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- Gracie Mack demonstrated her talent dancing to Jessica’s Theme during Sylvan Studio’s Glitz and Glam! recital at Red Deer College Sunday afternoon. She’s been accepted to the Royal Winnipeg Ballet summer camp. See more pictures on pages 17 and 23. STEVE DILLS

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- Runners headed out on a four kilometre trail run through Jarvis Bay Provincial Park Saturday morning as part of the Muscles in Motion fundraising event in support of Canadian Muscular Dystrophy. Organizer Kimberley Reinhart said over $16,000 was raised during the fourth year of the event. It was also the biggest event with 24 youngsters participating in the 1 km trail run and mini fitness challenge, 65 participants in the 4 and 8 km trail runs and 12 teams in the Firefighter Fitness Challenge. See more on page 18. STEVE DILLS

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The Community Calendar is an open bulletin board for non-profit community groups running free events open to the general public. Submissions must be received by Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. and should be kept as concise as possible. We will edit for content and length. We strive to publish all submissions we receive, however, due to the number of items or space availability, we are not able to guarantee publication. If you need to be sure your message runs, we suggest you place your message in the Classified section. Deliver submissions to our office at Suite 103, 5020 50A St., Sylvan Lake, fax to 1-403-887-2081 (Toll-Free 1-888-9992081) or email to editor@sylvanlakenews.com. Be certain to include dates, times and contact information..

Volunteers Wanted Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Bus Association is looking for volunteer drivers approximately 3-4 times per month. For info call Don Lanterman 403-864-2230 or Rae Verity 403-887-6226. Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Lodge is looking for volunteer drivers for the Meals on Wheels program. Call Pat at 403-864-8285.

Special Events Thursday, June 5 - Strawberry Tea from 1:30-3 pm at Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Lodge, 4620-47 Ave. Sponsored by FCSS. Come and celebrate Seniors’ Week. Fridays June 6, 13 and 20 - Fabulous BBQs from 11 am to 2 pm at Community Partners (4936 50th Ave.). Come grab some lunch and browse the art gallery displays. Money raised supports Family Education Support early intervention programs for families and children in Sylvan. Friday, June 6 - Open house at Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Lodge from 1:30-3 pm. Tours, coffee, cookies and entertainment. 4620-47th Ave. Friday, June 6-Sunday, June 8 - Benalto is celebrating 100 years and our school is celebrating 76 years. Friday - Benalto School reunion begins at 10 am with registration at the ag. grounds followed by lunch and afternoon school tours. Grandstand school program at 4 pm, supper at 5:30 with an 8 pm program by Pat Meyers and Impact Dancers. Saturday includes pancake breakfast from 8-10 am, followed by official Benalto Centennial Ceremony at 10:30 with dignitaries and special guests, music provided by Kerry Heisler and H. J. Cody band. Lunch, photo booths, clowns, horse drawn wagon circuits, show and shine, cake cutting by Benalto Royal Purple in the afternoon. Catered dinner from 5-7 pm (advance tickets only) followed by a dirt floor dance at the ag. centre with entertainment by Pat Meyers and Impact Dancers (under 18 must be accompanied by parents). Fireworks and friendship after sunset. Sunday includes pancake breakfast from 8-10, Kerry Heisler and H. J. Cody Choir taking part in a commemorative church service, lunch at 12:30 with a dog agility show at 1:30 pm. Contacts: school reunion - Eleanor Snook 403-746-6097 and Georgina Rhodes 403-746-2356; Saturday catered dinner - Gloria Murphy 403-746-5494; and general inquiries Karen Turner-Padley 403-746-3775. Friday & Saturday, June 6 & 7 - Eckville Rodeo at the arena, 6:30 pm both days. Saturday & Sunday, June 7 & 8 - Spring Country Drive. Discover rural attractions, events, history, markets and local cuisine in Central Alberta. www. countrydrive.ca. Saturday, June 7 - Burnt Lake Rural Crime Watch Association BBQ from 2-5 pm at Burnt Lake Hall. Non-members welcome. For info 403-887-5607. Saturday, June 7 - Jubilaire concert at H. J. Cody at 8 pm. Sunday, June 8 - Art & Soul concert and art show at H. J. Cody at 1:30 pm. Sunday, June 8 - Camp Kuriakos open house from

10 am to 4 pm. Free of charge and open to everyone. BBQ lunch will be provided; activities for all ages. More info at www.kuriakos.ab.ca. Monday, June 9 - There’s a Dad for That, from 7-8:30 pm with Patrick Dillon. A highly interactive and practical workshop will assist dads in determining where they are at with their skills and understanding of being a dad. At Sylvan Lake community centre. To register call Debbie 403-598-3252 or email slecdproject@gmail.com. Daycare available if booked ahead. Friday, June 13-Sunday, June 15 - Eckville High School homecoming and reunion at Eckville Community Hall. Check out the ehs reunion alumni site at www.ehsreunion.ca/. Call Bob Kingsep 403949-4249 or Richard Covlin 780-436-4622. Friday, June 13-Sunday, June 15 - 1913 Days events in Sylvan Lake. Farmers’ Market Friday; pancake breakfast at the fire hall Saturday morning; Cirque du Soleil parade at 1 pm Saturday. Watch for more details. Saturday, June 21 - Ready to Go!, a workshop by Caroline Vandriel designed to help parents and caregivers use storytime at home, so that their child is ready for school. From 10:30 am to 12 noon at Sylvan Lake community centre. To register call Debbie 403-598-3252 or email slecdproject@gmail. com. Daycare available if booked ahead. Wednesday, June 25 - Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Bus to River Cree Casino, Edmonton. Leave 8:30 am. Phone Joan 403-887-7614..

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, Beginner painting with oils; Thursdays - Alberta Senior Benefit Program; Fridays - Yoga, forums, bridge. Bus trips and foot care clinics. For more info call 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. Tuesdays - Health Moms & Healthy Babes (newborn to 12 months), from 10-11:30 am. Childcare provided for older siblings. Community Partners office. For info 403-887-9989. 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.

Collected - Three students at École Steffie Woima Elementary School now have a nice short summer style, following a ceremony last Friday. They raised about $1,800 for the Canadian Cancer Society through their head shave event. The students are Megan Routhier, Jessica Routhier and Taylor Lunde. Shaving their heads were mother Alana Routhier, teacher Becky Beagan and counsellor Dee Peterson. Watching were members of the Leadership Team who held a bake and freezie sale raising $1,000 of the total. STEVE DILLS

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Basement suites approved for seven new homes in Ryders Ridge, Beacon Hill BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Secondary (basement) suites were approved for seven single family residences in Ryders Ridge and Beacon Hill, during Monday’s Municipal Planning Commission, despite opposition from neighbours. Commission members were told that secondary suites were “prescribed uses” in the land use districts involved. In the case of a development application for 28 Rosewood Rise, a petition containing comments from

21 area residents was received with concerns related to users of rental units, parking on the street, effect on property values, traffic and safety and garage suites in general. Additionally three letters were provided by adjacent landowners in the R1 (low density residential) neighbourhood. Councillor Matt Prete questioned parking and said while the suites may be allowed under the Land Use Bylaw, “I’m not sure they’re good for the neighbourhood”. He voted against the motion. The balance of the applications approved were for basement suites in R5 (Narrow Lot General Residential)

districts on Reynolds Road (4) and Bowman Circle (2). During discussion on one of the applications, Prete stated “there’s a certain amount of dissatisfaction with the way things sit. I’m finding it hard to move forward with these things.” He added council is addressing the Land Use Bylaw. He voted against several of the applications, but on others he voted in favour after a condition was added to ensure required parking is developed on the properties involved. Two parking stalls must be provided for the primary residence and one for the secondary suite. One development application for a secondary suite in the cottage area was turned down. Nine responses were received from neighbours about the proposal for 5015 35 Street. Their concerns related to construction of the home in relation to existing underground water tables, parking, users of the suite and increased density within the existing “character” of the area. Staff recommended approval of the application, noting that 10 secondary suites have already been approved in the ‘cottage area’ (33rd to 39th Street between Lakeshore Drive and 50th Avenue) with no complaints having been received

regarding their use. Commission members voted against the development stating it would unduly interfere with the amenities of the neighbourhood. During discussion on the various items, commission members were told the town has issued 69 permits for secondary suites. That number doesn’t include tourist homes or illegal suites, said Development Officer Patty Urban. Her reports also stated “the provisions of the Land Use Bylaw were intended to delegate the Development Officer authority to issue permits for secondary suites provided all provisions of the Land Use Bylaw are satisfied. However recent amendments to the Land Use Bylaw, pertaining to garage suites, inadvertently resulted in this authority being removed … Therefore the secondary suite “use”, while remaining discretionary in the land use districts described above, now result in the Municipal Planning Commission being the development authority.” At the last council meeting, first reading was passed on a bylaw to again transfer approval authority to development officers. A public hearing on that bylaw is set for June 23 after which time councillors may consider second and third reading of the bylaw.

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Two generations of Sylvan Lakers took advantage of a chance to enjoy the sunny weather while getting to know each other during a walk around Centennial Park Tuesday. Walk the Talk, organized by Sylvan Lake’s Building Bridges committee, paired students of École Steffie Woima Elementary School with seniors from the community. Together, each pair or group walked a set path through Centennial Park, where stops along the route posed questions designed to help participants get to know and understand each other better. “It’s to bring the generations together so they can find out by answering the questions that they don’t have that many differences,” said Krista Carlson, a member of the Building Bridges committee. “They both have had experiences, and they can learn from each other.” Along the route participants were asked to describe their favourite school subjects, and why they feel physical activity is important at their respective ages. Other questions prompted explanations of how they define a good role model, and what their favourite hobbies and activities are. “All of the questions that we see along the path were picked out to 1-800-222-TIPS help build developmen(1-800-222-8477) tal assets in kids,” said We want your INFO... ...NOT your name Carlson. “It helps them

just to have another positive adult role model in their life.” The class of about 23 students was matched with about 30 seniors, and Carlson was happy to see strong participation from both sides. “I’m amazed that we were able to get that many adults and students,” she said. “We can see this just getting bigger and bigger every year.” Building Bridges hosts intergenerational events and activities aimed at building assets within the community. Earlier this year, it hosted a sold-out presentation by Amanda Lindhout, marking the beginning of its Strengths Development Series. The committee is a collaboration of various community groups and organization.

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Washrooms should be open longer hours: resident should mirror the The sun rises early hours of sunlight. these days — and so do STEVE DILLS Hopefully the many residents who SYLVAN LAKE town, which recently enjoy the solitude of the NEWS got a contract from lakeshore, strolling, jogthe provincial govging or just sitting and ernment for maintewatching. Work over the past few years has nance in the park, will take note and made the area an attractive place to consider opening earlier and keeping the washrooms open later. recreate, rejuvenate and relax. •••bold centred••• Three day It’s amazing how many people are out and about as early as 6 a.m. in the postal delivery? •••end bold cenmorning. But it shouldn’t be. We’ve tred••• There once was a day when we worked hard, as a community, to encourage healthy lifestyles and pro- waited expectantly for mail to arrive vide places for people to enjoy them- in our box at the post office. Growing up in small town Canada, it was a selves. So, this week when we talked to pleasure to receive letters from afar. Then in some larger communian agitated long time resident, we ties, particularly in Eastern Canada, were surprised at his concern. It was that the washrooms in the delivery was right to our door. Wow, provincial park weren’t open early that was something. We wrote letenough to be used by these many ters, received replies, ordered things, people. Same thing in the evening, all through the mail. Now we hear talk about Canada he said. We have to agree. Now that sum- Post phasing out its letter carrier mer’s here, and there’s bright, warm- delivery to households and instead ing sun for many more hours a day, delivering to super boxes. One of the perhaps the hours of our facilities reasons for this was so seniors can

Secondary suite rules should be strengthened; approval remain with MPC Dear Editor, I find myself struggling to understand a recent string of council decisions and am hoping others can help clarify council’s mindset for me. I’m sure most readers remember council’s decision to amend the Land Use Bylaw with respect to garage suites — but only after a large number of citizens showed up in council chambers to vent their frustration and displeasure. New bylaw changes significantly restrict when and where garage suites can be proposed for development. Council also directed administration to maintain final approvals through the Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) — as they should for discretionary development. So far, so good. As a result of the new direction, however, our development officers and the MPC suddenly found them-

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magazines, some bills (which we could divert to electronic delivery), and a couple of flyers which for apartment dwellers have nothing of interest. It’s amazing how time and progress have changed our pleasures. Now we await email messages — perhaps text much too often, and are bombarded with messages in so many different ways. We must be getting older.

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get out of their homes and stroll down the street, perhaps talking to their neighbours as they pass. We don’t know what all the fuss is about. They could even reduce delivery to three days a week, instead of five, and we wouldn’t worry. In fact, we probably only make it to our mailbox once or twice a week and it’s just down the hall. The reason — there’s nothing left to interest us in the mail. A couple

During the past two weeks excellent work has been done by the “Town Improvement” committee of the Chamber of Commerce. The three members of the committee, Jack Pell, H. N. Fisher, and E. Holsworth, have been responsible for the securing of

selves dealing with a surge of development requests for secondary suites — which are also a discretionary use in single family residential areas. Under the bylaw, and as currently written, property developers can now legally build two residential suites on a single lot. I suspect the approvals process has quietly been going on for the past few years but, because council had previously delegated their responsibility to administration, no one is aware of the extent. I personally advised Mayor McIntyre and Councillor Plante of my concerns on May 23rd. Both expressed surprise and promised to look into the matter; the mayor since advised me “council has indicated interest in introducing some kind of further conditions with respect to secondary suites”. Three days later, council passed first reading of Bylaw

1644/2014 — a bylaw which will once again delegate authority for secondary suites approval to the development officer. Where is the logic in all of this? Approvals for both garage suites and secondary suites were previously under the delegated authority of the development officer? Council (accidentally) rescinded both authorities and significantly tightened the rules with respect to garage suites, but left secondary suite development with virtually no controls in place? Garage suite development is now severely restricted, yet any approvals must still go through MPC? Secondary suite development is suddenly creating additional work for both administration and MPC so council proposes to back away from the process pending some ambiguous, future fix? Your readers should understand

approximately 200 native trees — mostly birch — which have been dug up and hauled to town and set out on boulevards. Of the trees set out last year only a few died and these have been replaced. The members of the committee deserve the highest commendation for their fine community effort. They aim to get citizens interested in improving all boulevards by getting same into well kept grass with trees set out, and ask the co-operation of all in this well worthwhile effort. ♦ ♦ ♦ The community was saddened today (Wednesday) when it was learned that Mr. and Mrs. William Cameron had received word that their son F/Lt. Thomas Henry Cameron, D.F.C., had been killed in a plane

crash near Dalft, Holland, on May 11. The sad news was conveyed in a letter from Tom’s commanding officer who was also his personal friend and followed a previous report that he was posted as missing.

