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Special Events 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 Wednesday, Feb. 26 - Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Bus to Deerfoot Casino, Calgary. Leave 8:30 am. Phone Joan 403-887-7614. Wednesday, Feb. 26 - The town presents plans for Centennial (50th) Street design at an open house at town hall from 5-7:30 pm. Thursday, Feb. 27 - Red Deer River Naturalists host a presentation by Dr. Peter and Linda Kershaw on the proposed CANOL Heritage Trail at 7 pm at Kerry Wood Nature Centre in Red Deer. No charge, everyone welcome. For info check the internet at rdrn. ca/ Friday, Feb. 28-Sunday, Mar. 2 - CANCELLED due to ice conditions - Sylvan Lake Pond Hockey tournament. www.sylvanlakepondhockey.ca. Saturday, Mar. 1 - March movie marathon at Sylvan Lake Library from 110 am to 3:30 pm. Lady and the Tramp, Shrek and Up. Free, drop-in. Sunday, Mar. 2 - Sylvan Lake Royal Canadian Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary breakfast at the Legion. 4916 50 Ave. 9 am to 1 pm. Everyone welcome. 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. Tuesday, Mar. 4 - Shrove Tuesday pancake supper from 5-7 pm at Memorial Presbyterian Church, 5020 48 Street, Sylvan Lake. Wednesday, Mar. 5-Friday, Mar. 7 - Central Alberta Homeschool Players present Romeo and Harriet, a comedic retelling of the classic at Sylvan Lake Gospel Chapel, 4920 50 Street, Sylvan Lake.
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post-secondary institutions in additional elements for schools or for their use, Johnson said, “we’re pushing school boards to do that right across the province. We want to make the most use of all the community infrastructure, be busy as much of every day as possible.” “With bright, open spaces and through the use of natural light and advanced ventilation systems that enhance air quality and circulation, this new school will benefit students and teachers by providing healthy learning and working environments,” said a press release about Sylvan’s new school. “In addition to conventional classrooms, spaces for informal, project-based and collaborative learning are also components of the new facility.” Johnson described the announcement as “exciting”. “One of the best parts of my job is I get to travel around, make announcements, get into the schools.” He said he’s nearing the end of announcements on the list of 120 they promised to do which entails a “substantial capital plan”. His department will work with Alberta Infrastructure which will be responsible for planning, tendering, scoping. Johnson noted it was fitting to make the announcement at C. P. Blakely School, a school named for a former school board trustee who worked to get a new school in the community. He also referred to “my friend Luke Ouellette who still bugs me about getting schools for Sylvan Lake”. Reference to Afghanistan and the remarkable change in education there since Canadians got involved, was part of Johnson’s speech. “When we first went over there there were one million kids in school. Now there are five million kids and one million of them are girls.” He indicated that Alberta is going to be honouring Canadian soldiers with a flag lowering ceremony at schools and municipalities across the province on Mar. 12 to mark the end of Canada’s 12-year military mission in Afghanistan. “We want to do something special in all schools commemorating the incredible work Albertans and Canadians have done overseas.”
A new Kindergarten to Grade 8 school for 500 students will be built in Beacon Hill subdivision over the next two years. Alberta Education Minister Jeff Johnson selected Grade 5 student Brycen Pieroway to make the official announcement during ceremonies at C. P. Blakely School last Wednesday. Johnson had earlier met the student in his classroom and had a discussion with him about what he was learning. The school will be “built as soon as we can get organized, get plans finalized and shovels in the ground,” Johnson said. The planned opening date is for the 2016-17 school year, although Johnson said that’s a pretty ambitious target. While he declined to announce a cost, he said similar schools have been in the range of $12-$20 million, depending on when they’re built and how they’re tendered. Announcement of the new school is part of a promise made by Premier Alison Redford during the last election campaign to build 50 new schools and modernize 70 others. “On behalf of the premier I announce a new elementary junior high school for Sylvan Lake,” said Pieroway. Colleen Butler, chairperson of the Chinooks Edge School Division board of trustees said “rapid growth in Sylvan Lake has put a lot of pressure on all schools here, has created challenges. Libraries and staff rooms have been turned into classrooms. “The announcement is very welcome. It will enable us to carry forth with some of the great programs this community is known for,” she said. In the meantime, four more portable classrooms will be added to C. P. Blakely School to handle the growth, Butler said. They’ll be in place for the opening of school this fall. While other schools are also near capacity, C. P. Blakely is the school where it’s easiest to add classrooms. The capacity of the school is technically 380 students, but they’ve got 450 students there now, said Johnson. Asked about partnerships with the town or
Support Programs 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 At the Seniors’ Centre: Mondays - Wii bowling; Tuesdays Sit & Be Fit, Whist, Beginner Bridge, Scrabble; Wednesdays - Drama troupe, lunches, Bible study, Tai Chi; Thursdays - Alberta Senior Benefit Program; Fridays - Yoga, Friday forums, bridge, foot care and massage clinics. For more info call Maryan 403-887-5428. 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 Don/Lydia Lanterman at 403-864-2230. 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 First Wednesday every month. 55+ Club Pot Luck at Sylvan Lake Legion 12 noon. $2 admission. Jam session to follow. Everyone welcome. First Wednesday every month - Sept-June. Benalto Royal Purple meetings. 10 am at Benalto Leisure Centre.
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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Adapting to weather one of biggest changes for Australian exchange teacher BY STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
Arriving in Canada for the start of a 12-month teacher exchange, Megan Wilson found the biggest adjustments to Canadian life lay outside the classroom rather than in it. “Basically, kids are kids,” said the Poplar Ridge Elementary School Grade 1 teacher, who hails from Inverell, Australia. She added that Poplar Ridge is smaller than her school back home, and noted that there are a number of “slight differences” between teaching in the two countries. Overall, however, the transition has been relatively seamless. “The biggest difference is dressing kids to go outside and eating your lunches and food inside,” she said. “All our stuff we eat outside for everything. The most that we have to cope with is taking shoes off on a rainy day.” Wilson arrived in the country at the end of January, while Suzanne Thibault went the other way, and now teaches Wilson’s Grade 2 class in Australia.
Wilson has had to quickly adapt to cold weather, and said one of the biggest learning curves she’s encountered so far is learning to live with snow. “When I left Australia, we were having heatwaves. It was nearly 50 when we were in minus 30. “(Snow) is a real novelty at the moment, it’s a bit exciting. About two weeks ago, it started to all melt away, and I was a bit sad.” Wilson’s son and one of her two daughters also made the trip, and live with her in Sylvan Lake. While her son attends school in town, her daughter will return to Australia at the end of the month to continue post-secondary studies. Although she’s still adjusting to some aspects of Canadian life, she’s loved her time here so far, and is excited about the next 10 months. “It’s a great little school,” she said. “I’ve got a fantastic class (with) great parents. I’m really enjoying it.”
