https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes You've been granted three wishes to make South Algonquin a better place to live, work and play. What would you wish for? You can add text, photos, videos and links to help explain. Be specific. Comment or thumbs up/down the posts. Add more than three if you're full of ideas. Invite your kids to post, and your neighbours, family, and friends. And it doesn't have to be just about business or economic development. Do you want to see clubs or teams for your kids? Hobby or leisure opportunities for adults? New 'shops' in the downtowns? Services for people with disabilities? What makes South Algonquin home for you? The field is wide open - and any wish is fair game. All posts are anonymous unless you type your own name on purpose. Give generously - maybe together we can make some of these wishes come true. (This exercise is brought to you by the South Algonquin Business Association. We believe that the public has a right to participate in shaping the future of our community. We will use the information you share to create our advocacy priorities.) en-us 2019-03-22 10:54:04 UTC 2024-10-17 15:08:42 UTC hello@padlet.com apollak https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344218445 I live on minimum wage and part time work. It's hard to get by. I'd like to see more jobs that pay wages above $20 an hour.]]> 2019-03-22 14:01:05 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344218445 apollak https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344248328 I can't find enough local people to hire, and there's no place for out of town hires to live if I bring them in. Is there a way to increase the pool of applicants who are looking for work, and match them up to suitable jobs?]]> 2019-03-22 14:53:49 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344248328 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344256125 One area that needs addressing in South Algonquin township is in order to bring back people who have left the area and to attract new young families there needs to be more year round  higher paying jobs. The township needs to recruit some small businesses that could provide year round employment, an example of this is the Cannabis company that is going to utilize the old Flakeboard building at the Y road which eventually provide a lot of well paying jobs for the Maynooth/Bancroft area. ]]> 2019-03-22 15:08:34 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344256125 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344266021 Both Madawaska and Whitney need a makeover so that the downtowns are more appealing to make tourists interested in stopping ]]> 2019-03-22 15:26:13 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344266021 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344301137 I wish the township would approach things from a perspective of “how can we help you” instead of “You can’t because” ]]> 2019-03-22 16:41:56 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344301137 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344302845 I wish our councillors would represent us to council instead of council to us.]]> 2019-03-22 16:45:37 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344302845 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344303563 I wish committeees were NOT committees of the whole so that the business association and members of the public could be part of the conversation]]> 2019-03-22 16:47:15 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344303563 apollak https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344319059 One issue the council needs to deal with is where can we expand, where can we put new businesses]]> 2019-03-22 17:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344319059 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344337268 I wish locals were given a shopping pass like an ID card, to get local goods from shops restaurants and gas stations at a discount to encourage shopping in Whitney. ]]> 2019-03-22 17:56:18 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344337268 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344338210 I would like to see a sitting bench in several locations throughout the downtown plus garbage recepticals at the beach get emptied daily. 


]]> 2019-03-22 17:58:35 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344338210 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344367496 High Speed Internet

That people living along the Hwy 60 corridor have access to hi speed internet. ]]> 2019-03-22 19:22:21 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344367496 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344368574 Affordable Housing

For Seniors to move in to to downsize from their homes. 

We need some semidetached housing to accommodate people who want to stay here on a more permanent basis. ]]> 2019-03-22 19:26:29 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344368574 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344390151 Circular fire pit at center town park. Propane fire - could be on timer to run daily at determined times. ]]> 2019-03-22 21:17:08 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344390151 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344390952 Kiosks in towns to display maps, local businesses and points of interest in South Algonquin.  ]]> 2019-03-22 21:21:49 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344390952 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344391383 Signage and mapping for local trail systems and points of interest. ]]> 2019-03-22 21:24:44 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344391383 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344391514 Welcome to .... road signage. ]]> 2019-03-22 21:25:26 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344391514 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344411703 July to October is very busy with tourists and travelers , we need to create more events and festivals from November to June to try and bring more people in to the township during the slow season]]> 2019-03-23 01:33:22 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344411703 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344468119 Cycle tourism is a growing sector 
We should offer cyclists washroom access, Healthy snacks , sponsoring local cycling events ]]> 2019-03-23 15:59:42 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344468119 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344468344 Fat bike race
Wendigo ultra fat biking brought fat biking race middle of the winter 50 km, 100km and 150 km ]]> 2019-03-23 16:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344468344 apollak https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344471060 This would be cool...]]> 2019-03-23 16:29:03 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344471060 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344472106 Bring filmmaking and photography year round 

]]> 2019-03-23 16:40:24 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344472106 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344510575 A New Mayor !  ]]> 2019-03-24 01:36:27 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344510575 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344511161 Fundraiser to enable quick response ie) 
fire , etc
Support Services for driving to and from medical apts , 
locally run ! 

