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.

Posts tagged "culture"

I love Wetaskiwin

We need popular things that w know will draw people from other parts of Canada, to Wetaskiwin as they are traveling or planning on moving.

A better road going up to By-the-Lake Park

Wetaskiwin needs a better road going up to By-the-Lake Park.

A comedy club

We live in a very stressful economy and we are constantly surrounded by voilence and neglect. Do you really wanna be known as the crime capital of Canda or Alberta for any longer? I don't.

History

What is my favourite part of Wetaskiwin? -- 1 word. History

‘The only motion we see is going backwards.’

Wetaskiwin has so much potential, I'm sure allot of people know that, but [a lot] of people ask them sel[ves], why isn't Wetaskiwin growing? Our retail in Wetaskiwin is nothing compared to other cities like Leduc and Camrose, in fact Lacombe has more going on then Wetaskiwin does, same goes for Ponoka, so why is...

To engage both citizens and businesses

“We need to engage the entire community … [w]e all need to pull together in the same direction”

‘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 ..."

To preserve our history

– 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)

Lifelong recreation and learning opportunities

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

An inclusive school board

” [Wetaskiwin needs a] creative school board that will incorporate all students – not just the academically successful students. For instance, extra curricular activities should not be tied to academic standards.” – submitted at www.wetaskiwintomorrow.ca