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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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