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FEBRUARY 2012

AB Winter Games 2012 - Opening Ceremony Thu Jan 9

AB Winter Games 2012 - Torch Relay Wed Jan 8

AB Winter Games 2012 - Media Contacts

AB Winter Games 2012: Identifying Athletes-Interviews-Accreditation_Feb6-2012

Aviation Museum_Hunt for the Mad Trapper Part Four_Feb3-2012

Canadian Parents for French works with ECSD to improve French Immersion in Catholic Schools_Feb1-2012

City of Leduc hosts Winter Walk Day at Alexandra Park_Feb1-2012


JANUARY 2012

Leduc County to increase funding for joint fire protection with airport_Jan24-2012

Leduc City & County approve intermunicipal development plan_Jan24-2012

Edmonton Renovation Show_CHBAEdmonton-Tips For Managing Your Home Renovation-On Time On Budget

Leduc makes strong commitment to downtown revitalization_Jan24-2012

Leduc firefighters compete internationally with FireFit in Dubai_Jan23-2012

Yuk Yuk's in Century Casino is proud to present Gilbert Gottfried on Jan 27 & 28

CFCW's 22nd annual Listener Appreciation Concert announces NEW Opening Act_Jan19-2012

Athletics Alberta announces that Dylan Armstrong will headline Donovan Bailey Invitation_Jan19-2012

Union Hall birthday bash Saturday January 21st with 7 Playboy Playmates

Snow Valley open Hot or Cold!_Jan16-2012

Fabulous Furballs to appear on CBC's Dragon's Den

CFCW 22nd Annual Listener Appreciation Concert_Jan16-2012

Alberta Aviation Museum Part Three Hunt for the Mad Trapper_Jan16-2012

Leduc firefighters to brave the cold for muscular dystrophy_Jan10-2012

Life in the Heartland announces new chair_Jan10-2012

Alberta Aviation Museum Part Two Hunt for the Mad Trapper_Jan9-2012

City of Airdrie businesses showcased in videos_Jan9-2012

Celebrating the 85th Anniversary of Blatchford Field/Edmonton City Centre Airport

DECEMBER 2011

Alberta Aviation Museum Part One Hunt for the Mad Trapper

The Salvation Army faces a critical shortage_Dec8-2011

Santa's Anonymous faces new challenges this Christmas Dec 7 -2011

Edmonton's Countryside: Just in time for the Holidays - 2012 Castrol Raceway tickets are now on sale_Dec6-2011

Athletics Alberta tributes Donovan Bailey with international track meet honours and launches month-long athletics festival

HUDSON'S raises over $35,000 for Movember_Dec5-2011

SALVATION ARMY Edmonton Santa Shuffle Dec2-2011

SALVATION ARMY Red Deer-Central Alberta Santa Shuffle Dec2-2011

SALVATION ARMY Calgary Santa Shuffle Dec2-2011

City of Leduc-Collaborative land-use planning has provincial support_Dec1-2011

Big Brothers-Big Sisters/Boys & Girls Club to receive major gift from Canadian Western Bank_Dec1-2011


NOVEMBER 2011

Popular annual events lights up Devonian Botanic Garden

Alberta Aviation Museum looks to the public for assistance in securing funds to acquire F104 Starfighter

CITY OF LEDUC unveils 306-degree video tour of Leduc Recreation Centre_Nov18-2011

CITY OF LEDUC awarded 2012 Scott FireFit Championships_Nov16-2011

Today is the 70th Anniversary of 418 "City of Edmonton" Squadron_Nov15-2011

UNION HALL Hulk Hogan's MCW comes to Union Hall on November 17th

TODAY is World Diabetes Day_November 14-2011

SALVATION ARMY Free Burrito Day for Salvation Army Food Drive in Sherwood Park Nov14-2011

SNOW VALLEY opens at 9:00 AM on Friday, November 11

ALBERTA AVIATION MUSEUM_Remembrance Day Services_Nov10-2011

CITY OF LEDUC_Inaugural year of C-Line Transit very positive for Leduc and Leduc County_Nov9-11

CITY OF LEDUC_works to MEND bad food and exercise choices for youth_Nov9-2011

Hudson's will offer a free meal to the men and women of the Canadian Forces-Nov9-11

Global Training Centre Takes Safety on the Road - Fort McMurray - Nov8-2011

OCTOBER 2011

Christmas Bureau of Edmonton announces ATCO & Edmonton SUN Christmas Charity Auction

The Ranch Roadhouse re-opens Wednesday in Edmonton

City of Leduc's urban forest inventory currently exceeds 9,000 trees

City of Leduc Public Hearing Schedule for Intermunicipal Development Plan 

Salvation Army FREE Burrito Libre Day October 18th

Yuk Yuk’s in Century Casino is proud to present Emo Phillips on October 21st & 22nd in the Yuk Yuk’s Showroom!

