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JANUARY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 29, 2010   Regional Trail Bridges to be Completed by March
Jan. 28, 2010   Sylvan Lake Road Transformation to Start Soon
Jan. 27, 2010   Red Deer Tourism Releases 2010 Visitors Guide
Jan. 26, 2010   Trochu Wins Olympic Winter Games Podium
Jan. 20, 2010   Canyon Ski Hill Could Close at End of Season
Jan. 16, 2010   Red Deer Welcomes the Olympic Flame
Jan. 16, 2010   Olympic Torch Visits Central Alberta Towns
Jan. 15, 2010   Ice Marathon Event Returns to Sylvan Lake
Jan. 11, 2010   International Village Dream Not Forgotten
Jan. 6, 2010   Visitors to Red Deer Area Increased 4% in 2009

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

DECEMBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 31, 2008   Innisfail Museum Gets Railroad Display Funding
Dec. 29, 2008   Stettler Looks to Resurrect Rodeo
Dec. 18, 2008   Lacombe County Approves Horse Racing Project
Dec. 13, 2008   Horse Racing Track Progresses in Lacombe County
Dec. 13, 2008   Red Deer Museum Renovations to Begin in New Year
Dec. 11, 2008   Bower Ponds Getting New Stage
Dec. 10, 2008   New Olds Arts Centre Set to Open in February
Dec. 10, 2008   Tree Festival Attendance Up But Revenue Down
Dec. 9, 2008   Ice Castle Planned for Sylvan Lake
Dec. 2, 2008   Rocky-Nordegg Trail Concept Gets Feedback

NOVEMBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 26, 2008   Sylvan Lake Storefront Improvements Considered
Nov. 24, 2008   Festival of Trees Enjoys More Space
Nov. 22, 2008   Olympic Torch Relay to Stop in Red Deer Region
Nov. 19, 2008   Historic Innisfail Theatre Home to Presenters
Nov. 18, 2008   Culture Vision Recommends Public Art, Market, Connectivity
Nov. 11, 2008   Draft Plan Suggests Water Features But No Canals
Nov. 10, 2008   Agri-Trade Celebrates 25 Years of Success

OCTOBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 31, 2008   Recreation Needs Report Recommends Ski Hill Partnership
Oct. 28, 2008   Tourism Focus of Multi-Use Nordegg Trail
Oct. 24, 2008   New Community Agricultural Centre Planned for Ponoka
Oct. 21, 2008   Cultural Scott Block Purchase Deal Finalized
Oct. 14, 2008   Regional Trail Network Makes Progress
Oct. 14, 2008   Mixed Views on Moving Public Market
Oct. 14, 2008   Innisfail Scarecrow Festival Continues to Grow
Oct. 9, 2008   Proposed City Downtown Plan Would Be a Magnet
Oct. 9, 2008   Wildlife Centre Owl Stars in TV and Movies

SEPTEMBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 29, 2008   Sweat Lodge Rebuilt at Fort Normandeau
Sept. 25, 2008   Tourism Red Hat Awards Announced
Sept. 13, 2008   Proposed Nordegg Trail Moves to Next Stage
Sept. 9, 2008   Downtown Arts and Culture Centre Conditionally Sold
Sept. 8, 2008   Alberta Arts Day Celebrated at Red Deer College
Sept. 8, 2008   Lacombe Museums Receive Official Designation
Sept. 6, 2008   Canyon Ski Area Will be Open This Winter
Sept. 2, 2008   Local Tourism Boosted by High Gas Prices

AUGUST 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Aug. 26, 2008   Triple Attendance Buoys Music Festival
Aug. 26, 2008   City Film Festival Launches in October
Aug. 20, 2008   Sylvan Lake Promotes Waterfront Plan to Provincial Ministers
Aug. 14, 2008   Rocky Airshow Breaks Record With 9,000 Spectators
Aug. 9, 2008   Sylvan Lake Railway Park Connects to Trails
Aug. 8, 2008   Rocky Air Show Attracts Major Aerial Acts
Aug. 8, 2008   Three Regional Music Festivals on Same Weekend
Aug. 5, 2008   Expanded Country Drive Huge Success
Aug. 5, 2008   Fat Tire Festival Attracts Mountain Bikers West of Nordegg

