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snippets and summaries of news reports of interest to residents and visitors from local media (primarily Red Deer Advocate and Red Deer Express). Click on Headline for more detail.

MARCH 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 31, 2008   Regional Water Plant Requests New Intake Location
Mar. 31, 2008   Major City Recreation Facility Closes for Renovations
Mar. 29, 2008   Solar Home Includes Power Back to Grid
Mar. 29, 2008   Mills Recalls Career Highlights So Far
Mar. 27, 2008   Civic Yard Relocation Opens Window of Opportunity
Mar. 26, 2008   City Moves Toward More Pedestrian Friendly City
Mar. 22, 2008   New Galaxy Theatre Opens in Gasoline Alley
Mar. 21, 2008   Naturalists Give Tentative Support to Riverwalk Canal Project
Mar. 21, 2008   Golden Circle Addition and Upgrades to Start Soon
Mar. 17, 2008   Guest Planner and Author Suggests New Thinking for Growth
Mar. 14, 2008   Sylvan Lake Preserves Green Space
Mar. 13, 2008   Three Regional MLAs in Provincial Cabinet
Mar. 7, 2008   Canyon Ski Area For Sale
Mar. 6, 2008   Sports Academy Offered by Notre Dame High School
Mar. 4, 2008   Regional Conservatives Part of Stelmach Landslide
Mar. 3, 2008   Culture Workshop Suggests International District Downtown
Mar. 1, 2008   Third City Health Centre Ready to Open

FEBRUARY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 28, 2008   Travelling National Health Survey Stops in Red Deer
Feb. 22, 2008   Community Culture Vision Being Developed
Feb. 21, 2008   Blackfalds Taxes Up 2.5%
Feb. 21, 2008   Red Deer County Firefighters Win Contest
Feb. 16, 2008   Author to Speak at College in March
Feb. 14, 2008   Ottawa Snow Sculptures Feature Red Deer Team
Feb. 13, 2008   Homelessness Report Released by Task Force
Feb. 12, 2008   Review Set for City Canal Concept, Riverlands, Downtown
Feb. 8, 2008   MP Bob Mills Ending Political Career
Feb. 6, 2008   Provincial Support Requested For Garbage Gasification
Feb. 5, 2008   Wildlife Centre Gets Assistance from Rick Mercer
Feb. 4, 2008   Tourist Rail Trail Proposed West of Rocky Mountain House
Feb. 1, 2008   Author Discusses Positive Geography of Hope
Feb. 1, 2008   Homelessness Task Force Reveals Vision for Elimination

JANUARY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 30, 2008   Lacombe Hospital Gets Millions for Dementia Care Unit
Jan. 30, 2008   Sylvan Lake Requests Funding for Park
Jan. 29, 2008   Red Deer Citizens Face 8.66% Tax Hike
Jan. 29, 2008   Feedback on Canal Concept Mostly Positive
Jan. 29, 2008   Tourism Red Deer Releases 2008 Visitors Guide
Jan. 28, 2008   Garbage Gasification Plan Gains Momentum
Jan. 28, 2008   Penhold Grade 7 Students to Build Hovercraft
Jan. 26, 2008   Massive City Civic Yards Relocation On Schedule
Jan. 26, 2008   CollegeSide Care Home Expansion Gets Funding
Jan. 25, 2008   Farm Near Innisfail Among Finalists for Awards
Jan. 23, 2008   United Way Breaks Record Again
Jan. 21, 2008   Red Deer River Bank Stabilization Proceeds
Jan. 19, 2008   Downtown Red Deer Skyline About to Change
Jan. 18, 2008   Olds Bell E-Learning Centre Ready to Open in April
Jan. 17, 2008   River Glen School Land May be Sold
Jan. 16, 2008   City Downtown Explores Winter Festival Idea
Jan. 16, 2008   Sylvan Lake Model Railroader Creates Basement Empire
Jan. 15, 2008   Dawe Recreation Improvements Approved
Jan. 15, 2008   City Aboriginal Population Increases to 3,600
Jan. 12, 2008   Dawe School Upgrades Coincides with Recreation Upgrades
Jan. 12, 2008   Rethink Red Deer Creating Public Awareness
Jan. 11, 2008   $50 Million for Regional Cancer Radiation Treatment Facility
Jan. 10, 2008   Annual Bird Count Sees More Species
Jan. 9, 2008   80% of Region's Tourists Come From Within Province
Jan. 9, 2008   New City Police Station Ready to Proceed
Jan. 5, 2008   Aerial Boat Survey Results Released for Three Lakes
Jan. 4, 2008   Red Deer County Begins New Waste Transfer Site
Jan. 3, 2008   City Major Projects Lead Record Building Year
Jan. 3, 2008   Stettler Water Treatment Plant to be Upgraded

