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Special Events Friday, Apr. 12 - Seniors’ bus going to Everdale Dinner Theatre ($45 includes bus, dinner and show - must be pre-paid by Apr. 8). Call Lenore 403-8875272. Saturday, Apr. 13 - H. J. Cody Art & Soul art show, benefit concert and silent auction. Bidding begins at 2:30, concert at 3:30 pm. Tickets available at Cody’s main office. Saturday & Sunday, Apr. 13 & 14 - Art show fundraiser for École Fox Run School band camp, sponsored by Leslieville Gift Shop. Saturday 10 am to 4 pm. Sunday noon to 4 pm. Over 1,000 art pieces from canvas prints to completely framed prints. For info call Lucy 403-729-3542. Sunday, Apr. 14 - Crib tourney at Sylvan Lake Legion, open at 9:30 for registration, play begins 10:30. Includes lunch. Monday, Apr. 15 to Thursday, Apr. 18 - Sylvan Celebration of Music Festival adjudication from 3:30 to about 9 pm every night at Sylvan Lake Alliance Church. Open to the public. Awards concert Sunday, Apr. 21. Wednesday, Apr. 17 - Benalto & Area Rural Crime Watch Society general meeting at 7 pm at Sylvan Lake RCMP detachment. Guest speaker: Sgt. Michelle Boutin, Ops NCO, Sylvan detachment. Topic - Identity theft, payment card fraud and current trends. For more info call Yvette 403-746-3429. Thursday, Apr. 18 - Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Festival committee meeting beginning at 7 pm at the Legion. All those interested in helping are invited to attend. Thursday, Apr. 18 - Sylvan Lake Library board meeting at the library, 7 pm. Open to the public. Sunday, Apr. 21 - Sylvan Celebration of Music Festival awards concert beginning at 2 pm at Red Deer Memorial Centre. Everyone welcome. Tuesday, Apr. 23 - Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Association annual information fair at Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Centre from 11-3. Central Alberta service providers will be in attendance providing information and answering questions regarding services and products for seniors. Wednesday, Apr. 24 - Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Bus to Argyle Casino, Edmonton. Leave 8:30 am. Phone Joan 403-887-7614. Wednesday, Apr. 24 - Lighthouse committee meeting beginning at 7 pm at the Legion. All those interested in working to create a new lighthouse in Sylvan Lake are invited to attend. Friday, Apr. 26 - Volunteer Impact Gala organized to honour Sylvan Lake’s volunteers. Doors open at 5:30 pm at Sylvan Lake’s community centre. Dinner, entertainment and awards. RSVP 403-887-1137, deadline Apr. 15 to purchase tickets at $15 each. Tuesday, Apr. 30 - Sylvan Lake & District Archives Society annual general meeting at 7 p.m. at the archives in the east end of the library. Guest speaker is historian Michael Dawe on Sylvan Lake’s Centennial. Everyone invited to attend.
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 Ian Oostindie 403-887-0968. Mondays - Lapsit at Sylvan Lake Library. 3-3:30 pm. Looking for some mommy and me or daddy and me time together. Check out Monday afternoon story time. Puppet stories, nursery rhymes, fairy tales and more. Free, drop-in. 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. 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 - Ladies of the Patch. 10-11:30 am. Does your partner work away for extended periods of time? Join us for open discussion, sharing tips, and coffee at Community Partners Association. Children welcome. Thursdays - 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. Fridays - Preschool Playhouse from 10-11:30 am. A fun-filled age appropriate play time focusing on 3-6 year olds at Community Partners Association. Fridays - “Sit and Be Fit classes with Stephanie” at Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Centre, 11-11:45 am (Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22 and Apr. 5, 12, 19). For info call Jill 403-8875428.
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Planned increase reduced for Sylvan taxpayers; School portion of commercial tax rate hiked 20 per cent by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News
Higher than anticipated assessments for property in Sylvan Lake resulted in a break for taxpayers who won’t have to pay quite as much as was predicted during council budget deliberations in December. Taxpayers will still be paying based on a higher rate, but the municipal tax rate will increase by 1.9 per cent instead of the 2.4 per cent planned, after councillors approved first reading of a bylaw setting the rates at Monday night’s meeting. Councillors have control over the municipal tax rate but have no control over the education tax which is set and requisitioned by the province. New construction bolstered the town’s assessment base increasing it more than was predicted. Darren Moore, the town’s director of finance, reported there was a net
increase of $39.2 million in taxable assessment in 2013. During budget deliberations the net increase was projected at $26 million. The difference meant that if councillors continued on the path of imposing a 2.4 per cent increase to municipal tax rates they would collect $75,000 over what is required to fund the 2013 budget. Moore proposed three scenarios for council consideration. The first was to continue with the 2.4 per cent. The second was to increase rates by 1.9 per cent instead and only collect what was needed to cover the budget. The third option was to increase the residential rates by 2.4 per cent but leave the non-residential rates unchanged from 2012. Complicating the discussion was the fact that the province has increased the amount it wants to fund education by 2.5 per cent or $137,791. The
Red Deer County’s tax increase two per cent by Stuart Fullarton Sylvan Lake News
The overall tax increase for Red Deer County residents and businesses was contained to two per cent, and not the three per cent that had been anticipated. Red Deer County councillors passed first reading of the 2013 Tax Rate and Minimum Tax Bylaw on Tuesday. The move will allow for public input prior to the Apr. 23 council meeting, when second and third reading are scheduled. “This tax rate bylaw allows us to accomplish some very important infrastructure projects, while not passing on a large increase to ratepayers,” said CAO Curtis Herzberg. “Red Deer County continues to be in a very strong financial position relative to other municipalities.” County councillors also approved the county’s audited 2012 financial statements. “The audit was very thorough and provided an unqualified opinion to the (audit) committee,” said corporate services director Heather Gray. Councillor Philip Massier appreciated the manner in which the statements were presented. “The numbers are well presented and easy to read,” he said. “Now that we’ve got first reading on the Minimum Tax Bylaw and 2013 Tax Rate, I think it’s really important that you look at these numbers, on the reserves in particular. “The public can have their input on whether they feel our reserves are enough for the future.” County councillors approved an amendment to the 2013 budget, which was initially passed in December of last year. A number of amendments total $635,088, and are “anticipated to be funded by an additional tax levy as per our 2013 Tax Rate Bylaw,” according to Gray. “These changes reflect a more accurate budget position for the county, in addition to providing administration with authorization to proceed with the project work,” she said.
“Why not just return it to the taxpayers, reduce the (2013) levy by $194,000?” - Councillor Rick Grimson increase will primarily affect non-residential properties, Moore stated. As a result, the school portion of the tax bill for commercial and industrial (non-residential) properties is increasing by just over 20 per cent (from 3.553 to 4.274) while the school portion of the tax bill for residential properties decreased marginally by three per cent (from 2.691 to 2.608). Education taxes make up about 30 per cent of the total property tax bill which owners receive. Based on the option chosen by councillors, a chart of sample properties in Sylvan Lake indicated that a commercial downtown property will pay $389.02 (2.7 per cent) more for a total bill of $14,558.33. (It’s 2012 assessment of $1,033,050 had seen an decrease in assessment in 2013 to $995,510). The highway commercial sample indicated an increase in taxes of $607.50 (2.6 per cent) to $23,489.36 on an assessment of $1,606,220.
Assessments remained relatively static for the samples in Fox Run and Lakeview where the total tax increase amounts to about 0.1 per cent while in Hewlett Park assessments climbed and the total tax bill increase is 2.51 per cent higher on the sample property. If councillors had chosen the option which left the commercial rate unchanged, those sample properties listed above would have seen increases of 1.46 and 1.37 per cent respectively while the Hewlett Park property’s increase would have been 2.91 per cent. The bylaw will be back at the next council meeting for consideration of second and third reading. Tax and assessment notices will be mailed May 31 and are due by July 31. Prior to discussing tax rates, councillors were asked to put the 2012 surplus of $194,000 into the “unrestricted accumulated surplus” for future use. They eventually agreed but not before
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Councillor Rick Grimson asked, “why not just return it to the taxpayers, reduce the (2013) levy by $194,000?” “I’m not adverse to the idea, we’ve taken the money from people who pay taxes,” said Councillor Laverne Asselstine. But then he suggested it be allocated to a specific reserve fund such as the fire hall so they won’t have to borrow as much when it’s time to construct that building later this year. “Any monies spent are not frivolous,” argued Mayor Susan Samson. “They’re debated around this table. All seven of us are well versed, backed up by staff, to make decisions like that,” she said speak-
ing against returning money to taxpayers. At the last meeting, Samson reminded them, they took $25,000 from that surplus to top up the budget for the tourism strategy. There was also a request from Sylvan Lake Management Committee for money for educational signage on the threat of mussels to the lake, and they’d just contributed $2,000 towards creating an Urgent Care business plan. Council has also discussed how important it is to attend the RCMP Regimental Ball. “All these require money. To tie our hands and not have any money for emergent topics is not good business.” Asselstine asked how
much money is already in the unrestricted reserve and was told about $2 million. That’s not a lot for a town the size of Sylvan, stated Councillor Ken MacVicar. “I don’t have a problem with the $194,000 but I do with the next item, $75,000; bringing in $75,000 more than is needed is wrong-headed. We shouldn’t be taking money out of taxpayers’ pockets to put in our piggy bank.” The motion to put the money into the unrestricted accumulated surplus was passed with Asselstine and Grimson opposed.
