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- With drummer Jon May in the background, Jason Valleau of The Alberta Playboys crooned one of the tunes the band played during the Sunday afternoon concert at Lions Hall parking lot, part of Jazz At The Lake’s line-up of entertainers. STEVE DILLS More pictures on page 2, 6, and 18.

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- Escorted through Sylvan Lake’s Municipal Government Building by Mayor Sean McIntyre, Colin Fraser, a member of the championship Los Angeles Kings team, emerged carrying the Stanley Cup to cheers from the crowd Sunday afternoon. The cup was displayed in front of the building for an hour and a half so people could have their pictures taken with the iconic emblem of Canadian hockey. STEVE DILLS

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Provocative, inspirational quotes turned into unique artwork BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Inspiration is found in journals that Cory Nespor began in 2000. His first journal was to document a summer adventure. “Over time people started to write meaningful stuff,” he said during an interview at Sunday’s Community

Block Party in Lions Legacy Park. He was one of the exhibitors, members of Sylvan Lake Art Society, who displayed and sold their artwork in the park during the weekend. Nespor, a Calgary resident with a Sylvan Lake connection (his partner is Kelly MacVicar), said reading the journals he found himself beginning to paint some of the quotes in 2010

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

Special Events Every Friday evening. Meat draw and steak & chicken barbecue at Sylvan Lake Legion beginning at 6:30 pm. Tuesdays, starting Sept. 9 - Taoist Tai Chi classes from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Anglican Church hall. For info 403-346-6772. www.taoist.org. Friday, Aug. 22 - Eckville Manor House’s annual garage sale from 9 am to 4 pm. Lots of items. Money raised is used to buy Christmas gifts for residents and provide seasonal entertainment. Friday, Aug. 22 - Third annual fundraiser golf tournament hosted by Spruce View & District Lions Club at Gleniffer Lake Resort & Country Club at 1 pm. Registration at 11 am. Nice people, prizes and fun. Proceeds for improvement of local sports facilities. For info or to register call Henry at 403-728-3530 (h) or 403-877-4252 (c). Saturday, Aug. 23 and Sunday, Aug. 24 - Eckville ’50s and ’60s dance jamboree, a weekend long dance with independent talent playing music from the 1950s and 1960s at the community centre. Admission limited to 400 people. Sunday, Aug. 24 - Harvest Penny Carnival at Stephansson House Provincial Historic Site. An afternoon of fun and games for the whole family. Enjoy simple refreshments and sales as well as musical entertainment. Wednesday, Aug. 27 - Sylvan Lake Seniors bus to Argyle Casino, Edmonton. Leave 8:30 am. Phone Joan 403-887-7614. Wednesday, Sept. 3 - Speech-Language Pathology Services is offering free walk-in clinics for preschool children ages 1-5 to meet with a Registered SpeechLanguage Pathologist. 1–4 pm at Sylvan Lake Community Health Centre, 4602 – 49 Avenue. No appt necessary. Call 403-887-2241 for more info. Friday, Sept. 4 & Saturday, Sept. 5 - Maritime Bash, A Newfoundland Evening, at Sylvan Lake Legion. Featuring authentic Newfie screech, the Atlantic Storm band, & Elvis and Johnny Cash impersonators. Friday is cod dinner, Saturday is steak and lobster. Tickets available at the Legion. Sunday, Sept. 7 - 23rd annual Harvest Festival at Dickson Store Museum from 12-4:30 pm. Continuous

entertainment, vendors, Danish and traditional food, ice cream, door prizes, 50/50 draws and a kiddies corral with lots of games and cream can train rides. To book a table or for info call 403-728-3355. Thursday, Sept. 11 - Family & Community Information Fair from 5-8 pm at Sylvan Lake’s community centre. Discover what’s available in your community, register for programs. If your organization would like a table call 403-887-1137. Free bbq. Saturday, Sept. 13 - Looking for a stress-buster for clients, employees and friends? How about an evening of non-stop laughs, buffet dinner and drinks with great prizes? Three world-acclaimed stand-up comedians at Red Deer & District SPCA Raise the Woof event at Red Deer Curling Centre. It will be a howling good time. Tickets available from www. reddeeerspca.com. Saturday, Sept. 27 - Central Alberta Singles dance 8:30 pm at Innisfail Legion Hall. Music by Lost Highway. For info call Elaine 403-341-7653 or Murray 403-357-8022. Everyone welcome.

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. Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? Overweight? Underweight? Obsessed with weight or dieting? You are not alone. No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. Everyone is welcome. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a 12 step recovery program. For info call Joan at 403-396-9371.

Weekly events At the Seniors’ Centre: Mondays - Wii bowling; Tuesdays Exercise Class, Drop-in Whist and other games; Wednesdays - lunches, Bible study, Beginner art classes; Thursdays - Alberta Seniors Benefit Program; Fridays - Yoga, forums, bridge. Bus trips and foot care clinics. For more info call 403-8875428. 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. 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.

Cory Nespor was one of the members of Sylvan Lake Art Society who showed their talent in a booth during Jazz At The Lake’s concerts in Lions Legacy Park. STEVE DILLS while living in New Zealand. “With the books in tow, I started leading the inspired life I had always dreamed, and each day brought me closer to hearing the words that changed my life forever,” he wrote on his website (corynespor.com/). “Somewhere deep inside is the ticket to the ride of your life.” “After that everything made sense. The books opened, passion poured out, and in three months — 11 paintings. Ten years after this thing started everything became clear. I had finally found my voice, and on my 30th birthday celebrated with my first exhibition.” Since returning home, he saved every penny in

preparation for the biggest change of his life. In September 2013 he quite “a great career of 13 years to focus everything on my painting”. “I felt I needed to give an honest effort to it,” he said. Now he’s creating his unique and decorative artwork full time. The idea of providing a venue for members of the local art society to display their work, was explored earlier this year with Jazz At The Lake organizers and several booths were set up at the weekend festival. Marian MacVicar, Kelly’s mother, was instrumental in convincing Nespor to bring his talent to the community for the event.

Won jazz raffle package to Canmore BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

The winning ticket in the raffle held by the Jazz At The Lake Festival Society was drawn during Sunday evening’s Farewell Gala Under the Stars at Meadowlands Golf Course.

Carla Leis was the winner of the prize, said Bryan Lambertson. It includes two nights in a luxurious five star bed and breakfast in Canmore, a dinner gift certificate at The Iron Goat Restaurant and a spa package. “I have just given her the package and she is one excited person,” he said Monday.

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Following the trail to beer at the end, goal of Hash House Harriers BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Colourful symbols began appearing on sidewalks throughout town last Wednesday night as preparations took place for an unusual event. The pink or white symbols, some in the form of flowers, were tracking markers for the Red Deer Hash House Harriers. In the past they’ve sparked controversy about their meaning and whether or not it was graffiti artists at work. Sylvan resident Greg Brentnall assured that’s not the case. The markers are made with flour so that in the first rain they just wash away — or they’re blown away by the wind. But not before they’ve been used for an interesting race around the community. The Red Deer organization is part of an international movement based

on the English game Hares and Hounds. The hares go out and set the trail then the dollops are followed by the runners. A circle with a dot in the middle means the hare has ended the trail and runners (or walkers) have to start somewhere else. They have to look to see where the trail starts again, said Brenda Bond. The purpose of trail changes is so slower people have a chance to catch up to the first runners. The new trail starts somewhere within 100 metres. Once the new trail has been spotted, those participating call ‘on’ to indicate the direction. “Sometimes we’re sneaky,” said Bond. “We’ll set a trail in a certain direction then put an ‘x’. That’s called a false trail. Runners have to run back to the trail and go somewhere else. Participants last Thursday night, not only ran or walked the trail. They

also stopped at Chief ’s Pub & Eatery for a shooter. Then they swam out to a boat moored just off the pier. Red Deer Hash House Harriers participate in a run every Thursday, rain or shine, snow or sleet. Each of the members takes a turn at setting the trail. Last week’s trail was the work of Brentnall, Bond and Denise Leeder. The club has about 40 active members and gets 20-30 at most runs. “It all takes time, being the hare,” said Brentnall. “It’s up to the hare to decide where the run is.” That’s the reason they brought it to Sylvan Lake. The trio laughed, they’re know as “the drinking club with a running problem”. They’re part of the international Hash House Hare movement (abbreviated to HHH or H3). Wikipedia describes them as “non-competitive running social clubs”. The objectives, as recorded on a club registration card dated 1950, are to promote physical fit-

ness among members, to get rid of weekend hangovers, to acquire a good thirst and to satisfy it in beer and to persuade older members that they are not as old as they feel. At present there are almost 2,000 chapters in all parts of the world.

