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Additional teachers to help alleviate large class sizes at Fox Run STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
In a bid to alleviate large class sizes, École Fox Run School has added two more teaching staff to its current roster. One Grade 6 homeroom teacher and one Grade 7 homeroom teacher have been added, allowing the school to downsize
Grade 6 and 7 classes significantly, according to principal Don Rattray. “This is very exciting news for everyone here at Fox Run, and we are making every effort to make this a very positive transition for students, staff and parents,” he wrote in an email. “These additional teachers will allow us to bring class sizes in Grade 6 and 7 down considerably and continue to ensure that we have quality learning environments
at Fox Run.” Teachers and school administration were working together last week to determine which students would be placed in the new classes, before contacting parents to discuss their plans. The new teachers began organizing their classrooms last Friday to prepare for students arriving for their first day of new classes on Monday.
Rattray said the school was “very fortunate to have the support of Chinook’s Edge School Division” for the additions, and encouraged those with questions about the move to contact him. “We want to make sure that both students and parents have a voice in creating this new classroom,” he said.
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and District Lions Club at the Spruce View Community Hall. Casino hours from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Auction to follow. You can have a fantastic evening while assisting the Lions’ efforts to promote the greater good of the community. For info, call Suzanne Levac at 403-728-0138. Saturday, Oct. 18 - Central Alberta Singles dance 8:30 pm at Innisfail Legion Hall. Music by Hot Spur. For info call Elaine 403-341-7653 or Murray 403357-8022. Everyone welcome.
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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 403-887-5428. Mondays - Toastmasters Sylvan’s Slick Speakers 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 403-8870968. Mondays - Sylvan Lake Sacred Massed Choir practices starting Sept. 22, 7-9 p.m. at HJ Cody High School, directed by Kerry Heisler. Love to sing? Call Dolce Moir for more info, 403-887-4037. Tuesdays - Taoist Tai Chi classes from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Anglican Church hall. For info 403-346-6772. www.taoist.org. 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. Fridays - Meat draw and steak & chicken barbecue at Sylvan Lake Legion beginning at 6:30 pm.
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Thursday, Sept. 18 - Coffee Break fundraiser for the Alzheimer Society at Sylvan Lake Municipal Library, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Coffee Break is the Society’s major nationwide annual fundraiser. Money raised stays in the community to help support local programs and services. Make a donation in exchange for a cup of coffee and a sweet treat. Everyone welcome. Friday, Sept. 19 - Sylvan Lake Library’s 3rd Annual Zombie Walk, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Zombie Hippie Massacre theme, dressing up is encouraged. These hippie zombies are groove-tastic! Come back to the library after for snacks and prizes. Free and open to all ages. Pre-register to be part of the Annihilation Squad, which will ambush the zombies. Volunteers needed. Contact Corrie at 403-887-2310, or corrie. brown@prl.ab.ca. Friday, Sept. 19 - Sylvan Lake Seniors Lodge is hosting its Alzheimer World Wide Coffee Break 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Lodge, 4620-47th Ave. Coffee, cookies and entertainment, with all donations going to the Alzheimer Society. Saturday, Sept. 20 - Yard/bake sale fundraiser with all proceeds going to orphanage in Kenya, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m, 5226 47 Ave. in Sylvan Lake. www.themissionsite.com. Wednesday, Sept. 24 - Sylvan Lake Seniors Bus to Cash Casino in Calgary. Leaves at 8:30 a.m. Phone Joan at 403-887-7614. Friday, Sept. 26 - Harvest Craft Sale and Odds & Ends Sale at the Seniors Lodge, 4620-47th Ave., 1:30-6 p.m. Fall floral arrangements, craft articles, etc. Donations accepted for sale. Call 403-8872555, ext. 4. All proceeds to residents’ activities. 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. Wednesday, Oct. 1 - 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. Saturday, Oct. 4 - Fun Casino hosted by Spruce View
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Sylvan Lake Hockeyville committee members gathered to remove the lid from the first ballot box of Hockeyville pre-season NHL ticket entries to be drawn from at the Multiplex last Wednesday. Members present included Dianne Womacks-Nelson, Kelly Edgecombe, Megan Chernoff, Jas Payne, Graham Parsons, Karen Van Meer and Kris Lindberg. STUART FULLARTON
Hockeyville celebrations set to kick off on Sunday STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Nearly six months after Sylvan Lake was announced Kraft Hockeyville 2014, the wait is finally over for Sylvan Lakers eager to celebrate their triumph, with four days of community celebrations set to kick off on Sunday. While the grand prize NHL preseason game will take place Wednesday (Sept. 24), there’s plenty of Hockeyville-related activities taking place before then and throughout the four-day festival. Organizers are assuring that the series of events — which begins with ‘Sunday Funday’ at Centennial Park — is not to be missed. “We’re inviting everybody down, because it’s going to be a beautiful day, and what a perfect backdrop to a great festival, and a great start to a fun four days,” said Sylvan Lake Hockeyville committee chair Graham Parsons. On-site attractions on Sunday will include live music, bouncy castles, Kraft sampling kiosks and a barbecue in support of local community organizations. The Stanley Cup will also be present, and the day will kick off with a speech from Mayor Sean McIntyre. Monday will then see minor hockey clinics hosted in the afternoon, with assistance from Hockey Alberta and
Sylvan Lake Minor Hockey. On Tuesday, NHL officials will host a clinic for Central Alberta referees, and Wednesday will see the NHL preseason game played between the Arizona Coyotes and the Calgary Flames at 5 p.m. Practices will take place earlier in the day. But that’s not all there is look forward to on Wednesday, say organizers. Those who were unable to obtain tickets to the game will be treated to plenty of fun and entertainment during a viewing party outside, where there will be more food, live music and other activities. NHL teams will make a red carpet arrival in the morning. St. James’ Gate and West of the Fifth are just some of the musical acts who will perform throughout the four-day festival, which Parsons is referring to as a “celebration of the community, and of what we’ve done since Jan. 20 (when the roof of the Sylvan Lake Arena collapsed).” “It’s just going to be a great event,” he said. “It’s a gift from Kraft Hockeyville to the community, and we want to make it the best Kraft Hockeyville party ever. We think we’re the perfect venue for it.” Although Hockeyville celebrations kick off officially on Sunday, Friday’s Farmers’ Market will also have a Hockeyville theme. Those who simply can’t wait until Sunday to “let their fun out,” Parsons is encouraging to attend.
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A hockey-themed drive-in movie will then be shown at Canadian Tire on Saturday. Organizers are promising plenty of surprises over the course of the festival. The NHL preseason game will be televised both domestically and abroad. A full overview of events, times and details will be posted to the Sylvan Lake Hockeyville 2014 Facebook page, and is available on page 7 of this week’s Sylvan Lake News.
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Corporations play a vital role in society Philosopher George Santayana’s maxim, “Those who cannot remember (the lessons of) the past are condemned to repeat it”, demonstrates that the most enduring wisdoms can often be stated in a single sentence. One of history’s most powerful lessons is how Marxist-socialist theory inspired the subjugation and impoverishment of half the world’s population while free-enterprise capitalism saw the other half achieve historic levels of prosperity, social progress and personal freedom. A starkly clear example is Germany: When the Berlin wall came crashing down in 1989, West Germany had risen from the ashes of war to become the world’s second-largest economy, while socialist East Germany was an impoverished wasteland. Yet in recent years the principal conveyer of the benefits of free-enterprise capitalism, the corporation itself, has come under attack. Increasingly, the words “corporate” and “profit” are being used as derogatory adjectives. It’s hard to believe that these colossal 20th century lessons could already be forgotten. But how many students are being taught them? Sadly, very few. Not only do our schools and universities fail to teach these historical facts, many teachers and university professors expose students to the same left-wing anti-business rhetoric espoused by their union leaders. Some even see sinister motives behind wellintended corporate philanthropy. University professors decry putting donor’s names on plaques recognizing support for the construction of classrooms or laboratories and some even believe that corporate recruitment literature should be banned from campus. Where do they think jobs for their students will come from and who pays the taxes that help pay their salaries? Assuming the education system hasn’t done enough to make “corporation” a derogatory adjective in the minds of students, along comes Hollywood. Movies such as James Cameron’s 2009 blockbuster Avatar features a greedy corporate boss intent on destroying the forest home of native humanoids on the distant planet of Pandora to mine a precious mineral called unobtanium. Animated films intended for very young children have morphed from innocent fantasies such as Snow White into films embodying a message that corporations pollute or destroy. The latest is the hugely popular The LEGO Movie, featuring President Business as an evil tyrant out to destroy the world. There’s even an organization called “Counter Corp” that sponsors an annual “AntiCorporate Film Festival” in San Francisco. Add to this the anti-corporate pronouncements of numerous pop-stars and it’s indeed a miracle that any
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Sylvan Lake Veterans will hold a card party in their new hall on Tuesday, September 25. The building has been remodelled and repainted. Furnishings are not complete yet but the building is otherwise ready for use.
