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JANUARY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 30, 2010   Economic Groups Partner to Attract Investment
Jan. 29, 2010   Regional Trail Bridges to be Completed by March
Jan. 27, 2010   Red Deer Tourism Releases 2010 Visitors Guide
Jan. 20, 2010   Plasco Energy Claims It's Still on Track
Jan. 20, 2010   Canyon Ski Hill Could Close at End of Season
Jan. 6, 2010   Visitors to Red Deer Area Increased 4% in 2009
Jan. 6, 2010   Former Benalto Railway Lands to be Developed

DECEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

Dec. 23, 2009  
County to Purchase Historic Mintlaw Trestle for $1
Dec. 23, 2009   County Transit Service Exceeds Expectations
Dec. 23, 2009   Regional Airport Qualifies for More Improvements
Dec. 23, 2009   Red Deer County Passes 'Good News' Budget
Dec. 19, 2009   Wildlife Centre Seeks Corporate Partner
Dec. 15, 2009  
City and Area Home Sales Rebounding
Dec. 9, 2009   Airport Looks to 2010 Major Improvements
Dec. 7, 2009   Canyon Ski Hill Off to Great Season Start

NOVEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

Nov. 26, 2009   Plasco Plant Delayed Waiting for Green Funding
Nov. 25, 2009   Ducks Unlimited to Focus on Pine Lake
Nov. 21, 2009   Regional Sewer Line Delayed Due to Funding Cuts
Nov. 21, 2009   Regional Partnership Recognizes Economic Activity

Nov. 6, 2009   Innisfail Highway Bypass Now Open
Nov. 5, 2009   Phase 2 of Expanded Air Service Launched
Nov. 4, 2009   Aviation Society Pursues First Stage of Museum
Nov. 4, 2009   City Invests More in River Valley Parks Study

OCTOBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

Oct. 30, 2009  
Newest City Annexation Gets Provincial Approval
Oct. 30, 2009   Regional Tourism Group Receives Award
Oct. 29, 2009   Provincial Land Use Plans Are Watershed-Based
Oct. 20, 2009   Heritage Ranch Plan Endorsed by City Council
Oct. 15, 2009  
High Speed Rail Needs Political Will
Oct. 15, 2009   Airline Inaugurates Passenger Service at Airport
Oct. 14, 2009   Federal Funding Announced for Trail Bridges
Oct. 8, 2009   Economic Corridor 'Tiger' Expected to Roar Again
Oct. 6, 2009   Highway 11A Interchange Improvements Begin

SEPTEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

Sept. 30, 2009  
Nine Years of Police Training at Springbrook
Sept. 28, 2009  
Rural Municipalities Saving on Road Projects
Sept. 24, 2009   Hottest Day of Summer Yesterday
Sept. 24, 2009   Public Sees Heritage Ranch Plan
Sept. 21, 2009   Sports Museum Features First Nations Exhibit
Sept. 17, 2009   Canyon Ski Hill Preparing for New Season
Sept. 16, 2009   New Scheduled Air Services Announced
Sept. 16, 2009   New Parking Lot Approved for Fort Normandeau

Sept. 10, 2009   CAEP Studies Regional Transportation Strategy
Sept. 10, 2009   RDRED Seeks More Foreign Investment

Sept. 4, 2009   CMHC Optimistic About Regional Real Estate
Sept. 2, 2009   Visitors at Tourism Red Deer Up Over Last Year

AUGUST 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

Aug. 28, 2009   New Trail Bridges to Get Military Assistance
Aug. 27, 2009   Red Deer County Transit Service Begins Soon
Aug. 24, 2009   High Speed Rail Symposium Coming to City
Aug. 21, 2009  
Power Transmission Upgrade Deemed Necessary
Aug. 17, 2009   Music Festival Attracts Small Enthusiastic Crowd
Aug. 13, 2009   Viking Ship Replica Arrives in Red Deer
Aug. 12, 2009   Federal Funding Bid Delays Plasco Plant
Aug. 12, 2009   Bowden Inmates Assist With Community Projects
Aug. 7, 2009   Airport Company Fights BC Wildfires
Aug. 1, 2009   City Ready for Annexation Approval

