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Thousands of Scouts, leaders and volunteers gathered at the main stage in Camp Woods just west of Sylvan Lake for opening ceremonies of Canadian Jamboree 2013 (CJ13) on Saturday evening. They were welcomed by Alberta Lieutenant-Governor The Honourable Donald S. Ethell, who encouraged them to “make good friends, lifelong friends” during their week long jamboree. Besides Scouts from across Canada, the jamboree is also hosting Scouts from Uganda, Mongolia, Taiwan, United States, Hong Kong and Mexico. Emcees Gwyneth Faulkner and Matt Treble challenged the audience to “meet someone from every province, territory and country represented here at CJ. Camp chairman Bernie Lutz went further encouraging everyone attending with a chant, “Everywhere we go, people always ask us, who we are, and where we come from. We always tell them, we are, the mighty, mighty Scouts, from CJ 13, Hey-eh, Hey, Hey-eh Hey.” About 6,500 people are on site at Camp Woods. They began arriving last Friday and will be heading home on Saturday. STEVE DILLS
More competitors provided world-class entertainment at Benalto Stampede by Stuart Fullarton Sylvan Lake News
Rodeo fans from Western Canada and beyond made their way to Benalto over the weekend to take in events at the 96th Benalto Fair and Stampede. With co-operating weather, and a high number of rodeo entries and spectators, the event proved successful once again, according to Benalto Agricultural Society President Neal Arksey. “Our entries were up considerably, and we attribute that to the stock,” he said. “Cowboys wants to buck on good stock, so they come here.” Arksey feels a large part of the rodeo’s popularity among both spectators and participants also comes from its convenient loca-
tion not far from Red Deer. Being centrally located prompts people to travel from Western Canada, the United States, and even places as far away as Australia, to view and take part, he said. World champion barrel racer Mary Walker, of Ennis, Texas, was just one of a number of international contestants who competed at the rodeo. Trailers began pulling into Benalto almost a week in advance of the event, as people staked out their camping spots of choice for the weekend. This year, a midway added to the weekend’s already-stacked list of attractions, and returned after a six-year absence. “We find it’s kind of tough because our space is limited for parking and trailers and camping,
Pictures on Pages 12 & 14 but we squeezed it in,” said Arksey. A steady stream of events kept attendees entertained at nearly every hour of the weekend. As well as the pro rodeo, they included a junior rodeo, horse show, an obstacle challenge and mini bull bucking with about 25 competitors. “We try and keep it rolling so people stay and can have a variety of stuff going on that they can sit around and enjoy,” said Arksey. The agricultural society doesn’t have a way of determining exactly how many people attended over the weekend, but Arksey said he was pleased with the turnout. He feels this year’s attendance numbers weren’t record breaking, but were roughly on par with
those of last year. “Last year was pretty warm, and this year we didn’t know what the weather was going to do for us, but people still came out,” he said. “(Attendance) was very comparable to last year.” Putting on an action-packed weekend, he assured, is no simple feat, and requires the work of many volunteers. That’s why he’s grateful to have had so many people offering help in days and weeks leading up to the fair and stampede. “We’ve got a great group of people here on the ag society,” he said, adding that help also came from local clubs such as Shadow Riders 4-H Club and Medicine River Pony Club. “Parents and kids come out to get things ready — anything from
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Summer village positions filled by acclamation by Steve Dills The Community Calendar is an open bulletin board for non-profit community groups running free events open to the general public. Submissions must be received by Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. and should be kept as concise as possible. We will edit for content and length. We strive to publish all submissions we receive, however, due to the number of items or space availability, we are not able to guarantee publication. If you need to be sure your message runs, we suggest you place your message in the Classified section. Deliver submissions to our office at Suite 103, 5020 50A St., Sylvan Lake, fax to 1-403-887-2081 (Toll-Free 1-888-9992081) or email to editor@sylvanlakenews.com. Be certain to include dates, times and contact information.
Special Events Bus trip to Rosebud Theatre: The Cotton Patch Gospel - Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Association is inviting those 55+ to join us for a trip on Aug. 7 or 14. For info or to book a seat, contact Maryan at 403-8875428 prior to July 15. Friday, July 12 - Sylvan Lake Youth Employment Centre car wash from 11:30-3:30 at the community centre parking lot. Saturday, July 13 - Sylvan Lake Customs and Classics seventh annual show and shine on the grass at Meadowlands Golf Club. 9 am to 4 pm. Spectators free, free parking, entry fee for participants. Concession, music, face painting, silent auction and more. For info contact Gord at 403-8877047. Saturday, July 13 - Central Alberta Singles dance 8:30 pm at Penhold Hall. Music by Bob & Julie. Members and invited guests only; new members welcome. Elaine 403-341-7653 or Bob 403-3047440. Sunday, July 14 - Æbleskiver & Jam at Danish Canadian National Museum & Gardens in Dickson. For a small price all you can eat Æbleskiver, a delicious, traditional Danish round pancake which is often eaten with a generous helping of jam topped off with icing sugar. Local musicians entertaining. www.danishcanadians.com Tuesday, July 16 - Senior’s Golf Tournament at Top O’ The Hill. Everone welcome. Register by July 9 at Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Centre. For info call 403-8875428. Sunday, July 21 - Sylvan Lake Half Ironman Triathlon 2km swim, 90km bike, 21 km run which attracts hundreds of competitors. Also a triathlon race - 1 km swim, 60km bike and 10 km run. www.outbackevents.ca Thursday, July 25 - Thrilling Thursday at Dickson Store Museum. Arrive at 1:30 and still until 4 pm. Different activities all afternoon. For info or to learn what the theme is call 403-728-3355. Saturday, July 27 - Commodore’s Cup Regatta by Sylvan Lake Sailing Club. Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28 - Alberta Volleyball Association adult tournament, elite and competitive divisions for those 18 and over, at pier. Saturday, July 27 - Central Alberta Singles dance 8:30 pm at Penhold Hall. Music by Wise Choice. Members and invited guests only; new members welcome. Elaine 403-341-7653 or Bob 403-3047440. Sunday, July 28 - Fourth annual Sunday Afternoon at Dickson Store Museum beginning at 2 pm. Music, one act play, refreshments and goodies. Everyone welcome. Wednesday, July 31 - Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Bus to Cash Casino, Calgary. Leave 8:30 a.m. Phone Joan 403-887-7614. Thursday, August 1 - Teddy Bear picnic at Dickson Store Museum from 10:30 am to 2 pm. Crafts, games, music, face-painting, and a free picnic fit for a bear. Bring along your favourite stuffed friend.
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Admission $2 (includes picnic) but space is limited so reserve now at 403-728-3355. Friday, August 2 to Monday, August 5 - Summer Village of Gull Lake Centennial “Renew, Remember, Rediscover”. Various events - check www.gulllakecentennial.com for full list. Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4 - Leslieville Antique Days at Leslieville Central Alberta Antique and Model Club. Antique tractors and cars, parades, slow races, tractor pulls, threshing and lumber sawing. Demonstrations of butter churning, break making and spinning. Flea market and agricultural displays. Ride the Royal Scott Steam Train. Dinner at the hall Saturday and Sunday followed by entertainment. Pancake breakfasts both days. 2 miles east and half mile south of Leslieville. Thursday, August 8 to Sunday, August 11 - Bentley Town & Country Fair and Ag Rodeo: parade, children’s activities, displays and bench exhibits, art show, fireworks, car show, horseshoe tournament, cabaret, kids wool bustin’, pancake breakfasts, drive-in movie, Dick Damron concert, church service and more. Rodeo info at www.cararodeo.com or www.bentleyagsociety.com. Friday, August 9 to Sunday, August, 11: Sixth annual Shake The Lake action sports and music festival. Featuring high calibre live music, BMX and skateboarding competitions, food and beverages, a vendor village, and children and family area. Admission is completely free! www.shakethelake.ca
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- Grade 5 students from C. P. Blakely Elementary school celebrated graduation to École Fox Run Middle School. Students and their parents enjoyed a slide show proudly displaying activities they participated in during the year. This year’s Anastasia Swann’s Sparkle Award went to Brody Duperon and Alyssa Olsen.
