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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

JUNE 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

June 30, 2009  
Expansion Plan for Ranchers Valley Inn Revealed
June 30, 2009   New Radio Station to Start Broadcasting Soon
June 30, 2009   New Bank Branch to be Built in North Red Deer
June 26, 2009   Future Plans for Highways 11 & 11A Revealed
June 25, 2009   Early Donations Assist Ronald McDonald House
June 24, 2009   City Expanding and Improving Trail System
June 24, 2009   Citizens Provide Ideas on Recreation Park Future
June 23, 2009   Large Downtown Building Mural Approved
June 23, 2009   Schlumberger Eyes Future Move West of Highway
June 22, 2009   Annual Artwalk Festival Showcases Variety
June 19, 2009   Red Deer College Expansion Phase 1 Opens
June 19, 2009   Regional Sewer Line Bid Saves $2 Million
June 18, 2009   Seniors Transportation Issues Discussed
June 18, 2009   Parking Fees to Help Pay for New Parkade

June 17, 2009   Air Canada to Consider Regional Service in 2010
June 17, 2009   Downtown Transit Terminal Temporary Relocated
June 16, 2009   Area Communities to Get Provincial Housing Funds
June 12, 2009   Eco Business Park Proposed Near City College
June 12, 2009   New Housing Construction Expected Next Year
June 12, 2009   Red Deer College Budgets for Growth
June 11, 2009   Vacancy Rates Up in Regional Centres
June 5, 2009   Former Downtown Hotel to Get Two More Storeys
June 4, 2009   Regional Wastewater Route Determined for City
June 3, 2009   Local Chamber Policies Adopted by Alberta Group
June 2, 2009   City Council Supports Ring Road Expressway Plan
June 2, 2009   City Single Family Housing Permits Improve

MAY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

May 30, 2009  
Plasco Gasification Plant to Start This Summer
May 26, 2009   River Watershed Showing Signs of Stress
May 26, 2009   Westerner Days is Good for City Economy
May 26, 2009   Historic Downtown Arlington Inn Demolished
May 25, 2009   Entertainment for Westerner Days Announced
May 23, 2009  
Four Recipients for Annual Heritage Awards
May 23, 2009   Downtown Affordable Housing Project Opens
May 22, 2009   City Civic Yard Complex Officially Opens
May 22, 2009   Red Deer College New Enrolments Increase
May 21, 2009   Children's Festival Gets Federal Grant
May 21, 2009   Housing Sales Show Signs of Improvement
May 21, 2009   Continental Group Wowed by Westerner Facility
May 21, 2009   CMHC Regional Forecasts Questioned
May 20, 2009   City Civic Centre Project to Proceed
May 20, 2009   City, County Seek Joint Funding for Ski Hill
May 20, 2009   CMHC Expects Housing Slowdown to Continue
May 19, 2009   Popular City Public Market Opens for Season
May 16, 2009   Grant Funding Loss Could Delay City Projects 
May 15, 2009   Plasco Plant Still on Track Despite Layoffs
May 14, 2009   Proposals Sought for New City Business Park
May 13, 2009   Tourism Committee Expands Campaign
May 13, 2009   Municipal Councils Endorse Trails Along Highways
May 9, 2009   Decline in City Housing Starts Better Than Others
May 9, 2009   Red Deer College Gets Millions for Improvements
May 9, 2009   Construction to Start Soon on CollegeSide Facility
May 8, 2009   Economic Development Video on YouTube
May 8, 2009   City Officials Attend San Antonio Conference
May 8, 2009   Red Deer Main Street Project Completed
May 5, 2009  
Regional Wastewater Treatment in Red Deer Plan
May 5, 2009   Final City Tax Increase Set at 5.5%
May 5, 2009   Historic Murals Planned for Casino Exterior
May 4, 2009   Red Deer Royals Celebrate 40 Years
May 2, 2009   April Building Permit Total Similar to 2008
May 2, 2009   New Designation Sought for 2 City Historic Sites

