NEWS Headlines - Transportation 2009 . . .

 
Regional Transportation News Headlines 2009
Headline links to snippets and summaries of news of interest to residents and visitors gleaned from a variety of resources including local media, news releases and personal knowledge.
Click on Headline link for more detail.
Also see 'Headline Links by Topic' or scroll down for 'Headline Links by Municipality'
on left side for more news categories.

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. 19, 2009   Several City Initiatives to Move Forward in 2010
Dec. 18, 2009   Major City Arterial Road Improvements Set
Dec. 9, 2009   Airport Looks to 2010 Major Improvements

NOVEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Nov. 27, 2009   RV Resort Plan Endorsed by Lacombe County
Nov. 25, 2009   Clive to be Terminal of Carbon Dioxide Pipeline
Nov. 24, 2009   City Council Passes Lean Capital Budget
Nov. 17, 2009   Rail Crossing at Blackfalds Gets Funding
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

OCTOBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 29, 2009   Highway 2 Plan Near Lacombe Raises Concerns
Oct. 29, 2009   City Landscaping Downtown Arches Project
Oct. 20, 2009   Lacombe Highway Project Tied to City Status
Oct. 19, 2009   Lacombe Walk/Run Event Raises Money for Trails
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
Oct. 3, 2009   Former Rail Line to be Rebuilt for Tourism

SEPTEMBER 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 28, 2009   Rural Municipalities Saving on Road Projects
Sept. 18, 2009   Lacombe County to Co-Sponsor Resolutions
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

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   Cyclists Lobby for Dedicated City Bike Lanes
Aug. 13, 2009   Viking Ship Replica Arrives in Red Deer
Aug. 13, 2009   No More Free Parking for Westerner Major Events
Aug. 12, 2009   College May Receive Loan for Road Work
Aug. 11, 2009   Ski Patrol to Help Keep City Trails Safe
Aug. 7, 2009   Airport Company Fights BC Wildfires
Aug. 6, 2009   Water Intake Project Detours City Trail

JULY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
July 30, 2009   County Transit Service to Begin by Late August
July 29, 2009   Summer Country Drive Provides 22 Attractions
July 23, 2009   College Access Realignment Progressing
July 17, 2009   International Aircraft Convention Held at Airport
July 15, 2009   Red Deer County Projects Receive Stimulus Funds
July 15, 2009   City Intersection Project Gets More Costly
July 13, 2009   Rocky to Nordegg Trail Could be $7 Million Project
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 2, 2009   City Proceeds with Expropriation for Roadway

JUNE 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
June 26, 2009   Future Plans for Highways 11 & 11A Revealed
June 24, 2009   City Expanding and Improving Trail System
June 18, 2009   Seniors Transportation Issues Discussed
June 18, 2009   Parking Fees to Help Pay for New Parkade
June 17, 2009   Trail River Crossings Moving Forward
June 17, 2009   Air Canada to Consider Regional Service in 2010
June 17, 2009   Downtown Transit Terminal Temporary Relocated
June 15, 2009   Trail Feet Photos to Assist in Trail Building
June 15, 2009   Plans for Aviation Museum Revealed at Air Affair
June 13, 2009   Lacombe County Explores RV Resort Controls
June 10, 2009   Potential Sylvan Lake Boat Launch Sites Added
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

MAY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
May 28, 2009   Proposed Sylvan Lake Marina Expansion Modified
May 23, 2009   Four Recipients for Annual Heritage Awards
May 22, 2009   Several Regional Projects Get Stimulus Funding
May 22, 2009   Country Drive Expands to Four Tour Dates
May 15, 2009   2A Corridor Plan Approval Delayed Again
May 15, 2009   Proposed Gull Lake RV Resort Gets Boost
May 13, 2009   Municipal Councils Endorse Trails Along Highways
May 11, 2009   Ponoka Partners for Aircraft Plant
May 6, 2009   Red Deer County Reveals Road Clean-up Plan

APRIL 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 28, 2009   Road Construction at Red Deer College Set to Go
Apr. 25, 2009   Group Encourages Non-Use of Car in May
Apr. 24, 2009   Highway Corridor Plan to be Voted On Soon
Apr. 22, 2009   Proposed Ring Road Route Questioned
Apr. 21, 2009   Rocky-Nordegg Trail Concept Warmly Received
Apr. 15, 2009   County to Spend More on Roads This Year
Apr. 11, 2009   Top 10 Priorities for Future Downtown Endorsed
Apr. 9, 2009   City Acquiring Land For New Road and Park
Apr. 9, 2009   Westerner Adding Parking, Entrance, Green Space
Apr. 8, 2009   Downtown Arches to Depict Regional History
Apr. 7, 2009   Transit Terminal to Move for Parkade

MARCH 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 31, 2009   Earth Hour Reduces Power Consumption by 2.5%
Mar. 27, 2009   Lacombe County Studies Sylvan Lake Boat Access
Mar. 26, 2009   RV Resort Near Eckville Being Planned
Mar. 18, 2009   Red Deer County Sees Rural Trails Plan
Mar. 18, 2009   City Looking For Federal Funds for Projects
Mar. 17, 2009   City Sets Ambulance Agreement With Province
Mar. 17, 2009   Highway Patrol Pilot Project Launched in Olds
Mar. 13, 2009   Uncertainty Over Expressway Funding
Mar. 12, 2009   Red Deer Ready For Stimulus Funding
Mar. 11, 2009   Tendering Delay Saves Lacombe County Millions
Mar. 10, 2009   New Downtown Parkade to be Sculpture Element
Mar. 10, 2009   Latest Highway 2A Corridor Plan Attracts Few
Mar. 9, 2009   Shoppers Discuss City Parkade, Downtown
Mar. 6, 2009   Mayor to Lobby Province for Expressway Funding
Mar. 4, 2009   Airport Reports that 2008 was a Banner Year
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. 13, 2009   Proposed Gull Lake RV Resort Scaled Back
Feb. 10, 2009   Downtown Action Plan Adopted by City Council
Feb. 7, 2009   Funds Awarded to Airport for Equipment
Feb. 4, 2009   County Passes Lease Bylaw for Future Museum

JANUARY 2009 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 28, 2009   Civic Leaders Optimistic About Stimulus Policies
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. 13, 2009   City Centre Parkade Construction to Start This Summer
Jan. 9, 2009   Lacombe County Gives First Reading to RV Resort Plan
Jan. 8, 2009   Two Thirds of New Subdivision to be Green Space
Jan. 7, 2009   Aviation Museum Step Closer to Reality
Jan. 6, 2009   Sylvan Lake Gets Vehicle Dealership
Jan. 2, 2009   Province to Co-ordinate Ambulance Service

Top of Page      
 

The Region | Communities of the Region | News | Events | History | Regional Map
Attractions | Hotels | Campgrounds | Restaurants | Shopping | Parks | Recreation | Economy

 Home | Privacy Policy | Contact Us | Links | Site Map | Advertise

Published by Central Alberta Websites
Springbrook, Alberta, Canada
© Copyright 2005-2011 - All Rights Reserved.