Sylvan Lake Al-Anon (for families and friends of alcoholics) 8 pm Sundays, Presbyterian Church (north door), Kathy 403-887-4470 or Robyn 403887-2961. 06/30/13 Sylvan Lake AA meetings. Tuesdays 7:30 pm Lions Hall; Sundays 8 pm Presbyterian Church (north door). For more information call male 403-8874470, 403-588-5491 or female 403-887-4297. Narcotics Anonymous meetings Thursday nights at 7:30 pm at Sylvan Lake Bethany Care, 4700 47th Ave. 06/30/13 Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? Overweight? Underweight? Obsessed with weight or dieting? You are not alone. No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. Everyone is welcome. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a 12 step recovery program. For info call Joan at 403-396-9371.
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A lack of people challenging current summer village councillors provides an indication of content that appears to reign around Sylvan Lake. “There are no huge looming issues,” said administrator Phyllis Forsyth. When nomination day, June 29, concluded there were just enough people seeking election to fill each of the three positions in all five summer villages. Thus all positions were filled by acclamation and elections won’t be necessary later this month. Fourteen of the councillors are returning to their positions — for a four year term this time, instead of the previous three years. One new councillor, Don Gummo, was acclaimed in Jarvis Bay replacing Charlie Guild who chose not to seek re-election. Joining Gummo in Jarvis Bay are Bob Thomlinson who has been serving as mayor and Annabelle Wiseman who has been serving as deputy mayor. The returning council in Birchcliff is Joyce Megson who has been mayor, Thom Jewell who has been deputy mayor and Michael Wells. In Sunbreaker Cove current Mayor Bill Carr, Deputy Mayor Teresa Beets and Councillor Ron Wuetherick were acclaimed. Mayor Ted Hiscock, Deputy Mayor Pamela Skakun and Councillor Ken Lamb were uncontested at Half Moon Bay. Norglenwold’s council includes Mayor Carol McMillan, Deputy Mayor Beverly Anderson and Councillor Michael Dawe. Each of the summer village councils will be meeting in the near future to select the mayor and deputy mayor for the next year from among themselves.
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Weekly events Mondays - Toastmasters Sylvan’s Slick Speakers will remain active during the summer. Meeting 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. Wednesdays - Sylvan Lake Community Food Bank issues hampers from 9:30 am to 12 noon. Located in basement of Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4607 47th Ave., Sylvan Lake. Contact 403-887-4534 in you are in need of assistance. Thursdays - Sylvan Lake Seniors Bus to Red Deer. Pick-up starts at 9:15 am. Returning to Sylvan 1:30 pm. Call Don 403-864-2230 or Lenore 403-8875272. 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.
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Garage suites will get more debate by councillors by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News
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- Grand opening of the summer villages administration office was celebrated with cake. Joining in the ceremony were Sunbreaker Cove Mayor Bill Carr, Jarvis Bay Mayor Bob Thomlinson, Norglenwold Mayor Carol McMillan, Birchcliff Councillor Michael Wells and Half Moon Bay Mayor Ted Hiscock. The five summer villages around Sylvan Lake share administration staff and recently purchase a bay in an industrial building on Thevenaz Industrial Trail for their office instead of continuing to rent. An open house was held last Friday evening.
The topic of allowing garage suites in Sylvan Lake hasn’t gone away yet. During their meeting Monday night, Sylvan Lake councillors unanimously approved a motion directing staff to prepare changes to the town’s Land Use Bylaw concerning garage suites. Tim Schmidt, director of planning and development, said the work should take about four weeks. Among the topics he suggested would be addressed were design guidelines, aesthetics and how they might fit into curvilinear subdivisions which are becoming more prevalent in Sylvan Lake. Schmidt had presented a report at the May 27th council meeting asking for direction on potential amendments. At that meeting councillors voted to defer discussion to their June 24 meeting “pending receipt of more information to address related items”.
The report made a number of suggestions, such as moving the approval process to the Municipal Planning Commission instead of leaving it with the development officer; doing more advertising — both to the construction industry and homeowners — about the fact garage suites may be built in certain areas; and increasing the distance used for notifying neighbours of proposed garage suites (currently it’s 50 metres, Schmidt suggested 75 metres). Another option was to create an ‘overlay district’ which would indicate exactly which lots in new subdivisions could accommodate garage suites. At the May 27 meeting, Councillor Sean McIntyre said even with proposed changes there was no change in the rules that allow garage suites. He called for an immediate suspension of garage suite approvals. Since then the topic hasn’t been back on the agenda. It was added during Monday night’s meeting by Mayor Susan Samson. She also made the motion for staff to bring back a report to councillors.
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Big fireworks show planned for Sept. 1 by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News
“While the Town of Sylvan Lake very much appreciates the offer of a free-of-charge mini show, we have declined, and will pay the full cost of now two pyrotechnics shows. The Town of Sylvan Lake cannot accept such a free service in light of what the company, its staff, and their families are dealing with in light of the flooding.” Betty Osmond, the town’s chief administrative officer, told councillors at their meeting Monday night “it will be a really big show”. She noted the Canada Day long weekend was very busy with the hot weather and the holiday falling on Monday. “The special events proceeded very well with moving night attracting over 100 vehicles (estimated 350+ people) (at Canadian Tire) and large crowds in attendance for the revised version of the fireworks.”
A “really big show” is planned for Sylvan Lake’s next fireworks display — a special event on Sunday, September 1st. The town announced it has set the date for it’s big Centennial celebration. “The sky will be darker and evening will be cooler,” said the town’s Facebook page earlier this week. “We - Grade 5 Crusader award winners at École Mother Teresa Catholic School were will all need an excuse to get together presented with their certificates May 24. They included, in the back row, Mrs. Hick, Austin Boothe, and say farewell to summer 2013 Denaisha Kraft, Ashley Musseau, Tyson Tisdale, Karter Katerynyeh, Sara DeGannes, Jessica Kraft and M. with the type of fireworks you’ve Corbiére; in the third row, William Huthmann; in the second row, Taylor Sealy, Ryleigh Alexander, Denver come to know and love Sylvan Lake Smith, Rein Kangas, Renn Bryck and Emma Bergstrom; and in the front row, Ataija Alexander, Jory Neish, for.” Abbigail Adair (Grade 4) and Kennedy Halwa. The awards are presented to students who exemplify The display was originally schedChrist-like qualities uled for Canada Day, July 1st. But the through leadership and town’s pyrotechnics crew, the citizenship, said Calgary/High River based Big Bang Principal Dorice Inc., was heavily affected by flooding Swensrude. in Southern Alberta and downsized “The Clinic That Cares” the Canada Day show after initially thinking Sylvan Lake Seniors they would have to Association offers cancel it altogether. Resources and trained In last week’s Sylvan volunteers to assist Lake News, the town with applications profusely thanked for: “Dan Roy and the rest of the crew at Big Bang Make sure all for their efforts in Alberta Seniors Benefit ensuring our commuvaccinations Special Needs Assistance for Seniors nity had a fireworks and heartworm, show on Canada Day. Dental/Optical Programs “Smaller in scope tick and flea Education Property Tax Rebate than originally protection are planned, Dan Roy and This is a Walk–in Service Big Bang generously up-to-date! offered to cover the The Seniors Centre 4908–50 Ave. costs of the smaller will be open every Thursday from show and insisted that Call now for an appointment 4640 - 44 Street they will reschedule a (one block west of the firehall) 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dr. Marv Mattson bigger, more spectacufor the services above. & Dr. Andrew Hodges lar demonstration later Town of Sylvan Lake 403-887-5428 HOURS: Mon. to Fri: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Surgery Drop Off: T, W, Th 8 a.m. & Summer Villages in the year.