Australian exchange teacher Megan Wilson donned the flag of her home country for Poplar Ridge Elementary School’s Winterfest last Thursday. STUART FULLARTON
Avalanche claimed life of Sylvan man trying to help sledder BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Avid snowmobiler Chris McCoy, 36, of Sylvan Lake, died after being buried in an avalanche near Revelstoke Saturday afternoon. Affectionately known as a “sled head”, he was trying to help another snowmobiler on Boulder Montain in West Kootenay when he was caught in an avalanche, his wife Kathy told the Edmonton Journal. “A guy got stuck and Chris went to help him,” she said. “I don’t know if that triggered the avalanche. Both Chris and the guy whose sled got stuck were caught in it.” “So he actually died saving somebody,” she said in an interview with the Calgary Sun. A group of four snowmobilers from Alberta — his brother and co-workers — were near the Boulder Mountain snowmobile cabin when an avalanche was triggered, RCMP Cst. Lesley Smith said in a news release. McCoy was found unconscious and later died of his injuries. The man he went to help survived with nonlife-threatening injuries. All snowmobilers were equipped with appropriate safety gear and beacons, Smith said. Chris McCoy’s brother was with him at the time,
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Kathy McCoy said. “His brother was there trying to dig him out … They tried to resuscitate him and it didn’t work. It was too late.” Her husband had been away from his family since Wednesday for work and celebrated his 36th birthday on Valentine’s Day. He dreamed of one day owning his own sport utility dealership and thought of his position at Cycle Works in Red Deer as an important step toward that goal. He loved snowmobiling, Kathy McCoy told
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Interesting experiment in what’s being read by our followers It’s always interesting trying to figure out what people are reading and talking about. After all, the goal of our community newspaper is to mirror what’s going on in the Sylvan Lake area. So over the past couple of weeks we monitored the information we’ve put on our Facebook page to see what’s ranking highest in people’s views. This week, for instance, we experimented by posting some of the ‘current’ news as it happened, instead of waiting for our printed product. Our initial announcement of a new school, posted last Wednesday, had been viewed by 3,064 people as of yesterday. Considering our Facebook page has 1,294 ‘likes’, that’s respectable. And it shows there was interest in that information. We chose to post the announcement ahead of our paper, because, due to deadlines, it would have been almost a full week before we could get the details to our readers. Our local Olympians, Mellisa Hollingsworth and Lyndon Rush competed over the past week. Four posts with screen shots from the television coverage of their events, have been viewed by 457,
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570, 716 and 794 respectively. Perhaps an indication that the information was already well known through the extensive Olympics coverage on Canadian television. A post on the avalanche death of Chris McCoy, which contained the Edmonton Journal article, had been seen by 763 people just two days after it was added to our page. But the real winner this week was the picture of Chrystal Belanger at the Polar Bear Dip and brief information about dippers raising over $20,000 for local charities. It was seen by over 5,000 people. Still holding the record for number of people who have seen something on our Facebook page is our initial report of the collapse of the arena roof. That made national news, with our picture circulating far and wide. And over 25,700 people have turned to Sylvan Lake News to read
about this event. Complementing our printed edition and Facebook page is our website which contains stories that are included in each week’s editions for people far and near to read and enjoy. And for those travelling, we have eeditions, that’s the complete edition of the newspaper so you can flip from page to page and see all the advertising messages and community information exact-
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Respect your pet and our town — clean up after your dog Dear Editor, I have been living in Sylvan Lake since 2009 — almost five years. My family and I moved here from Edmonton. It is a pleasure to live here. The people are friendly, there are many amenities, and the natural beauty of the lake makes me feel like I am incredibly fortunate to call such a beautiful town “home”. However, I have one complaint. As I walk my dog down our many beautiful trails, I am appalled at the dog feces everywhere. Does our town have a bylaw about picking up after your dog? If it doesn’t, we need one YESTERDAY. If it does, we need a bylaw officer to enforce this regulation immediately. If you allow your dog to defecate in a public area and you don’t pick up after him, you should be ashamed of yourself. What are you thinking — leaving such filth for others to step around? How can you possibly justify such a blatant destruction of our town’s natural beauty? The reason we have public restrooms is
precisely because we know that human waste needs to be managed and contained. Is it any different for our pets? Dogs, just like humans, are subject to illness and disease if their waste is not properly managed. YOU, the dog owner, are responsible for managing your dog’s natural bodily functions. If you truly love your pet, give him the dignity of being a clean and respectful member of our community. Let him walk our trails with his head held high. Your dog doesn’t want to litter our streets and trails with his waste any more than you do. Respect your pet and our town — clean up after your dog, and keep Sylvan Lake a beautiful resort for everyone to enjoy — people AND pets. I hope our town council and mayor take action to enforce this reasonable expectation, and appropriately fine citizens who have no common sense. Al Libby, Proud resident of Sylvan Lake
Random act of kindness chosen over neck nomination; thank you Dear Editor, Hello, I wanted to let you know of something incredible that happened to me yesterday. I went to the Fas Gas at the top of the hill and put in my last $15 for gas so I could pick my kids up from school. After I was done two girls approached me and asked me if I had ever heard of the neck nominations. I said I had and the one girl proceeded to tell me that she had been nominated but did not want to do it. Instead she wanted to do a random act of kindness. She then handed me $60 and said she would like to help pay for my gas and whatever else I wanted. I was in total shock. I told her how amazing she and her friend were and she said thank you and left.
Unfortuniately I did not get her name because I was totally speechless and I did not even find out what she was supposed to do in the first place. These two girls looked no more than 17 years old. I am writing this in hopes you might write a story about it to recognize these two girls for not only doing something so amazing for someone they did not know. They had no idea how badly I needed that extra money to help out with my kids. From the very bottom of my heart I want to thank these two girls for doing something so amazing and I will be sure to pay it forward. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Karrie Anderson, Sylvan Lake
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In Monday’s civic election (two councillors) there were four candidates seeking election. J. A. Untinen sought re-election; the other three were: H. J. Cody, Charles Palmer and Jack Pell Jr. When the votes were counted, the result of the poll was
announced as follows: H. J. Cody 79; Jack Pell Jr. 71; J. A. Untinen 68; C. S. Palmer 59. H. H. Jamieson was Returning Officer. ♦ ♦ ♦ Emily O. McClean, work convener for the Red Cross reported at length on work of the local group in 1944. I would like to especially draw attention to the sewing done by Mrs. Schill , 207 articles; and Mrs. Petro of 176 articles. Knitting by Mrs. Eisenhauer, 25 pairs of gloves and Mrs. Cutlan, 14 pairs of socks. The “Knitterbugs” turned in 83 finished articles consisting of girls skirts, sweaters, panties and turtle-necked sweaters, as well as cash; the Golden Hour Victory club for cash donations and quilts; the Catholic Altar Society
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The first annual Sylvan Lake ice races for sports and light cars will be held at Sylvan Lake Feb. 29 and Mar. 1. This event is sponsored by Sylvan Lake Chamber of Commerce and presented by Central Alberta Sports and Light Car Club. During the past couple of winters, speed trials have been held on the ice of Sylvan Lake by the Central Alberta Car Club. These events have drawn large crowds of interested spectators. ♦ ♦ ♦ The first annual Sylvan Lake
Farmers’ Bonspiel will get underway Monday, Feb. 24 on five sheets of artificial ice. Four events will be held. A special prize is offered for the heaviest team entered. ♦ ♦ ♦ The annual Ratepayers’ meeting of the Town of Sylvan Lake will be held Feb. 24. The auditor’s financial statement, just received, shows that the town completed a record year for work undertaken. The biggest single piece of work was the paving program, for which the town borrowed $60,000. The acquisition of two school buildings from the county for town offices, library, civil defence quarters and garage is a project which carried forward into 1964.
