Wetaskiwin Alberta Driving Tour | High Crime | Homelessness | A Community in Decline

[@livinginalbertanow]

Want to Learn What Resident's Think of Their Town and Look at Statistics from the RCMP and Stats Can? Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pom8eYVnlpqhpMk

[@teacherjohn4396]

So sad

[@OutoftheDarkInvestigations]

wow

[@-backintime]

unreal

[@ItsHappeningSomethingutube]

garbage town

[@rockymountainart]

yikes

[@RESmovies]

I've driven through Wetaskiwin many times on the way to Camrose. It really is a shame that the city has gotten worse. I feel for the people that live there. A lot of controversy over the Hope Shelter. Nobody seems to know what to do about the problem. The solution is not an easy one.

[@livinginalbertanow]

There is no easy solution that is for sure. And I agree, many years ago I drove through and actually camped at the city park. There were zero homeless people and no drug problems. It has gotten insanely bad for residents and no solutions in place.

[@-backintime]

It looks like a future ghost town

[@teacherjohn4396]

horrible. dont know why they cant fix it

[@rockymountainart]

people in denial. they think it is perfectly fine to live like that

[@NinjaZXRR]

@@teacherjohn4396 The majority of the people living here are over 65 and are all retired and lived here their whole lives, they own everything they have and still think its 1957. They live in massive denial the homeless problem is so bad now, tweekers are everywhere on the south side of the city,

[@teacherjohn4396]

Thanks for showing us the video. Been there and it is getting worse each year.

[@livinginalbertanow]

No problem. A new video will be up soon.

[@rodsworldtv67]

I thought there was very, very low crime in all of Canada.

[@livinginalbertanow]

That is a myth.

[@livinginalbertanow]

It has gotten significantly worse in the last 3 to 4 years. Most criminals know, nothing happens to them. Its basically a a catch and release policy. In Toronto, for example, they just told people to leave their keys to their vehicles out so that when someone robs them and steals their vehicle it is easier and less violent.

[@OutoftheDarkInvestigations]

You can get arrested and released within an hour. So it makes for an easy life as a criminal.

[@livinginalbertanow]

@@OutoftheDarkInvestigationsYeah its pretty bad.

[@OutoftheDarkInvestigations]

@@livinginalbertanowlol some places are worse than big cities in california

[@-backintime]

The crime rate is crrrraaazy...what is happening there?

[@livinginalbertanow]

Drugs, alcohol and lack of care.

[@rockymountainart]

drugs

[@chesterlestrange7725]

Lack of laws being enforced. And a surplus of bleeding hearts that think it's racism to expect people to be held accountable for their actions.

[@brankokorpic7006]

there... so you are not from here...easy talk, beating empty straw...

[@NinjaZXRR]

There is about 15 liquor stores in a town of 30,000

[@rockymountainart]

Looks like a dying town. Too bad about all the crime and drugs. The downtown looks like it used to be nice. Now it looks depressing.

[@livinginalbertanow]

Indeed

[@NinjaZXRR]

Most of edmonton looks as bad as the Wonk. Now

[@rockymountainart]

That is unreal

[@louiewknife]

UH no mention of how the cree tribe of Hobbema - a once thriving economic nation who got all their riches from oil reserve, that have since dried up, and how fast the town grew bc Hobbema Nation Members were spendinging the vast majority of their wealth in this town, It's so obvious that there is a very HIGH CORRELATION between the dried up oil rigs and the sad state of the economy and all the crime, drugs and alcohol that come with a depressed economy, Do your research right!!!

[@livinginalbertanow]

That is why no person or group of people should rely on oil royalties.

[@teacherjohn4396]

This is very sad.

[@livinginalbertanow]

It is

[@andrew20142]

I have been in Wetaskiwin for 43 years and it’s getting worse not better

[@livinginalbertanow]

I hope that things can turn around. It takes a whole community - and everyone there seems divided. A lot of people have their heads in the sand. Thanks for dropping by.

[@ItsHappeningSomethingutube]

it is full of crack heads

[@sadie-and-jack]

Even with more cops on the beat their violent crime went up

[@ItsHappeningSomethingutube]

@@sadie-and-jack no good

[@notsheerosmemes]

I came to wetaskiwin in 2020. I did not see any problem until my auntie said she almost got stabbed :(

[@livinginalbertanow]

It wasn't as bad, but now it is horrible. Hopefully your Auntie is safe.