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Many memories, experiences, friends part of the jamboree experience A community half the size of Sylvan Lake sprang up almost overnight last week just west of town. Planning has been underway for several years and preparations have taken many, many man hours. But the people didn’t arrive slowly. They came quickly, mainly in buses, but also in private vehicles and other forms of transportation, from across Canada and six countries around the world. When we visited Saturday evening, and observed opening ceremonies of Canadian Jamboree 2013 (CJ ‘13) we were impressed with the energy and excitement of about 6,500 people who are camping on our doorstep for a week, at Camp Woods, exploring the oasis beside our lake, participating in outdoor activities and touring some of the highlights of Alberta. Scouts, leaders and volunteers at the opening ceremonies were certainly primed for the beginning of their adventure by speakers such as Alberta’s Lieutenant Governor
Donald S. Ethell, emcees Gwyneth Faulker and Matt Treble, and CJ Camp Chairman Bernie Lutz. Then they were treated to the songs and lyrics of the Arrogant Worms, a Canadian musical comedy trio. That was just the beginning though. It’s definitely a one-of-akind experience for many of the thousands gathered in our part of Alberta. They will make lifelong friends and experience the camaraderie that comes only from a closeknit group with a common goal. As we departed the actual campsite, the field south of Camp Woods was prepared for things like wall climbing, zip lining and archery. Water sports will be another highlight enjoyed by Scouts. But they won’t be limited to camp. Their travels will carry them into town and to other tourist hotspots such as Calgary Stampede, Drumheller’s Royal Tyrrel Museum and West Edmonton Mall. When you meet them on
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the streets of Sylvan Lake, be sure to provide your best welcoming smiles and ask these young people where they’re from. The response, as Lutz suggested to Scouts during the opening, is likely to be “we are, the mighty, mighty Scouts, from CJ 13”. Joining Canadians at the camp are Scouts from Uganda, Mongolia, Taiwan, United States, Hong Kong and Mexico. The group gathered on the shores of our beautiful lake this week represent a shift in organization of Scout jamborees which will benefit our community now and in the future. During briefings last year, we learned that Scout jamborees had previously been held in places like Kananaskis where everything prepared to
make the stay of guests comfortable had to be removed from the park afterwards. Realizing the tremendous costs involved, the Scout organization is holding future jamborees on land they own, alternating east and west. Thus the thousands of dollars invested in infrastructure can remain and be reused time and time again. This began with the 11th jamboree in Tamaracouta Scout Reserve, Quebec in 2007. This year’s event is the second under the plan. The next Canadian Scout Jamboree will be held in 2016 at Camp Nedooae in Nova Scotia. Not just will Camp Woods benefit from the investment made into the camp and its infrastructure, but it’s also available for use by other likeminded groups. We understand Girl Guides are considering the location for a big event in a year or two. This is just one more good story for Sylvan Lake and environs. It’s also the beginning of what we see for Scouts as a lifelong journey filled
with happy memories which will likely bring many of them back in the future to other events as leaders and volunteers. One of the comments during the opening was about the connection those involved form with Scouting. There was reference to a 1970s jamboree neckerchief worn by one of the leaders who spotted the same on a Scout. Asking, did the young man’s father attend the same jamboree, he learned it was a grandfather who attended the 1970s event. Multi-generations of youngsters have built their own memories through Scouting experiences and will continue their involvement giving of their time and experience while increasing their memory bank of experiences. There are so many ways to volunteer and make a difference in our communities. This is one which provides the opportunity to make friends and share experiences not available in other realms.
A burning (health) dilemma by Dr. David Swann Special to Sylvan Lake News
Who knew that the average Albertan burns 14,500 pounds of coal per year; 60 per cent of our electricity, more than all other provinces combined. Coal emits the most greenhouse gas in Alberta and kills more people than any other energy form on the planet. Asthma, chronic lung disease and secondary heart disease due to coal’s contribution to air pollution contributes to premature death in 1,300 Albertans and to 8,600 emergency room
visits in 2008, based on the Canadian Medical Association calculations. As a physician and politician and grandfather in Alberta I am deeply concerned at the inadequate response of this government to the crisis of climate change and coal-related health impacts. Coal has had its day. It is time to move to cleaner technology along with greater investment in renewable energy. This is not naive. Alternatives exist. Ontario is closing its last coal-fired power plant this year and the U.S. is also closing coal plants.
Albertans know we are the highest carbon emitters per person on the planet from all sources and they want to see some leadership. They want courageous politicians who confront the vested industrial and Conservative Party interests of 42 years that have recently, deliberately, and quietly lobbied the federal government to extend the life of old coal-fired electricity plants from 40 years to 50 years. Why? This will unnecessarily add to the health costs and to significant greenhouse gas emissions. It could have something to
do with the top three coal power generators donating $136,530 to the provincial Conservative party since 2007. Yes, provincial corporations can still give up to $30,000 in an election year. Of course the board members and employees of these corporations are free to give similar amounts which the public cannot clearly identify. We have an alternative to coal — it’s plentiful and it emits roughly one-half of the carbon the coal plants emit per energy equivalent: natural gas. It is not the final answer, but it’s a step in the right direction, while we
develop more conserving energy habits and more renewable energy. I’m disappointed we have heard nothing from our public health officers on this burning health issue that would save lives and health costs. Albertans need to ask their MLAs who this PC government is serving — the people or the corporations and their party coffers? My experience is that when people find their voices, the politicians find their backbones. Dr. David Swann is the Liberal MLA for CalgaryMountain View.
