Invasive Weeds 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- ...

What are the Weed Inspectors up to?

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...

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...

U of A 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
• Register here
• Maximum Registrant...

Social Needs Assessment Report Available to Review

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...

Public Hearing: Proposed Area Structure Plan, McAuley/Zahara

­­­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...

WRPS Kids & Teen Summer Programming

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...

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

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...

Fire Restriction effective May 30/23 at 10:00 am

Effective Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 10:00 AM, the County of Wetaskiwin is reducing the TOTAL FIRE BAN to a FIRE RESTRICTION.

This Fire Restriction includes:

All existing FIRE PERMITS are SUSPENDED and prohibits the issuance of any new permits.  All...

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

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 ...

Kids Can Catch

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...

Campfire Safety

The County of Wetaskiwin currently has a Fire Restriction in effect, this restriction does allow campfires, but with the warm and windy conditions, please use extreme caution.

There’s nothing quite like enjoying the great outdoors with a roaring fire, gooe...

Mound Red Reservoir is Restocked!

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...

Notice of Annexation Application Hearing - Summer Village of Poplar Bay

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...

Movement of Farm Equipment

FCSS - Home Alone Courses

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...

FCSS - Babysitting Courses

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...

Construction of New Road: TWP 472 west of Hwy 22

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

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...