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- Bowling has proved popular among Sylvan Lake seniors as a way of staying active and meeting new people. A local club is currently seeking members. See page 6 for details. JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN

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Driver inexperience suspected in fatal highway crash STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Police say driver inexperience may have played a role in a twovehicle crash that killed three people on Highway 11 west of Sylvan Lake on Saturday. The afternoon crash occurred at Range Road 4-2 near Hespero

Cemetery, when a Ford Mustang with three males and one female inside collided with a five-ton moving truck. The westbound Mustang overcorrected after entering the ditch, and crossed the centre line backwards before hitting the eastbound moving truck. Two of the Mustang’s male pas-

sengers and the female passenger were pronounced dead on scene. The other male, who was driving at the time, was airlifted by STARS Air Ambulance to the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton, where he remains in critical condition. Neither the driver nor the passenger of the truck were injured. The scene was examined by an RCMP collision analyst, and witness statements were collected by RCMP.

Police say there was no indication that alcohol or drugs played a role in the crash, but driver inexperience, they feel, may have been at fault. The three deceased were Filipino foreign workers who, along with the driver, were heading to Rocky Mountain House following a language training session in Red Deer. At press time, police were working with the deceased’s employers to provide next of kin notification to family overseas. Names were not being released.

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Special Events December (all month) - Don’t forget our wildlife this Christmas. Donate to the wildlife hospital and education programs of Medicine River Wildlife Centre. The centre has Sponsor a Wild Patient, Calendar Raffle, Donate in Someone’s Name and the popular Otis the Owl’s series of children’s books all available to help you find gifts for everyone on your list. Your support will help the centre continue its wide range of services, and is truly appreciated. For more information, contact 403-728-3467 or info@mrwc.ca, or visit www.mrwc.ca. Saturday, Dec. 20 - Sylvan Lake Library Christmas raffle draw. Buy a $5 ticket to support your library to get into $1,200 in donated prizes. Sold by Friends of Sylvan Lake Library (FOSLL) and at the library. Saturday, Jan. 17 - Minecraft Mania at Sylvan Lake Municipal Library, 1-3 p.m. Play Minecraft, challenges/prizes. Monday, Jan. 26 - Sylvan Lake Film Society showing ‘Big News from Grand Rock’ at Landmark Cinema. Individual tickets $8, season passes $40. See film society’s website for more details.

Support Programs Sylvan Lake AA meetings take place Tuesdays 7:30 pm Lions Hall; Sundays 8 pm Presbyterian Church (north door). For more info call male 403-887-4470, 403-588-5491 or female 403-887-4297. Sylvan Lake Al-Anon (for families and friends of alcoholics) 8 pm Sundays, Presbyterian Church (north door), Kathy 403-887-4470 or Robyn 403887-2961. Wednesdays - Sylvan Lake Community Food Bank issues hampers from 9:30 am to 12 noon. Located in basement of Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4607 47th Ave., Sylvan Lake. Contact 403-887-4534 if you are in need of assistance. Narcotics Anonymous meetings Thursday nights 7:30 pm 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

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. 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 info contact 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. Wednesdays - Seniors Drama Troupe at the Sylvan Lake Seniors Centre, 9:30 a.m. Everyone welcome. Contact Pam at 403-596-3012. 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.

Monthly Events First Sunday of month - Sylvan Lake Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary breakfast at the Legion. 4916 50 Ave. 9 am to 1 pm. Everyone welcome.

Volunteers Wanted Sylvan Lake Seniors Lodge is looking for volunteer drivers for Meals on Wheels program. Also needed is a co-ordinator to organize the drivers. Call 403-8872555 and speak to Wanda, dietary co-ordinator. Canadian Cancer Society is seeking leadership volunteers to assist in planning Relay For Life Red Deer 2015. As a volunteer, you will be providing the community the opportunity to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and empower people to fight back. To get involved, contact volunteer@cancer.ab.ca or 403-347-3662. Volunteers are required for Friends of the Library committee. Do you enjoy the library? Would you like to make a difference? We are looking for enthusiastic friends to support the library in many different ways. Please join us and have fun, meet like-minded people, volunteer and feel good about supporting a service that benefits everyone in the community! Call Debbie at 403-887-0968.

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Ice fishers are being reminded to register their huts with the Sylvan Lake Management Committee’s Take It Off program.

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Ice fishers encouraged to register huts in Take It Off program STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Ice fishers setting up huts on Sylvan Lake this winter are being reminded to register with Take It Off, a program implemented by the Sylvan Lake Management Committee to reunite abandoned huts with their owners. The program was created in 2011 as a solution to the problem of huts being abandoned on the lake at the end of ice fishing season. In ensuing years, numbers of huts remaining have dwindled significantly. “This is an easy way to protect the lake,” said Keith Stephenson, chair of the Sylvan Lake Management Committee. “It’s a way of doing something to help protect the lake for future generations.” Anglers are required to complete a one-time registration that will remain valid for an indefinite num-

ber of years. Registration is quick and easy, said Stephenson, and has resulted in the mitigation of potential damage to the lake. “We’ve been getting about 50 per cent of the houses registered at this time, and we had three houses left on the lake last winter,” he said. Remaining huts must be removed by specially trained ESRD (Environment and Sustainable Resource Development) personnel. The retrieval procedure can be risky, but is necessary to protect the lake, according to Stephenson. “One of the houses (removed last spring) had batteries, gasoline, bottles, fish hooks, tape — all kinds of stuff,” he said. “People just abandon these and don’t come back.” Without intervention, all of those items would have entered the lake, resulting in serious contamination and creating potentially harmful debris, he added.

Although he’s glad to see the program having an effect, he’s determined to see registration rates reach 100 per cent, this year and in each year moving forward. “The more we get registered, the easier it is to control,” he said, adding registration will also help in the investigation of any theft or vandalism that may take place. “It makes it easier for (RCMP) to identify whose house it is.” Seeing it eventually made province-wide is also a goal. “We’re still working with the government on

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An overview of a day in the life of a commuter The 11th hour has arrived again. horrors of the Vietnam war. Here I am head bowed, hands Surely, with that thought in TREENA MIELKE clasped reverently under my chin, mind, I could be a little happier, or BLACK PRESS thinking! at least portray a happy person, who What to write about. is not all mad and tense and thorI hate to admit this to the nice oughly ... yeah, well, actually, I’ve people who actually take time to run out of adjectives, but it’s fine. read my humble attempts at writing every week, You all know what I mean. but it has not been a good morning. Consequently, It’s about winter. But seriously, it’s not like it’s a my mind is mush. big surprise. After all, it is the season next in line Unless I consciously steer it in the direction of after fall and I even have snow tires, for crying out work, responsibility and tell it to focus on the loud. ‘Power of Now’, like that guy who writes that new As I write the above, I feel a little guilty about age stuff called his book, it keeps wanting to go to complaining, but, oh well, I will anyway, but only a place where I get to go back to bed, curl up in the for a few lines. fetal position and wake up in spring to flowers and First of all my garage door wouldn’t open this sunshine and nice, dry roads. morning, even though I called it bad names and But, reality says, “you have 47 minutes until ran back and forth like a crazy woman trying to deadline. Quit feeling all sorry for yourself and get catch the chain thing and make it work. to work.” Finally, after about 15 minutes of doing this, I think of the late, great movie actor, Robin which is far better than cardio at the gym, I got the Williams and his famous movie, Good Morning, stupid thing to open. Thank goodness no one Vietnam. could see me, because as I mentioned, I was in the I’m not sure why I’m thinking of him, except, garage behind the closed door when I did my rungetting things in perspective, he certainly came ning back and forth. across on the air in that movie as being hilarious Small blessings! and keeping his public’s spirits up, even during the But, of course, once the door was open I saw

the driveway which has, weirdly enough, increased in size immensely since the last snowfall and, in comparison, my snow shovel has shrunk to baby size. The driveway, of course, was covered with snow, even though my son, who turned up unexpectedly and blessedly last night, had already shovelled it, complaining all the while about the little baby snow shovel. And then there was the drive to work. For the most part, I was scared, just really scared and alternately kept saying thank you to God for keeping me on the straight and narrow which, by the way, was extremely narrow due to the falling snow, and the guy behind me in the big truck who was keeping a respectable distance behind me. “Thank you, guy in big truck,” I said silently in my head. “Thank you.” Anyway, I arrived here safe and sound, and now I got that stuff off my mind about the garage door and the driveway and the drive to work, I feel much better. And, I still have 15 minutes until deadline! Have a good day, everyone. Keep between the ditches. Stay warm, stay dry! If possible, stay home!