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positive thoughts about the private sector survive the teenage years. Sooner or later, public opinion translates into public policy. The chances of reversing wealth-killing public policy ideas are far less than helping to foster positive public policy in the first place. When misguided or malicious people with a public voice portray “corporate” as a derogatory adjective, they must not go unchallenged. Thoughtful, clear and frequent public communication from business leaders is vitally important. And rather than being defensive, leaders should remember they have a great story to tell. After all, who makes a bigger contribution to our country? Private business creates the vast majority of jobs and drives social progress by funding essentially all social services – both directly and through taxes paid by employees. Successful profitable corporations also bolster private and public sector pension plans through share price growth and dividends. A widespread misconception that corporate leaders must address is that small business is good and big business is bad. In fact, big businesses provide the core economic base for small and medium-sized businesses. It’s a vital symbiotic
A cordial invitation is extended to all Returned Men to attend a special re-organization meeting in the hall on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 8 p.m. ♦ ♦ ♦ Maxwell, Morgan and Lloyd Conaty, sons of Mr. and Mrs. M. Conaty of Sylvan Lake, who returned to Canada from overseas service, will arrive in Calgary Thursday afternoon and are expected home later in the day. ♦ ♦ ♦ The mobile chest x-ray clinic will be in Sylvan Lake on Friday and will be in operation here for one week. The schedule of appointments (for Sylvan Lake and immediate vicinity) is posted at The Tendersweet Meat Shop. ♦ ♦ ♦
economic ecology. Large corporations are also the prime philanthropic contributors to social agencies, healthcare, education, amateur sports and the arts. Yes, I know from first-hand experience that CEO’s have an agenda full of priorities, but they need to remember that investors, employees and regulators aren’t their only stakeholders. If corporate leaders don’t tell this tremendously positive story, who will? I urge every Chief Executive to recognize that public thought leadership is crucial, both to the future and their enterprises and our country. They should take every opportunity to communicate and demonstrate the contribution that free-enterprise business makes in providing young Canadians with opportunities to achieve their career potential, while generating wealth for the nation. And they should be sure to explain that remembering those lessons of the past century will help keep Canada one of the world’s best places to live. Gwyn Morgan is a retired Canadian business leader who has been a director of five global corporations.
During the I.O.D.E. meeting, a number of little girls sweaters were turned in. Twelve outfits are to be finished next month for British children. Mrs. A. S. McClean reported that the I.O.D.E. paid for the upkeep of the Cenotaph ground during the summer.
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Sylvan Lake’s new town office and library will be officially opened Friday, Oct. 2. ♦ ♦ ♦ Robert N. Thompson, M.P., in a letter to Mayor W. Dunford, announced Wednesday that plans to repair the wharf at Sylvan Lake were completed by the Federal Dept. of Public Works. An amount of $15,000 has been authorized to renovate the structure
which was severely damaged by ice action this past spring. It is proposed to remove 200 feet of the outer end of the breakwater, and to level off the remaining 140 feet. It is understood that removal of park of the breakwater meets with the approval of local authorities provided that the remaining portion is kept in good repair to protect the swimming area behind it. Because the 150 feet of the inner end of the approach pier leading to the breakwater is only eight feet wide, it is not possible to move the heavy equipment over it to repair the breakwater. Consequently, it is proposed to carry out the project during the winter months when it is possible to work from the ice. Tenders will be called in the near future with the object of completing work by Mar. 31, 1965.
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Blackboards, chalk and black-and-white rules “You probably had shoes,” and being all proud, the way he said. “We never had grandparents are. TREENA MIELKE shoes.” And then he said “do you BLACK PRESS “I got the strap,” I said, remember those oiled wood somewhat proudly. “For getfloors in the school?” I used ting a spelling word wrong. to always get slivers in my Did you ever get the strap for feet because of those floors.” It took less than a heartbeat for me to go getting a spelling word wrong?” I ask hopeback there to that two-room school house, fully. “I never got any spelling words wrong,” which did, indeed, have oiled wood floors, and about another heartbeat for me to he replied, smugly. “Of course, you didn’t.” remember when we played prisoner’s base We laugh together, comfortably, bound in the basement at recess. And I remembered the classroom and the long row of forever by the invisible thread of memories, windows facing west, windows where the some true, some not quite so true. School days! rays of sun inevitably crept in, colouring the Oh, to be a kid again in September when grey and dusty molecules of air in the classthreshing crews ruled and golden fields of room with mini rainbows. As we talked, the memories came fast wheat and barley were dotted with rows and furious, ricocheting off one another and rows of stookes, stretching from the and bouncing about in the present like so edge of barbed wire fences to the end of forever, maybe even to Saskatchewan. many soccer balls. It was the days where rules were black “I don’t remember getting any slivers?” I and white; like the dusty white chalk and said.
The word was ‘beautiful’. The little kid, sitting in the middle of the third row, swung her feet which didn’t quite touch the floor and chewed on the end of her pencil, thoughtfully. ‘Beautiful.’ She printed beautifil and hoped for the best. The Spelling test was over. “Wrong.” Hold out your hand. One quick sting of the strap and it was over. One word spelled wrong, one strap. Two words, two straps. Though it was long ago and I have to travel far down the long, dark corridors of memories, that particular one will be etched in my mind forever. The day I got the strap. It came to light the other day when an old school mate came to visit. The visit was, as it always is, punctuated with ‘remember whens’ and lots of laughter. Of course, we did the usual talking about the grandchildren, showing off our pictures
the ominous black board that covered the wall at the front of our schoolroom. It was the days when students began their day by saluting the flag and saying the Lord’s Prayer. We did it without question. In our world, there was no grey, no in betweens, no maybes. It was the days when a teacher, even a meek, mild and gentle teacher, could wield the strap for the crime of getting a spelling word wrong and no one freaked out. Weirdly enough, I loved that teacher. She was kind to me, even sometimes sharing the lemon tea she brought in a huge silver thermos with me and a girlfriend, quietly on the sly, after school, when the other students had gone home. “Lemon tea,” we would say in unison, looking at each other conspiratorially, like we had this huge secret no one knew about. And, another weird thing. I know I will remember, now and forever, how to spell beautiful, even without spell check.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Speeding in residential areas not worth the risk Dear Editor, I would like to bring attention to the epidemic I am seeing take place in residential areas of our town, particularly in areas around our schools. That epidemic is people speeding well above the speed limit. I do not understand this need to speed in residential areas, where children can make a mistake, step out and the vehicle has no chance whatsoever of stopping, especially when speeding well above the limit. I can drive from one end of Sylvan to the other in five minutes. So why, then, do people need to speed, especially in neighbourhoods near schools. Is saving a minute worth what I faced one day — a day I have never forgotten and the essence
of why I wrote this? One summer day, I witnessed a speeder hit a child in a residential area, years ago in Edmonton. The child, a boy about seven or eight, did three 360s in the air and hit the pavement, dead. The child did not even stand a chance, and the driver who was speeding well above the limit, thought it could never happen to him. The sound of that collision gave my wife and I nightmares for months. The driver’s life was destroyed, and the child was dead. I have never seen someone as broken as that driver was — you have to see it to understand it. To this day that accident is the most disturbing thing I have ever seen, something no one would ever want to see.
Grateful for opportunity Tour of Alberta provided Dear Editor, We would like to commend the Town for taking the bold step of bringing the Tour of Alberta to Sylvan Lake, and all of the support staff for the great job in securing the route for the occasion. Sure, we had to close our business down during the one-and-a-half-hour period that the roads were closed, but we capitalized on the team-building opportunity with a picnic on the lawn during one of the last warm days of the season, and were able to participate in the excitement of this worldclass event. Thank you for making this possible. The team at Sylvan Lake Dental Centre
Ironically, when I see someone coming down my street speeding, I motion downwards. Some politely wave and I smile and say thank you. Sadly, however, most give me the finger and scream obscenities not fit to type, as if i’m infringing on their rights. This is not always young people either. A man over 60 gave me the bird the other day. We all make mistakes I get that. God bless those who can accept an error of judgement and smile and say, hey thanks, and wave when it is brought to their attention. All I care about are the lives of children — precious children who depend on US to compensate for their mistakes as they learn. Children are impulsive, and
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make mistakes. All I am asking is for people to stop and think, is it worth it? I can not imagine how I would feel if I took out a child while trying to save a minute or two of my time. PLEASE, believe me — the odds are small, but it is not worth the two minutes speeding may save you. We all know or have children we love. Let us all work together and make the streets safer. Jack Harkness, Sylvan Lake
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The Summer Village Administration Office is seeking a Public Works Maintenance/Coordinator. This is a full time position and experience in Municipal Government would be an asset.
Duties: • Sign inventory control • Sign maintenance • Summer Village maintenance • Contract liaison • Project supervision • Spring and fall start up and shut down programs • Coding of public works invoices Qualifications: • Grade 12 education supplemented with related experience • Exceptional communication and customer service skills • Strong computer software knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite • Valid driver’s license • Criminal record check A full job description is available at the Summer Village Administration Office. Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview but resumes will be kept on file for six (6) months. Closing date is October 10, 2014. Please drop off, mail or email your resumes to: Phyllis Forsyth, CAO Summer Village Administration Bay 8, 14 Thevenaz Industrial Trail Sylvan Lake, AB. T4S 2J5 Phone: 403-887-2822 Fax 403-887-2897 Email: info@sylvansummervillages.ca
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Employment Opportunities SENIOR PLANNER FULL TIME PERMANENT POSITION Reporting to the Director of Planning and Development, this position will be involved in the development and implementation of planning strategies, statutory and non-statutory planning documents and municipal bodies to achieve creative planning solutions for the Town of Sylvan Lake. This includes working with developers, the public, staff and regulatory bodies to ensure a positive working relationship including consistent and timely communication. Responsibilities: . Develop strategies to promote community development and efficient land use consistent with community goals. This includes development of new policies and bylaw regulations related to land use, as well as statutory and non-statutory plans and other Municipal Planning documents. . Prepare or supervise the preparation of statutory and nonstatutory plans. Review outline plans and developer led initiatives to ensure the Town’s goals for community development are achieved. . Process applications for bylaw amendments, including rezoning and other statutory plan amendments, in accordance with regulations and policies contained in the relevant municipal and provincial legislation. . Write and present formal and technical reports, working papers, and correspondence to Council and other municipal committees. Attend a variety of committee and board meetings to provide technically sound planning advice. . Oversee various projects including supervising the work of consultants to ensure they meet expectations, including cost tracking and completion dates, as well as reporting any project issues or anticipated delays. . Provide sound planning advice and input to all departments, using a high level of understanding in regards to multi-disciplinary practices, and helping to lead small project teams to drive internal decision making and results. . Facilitate public meetings and open houses; make presentations to the public and stakeholders on current plans, and prepare all related presentation materials. . Ensure all planning processes follow appropriate legislations including but not limited to the MGA, Town bylaws, policies, and procedures. . Assist in developing lake protection and management strategies on both a local and regional scale. . Review and process development applications within Direct Control Districts to ensure long term vision and architectural standards are met. . Conduct extensive research in specific or general project areas related not only to planning but urban development and redevelopment, sustainability initiatives, and lake management.
