This is the first press release to start the information process and to let you know that both Councils and Administrations have been working hard on this initiative. There will be more information coming out and dates to remember as we move forward this spring so stay tuned to the Wetaskiwin page. We have chosen this page to keep all information in the same place for easy location and so that you know that the information on that page is correct, real, and vetted by the Councils.
Get excited for May Long Weekend! The parade is back, and we hope you're able to join us once again this year in making it even bigger and better than ever! Registrations are open until May 16th at 4:00pm, and you can find the registration form here. To submit the form, you can drop it off at the Thorsby Town Office, or email it to jcarleton@thorsby.ca. For questions…
A Special Meeting of Council has been approved for May 1st, 2025, from 1:00pm - 4:00pm for a Council Workshop on the upcoming new Land Use Bylaw. This meeting is open to the public, and more information on the upcoming Land Use Bylaw will be provided at an Open House on May 22nd, 2025. As always, this Council Meeting will take place in the Thorsby Council Chambers…
Dry conditions, winds, grass, and trees can be serious fire starters this time of year. Be Firesmart and don't start a fire in these conditions, or if you do, please make sure the conditions are calm. Use your firepits when having a fire, and have lots of water nearby. Our fire teams would like to be with their families too this Easter. Thank you!...
Update: As of Sunday March 9th, we have 16 bags left!!! From the Lions: Hello Thorsby! Soooooo, we’ve decided to step away from the plastic Easter eggs as they’ve become a hazard. We are now using foam eggs. BUT! We need your help!! They’re boring white, and they need to be colourful and fun. So, we’d like your family to come and grab a bag of foam eggs,…
Hi everyone, CAO Donna here. Time for Urban Coyote Education Update. I have been fielding calls from residents about Coyotes in town, Coyotes at fences, Coyotes in yards etc. I have been asked if they can be shot in town, their dens destroyed etc. We are in a rural urban area with a NATURAL creek that comes up from the river and Coyotes, Cougars and other animals…