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Take It Off campaign a job well done — bravo As the clock ticked through March, warm weather provided some scares for the dedicated volunteers who were spearheading the “Take It Off!” campaign to make sure Sylvan Lake’s surface was clear of fishing shacks before the break-up of ice. But, it could be said, Mother Nature co-operated right through to the last minute. And 99 per cent of the anglers showed their respect for the environment they treasure for enjoying their pastime. When the end of fishing season was reached March 31st, there were just five ‘shacks’ or ‘trailers’ left on the ice surface. Considering the ‘village’ that was there through the winter season, that’s a great response. However, only 100 per cent is good enough. Alberta Environment representatives pulled four of the remaining five off the lake and recorded the licence number of the fifth - a partial truck-trailer, so the owner could be contacted. As weather warmed again last week, that black eyesore, scrawled with graffiti, remained in its place on the ice. The ‘window of opportunity’ for moving it was
quickly closing. Norglenwold Deputy Mayor Beverly Anderson and Sylvan Lake Mayor Susan Samson were both “sick about this type of irresponsible behaviour and lack of respect to a precious resource”, according to an email sent by Samson to partner municipalities on the Sylvan Lake Management Committee. She was seeking approval to have the “very toxic ice hut” towed from the lake and impounded. Samson also provided information to the RCMP so they could contact the owner. By late Sunday it had been removed without committee members having to get involved. We could feel the relief in Samson’s last email message to the group when she reported the menace had been removed. This program is a case of a problem being recognized by a group of people concerned about our lake’s health, work taking place over the past two seasons, and finally a result which was desired by all. Everyone involved is to be heartily applauded for their work on this issue. The committee’s work has also been recognized with two awards. Alberta
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Urban Municipalities’ Association presented the group with the Municipal
Sustainability Award and the Association of Summer Villages of Alberta presented it with the McIntosh Bulrush Award last fall. But their job is not done yet. Until the provincial government requires all huts on lakes in our province to be
registered, so owners can be identified and consequences applied when they abandon their shelters at the end of the season, there will be a few who shrug off their responsibility and disregard the fragile environment which we cherish.
Nostalgia plays part in missing much of charm that is gone Dear Editor: With spring here and summer approaching, our thoughts return to the lake we love as summer residents. What do we do when we arrive at the lake Friday? We drive down Lakeshore just to look at the beautiful lake. But, no more can we arrive at the lake, pull on swimsuits and go down to the beach for a swim as we have done with our kids and grandkids, because there is no beach or safe access to the lake along Lakeshore. Families always loved Sylvan because children could play in the sand and go out safely in the water.
Our next option was to go to the marina where we kept our boat for many years. This gave access to fishing, water skiing, tubing, swimming, etc. Now affordable, convenient boating options are disappearing for us. We’ve been fortunate to travel, but never have we seen attractions (and world famous attractions) with views obstructed by public washrooms or the likes of the speed bumps on Lakeshore. We have however, seen traffic circles work well for traffic flow worldwide. These are now done deals that we all have to live with for some time. Sylvan Lake has
been our family destination of choice for 40 plus years and my childhood memories go back to 1952; certainly nostalgia plays a part in missing much of the charm that is gone. As summer residents, we come for the
lake. We read “Viewpoints”; we nod and smile in agreement with like-minded individuals and as one “grandma” wrote, Sylvan is indeed a memory keeper for all users whatever day you spend there.
This isn’t our sad story because we feel fortunate to have all our experiences. If my memory serves me correctly, the town wanted the Varsity Hall gone to promote a more family-friendly community. We also read
that the Hwy. 20 speed limit is to be reduced … hopefully speed bumps and advertising for “escort services” along that route won’t be necessary to accomplish that. Marion Harwood, Calgary
Appreciates old pictures in paper Dear Editor: I am enjoying the old pictures that you are putting in the paper, especially the last one (Apr. 4) as I am that cute little girl sitting right in the centre front row. I believe I was about 4 or 5 years old at the time. My mother, Mrs. Flick, and my two sisters are in the picture. There are other relatives of mine in the picture as well ... the
Kanten and Quam families. I actually gave that picture to the archives and provided the names but I didn’t name all the kids. I couldn’t remember some of the adults. I am probably the only one in that picture still living who has lived in Sylvan all their life. All of the adults are dead now and many of the children are as well. Some who are living are into their 80s with only a few
in their 70s. I hope you get some response from others as to who the other people are. I just want to make a comment about the last picture with the Petterson’s cow in the parade. The couple in the wagon is Don and Jean May with their son Dan. Matt Tooders bought Don May’s paint business. Pat Ammeter, Sylvan Lake
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Barsness chosen as guest artist for Lacombe’s Encore art show families or young teens interested in art and working on their creative side, Barsness said. “It’s a great way to spend an afternoon.” Art from over 60
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“I never cease to be inspired just by our surroundings,” said Norma Barsness, a Birchcliff based artist who’s been selected as guest artist for Encore, the 14th annual art sale and celebration of creative expression in Lacombe next weekend. “This is a huge honour,” she said during an interview Tuesday morning. “I’m so honoured to do it, to be able to show my work and represent this area. There is a lot of incredible talent in Central Alberta.” Much of her artwork is contemporary landscape paintings representing areas around Birchcliff, Sylvan Lake, Nordegg and Rimbey. “I’m really inspired by the trees and like just being out here,” Barsness said. She and her husband moved from Calgary to Birchcliff when they retired then she took up painting about 2003 and just loved it. Barsness describes herself as “mostly selftaught” but said she has taken some weekend courses. She also took a one year course at the Alberta College of Art
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Warmer weather has signalled a boon for builders, according to building statistics for March released by the town last week. Permits were issued for 10 new homes, a manufactured home, a duplex and a seven-unit building. Those projects contributed $3,546,689 or 80 per cent of the month’s construction total. Seven of the homes being started are in Ryders Ridge while three are in Beacon Hill subdivision. The manufactured home is in Lighthouse Pointe. The duplex is located in the 4500 block of 44 Street. The sevenunit building is part of
ticketed Fashion Show and Arts Benefit in the evening. The show is open 11-5 on Saturday and 11-4 on Sunday. Admission is $4. Two other Sylvan
Lake artists — Marg Metcalf and Diane Dahl — are also showing their work at the event, said Barsness. All are members of Sylvan Lake Art Society.
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in Calgary many years ago. “I think that did give me the foundation for what I do now.” A description of her work states, “Norma Barsness’ paintings transport us to a place where time stands still. Her compositions portray quiet time, yet powerful images of wind and movement can be seen. Her paintings are richly complex and filled with colour, peacefulness and at times humour. They tempt those who choose to look beyond
the mundane and to experience a unique and timeless look at simple life.” Some of her work is currently displayed at the Gallery on Main in Lacombe and she has exhibited at the Calgary Stampede’s artists’ showcase and in many different galleries in the past. Part of her role as guest artist involves doing demonstrations and talks each of the three days of the Lacombe celebration. It’s a great event for
Construction picking up as warm weather approaches by Steve Dills
Alberta artists and artisans will be showcased at Lacombe Memorial Centre from Apr. 19 to Apr. 21. The show is open from 1-4:30 p.m. on Friday then there’s a
Asset Builders project across from C. P. Blakely School. Two permits were issued for tenant improvements for bays in an industrial building on Cuendet Industrial Way, with a total valued at $576,000. The only permit for commercial purposes was for renovations to accommodate Breeze Bookkeeping in the former Aurora Dental location above the Sylvan Lake News. Value of construction under that permit was $23,500. Other permits were granted for a demolition, six basement developments, a detached garage, a hot tub, and a residential addition and renovation in Marina Bay. March’s tally was $4,410,989 compared to
$15,863,760 in March 2012. The 2012 figure is skewed significantly as it included just over $7.2 million for the new town hall and more than $5.7 million for 40 new multifamily units. During the first three months of 2013, permits have been issued for 21 new homes, up marginally from 20 permits in the first quarter of 2012. The number of multiple family units being constructed this year is down considerably, with 16 started in 2013 compared to 49 started in the first three months of 2012. First quarter figures for this year indicate construction valued at $10,171,762.62 was permitted as compared to almost $21.2 million in 2012.
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69 years ago ... From the issue of March 29, 1944
At a meeting held in Sylvan Lake hotel on Monday evening, the Sylvan Lake Service Club was organized with the following officers elected: President - H. N. Fisher, Vicepresident - Ward C. Keith, Secretary Jack Innes. On the executive are: V. M.
Neely, finance; W. F. Calhoun, public relations; K. O. Wilkinson, projects and details; and J. H. Clark, membership. These men are chairmen of their respective committees with power to add to their numbers as desired. ♦ ♦ ♦ Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the Big Horn Trading Company store and the Blazitti bakery at Nordegg last Saturday night, and the community was without supplies till Monday night, when a carload of foodstuffs arrived from Red Deer. Miners who had food on hand shared with families who were without, and no cases of privation were reported. ♦ ♦ ♦ Spring is peakin’ around the corner. A few robins have put in an appear-
ance and woodpeckers are as good as an alarm clock for waking us in the morning.
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From the issue of April 4, 1963
Friday evening council met with a committee from the curling club to discuss installation of artificial ice plant in the rink. D. L. Crowe of Red Deer, town solicitor, was present to enlighten the meeting of legal aspects involved. Mr. Crowe pointed out that the Town and Village Act states that the town must hold a plebiscite to secure permission to install the ice plant and other necessary equipment pertaining to its operation. The lease would be made on the basis of six months per year, with the
curling club to have use of the building from October 15 to April 15. The curling club will become incorporated under the Societies Act, as a limited company, or as a non-profit company, whichever is the most suitable. Use of the community hall would be available to community organizations under present arrangements Monday through Friday during the term of the curling club’s lease. Saturdays and Sundays will be reserved for the Curling Club’s use for weekend ice rentals. Also dealt with at the meeting was the matter of drive-in restaurants on the lakeshore drive between East Crescent and 2nd Street East. An application requested a double driveway for a drive-in, with entrance and exit side-by-side.
