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DECEMBER 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 23, 2011   Nordegg Minesite Receives Parks Canada Funding
Dec. 14, 2011   Red Deer County Defines Protected Natural Areas
Dec. 13, 2011   Sites Chosen for City Skateboard, Spray Parks
Dec. 13, 2011   Former Ponoka Treatment Plant Repurposed
Dec. 2, 2011   Location Sought for Heritage Destination Project

NOVEMBER 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 29, 2011   Lacombe County Helps Fund Alix Playgrounds
Nov. 28, 2011   City Gets Feedback on Recreational Facilities Plans
Nov. 26, 2011   Sports Tourism Encouraged for City
Nov. 25, 2011   Red Deer Passes 2012 $95 Million Capital Budget
Nov. 11, 2011   Blackfalds Fieldhouse Expected by 2014
Nov. 10, 2011   Sylvan Lake Marina Concept Under Scrutiny
Nov. 2, 2011   Concern Expressed About Drilling at Historic Site
Nov. 2, 2011   Clive Arena, Bentley Library Get County Funds
Nov. 1, 2011   Gull Lake Stabilization Deal Near
Nov. 1, 2011   Model Train Show Draws Over 1,000

OCTOBER 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 25, 2011   Unique Turtle Shell Fossil Found Near Blackfalds
Oct. 18, 2011   Pool Study Completed; Facility 10 Years Away
Oct. 18, 2011   Innisfail Wildlife Park Nominated for Award
Oct. 18, 2011   Counties Enforcing Rules on Lake Encroachments
Oct. 13, 2011   Two Regional MLAs Get Posts in New Cabinet
Oct. 8, 2011   Major Road Project Closes Trail for 1 Year
Oct. 6, 2011   River Berm to be Constructed Near Sundre
Oct. 6, 2011   Campground Near Sundre Being Prepared for Sale
Oct. 5, 2011   Vital Signs Survey Indicates Red Deerians Happy
Oct. 3, 2011   Sylvan Lake Proceeds With Skatepark

SEPTEMBER 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 27, 2011   Lake Development Conditionally Approved
Sept. 23, 2011   Cenotaph Rededicated at Veterans Park Opening
Sept. 23, 2011   Walkability Roadshow Includes Walking Tours
Sept. 21, 2011   Lacombe County to Propose Recreation Plan
Sept. 20, 2011   Lacombe's Twinning With Japanese City Marked
Sept. 14, 2011   Large Wetland Protected Near Pine Lake
Sept. 13, 2011   Lacombe Skatepark Receives Provincial Grant
Sept. 7, 2011   Boardwalks Planned For Two City Natural Areas
Sept. 2, 2011   Sylvan Lake Water Level Highest in Decades

AUGUST 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Aug. 27, 2011   Lacombe County to Purchase Land Near Lake
Aug. 22, 2011   Parks Centennial Celebrated at Rocky Historic Site
Aug. 19, 2011   Red Deerians Happy With Quality of Life
Aug. 8, 2011   Safety City Celebrates 10 Years
Aug. 6, 2011   Some Regional Rural Trail Sections Delayed

JULY 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
July 30, 2011   Springbrook to Penhold Trail Stalls
July 27, 2011   Lacombe Skatepark Construction Under Way
July 26, 2011   Westerner Days Sets Three Attendance Records
July 21, 2011   Canyon Ski Resort Preparing for 44th Season
July 21, 2011   Two New Red Deer Trails Under Construction
July 20, 2011   Jarvis Bay Summer Village to Get Lakefront Park
July 19, 2011   Closed Rimbey Golf Course Complex For Sale
July 16, 2011   Improvements to Wildlife Centre Progressing
July 15, 2011   Gull Lake Resort Project to Proceed This Fall
July 6, 2011   Dickson Recreation Centre to be Expanded
July 6, 2011   Delburne Planning New Recreation Park

