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Investigated - A fire northeast of Sylvan Lake early Sunday morning is under investigation, according to Red Deer County District Fire Chief Dave Laurin. Sylvan Lake firefighters received the call just before 2 a.m. and found a garage and chicken coop fully engulfed in flames when they arrived at 39042 Range Road 11 (north of Highway 11A). The structure was completely destroyed. There were no vehicles nor chickens in the building however it did contain a propane gas tank. Several smaller propane tanks were outside the back of the burning building. Firefighters were on the scene for about three hours. STEVE DILLS

Study being released as coalition looks for ways to support healthy childhood development by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News

More can be done to help preschool children develop in our community, according to a study which is being released in the Sylvan Lake area over the next two months. Research shows that a young child’s brain is most sensitive from birth to age 5, according to Debbie Oostindie, project coordinator for Sylvan Lake and Area Early Childhood Development Coalition. “This means that parents have 2,000 days to most positively influence a child’s life.” A provincial program is looking at early childhood development and positive ways to support it in each community, she indicated. Kindergarten teachers completed Early Development Instrument (EDI) surveys on children in their classes. These looked at five areas of child development — physical health and well-being, social competence, emotional maturity, language and thinking skills and communications and

general knowledge. Three categories were used to measure children in each area — developing appropriately, experiencing difficulty and experiencing great difficulty. The EDI surveys were developed by the Offord Centre for Child Studies at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario and are being used in many other provinces in Canada and internationally. In the Sylvan area 242 questionaires were analyzed to prepare a ‘community information’ report. The area includes the town, Benalto, Poplar Ridge and four of the summer villages around the lake. A total of 348 questionaires were completed but just over 100 were excluded from the final analysis. Reasons for exclusion include the child has been in the class for less than one month and is therefore not well known by the teacher, there is missing data, children were below age four or above age seven or the child has been diagnosed with severe disabilities. “EDI surveys for these children have not been included because they

are not included in national norms for the EDI,” states the report. The percentage of children with diagnosed severe disabilities out of the total number of questionaires was 9.77 per cent. Since the local study is part of a five-year province-wide Early Childhood Development Mapping Initiative, information can be compared against provincial averages. “The results show that typical Kindergarten students in our area are either average or above average compared to the provincial average in four of the five dimensions measured,” said Oostindie. “Only in the one area of communication and general knowledge did our children show less than the provincial average.” “Sylvan Lake children are doing well; however, as a community, we still need to focus on what we can do better, especially in the area of communication and general knowledge. It takes a whole village to raise a child,” she said. “It is easy to focus on a perceived weakness; however, we need to focus on strengths to understand what we

should keep doing as a community.” The report showed that while 58.68 per cent of students were developing appropriately in the area of communication skills and general knowledge, 41.32 per cent were experiencing difficulty or great difficulty. Oostindie said the coalition is targetting stakeholders to release information which was learned from the EDI surveys. “As a community, it’s up to us to analyze the data and look at how we can support healthy childhood development.” “We’re going to focus on all areas,” she said. “Every area has something to work on. We want to make sure we keep working on all areas with a focus on communication and general knowledge.” That may mean enhancing programs that already exist or looking at other ideas. Coalition members will be meeting with various groups over the next two months and will be hosting a ‘community release’ event at Our Lady of the Rosary School on Saturday, Feb. 16 in conjunction with Winterfest and the Family Day weekend.

At that event there will be information for parents and caregivers on how to support growing young children. Five stations will cover the five topics measured. Teachers from each of the five schools involved in the Sylvan study will be organizing the stations with early childhood service professionals from local groups. Then there will be activities geared to the topic. It’s a drop-in event, said Oostindie. Another of the groups the coalition has approached is Sylvan Lake Chamber of Commerce. Oostindie met with their members earlier this week to talk about businesses becoming more child friendly and how to promote those that are. Businesses may become involved and display Early Childhood Development Child Friendly business stickers. Oostindie, and board members Cindy Adekat and Bev Hill met with town councillors at their Dec. 10 meeting to share findings of the study. Continued on page 6

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Sylvan’s 100th

- Here’s an interior photograph of the Alexander Hotel, built in 1911 with its elegant bar, complete with brass foot railing and spitoons. One of the men is O. B. Wilkinson, the owner, Alexandre Loiselle’s son-in-law. This is one of a series of historic photos we’ll publish during Sylvan Lake’s 100th anniversary. If you’ve got a photo you’d like us to print, please get in touch with editor Steve Dills at 403-887-2331 or email it to editor@sylvanlakenews.com along with as much information as you can provide. PHOTO COURTESY SYLVAN LAKE & DISTRICT ARCHIVES SOCIETY

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403-882-2331 We would like to send out a huge thank-you to the management and staff of Value Drug Mart for their support of the Giving Tree for Bethany Sylvan Lake. We could not have asked for a better location. Thanks also to the Sylvan Lake News for your news coverage for Friends of Bethany. Your continuing support is much appreciated. Last, but certainly not least, our gratitude goes out to the public who cared enough to take tags from the Giving Tree. It was a huge success. Our Seniors Christmas was made very special by your generosity.

First - A large crowd of people gathered for the first fire in the new fire pit at Centennial Park, last Tuesday evening. Hot chocolate and Timbits were served at the event hosted by the Town of Sylvan Lake, Sylvan Lake Centennial Celebrations Task Force and First Sylvan Lake Cubs and Scouts. Winners of Centennial items provided by the town and Sylvan Lake Chamber of Commerce were Tracy Villeneuve (hoodie with logo), John Walsh (Centennial bear), Mindy Olson and Sylvia Bengston (both won chamber of commerce Centennial t-shirts). STEVE DILLS

Lacombe County tax rates to increase 2.75 per cent by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News

Lacombe County is planning an increase of 2.75 per cent in the tax rate for all classes of property, after councillors approved interim operating and capital budgets Dec. 20. The operating budget is balanced with $41,845,820 in revenue and expenses. This represents an increase of $1.701 million from the 2012 budget.

