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JANUARY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 29, 2010
Regional Trail Bridges to be Completed by
March
Jan. 28, 2010
Dawe Centre
Project on Time, on Budget
Jan. 28, 2010
Sylvan Lake Road
Transformation to Start Soon
Jan. 23, 2010
Rimbey Gets Funding for Pool Expansion
Jan. 20, 2010
Canyon Ski Hill Could Close at End of
Season
Jan. 15, 2010
Ice Marathon Event Returns
to Sylvan Lake
Jan. 13, 2010
Four Outdoor Gyms Completed, Five to Go
Jan. 13, 2010
Lacombe, Eckville Benefit From Stimulus
Funding
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
DECEMBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 23, 2008
Lacombe County to Improve
Access to Sylvan Lake
Dec. 18, 2008
Penhold Multiplex Approved for $2 Million Grant
Dec. 17, 2008
City Requests That Province Reinvest in Urban Parks
Dec. 12, 2008
Gull Lake Recreation
Vehicle Lots Approved
Dec. 11, 2008
Bower Ponds Getting New Stage
Dec. 10, 2008
Maskepetoon Park Improvements Proceeding
Dec. 10, 2008
City Skateboard Park to Get $600,000
Dec. 9, 2008
Ice Castle Planned for Sylvan Lake
Dec. 5, 2008
Provincial Land-Use Framework Creates New Red Deer Region
Dec. 2, 2008
Rocky-Nordegg Trail Concept Gets Feedback
NOVEMBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 24, 2008
Lacombe County to Study Public Lake Access
Nov. 18, 2008
Groups Tell City Council to Plan Bigger
Nov. 18, 2008
Culture Vision Recommends Public Art, Market, Connectivity
Nov. 11, 2008
Draft Plan Suggests Water Features But No Canals
Nov. 8, 2008
Strong Public Support for City Downtown Plan
Nov. 5, 2008
City Rezones Land for Industrial and Open Space Use
Nov. 4, 2008
City Recreation and Culture Facilities Called Insufficient
Nov. 3, 2008
Miniature Railroad Town Created by Modeller
OCTOBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 31, 2008
Recreation Needs Report
Recommends Ski Hill Partnership
Oct. 28, 2008
Tourism Focus of Multi-Use Nordegg Trail
Oct. 25, 2008
Clive Gets Funding for Walking Trail
Oct. 22, 2008
Red Deer Recreation Plan Sets Staging of Priorities
Oct. 22, 2008
Developer Assures Preservation of Native Cemetery History
Oct. 16, 2008
Red Deer River Watershed Data Reviewed
Oct. 14, 2008
Regional Trail Network Makes Progress
Oct. 9, 2008
Proposed City Downtown Plan Would Be a Magnet
Oct. 9, 2008
Wildlife Centre Owl Stars in TV and Movies
Oct. 8, 2008
City Vital Signs Survey Grades Community Values
Oct. 8, 2008
Constructed Wetland Named After Local Environmentalist
Oct. 2, 2008
Sylvan Lake Watershed Society Wants More Testing
SEPTEMBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 29, 2008
Sweat Lodge Rebuilt at Fort Normandeau
Sept. 26, 2008
Lacombe County Provides Funds for River Trail Bridge
Sept. 26, 2008
Gull Lake 'Green' RV Condo Resort Clears Hurdle
Sept. 18, 2008
Trochu Opens Outdoor Fitness Park
Sept. 13, 2008
Proposed Nordegg Trail Moves to Next Stage
Sept. 10, 2008
Treed Wetland near Pine Lake to be Preserved Forever
Sept. 6, 2008
Canyon Ski Area Will be Open This Winter
Sept. 3, 2008
North Sylvan Lake RV Park Downscaled
AUGUST 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Aug. 27, 2008
Thousands of Trees to
be Planted in Red Deer
Aug. 25, 2008
Glennifer Lake
Reservoir Development Questioned
Aug. 20, 2008
Sylvan Lake Promotes Waterfront Plan to Provincial Ministers
Aug. 16, 2008
Multi-Sport Training Centre Proposed for
Sundre
Aug. 14, 2008
State of the River Watershed Being Studied
Aug. 12, 2008
Bubble Approved for Year Round Tennis
Aug. 9, 2008
Sylvan Lake Railway Park Connects to Trails
Aug. 2, 2008
Content Campground Renamed Tail Creek
Park
JULY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
July 30, 2008
Red Deer
Environmentalists Honoured Posthumously
July 30, 2008
National Magazine
Names Sylvan Lake in Top 3 Destinations