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Qualifications: . Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP) or eligibility for membership is desirable . A Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, or a related field, and a minimum of four (4) years planning experience with progressively increasing responsibility. . Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning as well as applicable legislation and regulatory requirements in Alberta. . Working knowledge of principles and practices related to socioeconomic, demographic and land use analysis, transit-oriented development, intensification, urban design, landscape architecture, municipal engineering, and leading edge public involvement strategies. . Knowledgeable in issues related to lakefront development and lake management. . Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task, problem solve and meet tight timelines under pressure. . Strong critical thinking and analytical skills with aptitude for long-term visioning and strategic thinking. . Strong working knowledge and skills with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint; working knowledge of GIS and awareness of project management tools an asset. . Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills for a broad range of audiences . Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with all employees, elected officials, development industry professionals and the public in a positive approach. . Ability to challenge the status quo while building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. . Ability to work cooperatively, supporting co-workers in a positive team environment and share work expertise and knowledge. . Creative problem solving skills with the ability to gather relevant information to solve less well defined practical problems . Ability to attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind . Ability to mediate and problem solve multifaceted situations This is a terrific opportunity to work in a professional, team focused environment. You have a strong desire to be major contributor to the success of a vibrant and growing organization. If you are up to the challenge of taking ownership and wanting to make a difference, this is an ideal situation. We offer competitive rates and an excellent benefits package, including a wellness component. If this position intrigues you, please submit your resume in confidence specifying which position you are applying for, before September 21, 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 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR FULL TIME PERMANENT POSITION Under the direction of the FCSS Manager, this position will: provide leadership, advocacy, mentorship, guidance and support to community based initiatives and networks, agency boards, and staff. You will monitor and evaluate a wide range of social programs and address emerging needs and trends in the community. In addition, conducting research and analysis contributing to an overall Social Plan for Sylvan Lake and Summer Villages will be a key function you will perform. Responsibilities: . Mobilize Community Groups: Identify available resources, programs, trends, current service gaps and in conjunction with key stakeholders, and develop proactive strategies to effectively fill these gaps. Engage community partners and stakeholders in the delivery of services and programs through partnerships, collaborations and coordinated efforts. . Research and Analysis: conduct research utilizing sound methodologies and best practices, utilizing various means and sources to ensure complete thoroughness. . Reporting: Prepare reports and correspondence on a number of community issues and social planning initiatives. This will involve on-going liaison with community, Town of Sylvan Lake Council and other Town Departments. . Social Planning: Guide the development and delivery of effective social programs in response to community needs as identified through key stakeholders, focus groups and the community at large. Facilitate focus groups with all appropriate stakeholders and build community capacity for children, youth, families, adults, and seniors. . Implementation of proactive vs reactive strategic goals to fill identified gaps. . Facilitation: Provide professional program consultation and
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facilitation to new or established community based social agencies, groups and coalitions in Sylvan Lake and Summer Villages. Assist groups/organizations in developing outcomes measures to identify and monitor social needs and program effectiveness as well as thorough grant submission practices. Qualifications: . A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or Community Development and courses specific to social issues, program planning and implementation . 3 or more years of community development and community engagement experience . The ability to develop relationships and support collaborative work through significant engagement with internal and community stakeholders . Superior research, evaluation, outcomes and tracking skills. This involves utilizing sound methodologies and best practices. This is a terrific opportunity to work in a professional, team focused environment. You have a strong desire to be major contributor to the success of a vibrant and growing organization. If you are up to the challenge of taking ownership and wanting to make a difference, this is an ideal situation. We offer competitive rates and an excellent benefits package, including a wellness component. If this position intrigues you, please submit your resume in confidence specifying which position you are applying for, before September 28, 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 RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURE OPERATOR 1 FULL TIME PERMANENT POSITION Responsibilities (Facility Maintenance): . Ability to assist in the making of artificial ice and knowledge of ice maintenance procedures, to operate ice making machinery and equipment in a safe and efficient manner and to perform basic preventative and regular maintenance on ice making maintenance equipment. . The knowledge and background to take artificial ice plant readings and to understand their association with the ice plant. . To perform all necessary janitorial tasks that are required to maintain a safe, healthy and efficient environment for all patrons. . Provide excellent customer service in order to supervise arena patrons in a professional manner at all times and to ensure patrons observe facility rules and regulations. Responsibilities (Parks & Grounds Maintenance): . Knowledge and ability to operate all turf and grounds maintenance equipment, and landscaping tools in a safe and efficient manner. . Mechanical knowledge and ability to perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance on all equipment. . To assist in the supervision of temporary summer staff so that they perform all tasks in a thorough, safe and professional manner. Qualifications: . Grade 12 or equivalent. . Standard First Aid/CPR Certification. . WHMIS Training. . Valid Driver’s License – Minimum Class 5, Class 3 an asset. . Arena Operator Level 1 or equivalent experience - Level 2 Ice Technician training an asset. . Basic knowledge of turf and grounds maintenance equipment. . Parks and Sportsfield Operator experience an asset. . Excellent communication and public relations skills. . Ability to work effectively in a team environment. . Strong written and verbal communication skills. . Must be able to work with minimum supervision. Get in on the ground floor as we prepare to build our new NexSource Centre!! This is a great opportunity to begin and/or further your career in the Parks and Recreation field! We have tremendous experience in our department with a proven ability to train and mentor employees! We offer a competitive wage and an excellent employee benefit package including a wellness component. If you are interested in working in a fun and rewarding environment, please submit a cover letter and resume indicating the position you are applying for by 4:00 PM on September 21, 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 All successful candidates will be interviewed.
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Enhanced health care: Progress being made, work still to be done STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
While there’s still plenty of work to be done in the town’s pursuit of enhanced health care, progress is being made, Sylvan Lake residents were told during a town hall meeting at the Community Centre last Wednesday. They also learned of the new guise the pursuit has taken on, as Community Advisory Committee members provided an update on the push for a Family Care Clinic — which the province identified Sylvan Lake as a potential location for last year. “At the end of September, (we hope to) have the first draft of a business case on the Minister’s desk,” said advisory committee chair Susan Samson. “We’re not sure when our paperwork is going to get looked at, and when the approvals may come through, but that’s what our timeline is.” The shift in focus from urgent care to
a Family Care Clinic occurred after the committee, formerly known as the Sylvan Lake and Area Urgent Care Committee, learned from Alberta Health Services that the Sylvan Lake area “was not high on the priority list,” explained Samson. “There was no money for urgent care, and there was no money for a hospital,” she said. “The province came back and said, ‘we have money for what we’re going to call a Family Care Clinic,’ and because Sylvan Lake had done so much groundwork and so much lobbying for urgent care, we were approved to move to the next step.” She continued: “Quite frankly, I don’t care what we call it, and I don’t think you care either. We want enhanced health care.” Advisory committee vice chair Teresa Rilling elaborated on the benefits of a Family Care Clinic, saying it would actually be more effective in meeting the town’s needs than an urgent care facility. “It’s a linkage between services, rather
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than simply being another service,” she said. “We want to connect health and wellness services within our community and beyond, so that when our neighbours around us come here for health care, they will really feel like they can come to one place and be well taken care of.” Dr. Brad Bahler, providing a physician’s perspective, encouraged Sylvan Lake residents to show faith in those who are leading the push for the town’s Family Care Clinic. “Put your trust in the Community Advisory Committee,” he said. “They represent a broad spectrum of Sylvan Lake, they really have your best interest at heart, and they’ve done a lot of good work to date.” Samson emphasized that the issue of enhanced health care affects residents not just of Sylvan Lake. Residents of places like Bentley, Eckville and the Summer Villages would also benefit from a Family Care Clinic in Sylvan Lake, she said. Altogether, she feels it would positively
affect between 18,000 and 22,000 area residents, as well as the “1.5 million visitors that this lake and area gets annually.” If approval is received from the province, committee and board representatives will continue working with a consultant to determine further details of the business case to be presented, such as the facility’s size, location and staffing. Mayor Sean McIntyre said he was encouraged by the progress being made, but warned there’s still plenty of work ahead. “We have a long way to go,” he said. “With the recent change in government, I’m asking for your support to contact the provincial government and let them know that this is still vital ... in Sylvan Lake.”