The capital budget will see revenue and expenditures of $21,630,060. The increase in tax rates will generate an additional $613,670 bringing the total amount collected through property taxes to $25,021,450. The balance of the operating budget is funded through federal and provincial grants, user and service fees, investment income and reserve transfers. The budgets anticipate grants of $9,472,007 up from just over $8.5 million in 2012.

Reserves at the beginning of January were $53,629,640 and with transfers in and out will be $51,588,364 at the end of the 2013. The capital budget is just over $3.5 million more than the 2012 budget. Included is almost $6.8 million for road projects, $1.748 million for equipment and vehicle purchases, $7.553 million for water and sewer services west of Highway 2 in the Blackfalds area, $950,000 for broadband internet (with Final Mile Rural Community Program

grant funding contributing $712,500) and an $855,855 contribution for Bentley Emergency Services facility. An additional $437,470 is collected through taxation by the county on behalf of the Lacombe Foundation to support the operation of their facilities. While councillors approved the interim budgets in December, the final budgets and tax rates are not set until spring when the property tax levy for education purposes is determined by the

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Unveiled - Mayor Susan Samson rose in a bucket to the top of the light standard at the corner of Lakeshore Drive and 50th Street to uncover a sign proclaiming 50th Street as Centennial Street on Jan. 1st, to kick off the town’s Centennial celebrations. A small group of enthusiastic spectators watched and captured the moment on cameras. The temperature was -1˚C in the afternoon and had only dropped to -4˚C by the time the fireworks display was over in the evening. STEVE DILLS

Fabulous - Sylvan Lake’s New Year’s Day fireworks display awed many, many carloads of people as well as those who braved the moderate -4˚C temperature to gather on the ice for the pyrotechnics. The display which marked the beginning of the town’s Centennial Year was applauded by many residents and visitors alike. STEVE DILLS

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During Sylvan Lake’s Centennial we’re going to attempt to quantify the generosity of our community with information and a running tally of donations to various groups and organizations. Total - $5,642 • Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Association donated $842 to Sylvan Lake

Food Bank on Monday. Members of the seniors association donated $421 during their December Christmas luncheon and that was matched by the association for the $842 total. • Sobeys, at Sylvan Lake, contributed $4,800 to Sylvan Lake Food

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Time for all Canadians to Idle No More The First Nations people’s movement began as a result of four Saskatchewan women who were deeply concerned about the undemocratic process that brought the federal Omnibus Bill C-45 into effect just before Christmas. It built on significant changes to federal environmental law in April 2012 in its predecessor Bill C-38. These origins in themselves are remarkable since some of the First Nation chiefs endorsed the Omnibus Bill and these courageous citizens are challenging their own leadership at the same time as the federal government. The uprising may appear unfocused but in my view it focuses on three issues which all conscientious Canadians should support: 1) The rejection of the Omnibus process (Omnibus bills hide unpopular changes in order to pass them along with important changes such as the federal budget, in this case); 2) The rejection of a weakening of environmental oversight, particularly related to fresh water (navigable rivers); 3) The lack of consultation and accommodation in changes to the Indian Act which could benefit some on reserves but further disadvantage the most disadvantaged. The prompt action and growing movement has captured the imagination of many citizens in and outside of Canada and from many cultures and backgrounds. It is

uniting many citizens who previously lost faith in the willingness or the ability of elected officials at all levels to act in the long term public interest. Undoubtedly, some practical and efficient changes are made in parts of Bill C-45 and C-38 but, even environmental law experts are unclear as to how Bill 38 amendments square with the new amendments in C-45. This also raises serious questions about what environmental monitoring will be offloaded to the provincial governments, Alberta included. The Idle-No-More movement presents an important opportunity for us all to engage in our democratic rights and responsibilities, and press for the changes in our public processes and institutions to get reform. One key area needing reform is public access to information and strict accountability for politicians that serve themselves or do not serve the interest of all people and future generations. This movement is also an opportunity to recover a sense of solidarity with First Nations and stop the ‘blame game’ that serves neither First Nations nor other Canadians. The truth is that we are all responsible for the conditions of our society, including First Nations, and we all pay dearly when any group or individual is marginalized and wounded. Together, we must find a new way forward and expand the

by Dr. David Swann Special to the Sylvan Lake News

healing circles of our lives. Each one of us has the ability to listen, to reflect and to walk with others in their journey to healing. The divisions and wounds across our society will never be solved by government policies, or programs or more money alone. As the Truth and Reconciliation Commission is finding, a new

approach is needed to engage each other as brothers and sisters seeking community. Far from dismissing or disrespecting Idle-No-More, all Canadians should take the opportunity to meet First Nations, learn about their lives and contributions, learn from them and be part of healing the most important social, economic and environmental challenges of our time.

