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Thursday Feb 9 | Pipestone Flyer

$10,000 Donation in Sight

An oversized cheque was presented to representatives of the Wetaskiwin Hospital and Health Foundation during a photo op just outside the operating room in the Wetaskiwin Hospital on February 1st .

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Related Topix: Ophthalmology, Medicine, Canada,

Thursday Feb 9 | Wetaskiwin Times Advertiser

'Nightmare' parking at city hospital may soon end

The parking situation at the Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Centre, which one alderman described as "a nightmare," may soon be over.

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Wed Feb 08, 2012

Wetaskiwin Times Advertiser

Canada's debt keeps on ticking higher & higher

It is, however, a sobering experience, when one is shown the national debt clock from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation .

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Ponoka News

Mountie hit by ATV

Police received a complaint around 6 a.m. Feb. 5 about gunshots at a residence in the Louis Bull townsite northwest of Hobbema, RCMP said in a press release.

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Related Topix: Canada,

Wetaskiwin Times Advertiser

Gas pains getting stronger in Wetaskiwin

For the past six years, I've been watching with vested interest the ongoing battle between local citizens and local gasoline providers, and have been collecting information, opinions, and much venting of spleen .

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Related Topix: Canada,

Thu Feb 02, 2012

Pipestone Flyer

Tickled Pink in Gwynne

Tickled Pick Coalition poses along with grade nine student Mandy Johnson from Gwynne School who came up with the winning entry in the pink shirt Mandy Johnson, a grade 9 student at Gwynne School, was tickled pink on January 30th.

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Related Topix: Canada,

Wetaskiwin Times Advertiser

Millet vying for BVJ's Small Town Saturday Night

The town, north of Wetaskiwin, has decided to accept BVJ Small Town Saturday Night challenge, which is part of the country music festival's 20th anniversary celebrations.

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Related Topix: Canada,

Wetaskiwin Times Advertiser

Clotheslined by an extension cord

EDMONTON ESKIMOS: With the short, nasty bout of true Alberta winter we recently experienced here in Wetaskiwin, here's a friendly reminder.

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Wed Feb 01, 2012

Wetaskiwin Times Advertiser

Awards gala lands some real STAR power

The Wetaskiwin and area Leaders of Tomorrow Awards has found its newest major sponsor, and boy, does this organization have real STAR power.

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Wetaskiwin Times Advertiser

Aviation Hall of Fame announces 2012 inductees

Four individuals and one company, all known for outstanding contributions to aviation in Canada, have been selected for induction into Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame in Wetaskiwin for 2012.

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Related Topix: Flying, Life, Hobbies, US Military, US Navy, Science / Technology, Space

Wetaskiwin Times Advertiser

Motorist questions high gas prices in Wetaskiwin

It's time for some local businesses to accept the fact that Wetaskiwin is now a bedroom community and must compete with other centres it they want my business.

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Sat Jan 28, 2012

Canada.com

Alberta aboriginals face dilemmas over Gateway pipeline proposal

At a west Edmonton hotel last week, Cree elders, chiefs and young people invited Enbridge lawyers and members of the government-appointed panel weighing the pros and cons of the controversial Northern Gateway pipeline proposal to join them in prayer.

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News,

Pipestone Flyer

Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame in Wetaskiwin adds 5 new inductees

Picture of aircraft: Walt Leavens and brother Art Leavens , two of the founders of Leavens Brothers Aviation, with their first aircraft, a two-seater Swallow biplane.

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Related Topix: Flying, Life, Hobbies, North America, Canada, World News,

Pipestone Flyer

Hanson Relay Tours Millet, Wetaskiwin, Leduc and Beaumont

March 5, 2012 may seem like a long way off but the planning is well underway in local communities to celebrate the Rick Hansen Relay.

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Pipestone Flyer

Wetaskiwin Transit, Beefs and Bouquets

Some of the handicapped seniors who depend upon Wetaskiwin Transit for transportation are very dismayed by the lack of service on the statutory holidays and in the evenings.

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Christmas, Canada,

Fri Jan 27, 2012

Market Wire

Trafina Terminates Sale Agreement for Southwest Saskatchewan Assets

Trafina Energy Ltd. announces that it has terminated the asset sale agreement with the proposed purchaser of the Company's entire working interest in its Rangeview and Divide assets located in southwest Saskatchewan .

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Wed Jan 25, 2012

Wetaskiwin Times Advertiser

Five-star cuisine at Glen's Grill - Dining in Style

If you're looking for a quiet, intimate environment to enjoy top-quality cuisine at a price that's easy on the wallet, make your next reservation at Wetaskiwin's Glen's Grill.

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Related Topix: Canada, Life, Food, Dining, Wine, Drink, Meat, Duck

Wetaskiwin Times Advertiser

Council, fire department fight 24-hour shift issue

Wetaskiwin city council has joined the local fire department in throwing its weight behind the rejection of proposed exemption for 24-hour shifts regarding firefighters.

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Related Topix: Canada, Fire

Wetaskiwin Times Advertiser

City athletes will represent Wetaskiwin at Winter Games

More than 2,500 athletes from across the province have qualified for the upcoming Alberta Winter Games, and Wetaskiwin and Millet are part of one of the largest zones.

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Wetaskiwin Times Advertiser

Wetaskiwin Mall owners says time was right for deal

With a deal in the works for an Edmonton-based company to buy the Wetaskiwin Mall, the present owners believe it was a case of "right time, right place." Retrocom Mid-Market REIT's chief executive officer Richard Michaeloff spoke to the Times from his office in Vaughan, Ont.

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Related Topix: REIT, Personal Finance, North America, Canada, World News,

 

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