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Grade XII graduands of the Composite High School in Red Deer include the following from Sylvan Lake and district: Barry Dorin, Susan Kanten, Joe McCutcheon, Ed. Bruger, Allan Fisher, Eileen Raivio, Jacqueline Smith, Richard Staudinger, Robert Violetti, Keith Owen, Wayne Penner and Patrick Stinn. Of these, only two are from the original Grade 1 who started at Sylvan Lake School — Susan Kanten and Joe McCutcheon. At

that I am not against secondary suites, per se. Other communities place permanent caveats on development such that a secondary suite can only be rented out when the home owner also lives on site. This allows people who might not otherwise qualify for a mortgage the opportunity of home ownership while at the same time ensuring that property developers can’t just throw up a whole bunch of two suite revenue properties in single family residential areas. I’m sure there are plenty of other good ideas out there if council is interested in putting a stop to this madness. Am I the only person who feels this way? Richard Backs, Sylvan Lake cc: Town Council and MPC the graduation banquet held recently, Barry Dorin gave the speech to the parents. ♦ ♦ ♦ Under the sponsorship of Benalto Elks Lodge, a successful golf tournament was held on Sylvan Lake’s 18-hole golf course on Sunday. Bill Dreger of Sylvan Lake had low gross score of 81. A total of 40 golfers took part, including 11 from Benalto Lodge (five Sylvan members), 13 from Red Deer, one from Olds, 4 from Caroline, 5 from Sundre and 6 from Bentley. ♦ ♦ ♦ At Sylvan Lake Fish & Game Association meeting B. C. Learned and Norman Downey were presented with badges after passing their test to become hunter training instructors.

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- A building which has sat empty for about a decade was demolished last week by Dirt Werx. Al Carberry, owner of the company, said work was originally scheduled for last fall but the weather turned too quickly. Operating the track hoe was Wade McAllister. The structure, on 49th Street, behind Beach Burgers, was last used as a sales office for Sylvan Lake Resort and Conference Centre, the illfated project which was to replace the old hotel on the corner of Centennial Street and Lakeshore Drive. The property will remain vacant for the time being. A proposal for the town to lease the property and create a parking lot on it was turned down by councillors earlier this year due to the cost involved. STEVE DILLS

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After finishing last a year ago, Sylvan Lake Truck Ranch Longhorns captured top prize in the Rotary Club of Sylvan Lake’s annual hockey draft this season. Rotarians Dan McLean (left) and Bonnie Ganske (right) presented the cup and $1,800 prize to Tyson Czuy at the club’s meeting May 14. The team included Czuy, James Torrens, Cory Edinga, Fitz Capicio, Tish Lethbridge and Chris Paradis. Their choice of players provided some anxiety during the season as they didn’t move into top place until the final day of regular season games after climbing steadily to the perch late in the season. The next hockey draft is planned for Oct. 4.

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Community Programs LAWN CARE Volunteers are needed for the Yard Busters Program. Help out Sylvan Lake Seniors with their lawn care needs. To volunteer, call the Sylvan Lake Volunteer Centre at 8871137 ext. 233 If you are a senior who requires this service, please call 8871137 ext. 222 FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM The Façade Improvement Program is designed to encourage retail and commercial building owners to invest in facade renovations and storefront upgrades by providing grants to cover a portion of renovation costs. Grants will be awarded to eligible applicants to cover up to 50% of the façade renovation costs, up to a maximum dollar value. The 2014 grant program will provide an incentive for 50th Street/Centennial Street buildings to complete façade upgrades that contribute to the Waterfront Area, by creating a more interesting and appealing street environment that attracts people and new businesses. The program is intended to: . Enhance the appearance and charm of commercial areas while making streets a more attractive, safe, and interesting place to walk. . Help building owners attract and retain tenants. . Contribute to the quality of life of residents, workers, and visitors. . Promote the marketability of the local business area. . Build civic pride among the local business community and residents of the Town of Sylvan Lake. Funding cannot be utilized for maintenance projects. Applications for grants must enhance the pedestrian experience and contribute to the character of the area. For the ﬁrst year, the program will be run as a pilot project that will focus on a small geographic area to assist downtown business revitalization. This pilot project coincides with the Town’s plans to complete the 50th Street Redevelopment Plan Design in 2014, with street reconstruction slated for 2015. At the end of the ﬁrst year, the program will be evaluated on its success and any changes that are necessary will be made. To download the online application visit: www.sylvanlake. ca and choose Town Projects Project Contacts: Vicki Kurz, EDO vkurz@sylvanlake.ca 403-887-1185 ext 226 Kim Devlin, Planner kdevlin@sylvanlake.ca 403-887-2141 ext 237

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• Supply, Place and Compact 25mm Crush Gravel (150mm Depth) 1150 sq.m. • Supply, Place and Compact Asphalt Pavement (100mm Depth) 950 sq.m. • Supply, Install 250mm Concrete Curb & Gutter 300 lin.m. • Supply, Install 225mm Pinned Curb 230 lin.m. • Supply, Install 1.5m Separate Sidewalk 120 lin.m. • Supply, Install Allan Block Retaining Wall 75 lin.m. • Excavate, Supply, Install UR Storm Main 420 lin.m. • Excavate, Supply, Install 1200mm Manholes 7.0 vert.m. • Excavate, Supply, Install 1200mm Catch Basin Manholes 6.0 vert.m. • Supply, Install 900mm Catch Basin 6 ea. Various other related appurtenances and miscellaneous related works. There will be a pre-tender meeting held on June 3rd, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Town of Sylvan Lake Community Centre, East Parking Lot. (4725 – 43rd Street) Sylvan Lake, Alberta. Copies of the Tender Documents will be available from Tagish Engineering Ltd. G4, 5550 45th Street, Red Deer, AB. on or after May 27, 2014 upon receipt of non-refundable deposit of $50.00 cash or cheque in the name of Tagish Engineering Ltd. Inquiries shall be directed to the ofﬁce of Tagish Engineering Ltd, Red Deer Alberta, telephone (403) 346-7710, Attention: Lloyd Solberg, P.Eng. – Project Manager.

Coming Events 1913 DAYS Activities for all ages! June 13-14, 2014 Events: Pancake Breakfast, Bounce Houses, Outdoor Movie, Street Festival, Petting Zoo, Parade, and more! If you are a business or organization, we invite you to put a ﬂoat in our Cirque du Soleil Parade! Show us what this theme means to you on June 14, 2014- 1:00 pm start. Parade registration forms are available online at sylvanlake.ca For more parade details, or to host a 1913 Days community event, contact Michelle at 403 887 1192 ext. 512 or mmorrison@ sylvanlake.ca

Take Notice 2014 PROPERTY ASSESSMENT & TAX NOTICES Mailed: May 30, 2014 Due: Thursday, July 31, 2014 Pleased be advised that the 2014 Property Assessment & Tax Notices were mailed May 30, 2014. The Assessment Roll for 2014 has been prepared. For further information and how to access the 2014 Property Assessment Map, see the Town of Sylvan Lake’s website home page at www.sylvanlake.ca/taxes. If you have concerns with your property assessment, contact the Assessment and Taxation Services Department at the Town Ofﬁce by email at tax@ sylvanlake.ca or by phone at 403-887-1185 ext: 230. Only the assessed value of your property may be appealed and not your tax dollar amount. For further information on the Assessment, Taxation and Appeal Process “A Guide to Property Assessment and Taxation in Alberta” is available on Alberta Municipal Affairs website at www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/mc_property_assessment_ and_taxation.cfn or contact the Assessment and Taxation Services department at the Town of Sylvan Lake. Dated at Sylvan Lake, Alberta this 30 day of May, 2014.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014

$13,000 raised at SoulCase’s Kids 4 Cancer tattoo mixer BY STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

ple on the shop’s premises at one point during the day. Local businesses offered a hand by donating a variety of items to the event. In light of its immense success, Dolphin is already looking forward to holding it again next year.

