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  1. First Nations flu vaccinations half doneRead the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | Edmonton Journal

    ... ks, most cases have been mild. Rates of illness have been roughly equal to neighbouring communities of Ponoka and Wetaskiwin. estolte@thejournal.canwest.com

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    Related Topix: Epidemic, Natural Disasters, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health

  2. Half of Albertaa s First Nations have received H1N1 shotsRead the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | Edmonton Journal

    ... far most cases have been mild. Rates of illness have been roughly equal to neighbouring communities of Ponoka and Wetaskiwin. estolte@thejournal.canwest.com

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    Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Epidemic, Natural Disasters

  3. CTV's Daryl McIntyre is seen here beginning his leg of the relay in Cold Lake Friday night.Read the original story w/Photo

    Saturday Nov 7 | CTV Calgary

    ... y handed off the torch to one another. The torch will also be carried by CTV News at Six co-anchor Carrie Doll in Wetaskiwin when the torch returns to Alberta in January.

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    Related Topix: Cold Lake, AB, Alberta, Grande Prairie, AB

  4. Politicians to face off against community "dream team"Read the original story

    Friday Nov 6 | Leduc Representative

    ... Peter MacKay, Minister of the Environment Jim Prentice and some the local MPs as well, including Blaine Calkins (Wetaskiwin) and Brian Storseth (Westlock-St. Paul). "We have a few Ontario MPs: our goalie Dean Del Mastro was my roommate and is from ...

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    Related Topix: Ice Hockey, Winter Sports

  5. Thorsby's million-dollar industryRead the original story

    Friday Nov 6 | Leduc Representative

    Wetaskiwin MP Blaine Calkins, Drayton Valley-Calmar MLA Diana McQueen, Thorsby Mayor Allan Gee, ARRGO Chairman Peter Harerli and Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach cut the ribbon during the grand opening of the Alberta Rhodiola Rosea Growers Organization Processing Facility in Thorsby on Oct.

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta, Drayton Valley, AB, Joe Handley, 2012, Agriculture, Science

  6. Open AuditionsRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 4 | Wetaskiwin Times

    ... Also looking for stage and tech crew. Info Phone 780-352-8383 News>> Top Stories Breaking News H1N1 clinic in Wetaskiwin Friday Updated 1 day ago Young children and pregnant women in Wetaskiwin will have access to the H1N1 vaccine this Friday as a ...

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta, Events

  7. People flock to Hobbema's H1N1 clinicRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 4 | Wetaskiwin Times

    ... Despite little advanced noticed by the Alberta government, word of mouth spread rapidly with people from Ponoka, Wetaskiwin and surrounding areas a ' including several RCMP members and their families a ' taking part in the Hobbema clinic. "We all ...

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    Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu

  8. Wetaskiwin's First United Church choir gets boost after fire

    Wednesday Nov 4 | Wetaskiwin Times

    Helping hands have stretched across the region and even across the border for a Wetaskiwin church choir that saw its place of worship destroyed by fire last month.

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta

  9. Long-time Wetaskiwin group may face $800,000 funding cut

    Wednesday Nov 4 | Wetaskiwin Times

    While there were plenty of spooky-looking pumpkins up for auction at the 35th annual Pumpkin Ball, it was the announcement by the Wetaskiwin & District Association for Community Service executive director that truly frightened the crowd.

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta

  10. When it comes to H1N1, Tories must worry about voters, not the LiberalsRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 4 | Wetaskiwin Times

    ... Health and Wellness Minister Ron Liepert, backed by the rest of Ed Stelmach's government, including our own Wetaskiwin MLA Verlyn Olson, have been under fire for what we agree was the mishandling of the opening days the H1N1 vaccine clinics. While ...

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta

  11. I screamed like Ned Flanders from The SimpsonsRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 4 | Wetaskiwin Times

    ... the clinic, had more fun watching me squirm. My inoculations came less than 24-hours after a spirited debate with Wetaskiwin MLA Verlyn Olson, who took exception to my line of questioning regarding the H1N1, and the fact that people in Edmonton were ...

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    Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Canada, Alberta

  12. Local race car driver a heroRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 4 | Wetaskiwin Times

    On Aug. 29 at Edmonton International Raceway, located minutes outside of Wetaskiwin, No.

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta

  13. Wetaskiwin Public Library's success celebratedRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 4 | Wetaskiwin Times

    The driving force behind supplying Wetaskiwin and area residents with a wealth of knowledge was thanked for its efforts last week.

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    Related Topix: Libraries, Canada, Alberta

  14. Honouring the fallenRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 4 | Wetaskiwin Times

    With Remembrance Day fast approaching, the Wetaskiwin Heritage Museum is taking a piece of a war exhibit, and moving it downstairs as part of a event honouring Canada's fallen troops and those who continue to serve.

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta

  15. Oilsands interest red hot for developers and environmentalistsRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 4 | Wetaskiwin Times

    ... oilsands with environmentalists staging recent protests on site, which affected production. Chamber gains insight Wetaskiwin and District Chamber of Commerce members received first-hand insight into how one energy producer is handling the question ...

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    Related Topix: Suncor Energy, Oil & Gas, Canada, Alberta

  16. Holiday event will make you cheer-fulRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 4 | Wetaskiwin Times

    Although it may be a little early to be thinking about Christmas and festive times, one event is in the works to make its return to Wetaskiwin this holiday season.

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta, Drink, Beer

  17. Four small words pack big impact

    Wednesday Nov 4 | Wetaskiwin Times

    ... Will it build good will and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Creed applies locally Wetaskiwin Rotary Club members operate under the same four-way test, but what is now used for community building and service, holds its ...

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta

  18. Heroes of the sky wartime legends come alive at hallRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 4 | Wetaskiwin Times

    ... Day ceremonies across Canada, or in a conversation at the local Legion among comrades who made it home. But for Wetaskiwin residents, many of these stories, and tales heroism, are kept right in their own backyard, and waiting for them to be ...

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta, Boat Disaster

  19. End zone - " Sabres season overRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 4 | Wetaskiwin Times

    Momentum played a big part of the B final of the Central Alberta High School football league. Momentum that the Wetaskiwin Composite High School Sabres had all the way through the first half of a 25-17 loss to the Camrose Trojans Oct. 31 at Norm ...

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    Related Topix: High School Football

  20. Football final full of Halloween tricks and treatsRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 4 | Wetaskiwin Times

    Halloween night was the setting for the B final of the central Alberta high school football playoffs between the Wetaskiwin Composite High School Sabres and the Camrose Trojans at Norm Brown Field.

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    Related Topix: High School Football, Canada, Calgary Stampeders, Canadian Football League, Canadian Sports