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Red Deer Polytechnic is on track to complete the expansion of its manufacturing and technology centre by July 2026. The project, initiated in May 2025, will increase the Centre for Innovation in Manufacturing - Technology Access Centre's space from 15,000 to 25,000 square feet, enhancing applied research and advanced manufacturing capabilities. The Government of Alberta provided $12.9 million in funding to support this initiative, which aims to benefit 450 post-secondary students annually and an additional 2,000 learners by 2030.