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- Five-year-old Alora Thomson, Milayna Stogrin, also five, and Sophie Yaskowich, four, from Caroline enjoy some fun at the Sylvan Lake beach. The hot weather experienced lately in the area makes water and sand play a desirable past time. TREENA MIELKE
Street corner landscaped as park, final fate undecided By Aleisha Bosch Sylvan Lake News
A parcel of land at the corner of 50th Street and Lakeshore Drive in Sylvan Lake has been landscaped and opened for public use while it awaits its final fate, according to Sylvan Lake communications officer Joanne Gaudet. The land is the former site of the Sylvan Lake Hotel which was was torn down to make way for a seven- to nine-story hotel and conference centre, said Sylvan Lake Mayor Susan Samson. After town land use bylaws changed, which prohibited buildings in the area from being higher than four stories, development plans for the land changed to a condominium complex with ground-level businesses. When the recession hit,
said Samson, development plans were halted because the town was “oversaturated” with condominiums. An underground parkade was instead constructed on the land. Samson said the town didn’t want the unappealing concrete structure, so they asked property owner Reliant Developments to install a decorative fence and landscape the space. “This has been an ongoing project,” said Samson, adding that it included installing the greenery and negotiating with the property’s owners. While the space was landscaped last year, it did not open to the public until about a month ago. “It just took that long to get an agreement,” said Samson. As part of the agreement, the town pays $1 to
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Reliant annually, which Samson said is a token exchange of money to make the agreement binding. Property taxes are paid by Reliant, according to Gaudet, but the town has to maintain the space. The lease agreement is renewed annually. “I am pleased that they offer us day use of that site,” said Samson. She added that it was a council initiative to open the site to the public. Reliant principal Dan Wilson said they have been in preliminary discussions with the town to construct a mixed-use building on the property, with commercial space on the bottom and condominiums on top. However, he stressed that nothing definitive has happened yet. “The market just is not there yet,” said Wilson, citing other buildings that still have vacancies. “When the time comes we will bring proposals to the town.”
The park is an interim solution for town residents, said Wilson. “It’s a better interim solution than leaving it as a construction site,” he said. Samson said she hopes the land is developed in the future, citing the real estate value of the property. “We need people living and shopping in downtown,” said Samson. “That’s a key property.” The park appears to be seldom used and untouched spider webs decorate the trash cans in the area, all of which contain no garbage. However, Samson said the area was used to hold a bouncy castle to entertain the younger set while the Stanley Cup was in Sylvan Lake and part of the street was closed off. Samson said she is waiting to see what happens in the area the next time a similar event occurs.
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Traffic reduced near summer village by Treena Mielke Black Press
Motorists leaving Sylvan Lake and heading west or coming into the town from that direction need to keep a light foot on the gas pedal. Sylvan Lake town council recently gave the green light to reducing the speed another 10 km/h from 70 km/h. The council of the Summer Village of Norgenwold had requested a 50 km/h speed limit
and town staff concurred with this recommendation, but town council decided 60 km/h would be enough of a reduction. Sylvan Lake Mayor Susan Samson said keeping the speed limit in check is important. “It’s only going to get busier,� she said. Carol McMillan, the Mayor of the Summer Village of Norglenwold said she is pleased the speed limit has been reduced. “It was the people on the south end of Norglenwold who requested it,� she said. “And I’m sure it has helped.�
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Hantavirus confirmed in Central Alberta; important precautions urged Submitted Special to Sylvan Lake News
Following confirmation of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome in a Central Albertan, Alberta Health Services is reminding area residents, and all Albertans, to take simple precautions to protect themselves. “Because humans can be exposed to
Hantavirus when the urine or feces of an infected rodent — such as a mouse — become airborne, anyone who disturbs areas of mice or mice droppings can be at risk,� said Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Medical Officer of Health - Central Zone. “It’s essential that people take precautions to protect themselves, and reduce their risk of ill-
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RCMP deal with partially dressed drunks jumping off pier July 28th 9:35 pm - RCMP received a call of a young male loading several bottles of alcohol into his vehicle and speeding along Perry Drive in Sylvan Lake. Members attended the area but the vehicle was gone. The owner of the vehicle was contacted and the driver was informed of the consequences of bad driving habits as well as the new impaired driving laws.
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with significant mouse infestations, and/or mouse infestations in enclosed poorly ventilated spaces, should contact Health Link Alberta (1-866-4085465) to discuss necessary special precautions. Although Hantavirus infection is rare, it can be fatal. Individuals infected with Hantavirus generally show symptoms one to two weeks after exposure; however symptoms have been known to appear up to five weeks after exposure. Symptoms often resemble severe flu, including fever, body aches, chills, abdominal problems and severe breathing problems. Hinshaw said, “It is very important that anyone who has recently been in an area contaminated by mice and who has subsequently developed severe flulike symptoms or difficulty breathing see a doctor immediately.”
July 29th 3:56 am - A male is facing several charges including criminal harassment, failing to comply with conditions of an undertaking, uttering threats and obstructing justice as a result of a domestic dispute on 47th Street in Sylvan Lake. The male was threatening to assault his ex-girlfriend and was believed to be under the influence of drugs at the time of the incident. 8:26 am - Police attended the Sylvan Lake pier after a report of partially clothed intoxicated people jumping off the pier. Members attended and arrested two males for outstanding warrants and public intoxication. One female was also arrested and lodged in cells for public intoxication. 9:47 pm - A female driver was issued a fine in connection with a
two vehicle collision on Highway 11 near Range Road 20. She attempted to pass a vehicle which slowed in front of her and collided with another vehicle in the next lane whose driver was attempting to make a turn onto Range Road 20. There was significant vehicle damage, however, no injuries as a result of the collision. July 30th 12:16 am - A male is facing charges of assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm in connection with a domestic altercation at a residence on 45 Street in Sylvan Lake. A verbal dispute between the accused and his father resulted in a physical fight which ended with the father being stabbed in the chest. He was treated for his injuries and released. July 31st 11:56 am - RCMP is
investigating the theft of a moped from the Canadian Tire parking lot in Sylvan Lake. A witness saw a male take the moped, owned by an employee of Canadian Tire, and put it in the back of his truck. When the suspect noticed he was being watched, he proceeded to ditch the moped at the Dollarama parking lot before fleeing. August 3rd 4:19 am - A female driver had her vehicle seized for seven days and received an immediate 30-day licence suspension after she was stopped roadside by RCMP. The driver, who was under GDL conditions, which includes no alcohol consumption, blew a caution on a screening device resulting in her vehicle being towed and her licence suspended.
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Jazz at the Lake bigger and better than ever By Treena Mielke Black Press
When Eric Allison and Cheryl Fisher decided to bring to life a vision of having a jazz festival in Sylvan Lake several years ago, they had no guarantee the idea would fly, but they decided to take a
leap of faith, anyway. “It was Chery’s idea, actually,” said Allison. “And one day we were sitting around having Caesars at Pete’s on the Beach with Matt Toonders and Al Fisher talking about it and before we knew it, it snowballed. It simply took on a life of its own.”
