Red Deer County Awards Construction Contract to Rural Connect Limited Rcl (August 2026)

Red Deer County Council approved a $6.86 million budget amendment from General Reserves to repay Rural Connect Limited for broadband capital construction between 2024 and 2026, bringing the total payment to $7.36 million including prior authorization. The approval covers county broadband capital assets and 2026 broadband projects with the Ridgewood Project removed.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$6,860,189 (plus previously approved $500,000; total payment $7,360,189)

Contract type

CONSTRUCTION

Contract term

Construction of Red Deer County broadband capital assets from 2024 to 2026 and approved 2026 broadband projects (excluding Ridgewood Project)

Renewal

One-time repayment tied to broadband capital construction from 2024–2026 and approved 2026 projects; no renewal terms specified.

Document type

Minutes

Source document

Red Deer County Council Minutes August 11, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the construction contract by Red Deer County?

Rural Connect Limited Rcl was awarded this construction contract by Red Deer County, as recorded on August 11, 2026. The contract value is $6,860,189 (plus previously approved $500,000; total payment $7,360,189).

How much is the Rural Connect Limited Rcl contract with Red Deer County worth?

The Rural Connect Limited Rcl contract with Red Deer County is valued at $6,860,189 (plus previously approved $500,000; total payment $7,360,189), covering construction work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Construction contract, documented as a minutes record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Red Deer County Council Minutes August 11, 2026 (Minutes), dated August 11, 2026 from Red Deer County. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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