With the recent completion of the Red Deer Justice Centre, Alberta has added a vital cornerstone to its judicial infrastructure to serve the growing needs of the region, advance access to justice, and set new standards for courtroom safety, functionality, and cultural inclusion. From its inception, the Justice Centre was driven by a clear set of priorities. The objectives were to ensure client requirements were met, and the building was sustainable and durable. The design needed to be adaptable for future growth requirements and any other changes that may come up over its lifespan. Those client requirements were shaped in large part by Alberta Justice. A new facility was needed to accommodate an increasing caseload and to provide a more accessible, secure, and efficient space for legal proceedings. The City of Red Deer also played a key role in shaping the project’s direction, requesting that the historic Parsons House be preserved. That goal was successfully met—the heritage building remains on the corner of the property, protected and integrated into the site. One of the most tangible benefits of the new facility is the expansion of courtroom capacity. The new justice centre has 12 courtrooms fully built, an increase from eight at the previous facility. This will allow more cases to be heard at one time so they 83 JUN 2025 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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