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Censorship not in the best interest of area citizens Dear Editor, I would like to take this opportunity to respond to comments made by Mr. Randy Fiedler as printed in the Dec. 11 edition of the Sylvan Lake News. I find it regrettable that Mr. Fiedler believes that censorship is in the best interest of the citizens of Sylvan Lake and surrounding areas. Since becoming a Member of Parliament in 2006, I have been a subscriber to the Sylvan Lake News, and on a regular basis have provided both commentary and advertising to the publication. While the Town of Sylvan Lake itself is not part of the constituency of Wetaskiwin, the northern two-thirds of Sylvan Lake and the surrounding communities are part of the constituency of

Wetaskiwin, and its residents are part of the Sylvan Lake News distribution area. My MP Reports are one method that I use to keep in touch with constituents, and to let them know about various government policies or legislation that may be of interest to them. Quite often, my reports generate feedback from individuals very much like Mr. Fiedler, who may have additional questions or simply require clarification about my role as an MP or the geographic area that I represent. As always, I welcome the opportunity to engage with constituents and others on any federally related matters. Blaine Calkins, MP Wetaskiwin

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About 35 veterans attended a meeting held in the Vet’s hall on Tuesday evening, when new officers were elected as follows: President - Cliff Duffield; Vicepresident - H. Norminton; Secretarytreasurer - Gaston Rosse; executive -

Doug Wyatt, Joe A. Martin, M. J. Greenaway, C. Bloom and Harold Leicht. A vote of thanks and a very hearty round of applause was given to retiring president, Charles S. Palmer. Since the Vets first organized at Sylvan Lake following the war of 1914-1918, he has been a perennial president, and has ever had the welfare of Veterans in mind. Comrade Bob Speedie also received a hearty thanks of the members for his work as acting secretary, and will carry on until relieved by the newly elected secretary. ♦ ♦ ♦ Another new clipper type bus will shortly be added to the Sorenson bus fleet, and on order are three more, for spring delivery.

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Steve Tomascin was the winner of the I.O.D.E. money doll which was raffled recently. ♦ ♦ ♦ Students home from the University of Alberta include Charlotte Davidson, Phillip Murray, Gary Jordan, Barry Dorin and Patrick Stinn. Students from Winnipeg are Ricky Jarvin and Beverly Crockett. Joe McCutcheon, Jim Kinasewich and Marlene Martin are home from

Edmonton Tech. Mr. Ellis Stone met his sons in Edmonton Friday and they came home by car for the holidays. John is a student at the U. of A. and Terry is attending St. George’s School for boys in Vancouver. He came to Edmonton by plane. ♦ ♦ ♦ Morning services at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday overflowed into the church hall, as the church could not accommodate all the congregation. The Junior Choir, under the direction of Mr. Wilson Durward with Miss Judith Craven at the organ, provided special music. ♦ ♦ ♦ About 80 children and young people took part in the annual Christmas program Friday at Gospel Chapel.

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Oilers’ plight creating plenty of free time for winter activities Dear Editor, Here are my Facebook posts as a letter to the Edmonton Oilers. I have had a large number of people encourage me to keep doing them, so here they are. After 5-2 loss to Arizona, Dec 1: Dear Edmonton Oilers, Every Monday night we have a family night. Tonight we read a story about a boy who stopped playing video games and started playing guitar. Before too long, the time and energy he put into his guitar started to pay off. He was able to write his own songs and develop talents he didn’t know existed. I face this same challenge — discovering a great hobby and passion for very many years is no longer fulfilling. Tonight is the start of me no longer scheduling my time around Oiler games. I have deleted the app from my phone, and will check in when it works for me. It will be an interesting winter with my extra time. Maybe I will learn the guitar. After 3-2 loss to the Jets, Dec 3: Dear Edmonton Oilers,

Last night was the first cancelled date night of our separation. I will still be waiting in the wings once you get your act together, but as discussed before, I can’t be the only one who brings passion to this relationship. I had the chance to spend time outside with my kids in the snow. We had headlamps on as we played; it is pretty neat playing a winter game for fun. Afterwards, we came inside and watched Dragons’ Den and learned tips on making a living from hard work, creativity and stepping out of your comfort zone to get things done. My favourite part of the show is when somebody says they can’t do it alone and need help from someone who has been there before. What did you do last night? I will post another update after our next cancelled date. By the way, it is not a big deal if you don’t win for a month, if that month is July. After 2-1 win against the Sharks, Dec 7: Dear Edmonton Oilers,

Tonight is the third night of our ‘time off ’ from each other. I saw on Twitter that you showed up tonight, even at the right time. Proud of your baby steps. I spent part of the night decorating my house for Christmas. After, we watched a Christmas devotional, where we reheard the meaning of Christmas. The messages and choir were great. I wish you continued success, my mother is worried that I won’t enjoy a Christmas present this year because of my changing directions and putting my time towards my family. Continue to work like it all depends on you. After 5-2 loss to the Sharks: Dear Edmonton Oilers, Last night I was preoccupied for the date, so I needed to cancel once again. I was at a work Christmas function. We chatted about families, holiday plans and the spirit of Christmas. It is interesting — if a conversation brings up the team, the reaction is similar to Harry Potter’s ‘he who shall not be named’ or Corner Gas and Wollerton. So we avoided the subject. How did your night go? I came home a bit late, and was tired, so I made sure I went to bed, as no matter what I did the night before, the school bus comes at the same time the next morning. After 2-1 loss to the Ducks Dec 10:

Dear Edmonton Oilers, Well, it has been 10 days and five cancelled dates. I am still aware of the standings, and it looks like I am up 4-1 on finding something else to do with my time. I will admit, freeing up 58 nights this winter was scary, but I am really starting to enjoy my options. Last night I watched Pitch Perfect with the family. My favourite line was when the group was sharing deep secrets for the purpose of gaining a higher level of trust. One person’s deep secret she shared: “I ate my twin in the womb.” I am still smiling from that one. Any deep secrets that haunt you? Fear of the corners or the slot? I know it is tough to share sometimes. After 4-2 loss to the Ducks Dec 12: Dear Edmonton Oilers, Well, even though I was under the weather tonight, I resisted the slight urge to turn on the TV to the game. I am up 5-1 on making wise use of my time. Did you know when Gretzky had his streak of 51 games with a point, he tried to keep the same routine, down to the same skates and garter? Why? Because when something is working, you don’t change. Which brings me to the question of what do you do when something is not working? Trevor Pratt, Sylvan Lake

Christmas a time to reflect where we’ve been and where we’re going Dear Editor, At this time of year, when family and friends come together to celebrate the festive holiday of Christmas, it is a good time to reflect on who we really are, where we have been, whom we have helped along the way and where we are headed. We are often reminded that there are those less fortunate than us who are in need of help, and whose wish is to bring joy to the faces of their loved ones, but circumstances

beyond their control keep them from achieving that happiness. Sylvan Lake continues to prosper because of it most valuable resource: its residents — all of its residents. The Sylvan Lake Chamber is about community support and community spirit and helping those that help us. There are many residents of Sylvan Lake who spend valuable time volunteering at community events, and who work hard to make our town a memorable place to live.

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Their generous, selfless acts of kindness help their fellow neighbour and we are proud of what our town represents as a community. The Sylvan Lake Chamber is challenging you to make that extra effort in helping someone who might not have everything they need to make this a joyous and festive year. Let’s come together as a community so that all might witness what a most wonderful time of year it is to celebrate Christmas. Our year has flown by so quickly and we are always grateful for all we have been blessed with and we would like to send the message that you are not forgotten but remembered for all that you do and have done. On behalf of the Sylvan Lake Chamber of Commerce, its board of directors and its members, we take great joy in wishing all of Sylvan

Lake a very safe and Merry Christmas and the happiest of new years with prosperity for all in 2015. Dwayne Stoesz, President, Sylvan Lake Chamber of Commerce

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Seniors enjoyed a pizza lunch followed by an afternoon of bowling and socializing during Club 55’s Christmas Bowling Banquet at Railside Bowling last Tuesday. It was just one of many enjoyable get-togethers the club holds throughout the year, and other seniors are being invited join in on the fun. “We welcome everybody,” said club president Cinzia Cappella. “We’re fine if they just want to come out for a little bit, or even if they just want to be a spare where they can only commit to showing up once a month.” The club currently has 22 members — a decrease from previous years. Though it’s considered a seniors club, adults as young as 45 are welcome to join, as are seniors with disabilities. The club’s main goal, according to Cappella, is to create a fun, social atmosphere for adults to enjoy without the distraction of younger generations or small children. “We’re trying to broaden it as an afternoon out with adults,” she said. “We don’t want the younger crowd with the kids.” Gatherings are fun and non-competitive in nature, she added. “If they have a good game, they are ecstatic, and if it’s a bad game, they just brush it off as an afternoon out,” said Cappella. “There’s no competition: if you get a spare or strike, everybody is happy for you. That’s one thing I love about going there.” Cappella said some seniors arrive in couples, while others venture out to gatherings on their own. Being part of the club also creates opportunities for new friendships, she added. “I’ve bowled all my life, and I didn’t know where to go when I first moved to Sylvan Lake,” said Cappella. “I wanted to join, even though I’m not a senior, and they welcomed me with open arms. I’ve made friends with these seniors and I feel like they’ve made an impact in my life.” Brenda Humble has been a member for the past six years, and said she loves using gatherings as a chance to have coffee and visit with her friends in a comfortable atmosphere. “It’s nice to get out,” she said. “We’re not competitive, we like the people here. They are really nice. I would encourage others to join.” Bowling begins in September and ends in April, with the club meeting every Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Railside Bowling. For more information on joining, contact Cappella at 780-719-2818.

