Infrastructure

Passenger service at Red Deer Airport two years away

The future is full of potential for the Red Deer Airport, according to those in charge, but passenger service could still be two years away.This and other items were discussed at the organization's an...

May 09, 2019 Ben Antifaiff, Red Deer Airport board chair. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

Bighorn proposal will not go through, says new Environment and Parks Minister

The former NDP government's $40 million Bighorn proposal will be going up in smoke, according to Jason Nixon, who was recently appointed to the Environment and Parks portfolio.The plan was to refurbis...

May 03, 2019

Construction to continue in city's budding riverside neighbourhood

A substantial amount of construction is set to begin in Red Deer's Capstone at Riverlands area.Starting May 8, a portion of Alexander Way (47 Street) will close, weather dependent.The closure is neces...

May 02, 2019 (City of Red Deer)

"We are in a very difficult spot," Senator says about oil & gas

Senator Doug Black says something has to give in the ongoing dispute over pipelines and Alberta's energy industry.Black, a Calgary native, spoke at the Rotary Club of Red Deer luncheon on Monday at th...

Apr 29, 2019 (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

Improvements coming for North Saskatchewan river Park

At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Clearwater County council received updated information regarding the Town of Rocky Mountain House's plans for improvements to the North Saskatchewan River Park.Cou...

Apr 26, 2019

Province halts work on Edmonton superlab

EDMONTON-Alberta has halted construction of a medical superlab, saying it wants to allow the just-elected United Conservative government time to review the project.An Alberta infrastructure representa...

Apr 23, 2019

Design and site options for new Red Deer pool to be studied over next year

Red Deer city council has approved the scope for an aquatic centre project.It will be given to a consultant hired to conduct a study on which options best suit The City going forward in terms of const...

Apr 15, 2019

Initial concept design unveiled for Blackfalds rink expansion

Renderings for the proposed multiplex expansion in Blackfalds are finally being revealed to the public.This comes after the local Dual Ice Development Society (DIDS) held its largest fundraiser to dat...

Apr 13, 2019 (ACI Architects Inc.)

Blackfalds rink society excited for fundraiser, unveiling of plans

Ahead of its largest fundraiser to date this weekend, the Dual Ice Development Society in Blackfalds is excited for what the future holds.The society, part of a community effort to raise $1 million to...

Apr 05, 2019