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Shortly before 1 a.m. Monday morning, Patrick Sawyer was flooding the surface of the old Sylvan Lake Arena when he heard several bangs. Then after another series of bangs, the roof started to collapse and he scrambled to safety uninjured. Mayor Sean McIntyre, Sawyer, and Graham Parsons, owner of Sylvan Lake Summer Hockey School, operator of the arena and a town councillor, examined the wreckage shortly afterwards. Several beams fell in, the back wall was blown out and the ice surface was completely littered with snow and debris. The machine Sawyer was operating was also buried by the falling roof. A womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hockey team, the last to use the facility, had departed the building around midnight. See more on pages 3, 5, 6, and 7. STEVE DILLS

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PROUDLY PRESENTED BY: McDONALDS ice dependent. (secondgearclub.camp9.org/iceracing) Friday, Feb. 21-Sunday, Feb. 23 - CANCELLED Sylvan Lake Ice Marathon speed skating competition. See website for info about a Red Deer event Feb. 22. www.sylvanlakeicemarathon.com Sunday, Mar. 2 - The Doll Sisters, a young Celtic American duo from Rocky Mountain House in concert at Sylvan Lake Legion from 2-4:30 p.m. They captivate audiences with their haunting harmonies, beautiful instrumentation and stellar songwriting. All proceeds go to Sylvan Lake Library. Tickets available at the library or from Friends of Sylvan Lake Library or Debbie at 403-598-3252.

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Volunteers Wanted Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Lodge is looking for volunteer drivers for the Meals on Wheels program. Call 403887-2555 and talk to Wanda or Carol.

Special Events Saturday, Jan. 25 - Sylvan Lake Open Martial Arts Challenge from 8 am to 5 pm at École Fox Run School. For more info contact Ken Sumner 403-8878806. Saturday, Jan. 25 - Trivia Night at Sylvan Lake Legion. Registration 6:30, prompt start at 7 pm. Everyone welcome. Monday, Jan. 27 - Family Literacy Day at Sylvan Lake Library. 15 minutes of fun. Storytellers, snacks and prizes. Free. drop in. Wednesday, Jan. 29 - Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Bus to River Cree Casino, Edmonton. Leave 8:30 am. Phone Joan 403-887-7614. Saturday, Feb. 1 - Family movie marathon at Sylvan Lake Library from 10 am to 3:30 pm. Adventures in Babysitting, Adventure of Huck Finn and Muppet Movie. Free, drop in. Sunday, Feb. 2 - Sylvan Lake Royal Canadian Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary breakfast at the Legion. 4916 50 Ave. 9 am to 1 pm. Everyone welcome. Sunday, Feb. 2 - Super Bowl party at Sylvan Lake Legion, doors open 3:30 pm. Wednesday, Feb. 5 - 55+ Club potluck and jam at Sylvan Lake Legion beginning at 12 noon. Saturday, Feb. 8 - Pop Stars and Princesses at Sylvan Lake Library from 1-2 pm. Bring on all those things shiny and sparkly. Come in costume as your favourite pop star or princess. Enjoy a makeover and karaoke. Free, limited enrolment, registration required. Saturday, Feb. 8 - Central Alberta Singles dance 8:30 pm at Innisfail Legion Hall. Music by Hot Spur. For info call Elaine 403-341-7653 or Murray 403357-8022. Everyone welcome. Saturday, Feb. 15 - Winterfest - polar dip, fireworks and much more for the entire family. Saturday, Feb. 15 and Sunday, Feb. 16 - Ice racing by motorcycles, ATVs and side cars. Two way sprint on Saturday, oval ice racing on Sunday. Weather and

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. 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. 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 Bethany Sylvan Lake, 4700 47th Ave.

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 - Seniors’ Drama Troupe meets from 10-11:30 am at the Seniors Centre. New members always welcome. You don’t have to be a senior to join the fun. Call Pam 403-864-2975. Thursdays - Sylvan Lake Seniors Bus to Red Deer. Pick-up starts at 9:15 am. Returning to Sylvan 1 pm from Parkland Mall. Call Lenore 403-887-5272. Thursdays - Community Bingo at Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Centre. Precall at 6:30 bingo starts at 7 pm. Canteen opens at 5:30 pm.

Monthly events “The Sylvan Sassy Sisters” Red Hat group meets the second Thursday of each month, 10 a.m. at Humpty’s Restaurant. If you are interested in joining us, just drop in or phone 403-864-4606 for information.

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

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- École Steffie Woima Elementary School teacher Amy Bouwman was selected as the only person from Western Canada to participate as one of 50 volunteers who departed on a week-long Lifetouch Memory Mission to build a school in the Dominican Republic Tuesday. Last Friday, students at the school paid a toonie for a piece of duct tape to stick her to the wall. They raised $1,062.95. STEVE DILLS

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Arena roof’s collapse could have had far worse results BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

As people mourn the loss of a community recreation hub in Sylvan Lake, there’s also a wave of relief sweeping the community. A few minutes — or hours — earlier, and the collapse of the arena’s roof could have had devastating results. Luckily there was no loss of life or injuries. A women’s hockey game concluded about 11 p.m. and they “left around midnightish”, according to a post on the Sylvan Lake News’ Facebook page by Arla Lunde. About 12:30 a.m. Monday morning, Patrick Sawyer was driving the ice resurfacer when he heard what he described as a couple of bangs. He initially thought it was someone at the back door and continued on his circuit. But when a second series of cracks resounded through the building and the roof started to collapse, he scrambled to safety uninjured. He “had the wherewithal to shut off gas in the building” and check that everyone was out before phoning emergency services and his boss of 27 years, Graham Parsons, Sylvan Lake Summer Hockey Camp owner and operator of the arena. Parsons in turn alerted Mayor Sean McIntyre. Sylvan Lake firefighters received the call at 12:53 a.m. and when they arrived RCMP were already there. At least two beams and portions of the roof collapsed and the back (east) wall was blown out. Snow and debris littered the ice surface and buried the ice resurfacer which was still on the ice, just metres from the door where it enters the rink. Snow was visibly thicker on the south side of the

roof, where it was shadowed by the adjacent multiplex, than the north side which is visible from 49th Avenue. At the scene shortly after the collapse, McIntyre said, “I can hardly believe my eyes. Absolutely shocking.” The arena, which opened in 1972, was scheduled for replacement by a larger leisure centre in the near future. “We were hoping to get another two years out of it, we haven’t started detailed design yet,” Ron Lebsack, director of community services said during a press conference at noon Monday. Asked about snow on the roof, Lebsack said the town has always had a snow removal program. Last Thursday, they’d just finished snow removal from the curling rink roof for the second time this season. “We hadn’t had a chance to get to this facility yet … within a couple of days we would have gotten to it.” McIntyre stated, “There are a lot of heartbroken people in Sylvan Lake today. We’ve had an icon, a landmark in our community, collapse.” “There’s a lot of love for the facility, a lot of sadness to see it go.” He added, the town has faced adversity and tragedy in its 100 year history and pulled together before. “Now’s when we band together as a community to see a new facility built, to make new memories.” “It’s sad,” said Parsons who has walked the halls of the building for the past 40 years. “You’d like to say goodbye to the old girl the proper way. It shouldn’t go unceremoniously like this.” Home to the long running hockey camp, the arena has hosted tens of thousands of youngsters over the years, many who have gone on to careers in the NHL and European hockey leagues. The camp will continue this summer utilizing the multiplex.

