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DECEMBER 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 30, 2011   Rocky Mountain House Adopts Historic Fort Brand
Dec. 23, 2011   City Downtown Improvements to Continue
Dec. 17, 2011   Penhold Residential Development Nears Record
Dec. 14, 2011   Red Deer County Defines Protected Natural Areas
Dec. 13, 2011   Busy Sylvan Lake Gravel Road to be Upgraded

NOVEMBER 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 30, 2011   Access Prosperity Launches New Project
Nov. 28, 2011   City Gets Feedback on Recreational Facilities Plans
Nov. 17, 2011   Interest in Local Industrial Land Growing
Nov. 11, 2011   Blackfalds Fieldhouse Expected by 2014
Nov. 1, 2011   Gull Lake Stabilization Deal Near

OCTOBER 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 21, 2011   Changes at Dangerous Highway Intersection
Oct. 19, 2011   Municipalities Negotiate New Plasco Contract
Oct. 19, 2011   City Hosts Walkable Downtown Experiment
Oct. 19, 2011   Red Deer Participates in Climate Change Plan
Oct. 18, 2011   Pool Study Completed; Facility 10 Years Away
Oct. 18, 2011   Counties Enforcing Rules on Lake Encroachments
Oct. 5, 2011   Council Approves Riverlands Redevelopment Plan

SEPTEMBER 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 27, 2011   Lake Development Conditionally Approved
Sept. 23, 2011   Walkability Roadshow Includes Walking Tours
Sept. 21, 2011   Lacombe County to Propose Recreation Plan
Sept. 12, 2011   Innisfail Downtown Prepares for Improvements
Sept. 7, 2011   Taylor Drive Plan Near Riverlands Raises Concerns
Sept. 3, 2011   Council to Review Riverlands Redevelopment Plan

AUGUST 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Aug. 27, 2011   Lacombe County to Purchase Land Near Lake
Aug. 25, 2011   Little Gaetz Revitalization Well Under Way
Aug. 16, 2011   Half of Newly-Available Nordegg Lots Sold
Aug. 9, 2011   Red Deer Strategic Plan Gets Final Approval

JULY 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
July 20, 2011   Contest to Rename City Railyards District Popular
July 20, 2011   Jarvis Bay Summer Village to Get Lakefront Park
July 15, 2011   Gull Lake Resort Project to Proceed This Fall
July 9, 2011   Blackfalds Residential Project Revived

JUNE 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
June 29, 2011   New Drive Thrus Questioned in Walkable Area
June 17, 2011   Off the Creek Landowners Receive Award
June 15, 2011   City Seeks Public Input on 'Railyards' District
June 14, 2011   City Council Weighs Riverlands Bus Barn Options
June 4, 2011   Nordegg Prepares for Residential Lot Draw
June 3, 2011   Intersection Upgrades Could Include Roundabouts
June 1, 2011   River Valley Park Plan Receives Award

MAY 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
May 18, 2011   Small Lot Housing to be Tried as Pilot Project
May 13, 2011   Downtown Needs Identity, Signs Says Consultant
May 13, 2011   Subdivision Proposed for Sylvan Lake Northeast
May 5, 2011   New City Commercial Area Gets Under Way
May 3, 2011   Southpointe Junction Attracts First Tenants

APRIL 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 29, 2011   City Pleased With Interest in New Industrial Park
Apr. 23, 2011    Airport Plan Focuses on Future Land Development
Apr. 19, 2011   City Environmental Plan Considered Future Legacy
Apr. 19, 2011   Lacombe County Trail System Reviewed by Public
Apr. 5, 2011   Work Begins on Future City Ring Road
Apr. 2, 2011   Province Has Little Interest in Lake Stabilization

