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JANUARY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 25, 2010   West Country Reserves Plan Cadet Programs
Jan. 14, 2010   Another Movie Theatre Closes in City Downtown
Jan. 11, 2010   International Village Dream Not Forgotten
Jan. 6, 2010   Former Benalto Railway Lands to be Developed

DECEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 23, 2009   County to Purchase Historic Mintlaw Trestle for $1
Dec. 22, 2009   Local Author Offers Ways to Make a Difference

NOVEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 21, 2009   Hobbema Mural Project Celebrates Proud Culture
Nov. 4, 2009   Aviation Society Pursues First Stage of Museum

OCTOBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 29, 2009   City Landscaping Downtown Arches Project
Oct. 20, 2009   Heritage Ranch Plan Endorsed by City Council
Oct. 15, 2009   High Speed Rail Needs Political Will
Oct. 8, 2009   Federal Grant Helps With Museum Renovations
Oct. 6, 2009   Local Jeweller Celebrates 90th Anniversary
Oct. 3, 2009   Former Rail Line to be Rebuilt for Tourism

SEPTEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 28, 2009   Earthdance Celebrates Global Awareness
Sept. 24, 2009   Public Sees Heritage Ranch Plan
Sept. 23, 2009   Cenotaph Park to be Created Downtown
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   Studio Space Suggested for Former Transit Barns
Sept. 16, 2009   New Parking Lot Approved for Fort Normandeau
Sept. 10, 2009   Nordegg History Society Has Big Plans
Sept. 9, 2009   Cemetery Tours Mark History of Region
Sept. 4, 2009   African Centre to Help Immigrants to Region

AUGUST 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Aug. 29, 2009   Red Deer TV Station Closes For Good
Aug. 25, 2009   Plan to Transform Older Neighbourhood Revealed
Aug. 22, 2009   Lacombe Gathers Historic Building Inventory
Aug. 18, 2009   Nordegg Historic Site Gets Funding
Aug. 17, 2009   Music Festival Attracts Small Enthusiastic Crowd
Aug. 13, 2009   Viking Ship Replica Arrives in Red Deer
Aug. 12, 2009   Bowden Inmates Assist With Community Projects
Aug. 10, 2009   Royals Perform Well in European Band Contests
Aug. 8, 2009   Official Museum Status for Laft Hus

JULY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
July 29, 2009   Historic City Commercial Building Being Restored
July 29, 2009   Summer Country Drive Provides 22 Attractions
July 27, 2009   CentreFest Street Festival Draws Thousands
July 25, 2009   Historic Designation for City Cenotaph Sought
July 23, 2009   City's Only TV Station to Close
July 21, 2009   City Seeking Proposals for Arlington Site
July 20, 2009   Historian Honoured by Veterans Affairs
July 17, 2009   International Aircraft Convention Held at Airport
July 16, 2009   City Gives Two Sites Historic Status
July 16, 2009   Westerner Parade Attracts Thousands
July 13, 2009   Rocky to Nordegg Trail Could be $7 Million Project
July 6, 2009   Summer Cadet Program at Springbrook Updated
July 4, 2009   Quarter of Top 12 Contestants from Region

JUNE 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
June 30, 2009   Expansion Plan for Ranchers Valley Inn Revealed
June 24, 2009   Citizens Provide Ideas on Recreation Park Future
June 22, 2009   Annual Artwalk Festival Showcases Variety
June 15, 2009   Plans for Aviation Museum Revealed at Air Affair
June 6, 2009   Historic RCMP Station Opens in Hobbema
June 5, 2009   Former Downtown Hotel to Get Two More Storeys

MAY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
May 26, 2009   Historic Downtown Arlington Inn Demolished
May 23, 2009   Four Recipients for Annual Heritage Awards
May 23, 2009   Downtown Affordable Housing Project Opens
May 8, 2009   Red Deer Main Street Project Completed
May 5, 2009   Historic Murals Planned for Casino Exterior
May 4, 2009   Red Deer Royals Celebrate 40 Years
May 2, 2009   New Designation Sought for 2 City Historic Sites

