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Q&A with MLA for Sylvan LakeInnisfail Don MacIntyre MLA MacIntyre weighs in on the Alberta Budget BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Premier Rachel Notley and the New Democratic Party tabled their first provincial budget on Oct. 27th. The provincial government plans to run a $6.1 billion deficit and hopes to be running a surplus by 2019-2020. The budget includes a new Alberta Child Benefit for parents making under $41,220, a two-year job incentive program enabling companies of all sizes to be eligible for up to $5,000 for every job they create, a increase in taxes on alcohol and cigarettes, $34 billion over the next five years to improve roads, schools, hospitals and other facilities, and the end of Alberta’s flat income tax rate. Sylvan Lake News asked Don Macintyre, MLA for Sylvan Lake-Innisfail and member of the official opposition party to weigh in on the budget through a series of questions and answers. The big question on many Sylvan Laker’s mind around the provincial budget is whether we will see funds for our Urgent Care Centre, do you think we can expect to see this? “The next few weeks will be taken up by what we call estimates where we as the opposition go through the budget line by line and quiz the ministers within their estimates for the budget. There is a lot of spending and taxing in this budget and unfortunately we don’t see alot of restraint. We are specifically going to be asking about funds for this during the estimates committees inspection - as we are with the minister [of Health - Sarah Hoffman] we are allowed to ask them about anything in the budget for three hours straight. Sylvan Lake’s urgent care centre is one of those questions we are going to specifically bring up - we want to see exactly where it is in the budget and we want something definite and positive from this minister but that is something we are not seeing right now. I have asked
this minister personally about our urgent care centre and I’ve been getting non-answers which concerns me.” The average income in Sylvan Lake as of 2012 is over $100,000. What effect do you think the end of the flat tax and the increase in taxes for those making over $100,000 a year will have on Sylvan Lake? “We have been hammering them on these tax increases - not just the personal income taxes but also the corporate taxes. In the discussions I have had with a number of business owners they are concerned about the cumulative effects of an increase in a number of different taxes whether that is on their personal income, their business or the products they are buying. The people who make over $100,000 a year and who own their own businesses are taking a double hit. As far as I’m concerned entrepreneurship is under attack by this government.” Do you feel we will see any success with the job creation incentive? “When you look at the kinds of jobs we are losing - high paying jobs that we are losing and if the government thinks a $5,000 grant to a business is somehow going to make up for the 40,000 jobs we have lost in this province they need to give their heads a shake. If you think about what they are doing, they are taxing corporations more, then turning around and saying here is $5,000 if you will create a new job. It’s like they are taking from them on the one hand and giving them something in the other of lesser value when if you would just leave private enterprise and the job creating engine alone. The job creators - the small, medium and large businesses in this province - know how to create jobs, get out of their way and they will create jobs but that’s not what we are seeing from this government. Is that frustrating from a Wildrose perspective? “That’s frustrating for
anybody who has anything to do with business or with a community that is losing jobs. Sylvan Lake and my riding - we are taking a major hit when it comes to jobs and now with Innisfail losing the Purina plant and 44 full time jobs. In a small town these things hurt. If you look at the jobs we are losing the patch, those are directly impacting Sylvan Lake. There are a lot of oil and gas workers who live in Sylvan Lake and these are young families, many who are just starting out and there are a lot of hurting people right now. This government just really doesn’t understand how to create an economic environment where business can prosper - they don’t understand it. We are just at the beginning of a rough ride here. Alberta is tough - we’ve been through bad times before and I know that in the end Alberta will survive this but unfortunately at the end of this wreckless spending ride the government is on,
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we could be seeing $50 billion in debt by the end of their term. In a town like Sylvan Lake where especially in the summer time there are large sales of alcohol and cigarettes what will be the combined impact of the raise in the sin tax in combination with the increased minimum wage and increased taxes? “Again, it’s that cumulative affect. It’s just one tax after another fee after another tax - it just goes on and on and on. Yet if you look at the total amount of extra revenue coming in with all of these, and we did do the calculations, 80% of that extra revenue coming in will be going to pay the wages of public sector employees and it’s not really boosting the amount of money in the province’s hands for programs because they are growing the size of government. As far as hurting Sylvan Lake in the summer time, sure - I think the tax on alcohol may
hurt Sylvan in the summer but the greater damage will be the minimum wage hike. Maybe not this year - but from talking with business owners on Lakeshore Drive whose income is based on tourism and they are concerned as well as are high school kids. When we get to $15 it’s going to hurt youth employment big time.” The New Alberta Child Benefit to assist families earning less than $41,220 will see parents get up to $1,100 for one child and as much as $550 each for three additional children. Looking at the tax breaks for families making under $41,000 a year - do you think that is a silver lining in the budget? “Well of course, we have some families in Sylvan
Lake that are hurting very seriously financially and anything we can do to give them a leg up is a good idea. We pride ourselves in Canada as being a generous and compassionate people and we have in place one of the best social safety nets in the world. Those people who are struggling, we need to have things in place to help them but that takes money too. So when you are hurting the very industry that generates the money that allows you to have these wonderful programs you are shooting yourself in the foot - there’s a direct connection. Some one has to pay for these social programs and that is the industry this government is hurting.”
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I am sure that most of you have heard about the latest announcement by the World Health Organization stating that red meat is bad for you. They even compared it to smoking cigarettes. Really? (note sarcasm).
So I did some research into the report - the flaws, holes and misrepresented research is more plentiful than all the cow manure in Alberta. There are so many problems it is hard to even know where to begin, but let’s start with the part where they say ‘processed red meat’ is bad. You know what? No argument. The trouble is, they have grouped this claim in with all red meat and that is just bad reporting. Yes, processed meat is nasty stuff. No fooling folks, this is the leftovers that all the good meat has been stripped from: bones, veins, skin, toenails, everything is ground up into a pink paste. Then all sorts of things are added to make it taste a certain way and cook a certain way, including nitrates which are known carcinogens (cancer causing).
But why throw all red meat under the bus because this stuff that not even food in my opinion, fails inspection? The answer: big headlines. If you made a big headline that said ‘hot dogs are bad for you’, you would get a universal response of ‘yeah, we knew that.’ The other section where they said red meat was bad pertains to a study that worked with blackened meat. Turns out the black, charcoal type parts of overcooked, burned red meat is actually not good for you. Again, no argument from me there. If a restaurant burns my meat, I send it back. Who wants to eat burnt meat? If you cut the burnt part off, no problem. So saying all red meat is bad, because the burnt part of a steak is bad is in my opinion, ridiculous.
A further problem with the red meat issue comes from corn fed and grain fed beef. This is another thing that really drives me mad. Cows eat grass. Yes, red meat from corn and grass fed cows is less nutritious and healthy, no kidding. It is devoid of many key nutrients that we count on red meat to provide. This is no different than farmed salmon being fed soy nuggets and not containing any healthy omega fats when harvested. Fish do not eat soy nuggets in the wild - ever. Grass fed beef is loaded with good stuff and an amazing food source featuring a complete amino acid profile that does not exist in plant based foods, to build lean and healthy muscle. Add in all the B12, Zinc, Iron, Selenium and beef is a clear winner. So if you are eating a
steady diet of luncheon meat, hot dogs, and burnt steak, then yes, you should be concerned about this study. If you like a good grass fed Alberta beef steak every day, relax. You may be wondering, ‘Well then why would they say all of this?’ There are lots of reasons and it would be impossible to point accurately to one thing, but gaining world wide headlines and attention is one of them. Another is special interest groups trying to make a point. As always, I believe in moderation and sticking with healthy, good old fashioned choices 80 to 90% of the time, and once in a while, eat whatever. The more your diet sticks to actual food in its original form, the better off you will be. Happy Training!
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Do you waste food? BY LEANNE BERTRAM SYLVAN LAKE NEWS COLUMNIST Are you concerned about food waste? I think you should be! You might think you don’t waste food but in actuality most of us do to some extent. Did you know that about 40% of our waste stream is food waste? The majority of that being fruits and vegetables. This is sad when you think of all the people that are going hungry around the world. The majority of food waste is avoidable and most of us don’t realize that it has serious impacts on our environment. This might surprise you but 51% of of food waste comes from households. Most of our food waste is avoidable. Some impacts on the environment are: • Decomposing food waste emits the greenhouse gases methane and carbon dioxide • Did you know that Methane from food waste rotting in landfills is 25 times more powerful a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide? • Food waste represents a significant waste of water as well • The producing and cooking of food that doesn’t get eaten burns excess fossil fuels Because landfills are built to be air tight, it can take
decades for food to break down. Thats why its important to compost instead of throwing food in the trash. Some negative results from food waste are: • Cost $31 billion per year • Cost each household over $1000 a year • Each person wastes almost 1 kg per day Some ideas for reducing food waste are: • Plan out your meals for the week. • Make shopping list based on meals you plan to eat and stick to it • Don’t go shopping hungry you will buy more than you need • Pay attention to how much your family eats so you can cook appropriate portions • Store food properly • Use leftovers • Donate non-perishable foods you know you won’t use • Try composting if possible • Read up on “best before dates” you may be surprised I have included information for you below. How to read food date labels and packaging: Information about dates on pre-packaged food is a valuable source of information. Here are some terms you should be familiar with: Durable life - This indicates the anticipated amount of time an unopened food
product will keep its freshness, taste, nutritional value and other qualities when stored under appropriate conditions. A “best before” date tells you when the “durable life” period ends. Best before date - The “best before” date does not guarantee product safety, but it does give you information about the freshness and potential shelf-life of the unopened food you are buying. This must appear on pre-packaged foods that will keep fresh for 90 days or less. Expiration date - This must appear on formulated liquid diets, foods for use in a very low-energy diet, meal replacements, nutritional supplements and infant formulas. After the expiration date, the food may not have the same nutrient content declared on the label. If the
expiration date has passed, throw away the food. I personally think that the food that is at risk of being wasted should be available to people and farm animals before tossing it aside. I have seen some food waste lately that definitely looks good enough to eat. Where did we learn to be so wasteful? Did you know that tons of food gets thrown out in grocery stores on a daily basis because people like you or me won’t buy them. Just because they don’t look perfect. How did we get here? I saw first hand what happens to those fruit and veggies. Stores are forced to get rid of them because consumers refuse to buy produce that are not perfect. Earlier this year I went to a Waste Reduction Conference in Banff, AB and I learn’t
that there are many grocery stores now selling less than desirable fruit and veggies. This fantastic idea came from France where they had a program called ‘The Inglorious Fruits and Vegetables’. Products that we are so quick to discard as they are an odd shaped or funny looking. These fruits and veggies that we have been avoiding for years are now flying of the shelves in some grocery stores. People call them ‘The Naturally Imperfect’ or ‘The Misfits’. They may be ugly but they are just as nutritious, cost 30% less and are getting their own section in stores around the world. I admit they look a little different but does that mean we should be throwing them out?