Heritage quilts sought for centennial show by Stuart Fullarton Sylvan Lake News
Sylvan Lake Quilters are seeking old quilts to be included as part of a cen-
tennial display at their show this summer. Although the quilts don’t have to be a certain age, older quilts made within the last 100 years are preferred, and will be
showcased in a display alongside some of the group’s contemporary quilts. “Celebrating Sylvan Lake’s 100th birthday is what our theme is, and
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hopefully we’ll be able to get other people to bring them in,” said Quilters president Joyce Thrush. “We’ll have probably 100 of our own, but we’re dedicating a little area that’s going to be just for the heritage.” Chloe Lester has already collected several quilts for display in the heritage section during the June 14 and 15 show at Sylvan Lake Curling Club. The quilts, some of which date as far back as the 1940s, were given to her by family members, and she expects that other quilters in the area have similar family heirlooms suitable for display. “There’s a lot of sentimental value to a lot of quilts,” she said. “We’ll take anything that’s older, we just ask that it has not been shown here before.” Old quilts are being sought not only from Sylvan Lake, but from the surrounding area includ-
Sylvan Lake quilters Joyce Thrush and Chloe Lester displayed some of the heritage quilts that will be on display at Sylvan Lake Quilters’ show this summer. STUART FULLARTON
ing Benalto, Eckville and Rimbey. “I’m hoping that we’ll get people calling that have some quilts that are old and wouldn’t mind being part of this whole process,” said Thrush. “I’m sure that there a lots out there, we just haven’t heard of them.” Sylvan Lake Quilters’ membership base extends throughout the area. The group holds its show every
second year. Quilts will be hung around the ice pad of Sylvan Lake Curling Club, with the exception of some of the fragile older ones, which will instead be placed on a table or over a clothing rack. Shortly after the show, quilt contributors will also have the opportunity to have their quilts featured in a project being under-
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taken by Royal Alberta Museum. The project is documenting craft production in Alberta and is the focus of the Western Canadian History Program at the museum. Its second phase entails documenting Alberta-made heritage quilts. Quilt makers from Sylvan Lake and surrounding area will have the chance to have their quilts documented for the project on June 24 at Sylvan Lake Curling Club, from 1-4:30 p.m. To be included in the project, quilts must have been made prior to 1970. Those interested in having their quilts photographed and documented are asked to contact Joyce Thrush at 403-887-3287. Sylvan Lake Quilters was formed by Lester in 2003, and now has about 23 members. The group meets three times a month for sewing days, and to discuss coming events and group initiatives. The quilt show will run from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on June 14, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m on June 15. Admission is $5. To contribute a quilt to the show’s centennial display, contact Joyce Thrush at 403-887-3287.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT on or before April 8, 2013 the Development Officer for the Town of Sylvan Lake approved the following application(s): RYDERS RIDGE Fred Chestad for basement development on Lot 109, Block 3, Plan 082-8362 (5 Rosewood Rise) Falcon Homes Ltd. for basement development on Lot 28, Block 3, Plan 072-8934 (73 Regatta Way) Abbey Master Builder for a single family dwelling, deck & basement development on Lot 10, Block 8, Plan 102-4600 (1 Radcliff Way) Falcon Homes Ltd. for a single family dwelling on Lot 45, Block 7, Plan 122-2463 (47 Richfield Crescent) LAKEWAY LANDING True Line Contracting Ltd. for a single family dwelling, attached garage & covered deck on Lot 2, Block 13, Plan 0929012 (39 Leaside Crescent) 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 Officer at 887-2141. Dated at Sylvan Lake, Alberta, this 11th day of April, 2013. Development Officer, Town of Sylvan Lake
Important changes to garbage collection are coming! What changes? The town will be switching to automated garbage collection. What this means is that the new garbage truck will reach and lift the container into the truck with little physical effort from the operator. Existing residents will be supplied a new, large garbage receptacle at no charge which is capable of holding at least 3 regular garbage bags. Why? The new automated method of collecting is efficient, reduces litter, and greatly reduces the risk of injury to our staff. When? The program is expected to be launched in late summer or early winter of 2013. Will my collection day change? Due to the growth of the town, some residents will see their garbage collection day change. Does this change affect green box or yard/kitchen waste collection? No, your recyclables and yard/kitchen waste will continue to be collected as is. Green box containers are supplied by the town while yard/kitchen waste containers, or biodegradable bags, are supplied by the residents. How do I find out more information? The details of the program will be introduced to residents throughout the summer, or contact the Public Works Department at 403-887-2800.
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2013 MUNICIPAL CENSUS
Volunteer Impact Gala is April 26th 2013. The Volunteer Impact Gala is an opportunity for the community to come together and honor inspiring individuals, organizations, and businesses that make impressive contributions to community organizations in Sylvan Lake & Summer Villages.
APRIL 19- May 31, 2013 The Town of Sylvan Lake will be conducting a Municipal Census April and May 2013. All information gathered must be relevant to 12:01 a.m. on APRIL 19, 2013. This Census is taken under the authority of the Municipal Government Act of the Province of Alberta. The annual Civic Census Information is used by the Town for a variety of planning and program service delivery purposes and by the Province for the determination of grants if available. It is essential for the Town departments to have accurate and up-to-date statistical information on the residents of Sylvan Lake to make informed and appropriate decisions on the provision of population based town services, such as roads, affordable housing, Àre protection, police services, utilities, recreation programming, childcare, etc. All enumerators will be able to provide a letter identifying them as a Town of Sylvan Lake enumerator. They will be wearing identiÀcation badges and the actual enumeration should only take a few minutes per household. The enumerators involved in the Census have sworn to an oath of secrecy and all information collected will be kept conÀdential and used only for the production of statistics. Your responses will remain anonymous – names will not be associated with the questionnaire responses. Your cooperation in providing the required information is essential for completing a successful Census and is greatly appreciated. Any questions or concerns you may have regarding the Municipal Census can be directed to:
If you know of an incredible volunteer, group or business who contributes to our community, nominate them today!! Nomination brochures are available online at www.sylvanlake.ca or contact Brittney at 403-887-1137 ext 222/ volunteer@sylvanlake.ca
Marilee Littmann Census Coordinator Phone 403 887 2141 Email: census@sylvanlake.ca
CORPORATE TOURISM STRATEGY The Town of Sylvan Lake is embarking on a Corporate Tourism Strategy which will be led by a Steering Committee comprised of three (3) Town administration, one (1) member of Council, one (1) Chamber of Commerce representative and two (2) members representing Tourism-business. The Town is currently looking for two (2) Tourism-based business operators to sit on the Steering Committee. Terms of reference have been posted www.sylvanlake.ca for review. Deadline for application(s) is Friday, April 26th, 2013. If you are an interested business owner who can commit the time to see the strategy through to fruition please contact: Vicki Kurz, Economic Development Manager at 403-887-1185 ext 226 or email vkurz@sylvanlake.ca.
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Nominations sought to celebrate achievements of young people by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News
Nominations are being sought to recognize young heroes of the Sylvan Lake area. “We are calling for nominations to celebrate youth who make formal and informal contributions to our schools, sports, teams, churches, businesses and community,” said Krista Carlson in a news release. Nomination forms are avail-
able at the community centre or from the Town of Sylvan Lake website. Nominations are due by Apr. 19 and may be mailed, faxed, emailed or dropped off at the Youth Centre in the community centre building. Individuals, community groups, educational institutions and voluntary organizations may nominate young people in four age categories: ages 6-9, 10-14, 15-18 and group. A spectacular evening is
planned to recognize the nominees and winners on May 3. For more information contact Krista Carlson at 403-887-1137 ext. 223. “Sylvan Lake Youth Services knows the importance of youth in the community and would like to dedicate this special evening to thanking all the youth who contribute in so many different ways; making Sylvan Lake the great place it is to live.”
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Lisa and Penelope Connolly collected boxes of Girl Guide cookies before selling them around Sylvan Lake on Saturday. More than 20 teams of girls and parents worked in two shifts from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and sold over 120 cases of cookies. There are still cookies left; those interested in buying some are asked to call 403-887-4717.
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Three more Lakers presented with Jubilee medals by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News
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Three more Sylvan Lake residents have been awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals. They received their medals from Alberta Lieutenant-Governor Donald S. Ethell at an Alberta & NWT Royal Canadian Legion ceremony in Calgary Mar. 23. Joe Brink is the Service Officer for The Royal Canadian Legion, Sylvan Lake Branch No. 212, and was the only Canadian Legion representative to participate in the 2011 Nijmegen March, a four day 160 km. march in Holland. “He volunteers countless hours visiting with veterans and taking them to and from appointments,” read his citation. “Joe is a veteran himself and always puts others first.” Jim Stewart is District 4 Commander for the Alberta-NWT Command of The Royal Canadian Legion and has been actively involved in local politics for the improvement of seniors housing and benefits. He’s also been strongly involved in veterans
affairs in his home town, Red Deer, and surrounding districts, according to the citation. Geraldine Stewart is a past president of the Sylvan Lake branch of the Legion. She joined the Legion in 1983 and
has worked on many committees including acting as Poppy chairperson for over eight years. Before joining the Legion, she was a military spouse on a number of Canadian Forces bases, said her citation.
Gerri, Jim Stewart Alberta Lieutenant-Governor Donald S. Ethell (centre) presented Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals to Geraldine and Jim Stewart at an Alberta & NWT Royal Canadian Legion ceremony in Calgary Mar. 23.
Joe Brink, Alberta Lieutenant-Governor Donald S. Ethell presented a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal to Joe Brink at an Alberta & NWT Royal Canadian Legion ceremony in Calgary Mar. 23. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
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Business owners, residents opposed mobile vending in Centennial Park area by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News
The wrath of Sylvan Lake’s Lakeshore area business community was expressed to town councillors at Monday night’s meeting as they roundly opposed any effort to allow mobile vendors in their area. Councillors heard the angst and sent the proposed business licensing bylaw back to administration to be rewritten again (last month changes were made to ‘sever’ escort agencies from the bylaw and treat them separately at a later date). This time councillors requested a change to prohibit mobile vending in the area north of the railway tracks, as has been the case in previous bylaws (see separate story for council’s discussion). The proposed bylaw had provided five town controlled locations where mobile vendors would be able to operate
— two parking spaces on 40th Street, two spaces (using three parking stalls) in the southeast end of the Centennial Park lot near the corner of 40th Street and 50A Avenue and one space at the west end of the parking lot on 50 Avenue by the boat. Led by Steve Pritchard, speaker after speaker — several of them his family members — rose to chastise councillors for even considering the idea of allowing vendors to come in and cream off the profit during sunny summer days, competing directly with ‘bricks and mortar’ businesses selling many of the same products. He said these mobile vendors would take up valuable parking spaces paid for by local taxpayers but the fees they pay are not even comparable to what businesses pay in taxes for the high priced real estate on Lakeshore Drive.