A majority of Canadians see that our democracy is not functioning well and, sadly, many of us have given up. First Nations are reminding us that we have a country and people (including our children) that are too valuable to give up on. It is time for each of us to resolve to be idle no more. Dr. David Swann is the Liberal MLA Calgary Mountain View

Exploring New Orleans, from food to music Ever since I wrote a major paper about Hurricane Katrina in my fourth year of university, I have wanted to go to New Orleans. One of my books, written by a reporter for the city’s “Times-Picayune” newspaper, wove together the experiences of several city residents, from a family stranded on their roof in the Lower Ninth Ward, to a hospital nurse, to a police officer, to a photographer. The book was full of detail about New Orleans’ state before the hurricane hit, painting a fascinating picture of life in the city. This Christmas, I was finally able to visit. The city, and especially the French Quarter, is an intriguing mix of contrasts. Restaurants with pressed linen tablecloths and waiters that call you “ma’am” rub elbows with the excess and neon lights of Bourbon

Street. Not far outside the hubbub of the city sit shacks supported by stilts above the swampy ground. In a leafy district close to downtown are grand southern mansions with pillars and wrought-iron balconies. It is a city that, unquestionably, knows its own identity. It has its own food, music, and dialect. Creole and Cajun dishes, like “po-boy” sandwiches, various seafoods sourced from the Gulf of Mexico, and jambalaya feature on the city’s menus. The smell of the cooking — savoury, well-spiced — wafts from the restaurants and hangs in the air. Music is everywhere in the French Quarter. As the birthplace of jazz and many famous musicians, talent is never in short supply. The Quarter’s narrow streets are lined with music venues, which fill up

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every night with an appreciative crowd. The sight of several band members walking with their saxophones, tubas, trombones, and trumpets strapped to them is not uncommon, nor is the sight of a brass band playing in Jackson Square, surrounded by a crowd, some dancing. New Orleans residents speak with a southern drawl. They say “y’all” and pronounce their city’s name as “Nawlins”, with the latter included in several business names. I like the way they talk. It sounds warm and welcoming, and as sweet as the candies in the city’s many shops. While in New Orleans, I

made it a goal to try every praline in the city. Pralines are a well-known southern candy, similar to fudge but with a more crumbly texture. Dozens of praline stores can be found throughout the city, all claiming to be “world famous” and “New Orleans’ best praline”. In one store, a non-English speaker asked the shopkeeper what a praline was, pronouncing the second part of the word as “line” instead of “lean”. The shopkeeper pursed her lips. “Prah-lean,” she corrected. “Pray-lean everywhere else, but prah-lean when you in Nawlins.” I thought I’d found the best pralines at Aunt Sally’s, a larger store on one of the French Quarter’s main streets. They seemed to have the perfect balance of crumbly texture and vanilla flavour. I bought boxes of them for myself and

others. While wandering down a side street, I came across another praline store. Laura’s Candies was smaller than many others. Its sign said it was “New Orleans’ oldest candy store”. I stepped inside. Like every other praline store, it smelled strongly of caramel. Boxes of chocolates line its wooden shelves. Six kinds of pralines — rum, coconut, chocolate, maple, plain, and original creole — were prominently displayed at the front. I tried the plain. It was crumblier than Aunt Sally’s. The crumbs melted in my mouth. I’d found the perfect praline. In 1947, Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong performed “Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans.” I might not totally know, but I have an idea.

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69 years ago ... From the issue of January 12, 1944

The regular meeting of the Ladies’ Aid was held at the home of Mrs. Eston Holsworth on Jan. 6. There were 12 members and five visitors present. Rev. I. MacSween took the chair during election of officers. Mrs. Steele was returned by acclamation as hon-

orary president. Mrs. J. May was elected president, Mrs. E. Holsworth, vicepresident, Mrs. Cyr was returned to office as secretary and Mrs. Bert Howard re-elected recording secretary. Mrs. N. Fisher was returned as organist. ♦ ♦ ♦ Members of Sylvan Lake Chapter I.O.D.E. met at the home of Mrs. C. L. Dunford on Jan. 10. The annual Founder’s Day card party will be held in February. A number of cards of thanks from Sylvan Lake boys who had received cigarettes, were read. Letters of appreciation from three sailors who had received I.O.D.E. ditty bags at Christmas time were read. A substantial cheque, the result of the ladies’ efforts in the last bond sell-

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Alberta Government Telephones will sponsor a Dial Telephone Clinic at the School Auditorium, Sylvan Lake, Jan. 17 when the new dial telephones will be explained to subscribers. Direct Distance Dialing (DDD) will be explained in slides and films, and latest models of telephones and telephone equipment will be displayed. A working model of an automatic telephone exchange will also be on display. Conversion to dial phoning and the new automatic exchange will take place at one minute after midnight Jan. 20. ♦ ♦ ♦

Curling got underway Wednesday evening with 27 rinks entered in a mixed bonspiel. Mild weather during the early part of the winter hampered ice making operations, but with the sudden cold snap all was in readiness to start curling. ♦ ♦ ♦ Sylvan Lake Branch Royal Canadian Legion wish to thank all who purchased Christmas trees to assist in raising money for local Legion projects and the Legion Polio Fund. A total of $150 was raised. ♦ ♦ ♦ Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid met Jan. 3 with 17 members and three visitors present. The sum of $600 was voted to the building fund. Annual reports were heard from each officer.

A few good changes needed to ‘welcome’ more people to area Dear Editor, Just some things that need to be ‘cleared-up’ by our elected officials, and employees, officially speaking; all 3 intersections into Sylvan Lake from the infamous highway 11 need to be ‘upgraded’, so that the town and everyone around will benefit. It’s an easy fix, one that doesn’t need any more ‘study’, and once it is fixed, the cost recoups itself anyway. Next, the more famous highway 11A, including the traffic circle, Alberta Transportation responsible, fire them all! Then the ‘speed bumps’ along Lakeshore Drive and even past the marina and out of town to the west! Who do I send the bill to for the suspension work needed on my vehicle?

