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snippets and summaries of news reports of interest to residents and visitors from local media (primarily Red Deer Advocate and Red Deer Express). Click on Headline for more detail.

MARCH 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 31, 2008   Regional Water Plant Requests New Intake Location
Mar. 31, 2008   Major City Recreation Facility Closes for Renovations
Mar. 28, 2008   Airport Gets $2.1 Million for Runway Lights Upgrade
Mar. 27, 2008   Civic Yard Relocation Opens Window of Opportunity
Mar. 22, 2008   Airport Plan Includes Service Expansion and Lot Development
Mar. 21, 2008   Naturalists Give Tentative Support to Riverwalk Canal Project
Mar. 17, 2008   Massive Joint Planning Initiative Begins Public Process
Mar. 12, 2008   Springbrook Infrastructure Rehab Project to Start in Spring
Mar. 12, 2008   Ecologically Friendly Timberstone Park Gets First Reading
Mar. 1, 2008   Addition of 2 Storeys to City Office Building Well Under Way

FEBRUARY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 27, 2008   Olds Eyed for Large Residential Development
Feb. 26, 2008   City Council Approves South Sunnybrook Plan
Feb. 26, 2008   East City Neighbourhood Plan Passes First Hurdle
Feb. 20, 2008   Proposed Biofuels Plant Could Benefit Livestock Producers
Feb. 19, 2008   City Intersection Improvements to Cost $10 Million
Feb. 19, 2008   Blackfalds-Lacombe 2A Corridor Plan to be Reviewed
Feb. 16, 2008   Lacombe County Moves on Horse Race Track
Feb. 12, 2008   Review Set for City Canal Concept, Riverlands, Downtown
Feb. 6, 2008   Provincial Support Requested For Garbage Gasification
Feb. 6, 2008   Proposed World-Class Biofuels Plant Waiting for Permits
Feb. 4, 2008   Tourist Rail Trail Proposed West of Rocky Mountain House

JANUARY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 30, 2008   City Municipal Plan Features Density, Transportation, Parks
Jan. 29, 2008   Half Billion Dollars in 2007 Area Construction
Jan. 29, 2008   Feedback on Canal Concept Mostly Positive
Jan. 28, 2008   Garbage Gasification Plan Gains Momentum
Jan. 26, 2008   Massive City Civic Yards Relocation On Schedule
Jan. 23, 2008   Wind Farm Company Meets With Landowners
Jan. 23, 2008   Biodiesel Project Expects Permit Approvals by Spring
Jan. 21, 2008   Red Deer River Bank Stabilization Proceeds
Jan. 19, 2008   Downtown Red Deer Skyline About to Change
Jan. 18, 2008   Olds Bell E-Learning Centre Ready to Open in April
Jan. 15, 2008   Dawe Recreation Improvements Approved
Jan. 15, 2008   Increased Construction Costs Cause Additional $25 Million
Jan. 12, 2008   Dawe School Upgrades Coincides with Recreation Upgrades
Jan. 11, 2008   $50 Million for Regional Cancer Radiation Treatment Facility
Jan. 9, 2008   New City Police Station Ready to Proceed
Jan. 3, 2008   City Major Projects Lead Record Building Year
Jan. 3, 2008   Stettler Water Treatment Plant to be Upgraded
Jan. 3, 2008   Province Pumps $500,000 into Three Biofuel Projects

DECEMBER 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 21, 2007   Governments Provide $6 Million for Penhold Multiplex
Dec. 21, 2007   Governments Grant $6 Million for Springbrook Infrastructure
Dec. 21, 2007   Two County Industrial Parks Move Forward
Dec. 21, 2007   Sylvan Lake Shopping Centre Replaces Proposed Hotel
Dec. 20, 2007   Engineering Begins on Olds to Red Deer Sewer Line
Dec. 19, 2007   Rising Costs Delay Michener Seniors Complex
Dec. 19, 2007   Plasco Gasification Plant Open Houses Planned for January
Dec. 18, 2007   Plan and Zoning for New City Industrial Land Approved
Dec. 18, 2007   Mostly Positive Comments on Canal Concept
Dec. 18, 2007   Another Half Million Donated to Red Deer College Project
Dec. 11, 2007   City Council Approves $1.3 Billion 10-Year Capital Budget
Dec. 10, 2007   Highway 2 on Road to 6 Lane Freeway
Dec. 6, 2007   Two More Wind Farms Proposed
Dec. 6, 2007   Olds Learning Centre Will Have Major Economic Impact
Dec. 5, 2007   Tourism Canal Proposal Seeks Public Support
Dec. 5, 2007   Historic Building Demolished to Make Way for New
Dec. 5, 2007   Customs and Funding Being Pursued by Airport
Dec. 4, 2007   Michener Supportive Housing Project Revised

