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Committee furious that request for urgent care “totally dismissed” by AHS by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News
“To be totally dismissed is unacceptable and we’re not taking it,” said Sylvan Lake Mayor Susan Samson while briefing councillors Monday night on Alberta Health Services failure to include an urgent care centre in their zone plan. She’s now requested a meeting with Health Minister Fred Horne and has sent a letter of the Sylvan Lake Urgent Care Committee’s concerns to Alberta Health Services (AHS) CEO
Dr. Chris Eagle. A media release was issued Tuesday morning stating AHS “has indicated it will not include any short or long term provisions in its latest Central Alberta Zone Integrated Plan. These relevations have shocked and disappointed the Sylvan Lake Urgent Care Committee.” Samson, her voice indicating her emotion, told councillors “AHS made it clear we’re not in the plan … the entire committee is extremely upset, we’ve done everything in our power”. Frustration also came out in
Samson’s discussion with councillors. She described phone conversations with AHS officials, while trying to pin down whether or not Sylvan Lake’s requests were addressed, as “conversations about nothing”. A paragraph from a letter by Kerry Bales, Senior Vice President, Central Zone, AHS was read by Samson. It states, “While the Zone Integrated Plan addresses the community’s longer term needs, rest assured, we are listening to the community and understand the concerns that have been brought forward relat-
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ed to access to current health care services.” The letter described the purpose of the Zone Integrated Plan “is to provide a clear line of sight between provincial strategy, local health needs and service delivery changes at the zone level. It will help guide decisions about program and services delivery for the communities we serve into the future.” “We had full expectations, based on a meeting with the minister, we would be recognized as a need,” said Samson. In a March 9th letter, Horne wrote, “I understand your advocacy for an urgent care centre for Sylvan Lake, and I agree that it would appear the community’s needs are not currently being met. I was glad to hear you have a good working relationship with Alberta Health Services and encourage you to work with them to fully identify the health needs of the community. I understand that this work will be done in time for submission through the Zone Integrated Plan in September so that the longer term solutions can be implemented. In the interim, I am confident that AHS will work with you to find shorter term solutions, as was discussed.” Samson said since that time they’ve collected data and researched solutions. “The committee has proposed reasonable low cost solutions, including getting day beds into the current David Thompson Community Health Unit, where lab and x-ray technology is located, to start a temporary Urgent Care Centre,” she said in a media release. “These short-term solutions have all been dismissed by Alberta Health Services. Sylvan Lake has hosted provincially-led healthcare
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conversations where the key message was Urgent Care, we held a rally back in January with over 500 people in attendance and the key message was Urgent Care — when will Alberta Health Services get it?” “I’m laying the blame fully on AHS,” Samson told councillors indicating she’s hoping the minister will revisit the issue with committee members and give them some direction. “We’ve got serious situations going on out in our region,” she said. The medical clinic in Eckville is closing down this month and Bentley only has health services one day a week. Samson said besides getting the minister involved, the other option is for a family care clinic. Her understanding of Premier Alison Redford’s campaign promise to open 140 new family care clinics is that they won’t be the same ‘cookie-cutter formula’ throughout the province but will address local needs. The committee wants increased hours at a clinic where doctors have access to lab and x-ray services during those longer hours. New information is being provided to residents of town through monthly utility bills so that they can continue their lobbying efforts. On another front, Councillor Sean McIntyre said 20 letters were sent by employees of Sylvan Agencies to the health minister and premier Monday urging them to make urgent care a priority. “We’re calling on all employers in Sylvan Lake to help their employees in a letter writing campaign addressing the premier and the minister to make urgent care in Sylvan Lake a reality,” he said. Canadian Tire #329 • 2510 Gaetz Ave., Red Deer, AB 403-342-2222 Canadian Tire #645 • 300, 6380 - 50 Ave., Red Deer, AB 403-346-1497
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Smokers by far the biggest polluters, garbage gatherers found by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News
By far the biggest polluters of the lakeshore and in the downtown area are smokers, according to the work of youngsters who scoured the area Sunday morning during the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. They picked up 8,837 cigarettes and cigarette filters, 17 lighters, 60 cigar
Several Sylvan Lake Sparks, a Guide, parents and leaders scoured the ground along Lakeshore Drive, Sunday morning picking up all variety of garbage.
