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Due to low registration, the June 17, 2026 Older Adult Learning Day at Breton Community Centre has been cancelled. 

FCSS Online Presentation: Your Health, Your Voice: Learning to Advocate for better care

• Date: Tuesday August 18, 2026 
• Time: 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm
• Location: Online- the meeting link will be emailed to registered participants.

Join us for Free online presentation from Alberta Health Advocates to learn about:

• The long-term benefits of self-advocacy in health care
• The Alberta Health Charter
• Common barriers to effective self-advocacy
• Strategies for communicating with your doctor or health provider
• Practical tools and communication styles that support strong self-advocacy
• How the Office of the Alberta Health Advocates can support you

Questions? Need help registering? 

• Phone: 780-352-3321 ext 2292.
• Email

Compost is organic matter created when food scraps, grass clippings, leaves, and other plant materials naturally break down. When added to vegetable gardens and perennial beds, compost can help to improve soil structure, increase water-holding capacity, and support healthy garden soils. If you are looking to get started this season, you will need a compost bin, carbon-rich materials, nitrogen-rich materials, water, soil or finished compost, and air.

A balanced compost pile needs both carbon-rich browns and nitrogen-rich greens to break down effectively. When adding materials to your compost bin, use a ratio of three parts of carbon to two parts of nitrogen. Carbon-rich materials include:

• Dead plant materials, such as fallen leaves and straw
• Twigs and small branches, untreated wood chips, and sawdust
• Paper, such as newsprint

After adding carbon-rich materials, include nitrogen-rich greens to help speed decomposition. Nitrogen-rich materials include:

• Food waste, such as raw or cooked fruit and vegetable scraps
• Coffee grounds, paper coffee filters, eggshells, breads, and pastas
• Green plant materials, such as fresh grass clippings, plant trimmings, flowers, and weeds without seeds

Keep the compost pile damp by adding water as needed and stir the pile to incorporate air. To reduce odor, cover the top of the pile with some soil or finished compost.

Some materials should be kept out of the compost pile because they can attract pests and/or slow decomposition. Therefore, avoid adding:

• Meat, bones, and dairy products
• Treated wood
• Diseased plant material
• Weeds with mature seeds
• Pet feces
• Materials that have been treated with pesticides

If you are interested in other composting methods, have a look at vermicomposting. For more information on composting and troubleshooting please visit University of Saskatchewan's Composting How-To Guide.

References:

University of Saskatchewan. (2022, December 27). Composting: a how-to guide for Healthy Yards. University of Saskatchewan College of Agriculture and Bioresources. usask.ca.

University of Saskatchewan. (2023, January 27). Vermicomposting (indoor method). University of Saskatchewan College of Agriculture and Bioresources. usask.ca.

Please be advised that Bridge File 72248, located approximately 300 metres north of Highway 13 on Range Road 255, is closed to all traffic effective immediately.

The closure is necessary to ensure public safety while the bridge is assessed and repairs are planned. Motorists are asked to follow all posted signage and use alternate routes.

The County of Wetaskiwin appreciates your patience and cooperation and will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Proposed Amendment to Area Structure Plan within pt. NW 1-47-28-W4M

Update: June 3, 2026

Construction is delayed due to rainfall and is expected to begin on June 15, 2026.

Project Description:

Roadway rehabilitation improvements to extend the service life of Township Road 472A have been awarded to Park Aid Asphalt Ltd. The project limits extend from the intersection of Highway 795 to approximately one-half mile east of Highway 795. Construction is expected to start on June 8, 2026, and crews will be on site for about 14 days. This does not include days in which crews are unable to work due to inclement weather.

Scope of Work:

• Excavating and reconstructing road failed areas
• Subgrade repairs
• Small diameter culvert replacement
• Paving work - hot mix asphalt overlay of road surface

We understand construction can be inconvenient and may cause minor delays, but your patience and cooperation are crucial. Let's work together to maintain a safe construction site throughout the project. View the full Notice of Construction here. Progress updates will be posted on our website and Facebook page.

County of Wetaskiwin Weed Inspectors have began their season. The Weed Inspectors conduct weed inspections and investigate complaints, all the while increasing awareness of invasive weed species and weed management in the County.

