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Graduation - École H. J. Cody High School graduates gathered at the pier last Wednesday morning for the traditional graduation picture before walking through downtown to the multiplex where graduation ceremonies were held. The timing of graduation was moved from early May to late June this year to keep students focused on their studies. The 129 graduates and four honourary graduates heard various messages of encouragement and advice from dignitaries including valedictorians Ashley Lutz and Taylor Solberg and guest speaker Lyndon Rush. This is the third year at Sylvan Lake multiplex which is part of a goal to celebrate their Sylvan roots. Later in the evening, graduates, family and friends enjoyed a banquet in Red Deer. More pictures and stories are on pages 11-15. STEVE DILLS
Milestone celebrated by Cody graduates by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News
It was a day of reminiscing as well as looking towards the future. And there was lots of sage advice offered to the 129 graduates and four honourary graduates of H. J. Cody High School. Describing them as “a pretty fabulous group of kids sitting before us today”, Principal Dave Elwood began the “celebration for what these students have achieved along
their long 12 year road”. The school’s graduation was held last Wednesday - a departure from past years when the ceremonies were held in early May. The reason, said organizers, was to keep students focused on their studies until the end of the school year. Innisfail-Sylvan Lake MLA Kerry Towle encouraged students to “live every day and enjoy what you do, do what is right.” “Life is about relationships, keep them solid and binding,” she said.
She told them to seek additional education, stating Alberta has some amazing trade schools, art colleges and universities. “It’s about allowing your mind to expand. Post secondary teaches you how to think critically,” Towle said. Graduates were also told to become engaged citizens. “Look within yourself and find something you’re concerned about and get involved. Whatever interests you, get involved and be part of your community.”
Her final point was “be loyal to your family both in the present and in the future... they are your backbone, your support.” “You have a great future, only you will determine the limits,” she concluded. “With great opportunity comes great responsibility. Make your life count.” Towle then presented the MLA Citizenship Award to Summer Workman. Chinook’s Edge School Division Assistant Superintendent Lissa
Steele offered the graduates five suggestions. “You don’t need to rush into finding your life’s work,” she began. “Find what interests you and go for it.” “Opportunities are going to arise, be flexible,” Steele encouraged. “Learn from your mistakes, get over it and move on.” “Ask yourself if what you’re doing today is helping you get to where you want to be.” Continued on page 11
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Free fishing this weekend Submitted Special to Sylvan Lake News
Albertans of all ages are encouraged to try their hand at reeling in a fish – no licence required – as part of free fishing weekend, July 7 and 8. Free fishing weekend is an excellent way for firsttime anglers to experience a great Albertan pastime. Residents can fish for free in any public water body in the province outside of
national parks, with an open fishing season. Fishing may be free, but Alberta’s sportsfishing regulations still apply. Before you head out, be sure to get a copy of the 2012 Alberta Guide to Sportsfishing Regulations at any Fish and Wildlife office or wherever licences are sold. The guide can also be downloaded at www.mywildalberta.com. Alberta has two free fishing weekends each year
Ñ the Family Day weekend in February and during the summer to coincide with National Fishing Week. For more information about where to fish, what rules to follow and how to properly handle and identify fish species, visit www. facebook.com/ BowHabitatStation or the new Angling in Alberta Facebook page at facebook.com/pages/Anglingin-Alberta/.
Farewell
- Grade 6 students at Poplar Ridge School were bid adieu during a presentation last Thursday. They were featured in a powerpoint presentation by Mr. Goodyear and then presented certificates, report cards and photos from their trip to the Alberta Legislature. The group included, in the back row, standing, Mr. Goodyear, Ashley Annett, Jackson Roberts, Mattea Wright, Celine Leikeim, Kyle Bennett, Max Arnold, Reid Depalme, Euan Tindall, Carley Lachance, Dominique Borduas, Maurice Van der Goot and MacGregor Manyluk; in the middle row, kneeling, Xakary Hansen, Trinity Thompson, Quentin Armitage, Kaitlyn Fleury, Chantelle Borduas, Skylar Kumm, Everett Jeffries and Caden Richter; and in the front row, Owen Lane, Keelan Reed, Dakota Neilly, Tierra Roblin, Lauren Wood, Dylan Hilman, Bryn O’Brien, Sarina Geisel, Ricky Stalenhoef, Matthew Young. Missing was Brayden Behuncik.
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C.P. Blakely Grade 5 students prepare for change the playground, and makes sure to include everyone in activities. “She’s a sweet little girl,” said Clark, adding that Elsbett also had the lead role in the school play. “She’s very kind and very helpful,” said Tara Ireland, who took over the class after Clark went on maternity leave. She said that Elsbett always has a different group of friends around her. Clark and Ireland said they don’t think the transition to a bigger school will be difficult for the students. They attended tours at ƒcole Fox Run School, and are able to meet the principal. Throughout the year, Clark and Ireland said, teachers also regularly talk about how things will be different at Fox Run. “I think they’ll do great. The schools work together very closely,” said Clark. “The kids really love growing up and getting out of the baby school.” C. P. Blakely’s departing Grade 5 students include: Alyssa Andrew, Noah Carlson, Logan Cressey, Tristan Crich, Tori Elsbett, Cole Joseph, Baylie Kennedy, Brice Kolody, Ethan Lambert,
by Aleisha Bosch Sylvan Lake News
Grade 5 students at C. P. Blakely School, and their principal Trevor Sanche, remembered their time at the school as they said a final goodbye last Thursday. Sanche is leaving the school for a position as division principal in Innisfail. “A sincere thank you goes out to each of the families in our community. You have made my time at C. P. Blakely School exciting and memorable. I truly have enjoyed many aspects of this position,” wrote Sanche in the school’s June newsletter. Current vice principal Anne Frey, who will be principal next year, led the farewell ceremony, which included a picture slideshow and presentation of certificates. The Anastasia Swann Memorial Sparkle Award was presented to student Tori Elsbett, whose name will be added to a plaque displayed in the school. Anastasia Swann had cancer when she was a Grade 6 student at C. P. Blakely in 1993. Her parents attended the ceremony to present the award to Elsbett, who
Honoured - Tori Elsbett, with current vice principal Anne Frey and teachers Tara Ireland and Chandra Clark, held up her Anastasia Swann Memorial Sparkle Award during C. P. Blakely’s Grade 5 farewell ceremony last Thursday. Anastasia Swann was a Grade 6 student with cancer at the school in 1993. Elsbett was given the award for the kindness and unselfishness she has shown to others throughout the year. Her name will be engraved on a plaque displayed in the school. ALEISHA BOSCH PHOTOS
staff chose as best exemplifying her qualities. “She would always be laughing with her friends and enjoying life,” said Frey of Swann. Elsbett said she is excited to go to a new and bigger school next year. She remembers meeting new people and making friends at C. P. Blakely, which she said took a day when she started school in Grade 1.
Her father Darrell said it’s a great honour for his daughter to have received the award, and isn’t worried about the transition she will be making to a different school. “I think she’ll be fine. She doesn’t have a problem making friends or fitting in,” he said. Her teacher, Chandra Clark, said Elsbett is friends with everybody on
Moving on - Lexi Wall received her certificate from C. P. Blakely School’s principal Trevor Sanche during a farewell ceremony for Grade 5 students last Thursday. Every student received a certificate of completion, signifying the end of their time at the school. Held in the school’s gym, the ceremony was well attended by friends and family of the students. Turner Loroff, Aiden Meier, Reagan Mucci, Madison Roth, Lexi Wall, Alison, Megan Abram,
Taegan Asham, Niah Bayliss, Kenidee Callsen, Dayton Copeman, Zachary Daniels, Autum Erickson,
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County bylaw allows use of quads on its roads by Paul Cowley Black Press
Lacombe County unanimously passed an off-highway vehicle bylaw last Thursday, although councillors doubted they had heard the last of the contentious issue. The county has spent 18 months, held a number of public meetings and gone through at least four drafts to develop a bylaw to regulate the use of off-highway vehicles, such as quads, on county roads. Under the Alberta Traffic Safety Act, it is illegal to ride quads on the county’s roads, although municipalities can bring in their own bylaws to allow it. In Lacombe County - like most Alberta rural municipalities - quads are a regular sight on gravel roads and are a standard form of transportation for many farmers checking their
fields or livestock. Many riders also use them for recreation, which has generated persistent landowner complaints about trespassing and stunting by riders. Limiting off-highway vehicle use to those using them for agriculture or business was initially proposed and then abandoned because of council concerns it was not fair to all residents. Under the bylaw, offhighway vehicle drivers can use roads under the control of the county, although riders must still abide by all provincial regulations related to their use. For instance, provincial law says riders must be at least 14 years old. Two-digit and threedigit highways under provincial control, such as Secondary Hwy. 766, remain off limits. County trails and parks also can’t be used by riders. Those break-
ing the rules face a $250 fine on first offence, rising to $500 and $750 on
second and third offences. Continued on page 4
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Lacombe County .... Continued from page 3 Councillors got an earful about trespassing and stunting at a recent open house. Councillor Brenda Knight said people want to see road rules enforced in county subdivisions and hamlets. “I know there is an expectation we will be giving out stunting tickets and speeding tickets
in those areas,” she said. “By passing this bylaw, we’re basically promising them we’re going to do something.” Councillor Paula Law said she considered the bylaw a “work in progress. We’re going to have to revisit this.” Law said the bylaw simply allows quad riders already using county roads to continue to use
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The Community Calendar is an open bulletin board for non-profit community groups running free events open to the general public. Submissions must be received by Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. and should be kept as concise as possible. We will edit for content and length. We strive to publish all submissions we receive, however, due to the number of items or space availability, we are not able to guarantee publication. If you need to be sure your message runs, we suggest you place your message in the Classified section. Deliver submissions to our office at Suite 103, 5020 50A St., Sylvan Lake, fax to 1-403-887-2081 (Toll-Free 1-888-999-2081) or email to editor@ sylvanlakenews.com. Be certain to include dates, times and contact information.
