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Results 1 - 20 of 620 in Wetaskiwin, AB

  1. Hobbema celebrates four-year cadet anniversaryRead the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | Ponoka News

    ... Currently, he is trying to start four in Fort McMurray. The program began in 2005 under the direction Wetaskiwin RCMP Insp. Doug Reti. The community began a crime reduction initiative to cut down drug abuse, violence and gang activity. Continued on ...

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    Related Topix: Kids, Family, Canada, Alberta

  2. Wetaskiwin rink earns date at Dominion eventRead the original story

    Wednesday | Wetaskiwin Times

    A Wetaskiwin rink is getting set to put brooms to ice and throw some rocks on a national stage.

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  3. Orcas finish second in first meet of the seasonRead the original story

    Wednesday | Wetaskiwin Times

    The Wetaskiwin Orcas Lifesaving Swim Club finished second only to the host Calgary at the first competition of the season.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Swimming

  4. Evans to address local ChamberRead the original story

    Wednesday | Wetaskiwin Times

    With a slumping economy, members of the Wetaskiwin & District Chamber of Commerce will be listening with interest to the message Alberta finance minister Iris Evans brings to an upcoming general meeting.

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta, Camrose, AB

  5. Volleyball boys bring bronze home from zonesRead the original story

    Wednesday | Wetaskiwin Times

    The Wetaskiwin senior boys Sabers volleyball team captured bronze this past weekend at zones in Camrose.

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  6. Iris meets her aerial counterpartRead the original story

    Wednesday | Wetaskiwin Times

    The cover was officially lifted on a high-tech piece of aviation technology, now part of the collection at the Reynolds-Alberta Museum and Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame in Wetaskiwin.

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    Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News, Canada, Alberta, Medicine Hat, AB

  7. Pigeon Lake Chamber celebrates 20 yearsRead the original story

    Wednesday | Wetaskiwin Times

    ... The membership covers a wide area, which includes those from Bluffton, Edmonton, Falun, Thorsby, Winfield, Wetaskiwin, Nisku, Millet, Calgary, and both sides of Pigeon Lake. It includes small home-based businesses, medium to large businesses as well ...

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  8. No holiday train this ChristmasRead the original story

    Wednesday | Wetaskiwin Times

    If you think Christmas will be a little less bright this season, you're right. The annual Canadian Holiday Train, which stopped in Hobbema last year, and made its way through Wetaskiwin en route to Leduc, will not be heading any further north than Brooks.

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    Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News, Canada, Alberta, Leduc, AB, Medicine Hat, AB, Lethbridge, AB

  9. Festive activites this weekend include santa paradeRead the original story

    Wednesday | Wetaskiwin Times

    ... The 16th annual event a ' Nov. 27 to 29 at the Drill Hall a ' is presented by the Friends of the Community of Wetaskiwin Society and offers a chance for the general public to bid on Christmas trees and decorations as well as gingerbread houses, with ...

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta

  10. Seniors home fire anything but routine

    Wednesday | Wetaskiwin Times

    Wetaskiwin Fire Services personnel responded to the community's most recent structure fire a little faster than usual.

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    Related Topix: Fire, Alberta

  11. Alberta couple brings green message to Wetaskiwin

    Wednesday | Wetaskiwin Times

    With a growing culture change toward environmentalism and awareness of ones carbon footprint, an Alberta couple who chose to live as green as possible for a year brought its message of conservation to Wetaskiwin.

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  12. Just imagine what the city could be: readerRead the original story

    Wednesday | Wetaskiwin Times

    ... have created a "pro-business" environment? An examination of the facts indicates otherwise. Population growth for Wetaskiwin during the period 2001 to 2006, a clear indicator of economic growth, was a shameful 4.7 %. The average population growth of ...

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta, Leduc, AB, Drayton Valley, AB, Lacombe, AB

  13. Taking it to the streetsRead the original story

    Wednesday | Wetaskiwin Times

    Behind a banner, the line formed and supporters a ' young and old a ' marched the streets of Wetaskiwin, looking to garner attention.

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta

  14. Holiday season expected to squeeze food bankRead the original story

    Wednesday | Wetaskiwin Times

    Increased demand on the Wetaskiwin Salvation Army Food Bank this holiday season is expected to squeeze the already strapped service.

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta

  15. Tim Hortons fills brown bags to benifit city's needyRead the original story

    Wednesday | Wetaskiwin Times

    A fundraiser for Tim Hortons restaurants in Wetaskiwin has given new meaning to brown bag lunch.

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta

  16. Teacher cuts would be reality if province lowers axe on spendingRead the original story

    Wednesday | Wetaskiwin Times

    Eliminating nearly 24 teaching or support staff positions could be in the cards for Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools if more funding cuts promised by the provincial government come to fruition.

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta

  17. ECMS Presents: Emanuel Ax, pianoRead the original story

    Tuesday | Wetaskiwin Times

    ... Hall concert uniting three of todaya s most celebrated musicians. Showtime 8 p.m. News>> Top Stories Inside Wetaskiwin's former seniors home goes up in flames Posted 6 days ago The former Good Shepherd Lutheran Home was destroyed during an evening ...

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    Related Topix: Canada, Edmonton, AB, Alberta, Events

  18. Ponoka pauses to remember soldiers' sacrificesRead the original story

    Tuesday Nov 17 | Ponoka News

    ... was recited by air cadet Flight Cpl. Rebecca Nicholson. Former Ponoka councillor Les Oberst spoke on behalf of Wetaskiwin MP Blaine Calkins and said Nov. 11 is a time to express gratitude to those Canadian heroes who, a oegeneration after ...

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta, Ponoka, AB, Life, Veteran Affairs

  19. Province provides support to Camrose youth centreRead the original story

    Saturday Nov 21 | Canada Views

    ... Door Association provides important services for youth in Camrose and surrounding areas," said Verlyn Olson, MLA Wetaskiwin-Camrose. "These renovations and upgrades will allow Camrose Open Door to continue to provide at-risk youth with the ...

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    Related Topix: Canada, Camrose, AB, Alberta

  20. Music with the Moravians Presents: MULE on a Golden RoadRead the original story

    Saturday Nov 21 | Wetaskiwin Times

    ... unique vision of these creative musicians. Showtime: 2:00 p.m. Admission: By Donation News>> Top Stories Inside Wetaskiwin's former seniors home goes up in flames Posted 2 days ago The former Good Shepherd Lutheran Home was destroyed during an ...

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