NOVEMBER 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 29, 2007   Plan Unveiled for City Maskepetoon Park
Nov. 24, 2007   Trans Canada Trail Bridges Get Funding
Nov. 24, 2007   Proposed Rimbey Biofuel Project Gets Financial Boost
Nov. 22, 2007   Stettler County to Study Garbage to Power Plant
Nov. 20, 2007   Wind Farm Proposed Near Trochu
Nov. 20, 2007   City Gives First Reading on New Industrial Area Plans
Nov. 20, 2007   City Sells Contaminated Site to Developer for $1
Nov. 16, 2007   Water Distribution Projects Proceed East and West of Stettler
Nov. 16, 2007   Site Work Starts on Sylvan Lake's Beacon Hill
Nov. 15, 2007   Proposed Biofuel Plant Delayed
Nov. 14, 2007   College Expansion Progressing Well
Nov. 14, 2007   Joint Area Structure Plan Will Be Largest in Province
Nov. 14, 2007   County Wins Award for Gasoline Alley Plan
Nov. 13, 2007   New City Industrial Area Site Work Proceeds
Nov. 7, 2007   Lacombe County Offers Regional Plan
Nov. 6, 2007   Possible Rural RCMP Move to Blackfalds on Hold
Nov. 2, 2007   Office Tower Pushes Up City Building Permit Values

OCTOBER 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 31, 2007   City Downtown to Update Vision
Oct. 31, 2007   Two City Erosion Control Projects to Cost Millions
Oct. 30, 2007   Major Wind Farm Proposed South of Red Deer
Oct. 27, 2007   South City Commercial Area Delayed Until Next Year
Oct. 27, 2007   Report Vindicates Decision to Restore Clearwater River
Oct. 23, 2007   Downtown Rejuvenation and Housing Tops City Mayor Agenda
Oct. 23, 2007   Riverside Condo Project Scaled Back Again
Oct. 20, 2007   Sylvan Lake Shopping Centre Approved
Oct. 19, 2007   First Commercial Garbage Gasification Plant Set to Go
Oct. 18, 2007   Major Olds Shopping Centre Close to Opening
Oct. 17, 2007   Wal-Mart Supercentre Planned for Sylvan Lake
Oct. 11, 2007   Riverside Condo Proposal Altered
Oct. 11, 2007   Michener Seniors Complex to Offer Options
Oct. 4, 2007   Construction Proceeds on Lacombe Horse Race Track
Oct. 3, 2007   Donalds Donate $3 Million to Red Deer College
Oct. 2, 2007   Proposed East Water Irrigation Project May be Downsized

SEPTEMBER 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 25, 2007   Large Sylvan Lake Condo Project Gets Approval
Sept. 22, 2007   City Hall Expansion Plans On Hold
Sept. 20, 2007   New Downtown City Police Station Delayed
Sept. 15, 2007   Downtown Green Housing Project Set to Proceed
Sept. 15, 2007   Two Major Developments at Gull Lake
Sept. 14, 2007   Millennium Centre Expansion Could Start Soon
Sept. 12, 2007   Canal System Proposed as Tourist Attraction
Sept. 11, 2007   Seniors Condo Complex Finally Approved
Sept. 11, 2007   Riverside Meadows Condo Project Proceeds
Sept. 10, 2007   Roundabout Intersection Planned for Sylvan Lake
Sept. 8, 2007   Water Line East of Stettler Approved
Sept. 1, 2007   Springbrook Plan Highlights Aviation Heritage
Sept. 1, 2007   No Conflict in Two Planned Biofuel Plants

