Former Wye Road Safeway Gets New Life |
Former Wye Road Safeway Gets New Life Sherwood Park residents wondering what is happening at the former Safeway location at Village Market finally have some answers.
The former grocery store is undergoing a major redevelopment, with the space being renovated and divided for new tenants. Current leasing information from property owner First Capital identifies Evolve Strength, a fitness and training facility, and CEFA Early Learning as incoming tenants.
CEFA has now taken another step forward, establishing its Sherwood Park – Sherwood Heights location and announcing that it is accepting applications for children ages 1–6, although an official opening date has not yet been announced.
Construction on the Village Market redevelopment remains underway. The project is valued at approximately $6.4 million. No opening date has yet been announced for Evolve Strength either.
After months of speculation about the future of the former Safeway, the redevelopment is beginning to take shape — bringing both a new fitness facility and early-learning services to this familiar Wye Road shopping centre. |
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Will see how they all do. The strip mall got quite expensive for rent
Passed by yesterday, lots of construction noise. At least something’s happening!
CEFA sounds great for working parents. Hope it's affordable.
Was hoping for a small market or bakery myself, but little kids spaces are good too.
Parking at Village Market can get real tight. Hope they planned for that.
Sherwood Heights needs more stuff for families so I’m for it.
Not sure we really need another daycare but maybe I’m out of the loop.
Do they have a timeline for when Evolve Strength is opening? Would love to check it out.
I remember grocery shopping there as a kid! Wild to see it change.
Can’t picture a daycare and gym side by side. Hope parking holds up.
Long time coming. That empty Safeway was getting sad to look at.
Wish they’d include a coffee shop. That spot needs one.
Good mix for the neighbourhood. I might check out the gym!
It’ll be nice to see people using that plaza again. Was looking sad.
$6.4 million is a lot. Wonder what new look it will have.
My kids aged out but I bet lots of families will be happy about CEFA.
Still no dates yet though? Been watching this space for months.
Hope CEFA opening means more childcare spots for the area.
More gyms popping up everywhere. Is there really that much demand?
$6.4 million is a lot. Hope it's worth it for the area.
Was hoping for another grocery store but this is better than empty.
Curious what Evolve Strength will be like. We need more gyms.
My daughter is the right age for CEFA! Will look into it.
Glad to see something finally happening there.
Kinda wish it was another grocery store but this is better than nothing.
Glad to see the old Safeway not sitting empty anymore.