July 24, 2008
Red Deer County Reveals Open Space and Trails Plan
July 23, 2008
Heritage Ranch Cafe Now Open
July 17, 2008
Lakeshore Campgrounds Doing Brisk Business
July 12, 2008
Extension of Waskasoo Park into Growth Areas Examined
July 12, 2008
Options Discussed for Canyon Ski Hill
July 12, 2008
Lacombe County to Protect Natural
Area
JUNE 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
June 27, 2008
Lacombe County Boosts
Recreation Spending
June 24, 2008
Citizens Want Green
Space to be a Priority for Downtown Plan
June 21, 2008
High Water at Sylvan Lake Reduces Sandy Beach
June 13, 2008
City Recreation Survey Shows Residents Value Green Space
June 11, 2008
Million Dollars Donated for Centrium Video Scoreclock
June 3, 2008
Support Strong for Olympic-Size Pool
MAY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
May 30, 2008
Annual Country
Drive Expanded to Two Weekends
May 21, 2008
Waskasoo Park to
Enhance Maskepetoon Natural Area
May 21, 2008
Dawe Recreation Complex to
Cost an Additional $2 Million
May 15, 2008
Wildlife Centre Fundraiser Features Renowned Comedian
May 14, 2008
City Curling Centre Plans to Build Multi-Use Facility
May 9, 2008
County Residents Want Trails, Parks, Recreation Information
May 3, 2008
Epic Canoe Adventure to Commemorate Historic Voyage
APRIL 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 24, 2008
Proposed West
Country Scenic Trail Seeks Provincial Support
Apr. 23, 2008
Red Deer River
Watershed to be Examined
Apr. 16, 2008
Sylvan Lake Plans to Revitalize
Beachfront
Apr. 12, 2008
Red Deer County
Plans New Penhold-Springbrook Trail Route
Apr. 5, 2008
More City Commuters
Choose to Walk, Bike or Bus to Work
MARCH 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 31, 2008
Major City Recreation
Facility Closes for Renovations
Mar. 26, 2008
City Moves Toward
More Pedestrian Friendly City
Mar. 21, 2008
Naturalists Give
Tentative Support to Riverwalk Canal Project
Mar. 17, 2008
Guest Planner and Author Suggests New
Thinking for Growth
Mar. 14, 2008
Sylvan Lake Preserves Green Space
Mar. 14, 2008
Sylvan and Gull Lake RV Parks Proposed
Mar. 7, 2008
Canyon Ski Area For Sale
Mar. 3, 2008
Proposed Gull Lake RV Resort Moves Forward
FEBRUARY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 19, 2008
Blackfalds-Lacombe
2A Corridor Plan to be Reviewed
Feb. 12, 2008
Development Concept Plan Outlined for West Country
Feb. 12, 2008
Sylvan Lake Waterslide for Sale
Feb. 5, 2008
Wildlife Centre Gets Assistance from Rick Mercer
Feb. 4, 2008
Tourist Rail Trail Proposed West of Rocky Mountain House
Feb. 1, 2008
Author Discusses Positive Geography of Hope
JANUARY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 30, 2008
City Municipal Plan Features Density, Transportation, Parks
Jan. 30, 2008
Sylvan Lake Requests Funding for Park
Jan. 29, 2008
Feedback on Canal Concept Mostly Positive
Jan. 21, 2008
Red Deer River Bank Stabilization Proceeds
Jan. 16, 2008
Sylvan Lake Model Railroader Creates Basement Empire
Jan. 15, 2008
Dawe Recreation Improvements Approved
Jan. 12, 2008
Dawe School Upgrades Coincides with Recreation Upgrades
Jan. 12, 2008
Rethink Red Deer Creating Public Awareness
Jan. 10, 2008
Annual Bird Count Sees More Species
Jan. 5, 2008
Aerial Boat Survey Results Released for Three Lakes
DECEMBER 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 21, 2007
Governments Provide $6 Million for Penhold Multiplex
Dec. 18, 2007
Mostly Positive Comments on Canal Concept
Dec. 12, 2007
Sylvan Lake Residents Fight to Preserve Former Rail Lands
NOVEMBER 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 29, 2007
Plan Unveiled for City Maskepetoon Park
Nov. 26, 2007
Records Set at Festival of Trees
Nov. 24, 2007
Trans Canada Trail Bridges Get Funding
Nov. 14, 2007
County Wins Award for Gasoline Alley Plan
Nov. 6, 2007
