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More Recent Springbrook and Area News
Dec. 22, 2009
County Agrees to Purchase Mintlaw Trestle for $1
Red
Deer County council today unanimously agreed to purchase the former
Alberta Central Railway Mintlaw trestle west of Springbrook from
Canadian Pacific Railway for $1 in exchange for a tax receipt for $8.8
million, determined to be the current value of the structure.
The
bridge across the Red Deer River has been identified as a heritage site and an important landmark
in the county. It was built in 1911-1912, leased to Canadian Pacific in
1913, acquired by CPR in 1957 with the last train crossing it in 1981.
At 2,112 ft., it is the second longest CPR steel trestle bridge in the province.
In the
future, the County will determine if the bridge is suitable for
recreation use as a pedestrian bridge. The 2010 budget allows for the
acquisition of right-of-way on each side of the 32-span structure.
Earlier in the year, the County, in the Open Spaces Master Plan, had
identified the former Alberta Central Railway right-of-way between Red
Deer and Benalto as a future recreational and agri-tourism trail.
'Good News' Budget Passed by Council
Red Deer County council passed the 2010 budget today being referred to
as a 'good news' budget as there is likely to be no increase in property
taxes. However, the tax bill will depend on the assessed value of
properties relative to the average and what the province decides on the
school requisition.
Dec. 20, 2009
Large Community Attendance at Christmas Dinner and Concert
The Springbrook Community Christmas Dinner and Concert was attended by over
50 Springbrook children and at least as many adults yesterday evening at
the Springbrook Community Centre. Several children were involved in the
concert production that included singing and playing piano Christmas carols, and
a pageant 'The Night Before Christmas'. The event was co-sponsored by
the Springbrook Community Association and the Division 3 Recreation and
Culture Board with Tara Lind being the primary co-ordinator. Katie
Ingram produced the concert. Several other community volunteers helped
set up the decorations, provided side dishes for the meal and helped
with the cleanup afterwards.
Dec. 18, 2009
Springbrook Nominated for Hockeyville Contest
A
member of the Red Deer Pond Hockey organization has nominated the
Springbrook arena for Kraft Hockeyville 2010. The privately-owned
facility, used by the Alberta Hockey Academy, is in need of repairs and
upgrades. The pond hockey group rents the ice for kids who would
normally not have access to a fun opportunity to play hockey. The arena
was built in 1958 as a curling rink for RCAF Penhold air training base
and was used as such until 1995 when all the base facilities were sold
to private developers. Kraft Canada, in partnership with the CBC, the
National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players
Association, has sponsored the contest for the last four years. The
winning community receives $100,000 to upgrade an arena and will become
the site of an NHL pre-season game. An in-house panel will select the
top 12 communities in Canada, two from each of the four regions and four
wild cards. Public voting will start on March 15 and the winner
announced on April 3, 2010.
Dec. 14, 2009
Skiing, Swimming, Movies Subsidized for Residents in
Division 3
The
Division 3 Recreation and Culture Board is subsidizing several
activities for residents within the division. From December 20 to
January 3 inclusive, residents can get a free movie and pop at Carnival
Theatre in Red Deer with tickets available from Board members and at
three community Christmas events. Swimming at the Collicutt Centre is
available on two dates, Tuesday, December 29 and Saturday, January 23.
Skiing at the Canyon Ski Hill east of Red Deer is available at
approximately half the normal rate on Fridays from 5 to 9 pm in January
and February. A registration table will be available on site. More
details at the
Division 3 website.
Dec. 9, 2009
Swanberg Air and Airport Offer Seat Sale
Swanberg
Air, in partnership with the Red Deer Regional Airport, is offering a
50% off seat sale during the month of December for all flights departing
eastbound from Red Deer to Calgary, Swift Current and Regina. Inbound
passengers are also eligible to take advantage of the sale. The airline
operates more than 40 weekly scheduled flights using Jetstream 31
twin-engine turboprop 14-passenger aircraft. Tickets are available from
Swanberg.
