Red Deer Region - the life, culture, attractions and economy of Central Alberta

slide show
Home The
Region
Municipal
Profiles
News
Highlights
Coming
Events
Heritage
& Culture
About Us

NEWS Headlines - Mountain View County Municipalities . . .
                                                      Olds, Sundre and Mountain View County

  Headline Links
 by Topic:
Business
Housing
Municipal Development
Municipal Growth
Red Deer
Major Projects
Downtown
Red Deer
Regional
Major Projects
Transportation
Community Life
Education
Facilities and Programs
Heritage/Culture
Parks/Recreation
Attractions/
Festivals
City/County Relations
  Headline Links
 by Municipality:
Red Deer City
Red Deer County
Sylvan Lake
Innisfail
Springbrook/
Liberty Crossing
Other Communities of
Red Deer County

including
Penhold, Delburne
Lacombe County including
Blackfalds, Eckville
Town of Lacombe
Stettler County including Stettler
Clearwater County including
Rocky Mountain House
Mountain View County
including Olds, Sundre
Ponoka County including Ponoka

Olds Aquatic Centre

Olds College water tower

cattle

fall harvest

CP locomotives



















 
Municipalities of Mountain View County
News Headlines
(including the town of Olds)
Headline links to snippets and summaries of news of interest to residents and visitors gleaned from a variety of resources including local media, news releases and personal knowledge.
Click on Headline link for more detail.
Also see 'Headline Links by Topic' or scroll down for 'Headline Links by Municipality'
on left side for more news categories.


JULY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
July 23, 2010   Sundre Annexation Gets Provincial Approval
July 9, 2010   Olds Housing Project Proceeds
July 6, 2010   Transportation Study to Include High Speed Rail

JUNE 2010 NEWS HEADLINES

June 29, 2010   Dramatic Electoral Boundary Changes Gone
June 11, 2010   Expert Says Urgency Needed on High Speed Rail
June 9, 2010   Olds-Didsbury Airport Being Upgraded

June 7, 2010   Red Deer and Olds Colleges to Collaborate
June 4, 2010   Area Towns Working on Skateboard Parks

MAY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES

May 28, 2010   Several Highway 2 Improvement Projects Proceed
May 21, 2010   CAEP Initiates Video Marketing for the Region

APRIL 2010 NEWS HEADLINES

MARCH 2010 NEWS HEADLINES

Mar. 24, 2010   High Speed Rail Study Prompted by Rural Groups
Mar. 9, 2010   Netook Concept Plan Approved East of Olds

FEBRUARY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES

Feb. 24, 2010   Airpark Concept Proposed for Sundre Airport

JANUARY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES

Jan. 30, 2010   Economic Groups Partner to Attract Investment
Jan. 27, 2010   Olds Joins Sustainable Future Network
Jan. 16, 2010   Olympic Torch Visits Central Alberta Towns
Jan. 12, 2010   Junior Achievement Celebrates 50 Years

DECEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

Dec. 9, 2009   Equine Centre at Olds College Completed
Dec. 5, 2009   Funding Secured for Olds College Wetlands Project

NOVEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

Nov. 21, 2009   Regional Sewer Line Delayed Due to Funding Cuts
Nov. 21, 2009   Regional Partnership Recognizes Economic Activity

Nov. 10, 2009   Mountain View Partnership Recognized

OCTOBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

Oct. 29, 2009   Provincial Land Use Plans Are Watershed-Based
Oct. 21, 2009   Major Resort Planned for Sundre Area
Oct. 16, 2009  
Urban Wetland Research Project at Olds College
Oct. 15, 2009  
High Speed Rail Needs Political Will
Oct. 10, 2009   Housing Prices Conversely Tied to Demand

SEPTEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

Sept. 28, 2009  
Rural Municipalities Saving on Road Projects
Sept. 18, 2009   Lacombe County to Co-Sponsor Resolutions
Sept. 10, 2009   CAEP Studies Regional Transportation Strategy

AUGUST 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

Aug. 26, 2009   'Save Sundre' Committee Awarded Federal Grant
Aug. 21, 2009  
Power Transmission Upgrade Deemed Necessary
Aug. 13, 2009   Two Regional Communities Featured in Magazine
Aug. 11, 2009   Olds Business Designs Safe Playgrounds

JULY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

July 30, 2009   Electric Transmission Plans Revealed at Olds
July 24, 2009   Olds College Gets Millions for Upgrades
July 18, 2009   Power Transmission Project Needed for Reliability

JUNE 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

June 19, 2009   Regional Sewer Line Bid Saves $2 Million
June 16, 2009   Area Communities to Get Provincial Housing Funds
June 4, 2009   Regional Wastewater Route Determined for City

MAY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

May 26, 2009   River Watershed Showing Signs of Stress
May 25, 2009   Sundre Rallies for Red Deer River Diversion

May 22, 2009   Several Regional Projects Get Stimulus Funding
May 5, 2009  
Regional Wastewater Treatment in Red Deer Plan

APRIL 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

Apr. 25, 2009   Habitat for Humanity Gets Provincial Funds
Apr. 25, 2009   Voucher Plan Benefits Colleges and Businesses
Apr. 20, 2009   Construction Starts Soon at Netook Business Park
Apr. 17, 2009   Province Increases Funding to Libraries
Apr. 16, 2009   Quarterly Housing Sales Up in Region
Apr. 2, 2009  
Proposed Sundre Sports Centre Presented
Apr. 1, 2009   Sundre Flood Threat Requires Solution

MARCH 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

Mar. 25, 2009   High School Equine Course at Olds College
Mar. 21, 2009   Olds Gets Funding for Two Projects
Mar. 17, 2009   Highway Patrol Pilot Project Launched in Olds
Mar. 6, 2009   Olds College Gets Biodiesel Research Grant

