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Mother Teresa School aims to encourage God’s gifts

Sofia Hewson, Kaelynne Schwab, Brooklyn Garrett, Slater Campbell and Savannah Boyer hold up letters to spell ‘truth’ during the FNMI portion of the school’s Sacred Spaces assembly.

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BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Seven times a year elementary students at Ecole Mother Teresa School gather together for their Sacred Spaces assembly. Similar at each assembly is the presence of Tracy Meneen and Valerie Norman from the Red Deer Catholic FNMI (First Nations, Metis, Inuit). The pair shares stories detailing with students the secrets of seven sacred FNMI teachings, covering a different teaching each visit. This assembly saw Meneen and Norman sharing the importance of truth and introduced the students to the truth turtle. Also ever changing is what vice principal Ken

Meraw calls the gifts from God that students have been given and choose to share with their classmates during the assembly. Three students shared their gifts with classmates during the assembly. “We really want our students to be aware of the gifts they have, so we introduced something called ‘Share Your Gifts’ to our Sacred Spaces assembly,” explained Meraw on this aspect of the afternoon. “Athletic, artistic, speaking, writing, singing whatever it may be, all of our gifts are given to us by God or something greater than us so when we take our gift and work on it, cultivate it, and share it with others then that is like turning it around giving it back to God.”

This Sacred Spaces assembly also welcomed special guest Mayor Sean McIntyre who read his favourite book, ‘Have You Filled Your Bucket Today’ which shared with stu-

dents the importance of filling their imaginary ‘buckets’ with good thoughts as well as how to fill others ‘buckets’. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

Vice Principal Meraw speaks with Kyla Keating after she shared her gift of singing as she performed an Adele number. Jenna Swan/Sylvan Lake News

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Vice principal Meraw introduces Emmalee Fraser who shared with classmates her gift for Lego building. Jenna Swan/Sylvan Lake News

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Three RCMP officers on trial following 2011 incident in Sylvan Lake BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS On Wednesday morning at the Red Deer Provincial Court House, day three of trial commenced for three RCMP officers each facing one count of assault following an incident that occurred on Aug. 20, 2011 on Lakeshore Drive in Sylvan Lake. Corp. Kevin Halwa, who has been stationed at the Sylvan Lake detachment since 2004, along with Const. Dean Purcka and Const. Drew Burchett – who were part of an extra policing initiative during the weekend of the incident but were never stationed in Sylvan, each face one count of assault. The incident took place in front of the Beach Front Resort on Lakeshore Drive where the complainant, Levi Desjarlais, told the courtroom on the first day of trial, he was assaulted by the RCMP officers. Desjarlais testified he was in Sylvan Lake for the weekend with his girlfriend for a slow pitch tournament. He recalled the day of Aug. 20, 2011 to the judge, stating he remembers walking to meet their team mates who were staying at the Beach Front Resort – brown bottle of root beer in hand. Nearly to the hotel Desjarlais was called to by Burchett who was under the impression the young man had alcohol in his hand. Burchett told the courtroom on day two of the trial that he had asked to see the bottle at which time Desjarlais pulled back from the officer stating he didn’t need to because it was only root beer. At the time Desjarlais did not have identification on him and Burchett stated he refused to identify

himself. The complainant stated he felt he had not done anything wrong and by law did not need to identify himself. Desjarlais proceeded to grab the bottle back from the officer’s hand at which point Burchett opted to call for assistance – Halwa and Purcka arrived on scene shortly after. Halwa told the courts on day three of the trial he arrived on scene under the impression they were investigating an open liquor infraction and was unaware the bottle in Desjarlais’ hand contained soft drink. According to Halwa it was at this time Desjarlais started yelling quite loudly. A crowd had gathered around the incident. Purcka approached Desjarlais as he arrived on scene and the officers told him he was under arrest. Desjarlais reiterated he had done nothing wrong. “I attempted to put him in handcuffs – so I took his arm,” recalled Purcka. “He pulled away and grabbed my vest, my soft body armour. When he grabbed my vest he pulled hard – you could hear the Velcro tear away…. It exposed me at that point.” Burchett and Purcka told the courtroom they attempted to gain control of the situation but were struggling, with Purcka describing Desjarlais as being a ‘big guy’. “That’s when I could smell pepper spray,” recalled Purcka. “He let go of my vest and at that point I was able to get control of his head to take him down.” Halwa told the courtroom he had pepper sprayed Desjarlais. “Const. Purcka and Const. Burchett attempted to put his hands behind his back and that’s when the resistance and the

