Author of the article: Christina Max
Publishing date: Mar 10, 2021 • March 10, 2021 • 1 minute read • Busy-Bee Sanitary Supplies branch manager Doreen Broeksy and her daughter Kasstidy are just one of the Wetaskiwin business to join Wetaskiwin SAGA director Don Haywood and the SAGA team in creating Safe Spaces where minorities can feel welcome to stop in without fear of discrimination. Photo by Christina Max
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As the City of Wetaskiwin works toward building an inclusive community for all, local businesses are teaming up with Wetaskiwin Sexual and Gender Acceptance to provide safe and welcoming spaces.
“For the last two years, we had the idea of developing Safe Space stickers in the community,” said SAGA director Don Haywood. “We had the idea to put them in business to create safe spaces because, at the time, there were few safe spaces beyond the (Wetaskiwin and District Heritage) Museum and the Manluk Centre.”