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JULY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
July 31, 2010  
Rail Tourist Attraction Concept On Track
July 31, 2010   B.C. Family Hikes Trans Canada Trail
July 29, 2010   Plasco Gets Multi-Million Dollar Investment Boost
July 27, 2010   Ambitious River Park Expansion Plan Adopted
July 15, 2010   Gasoline Alley Hotel Nears Completion
July 12, 2010   Modern Regional Multiplex Opens in Penhold
July 8, 2010   New Development Being Built in Gasoline Alley
July 6, 2010   Transportation Study to Include High Speed Rail
July 1, 2010   Native Residential School Children Honoured

JUNE 2010 NEWS HEADLINES

June 17, 2010   Plasco Garbage-to-Energy Plant Gets Boost
June 17, 2010   New Cafe Opens at Red Deer Airport
June 15, 2010   Industrial School Children to be Honoured
June 14, 2010   Enthusiasts to Preserve Transportation Heritage
June 10, 2010   Highway Reopens After Train Derailment
June 5, 2010   Four Winners at Annual Heritage Awards

MAY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES

May 28, 2010   Interchange Upgrade Planned at Red Deer South
May 13, 2010   Memorial Forest Being Developed in Gasoline Alley
May 11, 2010   Trails Society Experiences Success
May 5, 2010   Red Deer to Promote Penhold Ice Facility
May 3, 2010   Civil Air Search Teams Stage Simulated Search


APRIL 2010 NEWS HEADLINES

Apr. 27, 2010  
Divisions Collaborate on New Schools in Region
Apr. 22, 2010   Median Barriers Being Installed on Highway 2
Apr. 17, 2010   Local Wetland a Major Migratory Bird Pit Stop
Apr. 14, 2010   Manufacturers Like Region's Quality of Life
Apr. 10, 2010   Airport Passengers Double in a Year

MARCH 2010 NEWS HEADLINES

Mar. 27, 2010  
Airport to Get New De-Icing Facility
Mar. 23, 2010   Two New Hotels Under Construction South of City
Mar. 19, 2010   Springbrook Recreation Centre for Sale
Mar. 16, 2010   Unique Short Golf Course to Open in Springbrook
Mar. 11, 2010   No Provincial Decision Yet on Regional High School

FEBRUARY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES

Feb. 26, 2010   Lacombe County Ready to Build Trail to Blackfalds
Feb. 19, 2010   Airport Reports Increase in Passenger Traffic
Feb. 18, 2010   County Reviews Environmentally Sensitive Areas

Feb. 4, 2010    Major Attractions Proposed for Red Deer Area
Feb. 4, 2010    New Video Promotes Central Alberta
Feb. 3, 2010   Red Deer County Heritage Plan Approved

JANUARY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES

Jan. 20, 2010   Plasco Energy Claims It's Still on Track

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. 9, 2009   Airport Looks to 2010 Major Improvements

NOVEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

Nov. 26, 2009   Plasco Plant Delayed Waiting for Green Funding
Nov. 21, 2009   Regional Sewer Line Delayed Due to Funding Cuts

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. 24, 2009   Penhold Multiplex Gets More Federal Funds
Oct. 15, 2009  
High Speed Rail Needs Political Will
Oct. 15, 2009   Airline Inaugurates Passenger Service at Airport

SEPTEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

Sept. 30, 2009  
Nine Years of Police Training at Springbrook
Sept. 24, 2009   Hottest Day of Summer Yesterday
Sept. 16, 2009   New Scheduled Air Services Announced

AUGUST 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

Aug. 27, 2009   Red Deer County Transit Service Begins Soon
Aug. 24, 2009   High Speed Rail Symposium Coming to City
Aug. 12, 2009   Federal Funding Bid Delays Plasco Plant
Aug. 7, 2009   Airport Company Fights BC Wildfires

JULY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

July 30, 2009  
County Transit Service to Begin by Late August
July 17, 2009   International Aircraft Convention Held at Airport
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 2, 2009   Gasoline Alley Hotel Begins Construction

JUNE 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

June 19, 2009   Regional Sewer Line Bid Saves $2 Million
June 17, 2009   Air Canada to Consider Regional Service in 2010
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 15, 2009   Plasco Plant Still on Track Despite Layoffs
May 13, 2009   Municipal Councils Endorse Trails Along Highways
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

