Traffic on Spencer Street will be affected for two days as work to close aging gas wells on the site of the AGM flour mill will commence.--NEWS FILE PHOTO
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Initial work to close aging natural gas wells near the intersection of Dunmore Road and Spencer Street will see lanes reduced on Wednesday and Thursday.
The wells are privately owned and located on the site of the former ADM flour mill between Dunmore Road and the curve of Spencer Street that becomes Allowance Avenue at the overpass.
The city’s municipal works department issued a release on Tuesday warning motorists that the eastbound section of Spencer Street will be reduced to one lane as partial excavation of the roadway is required to expose the well-casing.
Fencing will remain in place until final abandonment work by private contractors proceeds in 2023.
New Year’s
The city parks department has announced its schedule of free family events at the Big Marble Go Centre during the day on Saturday, Dec. 31.
Swimming, skating, “Nerf Wars,” tot-time, floor hockey, bouncy castles and more is being offered free of charge from noon until 4 p.m. at the north-side facility.
The fitness centre will be available at regular admission from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m., and the entire facility will be open on Jan. 1 on holiday hours from noon until 5 p.m.
Restaurant for Suffield
Cypress county planners have approved an application to build a restaurant across the Trans-Canada Highway from the turnoff to Suffield and the entrance to CFB Suffield and Ralston.
Application on Nov. 28 from Mittran Da Dhaba Restaurant was dealt with by the county’s planning commission and the decision was posted on Tuesday. No other information was readily available.