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DAY TWO - Corporal Kevin Halwa exits the Red Deer Provincial Court House on Tuesday afternoon. Halwa along with two other RCMP officers are facing one count of assualt for an incident which occured in Sylvan Lake. Jenna Swan/Sylvan Lake News struggle carried into the parking lot,” said Halwa. “I see him grab Const. Purcka’s vest, I hear the Velcro go and that’s when I gave him a short burst of pepper spray and we were finally able to take him to the ground.” The officers gained control of the situation. Desjarlais was handcuffed and brought to his feet – moving him towards Halwa’s car. Desjarlais told the courts he couldn’t see as the officers guided him to the police vehicle – at which time Desjarlais alleges he was kneed in the

groin in order to get him in the vehicle. He stated he asked repeatedly why he was being arrested with Halwa replying he was being arrested for obstruction and disturbing the peace by yelling. A number of witnesses also testified during Monday’s portion of the trial with Ron Kraemer of St. Alberta, who had been staying at the hotel at the time stated the situation starting off being handled poorly and went south from there. Kraemer told the judge

Desjarlais was forcefully taken down, never struggled and was being ‘man handled’ adding he felt the officers were being ‘overly aggressive’. He said the crowd, of around 40-50 people, who were watching the incident were very vocal that what the police were doing was wrong. Following his arrest Desjarlais was taken back to the station where he was given treatment for the pepper spray and according to Halwa ‘settled down’. Halwa said Desjarlais even apologizes

for his behaviour stating to the officer he had been in an argument with his girlfriend. Following Desjarlais pressing charges and filing a lawsuit against the officers the RCMP launched an internal investigation, which began nearly two and a half years after the incident had occurred. A date has not yet been set for a verdict to be revealed, but more information will be made available as the trial progresses. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

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sales1@sylvanlakenews.com LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY The Sylvan Lake News welcomes letters to the editor on current issues and concerns from its readers. Letters must include the writer’s first and last names, address and phone number. Letters will be published with the writer’s name and city, town or country of residence (address and phone number not for publication). Letters signed with aliases, pen names or those left anonymous will not be used. The Sylvan Lake News reserves the right to edit all letters for length, clarity, legality, personal abuse, good taste and public interest. Not all letters may be published due to any of the previous editing reasons or availability of space. Please make letters legible (typed is preferred) and brief (under 250 words). The Sylvan Lake News thanks you for your interest in the “letters” page and encourages your comments, pro or con, through this popular public forum. Mail or drop off submissions to: Letters to the Editor, Suite103, 5 0 2 0 5 0 A S t r e e t , S y l va n L a ke , A B T4S 1R2. Fax: 403-887-2081. Email: editor@sylvanlakenews.com Copyright Notice All printed material, including photographs and articles, is the sole property of Sylvan Lake News. No reproduction of this material is permitted without permission of the publisher.

While I think I have mostly always had an attitude of gratitude, I will say that without question I do have one now more than ever. Nearly dying will do that to a person I am told. Lots of people have been telling me that they are really surprised and encouraged by my atti-

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normal last week, probably a result of the antibiotics or anaesthesia from the surgery. Seven weeks ago, I could run for eight hours straight. Today I ran for 20 minutes and although my shoulder is absolutely aching from it, I am ecstatic, over the moon, and crazy happy! To me, it felt like being able to breathe again. My surgeon told me that I could try running again after four weeks and today was four weeks plus one day. So out I went into the freezing cold, to embrace what makes me feel alive. Thankfully I was surrounded by other wonderful people in our run clinic, so we all had a good time enjoying the experience of being alive. All of this is not to say that I am anybody special or anything, I just hope it sheds a light on the fact that it is not the circumstances, it is your reaction to the circum-

stances. No matter what happens, we get to choose how we respond. I am here to tell you that if you choose to be grateful, everything is better. I know that’s not always easy, and there are some really crappy things that can happen in the world. But look, I smashed my head into a concrete bridge and nearly died and the attitude I instinctively chose immediately was to be grateful that I was alive. One of my favourite stories is about a man by the name of W.Mitchell. He was in a motorcycle accident where he caught fire and was burned over his entire body, losing most of his fingers. After recovering from that he resumed life and he got his pilot’s license. Then icing on his wings caused the plane to crash. He broke his back and is now paralyzed. You would think this man could be bitter

or angry but he is not. He has an amazing attitude and has always said, “I can be angry about the things I cannot do or I can celebrate the things I still can do.” One of my favourite sayings, and I have about 100, is this one, “When something happens to you, all you need to say is: Great! Now what am I going to do about it?”. I don’t think there is anyone that is not affected by the current economic state in our province and in our country. It is really hurting all of us, but again, the only question we can ask is: what are we going to do about it? As Albertans, I know with a sense of pride, that we will all knuckle down and find a way to get through this. I cannot suggest or coach anybody but myself on how to do that but I do know that being grateful will help no matter what you do.

