In February 2009, the City of Wetaskiwin began its sustainability plan, Wetaskiwin Tomorrow. Over the next two years, Wetaskiwin experienced the largest consultation in the City’s history. Now its up to all of us. Wetaskiwin is an amazing place, with even better potential. To reach that potential involves knowing where we want to go and then working towards that vision together. This website is our attempt at such a vision.

Wetaskiwin Needs

‘A local coffee/tea/live music place’

"I think it would also be great to have a local coffee/tea/live music place that's open past 6pm ..."

Maintain affordable land

“To maintain affordable land for residential and commercial development.” – From Building Our Future: A Case Study of the Wetaskiwin Healthy Communities/Vision 2020 Project (1992)

To preserve our history

– From Building Our Future: A Case Study of the Wetaskiwin Healthy Communities/Vision 2020 Project (1992)

Healthy employment opportunities

“To develop healthy employment opportunties that would keep/attract young adults (19 – 35 years).” – From Building Our Future: A Case Study of the Wetaskiwin Healthy Communities/Vision 2020 Project (1992)

To provide post secondary educational opportunities

– From Building Our Future: A Case Study of the Wetaskiwin Healthy Communities/Vision 2020 Project (1992)

Better transportation

“To improve commuter and local transportation.” – From Building Our Future: A Case Study of the Wetaskiwin Healthy Communities/Vision 2020 Project (1992)

Community involvement

“To encourage and enhance volunteerism and community involvement.” – From Building Our Future: A Case Study of the Wetaskiwin Healthy Communities/Vision 2020 Project (1992)

A better image

“To enhance the image of the community through the construction of major capital projects: Performing Arts Center City Hall Tourism facilities (hotels/motels/stores/restaurants)” – From Building Our Future: A Case Study of the Wetaskiwin Healthy Communities/Vision 2020 Project (1992)

Tourism opportunities

“To enhance the ability of the community to capitalize on major tourism opportunities.” – From Building Our Future: A Case Study of the Wetaskiwin Healthy Communities/Vision 2020 Project (1992)

Human services

“To maintain and enhance our ability to provide a wide spectrum of human services.” – From Building Our Future: A Case Study of the Wetaskiwin Healthy Communities/Vision 2020 Project (1992)

Diverse & innovative businesses

“To promote a business community that is varied, innovative, comprehensive and friendly.” – From Building Our Future: A Case Study of the Wetaskiwin Healthy Communities/Vision 2020 Project (1992)

Lifelong recreation and learning opportunities

– From Building Our Future: A Case Study of the Wetaskiwin Healthy Communities/Vision 2020 Project (1992)