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Mayor encourages crowd to embrance change by Treena Mielke Sylvan Lake News
Sylvan Lake is a growing, vibrant community, full of opportunity, and also, as in any municipality where status quo is not a constant, full of unforeseen changes and challenges. “It often begs the question, is the glass half empty or is the glass half full?” said Mayor Susan Samson in her speech at the Mermaid Ball, held Oct. 26 at the Sylvan Lake Community Centre.”I would be naive if I thought the current pace of change has not dearly affected some of our businesses more seriously than others. Change is hard and sometimes it comes with losses. Seeing Cobb’s Grocery close its doors and hearing that the lighthouse is gone were sad times for many of us and we know the changes will keep on coming.” Embracing change and managing and balancing the new reality of Sylvan Lake is a challenge for town council and the chamber, she said. The mayor went on to emphasize that the glass in Sylvan Lake is, indeed, half full. Looking ahead, the mayor sees Sylvan Lake as full of opportunity and positive change. She is excited about the possibility that the new Cobbs Block offers. “There has already been expressions of interest to move to the downtown location, including some from existing local businesses.” Plans for a new multiplex including an arena, seniors centre, running track, children’s play areas and meeting room are now in the works. She noted the Marina Development valued at $16 million which includes a fully redeveloped marina, public boat launch, public access walking trails and
Matching - Lacey McFarlane, six, had her face painted to match her witch costume Sunday at the
Spooktacular Extravaganza. The event was facilitated by more than 40 volunteers, including students and staff members from Ecole Fox Run School. Those attending the free event were encouraged to donate to the foodbank.
Mayor Susan Samson a 155 unit condo project is part of the vision to intensify and increase the density of people in the downtown. Memorial Trail is now paved and open to traffic from Main Street to Hwy20. The gravel road on the western portion of the trail is to be open to travel in November and paved in the spring. Samson said building permits have skyrocket this year to $43.1 million, far surpassing last year’s total of $26 million at this time. “The numbers tell the story,” she said. Speaking on behalf of president Ken Sumner, past president Carlo Simonot said promoting and contributing to the commercial, industrial, agricultural and civic progress of the town is the chamber’s motto. “As we all live here and play here, and spend our lives together, we must not forget to celebrate what we have done with each other, and those around us.”
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Mermaid Ball recognizes business and volunteer award winners by Treena Mielke Sylvan Lake News
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The master of ceremonies for the gala event held Oct. 26 at the community centre was Greg Shannon. Around 170 people, including Sylvan Lake Mayor Susan Samson, and Sylvan Lake Innisfail MLA Kerry Towles, were in attendance. The acknowledgement of nominees and award winners was the highlight of the evening and each category was well represented by deserving candidates. Pride in Sylvan Lake and a desire to give back to the community is what keeps this year’s Rotary citizen of the year Blair Mack volunteering. “I don’t volunteer because I want to be recognized,” he said.”I just know these things
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Blair Mack, centre, is this year’s Rotarian Citizen of the year. Trevor Sigfusson was last year’s Rotarian of the year and Cynthia Leigh is the Rotary president.
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need to be done and I like to lend a hand. You get out of your community what you put into it. Every citizen has a responsibility to invest in their community and
be part of the solution.” Mack is involved in minor hockey not only as a coach, but as vice president of the board and a member of the evaluation committee.
He is also a member of the Rotary Club, helps out with Kids Sports and was involved in an equipment drive to ensure financially strapped youngsters in
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Sylvan Lake received needed equipment. Mack is married to Carrie and the couple have three children, Gracie, 11, Thai, eight and Evelyn, seven. Last year’s Rotary citizen of the year, Ian Oostindie said all the nominees deserved acknowledgement. “It’s people who volunteer who build the fabric of the community, he said.”It’s an honor to be recognized and to know that your efforts have a positive effect. Also nominated for Rotary Citizen of the Year was Kathy Bradshaw, Carlo Simonot and Brad Bahler. Continued on page 3
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Having just been in Washington talking about how Canada broke the back of its deficit, balanced its books, and thrived as a result, I can officially say that Americans just don’t get it. And not only do they not get it, they don’t even understand what it is they don’t get. I am used to a “can do” attitude on the part of Americans, a belief that if problems are faced honestly and squarely, no obstacle is insurmountable. But all I heard was a long list of things that “can’t be done” and an even longer list of reasons why Canada’s success cannot be replicated south of the border. No matter how you alter or iron it, the defeatist suit just doesn’t look right on the American physique. As former Prime Minister Paul Martin and former Alberta and Saskatchewan finance ministers Stockwell Day and Janice MacKinnon and I all told them, their problem appears to them insoluble because they are thinking about it the wrong way. They think deficits are a sideshow, and what everybody cares about is taxes, social programs, defence spending and entitlements.
As Martin so eloquently put it, Canadians came to understand that if they wanted to save health care, they had to cut everything, including health care, so that it could be put on a sustainable footing. And they had to do it when conditions, while bad, were not dire. You can’t wait because, eventually, the situation will worsen and the decisions as to what to cut will become more difficult. Many Canadians do not realize the immense debt we owe to the generation of politicians in the 1990s: New Democrats in Saskatchewan, Tories in Alberta and Ontario, Liberals in Ottawa and British Columbia and others elsewhere who grasped the nettle of reform and got out and sold Canadians on the idea that the deficit was a danger to all they held dear, and that sacrifice was necessary to preserve and protect so much that they valued. Define as a national issue, the deficit therefore requires a national solution. Everyone contributed to the mess, and everyone will have to contribute to cleaning it up. In Canada, no programs were sacrosanct from spending cuts: not defence, nor transport subsidies nor social programs.
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Some taxes went up, but reform had to fall most heavily on spending. Canadians learned when the GST was introduced that simply increasing revenue wouldn’t make the deficit go away, not least because politicians too often see new revenue as a reason to spend. Canada had a spending problem, not a revenue problem, and it required less spending to solve it. All of the former finance ministers with me in Washington also agreed that it took a hard-nosed but thoughtful approach to cutting spending to win Canadians’ support. Every bit of spending was measured against objective yardsticks like protecting the central roles of government, value for money and affordability. And of course a simple, objective, easy-to-understand target caught the public imagination and focused everyone’s efforts. Canada as a nation became obsessed with getting the deficit to zero. Every budget season Canadians looked to see what progress had been made. And virtually every
government followed Martin’s advice: set a tough target for progress each year, but make very certain you meet that target. Every time you fall short you damage your credibility and give ground to doubt and despair. One day American politicians will understand all this, and when they do, they’ll get the most important lesson of all: every government that grasped the nettle of reform didn’t merely defeat the deficit, but enjoyed tremendous
public support and was handily re-elected. They dished out tough medicine, but did it on the promise of the right kind of hope and change: a hope that was neither vague nor rhetorical, and a change that was both practical and immediate. Almost 20 years later, Canadians still owe those politicians from the ’90s a debt of gratitude. Brian Lee Crowley is the managing director of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Trick-or-treating through the years, from candy to a cause Aside from Christmas, I don’t think there is any time of year more exciting for a child than Halloween. Costumes and free candy? What child wouldn’t love that? I remember the excitement of the day when I was younger. A big part of it was the anticipation, built up over the previous couple weeks. It all began with choosing a costume. I always preferred to go as something “pretty” rather than something “scary”, or at least as something where I didn’t have to smear costume makeup all over my face or wear a mask. I’ve gone trick-or-treating as a bride, Cleopatra, a nun, a cave person, and a witch. My last year, when I was 12, I decided to use all the sparkly makeup sitting in my cupboard and go as a “glitterbug.” I even went shopping in search of the most sparkly clothes I could find. My favourite costumes were always the ones I made myself. For the cave person costume, I got fabric and inexpertly sewed a simple dress. It didn’t matter that it wasn’t a really
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nice dress, because it went with the theme of the costume. I raided my mom’s makeup bag and brushed bronzer on my face to make it look dirty, borrowed a carved stone bracelet a friend brought her from Africa, and messed up my hair. With my costume decided, all I had to do was wait for the day to arrive. I was so excited when it finally did. I packed my costume in my backpack for the school’s costume parade and Halloween party. Before the parade, I crowded around the school’s bathroom mirrors with the other girls in my class to do my makeup. My excitement intensified when school finished. I did some homework before getting ready and meeting up with friends from the neigh-
bourhood. We went door-to-door with our sturdiest pillowcases. One house had a very realistic looking person stuck head-first in a sidelying garbage can. As we walked tentatively past, it called to us, “Hey, you there, give me a hand and get me out of here.” We screamed and ran back to the sidewalk. One of my friends worked up the courage to walk past the person again, who repeated what he had said the first time. Satisfied that it wasn’t real, the rest of us walked to the house, where we received our candy. The next day at school, everyone boasted of how much candy they had accumulated and how long they had gone trick-or-treating. I only ever stayed out for a couple hours, so I never had the biggest hoard. I was still excited about the candy in my lunch. In university, I got to re-live my trick-or-treating glory days through a program called “Trick or Eat”. It’s offered at many campuses across
Canada, and was especially popular at my own. We got to dress up, just like we used to, and go door-to-door. This time, we weren’t looking for candy. We were looking for food bank donations. Someone accompanied us in a car, so we didn’t have to carry all those cans around by ourselves. I liked going door-to-door. The people who answered it always looked surprised, likely because we were way too old to be trick-or-treating, and because we turned down their candy and asked for canned food instead. The city was divided into sections, with a different group assigned to each part. After covering our area, we returned back to headquarters on campus. I was freezing by this point, but that didn’t matter as I looked at the car trunk stuffed to bursting with food. The candy, given to our group by a few people who insisted we take it, was also a nice bonus.
