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Water Meter Upgrade Program suspended until further notice

The City of Wetaskiwin has temporarily suspended its mandatory water meter upgrade program until further notice

Budget Deliberation Dates moved to January 2021

2021 Municipal Budget deliberation dates have been moved to January 7, 8 & 11 (if required), 2021 in Council Chambers. Virtual attendance is recommended.

City and County of Wetaskiwin enter into Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework agreement

The City of Wetaskiwin and the County of Wetaskiwin have entered into an Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) agreement.

New COVID-19 Measures in Place Nov. 13

NEW COVID-19 MEASURES IN PLACE AS OF NOV. 13, 2020

The following measures apply to all communities on Alberta Health Services’ enhanced list (purples zones), which includes the City of Wetaskiwin.

Mandatory measures

• Restaurants, bars, lounges and pubs must s...

Mandatory Masking Bylaw now in effect in Wetaskiwin

As of Tuesday, November 3, 2020 there are 22 active cases of COVID-19 in Wetaskiwin. The Temporary Face Coverings Bylaw is now in effect.

City receives $1.5 million from province for asphalt overlays

The City of Wetaskiwin has received $1,504,288 from the province’s Municipal Stimulus Program to help cover the cost of asphalt overlays.

City temporarily closes Wetaskiwin's Archives for up to one year

City Council voted to temporarily close the Wetaskiwin Archives to the public—effective immediately for up to one year—to examine the Archives’ current portfolio and assets.

Council, Deputy Mayor schedules and board appointments set for 2021

The Council meeting and Deputy Mayor schedules—as well as board/committee appointments—were set for 2021 at the Oct. 26 organizational meeting.

It's time again for Snow Removal!

It's time again for snow removal in Wetaskiwin! Sign-up to receive notifications by text or email whenever a new snow removal route is posted.

City Suspends Plastic Bag Ban Enforcement until May 2021

The City has approved the extension of the suspended enforcement of the Plastic Bag Ban Bylaw until May 2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

24-7 Integrated Response Hub takes up residence in Civic Building

The 24/7 Integrated Response Hub—run by The Open Door Association—will operate out of the Wetaskiwin Civic Building (4904-51 Street) this winter season.

Franchise Fee for Natural Gas set to decrease in new year

The City of Wetaskiwin approved a decrease to the natural gas franchise fee it charges ATCO Gas from 35% to 33% effective January 1, 2021.