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Police seeking vandal responsible for helicopter damage STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Sylvan Lake RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in finding the person responsible for vandalizing a helicopter near Eckville late last week. Police say an unknown individual

or individuals caused extensive damage to a helicopter parked at a location northwest of Eckville at some point between 4:30 p.m. Oct. 17 and 8 a.m. Oct. 18. Damage was caused to both the helicopter’s interior and exterior. It will now remain grounded until it’s fully inspected and repaired.

Police weren’t sure exactly how much damage had been caused to the unit, but said it could range widely — from $1,000 to $100,000. A complete mechanical inspection will reveal the total extent. The helicopter is worth more than half a million dollars, police say. It’s been used recently to construct transmission lines in the area. Several items were also stolen from the site, including important pieces of the helicopter. “Had this helicopter taken off, the pilot and passenger’s lives would have been placed in great danger,” read an RCMP media release issued

Sunday. “As such, police are treating this vandalism as very serious.” The culprit or culprits responsible could be charged with anything from Theft and Mischief to Mischief Endangering Life — the latter of which could result in a maximum punishment of life in prison. Anyone with information on the crime is asked to contact the Sylvan Lake RCMP at 403-8873333, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. A reward may be offered, should information provided lead to an arrest and conviction.

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

Special Events Friday, Oct. 24 - Happy Harbor Comics event for teens at the Sylvan Lake Library. If you have a burning passion for comics, want to make your own graphic novel, or want to learn more about the business of comics, come to the library 1-2:30 p.m. Artists will be there to delve into the world of comic books. Youth are encouraged to bring their own art. Event is free. Call 403-887-2130 to register. Saturday, Oct. 25 - Eckville Trade Show and Fall Market, 10 a.m. to 2p.m. at Eckville Community Centre. Cash donation to Santas Anonymous gets your name in for a chance to win door pries. For more information, contact Kit at 403-782-4772, or Darlene at 403-352-7962. Saturday, Oct. 25 - Ridgewood Hall Turkey Supper, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No reservations. Directions: From RR 13 on to Burnt Lake Trail, go east to RR 10 south to the hall. For more info, please call 403-886-4642. Saturday, Oct. 25 - The Sylvan Lake Library is celebrating the completion of its renovations from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a brief ceremony at 1 p.m. Food and drinks provided. Wednesday, Oct. 29 - Sylvan Lake Seniors Bus to River Cree Casino in Edmonton. Leaves at 8:30 a.m. Phone Joan at 403-887-7614. Thursday, Oct. 30 - Benalto & Area Rural Crime Watch Society AGM @ 7 p.m., Benalto Leisure Centre, Ag. Grounds. Elections and year-end business. Several guest speakers. Topic - The Life of a County Peace Officer: The Lighter Side. Membership should reside within area patrolled by Sylvan Lake RCMP. For more info, call Yvette @ 403-746-3429. Friday, Oct. 31 - Halloween party/costumes at the Sylvan Lake Legion. Lawrence Heck live as Elvis and Johnny Cash. Triple meat draw at 6:30 p.m., entertainment at 7:30 p.m. November (all month long) - Help support the local food bank while you decrease your library fines. For every non-perishable food item you bring in to the library, the library will waive $2 from existing fines. Fines for lost or damaged items do not apply. No more than $50 per library card will be waived. Tuesday, Nov. 4 - Rotary Seniors Concert at RDC. Concert is free, seniors bus is $8. Pick up starts at 6 p.m., concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Call Maryan at

403-887-5428 for tickets. Wednesday, Nov. 5 - Speech-Language Pathology Services is offering free walk-in clinics for preschool children ages 1-5 to meet with a Registered SpeechLanguage Pathologist. 1–4 pm at Sylvan Lake Community Health Centre, 4602 – 49 Avenue. No appt. necessary. Call 403-887-2241 for more info. Friday, Nov. 7-9 - Christmas in Markerville featuring the famous Cookie Walk, vendors and gingerbread house display at the Markerville Creamery, Fensala Hall and Church. Call 403-728-3006 or visit www. historicmarkerville.com for more information.

Support Programs Sylvan Lake AA meetings. Tuesdays 7:30 pm Lions Hall; Sundays 8 pm Presbyterian Church (north door). For more information call male 403-8874470, 403-588-5491 or female 403-887-4297. Narcotics Anonymous meetings Thursday nights at 7:30 pm at Sylvan Lake Bethany Care, 4700 47th Ave.

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 information 403-8875428. Mondays - Toastmasters Sylvan’s Slick Speakers meeting at Sylvan Lake Alliance Church, 4404 47 Ave. from 7-8:15 pm. Club is open to everyone wishing to improve communication and leadership skills. For info call Ian Oostindie 403-887-0968. 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 information contact 403-8874037. 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 at the Sylvan Lake Legion beginning at 6:30 p.m.

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Home destroyed by early-morning fire STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

A home in Falcon Close has been destroyed following an early-morning fire Sunday. Sylvan Lake Fire Department was called to a structure fire around 4:30 a.m. The 20 firefighters

attending stayed on scene for about five hours. All of the home’s occupants made it out safely, said Deputy Chief Steve Scanland. The fire is still under investigation. A team of Canadian Red Cross volunteers provided assistance earlier this week to those affected by the fire.

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

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An unexpected interruption and a happy ending to a sad story As fate would have it, we decided Two young men, wearing tradithis Thanksgiving to turn our wheels tional baseball caps and driving a TREENA MIELKE eastward towards the land of the livpickup truck (also traditional), BLACK PRESS ing skies — or at least that’s what actually turned their truck around, kind of land it is according to their no doubt stopped in their tracks license plates. by the sight of our steaming truck Saskatchewan! Here we come! with the crumpled hood stalled in It was to be a redneck, country Thanksgiving, the middle of the highway. with a shooting competition using real guns com“You guys all right?” they inquired, peering in plete with very loud bangs, crazy quad rides the driver’s door. through the forest, a very competitive horseshoe I shouldn’t have giggled at that moment, but I tournament, and canoe rides on the slough. And, must have been a bit giddy, plus it seemed like a to top it all off, the chance to consume lots of food really silly question. and drink, and maybe even make some music. They helped us limp back to the nearest town We started out late, of course, because in my which consisted mostly of a tavern and other small world, that’s where we usually start out. I knew that we had probably hit the town stuff like a few houses and lots of parked pick Saskatchewan border when the wide expanse of up trucks in front of the tavern. nothingness seemed to get even wider. By this time the sun had disappeared somewhere in Alberta and the road and the sky and all points in between looked blurred and kind of grey and not at all pretty. That was when we saw him, standing dead centre in the middle of the road, almost the same colour as the night. “Deer!” I shrieked to my husband, who was behind the wheel, not meaning ‘dear’ as an endearment, but ‘deer’ as in ‘animal, big, middle of the road.’ “Watch out!” But it was too late. It truly was a deer in the headlights scenario and we hit the poor creature head on with a terrific bang that crumpled up the hood of our humble little truck and did a lot of internal damage that we still don’t like to talk about. The deer died instantly, a blessing, no doubt, for both us and the animal. Hitting the deer changed everything about the trip. For one thing, in less than a heartbeat we became much less bored with the tedious journey and a whole lot more agitated, sort of like Coke inside a can that has just accidentally been dropped. We both uttered a lot of unprintable words and watched helplessly as the steam poured out of our crumpled hood. That was when the first acts of kindness happened, which incidentally, just kept spilling out from likely and unlikely sources, until we were safely deposited on our own front step some days later.

The people, of which there were many, passing by our truck to get into the tavern, looked at our truck with something akin to pity before shaking their heads and uttering one word. Deer! Yup, we replied, all gloomy and sad and a bit confused as to how our journey, so abruptly interrupted, would end. It ended, of course, thanks to friends and family and all the good things that we reverently repeated later at the lovely Thanksgiving table. “I’m glad for the kindness of family and friends. I’m glad only our truck was hurt, not us. I’m glad I’m here to tell this story.” And in the end I was glad I won the horseshoe tournament, which is, of course, a whole other story.

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Canada’s 9th Victory Loan opens on Monday, with a Dominion-wide objective of $1,500,000,000 — the largest loan ever undertaken in the country. Sylvan Lake Unit objective is $99,000.

Sylvan Lake, Evarts, Benalto and sub-units have all passed their objective in all previous Victory Loans, increasing the total subscriptions in each successive loan. ♦ ♦ ♦ A meeting of the Soldiers’ Christmas Cheer Committee was held at the municipal office on Monday afternoon, C. L. Dunford presiding. The financial statement, showing a deficit of $30 was read. It was decided to send parcels to all boys still overseas. Local organizations previously contributing are asked to make a further donation to the fund. Mrs. A. S. McClean, Mrs. C. Ralph and Mrs. M. Conaty are the purchasing committee. ♦ ♦ ♦ Greenaway’s Hardware is offering

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From the issue of October 29, 1964

The resignation of Councillor Carl Cox was submitted and accepted at Monday evening’s meeting of Sylvan Lake Town Council. Mr. Cox will be leaving next week to make his home at Creston, B.C. The two councillors who were returned by acclamation, Bill Crockett and Ken Wilkinson, were sworn in for three-year terms. ♦ ♦ ♦ The regular meeting of Cub and Scout Parent Group met at the W.I. Hall on Oct. 21st.