The south wall of the arena is bowed where a beam fell from the roof early Monday morning. Concerns the wall could fall further striking the multiplex have prompted that building’s closure until demolition is done. STEVE DILLS

Multiplex won’t reopen until arena demolished BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Sylvan Lake’s remaining indoor ice surface will remain closed longer than originally anticipated. The reason is the location of the building in proximity to the arena which was rendered unusable when about one-third of its roof collapsed early Monday morning. The multiplex, situated immediately south of the arena, was originally shut down because the gas line which supplies it ran through the arena. But councillors were told at a special meeting Tuesday night, that the remainder of the arena will have to be demolished before the multiplex can be used again. The reason, said Ron Lebsack, director of community services, is that if the south wall of the arena collapsed and fell towards the multiplex it would be within the ‘strike zone’ and could damage the building’s dressing rooms. In the meantime, Atco Gas crews were busy Tuesday installing a new gas line to the southeast

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corner of the multiplex from 48th Avenue. That work, and the work of a contractor inside to install piping to the main line location in the northeast end of the building, was expected to be completed Wednesday. Lebsack estimated at Tuesday’s meeting the town could have the facility ready for use within two days. Approval for demolition is needed from the insurance company before it can begin. The company has been made aware of the town’s dilemma and he hoped to get approval to begin demolition of the arena quickly. “We are still awaiting the insurance provider to complete an assessment of the building by (their own) structural engineer and a visit and report from a property valuation firm,” said Lebsack in a

written report. Councillor Dale Plante received confirmation from Lebsack that the multiplex could be reopened when the arena’s south wall was on the ground and that they wouldn’t have to wait for debris to be cleared from the site. Asked how long demolition would take, Lebsack said information he’d received was that it could be done in a matter of hours. Mayor Sean McIntyre concluded the open portion of council’s meeting

stating, the town has plans in place to “develop a facility in that region. Council and I will have to review them to make sure we proceed strategically. We have to address them immediately but we’re not interested in rushing decisions in fear of making decisions that will plague us in the future. “It’s time for us to unite as a community to come out of this situation. We’ve done it before.” About 30 people packed council chambers for the special meeting.

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Insinuations of ill-will and negligence far from truth Town’s CAO reaches out with arena collapse details Dear Editor, As Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Sylvan Lake, I feel compelled to reach out to Sylvan Lake residents and area facility users and provide the facts, as they relate to our Sylvan Lake Arena and its collapse. Earlier this week, certain media outlets suggested a hidden agenda, within the town organization, to hide information about the arena structure. This could be no farther from the truth. In 2012, the Town of Sylvan Lake, through a public tendering process, commissioned the services of Cognidyn Engineering & Design, to perform a structural assessment on two of the oldest town facilities — the curling rink and the arena. This was a responsible and proactive action taken for good reason as both facilities were over 40 years old. The final structural assessment was received in March 2012 and presented publicly to council on March 26, 2012. The Structural Assessment is available in its entirely at www.sylvanlake.ca/ public-notices; however, the key findings are presented below: Curling Rink - Conclusions & Recommendations In the final analysis, our recommendation would be to replace the building ASAP. Spring of 2014 would be the true end of a safe occupancy for the building, but 2013 would be better. A very close monitoring of the building should be done if it is to be kept open, and the above noted snow removal program, done is a roof-friendly yet OH&S approved manner, is mandatory. If the building could be replaced without anymore use needed, then so much the better. Arena - Conclusions & Recommendations Given the evidence at hand, we are of the opinion that this facility has about 2-3 years of useful life remaining if no supplemental maintenance work is invested — conditional of course on the noted snow removal program. If the minor maintenance work is done ($300,000+), and the snow removal program is maintained, then we would give this structure 7-10 years - possibly more. Neither council nor staff found any

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69 years ago ... From the issue of January 17, 1945

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There was a good turn-out at the annual banquet meeting of the Chamber of Commerce held in Sylvan Lake hotel on Tuesday night, over 60 being n attendance. Reports covering the activities of the organization were presented by

E. (Betty) Osmond, value in spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on updates to a 42 year old building and council determined that by late 2015, the arena would come down and we would replace it with a new facility. This decision, and the allocation of funds to support it in the longterm capital plan, all occurred in a public forum and were reported by local media. Insinuations of ill-will and negligence on the town’s behalf, as it relates specifically to the arena, and that we have hidden the results of our Structural

Assessment from the public, are far from truth. The assessment document was provided to the Curling Club well before this incident. The Town’s Director of Community Services repeatedly referenced the Structural Assessment throughout our conversations with the media in the aftermath of our arena collapse. Though the assessment itself has long been replaced on the front page of our website, the report to council is still available online through our Civic Web system and will again be placed on our “What’s Happening” page for the public to view. I certainly understand that the public will have questions on how staff managed the monitoring and removal of snow from these two facilities, but please, do not believe for a moment that we have tried to cover up the findings of the assessment or that we have not taken any action in the two years since its inception. In recent weeks I authorized the closure of the curling club facility on two occasions until snow could be removed from the roof. I would have had no hesitation to have closed the arena as well, had I known of the snow load situation. We are all aware of the added pres-

sures associated with this winter’s unusual effects, and this was certainly a considerable factor in the collapse of our arena. I am not satisfied with simply saying that we, as an organization, followed procedure and leaving it at that. I am not okay with what happened. Town staff members are not okay with what happened. We know you, the users of the arena; we know your children. You support our initiatives and attend our events and you are our neighbours, and no one is okay with what happened. Our immediate efforts right now are concentrated on dealing with the many issues associated with the arena collapse and the reopening of the multiplex. However, we are moving forward shortly to closely and objectively review town activities and routine procedures prior to the collapse and report back to council in a public meeting. The ongoing maintenance of current facilities and development of our new Leisure Centre are our focus. The Town of Sylvan Lake will work with residents to ensure you are provided with safe, functional, well thought out and operated recreational facilities. E. (Betty) Osmond, Town of Sylvan Lake

Do it right, but do it quickly STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Some of the comments coming from Mayor Sean McIntyre over the past few days have sent mixed messages to us and to residents of our community. They need to be clarified quickly so that we can “band together as a community to see a new facility built” and he’s challenged us. At the conclusion of Tuesday night’s council meeting he said the town

had plans to “develop a facility in that region” but that council is “not interested in rushing decisions in fear of making decisions that will plague us in the future”. At a news conference Monday he stated concept plans the town already has were for a facility on the same site in 2016. Earlier this month town councillors spent numerous hours pouring over their budget for 2014. Following that their media release stated one of the highlights is a leisure centre detailed design (that’s apparently the new name for the multiplex redevelopment moniker

members of the various committees. V. M. Neely, chairman of the nomination committee presented a slate of officers for 1945, and the following were duly elected: President - Joe Martin; Vice-president - J. A. Untinen; Secretary - J. Innes; Treasurer - E. Holsworth. F. J. Bloom, retiring president, who was master of ceremonies, then introduced the guest speaker, R. S. Gillespie, city commissioner of Red Deer and past president of Red Deer Board of Trade, who gave an enlightening talk on world revolution. ♦ ♦ ♦ Members of the I.O.D.E. are seeking donations to the I.O.D.E. Service Libraries Campaign. Books are needed now for ships at sea, military hospitals, Navy, Army

used in the past). The 10 year capital plan they scrutinized in conjunction with their decisionmaking indicated $18 million planned for the multiplex addition in 2015 which would indicate to us significant work would be underway that year. In fact, information we’ve heard previously, suggested the arena would have been torn down at the end of the 2015 season and a new ice surface ready that fall (perhaps a little later than the normal season start). So, if detailed design is to take place this year, and money is planned for con-

and Air Forces establishments in Canada and overseas. The I.O.D.E. has a national objective of $300,000, and hopes to top this figure by the end of January.