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tude after recent events. According to some nurses and doctors, a lot of people with my level of injuries and brain damage are very angry and bitter. I suppose I can see that. I mean, I was tenth in the world, and chasing down ninth just 6 weeks ago. I was the fittest I’d ever been for triathlon, and my race was going really well. Then in the blink of an eye, everything changed, but it has never occurred to me to be bitter - I’m just happy to still be me. Yes, my 3-year-old helps me put my socks on and my wife has to cut my meat, open jars for me, and drive me everywhere until I am allowed to drive again, but those are all temporary. All of my food tasted horrible and burnt for six weeks, which I wasn’t happy about, but figured complaining wouldn’t change anything. Thankfully my taste started to return to

I just wanted you to know the burden in my life you have been for the last two years. Resembling the shape of a butterfly, you are but a gland that resides in my neck. Not many people know who you are, where you are or what your job is but I do and as your boss, I’m here to tell you - you are lazy! Your job is to control the hormones in my body, but over the last two years you failed miserably at your job. In fact, asking you to do your job properly is futile. You have to be forced. You have caused me to feel very drained of

energy - some days it feels like a marathon has sucked every ounce of spark from my body, even after no movement. Not cool Thyroid. You have often left me feeling very cold at nighttime in the winter. You outright refuse to do your job of sending messages to the rest of my body, notifying everyone else to adjust to the cold temperature. This result is constant. The continued shivers just from being outside for a few minutes with a winter jacket on is seriously not cool Thyroid, not cool at all. It’s winter time Thyroid, do your job so we can both be happy. In your line of work you met one of your former evil enemies, prescribed by my doctor, Synthroid. Designed to counteract your laziness, I see he is instead slowly converging to your side. Somehow you two are friends now and he only does half the job that he

used to. Your laziness must have rubbed off on him. This new friend of yours lies in blood tests. The doctors say apparently everything is fine and Synthroid is doing his job properly - when he clearly isn’t. As a result of the two of you joining forces in failure, I have hired two new supervisors to oversee your accounts. Thyroid, prepare to meet your worst enemies – Lemon and Myrtle. Lemon and Myrtle are the best of friends in the essential oil world. They have great chemistry and an unbreakable bound. Two peas in a pod really. They even like to help their new boss Jasmine to feel better. These two oils happily live on the surface of my neck and nestle into the skin on top of my thyroid. As soon as these friends of mine are applied, they take their jobs seriously and get right

to work unlike other slackers I know named, Thyroid and Synthroid. My dear Thyroid, at this point you have no choice but to listen to their demands. Your new supervisors appear to have whipped you into shape and showed you bullies who the bosses really are. They have woken you up and snapped you into working mode. You are not the lazy, useless thyroid I once knew you to be and it appears you are returning to your former glory. Dealing with the never ending shivers at night time from a just small breath of cool air was nearly unbearable for so long. It left me nearly paralyzed everytime. That wasn’t nice Thyroid - but I’m willing to forgive you, Lemon and Myrtle have convinced me to let the past go. Long gone are the never ending shiver filled nights and I relish the

warmth I am now able to generate. My new magical friends have kicked your lazy butt and now you are slowly getting back in my good books. You and Synthroid may have been becoming good friends but you are simply no match for nature. I hope you have fun working under your new masters. Remember, they are constantly watching over you making sure you do your job properly - whip in hand. Thyroid, thank you in advance for allowing me to have strong hair and skin, be at a healthy weight and all of the other perks that go along with having a thyroid that does its job properly. Thank you for your continued cooperation with Lemon and Myrtle - you are well on your way to becoming employee of the month. Sincerely, Jasmine

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Chinook’s Edge School Board approves overarching inclusion policy Pending LGBTQ admin procedure expected to be implemented in late March “AS THE WORLD BECOMES MORE AND MORE PROGRESSIVE, PEOPLE ARE BECOMING MORE COMFORTABLE TO BE OPEN WITH WHO THEY ARE AND MAKING THAT KNOWN - WE NEED TO BE ABLE TO SUPPORT ALL OF OUR STUDENTS.” - KURT SACHER, SUPERINTENDENT CHINOOK’S EDGE SCHOOL DIVISION