Special Events Friday, July 6-Sunday, July 8 - Benalto Fair and CPRA Pro Rodeo. Three days of rodeo, mini chucks, hall events, trade show, vendors and fun for the family. Includes junior rodeo and horse showing classes. www.benaltoagsociety.ca Saturday, July 7 - Benalto Booster Club’s seventh annual Tailgate Sale from 10 am to 3 pm (Pro Rodeo Day). Book a street spot now. Phone Benalto Store for info 403-746-3775. Saturday, July 7 - Art At The Lake from 10 am to 5 pm at the Lions Hall, 5119 50A Ave, Sylvan Lake. Featuring hand blown glass art, watercolour, oil and acrylic paintings, functional and one of a kind ceramics, forged metal work, and more by leading Central Alberta artists and artisans on show and for sale. Info 403-748-2557. Saturday, July 7 - Mini Golf tourney at Lakeside Go Karts & Mini Golf. Organized by Miss Teen Red Deer as a fundraiser for Feed the Children and Home of Hope. 10 am to 6 pm. Preregistration not required. Free face painting. Saturday, July 14 - Sylvan Lake Customs and Classics sixth annual show and shine on the grass at Meadowlands Golf Club at Sylvan Lake from 9 am to 4 pm. Spectators free, free parking, entry fee for participants. Handmade piston trophy presentation at 3 pm. Contact Gord at 403-887-7047. Concession by Knights of Columbus, music, face painting, silent auction and more. Saturday, July 14 - Central Alberta Singles dance at 8:30 pm at Penhold Hall. Music by Bob and Julie. Members and invited guests only; new members welcome. Elaine 403-341-7653 or
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Bob 403-304-7440. Tuesday, July 17 - Sylvan Lake Senior’s Association is hosting a golf tournament and supper at Top o’ The Hill Golf Club, starting at 2 pm. For info and to register call Jill at 403-8875428 or 403-318-9381 or Bill at 403-8874777. Wednesday, July 18 - Stanley Cup is being brought to Sylvan Lake by Los Angeles Kings player Colin Fraser. 10 am to 2 pm. 50th Street will be closed for a party which runs from 10 am to 4 pm. Saturday, July 21 - Sylvan Lake seniors’ bus to Westerner Days. Door-to-door pick-up beginning at 10 am, returning at 9 pm. Book your seat by calling Lenore 403-887-5272. Saturday, July 21 - Massive community garage sale fundraiser. Scott’s No Frills parking lot, Sylvan Lake from 8 am to 8 pm. BBQ, music and more. Proceeds to Central Alberta Martial Arts’ Scholarship programs. If you have items to donated, please call 403-887-6303. Sunday, July 22 - Sylvan Lake Half Ironman Triathlon. www.outbackevents.ca Wednesday, July 25 - Sylvan Lake seniors bus to Deerfoot Casino, Calgary. Note new time - Leave 8 a.m. Phone Joan 403-887-7614. Thursday, July 26 - Dickson Store Museum is hosting Thrilling Thursday from 1:30-3:30 pm at the museum. The theme is Wizards, Merlins and Magic. Crafts, games and of course magic. Admission free but donations appreciated. Everyone welcome. For info call 403-728-3355. Thursday, August 2 - Teddy Bear Picnic at Dickson Store Museum from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Bring along your family and your favourite furry friend to participate in crafts, games and the ever famous bear hunt. Homemade lemonade with our beary yummy picnic. Admission is a toonie which includes lunch. Registration required. For info or to register call 403-7283355. Teddy Bear Picnic fills up fast so register early. Wednesday, August 8 - Sylvan Lake Senior’s Association trip to Rosebud Theater for a brunch performance of Anne of Green Gables. If you would like to join our theatre excursion, call Jill at 403-887-5428 or 403-318-9381 or Lenore at 403-887-5272.
Weekly events Mondays - Toastmasters Sylvan’s Slick Speakers meet at Sylvan Lake Alliance Church, 4404 47 Ave. from 7-8:15 pm. Join Toastmasters now to become the speaker and leader you want to be. For info call Correna Rae 403-506-9643.
Wednesdays - Sylvan Lake Senior’s Association hosts soup and a bun from noon to 1:30 pm. Thursdays - Sylvan Lake seniors bus to Red Deer. Pick-up 9:15 am. Returning to Sylvan 1:30 pm. Phone Mary 403-887-4579. Thursdays - Benalto Leisure Club invites you to an afternoon of games, socializing and refreshments from 1-3:30 pm. Call Mary 403-7465237 or Tom 403-588-2620 for info. Thursdays - Bingo at Sylvan Lake Seniors Centre. Precall at 6:30 bingo starts 7 pm.
Monthly events Second and fourth Tuesday every month. Coffee, chats and crafts at Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Centre from 1:30-3:30 pm. Second Tuesday every month. Sylvan Lake Quilters meet at 7:00 pm at the community centre. New members welcome. For info call 403-887-2726. 06/30/12
Support Programs Sylvan Lake Al-Anon (for families and friends of alcoholics) 8 pm Sundays, Presbyterian Church (north door), Kathy 403-887-4470 or Robyn 403-887-2961. 09/30/12 Sylvan Lake AA meetings. Tuesdays 7:30 pm Lions Hall; Sundays 8 pm Presbyterian Church (north door). For more information call male 403-887-4470, 403-887-4160 or female 403887-4297. 09/30/12 Narcotics Anonymous meetings Thursday nights at 7:30 pm at Sylvan Lake Bethany Care, 4700 47th Ave. 09/30/12 Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? Overweight? Underweight? Obsessed with weight or dieting? You are not alone. No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. Everyone is welcome. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a 12 step recovery program. For info call Harry at 403887-2962 or Joan at 403-748-2433. 09/30/12 Are you raising your grandchildren? Come join us at our ACUSHLA meetings first Thursday of the month at Sylvan Lake Library from 1-3 pm. We meet to share and support each other. Questions, call Glenda (Sylvan Lake) 403-8873849 or Sandy (Lacombe) 403-782-2960.
Groups & Activities C.H.I.P.S. - Children’s Indoor playspace is a nonstructured playtime for children 0-5 years old. Riding, climbing and bouncing toys provided and parents and caregivers can socialize. Mondays 9-11:30 am; Wednesdays and Fridays 9:3011:30 am; Thursdays 12:30-2:30 pm. at the community centre. Contact Wendy-Jo for info 403-887-5975.
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Medical calls for firefighters Following are calls responded to by Sylvan Lake’s volunteer firefighters, during the week ending July 2, as supplied by Deputy Fire Chief Steve Scanland. Wednesday, June 27 2:52 p.m. - medical assistance, Erickson Crescent. Friday, June 29 - 12:26 p.m. - medical assistance,
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47th Avenue. Saturday, June 30 12:30 p.m. - medical assistance, Centennial Park Saturday, June 30 9:09 p.m. - alarm, no fire, 48th Avenue.
Students at Benalto School celebrated the success of their Jump with Jeremy fundraising efforts with a pizza lunch and an afternoon of water activities last Wednesday. They raised $2,055.64 for Stollery Children’s Hospital towards a program for children and teenagers who are in hospital for treatments.
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The last month of school was a busy one for Benalto School. Not only were they wrapping up the school year, but students and staff also held their fourth annual Jump with Jeremy. The school collected donations, held a garage and bake sale and sold ice cream treats
to raise money for the Stollery Children’s Hospital. They raised an amazing total of $2,055.64 which will go towards a program for children and teenagers who are in the hospital for treatments. The program uses games and activities to help children have fun and feel comfortable and also makes it easier to talk about difficult things. One item that the program will be able to purchase
because of Benalto School’s donation is a laser star projector. It helps people feel calm and relaxed, and that can help them feel better about being in the hospital. To celebrate their Jump with Jeremy success, Benalto School had a pizza lunch and an afternoon of water activities last Wednesday. Their kindness, generosity and hard work were recognized and excitement was had by all!
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TOWN MEETINGS TOWN COUNCIL MEETING July 9, 2012 5:30 p.m. Town Office
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Construction along Memorial Trail is set to commence July 3, 2012. Please obey construction signage and use caution when in proximity to equipment and construction activity. Construction is schedule to continue until the end of October. For more information please contact Public Works at 403-887-2800.
The Town of Sylvan Lake will continue work along Lakeshore Drive, between 33rd and 40th Street, beginning in July and running until the end of October. Changes will included the creation of more usable green space, five new lockout point with seating extension of the promenade and tree or shrub planting to replace those removed. There will be temporary disruptions to traffic as vegetation is removed an construction occurs. Heavy equipment and vehicles supplying materials will be working along the route; pedestrians and drivers should exercise caution.
SUMMER MEETING SCHEDULE TOWN COUNCIL The Council Committee Meeting for July 23 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting of Town Council will take place on August 13th. Town Office: 4926 – 50th Ave.
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Province’s reversal on Memorial Trail intersection funding welcomed “It speaks volumes of the importance of this project for the citizens of Sylvan Lake,” said Mayor Susan Samson. That was part of her reaction on learning that Alberta Transportation has reversed a previous decision and has now committed another $1.7 million towards the Memorial Trail project. The additional cost, above the initial $4.5 million already approved, is necessary for intersection improvements at four locations that were identified as part of a traffic impact assessment. That report identified the need for additional changes and upgrades to intersections at Highway 20 and Memorial Trail, Highway 20 and Highway 11, Highway 11 and 781 and 50th Street and Memorial Trail, to address access and circulation issues created as a result of changes made by the provincial government to the 781 intersection. At the Highway 20 and Memorial Trail intersection the changes are needed so there’s no need to
reduce the 100 km/hr maximum through that area. The work planned at Highway 11 and 20 will increase safety and make it easier for motorists to proceed through the intersection. At 781 and 11 the plan is to extend the acceleration ramp for traffic heading west from the southbound exit. Safety was a big part of the town’s pitch when Samson and the town’s chief administrative officer, Betty Osmond, met with Transportation Minister Ric McIver. At a June 20 meeting, they discussed “the town’s concerns over the safety of the road, as well as the responsibility of the province to assist with traffic issues resulting from changes to the intersection at Highways 11 and 781. The message was well received, as the minister made clear during the meeting that the travelling public deserved project success.” According to a press release yesterday (Wednesday) morning, the province’s previous stance, that it wouldn’t fund the intersection work, Òmeant
The province is moving ahead with a bigger picture in Steve Dills mind. That picture Sylvan Lake News shows the realignment of Highways 20 and 781 so they that improvements to the join and form a continusafety of intersections ous north-south route, along the route were in along with an interchange question”. at the Highway 11 crossThat’s no longer a ques- ing. tion, thanks to the provConsidering construcince. All residents should tion statistics for Sylvan celebrate this decision and Lake, which are reboundthe province’s additional ing, and for the province’s commitment to doing the growth where there are right thing. projections of another milWe join Samson in lion people in the next 10 expressing pleasure that years, that vision, which the project can proceed some might call a pipe this season to the full dream, is probably going extent of what was envi- to happen sooner than sioned and is needed. later. The $1.7 million comIn the meantime, an mitment will be paid half initial meeting was held this year and half next year. last week at Benalto to That indicates the prov- gather input on proposals ince, which also struggles for the twinning of with finite resources, had Highway 11 from Sylvan to make difficult decisions Lake to Eckville. to keep this project on Elsewhere in today’s track. paper, Transportation The decision, we feel, communications officer also puts an end to the Trent Bancarz said plancampaign to have signal ning needs to start years lights erected at the before construction Highways 11 and 781 begins. intersection. That’s not The study will primargoing to happen.
ily focus on current access routes to the highway and the effects of closing them. All direct access routes to Highway 11 will be closed once the twinning takes place, as the province plans for “freeway” status on the important link between
Red Deer and the west country. And at last week’s council meeting there was an obvious interest by developers to get moving quickly on opening up lots in the two quarter sections bordering Memorial Trail
between Highway 20 and 50th Street. Change is taking place, sometimes at a faster pace that we want, but the countryside around Sylvan is certainly going to look different in a few years.
