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DECEMBER 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 14, 2011   Lacombe Council Passes Budget; Taxes Up 3%
Dec. 14, 2011   Vacancy Rates Down in Lacombe, Up in Sylvan
Dec. 9, 2011   Lacombe Sisters Make History as Rockettes
Dec. 2, 2011   Lacombe Students Promote Green School Projects
Dec. 2, 2011   CAEP Recognizes Regional Economic Initiatives
Dec. 1, 2011   Centre Eyed for Lacombe Performing Artists

NOVEMBER 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 19, 2011   Lacombe Airport Embarks on Improvements

OCTOBER 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 28, 2011   Major Development Starts at East Lacombe
Oct. 13, 2011   Housing Starts Up in Region, Down in City
Oct. 12, 2011   Lacombe Station Exploded 100 Years Ago

SEPTEMBER 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 24, 2011   Lacombe Blacksmith Shop Gets Historic Status
Sept. 22, 2011   Economic Development Project Recognized
Sept. 20, 2011   Lacombe's Twinning With Japanese City Marked
Sept. 13, 2011   Province Provides Disaster Recovery Funds
Sept. 13, 2011   Lacombe Skatepark Receives Provincial Grant
Sept. 8, 2011   Activity in Area Real Estate Exceeds Last Year

AUGUST 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Aug. 6, 2011   Some Regional Rural Trail Sections Delayed
Aug. 4, 2011   Lacombe Arts Group Proposes Arts Centre

JULY 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
July 28, 2011   Lacombe Corn Maze Features Man in Motion
July 27, 2011   Lacombe Skatepark Construction Under Way
July 6, 2011   City and Regional Housing Sales Up Over Last Year

JUNE 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
June 29, 2011   Proposed Lacombe Biorefinery Gets Grant
June 28, 2011   Thoroughbred Harness Racing at Alberta Downs
June 6, 2011   Power Line Upgrades Slated for Red Deer Region

MAY 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
May 6, 2011   Railway Police Remind Public of Train Hazards

APRIL 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 29, 2011   Dow Chemical Plans Expansion to Prentiss Plant
Apr. 19, 2011   Lacombe County Trail System Reviewed by Public
Apr. 2, 2011   Economic Partnership Seeks Input on its Future

MARCH 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 1, 2011   Lacombe County to Host Open House on Trails

FEBRUARY 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 23, 2011   Several Electric Transmission Projects in Works
Feb. 22, 2011   Province Cuts Funds to Economic Partnership
Feb. 10, 2011   Lacombe Research Centre to Sell Historic Buildings

JANUARY 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 31, 2011   Final Phase of Lacombe Athletic Park to Start Soon
Jan. 26, 2011   Tourism Red Deer Releases New Visitor Guide

DECEMBER 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 13, 2010   Holiday Train Stops in Central Alberta
Dec. 10, 2010   Trail Between Blackfalds and Lacombe Planned
Dec. 10, 2010   CMHC Reports Vacancies and Rents Down

NOVEMBER 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 24, 2010   Gluten Free Bakery and Cafe Opens in Lacombe
Nov. 18, 2010   Highway Restaurant and Inn Close After 48 Years
Nov. 3, 2010   Report Highlights Rural Impact of High Speed Rail

OCTOBER 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 26, 2010   Lacombe Businesses of the Year Announced
Oct. 19, 2010   New City of Lacombe Has New Mayor

SEPTEMBER 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 28, 2010   Fire Damages Renovated Lacombe High School
Sept. 24, 2010   Highway Being Realigned North of Blackfalds
Sept. 23, 2010   Lacombe Skateboard Park Plan Approved
Sept. 18, 2010   Transportation Futurist Speaks at Conference
Sept. 17, 2010   Area Colleges Increase Enrolments
Sept. 7, 2010   Lacombe Becomes Alberta's Newest City
Sept. 6, 2010   Last Passenger Train 25 Years Ago Today

AUGUST 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Aug. 13, 2010   Cross Canada Vintage Coasters Stop in Region
Aug. 11, 2010   Proposed Lacombe Biorefinery Gets Boost

JULY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
July 23, 2010   Municipalities Apply For Provincial Flood Aid
July 17, 2010   Province Approves City Status for Lacombe
July 13, 2010   Provincial Grant Boosts Lacombe Athletic Park
July 9, 2010   Lacombe Plans Major Upgrade of Parks

JUNE 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
June 29, 2010   Dramatic Electoral Boundary Changes Gone
June 4, 2010   Area Towns Working on Skateboard Parks