[@rockymountainart]

Oh god. My friend wwas stabbed there

[@OutoftheDarkInvestigations]

violent offenders are released here

[@ItsHappeningSomethingutube]

not good

[@KHKH-os6kt]

High unemployed native reserve nearby, it has been like that forever. Too bad as I use to deliver fuel to Wetaskwin many years ago...didn't like it then.

[@livinginalbertanow]

That is true there is a reserve and there is high unemployment even within Wetaskiwin.

[@rockymountainart]

its getting worse

[@OutoftheDarkInvestigations]

it is sad to see it like this

[@livinginalbertanow]

@@OutoftheDarkInvestigations It sure is. But it appears that some people think this is fine.

[@NinjaZXRR]

Glad that motel is permanently shut down at the 9:29 mark Tweakers and dealers lived there, Rcmp were there so many nights And heard gunshots from there many times 😅

[@livinginalbertanow]

I drove by that motel and couldn't believe it was still standing. It is unreal to see that here.

[@-backintime]

It is getting worse. Look up the new crime stats

[@livinginalbertanow]

@@-backintime are they up?

[@rockymountainart]

My friend was recently stabbed there getting gas

[@livinginalbertanow]

@@rockymountainart Oh, wow. I hope he is ok

[@ItsHappeningSomethingutube]

Very bad news

[@livinginalbertanow]

It is

[@sadie-and-jack]

not good.

[@livinginalbertanow]

Yes, for sure!

[@OutoftheDarkInvestigations]

Drugs mostly. And a controversial placement of a homeless shelter. There are a lot of violent offenders released here as well.

[@livinginalbertanow]

It would be good to here from locals on this matter.

[@rockymountainart]

drugs

[@experiencethis360]

unreal

[@livinginalbertanow]

Yes, the residents there are telling me how bad it is.

[@AT2021Rocker]

I lived in wetaskiwin from 1981 to 1993, wasn’t a very good town back then and depended on cash from certain demographic in the area who got a lot of oil royalties which dried up.

[@-backintime]

It has gotten waaaay worse.

[@livinginalbertanow]

Thanks for the comment. It wasnt as bad when I was there 10 years or so ago, but now it is just unreal.

[@rockymountainart]

yikes!

[@OutoftheDarkInvestigations]

Its nasty now

[@ItsHappeningSomethingutube]

it is bad i saw it to buy house. very bad. all crackhead

[@savoiefamilyvids]

yikes!!!

[@livinginalbertanow]

If it doesn't change. It will be a dead town that is filled with zombies

[@OutoftheDarkInvestigations]

is right

[@BootTrackStories]

"The hills where the peace was made", beautiful Cree name

[@livinginalbertanow]

Let us hope this is also a future reference for the town.

[@faiththrower7951]

Its the truth

[@livinginalbertanow]

Sometimes the truth hurts, but we need to recognize this and figure out a way to fix it.

[@sadie-and-jack]

Ya it is, sadly.

[@rockymountainart]

it sucks

[@OutoftheDarkInvestigations]

its sad to see

[@-backintime]

some people think living in a shit hole is just fine.

[@tari2073]

Looks peaceful and clean despite the negatives. It's now designated under the Rural Renewal Scheme ....

[@livinginalbertanow]

I dont know if that will help. Settling in foreigners into a society that is collapsing might not be the best idea.

[@Andywinnipeg]

We moved from Calgary NE to Wetaskiwin almost 3 years ago. A huge improvement in lifestyle, such a nice little town. No problem so far, nice neighborhood and it feels safe. In Calgary we had break in in our cars, sniper in the house because of the neighbors, hail damage every other year and noisy neighbors. Didn't regret this move yet.

[@livinginalbertanow]

Calgary NE is not the best place to live that is for sure. There have been other comments here saying if you live in the north part of Wetaskiwin you are fine, but the south is crazy. I am glad to hear you made a move to improve your life. Thanks for stopping by and take care.

[@ItsHappeningSomethingutube]

@@livinginalbertanow garbage town

[@OutoftheDarkInvestigations]

depends on where you lived and live now.

[@ItsHappeningSomethingutube]

i saw it full of crack heads

[@rockymountainart]

My friend was recently stabbed there getting gas

[@Charlife4]

What a shame. It looks like a nice place.

[@livinginalbertanow]

@@Charlife4 it sure is. It is expected to get even worse as they are opening a very large homeless shelter right in town.