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Probably the largest transaction to take place in Canada for many years has recently been consummated in Alberta. This transaction involves the purchase by Riverbend Farms, Benalto, of the Big Coulee Ranch herd, owned by the estate of Cody Spencer, Calgary. The late Cody Spencer, killed in a highway accident one year ago, had envisaged and commenced to put into effect a breeding herd of five hundred females, with every tool of modern

struction in 2015 why has the 2016 date surfaced? Based on current circumstances that’s totally unacceptable. We agree that decisions shouldn’t be rushed, but we’ve been discussing this project for years, the concept plan has been presented and the fundraising committee has kicked off its work. Anything less than a 2015 start, with the possibility of an ice surface being ready for the 2015-16 season, is going to be unacceptable by many — many who are ready to embrace this project with increased passion and get it done.

efficiency to be used as a measuring stick; including sire analysis, rate of gain comparisons and conversion tests aiding known bloodline and type guides. The purchase by Riverbend Farms involves approximately 500 head of registered Aberdeen Angus; over 300 being of breeding age, balance calendar year calves. ♦ ♦ ♦ An important meeting of interest to all residents of districts served by Sylvan Lake School will be held Jan. 29. It is the intention of the County School Committee to develop a complete high school at Sylvan Lake with all grades up to Grade 12 being taught. At present they propose eliminating bussing to Red Deer.

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Ice scheduling being accommodated as availability allows BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

With Sylvan Lake’s hockey rink capacity reduced by half, many people in the community and outside are rallying to overcome the challenge. “Other towns have stepped up big time,” said Graham Parsons Tuesday morning. “All the offers coming in are tremendous. When something like this happens everyone is willing to step up.” He noted Sylvan provided similar support to Red Deer earlier this year scheduling four practices here when the Kinsmen arena was unavailable. “The response has been tremendous — and the condolences, holy, it’s like a funeral.” Parsons faced a double challenge for hours Monday, when he was unable to get into his office to retrieve his schedules and computer.

After a structural engineer viewed the arena, he was allowed into the front of the building for a short time late in the day where he cleaned out his office, and “much to everyone’s relief got the provincial pictures off the wall”. He was also able to salvage the two tribute jerseys — for Colton Lakeman and Chase Cornford. Now he’s back to work, answering calls and trying to accommodate the needs of hundreds of youngsters who played hockey, figure skated and participated in other activities in the building. “I’ve been on the phone all morning,” he said. “Whatever ice we get we’ll put into a pool and divide appropriately.” Parsons indicated he’s got 80 league games to reschedule. Several slots have already been provided in Eckville and they’re looking at times in Bowden, Rimbey and Innisfail. He told councillors Tuesday night, he’d had calls from every municipality within 45

miles. “There’s lots of ice time, it’s just somewhere else.” Ron Lebsack, director of community services, told councillors one option they’ll be bringing back to council is the idea of adult ice times being moved later in the day to accommodate more youth bookings. Asked about tournaments, Parsons said the Atom AA and Atom A teams volunteered to give up their tournament on the 14th. Other than that there weren’t any tournaments scheduled until March. “They may be able to be salvaged depending on playoffs.” Besides dealing with the loss of the arena, the adjacent multiplex has been shut down because its gas line ran through the arena. Atco Gas crews were on hand Tuesday working on a solution. For scheduling questions, Parsons may be contacted by email or phone. His business phone number (403-887-2575) is now being forwarded to his cell phone.

He’s had phone calls, emails and Facebook posts from all over the world. “So many guys stayed in the rink, with the hockey school guys lived there. It’s such a part of the life, it’s tough to believe.” Parsons talked of hearing from a “kid” from Austria who was here in the mid- ’80s, others from Quatar, Denmark and instructors from Texas. Pretty well every minor hockey association has sent a note. “It’s sad, you’d like to say goodbye to the old girl the proper way,” Parsons said. “It shouldn’t go unceremoniously like this.” He hinted there was talk about ways to celebrate when the arena, which was scheduled for replacement in the near future, ended its life. “Thanks to everybody for all the help, it’s been tremendous,” he concluded. “Special thanks to emergency services. They really do have the user groups at heart … but it’s safety first.”

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HURSDAY, JAN. 23, 2014

Partnership with Hockey Alberta announced by Sylvan Hockey Camp BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

A press conference about noon Monday attracted lots of interest from news media who shot pictures of the damage before spreading the story far and wide across the country. STEVE DILLS

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An early morning phone call from 27 year employee Patrick Sawyer upset plans Graham Parsons had for a major announcement Monday on the future of Sylvan Lake Hockey Camp. But he rebounded quickly. By noon he was ready to assure everyone that the camp will thrive, using the multiplex as its base. Sawyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s message, recalled Parsons was â&#x20AC;&#x153;get down here, the rink fell down!â&#x20AC;? And on viewing the destruction, it was easy to see it meant the end of a grand old lady. Construction of the arena was started in 1969 and it was officially opened in 1972, according to Parsons. He had been planning to â&#x20AC;&#x153;roll out a partnership with Hockey Albertaâ&#x20AC;? Monday morning. While that was overshadowed, he divided his time telling the story and assuring the

business heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operated for 40 years will continue, while fielding phone calls of condolence and concern. Hockey Alberta has partnered with Sylvan Lake Hockey Camp and Development Centre to assist with delivery programs that follow the associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s principals on the Long Term Player Development (LTPD) initiative. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The camp has enhanced its development programs, both on-ice and off-ice, to ensure these principals are adhered to,â&#x20AC;? stated a notice sent to minor hockey associations by Hockey Alberta. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Proper â&#x20AC;&#x153;age specificâ&#x20AC;? training is vital to a young playerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future and the more who experience it the better.â&#x20AC;? While the LTPD initiative is the focus, the message has to get to the hockey playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; caretakes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; their coaches and parents. With this in mind, Hockey Alberta and the hockey camp are offering a comprehensive Coach Development Program throughout the summer. Continued on Page 7

SUMMER VILLAGE OF JARVIS BAY MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW Public Information Session The Summer Village of Jarvis Bay is in the preliminary stages of reviewing its Municipal Development Plan (MDP), an overall plan that provides framework for the physical development of Jarvis Bay which is general in nature and long range in its outlook. The intent of the MDP review is to ensure it reĂ&#x20AC;ects the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desired direction and integrates policies speciÂżc to the use and management of Jarvis Bayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open space system (land owned and/or controlled by Jarvis Bay).

PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION Date: Monday, February 3, 2014 Time: 4:00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:00 p.m. Place: Summer Villages Administration OfÂżce located at Unit 8, 14 Thevenaz Industrial Trail, Town of Sylvan Lake (behind the Comfort Inn & Suites on Highway 20) This public information session will be an informal drop-in style open house with display boards that will summarize each section of the MDP, highlight amendments identiÂżed by the steering committee thus far, and provide an opportunity for the public to comment. Summer Village staff and members of the steering committee will be available to answer any questions you may have. The current MDP may be viewed between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Summer Villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Administration ofÂżce located at Unit 8, 14 Thevenaz Industrial Trail. It may also be viewed on the Summer Villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www. sylvansummervillages.ca, click on the Jarvis Bay tab. If you are not able to attend the public information session, copies of the display boards and comment sheets will be available on the Summer Villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website (under the Jarvis Bay tab) after the February 3rd session. Please ensure all comments are forwarded by no later than February 17, 2014 to:

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THURSDAY, JAN. 23, 2014

Partnership announced . . . Continued from Page 6 The program will operate in six-day sessions in conjunction with each of the Sylvan Lake and Jasper Hockey Camp sessions and include on-ice work with players of all ages and off-ice mentoring with certified development personnel. Hockey Alberta and the Sylvan Lake and Jasper Hockey Camps, entered a pilot project last year to evaluate a partnership to deliver off season development in accordance with goals and aspirations of Hockey Alberta and Hockey Canada. That project led to a formal agreement that makes Sylvan Lake and Jasper Hockey Camps “endorsed licensees of player and coach development”. “Sylvan Lake and Jasper Hockey Camps have always held values of proper development and have always tried to upgrade our on-ice and office programs to the most up-to-date training information and we feel privileged to help Hockey Alberta expand their delivery of the message of

proper age-specific long term player development,” said Parsons on his website. The agreement gives the hockey camps “access to the very latest training material, training equipment and highly trained advisors to ensure that we can deliver the best product to our students”. The announcement states, “Sylvan Lake and Jasper Hockey Camps have long been one of Western Canada’s largest providers of shoulder and off season development attracting students and their families from not only every corner of Alberta but nationally and internationally as well. Through our knowledge of the management of the camp and through results of our pilot project partnership last year, we are asssured that this venture will play a significant role in not only providing proper age specific development to approximately 1,000 students per year but getting the “long term player development” message to a large portion of our membership.”

First with the news BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

It’s amazing the worldwide interest this tragedy has attracted. The initial story, seen by over 25,000 people is by far the highest tally we’ve recorded in our history with the Facebook page.

Less than an hour after Sylvan Lake RCMP, firefighters, and ambulance personnel rushed to Sylvan Lake Arena about 1 a.m. Monday, pictures and information about the collapse of the roof were circulating around the world, through the Facebook page of Sylvan Lake News. Two pictures, showing the demolished back wall and gaping holes in the roof where beams had fallen, were accompanied by comments from Mayor Sean McIntyre and Councillor Graham Parsons (who’s also the arena operator and head of Sylvan Lake Summer Hockey Camp) and other news. By 10:30 Monday morning, more than 13,800 people had already seen the pictures and read the story. That number continued to grow throughout the week. At press time, Tuesday night, the initial story had been seen by over 25,000 people; an update was viewed by 2,906 people and a daytime picture had attracted 16,008 people. Elect Your 2014 President News from Tuesday night’s special Sylvan & Directors Lake council meeting Draw for free membership was posted early Wednesday morning, 12 noon - Lite Lunch in the ongoing saga of the arena, and started included. receiving readers quickly.

Penguin fans to learn about Sylvan’s arena BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

The arena where Pittsburg Penguin player Brandon Sutter played hockey is to be featured during one of the team’s future game broadcasts. But there will be a twist. A broadcast team from Pittsburg

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Driving related incidents resulted in charges against several people Saturday, January 11th 12:16 a.m. – RCMP were called to a disturbance on Falcon Close in Sylvan Lake. Witnesses advised that kids were yelling and running in the alley. A party was being held in the garage of a residence at the time and the property owner was advised of the noise complaint. It was confirmed that the youths were not involved in an altercation and were in the process of returning home. 5:26 a.m. – A 21-year-old Sylvan Lake male is facing a fine as a result of a single vehicle collision at Highway 11 and Range Road 15. A taxi driver reported that a truck was heavily damaged and sitting in a snowbank at the intersection with the male driver still inside the vehicle. Police attended and the male was found to be uninjured. There was no sign of intoxication however it was determined that the male was unable to complete the turn onto Range Road 15 due to speed. He was fined with driving at an unreasonable speed. Wednesday, January 15th 12:28 a.m. – The owner of a vehicle on 47th Street in Sylvan Lake contacted RCMP after he witnessed a female trying to access his vehicle. The female was underdressed for winter conditions and appeared to be under the influence of a substance as she walked up and down the street trying to stay warm. The 27-year-old female was found by police at a nearby residence and she was determined to be

intoxicated. Occupants of the residence advised that they knew the woman and would ensure her safety for the evening. 9:58 p.m. – RCMP received a complaint of a possible impaired driver on Highway 11 west of Eckville heading towards Sylvan Lake. As a result of the tip, police stopped the vehicle at the Highway 11 and 60th Street intersection. The driver was questioned and was found to be in possession of crystal meth and various drug paraphernalia. The male was on conditions not to possess illegal drugs. A 52-year-old male from Rocky Mountain House is now facing charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking; possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000; failing to comply with an undertaking; driving an uninsured motor vehicle and other Traffic Safety Act violations. Thursday, January 16th 9:46 a.m. – RCMP attended a location on Highway 11 at Range Road 10 after a report of four vehicles in the ditch. A constable attended to a driver whose truck was stuck in the ditch. The 34 year old male out of Edmonton advised that he was waiting for a tow truck. Upon further investigation, the member determined that the male was a suspended driver. As a result, the male was fined for driving while unauthorized and his vehicle was seized for thirty days.

