Re: CF Council Purchases Schools

Brenda Martin | Feb 03, 2016

Our municipal councils seem to be taking heavy hits lately from the public over buildings (In for Penny..., Editorial, Jan 7/16). The fate of the Sharbot Lake Public School building is of concern to many. Having had two periods of personal time in the building, as teacher and then principal last century, I know that there are huge limitations. The chopped-up, multi-level layout does not lend itself to anything useful. Add to that the asbestos issue. What do you have when you clear the spot? Prime real estate- central to the village, on a frequently used corridor to Highway 7, with good water, flat land, room for parking and maybe a drive-through, and a beautiful view of Sharbot Lake. Enticing a business franchise to the spot seems like a profitable economic development plan if they can pull it off. Through a building permit and long-term tax base, wouldn't it be ironic if the Council had a profit-making venture on their hands?