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Five Sylvan Lake residents found guilty of illegally killing four big horn rams BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Five Sylvan Lake men were found guilty late last week after illegally hunting, killing and leaving four trophy big horn rams to spoil following an investigation which began in 2013. Timothy Yach, Anthony Yach, Tyler Lach, Mathew Lecerf and Seth Gould all pleaded guilty in Hinton Provincial Court to the offences. They were fined a total of $24,500 and had their hunting licenses suspended for a year. Adam Jalbert, a fish and wildlife officer for the Athabasca District where the poaching took place, explained he was the first officer on scene in 2013 following the five Sylvan Lakers needless slaughter of the rams. Jalbert explained the initial call came in from an anonymous complaint stating there were trespassers hunting in the boundaries of a reclaimed mine site that has been closed to hunting and entering for the past 30 years. “The report initially came to me from a fellow officer who was also working in the area. His duties at the time prevented him from responding right away, so I responded to the call,” remembers Jalbert. “I did not witness the scene of the offence where the dead rams were located. I encountered the five young men on the road while they were still in the area. My initial investigation took place roadside, where the individuals were questioned about the case. “Initially the men did not provide any information relating to the unlawful killing of the rams. They only
provided misleading information, but in the end they did cooperate and were truthful to officers.” Jalbert explained bighorn sheep are a highly prized animal in North America among both the hunting and conservation communities, but added he could not speculate as to why the poachers would leave the animals to spoil after they killed them and left the bodies in tact without removing the heads or horns. The Cadomin area, where the poaching took place, is world renowned not only to sheep hunting enthusiasts, but to wildlife and conservation enthusiasts alike he explained. He added up until this past year when a large ram from Southern Alberta was discovered, the Cadomin area was known to have produced the largest bighorn sheep in the world. Jalbert stated there is a very substantial population of bighorn sheep in the area and the fact that they have been protected from hunting for the past 30 years has caused them to become more tolerant of human presence. He said it is not uncommon to drive through the area and witness sometimes up to a few hundred bighorn sheep nearby. Occasionally, these sheep are as close as a few metres from the highway, providing for an excellent opportunity to view them. During the investigation Jalbert took DNA samples from the young men who were accused. These samples were later submitted to the Fish and Wildlife Forensic Lab in Edmonton, AB and results proved that some of the samples taken were consistent with the DNA of a Bighorn Sheep.
“Armed with this new crucial piece of evidence, myself and another officer obtained further information from the young men, which revealed they had killed four bighorn rams and abandoned all four of them where they were killed,” said Jalbert. “As a Fish and Wildlife Officer, I do my best to ensure that those who commit wildlife crimes get their day in court. In this instance, I hope that the young men involved have learned something throughout the process and that they make the right choice to obey the laws as they engage in any future recreational pursuits.” Of the total $24,500 fine, $7,500 will go to the Alberta Fish and Wildlife Forensic Lab and $6,000 will go to the provincial aerial ungulate survey program - the primary method used to determine the population status and trends for ungulates in Alberta, with ungulates being most animals with hooves. The Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Branch wants to thank the public for their support in helping to apprehend resource violators. Anyone with information relating to resource crimes can call the Report-A-Poacher hotline at 1-800-642-3800. Callers may remain completely anonymous. Editor@sylvanlakenews.com
REDUCING THEIR FOOTPRINTS!!! I’d like to thank SpeedPro Signs, The Bra Lounge & Pivotal from Red Deer, Pet Planet, Wok Box, Lakeside Rona & No Frills from Sylvan Lake who took part in my Waste Reduction Week Challenge! Other Local businesses taking action in reducing their carbon footprint are Booster Juice, Sylvan Lake Physio, Squeeky Kleen, Magical Moments, Print Wizards, Lucid Tattoo and Design, Harvest Operations Corp., Praire Dawgs, X-Calibur, Sugar Belle Cakery, Fountain Tire, Sylvan Lake News, Natural Solutions Health Store, Global Management Corp, The Place to Mortgage and Bethany Care Society. You make recycling possible in Sylvan Lake.
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sales1@sylvanlakenews.com LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY The Sylvan Lake News welcomes letters to the editor on current issues and concerns from its readers. Letters must include the writer’s first and last names, address and phone number. Letters will be published with the writer’s name and city, town or country of residence (address and phone number not for publication). Letters signed with aliases, pen names or those left anonymous will not be used. The Sylvan Lake News reserves the right to edit all letters for length, clarity, legality, personal abuse, good taste and public interest. Not all letters may be published due to any of the previous editing reasons or availability of space. Please make letters legible (typed is preferred) and brief (under 250 words). The Sylvan Lake News thanks you for your interest in the “letters” page and encourages your comments, pro or con, through this popular public forum. Mail or drop off submissions to: Letters to the Editor, Suite103, 5 0 2 0 5 0 A S t r e e t , S y l va n L a ke , A B 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.
BY STEVE DILLS SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Many years ago, in the 1950s, a debilitating disease spread across Alberta causing wide-spread fear among parents. Schools were closed, public meetings cancelled and even the movie theatre affected. It is estimated that 1,400 people in Alberta were diagnosed either with paralytic or non-paralytic Polio in 1953, according to polioalberta.ca, a site established for polio survivors, family and friends. The 1,400 cases were almost half of all polio cases between 1920 and 1963. A man named Chuck became a good friend, an advisor and mentor to me while at my first job in Alberta after coming west in 1979. He’d studied biology, doing his research, near Gunn on Lac Ste. Anne, and ended up living in Onoway, about 30 miles northwest of Stony PlainSpruce Grove.
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world observed World Polio Day Saturday. The day was established more than a decade ago, its timing to honor the birthday of Dr. Jonas Salk, who led the first team to develop a polio vaccine. For Canadian Rotarians, this year marked another momentous move forward in the goal to eradicate the disease, something that’s close to happening. The longstanding relationship between Rotary International and the Government of Canada, the first country to donate to Rotary’s earliest fundraising campaign for polio eradication in the late 1980s, was enhanced. While many who think of polio know of the epidemic of 1953, the last Canadian to be struck by wild polio virus was a 10-month-old boy in 1988. In support of the Pennies for Polio campaign designed to engage students and the general public, the government had agreed to match donations of up to $1 million(CAD). Later that was increased to $2.27 million. Then, after successful lobbying by Rotary members, the federal government, last year, increased its commitment to $250 million over five years for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative which includes Rotary partners the World Health Organization, the
U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, UNICEF, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The Gates’ foundation has invested more than $1.5 billion to help end the disease with another $1.8 billion contributed through to 2018. Currently, Rotary and their partners are conducting a campaign with the slogan, “This Close”, featuring supermodel Isabeli Fontana and other polio ambassadors. In March, she traveled to India on a three-day goodwill mission in which she assisted health workers and other volunteers with vaccinations, talked to school children about the importance of hygiene, visited the polio rehabilitation ward at a Delhi hospital and met with officials from UNICEF and the World Health Organization. When asked what impressed her about the trip, she told a Rotarian Magazine interviewer, “The energy was spectacular. It was so moving to be there and see how much faith the people have. The fact that it was possible to end polio there shows that the fight is not in vain.” Polio was officially eradicated from India in 2014 but vaccinations continue to maintain that status. Polio has been at the
forefront of Rotary’s international efforts; local club members have responded with fundraising efforts. They’ve publicized their efforts by, among other things, pulling an ‘iron lung’ in the 1913 Days parade. But it’s not the only project undertaken by local Rotarians. They’re actively pursuing a variety of goals; providing scholarships for students, assisting with special events such as leadership building camps; as well as creating fun and camaraderie through Canada Day, hay wagon rides during Winterfest and social events. Past presidents of the Rotary Club of Sylvan Lake have been, Garnet Rambaut, Gord Fraser, Peggy Fleming, Bonnie Ganske, Randy Fiedler, Barry Hibbert, Pat O’Brien, Scott McDermott, Jack Van Delden, Marla Maher (2 terms), Leonard Bystrom, Cynthia Giguere and Curtis Setso. O’Brien is serving his second term now. Interested in membership? Thelma Maris is the person to contact at 403-887-2444 or email tagmaris@gmail.com. For more information on polio check polioeradication.org. ***Steve Dills, is a former editor of Sylvan Lake News and continues to write about the thriving community of Sylvan Lake***
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While I was working hard to start a newspaper in a community of 500 people, Chuck was doing accounting work for a variety of businesses, starting a hot shot business and other things to make ends meet. There was one thing different about Chuck. He had a withered leg, wore a brace and hopped along — not because of an accident, but because he was a polio survivor — one of 31,000 in Canada, according to the March of Dimes Canada website. In Sylvan Lake last week, members of the Rotary Club, along with more than 1.2 million Rotarians in over 35,000 clubs, marked 30 years since the service club Rotary International, launched the PolioPlus Campaign. “Since 1985, Rotary and its partners have helped reduce the number of cases from 350,000 every year to fewer than 400 in 2014. Rotary has contributed more than $1.3 billion and hundreds of volunteer hours to protect more than two billion children worldwide. In addition, Rotary’s advocacy efforts have played a role in decisions by donor governments to contribute over $10 billion to the effort.” Sylvan Lake’s Rotary club members and other Rotarians around the
BY LEANNE BERTRAM SYLVAN LAKE NEWS COLUMNIST I’m sure many people are very tired of hearing those three words reduce, reuse, recycle. We have heard them way too many times, but the truth is many people don’t understand the dangers of these wasteful habits in our lives. Did you know that in Alberta we have nearly 350 landfills, many full or nearly full and despite appearance we are running out of room for more. We can’t sustain this level of waste long term. I know you are all aware of how recycling can help improve our lives and save our natural resources. Most of us believe that recycling is ethically the right thing to do. I definitely am not perfect, but I do try to make conscious choices daily when it comes to the disposal of my waste. I believe many of you are not sure where to begin, what materials are accepted, what items go where and
where to you take these materials? It’s way easier to say ‘forget it’, this is way too difficult. Of course we all care about waste-reducing, reusing and recycling and doesn’t need to be difficult. I suggest you start with baby steps, one day at a time. You will make mistakes, you will end up throwing stuff away that could have been recycled. That’s okay. Just try to remember to think before you throw and before you know it, recycling will have become a daily habit of yours. Today I’d like to help you out and supply you with a list of common items and where you can safely dispose of them. A common barrier to recycling is not knowing where to dispose of the materials. Sylvan Lake Transfer Site • Tires - E-Waste • Wood - Paint /Paint Cans • Refillable Propane Tanks - Ferrous Metals/ Non-Ferrous Metals • Large Appliances - Food Scraps/ Yard Trimmings
• Mattresses Drop’N’Swap Located at Sylvan Lake Transfer Site • Electronics - Furniture • Unwanted Gifts - Appliances and More • Lakeside Rona in Sylvan Lake • Alkaline/Rechargeable Batteries - Fluorescent Light Bulbs/Tubes Envirosort Red Deer • Antifreeze - Dry Cleaning Chemicals • Flammable Liquids - Household Hazardous Waste • Hazardous - Fluorescent Light Bulbs/Tubes • Paint - Solvents • Pesticides - no regulation Best Buy in Red Deer • Alkaline/Rechargeable Batteries - Ink Cartridges • CDs - Cell Phones • Electronic Equipment Other than TVs and Computers London Drugs in Red Deer • Soft Plastics - P6’s Plastics • TVs - Alkaline/Rechargeable