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Take Notice CALL FOR MEMBERS Town of Sylvan Lake -Board/Committee Vacancies Subdivision & Development Appeal Board (2 Vacancies) Hears appeals on developments and subdivisions within the regulations of the MGA. (2 year term) Municipal Planning Commission (4 Vacancies) Approves and provides direction of development in the Town. (1 year term) Community Services Committee (2 Vacancies) Provides recommendations related to community opportunities and challenges. (2 year term) Family & Community Support Services (1 Vacancy) Annually participates in FCSS budget process & distributes grant funding. (2 year term) Sylvan Lake Municipal Library (3 Vacancies) Responsible for the effective and responsible operation of the library. (3 year term) Senior Citizen’s Lodge Foundation (3 Vacancies) Ensures adequate accommodation, health care, public services and recreational activities for resident senior citizens. (2 year term) Friends of Sylvan Lake Provincial Park (1 Vacancy) Support the operation, maintenance and facilities of the Sylvan Lake Provincial Park. (2 year term)
The group’s purpose is to liaise with the municipality and industry facilitating communication, problem resolution and better relationships. This group is for local developers and others who are developing properties within the municipality. Additional information regarding the mandates of the Boards & Committees and application forms can be found on our website at www.sylvanlake.ca or by contacting Mary Rose at the Town Office 403.887.2141. Please forward a letter of interest with relevant information and completed application form by Wednesday, October 15, 2014 to: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 48 Avenue Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 Attention: Mary Rose OR via email to: mrose@sylvanlake.ca
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN–FINAL DRAFT GIVE US YOUR INPUT! HELP SHAPE OUR FUTURE! In order to be proactive in preparation for land use change and development, the Town of Sylvan Lake has since been reviewing and updating the Municipal Development Plan (MDP), which is now in its final draft form. The purpose of the MDP is to guide future subdivision and development to ensure that it occurs in an orderly, efficient and complementary manner. The plan will establish policies related to land use that will steer the community towards achieving the desired future vision. Your thoughts and ideas are vital to the success of this
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plan and we invite you to attend the upcoming “Coffee with Council” to provide us with comments on the draft Plan and to tell us what kind of community you envision for Sylvan Lake in the future. When: Saturday ,October 4th 8 am to12 noon Where: Waves Coffee Shop To review the draft MDP visit www.sylvanlake.ca The deadline for comments is noon 14th October 2014. Please forward comments to kkalirai@sylvanlake.ca or fax to 403-887-3660. For more information please contact Ken Kaliraiat 403-8871185 ext229.
Invitation for Proposal TRUCK BOX SANDER The Transportation Department is tendering for the supply of a new model truck box sander (salt/sand spreader for a dump box body). Tender packages, including specifications, are available at the Municipal Operations Building located at 1 Industrial Drive. This tender opportunity closes at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 23, 2014. Inquiries may be made to Mr. John Watson, Public Works manager at 403.887.2800.
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THURSDAY, SEPT. 18, 2014
Study shows school principals facing new and heavy demands SUBMITTED SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
New expectations and emerging social issues are dramatically changing the work and role of school principals, according to a new study released Tuesday by the Canadian Association of Principals and the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA). The study finds that school leaders are facing heavier workloads due to an influx of sometimes conflicting demands, including increasing student diversity, heightened accountability measures, the proliferation of digital technology and unrealistic parental demands. The Future of the Principalship in Canada project involved 500 principals from across Canada who participated in 40 focus groups over a two-year period. The study included 180 principals from Alberta and found that the concerns of administrators here were similar to those from other provinces. “It’s a new era for our school leaders. The vast majority of principals find their work fulfilling, but they’re concerned about growing workload and complexity in schools,” said Mark Ramsankar, ATA President. “These stressors work their way down through our schools and can have a very negative impact on student learning.” The Alberta principals who participated in the study work an average of 58 to 60 hours per week and are increasingly performing business management and documentation tasks as opposed to engaging in educational leadership. Ninety-five per cent of them want to spend more time in classrooms, yet they manage to devote an average of only 4.7 hours per week to instructional leadership. Alberta principals were more likely to comment on the impacts of marketing activities on their work. “Much of what we do each day is done to market ourselves,” noted one Alberta principal cited in The Future of the Principalship in Canada. “We need to keep parents happy so we have good accountability pillar results. I have become, in many ways, more of a marketing manager than an educator.” The study identifies professional development, specialists in schools, wraparound services and stable and predictable funding as being necessary to ensure the continuing success of the Canadian education system. It also proposes five “ways forward” for Canadian principals to tackle issues related to diversity, staff development, family relationships, leadership learning and technology. The Alberta Teachers’ Association, as the professional organization of teachers, promotes and advances public education, safeguards standards of professional practice and serves as the advocate for its 35,000 members, including its nearly 5,000 school-based administrators.
CHAPTERS OF LIFE
Submitted by Owen Scott
Youth Pastor | Alliance Community Church
New chapters in books are so much easier than new chapters in life. With a new chapter in a book you usually have a pretty good idea of what you’re getting yourself into. Yes, the author might throw in a bit of a plot twist here and there, but typically when you turn the page over from one chapter to the next you do so with an excited anticipation of what’s coming. You do so because based on what you’ve read already, you know it’s going to be good. New chapters in life are more complicated. Sometimes a new chapter in life is very much like a good book, where you have a good idea of what’s coming and are excited for it. Like when you are moving into a new home, or are
having another child. However, sometimes new chapters are unknown and scary. Like when you lose a loved one and don’t know what the next steps are, or when you have to leave behind close friends and family for that new adventure. Chapters in life like that can be scary, frustrating and painful. But there is hope! You see, in those chapters where we don’t know what’s coming and are worried about where the next paycheck will come from or if we’ll have food to eat, there is someone who sees the end of the book. There is someone who knows your storyline and who wants to walk through it with you. In both the dark and bright chapters of your life, trust and walk alongside Jesus. He knows what the next chapter looks like, and if you trust Him, He will show you His great and glorious storyline for your life.
– SERVICES THIS WEEK – sponsored by churches of sylvan lake ministerial association
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Worshipping at Seventh–day Adventist Church 4607-47 Avenue
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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Senior Pastor: Rev. Kevin Haugan Associate Pastor: Rev. Jim Rilling Youth Pastor Owen Scott Children’s Ministry Coordinator: Stacia Dyck
Sylvan Lake Apostolic Lutheran Church 3 miles south, 2 1/2 miles west of Sylvan Lake
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Anglican Church
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Sunday School 10:00 am Church Services 11:00 am www.sylvanlakealc.org Contact Chairman Lyle Hilman 587-797-1269
Memorial Presbyterian Church
5020 48 Street, Sylvan Lake, AB, T4S 1C6 403-887-5702
Rev. Jin Woo Kim 403-887-2416 September 21 Service
10:30 AM Friendship Renewal BRING A FRIEND TO CHURCH! Sunday School | Nursery is available.
403-887-5687 Pastor Barry Sigurdson at Steffie Woima School – 4720 45th Ave.
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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
Sunday School 9:45 am Worship Service 11:00 am
Seventh-day Adventist Church 4607 - 47 Avenue
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Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Saturday 10:45 a.m. Hour of Worship Watch Chris Holland on the It Is Written TV Show, Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. on CTV. Pastor Bill Spangler
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THURSDAY, SEPT. 18, 2014
No serious injuries in school bus collision STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
There were no serious injuries reported following a collision involving a school bus and a water truck at Highway 11 and 60th Street on Tuesday morning.
Sylvan Lake RCMP responded to the scene at about 7:30 a.m., when witnesses said the water truck, heading west at the time, hit the Red Deer Catholic school bus. The bus was turning north onto 60th Street, and crossed the truck’s path. The Sylvan Lake Fire Department and
Sylvan Lake Municipal Enforcement were also on scene. Both drivers of the vehicles, as well the bus’ only student on board, avoided serious injury, although police say they were “shaken up� by what had happened. They’re also giving credit to the driver of
the water truck, who they say “took evasive action to avoid striking the bus head on, which, as a result, limited the injuries to all persons involved.� Charges are pending in the incident, which is under investigation.
Damage was visible on a school bus involved in a collision with a water truck on Tuesday morning. STUART FULLARTON
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Tribute
Support - Sylvan Lake Rotary Club president Curtis Setso presents a $500 cheque to Brian Wilson in support of the Red Deer Hospice Society at a recent Rotary Club meeting. The Red Deer Hospice Society is one of many local and area facilities and groups that the Sylvan Lake Rotary Club supports annually. SUBMITTED
- The Rotary Club of Sylvan Lake hosted Allan Cameron of Veterans Voices of Canada at a club meeting last week, and presented him a cheque in support of Veterans Voices’ Flags of Remembrance tribute. As part of the tribute, 115 Canadian flags will be erected alongside Hwy 11 next month, each flag representing 1,000 fallen Canadian soldiers between the years of 1900 and 2014. Here, Rotarian Nadine Coyne presents Cameron a cheque on behalf of the Rotary Club of Sylvan Lake. Some Rotarians offered their own funding in honour of absent loved ones, or as a tribute to Canadian Armed Forces. SUBMITTED
RCMP NOTES
Residential area fight results in charges being laid September 6 3:15 a.m. – A male is facing a charge in relation to an incident on Lakeshore Drive in Sylvan Lake. RCMP on patrol witnessed a male on probation with no alcohol conditions outside of Chef Francisco Pub and Grill. The male smelled of alcohol and admitted to consuming liquor. The 21-year-old Sylvan Lake male was arrested at the scene. He is charged with failing to comply with a probation order. September 7 1:17 a.m. – A party at a location on Range Road 11 resulted in RCMP attendance. A complainant reported that several vehicles were parked on a dead end road and several people were drinking in the area. Police attended and found remnants of a bonfire and a drinking party but those involved had already departed the area. 6:24 a.m. – A 911 call was received by RCMP dispatch of a domestic dispute in progress at a residence on 48th Avenue in
Sylvan Lake. A 20-yearold female advised that she sustained injuries as a result of a verbal altercation which became physical. A 30-year-old Sylvan Lake male was arrested a short time later and is charged with assault; mischief under $5000; and failing to comply with a probation order. September 8 1:49 a.m. – A domestic dispute at a residence on Killian Estates in Eckville resulted in charges being laid against a 39-year-old female from Clearwater County. A 911 call was placed by a 41-year-old male advising that his girlfriend was intoxicated and was threatening him with a knife. The female was arrested by RCMP at the scene and was taken to cells. She is charged with two counts of breaching peace bond conditions and one count of uttering threats.
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September 9 3:28 a.m. – Two males were arrested as a result of a check by RCMP outside of the Eckville Tavern. Police were conducting a check on a vehicle with a stolen license plate when two males were discovered in an intoxicated state outside of the bar. When questioned, one male was found to have an outstanding warrant out of Edmonton and was arrested at the scene. The second male provided a false identity and was arrested and charged with obstructing a peace officer. His correct identity revealed that he had several outstanding warrants out of Medicine Hat. September 11 12:26 a.m. – A 35-year-old Sylvan Lake male is facing a charge as a result of a check by RCMP. The male was witnessed by members possessing alcohol while
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inside the Open Range Saloon. The male was under no alcohol conditions and was not to attend a licensed premise. He was formally charged with failing to comply with the conditions of an undertaking. 12:38 p.m. – RCMP were called to a single vehicle rollover on Range Road 10 at Highway 11A in Red Deer County. A 28-year-old female from Sylvan Lake advised that she drove into a rut on a gravel road and is believed to have over corrected causing the vehicle to roll over in the ditch. The female was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Alcohol was not a factor. September 12 9:31 p.m. – A fight outside a residence on Laurel Close in Sylvan Lake resulted in a charge being laid against a 32-year-old Sylvan Lake male. A 911 call was received of a group of people verbally and physically fighting resulting in minor injuries. Alcohol was a factor. One male was restrained by police from continuing to fight and was arrested for public intoxication. He was issued a $500 fine for participating in a fight in a public place. The other parties involved did not wish to provide statements nor proceed with any charges.
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THURSDAY, SEPT. 18, 2014
Heavy, wet snow causes branches and trees to collapse in Rimbey TREENA MIELKE BLACK PRESS
A huge portion of this tree fell over and landed in a Rimbey yard last week after a huge amount of heavy, wet snow collected on its branches.
Mathew Torgerson had no idea that a disaster was about to be averted when he got in his SUV and drove away last Monday morning. When he returned home a mere 10 minutes later he discovered the huge maple tree in his front yard, its branches weighed down with heavy, wet snow, had crashed to the ground. As he looked at the fallen tree, he was shocked to realize his car would have been crushed under the impact if it hadn’t been moved. His wife Janine said it truly was a matter of timing. “We were going to take the baby for a walk, but our baby was cranky, so we didn’t go. He took the SUV instead and he wasn’t even gone 10 minutes.” In the space of that time, the tree succumbed to the huge weight of snow and fell over, towards the street. “You could see the outline of where the SUV had been in the snow,” she said. The fallen tree and another tree which could have been a potential danger have now been removed from
the couple’s yard. Janine is sorry to see the trees go, though she realizes it is for the best. “My older daughter Alexis was climbing that tree this summer.” The Torgerson’s tree was only one of several trees that crashed in Rimbey last Monday due to the weight of the heavy, wet snow. Public works foreman Rick Schmidt said several calls were made to public works by concerned citizens about broken branches and fallen trees. “There were a dozen or so trees that fell,” he said. “We had call after call.” Schmidt explained public works is required to look after trees on town property such as streets, parks and alleys, but property owners are responsible for their own trees. “Property owners need to regularly maintain and trim their trees to help prevent them from becoming a serious hazard,” he said. Public works crews were kept busy Monday cleaning up broken branches throughout town. Schmidt has also booked a tree trimmer to deal with any trees on town property that need to be pruned.
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Eckville residents voice opposition to frac sand transloading facility STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
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SUMMER VILLAGE OF NORGLENWOLD PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission of the Summer Village of Norglenwold has approved the issuing of a development permit for the following discretionary use: CONSTRUCTION OF DETACHED GARAGE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT # 141366-1 37 RAVENSCRAG CRESCENT, LOT 12, BLOCK 9, PLAN 8322981 AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT you may appeal Discretionary approvals to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, as provided for in Part 17, of the Municipal Government Act. Written statements relevant to the development and reasons for the appeal along with a $200 appeal fee should be submitted to the Summer Village of Norglenwold, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, Bay 8, 14 Thevenaz Industrial Trail, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 2J5 within 14 days following the date of this notice. You may not appeal a Permitted Use unless it involves a relaxation, variation or misinterpretation of the Land Use Bylaw. For further information please contact the Development Officer at 403-887-2822. Dated this 4th day of September, 2014.
SUMMER VILLAGE OF JARVIS BAY PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission of the Summer Village of Jarvis Bay has approved the issuing of a development permit for the following discretionary use: CONSTRUCTION OF CEMENT COLUMNS DEVELOPMENT PERMIT #142312-1 235 JARVIS BAY DRIVE, LOT 6, BLOCK 3, PLAN 9622249 AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT you may appeal Discretionary approvals to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, as provided for in Part 17, of the Municipal Government Act. Written statements relevant to the development and reasons for the appeal along with a $200 appeal fee should be submitted to the Summer Village of Jarvis Bay, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, Bay 8, 14 Thevenaz Industrial Trail, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 2J5 within 14 days following the date of this notice. You may not appeal a Permitted Use unless it involves a relaxation, variation or misinterpretation of the Land Use Bylaw. For further information please contact the Development Officer at 403-887-2822. Dated this 4th day of Setpember, 2014.
Seats were hard to come by as Eckville residents flooded the Eckville Legion on Monday night to voice their opposition to a proposed temporary frac sand transloading facility on the south end of that town. A Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) hearing on the facility’s application, submitted by Calgary-headquartered Source Energy Services, was attended by nearly 100 people, most seemingly against the move to allow for the facility’s construction. Concerns with the proposed facility were voiced by the application’s 15 appellants, and others who supported them. “Surely there would be other areas that are better,” said Karen Tubbs, one of the appellants. “Put it somewhere else.” Among the most common objections raised to the proposed facility were concerns with frac sand’s carcinogenic nature, increased traffic and noise, and abnormal working hours. The Application for Development, which proposed the facility’s construction on Station Grounds south of 50th Ave, was approved by the Town’s Municipal Planning Commission on July 29, subject to a number of conditions. Those included the provision of correspondence from Alberta Transportation with respect to increased traffic to and from the site, the construction of a six-foot chain link fence, and the implementation of an air quality monitoring reporting program, dust control measures and an emergency response plan. The permit was approved until March 2016. In her appeal, adjacent landowner Lana Judson voiced worries that the facility would affect her “use, enjoyment and value” of her Eckville property. “We enjoy living in the Town of Eckville with the ability to enjoy our quiet backyard and have our windows open at any time. We don’t want to have to worry about having a dangerous good being loaded onto trucks within 36 feet from our property line,” she said. Meg Callan questioned why Source had been allowed to carry out construction activity on the site without receiving final approval for the development. Development officer and Town chief administrative officer Jack Ramsden replied that any such activity was done at the
“We enjoy living in the Town of Eckville with the ability to enjoy our quiet backyard and have our windows open at any time. We don’t want to have to worry about having a dangerous good being loaded onto trucks within 36 feet from our property line,” LANA JUDSON, LANDOWNER
applicant’s own risk. “If they don’t get approval, they’re out their investment,” he said. Gary Peterson felt that the more money and time that was being invested in the site, the less likely the applicant would be to accept a change in decision. Evan Dixon, acting as counsel for Source Energy, offered a number of rebuttals in response to concerns raised at the hearing. He noted that Source’s frac sand is natural and not chemically treated, and that it was similar in nature to that which may be found in a children’s playground. He also noted that many of the appellants’ concerns were addressed in the planning commission’s terms of approval, which, he said, Source Energy was committed to fulfilling. He reminded the SDAB that the permit is temporary, and said he would not expect it to be extended if the facility proved to be a negative impact on the town. Source, he said, has been a “good neighbour” in other municipalities where it has a presence. In Eckville, he assured, there would be no exception. “Source intends to operate the facility in a manner that ensures the safety and health of the residents of the Town of Eckville, and in a manner that reduces the traffic and noise affecting the residents ... to the extent possible,” he wrote in a letter to the board. The board had 15 days from the time of the hearing in which to make a decision on the matter, which it will present in writing. Appellant Janeil Humphrey said she hoped board members will make good use of that time to investigate the validity of the conditions presented. “Some of it might not even be possible,” she said.
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THURSDAY, SEPT. 18, 2014
Rocky Mountain House man charged following daylong crime spree STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
then received information that the suspect had been seen heading west from Range Road 283 on Township Road 374. RCMP made patrols of the area, and spoke to one rural property owner who advised that he’d seen a male on a quad in his field. Further patrols of the area were made, and Blackfalds RCMP eventually located the suspect, still on the quad, at a nearby rural property. Without incident, he was taken into custody, ending what police called a “long, crime-filled day.” Following the suspect’s arrest, police found a rifle and a shotgun on the quad. Tyler Joseph Shaw, 29, of Rocky Mountain House, appeared in Red Deer provincial court on Monday, and is facing 14 charges in total, which include three counts of break and enter, one count of possession of stolen property, four counts of theft, and five weapons-related charges.
A daylong crime spree in Sylvan Lake and Blackfalds areas last week has netted a number of charges against a 29-year-old Rocky Mountain House man. At 7:15 a.m. on Sept. 11, Sylvan Lake RCMP responded to a report of a stolen black Kia motor vehicle from Hewlett Park in Sylvan Lake. The car was left unattended while warming up outside its owner’s residence. RCMP received a complaint a couple of hours later of an unknown male - The Sylvan Lake Spray Park committee accepted its first corporate found in the basement living room of donation from Proform Concrete last Wednesday. The committee has been around for a a rural residence west of town. The number of years with an always-changing membership, but this year has picked up momenintruder was confronted by the hometum. In the 2014 budget the Town approved $10,000 to locate an appropriate site for the owner, and asked to return items he park, and the committee formed a partnership with Community Partners, which has was suspected of stealing. allowed them to issue tax receipt and begin applying for grants. The hope is to have all Police say the man became nervous funds raised for the project by 2016. Here, committee members Mariah Dutton, Sheryl during the encounter, and attempted McDougall and Megan Chernoff receive the donation from Proform Concrete president and to flee, only to be restrained by the homeowner. He eventually broke free CEO Curtis Bouteiller. SUBMITTED and fled. The homeowner noted that the suspect drove away in a black Kia — the same one police say had earlier been reported stolen from Hewlett Park. The vehicle was found abandoned not far from the rural residence. The suspect was determined to have then stolen a truck. Police eventually learned that The Shoppers Drug Mart® Tree of Life campaign supports that vehicle had also local women’s health charities, with 100% of all proceeds been abandoned, and going directly to women’s health initiatives in your community. that a newer truck had been taken. Over the last 12 years, you’ve helped us raise over – EXISTING MEMBERS – Later in the day, $23 million dollars and we’re hoping you’ll help us Renew your membership before November 1st Blackfalds RCMP were make a meaningful difference in women’s advised of a truck that and receive 2014 pricing, a free driving range health again this year. had been left at the membership AND a $50 gift card! Burnt Lake Stables. A Visit your local Shoppers Drug Mart between September 20 truck had been gone and October 17 and buy a leaf ($1), a butterfly ($5), – NEW MEMBERS – through by a man who an acorn ($10) or a cardinal ($50) took $50 from it. The Purchase your 2015 membership now and receive to help women’s health grow in culprit was observed 2014 pricing, a free driving range membership leaving the scene on your community. and play the rest of this season for FREE! foot. Learn more at Blackfalds RCMP responded to an alarm shoppersdrugmart.ca/women going off at a rural residence just after 2 p.m. A neighbour told police he observed a darklyCall clothed male leaving the 403-887-5100 residence on a black or visit the quad and equipped with Pro Shop for a rifle. The male was folmore info! lowed by the neighbour along Range Road 283, before the quad disappeared east into a field. The area was attended by Blackfalds, Innisfail and Innisfail Freeway RCMP, who were unable to find the quad, despite carrying out extensive searches of MEADOWLANDS GOLF CLUB rural properties. Blackfalds RCMP
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Stolen credit/debit machine may be first step in card skimming scam SUBMITTED SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
On September 12, Red Deer RCMP received a report that a handheld, wireless point of sale machine had been stolen from the Mr. Mike’s restaurant located at 6701 50 Avenue in Red Deer. While this is an inconvenience and cost to the restaurant, of larger concern to RCMP is the possible purpose to which the stolen machine may be put. While the theft may have been a prank, it’s also possible that the machine was stolen in order to insert a magnetic skimmer that streams clients’ banking information to scammers. If that is the case, those who stole the point of sale machine may be looking for an opportunity to place the altered point of sale machine in another business. The stolen machine was an Ingenico 8200, serial #MONW82V306636469. Just last month, an alert customer noticed that the wireless point of sale machine in a different Red Deer restaurant had been tampered with. That observation saved countless Red Deerians
from becoming the victims of scammers; the RCMP investigation revealed scammers had surreptitiously replaced one of the business’s point of sale machine with another machine that was set up to steal victims’ banking information. In that case, the customer noticed that his card did not fit smoothly into the machine, and observed a magnetic strip that had been inserted in the card reader slot. The strip was not present on other machines. RCMP wish to remind business owners not to let wireless point of sale (debit and credit) machines out of their sight. It only takes a moment for scammers to switch the machine for one that contains a magnetic
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THURSDAY, SEPT. 18, 2014
Eighty-room affordable seniors’ complex planned for Rimbey TREENA MIELKE BLACK PRESS
After several months of behindthe-scene discussions, Rimoka Housing Foundation has announced plans to construct an 80-room $15.5 million affordable seniors’ complex in Rimbey. Work on the proposed complex to be built on 8.54 acres of land purchased by Ponoka County for $310,000 south of the Best Western Rimstone Ridge Hotel is slated to begin next spring. Board chairman Paul McLauchlin is pleased the project is moving ahead and happy the Foundation has opted for a large facility that will contain 80 rooms. “In a town this size and a region of our size an 80-room facility will be a big benefit. It will be a regional hub for sure. I’m very excited.” McLauchlin said the Foundation plans to contribute $3.5 million to the project. “That is approximately a twenty per cent contribution,” he said.
The remainder of the project costs come from a $13.3 million grant made available through the provincial and federal governments. Approximately $12 million of the grant has been earmarked for the new facility and the remainder of the funds will be used for remedial work to Parkland Manor. McLauchlin said endorsement of the debt by partner municipalities including the Town of Rimbey, Ponoka County and the Town of Ponoka has been requested by the minister. While the board is still waiting for this endorsement, McLauchlin said he is confident the Foundation can handle the debt load and doesn’t foresee any roadblocks. “The partnership between the Ministry, the federal government, our CAO, the board and the Town of Rimbey on this project is a great example of partnership and collaboration that exemplifies how we get things done in our part of the province.”
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THURSDAY, SEPT. 18, 2014
Lakers start season strongly in Red Deer
Harper Elwood of the HJ Cody Lakers rises to get maximum power during senior high girls volleyball in Red Deer Sept. 5. The Lakers enjoyed a good weekend at the Red Deer tournament, but lost a tough playoff game to Ponoka before losing the consolation final.
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HJ Cody Lakers Morgan Nemish and Alecia Daniels rise high in an attempt to keep the lead over Rimbey during a senior high volleyball tournament at Red Deer College Sept. 5.
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Wakesurfer Vasselin to compete among world’s best STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
To say Julie Vasselin’s first year of competitive wakesurfing has gone well would be a colossal understatement, as the 23-year-old Sylvan Laker prepares to compete among the world’s best at the World Wakesuring Championships in Lake Las Vegas next week. Surfers qualified for the event through competitions all around the world. Vasselin herself will be competing as a result of solid showings at competitions around the United States this summer, which included fourth-place finishes in Georgia and Texas, and a second-place finish in Minnesota. Competing against some of the world’s top
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surfers, she admits placing will be an immense challenge for her. But it’s one she’s relishing, along with the opportunity to compete at the highest level of a sport she truly loves. “I didn’t get involved in competing just for the reward of placing,” she said. Rather, her involvement in the sport — in which surfers ride a wave created by a boat — began three years ago during a lake outing with friends and family. After that, she quickly became hooked. “I went behind a family friend’s boat, and they just put me on a surfboard and said have fun,” she said. “From there, I was hooked.” Since then, she’s been “practicing like crazy” on Sylvan Lake, and on other water bodies around the continent when temperatures begin to cool locally — all in the midst of studying for,
and writing, her chartered accountancy exams. “This summer, I had a lot of practice time, so I tried to practice as much as I could here, and when the weather wasn’t good in Sylvan, I would either head down to Koocanusa or Chestermere,” she said. “People in Florida, they can surf year round and they don’t know what snow is, but ... our season isn’t really considered a year.” Surfers at the World Championships are given two minutes to prove their ability. They’re judged on the intensity of their ride, as well as the difficulty and variety of tricks they perform — which may include everything from 360-degree spins to riding the board switch, or in reverse. Vasselin is planning on arriving in Las Vegas a few days early to get a feel for the wave she’ll be riding. And regardless of how she fares in the competition, she’s happy to continue doing what
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“People in Florida, they can surf year round and they don’t know what snow is, but ... our season isn’t really considered a year.” JULIE VASSELIN
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THURSDAY, SEPT. 18, 2014
Miss Mermaid is hauled east on Hwy 11 from Sylvan Lake to a place south of Red Deer for repairs recently. Along the way the journey was interrupted when a wheel bearing on the trailer failed.
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Miss Mermaid will set sail on Gull Lake waters next summer The Mermaid will churn the waters again next summer — only this time on Gull Lake. The large, paddlewheel-style boat that’s been part of Sylvan Lake’s history for the past 30 years is being transported to Gull Lake by its new owner. Red Deer resident Mark Linton said he saw the familiar red-and-white vessel sitting in dry dock for sale and something about it tweaked his nostalgic interest. “It’s been around as long as I can remember,” said Linton, who remembers the 14-foot-wide-by-48-feet-long boat being a fixture of Sylvan Lake since his youth in the early 1980s. “That’s why I decided to buy the boat, I wanted to preserve it,” said Linton, who paid $60,000 for it. “I’m also a real Disney fan,” he added, referring to the Mark Twain paddle-wheel steamship that’s a feature attrac-
tion at Disneyland. Linton’s wife convinced him to take his first Disney holiday while he was recovering from cancer treatments. Even though his cancer has been in remission for the past six years, he and his family have been back to the feel-good theme park multiple times since. The owner of the DJ company On the Mark sees a kind of crossover appeal in running a dinner/dance boat on Gull Lake as well. “This will give me something to do seven days a week,” during summer months, said Linton, who’s already planning theme trips such as ice cream sundaes and pirate cruises. He intends to renovate the boat’s interior this fall to wood panelling from its current carpeted pink and seafoam green “’80s look.” The new venture is a family affair, said Linton, who added his 10- and 13-year-old sons will be involved as hors d’oeuvres servers on the gas-powered vessel, and his wife will make a few appearances.
