Red Deer council to seek compensation over Highway 2 land in Maskepetoon Park
City councillors want assurances that any parkland taken for the provincial highway expansion is properly compensated.
Why it matters
The outcome could determine how much of a well-used city park is lost to provincial highway expansion and what the city receives in return.
Red Deer city council unanimously passed a motion directing city officials to negotiate with the Alberta government over the widening of Highway 2, a project that could require land from Maskepetoon Park.
The resolution aims to secure proper compensation for any parkland lost as part of the highway expansion, giving the city a formal mandate to pursue terms with the province before construction plans advance further.
Details on the scope of land required, project timeline, and specific compensation figures were not disclosed in council's motion.
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