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JANUARY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 29, 2010   Regional Trail Bridges to be Completed by March
Jan. 28, 2010   Hotel Proposed for Downtown Sylvan Lake
Jan. 28, 2010   Sylvan Lake Road Transformation to Start Soon
Jan. 20, 2010   Plasco Energy Claims It's Still on Track

DECEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 31, 2009   New Innisfail Library to be Built in Natural Setting
Dec. 23, 2009   Regional Airport Qualifies for More Improvements
Dec. 9, 2009   Airport Looks to 2010 Major Improvements
Dec. 8, 2009   Horse Track Grandstand Construction Resumes
Dec. 5, 2009   Funding Secured for Olds College Wetlands Project
Dec. 4, 2009   Organic Waste Facility Proposed for Lacombe

NOVEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 27, 2009   RV Resort Plan Endorsed by Lacombe County
Nov. 26, 2009   Plasco Plant Delayed Waiting for Green Funding
Nov. 25, 2009   Clive to be Terminal of Carbon Dioxide Pipeline
Nov. 21, 2009   Regional Sewer Line Delayed Due to Funding Cuts
Nov. 6, 2009   Innisfail Highway Bypass Now Open
Nov. 4, 2009   Aviation Society Pursues First Stage of Museum

OCTOBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 24, 2009   Penhold Multiplex Gets More Federal Funds
Oct. 21, 2009   Major Resort Planned for Sundre Area
Oct. 20, 2009   Lacombe Highway Project Tied to City Status
Oct. 15, 2009   High Speed Rail Needs Political Will
Oct. 14, 2009   Federal Funding Announced for Trail Bridges
Oct. 7, 2009   Stettler Wind Power Project a Go for 2010
Oct. 6, 2009   Highway 11A Interchange Improvements Begin
Oct. 3, 2009   Former Rail Line to be Rebuilt for Tourism
Oct. 2, 2009   Ethane Extraction Project Completed in Rimbey

SEPTEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 30, 2009   Lacombe Harness Racing Set For Next Year
Sept. 28, 2009   Ponoka Ag Centre Gets $3.2 Million Grant
Sept. 18, 2009   Federal Grant Helps Create Ponoka Activity Centre

AUGUST 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Aug. 28, 2009   New Trail Bridges to Get Military Assistance
Aug. 26, 2009   'Save Sundre' Committee Awarded Federal Grant
Aug. 24, 2009   High Speed Rail Symposium Coming to City
Aug. 21, 2009   Power Transmission Upgrade Deemed Necessary
Aug. 18, 2009   Nordegg Historic Site Gets Funding
Aug. 14, 2009   Municipalities Try to Salvage 2A Plan
Aug. 14, 2009   Ponoka Aquaplex Gets Federal Funding
Aug. 12, 2009   Federal Funding Bid Delays Plasco Plant

JULY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
July 30, 2009   Electric Transmission Plans Revealed at Olds
July 27, 2009   Bowden Wastewater and Highway Get Funding
July 24, 2009   Olds College Gets Millions for Upgrades
July 18, 2009   Power Transmission Project Needed for Reliability
July 15, 2009   Red Deer County Projects Receive Stimulus Funds
July 13, 2009   Rocky to Nordegg Trail Could be $7 Million Project
July 11, 2009   Stimulus Funding for Area Infrastructure Projects
July 9, 2009   High Speed Rail Could Take 15 Years to Complete
July 7, 2009   High Speed Rail Would Benefit Red Deer Zone
July 3, 2009   Red Deer River Natural Area to be Protected

JUNE 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
June 26, 2009   Future Plans for Highways 11 & 11A Revealed
June 19, 2009   Regional Sewer Line Bid Saves $2 Million
June 17, 2009   Trail River Crossings Moving Forward
June 17, 2009   Extension Granted to Proposed Biofuel Plant
June 15, 2009   Plans for Aviation Museum Revealed at Air Affair
June 4, 2009   Regional Wastewater Route Determined for City
June 1, 2009   Work to Start Soon on Lacombe Athletic Park

MAY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
May 30, 2009   Plasco Gasification Plant to Start This Summer
May 29, 2009   Major Projects Boost Building Activity in Innisfail
May 29, 2009   Lacombe Athletic Park Gets County Cash
May 28, 2009   Proposed Sylvan Lake Marina Expansion Modified
May 25, 2009   Sundre Rallies for Red Deer River Diversion
May 22, 2009   Several Regional Projects Get Stimulus Funding
May 15, 2009   Plasco Plant Still on Track Despite Layoffs
May 11, 2009   Ponoka Partners for Aircraft Plant
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. 21, 2009   Rocky-Nordegg Trail Concept Warmly Received
Apr. 20, 2009   Harness Racing Underway Near Lacombe
Apr. 20, 2009   Construction Starts Soon at Netook Business Park
Apr. 2, 2009   Proposed Sundre Sports Centre Presented
Apr. 1, 2009   Sundre Flood Threat Requires Solution

