In its report, Statistics Canada reported property crime and vehicle theft in Alberta dropped by eight and nine per cent respectively in 2024, continuing a broader downward trend. That is reflected in ...

A health advisory has been issued for Pigeon Lake after cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) was identified in the waters of Pigeon Lake, located between Leduc County and the County of Wetaskiwin. Avoid ...

The fences are up and construction is now officially underway on Wetaskiwin’s brand new spray park and inclusive playground ...

The County of Wetaskiwin’s non-profit Economic Development Organization, JEDI, is pleased to announce that its new 14-foot by ...

Alberta’s police watchdog has released photos of an improvised weapon and ammunition while they continue to investigate last month’s officer involved shooting on Ermineskin Cree Nation. Video from the ...

A joint effort with the Best Western Wayside Inn and the Wetaskiwin Healthcare Auxiliary resulted in the Best Western donating seven televisions for various units in the hospital, including the lobby ...

Alberta RCMP are issuing a critical warning about a potentially deadly supply of illegal opiates that closely resemble a prescription medication called Xanax. Xanax is commonly used for anti-anxiety ...

This past weekend saw the Lakedell Ag. Society taken back in time with the return of Pigeon Lake Medieval Madness. This year saw the return of the Forged in Fire blacksmiths and Knygts Erraunt, ...

When you think of tourist destinations, the Wetaskiwin region isn’t usually a place that comes to mind, but with more people looking to stay in Canada this summer and others vacationing close to home, ...

We agree with Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia’s acquittal of five members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team on charges of sexual assault stemming from their sexual conduct with a then ...