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Grade 2 class visits seniors at Bethany Care BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The Grade 2 English class from École Our Lady of the Rosary School had the privilege of spending an hour visiting with the seniors at the Bethany Care Centre Thursday morning. This is where 24 students spent time reading, colouring and doing various other activities with at least eight seniors. This is the first time students from this school went to visit with the seniors but it won’t be the last time as there are future dates planned for the students to spend time with their new friends. These visits are part of the ‘Bridging the Gap’ project and the school’s project based learning. The school has collaborated with the Bethany Care Centre to help bridge the younger generations with the seniors in the community to help the school’s students to make meaningful connections. “We’re trying to make connections between the senior citizens and the young people in the community,” said Grade 2 English teacher Jessica McMillan. That is exactly what took place as she said the students and the seniors got to know each others names and shared information about their families with each other. McMillan said her students shared what their own grandparents were like with the seniors, and the seniors shared how many grandchildren they had with the students, along with other interesting things about their families. It was a good learning opportunity for her students because she said they realized the seniors were young once too and are just like
their own grandparents. “It was really cute and moving,” McMillan said. She also noticed how well her students took a liking to the seniors as they would read to the seniors and when they came across a word they had trouble pronouncing the senior would help them decode the word. The seniors also noticed how the students were reading similar books that they had read when they were a children. “They would say ‘I read a book like this when I was a kid’,” McMillan said. “They were making connections from their childhood to our current students’ childhood and it’s bridging that gap between those ages.” It was obvious the seniors were having a great time with the children as well as McMillan said they were very happy and were very interested in the students. The students visited for an hour but it went by quickly and McMillan said the seniors were a little upset when the students had to say good bye because they wanted to spend more time with them. “It was please stay, please stay, when are you guys coming back, when can we see you guys again?,” McMillan said.
The students’ visit to the care centre beat McMillan’s expectations as she said her students were full of questions when they arrived back at school asking her if they could make their new friends Christmas presents and sing them songs at Christmas. They were also filled with stories from spending time with their new friends at the care centre. “They were telling me about the seniors that they got to talk with and said ‘did you know this lady has six grandchildren?’,” McMillan said. “It really affected their lives and it changed them.” Her students also beamed about how the seniors listened to them while they read and how a girl in her class said her new friend loves to colour so she left her colouring sheet because she knew that would make her happy. As a teacher McMillan said it showed that her students can show empathy and kindness, no matter who the person is or how old they are. “Everyone has a giant heart and we can fill their ‘buckets’ just as they can fill ours,” she said. The staff at the care centre are trying to make it possible for the students
to come there more often and for the seniors to visit the school more often as McMillan said they hope in the future to have more students and more seniors involved. These simple acts of kindness tell McMillan that making the connection between
young and old generations is very simple and even though these students are only six and seven years old they can still make a difference. “They make the difference and even though the seniors are seniors and the children are children their thoughts,
Bridging the Gap – École Our Lady of the Rosary School Grade 2 class visited the seniors at the Bethany Care Centre Thursday morning to bridge the gap between the community’s younger and older generations.
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COMMUNITY EVENT CALENDAR PUBLISHED THE 2ND & 4TH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH Brought to you by: SUPPORT PROGRAMS SPECIAL EVENTS • Sylvan Lake Christmas Bureau Registration Day. Friday, Nov. 27, 10am12noon & 5pm-7pm at #3 40 Hewlett Park Landing. Pick up registration forms at Sylvan Lake Community Centre 4725 43 Street or Sylvan Lake Community Partners 4936 50th Ave. The Sylvan Lake Christmas Bureau serves families with children 17 and under. • The Angels Anonymous Tree will be set up at Dairy Queen Nov. 29 - Dec 9. Choose an angel card from the tree, buy gift and return to Dairy Queen by Dec 9. Cash donations also needed for the Christmas Bureau at Servus Credit Union or with Giselle at Sylvan Lake Community Centre 4725 43 St. Charitable receipts provided.
• Sylvan Lake AA meetings. Tuesdays 7:30 pm Lions Hall; Sundays 8 pm Presbyterian Church (north door). For more information call male 403887-4470, 403-588-5491 or female 403-887-4297. • Sylvan Lake Al-Anon (for families and friends of alcoholics) 8 pm Sundays, Presbyterian Church (north door), Kathy 403-887-4470 or Robyn 403-887-2961. • Narcotics Anonymous meetings Thursday
• Wednesday Nov. 25 - Sylvan Lake Seniors Bus to Deerfoot Casino, Calgary leaving 8:30 a.m.. Phone Joan at 403 887 7614 for more information
wishing to improve their communication and leadership skills. For info call Shawn Palm at 403-887-2577. • Mondays - Sylvan Lake Sacred Massed Choir practices take place at Ecole H. J. Cody High School (beginning Sept. 21), directed by Kerry Heisler, 7-9 p.m. Love to sing? For info, contact Dolce Moir at 403-887-4037. • Tuesdays - Tai chi classes begin on Sept. 8 to Dec. 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Anglican Church hall. Wear comfy clothes and inside
Pick-up starts at 9:15 am. Returning to Sylvan 1 pm from Parkland Mall. Call Don/Lydia Lanterman at 403-864-2230. • Thursdays - Community Bingo at Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Centre. Pre-call at 6:30 bingo starts at 7 pm. Canteen opens at 5:30 pm. • Fridays - Meat draw at the Sylvan Lake Legion beginning at 6:30 p.m. MONTHLY EVENTS • First Wednesday of every month - 55+ Club Potluck at
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• Sylvan Lake Seniors Bus looking for volunteer drivers. Call Don at 403-864-2230 or Rae 403-887-6226 The Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre is having it’s Annual Christmas Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday November 21st. The sale runs from 9:00am – 3:00pm. There is a variety of vendors so enjoy some early Christmas shopping. We will also have our Nearly New Boutique set up for you to shop at. For more information please call Diane at 403-343-6074.
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shoes. Call 403-346-6772 or visit www.taoist.org. • At the Seniors Centre: Mondays-Wii bowling; Tuesdays-Men’s Yoga, Exercise Class, Drop In Scrabble/Games; Tuesday night-drop in crib; Wednesdays-lunches, Bible Study; Thursdays-Bingo; Fridays-Yoga.
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for Friends of the Library committee. Do you enjoy the library? Would you like to make a difference? We are looking for enthusiastic friends to support the library in many different ways. Please join us and have fun, meet like-minded people, volunteer and feel good about supporting a service that benefits everyone in the community! Call Debbie at 403-887-0968. • Are you organized and dedicated and want to be part of a great team? Veterans Voices of Canada is now searching for volunteers to fill a variety of volunteer positions within our organization. Be a part of our upcoming annual events and tributes such as our Veteran Appreciation Day and Flags of Remembrance. Also needed are interview transcribers and committee members. Help us in our mission of keeping history alive by volunteering with us. Thanks in advance. Contact us at info@vetvoicecan.org. GROUPS & ACTIVITIES • Sylvan Lake Quilters Guild meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at the Seniors Centre at 7 p.m. New members welcome. For information, please contact Joyce Thrush at 403-887-3287. • C.H.I.P.S - Children’s Indoor Play Space is a non-structured playtime for children 0-5 years old. Riding, climbing and bouncing toys provided and parents and caregivers can socialize. Mondays 9-11am, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30-11:30am, Thursdays 12:30-2:30pm at the community centre. Contact Kari for info 403-392-0323.