This year, the 10th anniversary of the Jazz at the Lake Festival, is living proof that the idea, which started small, has turned into an annual event that rocks Sylvan Lake to its very musical core, bringing back the best of the best and highlighting an impressive array of today’s great
jazz musicians. This year promises to be the best festival ever. “I know I always say that,” said Allison, “but there is no question that this 10th anniversary will be the biggest and the best ever.” Fittingly, The Best of 10 is the theme of
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Special Events Friday, August 10 to Sunday, August 12 - Shake the Lake action sports and music festival. Three days, 30 bands and action sports. 1164 BMX Bonesaw Jam Saturday, Vans Lake Jam for skateboarders Sunday. Family Zone for kids and parents alike. Free admission. Check the web at 2012.shakethelake.ca/. Saturday, August 11 and Sunday, August 12 Kick It To The Curb - a recycling program by the Town of Sylvan Lake. Place your unwanted, but reusable items on the curb for new owners to pick up. Pre-registration required - email mlittmann@sylvanlake.ca. Saturday, August 11 - Sylvan Lake Legion’s annual branch golf tournament. Sign up sheet on the bar at the Legion. Saturday, August 11 - Central Alberta Singles dance at 8:30 pm at Penhold Hall. Music by Lost Highway. Members and invited guests only; new members welcome. Elaine 403-341-7653 or Bob 403-304-7440. Sunday, August 12 - Cream Day at Historic Markerville Creamery Museum. Noon to 5 pm. Features old time demonstrations of cream separation, butter making, ice cream making and carding wool. Tours, concession, home made pie, children’s activities, live animals and fantastic entertainment. Thursday, August 16 to Sunday, August 19 - Jazz At The Lake celebrates its 10th anniversary with an amazing line-up of Canadian superstar jazz artists. Many free events. Full details and ticket information at www.jazzatthelake.com/. Friday, August 17 - Hansen Family Charity
Bullriding (WPB) at Dickson Arena (south of Spruce View) at 7 pm. Proceeds to Children’s Wish Foundation. For info or to sponsor call Tammy 403-728-3502. Thursday, August 16 - The Sylvan Lake Seniors Bus to the Golden Circle Flower Show in Red Deer followed with a meal at the Red Deer Chinese Buffet. Pick up begins at the Seniors’ Centre at 2:30 p.m., return by 5:30 p.m. ($15). Phone Lenore at 403-887-5372. Friday, August 17 - Hansen Family Charity Bullriding (WPB) at Dickson Arena (south of Spruce View) at 7 pm. Proceeds to Children’s Wish Foundation. For info or to sponsor call Tammy at 403-728-3502. Sunday, August 19 - meeting for parents of special needs, adults and kids at 7 p.m. at the Community Partners Building. Sunday, August 19 - Viking Day at Danish Canadian Museum. Festivities begin at 11:30 and run to 5:30 pm with re-enactments by Odin’s Ravens at 1:30 and 3:30 pm. Wednesday, August 22 - Sylvan Lake Senior’s Association is planning a trip to Rosebud theatre for a brunch performance of Anne of Green Gables. The cost, including theatre ticket, brunch and bus transportation is $80. If you would like to join our theatre excursion, call Jill at 403318-9381 or 403-887-5428. Friday, August 24 to Sunday, August 26 - Eighth annual Medicine Hills Art Festival at Sylvan Lake Curling Club. A juried nature themed show and sale featuring world class artists displaying their high quality original work. www.wandawhaley. com
Weekly Events Mondays - Master-Triathlon swim from 8:309:30 pm. Come and check us out! To register go to Sylvan Lake Tri Club website at www.sltc.ca or e-mail swim@sltc.ca. 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. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays 10:15-11 am - Terrific Tales for 2s and 3s at Sylvan Lake Library. Stories, finger plays, songs and a simple craft. Free, registration required. 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. No trip Dec. 15.
Thursdays - Drop in bowling at 10 am. Two games. For information call Joan 403-8872201. Thursdays - Ladies of the Patch. Does your partner work away from home for extended periods of time? 10 am. Open discussion, sharing tips and coffee. Call Giselle at 403-887-9989 for info.
Monthly Events First Sunday every month. Sylvan Lake Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary breakfast at the Legion. 4916 50 Ave. 9 am to 1 pm. Next breakfast August 5. Everyone welcome. 06/30/12 First Monday every month. Sylvan Lake & District Fish & Game Association meets at 7 pm at Sylvan Lake Community Partners Association, 5043 50 Ave. Everyone welcome. For information, call Dave Lloyd 403-887-2380. 06/30/12 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 more information, call 403-887-2726. 06/30/12
Volunteers Needed Sylvan Lake & Area Pet Shelter Society desperately needs your skills and talents to help us reach our goals. Please contact 403-887-2925, 403-505-2925 or 403-887-5053 for further information. The Memories Recovered Project (MRP) is looking for a volunteer grant researcher - writer in the Sylvan Lake or Red Deer area. The MRP is a non profit registered charity that documents on camera interviews with Canadian military veterans for historical and educational purposes. Also looking for a volunteer to transcribe veteran interviews from a master disk. For more details, check our website at www.themrp.org. If you’re interested in helping with “Keeping History Alive” please call Allan at 403-887-7114. 12/30/10
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. 06/30/12 Sylvan Lake AA meetings. Tuesdays 7:30 pm Lions Hall; Sundays 8 pm Presbyterian Church (north door). For more information about the program, call male 403-887-4470, 403-5885491 or female 403-887-4297. 06/30/12
this year’s festival to be held Aug. 16 to 19. The jazz festival, which takes people back to the days of Varsity Hall, when the music of the big bands was as intoxicating as the summer air, itself, has a star studded list of performers. Big name in the music industry, Tommy Banks, who was a teenager himself, when Varsity Hall was in its hay day, will headline Friday evening performance as will Cheryl Fisher, Eric Allison and John Stowell. The musicians are to perform at the Alliance Community Church on 47th Avenue and, no doubt, it will be a performance well worth attending. Cheryl Fisher, coorganizer of the festival, has been hailed by the Montreal Jazz Festival as one of the greatest female singers in the history of Canadian jazz.She has recorded five CDs and continues to receive glowing reviews for her live performances and recordings. Eric Allison has been a full-time working professional musician for more than 30 years, playing alto and tenor saxophone, flute and clarinet.He has recorded three CDs under his own name and has worked with a litany of jazz greats. John Stowell, an international recording artist and teacher has been Artist-InResidence at schools in Germany, Indonesia,
Argentina as well as the United States and Canada. Johnny Summers Little Big Band will kick start the festival at the Royal Canadian Legion on Thursday, and Friday afternoon will feature the H. O.T. Dixieland Jazz Band at the Sylvan lake Lodge and at the Farmers Market. Saturday’s performances include H.O.T. Dixieland Jazz Band at the Lions Legacy Park Gazebo and, beginning at 1 p.m. Donald Ray Johnson’s 10-piece band will perform at the Legion. An outdoor concert will be held at the Lions Legacy Park Gazebo from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday featuring RDC Jazz Ensemble & RDC Faculty Jazz Quintet. Guitarist John Stowell will hold a workshop later that afternoon at the Lions Hall. Evening entertainment will feature Alberta jazz all-stars Michael Kaeshammer
and his Trio at the Alliance Community Church and The Polyjesters will perform at the Lions Hall beginning at 10 p.m. On Sunday Jazz Explosion & Flat Iron Jazz will perform at an outdoor concert from 2 to 4 p.m. This year the jazz pub crawl will occur at 10 venues throughout Sylvan Lake. The crawl will begin at 11:30 a.m. and continue until 6 p.m. Well known jazz artist Jim Guloien will be one of the featured entertainers and will perform with A farewell jam session with Tim Tamashiro and his quartet featured will be held at Meadowlands Golf Club. The evening will conclude with fireworks. Allison gives tribute not only to the great musicians who will grace this year’s festival, but to the sponsors and huge contingent of volunteers including festival manager Kathy Bradshaw.
