Archived Springbrook and Area News
October 2005

Oct. 17, 2005
Plans to Construct Trans Canada Trail Section in Spring
The Penhold Lions Club will soon be meeting with representatives of the Springbrook Community Association and the Waskasoo Recreation Board to co-ordinate the building of the section of the Trans Canada Trail between Springbrook and Penhold. The Club hopes to construct the 4 km. section during the spring of 2006 on the old Hwy. 2A right of way parallel to the CPR railway tracks. Future Red Deer County plans include building the Springbrook to Red Deer section along a new road connecting Springbrook with the C & E Trail just west of the County building.

Oct. 12, 2005
Recent Developments include Bar and Grill and Fire Hall Construction
A few recent developments in the Springbrook area include the opening of the Landing Zone Bar and Grill next to the Bear Training Centre, the construction start on the new fire hall and repaving of Hwy. 2A between McKenzie Road and Penhold.

Oct. 4, 2005
Community Association Discusses Future and Elects New Board
On Oct. 3 the Springbrook Community Association held its Annual General Meeting at the Bear Training Centre with about 20 in attendance. Several items were discussed about the future of Springbrook as well as future projects that the Association might take on. Suggestions included putting a roof over the all purpose pad, creating an attractive sign at the entrance to Springbrook and developing a community centre in the new area identified by the County as a future park and sports fields grounds in the proposed Area Structure Plan. Ideas were also discussed about creating a better awareness in the community of accomplishments and plans of the Association. The new executive includes Darcie Phillips as President, Keith King as Vice-President, Tara Lind as Secretary and Jason Winters as Treasurer. Other Board members include Cathy Fowler, Randy Struss, Scott Key, John Jenkins, Travis Moody, Paul Pettypiece.

Oct. 1, 2005
Canola Oil Lubricant Plant Announced for Springbrook
Agro Technologies International is poised to build a canola processing plant at the Red Deer Regional Airport. Working with Red Deer College it would formulate environmentally friendly lubricating agents suitable for a variety of industries. The plant worth around $1 million could be operational by next summer. It could prove to be a catalyst for a supportive technical park.

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