[@judywhaley5092]

I think this video does the community of Wetaskiwin a great disservice. No community is without its challenges. We chose to move to Wetaskiwin a few years ago. The people are friendly, the city is welcoming, has a lot of services and is well managed. Moving here was a good choice and we do not regret it one bit.

[@livinginalbertanow]

Best of luck. People need to know the truth, and this community has serious issues. Much more than most communities across Canada. It is one of the worst Communities in Canada to live in according to many statistics.

[@-backintime]

Are you kidding me? Read the new crime stats from the RCMP. Your chance of being a victim of a violent crime here is 1-in 22. WORSE THAN NEW YORK CITY. The town is a shithole and it is getting worse!

[@rockymountainart]

If you enjoy drugs. This is the town for you. If you enjoy your kids playing in parks with needles, homeless crazy people rubbing shit all over the entry way to the grocery store or knife stabbings and daily shootings - this is the town for you. Everyone else without their head in the sand....move along.

[@ItsHappeningSomethingutube]

i look for houses here. i saw crack heads everywhere. the police said we could not drive down one street because of stabbing. i saw tent city where bumms and drugs are. my friend got hit with a bottle when he said no to a woman on drugs selling her body. this is not good town. stay away. real estate person said do not buy houses here. it is all going down hill. i saw.

[@OutoftheDarkInvestigations]

@@ItsHappeningSomethingutube Ya dont move there. Its bad.

[@jeanroberts590]

i have lived in wetaskiwin for 34 years its no worse than any where else..its what you make it .homeless people are in every city .drugs are in every city .crime is in every city.cannot condemn one small town .have alot of good memories here its not all bad .

[@livinginalbertanow]

It IS a lot worse than most cities its size. You just need to look at the statistics and it is shocking.

[@rockymountainart]

Head - meet sand.

[@rockymountainart]

@@livinginalbertanow its a craphole.

[@chesterlestrange7725]

Lol you live in the north side with the mayor and city council, of course it looks just fine to you. Started looking less fine when the campes moved by rock soup. You All were very quick to act then and have them removed.

[@livinginalbertanow]

@@chesterlestrange7725 It seems that the city has not done a good job at anything recently.

[@oldsingingstudentdougbillf1665]

Somebody’s doing something right because the city looks clean and well taken care of. This video and pleasant Sunday drive music in no way reflects a collapsing crime ridden city. I just wasted 16 minutes and 39 seconds of my time.

[@rockymountainart]

What is wrong with you? You spent 16 minutes and 39 seconds looking for prostitution? Drug Abuse? People shitting in the streets? You have a weird fetish. Begone.

[@rockymountainart]

This guy was looking for the video of the guy covered in shit smearing the windows of the gas station and is sad he didnt get to see it. LOL you need a new fetish friend.

[@-backintime]

LOL

[@livinginalbertanow]

If you are looking for video of prostitution, drug activity, self harm, mental illness and alcohol abuse you came to the wrong channel. Perhaps your fetish will be best served elsewhere.

[@-backintime]

@@livinginalbertanow OOOOF

[@Pond6]

Seems like all these Alberta dedicated channels are making Alberta look bad. But really, I think different. Not for everyone, I admit, but I think it is a great place to live.

[@livinginalbertanow]

Wetaskiwin has a very, very high crime rate and if you look towards the next video you will see what residents themselves, Albertans think.

[@-backintime]

This is the only negative video on this channel, and it is at least honest.

[@brankokorpic7006]

aggre... here from 2011 and never had any issues... so do not look for them yourself and you won't get them

[@johnnyy.719]

There are a lot of new immigrants coming in Wetaskiwin, don't worry about it, it won't take long, it will be fine, you guys will see.

[@rockymountainart]

LOL

[@livinginalbertanow]

Canada uses Immigrants to keep our economy going......its such a scam

[@johnnyy.719]

​@@livinginalbertanow This is what Canada was founded on though,we all know that.

[@livinginalbertanow]

You can't rely on slavery to boost the economy.

[@ItsHappeningSomethingutube]

hahaahahaah

[@chrisbroesky2932]

Ive never had a problem with the homeless. Show them respect and they'll send it back. I had a guy ask me for a cigarette, he gave me a dollar for it even though i said no i dont want it. The problem is the gangs and drug dealers!

[@livinginalbertanow]

The gangs and drug dealers are a major cause of homelessness. Indeed, always show respect to everyone, no matter their circumstance.