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

DECEMBER 2006 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 28, 2006   Celebration of Citizenship Planned
Dec. 26, 2006   Olds May Get Second Radio Station
Dec. 20, 2006   Retiring City Manager Lauded for His Service
Dec. 19, 2006   City Helps Fund Hockey Championship
Dec. 19, 2006   Foundation Awards Community Grants
Dec. 16, 2006   One Regional MLA in New Smaller Stelmach Cabinet
Dec. 15, 2006   Provincial Award Won by Rocky Historian
Dec. 15, 2006   Brain Injury Centre Honours Former Cabinet Minister
Dec. 14, 2006   Chamber Hosts National Chamber Executive
Dec. 14, 2006   Holiday Train Visits Area
Dec. 14, 2006   Local Promoter Elected President of International Council
Dec. 8, 2006   Red Deer Heritage and Culture Centre Postponed
Dec. 7, 2006   Cinema/Entertainment Complex Starts Construction
Dec. 5, 2006   City Transit to Take Over Action Bus
Dec. 4, 2006   Thousands Raised by Charity CheckStop
Dec. 2, 2006   United Way Tops One Million So Far

NOVEMBER 2006 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 30, 2006   Final Tally of Festival Breaks Record
Nov. 28, 2006   Practical Arts Building Approved for Spruce View School
Nov. 27, 2006   Penhold Developing Social Vision and Development Plan
Nov. 25, 2006   Foundation Develops Environmental Legacy Fund
Nov. 24, 2006   Festival of Trees Kickoff Auction Exceeds Target
Nov. 24, 2006   Rocky Mountain House Fundraiser Doubles Expectations
Nov. 23, 2006   Balzac Project Raises Concerns About Red Deer River
Nov. 22, 2006   Schools For Tomorrow Plan Includes New Schools For Region
Nov. 22, 2006   Proposed Civic Yard Relocation Irritates Dog Owners
Nov. 20, 2006   Sylvan Lake Tourism Worth About $50 Million Annually
Nov. 18, 2006   Rocky Historic Park Redevelopment Includes Bison
Nov. 16, 2006   Symposium on the Future of Farming Held at Westerner Park
Nov. 15, 2006   Clarkson Chooses Red Deer for Citizenship Institute
Nov. 15, 2006   Sylvan Lake to Become Smoke Free
Nov. 10, 2006   Naturalists Assist Wildlife Centre Acquire Land
Nov. 10, 2006   Canyon Ski Hill Opens Earlier Than Normal
Nov. 9, 2006   Initiative Launched for Young Entrepreneurs
Nov. 7, 2006   Golf Course Proposal Denied by City Council
Nov. 7, 2006   Green Housing Project Approved for City Downtown
Nov. 6, 2006   Jingle Bell Run Raises Funds for Arthritis
Nov. 4, 2006   Recreation Centre Mural Under Way
Nov. 4, 2006   Red Deer Chamber Opposes Use of River Water for Balzac Plan
Nov. 2, 2006   Olds College Expands Animal Health Technician Program

OCTOBER 2006 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 28, 2006    Affordable Housing Project Ready to Open
Oct. 24, 2006    Proposed Regional TransCanada Trail Segments Registered
Oct. 23, 2006    Greenspace Displays Environmental Initiatives
Oct. 23, 2006    Blindman River a Bonanza for Fossil Hunters
Oct. 21, 2006    Innisfail to Have Historic Plane Mounted for Display
Oct. 18, 2006   Construction to Start Soon on New Rimbey Hospital
Oct. 16, 2006   Trans Canada Trail in Central Alberta Closer to Reality
Oct. 16, 2006   New Springbrook Fire Hall Will Improve Response Time
Oct. 14, 2006   Sod Turns for Start of Major College Expansion
Oct. 14, 2006   Sod Turns for North City Health Centre
Oct. 12, 2006   City Council Approves Cultural and Heritage Initiatives
Oct. 11, 2006   Lacombe Blacksmith Museum Will Include Park
Oct. 10, 2006   Innisfail's 3rd Annual Scarecrow Festival Another Success
Oct. 10, 2006   August Hail Storm Repairs Taking Time
Oct. 10, 2006   Red Deer Public Market Has Best Year Ever
Oct. 6, 2006   Red Deer Vital Signs Project Under Way
Oct. 2, 2006   Artist, Former Ballerina to be Featured Speaker at College