JULY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

July 30, 2009  
County Transit Service to Begin by Late August
July 30, 2009   Electric Transmission Plans Revealed at Olds
July 29, 2009   Summer Country Drive Provides 22 Attractions
July 27, 2009   Bowden Wastewater and Highway Get Funding
July 18, 2009   Power Transmission Project Needed for Reliability
July 17, 2009   International Aircraft Convention Held at Airport
July 15, 2009  
Red Deer County Projects Receive Stimulus Funds
July 15, 2009   County to Consolidate Two Fire Stations
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 6, 2009   Summer Cadet Program at Springbrook Updated
July 3, 2009  
Red Deer River Natural Area to be Protected
July 2, 2009   Gasoline Alley Hotel Begins Construction

JUNE 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

June 26, 2009   Future Plans for Highways 11 & 11A Revealed
June 19, 2009   Regional Sewer Line Bid Saves $2 Million
June 17, 2009  
Trail River Crossings Moving Forward
June 17, 2009   Air Canada to Consider Regional Service in 2010
June 17, 2009   Extension Granted to Proposed Biofuel Plant
June 15, 2009   Trail Feet Photos to Assist in Trail Building
June 15, 2009   Plans for Aviation Museum Revealed at Air Affair

June 4, 2009   Regional Wastewater Route Determined for City

MAY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

May 30, 2009  
Plasco Gasification Plant to Start This Summer
May 26, 2009   River Watershed Showing Signs of Stress
May 22, 2009   Several Regional Projects Get Stimulus Funding
May 22, 2009   Country Drive Expands to Four Tour Dates
May 20, 2009   City, County Seek Joint Funding for Ski Hill
May 15, 2009   Plasco Plant Still on Track Despite Layoffs
May 8, 2009   Economic Development Video on YouTube
May 6, 2009   Red Deer County Reveals Road Clean-up Plan
May 6, 2009   Inflationary Increase for County Taxpayers
May 5, 2009  
Regional Wastewater Treatment in Red Deer Plan

APRIL 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

Apr. 22, 2009   Proposed Ring Road Route Questioned
Apr. 21, 2009  
City and County Make Joint Offer to Buy Ski Hill
Apr. 16, 2009   Subdivision Approved Near School Cemetery
Apr. 16, 2009   County Designates Churches as Historic
Apr. 15, 2009   County to Spend More on Roads This Year
Apr. 15, 2009   County Approves Glennifer Reservoir Plan

MARCH 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

Mar. 23, 2009   Club Raising Funds For Cultural Centre
Mar. 21, 2009   Proposed Gasoline Alley Hotel Plan Expands
Mar. 18, 2009   Red Deer County Sees Rural Trails Plan
Mar. 18, 2009   Glennifer Lake Plan Raises Concerns
Mar. 9, 2009   Eco-Tourism Part of Wildlife Centre Strategy

Mar. 6, 2009   Province Reviewing City Annexation Proposal
Mar. 4, 2009   Airport Reports that 2008 was a Banner Year
Mar. 4, 2009   Springbrook Infrastructure Project Awarded
Mar. 4, 2009   County Seeks Funding for Benalto Water Projects
Mar. 4, 2009   Snowbirds Plan Summer Red Deer Performance
Mar. 4, 2009   Air Historical Society Plans Major Event at Airport

FEBRUARY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

Feb. 24, 2009  
City Supports Regional Airport Sustainability Plan
Feb. 20, 2009   Airport Plan Sees Sustainability, Expansion
Feb. 12, 2009   Agriculture Could Mitigate Difficult Future
Feb. 9, 2009   Red Deer County Expands Riparian Conservation
Feb. 7, 2009   Funds Awarded to Airport for Equipment
Feb. 4, 2009   Red Deer County Restricts Glennifer Development
Feb. 4, 2009   Riverview Park Residents Halt Water, Sewer Plan
Feb. 4, 2009   County Passes Lease Bylaw for Future Museum

