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JULY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
July 31, 2010   Rail Tourist Attraction Concept On Track
July 29, 2010   Plasco Gets Multi-Million Dollar Investment Boost
July 27, 2010   Ambitious River Park Expansion Plan Adopted
July 26, 2010   Record Year for This Year's Westerner Days
July 23, 2010   Municipalities Apply For Provincial Flood Aid
July 22, 2010   Province Funds Cancer Centre Expansion
July 22, 2010   Thousands Watch Westerner Parade
July 21, 2010   Westerner Days Visitor Arrest Tradition Continues
July 21, 2010   Women's Affordable Housing Project Opens Soon
July 17, 2010   City Vital Signs Survey Gathering Data
July 15, 2010   City Downtown Ambassadors a Big Hit
July 13, 2010   Dawe Centre Ready for August Opening
July 13, 2010   New North City Community Centre for 2013
July 12, 2010   Modern Regional Multiplex Opens in Penhold
July 10, 2010   Pine Lake Tornado Remembered After 10 Years
July 9, 2010   Community Supports Ronald McDonald House
July 7, 2010   Low Income Seniors Housing in Short Supply
July 6, 2010   Transportation Study to Include High Speed Rail
July 3, 2010   Census Shows Red Deer to be a Young City
July 2, 2010   Residential School Graves to be Preserved
July 2, 2010   Cultural Diversity Highlights Canada Day
July 1, 2010   Native Residential School Children Honoured

JUNE 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
June 29, 2010   City Recreation Fees Adjusted
June 29, 2010   Wildlife Centre Concerned About Feral Cats
June 21, 2010   Annual Artwalk Festival Displays Variety of Art
June 17, 2010   Plasco Garbage-to-Energy Plant Gets Boost
June 16, 2010   Wide Variety of Talent at This Year's Westerner
June 16, 2010   City, Public Work on Updated Environmental Plan
June 15, 2010   Sylvan Lake Residents Want Green Space Kept
June 15, 2010   Industrial School Children to be Honoured
June 14, 2010   Enthusiasts to Preserve Transportation Heritage
June 12, 2010   SPCA Opens New Modern Building
June 10, 2010   McDonald House Construction to Start Soon
June 9, 2010   Six More Outdoor Gyms Being Built in City Parks
June 7, 2010   New Blindman Pedestrian Bridge Officially Opens
June 3, 2010   New Canyon Ski Hill Owners Continue Operation
June 3, 2010   ReThink Red Deer Promotes Urban Food Supply
June 2, 2010   Downtown Ambassadors Spread Goodwill
June 2, 2010   City RCMP Officers to Work G8/G20

MAY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
May 29, 2010   Lacombe Trail Pioneer Guest at CARTS AGM
May 28, 2010   City Kin Kanyon Park to be Redeveloped
May 27, 2010   Pedestrian Bridges Airlifted to Natural Park
May 25, 2010   Red Deer Public Market Starts 40th Season
May 21, 2010   Mid-Week Downtown Market Launched
May 20, 2010   Optimist Club Celebrates 50 Years
May 20, 2010   25 Years of Alix Trail to be Celebrated
May 17, 2010   Lindhout Launches Scholarships for Somali Women
May 17, 2010   Crestomere School Opens Naturalized Classroom
May 15, 2010   Popular Lacombe Mural Project Expanding
May 11, 2010   Aquatic Groups Band Together for Pool
May 11, 2010   Trails Society Experiences Success
May 7, 2010   Province Reconsiders Nursing Home Closures
May 5, 2010   Construction of Ponoka Ag Centre Set to Start
May 5, 2010   Historical Society to Organize City Centennial
May 3, 2010   Civil Air Search Teams Stage Simulated Search