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Food is the universal language I love cooking. I always have. There is ture was carved wood, and fabric with a variety something about the way something seems to of woven colours hung on the wall. come from nothing that I She took me to the kitchhave always enjoyed about it. en. Tomatoes, fresh basil, and This weekend, I attended mozzarella lay on the counter Aleisha the Edmonton Heritage - all the ingredients for Bosch Festival. While the festival’s Caprese empanadas, like the Eckville Echo cultural performances and classic Italian salad of the ethnic items for sale were same name. The empanada interesting enough, the readough was already made. son I, and I suspect many other people conWe set to work dicing the tomatoes and tinue to attend the festival is for its huge variety cheese and chopping up the basil. Then we of food. wrapped all three in circles of dough and fried After buying a sheet of food tickets, I was them. The dough turned golden brown and able to wander around the festival, travelling to crispy. When I took a bite of one, the cheese different countries with my tastebuds as my inside had melted around the basil and tomato passport. I went to Italy for gelato, India for in a mass of savoury goodness. curry, and Ecuador for a chocolate-covered Earlier in my time in Argentina, I learned to banana. I also got a mozzarella empanada from make another kind of food. At the time I was in Ecuador, hoping to taste one like I used to eat the city where I was attending university, and in Argentina. living in a hostel. I had been unable to find an Empanadas are little pockets of dough usu- apartment or a roommate. ally filled with meat or cheese. They are comI had my own room at the hostel, and I mon across all Latin American countries. I shared a bathroom and kitchen with the rest of learned to make them when I was visiting an the guests. Being relatively new to staying in a estancia, a South American ranch. communal environment, I was worried someI was staying in a tiny town about an hour one would take my food (no one ever did, at outside Buenos Aires, in a province of the same any hostel I stayed at). I compensated by eating name. Some estancias are open to visitors, like the breakfast the hostel provided, keeping a guest ranches here, and I wanted to have the few foods in my room, and getting the rest of quintessentially Argentinean experience of rid- my food ready-made from the bakery on the ing a horse across the pampas. Unfortunately, corner or the vendors on the beach. Needless rainy, muddy weather thwarted my plans. to say, my diet wasn’t the healthiest as a result I met a lady who ran one of the estancias I of this. wanted to visit while I was wandering around One night, a number of the other guests the town, and she offered to let me spend the approached me and asked if I wanted to conday at the ranch. I accepted. tribute to the ňoqui they were making (it’s I spent most of the day indoors. The house spelled as “gnocchi” in Italian). I agreed, and on the estancia was charming in a rustic sort of added my parmesan, tomatoes, and peppers to way. Terracotta tiles lined the floor, the furni- the food pile.
Ňoqui is a type of pasta, made from potatoes and flour. A huge pile of potatoes sat in the hostel kitchen, which were peeled, boiled, and mashed. Next, we added enough flour, plus one egg, to turn the potatoes into a dough. We rolled it into long strands, cut them into pieces, and boiled them again. The dough became slightly firmer. The noodles we’d made were served with a
sauce made from vegetables and spices that had been contributed. Everyone who had helped sat around the table in the hostel dining room and ate together. I was lucky if I knew my dining companions’ names, but in that moment, I experienced the power that food truly has to bring people together. We may not all eat the same food, but we all have to eat, and sometimes, that’s all that matters.
Destination -- holidays; only a few sleeps away For every thing there is a season. And now, as summer flourishes and ripens into August, it seems everyone is getting their holiday passports stamped, ‘gone.’ Yes, the holiday season has arrived. It seems everyone in the world is either on holidays, going on holidays or just getting back. I noticed on Facebook the other day several messages all related to holidays. Facebookers have poured their weary, work hardened hearts into messages like, “I’m so ready. And “if I don’t get to go on holidays soon, I will burst.” I smile, keep my head down and my eyes on the computer keyboard. I tell myself it’s the journey, not the
destination that counts. And then, unbidden, the little thought creeps into my head, “nine days, I have nine days left.” And so I continue doing my reporter like stuff; writing stories, taking pictures, making phone calls. But, as much as news doesn’t stop, it seems it, too, wants to take a short hiatus or at least an afternoon nap. Sources, the ones whose phone numbers are tattooed on your brain, because they are usually so helpful and so available have turned into nothing more than a recording. “I’m sorry, I am out of the office from now until forever, so have a great day,” the voice, who used to be live, says. The message is not meant to be mocking, so I try not to take it personally, try not to slam the phone down, and try
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not to look at the calendar and think “eight days, now I have eight days left.” This year, preceding my holidays I was shuffled over to another newspaper office. It’s all part of being a member of this big newspaper family called “Black Press.” Apparently, Black Press has lots of siblings and it is our duty to help each other out when one of us is gone on holidays. And so, there I was struggling to leave my office neat, clean and tidy and minus the four coffee cups and
stack of old news press releases at the Rimbey Review and shuffle myself over to Sylvan Lake News. The transition turned out to be fairly easy except when I tried to identify myself on the phone. Of course, I know exactly who I am, most days anyway, but, no doubt, because of the shuffle I seemed to be a little confused as to whom I work for. “Hi, I’m Treena from the Rimbey Review, I mean the Sylvan Lake News, whatever, I have no idea where I’m from,” I stammer. Unfortunately by the time I get it figured out I will probably be back in Rimbey. Coming to Sylvan Lake, however, has been awesome. It’s kind of like coming home.
For 11 years I was part of the news staff here and for part of that time, I was ‘the news staff ’. It’s good to be back. Unfortunately, I seem to have misplaced that little black book I possessed so proudly years ago. It was my book of sources, my reporter’s bible. Names, telephone numbers and even, if my sources were benevolent enough, cell phone numbers. I think I lost it about four offices ago. Anyway, it’s good to be back, if only for a short holiday season. And then I, too, will be one of those people on holidays. Did I mention I only had nine days left? Or is it eight?
