Invest in Wetaskiwin
Wetaskiwin is turning vision into reality with millions of dollars in new investment, a growing population, and a revitalized business community.
3.6%
Population Growth in 2024
2025 Census
50K
Trade Area
2025 Data Centre
48
New Business Opens in 2025
2025 Business Licenses
Why Wetaskiwin
Learn why businesses and families choose Wetaskiwin, a city rooted in history with modern connections and room to grow.
Strategic Location
31 minutes south of YEG on QE2/Highway 2 - Alberta's gateway to global markets. Direct access to Highway 2A and 13.
Cost Advantage
Land and lease pricing significantly below Edmonton-area comparables. No machinery and equipment tax — a direct cost advantage for manufacturers and processors
Tax Incentives
New industrial developments receive a 3-year municipal tax rebate (75%/50%/25%). Commercial developments over $2M qualify for the same program. These are real dollars — not promises.
Concierge Business Support
One dedicated point of contact from first inquiry to grand opening. Our team assists with permit navigation, site introductions, funding applications, and workforce connections.
Strong, Diverse Workforce
Draw from a regional labour pool of 300,000+ workers across Wetaskiwin, Leduc, and the greater Edmonton metro. Red Seal trades, NAIT/SAIT-trained technicians, and agricultural workers within commuting distance.
Quality of Life
Home ownership costs 40–60% below Edmonton. Strong school system, hospital, recreational facilities, and a genuine small-city community. Your workforce can afford to live where they work, a retention advantage money can't easily replicate.
Wetaskiwin, it starts with WE and ends with WIN.
In Wetaskiwin, success isn’t just measured in business growth or investment, it’s defined by the connections we build and the community we share. We believe progress happens when people, ideas, and opportunities come together with purpose. Our strength lies in our inclusivity, collaboration, and awareness that it takes more than commerce to create a thriving city.
When we connect it all, WE all WIN in the City We Share.
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