tips and 121 items described as tobacco packaging and wrappers. This was the seventh year Scout and Guide groups have participated in the national cleanup at Sylvan Lake, according to organizer Bruce Schollie. This year they included members of Sylvan Lake Scouting, Sylvan Lake Sparks, Brownies and Guides, the new Eckville Guide Unit and 18th Red Deer Morrisroe Scouts. Statistics Schollie compiled from sheets recorded by parent volunteers have been forwarded to the national organization for compiling with other participants. Four bags of garbage were collected, weighing about 36 kilograms. Other items collected by the youngsters and their parents and leaders were 114 paper bags, 227 plastic bags, 41 balloons, 33 plastic beverage bottles, 50 glass beverage bottles, 81 beverage cans, 273 caps or lids, 75 items of clothing or shoes, 200 cups, plates, forks, knives or spoons, 698 food wrappers or containers, 67 pull tabs, 8 six-pack holders,
196 straws and stir sticks and 71 toys. They also found an assortment of bait and fishing tackle, plastic sheeting and tarps, rope, strapping bands, two appliances, 13 batteries, building materials, car parts, a tire, five diapers, two syringes and two tampons or applicators. Items of local concern included 25 identified as gum, 15 bandaids and 39 styrofoam pieces. While the shore was being cleaned by youngsters, there were 35 divers in the water off the pier combing the bottom of the lake. Participating in the Alberta Underwater Council’s ninth annual event, they were from Edmonton, Calgary, Vaughan, Leduc, Red Deer, Athabasca, Black Diamond, Paradise Hill, Sask., and Sylvan Lake. Besides the divers, they had ten paddlers in canoes and kayaks, including Sylvan Lake Mayor Susan Samson, and 10 volunteers on shore, wrestling the garbage up to the main pier or flipping burgers for volunteers after their
work was done. “We definitely noticed less trash after nine years of concentrated efforts here at the main pier area,” said Cathie McCuaig, executive director of the underwater group. They recovered approximately 1,000 pounds of material instead of the one-two tons brought up in past years. It consisted of mostly recyclable bottles (which mostly went to the local Scout group), approximately 20 pairs of sunglasses, a blanket, dozens of broken paddles, water toys, fish hooks and line. Nationally, 2011 results indicated 3,144
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Special Events Friday, Sept. 28 - Seniors Bus Association day trip to Nordegg ($15 bus only). Enjoy the fall colours, lunch at the motel and a short tour of David Thompson Country. Call Lenore 403-8875272 to reserve your seat. Friday, Sept. 28 - Sylvan Lake Curling Club meet and greet BBQ and registration starting at 6 pm. Friday, Sept. 28 - Sylvan Lake Admirals host Stony Plain Eagles in an exhibition game at 8:30 pm, multiplex. Saturday, Sept. 29 - Fall festival at the pier, organized by Town of Sylvan Lake. Tons of fall crafts, scarecrow building, activities and games to enjoy for all ages. Saturday, Sept. 29 - Want to learn more about Sylvan Lake Art Society. Come to the library from 10 am to 5 pm. Saturday, Sept. 29 - Central Alberta Singles dance at 8:30 pm at Penhold Hall. Music by Sierra. Members and invited guests only; new members welcome. Elaine 403-341-7653 or Bob 403-304-7440. Sunday, Sept. 30 - Tai Chi for Peace Day. Healing tai chi class open to all children, youth and adults to promote peace. 10 am at Sylvan Lake Pier. Ages 6+. Donations gratefully accepted for Canadian Centre for Teaching Peace. No registration necesssary. 403-887-6303. October is Canadian Library Month. To celebrate the library is giving away two free library memberships and two free Sylvan Lake Film Society season passes. Contest details on website syl-
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vanlibrary.prl.ab.ca or call 403-887-2130. October 1-8 - Food for Fines at Sylvan Lake Library. For every non-perishable food item you donated, the library will waive $2 from your existing fines. Wednesday, Oct. 3 - Seniors’ Bus Association is offering transportation to Sunnybrook Farm turkey supper. A remarkable meal with all the trimmings in the historic Hanna house. Advance tickets only $15 (+$5 for bus). Call Lenore 403887-5272. Saturday, Oct. 6 - Monster Mash movie marathon at Sylvan Lake Municipal Library from 10 am to 3 pm. Free, drop in. Featuring Monsters Inc., The Vampire’s Assistant and Ghostbusters. Saturday, Oct. 13 -10th annual Women’s Wellness Retreat sponsored by Henday Association for Life Long Learning. Keynote speaker Camilla Jones, The Gift of Laughter. For info call Barb 403-887-5132 or email slwomenswellnessretreat@gmail.com. Saturday, Oct. 13 - Scotch tasting at Royal Canadian Legion, Sylvan Lake. Limit of 30 tickets, available at the Legion. Learn about the history and complexities of five different Scotches. Friday, Oct. 19 - Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast presented by Sylvan Lake Ministerial Association.
Weekly Events Mondays - Parents Connecting Parents from 10-11:30 am. Open discussion, sharing tips and coffee. Children welcome. At Community Partners Association. Mondays - Sylvan Lake Sacred Massed Choir practises from 7-9 pm at H. J. Cody School. Kerry Heisler directing. Registration $25. Welcome all singers. For info contact Dolce Moir 403-887-4037. 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 - Healthy Moms and Healthy Babes at Community Partners Association from 10-11:30 am. Join us for the opportunity to nurture you and your baby’s health (up to 12 months). Free childcare for older siblings. Guest speakers. Wednesdays - Free family swim from noon to 1 pm. Parents and preschool children invited to interact socially while engaging in activity at Sylvan Lake Aquatic Centre. Must pre-register with Giselle prior to first swim 403-887-9989. Thursdays - Sylvan Lake seniors bus to Red Deer. Pick-up 9:15 am. Returning to Sylvan 1:30
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pm. Phone Mary 403-887-4579. Thursdays - Ladies of the Patch. 10-11:30 am. Does your partner work away for extended periods of time? Join us for open discussion, sharing tips, and coffee at Community Partners Association. Children welcome. 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 at 7 pm. Friday - Preschool Playhouse from 10-11:30 am. A fun-filled age appropriate play time focusing on 3-6 year olds at Community Partners. Saturdays (excluding long weekends) - Toddler Co-op from 10-11:30 am at Community Partners Association. Drop-in playtime focusing on 12 months to 3 year olds. Activities include free play, craft, story time, snack. Siblings welcome.
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. 12/30/12 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. 12/30/12 Narcotics Anonymous meetings Thursday nights at 7:30 pm at Sylvan Lake Bethany Care, 4700 47th Ave. 12/30/12 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. 12/30/12 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.
A Breton man is in a coma in an Edmonton hospital and a Lacombe man is facing impaired driving charges following a two vehicle head-on crash last Friday night. Emergency crews responded to a crash near the corner of Highway 20 and Aspelund Road about 8:40 p.m. Randy Pinch, 41, of Breton, was found trapped inside a 1994 purple Ford Ranger in the northbound lane while the driver of a 1999 Dodge Ram was located in his pickup truck in the west ditch. Sylvan Lake firefighters worked for close to an hour to free Pinch from the cab of his vehicle while crews from Associated Ambulance and Lacombe Ambulance administered medical treatment. STARS air ambulance
analyst attended the scene and assisted with the investigation. The highway was closed for several hours to southbound traffic while northbound traffic was routed east on Aspelund Road by firefighters. Matthew Lawrence Engelman, 24, of Lacombe has been charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm, dangerous driving causing bodily harm and refusing to provide a breath sample.