APRIL 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 27, 2009   Renovations Begin at Red Deer Museum
Apr. 21, 2009   Rocky-Nordegg Trail Concept Warmly Received
Apr. 17, 2009   Downtown Hotel Bought for Affordable Housing
Apr. 17, 2009   Province Increases Funding to Libraries
Apr. 16, 2009   Subdivision Approved Near School Cemetery
Apr. 16, 2009   County Designates Churches as Historic
Apr. 8, 2009   Downtown Arches to Depict Regional History
Apr. 7, 2009   Historic Arlington Hotel to be Demolished
Apr. 1, 2009   Report Suggests Arlington Demolition Premature

MARCH 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 23, 2009   Club Raising Funds For Cultural Centre
Mar. 23, 2009   Workshop Deals with Racism and Prejudice
Mar. 18, 2009   Red Deer County Sees Rural Trails Plan
Mar. 16, 2009   Innisfail Landmark Destroyed by Fire
Mar. 14, 2009   Penhold Musician Opens New Talent Agency
Mar. 4, 2009   Air Historical Society Plans Major Event at Airport
Mar. 2, 2009   Metis Chapter to be Established in City

FEBRUARY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 27, 2009   New Olds College Community Arts Centre Opens
Feb. 17, 2009   Artifacts Found at Arlington Hotel
Feb. 10, 2009   Sundre World Wildlife Museum Getting Attention
Feb. 4, 2009   County Passes Lease Bylaw for Future Museum
Feb. 3, 2009   Display Upgrade Planned for Nature Centre

JANUARY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 30, 2009   City Aboriginal Housing Project Receives Funds
Jan. 28, 2009   Tourism Guide Now Available
Jan. 27, 2009   Red Deer Museum to Undergo Renovations
Jan. 21, 2009   City Plans More Parking at Fort Normandeau
Jan. 20, 2009   Scott Block to Renew Downtown Arts and Culture Profile
Jan. 14, 2009   Historic Markerville Story Being Republished
Jan. 8, 2009   City Seeking Public Art for Building Projects
Jan. 7, 2009   Aviation Museum Step Closer to Reality

DECEMBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 31, 2008   Innisfail Museum Gets Railroad Display Funding
Dec. 29, 2008   Stettler Looks to Resurrect Rodeo
Dec. 13, 2008   Red Deer Museum Renovations to Begin in New Year
Dec. 11, 2008   Bower Ponds Getting New Stage
Dec. 10, 2008   Sunnybrook Farm Receives Official Museum Designation
Dec. 10, 2008   New Olds Arts Centre Set to Open in February
Dec. 10, 2008   Maskepetoon Park Improvements Proceeding
Dec. 5, 2008   Business Builds Mobile Retro Diners
Dec. 2, 2008   City Adopts Community Culture Plan
Dec. 2, 2008   Rocky-Nordegg Trail Concept Gets Feedback

NOVEMBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 29, 2008   Historic Michener Building New Home to Health Region
Nov. 26, 2008   Lacombe County to Review Land Uses on Agricultural Land
Nov. 25, 2008   Old Rimbey Hospital Demolished
Nov. 21, 2008   Legendary Architect Expected to Design Plasco Project Skin
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. 17, 2008   Stettler Native Wins Top Songwriting Prize
Nov. 15, 2008   Proposed Co-op Would Promote Natural Local Food
Nov. 8, 2008   Strong Public Support for City Downtown Plan
Nov. 8, 2008   Province Provides Heritage Funding to Regional Communities
Nov. 8, 2008   Blackfalds Library Honored for Innovations
Nov. 4, 2008   City Recreation and Culture Facilities Called Insufficient
Nov. 1, 2008   Dark Past of Residential School Being Uncovered

OCTOBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 31, 2008   Recreation Needs Report Recommends Ski Hill Partnership
Oct. 31, 2008   Bower Mall Renovations Receive International Praise
Oct. 28, 2008   Tourism Focus of Multi-Use Nordegg Trail
Oct. 24, 2008   Historic Concrete Railway Pier Marked with Sign
Oct. 24, 2008   Provincial Historic Status Denied for City School
Oct. 22, 2008   Red Deer Recreation Plan Sets Staging of Priorities
Oct. 22, 2008   Developer Assures Preservation of Native Cemetery History
Oct. 21, 2008   Cultural Scott Block Purchase Deal Finalized
Oct. 16, 2008   Arlington Hotel Sale Deal Completed
Oct. 14, 2008   Mixed Views on Moving Public Market
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. 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