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Time for the two conservative parties to kiss and make up Dear Editor, In reading Kerry Towle’s column of Feb. 13th, I can’t help but wonder if Ms. Towle is towing the party line on their election strategy, or if she is really that naive. Most of what I have seen in the news about the Wild Rose conservatives are complaints about the Progressive Conservative’s expenses. Although expenses are high, and should be monitored with due diligence, the savings they offer won’t begin to touch the deficit our province faces. Serious cuts to programs which are already minimal are the only real difference you will see on a budget bottom line. Ms. Towle and the Wildrose Conservatives are playing a game with the public. They are focusing on what it costs for our elected people to run our province. She never mentions that the abuses she despises were part and parcel with many of her upper party members when they were Progressive Conservatives. Her own leaders hero, Ralph Klein never went without anything that was associated
with his office. I was a government employee for years. I know for a fact that when you have any kind of invoice associated to a government, private sector suppliers bilk you for everything they can. How many times have you heard the term “The government has lots of money”? I also know that contracts such as cell phones, travel vouchers and what not have tariffs set out, and regardless of the occasion or duty, the maximum tariff is what is charged to any government outing. I would think it safe to assume that the Wildrose Conservatives will eventually form the government in this province. At that time, I suspect you will not see whoever their leader will be flying economy, packing a lunch, buying a minimum number of cell phone minutes, or staying at the Super 8. I suspect you will not see our government officials asking the leaders from other provinces or countries if they could maybe catch a ride, or if
they had a spare room in the basement our premier could bunk in on a trade mission. I think the public would be pretty upset if government officials stayed an extra week in another country because an open ended travel ticket costs more. It is time for the two conservative parties to kiss and make up, and concentrate on some of the serious problems we have going on in Alberta. Our infrastructure is rotting away due to years of neglect. Our oil based economy is still bust and boom. We are abusing our teachers, our health care workers, our sick and our weak. I suspect the Wildrose conservatives are going to have us be angry with the Progressive Conservatives
about expenses, because Ms. Towle and her leaders don’t have a clue how they are going to fix things without cutting more programs, interfering with socialized medicine, raising taxes. Issues that have kept them from getting elected once. The strategy is clear: Attack, don’t plan, and when we are elected, we can get by for a few years complaining about our party when it went under another name. ALBERTANS DESERVE BETTER! And since we don’t seem able to select another party, let’s have all our conservatives try fixing our province. Ian McLean, Sylvan Lake
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Employment Opportunities DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Public Works will provide visionary leadership to ensure a culture of continuous improvement throughout the Public Works Division. You will have a strong ability to make a positive impact on the overall direction of the organization and ensure that customer service is at the top of your priority list. Other responsibilities include the following: . Provide the vision to ensure that the long term requirements of Town infrastructure are addressed and accounted for. . Effective presentation skills when conveying information to Council, contractors, public and staff as related to Public Works. . Develops and maintains departmental annual and long range budgets for operating and capital projects. . Develops policies, procedures and programs for accomplishing approved objectives of the department and evaluates the effectiveness of these policies . Ensures the hiring, evaluating and performance management of all staff for the department is conducted within approved personnel policies, timelines, and legislation. . Ensures that all occupational health and safety regulations and policies are followed and enforced and that safety is foremost in all employee efforts. . Oversees staff in planning, layout and design of engineered structures such as curb, sidewalks, water, sewer infrastructure, storm water management, roadway design and other projects. Engage external professional services as required. . Prepares or oversees the preparation of tenders and requests for proposals. . Ensure that all public works functions are carried out in an environmentally responsible manner and all pertinent legislation is followed. . In conjunction with the Planning and Development department, regularly reviews, implements and maintains design standards and construction specifications. Evaluates the
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effectiveness of the Town’s development standards and ensures they are consistent with the Town’s planning documents (Municipal Development Plan, Area Structure Plans and Area Development Plans, offsite levies, etc.). . Liaises with provincial and federal governments, other municipalities, industry and the public regarding technical, financial and day-to-day matters relevant to Public Works. Prepares government reports and grant applications. . Responds to public enquiries and complaints in an appropriate manner according to approved policies. Qualifications: . Graduation from an accredited Civil Engineering degree program or a Civil Engineering Technology Program. . Member in good standing with A.P.E.G.G.A. or certification from Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists as an Engineering Technologist in the Civil Technology discipline . Advanced skills in facilitation, strategic planning and implementation as well as project management. . Extensive experience in water and wastewater infrastructure planning. . Storm water management planning and solid waste management planning are definite assets. . Minimum of 7 years municipal or closely related civil engineering experience with working knowledge of land use planning and development management . Ability to prepare, review and interpret reports, studies, contracts, agreements, and related documents used in a municipal environment . Ability to direct and manage staff in a positive manner . Can communicate effectively with Council, contractors, senior management and staff in other departments and the public . Good understanding of municipal infrastructure construction practices and project management This is an amazing opportunity to work in a professional, team focused environment. You have a strong desire to be major contributor to the success of a vibrant and growing organization. If you are up to the challenge of taking ownership and leading a tremendous division, this is an ideal situation. We offer competitive rates and an excellent benefits package, including a wellness component. If this position intrigues you, please submit your resume in confidence by February 23, 2014 to: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 Attention: Human Resources Fax: 403-887-3660 | Email: dscott@sylvanlake.ca For more information on this position please view on our website at www.sylvanlake.ca HEALTHY FAMILIES HOME VISITOR The Healthy Family Home Visitor Program is a joint initiative funded by Family Services of Central Alberta and the Town of Sylvan Lake. Healthy Families is a free home visitation program designed to support new parents by providing information on parenting, child development, and parent – child (0 – 5 years of age) interactions. This individual will work closely with a team leader/supervisor, public health nurse, other care providers and the family to assess needs and create goals and strategies to support the healthy development of the family. The Healthy Families Home Visitor will initiate and maintain regular (at least weekly) support with families. Hours and days of work will vary depending on program need. Responsibilities: . Complete family assessment during home visits. . Conduct home visits throughout the community cluster. . Connecting the family with community resources. . Document specific information, forward required information to Regional Office. . Contact the family to offer the program, and acting as a liaison until home visiting begins. . Model and teach appropriate behaviors such as communication, conflict management, problem solving, and decision making and non-abusive behavior management. Qualifications: . Degree or diploma in human services is favorable (equivalencies to post-secondary degree/diploma will be considered). . Training or experience in a related area. (Eg. Early Childhood, social work) . Training or experience in working with families and children. . Must possess a valid Alberta Driver’s license and reliable vehicle. . Must have receptive, sensitive, non-judgmental personalities to establish the rapport to provide effective services. . Training or experience in case management and documentation.
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. Provision of an acceptable Criminal Record check and Vulnerable Sector Check. . Knowledge of community resources for families and children. . Willing to work flexible hours. . Good oral and written communication. Positive persistence in connecting with hard-to-reach families. . Strong ability to work in a team environment. . Knowledge of Child Intervention regulations and reporting requirements. You have a strong desire to be major contributor to the success of a vibrant and growing organization. If you are up to the challenge of taking ownership and wanting to make a difference, this is an ideal situation. We offer competitive rates and a tremendous work environment. If this position intrigues you, please submit your resume in confidence by Feb 23, 2014 to: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 Attention: Human Resources Fax: 403-887-3660 | Email: dscott@sylvanlake.ca This position will stay open until a suitable candidate is found. RECEPTIONIST/CASHIER Reporting to the Finance Manager, this position is the Town’s first line of communication for our customers coming into the Municipal Government Building or calling into the main Town phone line. This position is responsible for handling all cash transactions, answering phones and greeting customers. Responsibilities: . Answering telephones and directing calls, either to lines within the Municipal Government Building or transferring the calls to other Town buildings. . Entering electronic bill payments into the computer system. Electronic bill payments are the payments that we receive every evening from the banks when people pay their bills online, over telephone banking or at the bank. Payments received from customers coming into the Municipal Government Building also are to be entered and can be made via cash, credit, debit or cheque. . Accepting and receipting payments received for other Town programs and ensuring proper communication regarding payment to the applicable person. Receipting and posting the waste transfer station payments that are received from the station. Receipting and posting payments received through the mail for tax, utility and accounts receivable payments. . Redirect faxes and emails sent to the general town email to the appropriate department on a daily basis. . Gather and put postage on all mail and share in the duties of taking mail to post office. . Cash out till on a daily basis and assist in the checking of second cash out. Prepare deposit and deliver deposit to manager. . Filling in customer concern form when customers wish to address issues and concerns around town and using the internal work order system if applicable. . Scan and electronic file all paperwork and records. . Assist with the filing and scanning of other functions of the finance department as required. Qualifications: . Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint) . Experience with Diamond/Great Plains software and/or other accounting software is an asset . 2 years office/customer service experience required . Tremendous customer service skills with the ability to handle and diffuse difficult situations . Possess the ability to work with minimal supervision, with an eye for detail . Excellent written and oral communication skills . Energetic, motivated and a strong team player. This is a terrific opportunity to work in a professional, team focused environment. You have a strong desire to be major contributor to the success of a vibrant and growing organization. If you are up to the challenge of taking ownership and wanting to make a difference, this is an ideal situation. We offer competitive rates and an excellent benefits package, including a wellness component. If this position intrigues you, please submit your resume in confidence specifying which position you are applying for, before March 2, 2014, to: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 Attention: Human Resources Fax: 403-887-3660 Email: dscott@sylvanlake.ca
