Red marker shows the location of Pine Grove Rest AreaA popular rest stop on the Trans-Canada Highway may be closed. The Pine Grove Rest Area, just west of Hadashville, has had washrooms and a food vendor for many years. The man who has had the contract for the food outlet in recent years has received a letter from the province that says the rest stop will be closed and the washrooms removed.

Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler says a final decision has not yet been made. But, he adds people want more services at rest stops and says those amenities are provided at gas stations and restaurants. Schuler notes the sewage lagoon at the Pine Grove Rest Area needs a $1.6 million overhaul and his department will soon decide whether to make repairs or close it down.