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Local pastor shares story of finding faith BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Rev. Chris Roth, the newest ministerial addition to Sylvan Lake’s St. Timothy’s and St. Mary’s Anglican Churches, wasn’t always a Christian. In fact, there was a time in Roth’s life where he was certain Buddhism was his path. Roth grew up in Red Deer, where the extent of his religious right of way had come to include going to church for Christmas and Easter services with his family. Despite his lack of a connection with the church in his younger years, Roth explained he spent a great deal of time as a teen looking into a variety of religions. “By the time I was in my teens I had really rejected church and Christianity,” explained the pastor. “I was pretty sure there was something out there that was true and deeper than what it was I was seeing, but I was pretty sure Christianity had gotten it wrong - so I spent some time looking into other religions and things like Wicca but eventually I ended up very interested in Buddhism.” It was around the time he had convinced himself he was a Buddhist at the age of 18 when he had a strange experience followed by a strange dream. Oddly enough his strange experience took place one night in a local drinking establishment where he was meeting up with his friends. “I hadn’t been drinking, I hadn’t been doing drugs - I was walking to the table and while I was walking I just had this inexplicable feeling come over me. I was overwhelmed. Everyone in that room I loved as much as anyone I had ever loved in my entire life and I couldn’t explain where that feeling came from,” remembers Roth.“It became a hinge in my life - I had to understand what that overwhelming feeling of love was because I knew if I could understand that and live in that then that must be how we should be living our lives, “I just kept reflecting on it and I knew it was hinting at something different - it was touching on some other reality that was all of a sudden bubbling through
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in that moment.” He explains he spent a great deal of time trying to pinpoint where that feeling came from, he wanted to know what the love was he had felt in that moment. He couldn’t explain it, but he knew he wanted to know more about it. He wondered if there was a way to not only experience that overwhelming feeling of love one and while but to actually live in that moment and that feeling forever. “Next came my dream,” said Roth, who added he had been reading into Buddhism a great deal at this time and had grown a strong admiration for the Dalai Lama. “It felt like so much more than a dream. In it I was riding in his car - it was an old Model T - we were driving through this flower garden and I turned to him at one point while we were riding along and I said to him I wanted to be a Buddhist, thinking he would want to put his arm around me and say ‘Ah my boy!’ or something like that. Instead he laughed at me and said to me, ‘You’re a Christian’.” Roth awoke unhappy. He suddenly had a weird feeling he couldn’t shake following the Dalai Lama’s words to him in his dream. He decided in order to quell his concerns he would read the Bible. “I finally said okay - I’m going to pick up the Bible and I’ll start reading it and then I’ll be able to say there were all of these contradictions and all of this stuff commanding us
to do terrible things. So I figured if I read it then I could shake that because I would be able to point to all of these different things and know I wasn’t a Christian,” he explained. “I started reading the Gospel of Mathew - I got to a part called ‘The Sermon On the Mount’, “I read Jesus talking about how not to judge others and that anger is dangerous to us and it mentioned how blessed are the poor and the meek - it was not what I had expected to encounter. I really thought I had just been there done that with Christianity - but all of a sudden here I was listening to Jesus and the Gospel talking about loving your enemies and it really just started to grab hold of me and I couldn’t let it go.” Roth kept reading. He eventually came to the first letter of John, chapter 4, stating that God is love. The whole experience had come full circle for him - the night at the bar and the dream, it all made sense to him now. “I remember saying to myself that must have been what I was feeling in the bar that night - I realized it was more powerful than just the common experience. It is something that is underneath and inside of reality,” said Roth. “I asked myself if God is love then is that God sort of peeking up when we have that feeling?” This grand revelation led him to further his studies at the University of Lethbridge where he pursued a world religions de-
gree. He studied all the world’s major religions including Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam and Christianity. It was during his time in Lethbridge he found himself at St. Augustine’s Anglican Church where he gained a full appreciation for the deep-rooted values the Church held. “I found it very interesting and became involved with youth ministry there and people kept asking me when I was going to seminary, when all along I really saw myself doing something along the lines of a religious studies professor. It really just began to feel like there was a momentum pulling me there,” he tells. Following his completion of his four year Bachelor’s degree in religion, the prior momentum mentioned carried him to Wycliffe College at the University of Toronto where he completed his three year Master’s seminary. His journey again came full circle and following seminary he found himself returning to St. Augustine’s where he was ordained a priest. Following his time at St. Augustine’s he found himself at an Anglican church in Edmonton for three years before returning home to Red Deer with his wife and children to be closer to his mother who is battling ovarian cancer. Roth can now be found at St. Timothy’s and St. Mary’s every second and fourth Sunday of the month. Editor@sylvanlakenews.com
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Sylvan Lake Chamber of Commerce unsure of new Job Creation Incentive Program Provincial government announces $5,000 grants for each new job created BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Upon the release of Alberta’s budget on Oct. 27th, Premier Rachel Notley a few details of the upcoming Job Creation Incentive Program were announced. The program stated the Alberta government wished to support employers who create new jobs in the province during a period of higher unemployment and weaker oil prices. Press releases for the program state it will encourage hiring by providing grants to employers for creating new employment on or after January 1, 2016. “Albertans have asked our government to support good local jobs as we grow and diversify our economy. We are following through on our promise to work with businesses so that they can
create new jobs and support families during these tough economic times,” said Lori Sigurdson, Minister of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour during a televised news conference regarding the new program. Grants will be worth up to $5,000 for each new job, with a cap for employers in the program of 100 new full-time jobs meaning employers could be eligible for up to $500,000. Grants will be made available on a first-come, first-served basis. Small, medium and large businesses as well as registered charities and non-profits are all eligible for the grant. While Sigurdson stated during the news conference she feels it will help to create new jobs, a representative from the Sylvan Lake Chamber of Commerce and local business owner,
Michael Williams is unsure of the implications the program will have on job creation. “From a Chamber perspective it’s really too early to tell - they didn’t release enough details to tell us how it will work,” said Williams during an interview with Sylvan Lake News. “Let’s say we are basing it on a $25,000 a year job, is that only going to qualify for a $2,500 grant?” “Personally I don’t think that’s enough to stimulate anyone to hire someone they weren’t already going to hire.” Williams stated he doesn’t see the grant so much as a ‘job creator’, but rather as a reward for hiring someone you were likely already going to hire. “I see it as more of a token or gesture to compensate the increase in small busi-
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ernor David Dodge – hired by the Notley government to help craft parts of the budget – told reporters the grant programs are great in theory but hard to operate. Other critics of the program include Wildrose Leader Brian Jean who stated during a press conference, “When you look at all the unanswered questions — and there are many — and all the opportunities for waste and fraud and abuse, frankly, it’s scary.” Notley replied to concerns by stating, “Our government is committed to doing a number of different things to create jobs, to incent jobs, to work with our partners in the business community to kick-start this economy to be the shock absorbers when the economy slows down.” Notley added 70 per cent of Albertans polled on the Oct. 27 budget approve of the NDP’s job-creation plan. editor@sylvanlakenews.com
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For over 20 years the Sylvan Lake Christmas Bureau has been serving the needs of the community to ensure all children are able to celebrate Christmas regardless of financial barriers. The Bureau operates via donations from local businesses and members of the community by gathering toys and redistributing them to those in need. Sylvan Lake Christmas Bureau Coordinator, Giselle Campbell, expects 2015 to be their busiest season to date with the need for toys being high and donations being low due to economic circumstances. Campbell explained the community of Sylvan Lake always pulls through and ensures those in need have presents under the tree on Christmas morning. She added donations typically come from toy boxes being set up at local businesses with some businesses and organizations going out and purchasing toys, as well as from individuals who donate toys and cash also. “We get donations from all over the community and we also have our angel tree at Dairy Queen every year as well,” said Campbell. “So on the tree there are ornaments - on the front it will say ‘Girl: Age 5’ then on the back is what she asked for and people will take that off and return it to Dairy Queen with what was on it. “Last year we had a tonne of toys come in through Dairy Queen and our tree was emptied in two days and we had to restock from late registration forms.” In addition to regular donations from the angel tree, in the past the Bureau has also
fielded requests from individual families to sponsor other families. “We will match them up with a family that is in their budget of what they want to spend,” said Campbell. “If there is a family with two little girls who they want to get involved with volunteerism and donating then we match them up with a family who has two little girls, “Who better to pick out presents for a 6 year old than another 6 year old?” In addition, the local leadership class and Interact club at H.J. Cody High School also participates in the program, with teens from the program raising funds and purchasing toys for the program also. “They have supported us for years and they are wonderful - again who knows better what teenagers want better than teens?” added Campbell. The Bureau moved into their new location last Saturday and will be located at #3 40 Hewett Park Landing. Campbell explained families with children ages 0-17 in need of the Christmas Bureau services should pick up an application form at either the Community Centre or from Sylvan Lake & Area Community Partners’ Association. Applications are to be brought to the Christmas Bureau on Nov. 27th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or from 5-7 p.m. At this time the Bureau will gather all registration forms and ensure they have the necessary toys to fill all orders with any other needed toys being place on the angel tree at Dairy Queen on Nov. 29th. For more information call Giselle Campbell at 403 887 5364. Editor@sylvanlakenews.com
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Red Deer based Immigrant Centre offering support to newcomers in Sylvan Lake BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS In the 2011 National Household Survey it was reported Sylvan Lake was home to a population of around 550 immigrants. With the population having grown 10% over the last five years it is likely this number is significantly higher. The nearest Immigrant Centre is based out Red Deer but offers supports to immigrants located throughout Sylvan Lake offering a number of programs to new comers living in the town. While knowledge of the Immigrant Centre is often not known to those outside of the city, workers of the Immigrant Centre hope through their rural awareness programs they will become better acquainted with more immigrants in outlying communities. Programs offered at the Immigrant Centre include English as a second language (ESL) classes, as well as assistance with paperwork, housing, health care cards, translation services, social support groups to make friends, and settlement support in schools to both the parents and students as they adjust to their new lives in Canada. In addition, the Centre also partners with Catholic Social Services who has an Immigrant Settlement Team to help newcomers find employment as they have two workers who specifically help with employability of immigrants. Frank Bauer, executive director for the Immigrant Centre, explained many families in rural communities aren’t aware of immigrant services being available in nearby centres and they often think they can manage without, however there will always be the odd situation or question where the Centre can be of use and help to them. “Coming to a new coun-
try especially when you don’t speak the native language is a big step - it is quite often confusing and frustrating as well,� explained Bauer. “It can be really difficult to find your way and that’s on top of finding a house to live in, getting a job, finding a school - you can also get very home sick and so you also need those social connections. “Everything from the way utilities are billed here compared to other countries can be quite different for newcomers or even setting up a mobile phone and knowing where to go to do so.� One program which Bauer says can be well utilized by immigrants in towns such as Sylvan Lake is the free online ESL classes offered through the Centre. “For any permanent residents and immigrants who come to Canada, it is a free service that could be of good use and value to people in the community and can help people improve their English through reading, writing, speaking and listening,� said Bauer. Other work the Immigrant Centre does in Sylvan Lake includes a number of Public Awareness Programs offered throughout the year. “This program is aimed more towards schools and other organizations to create more awareness of cultural diversity,� he explained. “What does it mean when people come to Canada from other countries? Why might they have difficulties understanding our way of living and our habits? It just creates more understanding and acceptance of other cultures.� Bauer added most immigrants come to Canada due to economic climates in their home countries and in hope of a better life financially or an all together better quality of life.
