The RDEK has released the official results of the Edgewater commercial space service vote and the project will not move forward.
The community was asked if they were in favour of setting up a new service to enable the construction and operation of a modular building that could be leased for use as a post office.
There were 352 valid ballots cast, with 86 votes for yes and 266 no votes.
“The request for us to look into this service came from residents of the proposed service area and I am grateful to everyone for taking part in the process and casting their ballots,” says RDEK Electoral Area G Director Roberta Schnider.
“We were asked to provide details on what a proposed service would look like and cost. We gave electors the opportunity to decide, and the process worked as intended. The voters considered the question and made a clear choice.”
Since it was voted down, there will be no new tax and the service won’t be established.
RDEK officials said it will be up to the postmaster and Canada Post to look at postal service options for the community.
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