AUGUST 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Aug. 31, 2007   Two Aging City Schools Get Provincial Funding
Aug. 31, 2007   Innisfail Highway Interchange Being Improved
Aug. 27, 2007   World Class Biofuel Plant Planned for Stettler
Aug. 24, 2007   Red Deer College Expansion Gets Another $18 Million
Aug. 14, 2007   Deal Preserves Most of Bower Natural Area
Aug. 10, 2007   Report Suggests High Speed Rail Viable
Aug. 9, 2007   City Outlines West Industrial Development Plan
Aug. 9, 2007   East Communities Propose Water Transfer
Aug. 3, 2007   Three Objections Filed Against Proposed Biofuel Plant
Aug. 2, 2007   Major City Projects Blast Building Records
Aug. 2, 2007   Red Deer College Explores Residential Expansion

JULY 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
July 31, 2007   Timberlands Plan Given Final Approval by City
July 27, 2007   Garbage Gasification Commission Officially Approved
July 27, 2007   Next Stage of College Expansion Ready to Proceed
July 20, 2007   Buildings Demolished for Downtown Office Tower
July 20, 2007   Industrial Park Near Blackfalds Ready to Proceed
July 19, 2007   Lacombe Joint Development Agreement Approved
July 19, 2007   Lacombe Race Track Facility Proceeds
July 18, 2007   Future City Traffic Congestion Tests Values
July 17, 2007   Bower Natural Area Could Be Compromised
July 17, 2007   Councillor Suggests That Airport Snubbed
July 17, 2007   Sylvan Lake Proposes Waterfront Facelift
July 14, 2007   Historic City Neighbourhood Enjoys Revival
July 12, 2007   Red Deer Hospital Seeks Further Expansion
July 12, 2007   Petrochemical Investment Potential Increases with Policy
July 6, 2007   County and City Approve New Intermunicipal Plan
July 6, 2007   Sylvan Lake Subdivision Progressing Quickly
July 5, 2007    Olds Power Shopping Centre Opening in October
July 4, 2007   City Building Permits Surge Toward Another Record
July 4, 2007   Major Projects Boost June Building Permits
July 4, 2007   Residential Style Continuing Care Facility Approved
July 4, 2007   Two City Northeast Subdivisions Approved by Council
July 2, 2007   Stettler Growth Plan Not Supported by Surrounding County

JUNE 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
June 30, 2007   Dawe Centre Upgrade Gets School Board Blessing
June 30, 2007   Olds Community Learning Campus Progressing Well
June 30, 2007   Alberta Environment Wants Input on Biofuel Plant
June 26, 2007   Another City Subdivision Passes First Hurdle
June 21, 2007   Area Structure Plan Biggest Ever
June 20, 2007   Biofuels Plant Clears Another Hurdle
June 19, 2007   Michener Seniors Complex Cleared to Go
June 19, 2007   Proposed Timber Rock Development Cancelled
June 19, 2007   City Joins Regional Gasification Study
June 15, 2007   Initial Part of College Expansion Completed
June 14, 2007   Public Sees Future South City Road Options
June 14, 2007   Springbrook Begins Heritage Urban Plan
June 14, 2007   Millennium Centre Expansion Delayed
June 13, 2007   City Engineers Look for Traffic Solutions
June 13, 2007   Demolition for City Centre Office Tower Set to Proceed
June 12, 2007   Major City Projects Set to Start This Summer
June 11, 2007   Four New Residential Subdivisions Coming on Stream Soon
June 6, 2007   Airport Authority Plans Cross Canada Flights
June 6, 2007   Clearview North Structure Plan Passes First Reading
June 6, 2007   Balzac Development Finds Water from Bow River
June 2, 2007   Controversial Bower Bridge Option Proposed for Public Meeting