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publisher@sylvanlakenews.com LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY

The Sylvan Lake News welcomes letters to the editor on current issues and concerns from its readers. Letters must include the writer’s first and last names, address and phone number. Letters will be published with the writer’s name and city, town or country of residence (address and phone number not for publication). Letters signed with aliases, pen names or those left anonymous will not be used. The Sylvan Lake News reserves the right to edit all letters for length, clarity, legality, personal abuse, good taste and public interest. Not all letters may be published due to any of the previous editing reasons or availability of space. Please make letters legible (typed is preferred) and brief (under 250 words). The Sylvan Lake News thanks you for your interest in the “letters” page and encourages your comments, pro or con, through this popular public forum. Mail or drop off submissions to: Letters to the Editor, Suite103, 5020 50A Street, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1R2. Fax: 403-887-2081. Email: editor@sylvanlakenews.com Copyright Notice All printed material, including photographs and articles, is the sole property of Sylvan Lake News. No reproduction of this material is permitted without permission of the publisher.

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Time for a dramatic change in direction on this journey of mine It’s been a great journey, but now, I feel, is the right time to change paths. And change paths towards a completely different direction. After more than 40 years associated with the newspaper and printing industries, I’ve accepted a position with a locally based company, Formation Fluids, to get into the oil and gas industry. I have been with Sylvan Lake News for 11 years and during that time I’ve met many fantastic people, reported on a lot of joy — some sadness — and provided my sometimes controversial opinions on a variety of topics. Involvement in the community has brought an added dimension to my tenure in Sylvan Lake, whether it be with the Rotary Club, Legion or shorter term commitments like the Kraft Hockeyville campaign, Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Festival and Market, Friends of Sylvan Lake Provincial Park and Rotary lighthouse project. I’ve probably missed one or two other activities, but suffice to say I’ve enjoyed being part of organizations which are contributing to the community’s growth and quality of life. At this point I’d like to say thanks to everyone who has assisted in my time at Sylvan Lake News — particularly those who contributed their articles and letters and those who phoned with story ideas. I’ve always worked with the philosophy that a community newspaper should mirror what’s happening in the area it serves. While we haven’t been able to accomplish that totally, we’ve certainly made great strides every week to do what’s humanly possible. And the added help has assisted greatly. Young people have held a special spot in my goal of producing a quality newspaper. I’ve certainly appreciated the support of all schools in Sylvan Lake and vicinity who have invited us into their facilities, have made sure we’re aware of events and have contributed their own pictures and stories. As I look back over a career that has included work in more than 10 different Western Canadian communities and several others in Eastern Canada, there are many memories I cherish of accomplishments and of the people I’ve worked with in various roles. I also remember well many, many hours growing up in a family where my father, grandfather and uncle operated newspapers in southern Ontario. As such, I started by sweeping, cleaning equipment, inserting newspapers and delivering them. At a young age I was attracted to newspaper photography and by the time I got my driver’s licence was heading out to various assignments, whether fire calls or sports events.

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69 years ago ... From the issue of August 15, 1945

Production: Red Deer, Alberta Published every Thursday by PNG Prairie Newspaper Group in community with: Publisher Fred Gorman

THE WAR IS OVER! Japan Surrenders Unconditionally. The last member of the Axis - Japan - has capitulated. Allied terms of unconditional surrender have been accepted. The war is over. The great news was released simul-

My retirement from the industry STEVE DILLS will bring to a close SYLVAN LAKE my part in a history NEWS which began about the start of the last century. One of my brothers continues to work in the industry, lengthening our family’s involvement. And there’s interest about a career in journalism from one of my granddaughters. As I reflect, there have been many more positives than negatives during my career — obviously the reason for my longevity in such a deadlinedriven and sometimes stressful job. Top among the positive experiences, besides the people, has been the opportunity to portray such a varied series of subjects. There’s never a day that is the same as the last. That also results in an independence which I’ve grown to love. I’ve seen many changes from type set letter by letter through Linotype machines that created words in lines of lead and then to computers — punch tape to optical chararcter recognition to the current variety where pages are created and transferred to the printer over the internet.

taneously from London, Washington, Moscow and Chungking, at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 14, 1945. President Truman announced that General Douglas MacArthur has been designated Supreme Allied Commander to receive the formal Japanese surrender. Today, Wednesday, August 15, is a National holiday. ♦ ♦ ♦ Cliff Duffield, Alec Dingwall and F. Beaton are the overseas personnel who returned home over the weekend. Three Conaty boys are en route to Canada and are expected home at an early date, as is F/O Cyril Bloom. ♦ ♦ ♦ While final details of meat rationing are in the making, the Prices Board

Changes in technology have eliminated the need for those many hours I spent in a darkroom developing film and making prints. It’s led to more time in front of computer screens and reduced the number of employees at newspapers across the country. Yet the same heart goes into the newspapers as is reflected through editions many years ago. In many different newspapers I’ve had a chance to appreciate the wealth of information contained in archival editions. It’s sparked a lifelong interest in the history of communities I’ve served, something I will no doubt pursue further in the future. While I’ve enjoyed my years of dedication to my craft, there are some things I’ll enjoy more now that I’ve made this change. Weekends without schedules, evenings without lengthy meetings and the lack of pressure necessary to meet weekly deadlines. I’ll have time to pursue some of the hobbies that have been left dormant for far too long. Farewell and thanks again for your part in my journey. (Tomorrow, August 22, 2014 is my last day in the office at Sylvan Lake News.)

urges housewives to save meat in their homes. Two meatless days a week must be observed at home if Canada is to help feed Europeans, many of whom now live on less than 2,000 calories a day compared to our 3,300 calories.

50 years ago ...

From the issue of August 20, 1964

The third annual Ski Gulls Regatta was held last Saturday at Whitewold Beach, with good weather prevailing. Trophies and medals were awarded for swimming, junior rowboat race, surf board, slalom, novice skiing, junior jumping, and senior jumping. ♦ ♦ ♦ St. Mary’s Anglican Church will be holding their annual gladiolus show Saturday, Aug. 22 at the Legion hall.

♦ ♦ ♦ Parkland District Cubs held their annual pack holiday at Camp Woods on Monday of this week. There were cub packs from Dickson, Benalto, Leslieville, Rocky Mountain House, Eckville and Sylvan Lake. Fifteen boys from Sylvan Lake attended with their leaders. ♦ ♦ ♦ On Saturday afternoon, Aug. 15, sod was turned at a service to commemorate the start of construction on a new church for Our Lady of the Assumption parish. Father Joseph Sullivan, parish priest, turned the sod and planted a cross on the location of the altar of the new church. Father Sullivan said the date marked the 50th anniversary of the founding of the parish.

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Accomplished gardener frustrated with notice from town’s bylaw department

Dear Editor, The Town of Sylvan Lake municipal bylaw department does not allow organic gardens in Sylvan Lake. Vegetable gardens that is, or maybe it is just the mulch that they have issues with. No one but the officer in question can answer me and he has been less than helpful with a kind of “do it or else” reply to my questions. I guess when I got the yellow letter from the bylaw officer I must have gone into shock a bit, because, you see, I volunteer to teach gardening to the public at our local “Eco Loco” events and the “growing green neighbors” dinners. The town has asked me to do this, because I do this in my yard. Not only do I have 235 varieties and species of edible and medicinal plants growing organically in my yard, I have a community garden in the front yard next to the sidewalk. So I tried to find out what to do. After 17 messages and calls with very few answers or returned calls I have pretty much been told nothing. So after cleaning up in my back alley area, because yes it has been a long summer and yes I really should have put the canoe back long before now and that part was justified. In fact I have done all that was asked except to remove my mulch, and I can’t because if I do I will be in violation of another law that has to do with invasive weeds. So if I am forced to get rid of the mulch, then I will be in violation of another bylaw, so the garden will have to go to grass. We had an empty lot on our street for years — there were complaints about the invasive weeds yet the town did nothing for years and so as a result we are infested with Canada thistle, sow thistle, etc.

I had the town’s invasive weed specialist come and look at my yard and apparently I am using best practices to deal with my weeds and the added bonuses of not having to use anywhere near as much water, and the improvement of the tilth of the soil are just good for the whole garden. She is not sure what the to do is all about. Then when I phoned the Parks and Recreation department and said that I would no longer volunteer for them, they asked why and I told them that I would not put anyone else through what the town bylaw office was putting me through, they too could not figure out what I was doing wrong. They came and inspected my yard, and brought public works with them for a tour of my yard — they cannot figure out the problem with the mulch. The mayor has been called and he said he would inspect the garden as well, and here’s the kicker, after all these inspections, and phone calls and letters from neighbours saying they like the garden, I have been told there is nothing any of these people including our mayor can do to help me. Those rumours are true — bylaw is actually God in Sylvan Lake and there is no room in this particular God’s world for an organic vegetable garden. Food, not lawns, has no place in Sylvan Lake. Which is almost funny when you consider the number of meetings these same people drag me to so that we can develop a local food and food security policy. I am usually the only one present not getting paid to attend, and usually the only one that actually does live this way. So I will have to get rid of my garden, cancel my business plans for my handcrafted herbal products

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Trombonist Andrew Ludtke of Red Deer was one of the feature artists during Friday evening’s Late Night Lions Jam at the Lions Hall as one of the Jazz At The Lake activities. STEVE DILLS PHOTOS

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One of the groups that performed during Sunday’s Community Block Party in Lions Legacy Park was Luke and Tess Pretty. The afternoon featured a variety of Central Alberta artists.STEVE DILLS PHOTOS

Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE WEST VILLAGE & COTTAGE AREA MODERNIZATIONS Attention All Residents of Sylvan Lake: The Town of Sylvan Lake is pleased to invite you to attend a series of public open houses at Town Ofﬁce located at 5012 -48 Ave, Sylvan Lake, Alberta Open House 1 Dates:

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The purpose of the Open House 1 is to discuss and receive public input on modernization options. The purpose of Open House 2 is to show the modernizations for each area based on input from Open House 1, and to receive further input before proceeding with design. The locations of the two areas are shown below: West Village Area Modernization (Figure 1): West Village Area Modernization (Figure 1):

Cottage Area Modernization (Figure 2): If you are unable to attend or require more information, this information will be available from our website starting August 23rd, 2014 @ sylvanlake.ca/projects, or you can contact David Kelham by e-mail at dkelham@sylvanlake.ca or by phone at 403.887.2141. www.sylvanlake.ca/projects

Another Great Donation! Sylvan Lake Bottle Depot recently presented the Multiplex Redevelopment Fundraising Committee with a cheque for $1,456.75! This money was raised during July, through the donation bin at the Depot. The Committee thanks the Bottle Depot for their support and contribution to the cause, and thank you to everyone who donated bottles!

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Upcoming Meetings COUNCIL MEETING August 25, 2014 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm MPC MEETING September 2, 2014 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING September 3, 2014 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm

Employment Opportunities HEALTHY FAMILIES HOME VISITOR PART TIME – 14 HOURS/WEEK 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. . Provision of an acceptable Criminal Record check and Vulnerable Sector Check. . Knowledge of community resources for families and children. . Willing to work flexible hours.

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. 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. . We are willing to train the formal qualiﬁcations should the applicant possess the ideal combination of personal factors. You have a strong desire to be a 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. This a maximum of 14 hours/week position, we offer competitive rates and a supportive work environment. If this position intrigues you, please submit your resume in conﬁdence by Aug 24, 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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communicate effectively orally and in writing; . Ability to plan for, maintain, and supervise the work of volunteers. . Proﬁciency in the Microsoft Ofﬁce Suite. Please submit cover letter and resume before September 7, 2014 to: Town of Sylvan Lake 4926 - 50 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1A1 Attention: Youth Services Program Supervisor Fax: 403-887-1194 Email: kcarlson@sylvanlake.ca

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This position will stay open until a suitable candidate is found.

NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION Sanitary Main Upgrades on 50th Avenue from 44th Street to 47th Street 50th Street Sidewalk – South of Sylvan Drive to Beacon Hill Community Centre Parking Lot Upgrades

YOUTH CENTRE LEADER PART TIME – 12-20 HOURS PER WEEK REPORTS TO: Youth Services Supervisor

Expected Start Date: September 2014 Expected Completion Date: October 2014

Summary of Function: Under the direction of the Youth Services Supervisor, the Youth Services Worker serves as a facilitator, contact and resource person for youth participating in the Sylvan Lake FCSS Youth Services Afterschool Programs. This position plans, coordinates, monitors and oversees assigned youth leadership and personal development programs and activities. They also supervise volunteers and Leaders in Training. Typical work shifts are Monday-Friday, 3:00-9:00 pm. Responsibilities: . Provide and maintain a safe environment. Build and maintain consistent and positive rapport with youth and volunteers. . Administer Programs: The Flipside Youth Centre afterschool & evening programs including; cooking & nutrition, physical activity, leadership and homework help. . General Program Duties: Ensure physical and emotional safety of program participants. Schedule, set up and clean up activity. Evaluate and review ongoing and completed programs. . Volunteer Support: Support, supervise and train volunteers to assist in the operation of specified Youth Services programs. Supervise, coach and mentor youth leaders, special project and community service volunteers. . Facility Management: Set up facility for activity which may include crafts, stereo equipment, lighting, games, food and beverages, etc. Report maintenance and repair problems. Maintain building cleanliness and perform minor janitorial tasks. . Administration and Clerical Duties: Maintain up-to-date files on participants and complete . statistical reports. . Customer Service: Answer questions through phone calls, emails and face to face inquiries. Maintain knowledge of the youth resources, activities, supports and services in our community. Monitor and create awareness of community event/activities for youth through the Youth Services office. Qualifications: . Considerable knowledge of youth leadership and personal development programs and administration; Considerable knowledge of the equipment, facilities, operations and techniques used in a comprehensive community youth program; . Must be 18 years of age or older . Must possess current certification in CPR/Stand First Aid, or ensure this is in place before commencement of employment, Class 5 drivers license and own transportation. Class 4 license would be a major asset. . Ability to develop, coordinate, and facilitate varied youth driven activities within the youth services program; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with youth, parents, employees, supervisors, other agencies, community members, and the general public; Ability to

As part of the Town’s Capital Projects, above is a list of projects starting construction in the next few weeks and are expected to be completed in October. Please obey all construction signage as there will be some minor road closures and detours during this time. For further information about the projects, please visit the Town’s Project Page at www.sylvanlake.ca/projects.html Your understanding and co-operation during the construction period is appreciated.

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Are you ODD or are you EVEN? THANK YOU! For everyone’s diligence & patience during our recent Outdoor Water Ban. Because of you, we’ve lifted the Ban. Now we return to standard practice: Mandatory Water Conservation in Sylvan Lake runs from May 1 to September 30. If your house address is an ODD number you may water your lawn, garden, yard or grounds on ODD numbered days. If your house address is an EVEN number you may water your lawn, garden, yard or grounds on EVEN numbered days. Watering of lawns, gardens, yards or grounds between the hours of 12 pm and 7 pm is prohibited. Customers with new sod may water daily, for up to 6 weeks, excluding during the prohibited hours.

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THURSDAY, AUG. 21, 2014

Stanley photo shoots provided $2,784 for NexSource Centre BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Construction of Sylvan Lake’s new multi-use recreation facility got a boost Sunday during the Stanley Cup’s visit to Sylvan Lake. Colin Fraser, a member of the championship winning Los Angeles Kings, arranged for the cup’s visit to the town he and his family call home. He asked that photos with the

Stanley Cup be available to the public for a minimum donation of $5 to the NexSource Centre project. Fraser, during a brief speech after he carried the cup down the front steps of Sylvan Lake’s town hall, said “a big part for me is seeing how excited everybody else gets”. He noted this was his third opportunity to parade the Stanley Cup, the first time in his hometown of Surrey when he was with the Chicago

Blackhawks, and then in 2012 when he brought it to Sylvan Lake for the first time after winning as a member of the Los Angeles Kings. Fraser also reminisced about all the early morning practices and how they paid off for his career. The afternoon’s activity raised $2,784 to assist in plans to create a complex with a new ice surface,

curling rink, running track, and various other elements. “Thank you again to Colin Fraser for his continued support of Sylvan Lake and local sports and sporting facilities, and thank you to the hundreds of hockey fans who made their way out to Sylvan Lake on Sunday and contributed to the fundraising initiatives,” said a media release from the fundraising committee.

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools RegistraƟon and Back-to-School InformaƟon New Student RegistraƟon starts Thursday, August 21 at the school Our schools are well recognized for their academic excellence. They are publicly funded and welcome children of all faiths desiring a Catholic education! With a gospel view of life, students are called to grow spiritually, academically, socially, culturally and physically. ESL (English as a Second Language) support is offered in all our schools.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS SERVING TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE AND AREA École Our Lady of the Rosary School Pre-K to Grade 2 English & French Immersion 4520 Ryder’s Ridge Boulevard, Sylvan Lake 403.343.2568 École Mother Teresa School English & French Immersion 79 Old Boomer Road, Sylvan Lake 403.887.6371

École Secondaire Notre Dame High School Grade 10 to 12 50 Lees Street, Red Deer 403.342.4800 John Paul II Catholic Outreach School Grade 10 to 12 #103 4706 48th Ave, Red Deer 403.314.9382 St. Gabriel Online School Grade 8 to 12 www.stgabriel.rdcrs.ca 403.314.9382

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS ARE DIFFERENT To Įnd out why Catholic educaƟon is a good choice for your child, call the school principal or the Division oĸce at 403-343-1055. You may also visit us at 5210-61 Street in Red Deer, or at MyCatholicSchool.ca FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL Classes start on Tuesday, September 2, except for Grade 11 and 12 students at École Secondaire Notre Dame High School who start on Wednesday, September 3. TRANSPORTATION Students living in Sylvan Lake and surrounding area are bused by Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools. For students who don’t qualify for a transportaƟon grant, the bus is $30 per month per student to a maximum of $60 per month per family. For more informaƟon, call our TransportaƟon Department at 403-309-8801. Students riding the bus will be contacted prior to start of school.

A group of youngsters smiled for the camera while posing with the Stanley Cup during Sunday’s visit to Sylvan Lake, thanks to Colin Fraser of the championship Los Angeles Kings. It was the second time he’s brought the cup to Sylvan Lake, the last was in the summer of 2012. STEVE DILLS

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THURSDAY, AUG. 21, 2014

RCMP NOTES

Man charged following early evening disturbance on Lakeshore Saturday, August 9th 10:55 p.m. – A vehicle stop by RCMP on Highway 20 for a speeding violation resulted in a male passenger being charged with a Criminal Code offence. The 20-year-old male from Red Deer was questioned after he was found to be in possession of open alcohol while sitting in the rear seat of the vehicle. The male gave a voluntary breath sample and was charged for breaching the no alcohol conditions of a recognizance order. Sunday, August 10th 2:01 a.m. – RCMP attended Chef Francisco Pub and Grill in relation to a disturbance just outside the bar. Two females requested assistance from police after an intoxicated male continued to harass and yell profanities at them. Officers attempted to place the male under arrest at which time he began resisting police. The male also fought with members while being lodged in cells. A 29-year-old male from Kindersley, Saskatchewan is now charged with two counts of obstructing peace officers; two counts of assaulting police officers; and disturbing the peace. Monday, August 11th 5:06 a.m. – A 24-year-old Sylvan Lake female is facing an assault charge in relation to an incident at Lost Harbour Inn on Lakeshore Drive in Sylvan Lake. The female approached the desk clerk to rent a room for cash. She was advised that a credit card was required at which point the female became increasingly aggressive. The 48-year-old male clerk was subsequently kicked and punched by the female. She was restrained and escorted out of the hotel by a male companion and arrested a short time later by RCMP. Tuesday, August 12th 8:52 a.m. – A traffic stop in Sylvan Lake resulted in the male driver receiving several fines along with a driving suspension. A RCMP officer stopped a vehicle on 50th Street at 50th Avenue after he observed the male driver failing to wear a seat belt. The male was also observed to have liquor on his breath at which time he admitted to consuming alcohol and smoking marijuana. The

17-year-old from Ponoka was 48-year-old Sylvan Lake female was arrested after a 911 call was placed by a issued a 30 day suspension male advising that he was concerned the female was going to drive while and his vehicle was towed for intoxicated. RCMP arrived at Sylvan Lake RV Camp where the female seven days. He was also issued insisted on driving to Calgary or that she would sleep in her vehicle. Police fines for failing to wear a seat advised that neither was an option. The female was arrested for breaching belt; operating a motor vehicle the peace and was lodged in cells until sober. without proper registration; Friday, August 15th and transporting liquor in an 6:36 a.m. – RCMP are investigating a rash of unlawful entries into vehiopen container. cles in the Eckville area. Four separate complain8:03 p.m. – RCMP were ants reported that their vehicles were entered called to a parking lot on overnight while the vehicles were parked outside Lakeshore Drive after an the victims’ residences. Various items were stolen intoxicated male was reported including a wallet, tools and some electronics. to be causing a disturbance. 3:33 p.m. – RCMP and EMS attended 53 Street The male was standing on the Close in Bentley after a 911 call was received that 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477) roof of his vehicle with two a male had fallen into a cardboard compactor. We want your INFO... large bottles of alcohol drinking openly, dancing ...NOT your name Continued on Page 10 to loud music and yelling profanities at people nearby. The 19-year-old from Edmonton was issued a fine and was sent home with a sober friend. Wednesday, August 13th 11:01 p.m. – A 911 call was received after a male was found lying unconscious at the intersection of Highway 11 at Range Road 20 outside Sylvan Lake. EMS and police attended to find the male heavily intoxicated and passed out on the OUR DOOR TO YOURS – road. He was determined not to have been hit by a vehicle, nor did he sustain injuries. The 45-yearMOBILE GLASS SERVICE old male from the Rocky Mountain House area Sylvan Lake: 403-887-6661 Eckville: 403-746-2975 was transported to hospital for examination. Thursday, August 14th 7:38 a.m. – RCMP recovered a Jeep stolen from a residential address in Bentley. The Jeep was reported stolen by the owner who advised the vehicle was unlocked with the keys left inside the vehicle console. The vehicle • On September 1, 2014, Alberta’s general minimum wage will increase from was later found abandoned by Drayton $9.95 to $10.20 an hour. Valley RCMP. It had • The liquor server minimum wage will increase from $ 9.05 to $ 9.20 per hour. been completely burned. An investiga• Minimum wages are reviewed annually. Increases are based on changes to tion is continuing. Average Weekly Earnings and the Consumer Price Index in Alberta. 8:24 p.m. – A

State of the Environment 2014 Supplemental Report Lacombe County is pleased to announce the completion of its State of the Environment 2014 Supplemental Report. The State of the Environment (SOE) is an important tool for the County, as it provides a snapshot of the current condition of the environment and the pressures that affect it. The report focuses on community perception, scientific data, current environmental legislation and environmental extension programs. It is a compilation of information gathered from various sources, and provides us with a baseline from which we are able to undertake future environmental planning. The very first SOE report for Lacombe County was released in the winter of 2013 with the promise of annual updates to track changes. The 2014 Supplemental Report provides updated or supplemental information that is now available since the release of the initial SOE report in winter 2013. This document is a snapshot in time; it represents only the data that is available at the time of writing. For more details, or to request paper copies of either publication, please feel free to contact Cajun Paradis, Acting Environmental Coordinator, at the Lacombe County office - 403-782-6601. To download electronic copies of either publication for free, please visit www. lacombecounty.com.

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THURSDAY, AUG. 21, 2014

A SAFE GOD

Submitted by Pastor Bill Spangler Adventist Church

Recently I attended a large stadium event in a city in hundreds of miles from here. As we walked from our car, which was several blocks from the stadium, I could hear a very loud and demanding voice on a loud speaker. I listened and as we approached I realized that it was a street preacher warning the moving crowd of the reality of hell ﬁre and damnation, and shouting at them about their need to repent and accept Jesus Christ before it was too late. He was loud, demanding and relentless. I was embarrassed. I love the very Jesus He was talking about because He is a gentle man, interested in the heart and souls of every person on this planet. He is never demanding or loud. I see no record in the Scriptures where He stood on a street corner ranting at people as they walked by. If I were not a Christian already, this

“preacher” would turn me oﬀ from ever wanting to become one. When I got to where He was I noted that nobody was paying him any attention but hurrying by to get out of the sound of his voice, as was I. It made me wonder how many people have turned away from God because of well-intentioned behavior that actually in the end has a negative impact. How unfortunate! The God of the Scriptures speaks in a gentle, interested and caring voice, through His Bible and through the life of His Son, Jesus Christ. He caringly explains the consequences of our choices, but He does so with individual personal interest in mind. If that is not the God you have experienced or been exposed to I invite you to have another look. You may be startled at how amazing He really is.

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Worship Service 9:15 am & 11:00 am Sunday School during 9:15 am service Nursery provided

Senior Pastor: Rev. Kevin Haugan Associate Pastor: Rev. Jim Rilling Children’s Ministry Coordinators: Stacia Dyck & Lindsay Haugan

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Sunday School 10:00 am Church Services 11:00 am www.sylvanlakealc.org Contact Chairman Lyle Hilman 587-797-1269

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10:30 AM 10th Sunday After Pentecost Guest: Ruth Ann Sigurdson Sunday School Nursery will be available on an as need basis, ask your usher. memorial_office@shaw.ca www.slmpc.ca A warm welcome awaits you at your town and country church

Our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church Father Gabriel Udeh

Mass Times Parish Priest: Saturday Evening: Email: ourloa@telus.net Sylvan Lake 5:00 p.m. Sunday Morning: 5033-47a Avenue Sylvan Lake 11:00 a.m. (Last Sunday of each Administration Office: month 9:00 a.m.) Sylvan Lake 403-887-2398 Rimbey 9:00 a.m. Rimbey 403-843-2126 Weekday mass Wednesdays and Fridays 9:00am

403-887-5687 Pastor Barry Sigurdson HJ CODY Fine Arts Centre - 4520 - 50 ST. Worship Service 11:00 am

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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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Body of Sylvan Lake man found in Colorado river BY PAUL COWLEY RED DEER ADVOCATE

The body of a Sylvan Lake man missing since June in Colorado has been recovered from the creek where he was last seen. Sean Duplessis, 39, went missing after wading into Clear Creek west of Denver on June 7. The father of two had been in Colorado on business and was with a co-worker when they went into the creek around midnight. The friend got out, but Duplessis disappeared and extensive searching failed to locate him. Colorado media reported last Tuesday that fishermen had found Duplessis’ body on Sunday nearly 30 km downstream from where he went missing. “We’re just happy we’re going to be able to bring him home,” said Sean’s mother Judy Duplessis of Benalto. “I guess this way we get some closure at least. It’s better than not knowing.” Sean will be brought back to Alberta soon and will be laid to rest in Eckville near his brother James, who died in 2011 of pneumonia. Dozens of people have left heartfelt messages of condolence on a Facebook page set up for Sean. “He was a really good man,” said Judy. “He was the best dad in the world. He was a wonderful son. He had lots and lots of friends and people cared about him.” A message on the Facebook page thanks supporters. “Thank you for everyone’s efforts, prayers, thoughts as we had thousands of likes and shares we were able to locate him and bring him home,” said the entry last Tuesday. Duplessis was a father to two children, a daughter aged 9 and a son 16. He grew up in Sylvan Lake and worked for Abel Corp. out of Lacombe. He was in Colorado to get a new shop up and running for the company. Funeral arrangements will be posted on the Facebook page when available.

RCMP NOTES Continued from Page 9 The complainant advised that the 20-yearold male was semi-conscious with a possible head injury. He was examined by EMS and determined to have non-life threatening injuries. He was transported to hospital as a precaution. 3:00 p.m. – A 31-year-old Sylvan Lake female attended the RCMP detachment to report an assault that occurred at her residence on Hinshaw Drive. The female advised that she had been pushed and bitten by her 36-year-old boyfriend in relation to a verbal argument which became physical as the female requested the male leave her residence. The male, a resident of Crossfield, is charged with assault and three counts of failing to comply with the conditions of a recognizance. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.

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THURSDAY, AUG. 21, 2014

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THURSDAY, AUG. 21, 2014

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- Six students continuing their post-secondary education received bursaries from The Royal Canadian Legion’s Poppy campaign through the Sylvan Lake branch last Wednesday. Poppy chairperson Sharon Graham presented $1,000 cheques to, in the back row, Bryce Hickey (Red Deer College, Business Administration), Katrina Johns (University of Alberta, 3rd year Bachelor of Science Nursing program) and Astrid McAllister (Red Deer College, Bachelor of Science Pre-Medicine), and in the front row, Bailee Mathers (University of Victoria, Bachelor of Science Psychology program) and Rachelle Janisse (Red Deer College, Visual Arts program). Missing was Dean Thiessen (Capilano University, 5th year Jazz Studies program). Students are eligible for bursaries if they are the children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren of Veterans or ex-service personnel of a Commonwealth or allied country, who are in need of assistance. STEVE DILLS

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Lacombe County councillors have given the green light for staff to purchase three new graders to replace those in its current fleet. Typically, the county’s graders are used about 1,600 hours every year. This year saw those hours increase significantly, due to an increase in time spent removing ice and snow over the past couple of years. The need for replacement, according to manager of operations Phil Lodermeier, came from an accumulation of “a greater amount of machine hours on the graders over a shorter period of time”. Graders are typically purchased every five years, with an extended warranty of 8,000 hours. At present, the graders up for replacement are approaching the 8,000-hour mark after just four years of service, because of the increased winter workloads. Five new graders were purchased in 2010 at a cost of $280,900 each. At that time, staggered delivery times were requested as a way of maximizing the use of thenexisting machines. Three new graders are estimated to cost around $1,065,000, with the three being replaced expected to bring in just over $400,000. The difference will be funded through the county’s Capital Equipment Reserve. Councillors approved the purchase during their June 26 regular meeting. The county’s equipment fleet is typically evaluated once a year in early fall to determine which items need replacing.

THURSDAY, AUG. 21, 2014

Town to investigate costs, locations, opportunities for day mooring docks BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

During their regular meeting Aug. 11, Sylvan Lake councillors: • turned down a request from an adjacent landowner to be given portions of lots bordering the walking trail on the former railway right-of-way through town. The residents requested the town consider transferring four partial lots for the cost of having the title transferred. They would clean up dead fall, replace trees to maintain privacy between the trail system and their yard and planned to construct a two car garage. • approved a development permit for construction of an outdoor patio connected to Bravo Gastro Lounge on the empty lot to the west. • passed second and third readings of a bylaw to designate a school site in Beacon Hill subdivision for Chinook’s Edge School Division’s recently approved Kindergarten to Grade 8 school for 500 students. The area is bounded on the south by Beacon Hill Drive, on the west by Brookstone Drive and on the north by houses on Bowman Circle. • granted permission for Friends of Sylvan Lake Library to erect up to four Free Little Libraries in public locations in Sylvan Lake. The libraries operate on the concept of ‘take a book, return a book’. It’s a worldwide program started in 2009 in the United States. The idea is an attempt to put books into the hands of all people at no cost, said information provided to council. • accepted for infor-

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mation a progress report on the Corporate Tourism Strategy 2013-18. They also directed staff to “research potential locations, partnership opportunities and associated costs for purchasing and installing day mooring docks” prior to the 2015 budget process. • extended thanks and presented a gift to Editor Steve Dills whose retirement from Sylvan Lake News and the newspaper industry takes place tomorrow (Aug.

22). He’s pursuing an opportunity in the oil and gas industry while continuing to live in Sylvan Lake. • heard from Betty Osmond, the town’s chief administrative officer, that CN Rail has applied for Transport Canada funding and submitted a cost-sharing agreement to the town for upgrades to the 50th Street crossing. Upgrades include the addition of gates, a constant control signal and widening of the crossing to

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accommodate a sidewalk on the east side. Automated garbage collection has begun on Tuesdays and Wednesdays with Thursday collection to begin Aug. 14 and Friday collection on or about Sept. 5. A request for proposals for Meadowview playground was scheduled for distribution Aug. 15. This redevelopment project will involve installation of a new play surface and revolutionary playground equipment.

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Landscaping concept approved for Ryders-Vista park BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

The sketches werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as pretty or eye appealing as councillors wanted, but they approved the final draft concept for the park in Ryders Ridge and The Vista at Ryders Ridge subdivisions. It will now be provided to developers who are

responsible for constructing the park. In June 2013, residents of Pierview and Ryders Ridge raised concerns about the proposed park. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At this meeting the overwhelming concern from residents was that the open space â&#x20AC;Ś would have the trees removed and that they requested the area be left in a natural state,â&#x20AC;? said background provided to councillors at their meeting Aug. 11.

Earlier this year LA West Landscape Architects was hired to complete the design process. A public open house was held in April to review their concepts and collect information. That along with additional input from the developers and on-line submissions through the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s web page was collected and incorporated into the final draft concept. Looking at designs provided with the council package, Councillor Megan Chernoff said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m disappointed with the end result map, the image going out to the publicâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is hugely important,â&#x20AC;? said Councillor Dale Plante. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very contro-

versial to residents. This presentation sucks. This isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t what we want to put out. We want something that reflects the effort put into this. The map has to be revised with what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to look like, things people can visualize.â&#x20AC;? Mayor Sean McIntyre noted the actual landscape design is OK, but the communications end needed to be better. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we had the open house we had great maps,â&#x20AC;? added Chernoff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They just werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the right trails.â&#x20AC;? Betty Osmond, the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chief administrative officer, said the images could certainly be upgraded before theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re circulated.

New digital resources to be offered in public libraries BY MEREDITH BRATLAND SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Public libraries, including Sylvan Lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, have launched two new digital services. Considering the popularity of

online video streaming and access to entertainment through mobile devices, Parkland Regional Library predicts high use across the region. All a person needs is a library card to enjoy thousands of free movies, TV shows, music, and audiobooks. Continued on Page 15

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...digital resources Continued from Page 14 Hoopla is a digital streaming service for film, music, and audiobooks that has been likened to Netflix for libraries. Any title can be borrowed for instant streaming or temporary downloading to their tablets, smartphones, computers, or Apple TV. There are thousands of titles to explore: full music albums, Hollywood and international film, documentaries, fitness TV series, British television, and diverse audiobooks. Hoopla is provided in partnership with the Government of Alberta and will be available in roughly 300 libraries across the province. “At Parkland, we seek out innovative services for recreation, learning, and exploration,” said Ron Sheppard, Director of Parkland Regional Library. “By partnering with Hoopla, over 200,000 Central Albertans now have access to thousands of digital materials. There is no waiting period for popular titles and hoopla’s automatic return means no late fees.” OneClickdigital is an easy-to-use digital audiobook service that enables patrons to download directly to their devices. OneClickdigital works on iOS and Android devices as well as mp3 players. It’s great for those who love to listen or go on road trips. This service expands options for those who struggle with traditional print. Other popular digital services include Library PressDisplay and Zinio. PressDisplay enables Albertans to access digital copies of newspapers from around the globe. Readers can enjoy instant access to 2,000 newspapers from 100 countries in 60 languages. This service is especially valuable for new Albertans and travellers. Zinio provides digital copies of popular magazines that can be accessed directly on most devices. It features over 100 titles, which Parkland patrons can enjoy with unlimited and instant access. The magazines available cover a wide variety of topics such as fashion, business, cuisine, lifestyle, crafts, woodwork, science, and technology. Parkland Regional Library is a co-operative network of 50 public and 35 school libraries serving 204,844 residents in Central Alberta. Headquartered in Lacombe, Parkland Regional Library supports its members by sharing material, resources, and expertise. For more information, please visit www.prl.ab.ca.

Central Alberta libraries showcasing the best of Alberta books BY MEREDITH BRATLAND SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Library patrons in Central Alberta are now able to borrow from a selection of 64 books written or published close to home. A display called Read Alberta Books began touring the Parkland Regional Library system in spring, and staff are excited for this chance to showcase Alberta books in local libraries. The display is a collaboration between Parkland Regional Library, the Writers’ Guild of Alberta, and The Book Publishers Association of Alberta who worked together since last fall to create it. “It’s been a wonderful collaboration among our three organizations,” said Ron Sheppard, Parkland’s director. “Our partners have provided us with an exceptional kit of books that highlight the talents we have here in our province.” The collection represents the best of the best in children’s, teen, and adult literature, with each book a nominated or winning title from the 2012 and 2013 Alberta book awards seasons. Any one of Parkland’s 50 public libraries can sign up to host the travelling display. Patrons can borrow as many books as they want, and when the books are returned to their library they will join the display, courtesy of Parkland’s delivery van.

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“While Alberta boasts tremendous writing talent and a vibrant publishing industry, the reading public has had no easy way to identify locallyproduced material,” said Carol Holmes, Executive Director of the Writers’ Guild. “This project goes a long way to raise awareness and interest in our homegrown authors and publishers.” “We are delighted to be working in partnership with the Writers Guild of Alberta and the Parkland Library staff to showcase the wonderful literary work that is being done in

Alberta,” added Kieran Leblanc, Executive Director of the Book Publishers Association of Alberta. “This is a great opportunity for everyone.” The travelling display is a pilot project that will be evaluated throughout its 2014 tour of Central Alberta. If interest among library patrons remains high, the project partners hope to provide new collections annually and to expand the travelling displays to include regional library systems in other parts of the province.

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Proposed county bylaw aimed at reducing number of false alarm calls BY STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

False alarms the result of “mechanical or human error” are the reason behind Red Deer County’s proposed new False Alarm Bylaw, which was given first reading by councillors at their Aug. 5 regular meeting. The bylaw, if passed, would see more accountability placed on county home and business owners for false emergency calls reported by alarm monitoring companies. Most of those calls currently received are placed inadvertently, but

they all require the attention of police or fire personnel. This means valuable resources often become tied up at times when they could be required elsewhere. “When police or fire are dispatched to an alarm call, it is given priority status, and will usually receive an emergency response,” states an administration report presented to council. “Each time emergency services make an emergency response, it puts people, including responders, at risk. When responding to false alarms, it detracts the ability of those services to respond to other incidents, needlessly tying up

resources.” The solution proposed by the bylaw would see property owners granted leniency for their first false alarm. The second incident, however, would see them hit with a $200 fee, which would rise to $400 for each time it occurred after that, within the same calendar year. The county notes that the bylaw has been effectively applied in other parts of the province, and says that it’s supported by RCMP detachments. A county press release made clear the purpose

of the proposed bylaw, which it said is “not to generate revenue, but to make property owners accountable for their alarm systems”. It also noted that police and fire personnel receive “hundreds” of alarm calls — the majority of which turn out to be false. This, it added, prevents these personnel from tending to other important duties. Information on the county’s bylaws can be found on the county’s website at rdcounty.ca.

