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Residents given more time to comment on town’s spending by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News

Residents and property owners have been given more time to comment on Sylvan Lake’s spending next year after councillors approved an interim measure to continue operating after January 1. In accordance with the Municipal Government Act, councillors unanimously approved an interim operating budget of 25 per cent of the 2012 operating budget, or $6.9 million, to keep the town going until the 2013 budget is passed. The 2013 draft budget has been advertised in the Sylvan Lake News, posted on the town’s website and will be mailed to households for residents to review and provide feedback. As well, councillors have held three ‘Coffee with Council’ sessions in December to solicit comments. Highlights of the capital budget include $1 million for recon-

struction on 47A Avenue, completion of Memorial Trail from Lakeway Boulevard to Highway 20, $2.2 million for the first phase of a utility main upgrade from 50th Street to the main lift station, $900,000 for utility main upgrade in Willow Springs, $530,000 to upgrade the wastewater lagoon, continuation of trail development ($150,000) and upgrades to Lions, Centennial and Four Seasons Parks with a combined budget of $172,000, according to the report to council by Darren Moore, director of finance. Detailed design for a new fire hall will be completed early in the new year with construction planned to begin in the fall. The budgeted cost of construction is $3.8 million. The operating budget includes a municipal census in 2013 ($27,000), a new parade float ($30,000), repairs to the community centre parking lot ($420,000), a study on water quality flowing

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into the lake from Golf Course Creek ($35,000), increased electricity costs ($50,000), an affordable housing needs assessment ($7,000), community centre renovations ($74,000), a digital reader board to advertise town events and initiatives ($32,000) and an enhanced beach in the provincial park ($25,000). Residents and businesses will experience fee increases for water and sewer flat rates as well as the residential green box recycling fee. Curbside yard waste and kitchen waste collection will continue as will the Drop ‘N’ Swap service at the waste transfer site. The ‘Kick it to the Curb’ program will be back in the summer and the town will introduce automated garbage pick-up for residential properties. In the planning and development area, the Municipal Development Plan is to be completed in early 2013 and several area structure plans finalized including the plan for 50th Street.

Melodious - Members of the École H. J. Cody High School choir entertained during the annual Rotary Club hosted seniors lunch at Sylvan Lake Seniors Centre Friday afternoon. The group was about two-thirds of the full choir, said director Kerry Heisler, indicating the stage area was just too small for the full 56 voice group. The lunch was enjoyed by about 70 seniors who were joined by Rotarians for the noonhour event. STEVE DILLS

Property rezoned for private school, church at Spruce View Public Service District. Those nine hectares will be divided into two lots. The first will accommodate the future construction of a private school and church, a playground, and a parking lot. The second will be set aside for a cemetery. Red Deer Valley Mennonite Church is behind the project. The project is to serve the Innisfail-based church’s 20 or so families. A number of studies concerning water in the area are required before the development can

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Red Deer County councillors unanimously passed a bylaw, following third reading, which would enable the construction of a private school and church, playground, and cemetery adjacent to Spruce View, during their Dec. 4 meeting. Under the bylaw, nearly nine hectares (21.25 acres) of about 49 hectares (123.4 acres) will be re-designated as a

begin. Spruce View’s water reservoir is near capacity, according to a county administration report, and may not be able to adequately protect the development from fire. The county’s operations department recommended a water servicing study to determine if the existing wells and reservoir can provide the necessary supply. The development applicant has proposed using Spruce View’s water and sewer systems to service the school,

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and the county requires connection to both as a condition of approval. While the hamlet’s current sewer system has sufficient capacity, the water system needs to be increased before the development can be connected. In recognition of a nearby stream which has previously flooded the surrounding area, the county recommends a flood plain assessment before development begins. In addition, Alberta Transportation said a Traffic Impact Assessment may be required to identify if the development would impact highway safety and if intersection improvements are needed for the extra traffic the development would bring. According to the administration report, few community members have commented on the development. Burnt Lake Gas Co-op is concerned with the development affecting their main gas pipeline, which runs through the area. A resident also sent a letter expressing concern for increased traffic and pedestrian safety. First reading of the bylaw took place July 24, with second reading soon after on Aug. 21.

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Plans for new 250 slip marina, boat launch announced by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News

A proposal for a new boat launch at 250 slip marina was publicly announced for the first time at Monday night’s Sylvan Lake council meeting. The project will be located off the shore north of Wild Rapids Waterslide and Chateau Suites and include a floating breakwater and docks that will be held in place by screw piles in the bed of the lake. The boat launch would be on the west side of the waterslides. There will also be room for low draw pontoon boats like the Miss Mermaid, in the shallower part of the bay between the pier and waterslides. Bert Messier with Bear Developments told councillors he and

his partners, Clay and Brian Engel of Lakeview Contracting, began working on the project about four months ago. Mayor Susan Samson had been talking to him for more than a year about the need for more boat moorage, he explained. Messier stressed the project is still at the ‘proposed’ stage because of all the obstacles that still have to be overcome. They’re about 75-80 per cent there, he indicated, stating meetings have been held with various provincial departments and applications are being filed. He expects that if the process moves fast enough they will be operating by summer. He chose to announce the project now stating, “let’s fin-

ish this year with something positive”. “The biggest asset the town has is the lake,” Messier told the News in an exclusive interview Monday morning. “With no access it’s totally underutilized. People are coming here to take advantage of the water. This lake should be the water skiing capital of Alberta or something. There are so many things people should be doing.” Announcing the project locally, he said, “people who live in the Sylvan Lake area should have the first crack at getting a slip”. By creating new reasonably priced moorage slips, Messier believes they can reduce the number of daily launches and relieve congestion in the downtown area.

“There’s a lot of traffic in and out during the day because people can’t get a slip. I think we can cut that down by at least 50 per cent.” The plan is to have qualified staff who will disconnect trailers and launch boats because “one thing we’ve discovered is a lot of people don’t know how to back up a boat trailer”. For those who do launch for a short period of time there will be trailer parking available in the waterslide lot or if there’s not enough space they may have to erect a storage rack beside the western fence. An area just north of the waterslide is proposed for future development. That could be used as a ‘meet and greet’ location, and may have such amenities as

washrooms and storage lockers. They’ll have gas available and are considering a sewage pumping system for boats. A six foot wide boardwalk is planned around the lake side of the waterslide property to connect with the boardwalk in front of Chateau Suites. Asked about the floating docks and breakwater, Messier said in the fall they’ll be floated into the bay close to Chateau Suites where they’ll be left to freeze into the ice close to the boardwalk. Messier said Sylvan Bay Marina, the name of the development, has priority applications now available for a moorage license for five or ten year terms. That get’s a person a slip which is 10 feet wide and either 22 or 26 feet in length. The license fee for a five year term is $7,500 for a 22 foot slip and $8,800 for a 26 foot

slip. The ten year term is $12,000 and $14,000 respectively for 22 or 26 foot slips. The application also provides the opportunity to terminate the five year agreement after three years and receive a partial refund and the ten year agreement after five years. Besides the license fee, slip users will be required to pay an annual moorage fee which would be determined prior to execution of the license agreement and based on costs to operate the marina. The licenses are non-transferable. Already about 20 per cent of the project has been spoken for. Messier’s plans include 150 slips in the first phase and 100 slips in the second phase but they could all be installed at once if demand is evident. “We need to know how many people are for real,” he said, indicat-

ing the screw piles to anchor the dock system could all be done over the winter. Applications are available at the Bear Development office on the main floor of Chateau Suites immediately east of Bayview Market. For more information, Messier may be contacted by email at adm@beca.ca. “Everybody we’ve talked to is very supportive,” said Messier who added he’s been involved in Sylvan Lake for the past 15 years and always finishes a project he takes on. His partners have been doing shoreline stabilization and reclamation work around the lake for many years and are familiar with various provincial government requirements. This will be his last project, Messier said.

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Recognized - “Take it Off!”, the Sylvan Lake Management Committee initiative to have ice fishing huts registered and then removed at the end of the season has resulted in two awards for the group which includes representatives of the eight municipalities around the lake as well as Sylvan Lake Watershed Stewardship Society and various provincial and federal government representatives. The committee was recently awarded the Municipal Sustainability Award for Leadership from the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association and the McIntosh Bulrush Award from the Association of Summer Villages of Alberta.

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Impending election starting to weigh on councillors Less than a year from now Sylvan Lake residents will be going to the polls to elect a new council. They’ll likely be thinking about the good and the bad in the decisions made during the past term as they contemplate re-electing those who choose to run again. It’s interesting therefore to watch some of the decisions, the discussions and the planning already underway. At Monday night’s council meeting, for instance, Councillor Rick Grimson wanted the raised intersections corrected as soon as possible because it’s likely if the job is left until a new council is sworn in, those intersections would be torn out completely. Then there was discussion about the proposed $16.5 million multiplex to replace the aging arena. There’s no question the facility needs to be replaced. The town has had the structure checked and been told at most it could last five years without costly work. And a new facility is estimated to take three years to build, according to a survey on the town’s website that residents were asked to answer. During discussion on proceeding to the detailed drawings stage, the message came across very clearly from Mayor Susan Samson and Councillor Graham Parsons that the community better get on board with fundraising or the project could be stalled. Various stages where further council approvals are required were outlined. At any of those stages councillors may decide to put the brakes on the project. While we can’t see that

happening, we do agree with councillors that taxpayers shouldn’t pay the full burden for the new facility. That may become clearer when the town decides to debenture part of the cost and taxpayers have a chance to challenge the town’s borrowing. That brings us to another item which was interesting. The budget for next year which proposes a 2.4 per cent increase in the municipal tax rate. At Monday’s meeting councillors delayed passing the budget which has been in

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the public forum for about a month, so residents would have more time to provide comments. The town has hosted three ‘Coffee With Council’ sessions to try and garner feedback (the latest Tuesday night at the arena). So hopefully they’ve been given some suggestions.

