Infrastructure

Alberta announces funding for municipal infrastructure projects

The provincial government has awarded $200 million in grants to municipalities across the province to upgrade local bridges, roads and community airports and make improvements to water supply and trea...

Andrew Snook Jun 19, 2020

50-year-old fire station in Leslieville being replaced

Officials say a new $4.32 million fire hall in Leslieville will be a huge benefit to local firefighting efforts.Clearwater County Council gave the go ahead on June 9 for administration to begin negoti...

Jun 18, 2020

Traffic disruption at Gaetz Avenue and 67 Street for storm system repairs

Motorists and pedestrians are advised of a multi-day traffic disruption at Gaetz Avenue and 67 Street starting Saturday, June 20.Crews will replace a storm manhole, catch basin and lead, which require...

Jun 16, 2020

Lacombe's MEGlobal Athletic Park expansion to begin later this year

Construction on the first phase of expansion at MEGlobal Athletic Park in Lacombe is anticipated to begin late this summer or early fall.Jay Adamson, Lacombe Athletic Park Association (LAPA) Chair, sa...

Jun 15, 2020

Local communities planning for re-opening of rec facilities

With Stage 2 of Alberta's Relaunch Strategy now underway, plans are being made for the re-opening of some popular local recreation facilities.The Town of Blackfalds says it is implementing a 'soft' op...

Jun 12, 2020

South bank trail closure begins June 22

A portion of the south bank trail from Taylor Drive to CPR Pedestrian Bridge, adjacent to the Water Treatment Plant, will close Monday, June 22. The trail is expected to remain closed through Septembe...

Jun 11, 2020

Red Deer recreation facilities to reopen in phases

The City of Red Deer plans to reopen recreation facilities and amenities as soon as is operationally possible. "These openings will be a phased series of re-openings in the coming days and weeks," May...

Jun 10, 2020

Lacombe sells former Chamber of Commerce site to private developer

City council in Lacombe has accepted an offer to purchase the former chamber of commerce site for future development. The site is located at 6005 50 Avenue in Lacombe's west end along Highway 12."This...

Jun 10, 2020

Ponoka launching Traffic Safety Pilot Program

The Town of Ponoka is launching a new traffic calming pilot project set to begin on 46 Street, south of Highway 53. The purpose of the pilot project is to encourage motorists to slow down to improve s...

Jun 09, 2020

Sylvan Lake Gulls survive storm to fly on with plans for 2021

They say timing is everything, and for the Sylvan Lake Gulls the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic came at nearly the worst time possible. On March 15, the Gulls unveiled their name and logo in front of ...

Jun 03, 2020