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Each parcel contained: pair of hand-knitted socks (I.O.D.E.), cloth, comb, shaving cream, tooth paste, razor blades, flints, cigarettes, candy, chocolate bars, gum and cake. Chairman Robert Speedie wishes to express the thanks of the committee to all who helped in the packing of parcels, to Mrs. Palmer and Mrs. Robertson for fudge and candy and to the W.I. for the use of the hall. Fifty-two parcels were mailed. Other parcels will be packed for our From the issue of November 3, 1943 boys and young women in the The W.I. hall was a busy centre last Services, still in Canada, early in Thursday evening when members of December. the Soldiers’ Christmas Cheer commit♦ ♦ ♦ tee and a band of willing helpers Sylvan Lake Victory Loan Drive packed parcels to be sent to our boys unit passed its 80 per cent mark and serving overseas in the navy, army loan headquarters advise that they and airforce. expect to pass the 90 per cent mark
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Officers elected for 1963 were:— President, B. C. Learned; 1st vice-president, Ray Albert; 2nd vice-president, Bill Lund; Secretary, Joe Keller; From the issue of November 1, 1962 Treasurer, Mike Podgurski; Big Game On Saturday evening Mr. Marion committee chairman, Fred Walker; Jordan, CNR agent at Sylvan Lake and Fish committee, Mike Podgurski; Mr. Frank Player, formerly CNR agent Predator committee, Jack May; at Delia, were honoured in the Legion Upland Bird committee, Lew Herder; Migratory Bird committee, Joe Keller; Hall with a dinner and an evening of Good and Welfare committee, Mrs. dancing commemorating the retireRay Albert; Advertising committee, ment of Mr. Jordan after 42 years of Ray Albert; Farmer Relations commitcontinuous service and Mr. Player tee, Bill Lund; Membership commitafter 40 years of continuous service tee, B. C. Learned and Jack May; with the Canadian National Railway, all in the Calgary division. Lunch committee, Mrs. Ray Albert; ♦ ♦ ♦ Trophy committee, it was proposed at the meeting that Mayor Warren Sylvan Lake Fish and Game Association held their annual meeting Dunford be asked to be chairman of the Trophy committee. with election of officers for 1963 in ♦ ♦ ♦ the Legion Hall on Monday evening.
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Special Events Friday, Nov. 2 - Seniors Bus to Markerville’s Christmas crafts and cookie walk. Pick-up starts at 12:30 pm. Call Lenore 403-887-5272. Saturday, Nov. 3 - Sylvan Lake Christmas Gift Show. 10-4 at the community centre. Bring donation for Food Bank or Christmas Bureau and qualify to receive one of two $250 shopping sprees. Includes Little Elves Workshop, a supervised store where your children can buy presents for you. All items are new & $10 and under. Saturday, Nov. 3 - Julestue (Scandinavian Bazaar) at Spruce View Hall from 10 am to 4 pm organized by Dickson Store Museum and Danish Canadian National Museum. Danish restaurant lunch services begin at 11 am. Scandinavian crafts, antiques and collectibles. For info or to book table call Joanne 403-227-4917. Saturday, Nov. 3 - Family Movie Matinee at Sylvan Lake Municipal Library. 10-3:30. Watch Ride a Wild Pony, Secretariat and The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit. Drop in, free. Sunday, Nov 4 - Sylvan Lake Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary breakfast at the Legion. 4916 50 Ave. 9 am to 1 pm. Tuesday, Nov. 6 - Seniors Bus to Rotary Senior’s Concert (7:30 pm) at Red Deer College. Pick-up begins at 6:15 pm. Call Lenore 403-887-5272. Thursday, Nov. 8 - Public community meeting to discuss ideas for a new lighthouse. 7:30 p.m. at the Sylvan Lake Royal Canadian Legion, 4916 50 Ave. Everyone’s invited to this Rotary Club sponsored discussion. Friday, Nov. 9 - Sylvan Lake Seniors Lodge
Christmas Tea and Craft Sale. Tea and tart for a toonie 1:30-3 pm. Craft Sale 1:30-6 pm. Christmas decorations, arrangements, knit and crochet articles. Come join us 4620-47 Ave., Friday, Nov. 9 - Dickson Store Museum presents “The Poplar Grove Ladies Club”, a funny show with a lot of meaning. Dinner theatre doors open 5:30 pm. Play to follow. Dessert Theatre Saturday, November 10, doors open 12:30 p.m., play starts 1 pm. For info call 403-728-3355. Sunday, Nov. 11 - Remembrance Day service at the multiplex (48 Street) at 10:30 am, hospitality at the Legion from 12 pm, parade from Legion branch to cenotaph at 2 pm. Sunday, Nov. 11 - Benalto Elks Turkey Supper. 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30 pm sittings. Wednesday, Nov. 14 - Meet Alberta’s Deputy Premier, Thomas Lukaszuk, from 4-5 pm at Sylvan Lake Community Centre. He will be in town as part of the province’s ongoing efforts to engage with Albertans. Saturday, Nov. 17 - Rocky Mountain House Arts and Crafts Guild’s 18th annual craft show from 10 am to 4 pm at Lou Soppit Centre on Highway 11 in Rocky across from Canadian Tire. 35 booths all with handcrafted items. Admission is free with donations to food bank. Saturday, Nov. 24 - Central Alberta Singles dance at 8:30 pm at Penhold Hall. Music by Hot Spur. Members and invited guests only; new members welcome. Elaine 403-341-7653 or Bob 403-304-7440. Friday, Nov. 30-Saturday, Dec. 1 - Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Festival at the Multiplex and Arena. 4:30-10 on Friday, 9-6 on Saturday. Friday, Nov. 30 -Santa Claus Parade 7 pm followed by fireworks. Saturday, Dec. 1 - Breakfast with Santa. 8:30 and 11 am sittings, advance tickets only available at the Aquatic Centre.
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 - Junior Youth Leadership Classes (1215 yr. olds) 7-8 pm. JY acts worldwide to engage our youth to develop their capacity to serve society and make a difference in their community. Call Debbie 403-887-0968 or Bruno 403-
887-5728. 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 pm. Phone Mary 403-887-4579.
Monthly events First Wednesday every month. 55+ Club Pot Luck at Sylvan Lake Legion 12 noon. Jam session to follow. Everyone welcome. 12/30/12
Support Programs Sylvan Lake Al-Anon (for families and friends of alcoholics) 8 pm Sundays, Presbyterian Church (north door), Kathy 403-887-4470 or Robyn 403-887-2961. 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.