MARCH 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 30, 2011   Good Turnout for Riverlands Plan Open House
Mar. 30, 2011   Proposed Liberty Junction Project Gets Extension
Mar. 28, 2011   City Seeks Developers for Queens Business Park
Mar. 12, 2011   Sylvan Lake Town May Appeal County Plan
Mar. 9, 2011   Future Ring Road to Include Walking, Bicycle Paths
Mar. 4, 2011   New Neighbourhood Includes Trails, Green Space
Mar. 4, 2011   Former Olds School Prime Land to be Sold
Mar. 1, 2011   Lacombe County to Host Open House on Trails

FEBRUARY 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 24, 2011   City Approves Southpointe Development
Feb. 17, 2011   Sustainability Conference Examines Future
Feb. 16, 2011   Business Leaders Impressed by City Strategic Plan
Feb. 4, 2011   Blackfalds Plans Downtown Revitalization
Feb. 2, 2011   Benalto Former Rail Land Development Delayed

JANUARY 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 28, 2011   Sylvan Lake Disputes Lacombe County Plan
Jan. 14, 2011   Lacombe County to Fund Sewer Line Upgrades

DECEMBER 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 20, 2010   Olds Ag Society Considers Relocation
Dec. 16, 2010   Draft Environmental Plan Reviewed by Council
Dec. 11, 2010   Sustainability Event Set for Red Deer in February
Dec. 10, 2010   Trail Between Blackfalds and Lacombe Planned
Dec. 3, 2010   Police Building Demolition Delayed Indefinitely

NOVEMBER 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 8, 2010   Innisfail Gathering Place Makes Progress
Nov. 3, 2010   Southpointe Junction Ready to Proceed
Nov. 2, 2010   Northeast Market Square to Start in Early 2011

OCTOBER 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 27, 2010   Buffalo Lake Resort Expansion Approved
Oct. 16, 2010   Industrial Park Approved North of Eckville
Oct. 15, 2010   Lacombe County Plan for Sylvan Lake Approved
Oct. 8, 2010   Proposed Downtown Gaetz Avenue Facelift Ok'd

SEPTEMBER 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 28, 2010   Badlands Tourism Initiative a National Finalist
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. 7, 2010   Lacombe Becomes Alberta's Newest City

AUGUST 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Aug. 28, 2010   Lacombe County Approves Buffalo Lake Plan
Aug. 27, 2010   Density/Access Trade Offered Around Sylvan Lake
Aug. 25, 2010   City Adopts Future Commercial Growth Report
Aug. 25, 2010   Report Urges Phased Riverfront Development
Aug. 17, 2010   Proposed Gull Lake Project Scaled Back
Aug. 13, 2010   City Water Intake Building Progressing Well
Aug. 4, 2010   Red Deer County Adopts River Valley Plan
Aug. 4, 2010   County and Innisfail Enter Joint Agreement

JULY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
July 27, 2010   Ambitious River Park Expansion Plan Adopted
July 17, 2010   City Vital Signs Survey Gathering Data
July 12, 2010   Concerns Raised About Sylvan Lake Shoreline Plan
July 10, 2010   Construction Won't Deter Sylvan Lake Sunbathers
July 6, 2010   Transportation Study to Include High Speed Rail
July 3, 2010   Census Shows Red Deer to be a Young City

JUNE 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
June 30, 2010   Prime Site Development Requires Road Changes
June 30, 2010   Rezoning of Railyards District Gets First Reading
June 30, 2010   New Town Centre Concept Gets First Reading
June 16, 2010   City, Public Work on Updated Environmental Plan
June 15, 2010   College Eco Business Park Expected to Proceed
June 11, 2010   Expert Says Urgency Needed on High Speed Rail
June 2, 2010   Donalda Council Pleased Village Won't Dissolve
June 1, 2010   Final Phase of Southbrook Subdivision Approved

MAY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
May 28, 2010   City Kin Kanyon Park to be Redeveloped
May 18, 2010   City to Create Own Planning Department
May 14, 2010   Lacombe County May Need Highway Upgrades

