A community conversation about fluoride

Red City Council will be on hand at a community café next week to find out how Red Deerians and regional water customers want them to make a decision about fluoride. All water customers from Red Deer, Red Deer County, Lacombe County, Ponoka County, the Town of Blackfalds, the City of Lacombe and the Town of Ponoka are invited to stop by the community café and be part of the conversation.

Date:               Monday, November 21, 2011

Time:              5 to 7 p.m.

Location:        City Hall, 2^nd Floor

                        4914 48 Avenue

“People can come down to City Hall, grab a cup of coffee and chat with City Councillors about how they want Council to make a decision as to whether we continue, stop or change the amount of fluoride in our water,” said Tara Shand, Senior Communications Consultant.

If you cannot attend and still want to give your input, visit www.reddeer.ca to fill out an online survey or contact Tara Shand, Senior Communications Consultant by phone at 403-356-8984.

If you want to attend the community café and cannot use regular transportation, please call the Red Deer Transit Action Bus, which is available for those who require accessible transportation. To arrange for this service, please phone 403-309-8400, no later than noon on the date of the event.

Stay tuned to www.reddeer.ca for information about upcoming engagement opportunities where you can talk to City Council and tell us what decision making process you like best.