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DECEMBER 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 28, 2011   Mayor Wants High Speed Rail Tied to Transit
Dec. 27, 2011   Ronald McDonald House 80% Complete
Dec. 23, 2011   City Downtown Improvements to Continue
Dec. 16, 2011   Rebranded Capri Hotel as Sheraton Now Official
Dec. 8, 2011   Westerner Seeks Additional Building Space
Dec. 8, 2011   Riverside Complex Expected to be Ready by March
Dec. 7, 2011   32 Street Crossing Strip Mall Completed
Dec. 2, 2011   Location Sought for Heritage Destination Project
Dec. 2, 2011   Three P3 Teams to Bid on New Schools
Dec. 1, 2011   City Library to Partner with New School

NOVEMBER 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 28, 2011   City Gets Feedback on Recreational Facilities Plans
Nov. 25, 2011   Red Deer Passes 2012 $95 Million Capital Budget
Nov. 21, 2011   Hotel to Convert to Affordable Seniors Housing

OCTOBER 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 29, 2011   Ideas Sought for New Native Friendship Centre
Oct. 28, 2011   Public School Trustees Support Aquatic Centre
Oct. 21, 2011   New Skyway Centre Attracting More Tenants
Oct. 18, 2011   Pool Study Completed; Facility 10 Years Away
Oct. 18, 2011   Loblaws Commits to New City Grocery Store
Oct. 8, 2011   Major Road Project Closes Trail for 1 Year
Oct. 6, 2011   City Water Treatment Plant to Get Major Upgrade
Oct. 5, 2011   Council Approves Riverlands Redevelopment Plan

SEPTEMBER 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 23, 2011   Cenotaph Rededicated at Veterans Park Opening
Sept. 21, 2011   Ronald McDonald House to Open in February
Sept. 20, 2011   Red Deer Museum Gets Million Dollar City Boost
Sept. 15, 2011   Sierras of Michener Hill Seniors Condos Open
Sept. 15, 2011   New City Public School to be Built in Timberlands
Sept. 8, 2011   New City Centre Stage Opens Downtown
Sept. 7, 2011   Taylor Drive Plan Near Riverlands Raises Concerns
Sept. 3, 2011   Council to Review Riverlands Redevelopment Plan

AUGUST 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Aug. 26, 2011   Francophone School Planned for City Southeast
Aug. 25, 2011   Little Gaetz Revitalization Well Under Way
Aug. 18, 2011   New Cancer Centre Expansion Well Underway
Aug. 11, 2011   Stantec to Relocate to Executive Place

JULY 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
July 22, 2011   Funds Released for Low Cost Seniors Housing
July 12, 2011   Red Deer Council Approves Bike Lane Pilot Project
July 8, 2011   Red Deer 32 Street Strip Mall Nears Completion
July 7, 2011   Apartment Complex in East Red Deer Approved

JUNE 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
June 25, 2011   Four New Schools Expected to Start in 2012
June 23, 2011   Former Cinema Building to be Transformed
June 22, 2011   Rivers Edge Development Progressing Rapidly
June 17, 2011   Westerner Receives Grants for Centrium Upgrade
June 17, 2011   New Skyway Centre Attracting Medical Tenants
June 15, 2011   City Seeks Public Input on 'Railyards' District
June 14, 2011   City Council Weighs Riverlands Bus Barn Options
June 3, 2011   City Recommends Modifications for Interchange
June 1, 2011   Capri Hotel Undergoes Major Renovation
June 1, 2011   River Valley Park Plan Receives Award

MAY 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
May 31, 2011   Concept Plan for Future Aquatic Centre Revealed
May 27, 2011   Ronald McDonald House Reaches Funding Goal
May 27, 2011   Three New Schools for Red Deer in Three Years
May 25, 2011   New Schools Announced for Red Deer Area
May 14, 2011   Westerner Park Plans Major Centrium Expansion
May 13, 2011   Ronald McDonald House Taking Shape
May 12, 2011   Start Soon on New Catholic Social Services Home
May 11, 2011   Housing Complex Starts on Former Industrial Site
May 10, 2011   Major Renovation Project at Red Deer Hospital
May 6, 2011   Commercial Building Focuses on Health, Wellness
May 5, 2011   New City Commercial Area Gets Under Way
May 3, 2011   Southpointe Junction Attracts First Tenants