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THURSDAY, JAN. 23, 2014

Dickson Store Museum planning 2014 exhibit, hosting annual meeting

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goodies and refreshments to follow. In November we were back by popular demand to put on the play “The Poplar Grove Ladies Club” written by local playwright Laurie Hodges-Humble once more. It was presented as a dinner theatre on Nov. 29th and a dessert theatre on Nov. 30th. Both performances were very well received and people are already asking what we are going to do next year because they want to come. We received government funding from Alberta Museums Association in the form

of the operational staffing grant and the exhibit on telephones. We also received us funding from the Museums Assistance Program for upgrading our computers and museum collection software. As 2013 has come to a close we are planning for 2014 when we will be installing a new exhibit called “Communication Comes To Dickson”. We are looking for stories, memorabilia, photographs — anything that has to do with telephones. So if you worked at a mutual exchange, AGT, Telus etc. or if you had a party line or have anything you

The 2013 season has come and gone for Dickson Store Museum. This has been another successful season, thanks to the hard work of board members, staff, and volunteers. The museum once again decorated a float and participated in the Canada Day Parade, held their annual Thrilling Thursday, the beary-loved Teddy Bear Picnic sponsored by Central Alberta Co-op, Innisfail Dairy Queen, Innisfail A & W and Innisfail Subway, and seminars will take place at the our Julestue in Best Western Hotel Sylvan Lake, AB November. There were two on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. highlights. One was the 4th Annual Sunday Presenter: Dr. Josiah Rambally former Chief Afternoon at the Medical Oﬃcer of Saint Lucia in the Caribbean and Museum. We had all the author of a book entitled: “Beyond Medicine”. three levels of governHe also wrote a Chapter entitled “Demon ment attending, Earl Possession” in a book called: “Health Smart” by Dreeshen MP, Kerry Dr. Walter Thompson. This chapter attracted the Towle MLA and Rick Roman Catholic Church who summarized it Lorenz. Red Deer in “Spirit Daily” the most widely read Catholic County Councillor for Website. division 5. It was a Are you lonely? wonderful afternoon Are you about to give up on life? with musical entertainAre you worried about the future? ment, a one-act play, Are you or your loved ones chained to any addiction? poetry readings with Do you want peace, happiness and contentment in your life?

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THURSDAY, JAN. 23, 2014

Lions contributed to variety of organizations BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

With a donation to Bethany Care Foundation Monday night, Sylvan Lake Lions Club has presented donations totalling $36,620 from their bingo fund to various groups since last fall. The money for Bethany supported the fundraising campaign by Bethany Sylvan Lake for purchase of a specialized tub/lift which is valued at approximately $43,700. Other recipients of money raised by the Lions Club members have been, Lions Club International Foundation, Lions Foundation of Canada (dog

guides), Royal Alexander Hospital Foundation (eye research), Canadian Vision Care, Alberta Diabetes Foundation, Ride for Sight, STARS, Red Deer Hospice Society, Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter, Camp HeHoHa, The Lending Cupboard, Sylvan Lake Food Bank, Sylvan Lake Christmas Bureau, Parkland Youth Group Home (Equinox), Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Bus Association, Jazz At the Lake Festival Society and Sylvan Lake Lions Football (H. J. Cody Athletic Association). At their meeting Monday, they also welcomed Carla Schneider and her service dog. The club had purchased a custom made leash and saddle bags for the dog last fall.

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Joanne Toller, fund development associate with Bethany Care Foundation, accepted a donation from Sylvan Lake Lions Club presented by president Kay Bystrom at the club’s meeting Monday night. The money supported the fundraising campaign by Bethany Sylvan Lake for purchase of a specialized tub/lift. Toller said the Lions’ donation brings the campaign to the halfway mark. The money donated by Lions members was part of $38,000 which has been donated by the club to various groups from their bingo fund since last fall. STEVE DILLS

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THURSDAY, JAN. 23, 2014

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THURSDAY, JAN. 23, 2014

$50,000 prize will help with repairs at Spruce View facility “United Farmers of Alberta, help us keep our umbrellas where they need to be - outside.” BY TREENA MIELKE BLACK PRESS

finalists from Armena, Dalum, Hand Hills and Momond. “We came to an unanimous decision because we all felt the same way,” said Stacey Barrows, Foremost Minor Hockey member. Katie Hillman, secretary and 4-H representative on Spruce View and District Agricuture Society said receiving the funding is “exciting”. “It’s generating a lot of positive feedback,” she added. “We are very grateful for it.” Hillman gave credit to everyone who helped make the video which was presented to UFA, especially event co-ordinator Connie Hobein, community member Chrissy Conway and Crystal Steeves. “Connie has been a driving force behind this

A little creative genius and lots of enthusiasm and community spirit earned Spruce View Agricultural Society a nice chunk of change to help with much needed arena renovations. The group was selected as the third $50,000 prize winner in UFA’s Rural from the Roots Up Get ‘n’ Give Contest. Their three-minute 41 second video produced using a cast of area residents, including four-year-old Benjamin Box and local singer-songwriter Crystal Steeves, proved to be a hit with the judges. The community will use the prize money to make major repairs to the unsafe roof and fix the ventilation system at Diamond Jubilee Recreation Centre also known as Dickson Arena and Spruce View Arena. The facility is owned by Red Deer County. The structure, built in 1979, has served as an all purpose facility, “Compassionate and Integrative Veterinary Care” and a venue for many community events including gymkhanas, 4-H, horse shows, men’s and ladies recreational hockey teams, minor hockey and figure skating. The school utilizes the facility to provide skating for their physical education classes and many Ryders Square Mall community meetings are hosted there. Sylvan Lake www.pathwaysanimalclinic.com The arena has also hosted graduations, weddings, rodeos, dances, bull riding events and the annual mud bog event. But the building has fallen into a sad state of disrepair with rusty light sockets, a faulty ventilation system and leaky roof. “Our roof is not properly insulated and there are holes in it as well. This allows moisture to collect and drip. This is very expensive to repair and demands a large amount of our caretaker’s time. We need UFA to help us,” the ag society’s contest submission stated. “For our families … for our community … for our future … United Farmers of Alberta, help us keep our umbrellas where they need to be … outside.” The Foremost reps chose the Spruce View Ag Society over other

and Chrissy played a huge role as did Crystal.” She said the money will go a long way to help with the repairs. As a mother of three boys who play hockey and are in 4-H, she said she spends a great deal of time at the arena. Spruce View Ag Society is planning a celebration on Feb. 20 with a supper and performance by Crystal Steeves and public skating at the

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arena. Unveiling of the recipient of the next $50,000 prize in UFA’s Rural from the Roots Up --Get ‘n’ Give Contest will happen during that evening. To attend the supper rsvp at c. rosephotography@hotmail.com. To view the winning video go to www. getngiveufa.com/getngive_contest/ umbrellas-in-the-arena.

