Fort Saskatchewan: Where There's a Will There's a Way!

Not being officially selected as an ACE Partner Community hasn't stopped Fort Saskatchewan from becoming one!

As a result of the efforts of local leaders Jasmine Adams, Community Recreation Coordinator and Barb Bigelow, FCSS Director, Fort Saskatchewan hosted a Community Building Workshop in 2010 to stir up interest. They have also been active participants on a number of the ACE free webinars. Last week they utilized the talents of ACE coaches Susan Roberts and Angie Dedrick to implement the use of the ACE Scanning Tool. To their credit, they also managed to get the Mayor and two Councilors to attend the community meeting and celebration where the scanning tool was used to focus conversations on their community assets and areas for improvement.

Recreation subsidies are already being discussed as a potential solution for getting people active and healthier, areas needing attention will be incorporated within their Municipal Sustainability Plan, plans are underway to hold a "win a block party" contest, and front yard BBQs are being organized for Fathers Day (front yard encourages neighbours to get to know one another).

The Fort is definitely "ACE'ing" it! Congratulations and keep up the great work.