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2020 brought with it a global pandemic, but, even as the City of Wetaskiwin Council and Administration worked at keeping people safe, helping businesses stay afloat and run the City, there were moments of hope and progress.
During his annual State of the City address at the March 11 Leduc and Wetaskiwin Regional Chamber of Commerce meeting, held virtually, Wetaskiwin Mayor Tyler Gandam took participants for a walk down Memory Lane.
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“It has now been a full year since our community was first impacted by the virus, and I want to acknowledge anyone whose life was touched by loss since the pandemic started,” said Gandam. “Whether this loss was a result of COVID, or you were unable to attend the funeral of a loved one due to public health restrictions, this has not been an easy year.”
Reginans asked to give feedback on community safety and well-being online survey By Moises Canales
Feb 16, 2021 5:43 AM
The City of Regina is asking for public input when it comes to making the community safe for all.
The City is planning its first ever comprehensive Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) plan in partnership with the Canadian Municipal Network on Crime Prevention. Residents can participate in an online survey to provide their thoughts on the city’s website.
“It gives us a picture of how people are feeling in Regina,” said Dave Slater, who serves as the city’s manager of city projects. “What struggles might be, struggles people might be facing perhaps in the realms of food security or access to housing. And also their perception and experiences within Regina.”
Posted: Feb 12, 2021 2:03 PM CT | Last Updated: February 12
A Black Lives Matter rally in Regina on June 7, 2020, heard from speakers who shared their personal experiences with racism and inequality. The city formed a community wellness committee following that, and now wants to hear from more Regina residents through a community safety and well-being survey.(Heidi Atter/CBC)
The City of Regina wants residents to share their opinions on community safety and well-being, with the aim of informing a new city council committee.
Last December, city council created a new community wellness committee, intended to focus on discussions around issues like housing, poverty reduction, mental and physical wellness, addiction, discrimination and other social determinants of health and crime.