Wiid Boutique’s plan to set up a new store at Emma Lake has cleared another hurdle.
Following a public hearing Monday, the District of Lakeland Council voted 5-1 in favour of the application, which paves the way for the business to set up shop in the space currently occupied by Bear Country Fudge next to Ambrose Grocery. The ice cream store will be relocated across the parking lot next to Nica’s. Co-owner Landyn Uhersky has expressed interest in being open in time for the May long weekend.
Prior to council’s vote, a public hearing was held, and the district council received over 20 written and verbal submissions. Hildy Richardson was among the four people who spoke out in favour of the application.
A proposed plan which would offer high speed internet for the rate payers in the District of Lakeland, is facing further opposition from the people who would be forced to pay for it.
A petition, with over 300 signatures, was presented during Monday’s council meeting. There was also a handful of letters from rate payers who requested to be exempted from the plan.
In accordance with the crown’s community participation program, the amount owed to SaskTel will be shared amongst the 1,900 property owners, which works out to roughly $600 each, but can be paid up front, over five years, or 10 years.