We wonder if there’s been any question about the need for an increase in the tax rate every year. Has there been any consideration to reducing taxes? That’s probably a laughable statement. But when it comes to business owners we’ve talked to, those who are concerned about increasing expenses and the finite line between profit and closure, there’s definitely a strong feeling that the differential in the town’s tax rate between commercial and residential properties is too great.

We agree. It’s a discussion that needs to take place. But will it happen before the next election or could it become an issue for debate next fall?

Enlightening Results While results of the questions posed on the Sylvan Lake News website are by no way a scientific result, they do provide an interesting insight into what our readers are thinking. Here’s the results of the last three questions: Do you share Sylvan Lake Mayor Susan Samson’s enthusiasm that Sylvan Lake is full of opportunity and positive change? TOTAL RESPONSES - 103 YES - 36 (34%) NO - 67 (65%) Do you believe local councillors should be elected for four years instead of the current three year terms? TOTAL RESPONSES - 76 YES - 18 (23%) NO - 58 (76%) Do you think the town should allow escorts and escort agencies to operate in Sylvan Lake? (as of Wednesday morning)

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Interspecies relationships make for an interesting household Sometimes I feel like I live in a zoo. My roommate Raina’s love of animals has given me a chihuahua dog, a duck, a bird, three frogs, and two little garter snakes as housemates. While the majority of them are low-maintenance, contained, and likely unaware of our existence, the dog and the duck definitely know who we, and they, are. The duck was originally a duckling, purchased from an agricultural show in Wetaskiwin. As a duckling, he followed us around, flapping his little wings and squeaking excitedly. As a duck, he still follows us around. His webbed

feet make a slight slapping sound on the floor as he runs after us. If we leave him alone for even a second, he quacks indignantly. For years, and before I even came to Sylvan Lake, the dog had no competition for affection. If she wanted to be picked up, she was. If she wanted to play, she was entertained. If she wanted food, it was hers alone. Problems started soon after the duckling was brought home. As a fluffy, squeaking ball, it was the object of much attention. When we exclaimed over the duckling’s cuteness, the dog barked. The duckling liked to nip

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at people’s toes, a behaviour which still continues. The dog was not exempt from this, which did not endear her to the newcomer. Neither did the duck’s increasing attempts to steal her food. Mealtime is always exciting for both animals. The dog sits down to daintily eat her food, piece by piece. The duck quacks in excitement, rustling his wings, when presented with cooked egg or chopped

worms. If the dog doesn’t finish her food, the duck will sidle up to the dish, steal a piece, and run. When this happens, the dog suddenly becomes very interested in the food she had rejected, and runs defensively to it, growling at the thief. As we learned, ducks pick up the behaviour of those around them. The duck has bonded to both of us, following us around the house and chattering at me as I cook supper. He has also observed the dog fetching toys, and one day tried to participate. He lost. His webbed feet were no match for the dog, who was

much quicker, but that didn’t discourage him. He still tries to fetch, even becoming so bold as to steal the dog’s toys beside her food dish while she’s eating. The dog did not take kindly to this, and chased the offender away. As she ate, she kept an eye on the duck, who stood nearby. The duck always wants what the dog has, whether it be food, toys, or attention. While they may never be friends, they can still, however grudgingly, co-exist. Sometimes, that’s good enough.

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The École H. J. Cody High School Christmas concerts last Friday night and Saturday afternoon featured a Guitar Ensemble composed of students from Grades 9 to 12 performing Have You Ever Seen The Rain, Hurt, Bad Moon Rising, Silent Night, Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree and Sweet Home Alabama under the direction of Kerry Heisler who strummed along and sang with them. There are 19 students in Guitar 10 and 20 students in Guitar 20/30 at the school.

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The Grade 9 and 10 band at École H. J. Cody School along with guests entertained large audiences during Christmas concerts last Friday night and Saturday afternoon. There are 24 students in the Grade 9 band and 22 in the Grade 10 band. The school’s choir, which numbers 56 students, also performed a number of pieces. STEVE DILLS PHOTOS

Vehicles paintballed at Sylvan dealership Saturday, Dec. 1st 2:44 a.m. – A female is facing a charge of assault following an altercation between two women at Hazzard County Bar in Sylvan Lake. One female was punched in the face causing injury to her nose. No other injuries were sustained. Alcohol was a factor in the incident. 9:14 p.m. – RCMP were called to a residence on Parson Drive in Sylvan Lake in relation to a domestic dispute. A female reported that she had been thrown around the residence by her exboyfriend and that he had damaged the interior of the home. The male is facing charges of assault and mischief under $5,000. Sunday, Dec. 2nd 2:02 p.m. – A homeowner reported mischief to his property at Ryders Ridge in Sylvan Lake after he noticed yellow paintball marks on his garage door. He advised that his dog began barking around midnight but he did not see or hear anyone. He found the damage to the door the next day and reported the incident to police. Monday, Dec. 3rd 8:43 a.m. – RCMP are investigating a complaint of approximately 25 vehicles being paint-balled at Sylvan Lake Truck Ranch.

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The vehicles were parked on the east side of a lot facing Highway 20. The vehicles were shot with yellow paint balls, similar to the garage incident on 45 Avenue in Ryders Ridge. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sylvan Lake RCMP at 403-858-7200. Wednesday, Dec. 5th 1:45 p.m. – Complainants report vandalism to mailboxes on Range Road 3-5 and Township Road 39-2 near Eckville. The mailboxes were painted mostly red and yellow with some illegible wording. Police obtained photos of the damage and continue to investigate. 3:00 p.m. – A vehicle was vandalized while parked on 47 Street in Sylvan Lake. The owner reported to RCMP that her vehicle’s back window was smashed out with glass found throughout the interior of the car. Rearview mirrors were also pushed back with the passenger side mirror and cracked. No items were taken from the vehicle. Thursday, Dec. 6th 2:20 p.m. – Another incident of vehicle vandalism was reported to

police. A young male reported that his vehicle was parked outside his friend’s residence on Highway 766, on the shoulder of the highway, and when he returned to his vehicle, he found the car was dented on the roof and hood and a gap was left by a kick between the fenders and the doors. The owner did not see or hear anyone around his vehicle during the time of the incident.

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Following are calls responded to by Sylvan Lake’s volunteer firefighters, during the week ending December 10, as supplied by Deputy Fire Chief Steve Scanland. Thursday, December 6 - 12:57 p.m. - alarm, no fire, Erickson Drive. Friday, December 7 1:05 p.m. - gas leak, carbon monoxide alarm, Regal Court. Saturday, December 8 - 7:19 p.m. - medical assistance, 47th Avenue. Sunday, December 9 - 1:56 p.m. - structure fire, Red Deer County.

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Special Events Saturday, Dec. 15 - Central Alberta Singles dance at 8:30 pm at Penhold Hall. Music by Lost Highway. Members and invited guests only; new members welcome. Elaine 403-341-7653 or Bob 403-304-7440. Monday, Dec. 17 - Teen time at the library. Read the Christmas story of your choice, then come to the library for a screening of Scrooged and pizza! Open to 13-18 year olds from 5:30-8 pm. Program is free, drop-in. Info call the library 403-887-2130. Tuesday, Dec. 18 - Advent concert at Our Lady of the Rosary school at 6:30 pm. Wednesday, Dec. 19 - Seniors’ Bus to Christmas carolling at Sylvan Lake Seniors Centre. Come for music, stay for lunch. Pick-up starts at 10:30. Call Lenore 403-887-5272. Wednesday, Dec. 19 - Seniors’ Bus to Christmas Light Tour, Red Deer. Pick-up starts 5 pm. Call Lenore 403-887-5272. Wednesday, Dec. 19 - Benalto School Christmas concert at the Elks Hall beginning at 7 pm. Thursday, Dec. 20 - École Mother Teresa Catholic School Gr. 3-5 Advent play beginning 6:30 pm. Friday, Dec. 21 - Sylvan Lake Legion Christmas potluck and triple meat draw beginning at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24 - 12th annual Community Christmas Dinner organized by Sylvan Lake & Area Community Partners’ Association. 4-7 pm. at the community centre. For families, seniors and individuals - anyone wanting to have food and fellowship with others in their community

this Christmas. Gifts for children. Anyone wishing to attend or to donate food or gifts please call Donna 403-347-0356 or Alanna 403-887-9989 and leave a message. Saturday, Dec. 29 - Sylvan Lake community blood drive from 9-1 at the community centre. Monday, Dec. 31 - New Year’s Eve dance at the Royal Canadian Legion, Sylvan Lake Br. No. 212. Live music by Flat Out Country starts at 8 pm. Hor d’oeuvres at 11 p.m. Party favours, cash bar. Tickets available at the bar. Everyone welcome. Tuesday, Jan. 1 -New Year’s Levée at the Royal Canadian Legion, Sylvan Lake Br. No. 212 from 1-5 pm. Everyone welcome to come and usher in the new year with refreshments. Tuesday, Jan. 1 - Designation of 50th Street as Centennial Street kicks off the town’s Centennial Year. Community celebration from 6-7 p.m. then fireworks. Saturday, Jan. 5 - Family movie marathon from 10-3:30 pm at Sylvan Lake Municipal Library. Wednesday, Jan. 23 - Robbie Burns Night at Sylvan Lake Legion.