[@rockymountainart]

They can become violent

[@livinginalbertanow]

@@rockymountainart True. We've seen an uptick in violent behaviour.

[@OutoftheDarkInvestigations]

until they stab you for no reason

[@NinjaZXRR]

@@livinginalbertanow I lived in that town for nineteen years and never had an issue with anyone, been to bars and walk to the gas stations at night. But it's like anywhere else in the world you wanna get home alive mind your business and keep your mouth shut. The high crime is really down to two factors gangs and drug dealers. But they usually just target each other

[@brankokorpic7006]

BS. Do you live here for how LONG then??? I live here for 13 years and never experienced any troubles!!! Homelessness is mostly in First Nation population - the reserve is half an hour's drive south. So if you account for all that crime that is happening there then you get those numbers that you show. In our part of city we had only one stealing.... from left unlocked garage haha. The business robbery was in this time 2 all done by guys out of the city.

[@livinginalbertanow]

The RCMP and other locals who flooded city hall in protest disagree. You can't fudge numbers. The crime rate and the overall situation there is appalling. Want to Learn What Resident's Think of Their Town and Look at Statistics from the RCMP and Stats Can? Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pom8eYVnlpqhpMk

[@OutoftheDarkInvestigations]

another person thinking nothing is wrong. the rcmp should move their detachment away then. why waste tax payers money if it is so good. lol

[@NinjaZXRR]

Live north of 40th ave and you should be okay. Lol The road the car is on near the start around the 2:00 mark. Don't live south of that road.

[@livinginalbertanow]

@@NinjaZXRR Local advice is always appreciated. I see that in the comments here, everyone that thinks it is OK, lives in the Northend.

[@OutoftheDarkInvestigations]

@@NinjaZXRR Good info! I am staying away from there!

[@PollyHowarth-u5y]

The stop and go motion by the driver made me lose my dinner

[@karenmikasko7148]

Your right...I had to stop watching.

[@OutoftheDarkInvestigations]

@@karenmikasko7148 OK Karen.

[@katysummer9418]

Hello, I live in Wetaskiwin and this video is a complete nonsense from somebody who doesn't live here and this person is just looking for attention and gave this video an ugly title so that people watch it. The Alberta unemployment rate in 2024 is 6.2% which is fairly low and yes here is a serious labor shortage for all those guys who think this is a hoax it's not. Check out the Canadian Job Bank and you will see for example there are about 5000 jobs advertised for Light Duty Cleaners etc.

[@livinginalbertanow]

It is all backed by facts from statistics Alberta and RCMP database. In addition, there is a declining population as people exit the community, leaving an aging population behind. Please refer to the University of Alberta and University of Calgary study on the area. You can also simply check out downtown. It is slowly dying, or you can simply check out real estate listings to see how many people are exiting the community.

[@livinginalbertanow]

I will do a follow up video with resident polls on various topics. No surprise, it is bleak.

[@ItsHappeningSomethingutube]

I dont want to be a light duty cleaner. bad job. it is for old people

[@OutoftheDarkInvestigations]

It appears everything in the video is fact. The unemployment rate in Wetaskiwin is 12% and rising. That is nearly double of Alberta. I just looked it up on stats cans own website. Houses are cheap there for a reason. Nothing to do except drugs.

[@OutoftheDarkInvestigations]

@@ItsHappeningSomethingutubelol

[@BillK.1973]

Wetaskiwin is NORTH of Red Deer. READ A MAP!!!!!

[@-backintime]

You sound very angry. It is east of Red Deer.

[@BillK.1973]

@@-backintime , read a map. Wetaskiwin is on Hwy 13, which is NORTH of Red Deer, which is on Hwy 11. DERP!!!!!

[@BillK.1973]

@@-backintime , & you sound REALLY STUPID.

[@BillK.1973]

@@-backintime , & you sound REALLY STUPID.

[@BillK.1973]

@@-backintime, & that's why you have to drive 80 kms SOUTH to Red Deer. Geography, or in your case, "MAPS" was never your strong suit in school, or in your case, SKOOL.

[@normansoucy389]

Bullcrap!

[@livinginalbertanow]

It is hard to face the facts. See our follow up video.

[@livinginalbertanow]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pom8eYVnlpqhpMk

[@sadie-and-jack]

Someone's spouse is a real estate agent lol

[@-backintime]

@@sadie-and-jack Instead of crying, they need to work on their community.

[@livinginalbertanow]

@@sadie-and-jack lol