The Kindersley Culture Plan Advisory Committee have reached the next stage of their plan.

Group members were in attendance for Monday's town council meeting to discuss the key points for the final draft of the culture plan. Committee member Sharon Haubrich shared the majority of the presentation along with other group members including local librarian Marilyn Shea, Chamber of Commerce office manager Heather Wall, Youth Committee member Tessa Sautner, museum chairperson Bill Warrington, and local music teacher Helen Barclay-Rocher.

The final draft of the plan features an incredible amount of research, data, and input from the community which has been collected since 2014. Haubrich explained how the basis of the project includes different aspects of the community using four fundamental pillars which incorporate culture, social, economic, and environmental elements to consider.

While describing the background and process for developing the plan, Haubrich told council how residents had several opportunities to deliver community input from March to September of last year. These opportunities covered areas such as community development, entertainment and activities, and business. Different methods were utilized for this process including three online surveys and public forums.

"You've done an admirable job & done a ton of work on [the plan]." - Mayor Rod Perkins.

Before digging into the details of the plan, Haubrich introduced a PowerPoint presentation to council as well. The slideshow contained over fifty photos displaying different moments and events which fall under the umbrella of Kindersley's culture such as Goose Festival, the Kindersley Klippers, and the agriculture and oilfield sectors.

Following the photos, Haubrich directed council and administration to the committee's culture mapping chart which assists in demonstrating how culture impacts the town in different areas. The chart falls into six categories including:

  • creative industries;
  • spaces and facilities;
  • culture heritage;
  • community organization;
  • festivals and events;
  • natural spaces.

Once Haubrich and the other committee members described different elements of the project, they encouraged council to endorse the plan and use it as a reference point. The committee insisted the documents will bring the community together and increase activity amongst residents.

After the presentation, council approved and adopted the cultutre plan. Moving forward, council and administration will work closely with residents and businesses to fulfil some of the points outlined in the plan.

 

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