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DECEMBER 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 30, 2011   Rocky Mountain House Adopts Historic Fort Brand
Dec. 23, 2011   Nordegg Minesite Receives Parks Canada Funding
Dec. 23, 2011   City Downtown Improvements to Continue
Dec. 19, 2011   Sylvan Lake Store Closes After 83 Years
Dec. 9, 2011   Lacombe Sisters Make History as Rockettes
Dec. 6, 2011   City Seeks Company to Repaint Green Onion
Dec. 2, 2011   Location Sought for Heritage Destination Project
Dec. 1, 2011   City Library to Partner with New School
Dec. 1, 2011   Centre Eyed for Lacombe Performing Artists

NOVEMBER 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 29, 2011   Downtown Association Continues Facade Program
Nov. 19, 2011   Bowden Refinery Retrofitted for Storage
Nov. 19, 2011   Old Innisfail Library Closes, New One Opens Soon
Nov. 2, 2011   Concern Expressed About Drilling at Historic Site
Nov. 1, 2011   Model Train Show Draws Over 1,000

OCTOBER 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 29, 2011   Ideas Sought for New Native Friendship Centre
Oct. 28, 2011   Doomed Jewish Settlement Remembered
Oct. 26, 2011   Sherman Tank Exchange at Olds Legion
Oct. 25, 2011   Retro Diners to be Built at Bowden
Oct. 25, 2011   Unique Turtle Shell Fossil Found Near Blackfalds
Oct. 24, 2011   Blackfalds Historical Society Restores Tombstones
Oct. 12, 2011   Lacombe Station Exploded 100 Years Ago

SEPTEMBER 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 28, 2011   College Arts Centre Celebrates 25 Years
Sept. 26, 2011   Terry Fox Statues Cast by Red Deer Area Foundry
Sept. 24, 2011   Lacombe Blacksmith Shop Gets Historic Status
Sept. 23, 2011   Cenotaph Rededicated at Veterans Park Opening
Sept. 20, 2011   Red Deer Museum Gets Million Dollar City Boost
Sept. 20, 2011   Red Deer Centennial Committee Gets City Grant
Sept. 20, 2011   Lacombe's Twinning With Japanese City Marked
Sept. 12, 2011   Innisfail Downtown Prepares for Improvements
Sept. 8, 2011   New City Centre Stage Opens Downtown

AUGUST 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Aug. 29, 2011   Centennial of North Red Deer Celebrated
Aug. 29, 2011   Symposium Showcases International Sculptors
Aug. 26, 2011   Francophone School Planned for City Southeast
Aug. 22, 2011   Parks Centennial Celebrated at Rocky Historic Site
Aug. 22, 2011   Historic Tractor Parade Highlights Pioneer Days
Aug. 22, 2011   Jazz at the Lake Stages Another Successful Year
Aug. 19, 2011   Red Deer Finalist for Cultureville 2011
Aug. 18, 2011   TEDxRedDeer Conference Set for October
Aug. 15, 2011   Central Music Festival Continues to Grow
Aug. 10, 2011   North Red Deer Celebrates Centennial
Aug. 8, 2011   Royals Marching Band Wins Award in Malaysia
Aug. 6, 2011   Historic Markerville Icelandic Church Restored
Aug. 4, 2011   Lacombe Arts Group Proposes Arts Centre
Aug. 2, 2011   CentreFest Attracts 28,000 People to Downtown

JULY 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
July 29, 2011   International Stone-Carvers Symposium at College
July 20, 2011   Contest to Rename City Railyards District Popular
July 19, 2011   Ponoka Mental Health Centre Marks 100 Years
July 18, 2011   Early Scout Heroism Recalled
July 15, 2011   Bashaw Plans Centennial Celebration in August
July 13, 2011   Downtown Latin Festival Gets City Support
July 7, 2011   Three Vintage Aircraft at Airport for Two Days
July 2, 2011   Red Deer Celebrates Canada Day
July 1, 2011   Residential Grave Markers Presented to Museum

JUNE 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
June 27, 2011   Ponoka Stampede Celebrates 75 Years
June 22, 2011   CPR Steam Train to Tour Area
June 18, 2011   Four Recipients for Red Deer Heritage Awards
June 17, 2011   Tourist Railway Extension Under Way
June 17, 2011   Five Linear Parks Expected to be Completed Soon
June 17, 2011   Marching Band to Compete in Malaysia
June 15, 2011   City Seeks Public Input on 'Railyards' District
June 14, 2011   City Council Weighs Riverlands Bus Barn Options
June 6, 2011   Transit Enthusiast Preserves Rare Classic Bus