“Alberta and Canada are great places in the world to live - there is lots of space and lots of opportunity to find jobs as well as good social systems and also very friendly and welcoming communities overall,� he explained. “Anything that we as immigrant settlement centres can do to make that relocation smoother - to help them adjust and find the right job then it will benefit the economy and the community as a whole.� If you know some one who could benefit from the free ESL online classes refer them to the Immigrant Centre or if you are a newcomer and wish to learn more about their services call 403 346 8818. Editor@sylvanlakenews.com
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Elementary students learn to say no to tobacco from Butt Ugly play BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
Nicotine – Jonathan Goulet as Nicotine in the Butt Ugly play helped to educate the Grade 6 students at École Fox Run School on the damaging effects of cigarette smoking Thursday. Jasmine O’Halloran–Han/Sylvan Lake News
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“IT’S LOTS OF FUN GOING TO THE SCHOOLS AND EDUCATING KIDS ON NOT USING TOBACCO AND LIVING A HEALTHY LIFE OF BEING TOBACCO FREE.” - JONATHAN GOULET Some of the food for thought included facts of how a puff of a cigarette sends nicotine to the brain and for every three youth who try smoking, it is likely that two out of three youth will try smoking again which can lead to being a smoker. The 12-year-olds in attendance also learned that cigarettes have over 7,000 chemicals some of which include ammonia, toilet cleaners, butane, lighter fluid, battery acid and rat poison. They also learned the terrible side effects of smoking are not only the foul smell and yellow teeth, but it can also lead to death. An important part of the play was learning how to deal with peer pressure in a situation where youth are likely to try smoking to gain social acceptance. The actors taught the students how to handle peer pressure by refusing, educating, avoiding and leaving a situation of pressure. After the play, each of the actors sat down with a group of students and reinforced the information they had just been taught as well as going over additional facts. Jonathan Goulet who plays ‘Nicotine’, is in his second year of performing in the play and said he really enjoys being a part of the program. “It’s lots of fun going to the schools and educating kids on not using tobacco and living a healthy life of being to-
bacco free,” Goulet said. Acting in the play Goulet feels the messages being presented have an affect on the students and he knows the students are absorbing the material as he can see it directly when he discusses the facts further during the group activity. “They are saying some of the stuff from the play,” Goulet said. “They know it’s bad for them.” In the group activity the students learn more about the diseases that smoking causes that aren’t mentioned in the play. This one on one time helps solidify the information in their minds. Goulet also mentioned when acting in the play he feels like he is helping to save lives because smoking kills a lot of people every year. “We get to affect so many kids,” Goulet said. “Some of their aunts, uncles and parents smoke and they know it’s bad but now they really know why it’s bad.” The play includes several different scenes explaining the logic and reasoning behind why cigarettes are harmful and this is why Goulet said after seeing the play the students will have a firm understanding of why not to smoke. “Now they know why it’s bad and they can pass this information onto their friends,” Goulet said. “We can create more of a tobacco free world.” reporter@sylvanlakenews.com
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Youth and video games SUBMITTED BY ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES Research has shown that playing video games (or “gaming”) can affect youth in both good and bad ways. Playing certain video games can help youth develop thinking and fine motor skills and manage anger and stress. However, gaming can also result in lower grades and reduce the time spent with family and friends. Video game play can take away time from other healthy activities and sometimes may encourage youth to act aggressively. It is up to parents to help their teen learn to enjoy video games safely and responsibly. The following questions will help parents decide whether video games are a problem for their young person: Is your teen playing too much? Does gaming interfere with chores, school, work, family time? Too much gaming takes time away from sports, hobbies, sleep and other healthy activities. Does the game fit with the household norms or values? Games that include aggression, bullying, violence and discrimination can
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Flags of Remembrance? You may have found driving Highway 11 to Red Deer recently to be a very “moving” experience. I know I did. Travelling through the Flags of Remembrance lining both sides of the highway was touching to say the least. Thank you to all involved in placing them there. You may have found yourself filled with everything from awe to wonder or sadness to gratitude or any number of emotions in between. What a powerful reminder of the men and women who paid the ultimate price for the freedoms we hold dear. As Christ followers a cross on display may well move us in similar ways. Christ came as the ultimate volunteer to give his life that we might be assured of peace with God eternal forever. We receive this gift by faith.
Though the cross too, is a symbol of death, it too is the springboard that brings us freedom, hope and new life in Christ. Christ sacrifice on the cross was accepted by holy God as demonstrated by his resurrection from the dead (Romans 1:4). This paved the way for our full acceptance in him, all to the praise of God (Ephesians 1:3-10). The cross too, is our “flag” of remembrance. May you live afresh in the wonder of it today. As Chris Tomlin sings: At the cross, at the cross I surrender my life, I’m in awe of you, I’m in awe of you, Where your love ran red and my sin washed white, I owe all to you, I owe all to you Jesus By Pastor Jim Rilling of Alliance Community Church
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Senior Pastor: Rev. Kevin Haugan Associate Pastor: Rev. Jim Rilling Youth Pastor Owen Scott Children’s Ministry Coordinator: Ashley Thomas
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO RENEW THE NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE AND ATCO GAS AND PIPELINES LTD.
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Application summary:
UPCOMING MEETINGS Committee of the Whole December 2, 2015 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm
MPC Meeting November 16, 2015 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm
Regular Meeting of Council November 23, 2015 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm
The Alberta Utilities Commission expects to receive an application from ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. to renew its franchise agreement with the Town of Sylvan Lake, following the submission deadline indicated below. The franchise agreement will continue to allow ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. the exclusive right to deliver natural gas to the residents of the Town of Sylvan Lake for 10 years effective February 1, 2016. The monthly franchise fee percentage will increase to 23.00 per cent from 20.00 per cent effective February 1, 2016. Including linear property taxes, the franchise fee for an average residential customer is forecast to increase to $9.30 per month. An average residential customer uses about 120 gigajoules per year. You may send your objections, concerns about, or support for the application in writing to the Town of Sylvan Lake or ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. on or before November 19th, 2015 at: Town of Sylvan Lake, Darren Moore, 5012 – 48 Ave T4S 1G6 , phone, 403-887-2141; email: dmoore@sylvanlake.ca.
Take Notice CALL FOR MEMBERS Town of Sylvan Lake - Board/Committee Vacancies Subdivision & Development Appeal Board (1 Vacancy) Hears appeals on developments and subdivisions within the regulations of the MGA. (2 year term) Community Services Committee (1 Vacancy) Provides recommendations related to community opportunities and challenges. (2 year term) Family & Community Support Services (2 Vacancies) Annually participates in FCSS budget process & distributes grant funding. (2 year term) Sylvan Lake Municipal Library (1 Vacancy) Responsible for the effective and responsible operation of the library. (3 year term) Friends of Sylvan Lake Provincial Park (1 Vacancy) Support the operation, maintenance and facilities of the Sylvan Lake Provincial Park. (2 year term) Business Recruitment Team Provide guidance and advice to the Economic Development Officer (EDO) on matters pertaining to the recruitment of new businesses, commercial and industrial, to the Town of Sylvan Lake. The Team will contribute to the implementation of the Investment Attraction Strategy. Business operator or entrepreneur (2 year term) – 2 members required Business operator or entrepreneur (1 year term) – 1 member required Property owners or landlords (2 year term) – 2 members required Property owner or landlord (1 year term) – 1 member required Additional information regarding the mandates of the Boards & Committees and application forms can be found on our website at www.sylvanlake.ca or by contacting Mary Rose at the Town Office 403.887.2141. Please forward a letter of interest with relevant information and completed application form by Wednesday, November 18, 2015 to: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 48 Avenue Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 Attention: Mary Rose Or via e-mail to: mrose@sylvanlake.ca
ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd., Greg Caldwell, Manager Regulatory, 8th Floor 10035 – 105 Street NW Edmonton, Alberta, phone: 780420-7335; email: Greg.Caldwell@atcogas.com Any submissions received, unless you request otherwise, will be part of the application submitted and will become part of the public record. For more information on franchises or to receive a copy of the franchise agreement please contact either the Town of Sylvan Lake or ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. at the addresses listed above. For more information: For more information about the AUC or its approval process associated with franchise applications, please contact the AUC directly at 780-427-4903 or at HYPERLINK “mailto:consumerrelations@auc.ab.ca”consumer-relations@auc.ab.ca. The Alberta Utilities Commission is an independent, quasi-judicial regulatory body responsible for making decisions about utilityrelated applications. Issued on November 5th, 2015. Alberta Utilities Commission Douglas A. Larder, QC, General Counsel
PUBLIC REMINDER: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE RMOVAL All residents must remove recreational vehicles from their front and side yards between November 1 and March 31 (inclusively). Recreational vehicles may only be stored in either the rear yard of their residential property, or at an off-site storage facility. Utility trailers may remain parked on the front or side yard parking area, provided they are parked on an approved, hard -surface (concrete or asphalt). Also, parked recreational vehicles and utility trailers must not reduce the total number of available off-street parking stalls on the property to typically* less than two parking spaces. (For further information on recreational vehicles, utility trailers, and off-street parking*, please refer to Sections 2.2, 7.32, and 7.35.1* of the Sylvan Lake Land Use Bylaw 1555/2010 – Consolidated to July 2015 at: www.sylvanlake.ca - located under the “Government” tab.)
