Wetaskiwin No. 10, County of
http://www.county.wetaskiwin.ab.ca
Area Overview
The County of Wetaskiwin is located along Alberta’s Highway 2 corridor, just 15 minutes south of the Edmonton International Airport. The County stretches from Bittern Lake on the east boundary to the Alder Flats area in the west. Geographically centered in the Province, a network of provincial primary and secondary highways provide quick and easy access to and from major centers in Alberta.
The Canadian Pacific Railway line serves the region with a main line running north/south through the County alongside Highway 2A.
The County provides a strong local workforce well represented in all occupational and industry sectors, including retail/wholesale jobs, agriculture, business and community services. The solid base of farming families contributes to the sustainability of the rural population. Nearly one-half of the labour force in the area has some level of secondary education with a range of studies varying from trades, administration, educational, recreational, counseling, health professions, sciences and technologies. A host of education and training can be reached within an hour commute including the University of Alberta, NAIT, Grant MacEwan College, Norquest College, Augustana College, Red Deer College and Olds Agricultural College.
Average housing prices are generally lower than surrounding communities providing a strong incentive for residential relocations from neighboring urban centers. Residential development on Pigeon Lake and Buck Lake offers close proximity for recreational opportunities. Additionally competitively priced industrial land is an attraction in the County of Wetaskiwin for new business ventures. Emergency, fire and protective services are well-represented with local ambulance services, volunteer fire departments, amalgamated rural and urban detachments of the RCMP.
Economic Base
Agriculture
The County of Wetaskiwin is home to a strong agricultural economic base with some of the most fertile land in the province. With a diverse range of crops and livestock operations the County has garnered a lot of attention from value-added food prcoessors in recent years.
Oil and Gas
The County of Wetaskiwin is a strong contributor to the Oil and Gas industry, providing resources, materials, skilled labour, and manufacturing to meet the ever growing needs of this resource sector.
Manufacturing
Several large manufacturers call the County of Wetaskiwin home and industry continues to choose the County based on its strategic location and cost competitive advantages.
Community Lifestyle
Visitors and residents are offered a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities that appeal to enthusiasts of every kind including:
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lakes
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trails
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antiques
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eating
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establishments
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retail shops
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arts and crafts
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museums
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greenhouses
and much more including libraries, art exhibitions, festivals, agricultural shows and events, and concerts sports including golf, fishing, tennis, horseback riding, boating, hiking, baseball, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, curling, hockey, fitness, soccer a broad range of recreational and leisure programming local clubs and organizations address a myriad of interest and needs, including 4-H, gymkhana, riding clubs, minor hockey and baseball, figure skating, school bands, girl guides and boy scouts clubs Whether you plan to stay for a day, a week or a lifetime, the County of Wetaskiwin welcomes you and will continue to provide strong proactive leadership and safe progressive communities.
Education
For information on the diverse range of education options within the County, please visit the Wetaskiwin Regional School Board web site.
The County is also home to several pre-schools and private education institutions.
Health Care
The County is a member of the David Thompson Health Region which provides medical and health services that meets needs of everyone.
Emergency Services
The County is proud of the emergency services it offers its ratepayers.For more information on emergency services within the County, click here.
Community Services
The County of Wetaskiwin provides a broad range of services to its residents.For more information, please visit the County's web page by clicking here.
Climate
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Annual Precipitation
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45 cm (18 in)
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Annual Snowfall
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150 cm (60 in)
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Average Summer Temperature
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21 C (70 F)
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Average Winter Temperature
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-16 C (3 F)
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Average Number of Frost Free Days
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102 days
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Wetaskiwin No. 10, County of, Alberta, Canada