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  1. Independent rockers called to weekend festival in BenaltoRead the original story

    14 hrs ago | Red Deer Advocate

    ... and the Edmonton rockers Lipht, Hollywood Assassyn, and the soul/funk band, Dawn in the City. There are also Wetaskiwin electro-art band Screwtape Lewis, Calgary modern rockers Blind Army, Lacombe group Slackjaw, Calgary metalheads Sacred Ally, and ...

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta, Lacombe, AB, Red Deer, AB

  2. Portraits: Making a difference in HobbemaRead the original story

    19 hrs ago | Canada.com

    ... and became Kokum, or grandmother, to a clan of 3,000. She works full time as the aboriginal liaison teacher in Wetaskiwin school, bringing bannock and telling Cree stories to native and non-native children. She hopes someday Cree stories will be ...

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    Related Topix: Drugs

  3. Governments co-operate to rebuild 50th StreetRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday | Ponoka News

    ... with local municipalities to create jobs and build stronger and brighter futures for Alberta communities.a Wetaskiwin MP Blaine Calkins said more than 73 projects across the province will get underway quickly, thanks to a joint federal-provincial ...

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta, Ponoka, AB, Lacombe, AB

  4. Military saluted on Canada DayRead the original story

    Wednesday | Wetaskiwin Times

    With a war being fought half a world away, Canadian troops were on the minds of local and area politicians during Canada Day celebrations in Wetaskiwin.

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    Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News, Canada, Alberta, Stephen Harper

  5. JEDI aids in manufacturing workshop

    Wednesday | Wetaskiwin Times

    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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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta

  6. Think safety first this summerRead the original story

    Wednesday | Wetaskiwin Times

    ... ways to enjoy a hot summer day is spending it at one of the many lakes, back yard pools or water parks in the Wetaskiwin area. A study conducted by the Canadian Red Cross shows infant and toddlers between the ages of one and four have one of the ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Swimming

  7. The kindness of strangersRead the original story

    Wednesday | Wetaskiwin Times

    ... about the medical system and the care given in hospitals, I am very happy with the care I have received in the Wetaskiwin area. The nurses seem to show genuine concern over the welfare of the many patients they admit, no matter the circumstances, ...

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    Related Topix: Nursing, Medicine

  8. Icemen play host on area diamondsRead the original story

    Wednesday | Wetaskiwin Times

    Good offense and defence proved to be a winning combination for an Edmonton team, which won the inaugural Wetaskiwin Icemen slo-pitch tournament held this past weekend.

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  9. Oh Canada, what a great day of celebrationRead the original story

    Wednesday | Wetaskiwin Times

    ... and 300 vehicles with more than 1,000 people turned out for the fireworks. In addition, we were fortunate to have Wetaskiwin-Camrose MLA Verlyn Olson and our Wetaskiwin MP Blaine Calkins present at the formal ceremony to deliver greetings from the ...

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    Related Topix: Breakfast, Life, Food, Canada, Alberta, Camrose, AB

  10. City to host fast pitch provincialsRead the original story

    Wednesday | Wetaskiwin Times

    The best masters division fast pitch softball players in Alberta will converge on Wetaskiwin diamonds this weekend.

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  11. Helping Hands thrift store closes its doorsRead the original story

    Wednesday | Wetaskiwin Times

    The owner of the Helping Hands Thrift Store in Wetaskiwin, is finding peace in a life-changing move.

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta

  12. Teenage cowboy hopes to turn proRead the original story

    Wednesday | Wetaskiwin Times

    A Wetaskiwin area cowboy is hoping to turn his passion for roping into a full-time career.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  13. Now's that paying it forwardRead the original story

    Wednesday | Wetaskiwin Times

    Things have come for circle for one Wetaskiwin youth councillor. Jeff Baker, a summer councillor at the Wetaskiwin Boys and Girls Club, has been awarded a $3,500 Canada Boys and Girls Club Future Shop Scholarship after being nominated by his peers at the club this past month.

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta, Kids, Family

  14. RCMP Round upRead the original story

    Wednesday | Wetaskiwin Times

    A 33 year-old man will spend the next four years in jail following a takedown of a drug house in Wetaskiwin.

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    Related Topix: Drugs, Canada, Alberta

  15. County awards tendersRead the original story

    Wednesday | Wetaskiwin Times

    The County of Wetaskiwin is going for the best offer on the table as it recently awarded two tenders.

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta, Lacombe, AB

  16. Six decades of service marked by local REARead the original story

    Wednesday | Wetaskiwin Times

    ... for five years. Four scholarships were also handed out during the meeting, Ashley Proctor-Berkholtz, of Wetaskiwin, Hilary Meehan of Alix, Sabina Yoon-Suh Choi of Fort Saskatchewan and Bud Ness of Sedgewick each received a scholarship. Yoon-Suh Choi ...

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    Related Topix: Canada, Camrose, AB, Alberta

  17. How Wetaskiwin got its name

    Wednesday | Wetaskiwin Times

    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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    Related Topix: Alberta

  18. City census shows a spike in populationRead the original story

    Wednesday | Wetaskiwin Times

    If you thought there were more smiling faces in Wetaskiwin, you're right. And those faces - " all 12,285 - " means big bucks for our community when it comes to provincial and federal grant funding.

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    Related Topix: Canada, Alberta

  19. Reds wrap up league playRead the original story

    Tuesday | Daily Herald-Tribune

    ... boys laid out for the ball in the outfield" as the key to victory. The Reds finished the weekend Sunday, against Wetaskiwin, but fell 15-4. Grande Prairie finished Round 3 with a 3-3 record and finished the season with an 8-10 record overall. (The ...

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  20. Canadians not crazy about new energy-saving lightbulbsRead the original story

    Mar 9, 2008 | The StarPhoenix

    ... (frequently asked questions) in place for people who were commenting," he added. In the feedback, a resident of Wetaskiwin, Alta., wrote: "Forcing citizens to purchase a particular type of product is not the way to go. I believe the government will ...

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    Related Topix: Wildlife, Outdoor Recreation