SoulCase Tattoo Shop’s second annual Kids 4 Cancer tattoo mixer was a raging success, bringing in exactly $13,000 for Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta, May 24. Seven tattoo artists from Central Alberta completed 93 cancerrelated tattoos at a What’s Happening at the Town of Sylvan Lake reduced price. Customers chose from Town of Sylvan Lake 15 designs that were able to be completed in 15 to @Sylvan100 25 minutes, allowing a maximum amount of 5012 48 Avenue | www.sylvanlake.ca | 403.887.2141 people to come and go. “People love cheap tattoos, and the more you can get through the shop in a day, the more awareness and the more money one raises,” said Public SoulCase owner Jesse Dolphin. Hearing Dolphin emerged from the event looking NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1644/2014 slightly different than Being a Bylaw to amend the Land Use Bylaw No. 1555/2010. usual, having shaved the ponytail-length hair he’s WHEREAS it is deemed necessary and expedient to amend Bylaw No. 1555/2010 in the had for the past 17 years. manner hereinafter appearing: He did that through NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Town of Sylvan Lake, in the Province of Alberta, the Kids Cancer Care duly assembled and under the powers conferred upon it by the Municipal Government Foundation’s Shave Your Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26, and amendments there to, enacts as follows: Lid for a Kid fundraising 1. THAT the Land Use Bylaw be amended by adding the following to section 3.1.3: initiative. (d) a secondary suite which is prescribed as a discretionary use of land or buildings “It feels like I’m about and which conforms in all respects to the provisions of this Land Use Bylaw. ten years younger,” he A Public Hearing regarding the proposed Bylaw will be held on Monday, June 23rd, said. The chopped-off 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Government Building at hair is being sent to 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, Alberta. Ottawa, where it will be All persons in favour or opposed to the Bylaw will have the opportunity to be heard. processed into a wig. If you are unable to attend personally, written submissions must be submitted to the Last year’s event Municipal Government Building no later than 4:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing. raised about $7,500 If you submit comments on this bylaw, either orally or in writing, the information you through 65 tattoos comprovide may be recorded in the minutes of the Public Hearing, or otherwise made pleted. With three artists public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. at that time, a number of A copy of the proposed Bylaw and any related documents can be seen during regular customers had to be ofﬁce hours from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal turned away. Having Government Building. The style of the hearing will be informal and persons wishing to speak will be requested to state their name and address for the record upon being more artists this year recognized by the Chairperson. helped greatly, according to Dolphin. Date of ﬁrst publication of this notice: June 5th, 2014 edition of the Sylvan Lake News. Date of second publication of this notice: June 12th, 2014 edition of the Sylvan Lake “It made it a lot easiNews. er,” he said, adding there were more than 150 peo-

get connected.

“I just have to figure out how to top it,” he said. “We were pretty stoked and everyone had a super, super great time.” More from the event, including a

before-and-after picture of Dolphin’s haircut, is available on the SoulCase Tattoo Shop & Art Gallery Facebook page.

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Sylvan youngster raised thousands for cancer research BY STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

A Sylvan Lake youngster has proved that a simple gesture can reap extraordinary benefits. Reuben Braitenback, a Grade 5 student at C. P. Blakely School, shaved his head in support of

The Sylvan Lake Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the position of

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This exceptional individual is detail oriented, willing to work independently and also function as part of a team, creative and self – motivated with a high level customer service orientation and excellent written and verbal communication skills. They must also possess strong computer skills and be willing and able to perform multiple assignments while managing and meeting deadlines. This part-time position reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for all administrative and day-to-day operations as well as assisting with the programs, activities, and functions of the Sylvan Lake Chamber of Commerce.

Canadian Cancer Society during a month-end assembly at the community centre last Friday. In doing so, he raised an astonishing $2,616.55 in donations — all of which were donated to the society. “We put a link on Facebook for it, so people could donate there, and then people could just come to my house and drop off money,” he said. Braitenback began the fundraising campaign in light of his grandfather’s recent passing due to cancer. Reuben’s mother Jenny, speaking at the assembly, noted his family were “incredibly proud” of him. She felt his grandfather would have also been “proud and happy to know you are making a difference to help others”. Nancy Kumm, revenue development co-ordinator for Canadian Cancer Society, was on hand to receive Braitenback’s donation, and said it, and others like it made by youths eager to make a difference, go toward the Cancer Society’s programs and services, such as financial assistance for those battling cancer. “It’s amazing that these kids are doing this,” she said. Mostly, the youngsters come up with fundraising ideas on their own, she added. “It’s the kids that have initiated it, and gone to their parents and said, this is what I want to do.” Braitenback’s hair was cut by Corina Brown, his grandfather’s favourite barber, and Regan Lynn, Braitenback’s teacher at C. P. Blakely School.

Occasional weekend and evening hours will be required and the preferred work schedule is to be determined. For a detailed list of the job description please refer to the Chamber website at www.sylvanchamber.com. Send cover letter, resume and references to: info@sylvanchamber.com

Regan Lynn, Reuben Braitenback’s teacher at C. P. Blakely School, got started on the haircut that resulted from Braitenback’s fundraising for cancer research. Braitenback raised $2,616.55, which he donated to Canadian Cancer Society in honour of his late grandfather. STUART FULLARTON

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THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014

RCMP NOTES

Male lying in ditch okay, just resting charges laid in domestic dispute Saturday, May 24th youth. 3:02 p.m. – Police 1:22 a.m. – RCMP attended a location were called to a noise along Highway 11 at complaint at a resiRange Road 22 after a dence on Lodge Place report of a male lying in Sylvan Lake. in the ditch. When Witnesses reported members attended to individuals were partycheck on the status of ing on the street and it the male, he was conwas getting out of confirmed to be in good trol. When members physical health. A arrived, the party had 25-year-old male quieted down and advised that he had some intoxicated indilaid down to rest as he viduals were already returning to their residences. An intox- was walking back to Rocky Mountain icated 16 year old male was escorted to House. 4:42 p.m. – A complainant contacthis residence after he was discovered ed police after she witnessed two intoxsleeping in his vehicle. 7:48 a.m. – A 911 call was received icated males lying face down in the by RCMP dispatch involving a domes- alley across the street from Bamboo tic-related dispute on 46th Street in Hut restaurant on 46th Street in Sylvan Sylvan Lake. A 24-year-old male Lake. The males believed to be in their reported that his 34-year-old girlfriend 50s or 60s were reportedly crawling was struck in the face by her ex-boy- along the alley and the complainant friend. The suspect was then involved offered assistance which was declined. in a collision at the scene. There was An acquaintance of the males was later also significant damage to the resi- observed assisting them into the dence as a result of the domestic distur- Raccoon Lodge on Lakeshore Drive. A bance. A 32-year-old Sylvan Lake male police patrol was conducted and the is charged with breaking and entering males were confirmed to no longer be and committing; assault; dangerous in the area. 10:05 p.m. – A complaint of stuntoperation of a motor vehicle; and uttering at Sobeys parking lot in Sylvan Lake ing threats against a person. 7:48 a.m. – A house party in the resulted in a fine against the driver. A Ryders Ridge area in Sylvan Lake was witness reported three males in a vehishut down as a result of complaints. cle drive over a sign at the parking lot Officers arrived at the residence on and then spin the vehicle’s tires causing Radcliff Way to find several people further damage to the sign. A 19-yearpartying at a rental unit. The property old male from the Sylvan Lake area was representative was warned about creat- issued a $402 fine for stunting. Monday, May 26th ing a disturbance and the party was quieted down. Sunday, May 25th 10:48 a.m. – Fire crews and police were called to a structure fire on Township Road 391. When crews arrived, a mobile home was fully engulfed in SUMMER SCHOOL is offered at: flames. An investigation is Innisfail Career High School continuing into the cause of the blaze. Sylvan Lake Career High School 2:55 p.m. – RCMP are investigating the theft of Olds Career High School liquor at Last Chance Liquor Store in Sylvan All core high school courses offered. Lake. Two female youths entered the store and while No charge for Chinook’s Edge Students. one distracted the clerk, Runs 8:30 am – 12:45 pm Monday to Friday the other female was witDaily Attendance Required nessed taking two bottles June 30 – July 25 (closed July 1) of alcohol from the shelves. When the females All students currently enrolled in high school or were confronted by the employee, they fled the who will be entering grade 10 in Sept. 2014 are store. They were later eligible. questioned by police. An investigation has so far Call Chinook’s Edge at 403-227-7070 or visit resulted in a charge of www.chinooksedge.ab.ca theft under $5,000 being laid against a Sylvan Lake

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By Bill Spangler Adventist Church

ETERNAL GARDENING

It’s planting season. Farm machines are busy doing what they do to prepare, plant and then protect the crop that has been planted from all manner of weeds and problems. Gardens are being worked up, and straight rows of seeds are already in the ground waiting on heat and rain to produce the vegetables and berries that will be produced. The goal is harvest. The whole purpose of going to the work of planting is to bring multiplied results. A few potatoes bring a bucket full in response. A few seeds brings a box full of vegetables. A few seeds bring bushels of grain. That’s why we go to all that work. Jesus used a planting story to illustrate the kingdom of God. He told of a man who went out to plant his ﬁeld. In fact it says he planted good seed in his ﬁeld, doing his best for a good harvest. The story goes on to say that while he slept an enemy came and planted weeds among the good seeds, and then left. When the crop came up the servants noticed the weeds in the crop. When they reported it to the landowner, his simple response was “an enemy has done this.” “Do you want us to go gather them?” they asked. “No, in

gathering them you might pull up the wheat too. When we get to the harvest we will separate the two and burn the weeds and gather the grain.” The story is told in Matthew 13:24-30. The Bible tells us that God created the heavens and the earth, and it adds that as He looked at it He thought it was “very good.” He had sowed good seed in His field. Today, we would all agree that it’s not all very good. We pass by broken houses and granaries that were once dreams of generations no longer with us. We drive past graveyards where people lay who have been forced to submit to the reality of mortality. We see hospitals, ambulances and police cars doing their work. We deal with murder, bullying, conflict and broken families. We are all touched with the “weeds” of life. We live in a state of fear for a variety of reasons. We experience or know people who are touched by pain caused by a variety of sources. There are definitely weeds in God’s field where it was once “very good.” He told the story so that we would remember that when we experience pain, darkness, sickness or death, “an enemy has done this.” It was never God’s plan. There is a day coming when it’s all going to be sorted out. God has not forgotten you, and He was never the cause of what you are going through. He will make everything right and new, in due season. Be of good courage for there will be a harvest and an end to it all.

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Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. 4:00 pm Services Last Sunday of each month. 403-877-9634 lutheranchurchsylvan@hotmail.com “Experience the unconditional love of God in Jesus Christ.” (John 3:16) NEW SERVICE TIME 10:30 a.m.

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Rev. Jin Woo Kim 403-887-2416 June 8 Service

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403-887-5687 Pastor Barry Sigurdson STEFFIE WOIMA SCHOOL - 4720 - 45 AVE.

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Provincial project reveals room for improvement in early childhood development BY STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Members of Sylvan Lake and Area Early Childhood Coalition learned there’s still much work to be done in ensuring proper development of Alberta’s young children. They gathered at the community centre May 22 to meet Early Childhood Development Mapping Project (ECMap) director Dr. Susan Lynch, who updated them on provincial results of ECMap’s Early Development Instrument (EDI). Baseline results from 2009 to 2013 revealed only about 46 per cent of five-year-old children were developing appropriately in the project’s five measured areas of development — language and thinking skills, emotional maturity, communication skills and general knowledge, social competence, and physical health and well-being. The results, Lynch feels, speak for themselves. “I was astonished by that number,” she said. “That means we’ve got more than half the kids experiencing some kind of difficulty in one of these areas at least.” A rate of about 65 per cent might have been her estimate beforehand, she added. Provincial data is used as a baseline for data collected in the Sylvan Lake and area range. Included in that range are the town of Sylvan Lake, Benalto and four of the five summer villages. Sylvan Lake and area fared higher than the provincial average in the areas of social competence and emotional maturity, but fell short in others. Just 38.7 per cent of children evaluated in Sylvan Lake and area were found to be developing appropriately in all five areas. Lynch said it’s not unusual to see disparity throughout the province, with factors such as population and demographics taken into consideration. “You’ve got a lot of growth going on here, and so you may find that simply the growth is going to change some of those patterns.” Nonetheless, she feels numbers across the province should be a case for concern. There is “a big enough difference that we want to be asking ourselves what is going on here,” she said. ECMap promotes a child’s early years as being the most important in their lifelong development. It encourages investment in early childhood development through community resources and knowledge and understanding. Full province-wide results of the EDI are available online at www.ecmap.ca.

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Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Saturday 10:45 a.m. Hour of Worship Watch Chris Holland on the It Is Written TV Show, Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. on CTV. Pastor Bill Spangler “Our passion is His presence, Our commitment is His will, Our pursuit is His way.”

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Recycling

- Wendy Graham, owner of Booster Juice, presented a cheque for $1,405 to Sylvan Lake Food Bank May 21, accepted by Vonda Steckler. The money was raised by recycling 11.4 litre pails which the business sells after using products which are received in them. Graham said the money represents about two years worth of pail sales. STEVE DILLS

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THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014

Children likely to get dirty as they learn and tend their gardens BY STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

said Campbell. The children’s garden provides many benefits for youngsters who are involved with it, she added. “Food is just one part of it,” she said. “Then there is the physical activity that goes along with it because they’re planting and they’re watering. “There’s another aspect in teaching the respect of other people’s property: They know those gardens are there, they know they’re not to walk on them.” Parents arrive at the sessions knowing their children are likely to get dirty, said Campbell. She feels that’s simply part of the learning and fun of gardening at a young age. The garden’s Monday meetings are held on a drop-in basis, with no registration required, and no fee to take part. They typically begin around 10 a.m. The garden, located on 47 Ave. west of 50 St., will be open until September. More information is available by contacting Campbell at 403-887-9989.

With summer now unofficially underway, Sylvan Lake Children’s Garden is up and running, and proving a popular hit among children and their families. Its first meeting of the year, May 26, saw about 15 families taking part in gardening activities aimed at teaching children about food security and sustainability. “We are teaching children at a young age that they can grow their own food that is not genetically modified and is healthy for you,” said program co-ordinator Giselle Campbell. “It’s fun and educational.” Horticulturalist Janine Waldo leads the garden’s weekly Monday meetings, where children learn how to plant seeds and tend them as they grow. Crafts and snacks also keep the young gardeners’ occupied during their stay typically lasting between Sylvan Lake Seniors an hour and and hourAssociation offers Resources and trained and-a-half. volunteers to assist with Campbell runs the applications for: the garden through Sylvan Lake and Area Community Partners’ Alberta Seniors Benefit Association Family Education Support proSpecial Needs Assistance for Seniors gram. Situated next to Dental/Optical Programs the adult community garden, the children’s This is a Walk–in Service garden is now in its fifth The Seniors Centre 4908–50 Ave. year. will be open every Thursday from “Hopefully we’ll be 9 a.m. to 12 noon for the services above. able to get the two groups connected so that we can 403-887-5428 take the kids on a tour through the gardens,”

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Photography, homemade treats featured at club’s first achievement day

Beary fun

- Playing the game ‘Are You Sleeping Mr. Bear’, youngsters scurried in delight after they snuck up to the sleeping bear and woke her from a sound sleep. The bear then chased them, capturing a couple to join in the next game, during the Teddy Bear Picnic at Sylvan Lake Municipal Library Saturday afternoon. The library hosted 29 children and 19 adults at the event. Also included was a rousing story, “We’re going on a bear hunt” and beary crafts such as making a bear bag and Teddy Bear picnic basket. They enjoyed a snack and juice before participating in energetic games. STEVE DILLS

BY ALANA ROUTHIER SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Sylvan Lake 4-H Multi Club had its first Achievement Day May 24. Members received trophies for first and second place record books, medals for public speaking awards, aprons for completing a Foods Project and frames for completing a Photography Project. Each of the members displayed their photography and brought some delicious homemade treats to share with family and friends who came to see their achievements. We will wrap up our year with one more volunteer day at Bethany and participating in the 1913 Days

parade. Our first meeting next year will be Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at H. J. Cody. Members who are 9 to 20 can join our club and Cleaver kids (ages 6-8) are welcome to come and participate in many of our activities, but are not required to complete a record book. Membership fees are $80 for members and $20 for Cleaver kids. We will have a display at the fall community sign up fair on Sept. 4. 4-H has many projects to offer from small animals to crafts to horticulture. Each project needs to have a project leader, so bring your parents or neighbours who have expertise that they would like to share. We can offer as many projects as we are able to find people to lead. The commitment is one Monday per month for each general meeting and one meeting per

month for each project (generally on Mondays, but up to discretion of the project leader). In addition to a project book, we participate in fun activities such as swimming parties, movie nights, ski parties and Rebels night. We also do some community volunteering and host a public speaking competition. Through 4-H, students are eligible to win scholarships and trips. There are also many opportunities to attend camps which focus on self-esteem building and communications skills. As students develop their leadership skills, they can attend leadership camps and get jobs with the 4-H Foundation as camp leaders for the younger members. 4-H is a family program and we encourage parents to come to meetings and learn about the many things that 4-H has to offer.