New Curling Club Site Supported by City Council
Nov. 5, 2007
City Cultural Master Plan Reviewed by Cultural Leaders
OCTOBER 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 25, 2007
Innisfail Zoo in
Finals for Tourism Award
Oct. 12, 2007
Destroyed City Park to be Restored
Oct. 10, 2007
Alberta Survey Favours Environment Over Economy
SEPTEMBER 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 28, 2007
Regional Towns Reach
National Bloom Finals
Sept. 27, 2007
Citizens Group Wants
City to Rethink Planning
Sept. 8, 2007
New Plan Could Increase Glennifer Lake Development
AUGUST 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Aug. 28, 2007
City Residents Happy With
Quality of Life
Aug. 22, 2007
Wildlife Centre Owl Star of TV and Film
Aug. 18, 2007
Ellis Bird Farm Gets Funding for 20
Years
Aug. 17, 2007
Pine Lake Residents Concerned About
Overdevelopment
Aug. 15, 2007
Board Game Teaches Water
Preservation
Aug. 14, 2007
Deal Preserves Most of Bower Natural Area
Aug. 3, 2007
Buffalo Lake Shore Management
Plan Revealed
JULY 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
July 31, 2007
Red Deer River As Recreational Asset Needs Planning
July 27, 2007
Medicine River Wildlife Centre Purchases Adjacent Land
July 27, 2007
Great Chief Golf Course Relatively Unknown
July 27, 2007
Two Regional Corn Maze Operations Now Open
July 18, 2007
Red Deer County
Endorses Three New Trails
July 18, 2007
Proposed Sylvan Lake
Mini Golf Facility Not Supported
July 17, 2007
Bower Natural Area Could
Be Compromised
July 17, 2007
Sylvan Lake Proposes
Waterfront Facelift
July 5, 2007
Lacombe Lake Tested
as Safe for Swimming
JUNE 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
June 30, 2007
Dawe Centre Upgrade Gets School Board Blessing
June 12, 2007
Two Mini Golf Courses Proposed for Sylvan Lake
June 4, 2007
Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary Rededicated
June 2, 2007
Controversial Bower Bridge Option Proposed for Public Meeting
MAY 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
May 29, 2007
Heritage Awards Include Natural Area
May 25, 2007
Erosion Study for Glennifer Lake Completed
May 24, 2007
Lacombe Blackfalds Corridor Plan Proposed
May 12, 2007
Red Deer County Studies Recreation Needs
May 11, 2007
Shoreline Plan Devised to Protect Buffalo Lake
APRIL 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 23, 2007
Sylvan Marina Proposal Generates Concerns
Apr. 20, 2007
Sylvan Lake Marina Improved
Apr. 18, 2007
Buffalo Lake Attracting Development
Apr. 17, 2007
Several Towns Developing Skateboard Parks
Apr. 14, 2007
River Bridges Required for
Trans Canada Trail
Apr. 2, 2007
Lacombe Starts Birth Memorial Forest
MARCH 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 24, 2007
Michener Pool to Stay Open for at Least Three Years
Mar. 22, 2007
Michener Hill Plan Includes Residential and Green Space
Mar. 16, 2007
City Taking Another Look at Molly Banister Drive Extension
Mar. 8, 2007
Benalto Beautification Plan Wins Award
Mar. 2, 2007
Revised Sylvan Lake Plan to be Reviewed
FEBRUARY 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 26, 2007
Red Deer
Recreation Centre Re-opens After Major Renovation
Feb. 21, 2007
Red Deer County Increases Urban
Recreation Grants
Feb. 20, 2007
Regional Lakes Host Winter Activities
Feb. 12, 2007
Rocky Historic Site Renovation
Under Way
Feb. 10, 2007
Lacombe County Intends to
Protect Public Land
Feb. 5, 2007
Edgar Sports Fields May be Replaced by Industry
JANUARY 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 31, 2007
Lacombe County
Wants Buffalo Lake Plan Clarified
Jan. 18, 2007
Red Deer County Studies
Recreational Needs
Jan. 16, 2007
Curling Rink Funding Request Deferred
Jan. 12, 2007
Red Deer Curling Club Looks for
City Funding
Jan. 9, 2007
Red Deer Civic Yard Relocation
Approved
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