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JULY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
July 31, 2010  
Rail Tourist Attraction Concept On Track
July 31, 2010   Downtown Office Tower Nears Completion
July 31, 2010   B.C. Family Hikes Trans Canada Trail
July 29, 2010   Downtown Mixed-Use Building Gets Approval
July 29, 2010   Land Deal Assists Riverside Meadows Project
July 29, 2010   Grain Elevator Artwork Approved for Museum
July 27, 2010   Ambitious River Park Expansion Plan Adopted
July 26, 2010   Record Year for This Year's Westerner Days
July 23, 2010   Municipalities Apply For Provincial Flood Aid
July 22, 2010   Province Funds Cancer Centre Expansion
July 22, 2010   Beaver Saga Ends With Shooting at Dog Park
July 22, 2010   Thousands Watch Westerner Parade
July 21, 2010   Westerner Days Visitor Arrest Tradition Continues
July 21, 2010   Women's Affordable Housing Project Opens Soon
July 17, 2010   City Vital Signs Survey Gathering Data
July 16, 2010   Family Business Closes After 65 Years
July 16, 2010   Park Plaza Theatre Building Sold
July 16, 2010   Several Schools Being Upgraded in Region
July 15, 2010  
Problems Scuttle Historic River Journey
July 15, 2010   City Downtown Ambassadors a Big Hit
July 13, 2010   Dawe Centre Ready for August Opening
July 13, 2010   Downtown Development Gets Site Approval
July 13, 2010   New North City Community Centre for 2013
July 12, 2010   New Downtown Parkade Almost Complete
July 10, 2010   Red Deer Housing Starts Double From 2009
July 10, 2010   Downtown Stanford Inn to Undergo Changes
July 9, 2010   Community Supports Ronald McDonald House
July 7, 2010   Low Income Seniors Housing in Short Supply
July 6, 2010   Transportation Study to Include High Speed Rail
July 5, 2010   City Building Permits Up During First Half of Year
July 3, 2010   Census Shows Red Deer to be a Young City
July 2, 2010   Cultural Diversity Highlights Canada Day

JUNE 2010 NEWS HEADLINES

June 30, 2010  
Prime Site Development Requires Road Changes
June 30, 2010   Rezoning of Railyards District Gets First Reading
June 30, 2010   New Town Centre Concept Gets First Reading
June 30, 2010   Historic River Journey Begins
June 29, 2010   City Recreation Fees Adjusted
June 29, 2010   Dramatic Electoral Boundary Changes Gone
June 29, 2010   City Transit to Apply for GreenTrip Funding
June 24, 2010   City Officials Address Chamber of Commerce
June 21, 2010   Annual Artwalk Festival Displays Variety of Art
June 19, 2010   Future University for Red Deer Discussed
June 18, 2010   Builder Contributes to College Building Fund
June 17, 2010   Plasco Garbage-to-Energy Plant Gets Boost
June 16, 2010   Wide Variety of Talent at This Year's Westerner
June 16, 2010   Apartment Vacancies Increase, Rents Decrease
June 16, 2010   City, Public Work on Updated Environmental Plan
June 15, 2010  
City Transit Parkade Named After Sorensen
June 15, 2010   College Eco Business Park Expected to Proceed
June 14, 2010   Enthusiasts to Preserve Transportation Heritage
June 14, 2010   Scow Replica to Celebrate Historic Dinosaur Hunt
June 12, 2010  
SPCA Opens New Modern Building
June 11, 2010   Expert Says Urgency Needed on High Speed Rail
June 11, 2010   Mixed-Use Building Plan Revealed for Prime Site
June 11, 2010   City Wal-Mart Supercentre Expected to Proceed
June 10, 2010   McDonald House Construction to Start Soon
June 9, 2010   Red Deer College Considers Downtown Campus
June 9, 2010   Red Deer Housing Starts Continue to Increase
June 9, 2010   Six More Outdoor Gyms Being Built in City Parks