Firefighters had to remove the roof and door of a Ford Ranger to free a Breton man trapped following a head-on collision which severely damaged his vehicle, last Friday on Highway 20. STEVE DILLS
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landed and transported Pinch to the University of Alberta Hospital where he remained in a coma in serious condition late Sunday, according to a report by RCMP Cpl. James Allemekinders. Witnesses on scene indicated the Dodge truck had been travelling south on Highway 20 when it crossed the centre line and collided head-on into the northbound Ford Ranger, said RCMP Cpl. Kevin Halwa in a news release. An RCMP collision
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Leadership class event welcomed students new to school in Sylvan by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News
Welcoming new students to H. J. Cody High School was the goal of a barbecue and noon-hour event Sept. 12, organized by the school’s Leadership class. It was meant to give the new students who are new to school in Sylvan Lake a strong sense of belonging, said one of the organizers, Josh Barrie. “It’s a chance to sit down, hang out.” They were introduced
to a group of ambassadors, people they can look up to, get to know as role models of the school, he said. Through a power point they were introduced to the wide variety of activities which take place in areas such as performing arts, athletics, CSI, Science Olympics and other extracurricular clubs. Principal Dave Elwood said it was cool that when they had the idea a year ago it all came together. Then this year, the event was even better. He encouraged students at the event to take a
look around the room and say hello to others. “You’ve all got something in common, you’re new to the school.” Students taking the leadership class made sure all of the approximately 70 new students were invited and also volunteered to act as ambassadors and help with questions. Following hamburgers, cake and cupcakes, the students participated in a variety of ‘get-to-know-you’ activities and quizzes. Asked who had come to
Sylvan Lake from farthest away it was a difficult decision between South Africa, Japan and the Phillipines. When asked how many languages they spoke, several answered three. Then there were questions about who had the largest family and who have travelled to the most exotic places. Both elicited some interesting responses. The event ended with prizes for a human pretzel activity where they joined hands and contorted this way and that.
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At age five, I became a Spark, the branch of Girl Guides for girls up to six years old. A few weeks earlier, I heard my mom talking on the phone to someone. I wasn’t paying attention, until she said something that immediately caught my interest. “She loves pink.” I did love pink. I had no siblings. Of course she was talking about me. I wondered for a second what she was talking about. Then I lost interest, and resumed playing with my gerbil. After some time, a mysterious package arrived in the mail. My mom said it was for me. I opened it.
There was a t-shirt. It was pink. There were pants. They were pink. I loved them both. My mom explained what they were for, reminding me of my older cousin who wore a blue Guides uniform. I felt a little nervous before my first Sparks meeting. I needn’t have worried. Soon after setting foot in the school gym where the meeting was held, I was invited to help make crafts with the other girls. As five-year-old girls often do, I quickly made friends with everyone else. I talked and played with them every week. Once, we made pom-poms out of plastic grocery bags and learned a dance routine to the Spice Girls. During my time in Sparks, I was introduced to two
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essential elements of Guiding. The first were the ubiquitous cookies. I wanted to eat them all myself, but unfortunately that was not allowed. I instead sold them door-to-door with a couple other Sparks, along with our parents. I was also introduced to the badge system. I received my sash, which was empty save for the badge I got for being a Spark. After two years in Sparks, I progressed to Brownies. The badge system was much more complicated. I was given a book listing the different badges, and what I
had to do to get them. There was an older Guide helping out with my group. Her sash was full of badges, many so advanced they weren’t even in my book. I felt slightly awed with them all, lined up in neat rows. I was a Brownie for two years. I was eventually able to collect a few of my own badges, which I displayed proudly on my sash. My troop was divided into smaller groups, led by senior Brownies. In my second year, I got to be a group leader, and was assigned important duties like taking attendance and collecting dues. I left the Girl Guide organization after my second year as a Brownie, choosing dance as my extracurricular activity instead. A few years ago, while cleaning out my
closet, I came across my old uniform and sash. All my badges were still attached, a reminder of my past achievements. I don’t remember what half the badges stood for, but that sash is worth keeping. It’s not about the badges themselves. It’s about the effort I put into getting them, and how proud I felt when I finally added them to my collection. Members of the First Eckville Girl Guide Unit will start earning badges and marking their achievements this year. They will be proud because of what the badges represent. Years later, the badge is just a piece of fabric or metal, but the effort that won it, whether it was learning a new skill or helping someone else, was real.
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Dear Editor, A new two lane concrete bridge across the Medicine River on Range Road 30 south of Benalto has just opened. It replaces an old single lane steel truss bridge. The story of this bridge may tell Sylvan Lake residents what they can expect on the highway intersection south of town. One of the first local political meetings I attended about 35 years ago was to complain about that single lane bridge across the Medicine River. Even then it was too small to accommodate most farm equipment and larger grain trucks. Readers may be
interested in the amount of agricultural commodities that come out of that 15 mile circle around Benalto. Before they were destroyed, the Benalto elevators shipped about 19,000 metric tonnes of grain to export position by rail each year. All that grain had to come into Benalto by truck and most of it had to bypass that old bridge. About half of that grain was barley. That was enough to make about 175 million bottles of beer every year. The nearby elevators at Sylvan Lake and Eckville shipped even more, and the elevators at Bentley, Rimbey, and Leslieville were not far
Why not install a high speed traffic circle? Dear Editor, The Highway 11/781 interchange discussion has been going around in circles for months now when the reality is that it is an excellent application for a high speed traffic circle, similar to the one in
southwest Calgary, on Highway 22 or the thousands they have in Europe where there is significantly more traffic and far less traffic issues. Go figure. Steve Miller, Sylvan Lake
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behind. At the time one farmer remarked “when you consider the billions of dollars of oil, cattle, and grain that goes down that road, it is pathetic Edmonton can’t even upgrade one bridge for us.” So over 35 years it would be fair to say that several billion dollars of local production has been made less economic because Edmonton could not do arithmetic on the Medicine River Bridge. 35 years later we finally have a new bridge. It is big enough
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69 years ago ... From the issue of September29, 1943
Playing under ideal conditions 28 members of the Sylvan Lake Golf Club participated in a mixed tournament Sunday. Following a first flight, in which play started about 10:30 winners went into a Championship flight and losers
into a Secondary flight. Couples losing their first game in either the Championship or Secondary flights played off in a consolation event. ♦ ♦ ♦ Entries from all over Alberta will gather in Red Deer on Thanksgiving Day to witness the first running of the Model “T” Derby ever to be held outside the larger cities of the province. At least 20 contestants, with their specially tuned and lightened tin lizzies will be on hand to compete for the big cash prizes offered by the combined Elks-Lions Clubs of Red Deer, who are sponsoring this unique event for the purpose of raising money for charitable purposes. ♦ ♦ ♦ A. A. Ferris of Eckville has sold his general store business and purchased
the hotel at Delburne. He is moving tis week with his family to Delburne.