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108 liquor tickets issued during long weekend Saturday, June 29th 2:53 p.m. – Fire crews and police 2:58 p.m. – RCMP were called after were called to an explosion in RCMP a report of loitering in the back alley at Eckville. A house located on 51st Notes Value Drug Mart in Sylvan Lake. Staff Avenue exploded resulting in a Special to Sylvan Lake News advised of intoxicated persons drinkblaze which was promptly extining by the dumpster behind the store. guished. Fortunately, no one was They initially left after being occupying the residence at the time approached by staff, however, continued to return of the explosion. The cause was determined to be a afterward. Members patrolled the area but were leaking propane tank in the basement which was unable to locate the individuals. ignited by the pilot light of the hot water tank. 4:45 p.m. – A Sylvan Lake male is facing a charge Wednesday, July 3rd of assaulting a peace officer after an incident at the 3:18 p.m. – An eight-year-old male suffered a intersection of 50th Street and 47th Avenue in Sylvan broken leg as a result of a collision on 43rd Street at Lake. A Sylvan Lake RCMP member was stopped at 45th Avenue in Sylvan Lake. The boy was riding his a red light facing northbound when the driver of a bike in a back alley at that location when he crossed truck drove past and shot a water cannon into the in front of a vehicle driven by a 44-year-old female. face of the officer. The member pursued the vehicle The driver called 911 immediately, advising that she and the suspect vehicle stopped. The 17-year-old did not see the cyclist until it was too late as her driver and a 19-year-old male passenger were arrest- vision was impeded by a fence and there was no siged. The driver is facing a charge under the Criminal nage indicating a crossing area or bike path. Due to Code for the assault. the fact that low speeds were involved, it was fortu7:59 p.m. – RCMP attended Chief ’s Pub and nate the male suffered non-life threatening injuries. Eatery on Lakeshore Drive in Sylvan Lake after a 911 Thursday, July 4th call was received of a fight involving several males 3:54 p.m. – RCMP were called to a residence on outside the bar. One group of four males was in pos- Old Boomer Road due to concerns over a gas leak at session of bear spray and used it against three other the house. Police and fire crews responded to the males involved in the altercation. There was also a home after reports of high levels of gas leading into complaint involving a gun but the weapon was not the residence. ATCO Gas confirmed the leak and seen nor seized by police. A 26-year-old Edmonton crews entered and secured the property. Homeowners male is facing charges of possession of marijuana as immediately surrounding the residence were also well as participating in a fight in public and conduct notified to evacuate as a safety precaution. No injudetrimental to the orderly operation of a licensed ries were reported. premise. A 22-year-old male of Edmonton is charged with assault under the Criminal Code. Two other Edmonton males, aged 25 and 28, were also arrested. Investigation is continuing. Three male victims, two aged 23 and one 28, are from Red Deer and Sooke, B.C. Sunday, June 30th 7:19 p.m. – Police attended The Source on 47th Avenue in Sylvan Lake after a male was found unconscious on the sidewalk in front of the electronics store with a bottle of liquor beside him. The male was awakened by police and deemed medically clear before he was arrested for public intoxication and transported to cells until sober. The 24-year-old male was found to be under probation for alcohol-related conditions and was formally charged with failing to comply with a probation order. Monday, July 1st 9:32 a.m. – A resident of Hunter Road in Sylvan Lake contacted police after he discovered that his truck was stolen from in front of his house. The male advised that he did not leave the keys in the vehicle and does not know how the suspect gained access. The vehicle was later recovered by Camrose Police Service and one male was taken into custody. 3:27 a.m. – An RCMP member was flagged down by a female advising that a group of males were con- Kennedy Rolston and suming alcohol and causing a disturbance in the Kalan Weaver each received the Top Athlete award parking lot near More Moo on Lakeshore Drive in at École Mother Teresa School June 21. Rolston and Sylvan Lake. When the officer arrived, one male threatened to punch another male in the face and he Weaver were recognized for their excellent traits in was arrested for uttering threats. Two males, aged 23 leadership, sportsmanship and teamwork displayed and 24, were charged with obstructing a peace officer in school sports, in physical education classes and in after one provided a false name and another attempt- the community. STUART FULLARTON ed to prevent an officer from executing a lawful arrest. 11:59 p.m. – RCMP laid several tickets as part of July long weekend enforcement efforts. The total included 108 liquor tickets; 22 trafficrelated offences; seven bylaw enforcement OUR DOOR TO YOURS – infractions and eight MOBILE GLASS SERVICE tickets for other provincial offences. Sylvan Lake: 403-887-6661 Eckville: 403-746-2975 Tuesday, July 2nd
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Slowing of construction shown in statistics by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News
June showed a slowing of new home construction in Sylvan Lake with just eight starts compared to 16 the previous June. And overall, the new construction value for the first half of the year is off last year’s tally by 40 per cent. Statistics released by the town last Thursday showed five permits issued for new homes in Ryders Ridge subdivision and three in Beacon Hill for total value of almost $1.85 million — about 80 per cent of the month’s total of $2,311,460. Construction value of the new homes ranged from $183,935 to $314,125. A manufactured home was also permitted on Parkland Drive. Two permits were issued for commercial construction, one for a change of occupancy in the former Rexall building on 50th Street to a New to You store. The other was for a change in use to a restaurant for 4407 Lakeshore Drive which is beside More Moo. A new sign there indi-
cates ‘patio and cold beer’ behind the King Donair location. Other permits were issued for seven decks or extensions, six basement developments, five detached garages, three hot tubs, a shed and hot tub, a shed, a secondary suite and a roof renovation. Two demolition permits were issued — one for a manufactured home in the 4400 block of 48th Avenue and the other for an abandoned house and garage on 49th Street behind Beach Burgers. Total value of permits issued in June 2012 was $6,271,160 about 63 per cent higher than last month. Year-to-date tallies also indicate a substantial deficit over last year’s pace. So far this year, construction worth $20.7 million has been approved compared to $34.9 million last year. The total number of new homes started this year is 56 compared to 48 last year. However there have only been 16 units in multi-family residential buildings begun in 2013 compared to 81 units last year.
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Dee Daniels added as jazz festival headliner to replace Appleyard by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News
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- C. P. Blakely School citizens of the month for May included, in the back row, Trinity Larson, Cole Lawrence, Keltyn Darnel, Eliana Mulholland, Kelsey Butt and Aydan Waters; in the middle row, Jackson Burke, Presley Quirico, Dania Bruyere, Aimee Dorsey and Mason Nicholson; and in the front row, Samantha Lorenz, Jenna Shiels, Alison MacNeill, Braxton Ramsay and Jakob Hand. Missing was Jayda McDouall. The theme for the month was kindness. STEVE DILLS
Leaders - Our Lady of the Rosary School presented their ‘I Am a Leader’ awards for May during an assembly June 3. The awards are presented to students who show leadership through Covey’s 7 Habits program. Recipients were, in the back row, Kenyen Jeffers-Chapman, Kaydence Deets, Devin Klumpenhower, Zachery Welsh, Declan LaBelle and Connor Pangracs; in the fourth row, Dave Traverse, Callum Keating, Sebastian Reinhart, Kaiden Reichert, Madison Johannesson and Jazmine Katerynyck; in the third row, Joshua St. Germain, Jesse Boles, Ryder Rosentreter, Nathan Gajardo, Kyle Palmiery, Trina DeArmond and Madison Gillespie; in the second row, Grace Albers, Nash Baker, Chloe Lowes, Wilson Price, Addyson Boutin, Zachery Brayden-Morris, Molly Wilkins, DON’T FORGET TO Ashton Tuck and Brody Elder-Kluin; and in the front row, Liam Gamble, Jayda Lapp, Grady Johannesson, “Bring A Kid to Danika Vandermeer, Alyse Macsymic, Gabriella the Course” Gajardo, and Anthony De Gannes. Absent was THIS WEEKEND! Neaveh Rigby. STEVE DILLS
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There’s been a last minute change in one of the headline acts for this year’s Jazz At The Lake Festival, but everything else is going smoothly as the clock counts down for the August 15-18 event. Vibraponist Peter Appleyard, 84, is suffering from a painful sciatica/lower spine problem and felt it best not to travel at the present time, said festival president Eric Allison. The good news, though, is they’ve engaged Vancouver vocalist Dee Daniels to perform in his place Saturday evening, Aug. 17. “She is a unique talent who transcends musical borders when she brings her jazz styling, infused with gospel and blues flavouring, to the stage,” states her biography. “One critic says, “Daniels’ voice has a hypnotic quality, delivering an impressive range that gives the romantic songs and verse of 50 years ago new life and raw emotion.” Daniels will also be participating in a free jazz workshop on Saturday afternoon (Aug. 17) with another headliner, P. J. Perry. Perry and his quartet will be back for a reprise of a past appearance, Friday evening (Aug. 16). Allison said they’ve tried for a number of years to get Perry back to Sylvan Lake but this was the first time he’s been available. He has a unique connection with Sylvan Lake. During his formative years he played with his father’s band in local dance halls. Since then he’s shared the stage with countless jazz greats. The weekend of eclectic musical talent kicks off Aug. 15 with the much anticipated Johnny Summers Little Big Band swing concert at the Royal
Canadian Legion. Other ticketed events during the weekend include Perry’s performance the following night at the Alliance Church, Boogie Patrol performing in the Blues Bash at the Legion Saturday afternoon (Aug. 17), Daniels’ Saturday evening (Aug. 17) performance at the Alliance Church and the fabulous Farewell Jam at Meadowland Golf Club Sunday evening (Aug. 18). It will feature a new 11 piece Alberta band, Big Rocks Band, which will do the first show and be followed by the ever-popular jam. Following the Friday and Saturday evening performances is Late Night Lions featuring the Alberta Playboys, a western swing band that includes three of the four members of the Polyjesters who were so well received last year. Much of the rest of the weekend’s events are free for everyone to enjoy. One of the goals of the festival society is to get young people involved. They’ve added what they call “Project Discovery” to this year’s selection. It will include some of the winners at local music festivals who will perform at Gospel Chapel. The H.O.T. Dixieland Band will be back performing at the Farmers’ Market, Sylvan Lake Lodge and Lions Park. Jazz Goes to College will feature students from Red Deer College. Then there’s the Community Jazz Bands concert in Lions Park. Sunday (Aug. 18) also features the ever popular pub crawl with performers staggering the start time of their performances throughout the afternoon at eight different locations so it’s possible to see each of the bands or just sit back and relax in one spot. For a complete schedule, to volunteer or to purchase tickets check the society’s website www.jazzatthelake. com or find them on Facebook.