APRIL 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 27, 2011   Sidewalks Dominate Traffic Spine Upgrade Ideas
Apr. 22, 2011   River's Edge Development Progressing Well
Apr. 6, 2011   New Cancer Centre Proceeds on Schedule
Apr. 5, 2011   Work Begins on Future City Ring Road

MARCH 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 30, 2011   Good Turnout for Riverlands Plan Open House
Mar. 28, 2011   City Seeks Developers for Queens Business Park
Mar. 26, 2011   Orthopedic Surgeons Attracted to Skyway Centre
Mar. 23, 2011   Year Round Market Space Decision Delayed
Mar. 23, 2011   SPCA Given Loan Payment Deferral
Mar. 22, 2011   City Council Approves Aquatics Location Report
Mar. 18, 2011   Report Prefers Downtown Site for Aquatics Centre
Mar. 15, 2011   New Medical Building Scaled Back
Mar. 9, 2011   Future Ring Road to Include Walking, Bicycle Paths
Mar. 7, 2011   Impressive New RCMP City Detachment Opens
Mar. 4, 2011   New Downtown Building Nearing Completion
Mar. 2, 2011   City Building Permits Boosted by Commercial Work

FEBRUARY 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 24, 2011   City Approves Southpointe Development
Feb. 23, 2011   Curling Centre Upgrade Project Hits Snag
Feb. 19, 2011   Area Affordable Housing Projects Get Grants
Feb. 18, 2011   Downtown Theatre Makeover Progressing
Feb. 16, 2011   Commercial and Medical Plaza Well Under Way
Feb. 8, 2011   City Council Tables Year-Round Market Options
Feb. 5, 2011   Report Recommends Year-Round Market Option
Feb. 4, 2011   Commercial Projects Boost City Building Permits
Feb. 3, 2011   City 32 St. Arterial Road Improvements Delayed

JANUARY 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 27, 2011   City Raises Concerns Over Hwy 2 Redesign Plan
Jan. 25, 2011   South Red Deer College Access Road Proposed
Jan. 20, 2011   Red Deer Chamber Adopts New Policies
Jan. 13, 2011   Downtown Affordable Housing Project Ready

DECEMBER 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 27, 2010   Analysis Proceeds for Aquatic Centre Concept
Dec. 18, 2010   New Red Deer RCMP Building Close to Ready
Dec. 15, 2010   Concerns Raised Over Highway 2 Plan
Dec. 15, 2010   Concerns Raised Over Highway 11 Plan
Dec. 15, 2010   Ronald McDonald House Well Under Way
Dec. 14, 2010   Major Highway 2 Improvements Set for 2014
Dec. 13, 2010   Renovations to Start on Donald School of Business
Dec. 8, 2010   Aquatics Centre Delayed Until 2021
Dec. 7, 2010   Curling Centre Redevelopment Plan Approved
Dec. 3, 2010   Police Building Demolition Delayed Indefinitely
Dec. 2, 2010   Major Projects Push Up City Permit Values

NOVEMBER 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 26, 2010   Home for Abused Families Ready to Open
Nov. 20, 2010   Red Deer College Renovation Project Completed
Nov. 20, 2010   Quinn's Opens New Headquarters, Wins Award
Nov. 17, 2010   Meeting Discusses Year-Round Market
Nov. 17, 2010   Capri Renovations and Rebranding in 2011
Nov. 10, 2010   Veterans Park Ready for Remembrance Day
Nov. 4, 2010   Central Alberta Theatre Finalizes Cinema Lease
Nov. 3, 2010   Southpointe Junction Ready to Proceed

OCTOBER 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 28, 2010   Forth Junction Plan Gets Tourism Board Support
Oct. 22, 2010   Marching Band Commits $1 Million to College
Oct. 8, 2010   Proposed Downtown Gaetz Avenue Facelift Ok'd