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Officers were elected at the first fall meeting of Sylvan Lake Chamber of Commerce Sept. 25 with a good attendance at Sylvan Lake Hotel. President for the coming year is Gerry Fisher; First Vice-President, Jack Innes; Second Vice-President, Cliff Duffield; Third Vice-President, Bob Munson; Secretary, Wm. Tennant; Treasurer, Mrs. Pat Blakely; Auditor, Ed Slywka. Jack Innes and Cliff Duffield were appointed to act as a committee to meet with all other committees in preparation for the celebration in the summer of 1963, when Sylvan Lake
More on 781-11 by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News
For those interested in reading more on the issue of the 781-11 intersection, here’s the
location of several internet posted comments. Town of Sylvan Lake - An Open Letter to the Citizens of Sylvan Lake - www.
sylvanlake.ca MLA Kerry Towle - Her response to town’s letter - kerrytowle.com/re-anopen-letter-to-thecitizens-of-sy lvan-
lake/ Jack Smalley - His response to town’s letter. To Whom Am I Speaking? - smallorr. com/
will celebrate its 50th anniversary. ♦ ♦ ♦ The four candidates who have allowed their names to stand for town council are all newcomers to civic administration - a healthy sign for the affairs of the town. Nomination papers were received Wednesday by returning officer Jack May for Dale AuBuchon, Mrs. Bruce Lane, Fred J. Moore and Mrs. Elmer Peterson. Retiring councillor Bob Brown did not wish to seek re-election. E. C. Watkiss, the other retiring councillor, was on holidays on nomination day. He’d served on council for the past 15 years. No nominations were received for a hospital board representative. Carl Cox was the previous representative.
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Cattle on road, in ditches rounded up by owners Lake after a complaint was received of a male who was extremely intoxicated walking in
Three collision, two grass fires 21 - 3:27 a.m. - alarm, no fire, Lakeway Boulevard. Friday, September 21 - 2:12 p.m. - medical assistance, 47th Avenue. Friday, September 21 - 6:35 p.m. - public hazard, fuel spill, Lakeshore Drive. Friday, September 21 - 8:49 p.m. - motor vehicle collision, Highway 20 and Aspelund Road. Saturday, September 22 - 4:47 p.m. - motor vehicle collision, Red Deer County. Saturday, September 22 - 11:07 p.m. - grass fire, Red Deer County.
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Following are calls responded to by Sylvan Lake’s volunteer firefighters, during the week ending September 24, as supplied by Deputy Fire Chief Steve Scanland. Monday, September 17 - 11:28 a.m. - grass fire, Red Deer County Wednesday, September 19 - 5:28 p.m. alarm, no fire, Lodge Place. Thursday, September 20 - 7:28 p.m. motor vehicle collision, Highway 20 and 11. Friday, September
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the middle of the street heading toward the Mac’s store. The male was located in a nearby ditch near a wooded area along the roadway. He was lodged in cells until sober. Tuesday, Sept. 18th 2:29 p.m. - A driver avoided injury after he rolled his tanker truck as a result of a collision with a moose on Range Road 43 near Eckville. The driver was travelling northbound when he swerved to avoid hitting a moose and entered a ditch, damaging a post on a fence. The truck contained potable water so there were no hazardous materials involved. Thursday, Sept. 20th
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7:25 p.m. - RCMP attended a serious two vehicle collision on Highway 11 at Highway 20 in Sylvan Lake. A van collided with the rear end of another vehicle at the intersection. Both vehicles sustained extensive damage and both female drivers were transported by ambulance to the hospital. The investigation is continuing but sun glare is believed to be a factor in the incident. Friday, Sept. 21st 1:49 a.m. - A party at a residence on
Lindsay Crescent was shut down after complaints of youths playing loud music and yelling outside the residence. The youth holding the party admitted that she did not have permission and that the party had become larger in number than expected. The party was shut down without incident and the homeowners advised. 2:32 a.m. - Police attended Highway 781 after a large number of cattle were reported to be out on the highway and on both sides of the d itch e s . Approximately 50 to 100 cows had broken loose from a fenced
area and were rounded up by the owners a short time later. 8:49 p.m. - A male was taken to hospital in a coma as a result of a two vehicle collision on Highway 20 at Township Road 394. The head on collision resulted in
major damage to both vehicles. A Red Deer male has been charged with impaired driving causing bodily harm, failure to provide a breath sample and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm.