APRIL 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

Apr. 30, 2009   Red Deer Ranked in Top 10 Places to Work
Apr. 29, 2009   Parkland Industries Enjoys Record Quarter
Apr. 28, 2009   Road Construction at Red Deer College Set to Go
Apr. 27, 2009   Renovations Begin at Red Deer Museum
Apr. 25, 2009   Habitat for Humanity Gets Provincial Funds
Apr. 25, 2009   Group Encourages Non-Use of Car in May
Apr. 25, 2009   Voucher Plan Benefits Colleges and Businesses
Apr. 24, 2009   City to Receive Provincial Homelessness Funds
Apr. 23, 2009   Bower Mall Completes $12 Million Renovation
Apr. 22, 2009   Proposed Ring Road Route Questioned
Apr. 22, 2009   Red Deer Co-op Posts Record Profit
Apr. 21, 2009  
City and County Make Joint Offer to Buy Ski Hill
Apr. 17, 2009  
Downtown Hotel Bought for Affordable Housing
Apr. 17, 2009   Province Increases Funding to Libraries
Apr. 17, 2009   Medical Clinic Planned for Former Fun Centre
Apr. 16, 2009   Housing Sales in March Hit 6-Month High
Apr. 11, 2009   Top 10 Priorities for Future Downtown Endorsed
Apr. 10, 2009   Valhalla Outfitters to Double Store Size
Apr. 9, 2009   City Acquiring Land For New Road and Park
Apr. 9, 2009   City Ethanol Plant Receives Federal Funding
Apr. 9, 2009   Modest Number of City Housing Starts
Apr. 9, 2009   Westerner Adding Parking, Entrance, Green Space
Apr. 8, 2009   Skyway Professional Centre Moving Forward
Apr. 8, 2009   Downtown Arches to Depict Regional History
Apr. 7, 2009   Historic Arlington Hotel to be Demolished
Apr. 7, 2009   Transit Terminal to Move for Parkade
Apr. 4, 2009   Red Deer Olympian on Cereal Box
Apr. 3, 2009   City's Newest Seniors Complex Opens

Apr. 2, 2009   City Building Permits Remain Sluggish
Apr. 2, 2009   Wal-Mart Considering Supercentre for Red Deer
Apr. 1, 2009   Report Suggests Arlington Demolition Premature

MARCH 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

Mar. 31, 2009   Move to New City Civic Yards Begins
Mar. 31, 2009   Earth Hour Reduces Power Consumption by 2.5%
Mar. 31, 2009   Harbour Spas Acquires McCauley's Electric Motors
Mar. 28, 2009   New Gathering Place for Mentally Ill
Mar. 26, 2009   Opportunity for City to Become Memorable
Mar. 26, 2009   Job Fair Attracts More Seekers, Fewer Exhibitors
Mar. 24, 2009   Millennium Centre Fills New Office Space
Mar. 23, 2009   Workshop Deals with Racism and Prejudice
Mar. 21, 2009   CollegeSide Project Gets Provincial Funding
Mar. 18, 2009   City Looking For Federal Funds for Projects
Mar. 17, 2009  
City Sets Ambulance Agreement With Province
Mar. 16, 2009   Event Celebrates Peace and Diversity
Mar. 14, 2009   Move to New Civic Yards Set to Begin
Mar. 13, 2009  
Uncertainty Over Expressway Funding
Mar. 13, 2009   Schools Get Technology Funding
Mar. 12, 2009   Red Deer Ready For Stimulus Funding
Mar. 12, 2009   Westerner Park Updates Plans and Branding
Mar. 11, 2009   City Donates $1 Million to Curling Complex
Mar. 11, 2009   College Student a Finalist in Miss World Canada
Mar. 10, 2009   New Downtown Parkade to be Sculpture Element
Mar. 10, 2009   February a Slow Month for Homebuilders
Mar. 9, 2009   Shoppers Discuss City Parkade, Downtown
Mar. 9, 2009   ATB Plans 2 Branch Expansions
Mar. 7, 2009  
Doctors Propose Outdoor Exercise Areas
Mar. 6, 2009   Curling Club Plans Multi-Use Recreation Centre
Mar. 6, 2009   Mayor to Lobby Province for Expressway Funding
Mar. 6, 2009   Province Reviewing City Annexation Proposal
Mar. 4, 2009   Airport Reports that 2008 was a Banner Year
Mar. 4, 2009   Snowbirds Plan Summer Red Deer Performance
Mar. 3, 2009   Credit Union Leasing Millennium Centre Space
Mar. 3, 2009   City Commercial Permits Up From Last Year
Mar. 2, 2009   Metis Chapter to be Established in City