Pritchard suggested the $1,000 fee a mobile vendor would pay for a season doesn’t compare to $20,000 in taxes by a ‘bricks and mortar’ business. “Lower the taxes to make them both pay the same price,” he challenged. There were also no regulations in the proposed bylaw on how mobile vendors could adorn their vehicles with advertising or paint them to attract attention, while the town’s Pattern Book specifically states what colours he must paint his building and how it must look. “The Pattern Book, as a bricks and mortar business, is killing us,” Pritchard stated. “Even the colours of my building are dictated by you guys.” “With creation of the Pattern Book all you did was put a choke-hold on business, you took independent business right out of business on Lakeshore Drive. You’re
left with nothing but empty spots.” Pritchard also took aim at the farmers’ market, stating it operates on town property, is allowed to put up signs at every entrance to town and various locations in town and because there are so many mobile vendors the street even has to be closed. Yet he’s restricted to the signage he can use to promote his businesses. In order to do an expansion at his Big Moo building he has to paint it a colour specified in the Pattern Book. What’s wrong with the current green, he questioned. “Remember the power of advertising … Why won’t you allow it to look like an ice cream parlour. We don’t want to look like a doctor’s office.” Several residents who live on 40th Street complained about the proposed locations for mobile vendors. Besides the fact they
Tickets available for Centennial Jubilee ceremony and barbecue by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News
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brations committee is looking for people celebrating 100th birthdays this year. They’ve also announced that tickets
Correction by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News
While she’s headed the Bibles for Grads event for the past 16 years, Sharon Nielsen said she can’t take credit for the vision to start the program. Information supplied by Steve Rowe for last week’s ‘Our Caring Community’ column indicated it was Nielsen who had the vision to see every Grade 12 student received their own Bible. The Bibles are presented during a complimentary meal and entertainment at the community centre every year. Nielsen credits the idea to Sandy Hannah and former Gospel Chapel pastor Bruce Stratton. The offering during the Good Friday interdenominational community service contributed $1,848.50 to the worthwhile endeavour. This year’s event it taking place today (Thursday).
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would be across the street from their residences from early morning to late night, the residents who spoke talked about 40th Street being used as a ‘drag strip’ with speeds far exceeding the posted 30 km/hr and drivers not bothering to stop at stop signs. The safety issue alone should cause councillors to pause, said Kevin St. Amand. Children and parents around an ice cream cart or other vendor may not be paying attention to traffic, he said, stating “you’re going to have a fatality”. Walter Pritchard said restrictions are so great in the Lakeshore Drive area that businesses are moving out. “KFC can survive in Vietnam and China but it couldn’t make it here,” he said. “The people left behind are usually the small family business that’s sweated through the time hoping it will get better.” Four years of construction on the road and two and a half years of washroom construction were mentioned as detriments to operating businesses in the area. And road construction
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isn’t complete. “We try very hard, put in long tedious hours day after day,” said Muriel Pritchard. “The idea of mobile vendors coming in just during sunny days is unacceptable.” She questioned how they will support existing business operations and why council hasn’t consulted “the highest paying taxpayers”. Stephanie Pritchard, manager of Big Moo, talked about the company’s community service, hiring about 85 students and adults a year, supporting the community and children through things like an Easter Party, a May 11th ice cream eating contest which is a fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House, or free cookies and hot chocolate during the Christmas parade. “On a daily basis people come in asking for donations and we give every single one a donation,” she said. Andrea Wiseman, owner of Peppermint Andy’s Ice Cream Wagon which operates in Red Deer was the only person to speak in favour of allowing mobile ven-
dors. Theresa Strasser, owner of Century 21 in Sylvan, said when she opened the business 12 years ago she couldn’t find a suitable office in the downtown area because Sylvan Lake was vibrant. Now in 2013 there are seven properties within four blocks for sale or lease and that doesn’t include the Shell or old hotel sites. “This is a ghost town, not Sylvan Lake anymore,” she said, stating mobile vendors will bring no benefit to the town. “This is not the way to go, we need to help each other, get together to find any way.” She also suggested lowering taxes in the downtown area. Ted Iverson, a former mayor and councillor, said this issue goes back to 1983 when he was in his first term. “It’s come up sporadically after that and every council to this point has turned it down.” He encouraged the current council to do the same. Several other speakers added their support to what had been said.
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Mobile vendors not allowed north of tracks, councillors decided by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News
Mobile vendors will be prohibited north of the railway tracks in Sylvan Lake, after councillors directed staff to rework a proposed business licensing bylaw following considerable opposition from business owners in the lakeshore area. But prior to making that decision at Monday night’s meeting, their discussion was wide ranging
and threatened several currently operating businesses. The town’s current licensing bylaw allows mobile vendors to operate south of the railway which cuts through town between 49th and 50th Avenues. The proposed bylaw also prohibits travelling mobile vendors — those like Dickie Dee that would be hailed by people as they pass. Councillor Sean McIntyre questioned the definition of travelling
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vendors since he’s aware of businesses such as knife sharpening, auto, tire and boat repair and tool sales that travel to their clients. Those, councillors were told, are allowed because they only travel to prearranged appointments. Once in favour of mobile vending, McIntyre said he’d changed his mind, particularly when references to the Pattern Book were made. “When this was first brought up I thought it was an avenue to support culture and there was room to include it in the downtown,” he said. But he concluded the disparity between restrictions on existing businesses and lack of restrictions on mobile vendors was too great. Councillor Graham Parsons indicated he’s always been in favour of the ‘bricks and mortar’ businesses and doesn’t support mobile vending. “I don’t believe this is
the way to revitalize and empower the downtown,” said Councillor Dale Plante. “We’ve talked a lot at this council about revitalization … we’re speaking out of both sides of our mouth if we revitalize but let others come in. “I think the Pattern Book is a straight jacket for a lot of creativity and expression.” Plante further stated, “I don’t think this is just about this side of the tracks.” Councillor Rick Grimson indicated he’s been through this fight before and doesn’t support “seasonal mobile vendors. Bricks and mortar need our protection.” The compromise in the past has been prohibiting mobile vendors on the north side of the tracks. Also agreeing to prohibit mobile vendors was Councillor Laverne Assselstine. “I don’t think it’s fair to the ‘bricks and mortar’.” He agreed with the homeowners on 40th
Street and added there’s no specified restriction on the size of mobile units. Asselstine was also concerned about garbage. He suggested empty coffee cups and other debris from vendors could be scattered as far away as three blocks, based on his experience with other fast food restaurants. “That puts costs back on the town” for clean-up. Councillor Ken MacVicar applauded Pritchard and suggested the change be known as the “Pritchard amendment”. He said Pritchard had been successful in once again forcing council to prohibit mobile vending. Mayor Susan Samson concurred with the rest of council. She stated they’d “clearly heart and felt the frustration. Council is deeply committed to the downtown and lakeshore.” Plante raised the issue of the windshield repair
tent set up in Sobey’s parking lot and was told the current bylaw allows that type of mobile business south of the tracks. “So it’s okay to compete south of the railway but not north of the track?” he questioned. “That seems like a double standard.” Plante and McIntyre initially stated the mobile vending prohibition should apply throughout town. But when MacVicar said Farmers’ Market vendors selling fresh fruit compete directly with No Frills and Sobeys, McIntyre stated the Farmers’ Market is a separate issue. “People come in on Friday and set up in competition with others, let’s not get crazy,” advocated MacVicar. “We can keep it the way it is with regard to the other side of the tracks.” Samson questioned in McIntyre meant when a
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truck selling Taber corn set up on the edge of town it wouldn’t be allowed. He agreed that was the case. And the windshield guy would be prohibited under McIntyre’s proposal. “Let’s not jump on the bandwagon outlawing businesses until we take a look at what we’re doing,” argued MacVicar. “Currently we have a policy in place that’s served us quite well.” Tim Schmidt, director of planning and development told councillors the town doesn’t hear complaints about those operating on the south side of the tracks. Grimson, Plante and Asselstine all agreed to allow mobile vendors south of the tracks. Following the discussion councillors unanimously agreed to send the bylaw back to staff for redrafting to prohibit mobile vendors north of the tracks.
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Leaders - Our Lady of the Rosary School presented their ‘I Am a Leader’ awards for March during an assembly Mar. 18. The awards are presented to students who show leadership through Covey’s 7 Habits program. Recipients were (in random order) Connor Katterhagen, Tanner Lavallee, Ayla Jaap, Hayden Cairney, Ayden Hoffos, Caleb Fowler, Kylee Tisdale, Jada Hearn, Abrieanna Waddell, Stuart Carde, Cole Goyan, Parker Sola, Carter Wilson, Leela Lizotte, Rylen Lukash, Addyson Sherrer, Bryan In, Eli Wilson, Jagger Lakeman, Grace Reist, Kazz Trask, Mikey Kluin, Grace Brouilette, Alex Wilson, Kendra Ulseth, Jenny Lindstrand, Marcus Shortneck, Kyla Keating and Alex Adair. Some of these students may have been absent when the presentation was made. STEVE DILL
$41,321.38 and growing by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News
During Sylvan Lake’s Centennial we’re attempting to quantify the generosity of our community with information and a running tally of donations to various groups and organizations. We know how giving our community is and we want to emphasize that with this column. Please feel free to add to our list. Year-to-date total $41,321.38 • ATB Financial donated $500 to the 4th Charity RCMP
Regimental Ball which is raising funds for Sylvan Lake and District Victim Services. The formal ball is taking place May 25 at the community
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Little Mermaid staged by Performance Theatre class at Mother Teresa by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News
Students in the Performance Theatre class at École Mother Teresa Catholic School
amazed capacity crowds with their talents when they presented Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. during four performances Mar. 25 and 26. During the matinee
performances students from Our Lady of the Rosary School and the Grades 3-5 classes at Mother Teresa had the opportunity to enjoy and applaud the students.