MAY 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
May 31, 2007   James River to be Rerouted for Bridge
May 30, 2007   Riverside Meadows Residents Support Condo Plan
May 29, 2007   Northeast City Structure Plan Gets Preliminary Approval
May 29, 2007   Condominiums on Former Convent Site Get Approval
May 25, 2007   Erosion Study for Glennifer Lake Completed
May 24, 2007   Lacombe Blackfalds Corridor Plan Proposed
May 23, 2007   Major Upgrade to Dawe Centre Approved
May 23, 2007   Major Eco-Agricultural Facility Proposed for Stettler
May 23, 2007   Large Riverside Condo Complex Proposed
May 19, 2007   Premier Suggests High Speed Train Visionary
May 18, 2007   Province Provides Millions for Affordable Housing
May 18, 2007   Nova May Build Third Polyethylene Plant
May 17, 2007   City Centre Office Tower to Start Soon
May 11, 2007   Shoreline Plan Devised to Protect Buffalo Lake
May 9, 2007   BioRefinery Moves Another Step Forward
May 8, 2007   Plan for Michener Hill Gets Preliminary Approval
May 8, 2007   City Emergency Services Building to Proceed
May 8, 2007   Major Highway Projects Near Innisfail
May 5, 2007   Drumheller Co-operation Sought for Balzac Project
May 5, 2007   Prime Sylvan Lakefront Development Site for Sale
May 4, 2007   Lacombe County Examines Two Industrial Proposals
May 4, 2007   Bower Mall Moves On to Next Redevelopment Phase
May 2, 2007   Airport Funding Deferred One Year
May 2, 2007   Rimbey Motorsports Complex Well Underway
May 1, 2007   Alberta Land Use Plan to Get Overhaul

APRIL 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 28, 2007   Biorefinery Open Houses Mostly Positive
Apr. 25, 2007   Province Provides Millions for Affordable Housing
Apr. 25, 2007   Proposed Biofuel Refinery Plans to Recycle Water
Apr. 24, 2007   More Red Deer River Water Heading to Balzac Project
Apr. 24, 2007   Municipalities Explore Turning Garbage to Gas
Apr. 23, 2007   High Speed Rail Just a Matter of Time
Apr. 23, 2007   Civic Yards Relocation Approved, Costs Rise
Apr. 13, 2007   Balzac Project Looks at Red Deer River Options
Apr. 13, 2007   Dominion to Hold Public Meetings on Proposed Biofuel Plant
Apr. 7, 2007   Communities Study Gasification Plant
Apr. 5, 2007   Drumheller Pulls Plug on Balzac Project

MARCH 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 29, 2007   Residential Developers Interested in Gasoline Alley
Mar. 28, 2007   Biofuel Refinery Proposed for North of Innisfail
Mar. 23, 2007   Joffre Petrochemical Plant May Expand
Mar. 22, 2007   Michener Hill Plan Includes Residential and Green Space
Mar. 22, 2007   Rimbey Seeking Waste to Ethanol Plant
Mar. 20, 2007   Major Condo Project Approved for Downtown Red Deer
Mar. 17, 2007   Balzac Project Not Dependent on New Water Allocation
Mar. 7, 2007   Boost in Funding for College Trades Programs

FEBRUARY 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 27, 2007   Lacombe Area Infrastructure Projects Get Cash
Feb. 26, 2007   Red Deer Recreation Centre Re-opens After Major Renovation
Feb. 17, 2007   Michener Centre Site Undergoing Changes
Feb. 10, 2007   North-east City Developments Will Add 2780 Residential Lots
Feb. 9, 2007   Rocky to Upgrade Water Treatment Plant
Feb. 8, 2007   City to Move Quickly on Major Projects
Feb. 8, 2007   Province Announces Major Water Line to Towns East of Stettler
Feb. 5, 2007   Olds Studies Options for Routing Highway 27
Feb. 3, 2007   Major Road Changes Proposed for West Red Deer
Feb. 2, 2007   City Building Permits Set January Record
Feb. 1, 2007   Design Work Started on Regional Sewer Line

JANUARY 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 29, 2007   Olds College Receives Million Dollar Donation
Jan. 24, 2007   City Downtown Apartment Building Approved
Jan. 16, 2007   City Approves $300 Million Loan
Jan. 16, 2007   Downtown Office Tower Approved
Jan. 10, 2007   City's Major Shopping Centre Plan Questioned
Jan. 9, 2007   Red Deer Civic Yard Relocation Approved
Jan. 3, 2007   City Sets New Building Permit Record
Jan. 3, 2007   Major Commercial Development Proposed for South Red Deer

