It has been business as usual for Beiseker’s Mayor Bruce Rowe this past year.
First elected to the position in 2004, Rowe continues to serve his constituents by doggedly dealing with day-to-day issues that come up.
“I just like to be involved, I like to contribute as much as I can,” said Rowe. “(Beiseker) is where I live, it is our home and it is just a good sense of satisfaction when you contribute.”
Over the past year, the Village has completed several projects including main street beautification and upgrades to sidewalks and pavement in one of its subdivisions.
The last lot of the village’s industrial park was sold and strides were made towards working with the Province to lower the high cost of water.
“It is looking as good as it has for some time,” said Rowe, who recently met with the new Minister of Municipal Affairs Doug Griffiths and Alberta’s new minister of Environment and Water Diana McQueen.
Rowe said the coming year will likely bring resolution to the new Grassland residential subdivision, which was stalled several years ago after underground services and roads were installed.
He said council is hoping for a spring start for the subdivision, which includes 80 lots.
The next big decision for the village is choosing another councillor, since Brenda Hnybida stepped down recently.
The by-election will take place in December, and Rowe expects the new councillor to fit right in.
“There will be some changes on council,” he said. “But we have managed to get through this kind of thing before.”
Rowe said he hopes to continue building relationships with Beiseker’s municipal neighbours. He said he also hopes to examine the possibility of joining the Calgary Regional Partnership.
Whatever the coming year brings, Rowe is confident council will meet the challenges.
“It’s business as usual,” he said.
