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Wetaskiwin

Wetaskiwin
City
City of Wetaskiwin
Reynolds-Alberta Museum in Wetaskiwin
Flag of Wetaskiwin
Flag
Coat of arms of Wetaskiwin
Coat of arms
Motto: "Pacem Volo Bellum Paro"
Wetaskiwin is located in Alberta
Wetaskiwin
Wetaskiwin
Location of Wetaskiwin in Alberta
Coordinates: 52°58′10″N 113°22′37″W / 52.96944°N 113.37694°W / 52.96944; -113.37694Coordinates: 52°58′10″N 113°22′37″W / 52.96944°N 113.37694°W / 52.96944; -113.37694
Country Canada
Province Alberta
Region Central Alberta
Census division 11
Founded 1892
Incorporated  
 • Village December 4, 1899
 • Town April 5, 1902
 • City May 9, 1906
Government
 • Mayor Bill Elliot
 • Governing body
 • CAO Dave Burgess
 • MP Blaine Calkins
 • MLA Bruce Hinkley
Area (2016)
 • Land 18.31 km2 (7.07 sq mi)
Elevation 760 m (2,490 ft)
Population (2016)
 • Total 12,655
 • Density 691.1/km2 (1,790/sq mi)
 • Municipal census (2014) 12,621
Time zone MST (UTC−7)
 • Summer (DST) MDT (UTC−6)
Postal code span T9A
Area code(s) +1-780
Highways Highway 2A
Highway 13
Website Official website

Wetaskiwin /wəˈtæskəwn, -kwn/ is a city in the province of Alberta, Canada. The city is located 70 kilometres (43 mi) south of the provincial capital of Edmonton. The city name comes from the Cree word wītaskīwin-ispatinaw (ᐑᑕᐢᑮᐏᐣ ᐃᐢᐸᑎᓇᐤ), meaning "the hills where peace was made".

Wetaskiwin is home to the Reynolds-Alberta Museum, a museum dedicated to celebrating "the spirit of the machine" as well as the Wetaskiwin and District Heritage Museum, which documents the pioneer arrival and lifestyle in Wetaskiwin's early years. Southeast of Wetaskiwin, the Alberta Central Railway Museum acknowledges the impact that the railway had on Central Alberta. Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame is also located a short walk away from the museum.

Wetaskiwin sits on what was formerly the coast of the large sea that covered much of Alberta millions of years ago. The northwest end of Wetaskiwin is characterized by hills with sandy soil (formerly sand dunes), while the southeast end of the city is very flat with more silty soil.

The city lies at an elevation of 760 m (2,490 ft). Coal Lake, a reservoir developed on the Battle River is located immediately east of the city, and other nearby waterways include Pipestone Creek, Bigstone Creek, Bittern Lake and Bearhills Lake.


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