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Linton will also train a few more people to captain the large boat with its open second-storey deck. While the family has a summer place on Gull Lake, Linton saw no choice but to move the The Mermaid up to Parkland Beach on the north side of the lake. With changes made to the Sylvan Lake marina, there’s no easy-access docking for a boat as large as The Mermaid, he said, noting Sylvan Lake’s other tourist boat, The Zoo Cruise, is also for sale for the same reason. Linton plans to see how much interest there is in cruises and wedding receptions on the vessel before investing in a second boat. But he believes tourism in the Gull Lake “was four times busier this summer from last year,” and will only get busier. So far, a Facebook/mermaidcruises page he started has been getting a lot of hits. Linton said there’s nothing like seeing a large red-andwhite paddlewheeler on the lake to draw public interest — the boat really becomes its own floating billboard. I WANT A QUESADILLA, HOW ABOUT YOU GRANDMA?
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- Amber Marshall, who plays Amy on the hit TV series Heartland, stopped by Rainy Creek Ranch last weekend to drop off Memphis — her Miniature Jersey Steer. She took time to sign autographs, and was inducted into the Rainy Creek Ranch Wrangler group with an official belt buckle presentation. She then headed off to the Canadian Country Music Awards to present awards. The Rainy Creek Wranglers were simply star struck. Her baby steer Memphis has a new home at Rainy Creek Ranch and is already a celebrity with thousands of followers on Twitter and Instagram. Here, pictured with Marshall and Memphis (far right), are Emma Bergstrom, Julia Lowes, Nika Paziuk, Cloe Lowes, Brooklynn Pollitt, Nadja Bergstrom, Hailey Pollitt and Dawson Pollitt. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
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The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees welcomed approximately 80 nursing staff at the Bethany Care Society seniors’ community in Sylvan Lake to the growing list of seniors care employees represented by AUPE. The new members joined AUPE on Sept. 8 following a worksite vote. “Our numbers keep growing as more and more Bethany
employees are insisting their employer listens to front line health workers,” said AUPE Vice President Carrie-Lynn Rusznak. “Bethany Care Society is one of western Canada’s largest seniors care providers, but their compensation and working conditions are not on par with industry standards.” AUPE already represents approximately 900 Bethany staff at the five other continuing care centres operated by the society in central and southern Alberta. Bargaining for new collective agreements at the other sites began in June. The new AUPE members at the Sylvan Lake site will now join those negotiations.
“Our goal is to negotiate a standardized collective agreement that recognizes that Bethany employees are not worth less,” said Rusznak. Bethany Sylvan Lake provides services for persons with complex health needs who are unable to remain at home in a continuing care centre in Sylvan Lake, approximately 20 km east of Red Deer. AUPE is Alberta’s largest union, with nearly 85,000 members. AUPE represents more than 47,000 Albertans who work in public, not-for-profit, and private health care across the province.
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The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is pleased to be partnering once again with Farm Credit Canada to announce the call for applications to the 2015-2016 FCC Ag Safety Fund. The Fund, now in its fifth year, has provided over $400,000 to charitable and non-profit organizations to deliver farm safety training programs in their communities or within the agricultural sector. This year, $100,000 will be awarded to successful applicants. “FCC supports projects and initiatives that make positive changes in the communities where our customers live and work across Canada,” said Sophie Perreault, FCC Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. “By raising awareness through ongoing safety education and training, we are helping producers effectively manage those risks in their operations.” The 2015-2016 FCC Ag Safety Fund will focus on offering grants to organizations that will deliver tractor and machinery safety training in a community setting to Canadian farmers and farm workers. According to Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting (CAIR) data, between 1990 and 2008, 70 per cent of
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Creating a picture of Alberta’s water future STEFANIE KLETKE TROY MEDIA
Alberta relies on water like no other province in the country. In fact, Alberta’s water use accounts for two-thirds of Canada’s entire use, and our agricultural products – which account for 60 to 70 per cent of Alberta’s water use – make up one-third of the country’s agricultural exports. Fully half of the province’s gross domestic product (GDP) is predicated on water availability. To minimize the risk attached to such water dependency, important work is quietly underway to help Alberta plan for
future uncertainties. Tucked away in a small cubicle in the University of Alberta (UofA) Biological Sciences building, down a hallway guarded by a tank of exotic fish, is an unassuming supercomputer running a program called SWAT (Soil & Water Assessment Tool). Protected by its handwritten “Please do not turn off ” sign, the supercomputer is creating hundreds of millions of simulations of Alberta’s river basins, attempting to create a computer model that mirrors exactly where and how much water we have had in the past 30 years, before moving on to predict our water future. These simulations require constant tweaking by the UofA Water
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This picture of Alberta’s water future will be further enhanced by combining it with the team’s findings on the expected future water demand in Alberta’s five major sectors, being energy, environment, industry, municipal and agriculture. By weaving together these seemingly separate but rather interconnected pieces of the puzzle, the PAWF team will be able to identify regions and sectors in Alberta that are most at risk in their water needs, based on any mismatches between the predictions on water supply and the expected water demand according to the five major sectors’ plans. The team hopes to translate those results into tools such as an interactive online map that will both inform and help the province produce a set of scientifically-based water management options for Alberta to maintain a safe and secure drinking water supply, healthy aquatic ecosystems, and reliable quality water supplies for a sustainable economy – regardless of whether the province is in a water surplus or scarcity. In other words, PAWF’s predictive models will help Alberta’s water resource managers, policy makers and the public prepare for any situation that may come our way. Regions of Alberta have already experienced times of water scarcity. As the province, country and world plan for increased pressure on our water resources as a result of population growth, economic development and climate change, such tools are needed now. Stefanie Kletke is a research assistant at the University of Alberta Water Initiative.
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EXPANDING OILFIELD TRUCKING company requires immediate Class 1/Class 3 Drivers, Boiler Operators, Labourers and Mechanics. Experience in oilfield service or hauling dangerous goods preferred. Email: Robbie@brekkaas.ca. FREIGHTLAND CARRIERS, a tri-axle air ride flatdeck carrier is looking for Owner/ Operators to run Alberta only or 4 Western Provinces. Average gross $18 -$25,000/month. 1-800-917-9021. Email: ed@freightland.ca.
SEEKING A CAREER in the Community Newspaper business? Post your resume for FREE right where the publishers are looking. Visit: awna.com/for-job-seekers.
SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION
Q Endorsement preferred. Competitive Wages & Benefits. Fax resumes & ref’s to: 403-343-1248 or email to: admin@shunda.ca TSI INSULATION LTD. requires full-time Insulators for in/out of town work. Benefits, competitive wages. Shiftwork required. Fax resume to 780-960-1490 or email to: hr@tsiinsulation.com.
Truckers/ Drivers
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CLASS 1 DRIVER needed for L/S hauling based out of Westlock. For info email rob@jubileefarms.ca. Looking for a place to live? Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS
CLASS 1 DRIVER with super B and grain hauling experience for Central AB. Call Wayne 403-341-9113
Misc. Help
WE are currently looking for experienced
Winch Truck Driver &
Class 3 Driver
We offer competitive wages based on oilfield experience, benefits after 3 months. You are required to pass the pre-employment substance screening. Please email or fax your resume & safety tickets to: humanresources@ phoenixrentals.ca Fax: 403-346-4177
Business Opportunities
870
ATTAIN FREEDOM home-based work, minimal start-up costs. No experience required. Free training and support. Take this opportunity to check it out: www.mkibo.com. GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000. + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected territories. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629. Website: www.tcvend.com.
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The Lake House Furniture in Sylvan Lake is now accepting resumes for a
PART-TIME
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
12-24 hours per week. Retail experience is necessary. Must be available for weekday shifts, weekends, and some nights for special events. Please email your confidential resume to:
lynnette@thelakehousefurniture.ca or fax to: 403-887-0747.
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Misc. Help
Requires Full Time
Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
Business Opportunities
880
DAIRY equipment supplier looking for GENERAL LABORERS For our parts & service dept. Competitive wages and benefits package. E-mail resume: info@prolineinc.ca
Misc. Help
880
Misc. Help
880
EXPERIENCE is an asset. We offer free recruitment services for people aged 45 and over across Canada. Register now at: www.thirdquarter.ca or call toll free 1-855-286-0306.
Employment Training
Misc. Help
880
INTERESTED IN the Community Newspaper business? Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. FREE. Visit: awna.com/for-job-seekers.
Misc. Help
880
WANT TO HELP others and earn addition income? The 2nd Call next generation locating service is now hiring a limited number of S.A.F.E.R. Officers. Phone 780-632-3945.
