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in the Red Deer Region (2009)
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DECEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 31, 2009   New Innisfail Library to be Built in Natural Setting
Dec. 23, 2009   County to Purchase Historic Mintlaw Trestle for $1
Dec. 19, 2009   Wildlife Centre Seeks Corporate Partner
Dec. 16, 2009   Portion of Sylvan Lake Shoreline Loses Park Status
Dec. 14, 2009   Gull Lake Development Plan to be Updated
Dec. 10, 2009   Westerner Park Gets Bigger and Greener
Dec. 7, 2009   Canyon Ski Hill Off to Great Season Start
Dec. 5, 2009   Funding Secured for Olds College Wetlands Project

NOVEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 27, 2009   RV Resort Plan Endorsed by Lacombe County
Nov. 25, 2009   Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary Getting Improvements
Nov. 25, 2009   Ducks Unlimited to Focus on Pine Lake
Nov. 20, 2009   Ponoka County Assists With Rimbey Pool Funding
Nov. 14, 2009   Blackfalds, Alix, Ponoka Get Infrastructure Cash
Nov. 10, 2009   Group Wants Aquatic Centre as 2013 Project
Nov. 4, 2009   City Invests More in River Valley Parks Study
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   City Landscaping Downtown Arches Project
Oct. 24, 2009   Penhold Multiplex Gets More Federal Funds
Oct. 20, 2009   Heritage Ranch Plan Endorsed by City Council
Oct. 19, 2009   Lacombe Walk/Run Event Raises Money for Trails
Oct. 16, 2009   Urban Wetland Research Project at Olds College
Oct. 14, 2009   Federal Funding Announced for Trail Bridges
Oct. 5, 2009   New Lacombe Athletic Park Delayed
Oct. 3, 2009   Former Rail Line to be Rebuilt for Tourism

SEPTEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 29, 2009   Natural Conservation Site Opens Near Stettler
Sept. 24, 2009   Public Sees Heritage Ranch Plan
Sept. 23, 2009   Cenotaph Park to be Created Downtown
Sept. 22, 2009   City Approves Second Off-Leash Park
Sept. 19, 2009   Society Seeks Help to Finish Arches Project
Sept. 17, 2009   Canyon Ski Hill Preparing for New Season
Sept. 3, 2009   Sylvan Lake Plans For Park at Construction Site
Sept. 2, 2009   Ellis Bird Farm Reports Banner Year
Sept. 1, 2009   Animal Expert Praises Discovery Wildlife Park

AUGUST 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Aug. 28, 2009   New Trail Bridges to Get Military Assistance
Aug. 24, 2009   Plenty of Support for Off-Leash Dog Park
Aug. 22, 2009   Regional Towns Get Government Funding
Aug. 21, 2009   Cyclists Lobby for Dedicated City Bike Lanes
Aug. 20, 2009   Visionary Plan Unveiled for Downtown Park
Aug. 15, 2009   New Sylvan Lake Washrooms to Start Soon
Aug. 14, 2009   Ponoka Aquaplex Gets Federal Funding
Aug. 11, 2009   Ski Patrol to Help Keep City Trails Safe
Aug. 11, 2009   Olds Business Designs Safe Playgrounds
Aug. 6, 2009   Water Intake Project Detours City Trail

JULY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
July 29, 2009   Four Outdoor Gyms Under Construction in City
July 24, 2009   Downtown Park Design Concepts to be Unveiled
July 21, 2009   Southpointe Urban Village Gets First Approval
July 13, 2009   Rocky to Nordegg Trail Could be $7 Million Project
July 7, 2009   Southpointe Urban Village Plan Tabled
July 4, 2009   Popular City River Park Being Upgraded
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 29, 2009   Ellis Bird Farm Reports Fewer Bluebirds
June 24, 2009   City Expanding and Improving Trail System
June 24, 2009   Citizens Provide Ideas on Recreation Park Future
June 17, 2009   Trail River Crossings Moving Forward
June 15, 2009   Trail Feet Photos to Assist in Trail Building
June 13, 2009   Lacombe County Explores RV Resort Controls
June 10, 2009   Potential Sylvan Lake Boat Launch Sites Added
June 3, 2009   Local Chamber Policies Adopted by Alberta Group
June 1, 2009   Work to Start Soon on Lacombe Athletic Park

MAY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
May 29, 2009   Lacombe Athletic Park Gets County Cash
May 28, 2009   Proposed Sylvan Lake Marina Expansion Modified
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 20, 2009   City, County Seek Joint Funding for Ski Hill
May 15, 2009   Proposed Gull Lake RV Resort Gets Boost
May 14, 2009   Sylvan Lake Moves to Protect Park System
May 13, 2009   Municipal Councils Endorse Trails Along Highways
May 9, 2009   Expansion Plans for Buffalo Lake Campground

APRIL 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 25, 2009   Group Encourages Non-Use of Car in May
Apr. 21, 2009   City and County Make Joint Offer to Buy Ski Hill
Apr. 21, 2009   Rocky-Nordegg Trail Concept Warmly Received
Apr. 15, 2009   County Approves Glennifer Reservoir Plan
Apr. 9, 2009   City Acquiring Land For New Road and Park
Apr. 9, 2009   Westerner Adding Parking, Entrance, Green Space
Apr. 4, 2009   Tree Sculptures Being Carved in Rimbey

MARCH 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 27, 2009   Lacombe County Studies Sylvan Lake Boat Access
Mar. 26, 2009   RV Resort Near Eckville Being Planned
Mar. 18, 2009   Red Deer County Sees Rural Trails Plan
Mar. 18, 2009   Glennifer Lake Plan Raises Concerns
Mar. 12, 2009   Westerner Park Updates Plans and Branding
Mar. 11, 2009   City Donates $1 Million to Curling Complex
Mar. 9, 2009   Eco-Tourism Part of Wildlife Centre Strategy
Mar. 7, 2009   Doctors Propose Outdoor Exercise Areas
Mar. 6, 2009   Curling Club Plans Multi-Use Recreation Centre
Mar. 6, 2009   Sunbreaker Cove Residents Oppose RV Resort

FEBRUARY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 24, 2009   Higher Densities, Open Space for Neighbourhood
Feb. 21, 2009   Olds College Wetland Project Has Many Benefits
Feb. 20, 2009   New Stettler Sports Park Gets Funding
Feb. 14, 2009   Lacombe County Wants Guidelines for Sylvan Lake
Feb. 14, 2009   Lacombe County Likes Revised Buffalo Lake Plan
Feb. 10, 2009   Sundre World Wildlife Museum Getting Attention
Feb. 9, 2009   Red Deer County Expands Riparian Conservation
Feb. 4, 2009   Red Deer County Restricts Glennifer Development
Feb. 3, 2009   Display Upgrade Planned for Nature Centre

JANUARY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 28, 2009   Tourism Guide Now Available
Jan. 27, 2009   Rock Dams to Protect Ravine and Sanctuary
Jan. 27, 2009   Council Gives First Reading to Garden Heights Plan
Jan. 23, 2009   Proposed Riverlands Compared to Granville Island
Jan. 23, 2009   New City Dog Park Could be Ready by Spring
Jan. 23, 2009   Lacombe County Provides Cash to Blackfalds
Jan. 22, 2009   City North Recreation Centre On Schedule
Jan. 21, 2009   City Plans More Parking at Fort Normandeau
Jan. 20, 2009   Stettler County Provides Funds to Communities
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. 6, 2009   River Watershed User Group Applauds New Land-Use Region


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