APRIL 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 9, 2010   Changes Proposed for City Railyards District
Apr. 5, 2010   Water and Sewer Project Proceeds at Nordegg

MARCH 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 25, 2010   Buffalo Lake Plan a Finalist for Award
Mar. 11, 2010   Talks Proceed for South Red Deer Development
Mar. 9, 2010   Netook Concept Plan Approved East of Olds
Mar. 4, 2010   City and County Plan to Extend Waskasoo Park

FEBRUARY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 13, 2010   Live-Work Units Proposed for South Development
Feb. 10, 2010   Subdivision Expansion Proceeding in Sylvan Lake

JANUARY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 30, 2010   Economic Groups Partner to Attract Investment
Jan. 19, 2010   Commercial Plan Approved for Former County Site
Jan. 6, 2010   Former Benalto Railway Lands to be Developed

DECEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 31, 2009   New Innisfail Library to be Built in Natural Setting
Dec. 19, 2009   City Strategic Plan to Focus on Environment
Dec. 19, 2009   Several City Initiatives to Move Forward in 2010
Dec. 14, 2009   Gull Lake Development Plan to be Updated

NOVEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 27, 2009   RV Resort Plan Endorsed by Lacombe County
Nov. 21, 2009   Regional Partnership Recognizes Economic Activity
Nov. 19, 2009   Sustainable Downtown Ideas Explored
Nov. 14, 2009   Blackfalds, Alix, Ponoka Get Infrastructure Cash
Nov. 10, 2009   Mountain View Partnership Recognized
Nov. 4, 2009   City Invests More in River Valley Parks Study
Nov. 4, 2009   South City Neighbourhood Plan Approved
Nov. 3, 2009   City Makes 50 Year Deal With Westerner Park

OCTOBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 29, 2009   Provincial Land Use Plans Are Watershed-Based
Oct. 29, 2009   Highway 2 Plan Near Lacombe Raises Concerns
Oct. 21, 2009   ReThink Red Deer Explores Sustainability Options
Oct. 21, 2009   Neighbourhood Redevelopment Plan Endorsed
Oct. 20, 2009   Lacombe Highway Project Tied to City Status
Oct. 16, 2009   Urban Wetland Research Project at Olds College
Oct. 8, 2009   Economic Corridor 'Tiger' Expected to Roar Again

SEPTEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 28, 2009   Rural Municipalities Saving on Road Projects
Sept. 18, 2009   Industrial Park Proposed Near Eckville
Sept. 17, 2009   Redevelopment Plan Passes First Hurdle
Sept. 15, 2009   International Award for Downtown Plan
Sept. 10, 2009   City to Review East Town Square Concept
Sept. 9, 2009   City's First Strata Space Subdivision Approved
Sept. 8, 2009   Cottage Development in Nordegg Proceeding
Sept. 3, 2009   Community Group Pleased with Riverside Plan

AUGUST 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Aug. 26, 2009   Timberstone Park Phase 2 Rezoning Proceeds
Aug. 25, 2009   Plan to Transform Older Neighbourhood Revealed
Aug. 20, 2009   Visionary Plan Unveiled for Downtown Park
Aug. 17, 2009   Lacombe County to Update Red Deer River Plan
Aug. 14, 2009   Municipalities Try to Salvage 2A Plan
Aug. 13, 2009   Two Regional Communities Featured in Magazine
Aug. 11, 2009   City Council Gives Southpointe Plan First Reading

JULY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
July 31, 2009   Gull Lake Community Lots Available Soon
July 30, 2009   County Transit Service to Begin by Late August
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 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 7, 2009   Southpointe Urban Village Plan Tabled
July 2, 2009   City Proceeds with Expropriation for Roadway