MAY 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
May 28, 2011   Downtown Parsons Clinic to Close Next Year
May 24, 2011   Public Market Gets Best Start in 41 Years
May 19, 2011   Future Use of Mintlaw Trestle to be Studied
May 18, 2011   Tourist Season Begins This Coming Weekend
May 14, 2011   Red Deer Museum, Art Gallery Has 80,000 Pieces
May 7, 2011   Garage to Protect Artifacts at Sunnybrook Farm
May 6, 2011   Railway Police Remind Public of Train Hazards
May 6, 2011   Summer Music Festival to Expand to Three Days
May 5, 2011   Matchbox Theatre to Close in Early June

APRIL 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 29, 2011   New Spanish School Program to Start in 2012

MARCH 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 29, 2011   Matchbox Theatre Final Curtain Likely in May
Mar. 24, 2011   Double Decker Bus Cafe Approved for Downtown
Mar. 16, 2011   Ponoka to be Home of Rodeo Hall of Fame
Mar. 15, 2011   Good Turnout for Red Deer Carnaval
Mar. 8, 2011   Historic Rail Bridge Gets Emergency Repairs
Mar. 5, 2011   Red Deer Carnaval Cultural Event Kicks Off
Mar. 3, 2011   Dinner Theatre Move Frees Space at Black Knight
Mar. 1, 2011   Bentley Museum Gets Funds from Lacombe County

FEBRUARY 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 23, 2011   Railway Projects Announced 100 Years Ago
Feb. 18, 2011   Downtown Theatre Makeover Progressing
Feb. 15, 2011   Red Deer Transit Retires Last High-Floor Bus
Feb. 14, 2011   North Red Deer Centennial Celebrations Begin
Feb. 10, 2011   Lacombe Research Centre to Sell Historic Buildings
Feb. 8, 2011   City Council Tables Year-Round Market Options
Feb. 5, 2011   Report Recommends Year-Round Market Option
Feb. 3, 2011   Repairs to Begin on Historic Rail Trestle
Feb. 2, 2011   Benalto Former Rail Land Development Delayed

JANUARY 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 29, 2011   New Bench Sculpture at Red Deer Museum
Jan. 27, 2011   Quality of Red Deer River Watershed Discussed
Jan. 11, 2011   Blackfalds Society Launches Monthly Market

DECEMBER 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 30, 2010   Aboriginal Dancers Compete at Nationals
Dec. 17, 2010   Program Helps Preserve Cree Culture, Language
Dec. 14, 2010   Bashaw Celebrates its Centennial in 2011
Dec. 13, 2010   Edmonton Bridge Focus of Red Deer Filmmaker
Dec. 10, 2010   Committee Formed to Celebrate City's Centennial
Dec. 2, 2010   Sylvan Lake Band Shell Idea Gets Boost

NOVEMBER 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 23, 2010   Downtown Association Launches Initiatives
Nov. 19, 2010   Red Deer Looks for Another Ghost
Nov. 18, 2010   Highway Restaurant and Inn Close After 48 Years
Nov. 15, 2010   Sylvan Lake Senior a Serious Model Builder
Nov. 10, 2010   County Authorizes Repairs to Mintlaw Trestle
Nov. 10, 2010   Veterans Park Ready for Remembrance Day
Nov. 4, 2010   Central Alberta Theatre Finalizes Cinema Lease

OCTOBER 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 28, 2010   Forth Junction Plan Gets Tourism Board Support
Oct. 28, 2010   City Hall Supports Downtown Theatre Renovation
Oct. 22, 2010   Marching Band Commits $1 Million to College
Oct. 12, 2010   Red Deer Market Wraps Up 40th Season
Oct. 8, 2010   Proposed Downtown Gaetz Avenue Facelift Ok'd

SEPTEMBER 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 28, 2010   Badlands Tourism Initiative a National Finalist
Sept. 18, 2010   Puffed Wheat Square Originated in Red Deer
Sept. 13, 2010   City Sorensen Station Parkade Officially Opens
Sept. 10, 2010   Olds High School to be Demolished
Sept. 6, 2010   Last Passenger Train 25 Years Ago Today
Sept. 4, 2010   Theatre Group Plans to Acquire Former Cinema
Sept. 2, 2010   Work Begins on Heritage Rail Line Near Stettler
Sept. 1, 2010   Bowden Institution to Get Major Expansion