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Experts just as prone to making mistakes as others Dear Editor, In November 2011, Danielle Smith, Kerry Towle, and I met with hundreds of constituents concerned about the safety of the intersection at Highway 11 and Secondary Highway 781. Sylvan Lake Mayor Susan Samson attended this public meeting too, and it was at this meeting Mayor Samson told the crowd in attendance she trusted the experts. Since that meeting, MLA Kerry Towle held a second public meeting in August. Many, if not all in attendance, registered their dissatisfaction
with the provincial government’s decision to close the intersection and route traffic as “one-way-in and oneway-out” of Sylvan Lake. The provincial government changed the Hwy 11/781 intersection because of the obvious deadly consequences resulting from a safety hazard. The current design is a “oneway-in and one-way-out” intersection, which is a temporary stop gap measure to address a known safety hazard. The long-term solution is to twin Highway 11 with on-ramps and off-ramps.
It is my view that this temporary solution is unacceptable, and only creates an alternate safety hazard! The best temporary solution, which is also proven to be the most effective, is to reopen the intersection with a set of new temporary traffic lights. I met with Transportation Minister Ric McIver on Oct. 10 to discuss this matter, and the minister told me he would not change the intersection because he trusts his experts. He also told me that the mayor of Sylvan Lake and Sylvan
Lake council do not support reopening the intersection with a set of new traffic lights at the intersection. I may not be an expert in traffic flow, but I did serve a few years as a police officer, and every police officer knows stupidity is not against the law. Since the intersection has been altered I have personally witnessed three vehicles making illegal U-turns on Highway 11 because the operator of the vehicle found himself or herself, going in a direction they did not intend. Having witnessed three ille-
Put outlet creek back to way it was before tampering Dear Editor, Every amateur and expert has had their say as to the high water problem at Sylvan Lake. In the late 1950s, I advised the council not to close off the Sylvan Lake outlet creek. Like most elected officials, they as good as told me I didn’t know what I was talking about. Back in those days we used to play baseball and football on the beach. The old wooden pier was
almost high and dry. There was the most wonderful beach any family could ask for. The council had the outlet plugged, then over the years we have had more moisture than in previous years and, of course, the level has risen to the mess we have at present. Some of the council at Lacombe County say don’t tamper with Mother Nature. To bad people weren’t present when it was tampered with.
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gal U-turns at this intersection since the intersection was changed it tells me based on my experience, that this is a recurring event. Illegal U-turns on Highway 11 are acts of stupidity. It endangers the lives of the offender as much as it endangers the lives of the innocent. Minister McIver pointed out to me there have been no accidents since the intersection was changed. I told him that statistic doesn’t make the intersection any less dangerous. I trust experts to be knowledgeable about a particular subject matter. I do not always trust experts to be correct. They are human beings just like the rest of us, and experts are just as prone to making mistakes as any other human being. The Titanic was designed and built by some of the most renowned shipbuilding experts of that era and look how that turned out! In my opinion, the current Hwy. 11/781 intersection design is a poor and unsafe design. All intersections are potentially dangerous and all do carry a safety risk factor for accidents. The current design of Hwy. 11/781 creates an opportunity for stupid and dangerous illegal turns, and some motorists have taken advantage of that opportunity. I think the minister and the experts are wrong not to realize this is a dangerous intersection by any other definition. Joe Anglin, MLA RimbeyRocky Mountain House-Sundre
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High time mayor and council get onside with what Towle trying to do Dear Editor, Recently the editor of the Sylvan Lake News questioned why Sylvan Lake lagged behind Innisfail, Lacombe, Rocky, Olds, Ponoka, Rimbey and other centres with health care facilities and many other amenities enjoyed by these towns. In most cases smaller centres than Sylvan Lake. The answer to this concern is very simple. Sylvan Lake has never had an MLA from our town or local district in 100 yeas. MLAs seem to look after their towns first and foremost. Originally Sylvan Lake was in the Rocky constituency. Our town was at the extreme northeast side of Rocky Mountain House constituency with a smaller population that provided no chance to nominate an MLA. When our population increased in the late 1980s, we were realigned into
Innisfail. Now we were in the extreme northwest point of this constituency. Innisfail at that time had a larger population. Same result. No chance to nominate an MLA. In the last election we were able to help swing an election. My concern is where will we be realigned to now? Red Deer maybe? If this sounds a bit cynical that’s because in the last 40 years of PC government we have not been treated equally. Sylvan Lake is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2013. In those 100 years we have not only never had an MLA but in my 70 years of living here, a premier has never visited our town as a sitting premier. Many festivities are in the planning stages. Town council will rename our main street “Centennial Street”. When my family moved here in 1942, 18
businesses were situated on the east side of Main Street. Now there are four. This is progress? We will be able to celebrate our 100th anniversary and mourn the loss of our main street at the same time. Several factors caused the demise of Main Street. Big box stores move in and destroy Main Street in smaller centres, and in our case the closing of Highway 781 and 11 was the final disaster for Main Street Sylvan Lake. How is it that thousands of taxpayers are wrong wanting a simple set of traffic lights? Yet a couple bureaucrats are right? This is democracy? In 2010 Sylvan Lake was the fastest growing town, not only in Alberta but all of Canada. Our present population is 12,500. Summer villages around Sylvan Lake and rural areas add another 7-8,000. This adds up to about 20,000 that rely on doctors in Sylvan Lake for health care. We need an urgent care facility in Sylvan Lake now. We were informed recently that AHS is not considering such a facility for Sylvan Lake in the near future.
Town’s cost for lakefront operations pegged at $83,300 by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News
The approximate cost for town operations along the lakefront was estimated at about $83,000 in a report provided to councillors at their meeting Oct. 22. Ron Lebsack, director of leisure and protective services, collated the figures at council’s request because 2012 was the first full season of operating the lakefront since major upgrade work has been completed on Lakeshore Drive and Centennial Park. The costs were related to ongoing operations of the park and not related to final stages of construction, said his report. Park maintenance for Centennial Park and Sylvan Lake Provincial Park was pegged at $120,000. That was offset by revenue from the provincial government under a maintenance contract for the provincial park of
$81,850. Centennial Park is under the town’s jurisdiction. Other costs included the Beach Ambassador program at $44,750 and promotions at $400. Within the Beach Ambassador figure, said Lebsack, was the cost of their hut at roughly $12,000. With those costs the approximate total operating costs for 2012 were pegged at $83,300. Lebsack’s report noted “Centennial Park and lakefront maintenance includes staffing and material supply costs associated with garbage collection, washroom cleaning and maintenance, weeding and shrub maintenance, playground maintenance and mowing of the provincial park turf areas. Breakdown between provincial park and the town’s Centennial Park is approximately 70 per cent or $84,000 to provincial park and 30 per cent or $36,000 to the town’s Centennial Park. Betty Osmond, the town’s chief administrative officer, said in her Sept.
10 report to council that with warm weather and large crowds on the lakefront garbage collection and general maintenance is a 14 hour a day task. “We are currently removing in excess of a dumpster of garbage each day. This first year of operation is a learning period and we are adjusting and improving our process as the summer progresses.” “We should take a look at the Beach Ambassador program and see if it’s still viable,” suggested Councillor Laverne Asselstine. “It was brought in for a specific reason. Now that construction is pretty well built out is it necessary.” Councillor Dale Plante said he felt the Beach Ambassador program is “going to be more important in the next three to five years”. “When we roll out a tourism strategy we’re going to need more public relations people that just have them to steer people into parking lots.” he said. Councillor Sean McIntyre also felt the Beach Ambassadors could help educate people about bylaws, otherwise it’s left to parks patrols. The report was accepted for information and will be discussed during budget deliberations.
Our town and surrounding area are far overdue for a birthday present from the PC government. This area has been ignored by the PCs for 40 years. An urgent care facility is desperately needed and we are tired of begging and pleading for essential services that other much smaller centres have had for years. If we, as taxpayers, were wrong to vote for a Wildrose candidate, how were we right to vote PC for all those years and be ignored by the very people we elected and who were the majority government that basically ignored our concerns? I have seen more in the past eight months of MLA Kerry Towle than I ever saw of Luke Ouellette in the eight years he was MLA. Mayor Samson and town council seem to be at odds with our MLA over some petty little grievances. It is high time they get onside with Kerry Towle and work with her, rather than against what she is trying to do for our town and rural area. Dale Mannix, Sylvan Lake Editor’s note: A similar letter was sent to Premier Alison Redford on Oct.6.
