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  1. Province provides support to Camrose youth centreRead the original story

    Saturday Nov 21 | Canada Views

    ... Door Association provides important services for youth in Camrose and surrounding areas," said Verlyn Olson, MLA Wetaskiwin-Camrose. "These renovations and upgrades will allow Camrose Open Door to continue to provide at-risk youth with the ...

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    Related Topix: Canada, Camrose, AB, Alberta

  2. Music with the Moravians Presents: MULE on a Golden RoadRead the original story

    Saturday Nov 21 | Wetaskiwin Times

    ... unique vision of these creative musicians. Showtime: 2:00 p.m. Admission: By Donation News>> Top Stories Inside Wetaskiwin's former seniors home goes up in flames Posted 2 days ago The former Good Shepherd Lutheran Home was destroyed during an ...

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    Related Topix: Canada, Edmonton, AB, Alberta, Events

  3. ECMS Presents: Arditti Quartet with Louise Bessette, pianoRead the original story

    Saturday Nov 21 | Wetaskiwin Times

    ... pianist Bessette is a much-lauded exponent of 20th century repertoire. Showtime 8 p.m. News>> Top Stories Inside Wetaskiwin's former seniors home goes up in flames Posted 2 days ago The former Good Shepherd Lutheran Home was destroyed during an ...

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    Related Topix: Canada, Edmonton, AB, Alberta, Events

  4. Championship match will feature conflicting stylesRead the original story

    Friday Nov 20 | Daily Herald-Tribune

    ... championship game by virtue of a 66-34 victory over the Sherwood Park Northstars last week. The Ravens beat the Wetaskiwin Warriors to earn their berth. The Broncos and Ravens have not faced each other, so there's little for either coaching staff to ...

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  5. Le P rim treRead the original story

    Thursday Nov 19 | Wetaskiwin Times

    ... son. Tickets: $24 adults, $20 seniors, $15 students Time: Nov 19-21 8:00-10:00 p.m.; Nov 22 2:00-4:00 p.m. Inside Wetaskiwin's former seniors home goes up in flames

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    Related Topix: Canada, Edmonton, AB, Alberta, Events

  6. Government explains economic stanceRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 18 | Camrose Canadian

    ... absorb it, and see what I can do to help. I can be reached in my constituency office at Camrose at 780-672-0000, Wetaskiwin 780-352-0241, or in Edmonton at 780-415-0977 (please dial 310-0000 first for a toll-free connection). Article ID# 2182348 ...

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  7. Secret Santa kicks off 2009 campaign

    Wednesday Nov 18 | Wetaskiwin Times

    ... and food to needed families during the holiday season. That campaign officially kicked off with the launch of Wetaskiwin's 2009 Secret Santa program Nov. 16 at the Wetaskiwin Public Library. Those looking to receive a hamper of toys and food have ...

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta

  8. Blaze claims former seniors complex

    Wednesday Nov 18 | Wetaskiwin Times

    A facility that once housed more than 40 Wetaskiwin seniors is the third building to be destroyed by fire in less than a month in the community.

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    Related Topix: Fire, Alberta

  9. Bylaw about crime, not vagrancy, says aldermanRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 18 | Wetaskiwin Times

    While they support the controversial booze bylaw, a pair of Wetaskiwin aldermen admitted that addressing addictions is the responsibility of the province, and not the municipality.

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    Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, Canada, Alberta

  10. Council called anti-business over proposed booze bylawRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 18 | Wetaskiwin Times

    The hackles of several Wetaskiwin aldermen were raised after a local businessman billed city council anti-business. The matter came to a head Nov.

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta, 9

  11. Proposed booze bylaw really needs to be scrappedRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 18 | Wetaskiwin Times

    Like a posse riding into an old West town, Wetaskiwin's city council is determined to clean up the community, and curb our city from the social ills a 'mainly alcohol.

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta

  12. You can't fix stupid Edmonton drivers

    Wednesday Nov 18 | Wetaskiwin Times

    ... hopped out of his vehicle, and without not a single glance back, went into Costco to make his purchase. a a a WETASKIWIN IS KNOWN FOR MORE THAN LIQUOR STORES AND PAWNSHOPS: The controversial booze bylaw continues to be a contentious issue for those ...

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta

  13. Our lovely city hasn't grown'Read the original story

    Wednesday Nov 18 | Wetaskiwin Times

    I travel from Red Deer to Saskatoon, and all I've heard about Wetaskiwin in the past couple of months is the liquor bylaw.

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta

  14. Current city council no use to us: readerRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 18 | Wetaskiwin Times

    Alcohol sales in Wetaskiwin are the leading cause of crime so we need to close all liquor outlets! Gas stations sell fuel, which allows people the requirement to speed so we should close all gas stations! Fast food outlets are a main cause of obesity in our youth; they should definitely be shut down! Better yet! Why don't we all allow city council ...

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta

  15. Business will be crushed if controversial bylaw passes, say Pawnshop ownerRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 18 | Wetaskiwin Times

    A Wetaskiwin pawnshop owner said his business "will be crushed, point-blank" if the controversial bylaw a ' targeting liquor stores and pawnshops a ' is passed.

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta

  16. Calkins explores horrors of wars pastRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 18 | Wetaskiwin Times

    With imagery of empty chambers and sites of absolute atrocities now ghostly silent still fresh in his mind, Wetaskiwin MP Blaine Calkins spoke to those gathered in the Drill Hall for Remembrance Day.

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta

  17. RCMP inspector infavour of booze bylawRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 18 | Wetaskiwin Times

    It's not a cure all for Wetaskiwin's social ills, but the city's top cop says the controversial proposed bylaw will go a long way towards addressing the problems with alcohol-related crimes within the community.

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta, 9

  18. Youth centre auction tops fundraising totalsRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 18 | Wetaskiwin Times

    An online auction fundraiser is expected to top the past years total again. The Wetaskiwin Boys and Girls Club and Big Brothers and Big Sisters hold an online auction to raise funds for program operations and it is expected the more than 50 lots up for grabs this year will bring more than $9,000. This past year the auction raised $8785.11.

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta

  19. Sobeys win two straightRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 18 | Wetaskiwin Times

    The Wetaskiwin atom Sobeys were firing on all cylinders with two decisive wins this past weekend.

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta, Red Deer, AB, Rocky Mountain House, AB, Stettler, AB

  20. Warriors fight for final stopped by RavensRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 18 | Wetaskiwin Times

    The Wetaskiwin Warriors battled hard, but the season has come an end for the bantam football squad.

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta