11 Facts About Wetaskiwin

1.

Wetaskiwin is a city in the province of Alberta, Canada.

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2.

Future location of Wetaskiwin was once the site of a battle between the Cree and the Blackfoot, known as Wee-Tas-Ki-Win-Spatinow for "the place where peace was made".

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Wetaskiwin sits on what was formerly the coast of the large sea that covered much of Alberta millions of years ago.

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The northwest end of Wetaskiwin is characterized by hills with sandy soil, while the southeast end of the city is very flat with more silty soil.

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5.

Wetaskiwin is located at the junction of Highway 2A, Highway 13 and the Canadian Pacific railroad.

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6.

Wetaskiwin has a humid continental climate with warm summers that retain cool nights, and cold winters.

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7.

Population of Wetaskiwin according to its 2014 municipal census is 12,621, a change of 2.

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8.

Manluk Centre: Wetaskiwin Aquatics and Fitness is a 44,756 square foot facility that opened on 13 September 2014.

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9.

Wetaskiwin's By-the-Lake Park, located near the Automile close to Wetaskiwin's downtown core, is a day-use facility featuring a 2.

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10.

Historically the population of Wetaskiwin has voted Conservative in both provincial and federal politics.

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11.

Wetaskiwin is served by two local newspapers, the Pipestone Flyer and The Wetaskiwin Times.

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