Alberta Aviation Museum recieves CAPA award

City of Leduc invites public to Grand Opening of new $13.5 Operations Facility

Little Warriors, Capstone Entertainment (Concerts North) & Century Casino Calgary are very proud to announce that Los Lobos will be performing at a Halloween Dance at the Century Casino Showroom on October 29th

Rocky View County Fire Service crews respond to acreage fire_Oct14-2011

City of Leduc_Country music's Gord Bamford brings charity event to Leduc_Oct6-2011

A community Thanksgiving dinner for Red Deer from the Salvation Army_Oct5-2011

SALVATION ARMY Coats Needed for those less fortunate in Calgary Oct5-2011

SEPTEMBER RELEASES -  2011

LEDUC population boom: 42% growth in the last five years_Sep29-2011 

LEDUC hosts open house to discuss co-op housing benefits_Sep29-2011

LEDUC's Aerotropolis plan unprecedented in North America_Sep29-2011

Manitoba's inaugural 265 Mile Wild Pink Yonder ride for Breast Cancer research ends Oct 1st

THE RANCH returns to Edmonton_Sep28-2011

Edmonton's first Art Swap this weekend_Sep28-2011

Small business is a big deal in AIRDRIE_Sep28-2011

HEROS welcomes girls and boys with the help of NHL Alumnus Grant Fuhr Sep27-2011

HARCOURT HOUSE: On October 29th Dead Artists will walk among us_Sep23-2011

Firefighters from across Western Canada for big rig rescue training_Sep20-2011

Heartland transportation study recommends bussing and road updgrades_Sep20-2011

Edmonton's First Art Swap_Sep20-2011

CITY OF LEDUC A greener Leduc is taking root through TD Tree Days_Sep15-2011

CANADA BASKETBALL in Edmonton this weekend to explore GO Centre as possible new home for national team programming_Sep15-2011

UNION HALL Canadian UFC Superstar Rory "Ares" MacDonald hosts UFC 135_Sep13-2011

COUNTY OF ROCKY VIEW Opening Ceremony hosted for East Balzac water treatment plant and reservoir_Sep12-2011

CITY OF LEDUC hosts charity challenge to salute Sports Day in Canada_Sep8-2011

HARCOURT HOUSE Nature struggles to make her mark and mankind just seems to struggle_Sep6-2011

CENTURY CASINO CALGARY announces exciting additions to fall lineup_Sep8-2011

LEVEL II FIRE BAN declared for Rocky View County Sep7-2011

CITY OF LEDUC challenges families to 21 days of healthy eating_Sep6-2011

CITY OF LEDUC announces substance abuse conference for businesses_Sep6-2011

CITY OF LEDUC State of the art irrigation system improves outdoor facilities_Sep6-2011

CITY OF Airdrie Fest Rocks with Polyjesters_Sep6-2011

EASTER SEALS Superheroes to descend at Drop Zone_Sep2-2011

AAMA Piyautaili is Inuit for Defend Unto Death - City of Edmonton 481 Squadron's motto_Sep2-2011

PRAIRIE GARDENS hosting Corn Fest in support of Bon Accord and Gibbons Food Bank_Sep1-2011

EDMONTON'S COUNTRYSIDE Fall Festivals and Fun_Sep 1-2011

EASTER SEALS Kevin Karius Golf Tournament Reaches over $1Million Over 20 Years_Sep1-2011

UNION HALL Double Platinum recording artist KE$HA coming to the Union Hall in Edmonton_Sep1-2011


