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Archived Media News Headlines re trails in Central Alberta
2012-2011
(chronologically in reverse)
News 2012
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Fall 2012, Alberta
TrailTracker
Congratulations to Alberta Medal Recipients
The National Trails Coalition was
invited by the Governor General's office to nominate 30 volunteers who
have played a significant role in improving Canada's trail
infrastructure. Our congratulations to the four Albertans who were . . .
Lacombe Blackfalds Trail Paving Complete
Paving is now complete on the Lacombe-Blackfalds
portion of the Trans Canada Trail. The trail, which weaves its way south
of Lacombe through the Lacombe Research Station, west along Lacombe Lake
and down to the northern . . .
Lacombe County Receives Alberta TrailNet's Trail Blazer Award 2012
Lacombe County was honoured with the
prestigious Trail Blazer award at Alberta TrailNet Society's Annual
General Meeting on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at the Cronquist House, Red
Deer, AB. Paula Law, Deputy Reeve, accepted the . . .
Bassano Historic Train Station Relocated to Beiseker
The Alberta 2005 Centennial Railway
Museum Society (RMS) is that much closer to realizing its dream of
having a museum building. A historic CPR train station, circa 1911, was
moved from Bassano to the west side of Beiseker on . . .
Oct. 25, 2012, Lacombe Globe
Students take to the trail
Grade 5
and 6 elementary students from Terrace Ridge School took time out of
their busy day on Oct. 9 to venture along the new Lacombe County trail,
which weaves its way south of Lacombe through the Lacombe Research
Station, west . . .
Sept. 26, 2012, Lacombe Globe
CUC hosts annual run in support
of Lacombe trails
The fourth annual Lacombe in Motion run hits the trails Sept. 30 to
encourage residents of Lacombe to get active. "The purpose is to promote health and fitness in Lacombe and
surrounding areas," said Dr. Klaus Irrgang, one of the . . .
July 4, 2012, Red Deer Advocate
Money set for trail
- Nordegg to Rocky Mountain House Multi-Use Trail
The Nordegg to Rocky Mountain House multi-use trail is one step
closer to becoming a reality after additional funds were allocated for
the construction of a trail staging area to begin later this year.
Clearwater County council passed . . .
June 27, 2012, Lacombe Globe
Lacombe County Receives Alberta
Trailnet Award
Lacombe County has received the Alberta TrailNet
Society's annual Trail Blazer Award in recognition of the county's
exemplary work in trail development in Alberta. The Trail Blazer Award
was presented at the society's annual . . .
May 9, 2012, Red Deer Advocate
County councillor joins trail
committee
A committee looking at setting up a trail between Penhold and
Bowden has received some support from Red Deer County. Council voted on Tuesday to include Coun.
David Hoar and the county's community services manager on . . .
April 23, 2012, Paul Cowley,
Red Deer Advocate
Lacombe-Blackfalds Trail
- New link for towns
Walkers and cyclists will have a paved trail between Blackfalds and
Lacombe by late summer. Lacombe County has already started work this spring on a
long-awaited six-km link between the two communities, said Phil Lodermeier,
. .
April 17, 2012, Mountain View Gazette
Red Deer County seeks partners
to afford bridge access
Future work on the Mintlaw Bridge will require funding from other
associations, council heard last Tuesday. The bridge, purchased by
Red Deer County for $1, has since had $205,000 invested in it for
rehabilitation work while . . .
April 11, 2012, Red Deer Advocate
Mintlaw - County council looks at bridge
as tourist attraction
A former rail bridge across the Red Deer River is well suited as a
scenic walkway, but the millions of dollars to make it happen must come
from elsewhere, Red Deer County council agreed on Tuesday. Council voted in favour
of accepting . . .
April 10, 2012, Innisfail Province
Trail route approved by council
The proposed trail route for Penhold's section of the Trans Canada
trail was approved and amended by town council during its meeting on
March 26. The proposed trail route comes into town on Rge. Rd. 281
and would end up going . . .
January 31, 2012, Olds Albertan
Bowden throws support behind
regional trail
Bowden town council decided to appoint Coun.
Sheila Church as a representative to a working group that would oversee
various aspects involved in constructing a regional trail throughout
Central Alberta that would connect . . .
