News Flash

September 27 Committee of the Whole and Regular Council meeting

The agenda's for both the Committee of the Whole and Regular City Council meeting for September 27 are now live. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, in-person attendance is limited to members of council and key staff members. Links for virtual attendan...

New ATE location at 40 Avenue and 53 Street live on Sept.27

A new Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) location at 40 Avenue (East bound) and 53 Street will be active on September 27, 2021. These systems increase safety in our community by reducing speed and collisions at intersections.

The speed limit in this area ...

Rail Safety Week Sept. 20 to 26

During Rail Safety Week, Operation Life Saver Canada and Operation Lifesaver U.S. work in partnership with CP, the rail industry, government, police, unions, and many public organizations and community groups to highlight safe practice around railway prop...

Official List of Candidates for the City of Wetaskiwin’s 2021 Municipal Election

The official period for candidate nominations — and any withdrawals — for the City of Wetaskiwin’s 2021 Municipal Election ended at 12 Noon on September 21, 2021.

City facilities to close in honour of the National Truth and Reconciliation Holiday on September 30

The City of Wetaskiwin will be closing its facilities—excluding The Manluk Centre—on Thursday, September 30 in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a new federal statutory holiday.

Clarification on Permit Misinformation

Temporary Warming Shelter Motion made by Council

A temporary warming shelter is expected to be set up this year on the southside of Wetaskiwin—dependent on grant funding secured—as moved by City Council at their regular September 13th, 2021 Council meeting.

New public health measures in effect

Province implements temporary public health measures due to increased COVID-19 cases

The Province of Alberta announced the following temporary public health measures—effective as of 8 am on Saturday, September 4, 2021—to address the inc...

Council approves Land Use Bylaw amendment 1997-21

Wetaskiwin City Council approved Bylaw 1997-21, which amends Land Use Bylaw 1804-13, at their regular August 16, 2021 City Council meeting.