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Summary of Headlines for Springbrook and Area News
2010-2011 (18 months)
 
November 2011
Nov. 29, 2011   Springbrook Coming Events Sign Returns
Nov. 29, 2011   CARTS Meets With Penhold Council About Trans Canada Trail
Nov. 22, 2011   Robco Cabinets Ceases Operations
Nov. 17, 2011   Heliport Consulting Service Sets Up at Airport
Nov. 16, 2011   Location Sought for Forth Junction Heritage Destination Project
Nov. 15, 2011   New Red Deer to Kelowna Flights Postponed
Nov. 13, 2011   Penhold School Forum Draws a Crowd and Suggestions
Nov. 5, 2011   Charter Helicopter Service Opens at Airport
Nov. 3, 2011   Red Deer Airport Rebrands Itself
 
October 2011
Oct. 26, 2011   Condo Association Elects Board at AGM
Oct. 24, 2011   Community Association Elects New Board
Oct. 20, 2011   Municipalities Negotiate New Plasco Contract
Oct. 19, 2011   Lethbridge-Red Deer-Fort McMurray Air Passenger Service Considered
Oct. 19, 2011   Two New Tenants Locate at Airport
Oct. 19, 2011   Two Malibu Plan Relaxations Approved by County
Oct. 19, 2011   Community Survey Indicates Satisfaction with Quality of Life
Oct. 18, 2011   Northwestern Air Lease Returns to Red Deer Airport
Oct. 17, 2011   Springbrook Community AGM Rescheduled to Mon., Oct. 24
Oct. 16, 2011   County FCSS Sponsors Springbrook Agency Fair
 
September 2011
Sept. 29, 2011   Gasoline Alley Holiday Inn Opens
Sept. 24, 2011   Penhold Regional High School May Modify Grade Levels
Sept. 21, 2011   Changes to City and County Plan Anticipated
Sept. 15, 2011   Springbrook Events Sign to be Relocated
 
August 2011
August 24, 2011   Swanberg Air to Terminate Red Deer Passenger Service
August 12, 2011   Power Off When Truck Contacts Power Line
August 10, 2011   Gasoline Alley Sees Commercial Expansion
August 9, 2011   Transit Schedule Expanded
August 5, 2011   CPR Heritage Train Passes Through Area
August 4, 2011   New Gasoline Alley Holiday Inn Expected to Open in September
August 3, 2011   Penhold Mayor Wants Cellphone Tower
August 2, 2011   County to Review Parking on Springbrook Streets
 
July 2011

July 30, 2011  
Springbrook to Penhold Trail Stalls
July 29, 2011   Air Spray Chairman and Founder Dead at 87
July 11, 2011   700 Cadets Descend on Springbrook
July 7, 2011   Airport AGM Highlights Bright Future, Community Engagement
July 5, 2011   Three Vintage Aircraft at Airport for Two Days
 
June 2011
June 27, 2011   Springbrook Family Fun Day Set for July 26
June 25, 2011   New Penhold High School Expected to Start Construction in 2012
June 23, 2011   Airport Looks to Attract More Passenger Carriers
June 18, 2011   Penhold Express 24 Rebranded
June 13, 2011   Community Garage Sale Rescheduled for Saturday
June 12, 2011   Busy Weekend in Springbrook and Penhold
June 11, 2011   Springbrook's Best Kept Secret
June 6, 2011   Proposed Plasco Plant Still in Limbo
 

May 2011

May 28, 2011  
County Hires New FCSS Springbrook Worker
May 26, 2011   Regional High School Announced for Penhold
May 19, 2011   Penhold Offers Farmers Market
May 17, 2011   County Hires Consultant to Study Future Use of Mintlaw Trestle
May 9, 2011   Harvard Historical Aviation Society Cancels Air Affair
May 5, 2011   Feasibility Study for Community Centre Under Way
May 5, 2011   Hercules Air Transports Visit Airport for Search and Rescue Exercise

April 2011
Apr. 29, 2011  
Air Spray Hired to Assist With Wildfires in Mexico
Apr. 20, 2011   Airport Plan Focuses on Reserving Land for Future Development
Apr. 13, 2011   Red Deer County Property Taxes Up 2%
Apr. 4, 2011   Airport to Reveal Proposed Area Structure Plan at Public Open House
Apr. 4, 2011   Centre Lease, Air Affair, Ball Diamonds Dominate Association Meeting

