City and province working on future of Michener North lands
Red Deerians will have some opportunities over the coming months to help determine the future of one of the city’s most historic areas.
The City of Red Deer says it has been working closely with the provincial government regarding the future of the Michener North lands just west of Safety City.
In August, The City entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the province to provide for shared planning and consultation on the future land uses, including existing buildings and infrastructure on the Michener North lands.
After reviewing options and extensive studies on the land, the profound history of the area, the current state of the buildings on site, and the sensitive ecology of the escarpment and wetlands, the provincial government has decided to proceed with the demolition of the remaining Michener North buildings later this year and finalizing the City of Red Deer’s purchase to protect these public lands as a community asset.