Batteries • Computers - CDs • Air Conditioners/ Microwaves Fluorescent Bulbs/Tubes HMI Industries/ Red’s Scrap Removal/ The Battery Doctor in Red Deer • Lead Acid Batteries Sylvan Lake Bottle Depot • Oil - Oil Filters • Oil Containers DID YOU KNOW? The Alberta Recycling Information Line is a toll-free service offering information on a variety of recycling and waste minimization topics to municipalities, businesses and the general public. Phone: 1 -800-463-6326 Website:www. recyclinghotline.ca “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Helen Keller ***Disclaimer: Leanne Bertram is the owner of Clean Conscience Recycling - a local eco friendly recycling company aiming to divert waste from landfills***
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Multiple RCMP vehicles rammed during separate incidents with injuries sustained by members BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS It was a busy week for Sylvan Lake RCMP with a number of high profile cases taking place, which led to multiple police vehicles being rammed by suspects. On Wednesday October 21, members of the Sylvan Lake RCMP detachment were investigating a report of suspicious vehicles in the rural area east of Sylvan Lake. RCMP located the vehicles with the drivers of the vehicles refusing to comply. The vehicles then fled the area at a high rate of speed. Sylvan Lake RCMP stated in a press release they disengaged the drivers due to a perceived danger to the public. They then began patrols of the area and located one suspect. Members then attempted to stop the other vehicle a second time. According to Sylvan Lake RCMP the driver of the second vehicle then rammed the police vehicle causing extensive damage. A second police vehicle close by was also rammed before the suspect vehicle hit a power pole while trying to evade the officers. RCMP reported two officers were injured during this incident with one receiving medical treatment on scene. The occupant of the vehicle, Mitchell Thomas Huber, 21 years old, of Blackfalds is being charged with possession of a prohibited weapon,
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after a short struggle, with two officers being injured in the incident but neither requiring medical treatment. Anthony Dacid Kardelis, 34 years old, of Red Deer is being charged with three counts of assault with a weapon, possession of property obtained by crime, two counts of mischief, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight from police, resisting a police officer, and two counts of breaching probation order. Kardelis appeared in court on Thursday October 22. “I am proud of the actions of our members,” stated Sylvan Lake RCMP Staff Sargent Gary Rhodes. “They placed themselves in harms way to keep the citizens of Sylvan Lake safe. I am happy to confirm all the injured members are back at work. I would also like to thank
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Sylvan Lake Lighthouse growing taller daily BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The Sylvan Lake Lighthouse is well under construction with framing nearing completion and the lantern room having been added to the top of the structure earlier this week. Project committee chair for the Rotary Club of Sylvan Lake Lighthouse Project, Trevor Sigfusson said he is happy with how the build is coming along with no weather setbacks having taken place so far. The lighthouse is being built by Falcon Homes, with framing being undertook by Pardy Contracting and the design/architectural layout being done by Bob Samson. Sigfusson said the lighthouse is moving along quite nicely and is changing shape daily. “It took a while to get things off the ground both literally and figuratively - but we didn’t want to rush things and we knew we needed to do it right,” said Sigfusson. “We all have such a personal
attachment to the project at this point and now that we have it started and in particular after the foundation got put down, it’s moving along quickly.” The local Rotary Club had the idea to return the lighthouse to Sylvan Lake after noticing how many residents identified with the previous lighthouse, which had to be demolished a number of years ago due to safety concerns. “When I first starting digging into it, I wasn’t sure how much the old lighthouse was really missed but I was truly overwhelmed by the support and feedback showing just how much it really was,” said Sigfusson. “It became obvious once we got going that it was something the people of Sylvan Lake really wanted to have back. “They indentified with it and people were heartbroken when the old one had to be knocked down for safety reasons.” Jack Van Delden of the Sylvan Lake Rotary Club stated after the idea was
MAKING PROGRESS - The lantern room of the Sylvan Lake Lighthouse was placed this week with framing and windows expected to be completed soon. The lighthouse is being built thanks to funds from the Sylvan Lake Rotary Club. Photo by Jack Van Delden/Rotary Club of Sylvan Lake
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brought forth it was up to the club to raise the funds needed to make it happen. After a highly successful campaign allowing individuals to purchase a brick to be placed along the bottom of the lighthouse with their name or in memory of a loved one, the neccessary funds were put in place and the foundations were laid. Van Delden added now that the lighthouse is off the ground, more and more people are coming forth to say they want to purchase thier own brick which has led the Rotary Club to hold off placing them until spring of 2016 so everyone has the chance to purchase a brick. “The lighthouse is the emblem of Sylvan Lake,” said Van Delden. “We’ve been known for our lighthouse for the last 25 years and we were all deeply saddened to see it go - so
we are extremely pleased to see it coming back. “It will not be the Rotary lighthouse, it will be the Sylvan Lake Lighthouse - so many people in the community, ones who are not Rotarians, also played such a large role in this and we like to think if we hadn’t done it some one else would have stepped up and done it too.” Sigfusson added due to the short life of the previous lighthouse, they wanted to ensure this time around they would leave a lasting legacy. “Our mandate from day one was that we wanted to design a 100 year structure,” he explained. “We wanted this thing to last 100+ years and looking at the design and the quality of the build it’s looking more towards the plus end of things.” The lighthouse will feature a fully functioning LED lantern, which will pulse outwards towards
the lake rather than in a traditional rotating manner. In addition, thanks to a suggestion from builders the lighthouse will also feature LED integrated lighting on the exterior of the structure with the option to change the colour of the exterior lighting based on the season and local events taking place. The Town itself has stepped forward following the Rotary’s announcement to reconstruct the lighthouse and offered to build Lighthouse Park, for which construction will begin in the spring. The park will feature pathways, benches and picnic tables in the area around the lighthouse. For those still wishing to purchase bricks please contact Jack Van Delden by calling 403 597 0949 or by emailing jackvandelden@yahoo.ca editor@sylvanlakenews.com
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New Sylvan Lake medical imaging centre expected to open in early spring BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Central Alberta Medical Imaging Services (CAMIS), based in Red Deer, announced earlier this month they have finalized plans to open a medical imaging centre in Sylvan Lake. The centre will be located in the Beju Industrial area and will occupy around 6000 square feet on two levels. The centre is expected to be operational in late March of 2016.
west country to not have to travel as far,” she explained. “We have room to expand at our facility in Sylvan which is a good option to have - at this point we don’t know what that expansion of services will include but we are happy to know we have the option to do so.” Currently CAMIS operates their largest facility out of Red Deer offering ultrasounds, bone mineral densitometry, mammography, x-ray, MRI, echocardiography, nuclear medicine and a variety of other services. The organization also operates ultrasound facilities in both Stettler and Olds. The facility in Stettler opens up services to residents of east central Alberta with Olds opening up options to those on the southern end of Central Alberta. CAMIS hopes the new Sylvan Lake facility will open up services to those in the west. With the ability to see as many as 28 patients in a day, Simpson added the CAMIS clinic could have the potential to benefit the local service industry also, as many of those patients may stop to eat or shop after their appointments. Patients to the new CAMIS clinic in Sylvan Lake must receive a referral from their doctor prior to visiting.
Patty Simpson, office manager for CAMIS’ Red Deer location, explained the Sylvan Lake facility will contain two ultrasound rooms to begin with, as well as a board certified radiologist. “Sylvan is a good location for not only access to the west country, but raises the opportunity for people from Red Deer to also travel to this location should we be fully booked in Red Deer,” explained Simpson. “Not only that but Sylvan Lake is a very booming place currently and we thought the needs there would be well met by us opening a facility there - also to have a Red Deer based radiologist drive to Sylvan means it isn’t that bad of a commute for them.” On site board certified radiologists are required for a number of medical imaging tests so by having one on site it opens up more opportunity to broaden the type of exams available at the new location. Simpson explained CAMIS has had their eye on Sylvan for quite some time now after the need arose for the organization to find an expansion location as they are nearing their patient capacity in Red Deer. “The needs of Central Alberta are always growing and it’s going to be nice for patients in both Sylvan Lake and the
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Regular Meeting of Council November 9, 2015 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm
BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
TAKE NOTICE THAT on or before October 23, 2015 the Development Officer for the Town of Sylvan Lake approved the following application(s):
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TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE ELECTRICAL FRANCHISE FEE INCREASE NOTICE Please be advised that the Town of Sylvan Lake is proposing to increase the local access fee, which is charged to FortisAlberta Inc. (FortisAlberta) for use of municipal lands for its power lines effective January 1, 2016. The fee is recovered by FortisAlberta from its customers as the local municipal access fee on electric billings of all customers that receive electric service in the Town of Sylvan Lake. This local access fee will be increased from $5.42 (10%) to $6.71 (12%), based on the delivery charge of FortisAlberta, excluding energy related riders. This calculation is based on 625kWh consumption in a 30 day period. Questions or concerns should be directed to Darren Moore, Director of Finance at (403) 887-2141.
2016-2018 Municipal Budget Town of Sylvan Lake budget deliberations are under way and open to the public! October 31, 2015 - Council Budget Deliberation November 9, 2015 - Council Approves 2016-2018 Draft Budget for Public Distribution November 27, 2015 - Budget Open House (details TBD) December 14, 2015 - Adoption of Budget Contact 403 887 2141 for more details regarding any of these events.
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CRESTVIEW Falcon Homes Ltd. for a duplex with attached garage and uncovered decks on Lots 69 & 70, Block 4, Plan 142 4556 (13 & 15 Cameron Close) FOX RUN Robert Garnier for an uncovered deck on Lot 19, Block 8, Plan 002 4261 (82 Old Boomer Road) Chad Priegnitz for a Home Occupation Class ‘A’ (Mobile Heavy Duty Mechanic – office only) on Lot 19, Block 6, Plan 002 2272 (17 Falcon Crescent) HEWLETT PARK Krest Homes Ltd. for an accessory building (detached garage) on Lot 3, Block 4, Plan 142 4692 (105 Hinshaw Drive) Pioneer Pizza & Lounge Ltd. for a restaurant use (Pioneer Pizza take out only) on Lot 4, Block 13, Plan 082 3644 (Unit 330, 49 Hinshaw Drive) LAKEWAY LANDING Sten & Glenda Rasmussen for an accessory building (detached garage) on Lot 44, Block 9, Plan 062 1919 (27 Lucky Place) RYDERS RIDGE 1900034 Alberta Ltd. for a fascia sign (9’ x 24”) and a fascia sign (6’ x 3’) on Lot 1, Block 7, Plan 082 0055 (440, 3715 47 Avenue) STREETS Raymond Walinga for an accessory building (detached garage) on Lot 14, Block 9, Plan 1549AJ (5119 48 Avenue) Leanne Niemela for an accessory building (detached garage) on Lot 8, Block 6, Plan 8037AO (5032 38 Street) Alissa Kinsman for a temporary banner sign on a portable building or Lot 25MR, Block 8, Plan 112 3597 (4725 43 Street) AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT you may appeal Discretionary approvals to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, as provided for in Part 17, of the Municipal Government Act. Written statements relevant to the development and reasons for the appeal may be submitted to the Town of Sylvan Lake, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, 5012 48 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 within 14 days following this publication. You may not appeal a Permitted Use unless it involves a relaxation, variation or misinterpretations of the Land Use Bylaw. For further information please contact the Development Officer at 887-2141. Dated at Sylvan Lake, Alberta, this 29th day of October, 2015. Development Officer, Town of Sylvan Lake
Residents of Sylvan Lake can expect to see changes in school and playground zones across town in the near future following a decision made by Town Council earlier this month. Council first addressed the issue last May following concerns fielded by Municipal Enforcement from residents who were curious as to why there are no times for the zones posted on signage.