A new pet makes life more interesting I had just arrived home, and my roommate, Raina, looked down at me from the top of the stairs. “I’m so glad you’re home!” she said, walking down the stairs towards me. She extended her hands and opened them to reveal a small black duckling, covered in downy feathers. Apparently too little to quack, he squeaked a greeting. Raina had purchased him at an agricultural show in Wetaskiwin, along with five fertilized eggs and an incubator. They are due to hatch in a month. In the meantime, the duckling is more than enough to keep us occupied. It turns out that ducks and
geese imprint very strongly on their caretakers and think they are the same as them, whether the caretakers are humans or birds. Even though our duckling seems to think he is human, he is still very much a duck, and behaves as one. He follows us around the house the same way ducklings follow their mother. When he gets lost, he squeaks for us to find him. He also likes to swim in a bowl of water. The first time he did this, he dove underwater, splashing it everywhere, including over us. When he’s done, he struggles at the side of the bowl to get out, squeaking for help. He is too little to climb out himself, and he can’t
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fly because his wings haven’t developed their flight feathers yet. When we take him out, he stands up high on his webbed feet and flaps his wings and wiggles his tail. We have been experimenting with different foods for him. In addition to his regular millet, we’ve been feeding him fruits, vegetables, and cooked egg with varying degrees of success. He loves the egg, and most of the vegetables, but doesn’t seem to like
any of the fruit. He takes it from us and then lets it fall onto the floor. He always needs lots of water when he’s eating, and seems to like stirring it with his food to make a “soup”, as Raina calls it. It’s all very cute. Raina likes to take care of animals, and a few days before she got the duckling she brought home 14 chicks. After a week, she gave them back to the woman from whom she’d borrowed them, but for a time the duckling slept in the same box with them. She set up a heat lamp, and they all huddled together underneath it. Most of the chicks were grey, or yellow with black speckles, but my favourite chick was completely
yellow. I christened him Peep, after the Easter candies. Raina and I took Peep and the duckling out of their box and put them together on the floor, where Peep promptly began chasing the duckling, who ran up onto Raina’s lap for safety. I would never have known that ducks make good pets, but I am really enjoying the opportunity to have one around now. When we first got him, he was less calm when we held him, but the more time we spend with him, the more trusting he has become of us. It’s a very rewarding thing to see, and whenever I hear that little duckling squeaking for us it makes my mood that much better.
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Thursday, July 5, 2012 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Toronto. On the closing Sunday last year about 1,800 people were present at camp. ♦ ♦ ♦ The U.F.W.A. Conference of the northern group of the Red Deer constituency will be held in the Presbyterian Church, Sylvan Lake, on Thursday, July 15. Guest speakers will be Mr. R. Gardner, President U.F.A., and Mrs. Wagler, vice-president U.F.W.A., also two delegates who attended the University Week at Edmonton. A musical programme will also be heard. A handicraft exhibit will be held also the Blue Ribbon Baking Powder Biscuit contest. ♦ ♦ ♦ A lightning bolt struck a tree on the lakeshore opposite the Balmoral ser-
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The annual Sunnyside Pentecostal summer camp was officially opened July 6 with a large number in attendance including Dr. Charles S. Price, of Pasadena, California, and Rev. D. N. Buntain, general superintendent of the Pentecostal Assembly of Canada,
vice station and tea room last Friday , literally tearing it to pieces. The bolt topped off the top of the tree (about one-third) and stripped the bark off the remainder. The staff at the Balmoral was given quite a scare.
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Miss Maureen Donlevy of Calgary, granddaughter of W. C. Donlevy of Sylvan Lake will be one of two young girls to be sent from Calgary to Europe this summer by the “International Sisterhood”. She will be joined by Miss Anne Park of Calgary and leaders of Girl Guide companies in the Calgary area. They will join guides, representing almost every nation, at international camps in Denmark and Holland.
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♦ ♦ ♦ A large number of friends and neighbours of Mr. and Mrs. E. Walters gathered at their new home for a house warming. B. Sjare on behalf of their many friends presented them with a set of micmac dishes. ♦ ♦ ♦ A large number of the Rainy Creek congregation gathered on the lovely grounds of the T. Swanson home on Sunday for an afternoon with Rev. O. Seward and family before they leave for their new charge. ♦ ♦ ♦ Girls Camp is now in full swing at Sunnyside Pentecostal Camp, with 173 girls and a good number of counsellors. Mrs. Sandy Johnson of Wainwright is Director, succeeding Mrs. E. Garden of Calgary.
Power line will force us from our home and heritage Dear Editor, As a landowner in Central Alberta, and an intervener in the Western Alberta Transmission Line (WATL) hearing, I’m appalled by the lack of power of everyday Albertans who own land. Perhaps even more alarming is the abuse of power by our government, and the absolute arrogance of the Alberta government to bestow that power upon corporations, specifically in this case, AltaLink. When the Alberta government introduced Bill 50 in 2009, which many speculate was composed in the backroom of Alberta’s provincial cabinet, alongside the utility companies and AESO, it
extinguished the rights of the public, industry, and the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) to determine necessity. This in effect stripped everyday Albertans of their right to fair and due process when it comes to utility companies developing on private lands. Industry, landowners, municipalities, and consumer groups have opposed Bill 50 and claimed the projects associated with it to be a gross overbuild and contrary to the best interests of Albertans. Perhaps the most frustrating aspect of this ordeal for my family, and many landowners like myself, is that we have not been privy to any data or
research indicating the need for these lines, yet we as Albertans are required to pay 100 per cent of the cost of the lines, while the transmission companies like AltaLink own them and reap a guaranteed nine per cent annual return on our investment. Not only does AltaLink stand to make billions of dollars from the investment of Alberta taxpayers, the landowners who make the greatest sacrifice by having monstrous transmission lines on their property pay even further by having their health, safety, property values, farming operations, and overall quality of life negatively impacted. The blatant disregard,
and disrespect to landowners and Albertans, as a whole is truly unacceptable. Considering even the Mayor of Calgary, Naheed Nenshi, who arguably represents the city consuming the most power in the province of Alberta, states that the WATL is a “terrible idea” and that much of the transmission won’t be required because of the city-owned utility’s Shepard Project, it begs the question of “Why?” Cables sent from the U.S. embassy in Ottawa in 2003 and 2008 indicate “why” as Alberta politicians offered to export power to the United States using excess electricity generated by oil sands facilities.
It is also extremely disconcerting to me, as it should be to all Albertans, that the Government of Alberta, which is obliged to conduct itself in the best interests of all Albertans, has handed over a contract to AltaLink with no competitive bidding process. The fact that my family, and many others like ours are in this unfortunate predicament, is infuriating, but what compounds that anger is the fact that the process by which landowners intervene is unfair and truly only serves those who have the time, money, and skill set to do so. John Kristensen (Technical VP of Responsible Electricity
Transmission for Albertan) says it best when he suggests that this whole process is really just “theatre”. I would go a step further and make the statement that this process is more like puppetry, with the PC government, AltaLink, and AESO collaborating in the role of puppet master, holding the strings, and the AUC playing the role of puppet. This theatrical production is intended to appease interveners, who, in essence, are mere spectators. I am overcome with sadness, and anger regarding the little influence we have over land that has been in our family for decades. With the impending 500kV transmission line
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Performers at the Our Lady of the Rosary’s Got Talent show last Wednesday posed for a picture. Students in Grades 1 and 2 showcased their talents for an audience in the school’s atrium. ALEISHA BOSCH PHOTOS
Grade 2 student Nathan Keating imitated the sounds of a pigeon and a turkey at Our Lady of the Rosary’s Got Talent show last Wednesday. He said his father taught him how to make the sounds.
Grade 2 student Jake Serhan played “Young Hunter” and “Star Wars” on the piano for an audience at Our Lady of the Rosary’s Got Talent show last Wednesday. Students demonstrated many different abilities, including dancing, singing, and playing musical instruments.
During their regular meeting June 25, Sylvan Lake councillors: • heard Sylvan Lake resident, Los Angeles Kings hockey player and Stanley Cup winner Colin Fraser is bringing the cup to town on Wednesday, July 18th. He’ll be here to sign autographs and they’re working with the business community to organize the event which will happen between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. They’re also exploring the possibility of closing main street. • awarded a contract for construction of an equipment storage building at the recently purchased municipal operations building. The contract was given to Conasph Environmental of Red Deer in the amount of $181,600 which was under the budgeted amount. Three bids were received. The building is need-
ed to house the garbage truck and other diesel fueled vehicles which give off odours if stored in the building where administration staff are working. • received a summary and comparison of yearto-date statistics from the Sylvan Lake RCMP detachment and heard from S/Sgt. Gary Rhodes about the annual performance plan of the detachment. Their five objectives are reduction of abuse of alcohol, reduction the abuse of drugs, contribute to safe roads through increased provincial traffic enforcement and impaired driving charges, reduce crimes against people and prevent and reduce youth involvement in crime as victims and offenders. “All the objectives are on track at the present time,” he said. “We don’t see any significant changes from previous years. In terms of crime we don’t see any significant issues there.”
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Long history for Benalto Fair and Stampede by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News
With a storied past, Benalto Agricultural Society is presenting the 95th Benalto Fair and Stampede later this week. Its history has been chronicled both in the event program and in the history book Homesteads and Happiness where a story was written by W. E. (Dick) Austin. From these sources and others we learn, “The first full scale stampede was held in 1917 and has been held annually since then. There are also some old timers that claim a few exhibits were also in the first stampede but it is not known for sure. The first registered fair under Benalto Agricultural
Society was held in 1918.” The Red Deer Advocate of June 29, 1917 made mention of a field day which was scheduled for Wednesday, July 18th, when $200 in cash prizes will be given for races, bucking contests, horse and pony races and baseball. A brass band and refreshments were mentioned. The July 6th and 13th issues contained advertisements for the event which was proclaimed “Better Than Ever”. It appears the Advocate didn’t print a follow-up story on the success of the initial event. “The full success of the society has to be given to the early founders of it and to the many men and women as offi-
cers that took part in the beginning and the ones to follow them,” wrote Austin. “The fair and stampede were run by two separate groups in the beginning but were run on the same days. After a few years they joined together but the actual year is not known.” “ The Stampede in itself can be to the credit of the late F. G. Jenkins and the Armstrong Brothers. They organized the first show and ran it for many years to make it one of the main summer events in Central Alberta. The Armstrongs along with Ed Medin, Orin Wylie and many more supplied the stock for many years. The announcing was done by Frank Jenkins on a saddle horse with the aid of a
megaphone.” In 1919 total gate receipts were $97. In 1920 an aeroplane ride could be had at $10 for 12 minutes. In 1921 $3,900 was paid in prize money where $100 was paid to the first place bronc rider and $15 was paid to the first place in the horse race. Cowboys such as Bayse Collins, Bert Long, Ole Anderson, George McKiddie, the Wartin brothers, Pete Knight and the Cassidy Bunch all took their turn trying out the Armstrong and Lightbown bucking stock in the '20s and '30s. The livestock show always drew the farming people from far away. By 1924 there was a hall, a poultry building, a horse barn and a grand
stand that would seat 500 people. These were all built at a total labor cost of $25. In 1935, under President Thomas Smith, the society became free of debt. During the first stampede there were no chutes so Bill Hansen was the ear man to ear down the broncs. In the second year only one chute was made so to
save time, his services were needed again. The site used for the event was purchased in the early 1920s when the land was up for tax sale. “Had it not been for the efforts of Peter Cameron and the McKees and others, this land would have been lost,” wrote Austin. It wasn’t until 1949 that the rodeo went pro-
fessional but there were events with riders back to about 1935. In 1973 the craft, baked goods and plants competition exhibits were no longer attracting many competitors. The sheep and swine classes were dropped and only 1,000 people attended. Continued on page 10
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Benalto Stampede history .... Continued from page 9 One of the reasons was that Benalto was being squeezed out by the larger exhibitions and rodeos. Also with other exhibitions and rodeo schedules, Benalto had to move to the start of July eliminating a lot of the vegetable and grain displays. Then in the 1980s things improved again. Traditionally the fair
was held in the middle of the week which attracted Red Deer residents on the Wednesdays that were a half holiday in the city. The half day was no longer happening so the society decided for July 1980 to hold the event on a Saturday which contributed to attendance records broken with those watching, about 2,500 and those competing,
around 155 in seven professional rodeo events. In 1981, Benalto was once again hosting the fair and rodeo with beautiful weather and a new covered grandstand. When tired of that there were the concession or exhibits in the hall like sewing, baking, penmanship and crafts. The horsepull was the crowd pleaser that year.