Food bank ! Not everyone is as fortunate ]]> 2019-03-24 01:49:00 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344511161 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344511537 Santa Claus Parade III 
Downtown Downtown ]]> 2019-03-24 01:56:39 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344511537 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344594169 South Algonquin is a great place to live, but difficult to meet people when you arrive. Would love to have a group that brings a plant/loaf of bread and an info book, including ways & places to connect.]]> 2019-03-24 18:52:39 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344594169 apollak https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344597734 What kind of world record do you think South Algonquin could set? Something that would involve a lot of people and be a claim to fame? The article below is about Moose Jaw Saskatchewan, who used to hold the title for World's biggest moose statue. Norway recently stole the honour. A friendly rivalry can really ramp up community spirit, and tourism!

]]> 2019-03-24 19:17:16 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344597734 apollak https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344599169 I hear a lot about how there aren't enough opportunities for kids/teens/young adults in the community. Has anyone ever heard of this program? I put my 2 kids through it and as a parent I found it really important in building skills and self-esteem. I'd like to see a formal connection to the program here for any kid in the area who wants to participate.]]> 2019-03-24 19:27:42 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344599169 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344612991 Vending Machines ]]> 2019-03-24 21:05:20 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344612991 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344654606 Host Competitions ]]> 2019-03-25 02:14:10 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344654606 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344656399 We want to see ...]]> 2019-03-25 02:26:53 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344656399 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344657783 Puzzlers]]> 2019-03-25 02:37:26 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344657783 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344658166 Reveal your Talents ]]> 2019-03-25 02:40:08 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344658166 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344660382 Challenging the Business Association ]]> 2019-03-25 02:50:28 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344660382 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344661382 2019-03-25 02:57:16 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344661382 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344765282 2019-03-25 11:56:02 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344765282 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344765787 A group that meets to discuss health topics to share ideas on healthy eating and exercise, To support each other with weight loss

]]> 2019-03-25 11:57:31 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344765787 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344799472 There are some people who are interested in opening up the old train bed from Whitney in to the park and connect up with the existing biking/hiking trail system and ultimately have it opened up from Whitney to Kearney. This could have some great potential for businesses at either end of the trail

]]> 2019-03-25 13:14:14 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344799472 apollak https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344849189 We hear lots about the reasons people leave, but tell me a little bit about why you choose to stay here? What are the benefits?]]> 2019-03-25 14:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/344849189 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/345496618 2019-03-26 23:44:10 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/345496618 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/345496795 Talent Night]]> 2019-03-26 23:45:27 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/345496795 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/345496867 Donkey Baseball]]> 2019-03-26 23:45:52 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/345496867 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/345765966 In Huntsville and Bancroft there is space available for rent on an hourly or daily basis for small business to have an address and set up their business when they need an office for an hour or occasionally. Maybe if the Chamber of Commerce sets up here a room in the building can be used for this purpose. I think they were talking about the Resource Center being used for the Chamber

]]> 2019-03-27 15:46:56 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/345765966 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/345901813 Volunteer jobs to include developmentally challenged adults ]]> 2019-03-27 21:01:27 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/345901813 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/345902205 Free Workshops to enhance Knowledge of death and dying , suicide awareness elder abuse grief hospice care ]]> 2019-03-27 21:03:21 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/345902205 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/345902408 2019-03-27 21:04:17 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/345902408 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/347652338 Stop Robbery Our Seniors Our Children ]]> 2019-04-02 14:34:13 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/347652338 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/349179903 Doctor ! ]]> 2019-04-06 19:10:57 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/349179903 https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/349180016 Fix the roads ]]> 2019-04-06 19:12:56 UTC https://padlet.com/apollak/SABA_3Wishes/wish/349180016