AUGUST 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
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. 12, 2008   City Council Okays Purchase of Arlington Hotel
Aug. 9, 2008   Sylvan Lake Railway Park Connects to Trails
Aug. 8, 2008   Two Regional Meat Processors Certified for Muslim Community
Aug. 8, 2008   City Proposes Purchase of Historic Hotel for Demolition
Aug. 5, 2008   Expanded Country Drive Huge Success
Aug. 2, 2008   Content Campground Renamed Tail Creek Park

JULY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
July 31, 2008   Penhold Annexation Makes History
July 28, 2008   City CentreFest Street Festival Enjoys 6th Year
July 28, 2008   Red Deer Memorial Centre Facelift to Start Soon
July 24, 2008   Red Deer County Reveals Open Space and Trails Plan
July 18, 2008   Unique Michener Fire Brigade Coming to an End
July 17, 2008   Symphony Season Tickets Sold Out
July 10, 2008   Cadets Sign On for 10 More Years at Springbrook
July 7, 2008   Royals Best of 20 Bands at Stampede Parade
July 4, 2008   Police Anniversary Features Retro Look
July 2, 2008   Thousands Celebrate Canada Day
July 2, 2008   Samson Chief Named to Order of Canada

JUNE 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
June 30, 2008   Olds College to Host World Plowing Event
June 20, 2008   Historic Michener Centre Rebuild 70% Complete
June 16, 2008   Red Deer Indian Industrial School Remembered
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 27, 2008   Heritage Recognition Awards Presented to Four Projects
May 26, 2008   Red Deer Museum Prepares for Future
May 22, 2008   Historic North Cottage Still Serving as School
May 21, 2008   Waskasoo Park to Enhance Maskepetoon Natural Area
May 21, 2008   Proposed Military Air Museum Gets County Support
May 21, 2008   Heritage Diner Manufacturing Setting Up in New Business Park
May 21, 2008   Red Deer County Identifies Heritage Sites
May 20, 2008   Bandemonium Attracts 600 Marching Musicians
May 15, 2008   Wildlife Centre Fundraiser Features Renowned Comedian
May 13, 2008   City Downtown Clock Tower Celebrates Citizens
May 12, 2008   Canoe Voyage Replicates Early Explorer David Thompson
May 9, 2008   County Residents Want Trails, Parks, Recreation Information
May 5, 2008   Estonion History Preserved on Heritage Website
May 3, 2008   Epic Canoe Adventure to Commemorate Historic Voyage

APRIL 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 24, 2008   Proposed West Country Scenic Trail Seeks Provincial Support
Apr. 23, 2008   Red Deer River Watershed to be Examined
Apr. 22, 2008   Value of Farm Land Increases Over 10% in 6 Months
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. 9, 2008   City Proceeds with Inventory of Historic Sites
Apr. 5, 2008   Statistics Indicate Where City Residents Came From
Apr. 3, 2008   City's Visible Minorities Numbers Double in Ten Years
Apr. 2, 2008   Expansion Planned at Dickson Danish Museum

MARCH 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 19, 2008   Sunnybrook Farm Museum to Acquire Historic School
Mar. 11, 2008   Bowden Museum Gets Recognized Status
Mar. 3, 2008   Culture Workshop Suggests International District Downtown

FEBRUARY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 22, 2008   Community Culture Vision Being Developed
Feb. 14, 2008   Ottawa Snow Sculptures Feature Red Deer Team
Feb. 12, 2008   Review Set for City Canal Concept, Riverlands, Downtown
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

JANUARY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 30, 2008   City Municipal Plan Features Density, Transportation, Parks
Jan. 29, 2008   Feedback on Canal Concept Mostly Positive
Jan. 25, 2008   Farm Near Innisfail Among Finalists for Awards
Jan. 21, 2008   Red Deer River Bank Stabilization Proceeds
Jan. 16, 2008   City Downtown Explores Winter Festival Idea
Jan. 16, 2008   Sylvan Lake Model Railroader Creates Basement Empire
Jan. 15, 2008   City Aboriginal Population Increases to 3,600
Jan. 10, 2008   Annual Bird Count Sees More Species
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. 24, 2007   Century-old City Stately House Restored to Former Glory
Dec. 21, 2007   Governments Provide $6 Million for Penhold Multiplex
Dec. 12, 2007   Fundraising Begins to Renew City Memorial Centre Theatre
Dec. 10, 2007   Canadian Idol Runner-up Bixby Overwhelms Local Fans
Dec. 5, 2007   Immigrants Make Up 9.4% of Red Deer's Population
Dec. 5, 2007   Tourism Canal Proposal Seeks Public Support
Dec. 5, 2007   Historic Building Demolished to Make Way for New

