Tender awarded for $8.3-million Bearspaw firehall

On Jan. 22, Rocky View County council approved an $8.3-million contract for the new Bearspaw Firehall expected to open in the fall of 2014.

During the meeting, councillors noted their concern for the ever-growing price tag for the facility, which was originally estimated to cost $4.5 million when first announced last year.

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Town can’t support Towle’s 781-11 efforts due to contract with Alberta Transportation: Samson

Decisions made during a facilitated meeting between Sylvan Lake councillors and Innisfail-Sylvan Lake MLA Kerry Towle “should provide for a stronger, more effective relationship with the two levels of government”, according to a news release jointly released by Mayor Susan Samson and Towle, Tuesday afternoon.

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Design contact for Crossings Ice Complex to ring in at $2.1 million

City council today approved the selection of an architectural design team for the Crossings Ice Complex – a twin-ice arena and curling centre to be built in West Lethbridge.

QYA Group 2 Architecture Interior Design of Calgary in association with Ferrari Westwood Babits Architects of Lethbridge has been awarded a $2.1-million design contract based on being the highest-evaluated proponent. A total of 11 proposals were submitted proposals for the design work, and the successful proponent was among three who were short listed. The design cost is included in the project’s overall $41.35-million budget.

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