Variety of calls this week Following are calls responded to by Sylvan Lake’s volunteer firefighters, during the week ending July 8, as supplied by Deputy Fire Chief Steve Scanland. Monday, July 1 - 11:07 p.m. - motor vehicle collision, Highway 11 and Range Road 21.
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Tuesday, July 2 - 2:06 p.m. - medical assistance, 46th Street. Tuesday, July 2 - 5:29 p.m. - motor vehicle collision, Highway 20 and 11. Wednesday, July 3 3:20 p.m. - motor vehicle collision involving cyclist, FOSLL (Friends of the Sylvan Lake Library) 43rd Street and 45th thanks all book shoppers for generous donations Avenue. totaling $1400 on 1913 days Thursday, July 4 - 3:38 p.m. - gas leak, Old These generous book donators and volunteers Boomer Road. made it possible: Thursday, July 4 - 4:12 Peter Mielke, John Lincoln, Nancy Boyd, Bill Vail, p.m. - residential house Frank Webb, Jill, Marilyn Marr, John Lincoln, fire, Kayton Estates, Red Gail Hergenhein, Leah Rawling, Tammy’s teen team, Deer County. Ian & Debbie Oostindie, Mona Nakonyole, Don Saturday, July 6 - 3:07 & Alexa & Scott Hamilton, and the Library a.m. - rubbish fire, Waste staff team led by Shannon Sword. Transfer Site, 10th Street. Sunday, July 7 - 12:23 p.m. - hazardous material, Join FOSLL with $10 and donate books anytime. gas spill, Winks, Lakeway Contact: Peter Mielke, 887-3226 or stop by the library Boulevard.
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Robot building part of new program encouraging Scouts to explore sciences by Stuart Fullarton Sylvan Lake News
Kim Elson of Heart and Stroke Foundation was on hand to receive a large cheque at Benalto School June 26. Jay and Jeremy Williamson presented the $3,536.58 cheque on behalf of students, parents and school staff who raised the money. SUBMITTED
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Scouts across Canada will soon have enhanced science and technology opportunities, following an announcement Monday. ExxonMobil and Imperial Oil will contribute $1 million to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related programming through Scouts Canada over a five-year period. Chief commissioner Andrew Price announced the partnership at Camp Woods near Sylvan Lake, during Canadian Scout Jamboree 2013 (CJ ’13). “We have a huge interest as Scouts in helping youth to develop into confident adults, and Imperial has a real focus in helping to develop interest in young people in the areas of science and technology,” he said. “It’s an area where they and the Government of Canada are quite aware folks aren’t quite as interested as we need them to be.” Price said Scouts already take part in STEM-related activities such as fire starting and bridge building. The new partnership, he feels, will allow Scouts access to new areas previously unavailable to them.
National youth commissioner Kaylee Galipeau and executive commissioner and CEO Michael McKay celebrate the new partnership. STUART FULLARTON
“This partnership will allow us to maybe be a little bit more explicit about the principles and help kids understand why science is fun,” he said. Feedback from Scouts participating in an early run of a STEM robot building program has been positive, according to CJ ’13 STEM lead Andrew Paterson. “It has a lot of appeal,” he said. “The kids see robots and computers and they become interested.” Scouts taking part in a robotics activity at Camp Woods were learning new STEM-related concepts in a
challenging, yet enjoyable, way, according to national STEM coordinator Barry Mitchell. Such activities will soon be available to Scouts across the country, he added. “We’re pulling together the ideas — many of which come from our leadership across Canada — and we developed those into materials that can be used by youth and leadership teams in order to run STEM-related activities within their program.” The new partnership is modelled on one held between ExxonMobil and Boy Scouts of America, according to Price. That partnership prompted him to pursue a similar one for Scouts Canada. Full STEM programming is set to begin in 2014, with trials taking place later this year. Since the beginning of the jamboree Saturday, Camp Woods has hosted more than 6,500 Scouts, leaders and volunteers. Scouts have participated in outdoor activities including canoeing, rock climbing and archery and visited several off-site attractions such as Calgary Stampede and West Edmonton Mall. The jamboree wraps up with a closing ceremony Friday evening.
Managing cumulative effects on lake is goal of plan accepted by councillors
Students of Benalto School were all smiles during their year-end assembly June 27. It was a joyous occasion for the school’s 42 students, and understandably so, given the amount they raised for Heart and Stroke Foundation last month. The day before the assembly, students, parents and teachers learned that, planning; environmentally healthy watershed and lake; through their two-week Jump With Jeremy fundraiser, they collectively by Steve Dills and planned diverse recreation. raised $3,536.58 for the charity. Sylvan Lake News “The Cumulative Effects Management System That’s about $800 more than was raised last year, according to teacher and (CEMS) framework for Sylvan Lake watershed has creSylvan Lake councillors accepted the Sylvan Lake Jump With Jeremy organizer Betty Brassard. Cumulative Effects Management Plan-Phase 1 for infor- ated a way to collaborate on decision making through “Every year we have gone up in the amount that we’ve raised,” she said. the creation of a collective vision and mission which On Wednesday, Kim Elson, representing Heart and Stroke Foundation, mation at their meeting Monday night. The 49-page document is the first of a two-step pro- will be achieved through identified outcomes with supwas presented a cheque by Jay Williamson and his son Jeremy — the latter of cess to develop a system to manage cumulative effects porting goals, implementation plans, and management whom is the fundraiser’s namesake. frameworks,” the summary states. for Sylvan Lake watershed. Jeremy is an École Fox Run School student with cancer, and is a former The next step is to establish an implementation plan The plan “provides detailed background on general student of Benalto School. His brother Nathan currently attends the school, concepts associated with Cumulative Effects and general timelines to achieve the objectives. and together, the brothers raised a “considerable amount”, according to Management, and the specific vision, objectives and The project is the work of Sylvan Lake Management Brassard. outcomes of the Sylvan Lake watershed, as decided Committee which includes all eight municipalities In doing so, they earned several prizes from Heart and Stroke Foundation. upon by all governing bodies and interest stakeholders,” around the lake as well as resources from provincial and federal government departments and Sylvan Lake Brassard said the brothers planned to donate most, if not all, of the prizes to according to the executive summary of the document. The plan establishes three objectives: collaborative Watershed Stewardship Society. Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton. Over $12,000 has been raised for various charities in the fundraiser’s fiveyear existence. Funds raised this year came from school-organized garage and bake sales, as well as ice cream sales at the school. Students also collected pledges through Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Jump Rope for Heart program. With fewer students attending the school than in previous years, an initial fundraising target of $1,500 was set. Brassard said that she was not surprised 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477) to discover it had been surpassed so emphatically. We want your INFO... “Our motto is, ‘we care’, but we’ve kind of adopted the slogan ‘the small ...NOT your name school with the big heart’, and this just goes to show that we are definitely that.” All 42 of the school’s students participated in the “Compassionate and Integrative Veterinary Care” CANADIAN COURSE fundraiser in some way or another, she added. This is the course you need to get Students contributed by donating and purchasyour firearms license. ing items at the garage and bake sales, and by helping at those events. Saturday, July 20, 8 am Ice cream sales proved a popular means of fundPonoka Legion raising, according to Brassard. “There wasn’t a single student that didn’t have ice 3911 Hwy 2A cream every day, or just about every day,” she said. Being as consistently successful as it is, the fundNon-restricted course and exam $120 raiser will continue long into the future, Brassard Restricted Firearms exam available $80 feels. Combined $180 A different charity is selected each year to receive To register call Guy 780-461-7686 Ryders Square Mall money from the fundraiser, which has in previous years also supported Stollery Children’s Hospital Sylvan Lake www.pathwaysanimalclinic.com and Kids With Cancer Society.