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Lighthouse construction slated to begin in spring STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Sylvan Lake will soon have its iconic lighthouse back, with fundraising for the Sylvan Lake Rotary Club’s Lighthouse Project now picking up steam. With funding fully in place, construction on a new lighthouse could begin in spring 2015. Project committee chair Trevor Sigfusson said the $200,000 to $250,000 estimated cost of the structure is “very preliminary” and subject to change. With the community’s help, however, he feels the project will come to fruition sooner rather than later. “We’ve had a few bigger donors, and other than that it’s been smaller fundraising that’s really been catching speed,” he said. He admits there’s still “a long way to go” in fundraising for the project, but said it’s been helped by the sales of commemorative bricks that will form the foundation of the new lighthouse. Bricks are being sold in various sizes and costs, and may be personalized with names or messages. Overall, the project is progressing at a good pace, Sigfusson feels. “We just recently received the geological report, and that was kind of the key to moving forward with everything,” he said. “We had a lot of concept design done, but we couldn’t really move ahead on engineering

until we got that geological report telling us exactly what the ground underneath the lighthouse is all about so that we can design and build to that.” The new lighthouse will be situated in the same spot as the original one — which was built in 1988 and demolished in 2013 — inside the Town’s new Lighthouse Park just north of the marina. The project is being undertaken by a committee made up primarily of Rotary Club members. But with several committee members set to jet off to warmer climates for the winter, more are currently being sought. “That’s going to cut our group in about half, so we’re actively looking for anyone who would be interested in helping out,” said Sigfusson. The committee is also seeking donations and sponsorships of all sizes for the project. As well as being able to purchase a commemorative brick, there are many other ways community members can contribute, said Sigfusson, adding the project is held dearly by many. “If you take a look around at advertising from Sylvan Lake businesses, you’ll see the (original) lighthouse on almost every piece of advertising, so it’s very identifiable to the town,” he said. “The more we get into it, the more people we find that have some sort of a connection to it.” For more information on donating to the project or joining the committee, contact Sigfusson at 403-5981034.

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- Innisfail-Sylvan Lake MLA Kerry Towle spent the afternoon chatting with constituents during an open house at the Sylvan Lake Best Western last Friday. Towle described herself to constituents as an “open book” willing to answer questions on anything and everything. STUART FULLARTON

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Sweater day - Members of Lighthouse Christian Academy’s Grade 2/3 class, including Solomon Fullerton, Mrs. Rivers, Nicholas Olsen, Montana Beattie, Marinna James, William Vermette, Taylor Smith, Rhys Fraser, Jashin Declaro and Lucas Byzitter, wore their finest Christmas sweaters to school last Friday.

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Driver charged after drugs discovered during checkstop December 6 12:33 hrs a.m. – RCMP conducting a checkstop on 47th Avenue in Sylvan Lake noted a strong smell of marijuana in a vehicle and arrested the 29-year-old female driver and a 31-year-old male passenger. The driver admitted to possession of marijuana and several grams were located in the console of the vehicle. The female, a resident of Medicine Hat, was charged with possession of marijuana under 30 grams. The male passenger was not charged. 1:01 a.m. – A taxi driver contacted police after

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cocaine. 3:08 a.m. – A checkstop on Highway 11 near Sylvan Lake resulted in a suspension against a female driver. The female was stopped on Highway 11 at Range Road 10. Alcohol was detected on her breath and a roadside screening device was utilized. The 20-year-old Ponoka resident was issued a 30-day suspension. Her vehicle was towed at the scene and impounded for seven days. 3:53 a.m. – Police responded to a complaint of an intoxicated male passed out in a truck outside a residence on Garden Court in Sylvan Lake. The window of the vehicle was open with the male in the back seat in temperatures well below freezing. The vehicle was not running and no keys were located. The male was transported to Sylvan Lake detachment where he was

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Upcoming Meetings COUNCIL MEETING January 12, 2015 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm

Town of Sylvan Lake

You have a strong desire to be a major contributor to the success of a vibrant and growing organization. If you are up to the challenge of taking ownership and wanting to make a difference, this is an ideal situation. We offer competitive rates and a supportive work environment. If this position intrigues you, please submit your resume in conﬁdence by January 4, 2015 to: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 Attention: Human Resources Fax: (403) 887-3660 E-mail: dscott@sylvanlake.ca This position will stay open until a suitable candidate is found.

MPC Meeting January 5, 2015 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm

garbage may be placed next to the garbage cart for collection on your collection day for one week following Christmas. Christmas gift wrap is accepted in your green box. Please contact Public Works at 403-887-2800 if you do not have a green box.

WASTE TRANSFER SITE Holiday Hours of Operation The facility will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Years Day. The Waste Transfer Site is open during the winter from 9:00 A.M. to 5 P.M., Wednesday to Saturday exclusive of statutory holidays. The facility is located 1.6 kms. East of the roundabout on Highway #11A and .6 kms. South on RR12.

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Community Services Committee (1 Vacancy)

A reminder that no Council meeting is scheduled on December 22

Provides recommendations to Council on a variety of community services areas including recreation, parks, culture, programs and services, facilities and fee charges, event approvals, community grants. (2 year term)

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library (2 Vacancies)

Employment Opportunities HOME SUPPORT PART TIME – Maximum of 24 hours/week Home Support Workers will provide routine homemaking and housekeeping duties on a weekly or bi-weekly basis for low income seniors and for low income adults with disabilities or short term medical conditions. The schedule will be determined by the Seniors Services Coordinator. Hours and days of work will vary depending on program need.

Responsibilities: • Vacuuming, dusting, washing ﬂoors, cleaning washrooms • Cleaning and organizing kitchen appliances and cupboards, removing unnecessary clutter from hallways and pathways that could potentially cause falls/injuries • Laundry and other related laundry tasks • Helping clients to create grocery lists, meal planning and assisting with the preparation of meals and snacks – i.e. opening cans; placing food in the microwave and/or oven – the Home Support Worker will not bring home made meals or beverages into the clients’ homes or prepare meals for clients • Monitor necessary housekeeping supplies and equipment (client provides cleaning supplies and equipment) • Report to the Senior Services Coordinator any issues, concerns or hazards concerning clients • Adherence to the Home Support Operating Procedures and Code of Conduct • Administrative duties such as completion and submission of all home support services reports/forms to the Senior Services Coordinator • Refer clients to the Senior Services Coordinator to make changes to their schedule or for any other concerns, questions or referrals

The mission of the Sylvan Lake Municipal Library is to provide access to comprehensive information in response to the needs of the community, uphold the principles of intellectual freedom, and promote cultural enrichment. The library board is a policy governance board responsible for the effective and responsible operation of the library. (interim appointment)

Industry Advisory Group (open) 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.

Business Recruitment Team (BRT) (2 members) The purpose of the BRT is to provide guidance and advice to the Economic Development Ofﬁcer (EDO) on matters pertaining to the recruitment of new businesses, commercial and industrial, to the Town of Sylvan Lake. The Team will contribute to the implementation of the Investment Attraction Strategy. • Two (2) Real Estate professionals (commercial sales background preferred)

Public Art Task Force (3 members) The purpose of the Task Force is to plan, acquire and install a historical public art piece that will represent Sylvan Lake history. Requirements for appointment to this Task Force: - Background and experience in visual art and design - Willingness and ability to commit time required to participate in the Task Force

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 Monday, January 19, 2015 to: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 48 Avenue Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6

Attention: Mary Rose Or via e-mail to: mrose@sylvanlake.ca

Qualifications: • Grade 12 diploma or equivalent, Health Care Aide Course or equivalent • Excellent interpersonal skills with people of all ages • Excellent time management/organizational skills • Experience working with seniors • Ability to adhere to terms of the Confidentiality Agreement • A valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License; valid Standard First Aid / CPR Certificate • Current Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Checks • Must be in good physical condition i.e. being able to lean over bathtub, vacuuming, lifting laundry, scrubbing floors

GARBAGE/GREEN BOX COLLECTION NOTICE Holiday Schedule If your garbage/green box recycling collection day is Christmas Day (Thursday) it will be collected on Boxing Day (Friday). If your garbage/green box collection day is Boxing Day (Friday) it will be collected as scheduled. If your garbage/green box collection day is New Year’s Day (Thursday) it will be collected the following day (Friday). Please ensure that your trash and green box recycling is out for collection by 8:00 A.M. on your collection day. Extra bags of

Request for Proposal REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR SYLVAN LAKE MULTIPLEX REDEVELOPMENT The Town of Sylvan Lake is seeking Proposals from experienced construction managers to provide construction management services for the proposed Multiplex Redevelopment facility known as the NexSource Centre. This facility consists of a new hockey arena, a ﬁve-sheet curling rink (to be converted into an 85 ft x 200 ft hockey rink in the future), a seniors centre, a three lane running track, a child/youth play area, multi-purpose rooms, an expanded lounge and a food concession. The facility will also incorporate and tie-into the existing aquatic centre and the existing Multiplex that was completed in 2006. The project also includes some modiﬁcations to both existing facilities. Currently, the project is at the end of design development and will soon be in the contract document phase. Value engineering will be a part of the scope of work. The latest drawings for the proposed NexSource Centre are shown at the Town’s website. An information meeting and associated site visit are scheduled for 10:00am on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at the Town of Sylvan Lake Aquatic Centre meeting room at 4804 48 Street, Sylvan Lake, AB. It is strongly advised that all proponents attend this meeting as attendance by the proponent will be a factor in proposal evaluation. No other dates for information meetings are scheduled at this time. Documents (electronic only) will be available on or after Friday, December 5, 2014 from the Alberta Purchasing Connection and COOLNet Alberta. Proposals must be presented or delivered in sealed packages, clearly marked “Proposal for Construction Management Services for Sylvan Lake Multiplex Redevelopment”. Faxed or other electronically transmitted submissions will NOT be accepted. Completed Proposals must be received at: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 48th Avenue Sylvan Lake AB T4S 1G6 no later than Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., MST. Late submissions will NOT be accepted. All inquiries related to this Request for Proposal shall be directed to: Mr. David Yee, P.Eng., Project Manager Town of Sylvan Lake Email: dyee@sylvanlake.ca

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Red Deer County council gives approval to 2015 budget STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Red Deer County’s 2015 operating and capital budgets were given council’s approval Dec. 9, with capital spending down significantly from this year. The 2015 capital budget is set at $20,530,588 — a decrease of more than $6 million from 27,437,553 in 2014. The 2015 operating budget of $46,425,598 is up from $45,441,289 in 2014.

