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1. What is the population of Wetaskiwin?

Wetaskiwin's population is 12,594, according to the 2021 Statistics Canada census.

2. Where is the courthouse?

The provincial 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 has two sites in the city: Baker Funeral Chapel (5302 50 Avenue; Phone: 780.352.2501) and Wetaskiwin Funeral Home and Crematorium (4620 64 Avenue; Phone: 780.352.5252) 
• Serenity Funeral Service: 4715 50 Avenue; Phone: 780.352.5300 

4. How many schools are in Wetaskiwin?

There are several schools, kindergarten through Grade 12, in the city. Please go to the Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools website at wrps11.ca for complete details.

5. How far from Edmonton is Wetaskiwin?

Wetaskiwin is approximately 52 km (or a 35 minute drive) south of Edmonton. Downtown Wetaskiwin to downtown Edmonton is approximately 70 km.

6. How far from Red Deer is Wetaskiwin?

Wetaskiwin is 93 km (or just under a one hour drive) north of Red Deer via the Queen Elizabeth II Highway.

7. Where is the Reynolds-Alberta Museum?

The Reynolds-Alberta Museum is located 2.5 km west of Wetaskiwin on Highway 13.
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 (1 km west of the historic water tower on 56 Avenue). It is open from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. 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 three laundromats in Wetaskiwin:

• Bestway Laundry: #101, 5710 47 Street 
• Snappy Cleaners Laundromat: 5008 51 Avenue
• Wetaskiwin Laundromat: 5419 36 Avenue

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:

• Wetaskiwin Public Library: 5002 51 Avenue, during regular business hours only.
• By-the-Lake Park: 6128 56 Avenue, east side of building, open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

14. 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

15. Where is the Recycling Centre?

The Wetaskiwin Recycling Centre is located at 5707 51 Street. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. Where is the hospital?

The Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre is located at 6910 47 Street.

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

Motor Vehicle Services (Wetaskiwin Registries) can be found at 3725 56 Street, on the east side of the Wetaskiwin Mall.
Phone: 780.352.7450

20. Does Wetaskiwin have a farmer's market?

Yes, we do! The Wetaskiwin Farmer's Market is held every Wednesday at the Wetaskiwin Agricultural Grounds (on Highway 13, just east of the hospital) from 3–7 p.m.

21. Where is the swimming pool?

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

22. 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

23. Where is the Drill Hall located?

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

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

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

25. Where is Co-op Place?

Co-op Place (formerly the Civic Centre: Twin Arenas & Drill Hall) is located at 4519 50 Avenue.
Phone: 780.361.4445

26. Where are the soccer fields?

Wetaskiwin currently has two soccer fields: 

• Clear Vista School grounds: 4510 47 Avenue 
• Norm Brown Field: 4513 50 Avenue