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Schools in Sylvan Lake, which pioneered the French Immersion program in Chinook’s Edge, are celebrating the division’s first French Immersion graduates. “I entered the program in Grade 1 at École Steffie Woima School the first year it was offered,” said Kiana McClusky, who is part of this year’s grad class at École H. J. Cody School. “I didn’t fully realize the value of being part of this program until I was on the school trip to France last year. It’s a lot easier to travel and the experience is much more rich when you know the language. “Graduating from the French Immersion program really opens the doors to travel and it’s easier to obtain a work visa. That’s what I’m going to do next year — I’m spending a year traveling in France because I just love it there. Being there really proved the value of the French Immersion program.” Another first for French Immersion came June 17, when École Steffie Woima School Grade 3
teacher Mme. Kim Romyn successfully defended her thesis and became the first teacher in Chinook’s Edge to attain her Master’s Degree completely in French while being employed in the division. Her program, delivered through Campus Saint-Jean at the University of Alberta, involved Language, Culture and Identity. “Many of my courses were based on the cultural components of learning a second language,” said Romyn, who was a French Immersion student growing up north of Edmonton. “Being a graduate of the program myself, I had some ideas of what was working well. But talking to these grads 10 years later as part of my thesis was very interesting. For me, it confirmed that providing cultural activities is necessary for learning a language successfully. It defines the language more fully and provides language as an experience. Students need opportunities to use language in authentic settings to make it come alive.” Romyn has been seconded to work in the provincial Ministry of Education for a year, beginning in September. She will be working with
a team to revamp the Kindergarten to Grade 6 Mathematics curriculum for French Immersion. “This is a great opportunity and I’m so appreciative of the support from Chinook’s Edge. I love being a teacher, and to be included in the thought-process of building curriculum will be amazing. It will be challenging, but I will return to Steffie with
that new way of looking at the education system and bringing knowledge that can be shared with my co-workers and implemented in our classrooms,” said Romyn. “I believe very strongly in French Immersion and what it provides for students. I see them taking risks they might not otherwise have taken. They become very good problem solvers by
watching verbal and facial expression intently and putting many other clues into context to determine meaning. They come to have a love of the language and want to know it all in a rich, full depth. Their literacy skills are highly tuned and, once they have both languages going, it’s like a train and you can’t stop its momentum. I so enjoy passing my love of language on to them.”
Fury Idol at Fox Run A wide variety of talents were displayed during École Fox Run School’s Fury Idol June 12.
Students performed their talents on stage in the school gym and were critiqued by a
Julie Olive impressed the audience with her guitar playing skills and vocal talent.
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Marie-Astrid Detharet (The Rock), Brenda Trudel (Nicki Minaj) and Justin Bander (Si Robertson of Duck Dynasty fame) provided feedback on students’ performances.
Bryn O’Brien displayed her skills as a violinist. Andrew Bennett played a song on his bass guitar.
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Performing to the song I Need a Hero was Hailey Bernett.
Character - École Mother Teresa Catholic School students Austin Boothe and Janelle Katterhagen were congratulated by their teacher Miriam Hick for their overall demonstration of character throughout the year, June 14. SUBMITTED
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- A delicious strawberry and rhubarb pie baked by grandma, Ada Graham, for Booster Juice’s entry into Sylvan Lake & Area Community Partners’ Association charity pie auction, June 15, attracted the highest price, $450. As a result, Booster Juice owner Wendy Graham was able to chose the charity of her choice to receive half the proceeds from the auction. She chose the Compassion Fund, which is operated by Community Partners’, as recipient of $542.64. Donna Ellerby accepted the cheque from Wendy Graham. The other half of the proceeds went to the Family Education Support program operated by the organization. The winning pie was donated to the Legion after the auction. STEVE DILLS
Kain Watson entertained with his guitar Jayce Soley was happy with his demonstraplaying. tion of ventriloquist skills.
Makenna Schuttenbeld dance to the song Between Two Lungs. STEVE DILLS PHOTOS
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Historic - Nikki Reed and Neil Evans were married at the first wedding to take place at St. Mary’s and St. Timothy’s Anglican Church in the past five years on June 22. Rev. Rilla Sommerville officiated with the usual mix of sensitive liturgy and appropriate humour, said Evans. “This was a beautiful, historic setting to be married. In 66 years there have been many marriages, baptisms and funerals conducted at the church, with the last wedding prior to ours being in 2008.” RANDY FIEDLER
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Upon learning that our pyrotechnics crew, the Calgary/High River based Big Bang Inc. had been heavily affected by the Àooding in the south, we were forced to downsize our Canada Day ¿reworks show. The Town of Sylvan Lake is pleased to announce a rescheduled
fireworks show on Sunday, September 1, 2013! The sky will be darker & evenings will be cooler. We will all need an excuse to get together & say farewell to summer 2013 with the type of ¿reworks you’ve come to know and love Sylvan Lake for. More details to follow.