Much of the significant decrease in capital spending is the result of a number of major one-off projects now being complete. More than $3 million of the operating budget is being set aside for potential outside funding requests. Special levies will remain unchanged in 2015: environmental at 0.1590, protective services at 0.5000 and community services at 0.4000. Heather Gray, the county’s director of corporate services, feels the county is fiscally healthy due to the lowered capital

spending and strong reserves. Mayor Jim Wood said the county will still be able to carry out major construction projects that will benefit ratepayers. Council voted unanimously in favour of approving the budget. Administration said all public input received over a two-week period was taken into account. Budget highlights include $1.5 million for a landfill reclamation project, $4.1 million for bridge repairs, $6 million for a road paving program, $1.7 million for an airport expansion request and $1.1 million over

two years for the Sylvan Lake Multiplex Redevelopment Project.

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C. For the purpose of calculating the sewer service charge is based on 80% of the water consumption. For those properties not connected to Town water services the rate shall be deemed to be 20 cubic meters per dwelling.

Public Hearing TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1657/2014

The above monthly base rates will apply to all residences on properties in Town that have water and/or sewer services available in the land abutting the property.

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Tags: The charge for extra waste, which cannot be contained in the receptacle, shall be at a cost of $1.00 per tag. A charge of the receptacle cost or upgrade, plus 15% which includes delivery, shall be applied to a new qualifying utility account; but does not include the replacement of a receptacle for warranty work or general wear, for which there is no charge. Residential Green Box Recycling Rate:

A Public Hearing regarding the proposed Bylaw will be held on Monday, January 12th, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Government Building at 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, Alberta.

$6.10 per month per residence Commercial Properties: As subject to this bylaw, commercial properties receiving Green Box recycling service shall pay:

WHEREAS it is deemed necessary and expedient to amend Bylaw No. 1552/2010 in the manner hereinafter appearing:

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.

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:

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.

Cardboard Drop-Off Recycle Service Base Rate: $7.00 per business per month.

THAT Schedule “B”, being the rates charged for utility services be amended as shown:

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.

Waste Disposal Fees

Being a Bylaw to amend the Water and Sewer Bylaw #1552/2010.

COMMERCIAL RATES: A. Each customer shall pay for water services supplied in the amount determined as follows: Base Rate: $23.96 per month per unit Consumption Rate: $0.82 per cubic meter Billing amount = Base Rate x number of units + Consumption Rate B. Each customer shall pay for sewer services supplied in the amount determined as follows: Base Rate: $23.80 per unit Collection Rate: 80% of water consumption rate at $0.66 per cubic meter Billing amount = Base Rate x number of units + Collection Rate C. For the purpose of calculating the sewer service charge payable by a customer, the volume of sewage contributed by the customer to the sewer system shall be deemed to be equal to 80% of the water delivered to the customer’s premises, whether the water was received from the Town or from sources other than the Town.

RESIDENTIAL RATES: A. Each customer shall pay for water service as follows:

Date of ﬁrst publication of this notice: December 18th, 2014 edition of the Sylvan Lake News. Date of second publication of this notice: December 23rd, 2014 edition of the Sylvan Lake News. Date of third publication of this notice: December 30th, 2014 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.

TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1658/2014 Being a Bylaw to amend the Waste Bylaw #1620/2013. WHEREAS it is deemed necessary and expedient to amend Bylaw No. 1620/2013 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:

Base Rate: $22.91 per month per unit Unit Rate: $0.72 per cubic meter consumed up to 25 cubic meters $1.01 per cubic meter for 25 meters of consumption or over per month

THAT Schedule “A” and “B, being the rates charged for solid waste services be amended as shown:

Billing amount = Base Rate + Unit Rate

Residential Waste and Yard/Kitchen Waste Collection Base Rate:

B. Each customer shall pay for sewage services as follows:

$17.50 per month per residence for a 240 litre waste receptacle $26.25 per month per residence for a 360 litre waste receptacle

Base Rate: $16.33 per month per unit Unit Rate: 80% of water consumption at $0.59 per cubic meter Billing amount = Base Rate x number of units + Unit Rate

Residential Properties (single and two-family residences):

The Residential Waste and Yard/Kitchen Waste Collection Base Rate provides for one waste receptacle and unlimited yard waste collection per week per residence.

Billing amount = Base Rate times the number of units.

1. The replacement of Schedule “B” in its entirety with:

a. Residential waste customers of the Town of Sylvan Lake delivering waste to the Waste Transfer Site will be charged a fee of $0.08 per kilogram ($80.00 per tonne) for the disposal. b. Any non-residential waste utility customer delivering waste to the Waste Transfer Site will be charged a fee of $0.136 per kilogram ($136.00 per tonne) for the disposal. c. A minimum charge of $5.00 per load will be applied to all deliveries to the Waste Transfer Site of non-recyclable material. A Public Hearing regarding the proposed Bylaw will be held on Monday, January 12th, 2015 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: December 18th, 2014 edition of the Sylvan Lake News. Date of second publication of this notice: December 23rd, 2014 edition of the Sylvan Lake News. Date of third publication of this notice: December 30th, 2014 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.

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Peewee Lakers take gold in Golden tournament SUBMITTED SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

The weekend of Dec. 13 and 14 was very exciting for the Peewee A Lakers hockey team as they spent time together and earned first place at a tournament in Golden, B.C. Early in the morning on Dec. 13, the Lakers met the host Golden Rockets. Colby Knight recorded a shut out in the 6-0 win, while Chase Bergstrom was named player of the game with his solid defensive play. There were also solid efforts from forwards Jordan Karcha and Miles Lagoutte. In the second game of the day, the Lakers tested their skill against the Cranbrook Kings and recorded the second win of the day with a score of 8-5. Aiden Sigfusson was able to connect with Jordan Coady for the first two goals and then follow with a total of four assists in the win, earning him the player of the game. Reese Brigley added a

goal late in the game and Kaje Hubley put in a solid defensive effort. On Dec. 14, the Lakers met the Golden Rockets again — this time Brennan Murphy recorded the 10-2 win. Aden Michael scored early in the game to help get things rolling. Renn (Clements) Bryck and Justin Gyori showed great teamwork all weekend, earning Renn the player of the game. The gold medal game was played against the Cranbrook Kings. The Lakers put up a hardfought final with a 6-2 win. Ashton Fonda put in a solid game, playing both defence and forward. Forward Tyler Tallon and defenceman Kyeran Nystrom had solid performances all weekend. Defenceman Blaine Bertram was awarded player of the game in the championship game. Every player worked hard over the weekend and was proud to bring the trophy home.

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Churches of Sylvan Lake Ministerial Association Christmas Eve Services December 24th Alliance Community Church 5:00 & 7:00 PM 4404 47 Ave Eckville Service 7:00 PM at Eckville Elementary ~ Faith Lutheran Church 7:30 PM New Location: #2-21 Beju Industrial Drive

Gospel Chapel 7:00 PM 4290- 50 St. ~ Lighthouse Fellowship Church of the Nazarene 7:00 PM 4720 45 Ave. at Steﬃe Woima School ~ Memorial Presbyterian Church 7:00 PM 5020 48 St

Our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic 5:00 & 9:30 pm Christmas Day Service 9:00 am 5033 47a Ave. ~ St. Mary’s & St. Timothy’s Anglican Church 8:00 p.m. BAS Family Service and 11:00 p.m. BCP Holy Communion, with fellowship in between the two services

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FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH #2-21 Beju Industrial Drive

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Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Pastor Larry Brotherton 403-505-4438 Church phone: 403-877-9634 lutheranchurchsylvan@hotmail.com

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Senior Pastor: Rev. Kevin Haugan Associate Pastor: Rev. Jim Rilling Youth Pastor Owen Scott Children’s Ministry Coordinator: Ashley Thomas

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Busy two weeks for Sylvan Lake firefighters The following is a list of calls the Sylvan Lake Fire Department responded to between Dec. 1 and Dec. 15: Dec. 2 - 3:31 a.m. Medical Assist, Highway 781 & Highway 11 Dec. 2 - 5:34 p.m. Gas Leak, 48 Avenue Dec. 4 - 7:29 p.m. - Motor Vehicle Collision, Highway 11 & Range Road 23 Dec. 8 - 9:12 a.m. - Rubbish Fire, Highway 11 & Range Road 22 Dec. 8 - 9:24 a.m. - Motor Vehicle Collision, Highway 11 & Highway 20 Dec. 10 - 11:15 a.m. - Train Derailment, Highway 11 & Range Road 23 Dec. 10 - 7:10 p.m. - Medical Assist, Pelican Place Dec. 11 - 6:15 a.m. - Motor Vehicle Collision, Highway 11 & Range Road 12 Dec. 11 - 11:15 a.m. - Gas Leak, 50 Avenue Dec. 11 - 6:59 p.m. - Motor Vehicle Collision, Highway 11 & Highway 20 Dec. 12 - 8:29 a.m. - Public Hazard, Lacombe County Dec. 13 - 6:46 p.m. - Medical Assist, 47 Street Dec. 14 - 10:52 p.m. - Structure Fire, 47 Avenue

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Choir - Above: Members of the Poplar Ridge School choir sang in unison during an afternoon performance of the school’s Christmas concert last Thursday. Below: Little lambs Mallory Marshall, Brycen Potori and Geneva Smyth.

