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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   Grain Elevator Artwork Approved for Museum
July 27, 2010   Ambitious River Park Expansion Plan Adopted
July 17, 2010   Stettler Steam Locomotive Repairs Almost Done
July 15, 2010   Problems Scuttle Historic River Journey
July 12, 2010   New Downtown Parkade Almost Complete
July 10, 2010   Construction Won't Deter Sylvan Lake Sunbathers
July 6, 2010   Transportation Study to Include High Speed Rail
July 3, 2010   Benalto Man Builds Working Model Locomotives

JUNE 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
June 30, 2010   Prime Site Development Requires Road Changes
June 30, 2010   Historic River Journey Begins
June 29, 2010   City Transit to Apply for GreenTrip Funding
June 15, 2010   City Transit Parkade Named After Sorensen
June 15, 2010   Sylvan Lake Residents Want Green Space Kept
June 14, 2010   Enthusiasts to Preserve Transportation Heritage
June 14, 2010   Scow Replica to Celebrate Historic Dinosaur Hunt
June 11, 2010   Expert Says Urgency Needed on High Speed Rail
June 10, 2010   Highway Reopens After Train Derailment
June 9, 2010   Olds-Didsbury Airport Being Upgraded
June 7, 2010   New Blindman Pedestrian Bridge Officially Opens

MAY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
May 29, 2010   Lacombe Trail Pioneer Guest at CARTS AGM
May 28, 2010   Several Highway 2 Improvement Projects Proceed
May 28, 2010   Province to Build Two More Roundabouts
May 28, 2010   Interchange Upgrade Planned at Red Deer South
May 28, 2010   Blackfalds to Blindman River Trail to be Built
May 27, 2010   Pedestrian Bridges Airlifted to Natural Park
May 20, 2010   25 Years of Alix Trail to be Celebrated
May 14, 2010   Grain Elevator Museum Proposed in Stettler
May 14, 2010   Lacombe County May Need Highway Upgrades
May 13, 2010   No New Major City Road Projects in 2010
May 11, 2010   Trails Society Experiences Success
May 10, 2010   Innisfail Historic Village Celebrates 40th Year
May 6, 2010   Society Searches for Railway Track
May 3, 2010   Civil Air Search Teams Stage Simulated Search

APRIL 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 27, 2010   Lacombe to Become City This Year
Apr. 22, 2010   Median Barriers Being Installed on Highway 2
Apr. 22, 2010   Sylvan Lake Lakeshore Improvements Resume
Apr. 20, 2010   Minor Traffic Change Around Cenotaph Park
Apr. 14, 2010   Sylvan Lake Road Realignment to Proceed
Apr. 10, 2010   Airport Passengers Double in a Year
Apr. 8, 2010   Travelaire Story Comes to a Close

MARCH 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Mar. 27, 2010   Airport to Get New De-Icing Facility
Mar. 25, 2010   Rail Spur Planned for Bowden Refinery
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. 19, 2010   Military Reservists Finish Pedestrian Bridge
Mar. 16, 2010   Sylvan Lake Park Transferred to Town

FEBRUARY 2010 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 26, 2010   Lacombe County Ready to Build Trail to Blackfalds
Feb. 24, 2010   Airpark Concept Proposed for Sundre Airport
Feb. 19, 2010   Airport Reports Increase in Passenger Traffic
Feb. 11, 2010   Red Deer Now on Google Street View
Feb. 10, 2010   Highway 22 Upgrades Planned North of Rocky
Feb. 8, 2010   City Downtown Parkade to be Ready by June
Feb. 6, 2010   Snowbirds to be Featured at Rocky Airshow
Feb. 4, 2010    Major Attractions Proposed for Red Deer Area
Feb. 4, 2010    Chamber Hears Progress Report by RDRED
Feb. 3, 2010   Red Deer County Heritage Plan Approved
Feb. 3, 2010   Seniors Transportation Issues Discussed

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   Sylvan Lake Road Transformation to Start Soon
Jan. 6, 2010   Former Benalto Railway Lands to be Developed

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

DECEMBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Dec. 31, 2008   Innisfail Museum Gets Railroad Display Funding
Dec. 29, 2008   Area Optimism Focuses on Growth in 2009
Dec. 20, 2008   Ponoka Considered for Aircraft Manufacturing Plant
Dec. 17, 2008   Red Deer County Approves 2009 Budget & Tax Hike of 3.5%
Dec. 11, 2008   Jazz Flight Decision Postponed Until January
Dec. 2, 2008   Rocky-Nordegg Trail Concept Gets Feedback

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. 24, 2008   Lacombe County to Study Public Lake Access
Nov. 18, 2008   Culture Vision Recommends Public Art, Market, Connectivity
Nov. 13, 2008   Farm Dealer Can Display Equipment Next to Highway
Nov. 10, 2008   Agri-Trade Celebrates 25 Years of Success
Nov. 8, 2008   Alternative Transportation Part of Greener Red Deer College
Nov. 5, 2008   Decision on Airport Jazz Service Expected Soon
Nov. 4, 2008   City Approves Transit Extension into County
Nov. 3, 2008   Miniature Railroad Town Created by Modeller

OCTOBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Oct. 28, 2008   Tourism Focus of Multi-Use Nordegg Trail
Oct. 25, 2008   Clive Gets Funding for Walking Trail
Oct. 24, 2008   Historic Concrete Railway Pier Marked with Sign
Oct. 14, 2008   Regional Trail Network Makes Progress

SEPTEMBER 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Sept. 27, 2008   Cargo Airship Hub Promoted for Ponoka
Sept. 26, 2008   Lacombe County Provides Funds for River Trail Bridge
Sept. 15, 2008   Red Deer Organizations Focus on Traffic Safety
Sept. 13, 2008   Proposed Nordegg Trail Moves to Next Stage
Sept. 9, 2008   Expropriation Begun for Intersection Improvements
Sept. 5, 2008   County to Buy Bus for Gasoline Alley Service

AUGUST 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Aug. 20, 2008   Traffic Study Proceeds for Gasoline Alley
Aug. 19, 2008   City Major Intersection Construction Begins
Aug. 18, 2008   Highway Patrol Sheriffs May Locate in Olds
Aug. 14, 2008   Rocky Airshow Breaks Record With 9,000 Spectators
Aug. 11, 2008   Search and Rescue Training Prepares for Emergencies
Aug. 9, 2008   Sylvan Lake Railway Park Connects to Trails
Aug. 8, 2008   Rocky Air Show Attracts Major Aerial Acts
Aug. 5, 2008   Expanded Country Drive Huge Success
Aug. 5, 2008   Fat Tire Festival Attracts Mountain Bikers West of Nordegg

JULY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
July 31, 2008   Design Consultant Hired for Downtown Parkade
July 24, 2008   Red Deer County Reveals Open Space and Trails Plan
July 15, 2008   City Intersection Improvement Costs Escalate
July 14, 2008   Two Hybrid Vehicles Purchased by City
July 11, 2008   Preparations Ready for Rocky Airshow
July 10, 2008   Sylvan Lake Roundabout Now in Operation

JUNE 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
June 27, 2008   Preliminary Vision of Future City Downtown Presented
June 24, 2008   Guest Planner Advocates Planning for People, Not Cars
June 24, 2008   Citizens Want Green Space to be a Priority for Downtown Plan
June 24, 2008   Red Deer County Adopts Public Transportation Study
June 17, 2008   Major Improvements to Gaetz/32 St. Intersection Approved
June 13, 2008   Lacombe County Urban Plan Gets First Reading
June 6, 2008   New Power Line Corridor Options Revealed
June 3, 2008   New Airport CEO Focuses on Passenger Service and Funding

MAY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
May 30, 2008   Chamber Sets Policies on Transportation, Agriculture, Land Use
May 28, 2008   Aviation Museum to Celebrate Former Penhold Base
May 14, 2008   Draft City Strategic Vision Unveiled to Public
May 12, 2008   Canoe Voyage Replicates Early Explorer David Thompson
May 9, 2008   County Residents Want Trails, Parks, Recreation Information
May 9, 2008   Linn Valley Concerned About New Industrial Intersection
May 6, 2008   Another Airport Study to Collect More Information
May 3, 2008   Epic Canoe Adventure to Commemorate Historic Voyage

APRIL 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Apr. 25, 2008   Airport Authority Seeks Jazz Flights to Vancouver
Apr. 24, 2008   Proposed West Country Scenic Trail Seeks Provincial Support
Apr. 23, 2008   City to Extend Northland Drive Over Three Years
Apr. 23, 2008   Livestock Emergency Response Unit Wins Award
Apr. 16, 2008   Red Deer County Expenses Rise 14%
Apr. 16, 2008   Gasoline Alley Traffic to be Studied
Apr. 12, 2008   Red Deer County Plans New Penhold-Springbrook Trail Route
Apr. 12, 2008   Rocky Mountain House Airport Expanding
Apr. 7, 2008   Airport CEO Decides to Retire
Apr. 5, 2008   More City Commuters Choose to Walk, Bike or Bus to Work
Apr. 1, 2008   City Council Approves Major Intersection Improvements
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. 28, 2008   College Develops Biodiesel Processing Unit
Mar. 26, 2008   City Moves Toward More Pedestrian Friendly City
Mar. 22, 2008   Airport Plan Includes Service Expansion and Lot Development
Mar. 13, 2008   Three Regional MLAs in Provincial Cabinet

FEBRUARY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Feb. 22, 2008   Red Deer College Offers Improved Truck Training Program
Feb. 19, 2008   City Intersection Improvements to Cost $10 Million
Feb. 19, 2008   Blackfalds-Lacombe 2A Corridor Plan to be Reviewed
Feb. 12, 2008   Review Set for City Canal Concept, Riverlands, Downtown
Feb. 4, 2008   Tourist Rail Trail Proposed West of Rocky Mountain House

JANUARY 2008 NEWS HEADLINES
Jan. 30, 2008   City Municipal Plan Features Density, Transportation, Parks
Jan. 30, 2008   Sylvan Lake Requests Funding for Park
Jan. 28, 2008   Penhold Grade 7 Students to Build Hovercraft
Jan. 26, 2008   Massive City Civic Yards Relocation On Schedule
Jan. 16, 2008   Sylvan Lake Model Railroader Creates Basement Empire
Jan. 12, 2008   Rethink Red Deer Creating Public Awareness
Jan. 5, 2008   Aerial Boat Survey Results Released for Three Lakes

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