Seriously?! This past year has been atrocious, these are not paved roads — the gravel roads around town, the rural roads are in better shape. What’s going on? I know they are doing construction at the marina and elsewhere, but to put off repaving doesn’t make any sense for a ‘tourist town’. Just another way to make sure downtown and tourism die. Now allowing big buildings along the shoreline, sitting empty too, killing the view, wow someone is benefitting, and nothing more needs to be said about that. Sylvan Lake has not had an actual beach in quite a few years now, again killing tourism. I remember the beach, it was awesome, it was the

whole length of Lakeshore Drive, nothing like throwing a Frisbee in the sand! No wonder most people polled go elsewhere. And giant bathrooms? Wth? The politics are getting in the way of the actual truths! Money talks … ya, after doing acid all day? I’ve had the privilege of living in this area for over forty years, it is beautiful and still has a chance to be more so. The volleyball courts should be moved off the main pier and over to the area where they are ‘out of the way’. The family park and picnic area should be on the main pier. Bringing families back, closer to food and drinks, etc., to the downtown area. It isn’t rocket science, with a few good changes to

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Special Events Thursday, Jan. 10 and Sunday, Jan. 13 - Health Expo Sylvan Lake. Discover how you can enjoy a healthier lifestyle using the eight principles of health. Lower your blood pressure naturally, achieve weight loss and feel better. 1-8 pm Thursday and 2-5 pm Sunday at H. J. Cody High School gym. Free admission. Sunday, Jan. 13 - Crib tourney at Sylvan Lake Legion, open at 9:30 for registration, play begins 10:30. Includes lunch. Monday, Jan. 21 -Alzheimer information session “A Caring Approach Workshop” for family, friends and community members at Sylvan Lake Seniors Centre at 2 pm. Presented by Amy Price and Alzheimer Society of Alberta and NWT. Wednesday, Jan. 23 - Seniors’ bus going to tour Alberta Sports Hall of Fame & Museum. Pick-up starts at 12 pm. Call Lenore 403-887-5272. Wednesday, Jan. 23 - 19th annual Robbie Burns Night at Sylvan Lake Legion, starts at 6 pm with cocktails followed by piping in of the Haggis at 6:15 pm. Roast beef dinner. Tickets must be purchased at the Legion by Jan. 19. Saturday, Jan. 26 - 15 minutes of fun for Family Literacy Day at Sylvan Lake Municipal Library from 1:15-2 pm. Activities, stories, prizes and snacks. Ronald McDonald will be visiting to promote family literacy. Registration required. Saturday, Jan. 26 - Seniors’ bus going to Spruce View Lions Dinner and Fiddling Jamboree ($20+$5 bus). Pick-up starts at 4 pm. Call Lenore 403-887-5272. Saturday, Jan. 26 - Central Alberta Singles

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dance 8:30 pm at Penhold Hall. Music by Lost Highway. Members and invited guests only; new members welcome. Elaine 403-341-7653 or Bob 403-304-7440. Sunday, Jan. 27 - Snowmobile rally hosted by David Thompson SnowRiders. Rally registration from 11-1 at snowmobile staging area south of Range Road 3.2 west of Benalto on Highway 11. All hands must be in by 4:30 pm. For info call Clint 403-392-3424. Wednesday, Jan. 30 - Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Bus to River Cree Casino. Leave 8:30 am. Phone Joan 403-887-7614. Friday, Feb. 1-Sunday, Feb. 3 - Sylvan Lake Figure Skating Club is hosting the Central Region Open competition at Sylvan Lake Arena and multiplex. Saturday, Feb. 2 - Family Movie Marathon at Sylvan Lake Municipal Library. Anastasia, Shrek and Princess Bride. 10-3:30. Free, drop-in.

Weekly events Mondays - Parents Connecting Parents from 10-11:30 am. Open discussion, sharing tips and coffee. Children welcome. At Community Partners Association. 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. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays Terrific Tales for 2’s and 3’s at the Sylvan Lake Municipal Library from 10:15-11 am. Stories, finger plays, songs and a simple craft with your 2 or 3 year old. Free, registration required. 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. 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. Thursdays - Bingo at Sylvan Lake Seniors

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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 Tuesday every month. Royal Canadian Legion, Sylvan Lake Br. 212, general membership meeting beginning at 7:30 pm. 12/30/12 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 Sylvan Lake Skating Club needs volunteers for registration, raffle table, medal presentation and MC to assist in hosting the Central Region Open competition Feb. 1-3. Contact Shelly Suggett at 403-887-4554 or suggett@shaw.ca.

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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Continued from page 1 Part of the overall study includes putting together information about community resources that will benefit a child’s development. That is ongoing at the present time. Oostindie said the assets include things that are already built like the library, social places where parents with children from 0-5 meet, such as playgrounds and playgroups, walking spaces — educational, social, recreational, spiritual and cultural places and activities. The Sylvan Lake area coalition was started in 2011 and Oostindie has been working as the coordinator since September. Christine Robertson, with Alberta Health Services, is the chairperson and members include Tanya Bennett (Sylvan Lake Child Care Society), Tanya Power (Sylvan Lake Playgroup Society), Jodi Smith (École Our Lady of the Rosary School), Angela EadieGyori (École Steffie Woima Elementary School), Anne

Frey (C. P. Blakely School), Giselle Campbell (Sylvan Lake & Area Community Partners Association), Cindy Adekat (Town of Sylvan Lake Family & Community Support Services), Laurie Lafortune (EC Map community development zone coordinator), Betty Brassard (Benalto School), Barb Hansen (Poplar Ridge School), Bev Hill (Healthy Families), and

A new calendar offers fresh hope to repair relationships, reset goals and rest from everabiding worry. No matter how hard we squint and wish to see what 2013 holds for each of us, the months ahead are veiled with a shroud of unknowing.

