Kinsmen Lake in need of cleaning

Times Reporter

 

Census

The census is in. Strathmore’s population has increased by 2.5 per cent, bringing the total residents up to 12,139 for 2010.  

In economic development, there are now 749 business licenses issued in Town. There are 30 single-family dwellings and 131 building permits. 

 

Committee search

John Whieldon of Strathmore appeared before council on August 4, to discuss forming a lake committee. Whieldon, who grew up in Strathmore, said the lake at Kinsmen Park is in a state of disrepair and would like to see it cleaned up. He also said there is a large amount of aggregate or silt in the lake. He proposed a small committee made up of himself, a council member and a Kinsmen member. The committee would go through all ideas residents have to offer and determine what the best form of action would be. He is sure residents will be willing to pitch in to make the lake beautiful again rather than pay someone to come in and do it.

“I really, really like the idea,” said councillor Bob Sobol, who would be happy to volunteer his time. The rest of council agreed with Sobol and the proposal by Whieldon was taken in as information while council decides who would sit on the committee.