SEPTEMBER 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 25, 2010   Great View from City's Newest Office Tower
Sept. 23, 2010   Sod Turns for New Red Deer Cancer Building
Sept. 23, 2010   City East Town Centre Commercial Plan Approved
Sept. 21, 2010   Redevelopment of Kin Kanyon Park Supported
Sept. 20, 2010   Riders Rally for Bicycle Lanes in Red Deer
Sept. 13, 2010   City Sorensen Station Parkade Officially Opens
Sept. 9, 2010   City 55 Street Expansion Expected Next Year
Sept. 9, 2010   Work on Medican Sierras Project to Resume
Sept. 4, 2010   Theatre Group Plans to Acquire Former Cinema
Sept. 4, 2010   Elements Project to Start Construction Soon
Sept. 2, 2010   New Red Deer Continuing Care Centre Opens

AUGUST 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Aug. 25, 2010   Report Urges Phased Riverfront Development
Aug. 24, 2010   Radiation Facility Set to Break Ground Soon
Aug. 24, 2010   City Council Approves Recreation Park Plan
Aug. 13, 2010   City Water Intake Building Progressing Well
Aug. 12, 2010   Ronald McDonald House Progresses
Aug. 10, 2010   Promenade Focus of Recreation Park Plan
Aug. 6, 2010   New Transit Terminal Opens to Satisfied Riders
Aug. 5, 2010   Facelift Proposed for Downtown Gaetz Avenue
Aug. 5, 2010   Work to Start Soon on Cenotaph Plaza Park
Aug. 4, 2010   Dawe Centre Reopens After 2 Years of Upgrades
Aug. 4, 2010   Red Deer County Adopts River Valley Plan

JULY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
July 31, 2010   Rail Tourist Attraction Concept On Track
July 31, 2010   Downtown Office Tower Nears Completion
July 29, 2010   Downtown Mixed-Use Building Gets Approval
July 29, 2010   Land Deal Assists Riverside Meadows Project
July 27, 2010   Ambitious River Park Expansion Plan Adopted
July 22, 2010   Province Funds Cancer Centre Expansion
July 13, 2010   Dawe Centre Ready for August Opening
July 12, 2010   New Downtown Parkade Almost Complete
July 9, 2010   Community Supports Ronald McDonald House
July 6, 2010   Transportation Study to Include High Speed Rail

JUNE 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
June 30, 2010   Prime Site Development Requires Road Changes
June 19, 2010   Future University for Red Deer Discussed
June 18, 2010   Builder Contributes to College Building Fund
June 15, 2010   City Transit Parkade Named After Sorensen
June 15, 2010   College Eco Business Park Expected to Proceed
June 14, 2010   Enthusiasts to Preserve Transportation Heritage
June 12, 2010   SPCA Opens New Modern Building
June 11, 2010   Expert Says Urgency Needed on High Speed Rail
June 11, 2010   Mixed-Use Building Plan Revealed for Prime Site
June 10, 2010   McDonald House Construction to Start Soon

MAY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
May 28, 2010   Interchange Upgrade Planned at Red Deer South
May 28, 2010   City Kin Kanyon Park to be Redeveloped
May 27, 2010   Pedestrian Bridges Airlifted to Natural Park
May 13, 2010   No New Major City Road Projects in 2010
May 12, 2010   Energy Companies Donate $1 Million to RD College
May 11, 2010   Aquatic Groups Band Together for Pool
May 5, 2010   Historical Society to Organize City Centennial
May 4, 2010   City Swimming Pool Study Funds Released

APRIL 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 27, 2010   Divisions Collaborate on New Schools in Region
Apr. 20, 2010   Minor Traffic Change Around Cenotaph Park
Apr. 7, 2010   Mid Summer Opening for North City Rec Centre
Apr. 2, 2010   New City River Water Intake Completed
Apr. 1, 2010   Red Deer Ronald McDonald House Breaks Ground

