Alberta Infrastructure

• Summer road construction a ‘nightmare’ in Cochrane, Alta.

  It's been a busy construction season in the town and that's led to some frustrations for both locals and people headed to the mountains.

  Traffic

  Jul 30, 2023
  
• Drivers face 90-minute detour as Smith Bridge in northern Alberta deteriorates

  The reeve of Lesser Slave River says the bridge needs emergency repairs now -- estimated to cost about $1 million -- just to last through the next few years. 

  Canada

  Jan 12, 2023
  
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• Lethbridge city council asks for more information on potential 3rd river crossing

  The topic of a third bridge in Lethbridge was once again on the radar Tuesday, as city council met for the final time in 2021. 

  Politics

  Dec 14, 2021
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• Annex Building being demolished, turned into Alberta legislature green space

  Before the decision was made to tear the building down, the province estimated the Annex Building required approximately $29 million in repairs and maintenance.

  Money

  Nov 16, 2021
• Edmonton charity makes public plea for help to stay open after losing building

  Edmonton Emergency Relief Services Society is asking for the public's help after learning the province is ending a 34-year no-cost lease on the downtown building it has been using.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2021
• Alberta exploring a stand-alone Stollery Children’s Hospital

  The Alberta government and Stollery Children's Hospital are moving forward with a feasibility study on a new, modern, stand-alone children's hospital.

  Health

  Jul 29, 2021
• What is Alberta’s worst road? Roadbuilders association wants to know

  The Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association is asking motorists to safely post pictures of ruined roadways they experience as they drive around the province.

  Traffic

  May 8, 2021
• 2nd phase of Highway 19 twinning to get underway near Devon: ‘We are ecstatic’

  Construction will begin this spring to twin 3.5-kilometres of Highway 19 near Devon and upgrade intersections, including the major one at Highway 60 near Devon.

  Traffic

  Mar 29, 2021
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• 14 school projects approved in 2021 Alberta budget revealed

  The budget includes $268 million for school construction, including new schools in Calgary, Camrose, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Manning and Red Deer.

  Economy

  Mar 10, 2021
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• Alberta government says visitors can still expect highest standards at Royal Alberta Museum despite layoffs

  On Thursday, the AUPE issued a news release after it learned workers received an email from the Royal Alberta Museum saying it could be cutting some jobs permanently by April 1.

  Politics

  Dec 11, 2020