June 7, 2010   Red Deer and Olds Colleges to Collaborate
June 5, 2010   Four Winners at Annual Heritage Awards
June 5, 2010   Inland Cement Opens New Modern Facility
June 3, 2010   New Canyon Ski Hill Owners Continue Operation
June 3, 2010   ReThink Red Deer Promotes Urban Food Supply
June 3, 2010   City Residential Permits Higher Year to Date
June 2, 2010   Red Deer Population Now Over 90,000
June 2, 2010   Downtown Ambassadors Spread Goodwill
June 2, 2010   City RCMP Officers to Work G8/G20
June 1, 2010   Final Phase of Southbrook Subdivision Approved

MAY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES

May 28, 2010   Interchange Upgrade Planned at Red Deer South
May 28, 2010   City Kin Kanyon Park to be Redeveloped
May 27, 2010   Pedestrian Bridges Airlifted to Natural Park
May 26, 2010   Multi-family Building to be Built on Historic Site
May 25, 2010   Red Deer Public Market Starts 40th Season
May 21, 2010   Green Jobs a Means to Economic Prosperity
May 21, 2010   Mid-Week Downtown Market Launched
May 21, 2010   CAEP Initiates Video Marketing for the Region
May 20, 2010   CMHC Increases Optimism for City Housing Starts
May 20, 2010   Alberta Chamber Adopts Several Red Deer Policies
May 20, 2010   Optimist Club Celebrates 50 Years

May 18, 2010   Sweet 16 Highlights an Attraction Each Week
May 18, 2010   City to Create Own Planning Department
May 18, 2010   City Launches Downtown Ambassador Project
May 18, 2010   Residential Sales Slightly Ahead of Last Year
May 17, 2010   Lindhout Launches Scholarships for Somali Women
May 13, 2010   No New Major City Road Projects in 2010
May 12, 2010   Energy Companies Donate $1 Million to RD College
May 11, 2010  
Aquatic Groups Band Together for Pool
May 11, 2010   Trails Society Experiences Success
May 11, 2010   Residential Construction Shows Vigor
May 7, 2010   Province Reconsiders Nursing Home Closures
May 6, 2010   City Promotional Film Nominated for Award
May 5, 2010   Historical Society to Organize City Centennial
May 5, 2010   Red Deer to Promote Penhold Ice Facility
May 4, 2010   Red Deer Tax Increase Lowest in Decade
May 4, 2010   City Swimming Pool Study Funds Released
May 4, 2010   Residential Building Permits Exceed 2009 Totals
May 4, 2010   Genivar Increases Presence in City


APRIL 2010 NEWS HEADLINES

Apr. 30, 2010  
United Way Allocates $1.5 Million in Funds
Apr. 29, 2010   Three Arts and Culture Groups Merge
Apr. 28, 2010   Campaign Promotes Local Economy
Apr. 27, 2010  
Divisions Collaborate on New Schools in Region
Apr. 23, 2010  
New Riverlands Office Building to Open Soon
Apr. 22, 2010   Museum and Art Gallery Focuses on Food
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. 16, 2010   New Gaetz Lakes Bird Blind Nears Completion
Apr. 15, 2010  
Bond Program to Provide Regional Care Beds
Apr. 15, 2010   New Sushi Restaurant Serves Food by Train
Apr. 14, 2010   Manufacturers Like Region's Quality of Life
Apr. 13, 2010  
Residential Construction Starts Up Sharply
Apr. 13, 2010   Shakespearean Plays Planned for Bower Ponds
Apr. 10, 2010   Airport Passengers Double in a Year
Apr. 10, 2010   Public Washroom Being Built at Downtown Park
Apr. 9, 2010   Changes Proposed for City Railyards District
Apr. 8, 2010   Travelaire Story Comes to a Close
Apr. 8, 2010   Regional Home Sales Moving Up
Apr. 7, 2010   Mid Summer Opening for North City Rec Centre
Apr. 6, 2010   Disney Institute Coming to Red Deer
Apr. 2, 2010   New City River Water Intake System Completed
Apr. 2, 2010   City Residential Permits Almost Double Last Year
Apr. 2, 2010   City's Oldest Bowling Alley Closes
Apr. 1, 2010   Red Deer Ronald McDonald House Breaks Ground
Apr. 1, 2010   Sod Turns for New RCMP Blackfalds Building

