Peace River’s historic train station will soon be receiving a facelift, courtesy of the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation.
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Staples: Redford gets on board LRT steamroller
EDMONTON – How did Alberta politicians lose over a billion dollars? By waiting 37 years too long to build the Mill Woods LRT line.
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LRT for north, southeast Calgary aim of new lobby group
After years of viewing each other as rivals in the push to get light rail transit in their parts of the city, some residents of north and southeast Calgary have decided to work together to get the trains running.
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MLAs see high-speed rail in Alberta’s distant future
As members of the public warned about potential pitfalls and touted potential benefits for a high-speed rail link between Edmonton and Calgary on Monday, some MLAs said they see a path forward for a bullet train in the long term.
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Riverdale community undeterred by report recommending against changing planned Valley LRT line river crossing
EDMONTON – The Riverdale Community League president wants to keep fighting the planned southeast LRT river crossing despite a report indicating a proposed alternative is more expensive and technically inferior.
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Benalto Train Station may be on foundation for summer centennial
Work is continuing to transform Benalto Train Station into a hub of information, recreation and activity for the hamlet, as Benalto Booster Club prepares for the station’s next move.
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Canadian Pacific Railway boss Hunter Harrison rails against NIMBYs
Canadian Pacific Railway boss Hunter Harrison says he doesn’t agree with the ruling against noise in his yard in southeast Calgary.
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High speed rail a long-term possibility in Fort McMurray
With upcoming talks about a high-speed rail system between Edmonton and Calgary, politicians say it’s something that’s being considered for Fort McMurray — just don’t expect to see it in the near future.
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High-speed train would create an Edmonton-Calgary powerhouse, proponents say
An Alberta bullet train would unite Edmonton and Calgary into a single economic powerhouse that would deliver a massive economic boost not only to the province but to the country, MLAs heard Tuesday morning as proponents of high-speed rail testified before a legislature committee.
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City taking second look at development around Stadium LRT station
EDMONTON – A plan to redevelop the area around Stadium LRT station is back for consideration after being put on the back burner two years ago because of the cost.
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