Archived Springbrook and Area News
August 2005

Aug. 23, 2005
Springbrook Considered for Police Training Academy
The County is registering interest in the province's plan to build a police training academy somewhere in the province. The County's logical choice of location -- Springbrook of course. It's supported by the City of Red Deer and Red Deer College.
Condos Getting Raw Deal on County Water Rates
It would appear that condo owners are paying $20 per month more than other Springbrook residents for their water and sewer. Monthly rates are at $73 per month and that doesn't even include garbage collection. Curious owners have been told by County officials that, since the condos don't have meters, unaccounted-for water is being lumped in with theirs.

Aug. 17, 2005
Regional 1 Cancelling Scheduled Service
As a result of high fuel costs and cut-throat competition, Regional 1 is cancelling all scheduled flights to Kamloops, Kelowna, Vancouver and Victoria effective Sept. 12. Negotiations are underway to continue the service with another carrier.

Aug. 8, 2005
Springbrook's 10th Anniversary Celebration
Plans are rapidly developing to celebrate ten years since Springbrook began. Games, carnival, chili cook-off, barn dance are being planned by the Community Association.
New Sports Fields Coming
Due to a shortage of industrial land in Red Deer, the sports fields located in Edgar Industrial Park are being relocated to just west of Springbrook across from the newly repaved Airport Road. Red Deer County purchased the land earlier this year. Construction is expected to start in the not-too-distant future.

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