“WE FIELDED SOME CALLS HERE AND THEY WERE WONDERING WHY WE DON’T POST TIME PERIODS, BASICALLY WE EXPLAINED IT WASN’T MANDATORY TO DO SO.” - NICK REIJNEN It was debated during a Town Council meeting whether or not to change the time zones to an unbroken 8 a.m.5 p.m., with Council ultimately deciding there was no need to change the school and playground zone times and a more appropriate response would be to simply post the provincially mandated times. “We fielded some calls here and they were wondering why we don’t post time periods, basically we explained it wasn’t mandatory to do so,” explained manager of Municipal Enforcement, Nick Reijnen. “There weren’t any major issues surrounding school and playground zone prior but the Town was responding in an appropriate way to the concerns of the residents who voiced their opinions. “We didn’t have a safety issue in our community when it came to playground zone but we are pleased Council addressed the idea in an appropriate manner.” Following the changing in signage residents can expect to see the removal of the current yellow signage. The current signage will be replaced by standardized signage in every playground and school zone throughout town stating the speed limit is 30 km/h during the posted times, with school zone times being 8-9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-1:30p.m., and 3-4:30p.m. on school days with playground zones being 8:30 a.m. to one hour after sunset. Outside of these times, speed limits in these zones are 40 km/h. “We already have a slow 40 km/h speed limit throughout town and while the idea was brought forth to have all day unbroken school zone times from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. - it is really asking motorists a lot to maintain that 30 km/h speed all day in the school zones,” explained Reijnen who added he is unaware of any other towns with a regulated 40km/h town speed limit. Editor@sylvanlakenews.com
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Local organization recieving support from community BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS A local non-profit agency organized by the Sylvan Lake Community Partners Association (SLCPA), the Sylvan Lake Tree of Hope received a helping hand recently thanks to a $1,000 donation from Servus Credit Union. The Tree of Hope, an annual initiative by the SLCPA, is a fundraising effort put on around Christmas time to help raised funds for the Sylvan Compassion Fund, Sylvan Lake Food Bank and the Sylvan Lake Christmas Bureau. Towering over the 35 ft. and covered with 2000 LED lights and located in the centre of the skating rink at the lake - the program asks local organizations to sponsor a light of hope by donating a toonie or more. Rama Alluri, branch manager at Cervus Credit Union,
said they donate annually to the Tree of Hope, but felt this year a change was in order. “This year with the current economy and people losing jobs left and right we felt it would be appropriate to increase fundraising,” said Alluri. “The name Tree of Hope really personifies the program - it is there to give hope to the people who need it most, and it gives me hope other local businesses will also step forward - Alberta is facing a recession and I think it is a unique opportunity for other local private organizations to come forward and help out at this time.” Alanna Dextrase, administrative/events co-ordinator for SLCPA, stated Tree of Hope is an important program in order to ensure all residents are able to experience Christmas. “Donations are really down and the need is really up,” explained Dextrase, adding
local Christmas organizations are seeing a 200% increase for those who need their assistance based on the current
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Public Hearing TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1682/2015
WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Sylvan Lake deems it necessary and expedient to amend the Land Use Bylaw No. 1555/2010, NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the Town of Sylvan Lake, in the province of Alberta, duly assembled, enacts as follows: That this bylaw may be cited as the Land Use Amending Bylaw #1682/2015. That Bylaw No. 1555/2010, being the Town of Sylvan Lake Land Use Bylaw, is hereby amended: In Part 9.7 Narrow Lot General Residential District (R5) by removing references to ‘duplexes’ throughout the section. In Part 9.7 Narrow Lot General Residential District (R5), Minimum Front Yard the portion of the section prior to the exception is repealed and replaced as follows: 4.0 m (13.12 ft.) 6.0 m (19.69 ft) for units with front attached garage In Part 9.7 Narrow Lot General Residential District (R5), Minimum Rear Yard is repealed and replaced as follows:
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of their business or organization should contact Alanna Dextrase by calling 403 887 9989 for donation pick-up
Two storeys above grade with a maximum of 10.5 m (34.5 ft.) With the exception of lots located north of the tracks between 46th Street and 33rd Street, the maximum height shall be two storeys above grade or 10.0 m (32.8 ft.) In Part 9.7 Narrow Lot General Residential District (R5), Supplementary Regulations by repealing section 2. In Part 9.7 Narrow Lot General Residential District (R5), Supplementary Regulations, repealing section 4 and replacing as follows: 4. With the exception of lots located north of the tracks between 46th Street and 33rd Street, at least 4.5m continuous length of the front parcel boundary of each interior lot shall be left unobstructed by a driveway or access to a parking pad. In addition, no front driveway shall exceed 7.5 m in width at the front property line. In Part 9.7 Narrow Lot General Residential District (R5), Supplementary Regulations by repealing section 5. In Part 9.7 Narrow Lot General Residential District (R5), Supplementary Regulations by adding new sections as follows and re-numbering the sections to reflect amendments: All two-storey dwelling units shall contain developed floor area over a minimum of 40% of the area of a front attached garage. All bungalow and bi-level dwelling units shall be designed in such a manner that the front façade of the house is setback no more than 5.0 m. The Development Authority may request
In Part 9.7 Narrow Lot Duplex Residential District (R5A), Minimum Front Yard, the following is added: 6.0 m (19.69 ft) for units with front attached garage In Part 9.7 Narrow Lot Duplex Residential District (R5A), Minimum Rear Yard is repealed and replaced as follows: 7.5 m (24.6 ft) In Part 9.7 Narrow Lot Duplex Residential District (R5A), Maximum Building Height is repealed and replaced as follows: Two storeys above grade with a maximum of 10.5 m (34.5 ft.) In Part 9.7 Narrow Lot Duplex Residential District (R5A), Supplementary Regulations by repealing sections 2 and 3. In Part 9.7 Narrow Lot Duplex Residential District (R5A), Supplementary Regulations, section 6 by removing the words `the two`. In Part 9.7 Narrow Lot Duplex Residential District (R5A), Supplementary Regulations by adding new sections as follows and re-numbering the sections to reflect amendments: Where each unit within a duplex is situated on a titled lot, a minimum 3.5m continuous length of the front parcel boundary of each interior lot shall be left unobstructed by a driveway or access to a parking pad. In addition, no front driveway shall exceed 4.0 m in width at the front property line. Where both duplex units are located on the same titled lot, a minimum of 3.5 m continuous length of the front parcel boundary of each interior lot shall be left unobstructed by a driveway or access to a parking pad. In addition, no front driveway shall exceed 8.0 m in width at the front property line. All 2 storey style dwelling units shall contain developed floor area over a minimum of 40% of the floor area above and attached garage. All bungalow and bi-level dwelling units shall be designed in such a manner that the front façade of the house is setback no more than 5.0 m. The Development Authority may request additional design treatment, including but not limited to windows along the side of the garage and increased porch or veranda space to reduce the visual impact of the garage protrusion. This Bylaw comes into force the day it is passed. A Public Hearing regarding the proposed Bylaw will be held on Monday, November 9, 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 12:00 noon on Thursday, November 5th , 2015. 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 22nd, 2015 edition of the Sylvan Lake News. Date of second publication of this notice: October 29th, 2015 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.
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Students at Fox Run School take hands on approach to learning about recycling WASTE AUDIT - Students at Fox Run School performed a waste audit on their classroom’s garbage as well as that of the teachers’ lounge recently alongside Leanne Bertram of Clean Conscience Recycling. This waste, which was originally all going to be thrown out, was sorted in piles which were recyclable and compostable with the pile on the left being actual non-recyclable waste. Photo by Leanne Bertram/ Clean Conscience Recycling
BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Students at Fox Run school had the chance to learn more about reducing, reusing and recycling recently thanks to an initiative launched by a local woman. Leanne Bertram of Clean Conscience Recycling, based out of Sylvan Lake, visited the students at the school where together they went through the classroom’s waste from the previous day, as well as through waste collected from the previous day in the teacher’s lounge. During the educational sessions Bertram had the students go through the waste and sort it into what they felt was actual garbage, what was recyclable and what could be composted. Bertram talked to the students about the importance of reducing, resusing and recycling as well as the impact it had on the
environment and landfills. “At first a lot of the kids didn’t like the idea of touching garbage, they were putting on gloves and saying ‘ewww’,” explained Bertram. “Once they caught on to what we were talking about, they really became actively involved in the conversation. I then asked them to give me examples of how we could reduce waste and how we can reuse things instead of throwing them away. “The teacher noticed at lunch students were more conscious of what they were throwing away, reinforcing what they learned during the session. I think a lot of people really just don’t realize how much can be diverted - especially when it comes to plastics and paper.” Michelle Pengelly, the students’ teacher at Fox Run stated the students really didn’t realize the things they were putting in the garbage and how
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Influenza vaccines being made available to residents BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS It’s that time of year again where doctors and pharmacists are recommending the influenza vaccine. The Alliance Community Church will be hosting the vaccine clinic Oct. 29 from 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. It is recommended to get vaccinated every year as the influenza virus strains change every year. The make up of this year’s influenza vaccine is different from last year’s as manufacturers try to match the virus strains to the strains that may be circulating. Doctor Digby Horne, a medical officer of health in the Alberta Health Services Central Zone, said the childrens’ vaccination last year only had one B strain, but this year the vaccine has two B strains. For children and adults, one out of the two types of influenza A viruses has been modified. There is still the H1N1 component that will remain the same, with the H3N2 component having been slightly altered. Horne said manufacturers work hard to match up the strains in the vaccines with the strains thought to be in the virus this year. “It depends on the match of the circulating strain and what is in the vaccine,” Horne
said. “Some years there is a better match than others.” He said last year the H3N2 strain changed in the time between when the manufacturing was started and when the virus was circulating so there wasn’t a good match with the strain and it was not effective. The World Health Organization makes recommendations to vaccine manufacturers in February as to what they think should be in the vaccines. They are then administered in the fall. “You might not get the strain circulating till December or January and it’s possible that it may have drifted a little bit from then and you might not get the perfect match but you usually get some match,” Horne said. Horne added the influenza vaccine this year is to prevent against the respiratory virus that causes cough, fever, head, muscle and joint aches and other types of symptoms. He said the stomach flu is most often caused by gastrointestinal viruses which cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. These illnesses are shorter lasting than the influenza respiratory virus. “This influenza vaccine will have no impact on them and unfortunately we don’t have a vaccine for the gastrointestinal stomach flu,” Horne said. He said there is often a misconception between the gastrointestinal virus and the
respiratory virus. “We don’t want people with respiratory illnesses to visit long term care centres and supportive living settings either so it is important for people to distinguish between the two and to know that there is a vaccine for the respiratory influenza,” Horne said. Although people can take other precautions to avoid getting sick such as thorough and frequent hand washing, sneezing and
coughing into sleeves, among other various precautions, Horne said even just having a respiratory droplet on your mouth, nose or eyes can transmit the influenza. “You might not even feel it and some people can transmit influenza without having symptoms themselves, so you can be infected that way and hand washing won’t always protect you,” Horne said. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com
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12 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2015
Fun Halloween events planned at Library BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
I am the light Some of you will remember the song called The Sounds of Silence, written by Simon and Garfunkel in the ‘70’s: “Hello darkness, my old friend, I’ve come to talk with you again.” That is a vivid and accurate description of the way people feel today -- they are living in darkness and don’t even realize it. The whole world is like that. We are watching our civilization fall apart. Anger, hatred, greed, immorality, violence etc., is destroying our homes, sabotaging a whole generation of young people and of children, removing the glue that holds civilization together. Thus anarchy and violence spread on every side, and we do not know what is wrong. That is darkness. “I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in darkness,” These words are as relevant and apropos today as when John first wrote them in the darkened Roman world of the first century. Jesus says, “Follow me. Walk in my light. Come to me in your weakness, your
brokenness, with your heartaches and broken dreams, and let my light shine on you. Take me with you as you walk through the day and I will light your path and give you life.” In whatever way the darkness shows itself in our lives, Christ has come to be a light for us. Wherever there is darkness in our family, in our friendships, in our community, Christ has come to shed light on all those areas of our lives to restore peace and harmony and joy. So what can we do? We need to stay in the light. We need to do all we can to take in the light. We need to have light therapy. Light therapy. How do you have light therapy? You get close to the light. Who is the Light? Jesus Christ and God our Father. How do we get close to the Light? We study His Word. How do we get close to the Light? We think about His wonderful kingdom to come, which is His light. We stay positive. We don’t let the negatives come in. We keep our eyes on the Light. We rejoice in the Light.