WASTE TRANSFER SITE: NO AFTER-HOUR ACCESS Effective on November 7 there is no after-hour access to the Waste Transfer Site. This includes the cardboard drop-off, drop n’ swap recycling, e-waste, and yard waste areas. Access is limited to regular hours of operation only. Please call Public Works at 403.887.2800 with your questions or concerns.Facility Attendant.
Request for Pricing PRE-QUALIFIED VENDOR LIST 2016 Request for Pricing The Town of Sylvan Lake is requesting pricing for a wide range of potential Town contract goods & services on an as-required basis for the 2016 year. A Vendor Registration form must be submitted including rates, availability, and other pertinent information. All vendors must meet the following requirements: Possess a Town business license; Have current WCB coverage; Possess commercial general liability insurance of at least $2M; and Be willing/able to complete a Town of Sylvan Lake Contractor Safety Agreement. Additional requirements may be necessary depending on the service provided. Service suppliers that may be required include, but are not limited to: Electrical services Hydro-vac trucks Sewer flushing/video inspections Septic services Snow and ice control equipment, including trucks and heavy equipment Tree removal Weed control Underground utility repairs (water, sewer, storm) Concrete repairs Window washing Fire alarm testing/inspections Roadway marking Roadway dust control Welding services Organic turf fertilizer Signage (various types) Tree assessment Fire extinguisher testing/maintenance HVAC repairs (not covered by existing contract) Generator load testing Back flow preventer testing Alley maintenance Street sweeping Roadway crack sealing Roadway chip sealing Traffic signal maintenance Plumbing services Facility roof snow removal Rough-cutting (grass) Irrigation system maintenance Tree and shrub planting Note: HVAC maintenance, SCADA, road paving, major utility replacements, turf maintenance, granular materials, and other services are procured separately. Qualified and pre-registered vendors will be evaluated based on price, availability, local knowledge and completeness of submission. Registration does not guarantee work with the Town. Registration documents are available by contacting Public Works at 403.887.2800 or by e-mail at jwatson@sylvanlake.ca. Registration documents must be submitted prior to 4 P.M. on November 30, 2015.
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Downtown revitalization committee being formed BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS A follow up meeting regarding the revitalization of downtown was held by the Town of Sylvan Lake earlier this month. In attendance at the meeting were Town staff alongside
both business and property owners of the downtown waterfront commercial district. Facilitator of the meetings and economic development officer for the Town, Vicki Kurz, stated the meeting asked those who attended the Roger Brooks seminars on the ‘20 Ingredients to a
Successful Downtown’ to provide feedback on what they learned from the videos and what they would like to see happen. She added she hopes to see a committee finalized by early 2016, with the next step being to create a branding development and action plan
for downtown. The Town has allocated funds for Kurz and the committee to bring in a branding facilitator to help them examine the downtown’s strengths. She said she was pleased with the attendance adding there were around 25 people present.
“It really does take all three stakeholders - the Town, business owners and property owners - to be successful,” explained Kurz. “There have been other groups in the downtown prior to these talks but they were comprised of only business owners and there wasn’t the
cooperative set up that we want to see now. She added she is currently working on permanently purchasing the Roger Brooks video seminars for business and property owners in the downtown who were unable to participate previously. editor@sylvanlakenews.com
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STREETS Priority Permits for one fascia sign and one freestanding sign on Lots 1-5, Block 1, Plan 8037AO (5004 33 Street) Seung hyun Lee for five freestanding signs on Lot 16, Block C, Plan 002 0929 (4923 33 Street) Al Sim for a detached dwelling, attached garage and covered rear deck on Lot 6, Block A, Plan 1365AB (3228 50A Avenue)
Employment Opportunities POSITION TITLE: Part Time Facility Attendants These positions are responsible for overseeing activities at the Multiplex, Multi-Campus and/or Community Centre ensuring rules and facility regulations are followed while meeting the needs of the facility patrons. Primary work hours are evenings and weekends. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Work variable hours including evenings and weekends • Responsible for opening and closing the facility • Perform a variety of custodial and maintenance duties as required to ensure a safe, clean and operational facility • Provide exceptional customer service • Assist renters with set-up and take down of facility equipment • Monitor user functions to ensure that building security is maintained and rental contracts are adhered to • Perform other duties as assigned by the Facility Foreman TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • Standard First Aid /CPR certification and Background Check required prior to employment • Ability to work with limited supervision • Excellent public relations skills. • Previous experience in a similar role is preferred • Ability to work independently, and remain professional at all times, • Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work • Due to working licensed functions, must be 18 years of age or older. Facility attendant’s work hours are scheduled as required for rentals and may range in time required, but there would be a heavy focus on evenings and weekends. This is a tremendous opportunity to work in a professional, team focused organization and we offer excellent training. We offer competitive rates and an excellent work environment. Please your resumes before 4:00 p.m. on November 15, 2015 to: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 – 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 Attention: Human Resources Fax: (403) 887-3660 E-mail: dscott@sylvanlake.ca
TAKE NOTICE THAT on November 2, 2015 the Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) for the Town of Sylvan Lake approved the following applications: Falcon Homes Ltd. for a detached dwelling with secondary suite on Lot 102, Block 1, Plan 152 0685 (41 Victor Close) Peter Reddekopp for a side yard setback relaxation to an existing detached dwelling on Lot 27, Block 3, Plan 8037AO (5015 36 Street) Windward Homes Ltd. for a front yard setback relaxation to an existing detached dwelling on Lot 196, Block 7, Plan 132 3636 (77 Reynolds Road) Big Timber Ltd. for a side yard setback relaxation on a proposed covered deck on Lot 4, Block A, Plan 1365AB (3236 50A Avenue) Laebon Developments for a front yard setback relaxation on an existing detached dwelling on Lot 12, Block 10, Plan 142 2753 (28 Brookstone Drive)
INDUSTRIAL Kevin Lapp for one freestanding sign on SE 34 38 1 W5 (NE Corner of 47 Avenue & Charles Industrial Way) John Clayton for one portable sign on Lots 1-3, Block 2, Plan 822 2452 (18 Industrial Drive) 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 12th day of November, 2015. Development Officer, Town of Sylvan Lake
AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT on or before November 6, 2015 the Development Officer for the Town of Sylvan Lake approved the following application(s): Permitted Use BEACON HILL Laebon Developments Ltd. for a detached dwelling and uncovered deck on Lot 79, Block 8, Plan 142 2753 (15 Bardwell Way) CRESTVIEW Koti Homes Ltd. for a detached dwelling with attached garage and uncovered deck on Lot 69, Block 2, Plan 132 3103 (41 Cole Way) HEWLETT PARK 1290392 Alberta Ltd. for a detached dwelling and uncovered deck on Lot 2, Block 4, Plan 142 4692 (103 Hinshaw Drive) LAKEVIEW HEIGHTS Dinah Sutton for a Home Occupation Class ‘A’ (Home Watch Service, Administrative) on Lot 52, Block 4, Plan 762 1044 (47 Sylvan Drive) LAKEWAY LANDING Mark Kabayama for a Home Occupation Class ‘A’ (Land Locating business, office only) on Lot 19, Block 2, Plan 042 3882 (64 Lakeway Boulevard) RYDERS RIDGE
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Scott Builders for a Use – Indoor Merchandise Sales not exceeding 300 m2 (Pet Planet) on Lot 1, Block 7, Plan 082 0055 (3715 47 Avenue, Building F) Falcon Homes Ltd. for a duplex, attached garages, one uncovered deck and one partially covered deck on Lots 93 & 94, Block 10, Plan 142 1424 (5 & 6 Rosse Place) Abbey Homes Ltd. for a detached dwelling, uncovered deck and accessory building (detached garage) on Lot 43, Block 7, Plan 122 2463 (43 Richfield Crescent)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP 1517-01 ASSET AND INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE The Town of Sylvan Lake is seeking Proposals from prospective proponents to provide an asset and infrastructure management software solution which will work with the Town’s ESRI GIS system. Documents (electronic only) will be available on and after Thursday, November 5, 2015 from the Alberta Purchasing Connection. Proposals must be presented or delivered in sealed packages, clearly marked with the RFP number and title. Faxed or other electronically transmitted submissions will NOT be accepted. Completed Proposals must be received at: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 48th Avenue Sylvan Lake AB T4S 1G6 no later than Thursday, November 26, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., MST. Late submissions will NOT be accepted. All inquiries related to this Request for Proposal shall be directed to: Mr. David Yee, P.Eng. Project Manager Town of Sylvan Lake Email: dyee@sylvanlake.ca
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2015
Kraft Hockeyville and Rogers return to Sylvan Lake BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The NexSource Centre was visited by Rogers Sportsnet producer and director Darren Winkler and his camera crew Saturday and captured on camera interviews. This footage will be used to make a commercial to celebrate Kraft Hockeyville’s 10th anniversary. A series of stories will be compiled to celebrate the anniversary as Winkler and his crew are traveling to different communities around the country and revisiting the impact Kraft Hockeyville has had. During their visit they captured updates as to how the the community was doing. “Sylvan Lake is a great community with a great spirit and I think one of the best Hockeyvilles in the past 10 years,” Winkler said. “The story is really compelling in terms of the traumatic events when the roof collapsed and how the community came together to move forward and now that we see the new rink being built it’s a great time to revisit.” It is awesome to be celebrating 10 years of Kraft Hockeyville as it is a great program he said and added how hockey is a special sport in Canada and is one element that brings the country together. He said Rogers Sportsnet is happy to do this as it is another chance to celebrate communities where there are passionate stories and they get to tell stories at a local level that have impact. “To see the future kids playing and a chance to capture the smiles and meet
parents and families who really make the game great,” Winkler said. Mayor Sean McIntyre was interviewed by Winkler and was happy to speak about Kraft Hockeyville in the community. He said it’s great that our story of incredible community spirit is going to be passed on to so many other communities to help them strive towards the same goals that we have achieved in our community and that is being crowned Kraft Hockeyville. “We know how much that was able to bring us together and I think it’s amazing that other people will be able to come together in the same way,” McIntyre said. He said receiving the title of Kraft Hockeyville was historic for Sylvan Lake and pointed out how hockey is in our community’s DNA. McIntyre said that when the community was looking for a way to come together and help after the arena had collapsed, Hockeyville was there at a very strategic time. “To watch the community come together and get behind that effort and cheer on their home town was just absolutely incredible,” McIntyre said. The community enjoyed living in the excitement of being named Kraft Hockeyville and McIntyre said it meant so much to Sylvan Lake. He added it will also help other communities that are probably in similar positions with arenas that need renovation. Graham Parsons, who was on the Kraft Hockeyville Committee, said it was an honour to be interviewed as their campaign was compelling. “For them to come and continue the story
