Mayor, provincial leaders speak on future of hospital expansion following budget
Red Deer’s mayor is awaiting more details, as is everyone, on what $321 million allotted in this week’s provincial budget actually means for the expansion of Red Deer Regional Hospital.
Mayor Ken Johnston spoke to media Wednesday in reaction to the previous day’s unveiling in Edmonton.
Johnston notes the reported surplus has allowed for positive investments in Red Deer and central Alberta, adding he’s optimistic it’ll equate to other investments in key infrastructure and programs.
The $321 million over the next two years is part of a larger $1.8 billion allotment for the hospital announced last year.