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16 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

THURSDAY, JAN. 23, 2014

Cameron organizing Return to Normandy to mark 70th anniversary of D-Day BY TREENA MIELKE BLACK PRESS

Allan Cameron is convinced he was born in the wrong era. When he listens to the stories of Canada’s World War II and Korean veterans he hears them not only with his ears, but with his heart. As they talk, he goes back there with them, to the days when they were young and brave and faced gunfire and dodged bullets, showing grit and courage, even though they walked hand-in-hand with fear and danger every day. When they talk of their fallen comrades, tears running down their leathered cheeks, their eyes full of pain, their sadness tugs at his own heart strings. And he knows their stories must be told, before it’s too late, before the great sacrifices they made remain buried forever. To keep Canadian history alive and follow his own passion, Cameron has created a website called Veterans Voices of Canada. Since 2006 he has recorded more than 700 interviews with veterans and has a waiting list. “I’m a firm believer Remembrance Day should be every day, not just Nov. 11,” he said. Cameron’s uncle, Perley Cameron, a D-Day veteran, gave him inspiration to keep going with his work. Sadly, his uncle passed away before he was able to complete an interview with him. This year, the 70th anniversary of D-Day and the invasion of Europe, Cameron has formed a group called Return to Normandy 2014. The group is to consist of veterans from Nova Scotia Highlanders and North Nova Scotia Highlanders (World War II veterans) and re-enacters who will travel to France in June. Also included in the group is volunteer BBC videographer Martin Jones as well as

Allan Cameron and Earl Jewers, North Nova Scotia Highlander Veteran in Truro, Nova Scotia at the showing of the documentary The Fighting North Novies; Into the Fire! SUBMITTED the Nova Scotia producer Frank Clifford, who is volunteering his time towards the Nova Scotia production part of it. “We are working on having videographers, reenactors and VIPs from Normandy attend and participate as well,” he said. The group will travel to France in June to perform wreath laying and Remembrance ceremonies at several significant towns that the North Nova Scotia Highlanders (NNSH) were instrumental in liberating in the opening days of the invasion of

Europe. The group will also perform Remembrance ceremonies at cemeteries and memorials including the Abbaye D-Ardenne where 13 NNSH’s were murdered in June 1944. Also invited to be part of this journey is 1st Battalion Nova Scotia Highlanders (N) RSM (ret) Ray Coulson of Amherst. Coulson has spent more than 20 years building, maintaining and promoting the regimental museum at the Col. James Layton Ralston Armouries in Amherst.

To help raise money for the Return to Normandy project, fundraising drives are ongoing and Cameron personally donated 1,000 DVDs of his production, The Fighting North Novies; Into the Fire. “It (the DVD) is part of the story of the North Nova Scotia Highlanders in Normandy in 1944. The story was inspired by my uncles who were NNSH’s (one is buried in France).” The DVDs are available via Internet sales. Donations and sponsorships are also encouraged. All funds raised will got towards tour costs as well as accommodation and travel while in France to and from ceremonial tributes. Any leftover funds will be used to assist the regimental museum in Amherst with its historical displays. A video tribute will be made of the journey. Cameron said marking the 70th anniversary of D-Day is important. “This initiative is more than likely our last chance to offer tribute to our D-Day veterans on the French soil having them beside us.” Return to Normandy is a special dedication to the NNSHs, but all veterans are invited to take part. “In the end, it is a tribute to all our veterans. We need to make them proud and understand that we are not going to forget what they did for us.” For more information on the Return to Normandy 2014 project follow it on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/ returntonormandy?ref=hl Cheques or money orders may be sent to: Return to Normandy 2014, c/o Allan Cameron, 94 Wildrose Dr., Sylvan Lake, Alberta, T4S 2L8 or by e-banking money transfer to alcammy@hotmail.com For more information contact Allan Cameron at 403-887-7114 or northnoviedvd@gmail.com or George Manthorne at junobeach2014@gmail.com

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Weekly Game Results! For the weekend of January 10 - 12, 2014

MELCOR 4YEAR OLD LAKERS

CASTAWAY SPORTS NOVICE LAKERS

Practiced hard and learned new drills. Player of the week: Lane Bott

Played in Airdrie tournament 3-0-1 record winning the “B” ﬁnal! Player of week: Will Rattray

YOUNG GUNS DYNAMITE LAKERS Played in Delburne tournament Player of the week: Darian Gareau and Aaron Gress

TERRYS LEASE MAINTENANCE NOVICE LAKERS

WATTS PROJECTS DYNAMITE LAKERS

ALL ABOUT BOUNCING NOVICE LAKERS

No scores submitted

Played in Drumheller tournament 1-2 record Player of the week: Avery Weik

Lakers 3 vs. Sruceview 7 Player of the week: Zachary Basisty

TRILLIANT PEEWEE LAKERS

BARNZEE MIDGET LAKERS

No games played.

SYLVAN LAKE AGENCIES ATOM LAKERS

SCOTIA BANK PEEWEE LAKERS

HOCKEY CENTRAL MIDGET LAKERS

Lakers 14 vs. Daysland 1 Player of the week: #18 Aden Michael

Lakers 6 vs. Maskwacis 2 Lakers 9 vs. Sunrise 3 Player of the week: #17 Zach Jurak

Lakers 2 vs. Delburne 0 Lakers 3 vs. Rimbey 1 Player of the week:

SERVUS CREDIT UNION ATOM LAKERS

COMFORT INN PEEWEE LAKERS

NORDIC SYSTEM MIDGET LAKERS

Player of the week: Carter Wilson Lakers 10 vs. Sruceview 6 Lakers 5 vs. Rocky 6 Player of the week: Noah Pickering

DAIRY QUEEN DYNAMITE LAKERS Lakers 9 vs. Formula Powell LP Lakers 15 Lakers 13 vs. Bentley 6 Player of the week: Austin Treiber

FORMULA POWELL LP DYNAMITE LAKERS Lakers 6 vs. Watts Project Lakers 15 Lakers 8 vs. Blackfalds 6 Player of the week: #17 Parker Small

DIVERSIFIED PRODUCTS NOVICE LAKERS Lakers 8 vs. Blackfalds 6 Lakers 5 vs. Rimbey 7 Player of the week: #12 Brennan Stene

SYLVAN TRUCK RANCH BANTAM LAKERS Lakers 3 vs. Blackfalds 4

STRATEGIS GROUP ATOM LAKERS No scores submitted

CO-OPERATORS INSURANCE ATOM LAKERS Lakers 2 vs. Rimbey 3 Player of the week: Tyler Davidson

Lakers 4 vs. Cochrane 5 Player of the week: #31 Reid Depalme

ETR PEEWEE LAKERS Lakers 4 vs. Airdrie 5 Lakers 4 vs. Red Deer 3 Player of the week: Connor Bowman

SYLVAN CONCRETE BANTAM LAKERS No games played.

REDCORE BANTAM LAKERS no scores submitted

Lakers 4 vs. Stettler 6 Player of the week: Jennor Sten

MIDGET 2 LAKERS No scores submitted

BOSTON PIZZA FEMALE LAKERS No scores submitted

BIG BEAR ENERGY FEMALE LAKERS Lakers 1 vs. Lacoka 7 Player of the week: Allison Dyke

SYLVAN LAKE NEWS 17

THURSDAY, JAN. 23, 2014

Boom Chucka Boys nominated for five ACMA awards BY TREENA MIELKE BLACK PRESS

A few years ago a group of musicians, just breaking into the industry, needed a name for their band. They opted for The Boom Chucka Boys. Guitarist Joel Rathjen voted against the name, but he was outnumbered. “The other three wanted it and I guess it was the right choice. It’s pretty recognizable now.” There is no doubt the name has become very well known and one would be hard pressed not to have at least heard of The Boom Chucka Boys. The Sylvan Lake band has been nominated for Group of the Year, Fans’ Choice, Song of the Year, Album of the Year and the Rising Star Awards by the Association of Country Music in Alberta (ACMA). Winners will be announced when the ACMA holds its third annual awards show on Saturday. They are also signed to Gord Bamford’s Cache Entertainment label. The band has combined their love of music with a great deal of natural talent, and attracted audiences far and wide with their unique style which encompasses country, rock n’ roll, gospel and a little bit of soul. Inspiration for their music came from such musicians as Johnny Cash, Elivs Presley, CCR, The Band, Dwight Yoakam, Dierks Bentley and Zac Brown Band. When The Boom Chucka Boys formed their group they simply wanted to make music. The awards and recognition that followed have come as somewhat of a surprise. “We are just normal guys trying to do our thing. It’s all trial and error, but we are just trying to make a career of music,” said Rathjen. The popularity of the band has skyrocketed and in the past few years they have played extensively throughout Central Alberta, captivating audiences wherever they go with their collective electric energy. Their debut album was produced by award winning producer/songwriter Byron Hill (who won a Canadian Country Music Award last year for the project along with Gord Bamford). Their single, Find My Peace of Mind, was a Top 40 hit.

