Smoky River Adult Learning (SRAL) wants to try something new and the Town of McLennan is on board.
SRAL is moving it is office to the Town of McLennan administration building.
Currently, the organization has space at the Northern Lakes College building but it is not being used. It is felt that the McLennan town office would generate more traffic for SRAL and be more visible to the public.
Concerns were raised about another service being lost at NLC.
“If they’re not using it (space at NLC) we’re not taking it away,” said Mayor Jason Doris.
“I think it’s a good thing,” added Councillor Sue Delaurier.
Council decided to not charge SRAL any rent for one day a week for six months, then review to see how it’s going. Space will be provided in the same office Smoky River FCSS uses, but since they will be using the space on different days there is no conflict.
“Maybe give it to them for free and see how it goes,” said Doris.
Councillor Maggie Gervais added another benefit might be that it increases traffic to the library, located in the same building.
NLC abandoned McLennan some 30 years ago.