A report was given on registration with 24 Cubs and 5 Scouts registering. Any boys wishing to join are asked to do so by Oct. 31st if possible. Election of officers for 1964-65 resulted in the following: President, Mrs. Alex Reid; vice-president, Mrs. C. Turner; secretary, Mrs. Larry Peters; treasurer, Mrs. Don May; phoning committee, Mrs. Doug McCutcheon, Mrs. Jack Cole, Mrs. Eric Schlahs; press reporter, Mrs. Robt. Nelson. ♦ ♦ ♦ A heavy snowfall on Monday ended the lovely fall weather according to the New Hill District correspondent. ♦ ♦ ♦ A successful card party was held by the Legion Ladies in the Legion Hall on Friday night, ten tables in play.

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A booming economy is not the same as a thriving society ROBERT ROACH TROY MEDIA

are far from homeless or having to choose between feeding themselves or their kids (though this happens all too often) because they have partners with jobs or they can piece together enough to get by as long as nothing bad happens like the hot water heater suddenly conking out or the kids needing a bunch of fillings. It’s important to remember that not everyone in Alberta is contemplating buying a vacation home in Arizona or wondering if it’s time to trade in the F150 for an Escalade. When we forget this, we are more likely to overlook the needs of those who, while perhaps better off here than somewhere else, are still struggling. We need to be at the top of our game when it comes to things like matching skills to jobs, apprenticeships, retraining and education. A hot economy is great, but it’s not a cure-all. Think of how discouraging it is for an unemployed Albertan to hear that there must be something seriously wrong with them if they can’t find a job. This is a sure-fire way to erode the self-confidence people need when looking for work. Think, too, of the newcomer who heard about Alberta’s hot labour market only to find that it’s not quite as easy to land a job in their field as the hype makes it sound. It’s also not fair to expect people to be happy with any old job that comes along. Would you take a job cleaning offices or would you hold out for one that is in your area of expertise? We know we need to help those in obviously dire straits, but we should also remember that Alberta is home to a large number of people who, while not as desperate as some, are not thriving. This should be our goal: a province where everyone is thriving. The number one thing we can do to achieve this is to keep creating jobs. But we also need to remember that a booming economy is not the same as a thriving society. Robert Roach is Senior Analyst & Thought Leader, Economics and Research, with ATB Financial. The opinions expressed in this column are his own.

Alberta is a fantastic place to live. It’s wildly prosperous, incredibly beautiful and the idea of a war breaking out here is thankfully inconceivable. In September, almost as many jobs were created in Alberta as in Ontario — a province with a population three times the size of ours. Average weekly earnings in Alberta are $200 more than the national average, housing construction is booming, bankruptcies are down. The list goes on. It’s no wonder that Alberta’s population growth last year was more than double the national average. Our province’s economic success creates the impression that bags of money and good jobs just fall from the sky. As impressions go, this is a good one to have and one of which we should be proud. But while there is no doubt that Alberta is a great place to find a job, its reputation as an economic promised land can be misleading to newcomers and discouraging to those who are left wondering why the Alberta advantage does not seem to apply to them. Headlines about skilled labour shortages and stories of people getting paid six figures to drive busses in Fort McMurray mask the fact that not everyone here has gotten hit on the head by a bag of money falling from above. Not everyone can pick up and move to Fort McMurray, not everyone has the right skills to fill the positions posted and a lot of jobs pay wages that don’t go particularly far in a province with average house prices approaching $400,000. Our success may also blind us to the need for concerted action to help those who are struggling to find a place in Alberta’s booming economy. Some Albertans — and not just kids working at fast food joints while they go to school — find themselves working for $11 an hour without anything even approaching health and dental benefits. Others graduate from school or a training program and hit a brick wall because Carvella Café ‘ is the Season they don’t have onthe-job experience. to get ready for Do you have a Still others are left tmas! is hr Christmas Party to plan? wondering how to pay This could be the year that you are worry-free. their mortgages when, Book now! You will be hosting the most festive after 20 years earning party around! a good living in conVISIT US FOR: struction, their bodies Corporate or Personal Christmas Gift Baskets won’t cooperate with Gift Certiﬁcates & Sensational Gift Ideas them anymore. RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED Most of these folks DAILY 10 AM-8 PM CLOSED MONDAYS • BENALTO • 403.746.2234

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Upcoming Meetings COUNCIL MEETING October 27, 2014 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm MPC MEETING November 3, 2014 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING November 5, 2014 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm

Take Notice Yard/Kitchen Waste Collection Notice Annual service ends on November 7. The last day for yard/kitchen waste residential collection is Friday, November 7. You may continue to bring your yard/kitchen waste to the Waste Transfer Site 24/7 at no charge. Waste Transfer Site Winter Hours Summer hours end on Saturday, November 1. The facility re-opens for winter hours on Wednesday, November 5. The Waste Transfer site is open through the winter from Wednesday to Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM exclusive of statutory holidays. The yard/kitchen waste receiving area is open 24/7 at no charge. The facility is located 1 km. east of the roundabout on Highway 11A and .5 km. south on RR15. 2015- 2017 Budget The Town of Sylvan Lake is moving to a threeyear operating budget. The following is our budgeting schedule; the public is welcome to attend. • Saturday Nov 1, 2015-2017 Budget deliberations (Council chambers) at 8:30 am to 4:00 pm • Tuesday Nov 4, 2015-2017 Budget deliberations (Council chambers) 6:00 pm (*If needed after Saturday) • Monday Nov 10, Council approve draft 20152017 Budget for circulation. • Monday Dec 8, Council approve 2015 Operating and Capital Budgets; 2015-2017 • Operating Plan; 10 year Capital Plan

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Public Notice TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1651/2014 Being a Bylaw to amend the Sylvan Lake / Red Deer County Intermunicipal Development Plan Bylaw1575/2011. WHEREAS it is deemed necessary and expedient to amend Bylaw No. 1575/2011 in the manner hereinafter appearing: NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Town of Sylvan Lake, in the Province of Alberta, duly assembled and under the powers conferred upon it by the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26, and amendments there to, enacts as follows: THAT section 8.4 Urban Expansion and Annexation be amended by removing “to be submitted within 3 years of the adoption of this plan” from policy 8.4.1; THAT section 8.4 Urban Expansion and Annexation be amended by removing “within any short term” from policy 8.4.2, and replaced with “with any”; THAT section 8.4 Urban Expansion and Annexation be amended by removing “Preparing a plan and agreement(s) shall be a high priority following adoption of this IDP and shall be completed within the next three years.” from policy 8.4.12(a); and, THAT Map 1: Land Use Concept dated October 2011 be removed and replaced with Map 1: Land Use Concept dated September 2014, attached as Schedule A. A Public Hearing regarding the proposed Bylaw will be held on Monday, November 10th, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Government Building at 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, Alberta. All persons in favour or opposed to the Bylaw will have the opportunity to be heard. If you are unable to attend personally, written submissions must be submitted to the Municipal Government Building no later than 4:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing. If you submit comments on this bylaw, either orally or in writing, the information you provide may be recorded in the minutes of the Public Hearing, or otherwise made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. A copy of the proposed Bylaw and any related documents can be seen during regular ofﬁce hours from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal Government Building. The style of the hearing will be informal and persons wishing to speak will be requested to state their name and address for the record upon being recognized by the Chairperson. Date of ﬁrst publication of this notice: October 23rd, 2014 edition of the Sylvan Lake News. Date of second publication of this notice: October 30th, 2014 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.

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Request for Quote DEMOLITION OF SYLVAN LAKE OLD ARENA AND CURLING RINK The Town of Sylvan Lake is seeking Quotations from qualified contractors to fully demolish two Town buildings: the partially collapsed Sylvan Lake Old Arena which is located at 4823 48 Street and the curling rink which is located at 4802 48 Street. Both “to be demolished” buildings are immediately adjacent to two occupied Town facilities. Demolition work is to occur in a safe manner, without affecting the occupancies of the Multiplex and Aquatic Centre. Work will include the removal of materials off site for reuse, recycling and/or proper disposal to suitable landfill. Both locations shall be left as suitable construction sites for the upcoming Multiplex Redevelopment facility known as the NexSource Centre. Documents (electronic only) will be available on and after Thursday, October 9, 2014 from the Alberta Purchasing Connection and COOLNet Alberta. There is a meeting for prospective Proponents scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 11:00 a.m., MDT. The meeting will be held at the Aquatic Centre meeting room which is located at 4804 48 Street. The meeting will then move to the fenced site of the old arena and the curling rink. This meeting is optional for all prospective Proponents, but attendance is worth 2 points. NOTE: All attendees will be required to provide and wear their own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including hard hat, high visibility vest and safety boots. Quotations must be presented or delivered in sealed packages, clearly marked “Quotations for Demolition of Sylvan Lake Old Arena and Curling Rink”. Faxed or other electronically transmitted submissions will NOT be accepted. Completed Quotations must be received at: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 48th Avenue Sylvan Lake AB T4S 1G6 no later than Thursday, October 30, 2014 at 2:00 p.m., MDT. Late submissions will NOT be accepted. All inquiries related to this Request for Quotation shall be directed to: Mr. David Yee, P.Eng., Project Manager Town of Sylvan Lake Email: dyee@sylvanlake.ca Proponent Qualifications: Proponents shall provide at least three projects, similar in size and scope of work, as a demolition contractor. Provide project specifics including client/owner contact information. Out of a total of 100 points, cost is worth up to 85 and attendance to site meeting, relevant experience and references worth up to 15.