Weekly events Mondays - Toastmasters Sylvan’s Slick Speakers meet at Sylvan Lake Alliance Church, 4404 47 Ave. from 7-8:15 pm. Our club is open to everyone wishing to improve their communication and leadership skills. 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 - Sylvan Lake Community Food Bank issues hampers from 9:30 am to 12 noon. Located in basement of Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4607 47th Ave., Sylvan Lake. Contact 403-887-4534 in you are in need of assistance. Thursdays - Sylvan Lake seniors bus to Red Deer. Pick-up 9:15 am. Returning to Sylvan 1:30 pm. Phone Mary 403-887-4579. Thursdays - Benalto Leisure Club invites you to an afternoon of games, socializing and refreshments from 1-3:30 pm. Call Mary 403-7465237 or Tom 403-588-2620 for info. Thursdays - Bingo at Sylvan Lake Seniors Centre. Precall at 6:30 bingo starts at 7 pm. Thursdays - TOPS Sylvan Lake chapter meets at Comfort Inn, Sylvan Lake. Weigh-in 7-7:30 pm followed by meeting. All welcome. For info call Kari 403-887-7850.

Monthly events Third Wednesday every month. Coffee and conversation at Sylvan Lake & District Archives from 2-4 pm.

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 Joan at 403-3969371. 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.

Volunteers Wanted École Steffie Woima Elementary School fundraising committee needs volunteers for Christmas ornament sales Dec. 17 and 20th from 10 am to 12 noon. Ornaments are to be decorated and sorted into classroom. Candy cane sales Dec. 18 and 19 for one hour starting at 11:45 am. Candy canes will be taken to classrooms and sold for $1, proceeds will be counted afterward. Call Colleen Watson at 403887-6255. Sylvan Lake Lodge is in need of volunteer drivers for their Meals on Wheels Program. Call the Lodge 403-887-2555, ext. 5 for further info.

Groups & Activities C.H.I.P.S. - Children’s Indoor playspace is a nonstructured playtime for children 0-5 years old. Riding, climbing and bouncing toys provided and parents and caregivers can socialize. Mondays 9-11:30 am; Wednesdays and Fridays 9:3011:30 am; Thursdays 12:30-2:30 pm. at the community centre. Contact Wendy-Jo for info 403-887-5975.

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- Taylor Smith, Tom Schalkwyk, June Pearson, and Leah Schalkwyk enjoyed hot chocolate and cupcakes at Sylvan Lake Municipal Library’s Christmas Cheer event last Wednesday. Those attending were able to make Christmas ornaments and candy Christmas trees, and listen to stories.

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A recent graduate of the RCMP training depot at Regina, RCMP Cst. Kathryn Robertson started her first posting last month at Sylvan Lake. “I’m absolutely thrilled,” she said of the opportunity to work in the Sylvan Lake area. She grew up in Sunderland, Ontario, a farming community about 100 kilometres northeast of Toronto in Durham region. Robertson attended Nipissing University (English with history minor) and Canadore College (police foundations) before working as a park warden at a provincial park in Central Ontario. She selected police work, “because I love being part of the community. This gives me a chance to give back to the community. I enjoy the work, there are challenges, it’s always something different. No call is the same.” The RCMP was her choice because of the “options it provides”. Robertson explained there are so many ways you can go with it … various specialities and opportunities to work in different provinces. Travelling is one of her joys. “One of the benefits of being in the RCMP is I can see different parts of the country.” She’s travelled in Canada and Europe and is planning a trip to Australia in the future. Equestrian horse riding, martial arts and staying active are among her interests. She also loves volunteering and getting involved in the community.

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Changes to Lakeshore’s ‘speed bumps’ delayed until after summer by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News

Festive - Five Sylvan Lake area homes were opened to the public during the Festival of Homes last Wednesday, with each featuring seasonal decorations. For $10, those participating received a card which allowed them access to the homes on the tour. Proceeds totalling $840 went to the Sylvan Lake Food Bank, said Lise Paradis, on behalf of the Kevin Lapp Real Estate Team which organized the tour. ALEISHA BOSCH

Sylvan Lake’s notorious ‘speed bumps’ in the cabin area of Lakeshore Drive and 50A Avenue won’t be altered until after the peak season next summer. And if the construction work runs over into the spring of 2014, Councillor Sean McIntyre said he’s not concerned. “My fear of disruption of the Lakeshore greatly outweighs the need to do this before the summer season,” he said while encouraging fellow councillors to support his idea for delaying the work. Alan Gassor, director of public works, said he’d talked to the con-

tractor responsible for the work and they’d like to get as much done in the spring as possible. The two intersections bordering the south side of Centennial Park would be quick work, he said, but the road would be closed while it’s done. There’s also a potential for conflict between two different concrete contractors when they get further east since one would be working on finishing the promenade while the other is doing work on the intersections. “My plea is to wait until September for the whole thing. I understand the value of starting in the spring but we’re only three rain storms away from it not being completed until

August,” said McIntyre. Councillor Dale Plante agreed to the delay stating he’d like to get through another season without construction in the downtown area. “I’d like to see them done as soon as possible,” said Councillor Rick Grimson. “The next group that’s sitting around here won’t be levelling them, they will be tearing them out,” he predicted in reference to municipal elections next fall. After discussion councillors unanimously supported a motion to delay the work until fall. Councillors Ken MacVicar and Laverne Asselstine were absent from the meeting. At their Nov. 13 meeting, councillors

were told half the ramps to the raised intersections were not built to specifications, making them steeper than designed. The other half were correct but Gassor proposed they all be torn out and the grade reduced to five per cent which is what was used for the second series of intersections when they were constructed on Lakeshore Drive west of 44th Street. Councillors agreed and approved a $63,000 expenditure for the work with the contractor responsible for those that weren’t correct. The other option was to replace the eight intersections east of 44th Street at an estimated cost of $91,000 each.

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Time for Sylvan Lake News team to take credit Dear Editor, Thumbs up to the Sylvan Lake News which constantly has positive and uplifting stories to read. After reading Steve Dills’ article on the generosity of the Sylvan Lake community, I couldn’t agree more. Though, I would like to mention that Mr. Dills, editor and photographer, is a great factor to all of this.

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Every week I look forward to reading all the events that has happened in our town. Our children or grandchildren’s baby book are surely filled with pictures of their class or school. Businesses and stores are always commended for their great charity donations and community programs are grateful and acknowledge the donors. This paper has become a scrapbooking project of mine with cutting and pasting or sending pictures to our relatives. Bulletin boards and framed pictures remind us of all

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the proud moments. These pictures inspire us to do more and always seem to put a smile on our face. It’s wonderful to have a newspaper which eagerly shares and allows us to be a witness of all the good this town has to offer. Mr. Dills, you talk about the spirit of Christmas and as humble as you may be, it’s

time for you and your team to take the credit in all of this. I want to thank you for the gift you’ve given us when you’ve been so supporting by being there when we call you to take pictures and writing our stories that we are so proud to share with others. Merry Christmas and God bless you. Joanne Sikma, Sylvan Lake

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Town employees must be shielded from unwarranted personal attack Dear Editor, Councillor Sean McIntyre advocates the town should prohibit escorts and escort agencies from operating within

town limits. His position was stated in response to a suggestion by the town licensing officer that federal statutes prohibit such an arbitrary position.

Teen drawing contest hosted by library by Corrie Brown Special to Sylvan Lake News

Sylvan Lake Library is holding a drawing contest for local teens! If you’re between the ages of 13 and 18, and have the itch to draw, enter our “Draw Your Christmas” contest! Draw your favourite thing about Christmas, your Dream Christmas, or your favou-

rite Christmas memory, and submit it to the library with your name and contact information. Contest ends Dec. 21st. Winner will be announced Dec. 22nd, and will receive a fantastic, wrapped present from the library. Don’t miss out on this awesome Christmas contest! Draw your hearts out!

