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JANUARY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 30, 2010   Economic Groups Partner to Attract Investment
Jan. 29, 2010   Regional Trail Bridges to be Completed by March

DECEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 14, 2009   Gull Lake Development Plan to be Updated
Dec. 12, 2009   Blackfalds 2010 Budget Approved
Dec. 8, 2009   Horse Track Grandstand Construction Resumes

NOVEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 27, 2009   RV Resort Plan Endorsed by Lacombe County
Nov. 25, 2009   Clive to be Terminal of Carbon Dioxide Pipeline
Nov. 17, 2009   Rail Crossing at Blackfalds Gets Funding
Nov. 14, 2009   Blackfalds, Alix, Ponoka Get Infrastructure Cash

OCTOBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 29, 2009   Provincial Land Use Plans Are Watershed-Based
Oct. 29, 2009   Highway 2 Plan Near Lacombe Raises Concerns
Oct. 14, 2009   Federal Funding Announced for Trail Bridges

SEPTEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 30, 2009   Lacombe Harness Racing Set For Next Year
Sept. 30, 2009   Affordable Housing for Lacombe and Blackfalds
Sept. 28, 2009   Rural Municipalities Saving on Road Projects
Sept. 18, 2009   Lacombe County to Co-Sponsor Resolutions
Sept. 18, 2009   Industrial Park Proposed Near Eckville
Sept. 8, 2009   Blackfalds Population Up 16% in 2 Years
Sept. 2, 2009   Ellis Bird Farm Reports Banner Year

AUGUST 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Aug. 28, 2009   New Trail Bridges to Get Military Assistance
Aug. 22, 2009   Regional Towns Get Government Funding
Aug. 21, 2009   Power Transmission Upgrade Deemed Necessary
Aug. 17, 2009   Lacombe County to Update Red Deer River Plan
Aug. 14, 2009   Municipalities Try to Salvage 2A Plan
Aug. 4, 2009   New Blackfalds Industry Prepares for Future

JULY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
July 31, 2009   Gull Lake Community Lots Available Soon
July 29, 2009   Summer Country Drive Provides 22 Attractions
July 18, 2009   Power Transmission Project Needed for Reliability
July 11, 2009   Stimulus Funding for Area Infrastructure Projects
July 7, 2009   Nova Inks Deal with Harmattan Gas Plant
July 6, 2009   Federal Government Approves Nova Sale
July 3, 2009   Red Deer River Natural Area to be Protected

JUNE 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
June 29, 2009   Ellis Bird Farm Reports Fewer Bluebirds
June 26, 2009   Lacombe County Declares Drought Disaster
June 17, 2009   Trail River Crossings Moving Forward
June 13, 2009   Lacombe County Explores RV Resort Controls
June 10, 2009   Potential Sylvan Lake Boat Launch Sites Added
June 1, 2009   Work to Start Soon on Lacombe Athletic Park

MAY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
May 30, 2009   New Hotel to be Built at Blackfalds
May 29, 2009   Lacombe Athletic Park Gets County Cash
May 26, 2009   River Watershed Showing Signs of Stress
May 22, 2009   Several Regional Projects Get Stimulus Funding
May 22, 2009   Country Drive Expands to Four Tour Dates
May 15, 2009   2A Corridor Plan Approval Delayed Again
May 15, 2009   Proposed Gull Lake RV Resort Gets Boost

APRIL 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 24, 2009   Lacombe County Assessments Up Average 4%
Apr. 24, 2009   Highway Corridor Plan to be Voted On Soon
Apr. 20, 2009   Harness Racing Underway Near Lacombe
Apr. 15, 2009   Nova Shareholders Approve IPIC Acquisition