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69 years ago ... From the issue of August 11, 1943
Genevieve Conaty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Conaty, is the latest Sylvan Lake young lady to join the Services. She left on Monday en route to Galt, Ont., where she will start training in the Wrens. Genevieve is the fifth member of
the Conaty family to join the active services. Her brother Jack is in Tunisia and three other brothers are serving with the Canadian Forces in England. With five members of the family now on active service the Conaty family may well be proud of the part they are playing in the present world struggle. Estelle is the only member of the family now at home with her mother. Michael Conaty, the father of this fine family, is a civilian foreman at an Air Force station at Big Bend. Twelve nephews of Mr. and Mrs. Conaty are serving with the American Forces. ♦ ♦ ♦ Timed to coincide with the second anniversary of the Canadian Women’s Army Corps, nine recruiting parties will soon begin a tour of Alberta seek-
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From the issue of August 9, 1962
In a recent transaction Sylvan Lake Hotel was sold to Kemo Holdings Ltd. by Calgary Brewing and Malting Co. Ltd. Andy and Ray Kinasewich, owners of the holding company, will take over management of the hotel August 15. ♦ ♦ ♦ The annual meeting of the Sylvan Lake Summer Resident Property Owners’ Association was held in the Canadian Legion Hall, Sylvan Lake, Saturday, July 21. The following officers were re-elected for the year 1962-63. President: Mr. George B. Handford (Calgary); Vice-President, Mr. Eric S.
Huestis (Edmonton); Secy-Treas: Mr. L. M. Roberts (Edmonton); Committee: Mr. J. Wes. L. Anderson (Red Deer) and Mr. Robert McKenzie (Calgary). A motion was passed requesting the Sylvan Lake Town Council to have more floating docks put in the water along the Lake shore for use by swimmers and boat skiers. To be painted two different colors and plainly marked. Also that markers or buoys be placed in the water along the front to mark distance motor boats must keep from the beach. As more people are coming to Sylvan Lake every year the above is requested for the safety of all persons using the lake. ♦ ♦ ♦ George Legge won the $10 food hamper at the Legion Auxiliary bingo.
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it was stolen from, no charges will be laid. If anyone recently received this lighthouse as a gift from someone, well I don't have to say what kind of person gave it to you. There is a $500 reward for the safe return of the lighthouse and the arrest of the person or persons who stole it. The police have been notified and can be contacted at 403887-3333, but anyone with information on
the whereabouts of the lighthouse can contact me as well at 403-3916313. I'm appalled by the recent vandalism, thefts and vehicle break ins in our town. Why would anyone do these despicable acts? Whoever is doing these things needs to take a good look at where they're headed in life. Brad Inkster, Sylvan Lake
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Lakers receiver brings home silver medal from Canada Cup By Treena Mielke Black Press
The pride of the Lakers football team, Tyler Ledwos, is sporting a silver medal after competing with Team Alberta at the Football Canada Cup in London, Ontario. Although winning the silver was a great thrill, Ledwos said losing to Quebec 21-11 in the gold medal game was heartbreaking. “We were all kind of hoping. We had our fingers crossed, but we gave them the ball,” said Ledwos. “We just gave it right back to them. They were a good team” he added. The gold medal loss was especially painful for Team Alberta who had handily won their first two games, defeating Nova Scotia 39 - 8 and later trouncing Ontario, West 35-0. “Our defense played incredible in that game,” said Ledwos. “It was like we couldn’t do anything wrong. We certainly weren’t making many mistakes.” However, even with intense practices and mental conditioning, Team Alberta ended up coming home with a silver medal. The 16-year-old Sylvan Grade 12 H. J. Cody student said playing for the Alberta team was an awesome experience. “It was fantastic, playing at that high level. It was really good experience. At first I was kind of on my own as I was the only kid from central Alberta to make it, but at the end it was like we
were like family. Everyone was really close at the end.” Ledwos recalled the time spent with the team as an opportunity to hone his football skills, make new friends and also make some inroads into his future playing university football. He said he is grateful to his coaches Jeremy Braitenback, Rick Dunnigan, John Kriekle and his family and friends for making the opportunity to play for Team Alberta possible. He is also grateful to his parents Jeff Ledwos, Joanne Pyne and his brother Alex for coming with him to the Canada Cup. “They come to all my games here and it would be weird not to have them in the stands,” he said. With one year of high school still ahead of him, Ledwos has yet to decide where he will continue his post secondary education. He said Scouts from Simon Fraser, Acadian University in Nova Scotia, the University of Edmonton and the University of Calgary have been talking to him. Meanwhile, he is enjoying the summer, working out at the gym, hanging out with friends and working. At six feet, 175 pounds, he is hoping to put on about 10 pounds before football season begins. Whether or not he bulks up in the summer, one can rest assured that when Ledwos suits up for the Lakers in the fall, he will be a force to be reckoned with.
Tyler Ledwos, is sporting a silver medal after competing with Team Alberta at the Football Canada Cup in London, Ontario. Team Alberta lost to Quebec in the gold medal game 21-11. PHOTO SUBMITTED
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Sylvan Lake man hikes Chilkoot Trail By Treena Mielke Black Press
The call came during a February blizzard when Ian Oostinde was hunkered down in front of his fireplace, nursing a mug of coffee, going over some paperwork. “Hey Ian,” his friend, Hugh Carruthers said, “do you want to hike the Chilkoot Trail?” Oostinde took a gulp coffee. Hiking the 33-mile
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I was wearing a helmet, but my whole body suffered from whip lash.” The fall left him nervous about his physical ability to complete the hike and his resolve wavered somewhat. However, even though he suffered some misgivings after the unfortunate spill, Oostinde and Carruthers armed with hiking gear and a plus 30-pound back pack took off from Dyea, an abandoned townsite, 15 minutes from Skagway, Alaska July 25 at 7:30 p.m. just as they had planned. The pair hiked for two-hours over relatively flat terraine before arriving at the trail’s first campsite, Finnegan’s Point. The short hike proved to be a gentle training session for
Ian Oostinde looks out over the Summit at the U.S.Canadian border. Oostinde hiked the Chilkoot Trail, a 33-mile trail through the Coast Mountains. The trail was once a major access route from the coast to Yukon goldfields in the late 1890s. SUBMITTED
what lay ahead. The pair set out early the next morning, noticing the trail had became noticeably cooler after Finnegan’s Point. “The trail was relatively flat, but never smooth,” said Oostinde.
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Slo-pitch tournament attracts 30 teams by Treena Mielke Black Press
Perhaps partially because of their name, which seemed especially ironical as the day was blistering hot, Ice from Edmonton won the A division of the NSA Slo-pitch tourney held last weekend.
The tournament held at Four Seasons Park Aug. 4, 5 and 6 attracted 30 teams from throughout Alberta. Second in the A division was SF, followed by Pink Flamingos. In the B division, Rage took first place, second was Outlaws and Hit N Run won
third. In the C Division, Airtech Legends were first, followed by Vodka, and third was the Other Team. In the D division, first was won by Loaded Bases, second went to RESLIP and third was won by the Pharm Team. Provincial director
for Alberta, Ryan Dutka said the tournaments are a great drawing card for teams of all calibers. “We have competitive to very recreational,” he said. “It’s a good family event and it’s great here in Sylvan where everyone can go to the lake afterwards.”