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A man wanted after leading police on a dangerous chase through Sylvan Lake on Oct. 11 was arrested without incident late last week. Edmonton Police Service arrested Lance James Peters, 24, of no fixed address, last Thursday morning, just days after he evaded police after lying to them about his identity. He was the passenger in a vehicle at the time of his arrest. Police say a recent crime spree has netted 43 criminal code charges against him, with more still pending. Theft of vehicle, break and enter, flight from police and robbery are among them. A warrant for Peters’ arrest was issued following a routine traffic stop near CP Blakely School in Sylvan Lake on Oct. 11. The driver of the vehicle stopped was found to have lied about his identity before fleeing, ramming a police car and narrowly missing an officer.

A chase was led through Sylvan Lake and along Highway 20 toward Bentley before it was called off due to the risk posed to the public. In weeks prior, Peters allegedly broke into several houses and stole a number of vehicles in the Sylvan Lake and Rocky Mountain House areas, to which he has ties. Police last week deemed him to be armed and dangerous, and encouraged the public not to approach him if sighted. In a joint press release issued Friday, RCMP detachments from Sylvan Lake, Rocky Mountain House and Innisfail thanked the public for its assistance in locating Peters. “The interest generated from the prior press release (issued Oct. 12) no doubt had an impact on Mr. Peters’ actions in the time that followed and assisted police in his capture,” it read. Peters is to appear at the Red Deer Provincial Courthouse Oct. 24. Police say that’s just one of several court appearances he currently has scheduled in courthouses throughout the province.

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Man charged following pellet gun incident October 11 11:33 a.m. – RCMP were called to a collision involving a vehicle and the Sobeys Liquor Store in Sylvan Lake. A truck driven by a 61-year-old female struck the building caving in part of the wall and surrounding brick in the bathroom area of the store. Fortunately, no one was injured. Mechanical failure is believed to be the cause of the collision. October 13 4:18 a.m. – A male is facing several charges in relation to a vehicle stop on 50A Avenue in Sylvan Lake. RCMP checked a vehicle and discovered the driver to be in possession of drugs, prohibited weapons, and proceeds of crime. A 36-year-old Sylvan Lake male is charged with the possession of cocaine; possession of marijuana; unauthorized possession of a firearm; and possession of property obtained by crime less than $5,000. 4:41 p.m. – A 57-year-old Sylvan Lake male is facing charges after an incident on 50th Avenue in Sylvan Lake. RCMP dispatch received a call of a male firing a pellet gun at two males in a vehicle. Pellets struck the 24-year-old complainant, a 24-yearold male passenger, and the vehicle

they were riding in. Further investigation revealed the incident stemmed from an earlier altercation among the parties involved. As a result, one male is charged with assault with a weapon; pointing a firearm; and mischief under $5,000. One of the 24-year-old males involved in the incident is also facing a charge of assault. October 14 11:22 p.m. – RCMP received a report from dispatch of a possible intoxicated driver in the vicinity of Sylvan Drive in Sylvan Lake. Officers arrived on scene and found a male

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An anonymous quote “If you keep doing what you’ve always done, you’ll keep getting what you’ve always gotten”. The Gideon’s for years have had people testify about going to a hotel/motel to end their lives. They wanted to end it because what they were going through could not be ERASED. Then they found a Bible in the night table, opened it and found ‘Answers For Life’s Big Question. At that moment their pain was ERASED.

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Busy period for Sylvan Lake firefighters The following is a list of calls the Sylvan Lake Fire Department responded to between Oct. 8 and Oct. 20: Oct. 8 - 7 p.m. - Motor vehicle collision, Hwy 20 north of Hwy 11A Oct. 10 - 8:06 a.m. - Alarm no fire, Lakeway Blvd. Oct. 11 - 1:04 p.m. - Public hazard (fuel spill), Lakeshore Dr. & 53 St. Oct. 12 - 6:41 p.m. - Alarm no fire, William Cl. Oct. 12 - 9:06 p.m. - Odour investigation, Norglenwold Oct. 14 - 1:21 a.m. - Gas leak CO Alarm, Jarvis Bay Oct. 14 - 6:35 a.m. - Motor vehicle collision, Hwy 11 east of Hwy 20 Oct. 15 - 7:13 a.m. - Medical assist, 47 Ave. Oct. 16 - 2:49 p.m. - Alarm no fire, Bowman Circle Oct. 18 - 7:56 p.m. - Grass fire, Red Deer County Oct. 19 - 4:35 a.m. - Structure fire, Falcon Cl. Oct. 19 - 9:51 a.m. - Fire, Falcon Cl. Oct. 19 - 1:51 p.m. - Gas leak natural gas, Northstar Dr. Oct. 19 - 11:12 p.m. - Medical assist, 48 Ave. Oct. 20 - 7:33 a.m. - Alarm no fire, Broadway Rise Members of the Sylvan Lake Fire Department would like to say a special thank you to the anonymous individual who provided coffee and hot chocolate Oct. 19.

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Citizens

- CP Blakely School celebrated its Citizens of the Month earlier this week, and recognized students who exemplified the month’s theme of ‘Ready for Class.’ Back row: Shelby Smith, Marek Filipek, Shaelyn Rustad, Trinity Larson, Miranda Muslake, Brooklynn Little. Middle row: Jamie-Lynn Beattie, Ryan Stene, Shawn Bylsma, Ella McGill, Annisa-Rae Francis, Harper Francis, Ayla McLeod. Front row: Keaton Hodge, Minno Letwin, Alex Coulter. Missing: Alexa Gutterink, Kayliegh McCutcheon, Paige Jenkinson, Keeley Tuck, Sydney Magill. STUART FULLARTON

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- Above: Magician John Kaplan captivated an audience with his tricks during his Abracadazzle magic show at École Mother Teresa School last Thursday night. The show acted as a fundraiser for Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, and brought in about $3,000 for a new church building. Above left: Mayor Sean McIntyre was sawn in half in one of the show’s highlights. JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN

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Stray animal return rates remain high in Sylvan Lake STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Stray animals are being reunited with their owners in Sylvan Lake at a higher rate than in any other part of the province, according to Jim deBoon, owner of Klassic Kennels animal shelter and boarding facility. The return-to-owner rate for cats and dogs in Sylvan Lake is so high, in fact, that he feels Sylvan Lake may be leading the entire continent in numbers. “I’m really safe in saying that Sylvan Lake has the highest return-to-owner rate that I think is possible in North America for dogs, and potentially we are either there or maybe tied for first in cats,” he said. For dogs, that rate currently sits at 98 per cent for the year. For cats, it’s around 33 per cent — 48 per cent excluding ferals. DeBoon has contacted other animal care agencies around the province, and has yet to find one with higher return-to-owner rates than Sylvan Lake. He said the town has even surpassed Calgary, a place often considered to be a leader in the field. And unlike some facilities around the province, Klassic Kennels’ rates reflect every animal taken in. “I account for any animal that comes in our facility, whether it’s alive, aggressive, sterile, injured, whatever,” said deBoon. “If it’s alive, we get it, if we have to put it down because it’s injured, it still counts as a euthanization for us. We don’t hide the fact that it was injured or was aggressive or whatever.” The shelter’s high rates, he added, are a result of the “community collaboration” he says has been built during his 32 years of providing animal control services in the area. “I think it’s the connection that we’ve built with the community, and I think it’s the support from the community that does it,” he said. “It’s also a mutual trust with the community, because they treat us well, and we try to treat them well.” DeBoon will travel to Lake Louise for the 2014 Urban Animal Summit on Saturday (Oct. 25), where

“I’m really safe in saying that Sylvan Lake has the highest return-to-owner rate that I think is possible in North America for dogs, and potentially we are either there or maybe tied for first in cats.” Jim deBoon, Owner of Klassic Kennels

Klassic Kennels is one of two finalists nominated for the Sheltering Provider of the Year award. The shelter — situated just north of Red Deer — spans nine municipalities in the region, including Sylvan Lake, Bentley, Lacombe and Delburne. Funds generated through its pet boarding directly support its animal control services, according to deBoon. “I started the boarding kennel because it helped pay for the animals that were unwanted and unclaimed,” he said. “I wanted to have control of the strays so that their outcomes weren’t out of my hands.” More information on the shelter is available on the Klassic Kennels Facebook page.