“We had two packed evening shows that were attended by the community,” said Ms. Maria King, one of the directors. “We were very pleased with the produc-
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tion and the effort and achievement of our bright group of students!” The production was put on the the Grade 8/9 Performance Theatre class and the backdrops and props were created by the Grade 8/9 art class. The Performance Theatre class is a complimentary (option) course and ran during both terms one and two. The students in the performance prepared during one 45 minute class every other day during school, and the rest of the preparation was put in on their own time over lunch hours and after school, said King. “Our students had to prepare and audition for the roles they wished to be cast in.” The class ran from September to March with an emphasis on preparing for the production from November onward. Students were responsible for creating
or arranging their own costumes. Students were also involved in the technical crew and stage crew. The production was directed by Ms. Marie King and Mme. Joanne Michaud and the art class was directed by Mme. Irene DuazoCooper. The cast included, in the sea chorus, Kiana Cooper, Jamie Steckler, Kennedy Somerville, Tricia Hlushak, Shayna Buehler, Renee Kivell and Taylor Moffett; Shayna Buehler as the pilot, Jeremiah Bojda as Prince Eric, Therese Hoven as Grimsby, Tricia Hlushak as the seahorse, Darion Hamilton as King Triton, Karlee Racine as Sebastian, Jaime Kennedy as Aquata, Taylor Nixon as Andrina, Mariah Shaw as Arista, Elora Rider as Atina, Breanna Nagy as Adella, Kennedy Rolston as Allana, Amber Rach as Ariel, Nika Paziuk as Flounder, Parker
Alexander as Scuttle, Kiana Cooper, Taylor Moffett and Hanna Wilkins and the gulls, Tatum Lavallee as Ursula, Sydney Scherger as Flotsam, Tyne Ganje as Jetsam, Hanna Wilkins as Carlotta, Autumn Murphy as Chef Louis, Kennedy Rolston, Taylor Nixon, Jamie Kennedy, Jamie Stecker and Mariah Shaw as chefs, and Jaime Kennedy, Taylor Nixon, Mariah Shaw, Elora Rider, Breanna Nagy and Kennedy Rolston as princesses. Lighting design was handled by Landon Walsh and Kieran Bulloch, on sound were Justin Fedun and Ms. King, the stage crew included Kalan Weaver, Jonah Salsbury, Matt Kogut, Jason Wall and Nick Halwa and extra lighting was looked after by Brooke Hackett and Erika Heistad.
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Best yield in Western Canada earned Herder trip to Florida by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News
After recording the best yield in Western Canada for a test plot of Pioneer canola, Sylvan Lake’s Jim Herder recently received a trip to Florida. He entered Pioneer’s The Proving Ground Yield Challenge then planted a test plot using the company’s products. Data was kept on planting and harvesting, tillage and previous crop planted in the field. He tested several varieties of Pioneer seed and produced the highest yield in Western Canada, said Brent Jordan, the Pioneer sales rep for the area. Data on the Pioneer website shows a yield for the 45H31 seed at 77.8 and for the 45H29 seed at 76.2 bushels with moisture levels of 11.2 and 11.0 per cent respectively. To determine the winner calculations were then made adjusting the mositure level to 8.0 per cent. The prize included a trip for two to
the 2013 Pioneer Ag View program and the Commodity Classic in Kissimmee, Florida, from Feb. 25 to Mar. 3. There were about 600 people at the Pioneer program and probably 5,000-6,000 farmers at the Commodity Classic which included a host of different companies, said Herder. The event includes annual meetings for producer groups and a trade show. “It’s a pretty big event.” This was the second time that Herder won a prize in the competition. Last year he won for best yield in the area, this year for best yield in Western Canada. This is a new thing in the west, he said. It’s only the second year Pioneer has sponsored the contest here, yet these types of programs are very common in the United States. There were 13 winners in total, one from each of the 13 Pioneer Hi-Bred territories in Western Canada which includes Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.
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- The Sylvan Lake branch of The Royal Canadian Legion marked Vimy Ridge Day Tuesday with a lunch for veterans and a memorial service in the afternoon. MP Earl Dreeshen and Mayor Susan Samson participated during the service by laying wreaths at the indoor cenotaph. About 35 people attended the event.
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Capacity crowd at Sylvan Spring Sing
Under the leadership of Leah Rawlings, the 45-member choir of École Steffie Woima Elementary School performed several songs in French as well as a couple of traditional Canadian folk songs during the annual Sylvan Spring Sing at École H. J. Cody High School’s Stevenson Fine Arts Theatre last Wednesday night.
There were positive messages behind the songs performed by over 40 members of the C. P. Blakely School choir during the annual Sylvan Spring Sing last Wednesday. Choir leader Jeff Renfrew told the audience their first song was about being positive (Think Good Thoughts) and their second song was about empathy (Everybody Needs A Friend), something they’ve been talking about quite a bit at the school. The choir concluded with something fun (It’s Always a Good Time).
Members of the École Fox Run School choir enjoyed themselves performing before a capacity crowd at Stevenson Fine Arts Theatre last Wednesday. Under the direction of Kristie Baldwin, the students performed Colours of the Wind and The Climb.
Enjoying a laugh before they began singing at Sylvan Spring Sing were members of the École H. J. Cody High School Choir. Under the direction of Kerry Heisler, they performed Imagine and Galop. While choirs at the other schools are extra-curricular, students in the choir at Cody earn credits, said Heisler, in thanking the other leaders for their volunteer work. The concert, last Wednesday night, ended with all choirs joining to sing Dreams That Children Dream and Why We Sing. Promoting participation in Cody’s choir, Heisler said they get to travel — they’re heading to Disneyland in 41 days to participate in workshops, clinics and performances. STEVE DILLS PHOTOS
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Two-year-old found intoxicated during assault investigation Sunday, Mar. 31st 12:22 p.m. – RCMP attended an address on Range Road 12 in Lacombe County after a complaint of trespassing was received. The complainant told police that a couple of males in two trucks were driving erratically in his field. When members arrived, they found one driver with his vehicle stuck in the mud, and he was standing in the field. The other driver had departed. The male appeared to be intoxicated and was arrested for public intoxication. He was issued two fines for entering on land without permission
and a novice driver failing a breath sample. 6:02 p.m. – A vehicle stop on Hinshaw Drive at Herder Drive in Sylvan Lake resulted in the arrest of the vehicle passenger. The 27-year-old male provided police with a false name when asked to provide his identity. The male was found to have several outstanding warrants and was arrested. He was also charged with obstructing a peace officer and failing to comply with the conditions of a recognizance. 7:48 p.m. – RCMP were called to a domestic
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assault on Range Road 1-4 in Lacombe County. Dispatch received a 911 call from a woman advising that she had been assaulted by her spouse. The male was intoxicated and it was discovered that a twoyear-old child in the residence was exposed to alcohol and was also found to be intoxicated. The female was transported to hospital with a broken collarbone and the child was also treated.
The accused male is facing charges of assault causing bodily harm, mischief under $5,000 and obstruction of a peace officer. 9:32 p.m. – Several calls were made to RCMP dispatch regarding a roving steer in and around Sylvan Lake over the Easter weekend. The animal was spotted running down Highway 11A to Poplar Ridge Road and the next day on the train tracks near the Dairy Queen in Sylvan Lake. When the steer was approached near the trailer park on 50th Avenue, the animal fled onto Sylvan Lake and left the area shortly
afterward. No further complaints were received. Tuesday, Apr. 2nd 3:11 p.m. – Complaints were received of vandalism along Lyle Close in Sylvan Lake over the Easter long weekend. Homeowners advised that they received damage to the fences in the area. RCMP are investigating. Wednesday Apr. 3rd 7:02 a.m. – RCMP have laid several charges against a 22-year-old male after a bizarre driving incident. A male called dispatch advising of an erratic male driver in a truck passing on a double solid line at excessive speeds and sideswiping the complainant’s vehicle remov-
ing the driver side mirror. The complainant caught up to the suspect driver at the Meadowlands Golf Course, where they both exited their vehicles on foot. Members arrived on scene and arrested the suspect, who was also wanted on four outstanding warrants. The male was found to be driving a truck reported stolen earlier that morning. He is facing charges of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, obstructing a peace officer and operating a motor vehicle without holding an operator’s license. 7:17 p.m. – A male is
facing several fines as a result of a driving incident on Range Road 12 in Lacombe County. A complainant advised that a male drove up on his yard, exited the vehicle and fell onto the lawn. Members attended and located the 29-yearold male sleeping in the back seat of the vehicle. He was heavily under the influence of what was believed to be both drugs and alcohol and was arrested at the scene. He received a 24 hour suspension and was fined for having open liquor in his vehicle, possessing more than one operator’s license and driving outside a designated vehicular crossing.