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Senior Pastor: Rev. Kevin Haugan Associate Pastor: Rev. Jim Rilling Youth Pastor Owen Scott Children’s Ministry Coordinator: Ashley Thomas
Sylvan Lake Apostolic Lutheran Church 3 miles south, 2 1/2 miles west of Sylvan Lake
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The Sylvan Lake Library is puting on an exciting pre-Halloween event Thursday 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. This is in the spot of the after school program where children ages 6-12 are welcome to come. The party theme will be a monsters and mayhem and children are welcome to dress up as zombies, monsters, witches, princesses or whatever they desire. They will be toured inside and outside around the library and will have some snacks along with participating in a Halloween craft. Library programmer Corrie Brown said there will be little take home bags filled with treats and toys and other Halloween goodies for the children to take home and enjoy. Brown welcomes not only the usual crowd of children who attend the after school program to take part in this but any other children who wish to participate as well as there is no registration required. She said she expects around 20 children to be there, but there is no limit. “Getting to dress up, run around and have fun is the most fun about this,” Brown said. Since colder weather is predicted for this week Brown suggests children dress warmly. “Come have fun, come dressed up and as whatever, there are no real restrictions on that,” Brown said. “We will have the nerf guns out like we did for the zombie walk and we will have a little monster nerf battle.” Last year’s Halloween celebrations included staff creating a haunted house in the program room with a crow visiting from the Medicine River Wildlife Centre. The Library will decorate for Halloween and will also give out candy and other goodies on the day of as the Library will be open until 5 p.m. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com
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Town Council tackles persistent and pesky graffiti issue BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS During Monday night’s regular Town Council meeting the Mayor and Council heard from director of community services, Rob Lebsack, about an ongoing issue of graffiti concerns within the town. Lebsack stated over the past decade the growth of the municipality has provided a number of ideal ‘canvasses’ for graffiti within the community. “Although there have only been a few instances of massive overnight hits to the community, the graffiti concerns are constant and slightly increasing in frequency as the community grows,” stated Lebsack in his report to Council. Council was concerned over the amount of graffiti in the community and asked community services to look into deterrants or other programs that may limit the graffiti within town, including the possibility of the use of rewards to assist in arrest and conviction of offenders. Within Lebsack’s report, a statement from the RCMP concluded the idea of a
reward system, although a commendable idea on the Town’s part, too closely paralled the idea of Crimestoppers - a program which had been active for decades, and that they did not feel it would not be a worthwhile endeavor. Ultimately it was suggested the Town should impliment a Community Standards Enhancement Task Force an entity which would focus on graffiti and/or all ‘anti-social behaviours’. It was suggested the group would include RCMP members, council members, business owners, schools and neighbourhood groups to create a solution that would solve chronic graffiti. Councillor Chris Lust, who prior to becoming a councillor in Sylvan Lake worked as a divisional strategist for the City of Red Deer Community Services department, suggested the Town may want to take a look at initiatives Red Deer has in place such as the community graffiti clean up programs offered by the Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre (CACPC). “They have done a great deal of work with much success in Red Deer around
graffiti and there name does suggest Central Alberta, I know the executive director of this organization is entertaining the idea of expanding their services to outlying communities,” explained Lust, who added the CACPC frequently mobilizes volunteers to do city wide graffiti clean ups and may be a great addition to the task force. In addition, Councillor Lust referenced Red Deer’s Downtown Business Association’s partnership with Steve Woolrich of SeCure Consulting Solutions Inc., where areas of the City which regularily attracted negative activity were beautified with massive murals created by local artists to transform the areas in vibrant positive spaces. In turn the murals take away canvas space for people to place graffiti on and create a sense of pride in the area. “This seems like one of the best possible ways to prevent graffiti - I think it’s a multi-prong approach,” said Lust. Councillor Payne agreed the idea of painting murals was a valid idea as often their is a respect level present where peo-
ple are less likely to not vandalize an area that is considered art. “I think the idea of having spaces around town, that aren’t taggable - done by a professional artist with a lot of creative style and class is a cool idea,” Payne added. Mayor McIntyre noted it was worthwhile to consider providing mural creation grants to encourage local artists and business owners to apply to create artwork around town. The motion to create a Community Standards Enhancement Task Force and Program was brought forth by Councillor Parsons, with the motion being passed unanimously. A subsequent motion was also brought forward by Mayor McIntyre advising Town staff to prepare a report that would include the cost of investing in utility box ‘photo wraps’ that would also advise utility companies to follow suit along with the Town covering their own available boxes. This motion also passed unanimously. editor@sylvanlakenews.com
Addressing graffiti from the ground up - why Sylvan Lake needs SafeGrowth BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Throughout the streets of Sylvan Lake needless scrawls upon the walls are placed. This unsightly man-made make up marks many of the busiest corridors. Issues of vandals with a lack of pride and poignancy are present in most communities, with little being unique about this situation. What can be unique is how municipalities choose to deal with the issue of graffiti. Recently Town Council advised staff to lay out costs associated with developing a Community Standards Enhancement Program and the creation of a task force to address the rising concern of graffiti. While this is an admirable idea and may lead to success, it must be done in a sustainable and creative manner if it is to obtain the objective of obliterating petty crime such as graffiti. For many years communities across the country have utilized the ideology of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) to deter criminal behaviour. CPTED involves altering the physical environment through means as small as strategic use of shrubbery and vegetation to large scale initiatives such as Red Deer’s Art Allies - two large scale community cre-
ated murals in alley ways. Art Alley was created in collaboration between the Red Deer Downtown Business Association and Steve Woolrich, a Red Deer based CPTED expert and owner of SeCure Consulting Solutions Inc. “Revitalization of the downtown area was the key component to Art Alley, but beyond that it was about increasing street art and public art,” explained Woolrich of he and his team of artist’s creations. “What happens when you have great art or great music present people are naturally drawn to those spaces - there’s now suddenly a level of pride present in that space and the more positive activity you have happening in that space the less likely it is there will be crimes committed there.” Beyond CPTED, over the past seven years in particular, more progressive methodologies are starting to be used. He explained practitioners of CPTED have long felt there were missing pieces in the prevention puzzle. What he and other CPTED experts noticed was the practice did design the physical environment to prevent crime, but it was missing the social aspect. From this notion came the creation of SafeGrowth by Greg Saville, a former police officer, current criminologist/urban planner and a professor with the
University of Calgary’s faculty of Environmental Design. SafeGrowth is defined by Saville as integrated crime prevention for the future. It is a shift towards a new style of prevention theory, one in which safe places emerge less from outside experts implementing strategies to or for neighbourhoods and more from neighbours planning alongside prevention experts. Recently Woolrich was invited by Saville to a Safe Growth summit in Canmore where he received an in depth analysis of what SafeGrowth was and how it could be combined with CPTED, making Woolrich one of few certified SafeGrowth practitioners in Western Canada. “To me SafeGrowth is about building relationships - you build those relationships at the neighbourhood level. You have a conversation about the concerns of that neighbourhood and then you take action as a community,” explained Woolrich. “It is not police driven and it is not driven by the town - it is driven by the people.” In order to develop these community conversations, citizens must become engaged and take pride in their neighbourhoods of residence and business operation. The Community Standards Enhancement Task Force is a great start and if it is to be a success,
members of this task force must utilize principles of CPTED in conjunction with the SafeGrowth methodologies. The idea of the SafeGrowth model is to pull together a diverse group of people councillors, RCMP, different social agencies, along with artists and musicians. If you have all of these people at the table you will have the tools to create an effective crime prevention strategy.
“You need all of these people at the table or else how are you going to have any buy in from the community. These are the people that can move things quickly to the action stage and get back to that level of community engagement at a neighbourhood level,” said Woolrich. Not only will implementing CPTED principles and ideologies such as public art and street into our
downtown and address the issue of graffiti by removing canvasses for vandals - utilizing SafeGrowth will engage community members to take pride in their space and create a sense of social relationship to those spaces. Sylvan Lake is a tourist destination, why not give the both residents and these tourists something else to look at along with the lake and in turn create a vibrant, artistic community.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2015
H.J. Cody School graduates receive post secondary scholarships BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
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The H.J. Cody School held their academic awards ceremony last Friday evening in the Fine Arts room where several students received recognition for their high achievements. The room was packed with current and former students, parents, teachers and award sponsors. This awards ceremony included recognizing students’ high achievement from last year’s Grades 9 to 12 in everything from shop, drama, fine arts and the academic core subjects. There were also awards in citizenship and leadership. Several students from last year’s graduating class who are now attending post secondary received scholarships from local businesses and vice principal for Grades 9 and 10 Darcy Marshall said the scholarships given out were around 11 or 12 thousand dollars. “It is a fair amount of money overall that is given out and kids are appreciative of it for sure,” Marshall said. “Parents were very proud of the recognition of their kid’s accomplishments and we had
very positive feedback.” The students who received the post-secondary scholarship awards included: Melissa Bancroft - awarded the Cloverdale’s NoFrills Service Scholarship for her community volunteering. Nicole Hartley - Steffie Woima Scholarship for demonstrating strong academics, citizenship and involvement in the community. Michael Bentley - the Norman and Mary Bowles Award for his artistic excellence in performance and technical theatre. Heather Watson and Derek Penman - Town of Sylvan Lake Citizenship Scholarships that went to a male and female student involved in the community. Nicole Hartley- Lions Legacy Scholarship for illustrating good marks, school participation and community need and involvement. Michael Bentley - the RDC Regional High School Access Award. Melissa Bancroft, Sulley Larocque, Whitney Lehman, Jaxon Lynn, Madison McDonald, Anelle Myburgh, Marley Ojala, Michelle Soroka, Breanna Tait and Heather Watson - Rutherford scholarships. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com
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HJ Cody students learn about 40 developmental assets BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Students of HJ Cody High School were host to visitors from Sylvan Lake’s Flipside Youth Centre recently where they learned the meaning of SPARC and gained knowledge on the 40 developmental assets taught at the youth centre. During the student’s Career and Life Management class (CALM), Krista Carlson, FCSS youth services supervisor and youth centre co-ordinator, Deshon Lennard
told of how SPARC stands for strengthening positive assets and resiliency in communities. Studentss learned SPARC is run by FCSS with the role of educating the community on the 40 developmental assets. The SPARC program aims to not only help the community learn how they can help instill positive youth development in their own day to day lives, but also how young people can instill these assets in their own lives. “SPARC came together a
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few years ago as a group of people who were interested in ensuring youth in the community had the tools they needed to be successful as far as just being happy and healthy and having every opportunity to be good citizens of the community,” explained Carlson following their presentation at HJ Cody. “As a community we all play a part in developing these assets in our young people, “It goes back to the idea that it takes a village to raise a child. It’s not just up to the teachers, parents and
youth workers - it’s up to the entire community as a whole to ensure these kids have these assets instilled in them.” Carlson explained the framework behind the 40 developmental assets fits well into the CALM curriculum as the class is all about health wellness and that she was pleased she had the opportunity to talk to so many young people in one. She added she felt the majority of the students intently resonated with what she was saying with many student actively engaging in conversations around the assets.