DECEMBER 2006 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 21, 2006   New Infrastructure Minister Outlines Regional Priorities
Dec. 20, 2006   County Embarks on Costly Projects
Dec. 19, 2006   City Council Agrees to Target Gasoline Alley
Dec. 19, 2006   Historic Building Rehabilitation Gets Final Approval
Dec. 16, 2006   Architect Chosen for City Hall Expansion
Dec. 16, 2006   $1.5 Million Donated to Westerner
Dec. 16, 2006   New Subdivision Expected in Sylvan Lake
Dec. 15, 2006   Revised City Growth Strategy Includes Gasoline Alley
Dec. 15, 2006   12-Storey Office Building Proposed for the City Centre
Dec. 12, 2006   Monumental Red Deer Capital Budget Approved
Dec. 9, 2006   Lacombe Considers Rail Relocation
Dec. 8, 2006   Red Deer Heritage and Culture Centre Postponed
Dec. 8, 2006   Blackfalds Annexation Moving Forward
Dec. 7, 2006   Cinema/Entertainment Complex Starts Construction
Dec. 7, 2006   Annexation Forum Raises Lots of Questions
Dec. 7, 2006   Innisfail Insulation Plant Marks Expansion
Dec. 6, 2006   Province Rejects Red Deer Airport Extension For Now
Dec. 4, 2006   Doubling Size of City Hall Examined
Dec. 1, 2006   Proposed Major Olds Shopping Centre Lining Up Tenants

NOVEMBER 2006 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 29, 2006   Red Deer Waste Water Treatment Upgrades Continue
Nov. 29, 2006   Airship Base Considered for Ponoka
Nov. 28, 2006   Urban Corridor Proposed Between Lacombe and Blackfalds
Nov. 25, 2006   City to Hold Information Meeting on Annexation
Nov. 25, 2006   Cost of College Expansion Escalates
Nov. 23, 2006   Balzac Project Raises Concerns About Red Deer River
Nov. 22, 2006   Proposed Civic Yard Relocation Irritates Dog Owners
Nov. 18, 2006   Central Alberta May Get Giant Biofuel Refinery
Nov. 16, 2006   Red Deer and Olds College Expansions Get Provincial Funds
Nov. 8, 2006   Drainage Plan for Proposed Annexation Disputed by County
Nov. 8, 2006   County Requests Traffic Study on Timberlands Development
Nov. 8, 2006   County Approves Annexation Plan for Delburne
Nov. 7, 2006   Millennium Centre to Add Floors Next Year
Nov. 4, 2006   Red Deer Chamber Opposes Use of River Water for Balzac Plan
Nov. 4, 2006   Clearwater County Hopes Howse Pass Route Can Be Reviewed
Nov. 1, 2006   Blackfalds Plans to Annex Thirty Year Supply of Land

OCTOBER 2006 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 27, 2006    Lacombe County Developing Future Vision
Oct. 25, 2006    Michener Annex Demolished as Part of Historic Restoration
Oct. 25, 2006    County Questions City's Plan for Major Commercial Complex
Oct. 25, 2006    Portion of Gasoline Alley Removed from Area Structure Plan
Oct. 18, 2006   Residents Want More Detail in City Growth Concept Plan
Oct. 14, 2006   Sod Turns for Start of Major College Expansion
Oct. 14, 2006   Lacombe County to Present Growth Options
Oct. 12, 2006   City's Future Directions Concept Gets Positive Response
Oct. 11, 2006   Gasoline Alley Plans Frustrate City Officials
Oct. 7, 2006   Work Starts on Red Deer North East Development
Oct. 7, 2006   Major Commercial Development Gets Started in Olds
Oct. 5, 2006   Twinned Highway 11 Opens

SEPTEMBER 2006 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 28, 2006   Concept Plan for City of 300,000 May Bring Reconciliation
Sept. 26, 2006   City Moves to Borrow $80 Million for Relocation Project
Sept. 23, 2006   High Speed Rail Market Study to be Released Next July
Sept. 20, 2006   Airport Qualifies for Federal Funding
Sept. 18, 2006   Civic Yard Proposal Gets Good Review From Most Park Users
Sept. 16, 2006   Premier Adds Final Brick in Hospital Opening Ceremony
Sept. 16, 2006   Bower Place Mall Upgrades Proceed on Schedule
Sept. 15, 2006   Composite High School Renewal Now Complete
Sept. 9, 2006   Renovations Begin on Historic Michener Building
Sept. 7, 2006   Water Pipeline to Alix Opens

