Infrastructure

Five roundabouts included in plan for twinning Highway 11

Roundabouts feature prominently in the newly unveiled plan for twinning Highway 11 between Sylvan Lake and Rocky Mountain House. The plan released publicly on Thursday shows five roundabouts as part o...

Nov 12, 2020

Red Deer County pitching in $350,000 for Sylvan Lake’s Pogadl Park

Sylvan Lake's newest sports park is getting an assist from Red Deer County. Council on Tuesday approved $350,000 for the new multi-sport park located in southwest Sylvan Lake. The $23 million park wil...

Nov 12, 2020

Red Deer Regional Hospital expansion expected to begin next fall

Final stages of planning are now underway to expand and upgrade Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre (RDRHC).A government spokesperson says construction on the $100 million expansion announced in Februar...

Nov 12, 2020

Alberta shortlists private partner bidders for Blackfalds high school

The provincial government has shortlisted three qualified groups to deliver five new high schools, including one in Blackfalds, through a public-private partnership (P3).In a release, the province say...

Nov 05, 2020

Alberta government introduces legislation to levy tolls on new roads, bridges

EDMONTON - The Alberta government has introduced legislation that would bring in tolls on roads and bridges, but just for new projects.Transportation Minister Ric McIver says the bill explicitly prohi...

Nov 03, 2020

Study shares how to advance local trails tourism

The Central Alberta Tourism Alliance (CATA) has released a study on how trails-based infrastructure can be grown to support related tourism businesses and boost the region's economy.The study, entitle...

Nov 03, 2020

South bank trail closure extended

A portion of the south bank trail from Taylor Drive to CPR Pedestrian Bridge, adjacent to the water treatment plant, will remain closed until November 16, 2020 to allow for completion of in-river work...

Oct 29, 2020

Melcor disappointed but moving ahead following Molly Banister Drive decision

Officials with Melcor Developments are expressing their disappointment after Red Deer city council's decision to keep the Molly Banister Drive protected roadway alignment extension in the City's plans...

Oct 28, 2020

Molly Banister Drive extension: For and Against

It's a decision that's been looming for decades as Red Deer city council gets closer to finally determining whether the future extension of Molly Banister Drive will remain in the city's plans. A publ...

Oct 24, 2020

47-megawatt solar power project proposed near Joffre

A 47-megawatt solar power project is proposed near the Joffre petrochemical complex.Joffre Solar Park is being proposed by PACE Canada LP, a joint venture partnership between SWITCH Power Corporation,...

Oct 23, 2020