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Members and leaders of Sylvan Lake 4-H Multi Club celebrated the club’s first achievement day with presentations and displays May 24. The group included, in the back row, leader Michelle Belton, Rebecca Belton and leader Kendall Currie; in the middle row, leader Alana Routhier, Rylea Lunde and Kalis Currie; and in the front row, Jessica Routhier and Megan Routhier. Missing were Cleaver kids Austin Routhier and Kylee Tisdale. Members received membership certificates, trophies for record books and medals for public speaking.

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County clamps down on burning BY STUART FULLARTON

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Cody’s Grade 9 track and field meet Liam Pafford won the discus throw with a distance of 29.64 metres during the Grade 9 track and field meet at École H. J. Cody High School last Tuesday. Shyrina Tarnasky and Cailey Harbridge were within a step of each other while Victoria Matejka and Bailey Gainor kept it close during one of the girls races at the Grade 9 track and field meet.

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Doing what’s best for our children. Alberta’s students are among the best in the world. To keep it that way, quality teaching is critical. Our teachers are dealing with significant challenges like new technology and curriculum, diverse student needs – and too many young teachers are leaving the profession. At the same time, Albertans want more accountability for what students are accomplishing in school. ‘Doing what’s best for our children.’ That was the direction I gave last year when I formed the independent blue-ribbon Task Force on Teaching Excellence. This dedicated group of educators, school leaders, educational consultants and community leaders used their combined knowledge and experience to make recommendations to achieve continuous improvement in teaching excellence.

Task Force membership includes: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Chair Dr. Glenn Feltham – President and CEO of NAIT with an extensive academic and professional background Vice Chair Sandra Jansen – Associate Minister of Family and Community Safety, MLA for Calgary-North West Naresh Bhardwaj – Associate Minister of Services for Persons with Disabilities, MLA for Edmonton-Ellerslie and former teacher David Dorward – MLA for Edmonton-Gold Bar, Chartered Accountant and Certified Management Accountant David Fraser – Executive Director of Corporate Services with Edmonton Public Schools with more than 30 years of human resources experience Dr. Sharon Friesen – Vice Dean and Associate Dean of Professional and Community Engagement in the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary, recipient of a Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence Dr. Irene Lewis – a former teacher and the President Emeritus of SAIT Polytechnic, named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women 2010/2012 Dr. Craig Loewen – Dean of Education at the University of Lethbridge, recipient of ATA’s Educational Research Award Mackenzie Martin – a University of Alberta education student, former representative on the Alberta Education Minister’s Student Advisory Committee, recipient of the TD scholarship for Community Leadership Everett McDonald – MLA for Grande Prairie-Smoky, former reeve, former trustee Brent McDonough – former teacher serving as an advisor to the Masters in Educational Studies Program at the University of Alberta, co-chair of Inspiring Education Steering Committee, former chair Edmonton Public Library, former member U of A Senate Michele Mulder – Executive Director of the Alberta School Councils Association, former president of the Alberta School Boards Association Andy Neigel – President and CEO of Careers: The Next Generation, has taught at NAIT and the University of Alberta 14061DE0 Shelley Ralston – National Director of Talent and Culture for a Fortune 500 company, Chair of the Red Deer College Board of Directors, recipient of the Women of Excellence Award 2008 Laurie Thompson – a current teacher and ATA member, principal at Kikino School – recognized as one of the top 25 Schools in Canada in Today’s Parent magazine Ron Young – a current teacher, principal and ATA member with more than 30 years of experience

After hearing from 3,000 Albertans, their report is in. Some of their recommendations include: • • • • • • • • • • •

Increasing the time available to teachers for preparation and collaboration Internships and reduced workload for first year teachers Adopting a formal mentorship program to provide more support for beginner teachers, as well as new school and district leaders Improving evaluation process for teachers and the professional growth plan process Requiring teachers to maintain certification, with evaluations conducted – with the purpose of demonstrating professional growth and continual evidence of performance – every five years Increasing access teachers have to technology and specialized supports and services Requiring new school leaders to complete a leadership program At education faculties, increasing the amount of current practicum requirements to provide student teachers with more classroom experience before they graduate Requiring post-secondary institutions to look beyond grades to suitability when admitting education faculty applicants Increasing transparency and effectiveness of process for complaints of teacher competence or unprofessional conduct – the Task Force report does not recommend splitting the ATA into a college and a union, it prefers the government to work with the ATA to resolve the current issues Increasing empowerment for principals to deal with teachers that need to improve their skills – the Task Force report does not recommend removing principals from the ATA, it prefers the government to work with the ATA to resolve the current issues

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Sylvan Studio’s Glitz and Glam! year end recital

A group of cute youngsters performed I’m A Little Tea Pot. They included Zoe Catton, Taylor Currier, Sydnee Fahrenschon, Alexis Scheffelmaier, Peyton Stratichuk, McKenna Wiest and Kennedy Hammond.

Posing at the end of their performance to Cuban Pete were Alyssa Albrecht, Paige Baylis, Kellie Berry, Rayna Edwards, Amanda Leeder, Evelyn Mack, Kennedy Moffat, Jensen Nielsen, Bria Nystrom, Harley Vankoughnett, Abrieanna Waddell, Dominic Wallace, Victoria Wallace and Chloe Wheeler.

Kellie Berry performed A Dream Like This. A group of young darlings performed to Mary Had A Little Lamb. They included Madison Arnold, Emery Bartolf, Aurora Clark, Randie Grondin, Madalynn Kyllo, Maddy Lou Moxness, Lily Thorp and Charlize Waddell.

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Muscles in Motion raised over $16,000 for Muscular Dystrophy BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

The fourth annual Muscles in Motion was bigger and better, raising over $16,000 for Muscular Dystrophy Canada Saturday. A new feature this year was a 4 km trail run. Between it and a twoloop 8 km run 65 people participated through Jarvis Bay Provincial Park. The 1 km trail run and mini fitness challenge involved 24 youngsters. One of the most strenuous and interesting events was the team firefighter’s fitness challenge which included 12 teams. “I am thrilled with the turnout and the donations that were brought in, including all the donations for our silent auction items and all the volunteers who came to help,” said organizer Kimberley Reinhart. “There are now so many events that ask for donations, I am so thankful that people worked so hard to donate and create awareness of Muscular Dystrophy.” New this year was proclamation of Muscular Dystrophy Week in Sylvan Lake by Mayor Sean McIntyre and council. Reinhart and her volunteers gathered prior to a recent council meeting for the proclamation. Reinhart began organizing the event for her nephew who battles Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. “He is currently 15 years old and in a wheelchair with only limited mobility with his hands. With this type, his muscles will continue to degenerate and lead to further paralysis,” she said. “The life expectancy with this type of Muscular Dystrophy is early 20s. This is why the event is so important to me and why I’m so grateful for all the support we have received.” Her committee includes Marie Astrid Detharet, Rob Monaghan and Nikki Labelle. Donations may still be made at http://muscle.akaraisin.com/ Common/Event/Home.aspx?seid=8619&mid=8