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Employment Opportunities SENIOR PLANNER Full Time Permanent Position Reporting to the Director of Planning and Development, this position will be involved in the development and implementation of planning strategies, statutory and nonstatutory planning documents and municipal bodies to achieve creative planning solutions for the Town of Sylvan Lake. This includes working with developers, the public, staff and regulatory bodies to ensure a positive working relationship including consistent and timely communication. Responsibilities: . Develop strategies to promote community development and efficient land use consistent with community goals. This includes development of new policies and bylaw regulations related to land use, as well as statutory and non-statutory plans and other Municipal Planning documents. . Prepare or supervise the preparation of statutory plans and non-statutory plans. Review Outline Plans and developer lead initiatives to ensure the Town’s goals for community development are achieved. . Process applications for bylaw amendments, including rezoning and other Statutory Plan amendments, in accordance with regulations and policies contained in the relevant municipal and provincial legislation. . Write and present formal and technical reports, working papers, and correspondence to Council and other Municipal Committees. Attend a variety of Committee and board meetings to provide technically sound planning advice. . Oversee various projects including supervising the work of consultants to ensure they meet expectations, including cost tracking and completion dates, as well as reporting any project issues or anticipated delays. . Provide sound planning advice and input to all departments, using a high level of understanding in regards to multidisciplinary practices, and helping to lead small project teams to drive internal decision making and results. . Facilitate public meetings and open houses; make presentations to the public and stakeholders on current plans, and prepare all related presentation materials. . Ensure all planning processes follow appropriate legislations including but not limited to the MGA, Town bylaws, policies, and procedures. . Assist in developing lake protection and management strategies on both a local and regional scale. . Review and process development applications within Direct Control Districts to ensure long term vision and architectural standards are met. . Conduct extensive research in specific or general project areas related not only to planning but urban development and redevelopment, sustainability initiatives, and lake management. Qualifications: . Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP) or eligibility for membership is desirable . A Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, or a related field, and a minimum of four (4) years planning experience with progressively increasing responsibility. . Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning as well as applicable legislation and regulatory requirements in Alberta. . Working knowledge of principles and practices related to socio-economic, demographic and land use analysis, transitoriented development, intensification, urban design, landscape architecture, municipal engineering, and leading edge public involvement strategies. . Knowledgeable in issues related to lakefront development and lake management. . Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task, problem solve and meet tight timelines under pressure. . Strong critical thinking and analytical skills with aptitude for long-term visioning and strategic thinking. . Strong working knowledge and skills with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint; working knowledge of GIS and awareness of project management tools an asset. . Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation
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skills for a broad range of audiences . Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with all employees, elected officials, development industry professionals and the public in a positive approach. . Ability to challenge the status quo while building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. . Ability to work cooperatively, supporting co-workers in a positive team environment and share work expertise and knowledge. . Creative problem solving skills with the ability to gather relevant information to solve less well defined practical problems . Ability to attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind . Ability to mediate and problem solve multifaceted situations This is a terrific opportunity to work in a professional, team focused environment. You have a strong desire to be major contributor to the success of a vibrant and growing organization. If you are up to the challenge of taking ownership and wanting to make a difference, this is an ideal situation. We offer competitive rates and an excellent benefits package, including a wellness component. If this position intrigues you, please submit your resume in confidence specifying which position you are applying for, before March 9, 2014, to: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 Attention: Human Resources Fax: 403-887-3660 Email: dscott@sylvanlake.ca
Request for Proposals The Public Works Department is seeking proposals from qualified engineering firms to provide various Engineering services for the following 2014 Capital Projects: Design & Construction Services for Lakeshore Drive - Phase 5 (50th St. to 52nd St.) Lakeshore Drive – 33rd Street to Roundabout (Design Only) Documents will be available from the Municipal Government Building at 5012 48th Avenue during normal office hours or through an e-mail request to Project Managers, David Kelham at dkelham@sylvanlake.ca or David Yee at dyee@sylvanlake.ca on and after Monday, February 17th, 2014. Completed proposals must be received at: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 – 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake AB T4S 1G6 no later than Wednesday, March 12 at 2:00 p.m., Mountain Standard Time. Late proposals will not be accepted. Proposals must be presented or delivered in sealed packages, clearly marked “Proposal for Lakeshore Drive”. Faxed or other electronically transmitted proposals will not be accepted. All inquiries related to this Request for Proposal shall be directed to: Mr. Dave Kelham or Mr. David Yee Town of Sylvan Lake Tel: 403.887.2141 (8am – 4pm) The Public Works Department is seeking proposals from qualified engineering firms to provide various Engineering services for the following 2014 Capital Projects: Cottage Area Modernization (Design Services Only) West Village Modernization (Design Services Only) Traffic Signals @ 47th Avenue & Herder Drive Traffic Signals @ 50th Street & 45th Avenue 50th Street Sidewalk (Sylvan Drive to Beacon Hill) Documents will be available from the Municipal Government Building at 5012 48th Avenue during normal office hours or through an e-mail request to Project Managers, David Kelham at dkelham@sylvanlake.ca or David Yee at dyee@sylvanlake.ca on and after Monday, February 17th, 2014. Completed proposals must be received at: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 – 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake AB T4S 1G6 no later than Wednesday, March 12 at 2:30 p.m., Mountain
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Water project offered an interesting perspective of Cambodia BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
Searching for something to do after graduating from university, a Sylvan Lake resident found an interesting opportunity in Cambodia. An opportunity which she described as “definitely a culture shock� but something that has also helped her not only learn about the rest of the world but about herself. It also enhanced her love of travelling. Karissa Noselski has just returned from seven months in the southeast Asian country which is bordered by Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. She worked on water projects as an intern with Samaritan’s Purse which partners with Clear Cambodia. The internship was sponsored by Canada’s Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development. “It’s amazing to see how different people live,� she said. Among her favourite experiences were those that involved working with the people and experiencing their lifestyle. “They live very simply, it’s a beautiful country, a change of pace,� Noselski said. Her job involved installing biosand water filters to provide clean drinking water for people who don’t otherwise have access to it. (The filter was invented by Dr. David Manz at the University of Calgary in the 1990s.)
Karissa Noselski worked with a couple of Cambodians mixing cement at a construction site. The cement was then poured into moulds to create biosand water filters that were provided to local families. SUBMITTED PHOTO Dirty water is poured into the concrete filter, flowing through sand and gravel. Organic material,
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Impressions of living and working in Cambodia BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS While working and travelling in Cambodia, Sylvan Laker Karissa Noselski wrote a blog about her adventures. Here are several passages. July 27, 2013 - “My first month in Cambodia and I have already experienced both the city and the village life, and I feel almost accustomed to the insane heat. “I have planted rice in the provinces, cooked Khmer food, visited various homes and schools where I got to build relationships with the locals, I have learned to love rice (for breakfast, lunch, AND dinner), and I have developed enough Khmer language skills to get by and somehow make it back to our apartment in the city. “Spending lots of time out in the rural villages of Cambodia, I get to see how some people can live so simply and be so happy. This has really shown me what it takes to makes a person truly happy — the relationships that people have with others in their lives. The sense of family and community in this country is fantastic and inspiring: Everyone seems to be sharing, working together, and living like one big family.” August 6, 2013 - “They definitely weren’t kidding when they said it rains a lot during the rainy season here (whoever said that). It has rained A LOT and we have repeatedly been caught in downpours whether it be during a 30 minute bike ride when we got quite lost on our very first trip back to our ‘new apartment’ with all our electronics and no raincoats (and very little sense of direction), to being out in the countryside on the dirt roads in a torrential downpour for an hour and a half on the back of a moto on the way home for the day. “I have learned to love it because I know how important it is to people here and it not only cools you down in the hot, hot heat and minimizes the dust, but the kids always go running and playing in the rain like it’s the most fun they have had in a long time. I have definitely also learned to always be prepared for the rain.” October 2, 2013 - “One of the most fascinating things I have observed being in Cambodia is the different types of dwellings and developments that exist in a developing country compared to a developed country and how people live such different lives here. “I see the houses in rural Cambodia, I am amazed at how simple and yet diverse these dwellings can be. They are all generally made from local materials and created to be open concept because of the warm climate in
“Spending lots of time out in the rural villages of Cambodia, I get to see how some people can live so simply and be so happy” - Karissa Noselski Cambodia. An average rural Cambodian home is built high up on stilts to protect the house from flooding. Khmer homes are usually made with bamboo flooring and have a communal living space underneath where the family and people in the community interact and spend their free time. There are usually no real bedrooms and people just set up their mosquito nets and sleep on a mat in a sectioned off area of the house designated for sleeping. Furniture is not very common and the windows are open to the outside with wooden shutters. “The most interesting observation I have made after seeing a variety of different homes in the countryside here is the concept of wealth and how that impacts the types of homes people have. In rural Cambodia it becomes noticeable as you pass a few homes the amount of money the home owner makes just by looking at the materials the home is made of and if the home is enclosed on the bottom floor. What I have noticed is that the more money a homeowner makes, the more concrete, enclosed, and secluded the home becomes. January 9, 2014 - From the day I arrived in Cambodia, the one thing I truly love is how people spend so much time in front or under their houses — out in the open or even out onto whatever sidewalk or space there is for them to use. If there is a sidewalk, it is full of people and it doesn’t seem to matter where it is. There are people laying in hammocks, popcorn and corn vendors, people selling flowers, and many shops that all depend on public spaces to do their business. To read more about Karissa’s travels check her blog at http://karissastraveladventures.wordpress. com/.
