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DECEMBER 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 21, 2007   Governments Provide $6 Million for Penhold Multiplex
Dec. 21, 2007   Governments Grant $6 Million for Springbrook Infrastructure
Dec. 20, 2007   Engineering Begins on Olds to Red Deer Sewer Line
Dec. 20, 2007   Province Provides $1.2 Million to Red Deer SPCA
Dec. 20, 2007   Norglenwold Gets $1.6 Million for Sewer System
Dec. 19, 2007   Rising Costs Delay Michener Seniors Complex
Dec. 19, 2007   Plasco Gasification Plant Open Houses Planned for January
Dec. 19, 2007   City Hands Out $7 Million for Low Income Housing Projects
Dec. 19, 2007   Another City Affordable Housing Project Approved
Dec. 18, 2007   Mostly Positive Comments on Canal Concept
Dec. 18, 2007   Another Half Million Donated to Red Deer College Project
Dec. 13, 2007   Westerner Posts Surplus, No Debt
Dec. 12, 2007   Sylvan Lake Residents Fight to Preserve Former Rail Lands
Dec. 12, 2007   Fundraising Begins to Renew City Memorial Centre Theatre
Dec. 10, 2007   Canadian Idol Runner-up Bixby Overwhelms Local Fans
Dec. 8, 2007   Red Deer Gets Provincial Funds for Affordable Housing
Dec. 7, 2007   Confluence High School Suggested for Ponoka
Dec. 6, 2007   Olds Learning Centre Will Have Major Economic Impact
Dec. 5, 2007   Immigrants Make Up 9.4% of Red Deer's Population
Dec. 5, 2007   Tourism Canal Proposal Seeks Public Support
Dec. 4, 2007   Michener Supportive Housing Project Revised

NOVEMBER 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 29, 2007   Plan Unveiled for City Maskepetoon Park
Nov. 27, 2007   Society to Split into Two Separate Responsibilities
Nov. 26, 2007   Support Increases for New Michener Centre Housing
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. 21, 2007   Red Deer College Names Nova Partner of Year
Nov. 16, 2007   Movie Has World Premier in Red Deer
Nov. 16, 2007   Water Distribution Projects Proceed East and West of Stettler
Nov. 14, 2007   New Housing Proposed for Michener Residents
Nov. 10, 2007   New Innisfail Seniors Lodge Gets $1.3 Million
Nov. 8, 2007   Realtors Donate $250,000 to Hospice
Nov. 6, 2007   New Curling Club Site Supported by City Council
Nov. 6, 2007   Possible Rural RCMP Move to Blackfalds on Hold
Nov. 5, 2007   City Cultural Master Plan Reviewed by Cultural Leaders

OCTOBER 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 31, 2007   City Downtown to Update Vision
Oct. 31, 2007   Two City Erosion Control Projects to Cost Millions
Oct. 30, 2007   City Seniors Centre Plans Expansion and Renovation
Oct. 29, 2007   City Rental Market Improves
Oct. 27, 2007   Report Vindicates Decision to Restore Clearwater River
Oct. 25, 2007   Airline Offers $9 Fare to Edmonton
Oct. 25, 2007   Innisfail Zoo in Finals for Tourism Award
Oct. 24, 2007   Two Women Added to LTCHS Wall of Fame
Oct. 24, 2007   Concert Society Changes Name, Moves to Innisfail
Oct. 24, 2007   Vintage 1911 Car Donated to Farm Museum
Oct. 23, 2007   Downtown Rejuvenation and Housing Tops City Mayor Agenda
Oct. 19, 2007   First Commercial Garbage Gasification Plant Set to Go
Oct. 19, 2007   Michener Affordable Housing Project Opens
Oct. 19, 2007   Transportation Minister Announces Road Safety Plan
Oct. 18, 2007   Nobel Prize Nominee Warns of Climate Change Threat
Oct. 17, 2007   Computers Offered for Lease to Community Service Groups
Oct. 16, 2007   Voters Choose Experience Over Change
Oct. 12, 2007   Destroyed City Park to be Restored
Oct. 11, 2007   Michener Seniors Complex to Offer Options
Oct. 10, 2007   City Loans SPCA $1 Million For New Facility
Oct. 10, 2007   Alberta Survey Favours Environment Over Economy
Oct. 9, 2007   Innisfail Hosts Fourth Scarecrow Festival
Oct. 4, 2007   Research and Innovation Opportunities Offered at College
Oct. 3, 2007   Red Deer Vital Signs 2007 Revealed
Oct. 2, 2007   Proposed East Water Irrigation Project May be Downsized
Oct. 2, 2007   Candidates Support Garbage Gasification