Youngsters headed out on the trail during Saturday’s Muscles in Motion event in support of Canadian Muscular Dystrophy. Following their run, the participated in a number of other activities. Carrying a length of hose, Samuel Pharand (57) wove his way through an obstacle course slightly ahead of his competitor. They and teammates wore firefighters’ gear as part of the event. STEVE DILLS PHOTOS

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Nauticals achieved several milestone at Corral City Classic BY VINCE CARSON SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

included the 50 fly, 50 back, 50, 100 & 200 free, and 200 IM where he dropped a whopping 35 seconds. Nicholas Moore (13) swam best times in the 50 breast, 50 & 100 back, and 50 & 100 free (where he dropped over 12.5 seconds). That’s awesome Nic! Michael Carson (13) swam best times in the 400 IM (where he achieved a club record), 100 back (placing eighth), 200 breast, and 50 free (placing seventh). Congratulations to all of the swimmers on what they are continuing to achieve during these last few weeks of a long swim season. Stay tuned for more results from the Freeze or Fry Meet in Red Deer, June 6-8. Note: Early registration for next season is underway. For more info go to www.sylvanlakeswimclub.com

Sylvan Lake Nauticals Swim Club sent 11 swimmers to the Corral City Classic meet in Calgary May 23-25. Abby Bahler (7), one of the youngest swimmers in the meet, swam in four events in the 10 & under age group. She dropped several seconds in her 100 back and 50 free. Way to go Abby! Eden Price (10) swam best times in the 50 fly, 50 free (placing sixth) and 200 free (placing eighth). Eden also placed 10th in the 100 breast. Zoe DeJonge (10) swam best times in the 200 IM (placing second) 400IM (placing - A bowling team from École Fox Run School, comprised of 32-35 Grade fifth and dropping over a min7 and 8 students, has been enjoying the game at Railside Bowling once a week for eight weeks. They’re under the supervision of Jeannine Bennie, Renee Deacon, Joanne Sikma and Brenda Humble. Sikma ute), 50 breast, 100 back (placsaid the goal of the lunch hour program, sponsored by Sylvan Lake Jumpstart chapter, is to give the ing first), 50 free (placing first), students an opportunity to socialize with their peers, have fun, learn about team building and sportsand 200 free (placing first). manship. “It’s really helped them. There’s no difference between ages, grades, it’s one common team. Mackenzie Siemens (11) They’re really excited about it,” she said. STEVE DILLS swam best times in the 50 fly, 50 back, and 200 IM (dropping over 10 seconds). Megan Abram (12) swam best times in the 50 and 100 back, 50 and 200 free (where she dropped over 35 seconds). Multiplex Redevelopment M Elizabeth Moore swam best times in the receives another donation! 400 IM (placing first, and achieving a club record) 100 fly (placing first, and achieving her 15 & U Western Ècole Fox Run School would like to say THANK Canadian Time, and another club record). YOU to the following sponsors for making Elizabeth finished first our Get Real Program possible for the 5th in the 50, 100 & 200 Breast. She also placed consecutive year: second in the 200 IM and third in the 200 Town of Sylvan Lake FCSS back. Sylvan Lake Community Endowment Fund Ann Duffy (15) swam best times in the Sylvan Lake Rotary Club 50 back (placing 4th), HARK-Christmas with a Cause and Sylvan and 50 breast (placing 9th - while also achievLake Community Partners Association ing a club record). Ann Rouillard Law also achieved a club record time in the 100 Terry’s Lease Maintenance breast. “This is an amazing initiaThe crew from Sylvan Lake Amber Carson (15) Your generous grants and donations have had a Booster Juice recently present- tive, and one that the whole swam best times in the signiﬁcant impact on our school! 50 breast and 50 free ed the Sylvan Lake Multiplex community can participate in! (placing second and Fundraising Committee with “With every delicious purachieving a club a cheque for $907. chase at our local Booster record). Amber Our local Booster Juice achieved a new club Juice each Wednesday, our reshas promised to donate 10% record in the 800 free of proceeds from sales made idents can help raise the roof (placing first). She also placed second in the 50 every Wednesday throughout of the redeveloped Multiplex.” fly and third in the 100 the summer, which means an- Amy Komarniski, Chair- Sylfly. other donation is likely to fol- van Lake Multiplex FundraisIsaac Bahler (9) low as the initiative continues. ing Committee. swam in the boys 11 & under category and Notice provided courtesy of Sylvan Lake News achieved best times in all of his swims, which

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Rental Equipment

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Celebrate Your Marriage

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Auctions

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AUCTION SALE. Saturday, June 14, 9 a.m. Welding & heavy duty mechanic tools/equipment. Acreage equipment. SW of Stony Plain, Alberta. Details: www. spectrumauctioneering.com 780-960-3370 / 780-903-9393. AUCTION SALE. Wednesday, June 18, 5:30 p.m. Acreage North of Onoway. Toyota RAV4, 2 western saddles/tack, Massey 44, Yamaha 350 quad, more. Details: www. spectrumauctioneering.com Call 780-960-3370 / 780-903-9393. MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, June 7, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns - Handguns, rifles, shotguns, hunting and sporting equipment. To consign call 780-440-1860. UNRESERVED AUCTION SALE - Leroy Rasmuissen Estate. Friday, June 13 at 10 a.m., Nanton, Alberta. Tractors & shop equipment; www.theauctioncompany.ca UNRESERVED PUBLIC FARM & HORSE RITCHIE BROS AUCTION. June 7, 2104 at Teepee Creek, Alberta for North Fork Farms. Featuring 2008 Charmac 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; X 37â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 3 horse angle c/w living quarters, tack room. Hardwood, bathroom Onan 3600 gen set, slide-out, roof storage, loaded. One way C-Cans 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 15â&#x20AC;&#x2122; & 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;; 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; X 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; one car garage, 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; X 19â&#x20AC;&#x2122; cabin. 2008 Honda 680 quad, 2007 Redneck 800 side X side. Over 60 free standing panels many with gates. Bobcat T250 & JD 250 skidsteers - 6way dozer blade, new sweeper, buckets, pallet forks, pallet forks extensions & bale forks all to fit skidsteers. 2008 GMC 3500 Dually & 2003 Dodge 3500 both rigged to pull. Horses 2 teams, 3 saddle horses & 1 reg. foundation Quarter Horse Stallion (Grullo colour) all demo the day of sale. Mega new horse equipment featuring new 16â&#x20AC;? Billy Cook Pro Roping Saddle, quality harness sold right off of teams, new collars, eveners, neck yoke. 3 Bobsleighs one new and original, 6 horse wagons - 2 horse trailer. For complete list of details & photos visit: rbauctions.com. Phone owner, George James 780-831-0089 or Mike Slon, Territory Manager 780-518-6249.

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Auctions

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ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE AUCTION. June 7, Namao Elementary School, 10 a.m. Car models, Coca-Cola, vintage soda shop/ice cream parlor, antique/ vintage tools, furniture, much more. Details: www. spectrumauctioneering.com 780-903-9393.