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learned so much about not only the rest of Continued from Page 8 The people who received these filters the world, but myself being in such a differwere extremely grateful and so happy that ent environment … being uncomfortable, there was someone out there willing to help introduced to something different, eyeimprove living conditions in their country, opening. It was definitely life-changing. I’ve Noselski indicated. never seen poverty like that. It opens your “I will never forget the time I went back eyes to the amount of need in the world.” for a three month visit to someone’s home Noselski earned a Bachelor of who I had met when they signed up for the Community Design degree from the program. They said to me, “you helped us University of Dalhousie in Halifax in May, … thank you”. Many people want to give us 2012 with a double major in Urban Design fresh fruit off their trees to show their grati- Studies and Sustainability. tude. While she grew up in Airdrie and In some cases, we could tell simply by headed to university when her parents the smile on their face and their apprecia- moved to Sylvan Lake, she spent a couple of tion that for many people, this program has summers here working at Lakewood Golf helped to save lives. Club, and considers the community her “Although I played a very small part of home. the incredible work they do at Samaritan’s “The international experience of seeing Purse and Clear Cambodia, it is so wonder- how people live in the rest of the world ful to see both local people and NGOs introduced me to the whole other side of helping others to provide some of the basic planning or lack of planning,” she said. “In needs like clean water — something that Cambodia they don’t have waste manageshould be a human right, yet approximately ment, wastewater treatment systems, transhalf the developing world’s population portation. There isn’t much of a frame(over one billion people) still lives without work.” it. Asked about her future, Noselski said, “For many people, this filter means “It (the experience) hasn’t given me the hope for the future. Clean water helps these answer to what I want to do for the rest of families live healthy and happy lives, where my life, but it made me think about finding they no longer have to worry about their a job that’s worthwhile, that I love to do and family getting sick from dirty water. can help people who need help.” “There is such a wonderful love that can She described her future as “limitless”. be seen in this type of work that is inspiring “After this experience, I want to work in and motivates you to continue to help move affordable housing, ending homelessness.” it forward, make a difference in people’s “Absolutely there will be travelling in lives, and improve quality of life all across my future,” she added. “It was quite an the globe.” opportunity to be able to live and work in a Noselski’s travel in Cambodia allowed different culture, different country, really her to live in the provinces with staff, expe- immerse yourself in that.” rience the countryside lifestyle and “really get to NEED A know the people” even though they spoke different languages. “Everyone smiled, would say hello.” Check status of Government “They’re very welGrants/Assistance each worth coming, very friendly $5000 or more people,” she said. “I
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Several domestic disputes 10:56 p.m. – A 26-year-old male contacted police in relation to a break and enter into his residence on 44th Street in Sylvan Lake. It was unclear how entry was gained; however, the complainant advised that several items, including electronics were stolen. An investigation is ongoing. Sunday, February 9th 7:33 hrs – RCMP are investigating a stolen vehicle from a residence in Ryders Ridge in Sylvan Lake. The truck was parked in a driveway in front of the residence when it was stolen. The incident is still under investigation. Tuesday, February 11th 12:52 a.m. – A 911 call was placed to RCMP dispatch in relation to a domestic dispute at a residence on Hinshaw Drive in Sylvan Lake. A 35-year-old male from Crossfield, Alberta was arrested at the scene. A 30-year-old female in the residence sustained minor injuries as a result of the altercation. Children in the residence at the time of the assault were not injured. The accused is charged with assault.
Saturday, February 8th 4:41 a.m. – RCMP attended a domestic disturbance on 46th Avenue in Sylvan Lake. A call came through dispatch advising that a 29-year-old female was in distress and had been physically assaulted. There were young children in the residence at the time, however they were not injured. A 32-year-old male from Bentley was arrested at the scene. He is currently facing eight Criminal Code charges including assault; overcoming resistance to the commission of an indictable offence; uttering threats against a person; disobeying an order of court; and drug production and possession charges. 6:32 p.m. – Another domestic dispute resulted in RCMP attendance at a residence on 45th Street in Sylvan Lake. A 22-year-old female advised that her ex-boyfriend smashed the front door windows of a residence she was residing in with her children and was trying to gain access. The male then left the area on foot. A warrant was issued for the accused who was later arrested. A 24-year-old male is now facing charges of breaking and entering with intent; uttering threats; and mischief under $5,000.
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- École Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School presented their ‘I Am a Leader’ awards for Habit 4 — Think Win - Win — during an assembly Jan. 27. The awards are presented to students who show leadership through Covey’s 7 Habits program. Recipients were, in the back row, Brandon Broks, Carly McLean, Ryder Rosentreter, Kazz Trask and Kaelynne Schwab; in the third row, Madison Gillespie, Marek Armeneau, Brody Elder-Kluin, Wilson Price, Avery Shadbolt and Jenny Lindstrand; in the second row, Ashton Tuck, Paige Laitila, Landon Lesmister, Katherine Thomas, Ashton Hunt, Jake MacLeod, Leah Whalen and Marcarious Shortneck; and seated in front, Sofia Hewson, Dane Killoran, Dylan Downey, Coryn Tardif, Charlie West, and Easton Gamroth. Absent was Camille Nielsen and Trystan Falcon. STEVE DILLS
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“My soul is consumed with longing for your law.” So says Psalm 119:20. Can any of us honestly say that? I have marvelled at the passion that the author of Psalm 119 had for the law. I’ve found it helps to understand what he meant by “law”. Vine’s Expository Bible Dictionary says the Hebrew word is “primarily signifies direction, teaching, and instruction.” It comes from a verb meaning to throw or cast, specifically and arrow which was used figuratively meaning to point out or teach. In this understanding, says Vine, the law “is not restriction or hindrance, but instead the means whereby one can reach a goal or ideal.” The Old Testament Law was given as a means to teach and to point and lead people to God. Unfortunately the means became the end ultimately becoming a burden. The question remains why was the Psalmist so passionate about the law? I think an illustration is in order. One of my favorite places in the world was always my Grandparents farm and I loved making that trip. We’d leave Edmonton on hwy 16 crossing the North Saskatchewan River
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Lawrence among 16 finalists for Canada’s Handyman Challenge BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS A former Sylvan Lake resident is among 16 finalists in Canada’s Handyman Challenge which appears on HGTV Canada. Doug Lawrence, 33, of Cochrane, was chosen after judges reviewed hundreds of projects and the results of intense audition challenges. Each contestant was tasked with making an original plywood project to impress the judges before competing in challenges ranging from building rocking horses and mini putt courses to catapults and water towers. The competition continued Tuesday night (after press time) with finalists thrown into skill-testing battles that push the limits of their creativity, resourcefulness, and fundamental handyman knowledge, according to a news release from HGTV. “They’ll go from building an entire patio space to facing a one-onone quiz with each judge, with unex-
pected twists thrown in along the way. The season culminates in an impressive finale build, where Mike Holmes (Holmes Makes It Right) adds his expertise to the all-star judging panel to award the winner of Canada’s Handyman Challenge with $25,000 and the title of Canada’s Best Handyman. Lawrence graduated from H. J. Cody High School “and may or may not have learned a thing or two he used on the show in Mr. Solomon’s shop class,” said his sister, Debra Andersen. “He’s already a bit of a town celebrity for the epic Christmas light displays he used to rig at our parent’s place.” His biography on the program’s website states, “Whether it’s helping turn his aunt’s basement into a rental unit or adding a sleeping platform and running water to his SUV, Doug loves doing it all. A cabinet maker, Doug comes from a handyman family and admits he took his talents for granted until competing with Canada’s best. Originally from Sylvan Lake, Alta., Doug now lives in Cochrane with his wife and dog.”
Medical assistance and false alarms calls Following are calls responded to by Sylvan Lake’s volunteer firefighters, during the two weeks ending February 17. M o n d a y , February 3 - 2:53 p.m. - medical assistance, Fern Crescent. T hu rs d ay, February 6 - 9:06 p.m. - alarm, no fire, Wilson Close. Monday, February 10 - 6:28 p.m. - alarm, no fire, Hinshaw Drive. Tuesday, February 11 - 4:13 p.m. - medical assistance, Fern Crescent.
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Sale approved on town’s old public works yard BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
Sylvan Lake’s former public works building on Erickson Drive has officially been sold. Councillors, during a special meeting, last Wednesday unanimously approved the sale for $1.55 million to a numbered company which operates as Canadian Engineered Wood Products Ltd. The property was listed for sale last January and an offer was received the same day. A number of conditions had to be met prior to
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Bethany tours offered inside look at long-term care facility BY STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Tea and tours at Bethany Sylvan Lake seniors community offered people the chance to learn about, and explore, the long-term care facility, which was visited by many for the first time, Feb. 5. “I think a lot of people don’t realize what it’s like behind the scenes,” said Bethany Care Foundation fund development associate Joanne Toller. “It’s nice because the community can come down and have a look at the facilities and see what it’s really like.” Those who embarked on tours of the building, which currently houses 61 people, were also given the chance to learn about various programs that take place within it, such as music therapy and pastoral care. They also saw the facility’s tub room, which is being planned for replacement in the near future. A campaign to raise funds in order to do so is currently underway. “It’s very old, and if you have mobility issues, to get in this tub is quite scary,” said Toller. “It’s out of date. When we built Bethany 10 years ago, the tub was used.” The idea for Bethany Sylvan Lake originated when a group of people began raising funds for a new facility to help
keep couples together when one partner required care. “If you needed care, you were off to Ponoka, and the other partner who’s not in long-term had to travel,” said Toller. “A bunch of folks got together and started to help raise money for it, and there was a lot of community support. It was really needed.” It now benefits from a partnership with Sylvan Lake Lodge, which is adjacent to it. Although the two facilities are run by different organizations — Bethany Sylvan Lake by Bethany Care Society, and Sylvan Lake Lodge by Sylvan Lake Foundation — certain tasks, such as cooking and laundry, are shared. When and if necessary, lodge residents may make the short transition from supportive living to long-term care at the neighbouring Bethany. “We have a lot of that happening, where one spouse is in the lodge, and another spouse is in long-term care, and that’s why we’ve got a little hallway that connects us, so that you’re not separating people,” said Toller. People interested in helping Bethany Sylvan Lake’s fundraising efforts, or who wish to find out more about the facility, may contact Toller at 403-210-4611, or joanne.toller@bethanyseniors.com.