SEPTEMBER 2006 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 30, 2006   Weather Favours Red Deer County Information Fair
Sept. 27, 2006   Penhold-Springbrook Trail Plan Proceeds
Sept. 23, 2006   River Watershed Alliance Opens Red Deer Office
Sept. 22, 2006   Summer Games Surplus to be Distributed
Sept. 18, 2006   Chilly Terry Fox Run Raises $25,000 for Cancer Research
Sept. 16, 2006   Wildlife Sanctuary Looks to Buy Adjacent Land
Sept. 16, 2006   Alexander Way Party Cancelled
Sept. 16, 2006   Premier Adds Final Brick in Hospital Opening Ceremony
Sept. 15, 2006   United Way Increases Target for 2006
Sept. 15, 2006   Composite High School Renewal Now Complete
Sept. 14, 2006   Regional Farmers Ahead of Normal on Fall Harvest
Sept. 11, 2006   Sylvan Lake Regatta Wraps Up Season
Sept. 9, 2006   Renovations Begin on Historic Michener Building
Sept. 6, 2006   Regional Airport Launches Survey to See What People Want
Sept. 6, 2006   Net Zero Energy Homes Goal of Two Red Deer Builders
Sept. 5, 2006   Kerry Wood Nature Centre Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Sept. 5, 2006   Bowden Sun Maze Enjoys Successful First Year
Sept. 5, 2006   Trauma Tour Attracts Bigger Crowd to Sylvan Lake
Sept. 2, 2006   Alexander Way Celebration Set to Go
Sept. 1, 2006   Only One Central Alberta School Announced by Province
Sept. 1, 2006   Shania Twain Contributes To Innisfail Police Dog Monument

AUGUST 2006 NEWS HEADLINES
Aug. 31, 2006   Downtown Red Deer Mural Helps Fight Graffiti
Aug. 31, 2006   Society Offers Non-Profit Community Village Downtown
Aug. 28, 2006   Management Plan Introduced at Buffalo Lake
Aug. 26, 2006   Art Collection Growing at Red Deer College
Aug. 26, 2006   Lacombe Centennial Centre Renovation Progressing
Aug. 25, 2006   National Website Features Central Alberta Historical Sites
Aug. 24, 2006   Construction Begins on Major Expansion of Red Deer College
Aug. 14, 2006   CentreFest Experiences Growth in Spite of Weather
Aug. 11, 2006   Major Hail Storm Hits Springbrook, Markerville
Aug. 9, 2006   Red Deer's Sunnybrook Farm to Celebrate Pioneer Days
Aug. 8, 2006   Rock'n Red Deer Nostalgia Car Show Successful
Aug. 5, 2006   Olds Learning Centre Gets Underway
Aug. 5, 2006   Stettler Leisure Centre Now Open for Swimmers
Aug. 5, 2006   Police Dog Memorial to be Installed Near Innisfail
Aug. 2, 2006   Lacombe Residents Like Horse Track Proposal

