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Council learns more about cannabis production facility proposed in Drayton By Jaime Myslik
Syrup - Kinette Kim Frere, left, sporting a bright red Canada hat, pours syrup on Marg Driscoll’s pancakes before adding fresh strawberries at the Drayton Kinettes’ pre-Canada Day strawberry pancake breakfast on June 30 in the municipal parking lot in Drayton. Driscoll was a Kinette in Drayton 30 years ago. More photos on page 8. Photo by Lynne Turner
Pettapiece named parliamentary secretary to agriculture minister By Patrick Raftis QUEEN’S PARK - PerthWellington MPP Randy Pettapiece was appointed parliamentary assistant to
the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs on June 29. “Agriculture means so much to our riding and the province, and so it’s an hon-
our to be chosen for this role,â€? Pettapiece said. “I look forward to working with Ernie Hardeman, our new Minister of Agriculture, SEE MPP Âť 5
MAPLETON Representatives from Autobahn Freight Lines recently appeared at Mapleton council to answer any questions about their proposed cannabis production facility at the Drayton Industrial Park. On June 26 agrologist Harjeet Randhawa and Harvinder Singh told council the Brampton-based trucking company would be fronting the money to build the facility, but the business would be separate once running. A few concerns about the proposed 46,000-square-foot production and warehousing facility surrounded security, waste disposal and smell. Councillor Marlene Ottens said some residents are concerned about the security. “Some people are not comfortable with a cannabis facility in the community, so they are just wondering how you would keep curious people from getting in there,�
she said. Randhawa explained the facility will be built according to Health Canada’s guidelines. “We would have the fencing done as per the requirement for that facility,� he said, adding there would be cameras on the premises to help ensure there are no security breaches. Another big concern was the possible smell emanating from the facility. In his presentation to council, Randhawa said the facility would use carbon filters to control odour emitted from the plant and ozone filters to control odour within the premises. “There will be no problem about that,� he said. Councillor Dennis Craven asked what would happen to the waste left over from production. “According to the guidelines of Health Canada we can plant the waste by chopping it and mixing it with the cat litter and it can be denatured and it can be used for
further propagation of consumable,� Randhawa said. “This is how we control the waste management for marijuana.� Councillor Lori Woodham asked who enforces the rules. “I understand that the guidelines for Health Canada will dictate and it’s my understanding that it’s outlined of how things are handled ... but my next question would be then who enforces it?� Woodham asked. “Does Health Canada have an agency that will go in and inspect or does that fall back onto the municipality - and if so, do we have the capabilities of doing something like this?� Randhawa said it’s a Health Canada responsibility. Council received the delegation for information. “Thank you for taking the time to come up today and explain what you’re proposing,� said Mayor Neil Driscoll. “That does help council a lot to have that information.�
Group outlines priorities for Wallace Cumming Park; some work already started By Jaime Myslik MAPLETON - The Alma Community Recreation Association (ACRA) has set out short- and long-term priorities for Wallace Cumming Park. At the June 26 council meeting, ACRA chair Chris Grose presented the results of a recent survey. “The survey that was sent out earlier this year had 81 respondents and represented 261 intergenerational folks within our community so we’re very excited about that,� she said. “What we were really excited about also was ... over 30 per cent of the folks who responded were individuals and families who were new to the community and had not had a previous opportunity to give input. “So we’re very thankful for their participation and grateful for that opportunity.� Short-term goals identified by ACRA’s survey respondents include: - swings; - a multi-use cement pad; - outdoor fitness stations
around the track; and - more trees. ACRA also identified long-term goals. “Before we get into that fifth, sixth, seventh, ninth year there will be opportunity ... to go back to the community and double check their list of priorities,� Grose said. Long-term goals identified by survey respondents include: - a cover for the cement pad; - water feature like a splash pad; - hydro hookup in the south end of the park; - multi-use sports field; - walking trail accessibility in every season; and - more trails. ACRA also identified “in-house� projects that can be completed sooner rather than later, including walking trail maintenance. “The walking trail maintenance was really high on the list,� Grose said. “People really wanted that trail maintained because things were starting to grow over and it was actually becoming very unsafe in a few places with the way
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On June 20 and 21 Mapleton Township employee Luke Rogerson, below, graded the trail at Wallace Cumming Park in Alma. Work on the trail, which also included adding extra calcium and stone, was appreciated by locals, including youngsters Thomas and Olivia Reid, right. The grading of the trail was an “in house development� item on the Alma Community Recreation Association Wallace Cumming Park Survey conducted in 2017-18. The association presented its findings from the community survey to Mapleton council on June 26. Submitted photos
water had run down the trails.� Mapleton staff had actually worked on the trail on June 20 and 21, the week prior to the council meeting. “The trail magically is maintained,� Grose said. “So we look forward to the continued maintenance of that and we say a very big thank you to the township for your participation on that trail maintenance.� Mayor Neil Driscoll said it wasn’t magic. “This is a level of service that Mapleton has been trying hard to achieve and finally it’s coming,� he said. “Thanks to Sam’s (Mattina) staff for getting it done in a timely manner. That’s what our goal is. It’s taken a while, but it’s coming.� Another in-house development ACRA is looking at is more access to washrooms. Grose said the group is currently working with the Alma Optimist Club to try to arrange a way for park users to request the community centre be open for washroom access.
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