JULY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
July 30, 2008   National Magazine Names Sylvan Lake in Top 3 Destinations
July 28, 2008   City CentreFest Street Festival Enjoys 6th Year
July 23, 2008   Heritage Ranch Cafe Now Open
July 22, 2008   Well-Known Innisfail Kissing Bear Dies at 27
July 21, 2008   Westerner Days a Record Breaker
July 17, 2008   Symphony Season Tickets Sold Out
July 17, 2008   Lakeshore Campgrounds Doing Brisk Business
July 12, 2008   Extension of Waskasoo Park into Growth Areas Examined
July 12, 2008   Options Discussed for Canyon Ski Hill
July 12, 2008   Lacombe County to Protect Natural Area
July 11, 2008   Preparations Ready for Rocky Airshow
July 2, 2008   Thousands Celebrate Canada Day

JUNE 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
June 30, 2008   Olds College to Host World Plowing Event
June 27, 2008   Preliminary Vision of Future City Downtown Presented
June 24, 2008   Citizens Want Green Space to be a Priority for Downtown Plan
June 21, 2008   High Water at Sylvan Lake Reduces Sandy Beach
June 13, 2008   City Recreation Survey Shows Residents Value Green Space
June 9, 2008   City Children's Festival Doubles Attendance
June 6, 2008   Westerner Days Offers Enough Variety for Everyone

MAY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
May 30, 2008   Annual Country Drive Expanded to Two Weekends
May 28, 2008   Aviation Museum to Celebrate Former Penhold Base
May 26, 2008   Red Deer Museum Prepares for Future
May 21, 2008   Waskasoo Park to Enhance Maskepetoon Natural Area
May 21, 2008   Proposed Military Air Museum Gets County Support
May 20, 2008   Red Deer Public Market Launches Summer Activity Season
May 20, 2008   Bandemonium Attracts 600 Marching Musicians
May 13, 2008   Central Alberta Tourism Committee Formed

APRIL 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 24, 2008   Proposed West Country Scenic Trail Seeks Provincial Support
Apr. 17, 2008   Lacombe Museum Gets More Funding From Town
Apr. 16, 2008   Sunnybrook Farm Museum to Start Improvements Soon
Apr. 16, 2008   Sylvan Lake Plans to Revitalize Beachfront
Apr. 12, 2008   Red Deer County Plans New Penhold-Springbrook Trail Route
Apr. 11, 2008   Horse Track Moves Closer to Lacombe County Approval
Apr. 2, 2008   Committee to Consider Canal Proposal for Downtown Plan
Apr. 2, 2008   Expansion Planned at Dickson Danish Museum
 
MARCH 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 21, 2008   Naturalists Give Tentative Support to Riverwalk Canal Project
Mar. 19, 2008   Sunnybrook Farm Museum to Acquire Historic School
Mar. 14, 2008   Sylvan Lake Preserves Green Space
Mar. 11, 2008   Bowden Museum Gets Recognized Status
Mar. 7, 2008   Canyon Ski Area For Sale
Mar. 3, 2008   Culture Workshop Suggests International District Downtown

FEBRUARY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 22, 2008   Community Culture Vision Being Developed
Feb. 16, 2008   Lacombe County Moves on Horse Race Track
Feb. 12, 2008   Review Set for City Canal Concept, Riverlands, Downtown
Feb. 12, 2008   Sylvan Lake Waterslide for Sale
Feb. 5, 2008   Wildlife Centre Gets Assistance from Rick Mercer
Feb. 4, 2008   Tourist Rail Trail Proposed West of Rocky Mountain House

JANUARY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 30, 2008   Sylvan Lake Requests Funding for Park
Jan. 29, 2008   Feedback on Canal Concept Mostly Positive
Jan. 29, 2008   Tourism Red Deer Releases 2008 Visitors Guide
Jan. 22, 2008   Provincial Grant Supplied for Rimbey Drag Strip
Jan. 16, 2008   City Downtown Explores Winter Festival Idea
Jan. 9, 2008   80% of Region's Tourists Come From Within Province
Jan. 5, 2008   Aerial Boat Survey Results Released for Three Lakes
 
DECEMBER 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 18, 2007   Mostly Positive Comments on Canal Concept
Dec. 5, 2007   Tourism Canal Proposal Seeks Public Support

NOVEMBER 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 29, 2007   Plan Unveiled for City Maskepetoon Park
Nov. 26, 2007   Records Set at Festival of Trees
Nov. 26, 2007   New Farm Safety Display Opens at Safety City
Nov. 24, 2007   Trans Canada Trail Bridges Get Funding
Nov. 12, 2007   Historic Tail Creek Now Administered by Metis

OCTOBER 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 25, 2007   Innisfail Zoo in Finals for Tourism Award
Oct. 24, 2007   Vintage 1911 Car Donated to Farm Museum
Oct. 9, 2007   Innisfail Hosts Fourth Scarecrow Festival
Oct. 4, 2007   Construction Proceeds on Lacombe Horse Race Track
 