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Birchcliff busiest of summer villages in 2012 construction season by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News
Birchcliff was the busiest summer village around Sylvan Lake as far as new construction was concerned in 2012. Permits were issued for three new residences and a camp cottage, according to information supplied by the summer villages administration office. Among the 14 permits issued for work in
Birchcliff, two were for demolitions of cabins, two were for demolitions and replacement of sun decks in Sunny Side Camp, and others were issued for an addition to an existing cabin, relocating a shed onto private property, increasing the grade for a cabin, construction of a garage, installation of culvert and approach and construction of the North Shore Lift Station (by Sylvan Lake Regional Wastewater Commission). Birchcliff was also the
most active community in 2011, with 12 permits issues for total construction of $907,500. It’s difficult to do a year-to-year value comparison since totals were only supplied for five of the 14 permits issued in 2012. Value of those five tallied $2,190,000. Not provided was a construction value for one of the new residences, which would have bumped that total substantially. Sunbreaker Cove Construction in
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Sunbreaker Cove involved 10 development permits, and value of $306,000. Again construction values for four of those permits is missing. Among the permits issued two were for new residences, three were for additions to residences, two were for decks and one each were issued for an addition to a garage and for construction of a garage. In 2011, Sunbreaker Cove recorded $1.264 million in construction value, with permits issued for four residences (and the value not included for one of those). Norglenwold Norglenwold saw seven permits issued during 2012 with value pegged at $152,738 for the two permits which did include figures. The permits were for construction of a single family dwelling, a single family workshop and garage, waterfront stairs and platform, demolition and removal of a cabin, removal of an existing cottage, renovation and landscaping of an existing unfinished dwelling, and deck construction at the front and side of a dwelling. In 2011, Norglenwold
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saw 10 permits issued with total value pegged at $964,000. Jarvis Bay Construction of two primary residences was permitted in Jarvis Bay. Also approved among the six permits issued were a bathroom addition, an addition to an existing cabin, removal of an existing cabin and installation of driveway columns and landscaping. Only three of the six permits included values of the work to be done. That tally was $1,254,900. Missing from the tally was one of the
two residences. Four permits were issued in Jarvis Bay in 2011 with a total value of $1,798 million, including one home valued at $1.2 million. Half Moon Bay While two permits were issued for work in Half Moon Bay there was no value assigned to either project. The permits were for removal of an existing cottage and addition to a cottage. A single permit was issued for construction in the summer village in 2011 — for an addition
estimated at $50,000. The total declared value of construction permitted in the five summer villages last year was $3,903,638. (Only 16 of the 39 permits issued indicated a value of the construction work.) That’s down from almost $5 million in 2011 and $4.834 million in 2010. Construction totals in the summer villages peaked at $14.799 million in 2007 before dropping to $10.587 million in 2008 and bottoming out at $3.269 million in 2009.
Lack of business owner involvement in redevelopment planning questioned by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News
During their regular meeting Mar. 25, Sylvan Lake councillors: • discussed a recent focus session on the 50th Street Design Development and Area G Master Plan projects. While the CAO’s report stated turnout was limited (13), Councillor Laverne Asselstine said when councillors and town staff were excluded there were only a couple of people. “What are we trying to move an agenda forward if nobody gives a damn?” he questioned. “Why don’t we back away until the property owners get involved?” Councillor Dale Plante stated the players have changed a lot in the downtown area. “They don’t think anything will happen, they’ve given up on the process because there have been plans before. I don’t think they believe us.” “Rather than abandon it we should sincerely consider how we approach it,” said Councillor Sean McIntyre. “Have the next meeting in the redevelopment area. There’s a disconnect between us and a lot of members in that business community. There are steps we need to take to engage them. Re-evaluate the approach before we give up.” • watched the presentation of the first certificates to people who have participated in the town’s new Green Certification program. Honoured were
Dan Gagne of Westerra Insulation Inc, Randy Fiedler, Jeff Simser and Marilee Littmann. A certificate was also prepared for Phyllis Arseniuk who wasn’t present. • heard a complaint from Michael Lund who was opposed to trees being removed behind (south of) the Ryders Ridge subdivision. Tim Schmidt, the town’s director of planning and development responded the municipality hadn’t received an application from the owner (Melcor) and stopped further tree removal. They will assess what trees came out and also the potential that tree cutting encroached onto town owned land. He added there are plans for a stormwater pond in the area. • heard a proposal from McIntyre to be more proactive in encouraging sidewalk clearing next winter “for the sake of walkability and mobility”. He requested they revisit the current approach for complaint based enforcement and moved towards a proactive based compliance. Plante added the town also needs to review its own sidewalk clearing. The sidewalk around the old hotel site, which is the town’s responsibility, wasn’t adequately cleaned, he said. Asselstine agreed. “I walk everyday and there are a lot of deficiencies that go on for weeks and weeks. We have to change our approach.”
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Working hard - Members of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Parish were hard at work behind the scenes of the Irish stew supper held at École Mother Teresa School Mar. 17. STUART FULLARTON
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- Youngsters had their faces painted with an Easter bunny nose and whiskers while they waited to begin a search of Sylvan Lake Municipal Library Mar. 30 for bunnies (on slips of paper) that they traded for a bag of chocolate. Children’s programmer Heather Parker reported they had 51 children participate, assisted by 49 parents. “We read two great stories — Here Comes T. Rex Cottontail and The Easter Bunny’s Assistant … We also made an Easter bunny puppet in the program room.” STEVE DILLS
Volunteers appreciated, year reviewed at Dickson Store Museum’s annual meeting by Sharon Lightbown Special to Sylvan Lake News
Dickson Store Museum held its annual general meeting and volunteer appreciation on Feb. 2 in the Bethany Lutheran Church Hall with 45 people in attendance. The evening began with a tasty roast beef supper that was enjoyed by all. It was prepared and served by Nettie Pettman. This year we had a theme: Volunteers Are Museum Sweethearts. The church hall was decorated with a banner and heart shaped centre pieces personalized with volunteers’ names on each heart. Place settings were decorated with cinnamon hearts and the placemat was an evening coffee news entitled “The Dirt on Dickson”. Everyone enjoyed the humour of this publication. The Doll Sisters provided fine entertainment. Shauna Mundell, Tracy Rowbotham, Harold Kemtrup, and Antonia Nissen have agreed to remain on the board for a two year term. Ted Richard, Sandy Shippelt, Sylvia Fokkens, Doreen Nicholson, Tonny Van Der Kolk, Bill Taylor and Jean Weltz will be serving on the board for one more year. Thank you to everyone for your dedication and hard work. The museum worked on an Oral History Project which entailed interviewing eleven community members, in 2012. The interviews are on DVDs and have become a part of the museum collection. They will be used for
research, exhibits, etc. The photograph project is still a work in progress. The museum has undertaken this project so that original photographs will be kept in safe storage. Reproductions will be used for exhibits and research purposes. The museum was able to hire a full time manager, a part time assistant, and three summer students. Funding for projects and staff was provided by grants from Alberta Museums Association (provincial government), Canada Summer Jobs and Young Canada Works (federal government). As a non-profit society the museum appreciates
these funding opportunities. In 2013, the museum plans to install an exhibit on the telephone and evolving communication. If funding is available, an old operating switch board would be included in the display. If you have any stories about operating a switchboard, the party line, installation of the telephone, and/or telephone exchanges please send them to the museum by email at dicksonstoremuseum@gmail. com or call us at 403-7283355. Last season the museum held several special events, which included Opening Day, Royal
Garden Party, Canada Day, Thrilling Thursday, Teddy Bear Picnic, Sunday Afternoon at the Museum, Harvest Festival, Julestue, and the production of “The Poplar Grove Ladies Club”. It was a very busy year with all of these activities but it was also a very rewarding and successful year. For museum events, education programs, tours, information, etc. check our website at www. dicks onstoremus eum. com. We invite you to come to opening day, May 18, to view our exhibits, meet the staff and enjoy complimentary homemade goodies and refreshments.
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Citizens - C. P. Blakely School citizens of the month for March included, in the back row, Ardan Kasha, Tayler Peters, Chloe Martin and Daryn Jackson; in the middle row, Michael Workun, Will Rattray, Molly Cocks, Hailey Selent and Rylyn Morse; and in the front row, Xylis Gibson, Sydney Healing, Kyra Hooper, Keira Smith and Ayla McLeod. Missing were James Randall-Morton, Caelyn Dohei and Teaira Sawyer. The theme for the month was work habits.
- Light it up Blue! April is Autism month and April 2nd was the sixth annual “World Autism Awareness Day”. The Torrance family from Sylvan Lake includes three children with autism (Deborah, 20, Brandon, 18 and Nicholas,16). To celebrate the day they handed out Autism Awareness bracelets and magnets to people they met. Then when the sun went down they lit their house up with blue lights. Many people dealing with Autism in their families take this day to spread a little awareness within their own communities by wearing blue shirts or lighting up their own houses blue, which is what our family did this year, said Tracey Torrance. Countries all around the globe support the “Light it up Blue” campaign by lighting famous buildings and landmarks to shine a light on Autism awareness. Some of the famous sights are Niagara Falls, Tokyo Tower, Empire State Building, Sydney Opera House, and the Sphinx and Pyramids just to name a few. SUBMITTED
Contracts awarded for variety of projects by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News
STEVE DILLS
During their regular meeting Mar. 11, Sylvan Lake council-
lors: • awarded a contract to Al-Terra Engineering of Red Deer for engineering services required for the first
phase of the trunk main upgrade from 50th Street to the main lift station and for the Willow Springs water loop, Lakeshore Drive.
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Sylvan’s 100th
- Susan Fisher, Miss Mermaid 1970 rode on a 1913 Days Parade Float (Susan is the daughter of Gerry and Helen Fisher). 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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Sylvan Lake Curling Club’s Mostly Mixed Bonspiel held on March 15,16,17 was another hugely successful event with a little help from our tremendous sponsors!
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And thank you again,to all our sponsors over the years, you are great!
• agreed to purchase a garbage collection vehicle with mechanical reaching and lift arm from Superior Trucks of Calgary for the amount of $236,223 excluding GST. Their tender was one of four received but was the only one that met all of the tender specifications. Delivery is expected in October or November. • awarded a contract for the second phase of modernization along 47A Avenue in the area between 52nd and 53rd Street, and 52nd Street from 47th Avenue to 48th Avenue and 53rd Street from 47A Avenue to 48th Avenue to Border Paving in the amount of $693,218.23 including GST. The company indicated work will take 60 days to complete and would be finished no later than Sept. 30. • awarded a contract to Border Paving for the community centre parking lot reconstruction in the amount of $374,543.82 including GST. The project will be split into two different time periods to accommodate the busy soccer and baseball seasons. The rear onethird of the parking lot that wasn’t completed last year will be paved before June 15th and the remainder of the work completed by Sept. 30.
