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Mayor encourages crowd to embrance change by Treena Mielke Sylvan Lake News
Sylvan Lake is a growing, vibrant community, full of opportunity, and also, as in any municipality where status quo is not a constant, full of unforeseen changes and challenges. “It often begs the question, is the glass half empty or is the glass half full?” said Mayor Susan Samson in her speech at the Mermaid Ball, held Oct. 26 at the Sylvan Lake Community Centre.”I would be naive if I thought the current pace of change has not dearly affected some of our businesses more seriously than others. Change is hard and sometimes it comes with losses. Seeing Cobb’s Grocery close its doors and hearing that the lighthouse is gone were sad times for many of us and we know the changes will keep on coming.” Embracing change and managing and balancing the new reality of Sylvan Lake is a challenge for town council and the chamber, she said. The mayor went on to emphasize that the glass in Sylvan Lake is, indeed, half full. Looking ahead, the mayor sees Sylvan Lake as full of opportunity and positive change. She is excited about the possibility that the new Cobbs Block offers. “There has already been expressions of interest to move to the downtown location, including some from existing local businesses.” Plans for a new multiplex including an arena, seniors centre, running track, children’s play areas and meeting room are now in the works. She noted the Marina Development valued at $16 million which includes a fully redeveloped marina, public boat launch, public access walking trails and
Matching - Lacey McFarlane, six, had her face painted to match her witch costume Sunday at the
Spooktacular Extravaganza. The event was facilitated by more than 40 volunteers, including students and staff members from Ecole Fox Run School. Those attending the free event were encouraged to donate to the foodbank.
Mayor Susan Samson a 155 unit condo project is part of the vision to intensify and increase the density of people in the downtown. Memorial Trail is now paved and open to traffic from Main Street to Hwy20. The gravel road on the western portion of the trail is to be open to travel in November and paved in the spring. Samson said building permits have skyrocket this year to $43.1 million, far surpassing last year’s total of $26 million at this time. “The numbers tell the story,” she said. Speaking on behalf of president Ken Sumner, past president Carlo Simonot said promoting and contributing to the commercial, industrial, agricultural and civic progress of the town is the chamber’s motto. “As we all live here and play here, and spend our lives together, we must not forget to celebrate what we have done with each other, and those around us.”
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