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  1. Of Fieldmen, Traffic Mishaps and a Future ParalympianRead the original story

    Wednesday Feb 8 | Pipestone Flyer

    ... and met interesting and fun people from the four corners of our province, including the Counties of Leduc and Wetaskiwin, and I will be proud to share some interesting facts and interviews when my report appears in an upcoming edition of the Flyer! ...

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  2. Hansen 25th Anniversary RelayRead the original story

    Wednesday Feb 8 | Pipestone Flyer

    On March 5th, 2012, the Rick Hansen Relay will arrive in Wetaskiwin after having travelled since August 24th, 2012 from Cape Spear, Newfoundland and Labrador.

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  3. Tyler Smith Sets RecordRead the original story

    Wednesday Feb 8 | Pipestone Flyer

    ... last week from Tyler Smith oozed with excitement. One could quickly tell by the tone of that opening line that Wetaskiwin's Smith, one of Canada's outstanding distance runners, had once again left his heart and soul on the track, receiving payment ...

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  4. $10,000 Donation in SightRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday Feb 8 | Pipestone Flyer

    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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  5. Icemen Take Over Second PlaceRead the original story

    Wednesday Feb 8 | Pipestone Flyer

    The Wetaskiwin Icemen are in control of their destiny heading into the final week of the Capital Junior Hockey League season.

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  6. Mountie hit by ATVRead the original story

    Wednesday Feb 8 | Ponoka News

    ... operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm and other related offences. He was scheduled to appear in Wetaskiwin provincial court Feb. 8. The search continues for another man believed to be involved in the initial gunshots complaints, RCMP ...

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  7. 'Nightmare' parking at city hospital may soon endRead the original story

    Wednesday Feb 8 | Wetaskiwin Times Advertiser

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

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  8. Gas pains getting stronger in WetaskiwinRead the original story

    Wednesday Feb 8 | Wetaskiwin Times Advertiser

    ... drive south, east, and west as well, and the Ponoka stations have consistently been two cents a litre lower than Wetaskiwin (except during the Ponoka rodeo, interestingly). This doesn't make sense to me, considering they are farther away from the ...

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  9. Grapentine courted for the HallRead the original story

    Wednesday Feb 8 | Wetaskiwin Times Advertiser

    While growing up in Wetaskiwin, Murray Grapentine was an all round athlete and participated in the Wetaskiwin Minor Hockey program, the Wetaskiwin Minor Softball and Baseball programs, he played Club Volleyball and school sports.

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  10. Icemen's last home game this FridayRead the original story

    Wednesday Feb 8 | Wetaskiwin Times Advertiser

    After losing in a lopsided game against the Beaumont Chiefs just a few weeks ago, the Wetaskiwin Icemen were able to knock off the former league champions with a 4-2 victory at home Feb.

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  11. Canada's debt keeps on ticking higher & higherRead the original story

    Wednesday Feb 8 | Wetaskiwin Times Advertiser

    ... the national debt clock from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF). In a mere 20-minute presentation at the Wetaskiwin & District Chamber of Commerce luncheon, held Jan. 30, the national added another $1.2 million to the debt clock. "And every ...

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  12. Hobbema Mountie breaks leg while investigating gunshotsRead the original story

    Monday Feb 6 | Canada.com

    ... a motor vehicle causing bodily harm and other related offences, RCMP said. He is scheduled to appear Tuesday in Wetaskiwin provincial court. The search is continuing for another man believed to be involved in the initial gunshots complaints, RCMP ...

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  13. Hobbema Mountie breaks leg while investigating gunshotsRead the original story

    Mar 23, 2011 | Canada.com

    ... a motor vehicle causing bodily harm and other related offences, RCMP said. He is scheduled to appear Tuesday in Wetaskiwin provincial court. The search is continuing for another man believed to be involved in the initial gunshots complaints, RCMP ...

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  14. Big Bear's story 'the story of Western Canada'Read the original story

    Nov 2, 2008 | Canada.com

    ... Johnson, the great-great-granddaughter of Big Bear, who was convicted of first-degree murder for a killing in Wetaskiwin in 1989. Big Bear is the only aboriginal figure of the 20 great Canadians featured in Penguin's ambitious biography series, and ...

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  15. Leaders Kick-OffRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday Feb 1 | Pipestone Flyer

    The major sponsors and key members of the Leaders of Tomorrow Awards Committee: left to right: 4-H Foundation of Alberta CEO Bruce Banks, Leaders of Tomorrow Executive Director Lynn Croft, City of Wetaskiwin Mayor Bill Elliot, St.

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  16. Millet Shows, It's All About the KidsRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday Feb 1 | Pipestone Flyer

    ... and many other organizations came through and just helped us out." Rob Dyck, a long time hockey supporter from Wetaskiwin was there and described how important it is to ensure youth can participate in sports. Being a generous contributor of his ...

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  17. Council Notes From All OverRead the original story

    Wednesday Feb 1 | Pipestone Flyer

    ... a five (5) year term beginning April 1, 2012 at a rate of $1,500.00 per month which was approved by Council. The Wetaskiwin District and Victim Services and the Leduc and District Victim Services receive annual funding from the Municipal Budget. ...

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  18. Icemen Sweep HawksRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday Feb 1 | Pipestone Flyer

    And now, the Wetaskiwin Icemen are second-overall in the league with two weekends remaining in the regular season.

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  19. Tickled Pink in GwynneRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday Feb 1 | Pipestone Flyer

    ... entire Gwynne School assembly that she was the winner of the pink shirt design contest. In December, 2011, The Wetaskiwin and Area Pink Shirt Day Coalition members decided they wanted to hold a design contest throughout the Wetaskiwin area schools. ...

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  20. Updated: People pierced at unapproved northeast parlour urged to get testedRead the original story

    Thursday Feb 2 | Canada.com

    ... pierced at a Crowsnest Pass facility. In September advisories were issued to patrons of tattoo operators in Wetaskiwin and Leduc. In the latest incident, AHS officials said they learned in late October about the infected individual and the ...

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