MARCH 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 18, 2009   Red Deer County Sees Rural Trails Plan
Mar. 18, 2009   Harness Racers Launch Alberta Downs
Mar. 10, 2009   Latest Highway 2A Corridor Plan Attracts Few
Mar. 4, 2009   Springbrook Infrastructure Project Awarded
Mar. 4, 2009   County Seeks Funding for Benalto Water Projects

FEBRUARY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 27, 2009   New Olds College Community Arts Centre Opens
Feb. 25, 2009   Lacombe Race Track Gets Final OK
Feb. 13, 2009   No Slots for Lacombe Horse Racing Track
Feb. 4, 2009   County Passes Lease Bylaw for Future Museum

JANUARY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 28, 2009   Olds Seniors Facility Moving Forward
Jan. 19, 2009   Groundwork for Plasco Plant Expected This Summer
Jan. 15, 2009   Construction on Sylvan Lake RCMP Building to Start in Spring
Jan. 7, 2009   Aviation Museum Step Closer to Reality

DECEMBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 18, 2008   Penhold Multiplex Approved for $2 Million Grant
Dec. 18, 2008   Lacombe County Approves Horse Racing Project
Dec. 13, 2008   Horse Racing Track Progresses in Lacombe County
Dec. 12, 2008   Proposed Innisfail Biofuel Plant Waiting on Federal Funding
Dec. 10, 2008   New Olds Arts Centre Set to Open in February
Dec. 4, 2008   Residential Project for Liberty Junction to Start Next Year
Dec. 2, 2008   Rocky-Nordegg Trail Concept Gets Feedback

NOVEMBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 21, 2008   Legendary Architect Expected to Design Plasco Project Skin
Nov. 21, 2008   Changes Suggested for North Highway 2A Corridor Plan
Nov. 21, 2008   Stettler County Moves Forward on Greenlab Bioenergy Plant
Nov. 19, 2008   Funds Approved for Innisfail to Springbrook Wastewater Line
Nov. 18, 2008   Plasco Gasification Project to be Operational by 2010
Nov. 6, 2008   Power Line Options Expanded
Nov. 5, 2008   Springbrook Infrastructure Project Fast Tracked

OCTOBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 28, 2008   Tourism Focus of Multi-Use Nordegg Trail
Oct. 24, 2008   New Community Agricultural Centre Planned for Ponoka
Oct. 24, 2008   Decision on Lacombe County Urban Corridor Delayed
Oct. 23, 2008   New Business Park East of Olds Gets Started
Oct. 17, 2008   Proposed Innisfail Biofuels Plant Gets ERCB Approval
Oct. 17, 2008   Sylvan Lake Officially Signs on with Plasco Plant
Oct. 9, 2008   Planned Stettler Energy Centre Benefits Farmers, Environment
Oct. 8, 2008   Red Deer County Officially Endorses Plasco Deal
Oct. 7, 2008   City Commits to 'Green' Garbage Gasification
Oct. 4, 2008   East Regional Water Line on Schedule
Oct. 2, 2008   New Power Transmission Line Described as Urgent

SEPTEMBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 30, 2008   Norglenwold Proceeds with Wastewater System
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. 25, 2008   Approval for Innisfail Area Biofuel Plant Appears Near
Sept. 20, 2008   Lacombe County Pulls Support for Plasco
Sept. 19, 2008   Power Line Corridor Recommendation This Fall
Sept. 13, 2008   Proposed Nordegg Trail Moves to Next Stage
Sept. 10, 2008   Plasco Plant Plan Details Expected in November
Sept. 3, 2008   Red Deer to Contribute 20% of Garbage to Plasco

AUGUST 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Aug. 30, 2008   Regional Garbage Gasification Deal Signed
Aug. 20, 2008   Sylvan Lake Promotes Waterfront Plan to Provincial Ministers
Aug. 16, 2008   Multi-Sport Training Centre Proposed for Sundre
Aug. 14, 2008   Stettler County Rezoning for Biofuel Plant Proceeds

JULY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
July 23, 2008   Springbrook Infrastructure Rehabilitation Well Under Way
July 15, 2008   Options Presented for Electricity Transmission
July 10, 2008   Biofuel Plant Committed for Stettler Area

JUNE 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
June 28, 2008   Proposed Stettler Biofuel Project Site Unsuitable
June 26, 2008   Casino Move Well Into the Future
June 11, 2008   Casino, Hotel, Convention Centre Proposed for Gasoline Alley
June 11, 2008   Biofuel Industry Still Optimistic Despite Delays
June 6, 2008   New Power Line Corridor Options Revealed