JUNE 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
June 29, 2011   City Council Decides Not to Widen Trails
June 18, 2011   Four Recipients for Red Deer Heritage Awards
June 17, 2011   Five Linear Parks Expected to be Completed Soon
June 17, 2011   Off the Creek Landowners Receive Award
June 11, 2011   Collicutt Centre Celebrates 10 Years
June 2, 2011   Stewards Guide Students Through Natural Area
June 1, 2011   Former Sylvan Lake Hotel Site Landscaped
June 1, 2011   River Valley Park Plan Receives Award

MAY 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
May 31, 2011   Concept Plan for Future Aquatic Centre Revealed
May 26, 2011   Red Deer County Plants 25,000 Tree Seedlings
May 24, 2011   New Centre Opens at Ellis Bird Farm
May 24, 2011   Marathon Events Attract 1,500 Participants
May 19, 2011   Future Use of Mintlaw Trestle to be Studied
May 18, 2011   Tourist Season Begins This Coming Weekend
May 18, 2011   Famous Animals Featured at Discovery Park
May 16, 2011   Group Plants 200,000 Trees in 10 Years
May 4, 2011   River Bank Trail Reopens After 2 Years Closed

APRIL 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 26, 2011   ReThink Red Deer Celebrates Jane's Walk
Apr. 19, 2011   Lacombe County Trail System Reviewed by Public
Apr. 19, 2011   Beach Ambassadors to Assist Sylvan Lake Visitors
Apr. 4, 2011   Bentley Finishes 4th in Hockeyville Competition
Apr. 2, 2011   Province Has Little Interest in Lake Stabilization

MARCH 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 26, 2011   Ponoka County Gives Grants to Rimbey Projects
Mar. 22, 2011   City Council Approves Aquatics Location Report
Mar. 22, 2011   City Golf Course Given Loan Payment Break
Mar. 21, 2011   Bentley Represents West in Hockeyville Contest
Mar. 18, 2011   Report Prefers Downtown Site for Aquatics Centre
Mar. 14, 2011   Gull Lake Stabilization Project Questioned
Mar. 9, 2011   Future Ring Road to Include Walking, Bicycle Paths
Mar. 4, 2011   New Neighbourhood Includes Trails, Green Space
Mar. 1, 2011   Lacombe County to Host Open House on Trails

FEBRUARY 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 28, 2011   Weather Challenges Speedskaters in Sylvan Lake
Feb. 28, 2011   City School Hosts Cheerleading Competition
Feb. 23, 2011   Curling Centre Upgrade Project Hits Snag
Feb. 15, 2011   Bentley Makes Bid for Hockeyville 2011
Feb. 3, 2011   Repairs to Begin on Historic Rail Trestle
Feb. 3, 2011   City Traffic Alternatives to be Studied

JANUARY 2011 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 31, 2011   Final Phase of Lacombe Athletic Park to Start Soon
Jan. 27, 2011   Quality of Red Deer River Watershed Discussed
Jan. 21, 2011   City Campground Plans Reservation System
Jan. 17, 2011   Sylvan Lake Washroom Project Plagued by Delays
Jan. 17, 2011   Skateboard Site Approved by Sylvan Lake Council
Jan. 15, 2011   Cross Country Skiers Benefit from Trail Grooming
Jan. 12, 2011   New Owner and Name for Sylvan Lake Marina
Jan. 11, 2011   Off-Season Fine Dining Set for City Golf Course
Jan. 10, 2011   Soccer Helps Unite City's International Citizens

DECEMBER 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 27, 2010   Analysis Proceeds for Aquatic Centre Concept
Dec. 16, 2010   Draft Environmental Plan Reviewed by Council
Dec. 10, 2010   Trail Between Blackfalds and Lacombe Planned
Dec. 8, 2010   Aquatics Centre Delayed Until 2021
Dec. 7, 2010   Curling Centre Redevelopment Plan Approved
Dec. 2, 2010   Sylvan Lake Band Shell Idea Gets Boost