MARCH 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 27, 2009   Lacombe County Reallocates Surplus
Mar. 27, 2009   Lacombe County Studies Sylvan Lake Boat Access
Mar. 26, 2009   RV Resort Near Eckville Being Planned
Mar. 18, 2009   Harness Racers Launch Alberta Downs
Mar. 13, 2009   Blackfalds Annexation Becomes Official
Mar. 11, 2009   Tendering Delay Saves Lacombe County Millions
Mar. 10, 2009   Latest Highway 2A Corridor Plan Attracts Few
Mar. 6, 2009   Sunbreaker Cove Residents Oppose RV Resort

FEBRUARY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 25, 2009   Lacombe Race Track Gets Final OK
Feb. 14, 2009   Lacombe County Wants Guidelines for Sylvan Lake
Feb. 14, 2009   Lacombe County Likes Revised Buffalo Lake Plan
Feb. 13, 2009   Proposed Gull Lake RV Resort Scaled Back
Feb. 13, 2009   No Slots for Lacombe Horse Racing Track
Feb. 12, 2009   Agriculture Could Mitigate Difficult Future
Feb. 12, 2009   Concerns Remain for Sylvan Lake Project

JANUARY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 28, 2009   Tourism Guide Now Available
Jan. 23, 2009   Highway 2A Urban Plan Revised Again
Jan. 23, 2009   Lacombe County Provides Cash to Blackfalds
Jan. 15, 2009   Gull Lake Community Hall Being Planned
Jan. 9, 2009   Regional Homes Generally Maintained Value in 2008
Jan. 9, 2009   Lacombe County Gives First Reading to RV Resort Plan
Jan. 6, 2009   River Watershed User Group Applauds New Land-Use Region

DECEMBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 23, 2008   Lacombe County to Improve Access to Sylvan Lake
Dec. 18, 2008   Lacombe County Approves Horse Racing Project
Dec. 18, 2008   Blackfalds Taxes to Increase 2.75%
Dec. 18, 2008   Lacombe County Taxes to Remain Steady
Dec. 13, 2008   Horse Racing Track Progresses in Lacombe County
Dec. 12, 2008   Gull Lake Recreation Vehicle Lots Approved

NOVEMBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 26, 2008   Lacombe County to Review Land Uses on Agricultural Land
Nov. 24, 2008   Lacombe County to Study Public Lake Access
Nov. 21, 2008   Changes Suggested for North Highway 2A Corridor Plan
Nov. 15, 2008   Proposed Co-op Would Promote Natural Local Food
Nov. 8, 2008   Province Provides Heritage Funding to Regional Communities
Nov. 8, 2008   Blackfalds Library Honored for Innovations
Nov. 6, 2008   Power Line Options Expanded
Nov. 1, 2008   Rural Police Detachment Moving to Blackfalds

OCTOBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 25, 2008   Clive Gets Funding for Walking Trail
Oct. 24, 2008   Decision on Lacombe County Urban Corridor Delayed
Oct. 16, 2008   Red Deer River Watershed Data Reviewed
Oct. 14, 2008   Regional Trail Network Makes Progress
Oct. 2, 2008   New Power Transmission Line Described as Urgent
Oct. 2, 2008   Sylvan Lake Watershed Society Wants More Testing

SEPTEMBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 26, 2008   Lacombe County Provides Funds for River Trail Bridge
Sept. 26, 2008   Two Towns Withdraw From Plasco Project
Sept. 26, 2008   Gull Lake 'Green' RV Condo Resort Clears Hurdle
Sept. 20, 2008   Lacombe County Pulls Support for Plasco
Sept. 19, 2008   Power Line Corridor Recommendation This Fall
Sept. 10, 2008   Plasco Plant Plan Details Expected in November
Sept. 3, 2008   North Sylvan Lake RV Park Downscaled
Sept. 3, 2008   Non-Profit Coffee House Opens in Blackfalds
Sept. 2, 2008   Local Tourism Boosted by High Gas Prices

AUGUST 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Aug. 30, 2008   Regional Garbage Gasification Deal Signed
Aug. 30, 2008   Lacombe County Population Increases Slightly
Aug. 27, 2008   Wajax Industries Starts Building in Blackfalds
Aug. 22, 2008   Highway Industrial Park West of Lacombe Advances
Aug. 21, 2008   Lacombe County Industrial Park Progressing
Aug. 5, 2008   Expanded Country Drive Huge Success