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TOWN MEETINGS TOWN COUNCIL MEETING October 9, 2012 5:30 p.m. Town Office MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS TAKE NOTICE THAT on September 17, 2012 the Municipal Planning Commission (MCP) for the Town of Sylvan Lake approved the following application: Tatiana Golova o/a Canadian Everest for a Home Occupation Type ‘C’ (Concrete Tile Manufacturer) on Lot 62, Block 7, Plan 032-4658 (136 Old Boomer Road) FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT on or before September 21, 2012 the Development OfÂżcer for the Town of Sylvan Lake approved the following application(s): RYDERS RIDGE
October 1, 2012 Dwayne Cruickshank for a detached garage on Lot 36, 6:00 p.m. Block 4, Plan 072-8934 (22 Regatta Way) Town Office Falcon Homes Ltd. for a single family dwelling with deck Visit the event calendar at
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on Lot 19, Block 8, Plan 122-2463 (30 RichÂżeld Crescent) Falcon Homes Ltd. for a single family dwelling, deck, detached garage and secondary suite on Lot 11, Block 9, Plan 102-4600 (22 Rogers Road) Windward Homes Ltd. for a single family dwelling with deck and secondary suite on Lot 19, Block 7, Plan 1024600 (25 Rogers Road) LAKEWAY LANDING Jody Foon for a detached garage on Lot 5, Block 8, Plan 032-4657 (10 Lodge Place)
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BOARD AND COMMITTEES Application for Board, Committee and Commission Members
Subdivision & Development Appeal Board (2 Vacancies) TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Hears appeals on developments and subdivisions within the regulations of the POSITION TITLE: Clerical Assistance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Records MGA (2 year term) Management - Temporary Part Time (2 positions) Municipal Planning Commission (4 Vacancies) COMPETITION # 12-12 Approves and provides direction of development in the Town (1 year term) SUMMARY OF FUNCTION: Community Services Committee (3 Vacancies) â&#x20AC;˘As we are moving to a complete electronic Âżling system, we require 2 individuals to scan manual/paper Âżles Provides recommendations related to community opportunities and challenges (2 year term) into the computerized system. â&#x20AC;˘In addition to scanning, some manual Âżling and creation Family & Community Support Services (1 Vacancy) of Âżles and other general admin duties will be required. Annually participates in FCSS budget process & distributes grant funding â&#x20AC;˘The position can be Ă&#x20AC;exible related to hours worked (2 year term) including day shifts, evening shifts and weekend shifts depending on workload and availability of machines. Sylvan Lake Municipal Library (2 Vacancies) Responsible for the effective and responsible operation of the library â&#x20AC;˘There are several locations the work will be performed (3 year term) at, including Town OfÂżce, Municipal Operations Building, Family and Community Centre, etc, so the ability to successfully work independently is a mandatory Senior Citizenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lodge Foundation (3 Vacancies) requirement. Ensures adequate accommodation, health care, public services and TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: recreational activities for resident senior citizens (2 year term) â&#x20AC;˘Ability to work with high conÂżdentiality and successful completion of a Criminal Records Check. Friends of Sylvan Lake Provincial Park (2 Vacancies) â&#x20AC;˘Good computer expertise and knowledge of Microsoft Support the operation, maintenance and facilities of the Sylvan Lake Provincial programs Park (2 year term) â&#x20AC;˘Ability to work independently and accomplish assigned tasks. â&#x20AC;˘Occasional lifting required in moving of boxes of Additional information regarding the mandates of the Boards & Committees records to work station. and application forms can be found on our website at www.sylvanlake.ca or by â&#x20AC;˘Ability to stand for extended periods of time while scan- FRQWDFWLQJ 0DU\ 5RVH DW WKH 7RZQ 2IÂżFH ning is required. â&#x20AC;˘Reliable vehicle to enable travel between buildings. This is a tremendous opportunity to work in a professional, team focused organization. We offer competitive rates and Please forward a letter of interest with relevant information and completed application form by Wednesday, October 12, 2012 to: an excellent work environment. Town of Sylvan Lake Please quote the competition number and submit cover 4926-50 Avenue letter and resumes before 4:00 p.m. on October 5, 2012 to: Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1A1 Town of Sylvan Lake Attention: Mary Rose 4926 - 50 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1A1 Or via e-mail to: mrose@sylvanlake.ca Attention: Danny Scott www.sylvanlake.ca Fax: (403) 887-3660 live. work. play. E-mail: dscott@sylvanlake.ca
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REQUIREMENTS: Applicant must reside in the Town of Sylvan Lake. Applicant must submit a letter of interest detailing their reasons for interest on the board and what qualities they will bring to the position. Experience and contributions in the community and understanding of the delivery of municipal services will be considered.
Return by mail, e-mail or deliver to:
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The personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of appointing persons to serve as members for a Board and/or Committee of the Town of Sylvan Lake and may form part of a public document. If you have any questions about the collection, contact the FOIPP coordinator for the Town of Sylvan Lake at (403) 887-2141.
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ncline Industries exists to provide a positive, safe place for youth in Sylvan Lake. “We want to be synonymous with youth in Sylvan,” said manager Joel Smith. Sylvan Lake businessman Darcy Carruthers opened Incline in January 2007. With four children of his own, he wanted to give local youth their own common space. Consisting of an indoor skateboard and BMX park, and a cafeteria area with wireless internet to offer a place where youth can congregate, do homework, participate in activities, and watch music performances. After several years as a business, Incline registered not-for-proÀt status two years ago. “It’s not a money-making place. It’s something Darcy and his family have put a lot into just so that the youth have somewhere to go,” said Smith. While Incline serves mostly skateboarders and BMX riders, Smith stressed that they would like to attract other youth as well. To cater to this new group, they are adding a new cafeteria area which will sell hot food in addition to being a space for local musicians to perform and a new hangout area with couches. In the expansion they have included two meeting rooms where they can provide programs to help the youth deal with the issues they’re facing in their lives.
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They are also looking at hosting various events and clubs including photography club, skate club, art shows and BMX and skate camps. “We want to be part of the community,” said Smith, adding that they give back by participating in local events. “We don’t want to be separate from Sylvan Lake.” Statistics Canada shows that youth crime peaks during after-school hours of 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Incline wants kids to have a safe and healthy place to hangout. Incline is one of the few publicly accessible indoor skateparks in Alberta.
In April, Incline received a $97,000 matching grant from the Provincial Government Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP). They have been renovating since May and will be re-opening in October. But Incline still needs to raise another $40,000 to reach the matching portion and to complete the expansion project. If you would like to help with this great cause, please contact Incline Industries, Joel Smith (403)352-6637 or Darcy Carruthers (403)358-9137.
