Infrastructure

Future remains uncertain for proposed Buffalo Lake RV Resort

The fate of a proposed RV resort along the south shore of Buffalo Lake, northwest of Stettler, remains uncertain.On Feb. 14, the Summer Village of White Sands and Summer Village of Rochon Sands both r...

Feb 29, 2020 (dreamstime.com)

Alberta Budget commits $7M for Red Deer emergency shelter

The latest provincial budget contains more good news for Red Deer in the form of a $7 million commitment for a 160-bed, 24/7 shelter.The item included in the budget tabled Thursday reads, "The governm...

Feb 27, 2020 rdnewsNOW file photo of a rough sleeper camp in Red Deer.

Surgeon says $100 million for Red Deer hospital expansion “a good start”

A local medical professional who's helped lead local advocacy efforts for Red Deer hospital expansion says Wednesday's announcement by the provincial government is a good start. Premier Jason Kenney a...

Feb 26, 2020

WATCH: Provincial investments announced for Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has announced $100 million for the first phase of expansion at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. Kenney said consultations with residents and members of the hospital ...

Feb 26, 2020 Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces $100M for expansion at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre (rdnewsNOW/Sheldon Spackman)

Tree removal in preparation for work at the G.H. Dawe Community Centre

A section of trees will be removed from the grove on the north side of the G.H. Dawe Community Centre in preparation for underground utility work. Tree removal is scheduled to take place Thursday, Feb...

Feb 26, 2020 (Google maps)

Group pedaling new bike skills park for Lacombe

Lacombe could soon be home to a brand new community bike park.Monday night, a group behind the idea presented to city council a proposal to build a bike skills park consisting of three trails for all ...

Feb 25, 2020

Work begins on new home for Parkland Regional Library

Parkland Regional Library (PRL) is building a new two-story head office in the south end of Lacombe, after 60 years of being in the old building on 56 Avenue.PRL Director Ronald Shepard said in a news...

Feb 25, 2020 (Photo provided by Parkland Regional Library)

Wild Rose School Division working to house Condor, Leslieville students while schools are worked on

Wild Rose School Division (WRSD) continues to work on what to do with students attending its corridor schools while buildings are constructed and modernized over the next couple years. A new high scho...

Feb 25, 2020 Photo Courtesy of David Thompson Website.

Town of Blackfalds seeks pedestrian overpass for Hwy 2A

Blackfalds is a community split down the middle by Highway 2A, which sees around 25,000 vehicles travel it each day. Many residents cross the busy road daily to get to work, go shopping, or just to go...

Feb 20, 2020

Hunting Hills modernization, addition remains top capital priority for Red Deer Public Schools

Modernization and expansion at Hunting Hills High School remains the number one capital priority for Red Deer Public Schools.The Board of Trustees has approved the 2021-2024 Three Year Capital Plan.Of...

Feb 20, 2020 Hunting Hills High School in Red Deer. (Red Deer Public Schools)