AUGUST 2006 NEWS HEADLINES
Aug. 30, 2006   Red Deer County Bypassed on Location of Police College
Aug. 29, 2006   Red Deer May Borrow $80 Million for Civic Yard Relocation
Aug. 24, 2006   Construction Begins on Major Expansion of Red Deer College
Aug. 23, 2006   Large Housing and Golf Project Proposed for Sylvan Lake
Aug. 18, 2006   Testing Under Way for Red Deer's New Civic Yards
Aug. 16, 2006   Gasoline Alley Concept Plan Presented to County Council
Aug. 16, 2006   Developer Proposes New Rural Town East of Red Deer
Aug. 10, 2006   Blackfalds Rezones Land for Schlumberger
Aug. 5, 2006   Olds Learning Centre Gets Underway
Aug. 5, 2006   Stettler Leisure Centre Now Open for Swimmers
Aug. 2, 2006   Lacombe Residents Like Horse Track Proposal
Aug. 1, 2006   New Rural Community Planned for Red Deer County

JULY 2006 NEWS HEADLINES
July 25, 2006   Medical Offices Signal Start to Riverlands Redevelopment
July 25, 2006   New Red Deer College Building Gets Approval
July 22, 2006   Innisfail and Red Deer County Agree on Town's Growth
July 19, 2006   Construction Cost of College Complex Increases
July 14, 2006   Springbrook One of Four Still in Running for Police College
July 14, 2006   Horse Race Track Proposed Near Lacombe
July 11, 2006   Michener Building Gets Green Light for Reconstruction
July 8, 2006   Schlumberger to Build Largest World Facility in Blackfalds
July 5, 2006   Proposed Red Deer Culture Centre to Get Public Input
July 3, 2006   Olds School Project Discussed at Oxford

JUNE 2006 NEWS HEADLINES
June 30, 2006   Red Deer Looks to Expand City Hall Building
June 29, 2006   Municipalities Protest Proposed Water Transfer Project
June 17, 2006   Red Deer College Has Ambitious and Varied Plans
June 17, 2006   School Division Confirms Expansion and Upgrade Priorities
June 14, 2006   Highway 2 May Be Realigned Through Red Deer Natural Area
June 14, 2006   Red Deer Westerner Drafting 20-Year Master Plan
June 7, 2006   Airport Now Looking At $20 Million in Upgrades
June 6, 2006   Permolex Plans Major Expansion in Red Deer

MAY 2006 NEWS HEADLINES
May 31, 2006   Lacombe Now Tapped into Water Line
May 31, 2006   Five Regional Communities Still in Running for Police College
May 29, 2006   Proposed Regional Sewer System Goes to Next Stage
May 26, 2006   Olds High School Project Officially Starts Construction
May 18, 2006   Highway Projects Set to Go
May 17, 2006   Red Deer North Taylor Plaza Progressing Well
May 16, 2006   Henday Water Line Twinning Proposed
May 16, 2006   Planning Commission Approves Projects at Red Deer College
May 10, 2006   Red Deer County and Lacombe Endorse Regional Sewage Plan
May 10, 2006   Blackfalds Taps into New Regional Water Line
May 10, 2006   Ground Work Under Way for Burnt Lake Industrial Phase Three
May 2, 2006   New Regional Water Line Launches in Ponoka

APRIL 2006 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 29, 2006   Next Phase of Red Deer Shopping Centre Renovations Proceed
Apr. 28, 2006   Province Approves Funding for Water Line to Alix
Apr. 27, 2006   Regional Water, Sewer Lines Proposed for Sylvan Lake Area
Apr. 25, 2006   Red Deer College Expansion Attracts No Opposition
Apr. 24, 2006   Long Term Sylvan Lake Plan Pleases Residents
Apr. 22, 2006   Red Deer College Board Approves Expansion Plans
Apr. 13, 2006   Regional Waste Water Treatment System Encouraged
Apr. 12, 2006   Red Deer Public School Board Studies Growth Options
Apr. 11, 2006   Springbrook Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project Delayed
Apr. 10, 2006   Red Deer Takes Step For New Police Building
Apr. 10, 2006   Rural Police Building May Relocate to Blackfalds
Apr. 7, 2006   Sylvan Lake Plans Revitalization of Downtown Waterfront