Anniversary

- The Sylvan Lake and District Lions Club celebrated its 60th Charter Anniversary on Oct. 4. Past and present members were joined by Red Deer MP Earl Dreeshen and Sylvan Lake town councillor Graham Parsons for the event. Special guest Dale Mannix, one of the original charter members, recounted stories of the 25 men who shared a vision and formed the club in 1954. Dale congratulated the club and expressed pride that its legacy is still thriving in the community today. SUBMITTED

The Steffie Woima Fundraising Society Executive Colleen Watson, Jody Gyori, Terri Kemper-Lucas, and Melissa Sigfusson would like to thank the following donors for their support of the playground project.

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Sylvan Lake Municipal Library programmer Corrie Brown organizes books in the library’s newly revamped children’s area.

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Sylvan Lake Library to celebrate completion of renovations STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

It’s the beginning of a new era for the Sylvan Lake Municipal Library, which recently underwent significant renovations to both expand and improve its 50 Ave. location. An open house cele-

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the date of our closure.” Certain children’s programs were put on hold due to the presence of equipment and dust, she added. The changes have also created more sitting room around the library, which has resulted in longer-thanusual visits for some patrons, said Brown. “We’re finding a lot more people come and stay as opposed to just grabbing their books and leaving,” she said. “We’ve added a lot of new furniture that’s encouraging people to stay and explore.” There’s also a new games table in the young adult area, which is being used not just by teens, but by families of all ages. With collections completely rearranged, and each age group now having its own well-defined space, some patrons have commented that the library seems like an entirely new building, according to Brown. And it’s one the public is being invited to explore during an open house celebration on Oct. 25. The celebration will run from 11 a.m. to 3 Sylvan Lake Seniors p.m., with a brief cereAssociation offers Resources and trained mony taking place at 1 volunteers to assist with p.m. Everyone is welapplications for: come to attend, said Brown. “People can come in Alberta Seniors Benefit throughout the day — Special Needs Assistance for Seniors they can come in throughout the day Dental/Optical Programs anyway — but specifiThis is a Walk–in Service cally (to see) the renovations and meet some The Seniors Centre 4908–50 Ave. will be open every Thursday from board members and 9 a.m. to 12 noon for the services above. staff,” she said. “Nothing else is going 403-887-5428 to be changed or added, so we’re celebrating.”

were able to kind of re-arrange some stuff and knock out some walls,” said programmer Corrie Brown. “We don’t have necessarily more books, we just have more space for the books that we have. We’re more spacious now.” A children’s area has been revamped, and new shelves have been added. Office space has also expanded, allowing for the creation of “one big staff area,” according to Brown. Work on the latter forced the library’s closure for two weeks, though library operations were affected minimally overall throughout the renovation period. “The last few months has mostly just been touchups and waiting for confirmation, so (renovations) finished up pretty well in the summer,” said Brown. “Initially, we were hoping to have a little hub somewhere that people could still come and pick up their holds. We weren’t able to do that, so what we did is we just extended everyone’s books to after

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- Above: Mackenzie Gillard evades the outstretched hands of two zombies out to get her at the third annual Best Body Fitness Zombie Run at Top O’ The Hill Golf Course in Sylvan Lake on Saturday. The event raised $3,638 for local youth organizations and sports teams. Above right: Justine, Rachelle and Guy St. Martin outrun a pack of zombies. STUART FULLARTON/TEENA HOULE

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Meals on Wheels seniors program in need of volunteers JASMINE O’HALLORAN–HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Sylvan Lake Lodge’s Meals on Wheels program is looking for volunteers to deliver food to seniors. Many of the program’s volunteers travel south for the winter, leaving the program shorthanded during that time, according to Lodge dietary co-ordinator Wanda Dahlgren. The program has been running for the past 25 years, and sees senior clients charged $6.50 a day for meals with meat, potatoes, vegetables and soup.

“Were trying to keep that cost low for people who can’t go out and get a proper meal,” said Dahlgren. Volunteers are required to have a valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle, as they’re responsible for picking up food from the Lodge and delivering it to clients. “We need one driver for one week and it takes a good hour to deliver meals,” said Dahlgren. “We need committed drivers to volunteer once a month or once every other month.” For more information on how to volunteer, contact Dahlgren at 403-887-2555.

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Meals on Wheels provides seniors with a proper meal of meat, potatoes, vegetables and soup. JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN

The town’s Snow Angels program is looking for committed volunteers to shovel snow for seniors this winter. The goal of the program is to help seniors remain in their own homes and not be transferred to a care facility. Volunteers are each assigned one senior and have 48 hours to shovel after a snowfall. “I have a lot of seniors calling me and I put them on a list, but if I don’t have any volunteers, they have to pay someone,” said Sylvan Lake FCSS senior services co-ordinator Brittney Buehler. Seniors must live in their own homes, have no family living nearby, be of low income

status and be 65 or older to receive the program’s services. Volunteers must undergo a criminal record check before shovelling snow. Hockey teams and families were among the groups who supported the program’s 30 seniors involved last winter. Buehler said she typically receives between 30 and 35 calls for assistance each year. The biggest challenge faced by the program, she feels, is finding committed volunteers. “We have volunteers that start but don’t finish, and some say they shovelled, but I hear otherwise,” she said. “Volunteers can be anyone — it can be a senior helping a senior. I would love to see everyone shovelling for each other and not have to sign up for this program, but that doesn’t happen.”

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It’s been a busy few weeks for the Sylvan Lake Bears peewee football team. On Oct. 11, they visited Drumheller for a game, and were surprised to see Bo Levi Mitchell, the starting quarterback for the Calgary Stampeders, there as a guest coach for both teams. He also brought Stampeders mascot Ralph the Dog to entertain kids and fans. Mitchell was there representing the Stampeders as the Drumheller Minor Football Club had their locker rooms vandalized and all their playbooks torn up a few weeks before. He also stated that he is interested in eventually helping coach and that his visit brought him back to when he was that age, dreaming of playing professional football. During the game, he signed autographs and posed for pictures with anyone who asked him. Once the game was over, he posed for a group picture with all fans and teams, and signed autographs for each player. He was a wonderful ambassador for the Stampeders and a role model to the teams. A short story and pictures from the day is

posted on the Stampeders’ website. The Bears won the game 48-0 and brought along with them food donations to add to the Drumheller team’s food drive. Saturday provided another big event, when the Bears played the Olds Huskies at the Calgary Stampeders McMahon Stadium. The game proved exciting for the boys as some of them have seen the stadium on TV, but never actually been in it — never mind on the field. More than 100 friends and family of both teams’ players were there to cheer them on. The Sylvan Lake parents, family and friends were definitely the loudest in the stadium. The Bears enjoyed another positive scoreline, winning 48-0. That left them four wins, one loss and one tie. Their last four games have all been wins, and they’ve shut out the opposing teams each time. The regular season is now finished, leaving the Bears third place out of 11 teams. Good luck to the Bears in the upcoming playoffs — your parents and fans will be there cheering you on.

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THURSDAY, OCT. 23, 2014

Lakers face tough opposition in Canmore SUBMITTED SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

HJ Cody School Lakers junior girls volleyball team spent Oct. 17 and 18 at a tournament in Canmore at the beautiful Collegiate High School. The Lakers started off with a couple of tough games on Friday, and lost them both. On Saturday, they started early with an 8:30 a.m. game against another tough team. In the end, the Lakers won their last two games in the round-robin plac-

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ing fourth in their pool and narrowly missing the playoffs. The tournament included teams from Brooks, Okotoks, Medicine Hat, Calgary, Airdrie, Edmonton, Sylvan Lake and Canmore. “This season has been defined by growth,” said head coach Sarah Steinbach. “With many new names on our roster and the huge leaps they have made since early September, these girls continue to impress me with their willingness to improve and desire to reach new levels of success.”

