Runway extension opens new skies for Red Deer Airport
The newly-extended runway at Red Deer Airport is now officially open.
Dignitaries and supporters gathered for the ribbon cutting at the airport Friday morning.
The province announced in October 2015 it was committing $6 million over three years for the extension, with the City of Red Deer and Red Deer County covering the remaining $3.5 million. Work on the project began the following April and was completed in October, on time and on budget.