Yesterday, I canvassed in the East End of Cochrane. The primary issue raised was about the traffic problems getting out of the East End in the morning and getting back into the East End in the evening due to trains, school buses and main intersections not being properly controlled. Of particular concern is the Highway 1A and Centre Ave intersection, followed closely by the Highway 1A and Highway 22 intersection. These issues are also of concern to me.
I heard from one family about noise caused by a neighbour and how hard it is to get bylaw officers to enforce the nuisance bylaw. Noise in the East End is a real problem due to the industrial sector, and the community association has filed numerous complaints with the Town about this matter to no avail. Nothing seems to change. The radios at All Span still pour out music and the work vehicles still start up before 8:00 am on Saturday with beepers, etc.
Three families asked about whether the pool will be built before their pre-school aged children graduate from high school and I said I certianly would work on getting that facility developed if elected. We have needed a pool and a performing arts centre for over 10 years-enough studies-let's pool (no pun intended) all resources from all levels of government, and all adjacent communities who use our facilities and get these facilities built.
The location of the pathway connector from the rec centre troubled a few citizens who want a pathway across the tracks but not if it means trees will be cut down or established landscaping disturbed. I was able to talk about the meetings the community association has had with the Town to try and resolve those issues with the people who will be affected.
Generally, I thank my friends and neighbours in the East End for all their interest in my campaign, wishes for success and ideas. Without your support, I would feel lost.
Tonight I campaigned in Sunset Ridge. Somehow, no matter how far apart these neighbourhoods are, the issues are similar. I will post a new post about Sunset Ridge.
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