APRIL 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 30, 2010   United Way Allocates $1.5 Million in Funds
Apr. 29, 2010   Three Arts and Culture Groups Merge
Apr. 27, 2010   Divisions Collaborate on New Schools in Region
Apr. 24, 2010   New Water Storage Tank for Rimbey
Apr. 22, 2010   Museum and Art Gallery Focuses on Food
Apr. 19, 2010   Hollingsworth Will Make Run at Russian Olympics
Apr. 15, 2010   Bond Program to Provide Regional Care Beds
Apr. 10, 2010   Public Washroom Being Built at Downtown Park
Apr. 7, 2010   Mid Summer Opening for North City Rec Centre
Apr. 5, 2010   Water and Sewer Project Proceeds at Nordegg
Apr. 2, 2010   New City River Water Intake System Completed
Apr. 1, 2010   Red Deer Ronald McDonald House Breaks Ground
Apr. 1, 2010   Sod Turns for New RCMP Blackfalds Building

MARCH 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 30, 2010   Earth Hour Drops City Power Use by 4.6%
Mar. 24, 2010   Fundraising for Rimbey Pool Gets Under Way
Mar. 23, 2010   City Downtown Cenotaph Park to Proceed
Mar. 22, 2010   Event Celebrates Elimination of Discrimination
Mar. 17, 2010   Mirror School to Close
Mar. 17, 2010   Blackfalds Taking a Run at Hockeyville
Mar. 17, 2010   Olympic Hockey Coach Visits Red Deer
Mar. 16, 2010   New SPCA Animal Centre Ready to Open
Mar. 13, 2010   Vital Signs Project Explores Future Red Deer
Mar. 8, 2010   Public Chats With Councillors, City Departments
Mar. 6, 2010   Funds Committed to $36 Million Sewer Project
Mar. 5, 2010   Hollingsworth Appreciates Community Support
Mar. 4, 2010   Feast & Ceremony to Honour Native Children
Mar. 3, 2010   Proposals for Downtown Cenotaph Park Revealed

FEBRUARY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 24, 2010   Municipalities Purchase Rocky Medical Clinic
Feb. 23, 2010   Rotary Donates to Ronald House and SPCA
Feb. 19, 2010   Native Complex to Include Housing, Services
Feb. 11, 2010   Red Deer Now on Google Street View
Feb. 10, 2010   Red Deer Royals Band Looking For New Facility
Feb. 9, 2010   City Drafting Accord with Aboriginal Community
Feb. 4, 2010    Major Attractions Proposed for Red Deer Area
Feb. 3, 2010   Seniors Transportation Issues Discussed
Feb. 2, 2010   Ronald McDonald House Approaching its Goal
Feb. 1, 2010   Central Alberta Theatre Turns 40

JANUARY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 28, 2010   Dawe Centre Project on Time, on Budget
Jan. 27, 2010   Olds Joins Sustainable Future Network
Jan. 26, 2010   Trochu Wins Olympic Winter Games Podium
Jan. 25, 2010   West Country Reserves Plan Cadet Programs
Jan. 16, 2010   Red Deer Welcomes the Olympic Flame
Jan. 16, 2010   Olympic Torch Visits Central Alberta Towns
Jan. 14, 2010   New City SPCA Building Expected to Open in March
Jan. 13, 2010   Lacombe, Eckville Benefit From Stimulus Funding
Jan. 12, 2010   Refuge Affordable Transitional Housing Approved
Jan. 6, 2010   $1 Million Donation to Ronald McDonald House

DECEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 31, 2009   New Innisfail Library to be Built in Natural Setting
Dec. 22, 2009   Local Author Offers Ways to Make a Difference
Dec. 19, 2009   City Strategic Plan to Focus on Environment
Dec. 19, 2009   Festival of Trees Raises $600,000 for Hospital
Dec. 16, 2009   City Olympic Torch Relay Plans Move Forward
Dec. 15, 2009   Seniors Affordable Apartment Approved
Dec. 10, 2009   Westerner Park Gets Bigger and Greener
Dec. 9, 2009   City Scores High on Performance Index
Dec. 5, 2009   Funding Secured for Olds College Wetlands Project

NOVEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 30, 2009   Festival of Trees Fundraiser Continues to Grow
Nov. 26, 2009   Sylvan Lake Native Amanda Lindhout Freed
Nov. 21, 2009   Hobbema Mural Project Celebrates Proud Culture
Nov. 21, 2009   Regional Sewer Line Delayed Due to Funding Cuts
Nov. 20, 2009   Ponoka County Assists With Rimbey Pool Funding
Nov. 19, 2009   Sustainable Downtown Ideas Explored
Nov. 17, 2009   Sale and Partner Win Battle of Blades
Nov. 14, 2009   Blackfalds, Alix, Ponoka Get Infrastructure Cash
Nov. 10, 2009   Group Wants Aquatic Centre as 2013 Project
Nov. 9, 2009   New Cancer Centre Expected by 2012
Nov. 4, 2009   City Invests More in River Valley Parks Study
Nov. 3, 2009   New Ronald McDonald House Approved
Nov. 3, 2009   Central Alberta Cancer Centre Expanding

OCTOBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 26, 2009   Former Locals Star in 'Battle of the Blades'
Oct. 24, 2009   Penhold Multiplex Gets More Federal Funds
Oct. 21, 2009   ReThink Red Deer Explores Sustainability Options
Oct. 21, 2009   Neighbourhood Redevelopment Plan Endorsed
Oct. 20, 2009   Heritage Ranch Plan Endorsed by City Council
Oct. 16, 2009   Urban Wetland Research Project at Olds College
Oct. 15, 2009   Women of Excellence Honoured at Gala
Oct. 15, 2009   Olympic Torch Run to Feature Children's Parade
Oct. 14, 2009   Federal Funding Announced for Trail Bridges
Oct. 6, 2009   Poll Says Red Deer a Great Place to Live
Oct. 6, 2009   City Committed to Adding Affordable Housing
Oct. 2, 2009   Olympic Medalist Dionne Retires from Competition

SEPTEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 30, 2009   Nine Years of Police Training at Springbrook
Sept. 30, 2009   Affordable Housing for Lacombe and Blackfalds
Sept. 28, 2009   Ponoka Ag Centre Gets $3.2 Million Grant
Sept. 28, 2009   Earthdance Celebrates Global Awareness
Sept. 24, 2009   Hottest Day of Summer Yesterday
Sept. 22, 2009   City Approves Second Off-Leash Park
Sept. 21, 2009   Sports Museum Features First Nations Exhibit
Sept. 21, 2009   Alexander Way Celebrates Arts Days
Sept. 18, 2009   Federal Grant Helps Create Ponoka Activity Centre
Sept. 17, 2009   Studio Space Suggested for Former Transit Barns
Sept. 17, 2009   Redevelopment Plan Passes First Hurdle
Sept. 10, 2009   City to Review East Town Square Concept
Sept. 5, 2009   Rocky Mountain House to Get New Seniors Lodge
Sept. 4, 2009   African Centre to Help Immigrants to Region
Sept. 3, 2009   Community Group Pleased with Riverside Plan
Sept. 3, 2009   Downtown Cafe Owner Becoming a Latin Pop Star

AUGUST 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Aug. 29, 2009   Red Deer TV Station Closes For Good
Aug. 28, 2009   New Trail Bridges to Get Military Assistance
Aug. 27, 2009   Red Deer County Transit Service Begins Soon
Aug. 26, 2009   'Save Sundre' Committee Awarded Federal Grant
Aug. 25, 2009   Plan to Transform Older Neighbourhood Revealed
Aug. 24, 2009   Plenty of Support for Off-Leash Dog Park
Aug. 21, 2009   Power Transmission Upgrade Deemed Necessary
Aug. 21, 2009   Cyclists Lobby for Dedicated City Bike Lanes
Aug. 20, 2009   Visionary Plan Unveiled for Downtown Park
Aug. 14, 2009   Ponoka Aquaplex Gets Federal Funding
Aug. 13, 2009   Two Regional Communities Featured in Magazine
Aug. 12, 2009   Federal Funding Bid Delays Plasco Plant
Aug. 12, 2009   Bowden Inmates Assist With Community Projects
Aug. 11, 2009   Ski Patrol to Help Keep City Trails Safe
Aug. 11, 2009   Olds Business Designs Safe Playgrounds
Aug. 10, 2009   Royals Perform Well in European Band Contests
Aug. 6, 2009   Water Intake Project Detours City Trail