March 2011
Mar. 29, 2011  
County Council Approves Fee Schedule for Springbrook Ball Diamonds
Mar. 29, 2011   Extension Given to Proposed Liberty Junction Housing Project
Mar. 26, 2011   Grant Could Determine Fate of Proposed Plasco Plant
Mar. 25, 2011   New Airport CEO Wants Greater Local Awareness
Mar. 22, 2011   Chinook's Edge Discusses Partnership with Red Deer College
Mar. 15, 2011   County Seeks Policy For Springbrook Ball Diamonds
Mar. 9, 2011   Westridge Cabinets Sale Should Support Future Growth
Mar. 8, 2011   Historic Rail Bridge Gets Emergency Repairs
Mar. 7, 2011   Military Communication Disaster Training Held at Springbrook
Mar. 4, 2011   Major Search and Rescue Exercise Planned for May
Mar. 4, 2011   Penhold Multiplex Attracts New Home Buyers

February 2011
Feb. 23, 2011
  New CEO Hired for Airport
Feb. 19, 2011   Gasoline Alley Subway Sandwich Shop to Open This Year
Feb. 16, 2011   Liberty Junction Housing Project Stalled
Feb. 16, 2011   County Reviews FCSS
Feb. 8, 2011   Springbrook Utility Rates to Increase
Feb. 7, 2011   Plans Progress for June Air Affair Event
Feb. 5, 2011  
County Advertises for Springbrook Community Centre Proposals
Feb. 5, 2011   Options Sought for Mintlaw Trestle Rehabilitation and Access
Feb. 3, 2011   Repairs to Start Soon on Mintlaw Trestle

January 2011
Jan. 26, 2011  
Air Spray Chairman Inducted into Canada Aviation Hall of Fame
Jan. 25, 2011   Airport Gets Funds for De-Icing Equipment
Jan. 19, 2011   County Applies to Increase Number of Transit Vehicles
Jan. 19, 2011   County 2011 Priorities Will Affect Springbrook-Waskasoo Area
Jan. 18, 2011   Penhold Reduces Drop-In Rates for Multiplex Use
Jan. 18, 2011   School Division to Press for New School
Jan. 11, 2011   $9.99 Flights Triple Airline's Business
Jan. 11, 2011   Plasco Optimistic About Spring Construction Start
Jan. 11, 2011   Highway 2A/Springbrook Intersection Safety Questioned
Jan. 11, 2011   Penhold Skateboard Plans Move Forward
Jan. 11, 2011   Penhold Residential Construction Up in 2010

December 2010
Dec. 31, 2010  
County and City Councils Review Future Annexation
Dec. 15, 2010   Expansion Projects Planned at Airport
Dec. 15, 2010   Report Suggests Springbrook Suitable for Affordable Housing
Dec. 15, 2010   Gasoline Alley Businesses Concerned About Highway 2 Plan
Dec. 15, 2010   Red Deer County Adopts 2011 Budget
Dec. 14, 2010   Major Highway 2 Improvements to Begin South of Red Deer
Dec. 8, 2010   Chinook's Edge Begins Visioning Process
Dec. 6, 2010  Community Association Board Elects New Executive
Dec. 3, 2010   Springbrook Entrance Sign Almost Complete
Dec. 1, 2010   Red Deer County Budget Up 10%, Expected Revenue Up 5%
Dec. 1, 2010   Open Spaces Master Plan Wins Another Award

November 2010
Nov. 30, 2010  
Airport Reaches Passenger Target for 2010
Nov. 17, 2010   Condo Association Elects Board at AGM
Nov. 10, 2010   Swimming, Rebels and Arts Tickets Subsidized for Division 3 Residents
Nov. 10, 2010   County Council Authorizes Repairs to Mintlaw Trestle
Nov. 9, 2010   Swanberg Offers Flights to Calgary or Edmonton for Ten Bucks
Nov. 8, 2010   Springbrook Entrance Sign Taking Shape
Nov. 3, 2010   Report Examines Rural Impact of High Speed Rail
Nov. 1, 2010   Community Association Elects New Board