Following Carlson and Lennard’s presentation students watched a video about a young girl from St. Albert who told her story of how the adults in her life helped build assets in her. The young St. Albertan shared how volunteering and coaching a younger girls volleyball team impacted her life and how she then began teaching others how to build assets in their lives . After the video was over Carlson began to tell the young people in the room how all of the programs at the Flipside Youth Centre are designed to help build those 40 developmental
assets. “Even though it looks like we are doing really fun things like zombie runs and acoustic cafes, what we are really doing is building assets and we do that by building meaningful relationships with the kids,” said Carlson. “The 40 developmental assets teach young people so much and the best way to teach them these things is through role modeling by showing kids what these assets look like through role modeling we are only helping to set them up for a happy and healthy life. editor@sylvanlakenews.com
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RCMP News Release October 10th – October 16th, 2015
October 10th 7:49 a.m. – A Ford F150 truck was stolen from an address in Benalto. RCMP were notified by the owner that the vehicle had been taken from outside a residence on Willow Place. The keys to the truck had been stolen the previous evening. 6:23 p.m. – A disturbance at a residence on Old Boomer Road resulted in multiple attendances by RCMP. A report of a loud party involving underage drinking resulted in three visits. The initial visit resulted in two youths arrested for drug possession. Additional noise complaints resulted in fines of $500 and $1000 respectively. 7:33 p.m. – A vehicle with three male occupants was stopped during a check stop on Highway 11 east of Highway 20. An indication of marijuana use was detected in the vehicle. Some loose ammunition was also located. All three males, residents of the Red Deer area, were arrested. The
23-year-old driver was issued a 24 hour suspension. 22:13 p.m. – RCMP attended a fight in progress at a liquor establishment in Sylvan Lake. Police received a 911 call to attend a bar on 47th Avenue where three females were involved in a minor altercation. One female was told by staff to leave the premises relating to a dispute over the bill. Police provided mediation and the female returned to pay her bill. No charges were laid. October 11th 1:30 a.m. – A 29-year-old female is facing two counts of assault in relation to a domestic dispute at a residence on Ryders Ridge Boulevard in Sylvan Lake. A 911 call was received from a neighbor who advised that a female was involved in a physical altercation with a male. The neighbor approached the couple to intervene and was also assaulted by the female. The 37-year-old female victim sustained minor injuries. 01:57 a.m. – RCMP re-
sponded to a 911 call of an assault on Sylvan Drive in Sylvan Lake. A 40-year-old male advised that he was assaulted with a weapon by a male acquaintance in his residence. The male was treated by EMS for injuries to his face. Alcohol was a factor. An investigation is continuing. 10:13 a.m.– A 53-year-old female is facing a charge in relation to a vehicle stop outside a residence on Old Boomer Road in Sylvan Lake. A vehicle was stopped in a back alley near the residence. The driver refused to provide any documentation and refused a breathalyzer after exhibiting signs of impairment. The accused is facing a charge of refusal of an approved screening device and failing to provide required information to a peace officer. 12:36 p.m. – A complaint which escalated into an altercation at an address on Old Boomer Road resulted in a charge against a 53-year-old Sylvan Lake
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break-in instruments are a 30-year-old male from Breton and a 39-year-old male from Winfield. October 12th 01:08 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A 21-year-old male lost his license and his vehicle as a result of a check stop on Highway 11A at Highway 20l. The male, a resident of Red Deer, was found to have open liquor in his vehicle. A roadside screening device was utilized. The maleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license was seized and the vehicle was impounded for three days. October 13th 07:34 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A stolen vehicle complaint has resulted in multiple charges against a 23-yearold Calgary female. The owner of a Ford F350 called police to report that his vehicle was stolen while he went back inside his residence on Forest Drive. The vehicle was located abandoned a short time later. A female and male were seen leaving the area on foot. The female was arrested a short time later. She is facing various charges including theft of
a truck; six counts of possession of stolen property; possession of break-in instruments; obstructing a peace officer; and possession of drugs, including methamphetamine and heroin. October 14th 11:11 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A truck was stolen on Willow Springs in Sylvan Lake. A Ford F150 was parked in a driveway outside a residence. No one was witnessed around the vehicle at the time of the incident. October 15th 2:43 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; RCMP and fire crews were called to a vehicle fire in Sylvan Lake. A Pontiac Firebird was engulfed in flames while parked outside a residence on Falcon Crescent. The blaze is regarded as suspicious and an investigation is continuing. No injuries are reported.
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Sylvan Laker and Miss Ponoka Stampede prepares for Miss Rodeo Canada competition BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Sylvan Lake’s very own Ashley Akkermans was crowned Miss Ponoka Stampede last spring and will compete for the title of Miss Rodeo Canada Nov. 11 – 15 and if she wins she will be crowned in Edmonton. Being Miss Rodeo Canada 2016 Akkermans would be representing all the rodeos in Canada, but will always be considered Miss Ponoka Stampede 2015. Miss Ponoka Stampede is Akkermans’ first title which means she has not had much time to prepare for this bigger competition. She has had to work extra hard to prepare by studying for a written test, preparing for an interview, riding a number of different horses, practicing her public speaking, preparing outfits for modeling and making sure she is all around well presented. The reason for cramming all of this work into the past eight months is because Akkermans said most of the other competitors have held a few more titles. “I’ve had to do a lot of extra work in a short amount of time but I think the hard work will pay off in the end,” Akkermans said. “I’m feeling pretty confident going in.” Being Miss Ponoka Stampede has been one of the most incredible experiences of her life explained Akkermans as she now gets to experience a great deal and be immersed in the rodeo culture that she loves so much. “Everybody is such a family and it’s such a beautiful
Miss Ponoka Stampede – Ashley Akkermans, 23, will be competing for the title of Miss Rodeo Canada next month, but will always hold her title as Miss Ponoka Stampede 2015.
community surrounding and to be a part of that has been really cool,” Akkermans said. Being Miss Ponoka Stampede has also granted her many different traveling opportunities such as going to Omak, Washington to represent the Ponoka rodeo as well as representing the rodeo in many other different places in Canada. Even though traveling and representing Ponoka is tiresome, Akkermans said it is a positive experience because she gets to meet other girls she has so much in common with like the other rodeo queens. “The girls who do this love what they do and they love every minute of it,” Akkermans said. “We almost call it a sisterhood we have so many similarities. We all understand what it’s like to be sleep deprived and yet still having to compose ourselves and look the part when we’re half asleep. You become the best of friends even when you’re competing.” She also said that being a public figure and communicating with all sorts of different people from all different walks of life is a great part of it also. Akkermans said she has the desire to run for Miss Rodeo Canada because it is an incredible opportunity to even just compete for the title and competing gives her a great deal of experience. “You grow so much as a person and gain all this knowledge working on your horsemanship and preparing yourself as a person to be able to withstand the competition because it is pretty intense,” Akkermans said. “It will be
fun, but I wont be getting a lot of sleep during that week, but the experience in itself is really rewarding.” If crowned, Akkermans will have the opportunity to travel all across America and will go to Australia. She will attend 400 to 500 events in one year. She hopes to win the title as she loves promoting the rodeo sport, being emmersed in it and being an ambassador for it. “I love being a role model and taking on a leadership role,” Akkermans said. As Miss Rodeo Canada Akkermans would be responsible for being a good role model as other queens would look up to her as well as children because little girls and boys in the stands get excited to meet her as she is Miss Ponoka Stampede. “Anything you say to them can mean so much to them,” Akkermans said. “It gives you such a platform to have an awesome impact on other people and the sport of rodeo.” reporter@sylvanlakenews.com
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Central Alberta group aims to educate regarding payday loans BY KALISHA MENDONSA STORY COURTESY RED DEER EXPRESS Between provincial surveys, local City council and independent groups there is much discussion on the topic of payday lending regulations in Alberta. The province’s payday lending regulations expires in June of 2016. In response, the government has put a survey on Service Alberta to gather input on current practices and potentially new regulations. Red Deer City council addressed this issue earlier this year and the issue is arising again as November is Financial Literacy Month. On Nov. 5th at 7 p.m., the Central Alberta Poverty Reduction Alliance (CAPRA) will screen the film SPENT at the Welikoklad Event Centre, followed by a panel discussion. The event aims to educate the public on payday lending, current regulations and to encourage discussion around the issue. “It’s a really timely issue in the City. There’s a lot happening, not just municipally but provincially as well, looking at payday loans and regulations,” said Dianna Souveny of CAPRA. “With the downturn in the economy, more people might be accessing these kinds of lenders and not realizing the kinds of traps they can get into with that. There are things happening across Canada with payday lending and loans and trying to regulate them in a more
positive way that impacts our more vulnerable people in municipalities that access these funding sources.” Payday loans are classified as a loan below $1,500 that are taken out for a maximum of 62 days. People can qualify for these loans online or in store. A survey has been posted to the Service Alberta web site to gain input on current and proposed regulation changes. This information is designed to help the Alberta government better regulate the issue of payday lending. Souveny said a major issue with the current regulations is the ability for provinces to essentially overrule the Criminal Code, and charge up to 600% interest on loans. This translates to lenders being allowed to, in Alberta, charge $23 on each $100 of the loan. “The maximum annual interest rate allowed by the Criminal Code is 60 per cent, but in Alberta lenders can charge up to 600 per cent,” Souveny explained. “If you look at the annual percentage rate - which is how they calculate payday loans - and a person were to borrow $300 for two weeks, they could pay 600 per cent interest on that money over two weeks.” Souveny offered a few statistics on the types of people who are most often using payday loans. “People using these types of loans tend to be males, aged 18-34, people who make less than $30,000 a year and often it’s the working poor. Those are the people who are working full-time jobs, sometimes more than
one, who are earning less than $15 an hour,” she said. Additionally, she said there is a higher use of payday loans in prairie provinces. She said often times people who are using payday loan services are using them on a monthly basis. “The statistics also say that only 28 per cent of people getting payday loans are using them for unexpected reasons, whereas a lot of people tend to use them to cover necessities or routine bills. Fifty-five per cent of people are using these loans to cover necessities or routine bills, so there is the uncertainty of how do I know I won’t need another loan next month,” she explained. Part of the reason for the screening of SPENT and holding the panel discussion is to open people’s eyes to how payday lending can in turn hurt local economy. “Part of our advocacy is around how if people are spending their money on payday lending then they aren’t putting their money into the local economy. If I’m busy trying to pay off that loan, I can’t spend it on anything local that would support the economy,” Souveny said. “It’s a very timely issue. We want to encourage people to be aware.” The Nov. 5th screening of the movie and panel discussion is a free event with experts and representatives on site for public questions. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com
Local group holds discussions on Syrian refugee crisis BY KALISHA MENDONSA STORY COURTESY OF RED DEER EXPRESS A group of central Albertans have come together to discuss the Syrian refugee crisis through community meetings to developunderstanding and support for the issue. Together the Central Alberta Refugee Effort (C.A.R.E) and Catholic Social Services (CSS) make up the Red Deer ImmigrantCentre. It was through this group that a community conversation was held last week to discuss the issue at large and howlocal people can get involved.