On Camera – A commercial is being made to celebrate Kraft Hockeyville’s 10th anniversary and Kraft Hockeyville committee member Graham Parsons (right) was interviewed by Rogers Sportsnet producer and director Darren Winkler (Left) last Saturday at the NexSource Centre, Jasmine O’Halloran–Han/Sylvan Lake News while sound man Ron Osiowy holds the microphone. and what they were doing for the future is very rewarding,” Parsons said. He said they recognize that the community had a compelling story and they wanted to follow up on the projects that are happening with the construction of the NexSource Centre. He also said the footage of Sylvan Lake
allows for good exposure. “It gives us the added exposure that Sylvan Lake deserves for future growth and future community spirit,” Parsons said. “Through the whole Kraft Hockeyville campaign we all got a lot of exposure so - it’s a community honour.” reporter@sylvanlakenews.com
New school named – Beacon Hill Elementary School BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
Beacon Hill Elementary School – A 3-D image of the school currently being build in the Beacon Hill subdivision. The school has recently been named Beacon Hill Elementary School. Submitted/Sylvan Lake News
NEW LOCATION The Innisfail-Sylvan Lake Constituency Office is now located at #2, 160 Hewlett Park Landing Phone 403-887-9575 innisfail.sylvanlake@assembly.ab.ca PO Box 8913, Sylvan Lake, AB Don MacIntyre, MLA T4S 1S6 Innisfail-Sylvan Lake Constituency
The school currently being built in the subdivision of Beacon Hill has been officially named Beacon Hill Elementary School. The name was chosen by the Chinook’s Edge School Division board as they felt the name was suiting to the school’s location and would be easy to find in the community said the school’s principal Trevor Sanche. He said anybody can find the school quite easily if they are familiar with the town. “If you can find the Beacon Hill subdivision you can find the Beacon
Hill Elementary School,” Sanche said. He said the board members were looking for a name that would make identifying the school and where the school was located in town easy and the name does just that. “It does have a nice ring to it and it kind of rolls off the tongue,” Sanche said. The division gave the community and area the opportunity to submit suggestions on what to name the school during the middle of September to the middle of October with a decision having been made Nov. 4. Sanche said there were approximately 60 people who suggested names, with around 43 being unique
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suggestions, but Beacon Hill Elementary School was by far the most commonly suggested name. He said the suggestion did come in different forms such as Beacon Hill School and Beacon Hill Academy, but Beacon Hill Elementary School was the name that stood out. “Beacon Hill Elementary School showed up probably up to 20 times so it was by far the most common which isn’t surprising,” explained Sanche. He said all of the community and area input was greatly appreciated as each name submission came with a rational. “We were able to read each rational and that was very interesting,” Sanche said. He said there was a lot of history connected to some of the suggestions which were interesting to read and they will not be lost as he said these stories and ideas will help build the excitement around the school and it will be a lot of fun. “With the school being name Beacon Hill Elementary School it will be easy for an identity to be built around it, Sanche said. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com
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RCMP News Release – October 24th – October 30th, 2015
October 24th 8:15 a.m. – A collision on Highway 12 at Highway 20 in Lacombe County resulted in RCMP attendance. The 58-year-old driver of a Ford Taurus was turning left into Bentley when he collided with a Dodge Ram truck, driven by a 21-yearold male. There were no injuries. The driver of the Taurus was charged with turning left unsafely. October 25th 3:35 a.m. – A 911 call was received of a break and enter into a garage at a residence in Red Deer County. The owner of the property on Township Road 390 advised RCMP that a shop was broken into but nothing appeared stolen. A maroon Ford diesel truck was observed leaving the yard heading towards Sylvan Lake but was not located by police. 10:38 a.m. – RCMP received a complaint of a vehicle being driven through a yard at a property in Red Deer County. The complainant advised that the unknown vehicle had damaged a guy wire in the yard and a tool box
was left behind. Fortis was contacted to repair the damage to the guy wire. October 26th 06:34 a.m. – A report of break-in to a compound in Bentley was received by RCMP. An employee arriving at work noticed an abandoned black Dodge truck on top of a fence post which had been knocked down along with some chain link fencing. The truck was determined to be stolen. Several buildings and trucks were entered into on the property but nothing appeared to be stolen. 10:20 a.m. – A 22-yearold Eckville male is facing multiple charges in relation to two incidents in the Sylvan Lake area. A suspicious vehicle was observed exiting the McDonalds parking lot and continuing from 47th Avenue onto Highway 20 northbound after running a red light. The vehicle was pursued and the Police Dog Service deployed. The suspect vehicle eventually crashed into a ditch in the Jarvis Bay area with the suspect driver fleeing on foot. A resident of Jarvis Bay later advised police that a suspicious male had entered his residence and then later departed on foot. The suspect was apprehended and is charged with various Criminal Code offences including breaking and entering a residence; dangerous operation of a motor vehicle; operation of a motor vehicle while being pursued by police; possession of Crystal
Meth; and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. October 27th 12:00 a.m. – A complaint was received of a stolen vehicle in Benalto. A Ford F350 was stolen from outside a residence on 49th Street. The vehicle was locked with the keys secure inside the residence. The vehicle was later located by Blackfalds RCMP. 5:59 p.m. – A Ford Taurus was stolen from outside a residence on 49th Street in Sylvan Lake. The vehicle was parked in the driveway. The keys to the car were believed to have been stolen from inside a truck that was targeted earlier in an attempted theft. The car has not yet been recovered. October 28th 10:14 a.m. – A Ford F350 truck was stolen from a business in the Kuusamo Industrial Park. The truck as well as tools and a license plate were stolen from a business on Range Road 22. The stolen truck was later recovered on Lakeview Crescent in Sylvan Lake. 13:24 p.m. – RCMP received a complaint of a residential break and enter at a residence in Sylvan Lake. Police attended a residence on Garden Court where a basement window had been shattered and access gained. Some items were stolen. The incident remains under investigation. October 29th 05:49 a.m. – A 911 call was received by RCMP dis-
patch of a suspicious vehicle on Range Road 23 at Township Road 380 in Red Deer County. A witness ad-
vised police that a Dodge Ram truck appeared to be abandoned and blocking a traffic lane. Police checked
the vehicle which was reported stolen. The vehicle was towed and the registered owner notified.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2015
This week at Town Council
COMMUNITY SUPPORT - Members of the Urgent Care Committee joined Town Council and staff for a photo in the Committee’s new ‘selfie frame’ during Council on Monday evening. Jenna Swan/Sylvan Lake News BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS URGENT CARE PRESENTATION HEARD Town Council heard a presentation from the Urgent Care Committee detailing the progress made since their inception in 2011. Council heard the term Urgent Care is used to describe a facility that operates seven days a week to treat non-life threatening injuries. The committee explained it is comprised of 16 members ranging from local mayors to doctors, health care professionals, RCMP, pharmacists, local service clubs and community members. Currently Sylvan Lake’s after hours medical care program sees 15 physicians working on a rotation basis. Committee members explained this program is unsustainable and is the only one of its’ kind in the province. So far the Committee’s actions have includ-
ed convincing two former health ministers enhanced medical services are needed in the community. They received a government grant but later had to return the unspent money before year end before planning was finished. They regularly update MLA Don MacIntyre with actions and possible solutions. In addition, they are awaiting a date to meet with current Minister of Health, Sarah Hoffman, but are having difficulties scheduling the meeting with Hoffman’s staff. To date the Committee has $100,000 in trust for future purchase of medical equipment, with their main partners being the Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie Campaign and the Sylvan Lake Yuletide Festival. Council heard possible solutions could include selling land owned by AHS in Eckville to help finance enhanced health care for the area, as well as possible partnerships with Central Alberta Medical Imaging Services
who are opening a large medical imaging facility in Sylvan in the spring of 2016. In addition it was heard an enhanced health care facility in Sylvan Lake would save over 2,000 E.R. visits to surrounding hospitals annually. Following the presentation, Mayor Sean Mcintyre proclaimed Tuesday, September 1 as ‘Giving Tuesday’. This day will mark a ‘call to action’ and see the community gather in support of the Urgent Care Centre at the Municipal Building for a chili luncheon. COUNCIL REVIEWS THEIR STRATEGIC VISION AND STRATEGIC PLAN When Council was elected in Oct. 2013 they created a long term vision and strategic plan for their four year term. Now two years through their term, Council reviewed their plan on Oct. 3 and presented the document to Council for review prior to the report being released to residents in the coming weeks. Council identified a number of observations in their report such as being unclear of how the new provincial government will impact the Town, decaying infrastructure in the town such as the pool, an increased level of community through events such as Hockeyville and the Nexsource Centre. In addition they noted young families and the community have an increased level of anxiety relating to the future and the economic decline. They also noted the population has increased significantly. Council identified ‘burning issues being talked about in the community’ as the financial implications of infrastructure projects such as the pool, affordable housing, downtown revitalization, the impacts of the increase in minimum wage, social turmoil as a result of economic downturn, taxation impacts, debt load of the municipality, unemployment, urgent care and an increase in crime leading to concerns about safety. The report stated Council wishes for the vision to remain the same stating, “The Town of Sylvan Lake is a vibrant lakeside community with a high quality of living that respects the environment, provides diverse economic opportunities, and values effecient, inclusive and transparent government.” They stated their mission was
to provide core infrastructure and services to meet the needs of residents, support quality of life, deliver financially responsible and environmentally friendly stewardship, provide framework to support an inclusive and competitive economic climate, while planning for a sustainable future. They listed their goals and priorities for the next two years as Urgent Care, funding to advance and maintain infrastructure, improved intermunicipal cost-sharing agreements, securing future water supplies, recoving beach area, improve access to the lake, as well as social programs such as subsidized housing. COUNCIL TO CIRCULATE BUDGET TO RESIDENTS PRIOR TO APPROVAL The Mayor and Council passed a motion to circulate the 2016-2018 Budget Plan for public input during Monday night’s Council meeting with final approval of the 2016 Operating and Capital Budgets taking place on December 14th, 2015. Council stated the proposed budget will include an overall municipal tax rate increase for residential properties of 2.47%. Non-residential properties will again see a tax freeze on general tax rates however both parties will see an increased Recreation and Transportation tax rate. The report released by the Town states they chose to freeze the non-residential property taxes in order to align with their vision to keep Sylvan Lake a competitive option for businesses by keeping core tax rates unchanged in 2016. Within the report it was also stated the completion of the new fire hall is expected to be spring 2016 with the 2016 budget including debt repayment costs as as increased utility costs. It also informed the NexSource Centre is anticipated to be completed by spring of 2017. The 2016 budget will show an increased recreation levy due largely to the NexSource Centre. The 2017 budget shows increased operating costs for utilities and staffing. Within the proposed budget it is also stated a cultural master plan will be completed in 2016 in addition to a number of economic development initiatives planned to enhance business development.