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Members of the Prier family were happy to purchase their Christmas tree from Trilliant Real Estate Group’s Trees 4 Treasures event Dec. 10. Here, they’re pictured with Trilliant’s Pat Garritty and Darcy Rosie. SUBMITTED

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Christmas this year will be made a little bit brighter for some Central Alberta families, thanks to a $7,780 donation made by the Sylvan Lakebased Trilliant Real Estate Group to the Central Alberta Women’s Outreach Society’s Adopt a Family program. The money was raised through Trilliant’s Dec. 10 Trees 4 Treasures event, in which Christmas trees were given out in exchange for donations to the Adopt a Family program. Trilliant then matched funds raised. Pat Garritty, Trilliant’s President

and CEO, said the annual event is an indication of the Sylvan Lake community’s strong giving spirit and generosity. “It is humbling when people open up their hearts and support such a worthy cause at Christmas,” he said in a release. “Every year this event has grown, but I never envisioned it to be this successful. “We are so proud to be part of a community that always steps up to help.” Adopt a Family is a Central Alberta Women’s Outreach Society program supported by corporate and individual sponsors from throughout the Central

“It is humbling when people open up their hearts and support such a worthy cause at Christmas.”

Pat Garritty, Trilliant’s President and CEO

Alberta region. It aims to provide assistance to families in need year-round, and also has a particular Christmas focus. Darcy Ouellet, Central Alberta Women’s Outreach Society fund development officer, said the society was proud to partner with Trilliant for the initiative, and said the funds raised help out at an important time of year.

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Investment Attraction Strategy aiming to bring business to town STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

are working towards developing an investment attraction policy (allowing) administration, under council’s direction, to identify projects of local significance, so if there’s a large employer that’s looking at relocating here and starting up their business here, we will sit down and meet with them as a team, and try and expedite their development permits and applications.” Expediting the development approval process is a priority, Kurz added. Currently, it lasts about 40 days

The Town of Sylvan Lake is hoping its recently adopted Investment Attraction Strategy will help attract business to town. Created by town staff, external stakeholders and a business recruitment team, the strategy will help balance the residential/non-residential tax split. “Right now, our current assessment for residential is 85 per cent of our budget, and 15 per cent is non residential,” said Sylvan Lake Seniors economic development Association offers Resources and trained officer Vicki Kurz. “We volunteers to assist with are working towards applications for: becoming a more complete community.” A split of about Alberta Seniors Benefit 70/30 is being aimed Special Needs Assistance for Seniors for, she added. That, Dental/Optical Programs she said, will be achieved through variThis is a Walk–in Service ous projects associated The Seniors Centre 4908–50 Ave. with the strategy’s variwill be open every Thursday from ous objectives. 9 a.m. to 12 noon for the services above. “There are different projects under each of 403-887-5428 those objectives,” she said. “For example, we

on average. “We have a goal of cutting that back substantially, if possible, over the course of the next few years,” she said. A YouTube video has also been created to showcase the town’s business viability. It can be viewed on the Town’s website at www.sylvanlake.ca, and is just one of many ways the Town is hoping to attract business to Sylvan Lake in the future. “There are lots of different reasons that people relocate their businesses in

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The Red Deer College Queens volleyball team faced Hokusho University of Japan at HJ Cody School on Saturday. Hokusho won 2-0 against the Queens, who had two HJ Cody alumni — Alex Donaghy and Olivia Barnes — in their lineup. Clockwise from top left: Leah Koot smashes the ball; Ashley Fehr and Fauve Welsh rise for the block; Hanna Delemont jumps to spike the ball; Marisa Neufeld and Alex Donaghy team up for the block. STUART FULLARTON

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PAT O’BRIEN International Service Co-Chair

NANCY NUMAN Club & Community Service

MARLA MAHER Past President and Club Co-Chair

JACK VAN DELDEN Treasurer & Community Service

NADINE COYNE Community Service Co-Chair

DALE GANSKE Club & International Service

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BETTY OSMOND

MEGAN CHERNOFF

DAN McLEAN

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STEVE DILLS

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SCOTT McDERMOTT Vocational Service & Sergeant at Arms

Each Family Day long weekend in February the Rotary Club sponsors Free Sleigh rides to one and all on Sylvan Lake, either on sleighs or wheeled hay wagons – this is a very popular attraction that draws hundreds to the lake –the scrumptious Tim Horton hot chocolate certainly helps as well!!

Rotarians Joyce Megson and Scott McDermott await the onslaught of Canada Day attendees on the pier for a piece of the 6 foot x 4 foot Canada Day birthday cake.

Rotarian Matt Toonders proudly pulls the Polio Eradication Float behind a beautifully restored 1948 Mercury pick-up truck during the 1913 Sylvan Lake Parade in June.

Hockeyville team members Karen Van Meer, Jas Payne, Darcy Rosie and Graham Parsons are deep in thought as to who the next selection for their Hockey Draft Rotary Fundraiser team should be.

Rotarians Bonnie Ganske and Alana Routhier were just two of the many Rotarians who lovingly applied temporary Canada Day tattoos to many hundreds of the young Canada Day tattoo seekers on Canada Day.

President: Curtis Setso President Elect:

Sponsored/Hosted Events: Cody High School, Bentley High School and Eckville High School. • Hosted and co-sponsored Canada Day activities on the pier in Sylvan Lake Provincial Park. • Financially supported the Heroes program at École Fox Run School and École Mother Teresa School. • Collected pocket change along the Christmas parade route raising almost $700 for Sylvan Lake Food Bank. • Participated in the 1913 Days parade. • Hosted an annual golf tournament to fund scholarships for local students. • Sponsored two Sylvan Lake Christmas Bureau families. • Supported Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Festival. • Organized an NHL Hockey Draft fundraiser aimed at supporting local school programs. • Financially supported the United Way, the Red Deer Hospice Society and the Ecole Fox Run Renaissance Program. • Assisted with Father’s Day Run, Spring Triathlon and Terry Fox Run.

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BONNIE GANSKE International Service Co-Chair

Rotary Club Executive:

• Continued to spearhead a project to erect a new lighthouse on the shores of Sylvan Lake. • Sponsored and supported the Interact Club at École H.J. Cody. • Co-sponsored the Get Real program at École Fox Run School • Sponsored a student to attend Rotary Youth Leadership (RYLA) Camp. • Financially supported Sylvan Lake’s Jazz At The Lake Festival. • Sponsored a Christmas hot turkey lunch for seniors at Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Centre. • Organized and hosted the annual Skate-A-Thon, helping community groups raise just over $10,000 • Sponsored horse drawn sleigh rides during Winterfest on the Family Day weekend in February. • Contributed close to $5,000 to KidSport and JumpStart in Sylvan Lake • Awarded $1,000 in Rotary Humanitarian awards to H. J. Cody Grade 11 and 12 students. • Awarded $6,000 in Rotary scholarships to students at H.J.

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Secretary: Alana Routhier Treasurer: Jack Van Delden Sergeant-At-Arms: Scott McDermott Community Service Co-Chairs: Nadine Coyne Larry Pangborn Vocational Service Co-Chairs: Joyce Megson Jim MacSween Club Service Co-Chairs: Marla Maher Josh Welton International Service Co-Chairs: Bonnie Ganske Pat O’Brien New Generations Chair: Alana Routhier Lighthouse Chair: Trevor Sigfusson Steve Dills receives the Rotarian of the Year award from Rotary President Marla Maher during the Rotary executive handover cruise in July.

International Projects: • Financially supported the Rotary Foundation’s campaign to eradicate polio throughout the world. • Supported a Literacy Project in Belize.

• Financially supported construction of a Community Centre in Guatemala through Wuqu’ Kawoq, the Mayan Health Alliance.

THELMA MARIS Membership Chair

VICTOR MARIS Foundation Chair

JOYCE MEGSON Vocational Co-Chair

PAUL VENTURA Club & Community Service

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Matthew McDiarmid of the Peewee Bears was named Most Outstanding Player by his coaches Garnet Rambaut, Jeremy Braitenback and John Flinn last Thursday. JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN

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“Every one of the award winners is extremely deserving. They are all so important and they all did their jobs extremely well.”