900 Work from Home! There is a huge demand for CanScribe Career College Medical Transcription graduates. Enroll today! info@canscribe.com 1.800.466.1535 www.canscribe.com
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Misc. Help
SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
880
Employment Training
900
Advocate Opportunities
Contractors
Hiring students aged 17+ MEDICAL BILLING TELL it all! Tell it well! Make in HS and College. Nontrainees needed! Learn to your ads sell for you by giving student positions available. process & submit billing full description of goods or Flexible sched. with $17.25 claims for hospitals and services offered. Include guarranteed base pay, doctors! No experience prices and terms. Phone cust. sales/service, no ex- needed! Local training gets 1-877-223-3311 for a friendly perience necessary, we you ready to work! ad taker. will train, conditions apply. 1-888-627-0297. Visit www.work4students.ca/rda or call 403-755-6711 to NEWSPAPER CARRIERS APPLY NOW!
Business Services #1000 - #1430
Accounting
1010
REQUIRED
PARTS TECHNICIAN WANTED. Trochu Motors is seeking a customer oriented and responsible individual to join our parts team. Prior experience in the industry would be an asset but not a must. Applicants must have organizational skills, basic computer skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. We are looking forward to add to our growing dealership. Please Apply in person at 102 Eckenfelder St. Trochu, Alberta. Fax (403) 442-3829 or by email wmtn@inbox.com
To deliver the SYLVAN LAKE NEWS & CENTRAL AB LIFE 1 day a week.
Career Planning
ART LAKE 403-304-0727 (cell) 403-887-3760
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CARRIERS REQUIRED
Automotive
To deliver the CENTRAL AB LIFE 1 day a week in:
Glass Shops
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#103 Railside Plaza, 4505 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 50 Avenue Sylvan Lake, Alberta www.strategisgroupca.com
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AUTO â&#x20AC;˘ RESIDENTIAL â&#x20AC;˘ COMMERCIAL MOBILE SERVICE 24 HOUR COMMERCIAL EMERGENCY SERVICE
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Len Campbell Owner/Operator 8 Cuendet Industrial Way, Sylvan Lake
#6, 20A Sylvaire Close
1240
Â?Â?Â?Â?Â? 5CustomStar Landscaping & Design (Top Soil, Sand & Gravel)
Property Clean Ups & Junk Removal
CALL SHELLEY
403-340-8666 Legal Services
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CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. travel waiver. Divorce? Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300/ 1-800-347-2540. Looking for a new pet? Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.
Misc. Services
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Our Door to Yours! Mobile Glass Service Domestic, Import & Diesel Repair
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Please call Debbie for details 403-314-4307
www.rapidauto.org NEW FACILITY
920
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Well Drilling
1400
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Misc. Services
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SOON GOVERNMENT LAW will mandate every bar provide a breathalyzer. Learn how to be the first in your area to cash in. Call 1-800-287-3157 ext. 3; breathalyzerineverybar.com THE DISABILITY Tax Credit. $1,500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on average). Covers: hip/knee replacements, arthritic joints, COPD. Apply today! 1-844-453-5372.
Personal Services
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+).
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Rental Equipment
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Landscaping
Hours: M-F 8-5
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buyer for items you want to sell is with a Classified want ad. Phone 1-877-2233311
Chain Link Fences Wood Fences Decks Interior Framing Finish Work
Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors
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Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990 Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Stereos, VCRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Collectorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940
SYLVAN LAKE BUSINESS DIRECTORY Get your business out there! Call Shannon or Joe at 403.887.2331!
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30 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Auctions
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COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION! 7th Annual Red Deer Fall Finale. September 19 - 20, Westerner Park. Consign today. 1-888-296-0528 ext. 103; egauctions.com.
Fall Roundup Auction
THURSDAY, SEPT. 18, 2014
Building Supplies
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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.
Sunday September 21 STEEL BUILDINGS â&#x20AC;&#x153; 11 am * Viewing 9 am Gift-Card Give-Away!â&#x20AC;? Location: Ridgewood 20x22 $4,358. 25x24 Community Hall $4,895. 30x30 $6,446. Partial List only 32x32 $7,599. 40x46 2003 Hino Cube Van $12,662. 47x72 $18,498. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2009 Flagstaff Tent One end wall included. Trailer Pioneer Steel â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Katolight Generator Mod 1-800-668-5422; N35FPH4 www.pioneersteel.ca. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Antiques â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Collectables â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Furniture â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tools STEEL BUILDâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Boat Motor INGS/METAL BUILDINGS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Misc and much more 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, Complete list and 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, Directions visit 60x150, 80x100, sell for www.cherryhillauction.com balance owed! Call Next Sale November 2 1-800-457-2206; Terms of Sale: Cash, www.crownsteelbuildings.ca Cheque, C/C, Everything must be paid for & removed on sale day (NO EXCEPTIONS), 15% Firewood buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premium. Sale subject to Additions, Deletions, Errors and LOGS Omissions. Semi loads of pine, spruce, Cherry Hill Auction & tamarack, poplar. Appraisals Price depends on location. Phone 403-342-2514 or Lil Mule Logging 403-347-8988 403-318-4346 MEIER Classic Car & Truck Auction. Saturday, Garden September 20, 11 a.m. Supplies 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Consign today, BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE call 780-440-1860. TREES. 4 - 6 ft., $35 each. RITCHIE BROS Machine planting; $10/tree Unreserved Auction. (includes bark mulch and October 30. Highway fertilizer). 20 tree minimum commercial property, 2.04 order. Delivery fee: $75 acres in Stettler. Two $125/order. Quality heated metal buildings, guaranteed. chain link fenced. Visit: 403-820-0961. rbauction.com/realestate for details.
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UNRESERVED AUCTION. Oct. 23. 9 a.m. Bill Armstrong Trucking Ltd., Thorhild, Alberta. 780-398-2294. Cat D6CLGP, Standard, winch; Cat D7HXR high drive; 2 Cat D8H-46Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, P. shifts; Finley Hi-Way Hydrascreen; 2 Ardco 4x4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; 1994 - 870 Galion (Komatsu) Grader; 1984 - 4500 Volvo loader; quantity of Cat attachments; 20 pick-up trucks & more. View online: www.prodaniukauctions.com.
Misc. for Sale
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Dogs
1840
Start your career! See Help Wanted UNRESERVED COIN and Currency Auction. Friday, Sept. 26, 6:15 p.m. All types: Canada, US, Foreign, incredible selection! Wainwright, Alberta. Scribner Auction, 780-842-5666; www.scribnernet.com. No Buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fee! UNRESERVED FARM TOY Auction for Norm Wygle! All makes including Big Buds, Precision, Prestige, Custom! 10 a.m., Saturday, September 27, Wainwright, Alberta. Scribner Auction 780-842-5666; www.scribnernet.com.
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HIGH QUALITY LABRADOODLES and GOLDEN DOODLE pups Long time Breeder, text 306-521-1371 www.furtettishfarm.ca
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Travel Packages
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Wanted To Buy
Buildings For Sale
1900
1930
FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed dealer. 1-866-960-0045; www.dollars4guns.com. TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.
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
Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210
Grain, Feed Hay
Suites
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BACHELOR SUITES FOR RENT ranging $550-$650 $300 d.d. All rooms above Hazzard County Bar & Grill. Call 403-887-5235 ask for Sheri CENTRAL Sylvan Lake: bsmt. suite, lots of windows, recent renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, 2 bdrm. avail. now, separate furnace, seeking stable tenant for minimum 1 yr. term $950/mo. + share utils., n/s, no pets, written ref. req/d. 403-318-3585 Central Albertaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds
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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. 403-317-1365. 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.
STRAW WANTED. Large square 4X8 bales. $65 metric ton for 20,000 bales. Please call Kevin Paskal at 403-330-9147.
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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
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1996 TRIPLE E 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; X 76â&#x20AC;&#x2122; home. 1216 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 renovated bathrooms & new roof. Home comes with fridge, stove, dishwasher, 3 ceiling fans & 2â&#x20AC;? blinds on some windows. $39,900. United Homes Canada 1-800-461-7632; www.unitedhomescanada.com Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY
Money To Loan
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Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390 For Acreages/Farms ..............3255 Rent 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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CAROLINE BOIVIN 403-896-8500
3 bedroom, 2 bath modular home with over 1200 sq.ft of living space on its own 40x120 fully landscaped lot with an attached garage. Open concept design living featuring a bright kitchen/dining/area with white cabinetry, skylights, a fantastic stainless steel package and great counter space
14 BAYWOOD PLACE - Sylvan Lake
$254,900
It’s time for a change of scenery...
cbrealestate.ca carolineb@remax.net
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CARL STEPP | 403.358.9300 | www.carlstepp.ca ECKVILLE
SANDI HALLGREN 403-887-2217
SOLD
5828 53 Street MLS#CA0043804
Unique Modular Home on it’s own lot. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and games room!
sandi@palmbay.ca
ECKVILLE
5211 56 Avenue MLS#CA0040345
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WILLARD MORRIS 403-318-4547
110 Morris Court – Blackfalds MLS# CA0045766
www.willardmorris.com
Gorgeous Brand New 2 Story 3 Bedrooms + Bonus Room & 3 Bathrooms Home Visit www.willardmorris.com for more information.
$468,900 Spinnakers Coffee Bar
REDUCED!!!
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LORNE THERRIAULT 403-396-1584
Pine Lake View acreage
#4 – 4624 44 St
lorne@isellsylvanlake.com
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$ $77,900
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5008 36 Street
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419,900
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#44 - 4402 48 Avenue
5016 49 Street
5005 44 Street
3228 50A Avenue
MARKERVILLE! 37369 River Road N
ALF MOORE
403-350-6193 www.alfmoore.ca
Your Trusted Real Estate Advisor $269,900
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ROBERT POPILCHAK
403-350-8708
robertpopilchak@remax.net