After nearly 20 years of contemplating funding, location and design, the Trail Sk8 Park is going up fast since ground officially broke near the boat launch on July 23. A grand opening is tentatively slated for mid-October. This week, council agreed to fund the long-awaited special event with up to $5,000 for ribbon-cutting, free refreshments, professional photos, music and a small giveaway. Guy Bertrand photo