MARCH 2010 NEWS HEADLINES

Mar. 31, 2010  
New Manager Chosen for Heritage Ranch
Mar. 31, 2010   Study Shows Red Deer's Competitive Edge
Mar. 30, 2010   Earth Hour Drops City Power Use by 4.6%
Mar. 27, 2010  
Airport to Get New De-Icing Facility
Mar. 27, 2010   Chamber Conducts Education Challenges Survey
Mar. 25, 2010   City Could Attract More Tournaments
Mar. 24, 2010   High Speed Rail Study Prompted by Rural Groups
Mar. 24, 2010   City Parkade Construction Making Progress
Mar. 23, 2010   City Downtown Cenotaph Park to Proceed
Mar. 23, 2010   City Boosts Financial Support for Heritage Ranch
Mar. 23, 2010   Two New Hotels Under Construction South of City
Mar. 22, 2010   Event Celebrates Elimination of Discrimination
Mar. 17, 2010   Olympic Hockey Coach Visits Red Deer
Mar. 16, 2010  
New SPCA Animal Centre Ready to Open
Mar. 13, 2010   Luxury Riverfront Development Proposed
Mar. 13, 2010   Vital Signs Project Explores Future Red Deer
Mar. 12, 2010   City Receives Additional Provincial Funding
Mar. 11, 2010   No Provincial Decision Yet on Regional High School
Mar. 11, 2010   Talks Proceed for South Red Deer Development
Mar. 8, 2010   Public Chats With Councillors, City Departments
Mar. 8, 2010   Home Builders Optimistic at Home Show
Mar. 6, 2010   Funds Committed to $36 Million Sewer Project
Mar. 5, 2010   Hollingsworth Appreciates Community Support
Mar. 4, 2010   City and County Plan to Extend Waskasoo Park
Mar. 4, 2010   Local Family Intends to Purchase Canyon Ski Area
Mar. 4, 2010   Feast & Ceremony to Honour Native Children
Mar. 3, 2010   Proposals for Downtown Cenotaph Park Revealed
Mar. 3, 2010   City Housing Starts Could Increase 40%
Mar. 3, 2010   City Building Permits Up Over Last Year

FEBRUARY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES

Feb. 23, 2010   Rotary Donates to Ronald House and SPCA
Feb. 20, 2010   Waskasoo Park Upgrades Continue
Feb. 20, 2010   Local Service Company Doubling in Size
Feb. 19, 2010   Native Complex to Include Housing, Services
Feb. 19, 2010   Airport Reports Increase in Passenger Traffic
Feb. 19, 2010   Local Manufacturer Expands Presence Six-Fold
Feb. 16, 2010   Red Deer Museum Makeover Opens to Public
Feb. 13, 2010  
Live-Work Units Proposed for South Development
Feb. 12, 2010   Tennis Club Plans to Build New Facility
Feb. 11, 2010  
Red Deer Now on Google Street View
Feb. 10, 2010   Red Deer Royals Band Looking For New Facility
Feb. 10, 2010   Two City Hotels Change Brands
Feb. 9, 2010   City Commits $1 Million to Curling Centre Upgrade
Feb. 9, 2010   City Drafting Accord with Aboriginal Community
Feb. 8, 2010   Red Deer Tourism to Study Economic Impact
Feb. 8, 2010   City Downtown Parkade to be Ready by June
Feb. 6, 2010   Red Deer Chamber Adopts Nine Policies
Feb. 5, 2010   Curling Club Opts To Overhaul Current Facility
Feb. 4, 2010    Major Attractions Proposed for Red Deer Area
Feb. 4, 2010    Chamber Hears Progress Report by RDRED
Feb. 4, 2010    New Video Promotes Central Alberta
Feb. 3, 2010   Seniors Transportation Issues Discussed
Feb. 2, 2010   Ronald McDonald House Approaching its Goal
Feb. 2, 2010   Arts Groups Encouraged to Collaborate
Feb. 2, 2010   City Restaurant and Sports Lounge Approved
Feb. 1, 2010   Central Alberta Theatre Turns 40

