Archived Springbrook and Area News
January 2008
 
January 30, 2008
Traditional Healing Clinic Sets Up at Airport
The Green Clinic: Herbal and Traditional Healing opened up next to the airport last fall by Springbrook resident Abrah Arneson who graduated a four-year program at the Dominion Herbal College in Burnaby, British Columbia. The program taught her a practical working knowledge of herbs, the human body and a philosophical framework for applying herbs as healing agents. Arneson hopes the clinic will become a resource for Central Albertans who would like to make informed choices about their health. After reviewing a client's medical history and lifestyle, she'll discuss various treatment options including herbs and medication.
Government Bought Back Diefenbunker 10 Years Ago
It was 10 years ago that the federal government bought back the "Diefenbunker" that housed the provincial warning centre at the entrance to Springbrook from entrepreneurs Harvey Warkentin and Vitor Pobihushchy. The government paid them $750,000 after selling it to them for $312,000 in 1994. The earth covered concrete bunker was demolished and levelled a short time later.

January 29, 2008
Penhold 2007 Building Permits Set Record
The Town of Penhold more than doubled its building permits in 2007, all residential, and broke the $10 million mark for the first time. As many as six developers were building houses during the year. The town expects to have a similar year in 2008.

January 28, 2008
Garbage Gasification Plan Gains Momentum
Open houses in Red Deer and other Central Alberta communities explaining the benefits of garbage gasification in general and the Plasco technology specifically, has garnered considerable public support. Plasco wants to build a $90-$100 million plant in Red Deer County to serve several municipalities in the Red Deer region. The project is spearheaded by the 15-community Central Waste Management Commission.
The preferred location is near the Horn Hill waste transfer station east of Penhold and Highway QE2 south of Highway 42. The plant would have a capacity of handling 200-400 tonnes of household waste per day and convert it into a gas that that can be used to generate electricity. There would be little to no emissions or noise. It is expected that construction of the plant will start this year and be completed a year later.
Penhold Grade 7 Students to Build Hovercraft
Sky Wings Aviation Academy of Springbrook is providing the blueprints and providing assistance to build a hovercraft for Grade 7 students at Penhold School over the next three years. The company has assisted the Chinooks Edge School Division in aviation-related projects for several years. It was felt that some advanced students needed a more challenging project than building model airplanes.

January 23, 2008
Family Day Winter FunFest Set for Feb. 18 in Springbrook
The Springbrook Community Association is planning a winter funfest for Family Day Monday February 18 from 11 am to 2 pm at the all-purpose pad close to the Oak St. turnaround. The event will include both outdoor and indoor skating, a horse and wagon, a colouring contest for kids with prizes, an outside bonfire and hot dogs and hot chocolate. Participants are asked to bring a donation for the food bank.
County to Raise Utility Fees
Red Deer County council has approved a 6% increase in water and sewer rates starting in May in order to cover inflation. Garbage fees will increase from $7.50 to $9.00. The last increase was in June 2007.
Gasoline Alley Continues to Develop
A new Burger Baron has opened in Gasoline Alley and Festival Ford has completed its move next to Red Deer Toyota. StoreSmart Self Storage has located and continues to expand near Leon's Furniture. Landmark Cinema is set to open soon and construction is expected to begin shortly on a Shanks Sports Bar. A developer is working with the county for a residential development in Liberty Crossing that could begin this year consisting of 900 attached, low to medium units.

January 17, 2008
Red Deer County Lobbies For Regional High School
Harry Harker, Director of Planning and Development from Red Deer County presented an overview of land use expansion of Springbrook and Liberty Crossing to the Chinook's Edge School Division board meeting yesterday in an effort to promote the two possible locations for the location of the new regional grade 7-12 high school that will replace River Glen School in Red Deer. In December, the town of Penhold presented a proposal for the school to be located in the town near the future multiplex, emphasizing future expansion plans and activities. The school division is expected to decide on a location in February and the provincial government is expected to announce funding for the school sometime this year.

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