Rathjen said the band continues to “learn as we go”. “We’ve been very fortunate. The recognition we have received has helped us get out and play. We’re very thankful. Many doors have opened for us and things have happened really fast.” Rathjen and vocalist Ryan Langlois were the founding members of the band, combining their musical styles of pop rock and country. They were later joined by bassist Ted Roy Michaylow, who proved to be a popular addition with his stand-up bass style. Drummer Dave Grobe came on board a few years ago. Life has put more than a few hurdles in the way of Rathjen’s own personal musical journey. His wife, Cristina was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer last year. The news came as a terrible shock to the couple who have two children, aged six and three. After undergoing a double mastectomy, she is declared to be cancer free, but will still require chemotherapy. “We’ve still got a hard few months to go,” Rathjen said. Despite her illness, Cristina encouraged her husband to follow through with his band commitments, and even though it was extremely difficult at times, he managed to keep going. “It’s what I was meant to do. It (music) always seems to find me again. And she has always been very supportive of that,” he said. He is also grateful for the support from friends, musicians, their families and many others during the trying time his family has gone through. Rathjen said his wife’s illness has taught them both not to be complacent about life and the blessings that it offers and how quickly it can all be taken away. He is looking forward to the new year and the band’s second album which will contain songs about love and the journey of life. The Boom Chucka Boys will play at Big Valley Jamboree and Calgary Stampede and Rathjen is pretty sure they will perform for an event in Sylvan Lake this year. “It is our home town and it’s always nice to do something here. I’m sure there will be something coming up.”

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The Boom Chucka Boys — Joel Rathjen, Ryan Langlois, Dave Grobe and Teddy Roy Michaylow — have been nominated for five country music awards from the Association of Country Music in Alberta. SUBMITTED

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THURSDAY, JAN. 23, 2014

Variety of activities keeping 4-H members busy BY JESSICA ROUTHIER SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Sylvan Lake 4-H Multi Club has had a very busy month. We went to an Interclub public speaking workshop that was hosted by Shadow Riders Club from Benalto, in December. Naomi Ackerman told

us the many important things to think about when preparing for our public speaking competition which is on Feb. 23 at 1 p.m. at H. J. Cody School. She explained that we needed to dress nicely, but are not allowed to use props. She said that we should learn our speech by heart, but have numbered cue cards with us in case

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LANCTOT Richard (Rick) Roy 1944 - 2014 It is with great sadness that the family of Rick Lanctot announces his passing on January 11, 2014 at the age of 69. After a courageous battle with pneumonia, Rick passed away in his sleep with family by his side. Born in Melfort Saskatchewan, Rick lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed curling, baseball, chuck wagons, water skiing, stock car racing, camping, bowling, and in his younger years boxing. He even played the drums and loved entertaining and travelling. He always had a new joke to share or some smart ass comment to make you laugh. Rick loved watching sports and was an avid SK Roughrider fan who knew all the stats. Sales was his lifelong career path, he could even sell ice to the Eskimos. Rick enjoyed meeting new people. A great asset of Rick was his ability to socialize and would help anyone he could. We invite you to join us in his Celebration of Life at the Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 - 67A Street, Red Deer, Alberta, on Saturday, January 25th, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Please wear your jersey even if it’s not green, Rick loved a good rival. If you have any good photo’s please forward to bonnih@icloud.com or rorylanctot@shaw.ca. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Lenore Jacobson, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040 or 1.800.481.7421

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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

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On Farm Pickupâ&#x20AC;? Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252. WANTED. Hannas Seeds seeking distributors for forage, turf, native and reclamation seed. Good commissions. Contact Dave at 1-800-661-1529 or dave@hannasseeds.com

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Very competitive prices! Largest colour selection in Western Canada. Available at over 25 Alberta Distribution Locations. 40 Year Warranty. Call 1-888-263-8254.

STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100, sell for FOR fast results: Classified balance owed! Call Want Ads. Phone 1-8771-800-457-2206; 223-3311. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

SYLVAN LAKE BUSINESS DIRECTORY Get your business out there! Call Shannon or Joe at 403.887.2331!

THIS COULD BE YOUR JIMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SEPTIC TANK Service BUSINESS CARD

$37.00+GST per week

Based on a 12 week commitment. Does not include the $2.25 per week web surcharge

CALL SHANNON OR JOE

403-887-2331

www.jimsseptic.ca

â&#x20AC;˘ Septic Tanks â&#x20AC;˘ Campgrounds

â&#x20AC;˘ Camps â&#x20AC;˘ RVs â&#x20AC;˘ Holding Tanks

â&#x20AC;˘ Barn Pits â&#x20AC;˘ Lagoons

We also offer PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS

403-748-2628

Toll Free 1-877-292-6777 sales@jimsseptic.ca

RVs â&#x20AC;˘ Trailers â&#x20AC;˘ Boats â&#x20AC;˘ Cars â&#x20AC;˘ Motorbikes â&#x20AC;˘ Quads/ATVs â&#x20AC;˘ Snowmobiles â&#x20AC;˘ 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

$37.00+GST per week

DRIVEWAYS | WALKWAYS | ROOFS

Call Charlie for a FREE quote 403-887-2770 | 403-392-7464

â&#x20AC;˘ Affordable Rates

THIS COULD BE YOUR BUSINESS CARD

SKID STEER SNOW REMOVAL

Fast, Reliable Service with Competitive Rates! Quality Operators â&#x20AC;˘ Fully licensed & Insured SKID STEER RENTAL AVAILABLE

SECURE INDOOR & OUTDOOR STORAGE Perfect for:

Based on a 12 week commitment. Does not include the $2.25 per week web surcharge

Don Tomenchuk Sylvan Lake, Alberta

Cell: 403.357.7678

Division of Bre-Mic Group Ltd.