I personally know Rae Anne Ornella to be a conscientious and hard working employee for the Town of Sylvan Lake. If your readers go back and read your article of Nov. 29th, they will clearly see that Ms. Ornella was not advocating for the rights of escorts and escort agencies; she was rightfully advising council on the legal experience of other communities and providing information to council on how to best respond to any future application for an escort license. In other words, she was doing her job and what is wrong with that? Individuals who run for public office quickly learn to accept that criticism from constituents clearly goes with the job

description, even when such criticism is often unfair and sometimes untrue. Town employees (and their families), however, must be shielded from such public displays of twisted logic and unwarranted personal attack. Craig Little owes Ms. Ornella a public apology for suggesting she was being anything less than honest and professional in her presentation to council. In addition, the Sylvan Lake News usually intervenes or clarifies in significant cases of unfair personal attack and should have come to Ms. Ornella’s defense. What happened this time? Richard Backs, Sylvan Lake

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Christmas Masses Vigil of Christmas Monday Dec. 24th Sylvan Lake - 5:00 pm & 9:30 pm, Rimbey - 7:00 pm The Nativity of the Lord Tuesday Dec. 25th Sylvan Lake - 9:00 am, Rimbey - 11:00 am

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Councillors approved proceeding to detailed design on $16.5 million multiplex by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News

Sylvan Lake councillors unanimously approved the next step towards a $16.5 million multiplex to replace the existing arena but the project could be derailed at a future stage if community fundraising falters. At their meeting Monday, they approved the functional design for a facility that would include replacement of the current arena, a four lane running track, expanded front entry with concession, meeting room space, community organizations’ adminis-

tration space, child activity area, leasehold space, seniors’ centre and civic event centre. They also set the total project cost at $16.5 million and directed administration to request proposals for architectural services to proceed to detailed design work and cost estimation based on those parameters. This was the concept presented to the public during an open house last month and for which a survey was conducted on the town’s website. Although the open house was poorly attended “with approximately 12 citizens attending”, Ron Lebsack, director of leisure and protective ser-

vices, said they received about 175 responses from the online survey. In his report to council, Lebsack stated the funding model being proposed is a maximum $14.5 million from town funds (including an estimated $9 million debenture) and the remaining $2 million to be raised from user groups, sponsorships and fundraising. “The seniors association has also committed to the capital project of their space as they have Alberta Lottery Funds dedicated to a new facility and would contribute funds from the sale of their existing building.” Lebsack indicated council will still have to

approve the project at each stage. The next stage is to approve terms of references for a multiplex redevelopment task force, a multiplex redevelopment fund development committee and form the committees. Then council will have to approve the architect and award the contract for architectural services. Next on the list is approving detailed design and releasing tender documents. At that stage a refined project cost estimate will be provided and a review of fund development efforts will take place. Then finally, council would need to approve a general contractor and award a contract for construction. Reviewing the questionaire the town used, Councillor Rick Grimson

said, “it seems there’s a question missing - Are you a resident and are you willing to see your taxes go up to support this project?” He spoke about delaying a decision since council will be dealing with a proposal to purchase land for another community recreation hub early in the new year. “I’d like to wait,” he said questioning the advisability of committing to one project without knowing how much money will be needed for the other. “We’ve been two years in the process. There’s been a lot more than just the survey,” said Councillor Dale Plante. “There has been a lot of discussion around the options. I think it’s absolutely a waste if we didn’t

move forward at least to the next stage.” Councillor Graham Parsons indicated he’s “a little concerned about apathy” surrounding the project. “I’m there (in the arena) all the time and there isn’t a big buzz.” He added, “we have to make it very clear we’re moving one step at a time, especially when it comes to the fundraising project. If the money doesn’t get raised the project doesn’t go ahead. Every step of the way there’s the possibility of stalling, or killing, or moving ahead.” “This is something we need to take action on,” said Councillor Sean McIntyre. He indicated the need for haste is driven by the lifespan of the current facilities. “The arena is short years away from the end of its

lifespan.” Mayor Susan Samson agreed to moving ahead. “The seniors are going over there, we could lose that if we drag our heels.” She added the town is building the multiplex just to fill the needs of today’s community. “That’s why I feel compelled to keep moving the project ahead. We have options for the second long-term recreation hub to manage (it’s purchase) financially. The only way this is going to go away is if the community doesn’t embrace it with support and fundraising efforts.” Councillors Ken MacVicar and Laverne Asselstine were absent from the meeting.

Clause in county’s MDP amended to highlight agricultural preservation by Aleisha Bosch Sylvan Lake News

Treasures

- Pre-Kindergarten students Carington Cummins, Avery Murphy-Forest and Chantal Simonot checked out the tables loaded with items during the White Elephant Sale at Our Lady of the Rosary School last Friday. The event organized by the school council provided an opportunity for children to ‘shop’ and chose treasures to take home as gifts for family members. Children were asked to ‘pay’ (donate) a loonie or toonie which is then given in support of families in need, according to the school’s newsletter. STEVE DILLS

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Red Deer County councillors unanimously passed Municipal Development Plan 2012, following third reading, at their Dec. 4 meeting. The plan’s first reading took place Oct. 16. The second reading, following a public hearing, took place Nov. 20. “Our Municipal Development Plan had lots of public input from the beginning,” said Mayor Jim Wood. Many of those attending the hearing expressed concern with a section of the plan

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people open up their hearts and support such a worthy cause at Christmas,” said president and CEO Pat Garritty. “Every year this event has grown, but I never envisioned it to be this successful. We are so proud to be part of a community that always steps up to help.” Trilliant’s Trees 4 Treasures involved the company inviting people to pick up a fresh Christmas tree in exchange for making a donation to the “AdoptA-Family” program. Trilliant then matched every dollar raised. “We are proud to partner with Trilliant Real Estate Group,” said Darcy Ouellet, fund development officer for Central Alberta Women’s Outreach Society. “This event continues to grow every year and helps out at a time of year that counts the most.”

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PUBLIC AWARENESS ANNOUNCEMENT - IMPORTANT REMINDER The Town of Sylvan Lake (Municipal Enforcement) wishes to remind all Sylvan Lake and area residents that the Town of Sylvan Lake PROHIBITS the operation of Off-Highway Vehicles (as deÀned by Section 117 of the TrafÀc Safety Act) on ALL streets and highways within the Town of Sylvan Lake. Accordingly, Off-Highway Vehicle users, operating within the Town of Sylvan Lake, are subject to Provincial Legislation, speciÀcally the TrafÀc Safety Act (Part 6) and the Off-Highway Vehicle Regulation. (See www.transportation.alberta.ca or www.qp.alberta.ca for more information). Municipal Enforcement encourages residents to contact the RCMP or the Sylvan Lake Municipal Enforcement when encountering violations concerning the use of Off-Highway Vehicles. Should you have any questions or concerns please contact: Sylvan Lake Municipal Enforcement @ 403-858-7282 Sylvan Lake RCMP Detachment @ 403-858-7200

GARBAGE/GREEN BOX COLLECTION NOTICE Holiday Schedule

If your garbage/green box recycling collection day is Christmas Day (Tuesday) or New Years Day (Tuesday) it will be collected the next day (Wednesday). Please ensure that your trash and green box recycling is out for collection by 8:00 A.M. on your collection day. Christmas gift wrap is accepted in your green box. Please contact Public Works at 403-887-2800 if you do not have a green box.

WASTE TRANSFER SITE Holiday Hours of Operation The facility will be closed on Boxing Day. The Waste Transfer Site is open during the winter from 9:00 A.M. to 5 P.M., Wednesday to Saturday exclusive of statutory holidays. Watch for summer hours beginning in April 2013. The facility is located 1.6 kms. East of the roundabout on Highway #11A and .6 kms. South on RR12. Items accepted include: •Paint (no charge) •Household garbage •Tires •Metal items •Wood •Electronic waste (no charge)

Be a board member WE NEED YOUR EXPERTISE Members are needed for the Regional Assessment Review Board in centra Alberta. The Central Alberta Regional Assessment Partnership is seeking people with expertise who want to be part of the assessment review board. We are seeking citizens who have: ‡ an assessment legal or valXation backgroXnd ‡ expertise knowledge on TXasi MXdicial boards ‡ a flexible schedXle da\time availabilit\ for training and hearings ‡ writing experience an asset Board members are responsible for issXing decisions on dispXtes relative to propert\ assessment. Board members will: ‡ receive training from 0Xnicipal Affairs ‡ receive remXneration for the responsibilities ‡ have an opportXnit\ to network with like minded individXals within the region Five board members will be selected b\ a nomination review committee made Xp of representatives from member mXnicipalities. SXbmit \oXr cover letter and resXme to RegionalARB@reddeer.ca.

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SIDEWALKS SNOW & ICE REMOVAL TrafÄc Bylaw #1521/2009

With the arrival of snow and ice, we remind residents that it is the property owner or occupant’s responsibility to ensure that all walkways and sidewalks adjoining their property are completely free of snow and ice. Pedestrian safety is of the utmost importance. Therefore, snow and ice must be removed within 48 hours of any accumulation. Note: Residents of Sylvan Lake can pick up free pails of sand / salt from Public Works for their use on sidewalks (Residents must supply their own pail) (NOT available to commercial users). Municipal Enforcement will investigate snow and ice covered walkways and sidewalks on a “complaint-receivedâ€? basis. Failure to comply with this Bylaw may result in the issuance of a $115.00 Ă„ne to the owner or occupant of the property. Your cooperation in keeping the property surrounding your home clean, clear and safe is greatly appreciated.