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THURSDAY, AUG. 21, 2014

Dickson celebrates Viking Days

Demonstration

- Dozens of people lined up to see an archery demonstration during Viking Days in Dickson Sunday. Presented by the Danish Canadian National Museum, the two-day event offered a look into Viking life through storytelling, dress-up and re-enactments. STUART FULLARTON PHOTOS

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- A group of Vikings marched in at the start of a re-enactment during Viking Days presented by the Danish Canadian National Museum in Dickson Sunday afternoon.

IMPORTANT: NOTICE TO RESIDENTS ALL ROADS IN AND OUT OF SYLVAN LAKE WILL BE CLOSED FOR 1.5 HOURS ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2014.

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On September 4, 2014, for one and a half hours(1.5) between 1:00pm and 2:30pm, roads in and out of Sylvan Lake will be closed to allow the Tour of Alberta to pass through the community. Please schedule your day with the road closures in mind to avoid potential disruptions.

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Performing during Sunday afternoonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Block Party was Jazz Explosion. While they serenaded the audience, a long line-up of hockey fans moved their way towards the Stanley Cup where they were able to have their pictures taken.

Doug Maclean and Vlad Kaitman, members of the Caravana Gypsy Jazz Quartet from Calgary, performed during a Sunday afternoon concert in the Lions Hall parking lot as part of Jazz At The Lake activities.

The Beatles Bash, held at the Legion Saturday afternoon as part of Jazz At The Lake festivities, drew a large group of dancers who grooved to the music played by the band HELP! STEVE DILLS PHOTOS

THURSDAY, AUG. 21, 2014

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MATEJKA, George George Matejka of Sylvan Lake passed away July 31, 2014 at the age of 84 years. George was born on the Matejka homestead in Ponoka, Ab on August 24, 1929. George and his brothers worked on the family farm together for many years. George married Yvonne Martin in 1959. They farmed in Ponoka until 1973 when they moved to Sylvan Lake. They continued the purebred hog business until 2013. In Dad’s younger years he enjoyed curling in the winter and travelling the swine show circuit in the summer. Mom and Dad enjoyed travelling for a number of years with family and friends. In later years he mostly enjoyed working on the farm and considered that his hobby. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Yvonne of 54 years; his sons, Steven (Terisa) and their boys, Adam, Ryan (Jalene) and Brett; Tony (Joe Anne) and their girls Christine, Tiffany and Victoria; his daughters; Louise (Todd Schultz) and their children Tonielle, Spencer and Larissa; Nancy (Steve Jeffery) all from Sylvan Lake; his brother, Bill (Betty) of Ponoka; his sister-in-law, Barb (Dale Johnston) of Ponoka and his brother-in-law Randie (Elsie) of Devon, Ab. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Anges in 2002, his brother Charlie in 2004 and sister-in-law Sylvia in 2014. George passed away at the RDRHC with his whole family by his side. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. A private graveside service was held Aug. 9 at Burnt Lake Cemetery. Donations my be directed toward STARS or the Diabetes Association if so desired.

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Sylvan Lake News & Eckville Echo Publication date: THUR. SEPT. 4 Deadline is: Fri. August 29, 5 p.m. Bashaw Publication date: WED. SEPT. 3 Deadline is: Wed. August 27, noon Castor - Regular deadline Have a safe & happy holiday CLASSIFIEDS 403-309-3300 classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com wegotads.ca

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HEWLETT PARK MCDONALDS (50 Hewlett Park Landing Sylvan Lake) is seeking Food Counter Attendants available 24/7 for all shifts, starting $11.00/hour. Apply in person or at www.worksforme.ca

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HOLIDAY COVERAGE

WRITERS REQUIRED Do you have a passion for uncovering interesting stories in your community? Talking to people and crafting compelling articles which provide information to our readers? Sylvan Lake News/Eckville Echo requires one or more people to write stories and take pictures for holiday coverage, throughout the summer. We¹re looking for post secondary or retired people who can work on their own to cover assigned news and feature stories or events in the Sylvan Lake/Eckville region. In keeping with the Ɯavour of our publications these will all be community oriented. Please email resumes to Michele Rosenthal at publisher@sylvanlakenews.com

Due to our recent expansion, we have several openings at our Dealership!

• • • •

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Rainbow Ford is an expanding dealership in Central Alberta, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. We offer: • New facility • Top end wages • Full training program • Health care benefits & quality of life Rocky Mountain House offers an outdoor playground, small town life with big city amenities, and a never-ending vibrant community with the majestic Rocky Mountains right on your doorstep.

All resumes or inquires should be faxed to: 403.845.7111 Attention: Greg Gordon or email to: info@rainbowford.ca

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Please indicate which position you are applying for. All resumes conﬁdential. We thank all those that apply those only those qualiﬁed will be contacted.

THURSDAY, AUG. 21, 2014

Teachers/ Tutors

SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

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PRESCHOOL TEACHING POSITION! Kids in Harmony Red Deer is interviewing a Certified ECE (level 1,2 or 3). 17.5 hours a week. KIHpreschool@gmail.com.

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Trades

Experienced Roofers and Siders Needed F/T work. Competitive wages. Call or email resume. 403-846-7201 allan@primoroofing.com

Career Planning

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BJT PLUMBING, a well established Sylvan Lake company has an immediate opening for a 4th Yr Apprentice Plumber or Journeyperson Plumber. Fax resume to 403-887-3180 or call 403-887-3287 for more details. F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS - Good hours, home every night, $4000-$6000/mo. Contractor must have truck or van. Tools, supplies & ladders required. Training provided, no experience needed. Apply to: satjobs@shaw.ca

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DAIRY equipment supplier 1105903 AB LTD. looking for o/a Eckville Gas & Snacks GENERAL LABORERS P.O. Box 506 / 5008-48 St. For pour parts & service dept. Eckville, AB, T0M 0X0 Competitive wages and RETAIL TRADE SUPERVISOR benefits package. E-mail resume: info@prolineinc.ca Position: 1 (F/T Permanent) / wage $16.85/hr. Group IMMEDIATE OPENINGS benefits avail. Completion Sylvan Lake. SWAMPERS FULL-TIME MEAT of secondary school. 1 yr REQâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;D. Safety bonus CUTTER REQUIRED related industry exp. reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d program, top wages and at Sobeys in Olds, Alberta. -O.J. Training will be provided. benefits. Email resume: 40 hours per week. tom@roncooilfield.ca FOOD SERVICE Benefits. Fax resume to or fax: 403-887-4892 SUPERVISOR 1-403-556-8652 or email: sbyc125olds@sobeys.com Position: 1 (F/T Permanent) - wage $13.50/hr. Group benefits avail. Completion CELEBRATIONS of high school. 1 yr related Something for Everyone HAPPEN EVERY DAY industry exp. reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d - O.J. Everyday in Classifieds IN CLASSIFIEDS Training will be provided. FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANT Advocate Position: 1 (F/T Permanent) / wage $10.88/hr. Group Opportunities benefits avail. Some high school education reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. No exp. reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d - training provided. Contact: BK Shin NEWSPAPER CARRIERS Ph: 403-746-3220 REQUIRED Cell: 403-852-4691 Send resume by fax: 403-746-3229 or Email: To deliver the eckgti@gmail.com

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ALTA-WIDE BUILDERS SUPPLIES LTD. #17 Erickson Crescent, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1P5

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THE SYLVAN LAKE FOUNDATION is currently hiring for casual positions at the ACADEMIC Express Sylvan Lake Lodge. ADULT EDUCATION Applicants must be AND TRAINING available for all shifts. A Criminal Record check FALL START and First Aid are mandatory. Please bring or fax application to: â&#x20AC;˘ Community Support Sylvan Lake Lodge Worker Program Attention: Dale Aasen 100, 4620-47 Avenue â&#x20AC;˘ GED Preparation Fax: 403-887-6039 Would you like to take the GED in your community? â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

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MEDICAL BILLING TRAINEES NEEDED! Learn to process & submit billing claims for hospitals and doctors! No experience needed! Local training gets you ready to work! 1-888-627-0297.