In a fair history prepared by Leora Ross, she noted that many early exhibitors donated the prize money back to help with expenses. The fair has been held every year since, except in 1932, because money was so scarce. Instead there was a ball tournament that year. Many area families have participated through four and five
generations. Area participants would have friendly competitions. One year you won, the next year they might. Children looked forward to the fair to enter the classes and enjoy the festivities. Fair entries at the present time consist of produce, baked goods, sewing, handicrafts, photos, preserves, school work, art, etc. Some people enter one
thing while others enter as many as 60 things. We have regular participants from as far away as Montana and Okotoks. Children’s classes are free to enter and win ribbons and prize money as well as bonuses. Adults win the same but pay a minimal entry fee. “It’s fun for the whole family to come and see our exhibits in the basement of the
Benalto Elks Hall,” she wrote. In his article, Austin gave special credit to Alice Durward for use of a complete set of fair books and a scrapbook her mother, Mrs. Peter Cameron, kept. “I’m sure without these, my sources of information would have been very slim.”
Benalto Fair and Stampede offers lots of activities When the Benalto Fair and Stampede kicks off Friday morning the event which is steeped in history will be continuing its legacy as the second longest consecutive running rodeo in Canada. The Benalto Picnic was advertised in the Red Deer Advocate in 1917 to take place on Wednesday July 18. With $200 in cash prizes, the events included a bucking contest with a $50 purse and $25 purses for the wild horse race, ladies’ horse race and baseball. As well there were races for young and old.
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year during the days,” said Hill. She said the event “feels better this year than the last few.” They’re getting support from new sponsors and continued support from many long time sponsors who are there every year. Entries, last week, were “pretty compatible” to previous years. They have about 80-90 in the horse show, about 75 in the junior rodeo and close to 300 competitors in the pro rodeo. “That’s pretty impressive,” Hill said. Operated by Benalto Agricultural Society, funds raised by the event go to local organizations and those mainly focused on kids programs, such as the 4-H Club, Pony Club and Booster Club. Hill said the organization has put a significant amount of money and volunteer effort into upgrading the rings and now has the capacity to host dressage shows.
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Refreshments were served and a brass band was in attendance. The oldest rodeo in the country appears to be Wood Mountain Stamp ede (in Saskatchewan) which celebrated its 123rd annual event this year. Handhills Lake also claims title to being one of the oldest. Their first event was July 20, 1917, just two days after Benalto’s initial affair. Benalto is probably one of the few rodeos which is run all by volunteers, without paid staff, said Lesley Hill. “It’s pretty amazing to have a rodeo in such a tiny place.” The events include a junior rodeo Friday
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Cody Graduate milestone .... Continued from page 1 And finally, she told the graduates, “never underestimate your power to get you to where you want to be.” Chinook’s Edge trustee Joe-Anne Matejka told graduates to heed the advice they receive, keep it in the back of their minds and think back on it. “Enjoy life, do it in a safe manner. I hope you live it to the fullest,” she concluded. Guest speaker Lyndon Rush related the story of his Olympic bobsled experience, telling graduates about his feelings before, during and after his crash and how he overcame the jolt to his psyche. He described the crash - “it felt like the tumble dry selection, barrelling down the track”. Hunkered inside the sled, he described feeling sorry for himself and his brakeman who “pushed me to the fastest start at the Olympic games”. Rush said going into the Olympics they knew they had to be at their highest peak. They were prepared physically. Talking to the chaplain at the Olympic Centre, Rush said he knew they needed to be peaked spiritually as well. “I was at a good place in my spiritual life. Jesus really works for me,” he said. After the crash “my spiritual training kicked in”. He asked himself what he had to be thankful for. That was the
birth of his teammate’s baby boy that day. “That stirred something in me, I was in pretty good spirits,” he said. “I don’t think there can ever be a point in my life I don’t have something to be thankful for.” Rush said he shared his technique with teammates in the four man event and they all talked about something they had to be thankful about. Then in the that event “we really nailed it. The team came together and worked to its potential.” At the end of the third run they were in second place, one onehundredth of a second ahead of the German team of André Lange who were the defending Olympic champions. That meant they were the second last sled to go down the track on the final run. When they reach the bottom of the track their coach holds up one, two or more fingers to show how many people are ahead of them in the times. “It was a cool feeling to cross the finish line. Looking for our coach he had a big smile on his face and was holding up two fingers.” Lange’s team was the third last team to go down the track and had beat Rush’s combined time by one one-hundredth of a second. “My teammates were all celebrating we had won the bronze medal. I was sitting there
cards and they were all used, Elwood said, explaining “this is a thankful group”. Addressing the graduates he told them to “pause, take a deep breath, ask questions of people you trust, think and then take action. Pausing gives you a chance to see what’s really happening. Some time this week, pause and reflect on what’s really important. Am I
the person I want to be, remember, take time to pause, think about it. “Pause, reflect, think, ask questions, think again, then move forward,” Elwood told them. The ceremonies were held in the multiplex with hundreds of family and friends present. A banquet was held in Red Deer that evening.
H. J. Cody graduates walked through downtown from the pier to the multiplex for ceremonies last Wednesday after posing for the customary class picture by the water’s edge. thinking we should have beat that guy because his first three runs were a little slower.” Rush told the graduates to think about the bigger picture. “Where you want to finish.” When you think about finishing strong you think about things in reverse order. “The little things you do every day add up. Little habits you start today will carry on. Have good habits,” he said. “Do the best at what you’re doing.” He remembered when he was their age, he started chewing tobacco. “I thought it was no big deal. I was just having fun, I was just a kid. I’m still struggling with that today,” he admitted. Valedictorian duties were shared by Ashley Lutz and Taylor Solberg (see the text of their speech elsewhere in today’s issue).
The H. J. Cody Choir, including a number of the graduates in their caps and gowns, sang “Looking Up To You”, “And We Rise Again” and “Seasons of Love”, during the ceremonies. Three graduates Colin Cline, Sloane Davis and Taylor Solberg - sang “For Good” from Wicked. Then students were presented with certificates by Elwood and Vice Principal Darcy Marshall while information on their future plans
was read by Vice Principal Jas Payne. Matejka gave each one a Chinook’s Edge pin. In concluding remarks, Elwood paid tribute to H. J. Cody staff members. “This group really does care,” he said noting that caring takes and effort. “I thank the staff for being so awesome.” He said the graduates created “Thank You” postcards which they sent to people who have made an impact on their lives. They printed 400
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Valedictory Address
SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Thursday, July 5, 2012
by Ashley Lutz and Taylor Solberg Special to Sylvan Lake News
Good morning and welcome to H. J. Cody’s 2012 graduation ceremony, commencement, or whatever this shindig being called. Welcome teachers, to probably the last day you will have to deal with a good majority of us (hopefully!). Welcome parents and parental guardians, to one of the first days most of us are considered adults. Yes, it’s time to stop denying it. We’re getting older. But, of course, you’re not *wink*. Welcome grandparents, aunts, uncles, family friends
and others who have made up our hype crews and pushed us this far. And welcome graduating class of 2012 to the first page of the rest of your story. For years, we have struggled through piles of homework, often with the “help” of others, hauled ourselves out of bed to get to social class, even though the Chinook’s Edge website says it should be a snow day, and somehow balanced a social life, extracurricular activities, and school without going completely postal, all because we were told that this is what we were supposed to do. “Why do I have to go
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to school?” we’d ask, to which we’d get the answer, “so you can get an education and get a good job. And the law says so.” Now, while a lot of you are rejoicing, excited that there’s “no more school!” we’ve got to be the bearers of bad news and tell you that you never stop learning. Ever. Even when you think you know everything, like right now, there’s always more to learn. How many of you knew that? Probably all of you, actually - Since every teacher has said it at least once. But I can see where they’re com-
ing from. Even just sitting down to watch ‘Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader’, I can see how much I don’t know. Like, how many of you knew that sharks are actually fish, not mammals? And some of them have to continue to move forward, or they’ll drown. I guess humans are like that too. We need to keep moving forward. That’s what this whole thing is all about; The Future. Our future. The future is often described as being “bright” and “shining” for grads. We are at a
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point where we can do anything we want with our lives. We could travel the world, continue our education, begin raising a family, or secret option D, all of the above. The possibilities are endless. After all, according Winston Churchill, “the empires of the future are the empires of the mind”. Which means that your future is only limited by your imagination. It all depends on where you’re going, not where you’ve been. This is a new chapter of your life, but don’t rush through it and just hand in the rough draft. You have plenty of time, so take a few extra moments to proofread and make sure it’s to the best of your ability. The novelist C.S. Lewis once said, “The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of sixty minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he is”. No one gets “extra minutes”, as we are equivalents in this race towards the future. Right now, we all have an equal opportunity to go out and become the next Justin Bieber or Oprah Winfrey. Unfortunately, however, as much as we’d
like it to be, the future isn’t all rose petals and sunshine. Pretty much any adult here could tell you that. We are going from a state where we lived in the comfort of our parents’ homes and were rewarded for the little things we did, to facing the ominous unknown. We walked in here as teenagers. We’re expected to leave as mature adults. Well, maybe not tonight. *wink* But “with great power comes great responsibility”. We should know what we’re going to do from here on out, whether it is travelling the world, continuing our education, beginning to raise a family or secret option D, all of the above. We have to quit our procrastinating, because we all know we are infamous for that, because “If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll end up someplace else” says Yogi Berra. Not the bear, but the baseball pitcher. We have spent the past 12 years planning and preparing for this, and now is the time to put these plans in motion. But don’t panic if you feel like you’re not completely prepared.
Because I’m pretty sure we all feel the same. Even if you don’t feel equipped for the task ahead, we’ve had our entire lives to observe and retain information from the world around us. Some more than others. So even if you don’t feel prepared, you are. We’ve all been told to “make love, not war”, “don’t do bath salts”, “to infinity and beyond”, “if you can dream it, you can do it”, and “YOLO”. Traditionally, valedictorian speeches leave you with a final life changing quote. Well, don’t look at me. I’m not going to break tradition. Maybe just bend it a little. A fortune cookie once told me, “No one can walk backwards in the future”. That’s pretty deep, hey? Honestly, I have no idea what it means (poetry was never my strength). But the beauty about this message is that, like iPhone autocorrect, it’s open to your interpretation. The possible meanings of it are only limited by your imagination, making it specialized to each and every one of you.
