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Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework

On October 26, 2018 the Province of Alberta approved a number of amendments to the Municipal Government Act including a requirement for all municipalities in the province that share a common boundary to develop and have in place an Intermunicipal Developm...

Regional Approach to Economic Development Revealed

A new Regional Labour Force Profile has been developed for central Alberta as a collaborative effort by the Town of Blackfalds, the City of Red Deer, Red Deer County, the Town of Sylvan Lake and the Province of Alberta – Ministry of Labour and I...

Creeping Bellflower

Creeping Bellflower

Creeping Bellflower is a perennial invader from Europe. Commonly found in flower beds and gardens. This weed can reproduce by both seed and creeping rhizomes and the roots are known to grow through lawns, beneath fences and underneath s...

Proper tree pruning is important to the health of your tree

Trees are an important part of our urban environment.  Healthy trees supply valuable economic, human health benefits and also generates an increase to property value.  It takes many years to grow a mature tree and maintaining the tree he...