Airport Reveals Wish List for 2010
In
its quarterly report to Red Deer County yesterday, Red Deer Regional
Airport CEO Liam O'Connell is confident that the Swanberg Air seat sale
will boost the scheduled passenger count for the year to over 1,000, the
minimum required to be eligible for federal Airports Capital Assistance
Program funding. At the end of November, the count was 884. The airport
authority plans to apply for $4 million in ACAP funding in 2010 to put
an asphalt overlay on runways, taxiways and the main ramp. In addition,
$1.5 million in funding will be requested for more bays in the
maintenance shop for equipment storage and improved lighting for
low-visibility situations.
Little
or No Tax Increases Expected in County for 2010
Red Deer County has introduced its budget for 2010 projecting little or
no property tax increases for county ratepayers, at least for the
County's portion. The provincial requisition for school taxes is not yet
known. The operating budget for the year is projected to be $31.6
million while the capital budget sits at $9.6 million. New financial
initiatives expected in 2010 include $100,000 towards the Penhold
Multiplex and $150,000 for a de-icing facility at Red Deer Regional
Airport.
Nov. 26, 2009
Plasco Plant Delayed Waiting for Green
Funding
The 200-tonne-a-day Plasco regional gasification plant proposed for Red
Deer County east of Penhold has been delayed while the company waits for
a decision concerning their $23 million application to the federal Green
Infrastructure Fund. The company hopes to get started early in 2010 on
the waste-to-energy plant to be administered by the 9-member Central
Waste Management Commission. The new technology Canadian company has
demonstration plants operating in Ottawa and Barcelona, Spain.
Nov. 21, 2009
Regional Sewer Line Delayed Due to
Funding Cuts
The much-needed $107 million regional sewer line between Olds and Red
Deer will likely not be completed for two years as the provincial
government has indicated to the South Red Deer Regional Wastewater
Commission that funding for the project will be delayed due to budget
restraints. The commission is looking at ways for portions of the
project to continue with the funding that is available. Both Olds and
Innisfail need the project to be completed soon as their sewage
treatment plants have already exceeded their life span. Work is already
underway to install 25 km of pipeline between Innisfail and Penhold to
connect with the existing Waskasoo line through Springbrook and on to
Red Deer.
Nov. 19, 2009
Emergency Exercise Tests Airport Procedures
As
a requirement of Transport Canada, Red Deer Regional Airport conducted a
live emergency response exercise recently. About four dozen RCMP, county
firefighters and patrol officers, airport staff, search and rescue
volunteers, and staff from NavCanada and the Canadian Air Transport
Security Authority gathered to test their ability to respond to an
emergency. The simulation included a plane with nine passengers and two
crew being held hostage by an unknown armed assailant reportly carrying
a bomb. Part of the excercise involved emergency workers finding a way
to end the standoff safely and defuse the bomb. The primary goal was to
test the ability of various agencies to communicate with each other and
co-ordinate their efforts.
Central Alberta Historical Society Learns About
Penhold Base History
Jodi Smith of Springbrook and Gary Hillman, both representing the
Harvard Historical Aviation Society, made a presentation to the Central
Alberta Historical Society yesterday on the history of the Penhold base
from before World War II to the closure of the base in 1995.
Nov. 5, 2009
Phase 2 of Expanded Air Service Launched
The second phase of Swanberg Air scheduled passenger service began
earlier this week at the Red Deer Regional Airport with hints that
further expansion could occur in the future. A morning flight from
Grande Prairie will stop in Red Deer and proceed to Calgary, Swift
Current, Regina and Estevan. The flight returns later the same day on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. In October, the airline introduced
service from Calgary, stopping in Red Deer, and continuing to Edmonton
and Grande Prairie Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The two services
compliment the existing service between Red Deer and Fort McMurray by
Northwestern Air Lease.
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