Among the people touring and enjoying tea at Bethany Sylvan Lake Feb. 5 were Sheila Klein, Bethany Sylvan Lake volunteer co-ordinator; Gayladawne Hobbs, Bethany Sylvan Lake care services; Megan Chernoff, Rotary Club of Sylvan Lake; Nadine Coyne, Rotary Club of Sylvan Lake; Emma Madden, Bethany Sylvan Lake recreational therapist; Joanne Toller, Bethany Care Foundation fund development associate; and in front Janet Asmundson, Bethany Sylvan Lake resident. STUART FULLARTON
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Benalto Train Station may be on foundation for summer centennial BY STUART FULLARTON ECKVILLE ECHO
Work is continuing to transform Benalto Train Station into a hub of information, recreation and activity for the hamlet, as Benalto Booster Club prepares for the station’s next move. Eventually, the station will be relocated to its permanent site a short distance from where it’s currently situated. There, it will undergo a number of changes to ultimately house a museum
and archives, a meeting room and a games room, as well as several other possible options over the span of two floors. Benalto Centennial Committee chair Dave More said it’s currently unclear when the station’s final move will happen, although the aim is to have it in place in time for the hamlet’s centennial celebrations in early June. “We’d love to have the station sitting on its foundation by then — that’s our dream,” he said. “Whether it can come to that or not, we don’t know. There are a few little things we’ve got
A station profile drawing by Lisa Bauer shows what Benalto Train Station may look like on its foundation. The lower floor shows possible locations for windows and doors. LISA BAUER
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to sort out first.” Once the station is on its foundation, plumbing and wiring upgrades and a number of renovations will need to be carried out. If it does make it in time for the centennial, it’s unlikely to be open to foot traffic, according to More. “It will be there, but it will be a construction site for quite some time,” he said. Although money has been set aside for the move, the Booster Club is still fundraising to help cover the costs of other aspects of the project. A $28,000 Red Deer County capital grant provided a boost, and additional grants will be pursued in the future, said More. “We always have some grant applications in at various places, and that will be ongoing,” he said. “This is a long-term project, and it’s going to take place over several years before it’s fulfilled.” Community donations are also being sought. More said people so far have been immensely supportive of the project. “Because it’s going to be such an ongoing process, we’ll constantly need donations, and we’ll be looking for that and looking forward to it,” he said. “People have been very generous. This is major for our community.” The station’s return to the hamlet last April marked a major triumph for the Booster Club and members of the community, whose fundraising and rallying efforts made the move possible. It’s timing proved impeccable as Benalto gears up to celebrate its centennial June 6, 7 and 8. At press time, celebration plans had yet to be confirmed, but were likely to be finalized within a week or two. At that time, a complete schedule of events will be created and distributed. Among the events planned are a Benalto School Reunion, a car rally, a catered dinner, stage performances showcasing local musical and dance acts, and fireworks. More said the weekend will provide a “full, threeday series of events”. “The list (of events) is quite extensive,” he said. “There will be no shortage of things for people to do.” Donations to the train station project may be sent to Benalto Booster Club, Box 135, Benalto, AB, T0M 0H0.
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Rousing, spirited film on Mandela to be screened by film society BY CORRIE BROWN SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Sylvan Lake Film Society returns with a true story both epic and inspiring. Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom charts the many struggles that took Nelson Mandela from South Africa’s rural Cape region to armed struggle and arrest, and then to the president’s mansion as his nation’s first
democratically elected leader. Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom transforms the autobiography of the same name into a rousing, spirited film, flawlessly portrayed by acclaimed British actor Idris Elba in the title role. Join us at Landmark Cinemas Monday (Feb. 24th) to see this story unfold on the big screen. Tickets are $8 each, season passes $16 (you get one movie free!), available at the library until 5 p.m. Monday, or at the theater the night of the movie. The show starts at 6:50 p.m., so be there early to get a good seat!
Lindhout to speak of lessons learned SUBMITTED SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Amanda Lindhout is returning to Sylvan Lake as headline speaker at the new Building Bridges: Strengths
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Development Series, on Mar. 13. An award winning humanitarian, social activist, public speaker and writer, she will speak at the Fox RunMother Teresa multi-campus beginning at 7 p.m. with a book signing to follow. “In this inspirational talk, Lindhout will move beyond the 15 months of unimaginable hardship she endured as a hostage in Somalia to remind us of hidden lessons that can be discovered through adversity,” said Ryan Veldkamp, community development coordinator with Sylvan Lake FCSS, in a media release. “Lindhout alights on the positive and leaves the audience with a fuller understanding of the freedom we can all experience when we embrace compassion.” Building Bridges is a community collaboration with Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Association, Sylvan Lake Family Violence and Bullying Coalition, and the Town of Sylvan Lake and Summer Villages Family & Community Support Services (FCSS). The group is working on a ‘strength development series’ that will host various presentations in Sylvan Lake, helping to build capacity within the community. The theme of resilience, the ability to “bounce back”, will be front and centre in Lindhout’s presentation. Tickets for those 13 and older are available at Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Centre and the community centre for $15.
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A event winner at the Mostly Mixed Bonspiel held at Sylvan Lake Curling Club on the weekend was the Kelts Klan from Red Deer; lead - Hayley Kelts-Larsen, second - Austin KeltsLarsen, third - Tracy Thibeault, and skip - Harvey Kelts.
B event winner was the Rodermond team from Sylvan Lake and Leslieville; skip - Ernie Rodermond, third - Judy Rodermond, second - Terry McColl, and lead - Brenda McColl
Mostly Mixed was last bonspiel in Sylvan’s aging curling rink BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
The final curling bonspiel in Sylvan Lake’s aging structure, the Mostly Mixed Bonspiel, was held on the weekend and termed a great success. The A event winners “had a bit of history with Sylvan Lake Curling Club”, said vice president Bruce Cartwright. It was “skipped by Harvey Kelts
whose father was Orville Kelts, our icemaker many years back. Also playing on his team were two of his grandchildren, 11 year old (almost 12) Hayley and 15 year old Austin, which shows that curling really is a sport for all ages”. The curling rink will be permanently closed in a couple more weeks and the building torn down shortly after that, after hosting a lot of good curling and several generations over the last 60 plus years. “The mixed bonspiel was no
exception with all ages of curlers, good competition and great socializing between games.” A junior funspiel is planned for Saturday and regular scheduled league play will wrap up on Feb. 27. The Mostly Mixed Bonspiel was a great success thanks to all the teams that participated, Cartwright said. Thanks also to Joel Powlesland, our ice technician for the great ice and to all the people who helped organize the bonspiel.
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Polar Bear Dip highlights
The Cat in the Hat, Frank Webb, was the oldest dipper in the annual Polar Bear Dip held at Centennial Park during Winterfest activities Saturday afternoon. He raised $380 for Sylvan Lake Library.
A drowned cat? She didn’t seem to mind. Corrie Brown raised $500 for Sylvan Lake Library. She and Frank Webb were dressed as the character the Cat in the Hat of Dr. Seuss fame.
Hurling the ball at the target was Gordon Dyrland as he attempted to dunk his daughter Lisa, who participated while raising money for Central Alberta Emergency Women’s Shelter. People were given three balls for $5 (proceeds to the Hockeyville fund for a new arena). Then if they didn’t hit the target they were allowed to run up and trip the switch, dunking the participants.
Jodi Hinshaw was one of two dippers who raised $4,636 for the new playground at École Steffie Woima Elementary School. The other was Jennifer Bahler. Their total was the second highest raised for a single charitable group.
