“Slow pace”

“Nice place to live, quite …”

“Close to the country”

“Smaller than a city [like Edmonton].”

“Quiet, friendly city …”

“Small town atmosphere”

“Small and close to larger cities”

“… easy to get around, friendly.”

“Nice, friendly country people”

“… don’t have to travel for anything.”

“Very friendly, not too big.”

“… slower lifestyle for raising children …”

“Just the right size.”

– All comments from Wetaskiwin New  Resident Survey, 2007 (‘What you like…’)