SEPTEMBER 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 27, 2007   Citizens Group Wants City to Rethink Planning
Sept. 21, 2007   Downtown Art Gets Overhaul
Sept. 20, 2007   New Downtown City Police Station Delayed
Sept. 18, 2007   Civic Elections Draw Few Candidates
Sept. 17, 2007   NATO Pilot Reunion at Red Deer Airport
Sept. 14, 2007   United Way Increases Goal by 11%
Sept. 12, 2007   Canal System Proposed as Tourist Attraction
Sept. 12, 2007   Jaydee Bixby Canadian Idol Runner-up
Sept. 8, 2007   Water Line East of Stettler Approved
Sept. 5, 2007   Jaydee in Canadian Idol Final
Sept. 4, 2007   Orchestra Outgrowing Current Facility

AUGUST 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Aug. 31, 2007   Two Aging City Schools Get Provincial Funding
Aug. 28, 2007   City Residents Happy With Quality of Life
Aug. 28, 2007   Water Conservation Strategy Approved by City Council
Aug. 28, 2007   City Water Licence Will Provide for Double Population
Aug. 22, 2007   Region's Bixby in Canadian Idol Top Four
Aug. 22, 2007   Wildlife Centre Owl Star of TV and Film
Aug. 18, 2007   Ellis Bird Farm Gets Funding for 20 Years
Aug. 17, 2007   Pine Lake Residents Concerned About Overdevelopment
Aug. 15, 2007   Board Game Teaches Water Preservation
Aug. 14, 2007   Deal Preserves Most of Bower Natural Area
Aug. 11, 2007   Repairs Continue One Year After Storm
Aug. 9, 2007   East Communities Propose Water Transfer
Aug. 7, 2007   Stettler Train Runs Special for Rail Fans
Aug. 7, 2007   Historic Red Deer Hotel Closes
Aug. 4, 2007   Young Adults Make Up Largest City Demographic
Aug. 3, 2007   City Hostel Concept Ready for Next Step
Aug. 3, 2007   Buffalo Lake Shore Management Plan Revealed
Aug. 1, 2007    July the Most Sizzling on Record

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   Garbage Gasification Commission Officially Approved
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 25, 2007   Innisfail Water Skier Wins PanAm Gold
July 24, 2007   Red Deer Tops List of Most Average Canadian City
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 21, 2007   Small Communities Attracting Interest
July 20, 2007   Sylvan Lake Jazz Festival to Feature Notable Musicians
July 19, 2007   Abbreviated Parade Launches Westerner Days
July 18, 2007   Red Deer County Endorses Three New Trails
July 18, 2007   Miniature Markerville Displayed at Historic Creamery
July 18, 2007   Future City Traffic Congestion Tests Values
July 17, 2007   Bower Natural Area Could Be Compromised
July 17, 2007   Region Younger Than Average While Aging
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 13, 2007   Rebels Coach Moves to National Hockey League
July 12, 2007   Red Deer Hospital Seeks Further Expansion
July 12, 2007   Springbrook Hosts Annual Summer Cadet Training
July 10, 2007   Watershed Group Prepares to Create Report
July 5, 2007    Lacombe Lake Tested as Safe for Swimming
July 4, 2007   Residential Style Continuing Care Facility Approved
July 4, 2007   Red Deer County Approves Summer Music Festival
July 3, 2007   County Drive Self-Guided Tour Set
July 3, 2007   Lacombe Heritage Home Tour Set for August

