Wetaskiwin, Alberta
1. Allen York (1989)
Canadian Ice Hockey Goaltender
Goaltender who was drafted by the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets in 2007, making his debut with the team in 2011.
2. Jackson Davies (1950)
Actor
Famous during the 1970s and '80s for his portrayal of John Constable on the popular Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) series The Beachcombers, Davies reprised his role in early 21st century television movies...
3. Albert Strohschein (1905)
Canadian Politician
Albert William Strohschein was a provincial politician from Alberta Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1963 to 1971 sitting with the Social Credit...
4. Aritha Van Herk (1954)
Canadian Writer
Aritha van Herk AOE is a Canadian writer critic editor and university professor. She was born in Wetaskiwin Alberta. Her parents and elder siblings immigrated to Canada from the Netherlands...
5. Dallas Schmidt (1922)
Canadian Politician
Dallas Wilbur Schmidt was a provincial level politician and Royal Canadian Air Force pilot from Alberta Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1975...
6. Murray Grapentine (1977)
Canadian Volleyball Player
Murray Grapentine is a volleyball player from Canada who competes for the Men's National Team. Playing as a middle-blocker he was named Best Blocker at the 2003 and the 2007...
7. Martin Sonnenberg (1978)
Canadian Ice Hockey Player
Martin Sonnenberg is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward.
8. Justine Bouchard (1986)
Canadian Wrestler
Justine Bouchard is an Olympic freestyle wrestler for Canada from Calgary Alberta. Bouchard won a gold medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
9. Rod Buskas (1961)
Canadian Ice Hockey Defenceman
Rod Dale Buskas is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey defenceman who spent 11 seasons in the National Hockey League. A hard-nosed physical defender Buskas is best known for his...
10. Brett J. Gladman (1966)
Canadian Astronomer
Brett J. Gladman is a Canadian astronomer and a full professor at the University of British Columbia's Department of Physics and Astronomy in Vancouver British Columbia. He holds the Canada...