Oostinde complete 33 mile hike Continued from page 8 The second day of hiking took the pair near the Canyon City ruins, which was a tent city during the gold rush. Building foundations, a large restaurant stove and a large boiler are still visible. After the Canyon City ruins, the hikers noticed the trail diverged from the Taiya River, going through a muddy section with jagged boulders and short steep ascents in and out of small gulches. It was tough going and when the men arrived at Sheep Camp, the last campground on the American side, they were more than ready for a break. “We were very tired,” said Oostinde. “My body felt like jelly. The second day was a warm up for the third day. We knew we had to leave early to get to our destination. The next leg is known for rock and snow ava-
lanches but these are less likely to happen in the earlier part of the day.” The hikers left their campsite at around 6:30 a.m.and began the sixhour up-hill hike which would take them to the top of the summit which is the Canada/US border. “It was not all that far, but we were scrambling over boulders and going through tons of snow. The last kilometer took us an hour and a half.” However, when Oostinde finally reached the summit and looked around at the vast wilderness that stretched before him, he was struck by a feeling of awe. “It was an amazing feeling. The beauty around me was incredible. It made all of it worthwhile. It was a wilderness that was devoid of people.” The pair continued into Canada without
going through customs as there was no border officials around to check out their credentials. They hiked another seven kilometers into Happy Camp aptly named because hikers are “so happy to get there,” said Oostinde. From Happy Camp they continued onto Deep Lake Camp, pushing on through rough terraine and jumping over boulders to cross creeks. “At this point it seemed psychologically tougher because you just want to get it done,” said Oostinde. At 1:15 p.m. Yukon time, Oostinde and his traveling companion arrived at Bennett, B.C. Here they caught a train to Carcross, Yukon, just west of Bennett Lake, where Carruther’s wife was waiting to take them back to civilization, and all the amenities that includes like long showers and hot coffee.
A few weeks later, Oostinde, back home in Sylvan Lake, received another call from his friend asking him if he wanted to hike the West Coast Trail. “I told him it wasn’t a bad idea and I meant it. I will, for sure, hike again, I’m not exactly sure when.” But hiking the Chilkoot Trail was a wonderful experience. “It’s great to be reminded of how fragile the wilderness and our ecological system is and how the sustenance of the wilderness is not just about the wilderness, but about ourselves, as well.” Oostinde is the viceprincipal at Alternative School Programs with Red Deer Public School District and was Sylvan Lake’s 2011 citizen of the year.
Ashley Jackson from SF prepares to slam the ball in the A final against Ice at a slo-pitch tourney held in Sylvan Lake on the August long weekend. SF lost the A final to Ice. Both teams are from Edmonton. TREENA MIELKE
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SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Thursday, August 9, 2012
Lachance wins national in-line hockey championship By Aleisha Bosch Sylvan Lake News
Taylor Lachance, 21, has been playing hockey since he was seven years old, but didn’t realize how much he needed to play it until he attended SAIT Polytechnic in Calgary. “It was the first time I hadn’t played hockey,” said Lachance. “I didn’t really know what I was going to do.” Lachance’s friend, Cole Sonstelie from Red Deer, played inline hockey at Bethel University in McKenzie, Tennessee. Sonstelie talked to his coach on his friend’s behalf, who then spoke with Lachance. Eventually, Lachance was able to secure a scholarship covering half his fees at Bethel, and he switched schools. “It was nice to get an opportunity like this,”
said Lachance. Inline hockey, also called roller hockey, is played on inline skates and a hard surface. Lachance, who plays both inline and ice hockey, said the sport has a lot of finesse, and focuses more on skill and puck possession. He added that he thinks about passing to teammates more often when playing inline. Body contact is not part of the sport, he said. Lachance began playing competitive ice hockey when he was nine. His brothers played inline, and Lachance started playing it to keep himself occupied in the summer. “It turned out I liked it better than ice hockey... I think because I’m a lot better at it,” said Lachance. He credits his brother Turner as influencing him the most.
“He was always really good. Just watching him makes me want to be better,” said Lachance. “He’s still really good and he hasn’t played in three years.” Lachance, who plays defence, said his teammates’ playing styles work well together. “We have two really good lines that are set up perfectly,” said Lachance. “We’re just a really tough team to play against because we’re really wellrounded.” In Lachance’s first year, the team won the Southeast Collegiate Roller Hockey League Division 2 championship, a regional competition. They made it to the national competition and finished in the top four out of 68 teams. “It was cool just to be there,” said Lachance. For Lachance’s second year, the team moved up
to Division 1. They had a 17 game winning streak, and ended up winning the National College Roller Hockey League championship. “It didn’t seem real, almost,” said Lachance. The team lost the first two games of the national tournament, but were able to recover later on. “After that we turned it on and it worked out,” said Lachance. “Everything that needed to happen for us did.” Lachance and his teammates practice three times a week, and spend plenty of time together outside of practice. “We don’t have any trouble bonding,” said Lachance. “We have a great team. It’s a great group of guys.” Lachance, who is going into his third year at Bethel and studying business, said it can be difficult to balance his
Taylor Lachance is coaching hockey at the Sylvan Lake Summer Hockey Camp as a summer job. During the school year, he attends Bethel University in McKenzie, Tennessee, where he is a member of the university’s inline hockey team. ALEISHA BOSCH
schoolwork with his athletic commitments. In one semester, he said, the team was out of town for four consecutive weekends. To counteract this, each sports team at Bethel has organized mandatory study sessions for everyone on the team. Lachance said these sessions have helped him handle his
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Tommy Banks to entertain at Jazz at the Lake Festival and then they remembered that I had conducted and played with the National Arts Centre Orchestra before and wondered if I could step in at the last minutes. And I did. So even when I was in Ottawa, I did a bit of musical work.” Now, retired from politics, Banks is busy, happy and looking forward to coming to Sylvan Lake. “I’m working on a new Christmas CD, playing a few concerts including some at jazz festivals, and sorting through eleven years worth of papers,” he said. In his lifetime, Banks has played jazz throughout North America, Western and Central Europe, Japan and Southeast Asia. He is the recipient of the Juno Award, The Gemini Award, The Grand Prix du Disques Canada and is an officer of the Order of
By Treena Mielke Black Press
Tommy Banks, a Canadian icon in the music industry, has a lifetime of achievements and huge pinnacles of success in his long and prosperous career. But, in the ‘40s when the town of Sylvan Lake became alive in the summer with the sound of big bands, he was simply an awe struck teenager. “My earliest Sylvan Lake memories are of listening to Sonny Fry’s band play at Varsity Hall - that would have been in the late ‘40s.” Banks’ talent as a jazz musician was obvious at an early age and by the time he was 15, he was playing at Varsity Hall, himself. “I first played at Varsity Hall with Don Thompson’s band when we were touring with Don Thompson’s musical Revue of 1952,” he said. He remembers it well. “The excitement of being in a big band on the road with a bus-and-truck show, replete with singers, specialty acts, comedians, and dancers (one of whom happened to be my girlfriend) was pretty special,” he said. One incident still stands out in his mind. “What I remember most about playing at Sylvan Lake was that some idiot had booked the show to play in Red Deer during the 24th of May weekend. Of course, on that weekend in those days, everybody from Red Deer was in Sylvan Lake. So Don cooked up a deal with the brothers Paul Perry and Jim Guloien
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SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Thursday, August 9, 2012
Grass peace sign is Sylvan Lake landmark By Aleisha Bosch Sylvan Lake News
Wade Collinge’s front lawn is cut in the shape of a peace sign. A peace sign is painted on his outdoor table, and a flag with a peace sign is fixed on the back of a sign facing his house. Instead of security bars, metal peace signs block every first floor window. Peace signs dangle from Collinge’s car mirror, and a peace sign is embroidered on his hat. As Collinge says, “It’s not so much the trinket that you have, it’s the story behind it.” The story behind Collinge’s peace signs began in May 2008. He wanted to name his house and put the name on a sign, which according to town sign bylaws requires a permit. Applying for a permit would have cost $25, said Collinge, and there’s no guarantee the sign will be approved by the town’s Development officer or municipal planning
Wade Collinge’s 50-foot peace sign catches quite a few double-takes from passersby walking along Lakeshore Drive. ALEISHA BOSCH
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Worshipping at Seventh–day Adventist Church 4607-47 Avenue
Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. 4:00 pm Services Last Sunday of each month. Pastor Fred Albert 403-391-8773 lutheranchurchsylvan@hotmail.com “Experience the unconditional love of God in Jesus Christ.” (John 3:16) SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 a.m.