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Permits were issued for 11 new homes last month, bringing the year’s total to 94 starts, according to figures released by the town. The total value of construction permitted in December was just over $2.7 million which was about half of the same month in 2011. The cumulative total for 2012 was $54.267 million, which was just over 37

One element over which we have control is the intentional weaving together of memories and ingenious methods for a highly personal future. That capacity lies within each of us. The conundrum of a future which is basically unknown, and the endless possibilities it affords, can be delicious motivation for moving on. Venerable aged St. Paul wrote these words to his favorite emerging church, “I can do all things God asks me to do because of the strength and power he gives me through Christ Jesus”. Amazing statement. He was chained between 2 jail guards at the time. How does that inform us today?

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per cent above the previous year’s final tally. Of the new homes permitted in December, six are in Ryders Ridge, four are in Beacon Hill and one is on Leaside Crescent in Lakeway Landing. Construction value of the home ranged from $137,100 to $225,380. A permit was also issued for a mobile home with shed on 48 Avenue. The only permit for industrial development was for an equipment storage building ($242,550) at the

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project@telus.net. The group also has a Facebook page. More information on the Early Childhood Development Mapping Initiative is available at www.ecdmapping.alberta. ca. The program is funded by the Government of Alberta and involves the ministries of Education, Health and Wellness and Human Services.

December’s building statistics included 11 new homes

ReÅecting on the New Year

New Year is here, resembling a newborn opening her eyes and wondering what in the world happened! All that remains of the Christmas season are untidy reflections, tailored to each individual’s memories of recent celebrations. The original account of gold, frankincense and myrrh has morphed into something that resembles glitter, Frankenstein and mirth.

Kim Lee (Razzle Dazzle Child Care Centre). Anyone can join the coalition, said Oostindie. The next meeting is 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 24 at Sylvan Lake Library. They may also sit on a parent/community sounding board. “Interested agencies are welcome to book a presentation of the findings.” You may call Debbie Oostindie at 403887-0968 or email slecd-

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town’s public works building on 1 Industrial Drive. There were no permits issued for commercial development during December. Also issued, among the 26 permits in December, were four for basement developments, two for detached garages, two for garage suites, two for decks, one for a renovation, one for a secondary basement suite and one for a general storage accessory building at École Steffie Woima Elementary School.

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Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. 4:00 pm Services Last Sunday of each month. Pastor Fred Albert 403-391-8773 lutheranchurchsylvan@hotmail.com “Experience the unconditional love of God in Jesus Christ.” (John 3:16) SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 a.m.

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4-H Beef Club largest it’s ever been with 30 members by Wacey Townsend and Quentin Armitage Special to Sylvan Lake News

It is that time of year again when 4-H is in full swing and things are heating up! Red Deer West 4-H

Beef Club is back for its ninth year. With 30 members this year it the biggest year the club has ever had. We had our weigh in on Nov. 3 at Quintaine and Son. Everyone looks to have outstanding projects. This year our club

will have 14 carcass steers, 29 market steers, 14 heifers and 15cow/calf pairs for a grand total of 71 projects to show at our achievement day June 2 at Red Deer’s Westerner. On Dec. 16, we had our Christmas party. It was a blast as we had a

Chinese gift exchange and curled at Sylvan Lake Curling Club. Some of us are not very good curlers, so it was a good thing that Shirley Armitage, Carol Bickley and Graham Bickley were there to help us with some pointers! 4-H members try to give back to our commu-

nity whenever we can, by helping out various organizations or individuals. Red Deer West 4-H Beef Club members recently volunteered to help at the Ronald McDonald Freeze the House Event. It was a great experience, for a great cause. Most of us are gearing

Lighthouse meeting next Wednesday by Steve Dills

up for public speaking, one of the most important skills that you learn in 4-H. This year our public speaking competition will be held at the Ridgewood Hall at 10 a.m. on Feb. 4th. It is open to the public and we would like to encourage any interested people to attend; you will not be disappointed, the level of public speakers will blow you away! 4-H is about experi-

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- Veteran woodturner Andrew Glazebrook showed Grade 10 students at École H. J. Cody School some of the techniques used in his craft, on Tuesday. Glazebrook is at the school for the next two weeks, thanks to a grant provided by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts through the Artist in Residence program. Teacher Randy Prediger said they’re very fortunate to have someone of the calibre of Glazebrook teaching the students for the fifth year in a row. Prediger is also inviting community members to learn more about woodturning and perhaps get a chance to try working themselves next Wednesday either late in the afternoon or early evening. Contact him at 403-887-2412 Ext. 4410 if you’re interested.

Interested people are invited to attend a meeting of the committee planning a new lighthouse for Sylvan Lake. The meeting is being held next Wednesday (Jan. 16) at the Legion at 7 p.m. Committee chair Trevor Sigfusson said they hope to gather information from several sub-committees at the meeting and then move on to the next step in planning. People who haven’t had the opportunity to get involved yet, are welcome to come and join one of the sub-committees, he indicated. Among the business items for the meeting will be reviewing progress since the last meeting, receiving an update from the land committee about location and an update from the accounting and finance committee on progress towards charitable status.

ences, making new friends, memories, sharing, leadership, giving back to your community and becoming the best that you can be; Head, Heart, Health and Hands. 4-H in Canada is turning 100 years old in 2013. There will be many celebrations across the country and Red Deer West 4-H Club is sure to be participating in them. Until next time.