A large crowd gathered around two dunk tanks to watch 29 Polar Bear Dippers plunge into freezing cold water. The event was moved from the lake this year, when it was deemed the ice was not safe enough to hold the event.
Sylvan Lake Minor Hockey Association
Weekly Game Results! For the weekend of February y 13 - 17, 2014
MELCOR 4YEAR OLD LAKERS Lakers 8 vs. Rimbey 2 Player of the week: #10 Myleigh MacKenzie
YOUNG GUNS DYNAMITE LAKERS No scores submitted
WATTS PROJECTS DYNAMITE LAKERS
STRATEGIS GROUP ATOM LAKERS
ETR PEEWEE LAKERS
No scores submitted
Lakers 6 vs. Maskwacis 2 Player of the week: Seth Miller
NORDIC SYSTEM MIDGET LAKERS
No scores submitted
Lakers 3 vs. Bowden 4 Player of the week: Kai Stephansson
No scores submitted
ALL ABOUT BOUNCING NOVICE LAKERS
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SYLVAN CONCRETE BANTAM LAKERS
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Lakers 6 vs. Lethbridge 2 Player of the week: Chris Lindbergh (SLMH Announcer)
BOSTON PIZZA FEMALE LAKERS
TERRYS LEASE MAINTENANCE NOVICE LAKERS
Lakers 8 vs. Lacombe 5 Player of the week: Annalisa Trieber
Lakers 3 vs. Rimbey 4 Player of the week: Fin Vermette
DIVERSIFIED PRODUCTS NOVICE LAKERS
DAIRY QUEEN DYNAMITE LAKERS
Played in Caroline Tournament Won “B” Final Player of the week: #18 Zachary Mclean
No games played!
FORMULA POWELL LP DYNAMITE LAKERS Played in Canmore Tournament 3-1-0 Player of the week: Zaxten Belanger
CASTAWAY SPORTS NOVICE LAKERS Lakers 0 vs. Lacombe 10 Player of week: Will Rattray
SYLVAN LAKE AGENCIES ATOM LAKERS
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TRILLIANT PEEWEE LAKERS Lakers 4 vs. Lethbridge 8 Lakers12 vs. Taber 0 Player of the week: Denver Smith
SCOTIA BANK PEEWEE LAKERS
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No scores submitted Player of the week:
SERVUS CREDIT UNION ATOM LAKERS
Lakers 9 vs. Innisfail 11 Lakers 4 vs. Daysland 2 Player of the week: #4 Austin Boothe
No scores submitted
COMFORT INN PEEWEE LAKERS
No scores submitted
No games played!
Provincial Playdown: Lakers 1 vs. Rimbey 3 League: Lakers 5 vs. Leduc 2 Player of the week: Teagan Asham
SYLVAN TRUCK RANCH BANTAM LAKERS
BIG BEAR ENERGY FEMALE LAKERS
REDCORE BANTAM LAKERS
Lakers 2 vs. Blackfalds 5 Lakers 2 vs. Red Deer 5 Player of the week: Zak Bassisty
BARNZEE MIDGET LAKERS Lakers 1 vs. Red Deer 4 Lakers 6 vs. Calgary 5 Player of the week: Brett White
HOCKEY CENTRAL MIDGET LAKERS
Had the weekend off!
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Burrowing into a mountain of snow, Kamryn Burton and Brooklyn Carefoot hunted for plastic bags which contained numbers for prizes at the Canadian Tire sponsored toy mountain during Winterfest Saturday. STEVE DILLS PHOTO
CANADIAN Leif Hansen and Scott Barnes were among the cooks grilling hot dogs and hamburgers in Centennial Park during Winterfest Saturday afternoon for Lighthouse Christian School.
A smaller than normal crowd gathered in temperate (for this time of year) temperatures to watch the fireworks display contracted by the town at the end of Winterfest activities on Saturday.
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Brady Hasell, almost 2, had some encouragement from dad Chris as he tried to shoot the ball during one of the games at Winterfest Saturday.
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Rush finished ninth; all three Canadian sleds in top 10 at Olympics BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
All three of Canada’s two-man bobsleds ended in the top 10 but weren’t able to medal on the Sanki Sliding Centre track during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia, on Monday. Sylvan Lake’s pilot Lyndon Rush, teamed with Lascelles Brown in Canada 1, wasn’t able to advance from the ninth place he held going into the final two heats. He opened with a 56.61 second run through the 17 curves down the 1.5 kilometre track. Then on the second run Sunday, he posted a time of 56.87 seconds. Rush was in seventh after his first run but slipped to ninth after the second — a position he remained in for the duration. Monday’s times were 56.64 and 56.76 for a total of 3:46.88. That was 1.49 seconds behind the winning sled of Russia’s Alexander Zubkov and Alexey Voevoda who were coached by former Canadian bobsled champion Pierre Lueders. The other two Canadian teams finished ahead of Rush. Canada 3 with pilot Justin Kripps and brakeman Bryan Barnett, slipped from fourth place to sixth place during the final heat. Kripps had a decent opening run
After finishing his final heat, the station televising Lyndon Rush’s Canada 1 two-man bobsled race provided his total time and the individual heat times during coverage of the Sochi Olympics Monday morning. Rush and Lascelles Brown finished in ninth place. Monday but struggled in the finale. He didn’t hold anything back and attacked the track with all he had. That led to his bumping the sides of the track a few too many times. “Fourth to me is the same as sixth,” he told Canadian Press. “I wanted to get a medal so we risked it, you know. We wanted to go for it and came sixth. Still, it’s one of our best finishes on the world stage so no regrets out there.” Canada 2 with Chris Spring and Jesse Lumsden climbed from eighth position
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to finish in seventh at the end of four heats. The Canadians were well aware who had whipped the Russian team into winning form, something it hasn’t experienced since 1988. “Good for him,” said Rush of Lueders in a Globe and Mail interview. “I don’t want to say anything bad. He’s a Canadian legend … He’s coaching the Russians, so I’m not really cheering for him.” Lueders was Canada’s top driver before going to Russia in 2012. He’s a five time Olympian who won gold in the two-man bobsled at the 1998 Nagano Winter Games, and silver in the same event at Turin in 2006. He retired after fifth-place finishes in the two- and four-man events at the 2010 Games. Canada has another chance at medals with three teams in the four-man events which take place Saturday and Sunday. The first two heats begin at 9:30 a.m. MST Saturday. Then the final two heats are at 2:30 a.m. MST Sunday. from Canadian Press story Rush calls his Canada 1 two-man sled Deuce and the four-man sled Moose. “It’s a two-man so Deuce makes sense but my wife (Krista) calls bobsled poopsled and my kids (Olivia and Amelia) call bobsled poopsled and they kind of tease me. And going poop is a No. 2,” he explained, drawing laughs at a team
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news conference. Hence Deuce, thanks to a suggestion from Olivia. And with sleds hurtling down the track at more than 140 km/h, that’s real poop power. Moose was chosen for the four-man “because it’s big and rhymes with Deuce.”
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MCFADYEN, Don May 18, 1933 - Feb. 11, 2014 Mr. Donald Andrew McFadyen passed away in the Rimbey Hospital & Care Centre on Tuesday February 11, 2014 at the age of 80 years. Don will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his friend Annie Krossa, his children Gordon, Donna (Rob), Barb (Ron), Brian (Doris), Sheri (Rod), brother Bruce, half siblings Bronwyn, Steven, Michael, Janet, Marjorie, and Terrance, 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Don is predeceased by his wife Shirley, brother Jack, mother Jenny Brown, step mother Mae Lewis, and half siblings Dale, Robert & Jeannie. Don dedicated his life to serving his family and community. We celebrate Don’s involvement in the Handivan and Historical Societies, Health Boards, Town Council, Ambulance and Fire Departments, and Masons. Over the years he served as Marriage Commissioner, Notary, Justice of the Peace, funeral officiant, hockey referee, and boy scout leader. His biggest passion was dancing: teaching, judging, entertaining at care homes, and dancing till the band quit playing! In honour of Don, Memorial services were held from the Rimbey Community Centre on Monday, February 17 at 1 PM. With Reverend Deborah Laing Officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rimbey Handivan Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM serving Central Alberta with locations in Rimbey and Lacombe. Phone: (403) 843-3388 or (403) 782-3366 “A Caring Family, Caring For Families”
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MAJOR RESTAURANT Equipment Auction at an Edmonton fine dining & lounge location. Sunday, February 23, 11 a.m., 10628 Kingsway Ave., Edmonton. Full ad at howardsauctions.ca or email: edmonton_auctionservice @shaw.ca. 780-718-2274.
