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.

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“… low-paying jobs and high taxes.”

What is it like for you to live in Wetaskiwin? "Having trouble making ends meet because of low-paying job opportunities and high taxes." – Submitted on Wetaskiwin Tomorrow Survey (City Voice)

“It appears if Wetaskiwin were to actually grow, these few wealthy individuals would lose their stronghold …”

"Because of an extreme lack of retail business, this town loses way to much of the money that could be spent in Wetaskiwin’s to other cities like Leduc, Camrose and even Edmonton. There is no reason why Wetaskiwin doesn’t have a Superstore, Staples or other big box stores, except for the availability of land at...

Hire a City Account Manager to make the permitting and permission process easier

"The City of Wetaskiwin issues development and building permits for all construction within the city limits. The major benefits of obtaining a permit are knowing that the installation will conform to construction and safety standards that have been accepted under the Safety Codes Act, and that inspection(s) will be provided by certified Safety Codes...

Ensure and enforce the same standards for everyone

"I think that this town is ran by all older members of the community that are apart of a group of people in this town that have been drinking buddies for a long time, they have money and have to much pull with what is going on to “better” the community! There is not enough...

City Hall will take the lead in promoting a clean and welcoming atmosphere

“To enhance the ability of the community to capitalize on major tourism opportunities.”

Nuisance by-law

“Your new by-law on nuisance has too many subjective words open to interpretation.” – From City Voice survey (2009) “What is it like for you to live in Wetaskiwin?”

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)

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

There is not enough young people or young families being heard

I think that this town is ran by all older members of the community that are apart of a group of people in this town that have been drinking buddies for a long time, they have money and have to much pull with what is going on to “better” the community! There is not enough...