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- Emma Violet, six, and Jaden Violet, eight, were dressed as a vampire and a pirate, respecively, at Sunday’s Spooktacular Extravaganza. Both girls were competing in an obstacle course, where they had to avoid a number of objects while racing to grab a broomstick as quickly as possible. ALEISHA BOSCH PHOTO
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Ghosts, goblins and little witches. Black cats with glittery red eyes. Huge, almost round orange pumpkins, poked, carved and prodded by creative hands into smiling caricatures of good or evil. Halloween. Back by tradition. Here by popular demand. When I was a child and Moby Dick was a minnow and the world seemed slower and less packed with stuff, Halloween was nothing more than a mask and a pillow case full of candy and, on occasion, a pushed over outhouse or soaped windows. It was simple. Not so much now. Now wearing a mask and dragging a pillowcase from door to door would be too simple, too easy and simply not acceptable. I peer down the shrouded path of the past, impatiently pushing aside all the cobwebs and spiderwebs that block the way, remembering. It was long ago and it was
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far away, and like the elusive spirits of the night, I seem only to be able to remember moments; fleeting, illusive, then gone. I was about seven years old and Halloween was me and my brother and a warm black night where magic and evil lurked in the dark spaces between the streetlights. This was our town, so it was OK to be out there, in the night. We were, after all, the town kids. We were the ones who hung out at the skating rink, warming our frozen toes and fingers on the old wood stove inside the skating shack and watching the steam come off our mittens. We were the kids who could be seen on countless sunny afternoons balancing ourselves on the steel track of the railroad that ran down the
centre of town, carefully putting one foot in front of the other, walking on to forever. It was a time when childhood and innocence played hand-in-hand easily and without the interference of worry. “Trick or treat,” we chanted, holding out our pillow cases, as we went up one side of Main Street, which, by odd coincidence, was the only street, and down the other side. The next morning there were no treats left and only a few tricks like pushed over outhouses and soaped windows reminded us that Halloween had even been here. “Who did that?” we wondered, thinking admiringly that whoever it was certainly was brave to be so bad. I come back to the present and light the little light inside my own plastic pumpkin that I set at my living room window to welcome all the little trick or treaters who will soon be ringing my door bell. And, in so doing, I try to
leave the past with all its ghosts and flickering memories behind. But, still the memories linger. It was good, in those days, I think. We had nothing to fear, but the night itself. Cyber bullying did not exist. Nor did texting. Microwaves and computers were somewhere out there, waiting for a scene in a movie on the channel of “real life” to get invented. We listened to radios and some of us were lucky enough to own a television. We were innocent enough to think we were worldly but few of us had ever even been to a place where there was enough traffic to warrant traffic lights. We didn’t know much about the police except that they lived mostly in books, and were “good guys.” And even though we knew soaping windows and pushing over outhouses were not really shining examples of goodness, some of us did it anyway. It was, after all, Halloween!
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Resident charged with trafficking, other crimes by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News
A Sylvan Lake resident is facing various drug trafficking charges following an investigation in Red Deer. Summer Brook Kreiser, 29, of Sylvan Lake, and Brian Randell Buxton, 31, of Red Deer, were arrested Oct. 23 by Red Deer City RCMP, with assistance from the SCAN (Safer Communities & Neighbourhoods unit) of Alberta Sherrifs. SCAN is a unit whose goal is to observe properties where criminal activity negatively affects the health, safety or security, or interferes with peaceful enjoyment in a community or neighbourhood. About 6:30 p.m., SCAN members alerted Red Deer City RCMP about people in a Ford
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truck trafficking drugs in the south end of Red Deer. They first noticed the vehicle while conducting surveillance of a residence in Inglewood. According to RCMP media resource officer Cpl. Sarah Knelsen, a traffic stop was conducted where Buxton and Kreiser, who was the driver of the truck were arrested. During a search of the vehicle, RCMP seized a large quantity of cash, methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, oxycodone and marijuana. Bear spray and a bat were also located in the vehicle. Buxton has been charged with four counts of possession for the purposes
of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. He was held in custody for a court date Oct. 25. Kreiser was charged with four counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, three counts of possession of a controlled substance, possession of property obtained by crime, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and fail to comply with an undertaking. She was released from custody to appear in court Oct. 25.
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Strong sense of community, participation discovered in survey by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News
Residents of Sylvan Lake feel a sense of belonging in a community they consider safe, where they know quite a few people, participate in community activities and are aware of what’s going on around them. However there were challenges discovered when the Community Needs Assessment Study was completed. Almost half of adults worried about being physically inactive, a third felt someone in their household was dealing with too much stress, a similar number worried about saving for retirement and 27 per cent expressed concern about too much debt. Two in ten people worried about having access to healthy food. Youth were concerned about physical inactivity, being bullied, being victims of violence and having difficulties dealing with family separation or divorce. The study also found opportunities for seniors housing. Results of the study, undertaken by HarGroup Management Consultants on behalf of the town’s Community and Social Development department, were presented to councillors at their meeting Oct. 22. The purpose of the study was to examine how and why residents access community services, what kinds of services may be important and to provide information for long term planning of community services, said Jon Hartenberger, principle of HarGroup. Besides a mailed survey which people could fill out on paper or online, Hartenberger said they conducted focus groups with various segments of society
to delve further into answers from the survey. First, he said, they wanted to understand Sylvan Lake in terms of why people live here and get a sense of community. In the focus groups they heard a number of stories about people who had employment in Central Alberta and chose Sylvan Lake over other area communities. They wanted a place that was safe to raise families and close to Red Deer. They were attracted by the scenic and natural beauty of the area, the recreation opportunities available from access to the lake and some had family living in or around the lake. The survey, which was answered by 634 families in town and a total of 862 families when summer village and county residents were included, showed 87 per cent agreed there was a sense of community among Sylvan Lake and area residents. Besides looking at challenges, the survey gathered information on reasons people don’t access services and where they would like services available (overwhelmingly in Sylvan Lake as opposed to Red Deer or elsewhere). In focus groups they explored those subjects, Hartenberger said. “We wanted to see if there were some other factors that could be used to establish priorities.” Three things surfaced, he said. The top across all three groups (families with children and youth, baby boomers and seniors) was programs and services that enable residents to access basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter. “Another thing that rose to the top was anything that may cause physical or emotional harm to individuals.” The third was programs and services designed to build healthy relationships. “When look-
ing at children, being able to address respect, appreciation and good citizenship … bullying and discrimination were hot topics with the focus group.” Baby boomers felt mental health issues arising in society were not being addressed as well as they should be while seniors were concerned about supporting those who may be in financial need. The survey looked at children and youth programs and services and found that cost and lack of available child care spaces were barriers to use of child care services. 67 per cent of Sylvan Lake residents with children, who are not currently using child care, said they would be very or somewhat likely to access services if they were available in Sylvan Lake. With regard to the youth drop-in centre, lack of awareness, not liking what is available and cost were barriers. Types of programs and services of interest to Sylvan Lake residents included drop-in sports and arts activities, introductory learning to new sports activities and musical instruments. The survey also looked at interest in parental help and support services, seniors activities, programs and services, housing issues, perceptions of living in Sylvan Lake into retirement, transportation, volunteering, aware-
ness of family and community support services and community information sources. Asked if they would like to continue living in Sylvan Lake into old age, 80 per cent of the 627 respondents answering the question said the strongly or somewhat agree with the statement. Yet only 34 per cent felt the housing options available to seniors were adequate to address the needs of the population. Questioned on when they might move to seniors housing, 26 per cent indicated within the next five years while the total increased to 47 per cent in the next 10 years. In focus groups Hartenberger said baby boomers and seniors were asked if they had to make a choice what type the community would make a priority for seniors housing assisted living and nursing homes ranked highest. He suggested the reason for that is that with home support they could continue living in their own homes instead of moving to an independent living type of building. Asked if he had any recommendations, Hartenberger said they provide the research and information that is helpful for decision makers such as the FCSS board to develop priorities.
