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9 hrs ago | Wetaskiwin Times

JEDI aids in manufacturing workshop

A Wetaskiwin area economic development group is forging yet another partnership, which is expected to help maximize efficiency for area manufacturers.

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Wed Jul 08, 2009

Wetaskiwin Times

How Wetaskiwin got its name

Wetaskiwin Mayor Don Montgomery took a unique approach in his Canada Day speech, giving those in attendance a history lesson on the legend of Wetaskiwin.

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Tue Jul 07, 2009

Edmonton Sun

Dream-home nightmare

A Wetaskiwin woman is suing the City of Edmonton, Northlands, Capital EX, the Lions Club and WestAlta Modular Homes for $122,000, alleging she tumbled from a balcony that fell off a dream home and was injured.

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Related Topix: Canada, Agriculture, Science, Opinion

Sun Jul 05, 2009

Wetaskiwin Times

Agriculture disaster must not be taken lightly

Ita TMs not bad enough that wea TMre dealing with the Great Recession. Now, in mere minutes a ' 17 to be exact a ' the County of Wetaskiwin has joined its neighbours to the east, Camrose, in declaring an agricultural state of emergency.

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Boat Disaster, Canada,

Fri Jul 03, 2009

Wetaskiwin Times

Youth centre honours own

The Wetaskiwin Youth Centre turned the spotlight on its own volunteers and workers, to celebrate the past year of work.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

Wetaskiwin Times

Wetaskiwin makes Canadian history

The City of Wetaskiwin made history this past weekend. On June 27, the City of Wetaskiwin granted Freedom of the City to 1 Military Police Unit.

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Wetaskiwin Times

Wetaskiwin MLA Blaine Calkins busy before summer break

The House of Commons recessed for the summer on June 19 wrapping up a contentious, but productive six month sitting.

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Edmonton Journal

Conviction provokes controversy

Crown prosecutors John Laluk, left, and Robert Robbenhaar outside court on Tuesday.

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Mon Jun 29, 2009

FLA Jobline

Manager of Library Services - Wetaskiwin Public Library - Wetaskiwin, AB

Monday, June 29, 2009 Manager of Library Services - Wetaskiwin Public Library - Wetaskiwin, AB Wetaskiwin Public Library Manager of Library Services The Wetaskiwin Public Library is looking for an innovative professional for the position of Manager of Library Services.

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Sun Jun 28, 2009

Canada.com

Lawyer asks for mistrial in Alberta baby killing

The lawyer defending a woman convicted of murdering her newborn baby asked an Alberta judge to declare a mistrial yesterday, arguing the verdict that could send Katrina Effert to prison for 10 years is contradicted by the evidence.

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Related Topix: Prison, Canada,

Fri Jun 26, 2009

Wetaskiwin Times

Elks entertain national club leader

The local Elks rolled out the red carpet, as the organization's national leader was in Wetaskiwin this past week.

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Wed Jun 24, 2009

Wetaskiwin Times

Aviation legend killed in crash

The pilot who died when his plan crashed early last week will be sorely missed by the Reynolds-Alberta Museum, Aviation Hall of Fame and the surrounding community.

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Related Topix: Air Accidents, Canada,

Wetaskiwin Times

Historic relay flight touches down in Wetaskiwin

A recreation of a historic relay flight across the country is all about the numbers.

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News

Mon Jun 22, 2009

Star Phoenix

Mistrial sought in Alberta baby-murder case

EDMONTON a ' The lawyer defending a woman convicted of murdering her newborn baby asked an Alberta judge to declare a mistrial Monday, arguing the verdict that could send Katrina Effert to prison for 10 years flies in the face of the evidence.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, Canada,

Wetaskiwin Times

Shelter closing does nothing to solve problem

The Neighbours Outreach Wetaskiwin emergency shelter is closing its doors June 30.

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Sat Jun 20, 2009

Edmonton Sun

Jury still out in baby-killing case

An Edmonton jury is still deliberating in the case of a Wetaskiwin mom accused of murder for strangling her newborn son and tossing his body into a neighbour's yard.

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Fri Jun 19, 2009

Red Deer Advocate

Out of the frying pan and into the fire

The first of Red Deera s 40 new fire-medics were to receive their crew assignments today.

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Thu Jun 18, 2009

Wetaskiwin Times

Step in a bigger direction

Bethany Homes for Children may have to consider a name change. The faith-based organization is branching out to include whole families.

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Mon Jun 15, 2009

Wetaskiwin Times

Avro Arrow inspires awe

An Edmonton post-secondary class is taking part in an aviation opportunity of a lifetime, which has direct ties to Wetaskiwin.

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Related Topix: Canada, Dan Aykroyd, North America, World News

Sat Jun 13, 2009

CANOE

Accused killer mom felt 'out of order'

A Wetaskiwin mother was suffering from an "imbalance of the mind" at the time she strangled her newborn son and tossed his body into a neighbour's yard That's what a jury heard yesterday from Alberta Hospital forensic psychiatrist Dr.

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