A draft area redevelopment plan for Red Deer’s West Park neighbourhood moved a step forward on Wednesday.
The city’s municipal planning commission voted unanimously to recommend that the plan be adopted by city council.
City planner Jordan Furness described how the plan, which was requested by council, reflects feedback obtained from West Park residents at four open houses.
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Parkland County is making the news in the capital region with area residents expressing concern over a proposed designated Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) park at the popular Hells Half Acre area.
OHV’s include snowmobiles, quads, mini bikes and any additional means of transportation built for cross country travel on land powered by means other than by muscule or wind power.
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A new southside skateboard park is a step closer, thanks to a $100,000 “naming” donation from a local business.
The $100,000 should help the Lethbridge Skateboard Association raise additional funds, as it works toward a high-visibility skateboard facility next to Henderson Arena. At this afternoon’s meeting, city council will be asked to provide a $100,000 interest-free loan to the group, so work can begin as soon as possible.
Ashley Matthews, the city’s general manager of recreation and culture, is also recommending the naming rights be granted to SLP Industries, a local company operating from Stewart Siding south of town.
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A section of Blackie School that was demolished could be resurrected as a recreational park for the whole community, if a group of school officials and residents have their way.
Plans are in the works to build a park just to the north of the hamlet’s existing school that could include a pathway, picnic area and exercise equipment.
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The location of the city’s next dog park has been identified but ongoing concerns about the esthetics of using a chain link fence might create problems with its funding approval down the road.
On Monday night council approved of locating the city’s second dog-friendly park at a stormwater pond in Campbell Business Park, beside Servus Credit Union Place. Administration will now prepare a submission for the 2014 budget. Estimated at $100,000, the park’s funding would come from funds accrued through dog licensing.
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Developments continue in Northern Sunrise County for the Sunrise Gateway Business Park.
The business park, which is now entering its second phase, will be developed around the County’s office because of its strategic access to the Peace Oil Sands and junction of Highway 688 and Highway 2.
“The growing need for industrial servicing to the oil and gas industry is the biggest reason,” Economic Development and Project Co-ordinator Mathieu Bergeron told the Record-Gazette, referring to the project’s importance.
“There’s definitely a need for an area to bring equipment in and service the area.”
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The pitches are in and now it’s time for the city’s community development committee to decide how exactly the trail expansion to the north of Centre 2000 will look.
Suggestions and feedback were received from 48 different open house visitors on Jan. 16 and 22 at Centre 2000, which suggested small changes as well as the possibility of an off-leash dog park area, says Muskoseepi Park operations manager Laurie Barry.
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Man’s best friend may soon be able to run free in Turner Valley, if council approves a proposal for a new dog park.
Coun. Dona Fluter suggested to council at its Jan. 7 meeting the Town establish a dog park to address the increasing number of cases of dogs running at large and to give pet owners and their pooches a place to socialize.
“Just about every other person has a dog these days,” Fluter said in an interview last week. “I just see more and more people with dogs.”
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Expected costs and conceptual designs for the redevelopment of Exhibition Park were finally revealed to the public Wednesday – and the vital part of Lethbridge’s economic and social health may be getting a nearly $91-million overhaul.
A new 250,000-square-foot trade and convention centre and a new 75,000-square-foot dedicated Agriplex highlight the proposal, with an anticipated full completion date of August 2018.
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The Town of Peace River Community Services Board has developed a conceptual plan for a potential events park at the existing 12 Foot Davis Ball Diamond, located over the Heart River, east of Heritage Towers.
The board presented the plan at Town Council last Monday (Dec. 10) where it was accepted as information.
“What we’re looking at is doing some upgrades to the previous 12 Foot Davis Ball Park into an events park,” Director of Community Services Tanya Bell told the Record-Gazette.
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