“The meeting was a public information session. Over the past month or so, we’ve been discussing the Syrian refugee andhumanitarian crisis that is evolving, both in the Middle East and in Europe. The primary reason for the meeting was to bringthe public up to date on what is happening and how private citizens, community groups and faith communities can supportSyrian refugees,” said Alice Colak, vice-president of Immigration and Settlement Services with CSS. In addition to general information provided about the Syrian Refugee Crisis, attendees were ex-
posed to possible ways theycould help those in need. Private sponsorships, housing families and supporting overseas organizations were a few of the recommended avenues. “Annually, Red Deer receives around 70 refugees from refugee-producing countries and regions. Over the past year and ahalf, out of the 75 refugees that came to Red Deer, about 24 were Syrian. We’ve already begun receiving Syrian refugees,but I think over the past month, ever since the photo of the boy who drowned escaping Turkey, people have become moreaware and want to
know how they can help,” said Colak. According to Colak, this session was one of many that have been held throughout the province. These sessions are funded by the provincial government as part of a community engagement strategy to inform citizensabout the issue, and about what supports and programs exist in communities for refugees. Colak said eventually the conversations will focus on coordinating the receiving of refugees into communities, once theyknow how many refugees will be excepted into Canada. “These people spoke
with great compassion and generosity. Not everybody can help in the same way, so we talked abouthow people could form together as part of a sponsoring group or a community group,” Colak said. “We went through some of the options that people might have, and then some of the participants provided other optionslike housing a family temporarily while they’re finding a permanent place to live. Others offered donations and those kindsof things.” Colak said at the meeting she feels Red Deer has a big and generous heart. “We’ve been accepting
Syrian refugees for years and it’s been a bit slow for Red Deer. “There is a community being established. Other refugee groups include people from Iraq, Ethiopia and a variety of othercountries,” she said. “There will be more meetings regarding how many refugees Canada will accept, how many will be coming to Alberta andhow many will come to Red Deer. We will meet with all the key service providers and stakeholders to bring everyone up todate, and then we will develop a community plan as to how we can support them.” kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com
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Jumpstart charity celebrates a decade of helping children Financial assistance available to help fund sport and recreation in time of economic hardship BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The Canadian Tire Jumpstart national charity is celebrating 10 years of helping children to be involved in sports and other recreational activities as they have helped their one millionth child this year. The charity helps children ages four to 18 from financially disadvantaged families participate in organized sports, recreation and physical activities said Canadain Tire Jumpstart Charities regional manager for Alberta and the North West Territories Dan Kasperski.
“Our goal this year is to help 200,000 children,” he said. The charity helps with 76 sports, recreation and physical activities as their motto is ‘helping children get off the sideline and into the game’ with one in three families being unable to afford to put their children into organized sports or recreational activities. “Jumpstart is trying to bridge that gap and bring that back down so all kids have a chance to play,” Kasperski said. The charity is open to what they will consider funding as Kasperksi said parents can put their chil-
dren into dance, gymnastics, girl guides, boy scouts, among other various activities. He said the charity will give parents a certain amount of money every year depending on how much money has been raised within that community. “We’re trying to get as many kids into as many activities as they can,” Kasperski said. He said across Canada the top three activities are hockey, soccer and basketball. In 2014 the charity helped 167 children in Sylvan Lake and dispersed over $24,600.
This money was raised from fundraisers done within the community. Family feedback on the charity has been generally really welcoming as the funding is always appreciated Kasperksi said. “Parents don’t want their kids sitting at home and not being able to participate with other kids,” Kasperski said. “The feedback that we get is it’s a blessing.” There is also positive feedback from the children, program directors and general community members because it helps keep children active and healthy and that’s the best thing that can be done said
Kasperski. There are two places parents can go to apply for funding. They can call the national hotline at 1-844-yes-play or they can go online to the Canadian Tire website at www.jumpstart.canadiantire.ca. Providing income documentation is necessary as Kasperski said every child’s family has to meet a financial criteria. To assess financial need documents such as T4s or paychecks can be used. Families can also go in and talk with one of the Jumpstart’s community partners where families can explain their situation
and be assessed. Kasperski said it feels fantastic to be helping children out. He has visited Sylvan Lake three or four times now and has noticed how active the community is. “The children are very active and the charity really wants to help kids and are dispersing all of their funds,” Kasperski said. “With more fundraising and more help they could help a lot more kids and with the down turn in the economy there will probably be more families that will need help and every little bit helps.” reporter@sylvanlakenews.com
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This week at Town Council BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS COUNCIL ASKING FOR CITIZENS INPUT ON BUDGET The Town of Sylvan Lake and Council released their three year budget plan recently, proposing a 3% residential tax increase in 2015 with a 3.7% increase in 2016 and a 2% increase in 2017. Major proposed capital projects in the 2015 budget are listed as the NexSource Centre, a new fire hall, the aerial ladder fire truck, street rehabilitation programs, trail development, playground replacement program, new well and reservoir planning and design, lighthouse park, and automated recycle carts. 2015 Operating Highlights are listed as snow and ice control improvements, the Transportation Master Plan, water and valve replacements, the municipal census, satisfaction survey, the social needs assessment, the special transportation study, and upgrades to the Four Seasons Park Ball Diamond. Town of Sylvan Lake budget deliberations are underway and are open to the public and taking place on October 31st from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Municipal Building. COUNCIL HEARS TRANSPORTION MASTER PLAN (TMP) At the March 9th, 2015 Council meeting the contract for provision of a TMP was awarded to CIMA Canada Inc. out of Calgary. At Council on Monday evening, Council hear the finalized TMP from CIMA, with the goal of the TMP to help provide guidance to Council and inform future transportation studies. Highlights from the TMP included suggestions to Council for the Town to focus on creating ‘complete streets’ designed to enable safe use for pedestrians with lots of links and intersection for accessibility; improving pedestrian and cycling networks via integrated multi use paths; managing parking supply and demand; as well as providing adequate transit both within the municipality itself, as well as to locations such as Red Deer College and the transit transfer station in downtown Red Deer. The report will be released to the public for consultation in the coming weeks as the Town is asking for public input. It was suggested the most practical idea would be to entertain the notion of a system similar to Blackfalds and Lacombe’s Bolt Transit - in which the municipalities purchased the buses themselves but are operated by Red Deer City Transit staff. The system provides access for residents of the two municipalities to Red Deer and a similar system in Sylvan Lake could also allow for residents of Red Deer to travel to Sylvan especially in the summer months when parking can be an issue. 2015 SOCIAL NEEDS ASSESMENT REVIEWED Council heard a long awaited report from Nichols Applied Management in partnership with Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), which provided
valuable insights into trends and priority social needs in Sylvan Lake. The assessment took place over the course of the year and will provide Town staff with the necessary information to be able to compile a Social Master Plan which will go to Council in May 2016. Five focus groups with stakeholders from various backgrounds and agencies took part in the assessment under the categories: education, housing, youth, seniors and service providers. In addition 173 residents participated in a survey. It was determined from the assessment Sylvan Lake is a town that has experienced significant population growth in the last decade, with a younger population in comparison to provincials numbers. It was also determined over all crime rates in Sylvan are going down, but are still higher than the provincial average. In addition, the assessment stated the number of citizens over the age of 65 continues to increase at a noteworthy rate. Residents felt their basic needs were being met, they felt engaged in their community, held strong relationships in their town, and felt safe in their homes. It was shown residents felt social assets included the ‘small town feel’, easy access to the lake and country side, close proximity to Red Deer, strong core of long-time residents, with a variety of programs and services available. However, challenges made aware of by the assessment included a lack of concrete plans to address current and emerging social issues, rapid population growth with awareness to both new and existing residents of what social services are available, the town has become spread out making it harder for many residents to get to the services they need, and a lack of available transportation for residents to make it Red Deer to access the City’s services. It was stated priorities for action needed to include an urgent care centre where seniors and those with young families would have access to immediate health care needs. This also included immediate access to mental health care. Transportation in Sylvan for both youth and seniors was also listed as a priority, as there is a lack of options such as transit for young people to access such services as the youth centre and
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the senior’s bus is only operational certain days of the week. Housing was also among the top priorities with a wait list for both the Sylvan Lake Seniors Lodge as well as the Sylvan Manor. In addition Sylvan Lake lacks appropriate levels of low income housing with 22 placements available and 17 people currently on the wait list. It was also mentioned there was a lack of an emergency shelter, with the closest shelter being located in Red Deer and it also has a wait list currently. Other challenges mentioned included there being no Alberta Works Office in Sylvan, as well as the lack of addiction and mental health services at a time when although overall crime is going down in Sylvan, drug related crime is going up. Those who participated in the assessment were adamant they wanted to see action taken to address priority needs and they did not want it to become ‘just another survey’. In response, Council approved a motion to begin the development of the Social Master Plan for the amount of $30,000 with $26,138 coming from an increase of provincial funding to FCSS and $3,862 will come the 2015 general operating contingency. FINAL REPORT ON SUMMER SENSATION MUSIC FESTIVAL REVIEWED In the months leading up to the Summer music festival Town administration, Municipal Enforcement, Fire and the RCMP worked extensively with organizers, True Channel Entertainment to ensure the safety and policing requirements were met. A number of road closure, parking and traffic control plans were put in place by Town staff. True Channel Entertainment hired Patman Security for on-site event security and the report stated the security company provided a very high level of professionalism during the event. 2,309 tickets were sold to the event. Policing stats stated 10 people were evicted from the site during the festival, with 28 lodged in cells at the detachment, 15 arrested in addition to being charged then released, 2 were arrested for possession for the purposes of trafficking and 91 tickets were issued for minor violations. Overall the event was deemed a success from the Town’s perspective and from True Channel Entertainments.
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job creation during an economic downturn. The Alberta government delivered a deficit budget which includes a number of tax increases, including a 5% liquor tax increase on top of the 10% liquor tax increase last spring. On the plus side, the government introduced a job creation grant program as an incentive for employers to hire employees during a declining labour market. “Restaurateurs, bar owners and other foodservice operators in Alberta are struggling with rising food, liquor and labour costs combined with a slowdown in consumer spending. Adding another 5% liquor tax on top of the 10% increase last spring is going to make this balancing act even harder,” says Mark von Schellwitz, Restaurants Canada’s vice president for Western Canada. The Alberta government
has recognized the labour market downturn with a new job creation incentive program that will provide a grant of up to $5,000 per new hire beginning 2016. “While the new program is welcome, it does not change business realities. If costs continue to rise while revenues continue to fall, it will be very difficult for employers to take advantage of the new job creation incentive,” said von Schellwitz. The new Alberta government continues to reject the idea of introducing a sales tax, which comes as welcome news to hospitality operators. Alberta’s $10-billion restaurant and foodservice industry is one of the largest private-sector employers in the province. It directly employs close to 150,000 Albertans in every community across the province and created 6,600 jobs in 2014 alone.