JANUARY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES

Jan. 30, 2010   Economic Groups Partner to Attract Investment
Jan. 30, 2010   Travelaire Manufacturing Plant Closes
Jan. 29, 2010   Regional Trail Bridges to be Completed by March
Jan. 28, 2010   Dawe Centre Project on Time, on Budget
Jan. 27, 2010   Red Deer Tourism Releases 2010 Visitors Guide
Jan. 26, 2010   Quinn Expanding and Renovating New Site
Jan. 21, 2010   Realtors Optimistic After Sales Rebound
Jan. 20, 2010   Plasco Energy Claims It's Still on Track
Jan. 20, 2010   Canyon Ski Hill Could Close at End of Season
Jan. 19, 2010   Commercial Plan Approved for Former County Site
Jan. 16, 2010   Red Deer Welcomes the Olympic Flame
Jan. 14, 2010   Red Deer Municipal Tax Increase Limited to 3.3%
Jan. 14, 2010   New City SPCA Building Expected to Open in March
Jan. 14, 2010   Another Movie Theatre Closes in City Downtown
Jan. 13, 2010   Four Outdoor Gyms Completed, Five to Go
Jan. 12, 2010   Junior Achievement Celebrates 50 Years
Jan. 12, 2010   2009 Housing Starts Down From Previous Year
Jan. 12, 2010   Refuge Affordable Transitional Housing Approved
Jan. 11, 2010   International Village Dream Not Forgotten
Jan. 9, 2010   Capri Centre to Undergo Major Changes
Jan. 6, 2010   City Residential Permits Up in Second Half of 2009
Jan. 6, 2010   Visitors to Red Deer Area Increased 4% in 2009
Jan. 6, 2010   $1 Million Donation to Ronald McDonald House

DECEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

Dec. 22, 2009   Local Author Offers Ways to Make a Difference
Dec. 19, 2009  
City Strategic Plan to Focus on Environment
Dec. 19, 2009   Several City Initiatives to Move Forward in 2010
Dec. 19, 2009   Festival of Trees Raises $600,000 for Hospital
Dec. 18, 2009   Major City Arterial Road Improvements Set
Dec. 17, 2009   Regional Vacancy Rates Up, Rents Down
Dec. 16, 2009   City Olympic Torch Relay Plans Move Forward
Dec. 16, 2009   Parkland Mall Plans for Sears Space Development
Dec. 16, 2009   City Council Approves Affordable Housing Projects
Dec. 15, 2009  
City and Area Home Sales Rebounding
Dec. 15, 2009   Seniors Affordable Apartment Approved
Dec. 10, 2009   Westerner Park Gets Bigger and Greener
Dec. 9, 2009   Housing Starts Continue to Improve
Dec. 9, 2009   City Scores High on Performance Index
Dec. 7, 2009   Canyon Ski Hill Off to Great Season Start
Dec. 2, 2009   Residential Building Leads November City Permits
Dec. 2, 2009   Lonkar Purchased by Schlumberger

NOVEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

Nov. 30, 2009   Festival of Trees Fundraiser Continues to Grow

Nov. 26, 2009   Plasco Plant Delayed Waiting for Green Funding
Nov. 26, 2009   Sod Turned for New Vision Seniors Condo Complex
Nov. 25, 2009   Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary Getting Improvements
Nov. 24, 2009   City Council Passes Lean Capital Budget
Nov. 21, 2009   Regional Sewer Line Delayed Due to Funding Cuts
Nov. 21, 2009   Regional Partnership Recognizes Economic Activity
Nov. 20, 2009  
Several City Major Projects to be Deferred
Nov. 19, 2009   Sustainable Downtown Ideas Explored
Nov. 17, 2009   Sale and Partner Win Battle of Blades
Nov. 16, 2009   Agri-Trade Draw of 70,000 Suggests Optimism
Nov. 12, 2009   Agri-Trade Attracts Crowds, Exhibitors
Nov. 10, 2009   Group Wants Aquatic Centre as 2013 Project
Nov. 9, 2009   New Cancer Centre Expected by 2012
Nov. 5, 2009   Phase 2 of Expanded Air Service Launched
Nov. 4, 2009   City Housing Start Projections Up Sharply
Nov. 4, 2009   October Building Permits Valued at $12.7 Million
Nov. 4, 2009   City Invests More in River Valley Parks Study
Nov. 4, 2009   South City Neighbourhood Plan Approved
Nov. 3, 2009   New Ronald McDonald House Approved
Nov. 3, 2009   Central Alberta Cancer Centre Expanding
Nov. 3, 2009   City Makes 50 Year Deal With Westerner Park