JULY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
July 29, 2009   Four Outdoor Gyms Under Construction in City
July 27, 2009   Bowden Wastewater and Highway Get Funding
July 25, 2009   Historic Designation for City Cenotaph Sought
July 24, 2009   Downtown Park Design Concepts to be Unveiled
July 23, 2009   City's Only TV Station to Close
July 21, 2009   Westerner Days Enjoyed Strong Attendance
July 20, 2009   Historian Honoured by Veterans Affairs
July 18, 2009   Power Transmission Project Needed for Reliability
July 18, 2009   Westerner Days Experiences Record First Day
July 16, 2009   Westerner Parade Attracts Thousands
July 15, 2009   Red Deer County Projects Receive Stimulus Funds
July 15, 2009   County to Consolidate Two Fire Stations
July 13, 2009   New Police and Firehall Building Opens in City
July 11, 2009   Stimulus Funding for Area Infrastructure Projects
July 4, 2009   Quarter of Top 12 Contestants from Region
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
July 2, 2009   City Approves Ronald McDonald House

JUNE 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
June 30, 2009   Expansion Plan for Ranchers Valley Inn Revealed
June 30, 2009   New Radio Station to Start Broadcasting Soon
June 25, 2009   Early Donations Assist Ronald McDonald House
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 19, 2009   Red Deer College Expansion Phase 1 Opens
June 19, 2009   Regional Sewer Line Bid Saves $2 Million
June 18, 2009   Seniors Transportation Issues Discussed
June 18, 2009   Parking Fees to Help Pay for New Parkade
June 17, 2009   Trail River Crossings Moving Forward
June 17, 2009   Downtown Transit Terminal Temporary Relocated
June 16, 2009   Area Communities to Get Provincial Housing Funds
June 15, 2009   Trail Feet Photos to Assist in Trail Building
June 6, 2009   Historic RCMP Station Opens in Hobbema
June 5, 2009   Former Downtown Hotel to Get Two More Storeys
June 4, 2009   Regional Wastewater Route Determined for City
June 1, 2009   Work to Start Soon on Lacombe Athletic Park

MAY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
May 30, 2009   Plasco Gasification Plant to Start This Summer
May 29, 2009   Lacombe Athletic Park Gets County Cash
May 26, 2009   River Watershed Showing Signs of Stress
May 25, 2009   Sundre Rallies for Red Deer River Diversion
May 23, 2009   Downtown Affordable Housing Project Opens
May 22, 2009   Several Regional Projects Get Stimulus Funding
May 20, 2009   City Civic Centre Project to Proceed
May 19, 2009   Popular City Public Market Opens for Season
May 15, 2009   Plasco Plant Still on Track Despite Layoffs
May 13, 2009   Municipal Councils Endorse Trails Along Highways
May 9, 2009   Construction to Start Soon on CollegeSide Facility
May 6, 2009   Red Deer County Reveals Road Clean-up Plan
May 5, 2009   Regional Wastewater Treatment in Red Deer Plan
May 4, 2009   Red Deer Royals Celebrate 40 Years