The Peewee Bears football team celebrated another successful season during its awards and recognition banquet at the Alliance Coach Garnet Rambaut Community Church last Thursday. With the team having won both league and Rambaut said the biggest lesson his players provincial championships, there was plenty to learned throughout the season is how to play celebrate throughout the evening. together as a team. That, he feels, played a Coach Garnet Rambaut presented the team’s awards and commended his players on their major role in their success. “You have 12 players on the football field at strength and growth shown throughout the season. Award recipients were chosen only a time in order to be successful,” he said. “It after much thought and condoesn’t take one — everytemplation, he said. has to do their job.” “You only get out what body “Every one of those awards The Bears shutout their was representative of our you put into it — it has opponents in seven of the coaches and of the players nine games the played to be a 100 per cent themselves,” he said. “Every throughout the season. one of the award winners is effort either way.” extremely deserving. They Such consistency, Rambaut Coach Garnet Rambaut are all so important and they feels, isn’t down to luck. all did their jobs extremely “You only get out what you well.” Rambaut said players worked hard through- put into it — it has to be a 100 per cent effort out the season both physically and mentally, either way,” he said. About half of the Lions’ 26-player roster will with some having had to adapt to playing two or more positions. With practice, that’s some- move on to the Bantam Lions next year, while thing they were able to accomplish. some new players will come up from the Atom “The skill set for each position is very spe- Tigers. cific,” he said. “We practice them hard, we “I hope to work with these guys, build their break things down into the smallest step and skills and character and enjoy the game of then we build them up into the big steps. Then football,” said Rambaut. “That’s the most you we practice it over and over and over, and that’s can ever hope for.” how you get good at what you do.”

Lacombe County Environmental Improvement Grant Program Lacombe County will be holding workshops on the Environmental Improvement Grant program. All workshops will be held at Lacombe County Administration building between 7 – 9pm. Workshops will run on: Wednesday, January 14th Thursday, January 29th These workshops will focus on: How to fill in the application, How to complete the reporting requirements; and How to fulfill the requirement of exemplifying environmental benefits through delivery of your program. The grant program aims to provide financial assistance to community groups and schools to develop or deliver community-based environmental services and programs within the County. It is based on a competitive selection process involves an application form, regular reporting and the ability to demonstrate environmental benefits through the proposed project. Applications must be completed, along with supporting documentation (if required), for funding requests to be considered. Therefore, the County highlights the importance of attending a workshop in January to ensure that applications are complete. Applications may be submitted to the County between February 1, 2015 and February 28, 2015. Applications will only be taken during this time. There will be limited to no funding available from the County for groups seeking funds for environmental programs in 2015 outside of the grant program so we urge you not to miss this opportunity. To find out if your group is eligible, to RSVP for the workshops or if you have any questions please feel free to contact Cajun Paradis, Acting Environmental Coordinator at 403-782-6601 at any time to discuss.

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Leaders

DECEMBER 12TH TO DECEMBER 14TH SYLVAN LAKE FORMULA POWELL LP LAKERS Lakers 7 vs. All About Bouncing Lakers 10 Player of the week: #5 Adam Darbel DYNAMITE SYLVAN LAKE CO-OPERATOR INSURANCE LAKERS Had a Friday practice and competed early Saturday morning against Servus Credit Union Lakers Player of the week: Pacey Small SYLVAN LAKE DAIRY QUEEN LAKERS Participated in Spruceview Tournament Player of the week: Cruz Ouellette SYLVAN LAKE WATTS PROJECTS LAKERS Continued to sharpen their hockey skills during practice. Player of the week: Hunter Jarvis SYLVAN LAKE SERVUS CREDIT UNION LAKERS Continued practicing hard, played early Saturday morning game against Sylvan Lake Co-Operators Insurance Lakers. Player of the week: Tristian Husk NOVICE SYLVAN LAKE CASTAWAY SPORTS LAKERS Won “C” Side in Rimbey Tournament Player of the week: #9 Tyler Hbbs

SYLVAN LAKE 24/7 COMPRESSION LAKERS Game 1 Results: Lakers 17 - Red Deer 1 Game 2 Results: Lakers 10 - Rimbey 9 Player of the week: Lucas Byzitter SYLVAN LAKE ALL ABOUT BOUNCING LAKERS Lakers 6 vs. Delburne 10 Lakers 10 vs. Formula Powell LP Lakers 7 Player of the week: Nate Parchomchuk SYLVAN LAKE MELCOR LAKERS Lakers 7 vs. Blackfalds 7 Lakers 6 vs. Blackfalds 3 Player of the week: #18 Landon Green ATOM SYLVAN LAKE AGENCIES LAKERS Lakers 10 vs. Glendale 3 Lakers Lakers 3 vs. Airdrie 2 Player of the week: #8 Kory Goosens SYLVAN LAKE TERRY’S LEASE MAINTENANCE LAKERS Lakers 7 vs. Lacombe 5 Lakers 4 vs. Wainwright 4 Player of the week: #8 Seth Rosentreter

SYLVAN LAKE STRATEGIS GROUP LAKERS Lakers participated in Airdrie Atom Heroes Of Hockey Tournament Player of the week: Ryder Moberg and Hudson Wheaton

BANTAM SYLVAN LAKE YOUNG GUN LAKERS Lakers 8 vs. Lethbridge 4 Player of the week:

SYLVAN LAKE FORMULA POWELL LP LAKERS Lakers 16 vs. Maskwacis 2 Lakers 4 vs. Ponoka 4 Player of the week: Carter Wilson and Connor Pangracs

SYLVAN LAKE REDCORE LAKERS Lakers 1 vs. Rimbey 3 Player of the week:

PEEWEE SYLVAN LAKE UFA LAKERS Lakers 5 vs. Bow Valley 5 Lakers 6 vs. Airdrie 3 Player of the week: #19 Jayden Henderson SYLVAN LAKE SCOTIA BANK LAKERS Won “A” Side in Golden Tournament Player of the week: Aiden Sigfusson SYLVAN LAKE COMFORT INN LAKERS Lakers 7 vs. Red Deer 7 Lakers 10 vs. Thunderstars 6 Player of the week: Noah Pickering SYLVAN LAKE ETR LAKERS No scores submitted

SYLVAN LAKE BOSTON PIZZA LAKERS No scores submitted Player of the week: MIDGET SYLVAN LAKE BARNZEE LAKERS Lakers 2 vs. Calgary 4 Lakers 2 vs. Olds 2 Player of the week: Joe Gable SYLVAN LAKE HOCKEY CENTRAL LAKERS No Games this weekend! Player of the week: SYLVAN LAKE NORDIC SYSTEM LAKERS Lakers 4 vs. Rocky 6 Lakers 8 vs. Player of the week: Potts

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Seasons Greetings! a Happy New Year! s and a m st with friendship Chri , warm , y e r v r o l y Me l i a u d with the joys am lesse ith f s yo b e w d h n a is ich ess E w s be r n C I d F a F oo W O hristm 's g A e f . L i l AK son ur C ith O a o e N w y s A y py he Ma ROW hap of t

Merry Christmas from all your friends at Sylvan Lake Value Drug Mart LAKELAND PLAZA

403-887-4200

Merry Christmas!

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HOLIDAY HOURS:

Dec. 24 11AM - 3PM Dec. 25 CLOSED Dec. 26 4PM - 10PM Jan. 1 CLOSED

From Sherry and the girls at Sylvan Lake Barber Shop. LPH S.S. RUDO

403.887.4112

Family Restaurant

“Dining by the Lake”

5227 Lakeshore Drive

403-887-0077

www.pier7restaurant.ca

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Greetings of the Season

Greetings

of the

Merry Ch Christmas h i t ffrom the th Management & Staff at your Sylvan Lake RBC

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Season Wishing everyone a

Merry Christmas and all the best in 2015!

Sincere wishes, Sylvan Lake Town Council & Staff 5012-48 Avenue 403-887-2141 www.sylvanlake.ca

RBC Royal Bank Royal Bank of Canada #200 - 3715 - 47 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 0C8

Many kind thanks for your support and patronage. We offer Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year !

May the glow of Christmas ﬁ ll the hearts of you and your loved ones all year long.

Comfort 4505 – 550th 0th 0t h Aven A Avenue ven nue ue

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Inn & Suites

Merry Christmas Sylvan Lake!

25% off

Site 15 Comp 8 RR1 Sylvan Lake AB T4S 1X6

Christmas Party Supplies s Buy now for New Years Parties!

Shelly DeChamp sole owner operator of Balloons Galore

Place your Sear’s order here

Your Balloon & Party Supply Specialists

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#1-5020 - 50 Street

403-887-7884

Toll Free 1-800-4CHOICE (424-6423) www.choicehotels.ca/cn928

13 Beju Industrial Dr, Sylvan Lake, AB

(Located off Highway 20 - next to Movie Theatre)

We are so proud to serve our friends and neighbours in Central Alberta. Thank you for being such a wonderful community. Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!

Master Electrician Owned & Operated RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL • OILFIELD • MAINTENANCE • RENOVATIONS & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE • BUCKET TRUCK AVAILABLE www.townsendelctricalalberta.com Master Electrician Owned & Operated

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Greetings of the Season

Greetings

of the

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Season

Season’s Greetings

and Best Wishes in 2015

Serving Sylvan Lake, Blackfalds and surrounding areas hendersonhomes@hotmail.com 403-588-5853 or 403-588-8487

from Henderson Homes

May your Christmas be blessed with all the joys of family and friends – and horses too of course! • Western & English riding equipment, from draft to mini • Grooming, Vet & Health Supplies • Feed, Supplements, Treats • Giftware, Decor • Special Orders welcome • Tack & blanket wash/repair depot Many thanks for supporting us during our first year of business. As December begins our second year, we look forward to a busy New Year serving your equine and giftware needs.

WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE WE ARE PERSISTENT WE ARE CARING AND FRIENDLY WE ARE PERSONAL

#5, 4 Cuendet Industrial Way, Sylvan Lake www.brand-ytack.com

COMPLETE MECHANICAL SERVICE FOREIGN & DOMESTIC VEHICLES The gift of love, the gift of peace, the gift of happiness, May all those be yours at Christmas

403-887-3300

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! May the magic of Christmas never end and the greatest gift be friends and family! Please Note: our ofﬁces will be closed December 20 Re-opening Jan. 5, 2015 in Innisfail and Jan. 9 in Sylvan Lake.

5015 50 AVENUE, SYLVAN LAKE, AB 4 0 3 . 8 8 7 . 5 0 0 5

Kerry Towle, MLA Innisfail-Sylvan Lake 403-887-0852 innisfail.sylvanlake@assembly.ab.ca

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Greetings of the Season

Greetings

THANKS TO ALL OUR CLIENTS AND FRIENDS

of the

Season

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Warmest Christmas wishes from everyone at Body Fit!

www.sourcemortgage.ca

It’s a pleasure to serve you FREE MORTGAGE CONSULTATIONS Evening & Weekend Appointments Available

403.887.7667

Lori Donovan, BSc, PEng Broker Owner Arlene Arneson - Mortgage Associate

lori@sourcemortgage.ca arlene@sourcemortgage.ca

www.BestBodyFitness.com #5 Beju Industrial Drive | Sylvan Lake, AB

#103 - 5220 Lakeshore Drive, Sylvan Lake: 403-887-6663 Red Deer: 403-341-7800

Keep Christ

inChristmas

Kevin Duncalfe Phone: 403-887-3990 Fax: 403-887-1057 kevin@trophycollision.ca

Thank you for your support in 2014!

Restoring Pride inYour Ride

#24 Industrial Drive – Sylvan Lake We are closed from noon Dec. 24 Opening Jan. 5

Alta-Wide Builders Supplies is your team of local experts

Sylvan Sleep Centre

Your Sleep...Is Our Business #2, 17 Beju Industrial Drive, Sylvan Lake Phone: 403-887-9555 Fax: 403-887-95555 www.sylvansleepcentre.ca

Don’t Drink and Drive this Holiday Season. Lake Shore Liquor delivers 10a.m. to midnight 7 days a week.

403-887-2866 4 03 887 2866

TRIMEXPRESS CUSTOM METAL SHOP

17 Erickson Cr. Sylvan Lake, AB

LAKESHORE LIQUOR 105, 5227 Lakeshore Drive

Across from the Marina in Marina Merchants Mall

403.864.BEER(2337) Holiday Hours: Closing at 6p.m. on Dec. 24th, re-opening at 10a.m. Dec. 26th

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THURSDAY, DEC. 18, 2014

Greetings of the Season If we missed offering you the opportunity to be in this, or any other promotion, please contact us to ensure that we reach you in the future. Thank you so much.

Merry Christmas from Brian and the staff at your Sylvan Lake

Shannon sales@sylvanlakenews.com

Joe sales1@sylvanlakenews.com

403.887.2331

Beagle Plumbing Best Body Fitness Best Western Plus Chateau Inn Brenda Faye Fashions Century 21, Teresa Strasser Cobb’s Clothing Comfort Inn & Suites CU Consulting Ltd. CWC Well Services, Jerome Wipf Doctor’s Eye Care Falcon Homes Fountain Tire Gescan Global Pet Foods GTI Petroleum Harvie Instruments Homes & Hounds

Joey’s Seafood Restaurants John & Donna Ellerby Karen Van Meer Ken & Randi Scheffelmaier Kerry Towle Lakeside Go Karts & Mini-Golf Lakeside Insurance Lakewood Golf Resort Lee Garden Restaurant & Lounge Lulu’s Chop Shop Mac’s Convenience Store Market Vendors Meadowlands Golf Club NAPA Auto Parts Open Range Saloon Pathways Animal Clinic Pier 7

1 Beju Industrial Drive Sylvan Lake 403.887.7744

Pier 7, Robert Poilchak Ponoka Community Golf Club Redcore Enterprises Red Deer Mitsubishi Remax, Carl Stepp Robin Armiage Rona Rowanoak Law Office Rykar Industries Ltd. Safety Doc Saks Shoes Seabreeze Cleaners Squeeky Kleen Steve & Doreen Rowe Steve Rowe Summer Village Jarvis Bay Summer Village Norglenwold

Sylvan Auto Centre Sylvan Lake & District Lions Club Sylvan Lake Ambulatory Care Centre Sylvan Lake Farmers’ Market Sylvan Lake Golf & Country Club Sylvan Lake Lighthouse Project Sylvan Lake Minor Hockey Sylvan Lake Skating Club Sylvan Lake Veterinary Clinic Terry’s Lease Maintenance The Barbershop The Paint Stop The Whole Show Top O’ The Hill Golf Course Trisuns Management Wolf Creek Primary Care Centre Yoga Dive

Thank you to the many Volunteers who dedicate their time and hours. You make it all possible. Thank you to the school choirs and all the entertainment for Making Spirits Bright. Thank you Volunteers & Sponsors for sharing your beautiful Christmas & Community Spirit!

Merry Chr tmas Everyone!

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Greetings of the Season

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Warmest wishes from your friends at Tim Hortons.

Wishing everyone in our community the happiest of holidays. Best wishes for the New Year from John-Paul & Tanya Doucette, and the team members at your local Tim Hortons in Sylvan Lake.

Wishing everyone the happiest of holidays. John-Paul & Tanya Doucette, Sharon & Wayne Graham and the team members in Sylvan Lake thank you for your support, and wish you and your family all the very best in 2015.

ÂŠ Tim Hortons, 2008

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YOUR PAPER!

- Left: École Mother Teresa School Grade 6 students Jayden Bickley, Ben Swanson, Allyne Simonot and Daniel Garcia Hidalgo participated in a French Literacy Workshop with Elene Marquis last Monday. Below: Students Malina Renaud, Tegen Hilker Readman, Jorja Moffett, Diezel West, Leah Williams and Toni McLeod and Principal Dorice Swensrude enjoyed snacks together during the workshop. JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN

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GIESE Ethel (nee Pollock) Ethel was born on May 14, 1932 in Saskatchewan and passed away peacefully, painlessly, and with dignity on December 8th, 2014. She is survived by her fiancé Noel Bower and her five children Beverlee (Terry), Brenda (Bruce), Joanne (Bruce), Jill (John), Bill (Gwen), thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Ethel is predeceased by her husband Raymond and great granddaughter Caroline Mae Adair. She will be sadly missed and remembered for her sense of adventure and natural gift of gardening; Ethel always had a twinkle in her eye and her friends fondly said “Ethel never met a stranger”. There will be a celebration of Ethel’s life on Saturday, July 4th, 2015 in Calgary. For information contact Beverlee at jamochas@telus.net. Donations can be made to Canadian Diabetes Association or Canadian Alzheimer’s Society. BOLDUC David Allen Bolduc of Innisfail passed away at the Innisfail Hospital on December 9, 2014 at the age of 59 years. David was born in Deloraine, Manitoba on June 15, 1955. He lived there until 1979 and then moved to Alberta. in 1984, he met Sheryle, they married in April and had two girls, Danielle and Trina. He made his career in heavy equipment operation. In 1990, he accepted Jesus as his savior. He enjoyed travel, many trips with various family members as well as numerous mission trips. He enjoyed working with his Dad and brothers building roads as well as grain farming. His family will miss his dry sense of humour, special trips together, his loyalty and conversations with him about the Lord. We love you. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Sheryle, daughters, Danielle (Cole) Steenbergen and their children, Landon and Callie of Caroline, AB and Trina (Justin) Duncalfe and their children, Jude and Chael of Carstairs, AB; parents, Donald and Rose Bolduc; siblings, Gary (Susan) Bolduc, Anne (Greg) Brown, Lorne (JoAnne) Bolduc, Donna (Barry) Lamb and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held at the Innisfail Alliance Church on Saturday, December 13, 2014. Memorial donations may be made to the Innisfail Alliance Church. Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., Innisfail entrusted with arrangements. Phone: 403-227-0006. www.heartlandfuneral services.com

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) December 30th, 2014 @ 7:00pm In the Leisure Center located on the Ag grounds

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ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN Our ¿rm currently has an opening for a motivated individual to join our team on a permanent full-time basis in the position of accounting technician. Your role will be to assist with the compilation of ¿les to support the preparation of our clients’ ¿nancial statements. This will include corresponding with the CRA and clients. Experience and knowledge with Sage (Simply Accounting), QuickBooks, Caseware, Pro¿le and Microsoft Of¿ce softwares would be a valuable asset. We are an established public accounting ¿rm based in Sylvan Lake, Alberta. Our ¿rm is comprised of several chartered accountants, accounting technicians and support staff. We serve a large and diversi¿ed client base of small to medium sized owner managed businesses. A comprehensive bene¿ts package is available to the successful candidate. Kindly submit references) and sgcaba.com. No Resumes will be December 22nd.

a resume (including cover letter to info@ telephone calls please. considered until Monday

Strategis Group LLP Chartered Accountants 103, 4505 – 50 Avenue Sylvan Lake, AB info@sgcaba.com www.strategisgroupca.com

Coming Events

THE LLOYDMINSTER Exhibition Association’s 96th Annual Pride of the Prairies Bull Show and Sale. Featuring Halter and Pen Shows. March 8 - 9, 2015. Entries Close: January 6, 2015: www. lloydexh.com. 306-825-5571.