Diversity in future plans of Cody grads by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News
A ritual at the H. J. Cody High School graduation is announcing the future plans of graduates as they’re introduced to receive their certificates. This year’s graduating class was like many in the past with a wide variety of plans about their future, some meant to evoke laughter, others very serious. Here are future plans of the 129 graduates and four honourary graduates, according to introductions read by Vice Principal Jas Payne, during last Wednesday morning’s ceremony. Some of the graduates didn’t provide the information, so aren’t in this list. Brianna Bailey - I am going to Simon Fraser
University on a swimming scholarship. Stephen Bailey - Plan to just keep on givin’ er. Anissa Barnes Become a journeyman welder, then eventually become a welding inspector. Be successful, happy and never far from family and friends. Chelsea Beach Graduate university, get married and make babies. Kolt Bell - To not end up with Mr. Dunnigan’s hairline. Caitlyn Bennie Upgrade classes, go to college, pursue a career and live life to the fullest. Logan Bittner Become an engineer and possibly play college basketball. Sam Borsato - To become a Pokémon trainer … or go to Lethbridge to get a teaching degree. Ashley Bourgeois -
Acquire many dogs and become the crazy dog lady. Go to college too. Chandler Breemersch - Travel across Europe. Dillon Breton - I plan to be Optimus Prime. Robin Carlson - To play Junior A hockey and receive a USA Division One college hockey scholarship. Schae-Lynne Carriss - Go to college, get married and become a professional sandwich constructor. Cory Castilloux Taking my real estate courses while working. Colin Grant Cline Wants to travel across the land searching far and wide for new things to discover, like Atlantis. Megan Couture - To be successful. Sloane Davis Graduate in sociology at Continued on page 13
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Diversity in future plans .... Continued from page 12 Red Deer College and enter a career in criminology. Besides this, Sloane will devote her spare time to creating a real Pokémon Island with Taylor Solberg because to catch them is her real test. Sam Day - Become a professional soccer player. Cassie Donaghy - Get my Bachelor of Business degree in sports and recreation at Mount Royal University then coach a kids basketball camp/ team and have a family of my own. Ryan Duncalfe - Get a fishing show on TV. Mitchell Durand Take a year out, retire before I’m 30 and live my life by the latest LMFAO song. Brandon Duthie Survive safe grad, get a job and make money. Alicia Levi England My future goal would be to live life to the fullest, and to never regret any decision I may make. Crystal Enzie - Going to college and becoming a health and safety executive. Sarah Faryna - To live life to the fullest and serve the Lord the best I can. Stevie Fiedler - Attend Red Deer College in the fall to further her education in the medical field. Corrinna Rae Donkulous (Foxy Lady) - To complete her hair and make-up apprenticeship in Red Deer and become a fully licensed hairdresser so she can do what she loves for the rest of her life. Tatiana Gardner - I want to travel the world, make lots of money and live life to the fullest with new experiences. Kaci Getschel Complete dual Bachelor of Education and Science degree and make someone new smile everyday. Tayler Goodman - Go
to Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo and continue to live life as a hippy, then marry Harry Potter and live in Godricks Hollow. Dylan Graham Retire by the age of 20. Slater Graham - Be involved in a high speed car chase. Kelsey Green - Go to Lethbridge College, study hard and stay involved in as many extra-curricular activities as possible. Camillia Hamilton Attending Olds College’s exercise rider and jockey training program. Ashlee Hoover Graduate from college and become a successful hairdresser. Cameron Ilcisin Marry my dream wife, blonde, beautiful and rich! Jason Johanson Become a professional alcohol tester at Jack Daniels. Brandon Juneau Figure out my future goal. Dylan Jupe - Win a ticket (any amount of money). To never end up like my 18th birthday ever again. Cole Kaminski - Live to every extent, do not look back, only forward. To seek only knowledge and prosper with wisdom. Naomi Katzmarzyk Attend post-secondary schooling to become a teacher. Brandon Kennedy Heavy duty mechanics with future schooling or get into criminal justice. Emily Kenny - I’m going to have my own restaurant and name it some fancy name even though it won’t be fancy food. Abby Knowles Attend the University of Alberta for a Bachelor of Arts in psychology so she can enter into criminology to become the next Spencer Reid, the crimi-
nal mind super genius! Also to marry a man with a great jaw bone. Tish Koster - Travel the world, one step at a time. Bud Kriekle - Take it easy. Tabbi Lacey - To be a crazy cat lady. Alissa Lacourse - Live forever or die trying. Ethan Langan - To keep on living. Dessa Larocque - Go to college then move to Las Vegas. Tachara “Starla” Larocque - Go to school for geology, then travel to Ireland to marry a gorgeous Irish musician. Mackenzie Larsen Television journalist or news reporter. Vicki Leis - Become Mrs. José Bautista. David Lewis - Raise kangaroos on steroids and co-own a baking show with Dusty Patapoff. To teach Max Schofield how to read! Ashley Lukyn - To become a nurse and eventually move into an acreage and travel the world. Ashley Lutz Hopefully have at least one coffee set up on my future e-Harmony account. And have my own interior design show. Amanda L ee MacDonald - Wants to be happy and keep in mind that happiness is a journey, not a destination. Alana Maidens - Solve world hunger, bring peace to the Middle East, and start a dating services called “Not So Forever Single”. But going to start by going to college for registered nursing. Logan Mason Become the next movie trailer guy, or effectively kill off One Direction and Justin Bieber. Hayden Matchett Computer network technician. Brett Matejka - Get kicked out of Applebee’s
but stay classy about it. Tiffany Matejka - Go to university and live life. Cole McCartney Cole sees a future filled with success and money as he expands his world or moves into his parent’s basement and begins his new life as a video game beta tester. Katie McCune - Be a chef. Andrew McLeod Become a professional street racer. Reuben Mulholland Make money and go to college. Anro Myburgh Eventually stage manage shows in New York or Las Vegas and drive really nice cars. Sadi Myra - Massage therapist or something to do with animals. Kinsey (Ariel) Nickel - Become an ultrasound tech, and make my Nana proud by doing something productive with my life. And not getting married right away. Joanne Nicol - Finish university, get a good job to pay for all my horses. And maybe … support my parents! Samantha Noseworthy - Get my hair and nail degree and start my own business. Sam Numan - Earn my Bachelor of Nursing degree at the University of Lethbridge, then travel
the world and work. Jon Parenteau - I want to become a carpenter because I’ve always looked up to Jesus and he was a carpenter, so I wanna be just like him! Dusty Patapoff - Be a professional rapper with the name of D-Swizzle. And co-own my own baking show with David Lewis. And have a huge house. And keep on givin’ ‘er. Savanah Peirens Become a pediatric nurse. Ashlan Phillips Work on cruise ships and live happily ever after in the tropics. Dayna (Walking Buffalo) Plante - Become one with my fellow natives, have lots of babies, and become a pediatrician to afford it all … and Kolt. Cydnee Plotnikoff - I would like to play college volleyball and complete the Kinesiology degree in college. Riley Prediger - To do stuff. Olivia Raycraft Graduate and then get kicked out of Applebee’s. Hannah Richards Make it across this stage without falling. Tatyana Rideout Accepted into Red Deer College for Bachelor of Education. Michael Saby - Make sick vidz. Also get com-
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to start her Bachelor of Fine Arts at Red Deer College. After that she dreams of doing character design for cartoons or graphic design. Besides this, Taylor will devout her spare time to creating a real Pokémon Island with Sloane Davis because to train them is her cause. Colby Soley - To be the best ever. Missy Southwell Travel Austin Temmerman Not to be a poor loser. Dylan Thudium - To be a national champ … oh wait I already am. Spencer Tiedjens Wants to be the lead actor in my own hit comedy TV series. Thanks to Mrs. Renwick for three years of awesome classes of drama. Chase Trydal - To be crescent fresh and acquire currency. Aiden Uytendaele Get to the paper. Denise Varty - Get a career with animals and move somewhere tropical when I win the lottery. Stephanie Verbeek To have an awesome family and a kick ass job. Brittany Wiaderny To live a happy life and go forth in the tough times! Summer Workman To get rich and have an extremely sexy husband who is also rich! … OH and work with special needs people!
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H.J. CODY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2012 Adachi, Chikako
Andrechek, Faythe
Arp, Braden
Bailey, Brianna
Bailey, Stephen
Barnes, Anissa
Beach, Chelsea
Bell, Kolt
Bellemare, Isaac
Bennie, Caitlyn
Berg, Kyle
Bittner, Logan
Borland-Dashiak, Samantha
Borsato, Samantha
Boulton, Thomas
Bourgeois, Ashley
Breemersch, Chandler
Breton, Dillon
Buehler, Chase
Carlson, Robin
Carriss, Schae-Lynne
Carver, Kyle
Castilloux, Cory
Cline, Colin
Cordell, Shelby
Couture, Megan
Davis, Sloane
Day, Samuel
Donaghy, Cassandra
Dorval, Landon
Draper, Stacey
Dumont, Kaine
Duncalfe, Ryan
Durand, Mitchell
Duthie, Brandon
England, Alicia
Enzie, Crystal
Faryna, Sarah
Fox, Corrinna
Fujibayashi, Ryoji
Gardner, Tatiana
Getschel, Kaci
Goodman, Tayler
Graham, Dylan
Graham, Slater
Green, Kelsey
Hamilton, Camillia
Hammer, Clayton
Helgeson, Adam
Hoover, Ashlee
Huhnold, Bradley
Ikeura, Koyo
Ilcisin, Cameron
Jackson, Kyle
Janke, Nicholas
Johanson, Jason
Juneau, Brandon
Jupe, Dylan
Kaminski, Cole
Kasakawa, Akane
Katzmarzyk, Naomi
Keller, Kolby
Kennedy, Brandon
Kennedy, Kelsey
Kenny, Emily
Kisslinger, Karleigh
Knowles, Abbigail
Koster, Letitia
Kriekle, Bud
Lacey, Tabatha
Lacourse, Alissa
Langan, Ethan
Larocque, Dessa
Larocque, Tachara
Larsen, Mackenzie
Leis, Vicki
Lemega, Jacob
Lewis, David
Lukyn, Ashley
Lutz, Ashley
Macdonald, Amanda
Maidens, Alana
Mason, Logan
Matchett, Hayden
Matejka, Brett
Matejka, Tiffany
McCartney, Cole
McCune, Katherine
McLeod, Andrew
Mulholland, Reuben
Myburgh, Anro
Myra, Marsadi
Nickel, Kinsey
Nicol, Joanne
Noseworthy, Samantha
Numan, Samantha
Parenteau, Jonathan
Patapoff, Dustin
Peirens, Savanah
Phillips, Ashlan
Plante, Dayna
Plotnikoff, Cydnee
Prediger, Riley
Raycraft, Olivia
Richards, Hannah
Rideout, Tatyana
Saby, Andrew
Schofield, Maxwell
Schultz, Dakota
Scott, Colton
Seifert, Kayla
Shaxted, George
Sherback, Jordyn
SiermacheskyFiedler, Stevie
Smith, Alastair
Smith, Bryanne
Solberg, Taylor
Soley, Colby
Southwell, Melissa
Stankevich, Christie
Tarling, Nathan
Temmerman, Austin
Tiedjens, Spencer
Trydal, Chase
Tubbs, Brendan
Uytendaele, Aiden
Varty, Denise
Verbeek, Stephanie
Wiaderny, Brittany
Woolsey, Emilio
Workman, Summer
Young, Dawson
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Canada Day enjoyed
Hot sunny weather graced the shores of Sylvan Lake bringing a huge influx of people to the lake front to enjoy the water and other activities on Canada Day.