Thank You to our friends who contributed to our

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ICE FISHING HUTS Respect the Lake, Respect the Sport For any environmental complaints please call: Alberta Environment & Sustainable Resource Development Hotline 1-800-222-6514

Abandoning an ice fishing hut during the spring melt is NOT an option. Debris including wood, gasoline, furniture, plastic and metal ends up settling to the bottom of the lake or floating to the surface after the ice has left. This causes contamination, which is detrimental to fish and waterfowl habitat and safety hazards for other users of the lake. As part of our TAKE IT OFF program, the Sylvan Lake Management Committee is asking you to register your ice hut. Registration allows for increased protection of your property and our lake. Access your online registration form at:

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Vehicle driver charged following collision with train Saturday, Dec. 15th 2:30 a.m. – A B.C. male is facing impaired driving charges after a vehicle was stopped on Highway 11 at Range Road 12 in Red Deer County. A cab driver reported the accused swerving all over the road, running two red lights in Red Deer and continuing westbound on Highway 11 where he was pulled over by RCMP. 3:04 a.m. – RCMP were called to a domestic disturbance on 45 Street Crescent in Sylvan Lake. A female called 911 saying that her spouse was outside her residence and trying to get back inside. The female sustained injuries to her face as the result of an assault which occurred inside the home. The male was arrested at the scene and was found to be intoxicated and in breach of

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conditions not to consume alcohol. As a result, he is facing charges of assault, failing to comply with conditions of an undertaking and uttering threats. Sunday, Dec. 16th 7:56 a.m. – Police attended the CIBC on 50th Street in Sylvan Lake after reports of the door window being completely smashed out. The interior door to the bank and the ATM did not appear damaged. The branch manager was notified. Tuesday, Dec. 18th 12:49 a.m. – A traffic stop over a cell phone infraction resulted in a female being

towed from the scene. 8:47 p.m. – A three vehicle collision on Highway 11 at Highway 20 resulted in injuries to the female occupant of one of the vehicles. A truck slammed into the rear of a car stopped at the intersection’s red light, injuring the female driver. Another vehicle near the scene was also damaged. The female was transported to hospital in non-life threatening condition. The driver of the truck is facing charges of impaired driving and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm. Saturday, Dec. 22nd 5:02 p.m. – RCMP stopped a vehicle for speeding on Highway 11 at Range Road 25 and found the driver and one of the passengers to have outstanding warrants. All three of the male occupants were arrested and a vehicle search

charged with impaired driving. RCMP pulled over the vehicle at Highway 11A and Range Road 12 after a complaint of a woman using a cell phone while driving. The female was found to be impaired and a bag of marijuana was also located in her purse. The woman is now facing charges of impaired driving, possession of marijuana, and distracted driving. 2:58 a.m. – A traffic stop in Eckville resulted in a fine against the male driver and a suspension. The male was driving a farm truck without a visible plate and admitted to liquor consumption when questioned by police. He was given a fine for failing to display the vehicle’s license plate and was issued at 72 hour suspension in relation to the alcohol consumption. His vehicle was also

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produced a small bag of marijuana and a firearm, in addition to empty and opened beer containers. The owner of the firearm relinquished the weapon to the RCMP without incident but was charged with possession of marijuana. The other two occupants were released to appear in court on their outstanding warrants. Sunday, Dec. 23rd 5:54 p.m. – A three vehicle collision on Highway 20 at 47Avenue in Sylvan Lake resulted in two people being sent to hospital. The driver of a car turned left at the intersection on an amber light as the driver of a truck also attempted to clear the intersection. The truck collided with the passenger side of the car resulting in injuries to two of the car’s occupants. The driver of the truck was not injured. A vehicle stopped at the intersection was also damaged. The driver of the car was fined for failing to turn left safely. Tuesday, Dec. 25th 12:51 a.m. – A male is facing charges in connection with hit and run damage to parked vehicles on 46 Street in Sylvan Lake. Residents heard a crash while inside their residence and witnessed a male trying to flee a vehicle after it had slammed into the back of a parked vehicle, causing it to collide with another vehicle parked next to it. The residents restrained the male and held him for police. The male was highly intoxicated and charged with impaired driving as well as uttering threats. A male passenger in the car was also intoxicated but did not sustain injuries in the collision. Saturday, Dec. 29th 2:29 a.m. - Two hit and runs in Sylvan Lake are under investigation by RCMP. A witness heard a loud noise on Mountain Place and noticed damage to a neighbour’s fence and shed as a result of a vehicle

collision. Not long afterward, a second collision scene was discovered in which a vehicle had been driven onto a lawn, demolishing a green utility box on Westview Drive, resulting in severed telephone and internet cables. A second witness described seeing the collision and reported it to police along with a vehicle description. A suspect vehicle matching the description with obvious damage was located by RCMP and towed at the scene. A male is facing charges as a result of the incident. 2:13 p.m. - RCMP attended a train versus car collision on the rail crossing just west of the Sylvan Lake traffic circle on Highway 11A. Witnesses reported a lone male driver in a car crossing over the tracks while the train was entering the intersection. The train conductor was already sounding the horn at the time of the collision. The rear of the car was demolished but the driver of the car survived, advising of a sore lower back. The railway crossing signals were functioning at the time of the incident. The driver of the car is facing a charge of failing to stop at a railway crossing while electrical signal gives warning. Monday, Dec. 31st 8:46 p.m. - A man is facing two counts of assault as a result of a domestic dispute in the Eckville area. RCMP laid the charges after a female fled her residence with her son and called police from a neighbour’s house. Both the woman and the child received non-life threatening injuries after her spouse entered the residence intoxicated and proceeded to assault her and the boy. Friday, Jan. 4th 9:28 p.m. - A tip from a concerned resident led RCMP to a party on Range Road 35 in Lacombe County. Members attended the private property