AUGUST RELEASES 2011

ROCKY VIEW COUNTY Level II fire ban lifted_Aug31-2011

FABULOUS FURBALLS name 2011 Profit Hot 50 Leader_Aug31-2011

AAMA & 418 Squadron announcer "Roll Out" of their latest restoration_Aug29-2011

ROCKY VIEW COUNTY declares Level II Fire Ban_Aug26-2011

AAMA WWII-era B25 Mitchell bomber restored by Alberta Aviation Museum volunteers Aug24-2011

CITY OF LEDUC Trust fund set up for victims of Leduc fire_Aug24-2011

EASTER SEALS Kevin Karius Golf Tournament celebrates 20 years_Aug23-2011

WILD PINK YONDER_Trail ride for breast cancer begins Saturday in Crowsnest Pass_Aug11-2011

Half hour reality TV special about Sherwood Park AB business airs Aug 17 on SLICE_Aug11-2011

PRAIRIE GARDENS Corn Fest on the Labour Day Weekend_Aug8-2011

CITY OF LEDUC_Rock The Rail 2011 band lineup announced_Aug8-2011

CENTURY CASINO EDMONTON announces fall 2011 lineup_Aug3-2011



RELEASES JULY 2011

CITY OF LEDUC hosts 15th annual gamers event: Fragapalooza_Jul29-2011

PRAIRIE GARDENS_Fairy Berry Festival & Great Prairie Corn Maze Grand Opening_Jul28-2011

ALBERTA AVIATION MUSEUM E.D. takes leave of absence-questions support_JUL27-2011

ROCKY VIEW COUNTY Council signs servicing agreement with CN_Jul26-2011

ROCKY VIEW COUNTY gives local businesses a boost_Jul27-2011

ALBERTA AVIATION MUSEUM_partners with Buffalo Airways to create flight simulator_Jul26-2011

CLF_Summer Outdoor Concert features local talent in support of the Canadian Liver Foundation_Jul27-2011

CENTURY CASINO EDMONTON announces upcoming lineup_Jul22-2011

Le Tour De L’Alberta 100 km route rolls into Prairie Gardens_Jul19-2011

AIRDRIE Regional Airshow a Soaring Success_Jul19-2011

THE SALVATION ARMY ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY THE SLAVE LAKE FIRES_Jul14-2011

CCMA_CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION® RETURNS TO EDMONTON FOR COUNTRY MUSIC WEEK® AND CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS® 2013/2014_Jul14-2011

CITY OF LEDUC to compete on the Communities in Bloom international stage_Jul12-2011

ERTG_Edmonton Regional Tourism Group Launches New Website_Jul12-2011

FORT SASK RCMP asking public's assistance_Jul9-2011

AMA_New online course helps drivers reduce demerit points_Jul4-2011

ALBERTA AVIATION MUSEUM is pleased to be hosting the 2011 Airliner Pull for Charity_Jul 4-2011

BOYS-GIRLS-CLUBS_Organizational Amalgamation_Jul4-2011


MEDIA RELEASES JUNE 2011

CITY OF LEDUC_10,000 lawns flagged every Canada Day - Community Canada Day tradition kept secret for first 15 years_Jun30-2011

EASTER SEALS looks forward to the first annual "Shuck and Suck"_Jun30-2011

AVIATION MUSEUM - Media Conference 9:30 this morning for Canada Day_Jun30-2011

BASKETBALL ALBERTA announces return of coaches weekend_Jun29-2011

BASKETBALL ALBERTA Introduces New International Game: FIBA 3on3_Jun29-2011

AAMA_Vintage Aircraft Flyover Edmonton & Area for Canada Day_Jun29-2011

CENTURY CASINO CALGARY_Leon Russell to perform November 4_Jun28-2011

CENTURY CASINO CALGARY_Edgar Winter Group to perform October 1st_Jun28-2011

AAMA_Special Canada Day presentation to Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield_Jun28-2011

SALVATION ARMY accepting applications for assistance for those affected by the Slave Lake fires_Jun27-2011

BTA_Building Trade Unions Support Alberta’s Investment in CCS_Jun27-2011

CITY OF FORT SASKATCHEWAN_Fire Department embarks on mission to Bolivia_Jun27-2011

CITY OF LEDUC_Nine-year-old girl wins city award for helping African orphans_Jun27-2011

Lyle Lovett to play Century Casino Calgary Aug6

PRAIRIE GARDENS' Canada Day Kids Fest An Eco-Tourism Adventure

STURGEON COUNTY - Canada Day weekend in Sturgeon County!