JULY 2006 NEWS HEADLINES
July 31, 2006   2006 Alberta Summer Games Best Ever
July 29, 2006   Alberta Summer Games Launched with Fanfare
July 27, 2006   Concrete Recycling Program Introduced
July 26, 2006   Entertainment Complex Proposed for Sylvan Lake
July 25, 2006   Medical Offices Signal Start to Riverlands Redevelopment
July 25, 2006   Memorial Tree Park Expanding in Gasoline Alley
July 24, 2006   Good Attendance at Westerner Days In Spite of Heat
July 24, 2006   Sylvan Lake Getting Well Known as 'Redneck Riviera'
July 24, 2006   Hundreds Compete in Triathlon at Sylvan Lake
July 21, 2006   New Downtown Mural Unveiled
July 20, 2006   Westerner Days Opens with Parade, Crowds, Hot Weather
July 20, 2006   Red Deer Tourism Development Group Gets Grant
July 20, 2006   Farm Safety Added to Safety City
July 20, 2006   Group Seeks Support to Rename Highway 21
July 19, 2006   Cinema Complex in Gasoline Alley Step Closer to Reality
July 15, 2006   Alberta Summer Games Facilities Ready
July 14, 2006   Springbrook One of Four Still in Running for Police College
July 14, 2006   Horse Race Track Proposed Near Lacombe
July 14, 2006   Historic Arches Proposed for Downtown Red Deer
July 14, 2006   Ponoka Considering Several Enhancements
July 13, 2006   Health Region Requests Parkade and Stettler Redevelopment
July 13, 2006   Health Region Seeks Approval for Seniors Housing Project
July 11, 2006   Plenty of Jobs But Housing Tight
July 11, 2006   Michener Building Gets Green Light for Reconstruction
July 11, 2006   Rimbey Raceway Project Progressing Well
July 11, 2006   Big Game Museum to Open in Sundre
July 10, 2006   Free Red Deer Gala Event to Celebrate Summer Games
July 7, 2006   Red Deer May Take Over Operation of Michener Pool
July 5, 2006   Proposed Red Deer Culture Centre to Get Public Input
July 5, 2006   Electoral Changes in Red Deer County Move Step Closer
July 5, 2006   Regional Recreation Plan Suggested by Red Deer County
July 5, 2006   Heritage Vegetable Garden at Fort Normandeau
July 5, 2006   Artists Around Rocky Mountain House Promote Work
July 3, 2006   Busiest Weekend Ever at Sylvan Lake
July 3, 2006   Olds School Project Discussed at Oxford
July 1, 2006   Ponoka Stampede Boosts Tourism

JUNE 2006 NEWS HEADLINES
June 30, 2006   Health Centre to be Built in North Red Deer
June 29, 2006   Municipalities Protest Proposed Water Transfer Project
June 28, 2006   Preparations Nearly Ready for Alberta Summer Games
June 28, 2006   Innisfail Community Has Until September to Save Tower
June 27, 2006   New Mural Approved for Downtown
June 26, 2006   Summer Festival Season Under Way
June 23, 2006   Grants Awarded by Community Foundation
June 21, 2006   Trail Proposed Between Penhold and Springbrook
June 20, 2006   Bittersweet Stanley Cup Win
June 19, 2006   Red Deer County Open Spaces Plan Draws Public Input
June 17, 2006   Red Deer College Has Ambitious and Varied Plans
June 17, 2006   School Division Confirms Expansion and Upgrade Priorities
June 16, 2006   Culture Groups Add Vitality to Red Deer's Downtown
June 16, 2006   Red Deer Symphony Orchestra Entering 20th Season
June 16, 2006   Rural Attractions Focus of Country Drive 2006
June 15, 2006   Old CFB Penhold School Demolished
June 14, 2006   Highway 2 May Be Realigned Through Red Deer Natural Area
June 14, 2006   Red Deer Westerner Drafting 20-Year Master Plan
June 14, 2006   Olds College Expands Apprenticeship Training
June 13, 2006   Red Deer Seniors Housing Project Expands
June 12, 2006   Rapid Growth Strains Recreation Facilities
June 9, 2006   Red Deer Westerner Announces Entertainment
June 8, 2006   New Corn-Sunflower Maze Proposed Near Bowden
June 1, 2006   Province Pays Out $9 Million in Regional Flood Claims So Far
June 1, 2006   Red Deer Now Smoke Free
June 1, 2006   Innisfail Could Lose Landmark Water Tower
June 1, 2006   Red Deer's Pines School Parents Protest Closure

