The City of Warman has been recognized as the 19th most livable city in Canada and the 5th most livable small city, according to The Globe and Mail’s annual ranking of Canada’s Most Livable Cities.
Of major significance is the fact that Warman ranked Number 1 amongst all Canadian cities in safety; with an 80% less likelihood of crime than the Canadian average.
“The vision of Warman City Council and Administration is that of a safe and caring community,” said City Manager Amanda Rosenthal-Hiebert. “We take pride in the community’s efforts of working together and achieving the ranking as Canada’s safest city.”
The rankings of 454 cities were based on 10 categories including economy, housing, community, safety, demographics, health care, education, amenities, transportation and climate. Of those categories, safety, business opportunities and the keen sense of belonging to a community led the way in establishing the City of Warman’s impressive climb and ranking.
“Although Warman’s high ranking in this study is a nice surprise, it is no accident,” said Mayor Gary Philipchuk. “The strategic plan shared by Administration, Planning and Development, Recreation, Public Works, Warman RCMP and Warman Fire Rescue is the blueprint that guides how we govern and how we plan in making Warman a great place to live, work, play and invest in.”
The Top 20 Most Livable Cities rank as follows:
1. North Vancouver, B.C.
2. West Vancouver, B.C.
3. Pitt Meadows, B.C.
4. Ottawa, Ont.
5. New Westminster, B.C.
6. Oakville, Ont.
7. Regina, Sask.
8. Quispamsis, N.B
9. Vancouver, B.C.
10. White Rock, B.C.
11. Winnipeg, Man.
12. Oak Bay, B.C.
13. Vaughan, Ont.
14. Québec, Que.
15. Saskatoon, Sask.
16. Delta, B.C.
17. Langley, B.C.
18. Burlington, Ont.
19. Warman, Sask.
20. Rosemère, Que.