January 26, 2012,
Springbrook-Waskasoo Life online magazine
Mintlaw Bridge Access and Preservation Strategy
Gets Mixed Reviews
Between 75 and 100 people attended the Mintlaw Bridge Access and Preservation
Strategy open house held yesterday at the Red Deer County Centre to see
the draft recommendations for the historic landmark. Based on
feedback from . . .
News 2011
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Nov. 29, 2011,
Springbrook-Waskasoo Life online magazine
CARTS Meets With Penhold Council About Trans Canada
Trail
Two
representatives from Central Alberta Regional Trails Society (CARTS) met
with Penhold Council yesterday to discuss the importance of getting the
Springbrook-Penhold Trail, a key link in the Trans Canada Trail system,
back . . .
October 18, 2011, Innisfail
Province
Trails association asks council
to get on board
Representatives from the Central Alberta Regional Trails Society
(CARTS) and the Trans Canada Trail were on hand Oct. 11 for a
presentation to Innisfail Town Council. CARTS president Debbie
Olsen and Trans Canada Trail . . .
September 28, 2011, Ponoka News
CARTS builds roads, but not for
cars
If you
thought it might be a good idea to take your mountain bike for a road
trip to Red Deer, chances are the thought of travelling on a major
highway or on a gravel road changed your mind before leaving the garage.
The Central . . .
September 8, 2011, Red Deer
Advocate
Lacombe-Blackfalds trail delayed
A new trail between Lacombe and Blackfalds will have to wait until
next year. Lacombe County had hoped to build the six-km link this summer, but
final details on a route have not yet been completed, said Phil Lodermeier,
the . . .
August 6, 2011, Red Deer Advocate
Blazing Trail -
Counties linking communities by trail
When local walking trail boosters gathered a few years ago, the prospect
of creating a network of paths in Central Alberta looked doubtful,
admits Paul Pettypiece, vice-president of Central Alberta Regional
Trails Society. . .
July 30, 2011, Red Deer Advocate
Rural trail project stalls
- Red Deer County route on hold until Penhold development proceeds
A proposed trail between Springbrook and Penhold has run into a
dead end. Red Deer County had planned to build the 3.6 km link
this year. The route would have been along Range Road 281, about 1.5 km
east of Hwy 2A. All the . . .
May 17, 2011, Mountain View Gazette
Opposition comes forward to
Mintlaw Bridge preservation
Red Deer County has hired a consultant to study the possible future
uses for the historically significant Mintlaw trestle bridge -- but
one of the municipality's most famous citizens is dead set against
making the ancient structure . . .
May 5, 2011, Lacombe Globe
County trails face opposition
Lacombe County is having ongoing discussions with landowners to clear
the way for the Central Alberta Trail System and trails throughout the
county. "For the most part we have a trail but there are just a few links
missing," Phil . . .
Apr. 19, 2011, Red Deer
Advocate
Lacombe County trail receives
mixed reviews
Lacombe County residents are giving mixed reviews to their section
of a trail system, now under construction, that will run from Penhold to
Ponoka. Lacombe County has completed the section from the Blindman River to
Blackfalds, . .
Mar. 9, 2011, Ponoka News
Bridging the gap: Ponoka offers
first rate trails
The spotting of two new bridges will help further the completion of the
Trans Canada Trail (TCT) south of Ponoka. The TCT will eventually connect the country coast-to-coast, weaving
its way through 10 provinces and three territories. . .
Mar. 9, 2011, Red Deer Advocate
Pedestrian, cyclist path
included
A separated pedestrian and cyclist path will be constructed as part
of a $500-million project to build a ring road along Red Deer's east
side. On Monday, Red Deer city council endorsed the design called
Option A2 to build a separate . . .
Mar. 1, 2011, Red Deer Advocate
Trails studied
Lacombe County will address the pros and cons of trail development
at an upcoming open house. The rural municipality has embarked on a project to create a paved
trail linking Blackfalds and Lacombe. Last June, a . . .
Feb. 14, 2011, Lacombe Globe
Blackfalds council alters
TransCanada Trail -
Slight realignment through Broadway Ave
The plan for a TransCanada Trail route proposed to run down
Broadway Avenue in the town of Blackfalds has been altered slightly, but
Mayor Melodie Stol said the change is positive. At its regular meeting, Tuesday, council
. . .
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