JULY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
July 23, 2008   Large Industrial Firms Locating in Blackfalds
July 17, 2008   Lakeshore Campgrounds Doing Brisk Business
July 15, 2008   Options Presented for Electricity Transmission
July 12, 2008   Lacombe County to Protect Natural Area
July 11, 2008   Lacombe County Highway 2A Plan Runs Into Opposition
July 2, 2008   Regional Residents Recognized for Influence

JUNE 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
June 27, 2008   Lacombe County Boosts Recreation Spending
June 19, 2008   Region to be Well Represented at National Job Fair
June 13, 2008   Lacombe County Urban Plan Gets First Reading
June 13, 2008   Another Summer Village Examines Annexation
June 6, 2008   New Power Line Corridor Options Revealed
June 5, 2008   Fastest Growing Towns Have Highest Housing Costs

MAY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
May 31, 2008   Municipality Group Seeks to Secure Future Water Supply
May 30, 2008   Annual Country Drive Expanded to Two Weekends
May 13, 2008   Blackfalds Postponing Census Until 2009
May 13, 2008   Central Alberta Tourism Committee Formed
May 12, 2008   Lacombe County Delays Urban Corridor Approval
May 12, 2008   Lacombe County Industrial Park Taking Shape
May 7, 2008   Area Officials Confident With Plasco Technology
May 2, 2008   Lacombe County Donates to Red Deer College

APRIL 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 25, 2008   Another Sylvan Lake Summer Village Seeks Annexation
Apr. 23, 2008   Hotel, Apartments Included in Rimbey Development
Apr. 22, 2008   City Endorses Regional Wastewater System Plan
Apr. 22, 2008   Value of Farm Land Increases Over 10% in 6 Months
Apr. 21, 2008   Policing Options Discussed by Blackfalds
Apr. 12, 2008   Blackfalds Annexation Bid Gets Lacombe County Support
Apr. 11, 2008   Horse Track Moves Closer to Lacombe County Approval
Apr. 11, 2008   Lacombe County Studies Rural Central Waste Water Systems
Apr. 11, 2008   Nova Recognizes Joffre Ethylene Plants as Crown Jewel
Apr. 10, 2008   RV Dealership First Tenant in Lacombe County Business Park
Apr. 7, 2008   Lacombe County to Expand Municipal Headquarters
Apr. 5, 2008   Bio-Energy Grants Awarded to Rimbey Plant and Olds College

MARCH 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 21, 2008   New Regional Marketing Plan Introduced
Mar. 14, 2008   Sylvan and Gull Lake RV Parks Proposed
Mar. 4, 2008   Regional Conservatives Part of Stelmach Landslide
Mar. 3, 2008   Proposed Gull Lake RV Resort Moves Forward

FEBRUARY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 21, 2008   Blackfalds Taxes Up 2.5%
Feb. 19, 2008   Blackfalds-Lacombe 2A Corridor Plan to be Reviewed
Feb. 16, 2008   Lacombe County Moves on Horse Race Track
Feb. 6, 2008   Provincial Support Requested For Garbage Gasification
Feb. 1, 2008   Blackfalds Wants to Annex Over 2,000 Acres
Feb. 1, 2008   Joffre Nova Ethylene Plants Prosperous for Company

JANUARY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 29, 2008   Half Billion Dollars in 2007 Area Construction
Jan. 28, 2008   Garbage Gasification Plan Gains Momentum
Jan. 23, 2008   Wind Farm Company Meets With Landowners
Jan. 18, 2008   Dow Plants Secure Ethane Feedstock from Oilsands
Jan. 5, 2008   Aerial Boat Survey Results Released for Three Lakes
Jan. 3, 2008   Province Pumps $500,000 into Three Biofuel Projects


News Headlines Lacombe County Municipalities 2007

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