JUNE 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
June 30, 2007   Dawe Centre Upgrade Gets School Board Blessing
June 30, 2007   Olds Community Learning Campus Progressing Well
June 30, 2007   Condos Planned at Caroline Spiritual Retreat
June 29, 2007   Utility Box Historic Murals, Street Signs Enhance Downtown
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 20, 2007   Historic Hotel Sold to Affordable Housing Partners
June 20, 2007   Red Deer County Studies Transit Service
June 20, 2007   Sylvan Lake Chooses New RCMP Site
June 20, 2007   Red Deer Teen Makes Cut on Canadian Idol
June 19, 2007   Michener Seniors Complex Cleared to Go
June 19, 2007   City Joins Regional Gasification Study
June 18, 2007   Artwalk Festival Successful in Spite of Rain
June 16, 2007   Lacombe Project to Create 20 Murals
June 15, 2007   Red Deer College Explores Regional Expansion
June 14, 2007   Springbrook Begins Heritage Urban Plan
June 11, 2007   Aboriginal Housing Strategy Studied
June 9, 2007   Plans Set for 60th Highland Games
June 4, 2007   Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary Rededicated
June 2, 2007   Controversial Bower Bridge Option Proposed for Public Meeting

MAY 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
May 30, 2007   Riverside Meadows Residents Support Condo Plan
May 30, 2007   Police Dog Memorial to be Unveiled Soon
May 29, 2007   Heritage Awards Include Natural Area
May 29, 2007   Northeast City Structure Plan Gets Preliminary Approval
May 26, 2007   Creation Museum to Open in Big Valley
May 26, 2007   Input Requested for City Water Conservation Strategy
May 25, 2007   Erosion Study for Glennifer Lake Completed
May 24, 2007   Lacombe Blackfalds Corridor Plan Proposed
May 23, 2007   Major Upgrade to Dawe Centre Approved
May 22, 2007   City Public Market Starts Another Successful Year
May 14, 2007   Schools Market to International Students
May 12, 2007   Red Deer County Studies Recreation Needs
May 11, 2007   Shoreline Plan Devised to Protect Buffalo Lake
May 9, 2007   Alix to Mirror Water Line Funded
May 8, 2007   Plan for Michener Hill Gets Preliminary Approval
May 8, 2007   City Emergency Services Building to Proceed
May 5, 2007   New Alberta Book Features Regional Attractions
May 2, 2007   Rimbey Motorsports Complex Well Underway
May 1, 2007   Alberta Land Use Plan to Get Overhaul

APRIL 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 28, 2007   City Examines Water Conservation Strategy
Apr. 26, 2007   Olds Seniors Lodge to be Replaced
Apr. 25, 2007   Province Provides Millions for Affordable Housing
Apr. 24, 2007   Municipalities Explore Turning Garbage to Gas
Apr. 23, 2007   Sylvan Marina Proposal Generates Concerns
Apr. 20, 2007   Affordable Housing Apartment Building Sold
Apr. 20, 2007   Olds Chosen for Sustainability Funding
Apr. 19, 2007   Westerner Administration Building Approved
Apr. 17, 2007   Several Towns Developing Skateboard Parks
Apr. 16, 2007   Red Deer Church Featured on Canada Postage Stamp
Apr. 14, 2007   River Bridges Required for Trans Canada Trail
Apr. 12, 2007   Climate Change Forum Assists in Provincial Strategy
Apr. 6, 2007   Red Deer College Considers Bus Service
Apr. 3, 2007   Riverlands Medical Clinic Project Approved
Apr. 2, 2007   Lacombe Starts Birth Memorial Forest

