Controversial RV resort for Buffalo Lake scaled down, moving ahead

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Proposed for the south shore of Buffalo Lake, the Paradise Shores RV Resort is to be built on 83 acres between Rochon Sands and White Sands, who had registered disputes with the County of Stettler regarding their concerns. That led to meetings on April 16 and May 3 under the Buffalo Lake South Shore Intermunicipal Development Plan.

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“County Council is pleased the dispute resolution process was successful between the Summer Village of Whites Sands, the Summer Village of Rochon Sands, and ourselves,” said County of Stettler Reeve Larry Clarke. “We appreciate the open-minded spirit in which everyone involved entered into this dispute resolution process, which concluded in what we believe to be a successful negotiation. We appreciate the trust portrayed from the Summer Village councils in reaching this agreement.”

Once second reading has been given, the County’s Municipal Planning Commission will consider conditions for the development and consult with the Summer Village Councils on certain conditions. The Summer Villages will bring the recommendation to their council meetings to retract their letters of dispute thereby committing to not appeal the bylaws to the Municipal Government Board.

“We appreciate the commitment we have seen to mitigate concerns from all parties, and we look forward to further discussing items that will shape this development with our regional partners,” said Lorne Thurston, Mayor for the Summer Village of White Sands.

Mayor Dan Hiller for the Summer Village of Rochon Sands added, “Our council feels the main concern to the citizens of Rochon Sands, density, has been addressed through the recommendation of reduced density at Paradise Shores RV Resort. The Summer Villages and the County are working together to ensure this development is proceeding with the utmost consideration to local residents as well as being good neighbors to the development.”

“We look forward to working with the Summer Villages to make the entire community even better,” Hamm added. “We are so excited to be able to introduce this beautiful part of Canada to a new group just hoping it’s as incredible as we all know it is.”