Youngsters lined up to climb over, under and through a trio of bouncy apparatus on the pier during Canada Day.
A lengthy parade of about 100 lighted boats lined up to watch an impressive fireworks display at the conclusion of Canada Day Sunday. Winners of the boat parade were Patty Phillips in a sailboat named Zion, Randy in a speedboat named Tron and the third winners haven’t been tracked down yet. They were in a small pontoon boat. If that’s you contact Cynthia at the Stonehouse Spa to claim your prize.
Members of Sylvan Lake’s RCMP detachment who participated in the March of Canadians also officially cut the huge Canada Day birthday cake which was provided on the pier Sunday by the Rotary Club of Sylvan Lake. They included Sgt. Michelle Boutin, Cpl. Kevin Halwa, S/Sgt. Gary Rhodes, Cst. Nelson Johnson and Cst. Marty Reed. Left, As Councillor Sean McIntyre passed out a piece of birthday cake, Rotary members Joyce Megson and Bonnie Ganske were busy on the other side of the huge slab cutting slices and giving them to people who lined up for the delicious treats. Ganske reported people of many countries, including the Phillipines, Spain, El Salvador, Slovakia, visited the Rotary tent.
Leah Johns added the word Eh and a heart to the face of young Canada Day celebrant Brooke Randall of Calgary. Also assisting with the facepainting at the Rotary Club’ rianna Purvis.
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Members of the colour party for the Sylvan Lake branch of the Royal Canadian Legion included Gerri Stewart (carrying the UN flag), Butch Bouchard (hidden behind his flag was Jim Craig), Barry Virtue, Mike Marchesi (hidden is Sergeant-At-Arms Bob Hamelin) and Joe Brink (carrying the Canadian flag). They were led by the Innisfail Pipe Band and the RCMP and followed by everyone who wished to join the procession to the pier.
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Investigating youths wearing ski masks threatening other youths Saturday, June 23rd 5:13 p.m. - A male was issued a 24 hour
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take on the 1913 Days parade’s theme to “Get Up and Get Active” as he was attired in a bathing suit. He made a special appearance in Sylvan Lake’s parade June 9 to promote the Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Festival being planned for Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. The float tied for second place. STEVE DILLS
of a check stop in Sylvan Lake on 46th Street at 50th Avenue. The driver was under GDL conditions at the time, resulting in a 30 day suspension. Sunday, June 24th 4:49 a.m. - Five people in their late teens were issued warnings after a complaint of youths skinny dipping in the lake and making noise along Lakeshore Drive in Sylvan Lake. RCMP attended the scene and informed the group that the park was closed and that they were trespassing. They left the area without incident. 9:18 p.m. - RCMP have charged a male with failing to comply with a probation order and breach of a recognizance. The male attended
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a residence on Hinshaw Drive in Sylvan Lake to contact his ex-girlfriend who called police. The male was arrested without incident. Tuesday, June 26th 8:21 a.m. - A truck was stolen from in front of a residence on Herder Drive. The company vehicle was returned to the complainant later in the day. It was located in Red Deer in good condition. There were no witnesses at the time of the incident. Thursday, June 28th 1:27 p.m. - RCMP are investigating reports of three youths
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threatening other ries. Alcohol was a children near factor. Falcon Ridge Drive 11:12 p.m. - RCMP across from Fox were called after Run School. reports of fireworks The youths, being set off near 48th between 7 and 11 Avenue. A resident in years of age, were the area was conreported to be wearcerned that the coting ski masks and cartonwood trees would rying a knife, making threats to other chil- be set ablaze as a result of the fireworks. Police dren. The group had fled issued a warning to the area before police the male involved and advised him that he arrived. 8:44 p.m. - A male would be fined in is charged with assault future if the activity in connection with a domestic incident on Parsons Drive. Members attended by Steve Dills the residence after a Sylvan Lake News 911 call was received Two aces were advising of a male scored at Lakewood assaulting a female. Golf Resort in recent The female involved weeks. sustained minor injuRoss Burke scored a
continued. Friday, June 29th 2:29 hrs - Fines have been laid as a result of a complaint at the Wild Rapids Waterslides Park in Sylvan L ake. Complaints were made of youths being in the park after closing hours. Two adult males and a female youth were issued fines for trespassing and a liquor ticket was also issued.
Two hole-in-ones recorded hole-in-one on the #7 hole on June 11. Then Alan Pippard of Sylvan Lake recorded a single stroke on the #7 hole using his 8 iron on June 24. Congratulations!
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Stroke — It’s time we all have the ‘S-talk” Dear Editor, Remember the awkwardness when it came to your first “S-talk?” Whether you were doing the talking or the listening, chances are
discussing the birds and the bees was a bit uncomfortable. But it was necessary and helpful. Fast forward to the present and it’s time to
have another S-talk with your loved ones — this one is about stroke. Your first S-talk saved you from making bad decisions. This S-talk can save your life
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— or the life of someone you love. Here’s why — too many Albertans don’t know that it’s crucial to call 9-1-1 immediately after stroke symptoms appear. And two-thirds of Albertans arrive at hospital too late for treatments that can prevent damage, reduce disability and save
lives. That’s why the Heart and Stroke Foundation has launched the S-talk campaign. We want every Albertan to talk to their parents, families and friends about stroke warning signs and the need to seek treatment quickly. How quickly? For every minute of delay
in treating a stroke, the average patient loses almost two million brain cells. The good news is stroke can be treated if caught early — within 3 1/2 hours from the onset of symptoms. So protect the ones you love by having a talk about stroke. Help them know the signs
and to call 9-1-1 if it happens. At heartandstroke.ca/stroke you’ll find out more about the S-talk and retroinspired eCards to help get the conversation started with the people you love. Yours in health, Donna Hastings, CEO, Heart & Stroke Foundation, Alberta
Klein deserving of Order of Canada Dear Editor, My letter here is to defend our former premier, Ralph Klein. Now is not a good time to beat up on Ralph as in Ian McLean’s June 28th letter.
Ralph was my kind of hands-off premier best able to promote freedom and prosperity for Alberta as well as for every Canadian by his let-business-go attitude. Alberta and all
Canadians may well suffer financially the consequences of his hands-on successors. Certainly we know Ralph made his mistakes but he was always quick to admit his mis-
takes. I know of no other politician as quick. Truly the quality of a great man. A man well deserving of the Order of Canada. Walter Sandusky, Sylvan Lake
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Music students honoured
Students achieved goal of raising over $6,000 by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News
Students at École Fox Run School achieved their goal this year raising $6,000 for construction of a classroom in Ogooma, Uganda. Through their Around the Corner store, where they sold healthy snack
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alternatives, drinks and much more, as well as various fundraisers in the “Me to We” project, they were able to contribute to the Sylvan Lake based T.O.U.C.H. Ministries project, said Joanne Sikma, during the school’s open house June 6. She added, they’re hoping to continue the project in September.
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Congratulated Sumo wrestling was one of the activities at École Fox Run School’s open house on June 6. The event also included displays and an art show, silent auction, tours, face painting, cotton candy, a barbecue and celebration of the Uganda School Project’s (USP) success.
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- Judith McIntyre received congratulations from Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School principal Dorice Swensrude in front of students and parents during an assembly June 21. She was presented with an Excellence in Teaching Award at a gala in Calgary on May 26. STEVE DILLS
A number of H. J. Cody music students were honoured for their achievements during the year end concert held June 12 at Red Deer College. Following are the winners, as provided by teacher Kerry Heisler. Choral Awards - Most Improved: Amanda Gyori (Gr. 9), Dylan Lisafeld (Gr. 10) and Chase Thomas (Gr. 11). Excellence in Music: Hannah Shaxted (Gr. 9), Mykala Andrushko (Gr. 10), Shaye Lyons (Gr. 11). Musical Citizenship: Ryley Cordell (Gr. 10) and Sheldon Walker (Gr. 11). Warkentin Choral Award in recognition of outstanding contribution to the H. J. Cody Choir
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through leadership and personal commitment to excellence in vocal performance - Sloane Davis. Band Awards - Most Improved: Joe Andrechek (Gr. 9), Brody Burk (Gr. 10), Bridget Swabey (Gr. 11). Excellence in Music: Brianne Hughes (Gr. 9), Rachelle Janisse (Gr. 10), David Jones (Gr. 10), Shaye Lyons (Gr. 11). Musical Citizenship: Breanna Tait (Gr. 9), T. J. Sloboda (Gr. 10) and Sheldon Walker (Gr. 11). Band 212 in recognition of outstanding contribution to the H. J. Cody Band through love and appreciation of music, effort and reliability, courtesy and respect towards others and willingness to go the extra mile - Taylor Solberg.
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Winners
- Recipients of the Steffie Star Students awards at École Steffie Woima Elementary School for June included (in random order) Olivia Rush, Jack Walsh, Jacob Santos, Rylee Melenchuk, Xavier Ruetz, Addison Rubletz, Carson Deibert, Hillayna Brown, Eli Lauder, Kennedy Bartsch, Tiger McDonald, Jordan Kjelshus, Hunter Neal, Alexis Fothergill, Emily Lumbis, Emma Connelly, Kyrai Simon, Damian Baylis, Alexa Klein, Paris Ouellette, Benicio Byrd, Robbi Breen, Aspen Aldoff, Colby Holtkamp, Carter Neal, Megan Quirico, Sydney Hunt, Josh St. Pierre, Jorie Bloomer, Caeden Nelson, Elias Rubletz, Grace Perry, Amy Geake, Destiny King and Jenna Mierow. Missing were Brody Kluin, Tyler Gress, Jayden Crier, Kennedy Lanciault, Bria Nystrom, Bode Dakin, Braedon Stuckey, Elyssa Pike, Carly McDonald, T. J. Lacey and Colby Walsh. The purpose of the awards is to personally acknowledge each student’s strengths, talents, passions and uniquenesses. STEVE DILLS
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Planning begins for twinning Highway 11 by Aleisha Bosch Sylvan Lake News
Alberta Transportation has begun planning for the future twinning of Highway 11 from Highway 781 (Sylvan Lake) to Highway 766 (Eckville). A date has not been set for construction, as the project is still in the very early planning stages. An open house was held last Wednesday in Benalto Community Hall to provide information for those interested and to receive feedback from the public. Alberta Transportation spokesperson Trent Bancarz said planning needs to start years before construction. This involves taking into consideration environ-
mental, geotechnical and historical factors, as well as costs. AMEC Environment & Infrastructure will be conducting the study. AMEC engineer Lou Mak said key areas, such as the Medicine River crossing, have been identified and marked. The study will primarily focus on current access routes to the highway, and the effects of closing them. All direct access routes to the highway, such as those that lead directly to a residence or farm, will be closed once the twinning takes place. Alberta Transportation plans to eventually turn Highway 11 into a freeway, for which all intersections will be closed and it will only be possible to access the highway through inter-
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changes, which will be built. Bancarz said twinning is usually planned for when highways reach a volume of 10,000 vehicles per day. The west end of Highway 11 near Eckville has around 6,500 vehicles per day, and the east end near Sylvan Lake has about 8,500 vehicles per day, according to a project fact sheet. If traffic becomes too congested, said Bancarz, greater safety concerns can arise as people can become frustrated and attempt to pass when it isn’t safe.