JANUARY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

Jan. 29, 2009  
Local Builders and Realtors Pleased with Federal Budget
Jan. 28, 2009   Tourism Guide Now Available
Jan. 28, 2009   Downtown Concrete Firm Moving to Red Deer County
Jan. 23, 2009   Red Deer County Provides Cash for Innisfail Bus
Jan. 21, 2009   Red Deer Transit Considers Future Trends
Jan. 21, 2009   City Plans More Parking at Fort Normandeau
Jan. 20, 2009  
City Expansion and Growth Create Challenges
Jan. 19, 2009   Groundwork for Plasco Plant Expected This Summer
Jan. 14, 2009   Historic Markerville Story Being Republished
Jan. 13, 2009   Intermunicipal Annexation Compensation Approved
Jan. 9, 2009   Regional Homes Generally Maintained Value in 2008
Jan. 7, 2009   Aviation Museum Step Closer to Reality
Jan. 7, 2009   Construction Associations Optimistic About 2009
Jan. 6, 2009   Tourist Visitor Centre Sets Record
Jan. 6, 2009   River Watershed User Group Applauds New Land-Use Region
Jan. 2, 2009   Province to Co-ordinate Ambulance Service

DECEMBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES

Dec. 29, 2008   Area Optimism Focuses on Growth in 2009
Dec. 19, 2008   Group to Promote Regional Good Economic News
Dec. 19, 2008   Landowners Fear Tax Implications at Annexation Hearing
Dec. 17, 2008   Red Deer County Approves 2009 Budget & Tax Hike of 3.5%
Dec. 17, 2008   City Requests That Province Reinvest in Urban Parks

Dec. 15, 2008   Peterbuilt Moving to Expanded Red Deer Facility
Dec. 12, 2008   Proposed Innisfail Biofuel Plant Waiting on Federal Funding
Dec. 11, 2008  
Jazz Flight Decision Postponed Until January
Dec. 5, 2008   Provincial Land-Use Framework Creates New Red Deer Region
Dec. 5, 2008   Business Builds Mobile Retro Diners
Dec. 4, 2008   Residential Project for Liberty Junction to Start Next Year
Dec. 1, 2008   Annexation Compensation Plan Ready

NOVEMBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES

Nov. 27, 2008   City Needs Provincial Funding for Ring Road Project
Nov. 27, 2008   Custom Vehicle Business Moves to Liberty Crossing

Nov. 22, 2008   Olympic Torch Relay to Stop in Red Deer Region
Nov. 21, 2008   Legendary Architect Expected to Design Plasco Project Skin
Nov. 19, 2008   Funds Approved for Innisfail to Springbrook Wastewater Line
Nov. 18, 2008   Plasco Gasification Project to be Operational by 2010
Nov. 15, 2008   Proposed Co-op Would Promote Natural Local Food

Nov. 13, 2008   Farm Dealer Can Display Equipment Next to Highway
Nov. 8, 2008   Province Provides Heritage Funding to Regional Communities
Nov. 8, 2008   Alternative Transportation Part of Greener Red Deer College
Nov. 8, 2008   Precision Well Servicing Moving Into New Building
Nov. 6, 2008   Power Line Options Expanded
Nov. 5, 2008   Decision on Airport Jazz Service Expected Soon
Nov. 5, 2008   Springbrook Infrastructure Project Fast Tracked
Nov. 5, 2008   City Annexation Hearing Postponed
Nov. 4, 2008   New Blended Credit Union Has No Plans to Sell Property
Nov. 4, 2008   City Approves Transit Extension into County
Nov. 1, 2008   Dark Past of Residential School Being Uncovered

OCTOBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES

Oct. 31, 2008  
Recreation Needs Report Recommends Ski Hill Partnership
Oct. 29, 2008   Drilling Activity Expected to be Lower in 2009
Oct. 28, 2008   Red Deer County Constructing Third Waste Transfer Station
Oct. 27, 2008   New 'Green' Fabrication Plant First of Its Kind in Canada
Oct. 24, 2008   Red Deer County Delays Lousana Beautification Plan
Oct. 22, 2008   Developer Assures Preservation of Native Cemetery History
Oct. 17, 2008   Proposed Innisfail Biofuels Plant Gets ERCB Approval
Oct. 17, 2008   Sylvan Lake Officially Signs on with Plasco Plant
Oct. 16, 2008  
Red Deer River Watershed Data Reviewed
Oct. 15, 2008   Dreeshen Elected for Red Deer in Federal Election
Oct. 14, 2008   Regional Trail Network Makes Progress
Oct. 11, 2008   Red Deer Region Among Smartest in the Land
Oct. 10, 2008   Red Deer Annexation Hearing Scheduled
Oct. 9, 2008   Wildlife Centre Owl Stars in TV and Movies
Oct. 8, 2008   Red Deer County Officially Endorses Plasco Deal
Oct. 7, 2008   City Commits to 'Green' Garbage Gasification
Oct. 7, 2008   Hampton Inns to Build Hotel in Gasoline Alley
Oct. 4, 2008   Region Represented at Ontario Job Fair
Oct. 3, 2008   Red Deer Region Housing Good for Buyers
Oct. 2, 2008   New Power Transmission Line Described as Urgent
Oct. 2, 2008   Sylvan Lake Watershed Society Wants More Testing

SEPTEMBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES

Sept. 30, 2008   Norglenwold Proceeds with Wastewater System
Sept. 29, 2008   Sweat Lodge Rebuilt at Fort Normandeau
Sept. 26, 2008   Two Towns Withdraw From Plasco Project

Sept. 25, 2008   Approval for Innisfail Area Biofuel Plant Appears Near
Sept. 25, 2008   Tourism Red Hat Awards Announced
Sept. 23, 2008   Four Parties Field Local Candidates in Federal Election
Sept. 20, 2008   Lacombe County Pulls Support for Plasco
Sept. 20, 2008   Red Deer Chamber Reports 18% Growth Rate in 2007
Sept. 19, 2008   Power Line Corridor Recommendation This Fall
Sept. 15, 2008   Stettler County Questions Glennifer Lake Development
Sept. 11, 2008   Steel Storage Container Company Sets Up Near City
Sept. 10, 2008   Plasco Plant Plan Details Expected in November
Sept. 10, 2008   Treed Wetland near Pine Lake to be Preserved Forever
Sept. 6, 2008   Canyon Ski Area Will be Open This Winter
Sept. 5, 2008   County to Buy Bus for Gasoline Alley Service
Sept. 4, 2008   Incoming Chamber President Urges Members to Get Involved
Sept. 3, 2008  
Red Deer to Contribute 20% of Garbage to Plasco
Sept. 3, 2008   County Approves Hotel for Gasoline Alley
Sept. 2, 2008   Local Tourism Boosted by High Gas Prices

AUGUST 2008 NEWS HEADLINES

Aug. 30, 2008  
Regional Garbage Gasification Deal Signed
Aug. 28, 2008   Home Builder Builds Office West of City
Aug. 26, 2008   Triple Attendance Buoys Music Festival
Aug. 26, 2008   City Film Festival Launches in October
Aug. 25, 2008   Glennifer Lake Reservoir Development Questioned
Aug. 23, 2008   Land Agent Company Building in Gasoline Alley
Aug. 20, 2008   Traffic Study Proceeds for Gasoline Alley
Aug. 15, 2008  
Broken River Pipeline Repaired
Aug. 14, 2008   State of the River Watershed Being Studied
Aug. 11, 2008   Search and Rescue Training Prepares for Emergencies
Aug. 8, 2008   Three Regional Music Festivals on Same Weekend
Aug. 5, 2008   Expanded Country Drive Huge Success