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Road improvements needed to reduce congestion Recently I noticed several new Dear Editor, Every time I hear the sound of Alberta Government road project the emergency sirens or read the signs by 11 and 20. Is this for the police report in the Sylvan Lake realignment of Highway 781 to 20? News I am reminded of my pro- I’m just a bit nervous about this one; there is a huge volume of trafcrastination in writing this letter. I viewed the Town of Sylvan fic here. Looking at a town map, Lake Municipal Development Plan 781 north into town is such a natural main artery, especially noting online and I have a few questions. My concerns are about major the large population potential availroads and traffic congestion, both able for housing in the southeast now and in future. Looking at the and southwest quadrants. This may have been suggested plan, it shows proposed highway changes and new interchanges at already but I am just “brainstormtwo locations: Range Road 15 and ing.” Install lights at RR 15 and Highway 20. Does the 10-year fore- leave 20 as is and where is. Years ago we resided in the cast or vision have two sets of traffic lights on Highway 11 servicing Bonnyville/Cold Lake area. The intersection on Highway 55 and Sylvan Lake access? Let’s briefly discuss 781. The Secondary 892 was similar to what only information I know is what I we are experiencing in Sylvan Lake. read in the Sylvan Lake News Alberta Transportation was dead through the years through Letters set against installing traffic lights to the Editor. What was the reason on 55. What they proposed to congiven for declining installing traffic struct was a very large traffic circle. lights at this intersection? Was it to I admit I was not sold on this idea. This summer we were in the area keep traffic flow at a quicker pace? I’m sure the traffic count is higher and I was impressed. The roundat Sylvan Lake than it is in Rocky about slows traffic a bit, but has an Mountain House; how many sets of effect of moving a large volume of lights are there going through town traffic, safely, effectively and quickly in all four directions. Town on Highway 11? I’m not an expert NEED A on either municipal or provincial politics, but who was the driver in Check status of 3 Government the Memorial Trail Grants/Assistance each worth decision? Traffic flow $5000 or more has been pushed east to 20, creating high CHECK BIGWINTER IRON’S VALUABLE DISCOUNT PACKAGE CHECK BIG IRON’S SPECIAL DISCOUNT PACKAGE volumes and bottleSPECIAL DISCOUNT PACKAGE Worth more than: $5000 necks at 47th, PLUS FREE “KONTINUOUS SHOK” CHLORINATOR Memorial and others. 10TIME YR. TIME PAYMENT PLAN O.A.C t NO DOWN PAYMENT PAYMENT PLAN O.A.C • NO DOWN PAYMENT I am not criticizing or RED DEER 403-346-7550 RED DEER 403-346-7550 condemning anyone, just putting it out there. Decisions them Danny whether personal or Tell Hooper sent you public need to be evalTOLL FREE 1-800-BIG-IRON uated after the fact in the interest of “contin- View our 29 patented and patent pending inventions online at www.1800bigiron.com uous improvement.”

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Kirsten Prelle rises high to spike the ball.

The HJ Cody School Grade 9 girls volleyball team was victorious at the Hunting Hills Tournament in Red Deer over the weekend. Back row: Coach Brianna Bell, Megan Koch, Madison Scott, Megan Cressey, Daria Kostiuk, Brea Ives, Cassidy Klein, Coach Jocelyn Ludlow, Coach Ms. Charanduk. Middle row: Kirsten Prelle, Blane Lyda, Hannah Lynn, Taylor Ferguson. Front row: Alli Kondor, Megan Steenbergen.

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The HJ Cody Lakers Grade 9 girls enjoyed a successful weekend in Red Deer, winning the 21st annual Hunting Hills High School Grade 9 Invitational Volleyball Tournament. The girls played well throughout the two-day tournament, where they faced Strathmore, Warburg, Red Deer Lake, St. Francis and hosts Hunting Hills.

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The Lakers secured a couple of come-frombehind victories, posting a record of 10 wins and two losses, and placing them second in the round robin. With a bye into the semi finals, the Lakers played Hunting Hills and dug deep to come out on top winning two sets to none, with scores of 25-21 and 25-16. That put them into the final against St. Francis. The girls were determined and emerged victorious winning two sets to none, with scores of 25-19 and 25-23. SUMMER VILLAGE OF JARVIS BAY PUBLIC NOTICE SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD HEARING This is to advise that an appeal has been received appealing the Municipal Planning Commission’s decision of October 1st, 2014 to deny the application for a development permit for construction of a second driveway at Lot 11, Block 3, Plan 9622249, being 215 Jarvis Bay Drive in the Summer Village of Jarvis Bay. The denial of the development permit is being appealed based on the grounds that properties with more than 40m of frontage are allowed not more than 2 driveways; they are requesting a second. A Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: October 27, 2014 TIME: 9:00 a.m. LOCATION: Bay 8, 14 Thevenaz Industrial Trail Sylvan Lake, Alberta T4S 2J5 5 Documents regarding the development application, the Municipal Planning Commission’s decision, and the notice of appeal are available for public inspection at the Summer Village Administration Ofﬁce. The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hear the appellant or any person acting on behalf of the appellant; the development authority or a person acting on behalf of the development authority; any person who received this notice and wishes to be heard or a person acting on behalf of that person; and any other person who claims to be affected by the decision. Written submissions addressed to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Secretary and received at the Administration ofﬁce prior to the hearing will be submitted to the Board at the Hearing. Teri Musseau Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Secretary October 10, 2014

Brea Ives and Cassidy Klein of the HJ Cody Lakers Grade 9 girls volleyball team block together during a tournament in Red Deer over the weekend. The Lakers enjoyed a successful weekend, and won the tournament. REGAN LYNN

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THURSDAY, OCT. 23, 2014

News Hockeyville journey chronicled in Chamber auction item STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Attendees of the Sylvan Lake Chamber of Commerce Mermaid Ball and Business Awards on Friday (Oct. 24) will have the chance to bid on a piece of Kraft Hockeyville history being presented by the Sylvan Lake News. Framed are three front pages of the Sylvan Lake News commemorating Sylvan Lake’s Hockeyville triumph, each one marking a significant stage in the town’s Hockeyville journey. Half of proceeds raised from the item’s silent auction sale will go toward the town’s Multiplex Redevelopment Project, the other half will go to the Chamber of Commerce. “As Chamber members, we’d like to give back to the Chamber, as well as to the arena fundraiser, so we’ve framed three front pages that are meaningful in the town’s Hockeyville run,” said News sales representative Joe Furman. The Chamber event is now in its 36th year, and will take place at the Sylvan Lake Community Centre.

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Veterans Voices of Canada to raise flags in commemoration of veterans JASMINE O’HALLORAN–HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Veterans Voices of Canada will raise 115 flags along Highway 11 in a ceremony commemorating Canadian veterans Oct. 25. The flags and plaques will stand on a fence near the Highway 20 intersection, extending a quarter of a kilometre. Each will represent soldiers who died between 1900 and 2014. The Red Deer Legion Pipe Band and the Sylvan Lake Honour Guard will be in attendance, and will be joined by veterans and local cadets. “It will be an amazing tribute to our veterans in general,” said Allan Cameron, Veterans Voices of Canada executive director. “When the flags

are set up you will be able to walk into the fields and read the names on the plaques.” Sylvan Lake’s youth have participated by sponsoring flags to honour veterans, and the opportunity to become a sponsor still remains. A minimum $200 donation is required. “The flags have been sent to us by MLAs, MPs and senators across Canada,” Cameron said. “Each flag can be sponsored by anyone wanting to pay tribute to a veteran of their choice.” Flags will remain in place until Nov. 15. Deadline for sponsorship is Nov. 12. For more information, contact Cameron at 403-887-7114 or at ac@ vetcoicecan.org.

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THURSDAY, OCT. 23, 2014

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ATB Financial welcomed community members for a 10-minute in-house massage last Wednesday, with a goal of raising and donating $1,000 to United Way. Suzanne Carley, a registered massage therapist, volunteered her time and massaged clients with rich smelling essential oils and creams for a $10 donation to the organization. “It’s a nice time to take for yourself from the stresses of the week and it feels longer than 10 minutes,” said

ATB client Dawn Wickberg as Carley worked to stretch out her neck muscles. Personal banking specialist Marion Frame is working to promote awareness of what United Way does, and hopes to raise and donate $1,000. Frame said that raising money for United Way hits home for her, as some of her relatives have been supported by United Way-sponsored programs. “About one in three people benefit from United Way,” she said. “It’s a good organization and I like to support it.”

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THURSDAY, OCT. 23, 2014

Man-Up Against Suicide photography exhibit comes to Rimbey TREENA MIELKE BLACK PRESS

Suicide! The elephant in the room no one wants to talk about. No one wants to talk about the pain, the anguish, and the questions that are left spinning around in an empty void that was once filled with a loved one who could no longer live with the sounds of silence. No one dares! But silence is not the answer, and somehow, some way, these sounds of silence need to be lifted. And people have to start talking. It is, after all, the only way to start healing. It is, in fact, the only way to find a light at the end of a deep, dark tunnel which seemingly has no end.