MARCH 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 24, 2010   City Parkade Construction Making Progress
Mar. 23, 2010   City Downtown Cenotaph Park to Proceed
Mar. 23, 2010   City Boosts Financial Support for Heritage Ranch
Mar. 16, 2010   New SPCA Animal Centre Ready to Open
Mar. 13, 2010   Luxury Riverfront Development Proposed
Mar. 11, 2010   Talks Proceed for South Red Deer Development
Mar. 6, 2010   Funds Committed to $36 Million Sewer Project
Mar. 4, 2010   City and County Plan to Extend Waskasoo Park
Mar. 3, 2010   Proposals for Downtown Cenotaph Park Revealed

FEBRUARY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 23, 2010   Rotary Donates to Ronald House and SPCA
Feb. 20, 2010   Waskasoo Park Upgrades Continue
Feb. 19, 2010   Native Complex to Include Housing, Services
Feb. 16, 2010   Red Deer Museum Makeover Opens to Public
Feb. 12, 2010   Tennis Club Plans to Build New Facility
Feb. 10, 2010   Red Deer Royals Band Looking For New Facility
Feb. 9, 2010   City Commits $1 Million to Curling Centre Upgrade
Feb. 8, 2010   City Downtown Parkade to be Ready by June
Feb. 5, 2010   Curling Club Opts To Overhaul Current Facility
Feb. 4, 2010    Major Attractions Proposed for Red Deer Area
Feb. 2, 2010   Ronald McDonald House Approaching its Goal

JANUARY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 28, 2010   Dawe Centre Project on Time, on Budget
Jan. 19, 2010   Commercial Plan Approved for Former County Site
Jan. 14, 2010   New City SPCA Building Expected to Open in March
Jan. 6, 2010   $1 Million Donation to Ronald McDonald House

DECEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 19, 2009   Several City Initiatives to Move Forward in 2010
Dec. 18, 2009   Major City Arterial Road Improvements Set
Dec. 10, 2009   Westerner Park Gets Bigger and Greener

NOVEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 26, 2009   Sod Turned for New Vision Seniors Condo Complex
Nov. 24, 2009   City Council Passes Lean Capital Budget
Nov. 20, 2009   Several City Major Projects to be Deferred
Nov. 10, 2009   Group Wants Aquatic Centre as 2013 Project
Nov. 9, 2009   New Cancer Centre Expected by 2012
Nov. 3, 2009   New Ronald McDonald House Approved
Nov. 3, 2009   Central Alberta Cancer Centre Expanding
Nov. 3, 2009   City Makes 50 Year Deal With Westerner Park

OCTOBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 21, 2009   Michener Condos Could Begin Later This Year
Oct. 20, 2009   Heritage Ranch Plan Endorsed by City Council
Oct. 15, 2009   High Speed Rail Needs Political Will
Oct. 3, 2009   Westerner Administration Building Officially Opens
Oct. 2, 2009   City Residential Permits Continue Rise

SEPTEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 24, 2009   Public Sees Heritage Ranch Plan
Sept. 15, 2009   International Award for Downtown Plan
Sept. 15, 2009   Skyway Building Plan Reduced to 4 Storeys
Sept. 10, 2009   City to Review East Town Square Concept

AUGUST 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Aug. 26, 2009   Supportive Living Housing Complex Underway
Aug. 24, 2009   High Speed Rail Symposium Coming to City
Aug. 20, 2009   Visionary Plan Unveiled for Downtown Park
Aug. 12, 2009   College May Receive Loan for Road Work
Aug. 11, 2009   City Council Gives Southpointe Plan First Reading
Aug. 6, 2009   Water Intake Project Detours City Trail
Aug. 5, 2009   Westerner Staff Moves to New Building

JULY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
July 27, 2009   'Green' Condos for Downtown Set to Proceed
July 24, 2009   Downtown Park Design Concepts to be Unveiled
July 21, 2009   Southpointe Urban Village Gets First Approval
July 21, 2009   City Seeking Proposals for Arlington Site
July 15, 2009   City Intersection Project Gets More Costly
July 13, 2009   New Police and Firehall Building Opens in City
July 9, 2009   High Speed Rail Could Take 15 Years to Complete
July 7, 2009   High Speed Rail Would Benefit Red Deer Zone
July 7, 2009   Southpointe Urban Village Plan Tabled
July 3, 2009   Red Deer River Natural Area to be Protected
July 2, 2009   City Proceeds with Expropriation for Roadway