MAY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
May 29, 2010   Lacombe Trail Pioneer Guest at CARTS AGM
May 21, 2010   CAEP Initiates Video Marketing for the Region
May 18, 2010   Lacombe Family Skateboard Plaza Being Planned
May 15, 2010   Popular Lacombe Mural Project Expanding
May 14, 2010   Industrial Park East of Lacombe Proposed

APRIL 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 27, 2010   Lacombe to Become City This Year
Apr. 24, 2010   Lacombe County Contributes to Town Projects
Apr. 19, 2010   Hollingsworth Will Make Run at Russian Olympics
Apr. 16, 2010   Sod Turns for Lacombe Athletic Park
Apr. 15, 2010   Bond Program to Provide Regional Care Beds
Apr. 13, 2010   Residential Construction Starts Up Sharply

MARCH 2010 NEWS HEADLINES

FEBRUARY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 26, 2010   Lacombe County Ready to Build Trail to Blackfalds

JANUARY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 30, 2010   Economic Groups Partner to Attract Investment
Jan. 29, 2010   Regional Trail Bridges to be Completed by March
Jan. 16, 2010   Olympic Torch Visits Central Alberta Towns
Jan. 13, 2010   Lacombe, Eckville Benefit From Stimulus Funding
Jan. 12, 2010   Junior Achievement Celebrates 50 Years

DECEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 17, 2009   Regional Vacancy Rates Up, Rents Down
Dec. 8, 2009   Horse Track Grandstand Construction Resumes
Dec. 4, 2009   Organic Waste Facility Proposed for Lacombe

NOVEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 28, 2009   Lacombe High School Modernization Complete

OCTOBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 30, 2009   Regional Tourism Group Receives Award
Oct. 29, 2009   Provincial Land Use Plans Are Watershed-Based
Oct. 29, 2009   Highway 2 Plan Near Lacombe Raises Concerns
Oct. 26, 2009   Lacombe Chamber Hands Out Annual Awards
Oct. 20, 2009   Lacombe Highway Project Tied to City Status
Oct. 19, 2009   Lacombe Walk/Run Event Raises Money for Trails
Oct. 10, 2009   Housing Prices Conversely Tied to Demand
Oct. 5, 2009   New Lacombe Athletic Park Delayed

SEPTEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 30, 2009   Lacombe Harness Racing Set For Next Year
Sept. 30, 2009   Affordable Housing for Lacombe and Blackfalds
Sept. 10, 2009   CAEP Studies Regional Transportation Strategy

AUGUST 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Aug. 28, 2009   New Trail Bridges to Get Military Assistance
Aug. 22, 2009   Lacombe Gathers Historic Building Inventory
Aug. 21, 2009   Power Transmission Upgrade Deemed Necessary
Aug. 14, 2009   Municipalities Try to Salvage 2A Plan

JULY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
July 18, 2009   Power Transmission Project Needed for Reliability

JUNE 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
June 30, 2009   New Radio Station to Start Broadcasting Soon
June 16, 2009   Area Communities to Get Provincial Housing Funds
June 11, 2009   Vacancy Rates Up in Regional Centres
June 1, 2009   Work to Start Soon on Lacombe Athletic Park

MAY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
May 29, 2009   Lacombe Athletic Park Gets County Cash
May 15, 2009   2A Corridor Plan Approval Delayed Again
May 13, 2009   Tourism Committee Expands Campaign
May 13, 2009   Municipal Councils Endorse Trails Along Highways
May 5, 2009   Regional Wastewater Treatment in Red Deer Plan

APRIL 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 24, 2009   Highway Corridor Plan to be Voted On Soon
Apr. 20, 2009   Harness Racing Underway Near Lacombe
Apr. 17, 2009   Province Increases Funding to Libraries
Apr. 16, 2009   Quarterly Housing Sales Up in Region

MARCH 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 18, 2009   Harness Racers Launch Alberta Downs
Mar. 10, 2009   Latest Highway 2A Corridor Plan Attracts Few

FEBRUARY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 25, 2009   Lacombe Race Track Gets Final OK
Feb. 13, 2009   No Slots for Lacombe Horse Racing Track
Feb. 10, 2009   2008 Regional Building Permits Down 40%

JANUARY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 28, 2009   Tourism Guide Now Available
Jan. 23, 2009   Highway 2A Urban Plan Revised Again
Jan. 9, 2009   Regional Homes Generally Maintained Value in 2008
Jan. 2, 2009   Province to Co-ordinate Ambulance Service

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