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Building Supplies

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UNRESERVED METAL ROOFING & SIDING. AUCTIONS. June 11, Very competitive prices! Onoway - Waldowski, Largest colour selection in 780-967-5603; Western Canada. 2-JD 2010â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, JD 60, Available at over 25 Alberta M & AR Tractors. Distribution Locations. June 12, Kitscoty - Weirs, 40 Year Warranty. 780-846-2487; Inland 2000 Call 1-888-263-8254. bale picker; Enrossi 12 STEEL BUILDINGS. wheel rake; NH 660; NH Hot savings - spring sale! 499; JD 77221 P. type; 20x24 $4348. Case 2390 & 2090; grain 25x24 $4539. bins & more. June 14, 30x30 $6197. Athabasca - Johnson, 32x36 $7746. 780-689-6205; Scat Trac 40x46 $12,116. 1500 skidsteer; Wilson 47x72 $17,779. stock trailer; Case 2390; One end wall included. 2004 Duramax; NH499; Pioneer Steel Case 8460; JD 9350 1-800-668-5422; H.drills; 1998 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Marathon www.pioneersteel.ca jet boat; 2009-3 pontoon 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Crestliner boat; guns, Skidooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, quads. June 21 & 22, Redwater, 780-446-9555; 3-2012 JD Firewood 568â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2-956 Mocoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; F. King 2450 bale picker; LOGS yard will be full. June 22, Semi loads of pine, spruce, Redwater - Antiques, tamarack, poplar. Collector Tractors & Vehicles; Price depends on location. 1970 & 72 SS Chevelles; Lil Mule Logging 1974 GTX; 2008 Viper; 403-318-4346 1951 Merc.; clear vision pumps, windmills, huge amount. View online: www.prodaniukauctions.com Garden

Garden Supplies

Household Furnishings

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1720

Misc. for Sale

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MASSIVE TREE SALE. ANTIQUE OAK claw foot SAWMILLS from only Hardy tree, shrub, round pedestal table with $4,397. Make money & and berry seedlings. 4 chairs, very good cond. save money with your own Perfect for shelterbelts or $1500 o.b.o.; oak desk, bandmill. Cut lumber any landscaping. Full boxes as $100 o.b.o.; daybed with dimension. In stock ready low as $1/tree. Bundles of futon, $150 o.b.o. to ship. Free info & dvd: 10 as low as $1.29/tree. 403-396-5516 www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ Free shipping. 400OT. 1-800-566-6899 Replacement guarantee. CLASSIFIEDS Sell it Best! To ext. 400OT 1-866-873-3846 or place your ad phone 1-877223-3311 treetime.ca

Garden Supplies

1680 STOP AND SMELL THE FLOWERS!

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Livestock

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

Farm Custom Work

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Whatever Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Supplies Selling... BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES. We Have The 4 - 6 ft., $35 each. Paper You Need! Machine planting; $10/tree (includes bark mulch and CLASSIFIEDS fertilizer). 20 tree minimum 1-877-223-3311 order. Delivery fee:

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CLENRIDGE HOOF TRIMMING offers hoof trimming for cattle in a standup hydraulic chute. Contact now for price and availability. Will travel. 403-598-0170 or 587-377-2961

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FOR SALE. Simmeron Simmentals, fullblood full Fleckvieh yearling bulls, polled and horned, A.I. bloodlines, very quiet, muscled. Website: simmeronranch.ca. Martin 780-913-7963.

PUREBRED red and black Angus bulls. 1 and 2 year olds. Semen tested and delivered. Vicwin Farms 403-784-3517, 403-318-7363.

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

FEED BARLEY. Paskal Cattle Company in Picture Butte area is looking for Feed Barley. Put more $ in your pocket. Sell direct to us. Please call Main Office for details. 403-732-5641. 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.

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

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Suites

Condos/ Townhouses

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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 Sheri

Storage Space

3160

KING OF THE ROAD RV STORAGE, 24hr video security, pavement to site, on hwy. 2, 10 mi. North of Red Deer, pull-throughs avail. 403-782-7775

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

For Rent

* *$309,000* *

#314 6 Michener Blvd. Welcome To One Of Red Deer’s Premier Adult Complexes! 1 bdrm. 2 baths plus Den open concept condo is in new cond. Immed. poss. Enjoy great views & privacy. Call TIM MALEY, Re/Max 403-550-3533 EXCLUSIVE LUXURY RIVERFRONT CONDOS FOR SALE in Downtown Red Deer. Call Renee at 403-314-1687 for Inquiries.

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Manufactured Homes

CROSS COUNTRY HOMES SUMMER PROMO. 20 X 76 Gourmet kitchen loaded with upgrades, under $130,000. 16 X 76 Oasis below $90,000! Visit us in Acheson or call 780-470-8000; www. crosscountryhomes.com.

CALL 1-877-223-3311 CLASSIFIEDS HOT-LINE WHATEVER YOU’RE

4090

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Manufactured Homes

Mortgages Bought/Sold

SHOWHOME SALE. Substantial savings to be had! Need room for whole new display! Visit Grandview Modular Red Deer to see the quality and craftsmanship that set us apart. 1-855-347-0417; www. grandviewmodular.com; terry @grandviewmodular.com

DO YOU OWN REAL ESTATE? I offer 1st & 2nd mortgages with no credit check. Get approved today. Call 1-866-405-1228 or email: info @Àrstandsecondmortgages.ca

Studio’s Glitz and Glam

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Cottages/Resort Property

ELINOR LAKE RESORT. Lots selling at 25% off listed price, or 5% down on a rent to own lot with no interest over 5 years. 1-877-623-3990; elinorlakeresort.com.

SANDY COVE RESORT, Pine Lake Lake front lots for full ownership titles & season lot rentals. Cheapest in the area, $3000. Call 306-402-7776

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

Financial #4400 - #4430

Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430

Money To Loan

4430

DO YOU NEED TO BORROW MONEY - NOW? If you own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money - It’s that simple. 1-877-486-2161.

Dancing to Grooves In The Heart were Kara Bryant, Mary Anne Church, Holly Church, Aesha Davdison, Chloe Kerik, Jenny Lindstrand, Braelyn Rodin and Hailey Stratichuk.

GET BACK on track! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need money? We lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420; www.pioneerwest.com

3299 Transportation #5000-5300

BRAND NEW

3 bdrm TOWNHOUSE! 1 1/2 baths 6 appls. Off-street parking in rear New area of Ryder’s Ridge Close to shops & Schools Sorry N/P N/S AVAILABLE NOW! $1650 + utilities

MOBILE HOME LOT!

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Lovely 6 bdrm house with M-I-L suite! DOUBLE GARAGE Fenced landscaped yard Sorry N/P N/S Available July 1!

COZY CABIN WITH LARGE GARAGE!

2 BDRM 4 appls Great private yard 2 blocks to the lake! Sorr y N/P N/S Available July 1!

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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

Trucks

5050

Haley Shaw performed to All That Jazz.

Hanna Sigfusson performed to Werk.

Oh! Deer! - Performers included Sophie Brooks, Alexandra DeJonge, Emily Jurak, Renee Kivell, Makenna Kostyniuk, Sydney Lindstrand, Shaylee Lukash, Gracie Mack, Alyssa McGregor, Lauren Nielsen, Alicia Poffenroth, Taylor Tremblay and Landon Walsh.

2009 RANGER XLT 4x4, 70,000 kms., exc. shape, $12,900. trades cons. 403-598-0682

Tires, Parts Acces.

5180

WRECKING AUTO-TRUCKS. Parts to Àt 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).

Dramaphone was the song used by dancers Maddison Durand, Tori Elsbett, Brooke Howell, Alyssa Olsen, Jamie Poffenroth, Makenna Schuttenbeld, Joeli Seelen, Hanna Sigfusson, Tatyanna Stoesz and Madison Wheeler.

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$529,900

$624,900

CA0033393

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CA0035289

$194,900

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$1,149,900

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CA0035112

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CA0023346

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CA0027888

574 Birch Way SUMMER VILLAGE OF BIRCHCLIFF

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13 Harper Drive

Spinnakers Coffee Bar

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$299,900

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#16 4603 Ryders Ridge Blvd.

4405 50A Avenue

CA036190

CA0028145

lorne@isellsylvanlake.com

5015 33 Street

CA0028335

$275,000 3609 Avenue 9 50 A

$249,900 114 Jarvis Bay Drive

CA0038062

CA0035814

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CA0033629

$468,000

www.alfmoore.ca

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$625,000

6 Hillman Way

8 Wildrose

NEW LISTING

REDUCED $334,900

110 B Bayshore h Drive

$274,900

4402 48 Avenue #6

$259,900

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403-896-8500 • www.cbrealestate.ca

$137,900