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STREET MAINTENANCE STREET CLEANING AND SNOW REMOVAL TrafÄc Bylaw #1521/2009

During the Town’s “Snow Removal Program,� and subject to weather conditions, signs will be posted for Snow Removal. All streets subject to snow removal will have the entrances posted with the following signage, twenty-four (24) hours prior to snow removal/plowing:

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All vehicles that remain on the roadway AFTER the expiration of the 24-hour period may result in the issuance of a $57.00 Äne to the registered owner and /or police or peace ofÄcers towing the vehicle, at the owners’ expense. *Please note that these signs are valid up to 72 hours, as weather conditions may delay the program. Should you have any questions or concerns please contact: Sylvan Lake Municipal Enforcement @ 403-858-7280

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DEVELOPMENT PERMITS TAKE NOTICE THAT on December 3, 2012 the Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) for the Town of Sylvan Lake approved the following applications: Nabors Well Service Canada Ltd. for a soft sided accessory building on Lot 2, Block 7, Plan 052-0405 (5 Schenk Industrial Road) Falcon Homes Ltd. for the construction of a detached garage requiring side yard relaxations on Lot 62, Block 7, Plan 112-4243 (2 Rafferty Court) AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT on or before December 10, 2012 the Development OfĂ€cer for the Town of Sylvan Lake approved the following application(s): RYDERS RIDGE Karen Richinksi for a Home Occupation Type ‘A’ (Drafting) on Lot 25, Block 3, Plan 072-8934 (79 Regatta Way) Windward Homes Ltd. for a detached garage on Lot 101, Block 3, Plan 074-0088 (5 Ramsay Link) Falcon Homes Ltd. for a garage suite on Lot 102, Block 3, Plan 074-0088 (3 Ramsay Link)

Falcon Homes Ltd. for a garage suite on Lot 68, Block 3, Plan 074-0088 (4 Ramsay Link) LAKEWAY LANDING Colin Fraser for an existing deck on Lot 77, Block 7, Plan 042-3882 (15 Lark Close) Michelle Wilson for a change in use – personal service (hot yoga studio) on Lot 111, Block 9, Plan 062-1919 (2 & 3, 117 Lakeway Boulevard) BEACON HILL Henderson Homes for a single family dwelling with deck & secondary suite on Lot 23, Block 12, Plan 112-4897 (140 Bowman Circle) PIERVIEW Megan McDonald for a Home Occupation Type ‘B’ (Professional Bookkeeping Service) on Lot 21, Block 3, Plan 972-2109 (8 Pritchard Close) MARINA BAY GWS Contracting Ltd. for interior renovations & front covered verandah on Lot 30, Block 3, Plan 892-2146 (128 Marina Bay Court)

STREETS Trevor & Carmen Langford for basement development on Lot 13, Block 8, Plan 7720887 (4715 46 Street) AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT you may appeal Discretionary approvals to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, as provided for in Part 17, of the Municipal Government Act. Written statements relevant to the development and reasons for the appeal may be submitted to the Town of Sylvan Lake, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, 4926 50 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1A1 within 14 days following this publication. You may not appeal a Permitted Use unless it involves a relaxation, variation or misinterpretations of the Land Use Bylaw. For further information please contact the Development OfÀcer at 887-2141. Dated at Sylvan Lake, Alberta, this 13th day of December, 2012. Development OfÀcer, Town of Sylvan Lake

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Candlelight service illuminated the memories of deceased loved ones by Aleisha Bosch Sylvan Lake News

Sylvan Lake Funeral Home was filled with people Sunday, but there was no funeral. With hymns and candles, those attending remembered deceased loved ones from years past, or more recent times. Boxes of tissues sat at every row of seats. “It becomes very poignant at Christmas, their loss, because the person is no longer there,” said Diane Flinn, who helped organize the service and co-owns the funeral home with her husband Gordon. “Hopefully it helps them through the Christmas season with

their grief.” Both Diane and Gordon have organized the service, together with Ed Stevenson, since 1995. Diane said she hopes those attending take away a sense of closure, release, and peace. Every year, she and her husband invite those who used the funeral home at other times in the year to the service. “It’s just a way of giving back to the community as well,” said Diane. Near the end of the service, Diane and Gordon lit the hand held candles of those attending. The candle represents the light of a loved one’s life, said Diane. When extin-

guished, it releases them. “Both Diane and I have lost a family member at Christmas time,” said Gordon. “When we light the candle, it kind of remembers all the family members.” The last couple years, they have given glass angels, engraved with the deceased’s name, to those who lost a family member in the past year. They can be hung on a tree, and have become increasingly popular. One family from Rocky Mountain House, where Diane and Gordon own another funeral home, asked for 15 angels. The services have changed since they first began. For the last five

Gordon Flinn, co-owner of Sylvan Lake Funeral Home and co-organizer of Sunday’s Candlelight Service of Remembrance, lit Angela Flinn’s candle. The flame signifies the light of a deceased loved one’s life. When extinguished, they are released. ALEISHA BOSCH

years, they have included a slideshow, set to music, of the names of

those lost in the past year. “Each service is

unique in its own way,” said Diane. “We have some people that come every year.” Cliff Watt has attended the service every year since 2007, when he lost his mother. That year, he said, the service helped him gain a sense of closure. He continues to attend and remember. “It’s just a peaceful way to remember,” said Watt. “Believe it or not, it’s the serenity of the whole thing … Of being there.” Watt likes how those attending are from many different church denominations. “They’re all there for the same reason,” he said. “The thing is that everybody’s got their

Smiles - Mayor Susan Samson (middle) accepted a cheque from Tim Hortons owners and employees for the town’s Urgent Care initiative, Monday. The money was raised through the Smile Cookies campaign in September. With Samson were Ben Escher, John Paul Doucette, Maricel Galang and Tanya Doucette. Escher and Galang created 3,773 of the $1 cookies during the week and the Doucette’s, owners of the local franchise, topped up the contribution to $4,000. STEVE DILLS

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Fiber-Werx snagged innovation award at CAEP ceremony by Aleisha Bosch Sylvan Lake News

In one decade, Scott Getschel’s company, Fiber-Werx International, has expanded from two co-owners repairing boats and RVs to 13 employees creating custom fiberglass products for oil companies, employing new technology along the way. “We can literally manufacture anything with fiberglass,” said Getschel. “If companies

can’t find what they’re looking for we’ll do our best to try to design this for them.” The Sylvan Lakebased business’s growth has not gone unnoticed. Fiber-Werx won the Central Alberta Economic Partnership (CAEP) Innovative Business award which was officially announced Nov. 29 in a ceremony at the Black Knight Inn in Red Deer. Part of the organization’s fifth annual achievement awards, the

award is bestowed to a business showing evidence of change, or innovative new business methods with a positive impact on the community. “Knowing the criteria for that award it seemed a very logical choice to nominate them,” said Matt Cornall, economic development officer for the Town of Sylvan Lake. Fiber-Werx was the town’s only nominee for the awards. “We’re very happy and very honoured that

the Town of Sylvan Lake nominated us for the award,” said Getschel, adding that he was surprised to win over conominee ATCO Gas. Getschel began the company with his business partner in 2002 after leaving his job as marketing manager at Wild Rapids Water Slide Park. The owner, who designed and sold water slides throughout the world, had sold the park. Getschel’s partner was working with a fiberglass company in Red Deer at the time. Together, they started Fiber-Werx. Soon after forming their company, they landed a contract with Travelaire, an RV production company. Five years later, the recession forced Travelaire into bankruptcy. “I tried to reinvent my company,” said

Getschel. His first major product, the Rizor truck bed tonneau cover, can be opened and closed with a remote control. “We’re always trying to improve and look for a better product … We tend more to look outside the box,” said Getschel. “We’re always looking at the latest technology out there.” Building on Getschel’s previous water park experience, the company also produces a number of water slides, with some installed in Brazil, Taiwan, the Middle East, and Europe. “A lot of hotels use our water slides,” said Getschel. Cornall described the water slides as “iconic”, citing Getschel’s new products and bravery to reach new markets as key reasons for his nom-

ination. He was particularly impressed with the company’s work in the oil industry, especially how they have managed to replace steel in many areas where it is typically used. According to Getschel, fiberglass doesn’t rust or spark, and is more lightweight than steel, making it useful to the oil industry. Though Getschel still does some work with boats and RVs, the majority of his work now involves oil companies. He is also working with the National Research Council of Canada to develop a compound combining natural hemp fibres and resin. The compound will be used in the body of the electric “Kestrel” car. Cornall said Getschel

The Benwood Strings group, under the direction of Ruth Cowan performed during the afternoon concert of the Sacred Mass Choir at the Alliance Community Church, Dec. 2.

A group of students from Lighthouse Christian Academy displayed their singing talents while performing The Best Part of Christmas Dec. 2 at the 25th annual Inter-Church Christmas Concert. STEVE DILLS PHOTOS

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World Cup podium finish for Rush’s two-man sled Tomas Lamparter of Switzerland who won gold. It was the fourth World Cup medal for the Canadian duo since teaming up last year. “We normally find the Winterberg track really difficult, but our runs worked out really well today,” Rush was quoted on the Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton website. It was the fourth two-man and eighth overall World Cup medal of Rush’s career to go along with his Olympic bronze and World Championship silver medal that he won with Lumsden last year in Lake Placid, N.Y. In the four-man race, Rush was teamed with Ottawa’s Cody Sorensen, Lumsden and Edmonton’s Neville Wright in the Canada 1 sled.