Sylvan Lake Apostolic Lutheran Church 3 miles south, 2 1/2 miles west of Sylvan Lake
Sunday School 10:15 am Church Services 11:30 am Church of the Nazarene “Experience the unconditional love of God in Jesus Christ.” (John 403-887-5687 Pastor Barry Sigurdson3:16)
STEFFIE WOIMA SCHOOL - 4720 - 45 AVE. Worship Service 11:00 am
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Aug. 12 Service 11th Sunday After Pentecost 10:30am Communion Sunday Rev. Jin Woo Kim Nursery provided as necessary.
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Peace in Sylvan Lake .... Continued from page 12
just cut a 50-foot peace sign in the front lawn of the White House,’� said Collinge, referencing a name he used to call the house when it was completely white. He daughter told him it was the 50th anniversary of the peace sign, as detailed in a Reader’s Digest article at the time, and which had been unknown to Collinge. That same year also happened to be when Collinge turned 50, which he took to be significant. He has maintained the peace sign ever since. According to the Reader’s Digest article, the peace sign was created in Britain in 1958 as a symbol for a protest against weapons of mass destruction. The
protestors referred to themselves as the “Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament� (CND). The peace sign was designed with a circle to represent the circle of life. The lines inside stand for the flag semaphore symbols for N and D, meaning nuclear disarmament. “I asked many people if they knew the history, and they didn’t,� said Collinge, who has researched it. He added that only a few people have known the symbol’s significance, all of whom have been from Britain. “I haven’t had one negative comment. On a nice day it’s nothing to have 50 people say, ‘Hey, that looks great,� said Collinge. “I have to say, it’s got to rank right up there as one of
the most photographed things in Sylvan Lake.� In addition to the photos, Collinge said many children like to run around in the peace sign’s circle. Other people flash the hand symbol for peace as they drive by Collinge’s house. “One lady going by once said, ‘I really like your lawn, I’m a child of the ‘60s,� said Collinge. He added that another passerby thought the sign was the Mercedes-Benz symbol. Collinge said town workers have also had positive comments about his peace sign. To maintain it, Collinge said he uses some fertilizer on the longer grass. He cuts it every two to three days in the spring, and once a week in the summer.
A number of people, animals, and objects have had their pictures taken on the peace sign, said Collinge. The list includes people from out of town, classic cars, horses, and bikini-clad women celebrating a bachelorette party. On Canada Day two years ago, Collinge had a group of friends who wanted to fill the entire peace sign with people. One friend laid down in the cut grass, then the others joined him. After everyone present had taken their position, there was still space left over, so some passersby helped to fill the sign. “It’s just weird what it’s turned into. It’s like a landmark,� said Collinge, adding that some of his daughter’s
Wade Collinge’s table and hat carry on his peace sign theme, which is significant to him because the 50th anniversary of the peace sign was the same year he first cut his lawn in that shape, as well as the same year he turned 50. ALEISHA BOSCH
friends from the University of Alberta had heard about the peace sign. Collinge wears a hat he had custom-made
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Our Door to Yours! Mobile Glass Service
403-887-6661
1196
AUTO • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL MOBILE SERVICE
Chain Link Fences Wood Fences Decks Interior Framing Finish Work
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24 HOUR COMMERCIAL EMERGENCY SERVICE
403-887-2200
Len Campbell Owner/Operator 8 Cuendet Industrial Way, Sylvan Lake
Landscaping
1240
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Moving & Storage
1300
BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315
Rental Equipment
1340
(Top Soil, Sand & Gravel)
CALL SHELLEY
403-340-8666 Misc. Services
1290
5* JUNK REMOVAL
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Glass Shops
• • • • •
Property Clean Ups & Junk Removal
Toll Free: 1.888.913.2114
1290
CONCRETE
Sidewalks, driveways, shops, patios, garage pads commercial. Specialized in stamp concrete. 302-9126
Directly behind our old location
(only $2,000 Deposit) Viewings must be pre-booked 2 days in advance by phoning
1290
1100
NEW FACILITY
CALL 403-887-2340 1-877-223-3311 www.rapidauto.org
Misc. Services
Kevin O’Rourke 403-357-0351
WWW.OKTIRESYLVANLAKE.COM Glass Shops
S006630
Misc. Services
basement/suite development & design, bathrooms, ceilings, texturing, laminate & hardwood floors, electrical, plumbing, windows & doors
403
Now from $25,000!!
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887-7744
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Contractors
SERVING CENTRAL ALBERTA RURAL REGION
1140
Phone: 403-588-8163
1290
Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors
TRY
Classified Advertising
Additions & Renovations Fences & Decks Basement Development
Misc. Services
Misc. Services
NEW N #6, 20A Sylvaire Close LOCATIO
Educational
1100
Contractors
Property clean up 340-8666
1290
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Personal Services
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Thursday, August 9, 2012 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Building Supplies
Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990 Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Children’s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmers’ Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kid’s Deals........................1755 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Musical Instruments..........1770 Music Lessons..................1780 Piano & Organs ................1790 Office Supplies ................1800 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 Cats ..................................1830 Dogs ................................1840 Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 Collectors’ Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940
Auctions
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HUGE ANTIQUE AUCTION. August 11, Saturday, 10 a.m. Including John Deere H Tractor and many more antiques! Preview Friday. Scribner Auction, Wainwright, Alberta. 780-842-5666. Details: www.scribnernet.com. MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, August 25, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 200 guns - handguns, rifles, shotguns, miscellaneous. Call to consign 780-440-1860.
