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Hamlets of Springbrook and Liberty Crossing
including Gasoline Alley and Red Deer Regional Airport
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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
 
DECEMBER 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 21, 2007   Governments Grant $6 Million for Springbrook Infrastructure
Dec. 21, 2007   Two County Industrial Parks Move Forward
Dec. 10, 2007   Highway 2 on Road to 6 Lane Freeway
Dec. 8, 2007   Gasoline Alley Conference Centre to Start in May
Dec. 5, 2007   Customs and Funding Being Pursued by Airport

NOVEMBER 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 30, 2007  
Economist Says Corridor Growth Unprecedented
Nov. 14, 2007   County Wins Award for Gasoline Alley Plan

OCTOBER 2007 NEWS HEADLINES

Oct. 25, 2007   Airline Offers $9 Fare to Edmonton
Oct. 12, 2007   Airline to Expand Red Deer Passenger Service
Oct. 4, 2007   More Retailers Locating in Gasoline Alley
Oct. 3, 2007   Sports Bar Proposed for Gasoline Alley
 

SEPTEMBER 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 17, 2007   NATO Pilot Reunion at Red Deer Airport
Sept. 5, 2007   Future Events Planned at Airport
Sept. 1, 2007   Springbrook Plan Highlights Aviation Heritage

AUGUST 2007 NEWS HEADLINES

Aug. 30, 2007   Gasoline Alley Attracting More Development
Aug. 24, 2007   Jumbo Car Wash Building in Clearview Industrial Park
Aug. 11, 2007   Repairs Continue One Year After Storm
Aug. 10, 2007   Report Suggests High Speed Rail Viable

JULY 2007 NEWS HEADLINES

July 18, 2007   Red Deer County Endorses Three New Trails
July 18, 2007   New Theatre Expected to Open in October
July 17, 2007   Councillor Suggests That Airport Snubbed

July 12, 2007   Springbrook Hosts Annual Summer Cadet Training
July 6, 2007  
County and City Approve New Intermunicipal Plan

JUNE 2007 NEWS HEADLINES

June 26, 2007   International Airshow Grounded Indefinitely
June 21, 2007   Area Structure Plan Biggest Ever
June 14, 2007  
Springbrook Begins Heritage Urban Plan
June 14, 2007   County Reeve Lauds Common Vision
June 13, 2007   Ashley Furniture Builds Store in Gasoline Alley
June 6, 2007   Airport Authority Plans Cross Canada Flights
June 6, 2007   Intermunicipal Deal Gets First Reading
June 6, 2007   Clearview North Structure Plan Passes First Reading
June 2, 2007  
New City-County Intermunicipal Plan Revealed

MAY 2007 NEWS HEADLINES

May 22, 2007   Peace Air Ceases Operation
May 19, 2007   Premier Suggests High Speed Train Visionary
May 17, 2007   Gasoline Alley Self-Storage First for Company

May 12, 2007   Red Deer County Studies Recreation Needs
May 2, 2007   Airport Funding Deferred One Year
May 2, 2007   New Retail Centre Under Construction in Gasoline Alley
May 1, 2007   Catholic School Division to Build Bus Barns

APRIL 2007 NEWS HEADLINES

Apr. 23, 2007   High Speed Rail Just a Matter of Time
Apr. 10, 2007   Melcor Enters Area Industrial Market
Apr. 7, 2007   New Sense of Optimism in City-County Agreement

MARCH 2007 NEWS HEADLINES

Mar. 29, 2007  
Residential Developers Interested in Gasoline Alley
Mar. 24, 2007   City and County Reach Landmark Agreement
Mar. 20, 2007   Sky Wings Aviation Academy Celebrates 25 Years
Mar. 13, 2007   City Council Sets Guidelines for Neighbour Water Needs
Mar. 7, 2007   January a Record-Setting Month for Airport
 
FEBRUARY 2007 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 26, 2007   Military Exercises Held In and Around City
Feb. 21, 2007   Airport Survey Confirms Desire for More Service

Feb. 6, 2007   Community Savings Caught in the Crossfire
Feb. 1, 2007   Design Work Started on Regional Sewer Line

JANUARY 2007 NEWS HEADLINES

Jan. 22, 2007   Industrial Park South of City Almost Full
Jan. 22, 2007   Red Deer County Studies Historic Sites
Jan. 18, 2007   Red Deer County Studies Recreational Needs
Jan. 18, 2007   Red Deer County Studies Public Transportation

Jan. 11, 2007   MLA Tells Chamber Municipalities Must Share
Jan. 9, 2007  
Red Deer MLA Advocates Regional Planning
Jan. 6, 2007   Car Dealership Plans Move to County Later in Year
Jan. 3, 2007   Major Commercial Development Proposed for South Red Deer


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