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Sylvan Lake’s Lyndon Rush piloted the Canada 1 two-man bobsled to the World Cup podium for the second straight race by winning a bronze medal in Winterberg, Germany Saturday. But heavy snow and windy conditions got the best of Rush’s Canada 1 four-man team on Sunday when they placed 13th. The 32-year-old Rush, who won silver two weeks ago in Whistler, B.C. with Lascelles Brown, teamed up with 30-year-old Jesse Lumsden, of Burlington, Ont., to win the bronze after posting a combined time of 1:51.41 which was just four-tenths of a second behind Beat Hefti and

Rush’s two run time of 1:51.33 was just 73 one-hundredths of a second off the leaders in Russia 1. Canada’s World Cup rookie pilot Justin Kripps drove just shy of his career-best fourman finish when he placed 10th, the best showing for the Canadian men. “Outside of Kripps, the day was a bit of a disaster really,” said Canadian Bobsleigh team head coach Tom De la Hunty, in a news release. “The snow was blowing all over the place and it was just a disaster for us. We had a good day yesterday (Saturday) though so you have to take the bad with the good.” The next World Cup events are in La Plagne, France on Saturday and Sunday.

Ann Duffy, a member of Sylvan Lake Nauticals swim team, has been named the Alberta Sport Development Centre - Central athlete of the week. She’s participated in the centre’s Athlete Enhancement Program for one year. SUBMITTED

Duffy recognized as athlete of the week by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News

A swimmer with Sylvan Lake Nauticals, Ann Duffy, has been recognized as Alberta Sport Development Centre Central’s (ASDC) athlete of the week. She’s one of the athletes selected to the centre’s Athlete Enhancement Program. Those chosen are supported in their growth and development through sport science pro-

grams, according to information on the centre’s website (www.asdccentral.ca/). “Athletes participate in strength and conditioning, fitness testing as well as attend the Winning Edge seminars on mental skills, nutrition and other complimentary sessions.” Duffy has been swimming for six years and has been in the Athlete Enhancement Program for one year. Among her great moments

as a swimmer have been as a summer games participate in 2010, qualifying for Alberta Trials for three years with MQT (Meet Qualifying Time) and B times. She also enjoys mentoring younger peers and being an ambassador for the Nauticals. The organization’s website lists her greatest accomplishment outside of her sport as “Being born … seriously though … being on the honour role at school.”

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Weekly Game Results! For the weekend of Dec. 7-9 , 2012

4 YEAR OLD DYNAMITE LAKERS

Lakers did a great job skating backwards this week +of the Week – Preston Davies

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SYLVAN LAKE ADMIRALS NOVICE LAKERS Game 1 Lakers 9 Ponoka 10 +of the Week – Lance Meier

SYLVAN AGENICES NOVICE LAKERS

Game 1 Lakers 12 Clive 7 +of the Week – Jacob Selent

Lakers played in the Stony Plain Tournament Lakers won the A Final +of the Week – Ethan Mackie

DQ GRILL & CHILL DYNAMITE LAKERS

DIVERSIFIED PRODUCTS NOVICE LAKERS

Game 1 Lakers 10 Ponoka 12 Game 2 Lakers 6 Blackfalds 12 +of the Week – Jase Bernett

Game 1 Lakers 6 Lakers #1 7 Game 2 Lakers 11 Lacombe 3 +of the Week – Aydden Shaw

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COMPLETE ATHLETE ATOM AA LAKERS

Game 1 Lakers 15 Delburne 5 Game 2 Lakers 18 Lacombe 6 +of the Week – Parker Harrison

Game 1 Lakers 7 Red Deer 4 +of the Week – Ashlain Dufresne

CASTAWAY SOURCE FOR SPORTS NOVICE LAKERS Game 1 Lakers 7 Lakers #4 6 +of the Week – Cael Harris

SERVUS CREDIT UNION ATOM A LAKERS

Lakers played in the Spruceview Tournament Lakers place 2nd overall +of the Week – Justin Gyori

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Game 1 Lakers 1 Red Deer 11 Game 2 Lakers 4 Ponoka 5 +of the Week – Tytan Lehman

Game 1 Lakers 10 Blackfalds 0 +of the Week – Aiden Meier

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Game 1 Lakers 5 Lacombe 1 Game 2 Lakers 7 Medicine Hat 3 +of the Week – Brayden Bystrom

Game 1 Lakers 3 Edmonton 9 Game 2 Lakers 5 Rocky 7 +of the Week – Matthew Tooke

TRILLIANT REAL ESTATE PEEWEE AA LAKERS Game 1 Lakers 2 BowValley 4 Game 2 Lakers 12 Taber 1 +of the Week – Ethan Schlag

SCOTIABANK PEEWEE A LAKERS Game 1 Lakers 12 Maskwacis 2 +of the Week – Adam Sylvester

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Winder named team MVP during Lions football team windup by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News

Players, coaches and parents of the Sylvan Lake Lions revelled in the past season, reliving some of the special moments as awards were presented at the windup banquet last Wednesday night in the Lions Hall. Their memories were enhanced when pictures taken by Carol Cire were projected during a video created by team manager Carmen Hermanutz. (Each of the players received their own copy of the presentation along with a team picture.) Coach John Kriekle said the year was very challenging for coaches from start to finish. “We had four guys back from last year. That was the least amount during his years of coaching. As well there were seven rookies who had never played football before and 11 rookies who came up from the peewee Bears. “We spent a lot more time teaching funda-

mentals, basics. Then just as we started to come together we were hit by the injury bug. “With such low numbers at each game it was like juggling who would play where by who showed up and was healthy enough to play. It was especially challenging on offense,â€? said Kriekle. “All said it was probably one of the most rewarding years I’ve had as a coach. To see how you kids played, progressed ‌ I’ve never coached a group of young men like you guys. No matter what you faced you played as a team. I’ve never seen such individual and team improvement, the personal development of these players as they went from boys to young men,â€? he said. Kriekle noted that while the win-loss record was not great, they finished games with 12 or 13 players when the other teams had 45 players. During the evening individual awards were

presented to top players. Assistant coach Vic Sloboda awarded the most improved player award to Matt Bossert who was one of the seven who started at the season having never played football before. “He came out, didn’t know very much from the beginning but knew he loved football. He became smarter, became faster and experience taught him what to do in situations he was faced with. He learned the meaning of the word ‘contain’,� said Sloboda. The Heart of the Lions award was presented to Kristian Peirens by Sloboda. The award is presented to the person who “demonstrates passion, especially leadership and an unwavering desire to win.� Sloboda noted he played injured in some games, where after sitting on the sideline for a few shifts he would say to coaches when another player was injured that he was not that bad and could go back in. “He was pushing his limits.�

Bears’ succeeded with small roster through team play, dedicated effort by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News

Reflecting on “great a c c o m p l i s h m e n t s�, Sylvan Lake peewee Bears football coach Garnet Rambaut thanked the players, parents and volunteers for their efforts, during the team’s windup banquet last Thursday night at the Lions Hall. “This year was the most challenging and most rewarding one in the five years I have been with the Bears,� he said. “Right from day one at camp you bought into the team concept — the WE philosophy. Veterans worked with the rookies to help them learn. You have done that every day on the practise field and on game days. It’s about commitment to the team, responsibility to the team.� The Bears made the

B-side championship game this season with a roster of 20 players. “We allowed only 102 points in nine football games,� said Rambaut. “It’s interesting to noted that we ranked number three in points allowed out of the eight teams in our league. Offensively we were very competitive but that is where our injuries really affected our ability to finish drives. It was certainly not from lack of effort.� He added the team also scored 102 points “so in my mind we sort of broke even on the year�. “This tremendous game is one that will affect many parts of your life in years to come,� he said. “It will prepare you to face the future with confidence, determination and selflessness.� Earlier, Rambaut indicated there are

many facets to running a football team. “Without our parent volunteers we would have a very tough job making it through a season.� He also thanked manager Diana Zenert “who has been instrumental in the success of our team�. She did an exceptional job looking after all the off-field activities and allowed coaches to concentrate on the task of building football players, he said. Coaches Geoff Rambaut and Graeme Strathdee were thanked for “their exceptional work and commitment to the team�. Tara Becker, in her first year as trainer “did a great job. She was invaluable this year keeping track of our players on the sideline and tending to the various injuries incurred.� Continued on page 18

During the Sylvan Lake Bantam Lions football windup banquet, last Wednesday, awards were presented to, in the back row, Evan Sloboda (most versatile player), Nathan Sloboda (top lineman), Matthew Bossert (most improved), Justin Fedun (rookie of the year), and Kristian Peirens (Heart of the Lions); and in the front row, Carter Theriault (all round player), Michael Smyth (offensive MVP), Jared Winder (team MVP) and Dylan Keller (defensive MVP). STEVE DILLS

Evan Sloboda was presented with the most versatile player award by assistant coach Dave Berg. “One of the things we look for isn’t just playing two ways, being tried in positions, but stepping into positions you haven’t been taught.� The top lineman award went to Nathan Sloboda. Berg said “it’s not as easy as it looks to play line. To play line well you’ve got to understand football.� He described Sloboda as having “real natural foot-

ball awarenessâ€?. He played both sides of the line, multiple positions. “To find a player that does both that well and hasn’t had a lot of football experience then we put him in centre ‌ in offense the position is leading that line.â€? Assistant coach Jamie Peirens described how proud he was of the team. While some will be moving up to the H. J. Cody Lakers team next year, for those returning to the Lions he left them with one word — conditioning. “Come back in

shape so we can spend more time working on skills, making a cohesive team.� He presented the rookie of the year award to Justin Fedun. “This player never complained when we told him to do something new. He was a workhorse in the offensive back field, filled in on the defensive side, was a strong fluid runner, natural runner. For a rookie he has great insight on how the ball has to move.� Kriekle presented a new award, the all-round team player, to Carter Theriault whom he called “one of the toughest players�. “He played in pain most of the time. He was not a bigger player but he played big. He was basically sacrificing himself for his teammates,� said Kriekle. “He played well at ever position we put him at, basically everywhere he did it and did it well. He always put the team first, and even scored his first touchdown.� The defensive MVP award was presented to Dylan Keller by Berg. “He was simply, flat out one of the hardest hitters, he hit ferociously. There weren’t very many

tackles he missed. He’s a smart football player, has good football IQ, understands the way defense is supposed to operate, understands his role within it. He knew where he needed to be and had the tenacity and speed to get over when the play was not on his side of the field.� Michael Smyth was presented with the offensive MVP award by Peirens who said, “we had such a small team that everybody played offense. Everybody played 110 per cent, they played their hearts out for us. This young man was called on to do things not many could. We watched him take on the role of leader, someone the team could look up to. It took a while of coaxing to convince him he had the talents to do what we wanted him to do.� The team MVP awards was presented to Jared Winder by Kriekle. “He gave 110 per cent effort in every practise, every game, he was just phenomenal. He played both sides of the ball. Not only was he a leader but he was a teacher to other players.�

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Bears’ succeeded with small roster... Continued from page 17 Strathdee told the players everyone on the team can be future stars of the H. J. Cody Lakers. Geoff Rambaut expanded on that noting there are about 50 players on the Lakers but the core group of 20 are the players who have come up through the peewee and bantam teams. “You have been there the whole time developing skills, athletic ability.” Geoff Rambaut added they competed with teams in their league that had 60 players on their roster. The league had the Tier III and Tier IV provincial champions, both teams with rosters of 40 plus players while at the end of the season the Bears has 15 or 16 players. “There were lots of players who didn’t come off the field very much.” Then it was time to present individual awards to top players.

Patrick Bennett was given the top defensive player award by Strathdee who said the decision was difficult because there were lots of leaders, some who were on the field for the 48 minutes of the game — never came off. Darian Zager was named the offensive player of the year by Geoff Rambaut. “From when he started he was a dominant player on the team, played both offense and defence and ran the team’s offense. Continued on page 18 The rookie of the year award was presented to Brett Zenert by Garnet Rambaut. “As a rookie I don’t think I’ve seen anybody who played hurt the way he did, he gave 110 per cent of the time.” Defensive lineman of the year was presented to Terrin Stein by Strathdee. “The D-line is the most fun in foot-

Award winners at the Sylvan Lake Bears peewee football banquet last Thursday night included, in the back row, Ethan West (most intense player), Darian Zager (top offensive player), Brett Zenert (rookie of the year), Dylan Harnett (most dedicated player) and Patrick Bennett (top defensive player); and in the front row, Terrin Stein (top defensive lineman), Kyle Zenert (Heart of a Bear), Burkely Theriault (James D. Berg Memorial Trophy for team MVP), Seth Dolphin (most improved) and Josh Parenteau (top offensive lineman). STEVE DILLS

ball,” he said. “You get to stomp on somebody every play unless the guy across from you is bigger then he stomps on you. You don’t have to run that far.” Josh Parenteau was presented with the offensive lineman of the year award by Geoff

Rambaut. “There were a couple of kids who really stood out. The job never gets any credit,” he said. “You just kind of get stuck trying to save everybody’s butt.” The most improved player award was given to Seth Dolphin by Garnet Rambaut. Stating

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there were probably two or three players that could have been picked, he said “one consistently just seemed to get a little better and better and better. He would jump in and do anything asked, he just wanted to play.” Dylan Harnett was

named most dedicated player when Strathdee presented the award. “We looked for somebody who’s a leader on the field, a smart guy who knows what’s going on.” The most intense player award was presented to Ethan West by Geoff Rambaut. “With 18 guys on the team, a lot fit in all categories,” he said. “This player missed a couple of games with a concussion but he came back and didn’t worry about hitting anyone, sticking up for his teammates. He wasn’t scared to do anything all season.” Kyle Zenert was presented with the Heart of A Bear award by Geoff Rambaut. “This is a kid we knew we could count on … the one person we knew every game was going to carry the ball. He got hurt a couple of times, but came back from injury and never

missed a beat.” The James D. Berg Memorial Trophy for team MVP was presented to Burkely Theriault by Garnet Rambaut who first talked about Berg. “There was something about James you couldn’t help but smile when he walked into a room. He ate, slept and dreamt football.” Berg died just before he was to become head coach of the Bears in 2007. Theriault was a player “who never came off the field,” said Rambaut. He played offense, defense, all the special teams and was hurt just about every game but didn’t show it. “He led by example, had courage galore, stuck up for his teammates … was like a missile,” he said. The Berg award included a scholarship to the Alberta Golden Bears Christmas camp.

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SO007393 PREPARE FOR A CAREER IN FIREFIGHTING & POLICING

1400

Misc. Services

Chain Link Fences Wood Fences Decks Interior Framing Finish Work

ART LAKE 403-304-0727 (cell) 403-887-3760 DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home Phone Service. No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call Factory today! 1-877-336-2274; www.phonefactory.ca DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30% or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation; www.mydebtsolution.com or toll free 1-877-556-3500.

IRONMAN Scrap Metal Recovery is picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles and industrial. Serving central Alberta. 403-318-4346 NEED TO ADVERTISE? Province wide classifieds. Reach over 1 million readers weekly. Only $259. + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call this newspaper NOW for details or call 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228.

Well Drilling

1400

1290

SEEKING A CAREER in the Community Newspaper business? Post your resume for FREE right where the publishers are looking. Visit: www.awna.com/ resumes_add.php.

www.windoorinst.com Personal Services

Len Campbell Owner/Operator 8 Cuendet Industrial Way, Sylvan Lake

WE ARE A NEW CAR WARRANTY APPROVED MAINTENANCE FACILITY

service@sylvanlakeautopro.com 1A Industrial Drive

403-318-1760

24 HOUR COMMERCIAL EMERGENCY SERVICE

880

Employment Training

Misc. Services

AUTO • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL MOBILE SERVICE

403-887-3260 #103 Railside Plaza, 4505 – 50 Avenue Sylvan Lake, Alberta

403-887-6661

www.rapidauto.org

Geotechnical / Environmental Driller Assistants

Support Staff Needed:

1196

Hours: M-F 8-5

Business Services #1000 - #1430

WELL-PAID/LOW STRESS Career in Massage Therapy. Get the bestquality RMT education in Alberta without giving up your day job! Visit www.mhvicarsschool.com or call 1-866-491-0574 for free career information.

Misc. Help

Glass Shops

#6, 20A Sylvaire Close

Great Career Opportunity!

880

403.887.5330

Employment Training

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Rental Equipment

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SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Thursday, December 13, 2012 Pets & Supplies

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Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990 Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Children’s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmers’ Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kid’s Deals........................1755 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Musical Instruments..........1770 Music Lessons..................1780 Piano & Organs ................1790 Office Supplies ................1800 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 Cats ..................................1830 Dogs ................................1840 Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 Collectors’ Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940

Auctions

1530

MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, December 22, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 200 guns - handguns, rifles, shotguns, miscellaneous. Call to consign 780-440-1860.

Building Supplies

1550

BIG BUILDING SALE “This is a clearance you don’t want to miss!” 20x20 $3,985, 25x24 $4,595, 30x36 $6,859, 35x48 $11,200, 40x52 $13,100, 47x76 $18,265. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca. 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. METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices! 36” Hi-Tensile TUFF-Rib 29ga. Galvalume $.67 sq. ft. Colours $.82 sq. ft. 40 Year Warranty. ALTAWIDE Builders Supplies 1-888-263-8254.

AN EXCELLENT CHOICE WHERE YOUR AD REACHES RURAL READERS

CALL 1-877-223-3311 CLASSIFIEDS HOT-LINE WHATEVER YOU’RE SELLING... WE HAVE THE PAPER YOU NEED!

Suites

For Rent #3000 - #3200 AQUARIUM

60 gal. tank with black storage cabinet. Complete with: Cichlids, all accessories, decorations and food. New Fluval 405 filter, canopy with lights, & heater all replaced within the last year. Great Christmas Present!! Cost for everything if buying new would be over $1400. Asking $500. 403-346-7778 or 403-506-7117 Red Deer

Sporting Goods

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AS SEEN ON T.V. Quigley-Ford custom long range rifle scopes. “Field & Stream” Best of the Best 2010. $50. discount with this advertisement. Offer expires 31-03-13; www.quigleyfordscopes.com 705-351-2333.

3020

Houses/ Duplexes

2 BDRM. gorgeous cottage Sylvan Lake, fully furn, equipped, 6 appls, fireplace, deck, fenced, 2 blocks from water. Clean, respectful, mature, ref’s, $1150, w/lease to June, inclds. water or monthly 403-887-5227

1900

HAWAII ON THE MAINLAND, healthy low-cost living can be yours. Modern Arenal Maleku Condominiums, 24/7 secured Community, Costa Rica “friendliest country on earth”! 1-780-952-0709; www.CanTico.ca. SNOWBIRDS! Parksville/Qualicum, Vancouver Island, 600 sq. ft., one bedroom, one bathroom, fully furnished new cottage in forest setting. $975/month, utilities included. Available January 1, 2013. 250-248-9899 or mawilsonis@shaw.ca.

