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The County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 was incorporated on January 1, 1958, a combination of the Municipal District of Montgomery No. 458, the Municipal District of Bigstone No. 459, and the Municipal District of Columbia No. 460. A county crest was designed by Ron Maslin and authorized by Lt. Governor Grant MacEwan in May of 1969.
The County of Wetaskiwin is located along Alberta’s Highway 2 corridor, just 15 minutes south of the Edmonton International Airport. Geographically centered in the Province, a network of provincial primary and secondary highways provide quick and easy access to and from major centers in Alberta.
The Canadian Pacific Railway line serves the region with a main line running north/south through the County alongside Highway 2A.
The moderate climate in Central Alberta provides residents with an opportunity to enjoy the change of seasons. Average summer temperatures are in the range of (17.1 C) and winter temperatures (– 16.6C). Precipitation averages 52 inches, of which 39.3 falls in the form of snow.
The County of Wetaskiwin provides a strong local workforce well represented in all occupational and industry sectors including retail/wholesale jobs, agriculture, business and community services. The solid base of farming families contributes to the sustainability of the rural population. Nearly one-half of the labour force in the area has some level of post-secondary education with a range of studies varying from trades, administration, educational, recreational, counseling, health professions, sciences and technologies. A host of education and training can be reached within an hour commute including the University of Alberta, NAIT, Grant MacEwan College, Norquest College, Augustana College, Red Deer College and Olds Agricultural College.
Average housing prices are generally lower than surrounding communities providing a strong incentive for residential relocations from neighboring urban centers. Residential development on Pigeon Lake and Buck Lake offers close proximity for recreational opportunities. Additionally competitively priced industrial land is an attraction in the County of Wetaskiwin for new business ventures.
Emergency, fire and protective services are well-represented with local ambulance services, full-time fire chiefs and volunteer fire fighters, amalgamated rural and urban detachments of the RCMP and local Community Peace Officers.
Visitors and residents are offered a variety of cultural and recreation opportunities that appeal to enthusiasts of every kind including:
lakes, trails, antiques, eating establishments, retail shops, arts and crafts, museums, greenhouses, and much more
libraries, art exhibitions, festivals, agricultural shows and events, and concerts
sports including golf, fishing, tennis, horseback riding, boating, hiking, baseball, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, curling, hockey, fitness, soccer
a broad range of recreational and leisure programming
local clubs and organizations address a myriad of interests and needs, including 4-H, Gymkhana, riding clubs, minor hockey and baseball, figure skating, school bands, girl guides and boy scouts clubs.
Whether you plan to stay for a day, a week or a lifetime, the County of Wetaskiwin welcomes you and will continue to provide strong proactive leadership and safe progressive communities.