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www.sylvanlake-anglican.ca
September 30 - Holy Communion with Rev. Rilla Sommerville (BCP)
Children's Church Age 3-5 during 11 am service Nursery provided
Senior Pastor: Rev. Kevin Haugan Associate Pastor: Rev. Jim Rilling Youth Pastor: Rev. John Haazen
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. Sunday School 9:45 am Worship Service 11:00 am
Memorial Presbyterian Church
5020 48 Street 403-887-5702 www.slmpc.ca E-mail: memorial_office@shaw.ca 18th Sunday After Pentecost Sept. 30 Service Youth Sunday Rev. Jin Woo Kim 10:30am Sunday School & Youth Group & Nursery
www.sylvanlakealc.org Contact Chairman Lyle Hillman 587-797-1269
Roman Catholic Church Parish Priest: Father
Mass Times Saturday Evening:
Sylvan Lake 5:00 p.m.
Gabriel Udeh
Administration Office: Sylvan Lake 403-887-2398 Rimbey 403-843-2126 Rimbey 9:00 a.m. Sylvan Lake 11:00 a.m. After Hours: Cell: 403-963-0954
Sunday Morning:
(Last Sunday of each month 9:00 a.m.)
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SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Thursday, September 27, 2012
Got it - H. J. Cody Laker Tyler Ledwos snatched the ball while high in the air during last Friday’s game against Lindsay Thurber Raiders at Great Chief Park in Red Deer. The Lakers were ahead 17-14 at the end of the half and held on for a 24-21 win after each team scored a touchdown late in the final quarter. STEVE DILLS
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As a newcomer to the area, Diane looks forward to establishing long-term relationships with branch members and becoming involved in community activities both personally and professionally. Come by the branch and say hello to Diane. Sylvan Lake branch, 4811 – 50 Street 403.887.3353 | servus.ca
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Open Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
403-887-2340
DIANE BROWN Diane comes to Servus with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, including 12 years working with credit unions in Saskatchewan. She believes that by working together, she and her team can help our members realize their dreams while building a better, stronger community.
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WELCOME Servus Credit Union is pleased to welcome Diane Brown as the new branch manager at our Sylvan Lake branch.
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CABINET Shop in Sylvan Lake selling stock material during Oct. 2012. Assorted drawers and door fronts, laminate vanities and cabinet boxes and some hardware. All good offers accepted. First come first serve. #3-20A Sylvaire Close, Sylvan Lake. 403-887-7799 Mon. - Fri. 8:30-3.
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Goosebumps! When: October 11, 2012 Where: Bentley Ag. Centre Time: 7 pm Tickets: $10 each (under 4 Free) available at The Jeweller Next Door - Rimbey Bentley General Store The Wooden Shoe - Summer Village of Gull Lake
*Fundraiser for the kitchen at the Ag Centre*
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SYLVAN LAKE PLAYGROUP SOCIETY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. Wed. Oct. 10, 2012, 7-9 p.m. Community Centre Meeting Room. All welcome. All board positions open.
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KANTEN Verona Lucia With deep sorrow we mourn the passing of our mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. Verona Lucia Kanten was tenderly ushered into eternity early Wednesday morning, September 19, 2012 at the Bethany Care Center. She was the oldest girl of fourteen children, born in Stettler, Alberta. Ronnie is survived by her four children; Sharon Johnston (Ron Armstrong) of Rimbey, Susan Penner (Wally) of Lethbridge, Randy Kanten (Gloria) of Blackfalds and Coreen Frey (David) of Spruce Grove. Ronnie leaves nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother, father, nine brothers and sisters, her first husband, Ted McIntosh of Halkirk and husband of 43 years, Adolph (Adie) Kanten of Sylvan Lake. She will be lovingly remembered for her kindness, friendliness, community service and church involvement. A special thank you to the staff of Bethany Center for their exceptional loving care of our mother. A Funeral Service was held at Gospel Chapel of Sylvan Lake on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Ronnie’s honour may be made directly to the Alzheimer’s Society, 104 - 4805 - 48 Avenue Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 3T2 or to the Parkinson’s Society, 102, 5636 - Burbank Cres. S.E. Calgary, Alberta T2H 1Z6. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45th Street, Red Deer Phone (403) 347-2222
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Employment #700 - #920 Caregivers/Aides................710 Clerical ..............................720 Computer Personnel ..........730 Dental ................................740 Estheticians........................750 Hair Stylists ........................760 Janitorial ............................770 Legal ..................................780 Medical ..............................790 Oilfield ................................800 Professionals......................810 Restaurant/Hotel ................820 Sales & Distributors ..........830 Teachers/Tutors..................840 Trades ................................850 Truckers/Drivers ................860 Business Opportunities......870 Miscellaneous ....................880 Volunteers Wanted ............890 Positions Wanted ..............895 Employment Training ........900 Career Planning ................920
Oilfield Maintenance Labourer /Swamper Must have safety tickets. No experience necessary. Will train. Fax resume to 403-746-5910 or email smittysoilfield@gmail.com
NOW LOCATED IN DRAYTON VALLEY BREKKAAS VACUUM & TANK LTD. Wanted Class 1 & 3 Drivers with all valid tickets. Top wages, excellent benefits. Please forward resume to: Email: dv@brekkaas.com. Phone 780-621-3953. Fax 780-621-3959.
