New Red Deer training facility planned for Blackfalds Bulldogs
The Blackfalds Bulldogs may be getting a new training facility in Red Deer.
After a public hearing at Monday’s council meeting, second and third reading were given for a Land Use Bylaw Amendment request to rezone 6798 52 Avenue from a Business Service district (I1 Industrial) into a Mixed Industrial/Commercial district (IC).
The north end property is owned by Doug Quinn, owner of the Blackfalds Bulldogs Alberta Junior Hockey League team. While the building is currently used for his oilfield equipment manufacturing company, Quinn Production Services, he also operates and manages the team from the site with his wife Jodie.
The rezoning would allow Quinn to build an indoor recreation and gym facility. He intends to use 3,000 sq. ft. to serve as the training site for the team and staff on the northern side of the property, facing 68 Street.