Well Drilling
Well Drilling
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MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, March 8, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns Agricultural - Handguns, rifles, #2000 - #2290 shotguns, hunting and Farm Equipment ..............2010 sporting equipment. To consign call 780-440-1860. Haying Equipment ............2020
Building Supplies
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LOOKING FOR a shop? Post Frame Buildings. AFAB Industries has experience, expertise, reliability and great construction practices. For a free quote, contact Ryan Smith 403-818-0797 or email: ryan.afab@gmail.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 balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206; www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
Firewood
Tell them Danny Hooper sent you
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
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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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LOGS
Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346
Misc. for Sale
1760
EVERY WATER WELL on earth should have the patented “Kontinuous Shok� Chlorinator from Big Iron Drilling! Why? Save thousands of lives every year. www.1-800bigiron.com. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.
Pet Services
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DOGGY STYLE Small Dog Pet Grooming Service Is now up and running !! Service area : RMH to RD Based out of : Eckville
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Whatever You’re Selling... We Have The Paper You Need! CLASSIFIEDS 1-877-223-3311 CALL NOW TO FIND OUT MORE
Well Drilling
1400
RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide)
403-887-6661 Landscaping
Auctions
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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
Condos/ Townhouses
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2 BDRM. condo townhouse unit in Sylvan, avail. now 403-341-9974
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 HOW can you make your phone ring and make some quick cash? Place your ad here . . . Phone 1-877-223-3311
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THURSDAY, FEB. 20, 2014
Industrial Property
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DO YOU NEED to borrow money - Now? If you own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money It’s that simple. 1-877-486-2161
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
Acreages
Money To Loan
BUILD-TO-SUIT
LEASE OPPORTUNITY Industrial land available for design-build in Red Deer. Be part of the design process to lease a facility purpose-built for your business needs. Contact Lloyd Meadows at 403 346 6655 ext. 207.
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ACREAGE 10 km west of Sylvan Lake on Hwy 11A. 8.97 acres, small house, all services. Asking $450,000. Call 403-505-2645
Financial #4400 - #4430
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Manufactured Homes
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. PREOWNED 1856 SQ FT Modular Office for sale. 4 offices, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, reception and ample storage space. $120,000. Must be moved. Phone 1-877-504-5005; www.jandelhomes.com. SHOP AND COMPARE! Then let United Homes Canada get you the best value on a new TripleM home! Starting at only $92,500. Delivery conditions apply. 142 East Lake Blvd., Airdrie. 1-800-461-7632; www. unitedhomescanada.com
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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. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS. C. A. MacLean/Fred Row Journalism bursaries. Help us locate a deserving individual from your community who would like to pursue a career in print journalism. Applications must be received by February 26, 2014. For further information, contact your local weekly newspaper or the Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association, 1-800-292-6903 ext. 225; www.awna.com
SPORTS
1977 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Mint, new cond, only 7000 orig. miles! “You won’t believe your eyes!”
$24,500 Call Keith 403-350-5346
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Fifth Wheels
2007 SPORTSMAN
LX, 3254, 3 slides,thermo windows, fireplace, lots of extras. MINT $27,900. trades cons. 403-598-0682
Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430
Money To Loan
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Trucks
Tires, Parts Acces. Transportation #5000-5300
Automotive Services ........5010 Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 Cars ..................................5030 SUV’s................................5040 Trucks ..............................5050 Heavy Trucks....................5060 Vans/Buses ......................5070 Motorcycles ......................5080 Campers ..........................5090 Motorhomes......................5100 5th Wheels........................5110 Holiday Trailers ................5120 Tent Trailers ......................5130 Utility Trailers ....................5140 ATV’s ................................5150 Boats & Marine ................5160 Snowmobiles ....................5170 Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180 Auto Wreckers ..................5190 Vehicles Wanted ..............5200 Car/Truck Rental ..............5210 Recreational Vehicle Rental ..............................5220 Trailer Rental ....................5230 Misc. Automotive ..............5240 RV’s ..................................5300
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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
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Rebound
- Trying to wrestle the ball away from a Hunting Hills player following a rebound were Lakers Taylor Vick (14) and Kendra Campbell (2). The Lakers were defeated in senior girls basketball league action by the more dominant Red Deer team last Thursday. STEVE DILLS
SYLVAN LAKE BUSINESS DIRECTORY Get your business out there! Call Shannon or Joe at 403.887.2331!
Surgical Carpet Cleaning
JIM’S SEPTIC TANK Service www.jimsseptic.ca
Carpets & Furniture Professional Steam Cleaning Owner Operated
• Septic Tanks • Campgrounds
• Camps • RVs • Holding Tanks
• Barn Pits • Lagoons
We also offer PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS
403-748-2628
Dwain Johnson 403.887.3499
Toll Free 1-877-292-6777 sales@jimsseptic.ca
RVs • Trailers • Boats • Cars • Motorbikes • Quads/ATVs • Snowmobiles • Furniture/ Household Goods
403.843.7705 403 843 7705 www.glstorage.ca Located corner of Hwy 771 and Parkland Beach Road, west side of Gull Lake
$37.00+GST per week
DRIVEWAYS | WALKWAYS | ROOFS
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• Affordable Rates
THIS COULD BE YOUR BUSINESS CARD
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Fast, Reliable Service with Competitive Rates! Quality Operators • 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
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THURSDAY, FEB. 20, 2014
MUST SEE!
JUST LISTED! # 1104 - 5220 50A Avenue
4522 - 44 Street
$189,900
#1, 4914-50 Avenue Sylvan Lake, AB 24 Hrs Ph: 403-887-2217 Fax: 403-887-3165 Toll Free: 1-877-373-6296
CA0029282
JUST LISTED! #222 - 100 Lakeway Blvd
$369,900
$245,900
www.remaxsylvanlake.com Nicely upgraded bi-level situated on a 50x50 double lot, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double attached heated garage.
Caroline C Ca arroline oliine Boivin Booivin oiivin 403-896-8500
Turning Dreams into Addresses
CA0029123
GREAT DOWNTOWN BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
$539,900
CA0027980
Experience More!
WILLARDMORRIS.COM
Willard Morris 403-318-4547
willardm@remax.net
www.cbrealestate.ca 1 Leaside Crescent
Good Luck at the Olympics Canada, go for GOLD! There are also many GOLDEN opportunities in Real Estate at Sylvan Lake! Call our team of Professionals. We will get you “Moving” CARL STEPP 403.358.9300 RE/MAX Real Estate Central Alberta
60 Falcon Crescent
MLS#CA0023987
ON RANGE ROAD 15, Sylvan Lake
MLS#CA0026408
$479,000 $47 479 9 00 000 00 0
$449,000 $4 449 44 9 00 000 0
138 Jarvis Bay Dr
58 Sylvan Drive
MLS#CA0028093
$499,900 MLS#CA0026560
MLS#CA0027127
$1,750,000 $
$ $198,888
32 Hunter Road
5131 47A Avenue, Sylvan Lake
80 Bowman Circle
www.sylvanlakehouseguy.com 4524-45 Street
ECKVILLE LISTINGS 4848 52 Avenue
5203 54 Avenue
MLS#CA0027248
MLS#CA0028950
$ $295,000 295 29 5 00 000 00 0
$290,000 $
MLS#CA0009467
$159,900 MLS#CA0019144
$169 $ $169,900 900 00 0 $225,000
MLS#CA0028070
5031 51 Avenue
MLS#CA0024604
403-350-6193
5823 52 St, #323
"Your Trusted Real Estate Advisor"
75x150 Lot! Fixer Upper!! 23 Wiley Crescent, Red Deer
MLS#CA0025205
MLS#CA0026244
$149,900 $
$196,500 $
4812 52 Avenue
$409,900
MLS#CA0024300
Granite G it and d Hardwood!
403-396-1584
lorne@isellsylvanlake.com
403-350-8708
www.alfmoore.ca 26 Regal Court
robertpopilchak@remax.net 38 Lucky Place
31 Rosewood Rise
4815 52 Avenue
MLS#CA0028927
MLS#CA0029478
$159,900 $159 900 0
$179,900 $
CA0027888
$539,900
CA0027943
$419,900
CA0029209
$539,900
#103 - 5590 45 Street, Red Deer
Talk to Lorne Over 20 years of Sylvan Lake experience!
Robert Popilchak
Alf Moore
$249,900 $249 900 $ $2 0
SANDI HALLGREN 403-887-2217
sandi@palmbay.ca
Gord Steinbach 403-505-2004
CA0024508
SOLD
gordsteinbach@remax.net
$237,000