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 19, 2009   Red Deer College Expansion Phase 1 Opens
June 18, 2009   Parking Fees to Help Pay for New Parkade
June 17, 2009   Downtown Transit Terminal Temporary Relocated
June 12, 2009   Eco Business Park Proposed Near City College
June 5, 2009   Former Downtown Hotel to Get Two More Storeys
June 4, 2009   Regional Wastewater Route Determined for City
June 2, 2009   City Council Supports Ring Road Expressway Plan

MAY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
May 22, 2009   City Civic Yard Complex Officially Opens
May 20, 2009   City Civic Centre Project to Proceed
May 16, 2009   Grant Funding Loss Could Delay City Projects 
May 9, 2009   Red Deer College Gets Millions for Improvements
May 9, 2009   Construction to Start Soon on CollegeSide Facility
May 8, 2009   Red Deer Main Street Project Completed
May 5, 2009   Regional Wastewater Treatment in Red Deer Plan

APRIL 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 28, 2009   Road Construction at Red Deer College Set to Go
Apr. 27, 2009   Renovations Begin at Red Deer Museum
Apr. 23, 2009   Bower Mall Completes $12 Million Renovation
Apr. 22, 2009   Proposed Ring Road Route Questioned
Apr. 9, 2009   City Acquiring Land For New Road and Park
Apr. 9, 2009   Westerner Adding Parking, Entrance, Green Space
Apr. 8, 2009   Skyway Professional Centre Moving Forward
Apr. 7, 2009   Transit Terminal to Move for Parkade

MARCH 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 31, 2009   Move to New City Civic Yards Begins
Mar. 24, 2009   Millennium Centre Fills New Office Space
Mar. 21, 2009   CollegeSide Project Gets Provincial Funding
Mar. 18, 2009   City Looking For Federal Funds for Projects
Mar. 14, 2009   Move to New Civic Yards Set to Begin
Mar. 13, 2009   Uncertainty Over Expressway Funding
Mar. 12, 2009   Red Deer Ready For Stimulus Funding
Mar. 12, 2009   Westerner Park Updates Plans and Branding
Mar. 11, 2009   City Donates $1 Million to Curling Complex
Mar. 10, 2009   New Downtown Parkade to be Sculpture Element
Mar. 9, 2009   Shoppers Discuss City Parkade, Downtown
Mar. 6, 2009   Curling Club Plans Multi-Use Recreation Centre
Mar. 6, 2009   Mayor to Lobby Province for Expressway Funding
Mar. 3, 2009   Credit Union Leasing Millennium Centre Space

FEBRUARY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 25, 2009   City Endorses Town Centre Concept
Feb. 11, 2009   Funding for College Expansion Phase 2 Gets Boost
Feb. 10, 2009   Downtown Action Plan Adopted by City Council
Feb. 10, 2009   Swerve Development to Proceed Quickly

JANUARY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 30, 2009   Proposed New City Civic Centre Revealed
Jan. 30, 2009   City Aboriginal Housing Project Receives Funds
Jan. 27, 2009   Council Tables Downtown Redevelopment Plan
Jan. 23, 2009   Final Draft of City Downtown Plan Revealed
Jan. 23, 2009   Proposed Riverlands Compared to Granville Island
Jan. 22, 2009   City North Recreation Centre On Schedule
Jan. 20, 2009   City Expansion and Growth Create Challenges
Jan. 20, 2009   Green Downtown Housing Plan Revised
Jan. 14, 2009   Golden Circle Renovation Project Almost Complete
Jan. 13, 2009   City Centre Parkade Construction to Start This Summer
Jan. 13, 2009   City Council Approves $150 Million of Borrowing
Jan. 8, 2009   City Seeking Public Art for Building Projects


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