Archived Springbrook and Area News
November 2006

Nov. 27, 2006
Penhold Developing Social Vision and Development Plan
About 40 people gathered on Saturday to hash out a vision statement for a future social development plan for the town of Penhold (pop. 1,800). Once feedback is received on the vision statement, a plan will be developed to create a community that is more active and healthy. Also in the planning stages is a multiplex that would include an arena and gymnasium.

Nov. 22, 2006
County to Upgrade Water Supply for Springbrook
Red Deer County has approved an application for provincial funding for an upgrade of the water supply in Springbrook to meet current environmental standards and provide for future growth.

Nov. 21, 2006
Short Flight Golf Course Approved for Bunker Site
Conditional approval was given today by Red Deer County for a short flight 9-hole golf course on a 16-acre parcel along Highway 2A that includes the former bunker site at the entrance to Springbrook. The project includes a club house, maintenance/equipment shed, driving range and 150-stall parking lot. The golf course would use special golf balls that are lighter than normal and therefore don't go as far reducing the chance of errant balls going onto the highway. About a month ago, the County rejected a similar proposal that had included a large RV storage facility.
Provincial Schools for Tomorrow Plan Includes New Local Schools
Alberta Education released its 5-year school infrastructure plan called 'Schools for Tomorrow' today with reference to building several area schools. Although highest priority in the Chinooks Edge School Division was given to a new K-8 elementary school in Sylvan Lake and expanding the K-12 Carstairs school, top of the list for additional new schools is a K-4 Springbrook elementary modular school. Next in line is the replacement of the K-12 River Glen School that will likely be built between Red Deer and Penhold, possibly in or near Springbrook. After that is a K-3 elementary school in Penhold, followed by a K-6 elementary core school in Springbrook. Also on the list are two schools in new towns within the division.
Springbrook Housing Projects Proceed
Over the last several days, two housing projects have made progress. The first of 36 single family houses are under construction in Phase 1 of the Malibu development east of the current hamlet. Phases 2 and 3 have already been approved by the County and site work is expected to proceed soon. Meanwhile site preparation work has commenced on the next phase of the Harvard Park residential subdivision on the north side of the hamlet. The site plan approved by the County several months ago indicates 61 lots will be created. For a map of the Malibu development - click here

Nov. 3, 2006
Second Scheduled Airline for Airport
A new airline is preparing to operate out of the Red Deer Regional Airport. Northwestern Airlines will offer direct service to Saskatoon three times a week, starting December 1. Flights on Mondays and Fridays will continue on to Fort McMurray, Fort Smith and Yellowknife with return flights the same evenings. Wednesday flights to Saskatoon will return in the early afternoon. The service compliments Peace Air will has being supplying flight services to northern Alberta and BC for about a year.
 
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