Grant funding to further enhance cross-country ski trails at River Bend
Red Deer’s River Bend Golf and Recreation Area will see additional enhancements and upgrades to its cross-country ski trails and biathlon facilities.
On Wednesday, the Government of Alberta announced through Red Deer North MLA Kim Schreiner the contribution of a Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) grant of $200,000 to the Parkland Cross-Country Ski Club for improvements to the River Bend venue.
Those improvements being done in partnership with the City of Red Deer, River Bend Golf and Recreation Society and 2019 Canada Winter Games Host Society.
Enhancements include completing renovations to the trails, installing four kilometres of trail lighting and developing some permanent snow making infrastructure.