AUGUST 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Aug. 30, 2010   Proposed Aviation Museum Gathers Artifacts
Aug. 23, 2010   First Downtown Fiestival Latin Festival a Big Hit
Aug. 19, 2010   Blackfoot Culture to be Celebrated in Rocky
Aug. 18, 2010   Oilfield Landmark Restored Next to Highway 2
Aug. 18, 2010   Donalda Celebrations Include New Trail
Aug. 16, 2010   Good Music and Weather at Central Music Festival
Aug. 13, 2010   Cross Canada Vintage Coasters Stop in Region
Aug. 12, 2010   100th Anniversary of Sir Wilfrid Laurier Visit
Aug. 10, 2010   Old Court House Restoration Using Tyndall Stone
Aug. 10, 2010   Former Downtown Bowladrome Sold for Offices
Aug. 5, 2010   Facelift Proposed for Downtown Gaetz Avenue
Aug. 5, 2010   Work to Start Soon on Cenotaph Plaza Park
Aug. 3, 2010   Street Performer Festival Draws Thousands
Aug. 3, 2010   RCMP Musical Ride Wows Red Deer and Olds

JULY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
July 31, 2010   Rail Tourist Attraction Concept On Track
July 29, 2010   Grain Elevator Artwork Approved for Museum
July 22, 2010   Buffalo Lake Protected Habitat Increased
July 17, 2010   Stettler Steam Locomotive Repairs Almost Done
July 16, 2010   Funds Provided for Nordegg Historic Site
July 16, 2010   Family Business Closes After 65 Years
July 15, 2010   Problems Scuttle Historic River Journey
July 15, 2010   City Downtown Ambassadors a Big Hit
July 10, 2010   Pine Lake Tornado Remembered After 10 Years
July 8, 2010   Police Dog Training Centre Unique in Canada
July 8, 2010   Ghost Stories at Innisfail Historical Village
July 3, 2010   Benalto Man Builds Working Model Locomotives
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 30, 2010   Rezoning of Railyards District Gets First Reading
June 30, 2010   Historic River Journey Begins
June 21, 2010   Annual Artwalk Festival Displays Variety of Art
June 15, 2010   City Transit Parkade Named After Sorensen
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 14, 2010   Scow Replica to Celebrate Historic Dinosaur Hunt
June 5, 2010   Four Winners at Annual Heritage Awards
June 2, 2010   Donalda Council Pleased Village Won't Dissolve

MAY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
May 29, 2010   Lacombe Trail Pioneer Guest at CARTS AGM
May 26, 2010   Multi-family Building to be Built on Historic Site
May 25, 2010   Red Deer Public Market Starts 40th Season
May 20, 2010   Optimist Club Celebrates 50 Years
May 20, 2010   25 Years of Alix Trail to be Celebrated
May 15, 2010   Popular Lacombe Mural Project Expanding
May 14, 2010   Grain Elevator Museum Proposed in Stettler
May 10, 2010   Innisfail Historic Village Celebrates 40th Year
May 6, 2010   Society Searches for Railway Track
May 5, 2010   Historical Society to Organize City Centennial

APRIL 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 29, 2010   Three Arts and Culture Groups Merge
Apr. 22, 2010   Museum and Art Gallery Focuses on Food
Apr. 20, 2010   Minor Traffic Change Around Cenotaph Park
Apr. 15, 2010   New Sushi Restaurant Serves Food by Train
Apr. 13, 2010   Shakespearean Plays Planned for Bower Ponds
Apr. 8, 2010   Travelaire Story Comes to a Close
Apr. 2, 2010   Two Historic Villages Vote Against Dissolution
Apr. 2, 2010   City's Oldest Bowling Alley Closes

MARCH 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 31, 2010   New Manager Chosen for Heritage Ranch
Mar. 23, 2010   City Downtown Cenotaph Park to Proceed
Mar. 23, 2010   City Boosts Financial Support for Heritage Ranch
Mar. 19, 2010   Springbrook Recreation Centre for Sale
Mar. 17, 2010   Mirror School to Close
Mar. 9, 2010   Netook Concept Plan Approved East of Olds
Mar. 4, 2010   Feast & Ceremony to Honour Native Children
Mar. 3, 2010   Proposals for Downtown Cenotaph Park Revealed

FEBRUARY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 19, 2010   Native Complex to Include Housing, Services
Feb. 16, 2010   Red Deer Museum Makeover Opens to Public
Feb. 10, 2010   Red Deer Royals Band Looking For New Facility
Feb. 4, 2010    Major Attractions Proposed for Red Deer Area
Feb. 3, 2010   Red Deer County Heritage Plan Approved
Feb. 2, 2010   Arts Groups Encouraged to Collaborate
Feb. 1, 2010   Central Alberta Theatre Turns 40

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


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