JULY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES

July 31, 2008   Penhold Annexation Makes History
July 26, 2008   Innisfail Police Dogs Preparing for Olympics
July 25, 2008   Two More Annexations Get Provincial Approval
July 24, 2008   Red Deer County Reveals Open Space and Trails Plan
July 23, 2008   Springbrook Infrastructure Rehabilitation Well Under Way
July 23, 2008   Heritage Ranch Cafe Now Open
July 17, 2008   Lakeshore Campgrounds Doing Brisk Business
July 15, 2008  
Options Presented for Electricity Transmission
July 12, 2008  
Extension of Waskasoo Park into Growth Areas Examined
July 12, 2008   Options Discussed for Canyon Ski Hill
July 10, 2008   City-County Agreement Survives First Year
July 10, 2008   Cadets Sign On for 10 More Years at Springbrook

JUNE 2008 NEWS HEADLINES

June 26, 2008   Casino Move Well Into the Future
June 24, 2008  
Red Deer County Adopts Public Transportation Study
June 19, 2008   Region to be Well Represented at National Job Fair
June 18, 2008   City's Next Annexation Aimed at Balancing Growth

June 16, 2008   Red Deer Indian Industrial School Remembered
June 14, 2008  
Ipsco Pipe Plant Officially Taken Over by Evraz
June 14, 2008   Locally-Based Chatters Chain Wins Prestigious Award
June 11, 2008   Casino, Hotel, Convention Centre Proposed for Gasoline Alley
June 11, 2008   Biofuel Industry Still Optimistic Despite Delays
June 11, 2008   Red Deer County Okays City's Next Annexation
June 10, 2008   RV Dealership Plans Building West of Highway QE2
June 9, 2008   Energy Sector Drilling Activity Improves
June 7, 2008   Brandt Tractor Triples Size With New Location
June 6, 2008   New Power Line Corridor Options Revealed
June 6, 2008   Cineplex CEO Officially Opens Galaxy Theatre Complex
June 5, 2008   Fastest Growing Towns Have Highest Housing Costs
June 3, 2008   New Airport CEO Focuses on Passenger Service and Funding

MAY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES

May 31, 2008   Municipality Group Seeks to Secure Future Water Supply
May 30, 2008   Chamber Sets Policies on Transportation, Agriculture, Land Use
May 30, 2008   Annual Country Drive Expanded to Two Weekends
May 28, 2008   Aviation Museum to Celebrate Former Penhold Base
May 27, 2008   Heritage Recognition Awards Presented to Four Projects
May 22, 2008   Dairy Farm Set to Become One of Biggest
May 21, 2008   Proposed Military Air Museum Gets County Support
May 21, 2008   Red Deer County Identifies Heritage Sites
May 15, 2008  
Wildlife Centre Fundraiser Features Renowned Comedian
May 14, 2008   Equipment Supplier Sets Up in Burnt Lake Business Park
May 13, 2008   Central Alberta Tourism Committee Formed
May 9, 2008   Liberty Junction to Feature Unique Residential Neighbourhood
May 9, 2008   County Residents Want Trails, Parks, Recreation Information
May 9, 2008   Ford Dealer Opens New Expanded Premises in Gasoline Alley
May 9, 2008   Linn Valley Concerned About New Industrial Intersection
May 8, 2008   Province Approves Elnora Annexation
May 7, 2008   Area Officials Confident With Plasco Technology
May 7, 2008   Red Deer County Sees Boost in Assessments
May 6, 2008   New City Municipal Plan Will Increase Future Density
May 6, 2008   Another Airport Study to Collect More Information
May 5, 2008   Estonion History Preserved on Heritage Website