LUNG ASSOCIATION awards funding vital to finding treatments and cures for Lung Disease_Jun24-2011

PSA_EDMONTON'S COUNTRYSIDE - COUNTRY CUISINE_Jun27-2011

AMA to award Galbraith Elementary School for Lethbridge school zone safety_Jun27-2011

STURGEON COUNTY Bounty - Celebrating and showcasing rural bounty in Sturgeon County_Jun21-2011

CENTURY CASINO CALGARY_Beach Boys to play this fall

EDMONTON GARRISON AND STURGEON COUNTY BRING A FREE AND DYNAMIC CANADA DAY PERFORMANCE TO CAPITAL REGION_Jun20-2011

AAMA_Arrivals for Airfest 2011 begin tomorrow Jun21-2011

HARCOURT HOUSE_Kick off the Works Art & Design Festival BBQ_Jun20-2011

'Edmonton the Musical' announces musician and band line-up_Jun19-2011

Introducing The Alberta Indigenous Games 2011 

AMA Experience AMA at Calgary Shawnessy Centre open house Jun18-2011

SINO-VEDA_Edmonton Company Announces Clinical Study for Treatment of Osteoporosis_Jun17-2011

EASTER SEALS Looks Forward to “Rolling out the Red Carpet” at the 24 Hour Relay_Jun17-2011

DEVONIAN BOTANIC GARDEN_2nd Annual Opera al Fresco_Jun15-2011

CENTURY CASINO_PRISM will be recording a LIVE CD at Century Showroom_Jun14-2011 

CMS_Massive Toy Sale Hopes to Bring Christmas Early toSantas Anonymous_Jun14-2011

AB LUNG-RED DEER_Red Deer Students Ignite Awareness About Tobacco Use_Jun13-2011

AAMA_Celebrating the 70 Anniversary of “417” Combat Support Squadron_Jun13-2011

AB LUNG_Junior High School students encourage Albertans to be air aware Jun7-2011

CITY OF LEDUC_Celebrate Environment Week with free presentations_Jun6-2011

The Fort Saskatchewan Motorcycle Association is having their 28th Annual Cancer Ride on Saturday, July 9th at the Maple Tree Grill.  

City promises that "the money is coming" not enough_Edmonton's River City RoundUp_Committe Heads Resign

EDMONTON JOINS WORLD PARTNERSHIP WALK TO FIGHT GLOBAL POVERTY

Giant Toy Sale Hopes to Garner Early Donations for 630 CHED Santas Anonymous_May31-2011

AMA_School Patrol Picnic Calgary_May31-2011

CITY OF LEDUC_Airline crash simulation exercise in Leduc on June 8_May31-2011

Registration deadline May 31 for Jun8 BON ACCORD Business Symposium 
with "Dragon" Arlene Dickinson

MEDIA CONFERENCE ADVISORY:  CRIME STOPPERS & EDMONTON TRANSIT SYSTEM – ACTIVELY ON THE STREETS HELPING TO ENSURE SAFER COMMUNITIES_May31-2011

AMA announces ‘Driving Angel’ program for Airdrie seniors_May31-2011

AB LUNG_Clara's Rib Book Signing-Edmonton_May31-2011

CITY OF LEDUC_Michelle Wright to celebrate 50th B-Day in Leduc Canada Day_May30-2011

AMA School Safety patrollers recognized for leadership_May30-2011

AB LUNG_Alberta Junior High Students Ignite Awareness About Tobacco Use!

LIVERight Canadian Liver Foundation Challenge_May27-2011

DEVONIAN BOTANIC GARDEN: Kurimoto Japanese Spring Festival 
June 5 A CELEBRATION OF CULTURE IN THE KURIMOTO JAPANESE GARDEN_May26-2011

CITY OF AIRDRIE a possible host for Canada Winter GAmes_May26-2011

AB LUNG_City of Leduc receives Iron Lung Award for community education to protect minors from the negative effects of smoking in vehicles. 

CENTURY CASINO Calgary announces that Chris Isaak will be performing at August 19, 2011