Archived Springbrook and Area News
October 2009

Oct. 24, 2009
Penhold Multiplex Gets More Federal Funds

Phase 3 of the $20 million Penhold Regional Multiplex, currently under construction, is much closer to proceeding as a result of a $850,000 federal grant under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada program which is part of the Economic Action Plan. Phase 1 which includes an NHL-size hockey arena, fitness centre and upper 3-lane running track is expected to be completed in March 2010. Phase 2 which includes the lobby and library is expected to be completed by August or September 2010. The 3rd and final phase which includes a gymnasium and dance studio could be completed by the end of 2010. The town now has $15 million for the project and is currently conducting various fundraising activities and programs to fund the balance.

Oct. 15, 2009
Airline Inaugurates Additional Scheduled Passenger Service at Airport
Swanberg Air inaugurated its first scheduled passenger flight into the Red Deer Regional Airport yesterday. Initially, the airline will fly to Calgary, Edmonton and Grande Prairie. In November, it is expected to expand service to Swift Current, Regina and Estevan.
County Hosts High Speed Rail Seminar
A symposium was held at Red Deer County Centre yesterday with about 65 people on the possibility of a future high speed rail link between Calgary, Red Deer and Edmonton. After several short films, a historical perspective on the Calgary-Edmonton corridor by Paul Pettypiece of Springbrook and presentations by advocacy group High Speed Rail Canada, Alberta High-Speed Rail Inc. and train builder Alstrom Transportation, a general discussion continued on the concept with several questions from the audience. The meeting was co-sponsored by the City of Red Deer, Red Deer County and the Red Deer Chamber of Commerce.

Oct. 3, 2009
Air Spray Provides Aircraft and Training to Turkish Group
Springbrook-based Air Spray Ltd. sold three of its Canadair CL-215 twin-engine water bomber aircraft to the Turkish Aeronautical Association earlier this year. The company also assisted in training the new owners the operation and maintenance of the aircraft with six pilots and two engineers over the summer. On the way to Turkey, the aircraft stopped at Halifax, Azores, Portugal and Malta. They also stopped in Greece to assist in battling the intense summer blazes there. The training will likely be a multi-year commitment. Although the company's priority will continue to be forest fire fighting in Alberta and British Columbia, other opportunities overseas are being explored.


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