Over 120 community representatives from all walks of life and from different community agencies/groups and sectors including youth came together over 7 focus groups to create a collective vision on how to shift the culture of alcohol within PA and area communities.
The focus group asked: “What do we want the attitudes towards and use of alcohol to look like in Prince Albert and area communities in 5 years?
In 2019 in our community, PA and area, we envision……”
In 2019 in our community, PA and area, we envision……”
- Celebrating and Supporting Alcohol Free Events
- Safe Healthy Families
- Education Resulting in Positive Attitudes and Choices
- Effective, Innovative and Enforceable Legislation
- Access to Spiritual and Cultural Options
- Accessible and Compassionate Community Support Services
- A Safe Healthy Community Where We Are Proud To Live
- Responsible Alcohol Use and Change in Norms
Observations made by participants during Vision Focus Group sessions
- The youth in our community are important. We need to have alcohol-free and affordable activities accessible to them.
- Families in our community need support.
- Prevention, through education, for adults and youth will foster the development of positive attitudes around alcohol.
- Changes in enforcement and regulation, with partnerships, are key to alcohol responsibility within our community.
- Faith and spirituality remain important foundations in our community.
- Support and empowerment are crucial for families. A safe community, with community collaboration in offering harm reduction, and treatment.
- We all want a safe community to enjoy what Prince Albert has to offer.
- We need to develop a change in attitude and a responsible use of alcohol within our community.
Full details of the Vision for 2019 can be found in Appendix 7.4 in the Alcohol Strategy PDF located on the website.