“I think it is fantastic to see this exhibit happen. It shows a willingness, courageousness and initiative to do something about the problem. It helps give people a voice. Talking may circumvent the suicide in the first place, silence only perpetuates the problem.” Dr. John Ogrodniczuk

Last Thursday, at the Beatty House in Rimbey, in the space of a few, short hours, the sounds of silence were replaced with plenty of honest, open sharing, brought on at least in part by the amazing pictures and quotes on display at the Man-Up Against Suicide photography exhibit. The people who attended the exhibit kept pouring into the Beatty House until every nook and cranny was filled and all available floor space taken up. Before long it was standing room only. Emma Palm from Rimbey and Cayley Thomas Haug from Edmonton, united by the loss of both of their brothers to suicide, co-hosted the Movember-funded exhibit with University of British Columbia researchers. Led by Dr. John Olifee and Dr. John Ogrodniczuk, also a Rimbey native, the Man-Up Against Suicide project interviewed over 40 men and women who were affected by men’s suicide. Their experiences were captured and narrated through photographs. The pictures, lined up on walls at the Beatty House were poignant reminders of lives lost, of words not

spoken, of despair and sadness and wounds that somehow, tragically, were never healed. Rod and Mary Palm, who lost their 17-year-old son Eli to suicide in 2012, were among the crowd at the Beatty House. The amiable couple threaded their way through the crowd, being stopped constantly by friends and relatives who wanted to chat and supply hugs. The couple agreed the exhibit was an excellent way to get people to open up about suicide and depression. They noted that many families are tragically affected by the aftermath left when a loved one decides to his or her own life. “I thought it was excellent. It’s breaking the silence. It’s definitely more of a stigma with males,” said Mary Palm, noting her own son hid his depression until it was too late. She said males have a tendency to stifle their feelings and if they are depressed they often don’t ask for help. In a short speech, Emma Palm thanked everyone for coming and encouraged them to share their feelings. “There never is a black and white answer. The only thing everyone agrees on is that talking seems to be the most important. So let’s talk. This is where the people we love live. This is where the people we lost lived and we are doing are best to survive them.” Dr. Ogrodniczuk, who spoke briefly at the exhibit, said he was pleasantly surprised to see such a good turnout. “I think it is fantastic to see this exhibit happen. It shows a willingness, courageousness and initiative to do something about the problem. It helps give people a voice. Talking may circumvent the suicide in the first place, silence only perpetuates the problem.” The doctor said keeping silent about the problem is not a solution. “When I was growing up in Rimbey, the father of one of my friends committed suicide. I don’t remember much about it, but I do remember the silence. It can’t be a silent topic,” he stressed. “It has to be shared by the community.” Nineteen-year-old Joel Deal and eighteen-year-old Sheldon Brassard were among the young people who dropped in to check out the exhibit. “It’s a great idea,” said Deal. “People need to speak up more, get help,” agreed Brassard. Risk for suicide among men in rural areas increases by 40 per cent or more the further away one gets from urban centres. Men are four to five times more likely to die by suicide than women in rural areas in Canada.

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cycle and how to wear a helmet. “We saw a huge per cent of the youth that have already been on machines,” she said. “The three Eckville students were taught essential skills of key messages we want youth to remember are helinjury prevention and how to safely ride motor- met use for everyone, no passengers with you on cycles during an interactive presentation at your machines and always ride with an adult.” Students who volunteered to sit on a quad and Eckville Junior Senior High School last Thursday. snowmobile parked in the gym were shown where Alberta Safe Riders instructor Lori Zacaruk told students how unsafe riding can lead to inju- lights, gas and brakes are. They were also told that ries. She also discussed which motorcycles are safe it’s not safe for two people to ride a bike designed Lily Spittle and Kier Lentz-Felton volunteered to help Alberta Safe Riders to ride, hand signals, the importance of wearing for only one rider. instructor Lori Zacaruk teach safe riding skills to Eckville Elementary “Accidents are a reality and it’s not something protective clothing, the different parts of a motorSchool students last Thursday. JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN that happens to other people in the newspapers,” said Zacaruk. “Real accidents happen to real people in our own communities and many times it’s because of a choice we made that led to the higher chance of an accident EQUS has been providing quality electrical services to rural Alberta happening.” Students were businesses, farmers, developers and residents for over half a century. shown photos of a young man who ended up in hospital with a cracked skull resulting from an accident in “When Pidherney’s was considering the development of our South which he wasn’t wearAspelund Industrial subdivision near Blackfalds, the most important ing a helmet. Not only ĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌĂƟ ŽŶ ĨŽƌ ƵƐ ŝŶ ĂŶ ĞůĞĐƚƌŝĐĂů ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞƌ ǁĂƐ ƚŽ ŚĂǀĞ Ă did he have a long hoscompany that would meet our needs for scheduling, price and quality pital recovery, he permanently lost his ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ͘ Yh^ ǁĂƐ ĂďůĞ ƚŽ ƌŝƐĞ ĂďŽǀĞ ŝƚƐ ĐŽŵƉĞƟ ƚŽƌƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ Ă peripheral vision. proposal for our project that met all of these factors. “Now we have young people wearing Right from the beginning of EQUS’ involvement in our project, EQUS helmets on a consistent ĞŶƐƵƌĞĚ ƚŚĂƚ Ăůů ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ŽƉƟ ŽŶƐ ǁĞƌĞ ĞǆƉůŽƌĞĚ͕ ƌĞǀŝĞǁĞĚ ĂŶĚ ƚŚŽƌŽƵŐŚůǇ basis, it’s the adults we ĞǆƉůĂŝŶĞĚ ŝŶ ŽƌĚĞƌ ƚŽ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ƵƐ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ŵŽƐƚ ĐŽƐƚͲĞī ĞĐƟ ǀĞ ĂŶĚ Ɵ ŵĞͲ need to work on,” said Ğĸ ĐŝĞŶƚ ƐŽůƵƟ ŽŶ ƉŽƐƐŝďůĞ͘ tĞ ĂůƐŽ ƌĞĂůůǇ ĨĞůƚ Yh^͛ ĐŽŵŵŝƚŵĞŶƚ ƚŽ Zacaruk. coordinate with our suppliers helped us to meet our deadlines.

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tĞ ĂƌĞ ƉůĞĂƐĞĚ ƚŽ ŚĂǀĞ ďƵŝůƚ Ă ƌĞĐŝƉƌŽĐĂů ƌĞůĂƟ ŽŶƐŚŝƉ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ Yh^ ƐƚĂī ĂŶĚ ŬŶŽǁ ƚŚĞŵ ŽŶ Ă Į ƌƐƚ ŶĂŵĞ ďĂƐŝƐ͘ tĞ ŬŶŽǁ ƚŚĂƚ ƚŚĞǇ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƚŚĞƌĞ ĨŽƌ ƵƐ ǁŚĞŶ ǁĞ ŶĞĞĚ ƚŚĞŵ͘ dŚŝƐ ŝƐ ĂŶ ĞǆĂŵƉůĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ type of customer service we rely on. I look forward to working with EQUS for any future electrical service needs.”

Merv Pidherney, EQUS Member Owner, Pidherney’s Inc.

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Tips to protect your home and belongings SUBMITTED SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

dows?” While this type of worrying seems comical, it matters. Aside from the obvious (like a fire or break-in), a seemingly minor oversight like leaving windows open can lead to water damage to the interior of your home in a rainstorm, which is not typically covered by policies. “With the heavy rains we’ve seen in the last few years, small incidences of negligence have become more and more common. Closing a window can really mean the difference of thousands of dollars,” Lang explained. “Additionally, most policies don’t cover seepage, so you should talk to your broker if this is a risk.” You can never prepare for every eventuality, but you can do your best to safeguard your home against an array of often-overlooked dangers. Additional information is available at westernfinancialgroup.ca. — News Canada

As the weather begins to change, harsh conditions once again become a real possibility. Are you doing all you can to protect your home? Here are some often-overlooked dangers that homeowners can and should prepare for: Every major new purchase changes your protection picture: A recent Western Financial Group study found that millions of Canadian have no idea what the contents of their home are worth and that very few have a strong grasp on what coverage they have or what special limitations there may be on their policy in short, they are vulnerable. “Most people have neither taken the time, nor accessed the tools to determine what their contents are worth,” said Denise Lang, Western Financial Group’s regional vice president of sales in Manitoba. “Yes, they probably have some type of contents insurance, although they lack an accurate picture and this means they may not be properly protected.” It is essential to work with a trusted broker to make sure you have appropriate coverage. Moreover, if you make any significant purchases (like a wedding ring or piece of art) you should update your policy immediately. Long-term vacancy DYNAMITE can lead to long-term SYLVAN LAKE CO-OPERATORS INSURANCE LAKERS repercussions: Each year Continued developing skills, played other dynamite when the cold weather teams arrives, many of us go Player of the week: Tucker Armstrong south leaving our homes unoccupied for weeks, SYLVAN LAKE DAIRY QUEEN LAKERS even months. This, too, Played other teams can affect your insurPlayer of the week: Lucas Brinston ance protection. A property left vacant for as SYLVAN LAKE WATTS PROJECTS LAKERS little as four days may Worked on skills no longer qualify for all Player of the week: Zaxten Belanger coverage under the policy. To avoid risk, you SYLVAN LAKE SERVUS CREDIT UNION LAKERS should arrange for Rotated through stations developing their skill someone responsible to Player of the week: Corbin Byzitter look in on your home and contents and, as always, you should NOVICE advise your insurance SYLVAN LAKE CASTAWAY SPORTS LAKERS broker of your absence Lakers 9 vs. Lacombe 5 and discuss any changes Player of the week: #2 Kyler Olsen to your policy that may be required. Beware of atypical weather damage: When we walk out our front doors, many of us immediately do a mental checklist of things we might have forgotten — “Did I turn off the stove? Is the back door locked? Did I close the win-