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METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices! 36” Hi-Tensile TUFF-Rib 29ga. Galvalume $.67 sq. ft. Colours $.82 sq. ft. 40 Year Warranty. ALTAWIDE Builders Supplies 1-888-263-8254.
Misc. for Sale
1760
MOVING! contemporary: enter. unti, w/32” tv etc., large dinette, sofa table, day bed, desk, lateral filing cabinet, queen bdrm. suite, piano, deck furniture, bbq, lawnmower etc. etc. all i exc. cond., Reasoanlbe off e r s a c c e p t e d . 403-887-7725 Sylvan
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.
Travel Packages
1900
ONE DAY POLAR BEAR tours - Calgary and Edmonton departures this fall. Jet to Churchill and experience 6 hours on a polar bear safari; 1-866-460-1415; www. classiccanadiantours.com.
AD REACHES RURAL READERS
CALL 1-877-223-3311 CLASSIFIEDS HOT-LINE WHATEVER YOU’RE SELLING... WE HAVE THE PAPER YOU NEED!
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Condos/ Townhouses
Agricultural #2000 - #2290
For Rent #3000 - #3200
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
Acreages/Farms ..............3010 Houses/Duplexes ............3020 Condos/Townhouses........3030 Manufactured Homes ......3040 Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050 Suites ..............................3060 Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070 Roommates Wanted ........3080 Rooms for Rent................3090 Motels/Hotels ..................3100 Offices ..............................3110 Stores/Commercial ..........3120 Industrial ..........................3130 Warehouse Space............3140 Garage Space..................3150 Storage Space ................3160 Land ................................3170 Pasture ............................3180 Mobile Lot ........................3190 Misc. for Rent ..................3200
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Acreages/Farms ..............3255 Houses/Duplexes ............3260 Suites ..............................3270 Rooms..............................3280 Manufactured Homes ......3290 Housesitting Wanted ........3300 Garage Space..................3310 Storage Space ................3320 Stores/Commercial ..........3330 Office Space ....................3340 Industrial ..........................3350 Warehouse Space............3360 Resorts & Cottages..........3370 Pasture/Land....................3380 Mobile Lot ........................3390
Horses
PATTEN- POLLITT Performance Horse & Production Sale Sunday August 19th at 1:00 pm Preview at 10:00 am Sale Held at Pollitt Ranch Eckville For more information call Rory (780) 388-2139 Shane (403) 746-5756 View Catalogue online at www.northernhorse.com
Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390
3020
Houses/ Duplexes
3030
For Rent
3299
S Y LVA N L A K E F R O N T luxury condo, 1 bdrm.. 1 bath, fireplace, 6 stainless steel appls., a.c., laminate floors, granite counters, $1000 + utils., n/s, . avail. Sept. 1, 403-347-1065
Board
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Suites
NEWER EXECUTIVE HOME Partly
BACHELOR SUITES FOR RENT ranging $550-$650 $300 d.d. All rooms above Hazzard County Bar & Grill. Call 403-887-5235 ask for Char
in Lakeway Landing. Ready to move into! furnished 5 bdrm house with finished bsmnt. Enjoy HUGE TV & pool table in family rm. Double GARAGE. Sorry no pets
3130
Industrial
FAMILY EX PL DU e Large hom near
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
DOWNTOWN
OFFICE SPACE
Enjoy Condo living with all the amenities: spa, whirlpool, exercise room, theatre room, meeting room and underground parking! Lovely 2 Bdrm 2 Bath ground floor unit with HUGE patio. Available NOW.
FOR LEASE
Lakeland Plaza
403-887-3021 403 -887-3021
3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW 3 bdrm. up, 2 down, 2 full bath. Fenced yard, totally reno’d. Small pet considered. Horses No garage. Family preferred. Mobile Close to Fox Run school. $1400/mo/d.d. Appls. incl. Lot PATTEN-POLLITT Perfor780-235-2324 mance Horse & Production KILIAN ESTATES Mobile 780-758-2409 Sale. Sunday, August 19, Park, Eckville; sites ready 1 p.m. Preview 10 a.m. to move your 4 year or Sale held - Pollitt Ranch newer mobile home onto Eckville. More information Condos/ today. All utilities at each call Rory 780-388-2139; Townhouses site. Phase 2 now ready. Shane 403-746-5756. Incentive. Call Park View catalogue online: AVAIL July 15, 2 bdrm, 2 Manager 403-844-0512 wwww.northernhorse.com. bath condo, living room & one bdrm furnished, 5 appl, exercise room in Grain, Feed bldg, underground parking, Whatever You’re $1350 + pwr, $1300 SD, Hay Selling... No pets, N/S, PM 444 ~ We Have The HEATED CANOLA buying 113, 3 Broadway Rise ~ Sim Management & Realty Paper You Need! Green, Heated or 403-340-0065 ext 412 ~ Springthrashed Canola. www.simproperties.ca Buying: oats, barley, CLASSIFIEDS wheat & peas for feed. 1-877-223-3311 SYLVAN Lake 2 bdrm. , 2 Buying damaged or offbaths condo, hardwood, grade grain. “On Farm CALL NOW Pickup” Westcan Feed & gym, hot tub, games room TO FIND OUT MORE $1190, (780)940-3383 Grain, 1-877-250-5252.
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schools & parks. 3 bdrm up & 1 down with family room. 2 baths. 5 appls. Sorry, no pets.
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403-314-0099 We also rent in Innisfail, Penhold, and Lacombe... we have a great property in each town
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SYLVAN LAKE NEWS BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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Passion play held at Camp Kuriakos
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Manufactured Homes
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
4020
HAND CRAFTED log homes, log accents and milled log replacement components. M&H Wood Specialties Ltd. 780-459-5700; www.mhwood.com.
JANDEL HOMES. 60 different stock homes available for immediate delivery. 17 models to choose from. Loaded with options, priced from $116,000 - $144,900; www.jandelhomes.com. 5 ONLY! Customized “Promo” 20’ X 76’ 4 bedroom/2 bath SRI Homes. Lowest prices! Loaded with options. September delivery (included). Bonus = skirting package, 6 appliances; www.dynamicmodular.ca; 1-877-341-4422.
by Treena Mielke Black Press
Transportation #5000-5300
Automotive Services ........5010 Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 Cars ..................................5030 SUV’s................................5040 Trucks ..............................5050 Heavy Trucks....................5060 Vans/Buses ......................5070 Motorcycles ......................5080 Campers ..........................5090 Motorhomes......................5100 5th Wheels........................5110 LAST CHANCE to save at Holiday Trailers ................5120 Craig’s! 1520 SF Moduline Tent Trailers ......................5130 homes starting at $99,900. Two great floorplans. Sale Utility Trailers ....................5140 ends September 1, 2012! ATV’s ................................5150 Call us 1-877-380-2266 or Boats & Marine ................5160 Snowmobiles ....................5170 check us out at www.craigshomesales.com. Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180 $1.5 MILLION Inventory Reduction Sale! 16’ X 76’, Auto Wreckers ..................5190 20’ X 76’, 22’ X 76’ Vehicles Wanted ..............5200 modulars. Must go by Car/Truck Rental ..............5210 August 31. Call or come Recreational Vehicle visit. Grandview Modular Rental ..............................5220 1-877-945-1272. 142 Trailer Rental ....................5230 East Lake Blvd., Airdrie Misc. Automotive ..............5240 RV’s ..................................5300
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Cottages/Resort Property
Tires, Parts Acces.
