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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
DECEMBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 18, 2008
Penhold Multiplex Approved for $2 Million Grant
Dec. 17, 2008
City Requests That Province Reinvest in Urban Parks
Dec. 11, 2008
Bower Ponds Getting New Stage
Dec. 10, 2008
New Olds Arts Centre Set to Open in February
Dec. 10, 2008
Maskepetoon Park Improvements Proceeding
Dec. 9, 2008
Ice Castle Planned for Sylvan Lake
Dec. 4, 2008
School Board Consults with Students for Ideas
Dec. 3, 2008
Farm Credit Forum Attracts High Profile Speakers
Dec. 2, 2008
City Adopts Community Culture Plan
NOVEMBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 29, 2008
Historic Michener
Building New Home to Health Region
Nov. 25, 2008
Old Rimbey Hospital Demolished
Nov. 24, 2008
Festival of Trees Enjoys More Space
Nov. 24, 2008
Lacombe County to Study Public Lake Access
Nov. 22, 2008
Olympic Torch Relay to Stop in Red Deer
Region
Nov. 22, 2008
Move to New Civic Yards Starts in New Year
Nov. 21, 2008
Legendary Architect Expected to Design Plasco Project Skin
Nov. 21, 2008
Sylvan Lake Plans for New Town Office and Police Building
Nov. 19, 2008
Funds Approved for Innisfail to Springbrook Wastewater Line
Nov. 19, 2008
Historic Innisfail Theatre Home to Presenters
Nov. 18, 2008
Groups Tell City Council to Plan Bigger
Nov. 18, 2008
Culture Vision Recommends Public Art, Market, Connectivity
Nov. 18, 2008
Plasco Gasification Project to be Operational by 2010
Nov. 17, 2008
Stettler Native Wins Top Songwriting Prize
Nov. 15, 2008
Proposed Co-op Would
Promote Natural Local Food
Nov. 14, 2008
Economist Links
Happiness to Expanded Concept of Wealth
Nov. 11, 2008
Draft Plan Suggests Water Features But No Canals
Nov. 8, 2008
Strong Public Support for City Downtown Plan
Nov. 8, 2008
Alternative Transportation Part of Greener Red Deer College
Nov. 8, 2008
Blackfalds Library Honored for Innovations
Nov. 7, 2008
Construction of City SPCA Building Begins
Nov. 6, 2008
Power Line Options Expanded
Nov. 5, 2008
Springbrook Infrastructure Project Fast Tracked
Nov. 4, 2008
City Recreation and Culture Facilities Called Insufficient
Nov. 4, 2008
City Approves Transit Extension into County
Nov. 3, 2008
Miniature Railroad Town Created by Modeller
Nov. 1, 2008
Dark Past of Residential School Being
Uncovered
Nov. 1, 2008
Rural Police Detachment Moving to
Blackfalds
Nov. 1, 2008
Unique City Continuing Care Facility
Progressing
OCTOBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 31, 2008
Recreation Needs Report
Recommends Ski Hill Partnership
Oct. 29, 2008
Three New Radio Stations Approved
Oct. 28, 2008
Properties Eyed for Ronald McDonald House in City
Oct. 28, 2008
Youth Detox Centre to Move to Michener Centre
Oct. 28, 2008
Red Deer County Constructing Third Waste Transfer Station
Oct. 25, 2008
Clive Gets Funding for Walking Trail
Oct. 24, 2008
New Community Agricultural Centre Planned for Ponoka
Oct. 24, 2008
Red Deer County Delays Lousana Beautification Plan
Oct. 22, 2008
Red Deer Recreation Plan Sets Staging of Priorities
Oct. 22, 2008
Developer Assures Preservation of Native Cemetery History
Oct. 21, 2008
CollegeSide Supportive Living Centre Approved
Oct. 21, 2008
Cultural Scott Block Purchase Deal Finalized
Oct. 16, 2008
Red Deer River Watershed Data Reviewed
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