CALL SHANNON OR JOE

403-887-2331

THURSDAY, JAN. 23, 2014

SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

For Rent

3299

Houses/ Duplexes

SYLVAN LAKE 2 bdrm. fully furn. dishes, linen, cable & utils. inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $1200. 403-880-0210

For Rent #3000 - #3200 Acreages/Farms ..............3010 Houses/Duplexes ............3020 Condos/Townhouses........3030 Manufactured Homes ......3040 Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050 Suites ..............................3060 Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070 Roommates Wanted ........3080 Rooms for Rent................3090 Motels/Hotels ..................3100 Offices ..............................3110 Stores/Commercial ..........3120 Industrial ..........................3130 Warehouse Space............3140 Garage Space..................3150 Storage Space ................3160 Land ................................3170 Pasture ............................3180 Mobile Lot ........................3190 Misc. for Rent ..................3200

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

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

DUPLEX FOR RENT IN SYLVAN LAKE Available immediately. Nice, clean unit. 2 bedrooms with developed basement, fenced yard. $950 rent, utilities extra. $950 security deposit. No pets, N/S, responsible for lawn care & snow removal. References required. Email: rschwab@shaw.ca or call 403-392-0843 for viewing.

Suites

3060

3020

AXXESS $995 + elect

Perfect bachelor/ette 1 bdrm & den suite. Bright east-facing balcony 6 appliances U/G Parking Easy Hwy access. Sorry - N/PÂ N/S Available February 1!

BEACON HILL $1750 + utilities

Large 4 bdrm House. 2 bdrm up - 2 down With family room.Â 3 baths & 6 appls. Easy Hwy access. Available February 1!

Board FAMILY SUITE

ONLYÂ $1175 + G & E

3060

Suites

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

Large Bi-Level unit. 3 bdrm in 4plex Close to schools & parks 5 appls.Â Sorry - N/PÂ N/S Available February 1!

LEADER COVE

FURNISHED HOME! SPECTACULARÂ HOUSE $2500 plus utilities

3 bdrm up & 2 down Family room with POOL TABLE! Double GarageÂ Â Sorry - N/PÂ N/S Available Mid-Feb!!

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property ............4120 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Businesses for Sale..........4140 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190

Houses For Sale

Manufactured Homes

4090

HOMES, COTTAGES & MORE. RTMI - Ready to Move in. Call 1-888-733-1411; rtmihomes.com. Red Tag Sale on now - ask about our $100,000 giveaway. SINGLE BEST SALE ever on select SRI Homes! Kick start 2014 with this unbeatable factory promotion! $7000 in free options! Lowest prices & best service guaranteed! Dynamic Homes 1-877-341-4422; www.dynamicmodular.ca UNITED HOMES CANADA invites you to view our Heated display homes. Purchase today at 2012 pricing. Inventory clearance starting at $92,500.; www. unitedhomescanada.com. 148 Eastlake Blvd., Airdrie. 1-800-461-7632.

Mortgages Bought/Sold

4190

BANK SAID NO? Bank on us! Equity Mortgages for purchases, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renovations. Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok. Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca. 587-437-8437, Belmor Mortgage.

INNISFAIL: New

403-887-8552 We also manage homes in Innisfail Innisfail, Penhold, Red Deer, Lacombe, and Caroline

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Businesses For Sale

4430

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Snowmobiles

5170

GOT AN OLD SNOWMOBILE THAT NEEDS FIXINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, OR JUST A TUNE-UP? Call Doug 403-887-4861

Tires, Parts Acces.

5180

WRECKING AUTO-TRUCKS. Parts to fit over 500 trucks. Lots of Dodge, GMC, Ford, imports. We ship anywhere. Lots of Dodge, diesel, 4x4 stuff. Trucks up to 3 tons. North-East Recyclers 780-875-0270 (Lloydminster)

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

4020

DUPLEX large single att. garage, 1.5 lots, walkout, infloor heat, air cond., 2 large decks, fully dev. up/down & landscaped, high eff. furnace & water heater. $339,000. 403-396-3203

Money To Loan

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

Transportation #5000-5300 Automotive Services ........5010 Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 Cars ..................................5030 SUVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s................................5040 Trucks ..............................5050 Heavy Trucks....................5060 Vans/Buses ......................5070 Motorcycles ......................5080 Campers ..........................5090 Motorhomes......................5100 5th Wheels........................5110 Holiday Trailers ................5120 Tent Trailers ......................5130 Utility Trailers ....................5140 ATVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ................................5150 Boats & Marine ................5160 Snowmobiles ....................5170 Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180 Auto Wreckers ..................5190 Vehicles Wanted ..............5200 Car/Truck Rental ..............5210 Recreational Vehicle Rental ..............................5220 Trailer Rental ....................5230 Misc. Automotive ..............5240 RVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ..................................5300

4140 BUSINESS AVAILABLE IN ALBERTA

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403-887-5908

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The right place to find the right person for the job.

CLASSIFIEDS CALL: 1-877-223-3311 to advertise

24 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

THURSDAY, JAN. 23, 2014

JUST LISTED

The Quarry 5590 45 Street #103, Red Deer

MLS#CA0024508

#1, 4914-50 Sylvan Lake

24 Hrs Ph: 403-887-2217 Fax: 403-887-3165 Toll Free: 1-877-373-6296

www.remaxsylvanlake.com

$237,000

26 Regal Court, Sylvan Lake

GREAT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY!

$539,900

5020 50 Street

MLS#CA0027888

$539,900

CA0027980

38 Lucky Place, Sylvan Lake

403-318-4547

Visit www.willardmorris.com for more info and pics!

MLS#CA0027943

Willard Morris

Gord Steinbach

Experience More!

403-505-2004

WILLARDMORRIS.COM willardm@remax.net

Call Caroline today to see what you could get for your property in today’s market!

Caroline C Ca aaroline rooline linnee Boivin B Boivi Bo oivi v

$419,900

gordsteinbach@remax.net

1 Leaside Crescent, Sylvan Lake

60 Falcon Crescent, Sylvan Lake

138 Jarvis Bay Drive

58 Sylvan Drive Sylvan Lake

MLS#CA0023987

MLS#CA0026408

MLS#CA0026560

MLS#CA0027127

$479,000 $

$ $449,000 449 44 9 00 000 0

$ $1,750,000

$204,888 $

403-896-8500

Alf Moore

Turning Dreams into Addresses

32 Hunter Road Sylvan Lake

156 Tamarack Blvd. Springbrook

MLS#CA0027248

MLS#CA0027365

$295,000 $

$199,900 $

403-350-6193 40 ""Your Trusted Real Estate Advisor"

www.alfmoore.ca

www.cbrealestate.ca

Current listings inventory is low!

4524-45 St

75x150 Lot! Fixer Upper!!

It’s a great time to call for a FREE market evaluation, let our team get you Moving!

Thinking of listing your home soon? Talk to Lorne

$225,000

23 Wiley Cr Red Deer

Granite and Hardwood!

5131 47A Avenue, Sylvan Lake

MLS#CA0028093

MLS#CA0009467

$499,900

$159,900

CALL ROBERT @ 403-350-8708 Robert Popilchak 403-350-8708 robertpopilchak@remax.net

403-396-1584

lorne@isellsylvanlake.com

www.sylvanlakehouseguy.com ON RANGE ROAD 15, Sylvan Lake

$409,900

Over 20 years of Sylvan Lake experience!

2014 is shaping up to be a great year. Inventory is low and buyers are motivated. Need to list? Give me a call! SANDI HALLGREN 403-887-2217 sandi@palmbay.ca

call Sandi for all of your Real Estate needs!