With changing weather and potential harsh conditions on the way, Canadians are being reminded to protect their home and belongings. NEWS CANADA

FOR THE WEEKEND OF OCTOBER 17 - OCTOBER 19 SYLVAN LAKE FORMULA POWELL LP LAKERS Lakers 4 vs. Castaway Lakers 7 Lakers 5 vs. Melcor 8 Player of the week: SYLVAN LAKE 24/7 COMPRESSION LAKERS Lakers 6 vs. Lacombe 7 Lakers 9 vs. Stony 5 Player of the week: Jaxon Forrester SYLVAN LAKE ALL ABOUT BOUNCING LAKERS Lakers 6 vs. Delburne 9 Lakers 5 vs. Ponoka 7 Player of the week: Colton Brann SYLVAN LAKE MELCOR LAKERS Lakers 4 vs. Blackfalds 5 Melcor Lakers 8 vs. Formula Powell LP Lakers 5 Player of the week: #8 Mason Rauch ATOM SYLVAN LAKE AGENCIES LAKERS not submitted Player of the week: SYLVAN LAKE TERRY’S LEASE MAINTENANCE LAKERS Lakers 6 vs. Caroline 2 Lakers 12 vs. Spruceview 2 Player of the week: #1 Avery Weik and #31 Brennan Stene

SYLVAN LAKE STRATEGIS GROUP LAKERS Lakers 1 vs. Lacombe 4 Player of the week: Scott Dicaire

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Sylvan Lake Formula Powell LP Lakers no submitted Player of the week:

Player of the week: Ethan Lambert

PEEWEE SYLVAN LAKE UFA LAKERS Lakers 3 vs. Red Deer 4 Lakers 3 vs. Airdrie 2 Player of the week: #8 Reid Christiansen SYLVAN LAKE SCOTIA BANK LAKERS Lakers 4 vs. Delburne 2 Lakers 17 vs. Maskwacis 0 Player of the week: Jordan Karcha SYLVAN LAKE COMFORT INN LAKERS Lakers 3 vs. Rocky Mountain House 2 Lakers 6 vs. Blackfalds 15 Player of the week: Tyson Attwood

Sylvan Lake ETR Lakers no submitted Player of the week: BANTAM SYLVAN LAKE YOUNG GUNS LAKERS Lakers 5 vs. Beaumont 3 Lakers 2 vs. Timberwolves 6

Lakers 3 vs. Innisfail 3 Lakers 10 vs. Whitecourt 2

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High curbs and debris causing concern in Rimbey TREENA MIELKE BLACK PRESS

High curbs and excessive debris are presenting problems for Rimbey residents who rely on wheelchairs or scooters as their mode of transportation. Rimbey resident Jan Boyarzin spoke to council at its Oct. 15 meeting regarding the lack of access in town for disabled persons. She said several curbs in town are too high for wheelchairs, walkers and scooters to gain access to, and debris in some areas makes it difficult to get traction. Areas which are of the most concern, Boyarzin said, are the curb on 50th Ave. directly south of

the long-term care entrance and the northwest curb on 45th Ave. and 51st Street. “The alleyway north of Legacy Ford and south of the Parkland Motel is completely gravel and we have been stuck several times after going on the walking path,” she told council. “Given the significant number of seniors who reside in Rimbey, can town council look at some of these poor curbs and see what can be done to make Rimbey safer for those with mobility issues?” she asked. On a more positive note, Boyarzin pointed out residents are lucky to have a great walking trail in Rimbey. “It is nice to get out and enjoy a bit of nature,

I READ THE “I read the Sylvan Lake News, for the heart of business in Sylvan Lake”

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Executive Director Sylvan Lake Chamber of Commerrce

and we appreciate that the path of the trail continues over to the community centre, past the courthouse, and up to the Rimbey Hospital. The spacious width plus the fact it is paved, make it a pleasant outing for people of all ages.” After the meeting, Rimbey CAO

Lucien Cloutier said he will talk to Alberta Transportation to determine which areas of concern are in their jurisdiction. The remaining areas, which are in the town’s jurisdiction, will be reviewed and appropriate action taken, he said.

Sylvan Lake woman charged in impaired driving incident in Red Deer STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

A Sylvan Lake woman has been charged following an impaired driving incident that resulted in a number of near-collisions in Red Deer last week. Tamara Lynn Blair, 25, was arrested after RCMP in Red Deer observed a vehicle being driven in “an erratic manner” in the early hours of Oct. 16. A black SUV was seen on 51 Ave. in Red Deer driving northbound on a southbound one-way street. When police attempted to pull the vehicle over, it sped up and continued at a high speed, narrowly missing a number of oncoming vehicles. With the public’s safety in mind, police chose not to pursue the vehi-

cle, and instead tracked it at a distance. After entering the Glendale neighbourhood, it rolled when it struck a parked flatbed trailer. Neither of its occupants — a female driver and a male passenger — were injured. Blair has been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, impaired operation of a motor vehicle, impaired care or control of motor vehicle over .08, operate motor vehicle while disqualified and fail to stop/evade peace officer. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact Const. Ryan Kinney of the Red Deer RCMP detachment at 403-406-2300, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477.

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Arts & Crafts Shows ..................50 Class Registrations....................51 Coming Events ..........................52 Lost ............................................54 Found ........................................56 Companions ..............................58 Personals...................................60 Bingos........................................64 Fitness & Sports ........................66 Happy Ads .................................70

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BENALTO COOKIE WALK & CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE November 15, 2014 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Benalto Hall Concession on site. Vendor space available. Hosted by The Shadow Riders 4-H Club. Contact Michelle 403-352-4013 You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

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Agriculture

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AN ALBERTA OILFIELD company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 780-723-5051. Buying or Selling your home? Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

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Retail Salesperson 6421 - 1 vacancy

COMPANY: 1421552 Alberta Ltd. / Nomads Clothing and Hard Goods Store LOCATION: 4603 Lakeshore Drive, Sylvan Lake, Alberta, T4S 1C3 TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Full time-Permanent Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

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SALARY: $12.00 to $15.00 hourly, 40 -44 hours per week BENEFITS: 30% Discount at Nomads Clothing Store and The Big Moo Ice Cream Parlor

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

THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for F/T Exp’d LINE COOKS at all stations. MUST HAVE: • 2-3 yrs. post secondary education. • 2-3 yrs. on-the-job exp. • Provide references The hourly rate will be $13.25 - $15. per hour dependant on experience. Mail to: 2079 50 AVE. Red Deer, AB T4R 1Z4 or Call 403-347-1414 or Fax to: 403-347-1161

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JOB DUTIES: -Operate cash register -Customer service oriented -Set up displays of merchandise in windows or display cases -Process money, SWAMPERS cheque and credit/debit & LABOURERS card payment for oilfield company -Operate computerized needed. Send resumes to: inventory record keeping oilfieldcompany2001 and re-ordering systems @gmail.com -Provide advice about merchandise ZUBAR Production -Suggestive selling Services -Work with minimal is currently taking resumes supervision for experienced -Negotiate credit terms, Production Testing trade-in allowances, Personnel warranties and delivery dates Email resume to: rdzubaroffice@telus.net REQUIREMENTS: or fax to (403)346-9420. - Education: Completion of secondary school - Experience is an asset Restaurant/ Demonstrated sales Hotel ability is an asset

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Competitive wages, lots of hours. Send resume to: oilfieldcompany2001 @gmail.com

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Rental & Real Estate

Apply by e-mail to: The.Big.Moo@mail.com Or mail to: 4603 Lakeshore Drive, Sylvan Lake, Alberta, T4S 1C3 Or Fax: 403-887-3055 Looking for a place to live? Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

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GPRC, FAIRVIEW CAMPUS needs a Power Engineering Instructor! Please contact Brian Carreau at 780-835-6631 and/or visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.

Trades

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Cabinetmakers Helper

required in Sylvan Lake. Rate to start at $15-17/hr depending on skill level. Fax resume to 403 887 1037 or email to gwwood@telus.net

EVRAZ Red Deer Works is now accepting applications for

Journeyman Millwrights, Electricians, and Machinists.

Individuals must be safety conscious, physically fit, able to work overtime and shift work. Wages start at $40.00 per hour and offer an excellent benefit and pension package. Please send resume to reddeerhr@evrazna.com or deliver in person to 27251 391 Township Road

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HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC required for busy commercial transport truck dealership in Kamloops. 4 year apprentice or ticketed mechanic with strong electrical knowledge. Permanent full-time, competitive wage and benefit package. Resume to: Attn.: HR, 2072 Falcon Rd., Kamloops, BC, V2C 4J3. Email: jobapplication @jamesws.com

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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. POST FRAME BUILDERS. Prairie Post Frame’s premium buildings with competitive pricing has resulted in an unprecedented growth. We are looking for additional outstanding builders. Please contact Adam: adam@prairiepostframe.ca or 403-507-1996.

FULL-TIME MEAT CUTTER required at Sobeys in Olds, Alberta. 40 hours per week. Benefits. Fax resume to 1-403-556-8652 or email: sbyc125olds@ sobeys.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.

