Wetaskiwin

• Calls made for legislation changes as deadline passes for petition to recall Wetaskiwin mayor

  As the deadline looms on a petition to recall the mayor of Wetaskiwin, there are calls to change the legislation that allows the practice in the first place. 

  Politics

  Apr 12
  
• Recall petition notices issued for mayors of Wetaskiwin, Donalda, Alta.

  Just days after a petition to recall the mayor of Calgary was made public, residents in at least two other Alberta municipalities are taking a closer look at their leaders.

  Politics

  Feb 10
  
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• Man killed in highway crash west of Wetaskwin, Alta.

  RCMP said a serious collision closed Highway 13 near Range Road 261 Friday afternoon.

  Canada

  Feb 9
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• Decision on Hope Mission homeless shelter in Wetaskiwin delayed again

  Wetaskiwin city council voted Monday to reconsider the approval of a permanent emergency homeless shelter but the mayor says the move doesn't change anything.

  Canada

  Jan 8
• Wetaskiwin council postpones decision on Hope Mission emergency shelter

  Wetaskiwin city council has decided to postpone a decision on approving a new emergency shelter after hearing about a proposed recovery facility nearby. 

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2023
• Wetaskiwin RCMP seek tips about 3 suspicious fires

  The RCMP is asking the public for tips as they investigate the cause of three different fires that broke out in Wetaskiwin, Alta., in a period of just over 12 hours.

  Crime

  Nov 20, 2023
• Victim of alleged Calgary abduction found safe, suspect in custody following QEII arrest

  The victim of a suspected abduction in northeast Calgary was found safe Friday and the man who police believe forced her into an SUV was arrested along the QEII.

  Crime

  Oct 6, 2023
• Wetaskiwin, Alta. man charged with 2nd-degree murder after fatal assault

  A 25-year-old man is facing a second-degree murder charge after a fatal assault on Ermineskin First Nation last weekend.

  Crime

  Oct 5, 2023
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• RCMP in central Alberta release composite sketch in possible abduction attempt

  A woman approached two kids walking in Pigeon Lake, Alta., before grabbing one of them, according to Wetaskiwin RCMP.

  Crime

  Sep 14, 2023
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• Residential fire warning for Wetaskiwin homes: RCMP

  Several homes in Wetaskiwin are on fire Sunday as crews work to put out the flames.

  Fire

  Sep 10, 2023