“The two kind of tend to go together,” said Bancarz. Bancarz said safety, in addition to traffic volume, are among the factors in the decision to twin Highway 11. The highway has a higher collision rate than the provincial average. According to information displayed at the open house, there were 135.6 collisions per 100 million vehicle kilometres (100M veh-km) on Highway 11, compared with 90.5 collisions per 100M veh-km for the province.
Delicious donation
- Giselle Campbell, with the Family Education program of Sylvan Lake & Area Community Partners and Morgan Gathercole, representing Bayview Cafe presented a cheque for $531.25 to Sylvan Lake Watershed Stewardship Society (SLWSS), which was accepted by President Graeme Strathdee. The money was raised through the 1913 Days Charity Pie Auction. The donor of the highest selling pie (Bayview Cafe) selected a community charity (SLWSS) to receive half of the event’s total proceeds. Businesses donated 31 pies for the auction. STEVE DILLS
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Construction almost 150 per cent above last year by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News
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- Benalto Royal Purple #233 ladies celebrated National Royal Purple Day by placing purple pansy planters at Benalto Store and post office after their monthly meeting. Ladies present were Marg Vert, Carol Austin, Marg Walker, Alma Walker, Gloria Murphy and Linda Ramsay. The group supports its charity which is helping children in need. Donation boxes “Making dollars out of cents” are placed throughout the communities or any of the ladies may be contacted for more information. SUBMITTED
Residential construction continues to drive Sylvan Lake’s building permit totals to greater heights. At the end of the first half of the year the total value of construction undertaken in the community was almost 150 per cent above last year’s six month tally. Permits had been issued for $34.9 million in work, compared to just $14.1 million at the
same time in 2011. The biggest gain is in multi-family buildings with four permits issued for a total of 13 units last month. Three of the four were for row houses south of Ryders Square in the Ryders Ridge subdivision. Falcon Homes is constructing one of the structures while Panterra Developments received permits for two buildings. The other permit was for a duplex in the new Westpine Estates sub-
division off 60th Street just south of Westwood Crescent. Total construction value of the four permits was almost $2.23 million. To date this year permits have been issued for 81 new multi-family residential units compared to none last year. June’s total permit total was $6,271,160. That compared to just $950,022 in June 2011. Permits were issued for 16 new single family homes last month. The most active area was Ryders Ridge accounting for 11 of the permits. Two were issued for construction in Lakeway Landing, one
in Hewlett Park, one in Beacon Hill and one to replace a demolished building in the cottage area. Three permits were issued for commercial activities. They included a photo studio on Beju Industrial Drive, a tattoo and piercing shop in Hewlett Park Landing and a temporary sales trailer at the marina. Other permits were issue for decks (8), detached garages (6), basement developments (6), a renovation, a gazebo and hot tub, above ground pool, and demolitions (2).
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- The newest piece of artwork in Sylvan Lake’s downtown was completed last week when chain saw sculptor Darren Jones of Rimbey finished carving a totem pole at Chief ’s Pub & Eatery. Jones estimated he spent three solid days carving the various figures into the stump of an old elm tree which was cut down last year. He carved the top ‘Chief ’ character early last month and finished the others last week. Jones has been practising his craft for the past 16 years. More about Jones is available on his website at www.cabstudio.ca. STEVE DILLS PHOTOS
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Position Summary Reporting to the Sylvan Lake and Area Early Childhood Coalition, the Project Coordinator is responsible for gathering and disseminating information pertaining to early childhood development and facilitate the early implementation of the project. Qualifications & Competencies - Post-secondary education in early childhood development; equivalencies and related experience will be considered. - Satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Search - Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle as travel is required - Strong organizational skills and ability to function effectively in a fast paced challenging environment - Strong background in planning and community development - Strong communication skills, both written and verbal - Promotion and practice of building good relationships with interest groups and the public - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a team - Excellent computer skills using excel, word, publisher - Ability to maintain confidentiality - Ability to meet targets and timelines - Experience working with committees and volunteers in a variety of professional and community settings Duties & Responsibilities - Facilitating and implementing the committee’s action plan, to include prioritizing actions and developing a work plan with timelines for outcomes - Sharing and disseminating local and provincial research information from the Early Child Development Mapping Project - Indentifying community resources and stakeholders in early childhood development, prospecting opportunities and coordinating efforts to engage all sectors of the community related to this project - Evaluating the process and outcomes - Preparing monthly activity reports to be submitted to the Coalition Working Conditions - Flexible hours including evening and weekend work required - High public profile This is a part time contracted position requiring an interactive community based approach. Please forward resumes to slaearlychildhoodcoalition@gmail.com. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. For more information on the Early Childhood Mapping Project please go to www.ecmap.ca
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CARRIERS REQUIRED to deliver the Sylvan Lake News Central AB Life, twice weekly. Please call Debbie for details 314-4307 Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds
FULL-TIME MEATCUTTER required at Eastalta Co-op in Vermilion. Benefits relocation assistance. Training or experience required. Good references; j.grimwood@eastalta.com. 5013 - 51 Ave., Vermilion, AB, T9X 1B2. Phone 780-853-5335.
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Employment Training
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Our Sylvan Lake Walmart is now hiring for the summer! We’re looking for enthusiastic, dedicated people to make us great and we’re hiring for:
All Positions
(with specific need for Cashiers)
JOB POSTING: EARLY CHILDHOOD PROJECT COORDINATOR Position Description: Part-time Contract Position (self-employed) Starting Date: September 1, 2012 Number of Hours: Approximately 16 hours per week. Some weeks require more hours, some less. Wage: up to $25.00 per hour. Closing Date: Applications due by July 13, at 4:00 pm Contact: Email your resume etc. to slaearlychildhoodcoalition@gmail.com
Misc. Help
LIVE THE DREAM. Harbour’s End Marine has a 27 year history on beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC, “the best place on earth!” Owner retiring, well-established business only $129,000. Email: bjg_cormorant@shaw.ca.
Misc. Help
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Please apply online at: www.yourwalmartcareer.ca OR In-store at our Sylvan Lake Location
What makes working at Walmart so great?
• 10% discount on all regular priced merchandise, including food. • annual incentive bonus • comprehensive training program • opportunities for advancement
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Thursday, July 5, 2012 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Contractors
Business Services #1000 - #1430
Accounting
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KOR DESIGN SERVICES LTD. COMPLETE RENOVATIONS INCLUDING:
basement/suite development & design, bathrooms, ceilings, texturing, laminate & hardwood floors, electrical, plumbing, windows & doors
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Glass Shops
Our Door to Yours! Mobile Glass Service
403-887-6661
Kevin O’Rourke 403-357-0351
Landscaping Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors
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Automotive
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NEW N #6, 20A Sylvaire Close LOCATIO
Hours: M-F 8-5
Domestic, Import & Diesel Repair
403-887-2340
www.rapidauto.org Automotive
1029 NEW FACILITY
WE ARE A NEW CAR WARRANTY APPROVED MAINTENANCE FACILITY
Imports • Domestic • Trucks • SUV • Diesel Repairs
403-887-0440 service@sylvanlakeautopro.com 1A Industrial Drive Directly behind our old location
Additions & Renovations Fences & Decks Basement Development Phone: 403-588-8163
Email: rainycreek@telus.blackberry.net
Financial
403
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Glass Shops
ALL AUTO REPAIRS
1196
(Top Soil, Sand & Gravel)
Property Clean Ups & Junk Removal
CALL SHELLEY
403-340-8666
A PARDON/WAIVER for work and/or travel? Guaranteed fast, affordable, criminal record removal. Call for free consultation. Qualify today & save $250. (limited time offer). 1-800-736-1209; www. pardonsandwaivers.ca BBB accredited. CRIMINAL RECORD? You can still get a pardon. Find out how. Call 1-866-242-2411 or visit www.nationalpardon.org. Work and travel freely. Guarantee by the National Pardon Centre.
Educational
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5* JUNK REMOVAL
Property clean up 340-8666
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• • • • •
Chain Link Fences Wood Fences Decks Interior Framing Finish Work
ART LAKE 403-304-0727 (cell) 403-887-3760
Educational
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Misc. Services
AUTO • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL MOBILE SERVICE
Len Campbell Owner/Operator 8 Cuendet Industrial Way, Sylvan Lake
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Personal Services
403-318-1760 Rental -
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Personal Services
DATING SERVICE. Long-term/short-term relationships. Free to try! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call 1-866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet local single ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).
Educational
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University SO006303of Calgary
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TRUE ADVICE! True clarity! True Psychics! 1-877-342-3036 or 1-900-528-6258 or mobile #4486. (18+) $3.19/minute; www.truepsychics.ca.
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GORGEOUS SPRUCE TREES 4 - 6’, $37.00. Includes machine planting, fertilizer, bark mulch. Minimum order of 20. Delivery fee: $75 - $100. Quality guaranteed. Crystal Springs 403-820-0961.
STEEL BUILDING - Huge clearance sale! 20x24 $4,658 25x28 $5,295 30x40 $7,790 32x54 $10,600 40x58 $14,895 47x78 $19,838 One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca.
DARK Misc. Services
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Garden Supplies
METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices! 36� Hi-Tensile TUFF-Rib 29ga. Galvalume $.67 sq. ft. Colours $.82 sq. ft. 40 Year Warranty. ALTA-WIDE Builders Supplies 1-888-263-8254.
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UFC-149 TICKETS exclusively for fans in rural Alberta only. Saturday, July 21, Calgary. Upper deck, lower deck or floor tickets available starting at $199 each including courier delivery. Call David from Just Tickets 1-800-909-3274.
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Building Supplies
• General Equipment Rental • STIHL Products Dealer
1610
Event Tickets
UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION: Bobcat, JD tractor, Equipment, Trailers, Motorbikes, Mobile Home, Truck, Quad, Tools. 10 a.m. Saturday July 7 Amsk, Alberta. Scribner Auction 780-842-5666. Details: www.scribnernet.com.
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Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990
1530
Auctions
SLIMDOWN FOR SUMMER! Lose up to 20 lbs in just 8 weeks. Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800-854-5176.
Medical Marijuana Educational Seminar
403-887-2200
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Legal Services
24 HOUR COMMERCIAL EMERGENCY SERVICE
887-7744
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Household Appliances
VACUUM ROBOT Roomba #770, used 3 times, paid $750, $325, 403-864-2029
Get all the latest business, entertainment, sports, local news and more.
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RURAL WATER TREATMENT
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SYLVAN LAKE NEWS BUSINESS DIRECTORY
CM Concrete Inc.
x ROOFING x SIDING If you choose us as your contractor we will:
Specializing in concrete and framing
• • • •
Listen to your needs and concerns Provide high quality products Show attention to detail Carefully clean up, leaving your yard the way we found it • Provide you with the best warranty in the business We are manufacturer certiďŹ ed and have over 20 years experience. We work all seasons of the year.