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Notley makes best of bad situation Budget will help Alberta recover from slump BY OLAV ROKNE ALBERTA FEDERATION OF LABOUR Albertans are receiving good government in trying economic times. The Alberta Federation of Labour praised the provincial budget tabled today, noting that budget cuts in a time of economic downturn would have thrown the province into a deep recession. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Notley Government has made the best of a bad situation,â&#x20AC;? Alberta Federation of Labour President Gil McGowan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were handed a broken revenue system with tax rates way below those of any other province, and far below those Alberta had a decade ago, and they have the courage to make incremental steps towards fair taxation. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re tabling this budget during one of the predictable downturns in the price of oil, and they have the foresight to respond by investing in infrastructure.â&#x20AC;? The budget accounts for the growing needs of Albertans. It includes a four per cent
increase for Health, two per cent increase for Advanced Education, sufficient increases to Education to fully fund enrollment growth, and $4.3 billion in sustained funding for Human Services, including income supports and programs that serve Albertans who are vulnerable to an economic slowdown. The Notley Government continues to implement its platform by budgeting for 2,000 long-term care beds and a robust public homecare plan, a two-year tuition freeze for post-secondary students, and the elimination of school fees. And this budget showcases the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to Albertaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future growth by providing hardworking families with a new Alberta Child Benefit, to support 235,000 children, and setting out a bold vision for sustained and diverse job growth with new initiatives across the government. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The right-wingers are spinning a fable that you can have good healthcare without paying for it, that you
can pay no taxes and still see massive budget surpluses â&#x20AC;Ś but the world doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work that way. This is a budget for the real world, and given the real world facts, this government has tabled a reasonable budget,â&#x20AC;? McGowan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make a silk purse out of a sowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ear. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spin straw into gold. And all those right-wing Rumpelstiltskins who would tell you otherwise are living in a fantasy.â&#x20AC;? McGowan noted that with a more reasonable revenue system like the one Alberta had in the 1990s, the government would have been able to set aside more than $8 billion each year from 2001-2013, while oil revenues were more lucrative. This would have provided more of a financial cushion against economically troubling times. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The next time that the province is awash with oil dollars, we will need a government that remembers to put some revenues aside for times like these, rather than throwing it away on Ralph Bucks,â&#x20AC;? McGowan said.
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There are not too many small towns that can boast of having a stone castle. Sylvan Lake has one – built around 1913 by Raymond and Charles Archambault, members of the French Colony which settled on the Eastern outskirts of Sylvan
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Lake in 1905. Raymond and Charles were entrepreneurs who were involved in establishing a grocery store; a stage line between Red Deer and Sylvan Lake, the Sylvan Lake Times newspaper and Charles served as Sylvan’s
first postmaster. In 1912, Raymond returned to Paris to marry Eugenie Marie Marguerite Henrietta Thome, whose father was a well-known composer of music. The Archambaults returned to Sylvan Lake and began making plans to build a smaller version of the castle Eugenie’s family owned in France. The two of them scoured the shores of the lake for stones, carrying them in their arms, then dragging them on a deerskin until a kind neighbor helped them build a wheelbarrow. Eventually, a friend with a horse and wagon added much needed help, as did Charles Archambault, who was a stone mason by trade. Eventually, a very solid stone ‘castle’ was finished – a unique, partially flattopped building which not only was the Archambault’s residence, but housed their source of meat and milk – goats, which were kept up on the flat roof part until a shed and fence could be built. This feature must have been a great tourist
attraction! When the first World War started in 1914, Charles sold his store and joined the French army. Raymond secured a position in the French Consulate and he and Eugenie moved to Montreal, where he died in 1918 and Eugenie returned to France. The story continues, with different names, up to present day (2015). The ‘castle’ is still there, and has witnessed many changes in Sylvan Lake: it has been rented many times, had a business or two on its
premises, survived several incidents of vandalism when vacant, but, the orig-
inal structure is intact and awaiting the next chapter in a long and varied history.
Spray Park Committee thanks community and businesses BY DIANNE WOMACKS SYLVAN LAKE SPRAY PARK COMMITTEE It was 18 days of voting for a chance to win $100,000 for our Spray Park Initiative. The Aviva Community Fund competition was Canada wide, 107 ideas were submitted in our category and Sylvan Lake Spray Park finished 8th. We didn’t quite make the top 5 money-qualifying positions, but you rallied, you voted, spread the word and celebrated community. Splashers, we thank you for your amazing support! We want to give a very special thank you to Sylvan Lake Agencies. With their broker support, we would have qualified for a special $100,000 prize, if we would have remained in the top 5. You’re an amazing community supporter. Are we ready to build this Spray Park? Not yet. As a committee, we have committed to raising the cost of the equipment for a spray park and we need to raise almost $800,000 for building costs. Yes, that’s a big number, but as a committee, we’re working on it. Because of you and your support, we now have three more spray park fund-
raisers to look forward to. Thank you Prairie Dawgs Pet Supply, SugarBelle Cakery & DIY Studio, and Pioneerpizza.ca! Grant applications are being processed. We need sponsors for naming rights and fixtures. If you, or your business, would like to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities and recognition, please contact us. We will need community donations. Donator’s names, starting at $150 donations, will be etched on nautical elements surrounding the park. Thank you Town of Sylvan Lake for recognizing the need for this valuable recreational asset, the need to keep our families in town, and to create a safe and family-friendly atmosphere away from the tourist-busy lake district. Thank you for allotting land at beautiful Leader Field, with all its green space and room for growth. Thank you for providing the foundation for us to move forward and create a play space for all ages – a space that will be easily accessible for all children, including wheelchairs and walkers. It will be a place where Sylvan Lake families and friends will gather and enjoy each other - a place where the whole family can laugh, have fun and get soaked.
Follow our Facebook page for exciting updates and activities: Sylvan Lake Spray Park, or email slspfundraising@ hotmail.com. Thank You Sylvan Lake, you’re incredible! Sylvan Lake Spray Park Committee
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Lakers win over Wetaskiwin Sabres in regular season’s final game BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The Lakers football team completed their regular season and won 29-24 against the Wetaskiwin Sabres at the H.J. Cody High School field last Friday. In the first quarter, at six minutes and three seconds, Sabres player Ben Taje made a field goal of 25 yards scoring his team their first three points. The Lakers soon caught up with Tristan Koller scoring a touchdown, followed by Dagan Slimmon kicking a convert point. The competition grew in the second quarter with Sabres player Jake Gusse scoring a touch down at six minutes and 24 seconds, with three yards followed Ben Taje kicking a convert. The Lakers answered back with Slimmon making a field goal to score three more points. Laker Chase Allen was up next running 18 yards to score a touchdown, with Slimmon kicking a convert, then a field goal at eight seconds with 21 yards. After half time the third quarter saw the Sabres team score two points with a safety play. In the fourth quarter the heat was on as the Lakers
PUSHING FORWARD - Running back for the Lakers, Tristen Koller, drags along a Saber refusing to stop or be took down during the last quarter of the team’s final league season game. Jenna Swan/Sylvan Lake News
worked hard to ensure the Sabres would not be victorious. Even after Saber’s Gusse scored a touchdown followed by Taje kicking off a convert - the Lakers did not give up. At three minutes and 31 seconds Laker Ethan Mearns scored the team’s last touch down with a run of 12 yards, with Slimmon kicking the final convert.
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“It was a little closer than what we thought or what we wanted for sure but at the same time I think it got us ready for next time,” Braintenback said. “In that aspect it was good for us.” He said with the team playing at this tougher competition level it will prepare them for the next level. During the game he said
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who fought through much adversity to win their final league game. “We didn’t give up and that experience alone will make us ready for the next game and when we get into a tough situation - we will remember we can do this,” Braitenback said. To further prepare for these games the team will work on their discipline and review how to execute better plays as Braitenback said this game there were times where they missed the execution. “We’re a team that is repetitive with what we do and we work on being perfect so the more you can do that the better you can be,” Braitenback said. In their regular season games the Lakers have won fans over time and time again and going into the playoffs the crowd will only continue to grow. In response to this Braitenback said the Lakers appreciate their fans and the support they get from the town they’ve received all year. Up next for the Lakers will be determined preparation for their first game of the first round of league playoffs which will be played at the on Friday at 3 p.m. at the H.J. Cody School field. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com
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Midget AA West Central Tigers win over Taber Golden Suns BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The Midget AA West Central Tigers were up against the Taber Golden Suns Saturday night at the NexSource Centre and won 7-2. Tiger Kade Garritty was the first to score in the first period at 16 minutes and 17 seconds, assisted by Kyle Cornford and Quinn Justinen. The Golden Suns soon scored their first goal in the same period at 13 minutes and 35 seconds by Logan Middleton, assisted by Justin Astalos and Brock Palmer. The Tigers scored three more goals making the score 4-1 after the first period. The second period saw the Golden Suns score their last goal of the game at two minutes and 43 seconds by Brandon Langridge, assisted by Ace Wenbourne. The Tigers were unsuccessful in scoring during the second period but scored three more times during the third period making the game score 7-2. Even with the Tigers winning the game head coach Pat Garritty said the Golden Suns team gave it their all, even after traveling for four hours on a bus. “They gave us everything they had,” Garritty said. “It’s a pretty impressive squad over there but that is hockey.” He said the Tigers were definitely challenged as their opposing team has some very skilled players who were hard to contain as they continuously tried to score goals. “Eventually we kind of took over but it took a while,” Garritty said. He said the Golden Suns are a high scor-
ing team in the league who can really put a puck in the net and who are dangerous all over the ice. “They really moved the puck, they support each other and they are dangerous at all times, they are tough to play against,” Garritty said. Even though he complements the opposing team he still believes in his team full heartedly as he said the Tigers have the ability to play any game any of their opponents throw at them. “We can play physical games or skilled game,” Garitty said. “We’re very lucky.” Garritty knew the Suns would be good offensively as he said the team has the top three scorers in the league but added the Tigers got what they thought they would get - a win. “We knew they had some weaknesses we could exploit and we were lucky enough to be able to do that,” Garritty said. Right now the Tigers are close to the top of the division but winning this game was still a hope for Garritty as he emphasizes how any team can beat any other team at any time regardless of where they stand. “Anytime a team is below you in wins you hope you have the opportunity to come out on top but when your dealing with 16 and 17-year-old kids you just don’t know,” Garritty said. “They really had a good third period tonight and I am happy for them.” This week’s practices will be filled with the players further developing their personal and team skills to prepare for the games next weekend.