H.J. Cody recognizes veterans in school ceremony BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Students at H.J. Cody School attended their Remembrance Day ceremony in the gymnasium Thursday morning and were very respectful in paying tribute to those that fought for our country. Every student and teacher proudly wore a poppy and
paid close attention to the stories and poems that were read by students while photos of passed veterans were shown on the projector. The school’s choir sang and the band played music which fit the scene of recognition. Bobbi Cerin, Annika Vetter and Jessica Beckwith read the poem, “In Flander’s Field”.
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One of the school’s teachers Dana Van Zandt commented on how well the ceremony went. “It went well, the choir and band did fantastic,” she said. What was different this year was how the whole school watched a video that explained the reasoning behind the Flags of Remembrance – a ceremony of raising 128 flags that took place last month to commemorate past, present and lost in action veterans. These flags can be seen flying freely as they line both sides of highway 11. This video was played to engage the whole school and give them some understanding on why the flags are there. “The video engaged them more and gave them a bit of a background behind what is happening on the highway and what those 128 flags are for,” Van Zandt said.
Flanders Fields – H.J. Cody School students Bobbi Cerin, Annika Vetter and Jessica Beckwith read the “In Flanders Fields” to honour veterans during the school’s Remembrance Jasmine O’Halloran–Han/Sylvan Lake News Day ceremony Thursday. It was clear the students had a good idea of the importance of being respectful and the whole theme of Remembrance Day as there was no whispering. Some of the students were a part of the ceremony and this included the wreath lay-
ing and posting of the flags. Sydney Rauch layed a wreath and to close the ceremony Jared Alward, Alex Goulet, Tim Saville and Ed Saville carried out the wreaths and flags in uniform. Involving the students in the ceremony is important
and makes it really special Van Zandt said. “It allows young students to get engaged because they are the ones that will be carrying on this tradition,” she said. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com
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H.J Cody students win big at awards night BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Congratulations to all H.J. Cody Academic Awards Night winners: CTS Awards: Lifetouch Communication Technology Award – Alexa Ternovoy. Bower Dental Esthetics Excellence Award – Taylor Palecheck Sobey’s CTS Culinary Excellence Award – Joel Thorne and Marley Ojala Rona Building SUpplied Wood Worker Award – Logan Munce H.J. Cody Metal work award – Aaron Pickering Falcon Homes Top Grade 10 - 12 Shop Award – Dawson Main Art Awards: Excellence Awards: Art 9 – Lynece McCluskey Art 10 – Taylor Bootsma Art 20 – London Heninger Art 30 – Marie Geake and Laura Olive Drama Awards: Top Drama: 9 Student - Lynece McCluskey 10 Student – Emma Villeneuve 20 Student – Annika Vetter 30 Student – Michael Bentley and Brianne Hughes. Music Awards: Top Band 9 – Bryn Obrien Top Band 10 – Victoria Matejka and CJ Wilson Top Band 20 – Hailie Ludington Degree Spirit Award Memorial Awards for outstanding contribution to the music program - recipient - Breanna Tait Top Choral 9 student – Kaitlyn Butt Top Choral 10 student – Brooklyn Hughes Top Choral 20 student – Lauren Rowe Warkentin Choral Award: Top Choral Student – Brianne Hughes Fitness and Health awards: Meadowland Intro Health Science award – Hunter McDonald and Colton Kolody. Top Grade 9 Phys Ed Student – Bronwyn Jones Top Grade for High School Phys Ed Student – Erika Marshall and Bradyn Bystrom Language Awards: French Immersion awards – London Heninger Spanish Award – Madison McDonald Special Interest Awards: Strategis Group Forensic Science Award – Jennor Stein Strategis Group Leadership 9 Award – Everett Jeffries Strategis Group Leadership 10 Award – Bailee White Strategis Group Outdoor Education Award – Michael Taylor Lifetouch Psychology Award – Amber Carson Grade 9 Awards: Highest marks in Language Arts 9 – Everett Jeffries Gary Mawer Memorial Award for Highest Marks in Math 9 – Everett Jeffries Hugh Jesmer Memorial award for Highest mark in Science 9 – Everett Jeffries H=Award for Highest marks in Social Studies 9 – Everett Jeffries, Starla Fifield and Cassidy Klein Award for Highest overall Marks in Grade 9 – Everett Jeffries Grade 10 Awards: Highest marks in: English 10-1 – Emma Villeneuve English 10-2 – Max Kaminski Math 10–C – Myia Hellmer and Emma Villeneuve Math 10– 3 – Dallen Riches and Roman Wog
Science 10 – Emma Villeneuve Science 14 – Ryan Ganton and Andrew Rush Social 10-1 – Sophie Brooks and Caylen Deibert Social 10-2 – Chelsey Coughlin Highest overall mark in Grade 10 – Emma Villeneuve Grade 11 Awards: Biology 20 – Emma Laqua and Danielle Smith Chemistry 20 – Jessica Beckwith English 20-1 – Danielle Smith English 20-2 – Kaden DeFrece, Emily Hermanutz, Aiden Nystrom and Liam O’Callaghan. Math 20-1 – Emma Laqua and Jessica Beckwith Math 20-2 – Shelby Willis Math 20-3 – Dakota Sekulich Physics 20 – Danielle Smith Science 20 – Courtney Ranger-Efford Science 24 – Braden Crich and Lauren Arp Social 20-1 – Emma Laqua Social 20-2 – Matthew Bossert Highest mark in Grade 11 – Emma Laqua Grade 12 awards: Biology 30 – Whitney Lehman Chemistry 30 – Gabriel Galang Physics 30 – Derek Penman English 30-1 – Breanna Tait English 30-2 – Phoenix Williams Math 30-1 – Nicole Hartley Math 30-2 – Michelle Soroka Math 30-3 – Dylan Verbeek Science 30 – Mark Thomas Science 30-1 – Breanna Tait Science 30-2 – Arron Lemega Citizenship, Excellence and Leadership awards: Jostens Spirit Ring Award – Wyatt Bosse Best Body Fitness – Anna Carlson and Gallen Donaghy 100% Award – Nicole Hartley Lifetouch Yearbook Award – Madison Bennett The Sylvan Lake Arts Society Award – Jade Pon The Anne Rowberry Memorial Award – Harper Elwood Cloverdale’s NoFrills Service Scholarship – Melissa Bancroft Steffie Woima Scholarship – Nicole Hartley The Norman and mary Bowles Award – Michael Bentley Town of Sylvan Lake Citizenship Scholarships – Heather Watson and Derek Penman Merit Contractors Association Award – Brody Kawulka The Kathleen Ostrom memorial Award – Brianne Hughes Heritage Handicraft Society Award – Brittni Harris Rouillard Law Tribute Award – Ryan Kolson Rotary Club humanitarian awards: Grade 12 – Breanna Tait Grade 11 – Jessica Beckwith and Amber Carson Pete Moir – Lions Legacy Scholarships – Nicole Hartley Chase Cornford Memorial Award – Jaxon Lynn RDC Regional High School Access Award – Michael Bentley Jake Jacobs Memorial Athletic Scholarship – Morgan Nemish Dr. Martin Long Award – Madison McDonald Rutherford Scholarships – Melissa Bancroft, Sulley Larocque, Whitney Lehman, Jaxon Lynn, Madison McDonald, Anelle Myburgh, Marley Ojala, Michelle Soroka, Breanna Tait and Heather Watson Governor General Medal – Breanna Tait
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his players’ hands and crowning their necks with medals. “The score says it all,” Braitenback said. “We had a good game plan and we executed it to perfection today.” He said the team took away the Wildcat’s strengths and then accentuated on their own strengths which made the game come together. “The boys executed it really well and I thought they were quite disciplined for the type of game that it was and they deserved it,” Braitenback said. He described the game as being hard fought and physical with both teams wanting to win. During the game there was some physicality that came out, but they made sure to keep their cool, to concentrate on the next play and to disregard the last one and Braitenback said it was the players’ mentality that carried them through the game. He said he was surprised with the margin of the win as the Lakers had played the Wildcats before and even though they had won previously the score was closer that game. “I was surprised by how well we did but our guys were that hungry and wanted it that bad - they played the best game of the year today,” Braitenback said. Defenseman and receiver Chase Elwood is glad the football season isn’t yet over and happy for the chance to keep playing. “Being in Grade 12 I would be done after this, so getting the chance to keep playing football is always a nice opportunity and to win two years in a row is always a lot better - makes it that much sweeter,” Elwood said. He said the best part of the game was how all the players played together as a team with no one picking up another person’s slack, which allowed everyone to play a really good game. “They are a big strong team and playing with them is always tough but we came out and played well,” Elwood said. He said his favourite part of the game was winning but also knowing that he is not done football yet which he said is always nice. Now the team will be preparing to play for their provincial quarter final game in Lloydminster Saturday against the Holy Rosary Raiders. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com
Touchdown! – Lakers running back Ethan Mearns runs a 45 yard touchdown even while followed by Stettler Wildcats Clayton Page during the final league season game Saturday. Jasmine O’Halloran–Han/Sylvan Lake News
Winning – Lakers football players Carter Theriault, Shuhei Mitsumoto and Ryan Arnold enjoy winning their final league season game played against the Stettler Wildcats Saturday. Jasmine O’Halloran–Han/Sylvan Lake News
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Lakers Midget A win West Central Tigers against Ponoka Wolves defeated by Red Deer Indy Tigers VS. Chiefs – West Central Midget Trilliant Tigers AA Jacksyn Goodall steers the puck away from Red Deer Chief’s Sam Dancheck during their game Friday at the NexSource Centre. Jasmine O’Halloran–Han/Sylvan Lake News
Lakers Lead – Hockey Central Midget A Lakers player Bailey Nesbitt leads the puck to score a goal in the third period against the Ponoka Wolves Saturday at the NexSource Centre. Jasmine O’Halloran–Han/Sylvan Lake News
BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The Hockey Central Midget A Lakers were up against the Ponoka Wolves at the NexSource Centre Saturday and won 4-1. Lakers player Rhett Scott was the first to score in the first period at 18 minutes and 10 seconds, assisted by Michael Draeger and Blake Carrick. In the second period at 18 minutes and 34 seconds Blake Carrick made a solo score for his team. Rian Van der Westhuizen scored the Wolves’ first and only goal at eight minutes, assisted by Cooper Jones, in the second period as well.
