ENDEAVOUR - Brad Romanchuk, the mayor for the village of Endeavour highlighted his reflections for the previous and new coming year.
“Our village along with many others in the province is struggling to remain viable and alive.
“We at Endeavour, are fortunate that we have a large population of non-resident recreation properties. However, the problem is that we can not enter these numbers into the official census. Therefore, our granting formula is greatly impacted, yet we still provide whatever services we can to these properties. The fortunate issue is that these people keep their properties well looked after and taxes are usually up-to-date.
“Due to circumstances we have lost two businesses, the store which is now closed and for sale, and we remain optimistic and hopeful that it will re-open. We have also lost our SGI licensing agent. However, we do have a new family that moved onto the property.
“For 2022, we are continuing on with the sidewalk project. Roy Pristie Construction has completed 670 ft. of the project in October of 2021. Total projection planned is around 4,000 ft. We managed to get approval for 73 per cent of the project.
“Due to the pandemic our fundraising activities are not ongoing. The playground enhancement is still going to be high on our priorities list. A supplier has been interviewed so when funding becomes available we will proceed with the project.
“We also are fortunate that our school community complex and skating rink are being utilized by private groups and our curling rink is utilized by the archery club.
“Finally, on behalf of council and staff of the village of Endeavour, we welcome new residents and visitors. Also we wish everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous new year. Endeavour forever,” concluded Romanchuk.