The players don’t deviate from the plan and are all exceptional athletes Garritty said. “They’ve made a pretty big commitment to their team mates and to us as coaches,” Garritty said. “They are pretty
dedicated.” The Midget AA West Central Tigers will be playing at the NexSource Centre against the Red Deer Indy Graphics Chiefs on Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com
Puck Lead - Midget AA West Central Tigers player Colton Muyres controls the puck before Taber Golden Suns player Tanner Turcato grabs it during the game last Saturday night at the NexSource Centre. Jasmine O’Halloran–Han/Sylvan Lake News
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Halloween GOLD IN OLDS - The HJ Cody senior girls Volleyball took home gold again. The team attended the Olds Spartan Smash Oct 23 and 24th. The girls won every game. They played 16 sets over the two days losing only 3 sets in total against the Brooks team and the Rimbey team. Those games went 3 sets with Lakers being the victors in both games. The girls had a great tournament and are excited to be hosting a tournament at HJ Cody on the 30 and 31st. Team: (Back L-R) Jason Chatwood (Head Coach), Daria Kostiuk, Taylor Ferguson, Morgan Lockyer, Megan Steenbergen, Jan (assnt Coach). (Middle L-R) Erin Matthews, Anna Carlson, Kassidy Glasgow, Cassidy Klein, Meghan Meier. (Front L-R) Ally Kondor, Hannah Lynn. Missing from photo, Ceanna Muller. Photo submitted
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Lakers Midget A wins first league game against Hawks BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The Sylvan Lake Lakers Midget A hockey team played their first league game at the NexSource Centre last Friday and won 7-3 against opposing team, the Maskwacis Hawks. The first goal in the first period was scored at 11 minutes and 54 seconds by Hawks’ player Seth Longjohn, assisted by Tyrone Potts. Just over two minutes later Lakers’ player Rhett Scott scored the team’s first goal with the assistance of Nick Barkman and Reid Aman. Two minutes and four seconds later Hawks player Ignatius Cattleman scored the team’s second goal with the help of Trentin Wolfe and Tyrone Potts. With the Hawks’ winning in the first period, the Laker’s momentum changed and three minutes and 47 seconds after starting the second period Lakers player Michael Draeger scored the team’s second goal, making it an
even 2-2 score in the second period. Game action changed for both teams in the third period with the Hawks’ scoring their final goal with 18 minutes and 25 seconds left and the Lakers scoring five more goals in the last period. Even with the Lakers taking more than double the number of penalties than the opposing team, they were still able to manage a triumphant win. Head coach for the Lakers, Mike Nesbitt said it was a great game and even with all the penalties the boys kept themselves disciplined. “In the end of the third period coming into a 3-3 game they came out and scored four quick ones and I am very happy with the win,” Nesbitt said. Achieving the four quick goals against the Hawks’ may have been due to the Hawks being short on man power with penalties. This is when the Lakers took advantage and scored as many goals as they could. “We kept it short all game
Top: First League Game: Sylvan Lake Lakers Midget A player Blake Carrick goes head on with Maskwacis Hawks player Trentin Wolfe during the season’s first league game last Friday at the NexSource Centre. Bottom: Get the Puck! Sylvan Lake Lakers Midget A player Evan Gringhuis battles with Maskwacis Hawks player Seth Longjohn for the puck in their season’s first league game last Friday at the NexSource Centre.
and came at them hard in the third period and they couldn’t handle the pressure,” Nesbitt said. “We had lots of energy in the game and we capitalized.” Nesbitt also commented on the team’s outstanding goal tenders Jaxon Johannson and Austin Nesbitt. “We played a good game, the boys rose up to the occasion,” Nesbitt said. The team is in tier 2, which is the top of the division and includes a strong team of eight first years, four second years and four third years. The eight first years came from a Bantam team who were champions last year and coached by Pat Garritty. “They know how to win the second and third years are a great mix in the bunch and they gel together really well,” Nesbitt said. With the team camaraderie Nesbitt said he sees a great hockey season for the Lakers and said they will compete for first place all year.
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BY SCOTT MCDERMOTT SYLVAN LAKE NEWS COLUMNIST I see people all the time out in the world that are in a state of disrepair. Their bodies are broken down, worn out before their time and getting worse. I also see people who are investing in their health, and their bodies are either in amazing shape and in optimal function, or well on their way to that. Every day, you are either breaking down, or building up - the human body never, ever sits still and stays the same. Ever. It is the greatest asset we possess and the most taken for granted and abused of all time. Obviously fueling your body with great, healthy, real food like lean meats, veggies, fruits, and grains and seeds/ nuts is going to build your body up. It is going to give it every chance to heal, repair, build, grow and improve. If you eat those things in the right amounts, avoid excess or insufficiency, your body
will thrive. I always say in my nutrition talks, that no food is good or bad - it is just appropriate, or inappropriate for your goals. If you want to drop some weight for example, rice may be good, but 2,000 calories of rice is inappropriate. If you are racing an Ironman triathlon and have 10kms left to go in the marathon and your stomach is a mess, flat Coke is the best thing you can drink because it will simulate stomach acid, give you instant energy in the sugar, and the caffeine will give your tired metabolism a kick. In that case, it is appropriate but not in average daily life I am afraid. Eating well will build you up. Drinking pop every day will break you down. Of course, you need a good pattern of being active, whatever you choose that to be, to add to those great food choices too! You need to move your body, and teach it that muscles are important each day. It doesn’t matter whether you go to the gym, dance, bowl, skate, do boot camps, swim, bike, run, or square dance - as long as you challenge your body with movement. That will build you up, make you stronger every day, or at least maintain and slow the ravages of time. Balance and moderation are critical too: if you work out too much, push too
hard, train too often, and never rest, recover or take care of yourself, then that will break you down too. It is important to understand this one thing: The human body is a stimulus/response device. That’s it. Feed it too much, it responds by getting fat. Eat junk food, fast food, packaged food and garbage and you will get sick eventually. Exercise too much without stopping, and your muscles will tear apart trying to accommodate your request. Lay around or sit around all day without ever challenging your body and it will get rid of muscle and atrophy. You will be less and less able to do things. You will be in break down. Feed your body well, exercise with intensity and purpose, drink water then rest and recover, and your body will become simply amazing. You will look and feel younger, and have less and less limits as to what you can choose to do in any capacity. You will be building your body up. So the choice is simple at every moment in every day: Will this build me up, or break me down? Then choose what you prefer. And remember: there is no wrong choice, only a response that you get to live with. Happy Training! Scott
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GARDINER Judith Marlene (Majeau) of Sylvan Lake, was born August 17, 1943 in Edmonton, to parents Napolean and Maren (Vest) Majeau, and died October 24, 2015 at the age of 72 in Red Deer, supported by her family. She was predeceased by her brother Garry Majeau and sister in law, Carol Majeau. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Kenneth Gardiner, daughters Faye (Jim) Peterson, Gail (Murray) Martin and son Kevin (Sherri) Gardiner, her brothers Paul (Sandra), David (Laverne), Roland (Charlie) and Norman (Sue) Majeau and her sister Joanne (Larry) Kluthe, her brothers in laws Bob (Judy), Brian (Pat), and Hal (Sandy) Gardiner and numerous nieces and nephews who all adored her. Her grandchildren: Darci and Chelsea Peterson, Harrison and Lois Gardiner, Samuel Martin, and Damian, Dakota and Dylan Sullivan, were her pride and joy! Nothing she enjoyed more than having the kids around. She loved going to watch their events, from Christmas concerts, soccer, bowling, band, karate, curling, hockey and whatever else the kids were into at that time. Judy loved curling and golfing and was a great swimmer. She was a skilled seamstress, and quilter, talented with various other crafts. While her kids were young, Judy was a stay at home Mom, then she worked for a while at the school and at Razzle Dazzle daycare, where her true gift of caregiver shone brightly. Judy enjoyed her time in the baby room, but especially her work with her special girl, Jody. Ken and Judy made many interesting trips down south, particularly enjoying Lake Havasu and their trip to the Masters. They went on their trip of a life time to Australia and New Zealand in 2012 and recently went across Canada this summer until her yet undiagnosed illness, hampered the trip too much. Judy was a dedicated wife and mother, always taking care of her family. She was a beautiful person from the inside out, with inner strength and grace, creating many friendships despite her shy and private nature. Funeral will be Nov 2 at Sylvan Lake Alliance Community Church at 2pm, followed by a celebration of her life at the Legion. In lieu of flowers or gifts, make donations to the Canadian Liver Foundation or the Lending Cupboard in Red Deer.
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BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The minor hockey season is in full swing with players skating away on the ice and scoring on their opposing teams, but their practice time both on and off the ice still continues, with some off ice training which for some teams includes yoga. Hockey players doing yoga may seem like a strange concept but the yoga moves help the players perform better on the ice in a number of different ways. Amy Komarniski, yoga instructor at Blyss Hot Yoga said yoga is good for hockey players as it increases flexibility and strengthens their muscles. “It helps to open up the tight joints and undo some of the repetitive use strain that happens from consistent skating and strengthens some of the weaker muscles that don’t get as much attention,” Komarniski said. “It gives them better balance and a real sense of focus on the ice.” She said muscles prone to tightness in hockey players are the hip flexors because when the players get older they are getting hit more often which can be jarring on the joints. “Your joints become unstable, you’re moving around on two thin blades, the likelihood of a fall, a potential fall into the boards or into another player is pretty high,” Komarniski said. She said yoga helps to strengthen and stabilize the hips, shoulders and core - giving players the ability to withstand hitting the boards and falling on the ice with a lower risk of injury. When the players are in their yoga poses they are also gaining balance to strengthen and stretch their muscles. Doing these poses will benefit them when they are on the ice because when playing hockey they can’t avoid some natural imbalance. “It helps to correct that making them better hockey players physically,” Komarniski said. There is also the mental piece to yoga which helps players on ice as well.
Komarniski said the mental focus and clarity of yoga techniques helps the players during stressful games. While in the game players can face a great deal of competing stimulation. Yoga can help teach the athletes to hone in and focus on what they are doing. “It is something that is necessary for the balancing poses (in yoga) and gives them some mental acuity on the ice that they can then turn into a sharper game,” Komarniski said. The players like to come in as teams to do yoga with the youngest team being at the dynamite level, but she added there are no age restrictions to yoga because the poses are modified accordingly. “It’s a great team builder and the younger you start the better benefits you’re going to see because you aren’t putting your body at risk for injury for all of those years leading up,” Komarniski said. “It’s only going to strengthen your physical game.” The feedback she has gotten from the players have been awesome as she said she doesn’t know a single player who has tried yoga who doesn’t want to continue doing it. “Most players are shocked at how much they actually enjoy it,” Komarniski said. “I’ve never had a hockey group of boys or girls who didn’t beg for more.” The athletes like it because it is fun and at their age it is more than just opening their hips and taking deep breaths. “There are kids who love it because they are doing it with their friends and that’s how they will be most successful continuing,” Komarniski said. At her practice she teaches the players power yoga that lends itself well to athletes and is athletic in nature. She describes this yoga as not being long held slow poses but instead she said the players are dripping with sweat afterwards. “It is physically challenging and it constantly moves,” Komarniski said. “It challenges them both physically as well as mentally.”
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2015 continued from page 30 Some of the moves include what they call the yoga burpee and a flow series called vinyasa. She said there are a lot of arm balances which the players find a lot of fun and trains their core as well. “You have to engage your core to hold those poses but they don’t even know they are doing core training because it just feels fun,” Komarniski said. She said there are a lot of hip openers which are uncomfortable but the positions help the players develop the mental ability to withstand
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pressure. The natural reaction is to want to come out of the pose but by teaching them to stay in an uncomfortable position and work their way through it, it becomes easier and a technique they take onto the ice. “It’s uncomfortable, you have pressure, you’re up against the boards, you want to get away from that scenario,” Komarniski said. “But sometimes what you need to do is dig in and stay there.” This can help hockey players be more confident in getting the puck and dealing with the pressure as some-
times they just want to toss the puck away because the pressure is hard to deal with. This may be ironic to the fans watching the players on the ice but Komarniski said the players may wait the whole hockey game just to touch the puck but once they get the puck they just want to get rid of it due to the pressure. “We talk to them in the yoga sessions about game scenarios, we do a series of exercises specific to hockey and the over used muscles of hockey,” Komarniski said. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com
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