NOVEMBER 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 17, 2010   Site Proposed for Sylvan Lake Skateboard Park
Nov. 13, 2010   Innisfail Playground Goes Wheelchair-Accessible
Nov. 10, 2010   Veterans Park Ready for Remembrance Day
Nov. 8, 2010   Innisfail Gathering Place Makes Progress
Nov. 1, 2010   Blackfalds Field House Project Gets Town Approval

OCTOBER 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 28, 2010   Forth Junction Plan Gets Tourism Board Support
Oct. 27, 2010   Buffalo Lake Resort Expansion Approved
Oct. 16, 2010   Lacombe County Approves Gull Lake Resort
Oct. 15, 2010   Lacombe County Plan for Sylvan Lake Approved
Oct. 6, 2010   Economic Downturn Effects Show Up in Vital Signs
Oct. 4, 2010   Canyon Ski Resort Gets New Lease on Life

SEPTEMBER 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 28, 2010   Badlands Tourism Initiative a National Finalist
Sept. 28, 2010   Paintball Park Approved East of Red Deer
Sept. 23, 2010   Sylvan Lake Looks at Skateboard Park Sites
Sept. 23, 2010   Lacombe Skateboard Park Plan Approved
Sept. 21, 2010   Redevelopment of Kin Kanyon Park Supported
Sept. 8, 2010   White Spirit Bear at Innisfail Wildlife Park
Sept. 2, 2010   Work Begins on Heritage Rail Line Near Stettler

AUGUST 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Aug. 28, 2010   Lacombe County Approves Buffalo Lake Plan
Aug. 24, 2010   City Council Approves Recreation Park Plan
Aug. 19, 2010   Blackfoot Culture to be Celebrated in Rocky
Aug. 18, 2010   Springbrook-Penhold Trail Makes Progress
Aug. 18, 2010   Donalda Celebrations Include New Trail
Aug. 10, 2010   Promenade Focus of Recreation Park Plan
Aug. 5, 2010   Work to Start Soon on Cenotaph Plaza Park
Aug. 4, 2010   Dawe Centre Reopens After 2 Years of Upgrades
Aug. 4, 2010   Red Deer County Adopts River Valley Plan

JULY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
July 31, 2010   Rail Tourist Attraction Concept On Track
July 31, 2010   B.C. Family Hikes Trans Canada Trail
July 27, 2010   Ambitious River Park Expansion Plan Adopted
July 24, 2010   Blackfalds Sets Sights on New Recreation Centre
July 22, 2010   Buffalo Lake Protected Habitat Increased
July 22, 2010   Beaver Saga Ends With Shooting at Dog Park
July 16, 2010   Funds Provided for Nordegg Historic Site
July 15, 2010   Problems Scuttle Historic River Journey
July 13, 2010   Dawe Centre Ready for August Opening
July 13, 2010   Provincial Grant Boosts Lacombe Athletic Park
July 12, 2010   Concerns Raised About Sylvan Lake Shoreline Plan
July 12, 2010   Modern Regional Multiplex Opens in Penhold
July 10, 2010   Pine Lake Tornado Remembered After 10 Years
July 10, 2010   Construction Won't Deter Sylvan Lake Sunbathers
July 9, 2010   Lacombe Plans Major Upgrade of Parks
July 7, 2010   Sylvan Lake Washroom Project Delayed
July 2, 2010   Residential School Graves to be Preserved
July 2, 2010   Cultural Diversity Highlights Canada Day
July 1, 2010   Native Residential School Children Honoured

JUNE 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
June 29, 2010   City Recreation Fees Adjusted
June 29, 2010   Wildlife Centre Concerned About Feral Cats
June 26, 2010   Land Near Pine Lake Acquired for Nature Preserve
June 16, 2010   City, Public Work on Updated Environmental Plan
June 15, 2010   Sylvan Lake Residents Want Green Space Kept
June 9, 2010   Six More Outdoor Gyms Being Built in City Parks
June 7, 2010   New Blindman Pedestrian Bridge Officially Opens
June 4, 2010   Area Towns Working on Skateboard Parks
June 3, 2010   New Canyon Ski Hill Owners Continue Operation