APRIL 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 30, 2009   Red Deer Ranked in Top 10 Places to Work
Apr. 25, 2009   Habitat for Humanity Gets Provincial Funds
Apr. 25, 2009   Group Encourages Non-Use of Car in May
Apr. 24, 2009   City to Receive Provincial Homelessness Funds
Apr. 17, 2009   Downtown Hotel Bought for Affordable Housing
Apr. 17, 2009   Province Increases Funding to Libraries
Apr. 17, 2009   Medical Clinic Planned for Former Fun Centre
Apr. 16, 2009   County Designates Churches as Historic
Apr. 9, 2009   Westerner Adding Parking, Entrance, Green Space
Apr. 8, 2009   Skyway Professional Centre Moving Forward
Apr. 4, 2009   Red Deer Olympian on Cereal Box
Apr. 3, 2009   City's Newest Seniors Complex Opens
Apr. 1, 2009   Sundre Flood Threat Requires Solution

MARCH 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 31, 2009   Earth Hour Reduces Power Consumption by 2.5%
Mar. 28, 2009   New Gathering Place for Mentally Ill
Mar. 26, 2009   Opportunity for City to Become Memorable
Mar. 23, 2009   Workshop Deals with Racism and Prejudice
Mar. 21, 2009   CollegeSide Project Gets Provincial Funding
Mar. 21, 2009   Olds Gets Funding for Two Projects
Mar. 21, 2009   Rocky Mountain House Gets Seniors Funding
Mar. 18, 2009   Red Deer County Sees Rural Trails Plan
Mar. 18, 2009   Glennifer Lake Plan Raises Concerns
Mar. 17, 2009   City Sets Ambulance Agreement With Province
Mar. 17, 2009   Highway Patrol Pilot Project Launched in Olds
Mar. 16, 2009   Event Celebrates Peace and Diversity
Mar. 12, 2009   Westerner Park Updates Plans and Branding
Mar. 11, 2009   College Student a Finalist in Miss World Canada
Mar. 10, 2009   New Downtown Parkade to be Sculpture Element
Mar. 9, 2009   Shoppers Discuss City Parkade, Downtown
Mar. 7, 2009   Doctors Propose Outdoor Exercise Areas
Mar. 4, 2009   Springbrook Infrastructure Project Awarded
Mar. 4, 2009   County Seeks Funding for Benalto Water Projects
Mar. 2, 2009   Metis Chapter to be Established in City

FEBRUARY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 28, 2009   RCMP Plans Family Resource Centre
Feb. 27, 2009   New Olds College Community Arts Centre Opens
Feb. 26, 2009   RDRED to Host Young Entrepreneur Program
Feb. 14, 2009   City Has Too Much Topsoil
Feb. 6, 2009   Plans Underway for Olympic Torch Run
Feb. 4, 2009   Riverview Park Residents Halt Water, Sewer Plan
Feb. 4, 2009   Garbage-Free February Promoted
Feb. 4, 2009   Catholic Schools to Eliminate Junk Food
Feb. 3, 2009   Stettler Joint Building Project Scaled Back
Feb. 3, 2009   Habitat for Humanity to Build Five Homes

JANUARY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 30, 2009   United Way Passes $2 Million Goal
Jan. 30, 2009   City Aboriginal Housing Project Receives Funds
Jan. 28, 2009   Good News Campaign Launched by Local Business
Jan. 28, 2009   Olds Seniors Facility Moving Forward
Jan. 23, 2009   Lacombe County Provides Cash to Blackfalds
Jan. 23, 2009   Red Deer County Provides Cash for Innisfail Bus
Jan. 20, 2009   Scott Block to Renew Downtown Arts and Culture Profile
Jan. 20, 2009   Stettler County Provides Funds to Communities
Jan. 19, 2009   Groundwork for Plasco Plant Expected This Summer
Jan. 17, 2009   Pilot Project Assists Temporary Foreign Workers
Jan. 15, 2009   Construction on Sylvan Lake RCMP Building to Start in Spring
Jan. 15, 2009   Gull Lake Community Hall Being Planned
Jan. 14, 2009   Golden Circle Renovation Project Almost Complete
Jan. 2, 2009   Province to Co-ordinate Ambulance Service


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