Oilfield
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PROFESSIONAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES. Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned energy services company servicing Western Canada. All job opportunities include competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit plan. We are accepting applications at multiple branches for: Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3). Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, and a drivers abstract are required. For more information and to apply on these opportunities and additional postings visit our employment webpage at: http://troyer.ca/ employment-opportunities
OIL/GASFIELD OPERATORS. WGPSN is currently seeking experienced individuals for positions in the operation of gas compression facilities in VAC & STEAM TRUCK Northern Alberta. OPERATOR. Must be thoroughly familiar Valid Class 1 or 3, Safety Oilfield with all facets related to Tickets, Top Wage, these operations. Camp Work, EXPERIENCED WATER Must be capable of Experience an Asset. and Vacuum Haulers working with minimal Email/Fax Resume: required. H2S, PST, First supervision while adhering 780-458-8701, Aid. Above average day to high safety and work bryksent@telus.net. rate and cushy benefits ethic standards. Shifts are plan. There is a $2000. typically 8 days on and 6 Tired of Standing? signing bonus for winter days off or 15 days on and Find something to sit on drivers. Fax 403-934-3487. 13 days off and require in Classifieds Email: reception residing in a camp @mjswaterhauling.ca environment. Please submit ZUBAR Production resume complete with Services references to: TELL it all! Tell it well! Make is currently taking resumes emil.kucheruk your ads sell for you by giving for experienced @woodgroup.com. full description of goods or Assistant Operators. services offered. Include Must have all valid tickets. prices and terms. Phone FOR fast results: Classified Email resume to: 1-877-223-3311 for a friendly Want Ads. Phone 1-877- rdzubaroffice@telus.net or 223-3311. ad taker. fax to: 403-346-9420
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Truckers/ Drivers
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HIGHWAY Drivers Wanted
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We OFFER Competitive Wages & Full Benefits Please e-mail resumes: amanda@supersave.ca or Fax: (1)604.534.3811 Super Save is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity
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Trades
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Trades
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AN ALBERTA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.
PRAIRIE COAST EQUIPMENT requires an experienced Forage Harvester Specialist and Ag Service Techs for our Abbotsford, BC and Northern Alberta locations, to perform diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance on agricultural equipment. Competitive compensation, extensive benefits and much more. Email: fjohnstone@pcequip.ca. Fax 604-557-7094.
ATTENTION ROOFERS. Epic Roofing & Exteriors Ltd., an industry leader, is a Calgary based company looking to hire skilled professional roofers, foreman, lead hands and fully equipped crews to work this coming winter. We offer full-time work and benefits package with the best wages in the industry for those who qualify. Apply now while there are still openings. Contact Donavan Aspin, Roofing Division Manager at 587-228-0473.
RB ERECTORS looking for exp’d preengineered metal bldg. erectors and labourers. Rich @ 403-877-7522 or Brad @ 403-506-8000
FAST TRACK TO PARTS AND MATERIALS TECHNICIAN. New 36 week program at GPRC Fairview campus. Begins November 5. Challenge 1st and 2nd year apprenticeship exams 1-888-999-7882. Ask for Brian; www.gprc.ca. INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. No Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. Apply online! iheschool.com. 1-866-399-3853 JOURNEYMAN MECHANIC or First, Second or Third Year Apprentice and Lube Technician required. Great work environment, competitive wages and benefits. Incentives and bonus plan. On the job training. To apply please fax resume to: Eagle River Chrysler, 780-778-8950. Email: service@eagleriver.ca or mail: P.O. Box 1558, Whitecourt, AB, T7S 1P4 or apply in person to Dennis LaFreniere. MONAD INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTORS no hiring: Carpenters, Concrete Finishers, Millwrights, Scaffolders, and Skilled Labourers with industrial construction experience for an industrial site near Vanscoy, SK. All wages depend on experience. We offer a $2./hour retention bonus & $2./hour completion bonus (total $4./hour). Living out allowance is provided to those that qualify. We are also looking to fill night shift positions with an extra premium of $3. hour. Monad has excellent benefits, pension plan & RRSPs. The successful candidate must have current safety certifications including CSTS 09 and complete a pre-access D&A test. Apply with resume in person: 9744 - 45 Ave., Edmonton, AB, T6E 5C5 or by fax 1-888-398-0725 or email: jobs@monad.ca. Attention: Monad Recruitment Team Looking for a new pet? Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.
SOUTH ROCK IS HIRING FOR: Paving Personnel (raker, screed, general labourers); Heavy Equipment Operators. Send resume to: careers@southrock.ca or 403-568-1327.
Truckers/ Drivers
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REQUIRED FOR AN ALBERTA TRUCKING COMPANY: one class 1 driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled days off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051.
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ADULT UPGRADING
Alberta Government Funded Programs Student Funding Available! NOVEMBER START •
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Contractors
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Business Services #1000 - #1430
basement/suite development & design, bathrooms, ceilings, texturing, laminate & hardwood floors, electrical, plumbing, windows & doors
Accounting
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EARN EXTRA CASH! Part-time, full-time immediate openings for men & women. Easy computer work, other positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed; www.hiringnow-alberta.com INTERESTED IN the Community Newspaper business? Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. FREE. Visit: www.awna.com /resumes_add.php SYLVAN LAKE TAXI REQUIRES FULL & PART TIME DRIVERS for immediate employment. Earn central Alberta’s top commission. As SLT gets busier every month, this translates into $$ for you. Requirements include Class 4 license or higher, clean or nearly clean drivers abstract and a 5 year criminal record check. Call 403-887-4203 and let the dispatcher know you are interested in driving for Sylvan’s number one taxi service provider today.
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Misc. Services
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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
403-318-1760 Additions & Renovations Fences & Decks Basement Development Phone: 403-588-8163
Email: rainycreek@telus.blackberry.net
Domestic, Import & Diesel Repair
403-887-2340
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Financial
DO YOU NEED to borrow money - Now? If you own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money - It’s that simple. 1-877-486-2161. MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 loan and +. No credit refused. Fast, easy, 100% secure. 1-877-776-1660.
