A Red Deer College request for $2 million towards expansion and an emergency funding request of $60,000 from Central Alberta Theatre to help it survive at its downtown location have been postponed.
Red Deer city council learned on Monday that both decisions would be put off, for different reasons.
The college needs more time to bring additional information to city council, as requested in August.
RDC is asking for the $2 million towards upgrading the college library, Donald School of Business, City Centre stage and Arts Centre technologies.
Central Alberta Theatre did not have a solvency plan in place for Monday’s council meeting.
CAT representatives say the money is needed to support operating expenses in the short-term. The troupe, which was formed more than 40 years ago in Red Deer, has outstanding debts of more than $700,000.
Problems ensued because of major cost overruns related to the remodelling of City Centre Stage, plus the additional expense of running two theatres.
It’s unknown when either request will return to council for consideration.