SafeCityYEG launches to help shape a safer city

Lloyd Lewis

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July 10, 2019

Today, the City of Edmonton launched SafeCityYEG, a web-based mapping tool that gives people an opportunity to share their perceptions of safety in public spaces. By placing digital pins on a map, Edmontonians can tell the City where they feel safe and where changes may be required to improve safety.

The information gathered will inform how City programs and services are built and delivered within public spaces.

“Our city is committed to ensuring we take action so that Edmontonians, especially women and girls, feel safe,” said Mayor Don Iveson. “One tool we can use to create safer public spaces is technology. SafeCityYEG will empower citizens to identify issues as they move through public spaces. This input will help the City and partners focus on the right solutions.”

SafeCityYEG can be accessed from tablets, smartphones and computers or any device connected to the internet. Users remain anonymous as no personal information is collected. Demographic information for age and gender is collected.

“We are aiming to get as many people as possible using SafeCityYEG for up to one year,” said Councillor Bev Esslinger. “While the primary focus is on the experience of women and girls, we encourage all citizens to use it. We know a city that is safe for women and girls is safe for everyone.”

In 2018, the City co-hosted the Safe Cities and Safe Public Spaces Global Leaders forum with United Nations Women, which connected more than 250 people from 25 countries in an effort to make public spaces safer here and around the world. Each member city in the Safe Cities program leads its own strategies to make urban public spaces safer for women and girls.

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Lloyd Lewis

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President Todayville Inc., Honorary Colonel 41 Signal Regiment, Board Member Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Award Foundation, Director Canadian Forces Liaison Council (Alberta) musician, photographer, former VP/GM CTV Edmonton.

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New Documentary “Cooking with Hot Stones” Explores History of Fort Assiniboine, Alberta

Published on February 14, 2025

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February 14, 2025 – Alberta, Canada – A compelling new documentary, Cooking with Hot Stones: 200th Anniversary of Fort Assiniboine, is set to air on Wild TV, RFD TV Canada, Cowboy Channel Canada, and you can click here to stream for FREE on Wild TV’s streaming service, Wild TV+. This engaging one-hour feature will take viewers on a journey through time, exploring Fort Assiniboine’s rich history from 1823 to 2023.

Fort Assiniboine is a significant landmark in Alberta, playing a crucial role in Indigenous history, the fur trade, and the western expansion of Canada. This documentary captures the spirit of the region, illustrating how it has evolved over two centuries and how it continues to shape the cultural fabric of the province today.

Wild TV will make the documentary free to stream on Wild TV+ (insert link here once push it over to app) on February 14th so that it can be easily accessed in classrooms and other educational settings throughout the region, ensuring the historical significance of Fort Assiniboine reaches a wider audience.

Produced by Western Directives Inc., Cooking with Hot Stones: 200th Anniversary of Fort Assiniboine brings historical moments to life with vivid storytelling, expert interviews, and breathtaking cinematography.

“We are very excited to partner with Wild TV as part of our one hour documentary production. Based in Alberta, we respect the hard work and quality programming that Wild TV brings to a national audience. With the broadcast opportunity, Wild TV gives our production the ability to entertain and educate Canadians across the country on multiple platforms,” said Tim McKort, Producer at Western Directives.

Scott Stirling, Vice President of Wild TV, also expressed enthusiasm for the project: “At Wild TV, we are passionate about telling Canadian stories that resonate with our audiences. This documentary not only highlights a crucial piece of our nation’s history but also celebrates the resilience and contributions of Indigenous peoples, traders, and settlers who shaped the land we call home today. We are proud to bring Cooking with Hot Stones: 200th Anniversary of Fort Assiniboine to our viewers across Canada.”

Airtimes for Wild TV can be found here.

For airtimes on RFD TV Canada, click here.

For airtimes on Cowboy Channel Canada, visit CCC’s schedule.

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First Battle of Alberta this NHL season to bring big boost to Child Advocacy Centre!

Published on October 13, 2024

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From the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre

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