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Sylvan Lake defers cash for town hall in budget

Sylvan Lake town council deferred approving additional funding for the new town hall when it formally adopted its 2011 budget this week.

Highway plans draw scrutiny

Red Deer civic leaders will meet with Red Deer County counterparts over Alberta Transportation’s major plans to redesign Hwy 2 between the 32nd Street and McKenzie Road overpasses.

Stelmach’s efforts underrated: Red Deer educator

Premier Ed Stelmach may be leaving, but not without making some far-sighted decisions that have benefited Alberta, says a Red Deer political scientist.

Rocky man in custody following high-speed chase

A Rocky Mountain House man is in custody following a 125-km high-speed pursuit that included the driver narrowly missing hitting a police officer on Tuesday.
Elementary school integrates leadership

Elementary school integrates leadership

Joseph Welsh Elementary is opening its doors to show others how to successfully inspire students to become strong leaders.

Blackfalds to hold session on downtown revitalization

The Town of Blackfalds will host an information session to discuss its Downtown Revitalization Plan on Feb. 9.

Council allows bicycle races

Red Deer city council has repealed a 1987 resolution preventing bicycle races from happening on major roads.

Officials meet to discuss Hwy 2 redesign between 32nd and MacKenzie

Red Deer civic leaders will meet with Red Deer County counterparts over Alberta Transportation’s major plans to redesign Hwy 2 between the 32nd Street and McKenzie Road overpasses.

Sylvan Lake deffers major addition to 2011 budget

Sylvan Lake town council deferred approving additional funding for the new town hall when it formally adopted its 2011 budget this week.
Buzzed at the beach

Buzzed at the beach

For the past 15 years, Laurence and Barb Rooney have been building ice sculptures in their driveway at Parkland Beach. Neighbours are always delightfully surprised with the results, and this year is no exception.