Wigmore returned as Lacombe County reeve by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News
Lacombe County councillors supported the status quo when electing their reeve and deputy reeve at an organizational meeting Oct. 23. Ken Wigmore, councillor for Division 5, was re-elected reeve for a one year term. He’s been reeve for the past two years. “I look forward to working with council and staff over the next year and completing the projects that council has initiated,” Wigmore stated. “I feel honoured to be elected again by my fellow councillors as
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their reeve and I thank them for their continued support. I’m proud to work with such an excellent and dedicated group of councillors. I look forward to our future challenges and will do my best to live up to the expectations of the residents of Lacombe County.” Following Wigmore’s election and swearing-in, Division 4 Council Paula Law was re-elected as deputyreeve for the next year. Law has held the position since early in 2011. “I am pleased to have the support of council once again, and look forward to another year of service to our residents in an open, fair and responsible manner,” she said.
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Fire safety presentation sparked children’s participation by Aleisha Bosch Sylvan Lake News
With singing, actions, and of course, Sparky the Fire Dog, elementary students in Sylvan Lake were entertained and educated about fire safety last Wednesday and Thursday in a musical production. Organized by Sylvan Lake Fire Department and presented at the Alliance Community Church, the show, titled “Sing Out Fire Safety,” featured children’s entertainer Mary Lambert. “It reaches kids in a way that they’re taught easily through,” said Lambert. She created the show in 1999 at the request of an Ontario fire chief, in a community where she was living at the time. Throughout the show, students were invited onstage to sing, dance, and take part in educational demonstrations. Topics included fire prevention, burn care, and stop, drop, and roll. Lambert also sang “The Great Escape” about evacuating a burning house. Lambert concluded with a song titled “Children Teach your Parents,” where students were encouraged to share what they had learned with their families. “I think kids are the best age to reach because it does filter up to parents,” said Lambert. She has received emails from parents being heckled to install a smoke detector after their children saw her performance. She has also heard
Escape - Grade 3 student Austin acted out “The Great Escape” — a fire evacuation plan to exit a burning building during a fire safety presentation. Those attending were advised to have at least two escape routes, including an easy way through the door and any other way possible, through windows.
Funky - Sylvan Lake Fire Chief Cliff Brausen danced the funky chicken along with Sparky the Fire Dog and some students as part of a recent fire safety presentation at the Alliance Community Church.
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from a girl who told her father to stop, drop, and roll when his clothing caught on fire, thereby saving him from serious burns. Lambert changes her performance based on her audience’s age. Younger children like to sing, she said, and older children prefer to hear true stories. She performs for children up to Grade 6. While she can present the show independently, she most enjoys working with the fire department. “It’s nice to be able to work with them to present the message,” said Lambert.
Deputy Chief Steve Scanland first contacted Lambert to perform. He heard about her show from other firefighters in Red Deer, in addition to advertisements. Lambert’s show took place in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week, and replaced the fire department’s usual classroom presentations. “I think their response was really good, we’ve got lots of positive feedback,” said Scanland. In total, Lambert presented to over 1,000 students while in Sylvan Lake.
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Town of Sylvan Lake Public Information Sessions November 15 at 5:00 to 7:00 pm in the Multiplex Mezzanine: Join us as we look at new initiatives for future curling facilities in Sylvan Lake. The results of a recent assessment confirm that the current curling rink structure is not suitable for usage past 2014.
Alberta’s Social Policy Framework - Let’s Turn Ideas into Action Your opportunity to help create Alberta’s social policy framework continues this fall. Over the summer, more than 20,000 people participated in conversations in communities and online describing their vision and desired social outcomes for our province. The focus of the conversation now shifts to strategies, roles and responsibilities: How will we achieve our shared vision for Alberta, together? Who will do what? Your input will help create a social policy framework that guides the future of Alberta’s social policies and programs, to ensure that all individuals and families have the opportunity to participate in our economy, communities, and cultural life. It will also help guide discussions about the Premier's commitment to eliminate child poverty and reduce overall poverty in Alberta. Visit socialpolicy.alberta.ca and find out how you can participate in the discussion: take the new survey, write or respond to a new blog, and edit the draft social policy framework wiki. The deadline to participate in this discussion is November 9, 2012.
The Town of Sylvan Lake wants to hear from you- what improvements would you like to see in any redeveloped curling facilities?
November 21 at 5:00 to 7:00 pm in the Multiplex Mezzanine: Join us to discuss proposed plans for the redevelopment of a Multiplex facility in Sylvan Lake. The results of a recent assessment confirm that the current Sylvan Lake Arena structure is not suitable for usage past 2016. The Town of Sylvan Lake wants to hear from you- what do you think about the proposed design for an expanded multiplex facility? Current considerations include child-activity space, a four (4) lane running & walking track, replacement ice surface, meeting space, and senior’s centre. Leisure & Protective Services 403-887-2199 403-887-2258 recreation@sylvanlake.ca
Sylvan Lake Family and Community Support Services will be holding a discussion session to hear your ideas for the social policy framework. Please join us Date: Time: Location:
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•Emergency First Aid & CPR, •Valid Class 5 Drivers License, and WHMIS Training, •Attention to detail and the ability to work with limited supervision •Previous professional experience in a similar role in a public environment •Ability to move heavy items •Security clearance will be required. •Strong knowledge of safe work practices •Above average ability to work in a cooperative, team focused environment. We offer competitive rates and an opportunity to work in a professional, team focused environment.. If this position is of interest to you, please submit your resume in con¿dence before 4:00 PM on November 9, 2012 to: Town of Sylvan Lake 4926 - 50 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1A1 Attention: Human Resources Fax: (403) 887-3660 E-mail: dscott@sylvanlake.ca All successful candidates will be contacted.
Community Meet & Greet with Alberta’s Deputy Premier Come out and meet with Alberta’s very own, Honourable Thomas Lukaszuk on November 14 between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm at the Sylvan Lake Community Centre. Warm up to a cup of coffee and friendly conversation with your neighbours and Deputy Premier Lukaszuk, who will be in Town as part of the Province’s ongoing efforts to engage with Albertans. What: Meet and Greet with Alberta’s Deputy Premier Where: The Sylvan Lake Community Centre When: November 14, 2012 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm For more information contact: The Town of Sylvan Lake 403-887-2141, or jgaudet@sylvanlake.ca jg
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Municipal census may be considered for 2013 by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News
Sylvan Lake councillors will be asked to contemplate conducting a census to count the town’s residents in 2013, when the discuss next year’s budget. At their Oct. 222 meeting, they received for information a report about the costs and benefits of conducting a municipal census. The town currently uses the federal census completed in 2011 as its official figure. Marilee Littmann, in her report to council, stated the town receives a Basic Municipal Transportation Grant from the provincial government of $60 per capita. Other grants use formulas that combine a number of factors including current population. Based on anticipated growth of 3.5 per cent per year, the population may have increased by close to 900 people over the 2011 figure if a census was conducted in 2013. Several fees or memberships the town pays to various organizations are also based on population. Adding increased grant revenue and deducting increases in fees as well as the $27,000 projected cost of the census, Littman’s report showed increased revenue of over $16,000 in 2014. “In the years following 2014, until another census occurs, the projected increase in revenue would be $43,107 per year,â€? the report stated. Councillor Laverne Asselstine said, “I think there’s a bit of weariness about censuses,â€? noting the federal census was just completed in 2011. He also noted the City of Lacombe recently scrapped its effort to conduct a census. However, Mayor Susan Samson said that since 2013 is the town’s 100th birthday it’s “a milestone in history where we could show how far we’ve comeâ€?. Councillor Dale Plante agreed. “It’s a time capsule,â€? said Councillor Sean McIntyre. “If we exercise our communications efforts, brand it as something people should participate in ‌â€? “Be counted in 100,â€? suggested Samson. The report was accepted for information with further discussion planned during budget deliberations which take place Oct. 30, 31 and Nov. 3.
