Infrastructure

Discovery Canyon closed for rest of 2020

Discovery Canyon will remain closed for the 2020 season.The announcement was made in a Facebook post on Friday.City staff met with River Bend Golf and Recreation Society and Alberta Health related to ...

Jun 26, 2020

Town of Ponoka, Stampede Association working on land transfer agreement

The Town of Ponoka and the Ponoka Stampede and Exhibition Association have signed a memorandum of understanding that sets the course for the future transfer of land to the association. The land that t...

Jun 26, 2020

CN investing $305 million in Alberta

EDMONTON- CN announced today that it plans to invest approximately $305 million across Alberta in 2020.The investments will include expansion projects such as the construction of double track to allow...

Jun 26, 2020

Innisfail closes heliport with safety improvements pegged at $250,000

Use of the heliport across the street from Innisfail Health Centre is being suspended for one year to address its future.The Town announced its decision this week following a risk assessment, stating ...

Jun 25, 2020

Traffic disruption at Gaetz Ave. and 32 St. for storm system replacement

Motorists and pedestrians are advised of a two week traffic disruption at the intersection of Gaetz Avenue and 32 Street starting Tuesday, June 30. During construction, both eastbound lanes on 32 Stre...

Jun 25, 2020

County council approves $179K for Springbrook skate park

The long-time dream of building a skate park for the youth of Springbrook has received a significant boost from Red Deer County council today.On Tuesday, council approved a funding request of $179,550...

Jun 23, 2020

COVID pandemic delays Sylvan Lake No Landfill Disposal Facility project

The COVID-19 pandemic has delayed plans to have a new waste disposal facility up and running in Sylvan Lake later this year.According to Town officials, Fogdog Energy's proposed No Landfill Disposal F...

Jun 23, 2020

Government wants input on infrastructure planning

The provincial government wants to hear from Albertans on planning and prioritizing capital spending in the short- and long-term.Until Aug. 10 Albertans can visit alberta.ca to take part in an online ...

Jun 22, 2020

Changes on the way for Lacombe's solid waste system

Several changes are on the way for the City of Lacombe's solid waste system.On Monday, city council adopted a number of recommendations included in the City's Solid Waste Review, and subsequently dire...

Jun 20, 2020

Blackfalds breaks ground on arena expansion, new library

Officials and community members in Blackfalds excitedly broke ground on Friday for the town's multi-plex expansion project. The $24.6 million expansion is scheduled for completion by summer 2021. One ...

Jun 19, 2020