FEBRUARY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

Feb. 27, 2009   New Olds College Community Arts Centre Opens
Feb. 21, 2009   Olds College Wetland Project Has Many Benefits
Feb. 12, 2009   Agriculture Could Mitigate Difficult Future
Feb. 10, 2009   2008 Regional Building Permits Down 40%
Feb. 10, 2009   Sundre World Wildlife Museum Getting Attention

JANUARY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

Jan. 28, 2009   Olds Seniors Facility Moving Forward
Jan. 9, 2009   Regional Homes Generally Maintained Value in 2008
Jan. 2, 2009   Province to Co-ordinate Ambulance Service

DECEMBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES

Dec. 10, 2008   New Olds Arts Centre Set to Open in February

NOVEMBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 27, 2008   Large Olds Residential Development Progressing

Nov. 22, 2008   Olympic Torch Relay to Stop in Red Deer Region
Nov. 8, 2008   Province Provides Heritage Funding to Regional Communities
Nov. 6, 2008   Power Line Options Expanded

OCTOBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES

Oct. 23, 2008   New Business Park East of Olds Gets Started
Oct. 2, 2008   New Power Transmission Line Described as Urgent

SEPTEMBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES

Sept. 19, 2008   Power Line Corridor Recommendation This Fall

AUGUST 2008 NEWS HEADLINES

Aug. 18, 2008   Highway Patrol Sheriffs May Locate in Olds
Aug. 16, 2008   Multi-Sport Training Centre Proposed for Sundre

JULY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES

July 15, 2008  
Options Presented for Electricity Transmission

JUNE 2008 NEWS HEADLINES

June 30, 2008  
Olds College to Host World Plowing Event
June 21, 2008   Province Approves Olds 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 7, 2008   Residential Complex to be Built Next to Olds Shopping Centre

APRIL 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 26, 2008  
College Expansions Will Generate Millions to Regional Economy
Apr. 22, 2008   City Endorses Regional Wastewater System Plan
Apr. 22, 2008   Value of Farm Land Increases Over 10% in 6 Months

Apr. 5, 2008   Bio-Energy Grants Awarded to Rimbey Plant and Olds College
Apr. 4, 2008   Regional Housing Prices Rise Slightly, Sales Drop
 

MARCH 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 31, 2008  
Regional Water Plant Requests New Intake Location
Mar. 21, 2008   New Regional Marketing Plan Introduced

FEBRUARY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES

Feb. 27, 2008   Olds Eyed for Large Residential Development

JANUARY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES

Jan. 28, 2008   Garbage Gasification Plan Gains Momentum
Jan. 18, 2008   Olds Bell E-Learning Centre Ready to Open in April
Jan. 18, 2008   Wal-Mart Prepares to Open in Olds Shopping Centre
Jan. 3, 2008   Province Pumps $500,000 into Three Biofuel Projects

 

Top of Page    


 

Trans Canada Trail pavilion Red Deer
 
CARTS logo

Central Alberta Regional
Trails Society

 

Every business needs a
presence online . . .
we help you get started with
an affordable website!

 

 Central Alberta Websites logo
Consulting, Research, Design
netMagazine Publishing
Copywriting, Editing, Mapping

 

Central Alberta Websites
website publishing & development
403-886-2640

 
info@centralalbertawebsites.com

Sustainable Future,
Respectful Past
 

Trans Canada Trail on old Red Deer railway bridge
Rails and Trails
Innovative Transportation
Heritage Celebration
Regional Rail History
Sustainable Community
Responsible Progress

Paul Pettypiece
Consulting, Research
403-886-2852
Contact Paul

 
Paul's Perspective Blog
 

Rebecca Benedict
Your home.
My business. Your advantage.

Rebecca
Benedict

Realtor
403-307-3737


Coldwell Banker OnTrack Realty
Unit G, 2085 - 50 Ave., Red Deer
Serving Red Deer and Area
 
Rebecca Benedict Realtor

 

Baha'i star
The Baha'i
Communities     
of Red Deer
and Central Alberta


The Baha'i Faith is a world-wide community representing every race, nation and tribe on earth working toward the unity of the planet

 

 
Red Deer Region dot com
netMagazine
published by Central Alberta Websites

Site Statistics
 
2007
Page Views/Hits:
68,590
(ave. 188/day, 5,716/month)
Unique Visitors:
35,913
(ave. 98/day, 2,993/month)
Returning Visitors:
4,666
(ave. 13/day, 389/month)

2008
Page Views/Hits:
96,573
(ave. 265/day, 8,048/month)
Unique Visitors:
58,728
(ave. 161/day, 4,894/month)
Returning Visitors:
7,582
(ave. 21/day, 632/month)

2009
Page Views/Hits:
124,211
(ave. 340/day, 10,351/month)
Unique Visitors: 84,004
(ave. 230/day, 7,000/month)
Returning Visitors: 9,499
(ave. 26/day, 792/month)


more stats

Visitors from region 10%,
rest of Alberta 43%,
rest of Canada 35%,
international 12%



Red Deer Region dot com
the life, culture, attractions and economy
of Central Alberta

 

Now in our 5th year

The Region | Communities of the Region | News | Events | History | Regional Map
Attractions | Hotels | Campgrounds | Restaurants | Shopping | Parks | Recreation | Economy

 HomePrivacy Policy | Contact Us | Links | Site Map | Advertise

Published by Central Alberta Websites
Springbrook, Alberta, Canada
© Copyright 2005-2010 AbundanceNet
All Rights Reserved.