Agriculture

A Century of Agricultural Strength, Built for the Future

Agriculture has shaped Wetaskiwin’s identity for over a century. Since the founding of the Wetaskiwin Co-op in 1917, our community has championed value-added agriculture and that legacy continues today. As one of Wetaskiwin’s strongest and most enduring industries, agriculture remains at the heart of our economy and our future.

Fast Facts

• Rich Agricultural Base
• The Wetaskiwin region spans over 821,000 acres of fertile farmland
• Major crop production includes canola, wheat, barley, alfalfa, and oats
• Strong presence of beef cattle ranching and feedlot operations
• Strategic Location & Market Access
• Minutes from the QEII (Calgary–Edmonton Corridor) and the CANAMEX Trade Corridor
• Positioned on Highway 2A and Highway 13, connecting to key Alberta and Saskatchewan markets
• Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) junction point
• 35 minutes to Edmonton International Airport
• Wetaskiwin Regional Airport on Victor 301W low-altitude corridor
• Infrastructure & Connectivity
• Among the first Alberta communities fully serviced by TELUS PureFibre
• Reliable high-speed internet for modern ag-tech and precision farming
• Skilled Workforce & Low Costs
• Diverse, experienced labour pool with competitive wage rates
• Strong representation in equipment operation, transport, and agribusiness roles
• Business-Friendly Incentives
• 3-Year Industrial Tax Incentive for new developments
• No machinery & equipment tax
• Alberta’s 8% corporate tax rate — lowest in Canada

Whether you're growing, processing, or investing, Wetaskiwin is a community where agriculture thrives—backed by a century of experience and ready for the future.
For more information, contact ecdev@wetaskiwin.ca