Weed Inspectors are in marked white County trucks and have County identification cards. They have the ability to enter onto land at a reasonable time to monitor compliance with the Weed Control Act. It is an offense to willfully obstruct or delay them while they are exercising their duties. Weed Inspectors are looking for noxious or prohibited noxious weeds as defined in the Weed Control Regulations. The goal is to create awareness about weed concerns and educate residents on why these weeds are of concern.

What are Prohibited Noxious and Noxious Weeds?

Prohibited Noxious Weeds and Noxious Weeds are plants designated in accordance with the Weed Control Act and includes the plant’s seeds. 

• Prohibited Noxious: A person shall destroy a prohibited noxious weed that is on land the person owns or occupies. 
• Noxious: A personal shall control a noxious weed that is on land the person owns or occupies.

What is the difference between a Weed Inspection Report and a Weed Notice?

A Weed Inspection Report is a document used by the County of Wetaskiwin to inform the landowner that they have Prohibited Noxious or Noxious Weeds on their property that should be eradicated or controlled. This report along with a weed fact sheet, herbicide application directory, herbicide controls for weeds and County equipment rental information sheets are sent to the landowner. 

A Weed Notice is a legal document that is issued to landowners when they do not control their Noxious or eradicate their Prohibited Noxious Weeds. When a Weed Notice is received the instructions of the Weed Notice must be followed by the date specified on the notice. Failure to comply with a Weed Notice by the specified date allows the County or its Contractor to perform the necessary control measures, at the landowner’s expense.  

The County of Wetaskiwin is inviting residents to take part in a series of Conversations with Council sessions happening this summer in four hamlets. These informal, in-person gatherings are designed to give residents an opportunity to speak directly with Council, share ideas, raise concerns, and discuss hamlet infrastructure, opportunities, and priorities.

The events will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the following hamlets: 

• Alder Flats on June 22 at the Alder Flats Community Hall, 
• Winfield on June 24 at the Winfield Community Hall, 
• Village at Pigeon Lake on July 13 at the Village Creek Country Inn, 
• Mulhurst Bay on July 14 at the Mulhurst Bay Community Hall.

Residents, local business owners, and anyone with an interest in the future of their hamlet are encouraged to attend. The sessions are open to all and aim to create a welcoming space for meaningful conversation and community input. 

Each session will begin with a casual drop-in period from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m., where attendees can enjoy pizza while reviewing information about their community. From 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., participants will take part in facilitated small-group discussions with Councillors and fellow residents.

Discussions will focus on a range of topics important to the community, including roads and infrastructure, recreation and tourism, County services, community standards, and residents’ ideas, concerns, and priorities.

Residents are encouraged to RSVP in advance to help the County plan for refreshments at www.county.wetaskiwin.ab.ca/engage. 

For those unable to attend in person, the County will be offering a short survey, available online beginning June 22, so residents can still share their feedback with Council and have their voices heard.

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

• Date: July 10, 2026, Location: Wetaskiwin Agricultural Society:  Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Date: July 14, 2026, Location: Winfield Hall:  Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm,
• Cost: $20.00*  (Cost will be subsidized for County Residents. Other registration will be asked to pay the full price of $65.)

Open to 9+ ONLY.  Limited spaces per session. This Course is being hosted by the County of Wetaskiwin FCSS. Public registrations are welcome. 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Question: contact 780-352-3321 or email

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

• Date: July 9, 2026, Location: Wetaskiwin Agricultural Society
• Date: July 13, 2026, Location: Winfield Hall
• Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Cost: $20.00* (Cost will be subsidized for County Residents. Other registration will be asked to pay the full price of $75.)

Open to Ages 12+ or turning 12 within 6 months.  Limited spaces per session. This Course is being hosted by the County of Wetaskiwin FCSS. Public registrations are welcome. 

Lunch not provided. Please bring a bagged lunch.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Question: contact 780-352-3321 or email

Project Description:

This project intends to improve drainage throughout the Bev Etta Estates subdivision. The project also involves resurfacing the roadways within the subdivision to provide an optimal driving surface for residents. Construction is expected to start on May 8th, 2026, and crews will be on site for about 25-35 days. This does not include days in which crews are unable to work due to inclement weather.

Scope of Work:

• Tree Clearing
• Small Diameter Culvert Installation
• Ditching Improvements
• Subgrade Repairs
• Paving

We understand construction can be inconvenient and may cause minor delays, but your patience and cooperation are crucial. Let's work together to maintain a safe construction site throughout the project. View the full Notice of Construction here. Progress updates will be posted on our website and Facebook page.

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.