Glass Shops
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www.rapidauto.org CARRIERS REQUIRED to deliver the Sylvan Lake News Central AB Life, twice weekly. Please call Debbie for details 314-4307
Legal Services
Kevin O’Rourke 403-357-0351
Academic Express 340-1930
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KOR DESIGN SERVICES LTD. COMPLETE RENOVATIONS
Adult Education & Training www.academicexpress.ca
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NEW FACILITY WE ARE A NEW CAR WARRANTY APPROVED MAINTENANCE FACILITY
Imports • Domestic • Trucks • SUV • Diesel Repairs
403-887-0440
AUTO • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL MOBILE SERVICE 24 HOUR COMMERCIAL EMERGENCY SERVICE
403-887-2200
Len Campbell Owner/Operator 8 Cuendet Industrial Way, Sylvan Lake
service@sylvanlakeautopro.com 1A Industrial Drive Directly behind our old location
Our Door to Yours! Mobile Glass Service
403-887-6661
ALL AUTO REPAIRS 403
887-7744 WWW.OKTIRESYLVANLAKE.COM
Cleaning
1070
THE CLEANER Will clean your house from top to bottom. No job is too big. Bi-weekly spots avail. Reasonable rates. Sylvan Lake area only. Cynthia 403-887-4020
Whatever You’re Selling... We Have The Paper You Need! CLASSIFIEDS 1-877-223-3311 CALL NOW TO FIND OUT MORE
Landscaping
1240
5CustomStar Landscaping & Design (Top Soil, Sand & Gravel)
Property Clean Ups & Junk Removal
CALL SHELLEY
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Personal Services
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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.
Misc. Services
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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+). OPEN HOUSE - Join this week for only $9.95 a week. Lose weight quickly and safely and keep it off, results guaranteed! Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800-854-5176.
Rental Equipment
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Antiques & Art
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MOVING. MUST SELL ANTIQUE FURNITURE. Call 403-352-4309
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The easy way to find a buyer for items you want to sell is with a Classified want ad. Phone 1-877-2233311
Auctions
Auctions
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BUD HAYNES Antique Auction. Saturday, September 29, 11 a.m. Bay 4, 7429 - 49 Ave., Red Deer. Ron & late Clara Dancer of Calgary. Antique telephone collection. 403-347-5855; www. budhaynesauctions.com
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DOUBLE EXECUTIVE ESTATE AUCTION Sunday, Oct. 7 & 14 SALE LOCATION:
Ridgewood Community Hall
#30 Industrial Drive 403-887-0012
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Well Drilling
1400
Directions: From Penhold Fas Gas, West on 592 for 9 km to Range Road 10, North to the Hall or Burnt Lake Trail to Range Road 10, then South to Hall. Watch for Ridgewood Hall signs
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Cherry Hill Auction & Appraisals
Phone: 403-342-2514 or 403-347-8988
Well Drilling
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Well Drilling
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UNRESERVED RESIDENTIAL Real Estate, Heavy Equipment, Shop & Household Item Auction for Pat & Irene Sorken of Bashaw, Alberta. Saturday, October 6 starting at 9:30 a.m. Real Estate sells at Noon! 1,412 sq. ft. bungalow, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Open House - Sunday, September 30 from 1 - 4 p.m. For more info & terms, call 1-800-667-2075 or view: www. hodginsauctioneers.com Hodgins Auctioneers Inc., Alberta PL #180827
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Building Supplies
RURAL WATER TREATMENT
METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices! 36â&#x20AC;? 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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Increasing awareness of the need for responsible care of the Sylvan Lake watershed has been a key goal of the Sylvan Lake Watershed Stewardship Society (SLWSS) during the past year. President Graeme Strathdee outlined projects which have moved forward over the last 12 months towards that goal at the society’s annual meeting Sept. 15. One of the highlights was development of tattoos which were applied to people on the beach by Strathdee, directors Brian Saby and Judy Payne and Sylvan Lake Mayor Susan Samson when the town and society co-hosted the Alberta Water Quality Association visit and display earlier this summer. The tattoos feature a red circle with a diagonal red line through two patches of colour, blue on one side and green on the other. The slogan was “Keep It Green. Not Blue-Green”. The reference is to fact that some Alberta lakes have been closed for recreational use because the toxic blue-green algae blooms have grown. Besides destroying recreational opportunities, the algae, which is fed by chemicals contained in pollutants, also consumes oxygen in the water resulting in fish kills. The first project Strathdee explained was the video “A Lake Treasure … Under Threat” which was produced by SLWSS directors Kim Schmitt and Henry Sielmann. It combines Sylvan Lake’s history with a description of the current state of affairs and promotes the society’s position on future direction for the watershed. Listening to Strathdee talk, it’s evident the organization has been very active in the background, taking on projects that have an immediate impact as well as educating towards an overall understanding of the watershed. The Living by Water project involved residents who were recruited to participate in a Nature Alberta project where they learned about what they could do on their properties to enhance their environment while not harming the watershed. Saby and Steven Johnson recruited participants this year. “The feedback is that everyone who participated felt this was valuable,” said Strathdee. Those who participated were also presented with fence post signs designed by the late Kent Williamson, a past president and proponent of the society. The second annual Watershed Willy event was a fundraiser held at Blissful Beach in honour of Williamson and was attended by
several directors. It raised over $2,000 towards the society’s projects. Perhaps the most crucial work of the society, Strathdee indicated, is their continuing involvement with Sylvan Lake Management Committee (SLMC). He and Schmitt were involved in two sessions with councillors from the counties, town and summer villages surrounding the lake. “We are having an influence,” he said. “The net result is a sort of moderation in the aggressive approach to expansion in the watershed. All the councillors are becoming more sensitive to topics.” The main project of the SLMC over the past year has been development of a cumulative effects management system. At the request of chairperson Beverly Anderson and Sylvan Lake Mayor Susan Samson, Sylvan Lake is to become a pilot project with Alberta Environment’s involvement. The system, Strathdee suggested, will provide measures to determine the effect of development at the municipal level increasing population of the area significantly. Strathdee said when you add up all the population estimates from the Town of Sylvan Lake and counties in their future plans it suggests adding 70,000 people into the watershed. “That’s the equivalent of dumping the population of Red Deer into the boundaries of the watershed.” “I can’t think of a single benefit from dumping that kind of population into the watershed.” He added when he showed councillors a chart of that population graphed over the next 50 years “it was a shocker, especially for the municipal people. It’s not going to be an old time cottage area. We’re not going to have mini-governments, that sort of thing is influencing the municipal environment now.” A backbone of the society’s goal to become the main source of information on the watershed, is its two websites (sylvanlakewatershed. wordpress.com/ and slwss.org/). “Everything possible you want
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