Home warranties to change All Albertans who buy a new home will have warranty coverage for their purchase under new legislation proposed by the Alberta government. Bill 5, the New Home Buyer Protection Act, introduced in the legislature recently, requires builders to provide home warranty coverage for all new homes built in the province starting in fall 2013. “While most homes in Alberta are built to stand the test of time, if things do go wrong, homeowners will have stronger protection to get their homes repaired,â€? said Municipal Affairs Minister Doug Griffiths. Under the proposed legislation, all new homes (detached homes and condominiums) would at minimum, include a warranty for: • one year labour and materials; • two years for defects in labour and materials related to delivery and distribution systems; • five years building envelope protection, with a requirement for the warranty provider to offer the consumer the option to purchase additional years of coverage; and, • 10 years coverage for major structural components. It is expected that the new home warranty would cost about $1,700 to $2,000 for an average home or less than one per cent of the cost of the average house.
Christmas is coming - At the Lions Hall Christmas Stop and Shop on Oct. 27, Kayla Allaire shows off a hand-made wreath, made by Marge Allaire.
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Mediator contracted to facilitate meeting between council, MLA by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News
During their regular meeting Oct. 22, Sylvan Lake councillors: • heard from Chief Administrative Officer Betty Osmond that a mediator has been found to facilitate a meeting of council with InnisfailSylvan Lake MLA Kerry Towle. The mediator is Bob Clark, formerly Alberta’s Ethics Commissioner and an Alberta Social Credit Party leader. The meeting is scheduled for midNovember. • were advised by Osmond that Alberta Transportation is reducing the 100 km/hr zone on Highway 20 north of Highway 11 to 80 km/hr and the 70 km/hr zone to 60 km/hr. • heard from Osmond that 100 plus businesses have been visited by the town’s economic development officer, Matt Cornall, to make them aware of the Heart of Commercial Community Revitalization survey and request participation. The town is undertaking the survey of down-
town businesses and property owners in partnership with the chamber of commerce. The survey will go to a Nov. 20th workshop and Dean Clark of Canadian Ventures will use the data to create a Revitalization Program for the area. • learned conceptual designs for the multiplex redevelopment have been completed and will be used during two public information sessions. The first, Nov. 15, will deal with the curling rink project; the second, Nov. 21, will deal with the multiplex redevelopment. • were told there’s an opportunity for Sylvan Lakers to discuss roles, responsibilities and strategies for the provincial government’s Social Policy Framework Nov. 5 from from 6-7:30 p.m. at the community centre. A session is being held from 1-4 p.m. at the library for service providers. The Speak. Share. Thrive. initiative has been launched by the provincial government to talk about how to respond to challenges like housing, employment, safety and childcare.
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• set dates for Coffee with Council sessions to get out and meet with residents after their 2013 draft budget is complete. The dates are Dec. 6 from 7-10 a.m. at A & W; Dec. 8 from 9-12 noon at Waves and Dec. 11 from 6-8 p.m. at the arena. • proclaimed November as Family Violence and Bullying Prevention Month. “We call upon citizens in the Town of Sylvan Lake to speak out against family violence and bullying; we call upon you to make a difference by creating a culture of support for those impacted by family violence and bullying; and we call upon you to encourage all Albertans to help make our province violence free in 2012 and beyond,â€? read the proclamation in part.
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Oct. 20 00:04 hrs - RCMP attended an address on Lakeshore Drive in Sylvan Lake after complaints of a loud party and males fighting at the residence. One of the males was advised to leave the home and did so without incident.
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The party was then quickly shut down. Oct. 20 01:31 hrs - Police attended an alarm at Eckville High School. They found a hole punched in the front door windows where entry was gained. An office was rummaged through but nothing was stolen as nothing of value was noted to be at that location. Graffiti was also discovered at the front of the main doors. The investigation is continuing. Oct. 21 19:35 hrs - EMS, fire crews and RCMP attended a rollover on Range Road 13 at Township Road 382. A vehicle containing mostly youths was
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found in the ditch with one youth confirmed to have non-life threatening injuries. Three other youths were also transported to hospital with minor injuries. The investigation into the incident is continuing. Oct. 21 23:37 hrs - A male is facing impaired driving charges in connection with a two vehicle collision on 52nd Avenue in Bentley. A car slammed into a parked vehicle rendering the vehicle not driveable. The male driver of the car was not seriously injured but was found to be impaired at the scene. He was taken into custody and formally charged. Oct. 24 16:40 hrs - RCMP were called to a domestic dispute on Lindman Close in Sylvan Lake. A male and female were arguing at the residence which escalated into the female assaulting the male and throwing a cellphone at him. She was removed from the house by the male who contacted police shortly afterward. The female resident is now charged with assault and mischief under $5000. Oct. 26 23:43 hrs - RCMP shut down a loud party at a house on Lakeshore Drive in Sylvan Lake. Approximately 50 people were at the residence which was cleared out by members without incident. The owner of the residence was given a warning regarding the noise bylaw.
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Weekly Game Results! For the weekend of October 26 - 28, 2012
4 YEAR OLD DYNAMITE LAKERS
Lakers are enjoying learning new skating skills. They are having a lot of fun! +of the Week – Ryan Stene
TERRY’S LEASE MAINTENANCE DYMANITE LAKERS Game 1 Lakers 9 Lakers #2 9 Game 2 Lakers 8 Lacombe 5 +of the Week – Ryder Rosentreder
DQ GRILL & CHILL DYNAMITE LAKERS
SYLVAN LAKE ADMIRALS NOVICE LAKERS Game 1 Lakers 11 Lacombe 4 Game 2 Lakers 6 Lakers #1 6 +of the Week – Carson Hunt
SYLVAN AGENICES NOVICE LAKERS Game 1 Lakers 7 Blackfalds 8 Game 2 Lakers 5 Delburne 6 +of the Week – Campbell Passmore
DIVERSIFIED PRODUCTS NOVICE LAKERS
Game 1 Lakers 9 Lakers #1 9 +of the Week – Drake Olinek
WATTS PROJECTS DYNAMITE LAKERS
Game 1 Lakers 5 Blackfalds 6 Game 2 Lakers 13 Lacombe 2 +of the Week – Jaxon Junk
Game 1 Lakers 13 Lacombe 4 Game 2 Lakers 6 Rimbey 10 +of the Week – Cole Goyan
COMPLETE ATHLETE ATOM AA LAKERS
CASTAWAY SOURCE FOR SPORTS NOVICE LAKERS
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Game 1 Lakers 3 Sundre 3 +of the Week – Easton Moore
Game 1 Lakers 7 Bentley 7 Game 2 Lakers 6 Lakers #2 6 +of the Week – Jayce Soley
Game 1 Lakers 3 Ponoka 13 Game 2 Lakers 19 Rimbey 3 +of the Week – Kaje Hubley
STRATEGIS GROUP ATOM B LAKERS
ETR TRUCK & TRAILER REPAIR PEEWEE B2 LAKERS
Game 1 Lakers 3 Blakcfalds 10 +of the Week – Karter KAternynych
Game 1 Lakers 10 Blackfalds 1 Game 2 Lakers 11 Innisfail 2 +of the Week – Brody Edwards
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SYLVAN CONCRETE BANTAM AA LAKERS
Game 1 Lakers 2 Lacombe 0 Game 2 Lakers 4 Innisfail 5 +of the Week – Damon Larson
TRILLIANT REAL ESTATE PEEWEE AA LAKERS
Game 1 Lakers 8 Bow Valley 4 +of the Week – Shane Frisneth
RED CORE BANTAM A LAKERS Game 1 Lakers 5 Maskwacis 4
Game 1 Lakers 0 Lethbridge 1 +of the Week – Brayden Laturnus
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Game 1 Lakers 13 Red Deer 1 +of the Week – Jacob Bergdahl
COMFORT INN PEEWEE B LAKERS Game 1 Lakers 4 Blackfalds 1 +of the Week – Reid Deplame
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BARNZEE SPORTSWEAR MIDGET AA LAKERS Game 1 Lakers 7 Taber 1 Game 2 Lakers 5 Innisfail 3 +of the Week – Travis Mayan
THE CO-OPERATORS - HARBOUR INSURANCE GROUP MIDGET A LAKERS Game 1 Lakers 1 Sundre 2
MIDGET B1 LAKERS
Game 1 Lakers 1 Lacombe 9 +of the Week – Aaron Robitaille
MIDGET B2 LAKERS
Game 1 Lakers 0 Red Deer 8 Game 2 Lakers 1 Airdrie 9 +of the Week – Dylan Marshall
BOSTON PIZZA ATOM FEMALE LAKERS No Games
SCOTIABANK PEEWEE FEMALE LAKERS
Lakers played in Rimbey Tournament Won 3 Lost 1 - Placed 2nd Overall +of the Week – Emma Chamberlain
BANTAM/MIDGET FEMALE LAKERS Game 1 Lakers 2 Lacoka 9 +of the Week – Riley Frederickson
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Sylvan Nauticals host annual swim meet Submitted Sylvan Lake News