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Glass Shops

1196

Auctions

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“A Real Mudder”

Rick Schwartz

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Ph: 403-864-6540 Cell: 403-392-0387

Landscaping Contractors

1100

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• • • • •

Chain Link Fences Wood Fences Decks Interior Framing Finish Work

ART LAKE 403-304-0727 (cell) 403-887-3760

Glass Shops

Property Clean Ups & Junk Removal

CALL SHELLEY

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AUTO • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL MOBILE SERVICE 24 HOUR COMMERCIAL EMERGENCY SERVICE

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Len Campbell Owner/Operator 8 Cuendet Industrial Way, Sylvan Lake

DO YOUR

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YOUR

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1290

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1340

Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990 Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Children’s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmers’ Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kid’s Deals........................1755 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Musical Instruments..........1770 Music Lessons..................1780 Piano & Organs ................1790 Office Supplies ................1800 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 Cats ..................................1830 Dogs ................................1840 Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 Collectors’ Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940

Auctions • General Equipment Rental • STIHL Products Dealer #30 Industrial Drive 403-887-0012

WE CAN MAKE IT EASIER!

Eavestroughing

1130

CLEANING SERVICES Specializing in eaves trough cleaning, window cleaning & gentle washing of vinyl siding. Pricing packages available. Free quotes, senior discounts. 403-506-4822

Legal Services

1260

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. travel waiver. Divorce? Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300 or 1-800-347-2540.

Misc. Services

1290

DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home Phone Service. No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call Phone Factory today! 1-877-336-2274; www.phonefactory.ca.

Personal Services

1315

DATING SERVICE. Long-term/short-term relationships. Free to try! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call 1-866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet local single ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).

1530

COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION! 7th Annual Red Deer Fall Finale. September 19 - 20, Westerner Park. Consign today. 1-888-296-0528 ext. 103; egauctions.com.

MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, August 30, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns - Handguns, rifles, shotguns, hunting and sporting equipment. To consign call 780-440-1860.

WHEATLAND AUCTIONS HUGE FALL CONSIGNMENT AUCTION. Sept. 6 in Cheadle, Alberta. Farm equipment, construction equipment, vehicles, RVs, tools and much more! Phone 403-669-1109; www.wheatlandauctions.com

Building Supplies

11 am *Viewing 9 am Location: Ridgewood Community Hall Partial List only: Portable Gold Sluice - Ingersoll Riding Lawn Mower - 2012 Frontload Washer & Dryer - New Stair Lift - Antiques - Collectables - Furniture - Misc & much more. Complete list and Directions visit: www.cherryhillauction.com Terms of Sale: Cash, Cheque, C/C, Everything must be paid for & removed on sale day (NO EXCEPTIONS), 15% buyer’s premium. Sale subject to Additions, Deletions, Errors and Omissions. CHERRY HILL AUCTION & APPRAISALS Phone 403-342-2514 or 403-347-8988

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

3160

Indoor RV storage. Small RV 20’ or less $70/month. Medium RV 21’-30’ $80/month. Large RV 31’ & Up $90/month. Located East of Ponoka. 780-372-2183 beryljarrett@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. “Steel Overstock Sale!” 20x20 $4,055. 25x24 $4,650. 30x32 $6,586. 32x34 $7,677. 40x48 $12,851. 47x70 $17,899. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca.

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

1660

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

4090

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

Money To Loan

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

Suites

3060

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

Public Notices

6010

who died on March 22, 2014.

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.

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

4430

For Rent #3000 - #3200

Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390

Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050

Phyllis Marion Cook

4090

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

Public Notice #6000

Estate of

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 Grain, Feed Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Hay Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 FEED BARLEY. Paskal Cattle Company in Commercial Property ......4110 Picture Butte area is Industrial Property ............4120 looking for Feed Barley. Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Put more $$$ in your Businesses for Sale..........4140 pocket. Sell direct to us. Please call Main Office for Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 details. 403-317-1365. Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 HEATED CANOLA Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190 buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or Manufactured offgrade grain. Homes “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252. FOR SALE. To be moved. 1496 sq. ft. Mobile Home with addition. 4 appliances. STRAW WANTED. 2 furnaces. Oversize Large square 4X8 bales. Whirlpool tub. Four bedrooms. $60 metric ton for Large mudroom. 20,000 bales. Asking $15,000. Please call Kevin Paskal 780-632-7169. at 403-330-9147. 780-603-0170

1900

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Manufactured Homes

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS

2190

Travel Packages UNRESERVED AUCTION. Surplus, tools, household and more. Saturday, August 23 starting 11 a.m. Scribner Auction. New location 6 kms West of Wainwright, Alberta Hwy 14. 780-842-5666; www.scribnernet.com

1550

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

Firewood TRIPLE ESTATE AUCTION Sunday August 24

Storage Space

1530

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Extra! Extra! Read all about it in the

403.887.2331

If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by September 25, 2014 with Lani L. Rouillard at 403.887.0656 and provide details of your claim. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of

Frank David Peck

who died on April 9, 2014. If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by September 25, 2014 with Lani L. Rouillard at 403.887.0656 and provide details of your claim. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

SYLVAN LAKE NEWS 23

THURSDAY, AUG. 21, 2014

Lowest Pricing Event

DAYS ONLY! 2014 Yaris Hatchback

18,252 18 ,252*

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31,378

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from

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2014 Tacoma 4x2

2014 Corolla

plus $200 lease assist#

over $2200 in savings!*

from

35,798

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up to $4,600 in discounts!*

2014 Tacoma XRunner

30,725 2 remain

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2014 Matrix

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over $4,000 savings!*

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2014 SCION FR-S one only at

25,521 25 ,521

$2,949 discount!*

2014 SCION iQ one only at

18,783 18 ,783*

plus $1,000 lease assist and $1,000 grad rebate#

2014 SCION tC one only at

23,504 23 ,504*

plus $500 lease assist and $1,000 grad rebate#

*All products are subject to prior sale. *Pricing discounts and savings are a combination of dealer (before tax) and manufacturer programs which will be applied after tax. Manufacturer cash purchase incentives may not be combined with subvented interest rate programs. # Lease assist and grad rebates are subject to qualiﬁcation. See dealer for details. Vehicles are not exactly as shown.

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403-350-8708

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$640,000

CA0043556

34 Rosewood Rise

$599,900

CA0030422

37512 Range Road 30

$474,900

CA0043682

4840 43 Street

#202 - 43 Reid Court

3 Leader Cove

SOLD!

$262,000

CA0041416

$194,900

CA0035289

$749,900

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Fabulous family home located in the desirable, quiet family friendly neighborhood of Rosedale Estates with over 2200 total sq ft of impressive living space from the entry way to the backyard this home will not disappoint.

$384,900

The

gordsteinbach@remax.net

CA0037858

FEATURE LISTING • Turning dreams into addresses... 2 Ramsey Avenue, RED DEER

GORD STEINBACH 403-505-2004

CAROLINE BOIVIN 403-896-8500 cbrealestate.ca carolineb@remax.net

KEY to BUYING OR SELLING is Knowledge! CALL OUR TEAM TODAY!

Carl Stepp | 403.358.9300 | www.sylvanlakehouseguy.com

TIME IS

LET’S GET

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SANDI HALLGREN 403-887-2217 sandi@palmbay.ca

WILLARD MORRIS 403-318-4547

95 REGATTA WAY MLS# CA0039414

www.willardmorris.com

4 bdrm, 3 bath, 1657 sq ft upgraded executive home.

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$649,900 Spinnakers Coffee Bar

Pine Lake View ACREAGEE

#4 - 4624 44 Street

LORNE THERRIAULT 403-396-1584

CA0039298

lorne@isellsylvanlake.com

TALK TO LORNE! $77,900

CA0031275

3609 50 Avenue

REDUCED!!!

$194,900

CA0039298

5008 36 Street

$419,900 #44 - 4402 48 Avenue

JARVIS BAY!!! 287 Jarvis Glen Close

5005 44 Street

3228 50A Ave

ALF MOORE

403-350-6193 www.alfmoore.ca

Your Trusted Real Estate Advisor $335,000

CA0038062

$269,900

CA0041262

$124,900

CA0042435

$895,000

CA0044217

$209,000

CA0044515

$929,000