Strathcona County approval of new Crusaders arena spells end for 150-year-old farm
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A family that has been farming in Strathcona County for nearly 150 years is disappointed council voted to move ahead on a planned new arena for the Sherwood Park Crusaders.
A Strathcona County family that has been farming in the area for nearly 150 years is disappointed council voted to move ahead on a new arena for the Sherwood Park Crusaders, despite many arguments made against the location.
“We’re, of course, disappointed that council didn’t vote our way. We felt that there was an awesome turnout and people spoke overwhelmingly in support of us,” said Colin Jackson.
A large crowd gathered Tuesday night at a public hearing in Sherwood Park, where about 50 people spoke in opposition of the project.
“It was amazing to see that community come out and support us. Every council member had something good to say, not every council member voted against us.”
Since 1881, generations of the Jackson family have lived and operated a farm called Jackson Homesteaders, just north of Highway 16 at Range Road 231.
In February, the Strathcona County council approved an agreement with the hockey team that would see the Crusaders build a $86-million four-sheet arena next to the property.
The 18-acre parcel of land is at the northeastern edge of Sherwood Park, near the Greenland Garden Centre and a new development called Cambrian.
The property set aside for the arena used to be owned by the Jackson family. In 2013, the family said Strathcona County threatened to expropriate it, claiming it was needed for a stormwater pond and road upgrades.
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