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS TAKE NOTICE THAT on July 2, 2013 the Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) for the Town of Sylvan Lake approved the following application(s): Charger Pumping Solutions for a Temporary Moved in Portable OfÂżce Building (1 Year) – ‘OilÂżeld Services or Supply Business’ on Lots 12 & 13, Block 4, Plan 072-9269 (48 & 52 Cuendet Industrial Way) Chinook’s Edge School Division for a School Addition (Prefabricated Building) on Lot 1SR, Plan 842-0257 (4815 43 Street, CP Blakely School) Falcon Homes Ltd. for a height relaxation on detached garage on Lot 9, Block 9, Plan 102-4600 (18 Rogers Road) AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT on or before July 8, 2013 the Development OfÂżcer for the Town of Sylvan Lake approved the following application(s): RYDERS RIDGE Unique Elevations for basement development & detached garage on Lot 32, Block 7, Plan 122-2463 (21 RichÂżeld Crescent) Falcon Homes Ltd. for basement development & detached garage on Lot 1, Block 8, Plan 102-4600 (19 Radcliff Way) Falcon Homes Ltd. for a single family dwelling, attached garage, deck & basement development on Lot 5, Block 6, Plan 082-8362 (4390 Ryders Ridge Boulevard) Falcon Homes Ltd. for a single family dwelling on Lot 38, Block 7, Plan 122-2463 (33 RichÂżeld Crescent) Lance Huget for a Home Occupation Type ‘A’ – Woodworking on Lot 70, Block 7, Plan 112-4243 (10 Rafferty Court) Candel Homes for a single family dwelling with attached garage on Lot 140, Block 7, Plan 122-2463 (61 Reynolds Road) Nicholas Baron for a deck with enclosed storage on Lot 15, Block 2, Plan 062-5924 (87 Rozier Close) Dan Fenton for a Shed on Lot 30, Block 9, Plan 102-4600 (4421 Ryders Ridge Boulevard) True Line Contracting for a detached garage on Lot 19, Block 6, Plan 072-8934 (13 Regatta Way) Windward Homes Ltd. for a single family dwelling, attached garage & deck on Lot 96, Block 3, Plan 074-0088 (26 Regal Court) FOX RUN Curtis Fleck for a Home Occupation Type ‘A’ – Electrician on Lot 49 Block 6, Plan 032-4657 (122 Old Boomer Road) WILLOW SPRINGS Darcy Rosie for a single family dwelling with deck and secondary suite on Lot 12, Block 4, Plan 012-4721 (61 Wildrose Drive) PIERVIEW VonWay Home for basement development on Lot 13, Block 2, Plan 902-2972 (21 Pickering Close) LIGHTHOUSE POINTE Doug Denney for a detached garage on Unit 18, Block 052-6291 (25 Baywood Link) STREETS Robert Cookson for a Home Occupation Type ‘A’ – Delivery Service on Block 69, Plan 002-0387 (808, 5220 50A Avenue) Richard Pediar for a deck on Lot 11, Block 8, Plan 772-0887 (4711 46 Street) Town of Sylvan Lake for four (4) freestanding signs (Dog Park) on Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 982-6490 (4001 60 Street) AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT you may appeal Discretionary approvals to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, as provided for in Part 17, of the Municipal Government Act. Written statements relevant to the development and reasons for the appeal may be submitted to the Town of Sylvan Lake, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, 4926 50 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1A1 within 14 days following this publication. You may not appeal a Permitted Use unless it involves a relaxation, variation or misinterpretations of the Land Use Bylaw. For further information please contact the Development OfÂżcer at 887-2141. Dated at Sylvan Lake, Alberta, this 11th day of July, 2013. Development OfÂżcer, Town of Sylvan Lake
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POSITION TITLE: Youth Services Program Workers (4) – Part Time SUMMARY OF FUNCTION: . Provide active leadership in the delivery of age appropriate drop in activities for children and youth ages 7-18 . Oversee safety of all participants in the Youth Centre . Maintain accurate participant information and required Youth Services forms . Ensure safety policies, practices and supervision of activities at the Youth Centre are adhered to . Maintain strong relationship with co-workers, volunteers and public . Work week consists of afternoons and evenings, Monday-Saturday, September-June, approximately 8-24 hrs per week with the possibility of moving into a full time Summer position. . The positions are located at the Youth Centre (2nd Àoor of the Family & Community Centre) TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: . Team-oriented, energetic individuals . Excellent communication and public relations skills . Able to provide mature and enthusiastic leadership . Current CPR & First Aid Training . Some education in the ¿eld of Social Work, Child & Youth Work or Education . Successful completion of Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check and CYIM check. . Class 4 drivers license would be an asset We offer competitive rates and an opportunity to work in a professional, team focused environment. If you would like to be considered for these positions, please submit your resume specifying the position you are applying for before 4:00 p.m. on July 26, 2013 to: Family and Community Centre 4725 – 43rd Street, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1M3 Attention: Krista Carlson Fax: 403-887-1194 Email: youthservices@sylvanlake.ca All successful candidates will be contacted.
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Unexpected large increase in competitors at Benalto Junior Rodeo by Stuart Fullarton Sylvan Lake News
An unexpectedly large number of competitors at Benalto Junior Rodeo meant organizers faced a race against time to ensure all events were finished before the start of the pro rodeo Friday. Co-organizer Rhonda Vick said the number of participants was surprising to organizers, but she was “very happy� to see the event run so well, despite the significant increase in numbers from last year. “We had no idea we were going to have that many kids,� she said. “It made it very challenging, but it went really smoothly and we were out of there in time.� Vick said 109 registrations were received. Last year, numbers were in the low seventies. “It was a big jump,� she said. Participants do not register in advance but sign up on the day of events. Success of the rodeo was attributed to Shadow Riders 4-H Club, whose members volunteered their time throughout
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the day. “They ran the rodeo, basically,� she said. “They’re just patient, they know how to handle an increase in numbers, and it’s awesome. “There’s no way (the junior rodeo) would’ve run like it did without them.� Vick said she wasn’t sure of the cause behind this year’s sharp increase in participation. Speaking with members of other rodeo committees, however, she’s learned that junior rodeos throughout the province also seem to be growing in popularity. “They’re saying the same thing, that numbers are way up for junior rodeos this year,� she said. “It’s really cool that the interest is really there.� The junior rodeo began with goat tail tying at 10 a.m., and concluded around 4:30 p.m. after competitions in barrel racing, breakaway roping, mutton busting, pole bending, goat tying and wild pony racing. High point buckle winners were: Madison Hickey, 8 and under; Codi Wilson, 9 to 12; and Martina Holtkamp, 13 to 16.
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Many talents displayed at end of year show
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Students of École Our Lady of the Rosary School marked the end of another school year with a talent show June 26. They impressed with a wide variety of talents, performed in front of an audience of parents and teachers during the two-hour show.
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Left - Kara Bryant impressed the audience with her singing ability.
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Seventh-day Adventist Church 4607 - 47 Avenue
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Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Saturday 10:45 a.m. Hour of Worship Watch Bill Santos/Mark Finley on the It Is Written TV Show, Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. on CTV. Pastor Warren Kay
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Churches of Sylvan Lake Sunday Services & Sunday School FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Ministerial Association @ 10:00 am Alliance Community Church Anglican Church www.sylvanlake-anglican.ca 4404 - 47th Avenue
www.sylvanlakealliance.com
403-887-8811
July 14 - Holy Communion with Rev. Ethel English (BAS)
slacmain@telus.net
Senior Pastor: Rev. Kevin Haugan Associate Pastor: Rev. Jim Rilling Youth Pastor: Rev. John Haazen
Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. 4:00 pm Services Last Sunday of each month. Pastor Fred Albert 403-391-8773 lutheranchurchsylvan@hotmail.com “Experience the unconditional love of God in Jesus Christ.” (John 3:16) SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 a.m.
Sylvan Lake Apostolic Lutheran Church
Worship Service 9:30 am & 11:00 am Sunday School during 9:30 am service Nursery provided
Worshipping at Seventh–day Adventist Church 4607-47 Avenue
3 miles south, 2 1/2 miles west of Sylvan Lake
Church of the Nazarene “Experience the unconditional love of God in Jesus Christ.” (John 403-887-5687 Pastor Barry Sigurdson3:16)
STEFFIE WOIMA SCHOOL - 4720 - 45 AVE. Worship Service 11:00 am
Memorial Presbyterian Church
5020 48 Street, Sylvan Lake, AB, T4S 1C6 403-887-5702
Rev. Jin Woo Kim 403-887-2416 10:30 AM 8th Sunday after Pentecost Communion Sunday Nursery is available on an as need basis. memorial_office@shaw.ca
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Sunday School 10:15 am Church Services 11:30 am www.sylvanlakealc.org Contact Chairman Lyle Hillman 587-797-1269
Our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church Father Gabriel Udeh
Mass Times Parish Priest: Saturday Evening: Email: ourloa@telus.net Sylvan Lake 5:00 p.m. Sunday Morning: 5033-47a Avenue Sylvan Lake 11:00 a.m. (Last Sunday of each Administration Office: month 9:00 a.m.) Sylvan Lake 403-887-2398 Rimbey 9:00 a.m. Rimbey 403-843-2126 Weekday mass Wednesdays and Fridays 9:00am After Hours: Cell: 403-963-0954
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Taos Muncy of Corona, New Mexico scored 76 points riding Big W during the saddle bronc competition at Benalto Rodeo Saturday evening, finishing just out of the money. Fourth to seventh places were shared four cowboys with 78 point scores.