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Rush on top of World Cup field after fourth in Altenberg by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News

The winning rink at the Christmas Wind Up Bonspiel of Sylvan Lake Seniors Curling League included Perry Widdifield, John Walsh, Jane Walsh and Millie Little. In the centre is Dick Marriott who made the cars which were the prizes. Widdifield put his rock on the button to win the bonspiel, during a shootout by skips of the three teams who were tied after two six-end games. SUBMITTED

Draw to button determined seniors curling winner by John Walsh Special to Sylvan Lake News

The Christmas Wind Up Bonspiel of Sylvan Lake Seniors Curling League featured 16 teams of four competing on Dec. 20. It was a day of hard fought, but friendly, competition between the teams. The teams were aware that they were each playing for a car — Dick Marriott had donated a car to each of the winning team. Each team played two six-end games, one before lunch and the other following lunch. At the end

of the day there were three teams tied for first place, the teams of Moss, Norris and Widdifield. In order to establish a winner, each skip was required to throw one rock; the nearest to the centre being the winning team. A toss of a coin decided the order and Wayne Moss threw first rock to set a good standard; his rock was only inches from the button. Next to throw was Doug Norris who threw a little heavy and his rock settled further out into the house. The pressure was on Perry Widdifield, however he didn’t let it get to him. His

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was the winning rock that settled on the button. The winning team was skip Perry Widdifield, third John Walsh, second Jane Walsh and lead Millie Little. Runners up were skip Wayne Moss, third Fred Vert, second Klaas Van Veller and lead Carolyn Moss. Following the curling, teams were joined by family and friends, many of whom were past curlers, for a Christmas Banquet. A total of 97 sat down to a wonderful Christmas supper supplied by Bob Ronnie Catering. Three hours of fellowship and friendly banter followed. What a wonderful start to the Christmas festivities.

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Winners of the A event at Sylvan Lake men’s open curling bonspiel on the weekend were, in the back row, the Carpet Superstore team of Lowell Peterman, Fred Armstrong, Lyle Trieber and Steve Matejka. Finishing second were, in the front row, Don Olson, Joey Olson, Scott Tompkins and Allan Olson. The three day event featured 26 rinks from various Alberta locations including Spruce Grove, Sherwood Park, Calgary, Airdrie and closer locales. It was the best bonspiel in about 20 years said Doug Blatz.

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Sylvan Lake’s Lyndon Rush is leading the World Cup field in two-man bobsleigh after posting a fourth place finish in Altenberg, Germany on Saturday. While he and Lascelles Brown didn’t make the podium, the fourth-place finish was enough to secure the Canada 1 sled top spot in the World Cup two-man standings.

Rush and Brown won a silver medal together in Whistler. The top pilot in the country added a bronze and gold medal with Jesse Lumsden pushing him before the holiday break. “I’m a but surprised to be leading because we crashed in Park City so I thought I would be out of it for the overall,” said Rush, who added the absence of American Steven Holcomb in Altenberg opened the

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door for the race for number one. “It will be fun to go down to the wire and make a run for it for sure.” Sliding with Calgary’s Lascelles Brown, they clocked a two-run time of 1:54.85 down the 1,413 metre icy chute at Altenberg. “It was okay today, but it was kind of disappointing to lose a spot after the first run,” said Rush, in a news release from Bobsleigh Canada

Skeleton. “It is a tough field and you have to be good to win. There is no room for mistakes.” On Sunday, Rush piloted the lone Canadian four-man bobsleigh to a sixth-place finish. He drove the Canada 1 crew — Jesse Lumsden, Lascelles Brown and Neville Wright — into sixth spot with a two-run time of 1:51.97 seconds. German entries captured to top three positions.

The B event at Sylvan Lake men’s open curling bonspiel on the weekend was won by the team, in the back row, of John Salsbury, Fred Schmaltz, Darcy Moorhouse and Steve Ramsay. Finishing second, in the front row, were Greg Keith, Martin Pederson, Bob Holman and Bob Irwin.

Winners of the C event at Sylvan Lake men’s open curling bonspiel on the weekend were, in the back row, Rob Armitage, Wilf Edgar, Steve Fowler and Billy Brown. Finishing second, in the front row, were Martin 1-800-222-TIPS Code, Clay Mattson, (1-800-222-8477) Steve Holt and David We want your INFO... ...NOT your name Russell. STEVE DILLS PHOTOS

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Thursday, January 10, 2013 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Peewee A team won home tourney ment during the weekend. The Lakers started off the first game of their three round robin games with a 5-3 loss to Beaumont. The next game the Lakers squeaked out a 4-3 win against

by Penny Woytas Special to Sylvan Lake News

Sylvan Lake Peewee A Scotiabank Lakers started the New Year off by winning the first place trophy in their home tourna-

Lethbridge and then a confident win of 7-1 over Ponoka. Adam Sylvester had five points and Lucas Nesbitt with a hattrick to help with the big win. This 2-1 record put the Lakers in first place and in the final against

Sylvan Lake Peewee A Scotiabank Lakers won first place in their home tournament on the weekend. They’re off to Rocky Mountain House next weekend for another tournament.

