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Emily Carter of Stouffville’s Glad Park Public School runs hard around a bend in the Grade 7 girls’ race at the York Region south-east cross country champiâ€" onships at Milne Park iii-“Markham Thursday. BY ALYSHIA HIGGINS The retail development map of Stouflvflle is being updated. It seems plans are constantly evolving, especially in the develop- ment department. First, Canadian building sup- ply retailer Rona has pulled out of the Sm ntnes development in southw tStouffville. Now,‘ plans for a new grocery store in the old Anderson Haulage property beside Tim Hortons may be on hold, too. Stoufi‘iyille Sun-H ribune mummw m7: man I (FRVINGTH OMMU n'YOFWHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE I 28 PAGES/$1 INCLUDING GST HEADED FOR HOME “Customers ask me everyday Rona not coming, Nofrills doubtful: Mayor 'IHURSDAY, OG.23,2008 I SERVINGTHE COMMUNI'I'YOFWHH'CHURCHâ€"S'I'OUFFVIUI I 28 PAGES/$1 INCLUDINGGST POSUIVCN 07/05 Dorie McDonald, vice president of Rice Commercial Group, devel- opers of the old Anderson property, said the company isn’t “100 per cent sure” whether or not a new Nofrills. part of the [Joblaws chain, will be opening on the site. A sign front Main Street advertised the move. (when we are moving)," said Steve Balsdon, owner of Nofrills on Main Street. “Until I see a shovel in the ground, I don’t know. My office doesn't tell me much." He isn't the only one that is unsure. without discount SERVICE. RATES Discount 11316 37W “Hopefully, it's going to go," she said. “We would really love to have them there. We’re keeping our fin- gers crossed." Mayor Wayne Emmerson isn't as optimistic. “Loblaws has downsized, and I don't believe they're considering coming to that site at this time," he said. “The way I understand it is that they’re not coming." As for the former Rona site. which was to host a 54.000-square- Loblaws head office did not return calls from The Sun~TYibune. 1ual AutormMe Insurance Jon 8! Dub. Mom 5402 Main Street Stouflville. 0N [4A 1H3 Bus 9057642 5400 Ion stdenis pmn®statefarm con WW Sandy Mackenzie In: Agcy Inc Sandy MacKenzie, Agent 8338 Main Street Smuffvilie, 0N MA 168 Bus 905.642 44546 :andy mackenue b30h®smtefarm con “I believe SmartCentres has another plan for that site," he said. “They will be bringing something different to us." Calls to Rona's head office and SmartCentres were not returned. A new plan for other stores is also expected to be presented, said Mr. Emmerson. foot store east of Wal-Mart, Mr. Emmerson said there's another plan in the works. In June. representatives from MHBC Planning urbanMetrics made a presentation to council INSURANCE! SYAYI FARM Halloween . . Things to do. Sports . . . . . . Classified . . . backing a proposed amendment to change the restrictions on the zoning byâ€"law governing the plaza that is also home to Canadian Tire to allow for smaller stores. The proposal did not sit well with the Stoufiville Business Improve- ment Area board or members of council, who all expressed con- cerns for the viability of downtown businesses should smaller stores be allowed in the plaza. SmartCentres representatives are expected back at council next month with an update. STAFF PHOTO/STEVE SOMERVILLE 6312 Main St Stoul'fvle 905â€"640-4646