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SMART, Valerie Anne (nee Johnson) 1952-2013 It is with great sadness that we announce that Ms. Valerie Anne Smart of Red Deer passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2013, at the age of 60 years, after a courageous battle with cancer and complications from multiple sclerosis. Valerie is survived by her mother, Eva Morris (nee Braithwaite) of Red Deer, her brother, David Johnson (Rose) of Red Deer, her sister, Beverly Johnson of Calgary, her brother, Clifford Johnson (Gail Smith) of Calgary, three nephews; Brian (Dawn), Douglas (Danielle) and Owen, two nieces; Karen Davis (Tyler) and Sydney Johnson, and great nephew, Tyler Johnson, as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Valerie was predeceased by her father, Frank Johnson, in 1985. Valerie was born in Red Deer, Alberta on December 4, 1952 and raised on farms in Sylvan Lake area through her mid-teen years. She later lived in Sylvan Lake and Red Deer. Valerie spent many years in the real estate business in the Red Deer area until her MS prevented her from continuing the work that she thoroughly enjoyed and excelled at. She won several top sales awards and made many friends in the business. Valerie never complained about her illnesses, despite the toll that they took on her. She treated them as challenges to be dealt with as best as she could. Valerie always looked for ways to help others, despite her failing health. Her extended family and many good friends will truly miss her kindness, courage, warm personality and independent spirit.
ROSIE January 28, 1944-April 11, 2012 Everybody knows how quickly time passes and sometimes we need to remind ourselves to enjoy our loved ones and tell them we love them... often. A year has passed since we all said goodbye to a very special woman. Artena Laverne Cecile Rosie passed away April 11, 2012 and not a day goes by that she is not thought of by one, if not all, of her family and friends. There have been many firsts without her... but we know she has been watching over us during those times. We feel her presence continually and wish she was still with us. The memories will stay alive as we reminisce, look through pictures or even while we share a piece of angel food cake for someone’s birthday. You are never far from our thoughts and you are forever in our hearts! Our love is still strong and we miss you greatly! Love you... your family, friends and as always Ron and Joey.
The family would like to thank all of the medical staff who provided excellent care for Valerie at the Red Deer Hospital emergency department and Unit 32. We particularly wish to thank the wonderful caring staff at the Red Deer Hospice Society who looked after her so well during her final days. They are all truly special people.
Over 2,000,000 hours St. John Ambulance volunteers provide Canadians with more than 2 million hours of community service each year.
A Memorial Service celebrating Valerie’s life was held at Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer, on Friday, April 5, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. A reception followed the service at Bower-Kin Community Centre, 85 Boyce Street, Red Deer. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that consideration be given to making donations in Valerie’s name to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 105-4807 50 Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4N 4A5, the Canadian Cancer Society, 4730A Ross Street, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 1X2, the Red Deer Hospice Society, 99 Arnot Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4R 3S6, or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com. Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-2222
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YEOMAN PUMP JACK SERVICES R R 3 Eckville AB T0M 0X0
Seasonal employment for pumpjack mechanic Applicants require a clean Class 5 drivers license. First Aid. H2S WHIMIS, TDG tickets, Experience not necessary. Send resume w/drivers abstract to the above address.
Oilfield
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NEWCART CONTRACTING LTD. is hiring for the upcoming turnaround season. Journeyman/Apprentice; Pipefitters; Welders; Boilermakers; Riggers. Also: Quality Control; Towers; Skilled Mechanical Labourer; Welder Helpers. Email: resumes@ newcartcontracting.com. Fax 1-403-729-2396. Email all safety and trade tickets. NOW LOCATED in Drayton Valley. BREKKAAS Vacuum & Tank Ltd. Wanted Class 1 & 3 Drivers, Super Heater Operators with all valid tickets. Top wages, excellent benefits. Please forward resume to: Email: dv@brekkaas.com. Phone 780-621-3953. Fax 780-621-3959.
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Fundraiser for Ecole’ Fox Run School Band Camp Sponsored by Leslieville Gift Shop Saturday, April 13, 10am – 4pm Sunday, April 14, Noon – 4pm Over 1000 art pieces from canvas prints to completely framed prints. All pieces were formerly part of Art Werx Gallery Artwork Valued @ $50 - $375 Selling for 50-70% off original prices! $3 for every print sold goes to Students for Band Camp
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DO you want regular home times, dedicated truck, a company that cares, benefits, exc. wages, safety bonus, year round steady work? We are looking for CLASS 1 drivers for flat deck work. Must know your cargo securement, be hard working and enjoy driving as you visit the 4 western provinces. Please contact 1-877-787-2501 or fax reEXCLUSIVE FINNING/Caterpillar Mechanic sume to 1-855-784-2330 training. GPRC Fairview P/T CLASS 1 Truck Driver Campus. High school req’d to haul feed with diploma. $1000. entrance B-Train Tanker to our farm scholarship. Paid practiin Ponoka. 1-2 days per cum with Finning. Write wk, or 3-4 days every other apprenticeship exams. week, approx. 8-10 hrs. On-campus residences. per day, flexible hrs. Must 1-888-999-7882; have clean driving record www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. Fax resume (403)784-2726 FLAGSTAFF COUNTY, or Phone 403-704-0257 Sedgewick, Alberta requires a full-time Grader Operator. Fax/email Misc. resume by 11 a.m., Help April 15/13. Attention: Gary Longhe 780-390-0310 (cell); 780-384-3635 (fax). BRANDT is hiring for the following full-time permanent positions: Email: glonghe@flagstaff.ab.ca. SERVICE MECHANICS – responsible for performing routine mechanical and preventative maintenance duties
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in the inspection, maintenance and repair of construction, utility, forestry and rail equipment. Previous heavy duty or agricultural mechanic experience required. Positions will be located in Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Edmonton, Red Deer and Calgary, AB. The wage range is $27.00/hr. - $52.00/hr. RESIDENT FIELD MECHANIC – responsible for the repair and maintenance of construction and forestry based equipment and attachments. Positions will be located in Brooks/Hanna, Bonnyville/Cold Lake, Drayton Valley, Edson, Whitecourt, Peace River, High Prairie, AB and Yellowknife, NWT.
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75 QUARTERS LAND, Oyen, Alberta - Ritchie Bros Unreserved Auction. 1HQ, 30 Parcels Farmland, 6 Parcels Grazing Lease, $37,300 Surface Lease Revenue. Jerry Hodge 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate. BUD HAYNES Antique Auction. Saturday, April 20 at 11 a.m., Red Deer. Estate Laurie Alho of Lethbridge. Over 40 radios, furniture & furnishings. Phone 403-347-5855; www.budhaynesauctions.com. COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION! 6th Annual Calgary Collector Car Auction, May 10 - 11, Grey Eagle Casino. Over 100 pieces of memorabilia selling No Reserve. All makes & models welcome. Consign today 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; EGautions.com. COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. 3rd Annual Edmonton Motor Show Classic Car Auction. April 19 - 21. Edmonton Expo Centre. Over 75,000 spectators. Consign today. 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; EGauctions.com. MEIER - 2 DAY Classic Car & Truck Auction. Saturday & Sunday, May 4 & 5, 11 a.m. Both days. 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. 150 Classics. Consign today, call 780-440-1860.
Building Supplies
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Well Drilling
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RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide) Tell them Danny Hooper sent you
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Firewood
1660
LOGS
Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346
Health & Beauty
1700
RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME & leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years; www.allcalm.com. Mon-Fri, 8-4 EST. 1-800-765-8660.
Hot Tubs & Accessories
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NEVER SHOCK CHLORINATE AGAIN! Newly Patented! “Kontinuous Shok� Chlorinator. Eliminates: Shock Chlorination; iron bacteria; smell; bacterial breeding in water wells. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. Visit our 29 inventions; www.1800bigiron.com.
Misc. for Sale
1760
SAWMILLS from only $3997. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD; www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext. 400OT.
Dogs
1840
F1 LABRA DOODLES, F1B GOLDEN DOODLES puppies. Visit www.furfettishfarm.ca text 306-521-1371 or call 403-919-1370
Agricultural #2000 - #2290
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
MORE sellers find buyers in the classifieds. 1-877-2233311.
Livestock
2100
LOVE ANIMALS - Love your career as an Animal Health Technologist. Treat large and companion animals. On campus full working farm and residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. SIMMERON SIMMENTALS, Fullblood Full Fleckvieh Bulls, yearlings and 2 year olds, polled and horned, A.I. blood lines, very quiet, muscled. 780-913-7963.
Poultry
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ORDER NOW For Pick Up on April 18-20. 19 weeks old Isa Brown laying hens. Linden, AB 403-546-3130
Grain, Feed Hay
2190
Manufactured Homes
PARTLY furn. 2 bdrm.. mobile home, $950/mo. incld. utils. no pets, no children, n/s. 403-887-5731
Suites
3060
Suites
3060
BACHELOR SUITES FOR RENT ranging $550-$650 $300 d.d. All rooms above Hazzard County Bar & Grill. Call 403-887-5235 ask for Char
Real Estate
2 BEDROOM #4000 - #4190 BASEMENT SUITE Mature working adult. $800 includes utilities. No pets. FOR fast results: Classified 403-887-6155 Want Ads. Phone 1-877223-3311.
For Rent
Lovely 3 bdrm full house. 2 1/2 baths. M. Bdrm with ensuite Unfin Bsmnt. Deck in back yard. SHORT WALK TO THE BEACH 5 appls, N/P N/S
Acreages/Farms ..............3010 Houses/Duplexes ............3020 Condos/Townhouses........3030 Manufactured Homes ......3040 Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050 Suites ..............................3060 Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070 Roommates Wanted ........3080 Rooms for Rent................3090 Motels/Hotels ..................3100 Offices ..............................3110 Stores/Commercial ..........3120 Industrial ..........................3130 Warehouse Space............3140 Garage Space..................3150 Storage Space ................3160 Land ................................3170 Pasture ............................3180 Mobile Lot ........................3190 Misc. for Rent ..................3200
AVAIL NOW!