MARCH 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

Mar. 21, 2009   Proposed Gasoline Alley Hotel Plan Expands
Mar. 18, 2009   Red Deer County Sees Rural Trails Plan
Mar. 4, 2009   Airport Reports that 2008 was a Banner Year
Mar. 4, 2009   Springbrook Infrastructure Project Awarded
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. 7, 2009   Funds Awarded to Airport for Equipment
Feb. 4, 2009   County Passes Lease Bylaw for Future Museum

JANUARY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES

Jan. 21, 2009   Red Deer Transit Considers Future Trends
Jan. 7, 2009   Aviation Museum Step Closer to Reality

DECEMBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES

Dec. 29, 2008   Area Optimism Focuses on Growth in 2009
Dec. 17, 2008   Red Deer County Approves 2009 Budget & Tax Hike of 3.5%
Dec. 11, 2008  
Jazz Flight Decision Postponed Until January
Dec. 4, 2008   Residential Project for Liberty Junction to Start Next Year

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. 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. 5, 2008   Decision on Airport Jazz Service Expected Soon
Nov. 5, 2008   Springbrook Infrastructure Project Fast Tracked
Nov. 4, 2008   New Blended Credit Union Has No Plans to Sell Property
Nov. 4, 2008   City Approves Transit Extension into County

OCTOBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES

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. 8, 2008   Red Deer County Officially Endorses Plasco Deal
Oct. 7, 2008   Hampton Inns to Build Hotel in Gasoline Alley
Oct. 2, 2008   New Power Transmission Line Described as Urgent

SEPTEMBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES

Sept. 25, 2008   Tourism Red Hat Awards Announced
Sept. 23, 2008   Four Parties Field Local Candidates in Federal Election
Sept. 20, 2008   Red Deer Chamber Reports 18% Growth Rate in 2007
Sept. 19, 2008   Power Line Corridor Recommendation This Fall
Sept. 11, 2008   Steel Storage Container Company Sets Up Near City
Sept. 10, 2008   Plasco Plant Plan Details Expected in November
Sept. 5, 2008   County to Buy Bus for Gasoline Alley Service
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. 26, 2008   City Film Festival Launches in October
Aug. 23, 2008   Land Agent Company Building in Gasoline Alley
Aug. 20, 2008   Traffic Study Proceeds for Gasoline Alley
Aug. 11, 2008   Search and Rescue Training Prepares for Emergencies

JULY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES

July 24, 2008   Red Deer County Reveals Open Space and Trails Plan
July 23, 2008   Springbrook Infrastructure Rehabilitation Well Under Way
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 12, 2008   Merged Credit Unions Will Maintain City as Regional Centre
June 11, 2008   Casino, Hotel, Convention Centre Proposed for Gasoline Alley
June 6, 2008   Cineplex CEO Officially Opens Galaxy Theatre Complex
June 3, 2008   New Airport CEO Focuses on Passenger Service and Funding

MAY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES

May 28, 2008   Aviation Museum to Celebrate Former Penhold Base
May 21, 2008   Proposed Military Air Museum Gets County Support
May 21, 2008   Red Deer County Identifies Heritage Sites

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 7, 2008   Red Deer County Sees Boost in Assessments
May 6, 2008   Another Airport Study to Collect More Information

APRIL 2008 NEWS HEADLINES

Apr. 25, 2008   Airport Authority Seeks Jazz Flights to Vancouver
Apr. 22, 2008   City Endorses Regional Wastewater System Plan
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. 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. 28, 2008   Airport Gets $2.1 Million for Runway Lights Upgrade
Mar. 22, 2008   Airport Plan Includes Service Expansion and Lot Development
Mar. 22, 2008   New Galaxy Theatre Opens in Gasoline Alley
Mar. 12, 2008   Springbrook Infrastructure Rehab Project to Start in Spring

FEBRUARY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES

Feb. 22, 2008   Cineplex Takes Over Landmark Theatre Project

JANUARY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES

Jan. 17, 2008   River Glen School Land May be Sold

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