MARCH 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 31, 2007   Lacombe Canoeists Follow Thompson Route to Hudson Bay
Mar. 30, 2007   Red Deer Mayor Plans to Run Again
Mar. 30, 2007   Couple Climbs Mountain for Arthritis
Mar. 30, 2007   Tourism Red Deer Encouraged to Promote Central Location
Mar. 30, 2007   New Director Heads Downtown Business Group
Mar. 24, 2007   City and County Reach Landmark Agreement
Mar. 24, 2007   Michener Pool to Stay Open for at Least Three Years
Mar. 22, 2007   Michener Hill Plan Includes Residential and Green Space
Mar. 22, 2007   Rimbey Seeking Waste to Ethanol Plant
Mar. 21, 2007   Lacombe Centre Fundraising Reaches Goal
Mar. 20, 2007   New City Manager Starts Duties
Mar. 19, 2007   Parents Propose Science School to Keep Pines Facility Open
Mar. 16, 2007   City Status Not Attractive to Qualifying Towns
Mar. 15, 2007   Arar Tells Audience to Value Freedom
Mar. 15, 2007   Lacombe Agriculture Centre Gets Federal Funds
Mar. 15, 2007   Lacombe County Injects More Cash Into Memorial Centre
Mar. 13, 2007   Census 2006 Shows Explosive Growth in Region
Mar. 10, 2007   New Wellness Professional Centre Announced
Mar. 8, 2007   Benalto Beautification Plan Wins Award
Mar. 8, 2007   Businessman Builds Replica of Lacombe Train Station
Mar. 7, 2007   Temporary Housing Project Awarded
Mar. 5, 2007   City Councillors and Departments Talk With Public
Mar. 5, 2007   Kaleidoscope Celebrates Diversity
Mar. 3, 2007   Three Hills Bible Institute Expands

FEBRUARY 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 27, 2007   Red Deer Looks at Affordable Housing Options
Feb. 26, 2007   Military Exercises Held In and Around City
Feb. 26, 2007   Red Deer Recreation Centre Re-opens After Major Renovation
Feb. 24, 2007   Clearwater County Approves Wellness Retreat
Feb. 24, 2007   Health History Portrayed in New Book
Feb. 23, 2007   Housing Task Force Stops in Red Deer
Feb. 22, 2007   College and City Explore Challenges of Foreign Workers
Feb. 21, 2007   Red Deer County Increases Urban Recreation Grants
Feb. 21, 2007   Old Style Village Community Proposed Within City
Feb. 20, 2007    Regional Lakes Host Winter Activities
Feb. 17, 2007   Group Studies Feasibility of Hostel
Feb. 10, 2007   Lacombe County Intends to Protect Public Land
Feb. 8, 2007   Province Announces Major Water Line to Towns East of Stettler
Feb. 7, 2007   Red Deer Museum Rebrands with New Name and Logo
Feb. 6, 2007   City and College Release Study on Attracting Immigrants
Feb. 5, 2007   Future of Agriculture in BioFuels Says Provincial Minister
Feb. 5, 2007   Edgar Sports Fields May be Replaced by Industry
Feb. 3, 2007   Major Road Changes Proposed for West Red Deer
Feb. 2, 2007   City Councillor Named to Housing Task Force

JANUARY 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 31, 2007   Regional Tourism Brochure Released Early
Jan. 27, 2007   German-Canadian Club Plans New Cultural Building
Jan. 25, 2007   Red Deer Native Suitcase Model in National Game Show
Jan. 24, 2007   Clarkson Launches National Citizenship Initiative in Red Deer
Jan. 23, 2007   Central Alberta Model and Actress Now in Playboy
Jan. 19, 2007   United Way Meets Goal
Jan. 18, 2007   Red Deer County Studies Recreational Needs
Jan. 18, 2007   City RCMP Looking for More Officers
Jan. 16, 2007   Curling Rink Funding Request Deferred
Jan. 16, 2007   Innisfail Bears Used in 'Borat' Movie
Jan. 15, 2007   Innisfail CF-104 Jet Dedicated
Jan. 12, 2007   Red Deer Curling Club Looks for City Funding
Jan. 10, 2007   Police Station for Sylvan Lake Moves Forward
Jan. 8, 2007   Tourism Centre Sees 23% Increase in Visitors
Jan. 5, 2007   Affordable Housing Shortage Negative Side to Economic Growth
Jan. 5, 2007   Red Deer Hospital Sees Baby Boom


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