Call Al for a free estimate:
Clint Baerg clint@cmconcreteinc.net Flatwork and walls
1-403-795-1601
Your Monument Source
Box 1021B, RR1 Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1X6
Jim Caldwell RED DEER.............403.347.4474 SYLVAN LAKE.............403.887.5211 TOLL FREE.............1.877.394.4474 Fax.............403.887.5212
& EXTERIORS
Framing Shops Houses Etc.
HANDCRAFTED • PERSONALIZED • CUSTOMIZED
403-887-7706
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SUPERFO RM ICF DEALER
NEW DESIGNS NEW PRODUCTS SIGNAGE
Specializing in Marine • Custom Boat Tops • Interiors • Repairs AUTO: Interior & Repairs RV: Skirting & Interiors • Commercial Upholstery Supplies c a • Industrial dust a • Residential es de t a • Up p os
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BIKE & QUAD SEATS
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Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210
Livestock
2100
2 YR OLD and yearling angus bulls, performance tested, to improve your beef production program. 403-746-2630, or 403-350-0423
Grain, Feed Hay
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HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.
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Acreages
4050
COMMERCIAL office space for rent, Unit 7, 24 Cuendet Industrial Way 1083 sq.ft comprising finished open office area and mezzanine. Call 403-357-6743
Mobile Lot
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KILIAN ESTATES Mobile Park, Eckville; sites ready to move your 4 year or newer mobile home onto today. All utilities at each site. Phase 2 now ready. Incentive. Call Park Manager 403-844-0512
Real Estate #4000 - #4190
Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property ............4120 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Businesses for Sale..........4140 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190
Houses For Sale
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DON’T MISS OUT!!
This one won’t last long. Too many extras list. Many updates. Perfect location. Huge garage. Right across from Steffie. 87 Perry Dr. Sylvan. Immed. poss. 403-887-2554 or Rick 403-588-9401
23 ACRES
OF RIVER PROPERTY WEST OF RIMBEY 1440 sq.ft. open concept home. Shop, barn & outbuildings, corrals & fenced. Pride of ownership. Owners retiring. 403-843-6182
4 ACRES, 20 min. East of Red Deer on paved Hwy 595, treed, quiet, 1170 sq.ft. modular w/walkout bsmt. Recently reno’d. 4 bdrm., 3 bath, heated shop. $329,000. Sale, Rent to Own or Trade for house in Innisfail, Red Deer or Penhold. Avail July 1. 403-392-3135 or 403-872-1681 or email: fisher.innisfail@gmail.com 4 BDRM. executive home on secluded 20 acre parcel, extras including pool & hot tub, 10 minutes east of Rimbey on hwy 53. $579,000. For more info. or to view. Call Martina Unger, Century 21 403-396-8667
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Manufactured Homes
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Manufactured Homes
SUMMER SIZZLER SALE! All 2011 stock hugely reduced for immediate delivery. Compare and call us last! Best prices, best Canadian-Built (SRI) quality, Best service! Dynamic Modular; 1-877-341-4422; www.dynamicmodular.ca
TELL it all! Tell it well! Make your ads sell for you by giving full description of goods or services offered. Include prices and terms. Phone 1-877-223-3311 for a friendly ad taker.
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Cottages/Resort Property
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FULLY SERVICED Lake Lots for sale. Starting at $69,900. Elinor Lake Resort, 2.5 hours North East of Edmonton. 1-877-623-3990; www.elinorlakeresort.com
Self employment business opportunity for a bookkeeper / accounting minded person. Currently providing tax preparation services in Stettler, Alberta Has a 20+ years of successful operation with repeat clientele drawn from the town of Stettler and surrounding area. • Full training and support from H&R Block for the software and policies. • This is an unique opportunity servicing a niche market in central Alberta Please call Dean Clyne at 1-847-937-3268 or email to: dean_clyne@hotmail.com
3110
DOWNTOWN
OFFICE SPACE
FOR LEASE
Lakeland Plaza
403-887-3021 403 -887-3021 Houses/ Duplexes
3020
NICE 3 bdrm. home in Sylvan Lake, quiet location $1350/mo. 780-778-6051
Condos/ Townhouses
3030
SYLVAN Lake 2 bdrm. , 2 baths condo, hardwood, gym, hot tub, games room $1290, (780)940-3383
Suites
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BACHELOR SUITES FOR RENT ranging $550-$650 $300 d.d. All rooms above Hazzard County Bar & Grill. Call 403-887-5235 ask for Char
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For Rent
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Board
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LOT FOR SALE IN BENALTO, 53x100 fully serviced, ideal location in new sub-division. Phone 403-304-2762 or 887-2993
LARGE FAMILY DUPLEX
New reno’s. Bi-level, 4 bdrms, 2 baths, Family room, private yard & shed. 2 blocks to the lake. AVAILABLE NOW! $1550 plus gas & electric.
VIEW OF THE LAKEfrom
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FARMYARD CLEAN-UP. Scrap farm machinery and vehicles, yard clean-up of metal. We pay cash for large amounts. 780-914-7560.
For Rent #3000 - #3200 Offices
Hang Out
H&R BLOCK FRANCHISE FOR SALE
Lots For Sale BRAND New 2010 Cross roads Zinger Destination Trailer, 38 Ft, 2slides, full appss., deck, firepit, built in at Kokanee Chalets, Crawf ord Bay, BC.5 year fixed rate lease, 1st year pad rent free. 1-800-448 -9292. 1-250-551-5005. www.kokaneechalets.com
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THREE BUILDERS, • one stop! United Homes Canada and Grandview Modular invite you to view our showhomes today! • 1-800-461-7632 or 1-877-945-1272. We take pride in • our service!
JANDEL HOMES. 20’ X 76’ manufactured homes starting from $109,500. Packed with amenities including fridge, stove, dishwasher and venetian blinds. Alberta’s best value since 1974; www.jandelhomes.com.
Suites
Businesses For Sale
View of the lake master suite. Lovely 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, duplex. 6 appl. and garage. 2 blocks from the lake.
The Watermark!
Enjoy the ‘spa-like’ suite. 2 bdrm & 2 full baths with soaker tubs! 7 appl. Gas F/P. Infloor heat & U/G Pkng. Some with view of the lake. Starting at $1325 plus electricity.
STORAGE SHED FOR ALL YOUR EXTRAS. AVAILABLE NOW
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MOVE IN INCENTIVES
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APARTMENTS
•Heat & Hot water included!
•5 appliances! •On–site management! •Elevator! •Window coverings! •Off street parking!
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SENIORS RATES! 403-887-5908 www.woodsmere.ca
403-314-0099 We also rent in Innisfail, Penhold, and Lacombe... we have a great property in each town
403-896-8552 • 403-896-1193 www.hpman.ca Holiday Trailers
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RV Lot Sale
Prices SO006465 from $34,000!! Viewing ONLY by telephone pre-booked appointment.
Toll Free: 1.888.913.2114 See Lot Sale Prices & Park Photos on our website:
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www.hewlettparklanding.ca
ONE STOP CONVENIENCE FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS... • Pet Supplies • Flowers • Liquor Store • Bottled Water • Building Supplies • Automotive “It’s the place to be in Sylvan Lake”
In need of a little retail therapy... Come in & try out our couches!
Royal Reserve Rye Polar Ice Vodka
750 ml plus GST/Deposit No Limits
OPEN: 10AM-MIDNIGHT, 7 DAYS A WEEK
While supplies last. No rain cheques or substitutions.
75 Hewlett Park Landing (Next to No Frills) • 403-887-8433
Lakeside
Sylvan Lake's Project Centre
Lumber
Estimates
Plywood
We Specialize in Canadian Manufactured Rustic & Shabby Chic Furniture and Décor.
Paint
& Stain Windows Doors Hardware Plumbing
Mon-Fri: 9:30 - 6 Sat: t: 1100 - 5 C Closed losed SSundays undays 4-40 Hewlett Park Landing - Sylvan Lake
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Monday – Wednesday 10am to 6pm Thursday – Friday 10am to 8pm Saturday – 10am - 5pm Sunday and Holidays Closed
Reverse Osmosis System All of our summer toys, life jackets, and floating water retrieving toys, water bottles for the hot summer walks, insect repellent spray....
NOW IN STOCK TO ENJOY THE SUMMER!
Natural & Clean At your Fingertips Highest Quality drink drinking king ing water • clean & delicious • 5 stage purification system • reduces odours
Not Only Water... #2 160 Hewlett Park Landing 403-887-3909
• Water Softeners • Reverse Osmosis • Systems
• Hot Tub Supplies • Water Coolers • Water Filters
• reduces contaminants • easy installation • fits under kitchen sink
We exchange any size bottle
$4.00
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$649,000
#1, 4914-50 Sylvan Lake
Home is where happiness is. $269,900
24 Hrs Ph: 403-887-2217 Fax: 403-887-3165 Toll Free: 1-877-373-6296
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$319,900 ENDING
P 24 Hunter Rd. MLS# 326925
44 Regatta Way MLS# 326862
$475,000
$293,900
23 Jarvis Bay Dr. MLS# 326712
46 Briar Road, BLACKFALDS
MLS# 320832
$980,000
$294,900
7 Heenan Cou Court
900 Herder Drive Driv
MLS# 320303
MLS# 323980
47 Herder Dr. MLS# 325513
$215,000
2 Grand Avenue
5040 - 33 Street
MLS# 324612
MLS# 325179
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$419,900
$184,900
5027 - 32 Street
20 Jacobs Close
MLS# 325257
MLS# 326214
$298,000
$279,900
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49 Wildrose Drive
MLS# 326780
MLS# 326834
$289,900
MLS# 326682
$339,900
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5009-47 009 Street St e
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Featured Listings $314,900
77 Fern Glade Cres.
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$269,900
4604 - 46 Street
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10 0 Willow S St.
5 Legacy Cove
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SOLD 3335 - 50 Ave. MLS# 319793
$699,000
Gord Steinbach
Lorne Therriault 403-396-1584
403-505-2004 gordsteinbach@remax.net
Lavish Lakefront Condos!
#8 14 Thevanez Industrial Trail
MLS# ML S# 319 S# 319368 1 368 68
MLS# M ML S 3 S# 321 321672 21672
$539,000
$1,950,000
Carl Stepp
1219 Pine Rd.
403-358-9300
MLS# ML LS# 325 325115 25 25115 5115
Glen Gle Goodall
403-318-0604 4
5100 Lakeshore Drive
$1,199,000
$1,100,000
MLS# M ML S# 323 3 323593 3593 59 593 93
$879,900
Call Caroline today to find out all the features included and to book your own private showing!
It’s an I need a Realtor market!
4403-896-8500 Turning Dreams into Addresses
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I Can Help!
• 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom • Fully furnished • Heated underground parking • $250,000 - $290,000
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Need a place on the Lake?
55 Warbler Close
Caroline Boivin C
• NEW 1996 sqft home on 58 acres • 2 barns • Peaceful surroundings – Medicine River Àows by • Oil revenue • Located near Eckville
211 Grand Ave.
MLS# ML LS# S 326791 326 6791 91 91
188 Jarvis Bay Dr.
FREE MARKET EVALUATIONS FRE
AMAZING PRICE!
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$15.50/sq ft
Don’t dream a dream.... BUY ONE!
$799,000 56 Lakeway Boulevard
Willard Morris 403-318-4547 www.willardmorris.com
Sandi Hallgren
403-887-2217
sandihallgren@remax.net