MAY 2006 NEWS HEADLINES
May 31, 2006   Torrington's Gopher Hole Museum Marks its First Decade
May 31, 2006   Five Regional Communities Still in Running for Police College
May 30, 2006   CentreFest Expected to be Bigger and Better
May 30, 2006   Innisfail Golf Course Expands to 27 Holes
May 30, 2006   Red Deer Chamber Wins Provincial Award
May 29, 2006   Blackfalds Top Baby Maker in Central Alberta Again
May 29, 2006   Red Deer's Outdoor Pool Closed for Summer
May 26, 2006   Province Delays Closure of Red Deer Michener Centre Pool
May 26, 2006   Olds High School Project Officially Starts Construction
May 25, 2006   Plan Calls For Reorganizing, Closure and Building of Schools
May 24, 2006   Three Red Deer Community Agencies Join Forces
May 23, 2006   Homeless in Red Deer Counted
May 23, 2006   Red Deer Farmers Market Launches 36th Season
May 23, 2006   Woody's Marathon Draws Close to 1,200
May 20, 2006   Red Deer Film Maker Wins National Award
May 19, 2006   Lacombe Looking for Local Funding for New Community Centre
May 12, 2006   Province to Protect Water in Coalbed Methane Policies
May 12, 2006   Innisfail Launches Wild Mile
May 12, 2006   Project Encourages Stories from Recent Arrivals to Region
May 11, 2006   Red Deer County Featured in National Emergency Pamphlet
May 10, 2006   German Canadians Plan Clubhouse in Red Deer County
May 9, 2006   Heritage Recognition Awards Announced
May 5, 2006   Lacombe County Approves Tees Drug Treatment Centre
May 4, 2006   Rotary Plans European Style Clock in Downtown Red Deer

APRIL 2006 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 28, 2006   Heritage Recognition Awards to be Announced May 8
Apr. 24, 2006   Regional Artists Open Gallery in Red Deer
Apr. 22, 2006   Rural RCMP Move to Blackfalds Would Have Little City Impact
Apr. 18, 2006   Central Alberta Towns Attracting Retirees
Apr. 15, 2006   Reconstruction From Last Year's Flood Proceeds
Apr. 11, 2006   A-Soo-Wuh-Um Campground to be Rebuilt for Day Use Only
Apr. 11, 2006   Innisfail Alberta Plans Benefit for Innisfail Australia
Apr. 7, 2006   Sylvan Lake Plans Revitalization of Downtown Waterfront
Apr. 1, 2006   Summer Games Fund Raiser Features Olympians

MARCH 2006 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 24, 2006   Kurt Browning in World Figure Skating Hall of Fame
Mar. 20, 2006   Red Deer Diversity Group Launches Fund to Fight Racism
Mar. 17, 2006   Eckville Olympic Medallist Returns Home
Mar. 15, 2006  Arts and Business Degrees Planned for Red Deer College
Mar. 9, 2006  Health Board Hires Local Architect For Michener Renovation
Mar. 3, 2006  Cultural Capital Award Helps to Achieve Goals
Mar. 3, 2006  Westerner Park Expands With Horse Stabling Barns

FEBRUARY 2006 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 22, 2006  Pilot Project Focuses on First Nations Entrepreneurship
Feb. 16, 2006  Steven Elm Gets Silver in Team Pursuit
Feb. 16, 2006  Melissa Hollingsworth-Richards Bronze in Skeleton
Feb. 14, 2006  Lacombe Proceeding With Centennial Centre
Feb. 11, 2006  Town of Bentley Pursuing New Sports Facility
 
JANUARY 2006 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 31, 2006  Horses Win Out Over Proposal For Heritage Ranch
Jan. 24, 2006  Trendy Shops Line Historic Red Deer Street
Jan. 23, 2006  Innisfail Gets Government Funding For Seniors Project
Jan. 6, 2006  Red Deer Rebels Coach Leads Canada to Juniors Gold Medal
Jan. 6, 2006  SPCA Proposes New $3 Million Facility

DECEMBER 2005 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 27, 2005  Lacombe Memorial Centre Expansion Costly
Dec. 21, 2005  Historic Michener Landmark to be Restored by Health Region
Dec. 21, 2005  Movie Theatre Complex Planned for Gasoline Alley
Dec. 15, 2005  The Westerner Has Best Year Ever
Dec. 14, 2005  Parks Board Will Seek Public Input on Parks Plan
Dec. 10, 2005  Air Show Postponed One Year
Dec. 10, 2005  Olds College Announces Jockey School
Dec. 9, 2005  Other Groups Interested in Museum Complex
Dec. 6, 2005  Blackfalds New Civic Centre Officially Opens
Dec. 5, 2005  Rocky Mountain House Historic Site Being Renovated
Dec. 1, 2005  Red Deer Cancer Centre Opens Soon

NOVEMBER 2005 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 28, 2005  Flood Repair Costs May Exceed $8 Million in Clearwater County
Nov. 26, 2005  City Looking at Michener Facilities
Nov. 26, 2005  Municipalities Want Greater Share of Red Deer River Water
Nov. 25, 2005  $18.5 million Proposal to Overhaul Waskasoo Park
Nov. 21, 2005