NOVEMBER 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 29, 2007   Plan Unveiled for City Maskepetoon Park
Nov. 27, 2007   Society to Split into Two Separate Responsibilities
Nov. 16, 2007   Movie Has World Premier in Red Deer
Nov. 12, 2007   Historic Tail Creek Now Administered by Metis
Nov. 5, 2007   City Cultural Master Plan Reviewed by Cultural Leaders
Nov. 1, 2007   Red Deer Historical Buildings to be Photographed

OCTOBER 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 24, 2007   Concert Society Changes Name, Moves to Innisfail
Oct. 24, 2007   Vintage 1911 Car Donated to Farm Museum
Oct. 9, 2007   Innisfail Hosts Fourth Scarecrow Festival
Oct. 3, 2007   Red Deer Vital Signs 2007 Revealed

SEPTEMBER 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 21, 2007   Downtown Art Gets Overhaul
Sept. 17, 2007   NATO Pilot Reunion at Red Deer Airport
Sept. 4, 2007   Orchestra Outgrowing Current Facility
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
Aug. 7, 2007   Historic Red Deer Hotel Closes

JULY 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
July 30, 2007   Hot Weather Helps Attract Crowds to CentreFest
July 24, 2007   Upscale Art Gallery Planned for City Neighbourhood
July 23, 2007   Lacombe Research Centre Marks 100 Years
July 20, 2007   Sylvan Lake Jazz Festival to Feature Notable Musicians
July 18, 2007   Red Deer County Endorses Three New Trails
July 18, 2007   Miniature Markerville Displayed at Historic Creamery
July 17, 2007   Bower Natural Area Could Be Compromised
July 16, 2007   Area Couple Launch Home Patio Variety Show
July 14, 2007   Historic City Neighbourhood Enjoys Revival
July 12, 2007   Springbrook Hosts Annual Summer Cadet Training
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 29, 2007   Utility Box Historic Murals, Street Signs Enhance Downtown
June 29, 2007   Sports Hall of Fame Passes Accreditation Test
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 18, 2007   Artwalk Festival Successful in Spite of Rain
June 16, 2007   Lacombe Project to Create 20 Murals
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 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 29, 2007   Condominiums on Former Convent Site Get Approval
May 26, 2007   Creation Museum to Open in Big Valley
May 23, 2007   City Archives to Get New Temporary Home
May 22, 2007   City Public Market Starts Another Successful Year
May 16, 2007   Historic Red Deer Week Starts May 26
May 16, 2007   Condo Planned for City Historic Site
May 11, 2007   Shoreline Plan Devised to Protect Buffalo Lake
May 5, 2007   New Alberta Book Features Regional Attractions

APRIL 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 20, 2007   Olds Chosen for Sustainability Funding
Apr. 16, 2007   Red Deer Church Featured on Canada Postage Stamp

MARCH 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 31, 2007   Lacombe Canoeists Follow Thompson Route to Hudson Bay
Mar. 27, 2007   McLevins Welding Celebrates 90 Years in Red Deer
Mar. 8, 2007   Benalto Beautification Plan Wins Award
Mar. 8, 2007   Businessman Builds Replica of Lacombe Train Station
Mar. 5, 2007   Kaleidoscope Celebrates Diversity

FEBRUARY 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 26, 2007   Red Deer Recreation Centre Re-opens After Major Renovation
Feb. 24, 2007   Health History Portrayed in New Book
Feb. 21, 2007   Old Style Village Community Proposed Within City
Feb. 17, 2007   Michener Centre Site Undergoing Changes
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. 22, 2007   Red Deer County Studies Historic Sites
Jan. 15, 2007   Innisfail CF-104 Jet Dedicated

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