption. 
• Utilities operators are going door-to-door to inform impacted residents and assist with temporary water solutions. 
• The remainder of the Hamlet’s water distribution system is secure, and no other residents are affected.

Next Steps:

• Water distribution on Government and Short Avenue will remain isolated for the next 24 hours. 
• Temporary water options are being arranged, including filling pails, totes, or other containers at the existing distribution facility. 

Further updates will be provided on our official website and Facebook page as new information becomes available.

The County of Wetaskiwin Public Works Department is proud to announce the successful completion of approximately $18 million in capital projects in 2025. These investments reflect our ongoing commitment to improving infrastructure, enhancing safety, and supporting community development.

Road Construction 

Several major road projects were completed this year, including:

• Range Road 10: 9.6 km rehabilitated between Highway 13 and Township Road 452.
• Range Road 262: Ditching and road-width improvements in select areas between Highway 13 and Township Road 464.
• Township Road 472 (West of Highway 22): 3.2 kilometers of new road constructed and opened in October 2025.
• Range Road 12: ½ mile reconstructed to a paved non-ban surface near Lakedell Waste Transfer Station.
• Alder Flats: Major upgrades including brushing, ditching, culverts, road base repairs, approach reconstruction, and signage completed in October; final paving and line painting scheduled for spring 2026.
• Township Road 472 (Adjacent to BevEtta Subdivision): Reclamation and cement stabilization completed; chip seal scheduled for spring 2026.
• Township Road 460: 1.6 km rehabilitated between Range Road 235 and Range Road 234, including existing asphalt pulverization and re-gravelling.
• Roadside brushing: Dozens of locations cleared to improve drainage, sightlines, and road stability.
• Traffic Counting Initiative: Identified vehicle movements to provide empirical data for future road improvements.
• Rural Address Signs: 628 blue signs replaced across the County.

Grading and Gravel Programs

• Enhanced Grading Program: 35 km completed (exceeding the original target by 15 km) to restore road width and reduce maintenance needs.
• 2025 Gravel Program: Finished ahead of schedule in mid-October, achieving the goal of gravelling one-third of local roads.

Bridge Construction

• Bridge File 75497: Bridge-sized culvert was replaced with an engineered sized pipe to alleviate localized flooding.
• Bride File 00168: Replacement on Township Road 470 West of HWY 2A currently in the design phase with construction planned for early 2026.

Utility Upgrades

Significant progress was also made on utility infrastructure:

• Village West Estates Wastewater Lift Station: Commissioning completed.
• Winfield Sewage Lagoon Upgrade: Finalized with desludging, installation of a new subsurface underdrain, polyethylene liner, and valve/piping improvements. The lagoon is now fully operational.

These accomplishments demonstrate the dedication of the Public Works team and our contractors in delivering essential infrastructure improvements. The County of Wetaskiwin remains committed to building safer, stronger roads and utilities for our residents.

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

• Date: January 24, 2026
• Location: Lone Ridge Hall
• Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm,
• Cost: $20.00 

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

Includes: Canada Safety Council Manual, Certificate and Wallet Card.

Lunch not provided. Please bring a bagged lunch.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Questions: contact 780-352-3321 or email

BE ADVISED that the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 is imposing a 10 Tonne Weight Restriction on Bridge File 00168, located on Township Road 470, 1.5 miles west of 2A between Range Road 244 and 243A.

This restriction will begin immediately until repairs can be completed due to poor structural integrity. Based on the current condition, the bridge will be temporarily restricted to 10 tonnes.

The impacted bridge is marked by the red square on the map above, which also shows a detour route for overweight vehicles.

BE ADVISED that the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 is imposing a 15 Tonne Weight Restriction on Bridge File 72248, located on RGE RD 255, approximately 300m north of HWY 13.

This restriction will begin immediately and will remain until repairs can be completed due to poor structural integrity. Based on the current condition, the bridge will be temporarily restricted to 15 tonnes.