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1. What is market value?
2. Why is Wetaskiwin using market value assessment?
3. How often are assessments completed?
4. What is mass appraisal?

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1. Where are the cemeteries located in Wetaskiwin?
2. How much notice do I need to give the City to arrange for an interment (burial)?
3. What is the cost for an interment (burial)?
4. Can an urn (cremation) be placed with a relative already buried at one of the cemeteries?
5. Can I bury a family member myself?
6. What plot types are available for sale at the cemeteries?
7. Can I pick out my plot?
8. What else do I need to arrange a burial?
9. How do I have a monument (headstone) installed on a grave?
10. I purchased a full body plot, but have now decided I wish to be cremated. Is this an problem?
11. What is included with the cost of a columbarium niche?
12. Who do I contact about engraving on my niche door after I purchase a spot in the columbarium?
13. What is perpetual care?
14. Can I sell my plot back to the City of Wetaskiwin?

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1. Who can I call if I don't know which department I need?
2. What local activities can I do with visiting family/friends?

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1. Who can I call if I don't know which department I need?
2. What activities can I do with visiting family/friends
3. Where do I subscribe to receive alerts and updates?

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1. My water is discoloured. What should I do?
2. Why is my water is discoloured, but my neighbour didn’t notice any discoloration?
3. Does the City test the water regularly? Is the testing done at various sites?
4. I live on the west side of Wetaskiwin and the City is currently flushing hydrants on the east side. Why is my water discoloured?

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1. What if I cannot afford to pay for the local improvement levy?
2. Will the completed work affect my future property assessments?
3. What am I paying for with the local improvement tax?
4. Do all city residents have to pay for the local improvements?
5. Why is this not covered by the infrastructure maintenance tax?
6. Do I still have to pay the local improvement tax if I move?
7. Do other communities have local improvement tax?
8. What can I do if I disagree with the classification of my road?

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1. What is the Manluk Centre: Wetaskiwin Regional Aquatics & Fitness?
2. Does my admission include both pool and fitness centre access?
3. What is a flex pass?
4. Is there an extra cost for fitness programs?
5. Can I get a tour of the fitness centre?
6. Can my child work out in the fitness centre?
7. Are lockers available for rent?

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1. When can I sign up for monthly payments?
2. Does the monthly payment program automatically renew every year?
3. Will I still receive a paper utility bill every two months?
4. How much would I pay each month?
5. Will my payment amount change every month?
6. What if I use more water some months and less water other months?
7. What if there isn't enough of a credit on my account from my installment payments to pay for my whole utility bill?
8. Will my payments be adjusted every year? How will I be notified if anything changes?

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1. When do I need a permit?
2. What are the benefits of obtaining a permit?
3. Who can I call if I have a question about my construction project?
4. Is there a difference between a development permit and a building permit?
5. What other permits do I require?
6. Who should apply for the permits, me or my contractor?
7. What services do I get with my permit?
8. How long are my permits valid?
9. I have obtained my permits, now I have decided not to proceed with my project; can I get a refund?
10. How much notice does Superior Safety Codes require when I am ready for an inspection?
11. I am building a garage; can I build it on a slab?
12. I am moving in a manufactured (or modular) home. Do I need a building permit?
13. I have an older home that requires updating. Do I need to re-wire/re-plumb the entire house to meet today's standards?
14. I am installing a new furnace in my home, do I require a permit?
15. I am building a deck; do I need a permit?
16. I am constructing a pole shed, do I need a building permit?

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1. What is the City of Wetaskiwin’s role in snow and ice maintenance on roadways?
2. How much is in the City’s budget for snow removal?
3. What kind of snow clearing resources does the City have?
4. How much snow clearing and maintenance does the City do?
5. What is the difference between snow plowing and snow removal?
6. So, snow plowing won’t removal all the snow from the road?
7. What triggers snow plowing?
8. What triggers snow removal?
9. When does residential snow clearing begin?
10. Will back alleys and laneways be cleared?
11. Does the City salt or sand its roadways?
12. Does the City provide sand to its residents?
13. How do I know when snow removal is happening?
14. What time does snow removal start?
15. Where does all the snow go after removal?
16. Will I get a ticket if my vehicle is parked on a snow removal route?
17. What happens if I do not pay my fine?
18. Is there anything else I should do ahead of snow removal?
19. Why does snow removal seems to be taking such a long time?
20. Who do I call to talk about the City’s snow maintenance?

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1. Is the wastewater consumption charge being retroactively applied?
2. How can I ensure the utility increases are affordable?
3. Why has my utility bill amount skyrocketed?
4. What if I have my own septic system?

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1. What is the population of Wetaskiwin?
2. Where is the courthouse?
3. How many funeral homes are in Wetaskiwin?
4. How many schools are in Wetaskiwin?
5. How far from Edmonton is Wetaskiwin?
6. How far from Red Deer is Wetaskiwin?
7. Where is the Reynolds-Alberta Museum?
8. Is there an off-leash dog park in Wetaskiwin?
9. Where is By-the-Lake Park?
10. How do I find a particular place of worship?
11. Where can I find a laundromat?
12. Where can I find a dry cleaner?
13. Are there public washrooms available?
14. Do you have an airport?
15. Where is the Recycling Centre?
16. Where is the RV Sani-dump located?
17. Where can I fill my RV with fresh water?
18. Where is the hospital?
19. Where can I find Wetaskiwin's Motor Vehicle Services?
20. Does Wetaskiwin have a farmer's market?
21. Where is the swimming pool?
22. Where can I find a drug store?
23. Where is the Drill Hall located?
24. Where can I find Wetaskiwin's Recreation Grounds?
25. Where is Co-op Place?
26. Where are the soccer fields?

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1. Do I need a business licence?
2. I'm interested in opening a business in Wetaskiwin. How do I begin?