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Enjoying one of the midway rides were Sylvan Lake residents Becky, Cicely and Sami Brown. Obscured by the chair back was Rayna Ellergodt.
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FULL-TIME MEAT CUTTER required at Sobeys in Olds, Alberta. 40 hours per week. Competitive wage. Benefits. Fax resume to 1-403-556-8652 or email: sbyc125olds@ sobeys.com.
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HEWLETT PARK MCDONALDS (50 Hewlett Park Landing Sylvan Lake) is seeking 10 Food Service Supervisors , available 24/7 for all shifts, starting at $13.12/hour. One year industry experience required. Apply in person or at www.worksforme.ca
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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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CARRIERS REQUIRED To deliver the SYLVAN LAKE NEWS & CENTRAL AB LIFE 1 day a week. Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307 PERFORMANCE TIRE AND AUTO has an opening for Parts Person/Front End Manager Position. The Position will be 24-33hrs/week. We are located close to the elementary school and the flexible hours make this position ideal for a Mom who has children in school or someone wanting 3-4 days a week. Please drop off resume in person to 5604 48th st Eckville or fax to 403-746-2594
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THE SYLVAN LAKE FOUNDATION Is currently hiring at the Seniors’ Lodge in Sylvan Lake Applicants must be available for all shifts. A Criminal Record check is mandatory. Please bring or fax application To Sylvan Lake Lodge Attention: Dale Aasen 100, 4620-47 Avenue Fax: 403-887-6039
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Accounting
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SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Thursday, July 11, 2013 17 Building Supplies
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Farmers' Market
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Strawberry U-Pick Opening Soon! Tentative opening day is July 10th. Over 4 acres dedicated to our U-Picks and Gardens. Strawberries, Raspberries, Saskatoons, Chokecherry, Vegetables,and more. Find us on Facebook for current farm updates and directions. Phone Beth at 403-728-2115 or 403-318-0694 for hours of operation and more info. Pesticide Free! Markerville Berry & Vegetable U-Pick Farm
Firewood
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Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346 Start your career! See Help Wanted
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Grain, Feed Hay
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Travel Packages
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WANTED: Large round or square hay bales. Will pay competitive rates. 403-312-3577. 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.
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Condos/ Townhouses
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LAKEWAY BLVD.
Large 3 bdrm townhouse. 1.5 baths. 5 appls. Off-street pkng. Deck in back yard. Close to schools & parks. $1295. + G & E No Pets, N/S Hearthstone 403-314-0099, 358 0502 www.hpman.ca We change daily to serve you better.
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Agricultural #2000 - #2290
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3 BDRM in 4 Plex Large & Bright upper unit with deck. In-suite laundry Great shared yard for kids. Be settled before school, Avail Aug 1. N/P N/S, Hearthstone 403 314 0099 or 403 358 0502 www.hpman.ca
Suites
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BACHELOR SUITES FOR RENT ranging $550-$650 $300 d.d. All rooms above Hazzard County Bar & Grill. Call 403-887-5235 ask for Char FULLY legal bsmt. suite in Sylvan, 2 bdrm, all utils., new appls, parking spot, storage shed, fenced yard, $1400/mo, Colin 403-505-2760 THIS beautiful lower level Sylvan Lake duplex suite has 2 bdrm. and 1000 sq. ft. of living space. Avail. Aug.1st. Adult only. NS, NP. $825 + 40% utilities. $825 d.d. Call 403-340-0065 ext. 412.
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Davidson has many happy memories of years working at Cobb’s erman … only he kept saying that the octopus reached a “testicle” out of the water and wrapped it around the fisherman, rather than an “tentacle”. He laughed as much as the staff did when he was told about it on his next visit. Some salesmen said that they kept certain products aside to sell at Cobb’s due to the type of clientele that came from the city to shop. Molly and Marg would accompany Jerry to Calgary to buy stock for the coming year as well. It was always stressful to determine what would and would not sell. She got to know most people in town, as something for all ages was avalable in the store. It was a GREAT place to work.
by Charlotte Murray Special to Sylvan Lake News
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My mother, Molly Davidson (now 95 and living in Calgary), has many happy memories of working in the dry goods department at Cobb’s. I made some notes as she reminisced: Worked at Cobb’s Dry goods 1963-76 for the three generations of Fishers — Norman, Jerry and Allan. Marg Gibson, the other clerk, worked there for 17 years. Dry goods included: • Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and shoes, boots; • Specialized in bathing suits especially better brands such as Catalina. Calgary shoppers would come at Easter to make their bathing suit purchases for the coming summer; • Table linens, bedding — The ladies could refold sheets — even fitted sheets, so that a package looked like it had never been opened. (Mom still insists that sheets be folded “properly”.); • Fabric, patterns, thread, sewing notions; It took constant effort to keep up with new styles, while maintaining the customer base of older shoppers. Finnish ladies used to sit outside on the window ledge visiting and enjoying the spring sunshine after a long winter of isolation on the farm. People could have charge accounts with approval from Jerry. Sometimes kids would say that their Mom had said that they could buy something, when in fact, they couldn’t and would have to return it the next day. Found a muddy pair of boots left in the box. The new pair had disappeared on the feet of a customer who slipped out without paying. The dry goods section was beside the grocery department, so it was easy for customers to move between the two areas. The work week was Monday and Tuesday 9 - 6; Wednesday 9 -noon, closed in the afternoon; Thursday and Friday 9 - 6 and Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with one hour lunch breaks and two 15
Charlotte Murray with her grad date, Allan Fisher, in 1962. minute coffee breaks, which were usually taken in the basement staff room with the grocery staff. A lot of laughter and good times were shared in that basement coffee room. Most staff went home for lunch. One Christmas eve, they shared a Christmas drink after closing and I recall my mom coming home and “straightening” the Christmas tree. She enjoyed the travelling salesmen, who usually had a joke to share and information about what was going on in other towns. One salesman was sent from one staff member to the other all around the store to tell his joke as it was such a “good one” … it was about an octopus and a fish-
Marg Gibson and Molly Davidson during 1913 Days in 1963.
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Thursday, July 11, 2013 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
Winners
- Recipients of the Steffie STAR Students awards at École Steffie Woima Elementary School for June included (in random order) Alexis Langille-Parsons, Harrison Wheaton, Jamie Leeder, Andrew Edwards, Jordyn Temoshawski, Kennedy Burvil, Dewey McFadden-Smith, Jenaya Cook, Abi Miller, Ayden Biggens, Codie Uitvlugt, Shiana Martin, Joey Davis, Alana Uitvlugt, Keston Voninnerebner, Kaydence Wagner, Landin Thibeault, Noah Anweiler, Caeden Rush, Owen Soop, Damien Baylis, Tygan Komarniski, Ashton Fonda, Amhed Hernandez, Alexa Klein, Antoine Giguere, Ben Byrd, Ewan Jones, Paris Ouellette, Jacqueline Turner, Orla Briggs, Rikkie Lizee, Leighton Eddy, Mattea Snelgrove, Megan Quirico, Aspen Aldoff and Teaghan Wilson. Absent were Tyler Kennedy, Leah Smith-Shaw, Mason McMurrer, Katie McDougall, Ty Hanson, Stryder Rumohr, Anwyn Rubletz and Elias Rubletz. The purpose of the awards is to personally acknowledge each student’s strengths, talents, passions and uniquenesses. STEVE DILLS
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Market Update NOBODY IN THE WORLD SELLS MORE REAL ESTATE THAN RE/MAX!
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Canada Housing & Mortgage Corporation defines a balanced market as one where 30% of the home inventory sells each month. Average number of homes for sale in the Sylvan Lake Area* in June:
Sales to Listing Ratio:
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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 June:
Market Favours:
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YTD Sales:
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