Community
United Way Makes Important Investments In Wetaskiwin

On behalf of the volunteers of the Wetaskiwin Local Impact Committee, United Way Central Alberta is pleased to announce the approval of two new grants that will benefit local charities.
After reviewing applications from the many deserving local charities, the Wetaskiwin Committee has granted $2,000 to the Medi Lending Society and $500 to the Wetaskiwin Society for the Promotion of the English Language and Literacy (SPELL).
This new funding is a result of the first year energies to run a specific Wetaskiwin campaign, where donors were assured that money raised in Wetaskiwin would stay in Wetaskiwin. As Robert J. Mitchell, C.E.O. for United Way Central Alberta explains, āOur region has grown considerably and is now very large. The basic principle is that a local committee is best placed to make local decisions; they are the ones aware of the local dynamics and also of the local needs.ā
All local investments made by United Way must meet our strategic investment criteria in one of three areas: Education ā to help kids to be all they can be; Income ā to move people from poverty to possibility; and Wellness ā to build strong and healthy communities. As an organization dedicated to creating lasting community impact, United Way Central Alberta invests in a wide array of human service programs across the region that help local people transition from dependence to independence, and improve their quality of life.
These two new Wetaskiwin investments are is in addition to the $5,883 designated to registered charities through the United Way Central Alberta 2016 campaign. Designated donations can be allocated anywhere in Canada, and are not stewarded by or invested in specific programs according to United Wayās criteria. Funds are passed directly to the charity to allocate as they see fit.
For the 2017 fundraising year, any money raised in Wetaskiwin will again be invested locally to assist the community with the delivery of much needed programs and services. All registered Wetaskiwin charities may apply for program funding under several categories (details atĀ www.caunitedway.ca), and local businesses interested in running a fundraising campaign this fall should contact Barry McDonald, Regional Development Officer, atĀ [email protected]Ā to get started.
Business
Downtown Business Spotlight: Petrichor Massage Therapy
This week’s Business Spotlight shines on Petrichor Massage Therapy! This unique business is located within Paris Aesthetic in the Bunn Building (#2-4820 Gaetz ave, Red Deer)
What is your business?
Registered Massage Therapy.
When did your business open?
February 15th, 2021 (brand new, baby!)
What makes your business unique?
I don’t have different “types” of massage that you must choose between for your treatment (relaxation, Swedish, therapeutic, deep tissue, etc), instead I only book by the time slot. This is means every massage session is perfectly tailoredĀ to your needs and goals! My favorite thing to do is scalp and neck massage, you’ve got to get on my table and experience it!
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What are some products/services that you offer?
60/90/120 minute massage therapy services
Why did you choose Downtown Red Deer?
You can’t beat the convenience of the location.
What do you think makes Downtown vibrant?
All of the different kinds of businesses all smashed together in such a small location! I also love all the programs centered around the downtown location, there’s a definite sense of community.
I love Downtown Red Deer because…
It’s got an undeniable “cool” vibe, it feels so fresh to be involved with a part of my community that’s so vibrant and hip.
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Community
Red Deer Local Immigration Partnership surveying citizens about racism

This post is submitted by the Red Deer Local Immigration Partnership
RDLIP Would Like to Know Your Thoughts on Racism
Understanding Experiences of and Responses To Racism in Red Deer
Red Deer Local Immigration Partnership (RDLIP) would like to know your thoughts on racism in our community as they launch a survey to aid in the Racial Harmony Campaign, which is a social marketing campaign aimed to change perceptions, attitudes and behaviours on Black, Indigenous and people of colour (BIPOC).
The survey is conducted to gather perceptions on people of colour and the state of race relations in our community. The findings from the survey will inform strategies in the implementation of the campaign. āIt is important for us to understand the extent of racism in Red Deerā, said Lori Jack, Co-Chair of the Central Planning Council, RDLIP. āItās the first step in building harmony among all of usā, added Jack.
āWe would like to ask the community to help us by answering the surveyā, says Ezgi Sarioglu, Program Manager, RDLIP. āThis survey will provide valuable insight on the experiences of our community members who may be struggling due to racismā, added Sarioglu. The survey will take 10-15 minutes to complete. Three $100.00 Visa gift cards are available for participants who would like their name into a draw. The survey can be found on this link:
https://rdc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9TwuufiC2XOQ9WS .
The RDLIP is a community-based partnership aiming to create a community which openly receives newcomers (immigrants and refugees); embraces cultural diversity; strives to understand the needs of newcomers to provide access to a full range of services and participation in all aspects of society; and works to strengthen the understanding of two-way responsibility & benefit for newcomers and the broader community.
For further information on the campaign or the Red Deer Local Immigration Partnership, contact:
Lori Jack, Chair
Central Planning Council
Red Deer Local Immigration Partnership Phone: (403) 967-1363
Email: [email protected]
Ezgi Sarioglu, Program Manager
Red Deer Local Immigration Partnership Email: [email protected]
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