October 2010
Oct. 28, 2010
   Tourism Red Deer Supports Forth Junction Concepts
Oct. 27, 2010   Preliminary Work Begins on Plasco Waste-to-Energy Site
Oct. 26, 2010   County Residents Can Now Register for July Rain Disaster Recovery
Oct. 19, 2010   Paved Trails Latest Improvement for Springbrook
Oct. 19, 2010   Residents Asked to Limit Water Use Due to Sewage Line Break
Oct. 18, 2010   Penhold Chosen for Regional High School
Oct. 18, 2010   Jim Wood Elected New Red Deer County Mayor
Oct. 18, 2010   Archibald Wins 8th Term on Red Deer County Council
Oct. 18, 2010   Cooper and Archibald Return as School Trustees
Oct. 18, 2010   New Mayor for Town of Penhold
Oct. 14, 2010   County Presents Hello Springbrook Event
Oct. 9, 2010   Penhold Looks for Skateboard Park Funding
Oct. 7, 2010   Penholder Inn Hopes to Open Near End of Month
Oct. 6, 2010   Active Transportation and Transit Discussed by Penhold Council
Oct. 4, 2010   New Daycare Program Set for Penhold

September 2010
Sept. 21, 2010  
Regional Wastewater Plan Endorsed by County Council
Sept. 20, 2010   Major Police Training Exercises to be Held in Springbrook
Sept. 20, 2010   Two Candidates in Running for Division 3 Councillor
Sept. 18, 2010   Penhold Multiplex to Open Seven Days a Week
Sept. 14, 2010  Emergency Personnel Gather in Springbrook for Driving Program
Sept. 9, 2010   Biplane Air Tour Commemorating BCATP Includes Red Deer Airport
Sept. 8, 2010   Two New Office Buildings Being Built in Liberty Park
Sept. 7, 2010   Recession Takes Toll on Airport
Sept. 4, 2010   Airport Drive Trail Links Park and Bus Stops

August 2010
August 31, 2010  
Questions Arise About Future Red Deer Annexation
August 30, 2010   Air Museum Society Collects Plenty of Artifacts
August 18, 2010   County Meeting Draws 75 Springbrook Residents
August 18, 2010   Springbrook-Penhold Trail Slowly Makes Progress
August 17, 2010   Penhold Survey Probes Interest in Transit Service
August 17, 2010   Summer Cadets Get Glider Rides Near Olds
August 13, 2010   Gasoline Alley Holiday Inn Progresses
August 12, 2010   Beautification Award Won by Popovich Acreage
August 12, 2010   New Eatery Coming to Gasoline Alley
August 10, 2010   4th Anniversary of Fierce Storm Marked by Final Repairs
August 10, 2010   Air Spray Gets Break in B.C. Fires
August 4, 2010   DCD Zoning Changes Adopted Without Modification
August 4, 2010   County Adopts River Valley & Tributaries Park Plan
 
July 2010
July 31, 2010
   Rail Tourist Attraction Concept On Track
July 31, 2010   Three Running for County Mayor So Far
July 29, 2010    County to Discuss Heavy Rain Drainage Issues
July 29, 2010    Plasco Gets Multi-Million Dollar Investment Boost
July 27, 2010   Sky Wings Academy Trains Students from Around the World
July 21, 2010   Public Hearing Aug. 3 on Springbrook DCD Zoning Changes
July 15, 2010   Gasoline Alley Hotel Nears Completion
July 14, 2010   Unusual Rainfall Causing Some Basement Flooding
July 14, 2010   Flood Victims May be Eligible for Provincial Disaster Relief
July 12, 2010   New Development Being Built in Gasoline Alley
July 11, 2010   Families Enjoy Regional Multiplex Grand Opening Despite Rain
July 6, 2010   Penhold Multiplex Opens on Saturday
July 2, 2010   Native Residential School Children Remembered
 
June 2010
June 30, 2010  
Penholder Inn Fire Caused by Cigarette
June 19, 2010   Local Centre Trains Workers in Power Industry
June 17, 2010   Plasco Garbage-to-Energy Plant Gets $10 Million Boost
June 14, 2010   'The Bunker' Woosh Golf Course Now Open
June 14, 2010   City Transit Terminal Parkade Named After Sorensen
June 14, 2010   Enthusiasts to Preserve Transportation Heritage
June 10, 2010   Highway Reopens After Train Derailment
June 5, 2010   Four Winners at Annual Heritage Awards
 
 
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