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DECEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 23, 2009   County to Purchase Historic Mintlaw Trestle for $1
Dec. 19, 2009   Festival of Trees Raises $600,000 for Hospital
Dec. 19, 2009   Wildlife Centre Seeks Corporate Partner
Dec. 16, 2009   City Olympic Torch Relay Plans Move Forward
Dec. 10, 2009   Westerner Park Gets Bigger and Greener
Dec. 8, 2009   Horse Track Grandstand Construction Resumes
Dec. 7, 2009   Canyon Ski Hill Off to Great Season Start

NOVEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 30, 2009   Festival of Trees Fundraiser Continues to Grow
Nov. 25, 2009   Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary Getting Improvements
Nov. 16, 2009   Agri-Trade Draw of 70,000 Suggests Optimism
Nov. 12, 2009   Agri-Trade Attracts Crowds, Exhibitors
Nov. 3, 2009   City Makes 50 Year Deal With Westerner Park

OCTOBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 30, 2009   Regional Tourism Group Receives Award
Oct. 29, 2009   City Landscaping Downtown Arches Project
Oct. 21, 2009   Major Resort Planned for Sundre Area
Oct. 20, 2009   Heritage Ranch Plan Endorsed by City Council
Oct. 15, 2009   Olympic Torch Run to Feature Children's Parade
Oct. 14, 2009   Federal Funding Announced for Trail Bridges
Oct. 8, 2009   Federal Grant Helps With Museum Renovations
Oct. 3, 2009   Former Rail Line to be Rebuilt for Tourism
Oct. 3, 2009   Westerner Administration Building Officially Opens

SEPTEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 30, 2009   Lacombe Harness Racing Set For Next Year
Sept. 28, 2009   Earthdance Celebrates Global Awareness
Sept. 25, 2009   Red Hat Awards Reward Hospitality Industry
Sept. 24, 2009   Public Sees Heritage Ranch Plan
Sept. 21, 2009   Sports Museum Features First Nations Exhibit
Sept. 21, 2009   Alexander Way Celebrates Arts Days
Sept. 19, 2009   Society Seeks Help to Finish Arches Project
Sept. 17, 2009   Canyon Ski Hill Preparing for New Season
Sept. 16, 2009   New Parking Lot Approved for Fort Normandeau
Sept. 10, 2009   Nordegg History Society Has Big Plans
Sept. 2, 2009   Ellis Bird Farm Reports Banner Year
Sept. 2, 2009   Visitors at Tourism Red Deer Up Over Last Year
Sept. 1, 2009   Animal Expert Praises Discovery Wildlife Park

AUGUST 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Aug. 28, 2009   New Trail Bridges to Get Military Assistance
Aug. 20, 2009   Visionary Plan Unveiled for Downtown Park
Aug. 19, 2009   Wildlife Centre Hosts Famous Expert
Aug. 18, 2009   Nordegg Historic Site Gets Funding
Aug. 17, 2009   Music Festival Attracts Small Enthusiastic Crowd
Aug. 15, 2009   New Sylvan Lake Washrooms to Start Soon
Aug. 13, 2009   Viking Ship Replica Arrives in Red Deer
Aug. 13, 2009   No More Free Parking for Westerner Major Events
Aug. 10, 2009   Royals Perform Well in European Band Contests
Aug. 8, 2009   Official Museum Status for Laft Hus
Aug. 5, 2009   Westerner Staff Moves to New Building

JULY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
July 29, 2009   Summer Country Drive Provides 22 Attractions
July 27, 2009   CentreFest Street Festival Draws Thousands
July 24, 2009   Downtown Park Design Concepts to be Unveiled
July 21, 2009   Westerner Days Enjoyed Strong Attendance
July 18, 2009   Westerner Days Experiences Record First Day
July 17, 2009   International Aircraft Convention Held at Airport
July 16, 2009   Westerner Parade Attracts Thousands
July 13, 2009   Rocky to Nordegg Trail Could be $7 Million Project
July 4, 2009   Popular City River Park Being Upgraded
July 3, 2009   Red Deer River Natural Area to be Protected
July 2, 2009   Red Deer Celebrates Canada Day in Style

JUNE 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
June 29, 2009   Ellis Bird Farm Reports Fewer Bluebirds
June 24, 2009   City Expanding and Improving Trail System
June 24, 2009   Citizens Provide Ideas on Recreation Park Future
June 23, 2009   Large Downtown Building Mural Approved
June 22, 2009   Annual Artwalk Festival Showcases Variety
June 17, 2009   Trail River Crossings Moving Forward
June 15, 2009   Trail Feet Photos to Assist in Trail Building
June 15, 2009   Plans for Aviation Museum Revealed at Air Affair
June 10, 2009   Potential Sylvan Lake Boat Launch Sites Added
June 1, 2009   Work to Start Soon on Lacombe Athletic Park

MAY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
May 28, 2009   Proposed Sylvan Lake Marina Expansion Modified
May 26, 2009   Westerner Days is Good for City Economy
May 25, 2009   Entertainment for Westerner Days Announced
May 22, 2009   Country Drive Expands to Four Tour Dates
May 21, 2009   Children's Festival Gets Federal Grant
May 21, 2009   Continental Group Wowed by Westerner Facility
May 20, 2009   City, County Seek Joint Funding for Ski Hill
May 19, 2009   Popular City Public Market Opens for Season
May 14, 2009   Sylvan Lake Moves to Protect Park System
May 13, 2009   Tourism Committee Expands Campaign
May 8, 2009   Red Deer Main Street Project Completed

APRIL 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 21, 2009   City and County Make Joint Offer to Buy Ski Hill
Apr. 21, 2009   Rocky-Nordegg Trail Concept Warmly Received
Apr. 20, 2009   Harness Racing Underway Near Lacombe
Apr. 15, 2009   County Approves Glennifer Reservoir Plan
Apr. 9, 2009   Westerner Adding Parking, Entrance, Green Space
Apr. 8, 2009   Downtown Arches to Depict Regional History
Apr. 4, 2009   Tree Sculptures Being Carved in Rimbey
Apr. 2, 2009   Proposed Sundre Sports Centre Presented

MARCH 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 27, 2009   Lacombe County Studies Sylvan Lake Boat Access
Mar. 18, 2009   Red Deer County Sees Rural Trails Plan
Mar. 18, 2009   Harness Racers Launch Alberta Downs
Mar. 18, 2009   Glennifer Lake Plan Raises Concerns
Mar. 12, 2009   Westerner Park Updates Plans and Branding
Mar. 9, 2009   Eco-Tourism Part of Wildlife Centre Strategy
Mar. 4, 2009   Snowbirds Plan Summer Red Deer Performance
Mar. 4, 2009   Air Historical Society Plans Major Event at Airport

FEBRUARY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 25, 2009   Lacombe Race Track Gets Final OK
Feb. 13, 2009   No Slots for Lacombe Horse Racing Track
Feb. 10, 2009   Sundre World Wildlife Museum Getting Attention
Feb. 9, 2009   Innisfail Hosts National Toboggan Race
Feb. 7, 2009   Marketing Workshop Held for Tourism Operators
Feb. 6, 2009   Plans Underway for Olympic Torch Run
Feb. 4, 2009   County Passes Lease Bylaw for Future Museum
Feb. 3, 2009   Display Upgrade Planned for Nature Centre

JANUARY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 28, 2009   Tourism Guide Now Available
Jan. 21, 2009   City Plans More Parking at Fort Normandeau
Jan. 6, 2009   Tourist Visitor Centre Sets Record


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