On Oct 27 the Sylvan Lake Nauticals swim club hosted its annual swim meet. Sylvan Lake was represented by 49 swimmers, Red Deer had 41, Olds with six, Rocky Mountain House sent 12, and Three Hill swim club brought three swimmers. Tim Hortons was a fantastic sponsor, feeding all 111 swimmers, coaches and officials. It was also Cole MatthewsĂ 10th birthday and lucky him he got a swim meet to attend for his party. In the eight and under category, Issac Bahler won three silvers and a bronze; Chrystal Munroe got a fifth; Chloe Snyder won three bronzes and a sixth; and they all set personal best times (PB). Capri Fraser earned a silver medal; Leightan Yablonski got two golds, a silver and a bronze medal. Both of these girls and Sarah McClelland all set PBs. Shelby-Lynn Battenfelder got a fourth; Blake Carson got two bronzes and a two fifth places; Gracie Langford got a sixth; Claire Weberg got a fifth place; and these four, along with Taylor Lunde and Ava Pusztai all set two personal best times. Getting one PB was Justin St. Germain. In the nine- and 10-year-old age group, Asha Weaver earned a silver, bronze and fourth and fifth place finishes; Zoe DeJonge got a silver, and a fifth and sixth; Emily Girard got two golds, a bronze and fourth;
and Eliana Mulholland got two silvers, two bronze medals. All of them, along with Allyne Siminot, Justice Fancie and Kristin Sandberg set four PBs . Avery Burger placed with two fifths and one sixth; Kora-lynn Juneau placed sixth twice; Cole Matthews got a gold, silver, bronze and fourth. Also joining these swimmers achieving three PBs were Molly Cocks, Hayley Nixon and Sydney Nixon. Sam Jones got a fourth and fifth place; Brayden Lukash placed fifth; Eden Price, third; Owen Prier second and sixth; Mackenzie Siemens, second and fifth places. These swimmers and Megan Luchak and Taylor Pangracs all got two PBs. Getting one PB was Paris Ouellette. The 11- and 12-year-old age group was represented with Kyla Bancroft getting three silvers and fourth; Sydney Bouvette, two silvers and two fourths; Tyler BraydenMorris with a fourth and a sixth; Jordan Smith, a fifth and two sixths; and they all got four PBs as well. Michael Carson with a gold and two silvers and fourth, Kacey Joseph with two silvers and a bronze, along with Jayna Keast, got three PBs. Getting one PB was Max Prier. The last group was the old timers for the meet, the 13- and14-year-old group. Taylor Nixon earned a silver, a fourth and a sixth, and set three PBs. Tatam Lavallee won a silver, bronze, a fourth and a fifth; Lexi Sparrow got two silvers and two bronze medals. Amber Carson got gold medals in all four events. She also broke four club
records. All three swimmers achieved two PBs. Erin Matthews brought home three golds and a silver; and Ann Duffy got one gold and and three silver medals.
Congratulations to all swimmers. Good luck to all swimmers attending the Poppy Meet in Edmonton Nov 3 and 4.
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Bears put opposition in deep freeze with shut out by Amelia Naismith Sylvan Lake News
Patrick Bennett makes a run past several Huskies players to help the Bears gain ground en route to a 26-0 win over the Olds Huskies.
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The Sylvan Lake Bears put their opposition into a deep freeze Oct. 27 with a 26-0 win over the Olds Huskies. “According to us the game went very well,” said head coach Garnet Rambaut, with a laugh. Although the Bears had only 19 players dress for the game, Rambaut said they were able to play strong both offensively and defensively. “It makes is a bit of a challenge. Our players are all crosstrained to play positions in offense and defense.” Even with a short bench, Rambaut feels the players were in control and much of the game was played in the offense. Although Saturday was bitterly cold the players from both teams stuck it out and played hard until the end. Rambaut says cold whether doesn’t have an effect on the Bears. “We play in the cold because we practice in the cold.” Rambaut said unlike some other athletes, football players are conditioned to play in all types of weather, including the ice, wind and below zero. “You just have to be prepared for that and suffer through it.” On Nov. 3 the Bears will play in Stettler against the Panthers. The Bears’ first game of the season was against Stettler, whom they beat 25-0. However, Rambaut knows just because they started the season with a win doesn’t mean it’s guaranteed to happen again. “Just because we won the first game doesn’t mean we’re going to be overconfident,” said Rambaut. “We’re very evenly matched in scoring.” Over the season the Bears have allowed the lowest number of points against. However, Rambaut said Stettler’s offense has done well against other teams. For the league B-side final the Bears are going to play as aggressively as they always do. Rambaut says the team will practice four times a week to play once a week. “They worked very hard to get here. I’m very proud of them.” Rambaut is also proud of every player in the league for their bravery in football; not to just play the game but to play it through injury if need be. “They’re brave little guys” he said. “It’s a testament to their will.”
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Hounded by Huskies, Ryan Gyori sprints down the field. Although it was bitterly cold the players stuck it out and played hard until the end.
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Admirals winless after three Submitted Special to Sylvan Lake News
If you walked away from the Admirals’ Oct. 26 home game against Bentley and left thinking the Generals just rolled over Sylvan Lake, then you are definitely a Generals’ fan. The ultimate score of 7-2 for the Generals was the smallest part of what really happened on the ice. You had to be there to actually catch the drift of what occurred as four minutes of play determined the entire outcome. The game started with both teams going full tilt, end to end. The usual Generals’ game of trapping the opposition in their own end was taken away by the improved defensive core of the Admirals being able to handle the pressure and move the puck with authority. It was the Admirals who drew first blood when Kurtis Ross was given a lead pass from Brian Pieper, catching the Generals’ D men flat-footed. One-onone. Ross has the patience and soft hands to make it count most times and this was no exception. Out-waiting the Generals’ goalie, Yonkman, Ross went to the backhand and slid it home with 10:52 gone in the period. Play continued to be high tempo with equal opportunity at either end but it was at the end of the period with 3:15 to go that an Admirals’ penalty gave Bentley the opening it needed. With 1:45 to go, the always-dangerous Bentley powerplay evened the score. Just over a minute later, Bentley struck again when the Admirals miscued on defence and a pass from behind the net left the Generals with an open net to make the score 2-1, just seconds before the period ended. Both teams came out for the second
period firing on all cylinders and the Admirals appeared to have shaken off the late first-period goal, skating hard and staying in the game. It soon became evident that the man in stripes could only see one colour of jersey. The first call came at 17:43 and it was a good call if you ignored what came after it when a nearly identical situation in reverse went uncalled, directly in front of the official. Fourteen seconds later another odd call had the Admirals coaching staff obviously upset so a bench minor was awarded as well. The one-way parade and missed calls left the Admirals short one or two men until the 12:40 mark of the second. In all that time Bentley managed only one goal, at the 12:26 mark, making it 3-1. Just when you thought it was going to get better, a lead pass up the wing was called on the offside, even though the Admirals’ player was following the puck across the Generals’ blue line. The Admirals’ players were mad and for a time it worked, with Aaron Boyer from Ernie Stewart and Kelly Kramer making it 3-2 at 7:50 but the momentum had long ago shifted and frustration had the Admirals chasing the puck — not playing hockey. The Generals took full advantage and scored four times on the next six shots, almost every goal into an open side. The period ended with the Generals leading 7-2. Coach Ted Stephens had obviously calmed the players in between periods as the real Admirals stepped onto the ice for the third. Action was again end-toend, high-speed puck movement with neither side giving an inch. Defence was solid at both ends and most shots were easy saves for the two tenders. The
Admirals couldn’t get anything going but showed that they had heart by refusing to lay down and let the opposition roll over them. Final score 7-2 Bentley. “It’s frustrating,” commented Stephens after the game. “We work hard to bring new players in to keep the team competitive and then the officiating has a bad night. Everyone has a bad night now and then, that’s a given, it’s just frustrating when it happens. “Our guys just have to learn to deal with it better and stop focusing on the referees. Once you’re distracted like that, you lose touch with the game and start missing assignments. That’s what we did and Bentley took full advantage. We were in it at 3-2 with eight minutes to go in the second but lost touch for five minutes and gave up four unanswered goals. We beat ourselves and it had nothing to do with the officials at that point. “It was good to see the boys settle down for the third period but we needed to be a little more aggressive to get things going again. We’ve had more than our fair share of no-shows and gone south from players and have worked overtime to get it back on track. I’m confident we’re there now and our record of 0-3 isn’t reflective of how we are capable of playing with our current line up. We still have one or two additions that are coming but overall we’re in good shape moving forward.” The next home game is Nov. 1 when the Stony Plain Eagles will be in town. Puck drops at 8:30 p.m.