The Lakers kept their plays up in the game by scoring two more goals in the third period - the first at 19 minutes and 46 seconds by Trysten Sylvester, assisted by Kieran Bulloch and Austin Gallant, with their fourth goal being scored at five minutes and 36 seconds by Bailey Nesbitt, assisted by Adam Sylvester and Khale Skinner. It was a great win for the Lakers as head coach Mike Nesbitt said the game went very well as the players were very focused on the game and were disciplined. The Lakers only took a few penalties in comparison to the Wolves taking six. He said his players kept
composed and stayed in the system and walked away from a potential fight after the whistle as ignoring any temptations of getting into a fight with the opposing team. He said the reason why he trains his players to walk about from potential fights is because that’s one way to stay out of the box Nesbitt said and staying out of the box limits scoring opportunities for the opposing team. He highlighted how early in the third period Trysten Sylvester scored putting the team at 3-1 which made them feel comfortable and the icing on the cake was the fourth goal. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com
BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The Sylvan Lake West Central Midget Trilliant Tigers AA hockey team went up against the Red Deer Indy Graphic Chiefs and lost in a hard fought game 4-1 Friday at the NexSouce Centre. Both teams started out strong and held their ground with neither scoring in the first period. Chief’s player Blake Mahura was the first to score in the second period at 16 minutes and 4 seconds. Two minutes later Josh Bussard scored the team’s second goal, assisted by Bronson Spearing. With a mere three minutes and five seconds left in the
second period Kyle James scored the team’s third goal, assisted by Justin Paarup and Josh Bussard. It was a hard fought battle in the third period as Chief’s player Bronson Spearing scored his team’s fourth and final goal at nine minutes and 44 seconds. The Tigers then scored their first and only goal at seven minutes and five seconds by Ryan Chambers, assisted by Braden Bystrom and Kyle Cornford. The Tigers left the game defeated but head coach Pat Garritty said he thought the better team won. “They were prepared and they played harder,” Garritty said. “They played the game in
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58. Xiamen dialect 59. Being overzealous 62. One who did it (slang) 63. Night breathing noises 64. A minute amount (Scott) CLUES DOWN 1. Race of Norse gods 2. Large pebbles 3. Latin line dances 4. The inner sole of a shoe 5. A French abbot 6. Moves stealthily 7. An alternative 8. 39th state 9. Lotus sports car model 10. River fill 13. Of I 14. Many noises 18. Ghana monetary units 20. Actor Hughley 21. The Cowboy State 22. Jests at 23. America 27. Surprise attack 29. Daddy 30. Extinct flightless bird of New Zealand 31. Express pleasure 32. Cellist Yo-Yo 33. Bronx cheer 34. A more firm substance 35. Essential oil obtained from flowers 36. Company that rings receipts
37. Largest church in Christianity 38. Capital of Wallonia 39. Heroic tale 40. Send forth 41. The Golden State 43. 1/1000 of an inch 44. Angel of the 1st order 45. Ukrainian peninsula 46. Disregard
48. Colophony 49. Spanish be 50. Military policeman 51. Cleopatra’s country 53. Br. drinking establishments 54. Removes moisture 56. Liberal Arts degree 60. Execute or perform 61. Atomic #77
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Town schools
SUBMITTED BY JEAN BRIDGE SYLVAN LAKE & DISTRICT ARCHIVES Sylvan Lake Schools have a history of recycling their buildings. For many years, the Town schools have been built on the same site and the buildings moved and remodeled. 1912 – a one-room school, Sylvan Glen, was moved across the road and recycled for a Creamery 1920 – a two-room school, Sylvan Lake School, moved down to 50th Avenue and remodeled as a Town Office and Library 1938 – a two-room school (High School), moved to 48th Avenue and was remodeled as the Central Apartments 1858 – a new 12-room building to accommodate rural students and remodeled. In 1979, the school was renamed H.J. Cody School. All the schools above have been built on the same site. Additional schools have been to accommodate Sylvan Lake’s growing population: 1979 – C.P. Blakely School 1983 – Ecole Steffie Woima 1998 – Fox Run & Mother Teresa 2007 – Our Lady of the Rosary (Ryder’s Ridge)
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RE/MAX real estate central alberta
MARKET UPDATE
Local market returns to normal seasonal sales
Sylvan Lake sales in October were back to normal for this time of year, while the number of active listings also fell to a more sustainable level. Sylvan Lake has experienced high levels of new construction activity for several years, which has kept inventory levels higher than normal for a town its size. Part of the reduction in the number of active listings can also be attributed to seasonal properties coming off the market for the winter. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Forecast for the 4th quarter of 2015 predicts that total MLS sales in the Red Deer region will end the year 15% lower than 2014, with increases of 1.0 and 1.6 percent in 2016 and 2017 respectively. That report also predicts the average price to drop by 1.1% this year and then increase by 1.1% in 2016 and 1.3% in 2017. In other words, CMHC doesn’t see the market changing drastically one way or the other. Predictions are very dangerous. No one knows what the future holds. We do know that housing is a necessary requirement for life in central Alberta. The decision to buy or sell should not be made based on assumptions or hopes about whether prices will go up or down. An investment in a
home is made for more important reasons and has always been profitable in the long run. Oil prices will eventually recover and Alberta will return to strong economic
growth, just like it has in the past. Call us for detailed market information for Sylvan Lake, Red Deer, Blackfalds, Lacombe or Ponoka.
Outstanding Agents Oustanding Results® GORD STEINBACH
403.505.2004 gordsteinbach@remax.net www.gordsteinbach.com
ALF MOORE
403.350.6193 www.alfmoore.ca
WILLARD MORRIS & AMANDA DICKSON 403.318.4547 www.willardmorris.com
ROBERT POPILCHAK
403.350.8708 robertpopilchak@remax.net
SANDI HALLGREN 403.887.2217 sandi@palmbay.ca
à MARKET STATISTICS FOR OCTOBER 2015 Ä Total number of MLS listings in the Sylvan Lake Area* as of November 1:
Number of Sales in the Sylvan Lake Area* in October:
24
194 Sylvan Lake Area is defined as the Town of Sylvan Lake and the Sylvan Lake Summer Villages.
Most Expensive Home Sold in October:
Sylvan Lake Area is defined as the Town of Sylvan Lake and the Sylvan Lake Summer Villages.
Most Active Price Range:
327
Least Active Price Range:
$400,000 - $500,000
DOWN 22.7% FROM 2014
GLEN GOODALL
11.1%
LORNE THERRIAULT
403.396.1584 lorne@isellsylvanlake.com
Market:
FAVOURS BUYERS
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CAROLINE BOIVIN 403.896.8500 cbrealestate.ca
Sales to Listing Ratio:
$250,000 - $300,000
403.505.0543 jenniferhutchinsonrealestate.com
403.318.0604 glengoodall.com
Year-to-date Sales:
$875,000
JENNIFER HUTCHINSON
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CARL STEPP
403.358.9300 www.sylvanlakehouseguy.com
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