Yorkton Council unanimously supported the principles and mandate of the Yorkton Age Friendly Initiative at its regular meeting Monday.
“The Yorkton Age Friendly Initiative attended the February 23rd Regular Council meeting requesting Council’s support for the Age Friendly Initiative. Council referred this matter to Administration to bring back a report,” reported Darcy McLeod, Director Community Development, Parks & Recreation.
“The intent of the Age Friendly Initiative’s presentation was to introduce themselves to Council and create awareness of the Yorkton Age Friendly Initiative. They were not requesting any funding or resources from Council and are working toward creating partnerships in the community. They will be completing a feasibility study looking at ways to infuse Age Friendly practices and processes to inform community decisions making Yorkton a more inclusive community.
“The Yorkton Age Friendly Initiative believes that Yorkton residents, including older persons, persons with disabilities, children and youth and representing various ethnic backgrounds, deserve to fully and meaningfully participate and contribute to the social fabric of our multi ethnic community. Further, that there are numerous social and economic benefits to building a community that is inclusive and meets the changing needs of residents.
“The mandate of the Yorkton Age Friendly Initiative is not contrary to the City’s mandate and a Council resolution to support the Yorkton Age Friendly Initiative would position the Initiative positively if any provincial or federal grants become available as occurs in other provinces.”
