Infrastructure

Work continues toward inclusive playground in Blackfalds

Fundraising efforts continue in helping to build the first-ever, fully 'inclusive playground' in Blackfalds.Mayor Richard Poole says the playground is planned for the corner of Westbrooke Road and Vis...

Jul 25, 2019 A rendering of the inclusive playground planned for the Town of Blackfalds this fall.

Budget triples for Leslieville School utilities work

The new school being built in Leslieville has hit a road bump, now having to relocate a wastewater force-main and a natural gas line.The lines need to be moved to run through the Leslieville School gr...

Jul 25, 2019

Wolf Creek seeks new 7-12 school in Blackfalds

A new Grade 7 to 12 school is the top wish list item for Wolf Creek Public Schools after the Board of Trustees passed the district's updated Three Year Capital Plan.The unanimous approval came Monday ...

Jul 16, 2019

Lacombe to repave its busiest roadway

The City of Lacombe is working to extend the life and improve the conditions of its busiest roadway.Council has authorized administration to utilize surplus funds from the 2019 Capital Works Program t...

Jul 16, 2019

Ponoka set to begin paving and concrete work

The Town of Ponoka's annual Pavement and Concrete Improvement Programs for 2019 are set to begin.The programs are an essential component of the Town's Asset Management Plan and a key part of the Town'...

Jul 16, 2019

Springbrook Community Skatepark needs corporate support

Officials with the Springbrook Community Skatepark Committee are turning to the corporate world for help in finishing fundraising for their project.Adrian Pidhirney, FCSS community worker for Red Deer...

Jul 15, 2019

Work to start soon on new south Red Deer seniors lodge

Construction is nearly set to begin on a new seniors lodge in south Red Deer.Demolition of the old Red Deer Nursing Home at 30 Street and Bremner Avenue has been completed and work on the new facility...

Jul 13, 2019 The now vacant site of the old Red Deer Nursing Home at 30 Street and Bremner Avenue in south Red Deer. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

Rail crossing improvements could lead to train whistle cessation in Lacombe

The day may finally be coming where Lacombe residents no longer have to put up with annoyingly loud train whistles. City council voted unanimously on Monday to bring forward safety standard improvemen...

Jul 09, 2019 $60,000 in improvements have been identified for the Highway 2A/50 Ave. rail crossing in Lacombe.(Google)

A look inside Red Deer's new Northside Community Centre

The brand new Northside Community Centre has opened its doors with the YMCA of Northern Alberta at the helm. Located at Taylor Drive and 77 Street, the facility has been a long time coming for north R...

Andrew Snook Jul 08, 2019 (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

Solar panels going up on Penhold Multiplex

The Penhold Regional Multiplex will soon be operating off of 1092 solar panels installed on its roof.The panels are to be put in over the next four weeks by crews from CBI Solar in Red Deer.Town counc...

Jul 05, 2019 (L-R): Councillor Sharolyn Sanchez, Mayor Mike Yargeau, Councillor Tyrone Muller and Multiplex Manager Michael Szewczuk with one of the 1092 solar panels going on top of the facility. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)