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second place Ponoka. The Lakers won the final 4-2, outshooting Ponoka 43-19. Goals were scored by Adam Sylvester, Elijah Johanson, Brett Porter and Gage Matwiy. Assists came from Sloan Garrity (2), Brett Porter, Elijah Johannson, Jacob Berdahl and Rhett Jensen. Brandy Steinman took home the ‘hard hat’ for working so hard on the ice. Great weekend of hockey with outstanding effort from the players! Lakers are off to Rocky Mountain House next weekend for another tournament. The Peewee A Scotiabank Lakers would like to thank their team sponsor Scotiabank and Watts Projects Inc. and Hellbound Services Corporation for their contributions.

Charity - Donations for Sylvan Lake Food Bank were collected when the Sylvan Lake Atom B2 Lakers played against Rimbey’s Atom team on Dec. 22. The idea of helping the food bank was conceived during a social outing hosted by one of the Sylvan coaches. After discussion it was decided to ask Rimbey to participate. Sylvan Lake manager Amy Fonda and Rimbey manager Carly Hansen did most of the organizing. The food donations were overwhelming — three full tables of food were collected. A Sylvan coach donated a turkey that was the prize in an intermission puck toss that raised $360. The Burvil family won the turkey and donated it to the food bank. Coaches of both teams used the opportunity to talk to their players about the importance of charity. The game was a great contest that was complete with singing O Canada and music between plays. A guest announcer, the son of the 20 year plus voice of the Nipawin Hawks of the SJHL, called the goals and assists. The game ended in a hard fought 3-3 tie. The following day the Sylvan team was invited to the food bank to help unpack donations and learn about their operations. The whole experience was very rewarding. It sent everyone off to the Christmas holidays feeling very proud and thankful to be able to have helped someone. SUBMITTED

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Legion received grant through Community Spirit Program Submitted Special to Sylvan Lake News

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- Acting Sergeant-At-Arms Gordon Graham served moose milk to Sylvan Lake Centennial Celebrations Task Force chairperson Brenda Dale and members Marg Phelan and Betty Osmond during the Legion’s Levée on New Year’s Day. Over 75 people attended the event to enjoy food, drink and camaraderie while welcoming in Sylvan Lake’s Centennial year — 2013. In the background is the Legion’s history board. The Sylvan Lake branch of The Royal Canadian Legion joined other community organizations in creating history boards that will be displayed throughout the community and at various functions celebrating the town’s landmark. STEVE DILLS

Sylvan Lake’s Royal Canadian Legion benefited recently from a provincial Community Spirit Program grant of $11,539.82. These funds were used to partially cover the cost of replacing the beverage cooling and dispensing system in the branch canteen. In this instance, the Legion used figures from donations and other fundraising efforts (excluding the annual Poppy campaign) when applying for the grant. The Community Spirit program provides an opportunity for eligible non-profit and charitable organizations to receive a provincial grant based on the total annual cash donations from individual Albertans. The goal of the program is to increase individual charitable giving to help support organizations in Alberta. The program is donor-driven, that is, it recognizes and encourages Albertans to make cash donations and that money received from Albertans stays in Alberta to support

eligible Alberta-based organizations. It also means that donations can be leveraged by the organization that an individual has supported when applying for a grant. So every donation counts! The funds can be used to support an organization’s operations, programs and capital projects. The Royal Canadian Legion is a not for profit service organization dedicated to serving veterans and their dependents, promoting remembrance and acting in the service of Canada and its communities. Donations and money from fundraising events is used for purposes such as assisting veterans and their dependents in the local community and elsewhere in Alberta, support for youth and senior citizen programs and care and comfort of the disabled, sick and aged in the community. Please visit www.communityspiritprogram.ca for more information on the Community Spirit Program.

More of Sylvan Lake’s famous fireworks display which welcomed the town’s Centennial Year on the evening of Jan. 1 STEVE DILLS

Get Real - Rotary Club of Sylvan Lake acting president Mark Custance presented a $2,000 cheque for the Get Real program at École Fox Run School to Principal Don Rattray at the Nov. 23 Rotary meeting. The program, which is presented to all Grade 8 students Nov. 14 and 15, aims to instill compassion and understanding and prevent bullying. Get Real also instructs students to think about what they put in their bodies, especially drugs and alcohol. STEVE DILLS

Inspiring

- Students at École Mother Teresa School performed December in Our Town, A Wonderful Place To Be, for family and friends Dec. 20 during “an evening of delight”. An enthusiastic audience applauded frequently for the efforts of the youngsters who through song and acting told the story of the variety of different ethnic and Christian celebrations during this time of year. Grade 3-5 students were the choirs while the actors and actresses were from Grades 6 and 7. STEVE DILLS PHOTOS

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Market Update remaxsylvanlake.com® RE/MAX real estate central alberta

Outstanding Agents. Outstanding Results. ®

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Canada Housing & Mortgage Corporation deﬁnes a balanced market as one where 30% of the home inventory sells each month. Average number of homes for sale in the Sylvan Lake Area* in December:

Sales to Listing Ratio:

150

21.5%

Sylvan Lake Area is deﬁned as the Town of Sylvan Lake and the Sylvan Lake Summer Villages.

Number of MLS Sales in the Sylvan Lake Area* in December:

Market Favours:

BUYERS

Sylvan Lake Area is deﬁned as the Town of Sylvan Lake and the Sylvan Lake Summer Villages.

Least Active Price Range:

Year to date increase in sales over 2011:

$300,000 – $400,000

373 – UP 33.7%

Most Active Price Range:

Most Expensive Home Sold in December:

$250,000 – $300,000

$668,500

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