SEPTEMBER 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 28, 2007   Regional Towns Reach National Bloom Finals
Sept. 21, 2007   Downtown Art Gets Overhaul
Sept. 12, 2007   Canal System Proposed as Tourist Attraction
Sept. 8, 2007   New Plan Could Increase Glennifer Lake Development
Sept. 1, 2007   Springbrook Plan Highlights Aviation Heritage

AUGUST 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Aug. 22, 2007   Wildlife Centre Owl Star of TV and Film
Aug. 18, 2007   Ellis Bird Farm Gets Funding for 20 Years
Aug. 14, 2007   Deal Preserves Most of Bower Natural Area
Aug. 7, 2007   Stettler Train Runs Special for Rail Fans

JULY 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
July 31, 2007   Red Deer River As Recreational Asset Needs Planning
July 30, 2007   Hot Weather Helps Attract Crowds to CentreFest
July 27, 2007   Medicine River Wildlife Centre Purchases Adjacent Land
July 27, 2007   Great Chief Golf Course Relatively Unknown
July 27, 2007   Two Regional Corn Maze Operations Now Open
July 24, 2007   Upscale Art Gallery Planned for City Neighbourhood
July 23, 2007   Westerner Days Breaks Attendance Records
July 23, 2007   Lacombe Research Centre Marks 100 Years
July 20, 2007   Sylvan Lake Jazz Festival to Feature Notable Musicians
July 19, 2007   Lacombe Race Track Facility Proceeds
July 19, 2007   Abbreviated Parade Launches Westerner Days
July 18, 2007   Red Deer County Endorses Three New Trails
July 18, 2007   New Theatre Expected to Open in October
July 18, 2007   Miniature Markerville Displayed at Historic Creamery
July 17, 2007   Bower Natural Area Could Be Compromised
July 17, 2007   Sylvan Lake Proposes Waterfront Facelift
July 16, 2007   Area Couple Launch Home Patio Variety Show
July 14, 2007   Historic City Neighbourhood Enjoys Revival
July 4, 2007   Red Deer County Approves Summer Music Festival
July 3, 2007   County Drive Self-Guided Tour Set

JUNE 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
June 29, 2007   Sports Hall of Fame Passes Accreditation Test
June 27, 2007   Westerner Days Hopes to Break Attendance Record
June 26, 2007   International Airshow Grounded Indefinitely
June 21, 2007   Police Dog Memorial Unveiled Near Innisfail
June 18, 2007   Artwalk Festival Successful in Spite of Rain
June 16, 2007   Lacombe Project to Create 20 Murals
June 12, 2007   Two Mini Golf Courses Proposed for Sylvan Lake
June 9, 2007   Plans Set for 60th Highland Games
June 7, 2007   Rejuvination of Rocky Historic Site Progressing
June 4, 2007   Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary Rededicated

MAY 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
May 30, 2007   Police Dog Memorial to be Unveiled Soon
May 29, 2007   Heritage Awards Include Natural Area
May 26, 2007   Creation Museum to Open in Big Valley
May 22, 2007   City Public Market Starts Another Successful Year
May 11, 2007   Shoreline Plan Devised to Protect Buffalo Lake
May 5, 2007   New Alberta Book Features Regional Attractions
May 2, 2007   Rimbey Motorsports Complex Well Underway

APRIL 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 23, 2007   Sylvan Marina Proposal Generates Concerns
Apr. 20, 2007   Sylvan Lake Marina Improved
Apr. 16, 2007   Red Deer Church Featured on Canada Postage Stamp
Apr. 14, 2007   River Bridges Required for Trans Canada Trail

MARCH 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 30, 2007   Tourism Red Deer Encouraged to Promote Central Location
Mar. 8, 2007   Businessman Builds Replica of Lacombe Train Station
Mar. 5, 2007   Kaleidoscope Celebrates Diversity
 
FEBRUARY 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 21, 2007   Old Style Village Community Proposed Within City
Feb. 20, 2007    Regional Lakes Host Winter Activities
Feb. 12, 2007   Rocky Historic Site Renovation Under Way
Feb. 7, 2007   Red Deer Museum Rebrands with New Name and Logo

JANUARY 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 31, 2007   Regional Tourism Brochure Released Early
Jan. 30, 2007   Innisfail to Lose Landmark Water Tower
Jan. 27, 2007   German-Canadian Club Plans New Cultural Building
Jan. 16, 2007   Innisfail Bears Used in 'Borat' Movie
Jan. 15, 2007   Innisfail CF-104 Jet Dedicated
Jan. 13, 2007   Farmgate Guide Expected to Expand
Jan. 8, 2007   Tourism Centre Sees 23% Increase in Visitors

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