BROADWAY RISE
Enjoy the morning sun in this Newer Bright 1 bdrm & den suite. 5 appls. Easy access to Hwy 11 N/P N/S 6 appls ONLY $995 + elect.
Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390
Acreages/Farms ..............3255 Houses/Duplexes ............3260 Suites ..............................3270 Rooms..............................3280 Manufactured Homes ......3290 Housesitting Wanted ........3300 Garage Space..................3310 Storage Space ................3320 Stores/Commercial ..........3330 Office Space ....................3340 Industrial ..........................3350 Warehouse Space............3360 Resorts & Cottages..........3370 Pasture/Land....................3380 Mobile Lot ........................3390
3030
SYLVAN 2 Bdrm. 1 bath 5 appls., avail. April 1, $1025 + gas & elec. 403-341-9974
4090
ALBERTA CUSTOM HOMES “Open House� Spring Sale. April 6 - 26. Dealer and factory incentives available. Don’t miss out. Inquire at 1-800-347-5590.
SMART. SPACIOUS. STYLISH. Why not a modular home? Now available in 9’ ceilings. Call Craig’s Home Sales for exciting new ideas! 1-855-380-2266; www.craigshomesales.com
3299
FAMILY HOME!
For Rent #3000 - #3200
Manufactured Homes
COMMONWEALTH HOMES invites you to our “Open House� April 6 - 21. Special purchase incentives. Inquire at www.commonwealthhomes.com 1-800-341-6675.
2 BDRM. furn. apt. in Sylvan Lake. No pets, n/s. $1100/mo. 403-887-4610
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.
Condos/ Townhouses
3040
Board FAIRWAY ESTATES CONDO
Gorgeous 2 bdrm 2 bath suite 6 appls Bldng has U/G Pking & wash bay. Theatre room. Exercise Rm, Hot tub & sauna. Close to beach $1395 + Elect. Avail May 1. N/P N/S
PERFECT FO R ONE! BRIGHT 1 bdrm lower suite in 8 plex. On site Laundry N/P N/S
AVAIL NOW!
ONLY $750 + elect.
403-887-8552 We also manage homes in Innisfail Innisfail, Penhold, Lacombe, and Caroline
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SYLVAN LAKE BUSINESS DIRECTORY
THIS COULD BE YOUR BUSINESS CARD
$37.00+GST per week
Based on a 12 week commitment. Does not include the $2.25 per week web surcharge
CALL CATHY OR JOE
403-887-2331
• Wood Fences • Chainlink Fences • Vinyl Fencing
• Post Cap Installation • Posts Only • Repairs
Mastercard Accepted GST# 860526953
ART LAKE 403-887-3760 403-304-0727 (cell)
PO Box 9114 Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1S6
SECURE INDOOR & OUTDOOR STORAGE Perfect for: • Affordable Rates
RVs • Trailers • Boats • Cars • Motorbikes • Quads/ATVs • Snowmobiles • Furniture/ Household Goods
403.843.7705 403 843 7705 www.glstorage.ca Located corner of Hwy 771 and Parkland Beach Road, west side of Gull Lake
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Manufactured Homes
SPRING SALE now on, until April 20 only. Save up to $6,000 on select stock homes. 16 different models! Immediate delivery available. Toll free 1-855-463-0084; www.jandelhomes.com. UNITED HOMES CANADA has a variety of home styles! RTM, Modular, and Consignment. Homes starting at $65,000. Call 1-800-461-4632! 142 East Lake Blvd., Airdrie; www.unitedhomescanada.com.
Businesses For Sale
Motorcycles
Financial #4400 - #4430
Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430
Money To Loan
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.
THE ONE - THE ONLY The One and Only in Canada! Only Authorized Harley Davidson Technician Program at GPRC Fairview Campus. Oncampus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
Auto Wreckers
Disney on Ice Disney on Ice was presented by Sylvan Lake Skating Club Mar. 24 before an appreciative audience of family and friends at Sylvan Lake Arena. (Editor’s Note: Not all the names will be in the order of the youngsters in the picture as they were taken from the program. Some of the skaters listed may not have participated.)
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SCRAP FARM MACHINERY and vehicles. Yard clean-up of metals. We pay cash for large amounts. Call 780-918-9000.
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Successful & busy Dry Cleaners for sale in Stettler, Alberta. URGENT SALE as owner leaving country soon. Annual sale of about $150,000. Please contact Mahinder Dhillon at (780) 655 5038 or (403) 742 4558
Out Of Town Property
4170
ELINOR LAKE RESORT. 2.5 hours NE Edmonton. Spring Sale, fully serviced lake lots reduced by 15% May 17-31, 2013. Suitable for cabin/house, RV or investment. 1-877-623-3990; elinorlakeresort.com.
Businesses For Sale
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Transportation #5000-5300 Motorcycles
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TWO WHEELIN’ EXCITEMENT! Motorcycle Mechanic Program. GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. Hands-on training for street, off-road, dual sport bikes. Write 1st and 2nd period Apprenticeship exam. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
Public Notice #6000
Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050
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Classified Advertising SERVING CENTRAL ALBERTA RURAL REGION
A delightful group of youngsters from the Tuesday/Thursday CanSkaters performed to Fly To Your Heart from Fairies. They included Victoria Fraser, Avery Kerik, Chloe Kerik, Jamie Leeder, Amber Martin, Lacey McFarlane, Kierra Olineck, Erin, Prier, Amelia Schwartz, Sophia Thoveson and Kendra Ulseth.
The Mighty Ducks performed to the tune We Will Rock You/We Are The Champions. The Monday/Wednesday CanSkaters included Alexandr Palmer, Tom Schalkwyk, Tyse Schalkwyk, Jonathan Snow and Dave Traverse.
CALL 1-877-223-3311
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BUSINESS AVAILABLE IN ALBERTA Motorcycle repair shop – sales in excess of $480,000.00 and growing Liquor Store – land, buildings & eq. northern Alberta just $330,000.00 Restaurant – no franchise fees, full service sales 1.4 M price $545,000.00 Crane & Picker operation – well established, owners wish to retire sales 800,000. Wholesale Business – Cremation Urns – land & building sales $160K Price $349,900. Retail – Sales 2.4M 2 locations price $950,000. Lake Resort/Convenience Store/Residence (Liquor Vendor) – Sales$150K - Asking $749,900.00
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Call Bill Conroy or Keith Acheson @ 403-346-6655 Independent Pizza- steady family bus, 75% takeout/delivery estimate net $172144 DQ Grill & Chill- 6DOHV XS QHZO\ XSJUDGHG 5HQR FDVK ÀRZ XS WR Opa Franchise- Sales growing could net $115350, regional major mall-food court Glass Shop – going strong 30 yrs. Auto, builder, residential, commercial, 2 owners with 2 staff Winks Convenience ¹ PDMRU FLW\ EUDQG QHZ SULFHG XQGHU FRVW WR RSHQ RZQHUV VWDII VDOHV H[SHFWHG D 3UR¿W RI Seasonal Fun Business- EARN net $82,000 May 15-Sep 30 specializing in family/school gatherings, kid’s parties/ entertainment play gym equipment +LJK 3UR¿OH 6HUYLFH 5HWDLO SUH WD[ LQFRPH VDOHV JURZQ \UV LQ D URZ FDVK ÀRZ RYHU . WXUQ NH\ V\VWHPV UHDO HVWDWH FDQ LQFOXGH FRQ¿GHQWLDOLW\
Monday/Wednesday CanSkaters who performed the Penguin Dance from Mary Poppins included Katie Leonard, Kaleb Patey, Olivia Reid, Mackenzie Sebo and Parker Small. They were led by Maggie Traverse.
With cute bunny ears, Saturday CanSkaters Joash Abraham, Lucas Brinston, Korbyn Pollock, Camryn Soundy and Kaede Thompson skated to Transformation from Pinocchio. STEVE DILLS PHOTOS
Call Mark Hansen 10 am-5 pm Mon-Fri @ 403 343 0824 or email gmarkhansen@shaw.ca The above is a selection of choices please visit our website www.advantagecommercial.ca
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- The senior boys and senior girls basketball teams from École H. J. Cody High School have spent the past three weeks organizing, planning and running a six-session basketball camp for Grade 4 and 5 students at C. P. Blakely School. Tuesday was the last day of the camp and participants gathered for a group photo. About 25-30 Blakely students participated in the after-school activity, learning skills and playing lots of games. “We try to turn them on to the game of basketball,â€? said Lindsay Vandermeer, Cody’s athletics director. “It’s good for both groups.â€? The program has taken place for about five years. STEVE DILLS PHOTOS
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Sylvan Lake
Market Update NOBODY IN THE WORLD SELLS MORE REAL ESTATE THAN RE/MAX!
RE/MAX real estate central alberta Each office is independently owned and operated
remaxsylvanlake.com® Outstanding Agents. Outstanding Results. ®
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 March:
Sales to Listing Ratio:
150
11%
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 March:
Market Favours:
18
BUYERS
Sylvan Lake Area is defined as the Town of Sylvan Lake and the Sylvan Lake Summer Villages.
Least Active Price Range:
YTD Sales:
$350,000 – $450,000
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Most Active Price Range:
Most Expensive Home Sold in March:
$100,000 – $200,000
$632,500
Robert Popilchak
Glen Goodall
Caroline Boivin
403-350-6193
403-350-8708
403-318-0604
403-896-8500
403-505-2004
www.alfmoore.ca
robertpopilchak@remax.net
glengoodall.com
cbrealestate.ca
gordsteinbach@remax.net
Lorne Therriault
Willard Morris
Carl Stepp
Sandi Hallgren
Alf Moore
403-396-1584
403-318-4547
403-358-9300
403-887-2217 sandi@palmbay.ca
lorne@isellsylvanlake.com www.willardmorris.com www.sylvanlakehouseguy.com
Gord Steinbach
24 Hrs Ph: 403-887-2217 Fax: 403-887-3165 Toll Free: 1-877-373-6296 Office: #1, 4914 50 Ave. Sylvan y Lake