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Email: info@lydellgroup.ca Fax: 780-542-6739 Alberta Very busy Okanagan Subaru dealership requires immediately a

Service Manager Must enjoy a fast-paced working environment and have a minimum of five-years automotive management experience including, parts, service, and warranty. This is a full-time position which includes competitive wages and full benefit package. 12345 Please reply in person, email or fax your resume to: Hilltop Subaru 4407 27th Street, Vernon BC Atten: Dayna Kosmino Email: dckosmino@hilltopsubaru.com • Fax: 250-542-1778

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ANTIQUE AUCTION. Saturday, November 8, 2014. Harmony Hall, Redcliff, Alberta. Doors open 9:30 a.m. Auction starts 11 a.m. Antiques include: furniture, tack, pocket watches, toys, housewares, radios, stoves & more. Online bidding available. Details at www.gwacountry.com. 1-866-304-4664 or 403-363-1729.

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ANTIQUE COLLECTIBLE AUCTION. Nov. 2, 11 a.m., Sandhills Hall, S/E Spruce Grove. 300 lots coins, automobilia, crocks, compressor lathe, glassware, forge anvil, furniture, dishware, pictures, saws, models, trunks; www.andresenauctions.com GUN & SPORTSMAN AUCTION. Oct. 25, 10 a.m. Firearms, ammo, accessories & more! Unreserved! No buyers fee! Hwy 14 Wainwright, Alberta. Scribner Auction, 780-842-5666; www.scribnernet.com.

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Auctions

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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 WHEATLAND AUCTIONS. Gun and Sportmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auction, Oct. 25 in Cheadle, Alberta. Guns, ATVs, tools, and more. Phone 403-669-1109; www.wheatlandauctions.com

Well Drilling

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Auctions

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FITNESS PLUS AUCTION. 2, 1709 - 8 Ave. NE, Calgary. Saturday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. Selling treadmills, cross trainers, steppers, spin & recumbent bikes; selectorized weight equipment, free weights, racks, benches, dumbells, barbells, tanning beds, lockers, audio & more. See www.montgomeryauctions.com 1-800-371-6963.

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Well Drilling

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DRIVING HORSE, EQUIPMENT, Vehicle & Tack Sale. Summarized Sale Items: 8 driving horses, various bridles, lines, harnessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, collars, Scot Tops, set of heavy brass pulling harness, straps of 4 brass bells, fine black harness, horse trailer, cutters, democrat, wagon, sleighs, carts buggies, flat/bob flat deck, double trees, training items. View items on offer and sale details at www.lloydexh.com or www.kramerauction.com. Preview: October 24, 6 - 8 p.m. Sale October 25, 11 a.m. Accepting entries until October 23, 2014. Lloydminster Exhibition Assoc. 306-825-5571.

Building Supplies

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METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 30+ colours available at over 40 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors. Call 1-888-263-8254. STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100, sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206; www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Firewood

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1840

Dogs

LOGS

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

Misc. for Sale

HIGH QUALITY LABRADOODLES and GOLDEN DOODLE pups Long time Breeder, text 306-521-1371 www.furtettishfarm.ca

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SAWMILLS from only $4,397. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & dvd: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext. 400OT.

Misc. for Sale

Wanted To Buy

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FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed dealer. 1-866-960-0045; www.dollars4guns.com.

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WHAT ARE THEY GOOD FOR? ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING.

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

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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.

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30 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

THURSDAY, OCT. 23, 2014

Suites

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3020

Houses/ Duplexes

BENTLEY 3 BDRM. 2 1/2 bath, 4 level split, dbl. garage, avail. Nov. 1, 403-341-9974

Condos/ Townhouses

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

LARGE 1 BDRM. bsmt. suite, Sylvan Lake, working adult M. $950/mo. incldd’s utils. $950 SD no pets 403-887-6155

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Available units immediately – Furnished and Unfurnished. Rent includes: Gas, electricity, water, cable and internet. Small dogs under 20 pounds allowed. Beautiful Lakefront condominiums in an adult community. Very quiet building with the best view of the lake from any of our units! All units have stainless steel appliances, Fridge, Stove, Microwave, Dish Washer, Washer and Dryer. Heated Underground Parking ~ Storage Unit available with rental ~ On site management, maintenance and security.

Call us today to set up an appointment or email us for further information. Email: jenn@beca.ca Phone: 403-887-6699

For Rent

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Manufactured Homes

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

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

Houses For Sale

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Commercial Property

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RITCHIE BROS UNRESERVED AUCTION. October 30. Highway commercial property, 2.04 acres in Stettler. Two heated metal buildings, chain link fenced. Visit: rbauction.com/ realestate for details

Buildings

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1460 SQ.FT. bungalow, 4 bdrm. 3 baths, 22x22 For Sale garage, back lane parking great location on a quiet A-STEEL SHIPPING Dry close in Fox Run Sylvan Storage Containers. Used 40’ & 40’ Seacans high Lake. Lots to offer, a cube & insulated hidden gem! $419,900. containers 40’-53’ long. 403-896-5951. Call Joan, C-21 Global Real Estate, Specials in stock now. Self unloading delivery. Phone MLS #CA0044787 toll free 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.

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IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. 2400 square foot show home The Pipestone Creek. 4 bedroom, den, 2.5 baths. Save thousands. Sunshine Homes - Lacombe, 1-877-887-2254; www.sshomes.ca. 20’ X 76’ MAPLEWOOD 230. $111,000. This spacious Áoor plan offers great potential for your family with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 appliances & more. For more information call United Homes Canada 1-800-461-7632 or visit us at: www.unitedhomescanada.com

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

Automotive Services

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CARS, VANS, SUV’s, trucks. Zero down, zero interest. Easy approvals. Bankruptcy, bad credit - OK; www.tonyspacil.ca. 1-866-645-2069.

Motorcycles

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LOOKING FOR a shop? Post Frame Buildings. AFAB Industries has experience, expertise, reliability and great construction practices. For a free quote, contact Ryan Smith 403-818-0797 or email: ryan.afab@gmail.com. STEEL BUILDINGS “Gift-Card Give-Away!” 20x22 $4,358. 25x24 $4,895. 30x30 $6,446. 32x32 $7,599. 40x46 $12,662. 47x72 $18,498. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca.

Mortgages Bought/Sold

2006 HONDA GOLDWING TRIKE

w/Lehman Monarch 2 trike kit. This unit is loaded with all options plus lots of extra chrome. 49,500 kms. Bike was triked in 2011. Asking $33,000 Call (403)318-4653

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Public Notice #6000

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

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SYLVAN LAKE NEWS 31

THURSDAY, OCT. 23, 2014

Rimbey mother-daughter team wins at body building competition TREENA MIELKE BLACK PRESS

Rimbey’s Denise Garnick and her daughter Kelcie are a rare mother-daughter team whose passion for physical fitness has led them to successfully compete at body building competitions. The Garnicks competed at the Muscle Beach Fall Classic Body Building Competition held at the Winspear Centre in Edmonton Oct. 11. Both ladies brought home medals. Garnick captured third place in the Women’s Masters and also took third in the Women’s Heavyweight Category for over age 35.

She notes that some teens have not made such positive choices resulting in dire consequences. “Obesity is rampant,” she said. “And it’s not just kids, it’s parents, too.” Being active with your children is important, she stressed. “It can be as simple as going for walks and bike rides with your kids. You send them a better message when you get off the couch and go play with them, rather than just tell them to get active themselves.”

Kelcie Garnick took second in the Women’s Fitness category in the Muscle Beach Fall Classic Body Building Competition held at the Winspear Centre in Edmonton Oct. 11. Her mom, Denise Garnick took third in the Women’s Masters and Women’s Heavyweight categories. TREENA MIELKE

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Her 16-year-old daughter took second in the Women’s Fitness Category. After the competition the two went off and enjoyed a leisurely breakfast of pancakes — a treat they don’t often allow themselves. Garnick, who owns her own gym, Outa’ The Box Fitness, which is set up in her basement and is a personal trainer is well experienced at working out, eating healthy and helping others to do the same. But, for the mother of four, the satisfaction of being in top-notch physical condition is somewhat amplified by watching her daughter follow in her footsteps. The ladies have been training together for the several months. Both are early risers, hitting the treadmill or the stepper in the gym at 5 a.m. “If you really want it, you can do anything,” said Garnick. As well as working out with her mom, Kelcie is a competitive cheerleader at Premier Academy in Red Deer. “My mom sets a positive example,” she said. “It’s so cool. No 16-year-old on the face of this earth is prouder of their mom than I am.” Working out and competing is a natural high for Kelcie. “I love the performing aspect of it,” she said. For Garnick, the admiration is mutual and she is pleased her daughter has made the positive choice to stay in shape and eat healthy meals. She is also proud that her daughter was almost a decade younger than the other competitors in that category and still managed to pull of a secondplace win.

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THURSDAY, OCT. 23, 2014

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