REDUCED!
5180
Camp Kuriakos, a Lutheran Church Camp situated 17 kilometers northwest of Sylvan Lake, is giving campers an opportunity to enjoy live performances of The Passion Play. Acting executive director Laureen Wray said the play, which runs approximately 75 minutes, has been shown on a regular basis every summer for the last 15 years. Actors who take part in the performances, held every Wednesday since the first week of July, include summer staff who work hard to bring the Biblical story to life. The play, which tells the story of Jesus as a
young man, his ultimate betrayal by his disciples and finally, his cruxification, was written by Wray. “I tried to frame it in such a way as it would relate to the young people at the camp,” she said. “They (the actors) are dressed in the garb of the Biblical times, but they speak in a language that is easily understood.” Throughout The Passion Play scenes are held at various locations throughout the camp, each setting adding credence to the message. Following the written script, a trio, including Wray on her guitar, adds to the story with appropriate music. Wray said the play has proved popular.
Chad Molzan and Connor Pregizer play two of Jesus’s disciples who are out in a boat fishing during one of the scenes in The Passion Play held at Camp Kuriakos. TREENA MIELKE
“It often is the highlight of the program and they (the campers) seem to appreciate it,” she said. The public is invited to attend the Aug. 15 performance of The Passion
Play which be held at 7 p.m. Wray asks that anyone who wishes to attend call the camp before 4 p.m. on Wednesday to notify them of their wish to attend.
AUTO-TRUCK WRECKING all makes all models, lots of 4x4’s, Dodge, Ford, GMC, imports, trucks up to 3 tons. We ship anywhere. Call 306-821-0260 Lloydminster or 403-878-2513 Medicine Hat.
LAKE FRONT PROPERTY -†2300 sqft home on 10 acres $449,000. 10 min from Ponoka. Fishing, swimming & boating at your back door. See welist.com #47984.† MLS C3526876. Parkvale adult duplex Prime location, quiet close, Call 403-519-6773† Email: brettie@platinum.ca next to walking trails/market, 1208 sq. ft. bungalow, open design, 2 bdrm, 2 Buildings bath, single garage, lg. pie lot, immed. poss.$268,000, For Sale 403-342-8937 after 6 Open WWW.3TWENTY.CA. House Sun. Aug. 5th, 1-5, Durable - stackable - trans4610-42 St. Cres Public Notice portable. Modular offices and camps. Sales and #6000 rentals. Contact Bob Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050 780-233-2719 or Acreages bob@3twenty.ca.
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4050
HALF MOON BAY
Pristine 2.99 acre property on west side overlooking Sylvan Lake. Awesome spot for your dream home or recreational property. Fully treed & fenced. 3 miles west of town of Sylvan Lake or 20 minutes to Red Deer. Seller is giving $2,000 cash back for clearing trees on building site. Mother Nature Lover’s Delight with an abundance of wildlife & natural beauty. Great view of the lake! $259,000
Call Ivan Brandt - Maxwell Real Estate Solutions -
403-350-9603
Buildings For Sale
4150
FOR SALE: 5000 sq. ft industrial facility currently operated as an abattoir, offered for sale as land & buildings only. This facility has a very high potential to continue operating as a meat processing plant or has other opportunities; as it is a solid building with refrigeration & freezer capacity, located in the industrial part of the thriving town of Pincher Creek, Alberta. Priced at $450,000. Contact: Peter Maloff 403-627-8200 or Cory Tourond 403-563-8551 RE/MAX Southwestern, Crowsnest Pass Alberta
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Kathleen Sinclair, Katrina Dick and Katilyn Craig, playing women from Biblical times chat with Paul Woloschuk, who played Jesus during a presentation of The Passion Play held at Camp Kuriokos last Wednesday.
TREENA MIELKE
Sylvan Lake Slick Speakers receives Distinguished Award Submitted Sylvan’s Slick Speakers club has always prided itself for being a great club and gets wonderful feedback from past and present members. This year, the club had enough individuals succeeding in their self-paced training, plus club officers were active enough in training that the club was awarded points for the Distinguished Club standard issued by Toastmasters International. “Nearly every year we have been a point away from Distinguished so we knew we would be close but this comes as a pleasant surprise to us all” said Ian Oostindie, a member with the clb since its onset. The current president Dave Cartledge is a member of more
than one club and has been instrumental in encouraging members from Red Deer to come and practice speeches with the Sylvan club. “Every club is different. The Sylvan club is nice and small and has a really strong culture for helping new members. People learn at their own pace. The small size allows members to get lots of practice too,” said Cartledge. Debbie Oostindie initiated the work to start the Sylvan Lake club which began with 20 members, including a mentor from a Red Deer club. At their own awards ceremony, Dave Cartledge recognized several members for their work. Current Secretary/Treasurer Dawn Burdick was awarded for her great development as rookie of the year. Vice president Judy Blais as Toastmaster of the Year and Correna Rae for
the club’s newsletter work. The new executive was elected for their terms commencing July 1 and past Area Governor, Gordon Patton was on hand to conduct the elections. Patton is an inspiration as he is legally blind and yet connects with his audience by using his toastmaster’s training in body language, voice and eye contact, combined with his own personality. He talked about the different supports that Toastmasters provides and the opportunities at the regional level. Sylvan Slick Speakers meets every Monday starting September 10. In August they meet August 20, 7:00-8:15pm at the Alliance Church library room. http://sylvansslickspeakers.toastmastersclubs.org
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Market Update remaxsylvanlake.com® RE/MAX real estate central alberta
Outstanding Agents. Outstanding Results. ®
Each office is independently owned and operated
A balanced market is preferable for the long term stability of the housing market – where neither buyer or seller has a strong advantage. Average number of homes for sale in the Sylvan Lake Area* in July:
Sales to Listing Ratio:
295
11.3%
Sylvan Lake Area is defined as the Town of Sylvan Lake and the Sylvan Lake Summer Villages.
Number of MLS Sales in the Sylvan Lake Area* in July:
Market Favours:
33
BUYERS
Sylvan Lake Area is defined as the Town of Sylvan Lake and the Sylvan Lake Summer Villages.
Year to date increase in sales over 2011:
Least Active Price Range: $450,000 - $500,000
227 - UP 28% Most Expensive Home Sold in July:
Most Active Price Range: $200,000 - $300,000
$750,000
Prices are inflating in the Red Deer market where the sales to listing ratio in July was 31% - which is a balanced market. (The rest of Central Alberta has historically followed the Red Deer Market)
Lorne Therriault
Willard Morris
Carl Stepp
Sandi Hallgren
Alf Moore
Robert Popilchak
Glen Goodall
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403-887-2217
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lorne@isellsylvanlake.com www.willardmorris.com www.sylvanlakehouseguy.com sandihallgren@remax.net
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