Employment #700 - #920 Caregivers/Aides................710 Clerical ..............................720 Computer Personnel ..........730 Dental ................................740 Estheticians........................750 Hair Stylists ........................760 Janitorial ............................770 Legal ..................................780 Medical ..............................790 Oilfield ................................800 Professionals......................810 Restaurant/Hotel ................820 Sales & Distributors ..........830 Teachers/Tutors..................840 Trades ................................850 Truckers/Drivers ................860 Business Opportunities......870 Miscellaneous ....................880 Volunteers Wanted ............890 Positions Wanted ..............895 Employment Training ........900 Career Planning ................920

Farm Work

755

F/T PEN CHECKER

for general feedlot duties for large expanding feedlot in Sundre. Experience necessary. Fax resume to 403-638-3908, or call 403-638-4165, or email dthengs@hotmail.com

Medical

790

CANADA BENEFIT GROUP. Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000. from the Canadian Government. Toll free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/free-assessment MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-athome career today!

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

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Oilfield

LOOKING FOR

Oilfield Maintenance Operator or Laborer Must have valid class 4 drivers licence and must have safety tickets. Fax resume to 403-746-5131 or email smittysoilfield@gmail.com

Professionals

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

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THE RUSTY PELICAN is FULL-TIME GENERAL now accepting resumes for MANAGER required for F/T Exp’d Canadian Professional LINE COOKS Rodeo Association. Must at all stations. be highly motivated with MUST HAVE: strong business management, negotiating, • 2-3 yrs. post secondary education. financial planning, leadership, team building, • 2-3 yrs. on-the-job exp. • Provide references strategic thinking & The hourly rate will be organizational skills. $13.25 - $15. per hour Duties: Office operations, dependant on experience. staff supervision, Mail to: 2079 50 AVE. marketing, sponsorship & Red Deer, AB T4R 1Z4 communication. Email or Call 403-347-1414 resume with covering or Fax to: 403-347-1161 letter & references: bsteadward@ Tired of Standing? rodeocanada.com. Find something to sit on Website: in Classifieds rodeocanada.com.

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JOURNEYMAN Heavy Duty Mechanic required for oilfield trucking company. Will consider 3rd year apprentice or higher. Fulltime position. Phone resume to: 780-842-6444. Fax 780-842-6581. Email: rigmove@telus.net.

RICK THE WELDER INC. seeking STRUCTURAL STEEL DRAFTER/DETAILER JOB DUTIES Structural steel modeling and detailing using CAD Software. Prepare engineering designs and drawings Explain drawings for conformity and errors. EDUCATION Completion of any related education. 2-3 yrs. work exp. will be considered. Must have vast exp. in structural steel, drafting, detailing and drafting certification. Terms of employment: F/T permanent. $30/hr. with open availability. Please drop off resume at 11 Erickson Drive, Sylvan Lake AB. T4S 1P5. 403-887-6090 Fax 403-887-6089 or email ovries@telus.net

requires a

Safety Coordinator

to implement, manage & enhance our existing safety program. Fax resume and references to 403-343-1248 or email admin@shunda.ca.

Truckers/ Drivers

The Good Samaritan Society is one of Western Canada’s largest voluntary, not-for-profit, care giving organizations. For more than 65 years The Society has provided quality health and community services for seniors and adults with disabilities.

WANTED TANDEM Fuel Truck Drivers for winter season, Northern Alberta area. Call Roger 1-888-849-3616.

Full-time, part-time and casual opportunities available. Please submit your resume and covering letter to Dave Gutscher at dgutscher@gss.org or call (403) 845-6033, ext. 63222 for more information. www.gss.org

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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. Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

We are currently inviting applications at our Clearwater Centre in Rocky Mountain House for:

REGISTERED NURSES

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ROADEX SERVICES requires O/O 3/4 tons, 1 tons and 3 tons for our RV division and O/O Semis and drivers for our RV and general freight deck division. Paid by direct deposit, benefits and company fuel cards. Border crossing required with valid passport and clean criminal record. 1-800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com.

Business Opportunities Choose a career where people matter!

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ACADEMIC Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

NOW HIRING!

WINTER START GED Preparation Would you like to take the GED in your community? • • • • • • • • • •

Red Deer Rocky Mtn. House Rimbey Caroline Castor Sylvan Lake Innisfail Stettler Ponoka Lacombe Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available. 403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

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DAIRY equipment supplier looking for GENERAL LABORERS & WELDERS Competitive wages and benefits package. E-mail resume: info@prolineinc.ca

Join our growing team. We have career opporunities available in our Edmonton location: GREENHOUSE Labour Full time seasonal work starting Feb. 1, 2015 $10.25 per hour Planting, Transplanting, caring for the annual plants Moving pots and trays Must be able to stand for long periods daily Physically Fit Please apply at sales@dentooms.com

Find out more about our exciting career opportunities at www.brandtjobs.com or by calling 306-791-8923. Brandt Tractor is the world’s largest privately held John Deere Construction and Forestry Equipment dealer and a Platinum member of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program.

Over 2,000,000 hours St. John Ambulance volunteers provide Canadians with more than 2 million hours of community service each year. Di-Corp will soon be opening its newest world-class Sand Transloading Facility in Leslieville, Alberta. Our state of the art equipment and advanced processes allow us to be leaders in the Sand Transloading market.

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Full Time Seasonal Greenhouse Labourers Job includes flowers, planting and picking, planter assembly, watering plants, garbage clean-up, etc. Some heavy lifting req’d. Must be hard working. Mon-Sat 7am-5pm. O/T Req’d. Starting wage $10.33. Red Deer location. Please send resume by email HR@darvonda.com Please reference “Red Deer greenhouse labour” in the subject to be considered.

Advocate Opportunities

At Di-Corp, we take pride in the quality and excepƟonal level of service we provide to our valued customers. By providing industry leading training and aƩracƟng people with a strong passion for customer service, we’ve created a winning team to deliver the service our customers have come to expect. We are eager to learn more about you and how you can be a great addiƟon to the Di-Corp team. As we grow, we are currently searching for talented individuals to join our team in variety of capaciƟes. We are currently accepƟng resumes for the following posiƟons at our new facility near Rocky Mountain House: Assistant Terminal Manager (1 PosiƟon)

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

Rail OperaƟons (3 PosiƟons) Control Room Operators (3 PosiƟons)

To deliver the SYLVAN LAKE NEWS & CENTRAL AB LIFE 1 day a week.

If you thrive in a challenging and fast paced environment, this opportunity is for you!

Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

Di-Corp oīers higher than industry pay, excellent beneĮts and a safe and Ňexible work environment. How to Apply:

CARRIERS REQUIRED To deliver the CENTRAL AB LIFE 1 day a week in: INNISFAIL Penhold Olds Sylvan Lake Please call Debbie for details 403-314-4307

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Auctions

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MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, December 20, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns - Handguns, rifles, shotguns, hunting and fishing equipment. To consign 780-440-1860.

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THURSDAY, DEC. 18, 2014

Busy few weeks for Sylvan Lake swimmers SHARON BURNS SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Four swimmers represented Sylvan Lake at a mini meet designed for swimmers learning how to compete on Dec. 10. Isabelle Fraser, Rauri Slimmon, Samantha Lorenze, and Kaitlyn Dicaire all had a great showing at the meet, which was held in Olds. Last month, members of the Sylvan Lake Swim Club attended a meet in Calgary at the Calgary Winter Club. All swimmers did well in their events. Megan Abram improved by more than 10 seconds in the 100m freestyle and the 200 Individual Medley. Abbigail Bahler had her biggest improvements in the 50m backstroke and the 50m freestyle. Isaac Bahler swam well in all events, coming close to his MQT in the 200m freestyle. Reelan Baker swam four events and had a great showing. Ann Duffy had her best improvement in the 50m butterfly and the 50m freestyle. Sophie Ewanchuck improved by more than 13 seconds in the 50m freestyle. Justice Fancie swam well in all events and had personal best times in four out of six events. Capri Fraser had her biggest success in the 200m freestyle, showing an improvement of more than 13 seconds. Jayden Hiebert swam four events and showed great improvement in skills. Travis Lorenze swam with great enthusiasm throughout. Elizabeth Moore came first in all her events, having the greatest improvement in her 100m freestyle and winning the 100m Individual Medley eliminator at the end of the meet. Nicholas Moore performed well and had his greatest improvements in the 100m and 50m freestyle. Paige Sapergia competed for the first time and showed great promise in com-

petition. Mackenzie Siemens performed well, showing her best improvement in the 100m breaststroke with an improvement of more than 14 seconds. Lexi Sparrow placed first in the 100m freestyle. Zachary Zoerb had a good showing as well with his biggest improvement

in the 50m backstroke. Shelby-Lynn Battenfelder, Hayden Becker, Tegan Calen, Jayden Hiebert, Breckyn Lagoutte, Travis Lorenze, Kira Main and Zachary Zoerb all attended a 10-and-under meet in St. Albert last month. It was a great meet designed for

newer swimmers to the swim club that allowed them a chance to compete in shorter races along with a chance to try a meet qualifying event. All swimmers did really well and had a great time.

Sylvan Lake swimmers Isabelle Fraser, Samantha Lorenze, Rauri Slimmon and Kaitlyn Dicaire at a recent mini meet in Olds.

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