MAY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
May 29, 2010   Lacombe Trail Pioneer Guest at CARTS AGM
May 28, 2010   Blackfalds to Blindman River Trail to be Built
May 28, 2010   City Kin Kanyon Park to be Redeveloped
May 27, 2010   Pedestrian Bridges Airlifted to Natural Park
May 26, 2010   Upgrades Completed at Ellis Bird Farm
May 20, 2010   25 Years of Alix Trail to be Celebrated
May 18, 2010   Lacombe Family Skateboard Plaza Being Planned
May 17, 2010   Crestomere School Opens Naturalized Classroom
May 13, 2010   Memorial Forest Being Developed in Gasoline Alley
May 13, 2010   Birds Return to Ellis Bird Farm
May 11, 2010   Aquatic Groups Band Together for Pool
May 11, 2010   Trails Society Experiences Success
May 5, 2010   Red Deer to Promote Penhold Ice Facility
May 4, 2010   City Swimming Pool Study Funds Released

APRIL 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 29, 2010   Changes to Some Area Provincial Campgrounds
Apr. 24, 2010   Energy Companies Assist With Crimson Lake Park
Apr. 22, 2010   Sylvan Lake Lakeshore Improvements Resume
Apr. 22, 2010   Improvements to City Outdoor Pool Under Way
Apr. 20, 2010   Minor Traffic Change Around Cenotaph Park
Apr. 19, 2010   Hollingsworth Will Make Run at Russian Olympics
Apr. 17, 2010   Local Wetland a Major Migratory Bird Pit Stop
Apr. 16, 2010   Sod Turns for Lacombe Athletic Park
Apr. 16, 2010   New Gaetz Lakes Bird Blind Nears Completion
Apr. 13, 2010   Shakespearean Plays Planned for Bower Ponds
Apr. 10, 2010   Public Washroom Being Built at Downtown Park
Apr. 7, 2010   Mid Summer Opening for North City Rec Centre

MARCH 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 31, 2010   New Manager Chosen for Heritage Ranch
Mar. 25, 2010   City Could Attract More Tournaments
Mar. 25, 2010   Buffalo Lake Plan a Finalist for Award
Mar. 24, 2010   Fundraising for Rimbey Pool Gets Under Way
Mar. 23, 2010   City Downtown Cenotaph Park to Proceed
Mar. 23, 2010   City Boosts Financial Support for Heritage Ranch
Mar. 19, 2010   Springbrook Recreation Centre for Sale
Mar. 19, 2010   Military Reservists Finish Pedestrian Bridge
Mar. 17, 2010   Blackfalds Taking a Run at Hockeyville
Mar. 17, 2010   Olympic Hockey Coach Visits Red Deer
Mar. 16, 2010   Unique Short Golf Course to Open in Springbrook
Mar. 16, 2010   Sylvan Lake Park Transferred to Town
Mar. 13, 2010   Vital Signs Project Explores Future Red Deer
Mar. 5, 2010   Hollingsworth Appreciates Community Support
Mar. 5, 2010   Penhold Multiplex Set for July Opening
Mar. 4, 2010   City and County Plan to Extend Waskasoo Park
Mar. 4, 2010   Local Family Intends to Purchase Canyon Ski Area
Mar. 3, 2010   Proposals for Downtown Cenotaph Park Revealed

FEBRUARY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 26, 2010   Lacombe County Ready to Build Trail to Blackfalds
Feb. 20, 2010   Waskasoo Park Upgrades Continue
Feb. 18, 2010   County Reviews Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Feb. 12, 2010   Tennis Club Plans to Build New Facility
Feb. 9, 2010   City Commits $1 Million to Curling Centre Upgrade
Feb. 5, 2010   Curling Club Opts To Overhaul Current Facility
Feb. 4, 2010    Major Attractions Proposed for Red Deer Area
Feb. 3, 2010   Red Deer County Heritage Plan Approved

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

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