BACHELOR SUITES FOR RENT ranging $550-$650 $300 d.d. All rooms above Hazzard County Bar & Grill. Call 403-887-5235 ask for Char

Roommates Wanted

NEWER Bungalow on quiet crescent. Mature females need only apply. 403-864-4435

3040

Real Estate

FOR rent or sale. 2004 16 #4000 - #4190 x 78 mobile home in Eck- Realtors & Services..........4010 ville, 3 bdrm, 2 full bath, Houses for Sale................4020 Call Wendy 403-352-3682 Houses Wanted ................4030

Offices

3110

OFFICE SPACE

FOR LEASE

Lakeland Plaza

403-887-3021 403 -887-3021 For Rent

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

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

Grain, Feed Hay

4020

RENT TO OWN

Low down payment, flexible terms. Newer 3 bedroom home, 1200 sq.ft. in Eckville.

Only $89,900.

Call Matt at 780-481-2583.

Condos/ Townhouses

4040

4090

Manufactured Homes

CROSS COUNTRY HOMES. 20 X 76 Show Home now open and priced below $120,000. All Show Homes ready for quick possession. Visit us in Acheson. 780-470-8000; www.crosscountryhomes.com UNITED HOMES CANADA has a wide variety of stock units that must go! Visit our Heated display gallery today! 148 East Lake Blvd., Airdrie. 1-800-461-7632; www.unitedhome scanada.com.

townhouse in Clearview Ridge, $245,500 Walk to Clearview Market Square. 2 bdrm. 2.5 bath 1091 sq. ft., 6 appls. included, 2 parking stalls. Call 403-392-8999 email: 1504.30carleton@ gmail.com

Financial #4400 - #4430 Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430

Money To Loan

4090

Manufactured Homes

ARDON HOMES Winter Clearance. All homes priced to move and ready for quick possession. Visit Ardon Homes north of Sherwood Park. 780-801-1166; www.ardonhomes.com.

4430

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. HOMEOWNER? Need Money. Bank said no? Apply online; www.homeloansalberta.com call toll free: 1-866-488-8337. MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 loan and +. No credit refused. Fast, easy, 100% secure. 1-877-776-1660.

3299

Board BOWMAN CIRCLE

Lovely newer home 2 bdrm up & 2 down - 3 baths 6 appls Agricultural #2000 - #2290

3080

Houses For Sale

BRAND NEW

Manufactured Homes

DOWNTOWN Travel Packages

3060

Avail. NOW! BIRCHCLIFF LANE!

Beautiful house in secluded landscaped setting Soaring ceilings FURNISHED 4 bdrm 4 baths Finished walk out bsmnt with Family room Dbl GARAGE N/P N/S

WATERMARK CONDO! Upscale 2 bdrm/2 bath unit Full pkg - 7 appls U/G Pkng. Close to downtown Avail. Jan. 1

AFFORDABLE 3 bdrm in 4 Plex Close to schools 4 appls Recent renos. Avail. Jan. 1

Transportation #5000-5300 Automotive Services ........5010 Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 Cars ..................................5030 SUV’s................................5040 Trucks ..............................5050 Heavy Trucks....................5060 Vans/Buses ......................5070 Motorcycles ......................5080 Campers ..........................5090 Motorhomes......................5100 5th Wheels........................5110 Holiday Trailers ................5120 Tent Trailers ......................5130 Utility Trailers ....................5140 ATV’s ................................5150 Boats & Marine ................5160 Snowmobiles ....................5170 Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180 Auto Wreckers ..................5190 Vehicles Wanted ..............5200 Car/Truck Rental ..............5210 Recreational Vehicle Rental ..............................5220 Trailer Rental ....................5230 Misc. Automotive ..............5240 RV’s ..................................5300

Snowmobiles

5170

GOT AN OLD snowmobile that needs fixing? Call Doug at 403-887-4861

2190

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 wild Hay Bales for Sale $20.00 each no rain good condition 403-843-6064 Jack

403-887-8552 W also We l manage h homes iin IInnisfail, i f il Penhold, Lacombe, and Caroline

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Red Deer County’s budget tabled for public input by Aleisha Bosch Sylvan Lake News

Red Deer County’s 2013 budget will be open for public input, after councillors unanimously tabled the proposed budget during their Dec. 4 meeting. Next year’s proposed capital spending, which includes infrastructure and protective services, will total slightly more than $26 million, a significant drop from last year’s expenses of more than $42 million. According to a Red Deer County press release, the change can be attributed to the amount of work completed in 2012, with several projects held over from 2011 due to bad weather. Over $15 million will be spent on road-related projects in 2013. Tax revenue will increase by $1.2 million, a figure Heather Gray, Red Deer County’s director of corporate services, said is in line with inflation. “I would not expect to see anything above the rate of inflation,” said Mayor Jim Wood. “We do recognize that as time goes, everything costs a little more.” The rise in tax revenue reflects increased municipal service costs, said Gray. The Environmental, Protective Services, and Community Services levy rates will all remain the same. In total, next year’s proposed operating budget is set slightly above $39 million. According to Gray, almost every county department came in under budget in 2012. “The only exception is a $1 million expense to remediate out of service landfills. In 2013, ratepayers can look forward to increased service levels in mowing, culvert replacement, centre line approaches, and water and sewer system maintenance,” Gray was quoted in a press release. After the public hearing, the budget will go before council at its Dec. 18 meeting for approval. “Council is very pleased to approve a budget that includes this level of work,” Wood was quoted in a press release. “We are taking on some major projects, yet we remain committed to maintaining current service levels. Now we would like to hear from the public to ensure we are capturing their views.”

MUNICIPAL OFFENCE

Sept.-Oct. 2012 Fines & Warnings Sept. Oct. Camp on town land 1 0 Drive MV with expired licence plate 0 1 Drive uninsured MV on hwy 0 1 Exceed maximum speed limit 4 6 Fail to obey traffic control device 0 1 Illegally parked 13 5 Illegally park trailer/RV on street/yard 4 0 Operate vehicle with glazing on window 3 0 TOTAL - Fines and warnings 25 14

ANIMAL CONTROL

Public Notice #6000 Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050

EASY!

The easy way to find a buyer for items you want to sell is with a Classified want ad. Phone 1-877-2233311

Telephone Calls Dogs Barking Dogs Running at Large Cats Skunks Miscellaneous Total Animal Control Enforcement Warnings issued Fines issued Total

19 30 20 18 21 108

7 13 15 4 14 53

20 6 26

9 2 11

Above are statistics provided by Sylvan Lake Municipal Enforcement of activity for the past two months.

Thursday, December 13, 2012 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

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Served

Tree of Hope

- The evergreen tree in the middle of the skating rink on the lake was erected Monday by town staff. This year, it’s being labelled the Tree of Hope and will feature 2,000 lights. It’s a fundraising effort being coordinated by Sylvan Lake & Area Community Partners’ Association with proceeds from light sponsorships going to the association’s Compassion Fund, Sylvan Lake Christmas Bureau and Sylvan Lake Food Bank. Alanna Dextrase said many local businesses have already been asked for donations but those missed or individuals wishing to contribute may stop at the Community Partners office on 50th Avenue (beside the Telus building) or contact her at 403-887-9989. This is the second year for the project. Last year the tree was located in front of the Coldwell Banker office on 50th Street beside the Watermark. STEVE DILLS

- Jessica Krause, Lauren Mearns, Kayla Eisenbarth, Danielle Carruthers, Marianne Wirth, Keelan Ellerby, Sam Krause and Cole Schimke, students from Lighthouse Christian Academy recently spent a week in Vancouver. Each year high school students from the academy take a week from traditional school work to travel to another part of the world to learn, serve in a community and be challenged by who they are as individuals. This year eight students and two staff members travelled to the downtown eastside of Vancouver. They partnered with established organizations in the area to help out in practical ways such as painting, sorting clothes, food preparation and distribution, as well as meeting lots of interesting new friends. It was a great experience for all involved. The students put considerable amounts of time into preparing to go by helping in their own community serving, as well as doing their own fundraising. The challenge each year for the students is to take the experience and release it back into their own community once they return. SUBMITTED

BABIES OF 2012 Ad Sample. Exact Size.

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Jon & Connie Landenberg Lucky Grandparents:

Band students at École Mother Teresa School performed a variety of Christmas songs, both traditional and contemporary, at their concert last Thursday. Held in the school gym, students in the Grade 5, Grade 6, and Grade 7-9 bands showed attending friends and family what they had spent several months practising.

Steve & Joy Landenberg Bill & Tracie Miller and Eve Tindell

Show off your latest addition to family and friends in this special keepsake!

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All Stars - Members of the H. J. Cody Lakers who were recognized as part of the Central Alberta High School All Stars team at an awards banquet last Thursday included, Morgan Drews, Graham Swanson, Tyson Maton, Tyler Ledwos, TJ Sloboda and Josh Barrie. Missing were Austin Lutz Chase Hoffman. PATTY URBAN

Please drop off or mail to: BABIES OF THE YEAR 2012 Sylvan Lake News, #103, 5020 50A Street, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1R2 or e-mail sales@sylvanlakenews.com or sales1@sylvanlakenews.com

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SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Thursday, December 13, 2012

OFFICE: #1, 4914-50 Ave. • Sylvan Lake, AB Ph: 403-887-2217 (24 Hrs) • Toll Free: 1-877- 373-6296 • Fax: 403-887-3165

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