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. 29, 2009   Changes Coming for North Red Deer Schools
Oct. 29, 2009   City Landscaping Downtown Arches Project
Oct. 26, 2009   Former Locals Star in 'Battle of the Blades'
Oct. 21, 2009   ReThink Red Deer Explores Sustainability Options
Oct. 21, 2009   Neighbourhood Redevelopment Plan Endorsed
Oct. 21, 2009   Real Estate Market Relatively Soft
Oct. 21, 2009   Michener Condos Could Begin Later This Year
Oct. 20, 2009   Heritage Ranch Plan Endorsed by City Council
Oct. 15, 2009  
High Speed Rail Needs Political Will
Oct. 15, 2009   Women of Excellence Honoured at Gala
Oct. 15, 2009   Olympic Torch Run to Feature Children's Parade
Oct. 15, 2009   Airline Inaugurates Passenger Service at Airport
Oct. 10, 2009   Housing Prices Conversely Tied to Demand
Oct. 8, 2009   Economic Corridor 'Tiger' Expected to Roar Again
Oct. 8, 2009   Federal Grant Helps With Museum Renovations
Oct. 6, 2009   Poll Says Red Deer a Great Place to Live
Oct. 6, 2009   City Committed to Adding Affordable Housing
Oct. 6, 2009   Highway 11A Interchange Improvements Begin
Oct. 6, 2009   Local Jeweller Celebrates 90th Anniversary

Oct. 3, 2009   Westerner Administration Building Officially Opens
Oct. 2, 2009   Olympic Medalist Dionne Retires from Competition
Oct. 2, 2009   City Residential Permits Continue Rise
Oct. 1, 2009   Region Led 5-Year Provincial Population Growth

SEPTEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

Sept. 28, 2009   Earthdance Celebrates Global Awareness
Sept. 25, 2009   Red Hat Awards Reward Hospitality Industry
Sept. 24, 2009   Hottest Day of Summer Yesterday
Sept. 24, 2009   Public Sees Heritage Ranch Plan
Sept. 23, 2009   Cenotaph Park to be Created Downtown
Sept. 23, 2009   Business of the Year Finalists Revealed
Sept. 22, 2009   City Approves Second Off-Leash Park
Sept. 22, 2009   Home Sales Still Lower Than a Year Ago
Sept. 21, 2009   Sports Museum Features First Nations Exhibit
Sept. 21, 2009   Alexander Way Celebrates Arts Days
Sept. 19, 2009   Society Seeks Help to Finish Arches Project
Sept. 19, 2009   Three Red Deer Building Firms Honoured
Sept. 17, 2009   Canyon Ski Hill Preparing for New Season
Sept. 17, 2009   Studio Space Suggested for Former Transit Barns
Sept. 17, 2009   Former Federal Minister Addresses Chamber
Sept. 17, 2009   Redevelopment Plan Passes First Hurdle
Sept. 16, 2009   New Scheduled Air Services Announced
Sept. 16, 2009   New Parking Lot Approved for Fort Normandeau
Sept. 15, 2009  
International Award for Downtown Plan
Sept. 15, 2009   Skyway Building Plan Reduced to 4 Storeys
Sept. 11, 2009   City Housing Starts Triple From Last Year
Sept. 10, 2009   CAEP Studies Regional Transportation Strategy
Sept. 10, 2009   City to Review East Town Square Concept
Sept. 10, 2009   Red Deer College Enrolment Up 10%
Sept. 10, 2009   RDRED Seeks More Foreign Investment
Sept. 10, 2009   New City Chamber President Addresses Members
Sept. 9, 2009  
Modules to be Built at 3 City Schools
Sept. 9, 2009   City's First Strata Space Subdivision Approved
Sept. 9, 2009   Cemetery Tours Mark History of Region
Sept. 8, 2009   City Public School Enrolment Passes 10,000
Sept. 4, 2009   CMHC Optimistic About Regional Real Estate
Sept. 4, 2009   African Centre to Help Immigrants to Region
Sept. 3, 2009   Community Group Pleased with Riverside Plan
Sept. 3, 2009   Downtown Cafe Owner Becoming a Latin Pop Star
Sept. 2, 2009   City Building Permits Up $10 Million Over Last Year
Sept. 2, 2009   Visitors at Tourism Red Deer Up Over Last Year