MAY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
May 30, 2008   Chamber Sets Policies on Transportation, Agriculture, Land Use
May 28, 2008   Aviation Museum to Celebrate Former Penhold Base
May 21, 2008   Proposed Military Air Museum Gets County Support
May 12, 2008   Lacombe County Delays Urban Corridor Approval
May 10, 2008   Talks Begin on Stettler Biodiesel Plant Land Deal
May 9, 2008   Liberty Junction to Feature Unique Residential Neighbourhood
May 9, 2008   Linn Valley Concerned About New Industrial Intersection
May 7, 2008   Area Officials Confident With Plasco Technology
May 6, 2008   Another Airport Study to Collect More Information
May 1, 2008   Sylvan Lake Commercial-Residential Condo Complex Rising

APRIL 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 25, 2008   Shoppers Drug Mart Anchors Rocky Commercial Development
Apr. 24, 2008   Proposed West Country Scenic Trail Seeks Provincial Support
Apr. 22, 2008   City Endorses Regional Wastewater System Plan
Apr. 16, 2008   Sylvan Lake Plans to Revitalize Beachfront
Apr. 11, 2008   Horse Track Moves Closer to Lacombe County Approval
Apr. 1, 2008   High Speed Rail Could be Running in Five Years

MARCH 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 31, 2008   Regional Water Plant Requests New Intake Location
Mar. 28, 2008   Airport Gets $2.1 Million for Runway Lights Upgrade
Mar. 22, 2008   Airport Plan Includes Service Expansion and Lot Development
Mar. 17, 2008   Massive Joint Planning Initiative Begins Public Process
Mar. 12, 2008   Springbrook Infrastructure Rehab Project to Start in Spring

FEBRUARY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 27, 2008   Olds Eyed for Large Residential Development
Feb. 20, 2008   Proposed Biofuels Plant Could Benefit Livestock Producers
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. 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. 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. 23, 2008   Biodiesel Project Expects Permit Approvals by Spring
Jan. 18, 2008   Olds Bell E-Learning Centre Ready to Open in April
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   Plasco Gasification Plant Open Houses Planned for January
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   Customs and Funding Being Pursued by Airport

NOVEMBER 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
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. 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   Joint Area Structure Plan Will Be Largest in Province
Nov. 14, 2007   County Wins Award for Gasoline Alley Plan
Nov. 7, 2007   Lacombe County Offers Regional Plan
Nov. 6, 2007   Possible Rural RCMP Move to Blackfalds on Hold

OCTOBER 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 30, 2007   Major Wind Farm Proposed South of Red Deer
Oct. 27, 2007   Report Vindicates Decision to Restore Clearwater River
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. 4, 2007   Construction Proceeds on Lacombe Horse Race Track
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. 15, 2007   Two Major Developments at Gull Lake
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   Innisfail Highway Interchange Being Improved
Aug. 27, 2007   World Class Biofuel Plant Planned for Stettler
Aug. 10, 2007   Report Suggests High Speed Rail Viable
Aug. 9, 2007   East Communities Propose Water Transfer
Aug. 3, 2007   Three Objections Filed Against Proposed Biofuel Plant

JULY 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
July 27, 2007   Garbage Gasification Commission Officially Approved
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 17, 2007   Councillor Suggests That Airport Snubbed
July 17, 2007   Sylvan Lake Proposes Waterfront Facelift
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 2, 2007   Stettler Growth Plan Not Supported by Surrounding County

JUNE 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
June 30, 2007   Olds Community Learning Campus Progressing Well
June 30, 2007   Alberta Environment Wants Input on Biofuel Plant
June 21, 2007   Area Structure Plan Biggest Ever
June 20, 2007   Biofuels Plant Clears Another Hurdle
June 19, 2007   Proposed Timber Rock Development Cancelled
June 19, 2007   City Joins Regional Gasification Study
June 14, 2007   Springbrook Begins Heritage Urban Plan
June 6, 2007   Airport Authority Plans Cross Canada Flights
June 6, 2007   Balzac Development Finds Water from Bow River

MAY 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
May 31, 2007   James River to be Rerouted for Bridge
May 25, 2007   Erosion Study for Glennifer Lake Completed
May 24, 2007   Lacombe Blackfalds Corridor Plan Proposed
May 23, 2007   Major Eco-Agricultural Facility Proposed for Stettler
May 19, 2007   Premier Suggests High Speed Train Visionary
May 18, 2007   Nova May Build Third Polyethylene Plant
May 11, 2007   Shoreline Plan Devised to Protect Buffalo Lake
May 9, 2007   BioRefinery Moves Another Step Forward
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 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   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. 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   Rimbey Seeking Waste to Ethanol Plant
Mar. 17, 2007   Balzac Project Not Dependent on New Water Allocation

FEBRUARY 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 27, 2007   Lacombe Area Infrastructure Projects Get Cash
Feb. 9, 2007   Rocky to Upgrade Water Treatment Plant
Feb. 8, 2007   Province Announces Major Water Line to Towns East of Stettler
Feb. 5, 2007   Olds Studies Options for Routing Highway 27
Feb. 1, 2007   Design Work Started on Regional Sewer Line

JANUARY 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 29, 2007   Olds College Receives Million Dollar Donation

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