APRIL 2008 NEWS HEADLINES

Apr. 26, 2008  
College Expansions Will Generate Millions to Regional Economy
Apr. 25, 2008   Airport Authority Seeks Jazz Flights to Vancouver
Apr. 24, 2008   Drilling Forecast Rises Due to Increased Natural Gas Prices
Apr. 23, 2008   Red Deer River Watershed to be Examined
Apr. 23, 2008   Livestock Emergency Response Unit Wins Award
Apr. 22, 2008   City Endorses Regional Wastewater System Plan
Apr. 22, 2008   Value of Farm Land Increases Over 10% in 6 Months
Apr. 19, 2008   Major Annexation Pursued by Summer Village of Norglenwold
Apr. 16, 2008  
Red Deer County Expenses Rise 14%
Apr. 16, 2008   Gasoline Alley Traffic to be Studied
Apr. 12, 2008   Red Deer County Plans New Penhold-Springbrook Trail Route
Apr. 7, 2008   Airport CEO Decides to Retire
Apr. 4, 2008   Regional Housing Prices Rise Slightly, Sales Drop
Apr. 2, 2008   County Rezones Land for Proposed Cluster Housing
Apr. 2, 2008   Expansion Planned at Dickson Danish Museum
Apr. 2, 2008   Green Dome Home to Celebrate Earth Day
Apr. 2, 2008   County Industrial Lots Available Late Summer
Apr. 1, 2008   High Speed Rail Could be Running in Five Years
Apr. 1, 2008  
Scheduled Air Service to Calgary Initiated

MARCH 2008 NEWS HEADLINES

Mar. 31, 2008  
Regional Water Plant Requests New Intake Location
Mar. 29, 2008   Solar Home Includes Power Back to Grid
Mar. 28, 2008   Airport Gets $2.1 Million for Runway Lights Upgrade
Mar. 24, 2008   Agricultural Economics Conference to be Held in Red Deer
Mar. 22, 2008   Airport Plan Includes Service Expansion and Lot Development
Mar. 22, 2008   New Galaxy Theatre Opens in Gasoline Alley
Mar. 21, 2008   New Regional Marketing Plan Introduced

Mar. 17, 2008   Massive Joint Planning Initiative Begins Public Process
Mar. 17, 2008   Guest Planner and Author Suggests New Thinking for Growth

Mar. 13, 2008   Three Regional MLAs in Provincial Cabinet
Mar. 13, 2008   Bowden Refinery May Be Used for Storage
Mar. 12, 2008   Springbrook Infrastructure Rehab Project to Start in Spring
Mar. 11, 2008   Bowden Museum Gets Recognized Status
Mar. 7, 2008   Canyon Ski Area For Sale

FEBRUARY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES

Feb. 29, 2008   Economic Survey Indicates 33% Increase in Local Exports
Feb. 22, 2008   Cineplex Takes Over Landmark Theatre Project
Feb. 21, 2008   Red Deer County Firefighters Win Contest
Feb. 20, 2008  
Proposed Biofuels Plant Could Benefit Livestock Producers
Feb. 8, 2008   MP Bob Mills Ending Political Career
Feb. 6, 2008   Provincial Support Requested For Garbage Gasification
Feb. 6, 2008   Proposed World-Class Biofuels Plant Waiting for Permits
Feb. 6, 2008   First Project Approved for New City Industrial Land
Feb. 5, 2008   Wildlife Centre Gets Assistance from Rick Mercer

JANUARY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES

Jan. 28, 2008   Garbage Gasification Plan Gains Momentum
Jan. 25, 2008   Farm Near Innisfail Among Finalists for Awards

Jan. 23, 2008   Wind Farm Company Meets With Landowners
Jan. 23, 2008   Biodiesel Project Expects Permit Approvals by Spring
Jan. 17, 2008   River Glen School Land May be Sold
Jan. 10, 2008   Chamber Told Growth to Moderate in 2008
Jan. 10, 2008   Precision Well Servicing Complex Progressing Well
Jan. 10, 2008   Annual Bird Count Sees More Species
Jan. 9, 2008   80% of Region's Tourists Come From Within Province
Jan. 5, 2008   Aerial Boat Survey Results Released for Three Lakes
Jan. 4, 2008   Red Deer County Begins New Waste Transfer Site


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