FEBRUARY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

Feb. 28, 2009   RCMP Plans Family Resource Centre
Feb. 26, 2009   RDRED to Host Young Entrepreneur Program
Feb. 25, 2009   City Endorses Town Centre Concept
Feb. 24, 2009   Higher Densities, Open Space for Neighbourhood
Feb. 20, 2009   Housing Starts, Prices Expected to Rise in 2010
Feb. 20, 2009   Airport Plan Sees Sustainability, Expansion
Feb. 17, 2009   Artifacts Found at Arlington Hotel
Feb. 17, 2009   Queens Business Park Ready for Development
Feb. 14, 2009  
City Has Too Much Topsoil
Feb. 11, 2009   Funding for College Expansion Phase 2 Gets Boost
Feb. 10, 2009   2008 Regional Building Permits Down 40%
Feb. 10, 2009   Downtown Action Plan Adopted by City Council
Feb. 10, 2009   Swerve Development to Proceed Quickly
Feb. 7, 2009   Marketing Workshop Held for Tourism Operators
Feb. 6, 2009   Plans Underway for Olympic Torch Run
Feb. 5, 2009   Consultant Suggests Shedding of Frontier Image
Feb. 4, 2009   Riverview Park Residents Halt Water, Sewer Plan
Feb. 4, 2009   Garbage-Free February Promoted
Feb. 4, 2009   Catholic Schools to Eliminate Junk Food
Feb. 3, 2009   Display Upgrade Planned for Nature Centre
Feb. 3, 2009   Habitat for Humanity to Build Five Homes

JANUARY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

Jan. 30, 2009   United Way Passes $2 Million Goal
Jan. 30, 2009   Proposed New City Civic Centre Revealed
Jan. 30, 2009   City Aboriginal Housing Project Receives Funds
Jan. 29, 2009  
Local Builders and Realtors Pleased with Federal Budget
Jan. 29, 2009   Home Assessments Decline After Major Increases
Jan. 28, 2009   Good News Campaign Launched by Local Business
Jan. 28, 2009   Civic Leaders Optimistic About Stimulus Policies
Jan. 28, 2009   Red Deer Taxpayers Face 7% Hike
Jan. 28, 2009   Tourism Guide Now Available
Jan. 28, 2009   Downtown Concrete Firm Moving to Red Deer County
Jan. 27, 2009   Council Tables Downtown Redevelopment Plan
Jan. 27, 2009   Red Deer Museum to Undergo Renovations
Jan. 27, 2009   Rock Dams to Protect Ravine and Sanctuary
Jan. 27, 2009   Council Gives First Reading to Garden Heights Plan
Jan. 23, 2009   Final Draft of City Downtown Plan Revealed
Jan. 23, 2009   Proposed Riverlands Compared to Granville Island
Jan. 23, 2009   New City Dog Park Could be Ready by Spring
Jan. 22, 2009   City North Recreation Centre On Schedule
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. 20, 2009   Green Downtown Housing Plan Revised
Jan. 20, 2009   Scott Block to Renew Downtown Arts and Culture Profile
Jan. 19, 2009   Groundwork for Plasco Plant Expected This Summer
Jan. 17, 2009   Creekside Estate Lots Prepared for Development
Jan. 17, 2009   Pilot Project Assists Temporary Foreign Workers

Jan. 15, 2009   International Clothing Retailer Coming to City
Jan. 14, 2009   Golden Circle Renovation Project Almost Complete
Jan. 13, 2009   City Centre Parkade Construction to Start This Summer
Jan. 13, 2009   City Council Approves $150 Million of Borrowing
Jan. 13, 2009   Intermunicipal Annexation Compensation Approved
Jan. 10, 2009   New City Housing Starts Lowest in 5 Years
Jan. 9, 2009   Optimism for City Housing Sales in 2009
Jan. 9, 2009   Regional Homes Generally Maintained Value in 2008
Jan. 8, 2009   Two Thirds of New Subdivision to be Green Space
Jan. 8, 2009   City Seeking Public Art for Building Projects
Jan. 7, 2009   Construction Associations Optimistic About 2009
Jan. 7, 2009   Capri Hotel and Convention Centre Sale Finalized
Jan. 6, 2009   Tourist Visitor Centre Sets Record
Jan. 6, 2009   River Watershed User Group Applauds New Land-Use Region
Jan. 3, 2009   Value of City Permits in 2008 Normalizes
Jan. 2, 2009   Province to Co-ordinate Ambulance Service


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(ave. 188/day, 5,716/month)
Unique Visitors:
35,913
(ave. 98/day, 2,993/month)
Returning Visitors:
4,666
(ave. 13/day, 389/month)

2008
Page Views/Hits:
96,573
(ave. 265/day, 8,048/month)
Unique Visitors:
58,728
(ave. 161/day, 4,894/month)
Returning Visitors:
7,582
(ave. 21/day, 632/month)

2009
Page Views/Hits:
124,211
(ave. 340/day, 10,351/month)
Unique Visitors: 84,004
(ave. 230/day, 7,000/month)
Returning Visitors: 9,499
(ave. 26/day, 792/month)

more stats

Visitors from region 10%,
rest of Alberta 43%,
rest of Canada 35%,
international 12%



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