JUNE 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
June 24, 2009   City Expanding and Improving Trail System
June 24, 2009   Citizens Provide Ideas on Recreation Park Future
June 13, 2009   Lacombe County Explores RV Resort Controls
June 12, 2009   Eco Business Park Proposed Near City College
June 10, 2009   Potential Sylvan Lake Boat Launch Sites Added
June 4, 2009   Regional Wastewater Route Determined for City
June 2, 2009   City Council Supports Ring Road Expressway Plan

MAY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
May 28, 2009   Proposed Sylvan Lake Marina Expansion Modified
May 26, 2009   Historic Downtown Arlington Inn Demolished
May 22, 2009   Several Regional Projects Get Stimulus Funding
May 22, 2009   City Civic Yard Complex Officially Opens
May 21, 2009   Continental Group Wowed by Westerner Facility
May 20, 2009   City Civic Centre Project to Proceed
May 15, 2009   2A Corridor Plan Approval Delayed Again
May 15, 2009   Proposed Gull Lake RV Resort Gets Boost
May 14, 2009   Proposals Sought for New City Business Park
May 13, 2009   Municipal Councils Endorse Trails Along Highways
May 8, 2009   Economic Development Video on YouTube
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   Construction Starts Soon at Netook Business Park
Apr. 16, 2009   Subdivision Approved Near School Cemetery
Apr. 15, 2009   County Approves Glennifer Reservoir Plan
Apr. 11, 2009   Top 10 Priorities for Future Downtown Endorsed
Apr. 9, 2009   Westerner Adding Parking, Entrance, Green Space

MARCH 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 18, 2009   Glennifer Lake Plan Raises Concerns
Mar. 12, 2009   Westerner Park Updates Plans and Branding
Mar. 10, 2009   Latest Highway 2A Corridor Plan Attracts Few
Mar. 9, 2009   Shoppers Discuss City Parkade, Downtown
Mar. 6, 2009   Sunbreaker Cove Residents Oppose RV Resort
Mar. 4, 2009   Springbrook Infrastructure Project Awarded

FEBRUARY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 25, 2009   City Endorses Town Centre Concept
Feb. 24, 2009   Higher Densities, Open Space for Neighbourhood
Feb. 17, 2009   Queens Business Park Ready for Development
Feb. 14, 2009   City Has Too Much Topsoil
Feb. 14, 2009   Lacombe County Wants Guidelines for Sylvan Lake
Feb. 14, 2009   Lacombe County Likes Revised Buffalo Lake Plan
Feb. 12, 2009   Concerns Remain for Sylvan Lake Project
Feb. 10, 2009   Downtown Action Plan Adopted by City Council
Feb. 5, 2009   Consultant Suggests Shedding of Frontier Image
Feb. 4, 2009   Red Deer County Restricts Glennifer Development

JANUARY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 30, 2009   Proposed New City Civic Centre Revealed
Jan. 29, 2009   Local Builders and Realtors Pleased with Federal Budget
Jan. 28, 2009   Good News Campaign Launched by Local Business
Jan. 28, 2009   Civic Leaders Optimistic About Stimulus Policies
Jan. 27, 2009   Council Tables Downtown Redevelopment Plan
Jan. 27, 2009   Council Gives First Reading to Garden Heights Plan
Jan. 23, 2009   Final Draft of City Downtown Plan Revealed
Jan. 23, 2009   Proposed Riverlands Compared to Granville Island
Jan. 23, 2009   Highway 2A Urban Plan Revised Again
Jan. 21, 2009   New Rimbey Subdivision Starts With Hotel
Jan. 20, 2009   City Expansion and Growth Create Challenges
Jan. 19, 2009   Groundwork for Plasco Plant Expected This Summer
Jan. 17, 2009   Creekside Estate Lots Prepared for Development
Jan. 9, 2009   Lacombe County Gives First Reading to RV Resort Plan
Jan. 8, 2009   Two Thirds of New Subdivision to be Green Space
Jan. 7, 2009   Construction Associations Optimistic About 2009
Jan. 3, 2009   Value of City Permits in 2008 Normalizes

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