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- H. J. Cody Laker Jordanna Krentz (7) reached to knock the ball over the net while watched by teammates Alex Donaghy (9) and Kendra Hainsworth (12) during last Tuesday’s senior girls league volleyball match against West Central Rebels of Rocky Mountain House. The Lakers won the match three games to one with scores of 25-11, 25-14, 23-25 and 25-20. STEVE DILLS
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Another chance - The H.J. Cody Lakers football team lost to Hunting Hills 14 -10 in the league semifinal in Lacombe, Oct. 27. The Lakers play Stettler Nov.3 at 2 p.m. in Stettler in a tier 3 provincial qualifier. The winner will advance to provincials.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Iola, age 82, born in Sylvan Lake, AB; most recently a resident of Langley, BC. Survived by her loving family; husband Ross of 62 years, daughter Vanna (John) and son Brad (Margaret). Predeceased by her daughter Shelley, parents Elmer and Bertha, sister Velma and brother Calvin. Iola and Ross enjoyed many years and great times together playing golf and bridge with family and friends. Iola experienced great love for her family and will live in our hearts forever. Many thanks to the care aides and staff at Harrison Point Retirement Residence. There will be no formal service. A private family gathering will be held in Sylvan Lake at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Assn of Canada would be appreciated. Mail cks to SBHAC # 647 167 Lomard Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3B 0V3 or online www.sbhac.ca.
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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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FALL WILD ROSE ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE AUCTION SALE. November 3, 2012, 9 a.m. Selling coins at 11 a.m., Blueberry Community Hall, Stony Plain, Alberta. 1-877-494-2437. PL318200SK; bodnarusauctioneering.com HUGE RESTAURANT Equipment Auction. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, 11 a.m., 11703 - 105 Ave., Edmonton. Full ad at howardsauctions.ca or email: edmonton_auctionservice @shaw.ca. 1-780-718-2274 or 1-780-432-8181
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LAMINATED POST BUILDINGS FARM AND COMMERCIAL. Prairie Post Frame serving Alberta. For pricing Calgary South, Barrie 403-506-7845; barrier@prairiepostframe.ca Calgary North, Howard 403-586-7678; howard @prairiepostframe.ca LOOKING FOR A SHOP? Post Frame Buildings. AFAB Industries has experience, expertise, reliability and great construction practices. For a free quote, contact Ryan Smith 403-818-0797 or email: ryan.afab@gmail.com. METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices! 36� Hi-Tensile TUFF-Rib 29ga. Galvalume $.67 sq. ft. Colours $.82 sq. ft. 40 Year Warranty. ALTA-WIDE Builders Supplies 1-888-263-8254 STEEL BUILDINGS - Canadian made! Reduced prices now! 20x22 $4,455 25x26 $4,995 30x38 $7,275 32x50 $9,800 40x54 $13,995 47x80 $19,600 One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca.
Grain, Feed Hay
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HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup� Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252 ROUND HAY BALES $20. and up. Delivery available. No Sunday calls please. Phone 403-704-3509.
For Rent #3000 - #3200
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
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 ..............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
Houses/ Duplexes
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BENTLEY 2008 Model Duplex shows like new 4 bdrm., 3 bath. Garage, fireplace. Appliances. $1500 Avail. now. 403-341-9974
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SYLVAN LAKE
2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, third floor, 6 appl, $1190 + pwr, $1140 SD, No pets, N/S, PM 554 ~ 304, 3 Broadway Rise ~ Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 SYLVAN, 2 bdrm. condo, w/den & fireplace, 5 appls, near shopping, $1350. + gas & elect. 403-341-9974
Suites
Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390
Agricultural #2000 - #2290
Condos/ Townhouses
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BACHELOR SUITES FOR RENT ranging $550-$650 $300 d.d. All rooms above Hazzard County Bar & Grill. Call 403-887-5235 ask for Char
New bsmt. suite In RYDERS RIDGE 2 bdrm. suite, has 6 appls., shed, full parking, separate entrance, infloor heat, laundry etc. no pets, n/s, avail. Nov. 1, $750. 587-876-7977
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RENT TO OWN
Low down payment, flexible terms. Newer 3 bedroom home, 1200 sq.ft. in Eckville.
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
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Houses For Sale
IMMAC. retirement home in quiet neighborhood, no stairs, walk-in shower, 5 appls. 2 bdrm., murphy bed, sprinkler system, a/c, sunroom, r.v. parking stall in back yard. $275,000. 403-346-7920 for appt. to view
For Rent
Only $89,900.
Call Matt at 780-481-2583.
Condos/ Townhouses
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Red Deer CONDO FOR SALE, Gold Court; 1bedroom apartment-type condominium; new flooring, windows, paint; 5 appliances including laundry; secure underground heated parking; elevator; walking distance to shopping & recreation; nicely maintained building; condo fees $316/mo.; asking $109,900; Bev Dahl, 306460-8956 beverlydahl@ sasktel.net
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Manufactured Homes
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Manufactured Homes
OOPS! Overstocked! 2011 SRI 20’ wides. Immediate delivery. Priced to clear - open to offers! Guaranteed lowest prices/best service. Dare to compare! www.dynamicmodular.ca. 1-877-341-4422, Red Deer
2003 FORD 150 Lariat, 4x4 tow pkg., new tires, $5900 1992 18ft. Travel Trailer, dual wheels, both exc.cond. $5000. Both for $9900. 403-843-6858
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Leaders - At Our Lady of the Rosary School in Sylvan Lake students are recognized as leaders each month. This month the following children have been recognized: (in random order) Reagan Goacher, Cheska Velasco, Katie Leonard, Dante Clement, Erin Prier, Emma-Less Dusome, Oshynn Kangas, Drake Olineck, Matthew Nielsen, Ava Prete, Kian Killoran, Avery McGeough, Avery Weik, Nevaeh Tuck,Kolten Watson, Leah MacMillian, Kennedy Moffatt, Kara Bryant, Heather Williams, Jasper James, Stryder Hamilton, Mercedes Reinhard, Sofia Hewson, Carter Galan, Liam Ewanchuk and Dylan Downey. TREENA MIELKE
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Lovely newer 2 bdrm home with 2 more bdrms downstairs! 3 baths and 6 appls. Sorry, no pets.
LAKESHORE DRIVE CONDO Cozy 2 bdrm apt FURNISHED & W/B fireplace Just bring your suitcase. No pets $
995.00 & & Elect. Avail NOW
PETERSON WAY LARGE 3 bdrm home with 6 appls. 2 baths Fin bsmnt & 4th bdrm. Deck off kitchen in fenced yard. Att. GARAGE Near schools Sorry, no pets
WATERMARK! Large bright corner unit. 2 bdrm 2 baths Gas F/P 7 appls & U/G parking No Pets. Avail NOW. $
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- Sylvan Lake Lions Club member Julio Villegas holds up a card for Our Lady Of The Rosary French Immersion Kindergarden student Kendra Ulstheh to read during the Lions Club’s vision screening test last Tuesday. The Lions Club works with Doctors Eye Care in Sylvan Lake to check for amblyopia (lazy eye) at the Sylvan Lake schools. Also pictured are Lions members Luz-Elena Villegas and Fred Johansen.
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149 Birchcliff Road MLS# 327421
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