AUGUST 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

Aug. 29, 2009  
Red Deer TV Station Closes For Good
Aug. 27, 2009   Red Deer County Transit Service Begins Soon
Aug. 26, 2009   Supportive Living Housing Complex Underway
Aug. 26, 2009   Timberstone Park Phase 2 Rezoning Proceeds
Aug. 25, 2009   Plan to Transform Older Neighbourhood Revealed
Aug. 24, 2009   High Speed Rail Symposium Coming to City
Aug. 24, 2009   Plenty of Support for Off-Leash Dog Park
Aug. 21, 2009  
Power Transmission Upgrade Deemed Necessary
Aug. 21, 2009   Cyclists Lobby for Dedicated City Bike Lanes
Aug. 20, 2009   Visionary Plan Unveiled for Downtown Park
Aug. 18, 2009   Wal-Mart Expansion Gets Commission Okay
Aug. 18, 2009   Resale Home Market Dips Slightly
Aug. 15, 2009   Wal-Mart Plans Major Expansion for City Store
Aug. 13, 2009   Red Deer Housing Starts Increase From Last Year
Aug. 13, 2009   Viking Ship Replica Arrives in Red Deer
Aug. 13, 2009   No More Free Parking for Westerner Major Events
Aug. 12, 2009   Federal Funding Bid Delays Plasco Plant
Aug. 12, 2009   Bowden Inmates Assist With Community Projects
Aug. 12, 2009   College May Receive Loan for Road Work
Aug. 11, 2009   Ski Patrol to Help Keep City Trails Safe
Aug. 11, 2009   Red Deer College Applications Up 22%
Aug. 11, 2009   City Council Gives Southpointe Plan First Reading
Aug. 10, 2009   Royals Perform Well in European Band Contests
Aug. 8, 2009   Official Museum Status for Laft Hus
Aug. 6, 2009   Water Intake Project Detours City Trail
Aug. 5, 2009   Westerner Staff Moves to New Building
Aug. 1, 2009   City Ready for Annexation Approval

JULY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

July 30, 2009  
County Transit Service to Begin by Late August
July 29, 2009   Historic City Commercial Building Being Restored
July 29, 2009   Four Outdoor Gyms Under Construction in City
July 27, 2009   CentreFest Street Festival Draws Thousands
July 27, 2009   'Green' Condos for Downtown Set to Proceed
July 25, 2009   Historic Designation for City Cenotaph Sought
July 24, 2009   Downtown Park Design Concepts to be Unveiled
July 23, 2009   City's Only TV Station to Close
July 23, 2009   College Access Realignment Progressing
July 21, 2009   Westerner Days Enjoyed Strong Attendance
July 21, 2009   Southpointe Urban Village Gets First Approval
July 21, 2009   RV Dealership Gets Approval for Giant Guitar
July 21, 2009   City Seeking Proposals for Arlington Site
July 20, 2009   Historian Honoured by Veterans Affairs
July 18, 2009   Westerner Days Experiences Record First Day
July 18, 2009   Commercial Building Planned for Riverlands
July 16, 2009   City Gives Two Sites Historic Status
July 16, 2009   Home Sales Up Over Last Year
July 16, 2009   Westerner Parade Attracts Thousands

July 15, 2009   City Intersection Project Gets More Costly
July 15, 2009   County to Consolidate Two Fire Stations
July 13, 2009   New Police and Firehall Building Opens in City
July 10, 2009   City Housing Starts Increase in June
July 9, 2009   High Speed Rail Could Take 15 Years to Complete
July 7, 2009   High Speed Rail Would Benefit Red Deer Zone
July 7, 2009   Southpointe Urban Village Plan Tabled
July 4, 2009  
City Residential Permits Show Turnaround
July 4, 2009   Quarter of Top 12 Contestants from Region
July 4, 2009   Popular City River Park Being Upgraded
July 3, 2009   Red Deer Population Increases 2.4%
July 2, 2009   Red Deer Celebrates Canada Day in Style
July 2, 2009   City Approves Ronald McDonald House
July 2, 2009   City Proceeds with Expropriation for Roadway


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