MARCH 2006 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 31, 2006   Local Business Contributes to Red Deer College Expansion
Mar. 28, 2006   Millennium Centre Plans to Add Two More Floors
Mar. 15, 2006  West Sylvan Lake Area Structure Plan Being Jointly Drafted
Mar. 9, 2006  Health Board Hires Local Architect For Michener Renovation
Mar. 8, 2006  Airport Seeks $16 Capital Upgrade
Mar. 8, 2006  Biogas Plants Need Government, Producer Assistance
Mar. 2, 2006  Red Deer College Expansion Slated for Construction This Spring

FEBRUARY 2006 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 28, 2006  City Approves $11 Million Condo Project Near Hospital
Feb. 25, 2006  Red Deer Mayor Says High Speed Rail on Track
Feb. 21, 2006  Market Feasibility Study For High Speed Rail to Proceed
Feb. 18, 2006  New Regional Water Line East of Lacombe Requested
Feb. 18, 2006  Future of Sylvan Lakeshore to be Studied
Feb. 15, 2006  Nabors Spending $15 Million on Expansion in Sylvan Lake
Feb. 11, 2006  Constructed Should Start Soon on Red Deer College Expansion
Feb. 1, 2006  Third Carbon Dioxide Recovery Plant Announced
 
JANUARY 2006 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 31, 2006  Springbrook-Gasoline Alley ASP Given First Reading
Jan. 31, 2006  Corporate Strategic Plan Endorsed by Red Deer County Council
Jan. 27, 2006  Two New Hamlets Proposed for Red Deer County
Jan. 26, 2006  Sylvan Lake and Red Deer County Agree on Annexation Plan
Jan. 18, 2006  Gasoline Alley Community Plan Proposed
Jan. 17, 2006  Springbrook-Gasoline Alley ASP to go to County Council
Jan. 13, 2006  Nova Contributes $1 Million to Expansion of Red Deer College
Jan. 6, 2006  New Health Clinic Starts Transformation of Riverlands

DECEMBER 2005 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 31, 2005  Study Shows Economic Benefits of Howse Pass Highway
Dec. 29, 2005  Developer Proposes New City Golf Course and River Bridge
Dec. 28, 2005  Prime Commercial Development Gathering Tenants
Dec. 28, 2005  Carbon Dioxide Capture Plants Nearing Completion
Dec. 27, 2005  Lacombe Memorial Centre Expansion Costly
Dec. 22, 2005  City Council Approves East Hill Area Structure Plan
Dec. 21, 2005  Historic Michener Landmark to be Restored by Health Region
Dec. 21, 2005  Red Deer County Plans Major Capital Projects for 2006
Dec. 17, 2005  Highway Improvements Coming to Innisfail Area
Dec. 16, 2005  Police College Being Pursued by Six Communities in Region
Dec. 14, 2005  Parks Board Will Seek Public Input on Parks Plan
Dec. 13, 2005  Red Deer Approves 2006 Capital Budget of Almost $96 Million
Dec. 9, 2005  City Announces Half Billion in Projects Over Five Years
Dec. 9, 2005  Other Groups Interested in Museum Complex
Dec. 8, 2005  Sylvan Lake Overpass Supported by County
Dec. 7, 2005   Airport Upgrades to Cost $16 Million
Dec. 7, 2005   Long Term Vision Proposed for Red Deer Area Development
Dec. 1, 2005  Red Deer Cancer Centre Opens Soon

NOVEMBER 2005 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 25, 2005  $18.5 million Proposal to Overhaul Waskasoo Park
Nov. 23, 2005  Downtown Study Touts Economic Boost From Redevelopment
Nov. 18, 2005  Red Deer College Announces Multi-Million Dollar Expansion Plan
Nov. 9, 2005  Horse Racing Complex Proposed

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