Wetaskiwin is one of the oldest cities in the province, incorporated in 1906. The City’s name comes from the Cree word wītaskiwinihk, meaning "the hills where peace was made." A cultural hub located in Central Alberta, our City offers all the amenities of big-city life while maintaining the peaceful, connected atmosphere prevalent in smaller centres.
Wetaskiwin has a rich history in agriculture. The creation of the Wetaskiwin Co-op in 1917 by a group of locals has ensured that there has been value-added agriculture in the City for more than a century.
Since the 1950s, manufacturing companies have chosen Wetaskiwin as the right fit for their business. Wetaskiwin is also ideal for service distribution, transportation, and warehousing operations. The City offers a strategic location - being just off the QEII Highway (Edmonton-Calgary corridor) and the CANAMEX Trade Corridor - making it easy for products to get to market. Wetaskiwin has the benefit of being close to multiple modes of transportation, whether it’s air, rail, or highway.
