This Community Safety & Well-Being Strategy is delivered in partnership with the City of Wetaskiwin, Wetaskiwin Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), and Wetaskiwin Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
Our Mission: Building a Safer, Healthier Community
We are dedicated to enhancing the safety and well-being of Wetaskiwin through a comprehensive strategy that prioritizes transparency, community engagement, and proactive prevention.
Our mission is to create a city where every resident feels secure, supported, and empowered to thrive in a safe environment.
Community in Action
Witnessing the tangible impact of our safety strategy through local initiatives, collaborative projects, and community-led events.
Upcoming initiatives & updates
Stay informed about our current work and upcoming community safety initiatives.
September 20, 2026
Wetaskiwin Firefighters Pancake Breakfast
We will be at the pancake breakfast doing some community engagement and gathering residents' input on CSWB priorities. Come have some pancakes, help raise some funds for Wetaskiwin FCSS and chat with Carley about CSWB.
Breakfast is served from 8:00am to 1:00pm at the East Fire Station - 4710 45 Street.
September 15, 2026
Community KAIROS Blanket Exercise
As part of Welcoming Week and in partnership with Wetaskiwin FCSS, we will be hosting a KAIROS Blanket Exercise at 7:30pm at By The Lake Park hall. This event is free and open to anyone. (recommended age from the facilitator is 17+)
Registration is required to ensure we have enough participants - so please register using the QR code below, by emailing cswb@wetaskiwinfcss.com or calling 780-312-7533.
If you would like to learn more about the KAIROS Blanket Exercise please click here.
Welcome, Carley Dolan!
Wetaskiwin's Community Safety and Well-Being Coordinator
Connect with Carley today!
E-mail: cswb@wetaskiwinfcss.com
Phone: 780-312-7533
September 29, 2026
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Please join us in partnership with Norquest College and Wetaskiwin FCSS to acknowledge National Truth and Reconciliation Day from 4:00-6:00pm at Norquest College. We will be hosting free community activities - all are welcome!
More details to come as they are confirmed.
November 5, 2026
Pop Up Navigation Centre
We will be bringing together a wide variety of community supports and services in one location at the same time in a welcoming environment. We invite anyone looking to connect with local services and programs to come to the Wetaskiwin Drill Hall on November 5 from 11am-5pm.
This event is to support the CSWB strategy in reducing barriers to accessing local services and fostering collaboration between community partners.
October 8, 2026
Rural Mental Health Workshop
Join us for an evening of information and experiential learning on the challenges that present in mental health in rural communities in partnership with Wetaskiwin FCSS.
Facilitated by Dr. Rebecca Purc-Stephenson, Professor of Psychology at the University of Alberta, Augustana Campus, this interactive workshop will explore rural mental health challenges while providing practical tools to strengthen self-confidence, resiliency, and our capacity to reach out for support.
Registration is required as a light dinner is included. Please email info@wetaskiwinfcss.com to register.
Late 2026
Youth Justice Committee
We are working with Wetaskiwin RCMP and other community partners to re-establish a local Youth Justice Committee. We are currently setting up the framework and recruiting volunteers.
If you have questions or would like more information on the committee - please reach out cswb@wetaskiwinfcss.com