News Flash

The County of Wetaskiwin has designated a limited number of sites at our six (6) Municipal Parks for monthly camping. Enter the draw for your chance to secure a seasonal campsite. 

The draw will take place at the end of February. Those selected will be notified in early March.

For more details call Amber at 780-352-3321 or email.

The County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 invites tenders for provision of all necessary equipment, labor, and transportation to perform parks maintenance and services for the Buck Lake Park within the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract documents. Contract tender documents may be picked up at the County of Wetaskiwin Administration Office or found at county.wetaskiwin.ab.ca.

Tenders must be received by the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 by 10:30 a.m. local time, Friday, February 27, 2026. SEALED TENDERS must be addressed as follows:

BUCK LAKE PARK ATTENDANT TENDERGeoff LynchDirector of Leisure & Community ServicesCounty of Wetaskiwin No. 10Box 6960Wetaskiwin, Alberta T9A 2G5

Tenders are to be submitted on the Contract Tender Form. Tenders must also include a current resume of the applicant. Failure to provide all required information may result in rejection of the tender package.

The County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Tenders and to waive irregularities and informalities at its discretion. The County reserves the right to accept a Tender other than the lowest Tender without stating reasons. By the act of submitting its Tender, the Tenderer waives any right to contest in any legal proceedings or action the right of the County to award the Tender to any Tenderer in its sole and unfettered discretion. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the County may consider any other factor besides price and capability to perform the work that it deems in its sole discretion to be relevant to its decision including, but not limited to the following:

Experience; Reputation; Safety considerations; Financial solvency; Cost of maintenance; Terms of delivery; Customer service; Quality of past performance.

For more information contact: Geoff Lynch, Director of Leisure & Community Services 780-352-3321.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS INVITATION TO TENDER

The County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 invites tenders for provision of all necessary equipment, labor, and transportation to perform parks maintenance and services for the Twin Lakes Park within the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract documents. (Contract tender documents may be picked up at the County of Wetaskiwin Administration Office.)

Tenders must be received by the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 by 10:30 a.m. local time, Friday, February 27, 2026.  SEALED TENDERS must be addressed as follows: 

TWIN LAKES PARK ATTENDANT TENDERGeoff LynchDirector of Leisure & Community ServicesCounty of Wetaskiwin No. 10Box 6960Wetaskiwin, Alberta T9A 2G5

Tenders are to be submitted on the Contract Tender Form.  Tenders must also include a current resume of the applicant.  Failure to provide all required information may result in rejection of the tender package. 

The County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Tenders and to waive irregularities and informalities at its discretion.  The County reserves the right to accept a Tender other than the lowest Tender without stating reasons.  By the act of submitting its Tender, the Tenderer waives any right to contest in any legal proceedings or action the right of the County to award the Tender to any Tenderer in its sole and unfettered discretion.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the County may consider any other factor besides price and capability to perform the work that it deems in its sole discretion to be relevant to its decision including, but not limited to the following:

Experience; Reputation; Safety considerations; Financial solvency; Cost of maintenance; Terms of delivery; Customer service; Quality of past performance.

For more information contact: Geoff Lynch, Director of Leisure & Community Services 780-352-3321.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS INVITATION TO TENDER

The County of Wetaskiwin provides notice that construction on Bridge File 00168, located on Township Road 470 west of Highway 2A (Correction Line Road), is anticipated to commence on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Bridge demolition is expected to begin the same day or shortly thereafter.

A signed detour route will be in place during the closure period. Refer to the detour map and follow all posted signage. Motorists are advised to plan for additional travel time.

The bridge is anticipated to be closed until the last week of February. However, due to typical February weather conditions, the contractor has requested a full road closure until 7:00 p.m. on March 8, 2026. At that time, the project is expected to be substantially complete, with gravel tie-ins in place. Motorists should anticipate reduced speeds due to gravel transition areas.

The bridge will be open in advance of the spring seeding season, ensuring access for agricultural producers.

The contractor is expected to return mid- to late May, or early June pending weather conditions, to complete the abutment concrete transitions and final pavement toplift. 

The County of Wetaskiwin thanks residents and road users for their patience and cooperation while this important infrastructure project is completed.

Road conditions across the County of Wetaskiwin have become icy due to increasing temperatures. Residents are advised to practice caution and drive to road conditions. 

County crews are actively working on ice mitigation efforts to keep our roads safe. 

To report any instances of overland flooding, residents can contact the County office at 780-352-3321.

For real-time updates and information on major routes throughout the province, you can check 511 Alberta.

Public Works crews are trimming roadside brush this winter to improve safety and visibility. Winter brushing reduces rapid regrowth, minimizes long-term maintenance, and prepares roadsides for snow removal.

Please drive with caution near crews and equipment.

Thank you for your patience as we work to keep the County of Wetaskiwin safe and well-maintained year-round.

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

All completed grant applications can be submitted to email 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 email 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

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.

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.