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1. What is the population of Wetaskiwin?

The current population is 12,655 (2016 census) and growing.

2. Where is the Wetaskiwin Courthouse?

The Courthouse is located at 4605-51 Street in Wetaskiwin.
Phone: 780.361.1258

3. How many funeral homes are in Wetaskiwin?

We have two funeral homes in Wetaskiwin:

Wombold Family Funeral Homes (formerly Bakers Funeral Home)
5302-50 Avenue | Phone: (780) 352-2501

Serenity Funeral Service
4715-50 Avenue | Phone: (780) 352-5300

Wetaskiwin Funeral Home and Crematorium
4620-64 Avenue | Phone: (780) 352-5252

4. How many schools are in Wetaskiwin?

There are several schools in the city. Please go to the Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools website at www.wrps.ab.ca for complete details.

5. How far from Edmonton is Wetaskiwin?

Wetaskiwin is 35 minutes south of Edmonton via Hwy 2A (which merges into the QEII at Leduc).

6. How far from Red Deer is Wetaskiwin?

Wetaskiwin is 1 hour north of Red Deer via the QE II.

7. Where is the Reynolds-Alberta Museum?

The Reynolds-Alberta Museum is located 2.5 km west of Wetaskiwin on Hwy 13 (from the junction of Hwy 2A and Hwy 13 West).
Phone: (780) 312-2065

8. Is there an off leash dog park in Wetaskiwin?

Yes, the off leash Bark Park is located on the northwest corner of By-The-Lake Park with vehicle access from 64 Street and a grass trail access linking from the existing asphalt trail that surrounds the lake.

9. Where is By-the-Lake Park?

Wetaskiwin's By-the-Lake Park is located at 6128 - 56 Avenue (1km west of the Historic Water Tower on 56 Avenue). It is open from 6 am until 10 pm daily.

10. How do I find a particular place of worship?

We have a full listing of places of worship under the "Visitor" section of this website.

11. Where can I find a laundromat?

There are two laundromats in Wetaskiwin.

Bestway Laundry
#101, 5710-47 Street

Wetaskiwin Motel
4705-56 Street

12. Where can I find a dry cleaner?

We have two dry cleaner businesses in Wetaskiwin:

Mountain Spring Cleaners
4902-50 Street
780-352-4355

Snappy Cleaners and Tailors
5409-40 Ave
780-368-2393

13. Are there public washrooms available?

Public washrooms are available at the following locations:

Public Library 5002-51 Avenue During regular business hours only

By-the-Lake Park 6128-56 Avenue (1 km west of Hwy 2A along 50 Avenue) East side of building Open 6 am - 10 pm daily

14. Where can I access free WiFi?

The following locations offer free WiFi:

Beans Coffee Shop and Bistro 4814-56 Street

Boston Pizza 5527-49 Avenue

McDonalds 5517-37A Avenue

Safeway (Starbucks) 3901-56 Street

Wetaskiwin Public Library 5002-51 Avenue

15. Do you have an airport?

The Wetaskiwin Regional Airport is certified by Transport Canada, and is located at 6301-47 Avenue.
Phone: (780) 352-5858

16. Where is the Recycling Centre?

The Wetaskiwin Recycling Centre is located at 5707-51 Street.

The recycling centre's hours of operation are as follows:
Monday - Friday: 8 am until 8 pm.
Weekends and holidays: 9 am until 6 pm.

17. Where is the RV Sani-dump located?

The Sani-dump is located at 5707-51 Street. You are also able to fill your water tank at this location using a coin operated water truck fill system.

18. Where can I fill my RV with fresh water?

There is a coin operated refill station located at 5707-51 Street.

The RV Sani-dump is also located at this address.

19. Where is the hospital?

The hospital is located at 6910-47 Street.

20. Where can I find Wetaskiwin's Motor Vehicle Services?

Wetaskiwin's Motor Vehicle Services can be found at 3725-56 Street (on the east side of the Wetaskiwin Mall).
Phone: (780) 352-7450

21. Does Wetaskiwin have a farmer's market?

Yes we do! Our local farmer's market is held every Wednesday at the Wetaskiwin Mall (3725-56 Street) from 11 am until 3 pm, and every Saturday from noon to 4 pm.

22. Where is the swimming pool?

Wetaskiwin is proud to have the Manluk Centre: Wetaskiwin Aquatic & Fitness that houses the swimming pool (and lots of other great things!). It is located at 4510 50 Ave. For more information, visit www.manlukcentre.ca

23. Where can I find a drug store?

Shoppers Drug Mart
4825 50 St
(780) 352-9225

Guardian
5104 50 Ave
(780) 361-0011

Wetaskiwin Family Pharmacy Inc
5101 50 St
(780) 352-5111

Walmart Pharmacy
3600 56 St
(780) 352-8494

Safeway Pharmacy
3905 56 St
(780) 352-2848

24. Where is the Drill Hall located?

The Drill Hall is located adjacent to the Wetaskiwin Recreation Grounds at 4513-50 Avenue.

25. Where can I find Wetaskiwin's Recreation Grounds?

Wetaskiwin's Recreation Grounds are located at 4514-50 Avenue.

26. Where is the Civic Centre (Twin Arenas)?

The Civic Centre, which houses two arenas, is located at 4519-50 Avenue.
Phone: 780.361.4445

27. Where are the soccer fields?

Wetaskiwin currently has two soccer fields:

Clear Vista School Grounds
4510-47 Avenue

Norm Brown Fields
4513-50 Avenue

28. What restaurants do you have in Wetaskiwin?

We have a full list of restaurants in the "Visitors" section of this website.