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS As the world continues to become an increasingly accepting and progressive place, Chinook’s Edge School Division is taking measures to ensure all of their schools provide welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning environments to every student. At a Chinook’s Edge School Board meeting held in Innisfail on Wednesday, Jan. 13, the board approved Policy 2-18. The Board stated the policy respects student diversity and fosters a sense of belonging for all students - regardless of race, religious belief, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disabilities, family status or sexual orientation. In addition to the pass-

ing of the policy, the Board also heard from Wanda Christensen, associate superintendent of Student Services, who shared progress on a pending administrative procedure, which has been developed over the course of the last two years by Student Services. The admin procedure will provide administrators in the division with a clear understanding of how to respond in instances where a student’s sexual orientation or gender identity is concerned. “More and more students are feeling comfortable enough and we are becoming increasingly aware of their needs - administrators need to know exactly how to respond,” said Sacher during an interview with Sylvan Lake News. “As the world becomes more and

more progressive, people are becoming more comfortable to be open with who they are and making that known - we need to be able to support all of our students.” The sexual orientation admin procedure, which is expected to be in place by the end of March at the latest, involved input from a number of organizations within the Division as well as consultation from University of Alberta professor, Dr. Kris Wells - a leading expert, researcher and advocate in the LGBTQ community. Trustee Sherry Cooper, chair of the policy committee stated during the meeting the Board appreciated the amount of work and input that had been put into the creation of the over arching policy and the upcoming admin procedure.

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“Our division started this work nearly two years ago, because it’s the right thing to do,” said Cooper. “It’s important to the children and youth in our care, so it is important to us too. Everyone in Chinook’s Edge stands behind and appreciates our safe and caring culture.” Although the Board’s policy and admin procedure have been nearly two years in the making - they come at a time when provincial attention to the subject is at an all time high following an announcement by Alberta Minister of Education, David Eggen, in late 2015 stating all schools are to have policies in place to support LGBTQ students by March 31, 2016. Earlier this month Eggen followed up on his announcement revealing 21 pages of new guidelines for schools to follow when they are creating their policies and admin-

istrative procedures. “Long before the minister’s directive to school divisions around implementing LGBTQ policies, our board and division were very committed to providing welcoming, safe and caring environments - we were well on our way to developing policies and procedures,” said Sacher. “There has been an elevated level of interest on the topic for a number of reasons but it hasn’t been a big issue with us. We just want to be prepared and proactive with clarity around the language needed, so administrators know what it means and how to respond.” Minister Eggen’s most recent guidelines specify transgender students be allowed to use the washroom of their choice depending on their gender identification as well as their ability to pick their own pronoun. “All individuals have the right to be addressed

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by their chosen name and to choose pronouns that align with their gender identity and/or gender expression,” states the guidelines. The document from Eggen also details the elimination of separated activities such as ‘boys versus girls’ games whether they be academic or athletic. It also suggests students be given the right to play for either the boys sports team or the girls depending on which gender they identify as, with the same respect to which change room they wish to use. School’s are also instructed that gay-straight alliances or other forms of support groups must be established whenever students show interest in forming one. Sacher said he doesn’t expect Chinook’s Edge schools will see any major changes in their day-to-day operations. Editor@sylvanlakenews.com

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STARS Lottery dream home opens in Sylvan Lake BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Without the STARS air ambulance, Carla Schneider of Bentley, wouldn’t have been standing at the head of a crowded room sharing her story on Thursday morning in Sylvan Lake at the grand opening of the STARS Lottery dream home built by Falcon Homes. During the grand opening of the Lottery home, Schneider told of how she had been in a life altering motor vehicle accident in

2004. At the time she had been driving a vehicle full of paint. She recalls the day well, detailing how her vehicle was t-boned, rolling two and a half times before landing upside down. In turn, vaporizing the paint she had been transporting - leaving her literally drowning in two and a half litres of paint. Following an hour and half of emergency workers struggling to free her from the vehicle, she was flown by a STARS air ambulance

to a hospital in Edmonton. “I had a grand mal seizure and actually flat lined and had to be resuscitated they knew I would never survive ground transportation to Edmonton. STARS was called,” said Schneider to attendees at the grand opening, holding back tears as she continued. “They kept me unconscious during the entire journey - because of the amount of paint I had inhaled they were very concerned my brain was not getting enough oxygen so they kept me hyperventilated to keep the oxygen going to my lungs the entire ride.” She added STARS also had a piece of equipment on the

helicopter that kept her eyes open, continuously flushing the paint from them to try save her vision. Due to the two and a half litres of paint she had inhaled and a brain injury, she suffered the loss of her right eye as well as and injuries to her neck, back and shoulder. Following her accident she had many challenges to overcome, but Schneider says she thanks STARS daily for saving her life. “I can honestly tell you - I would not be here, I would not be able to look at you if it wasn’t for STARS. STARS is a life giving organization,” she said. “Tickets are $25. How many times can you say $25

saved a life? Your donations and your support of STARS really does save lives.” The furnished grand prize home in Sylvan Lake where Schneider shared her STARS story is one of four throughout the province and is worth over $945,000. 3,200 prizes are available this year and are valued at $5.6 million. Other prizes included a ‘home away from home’ truck-trailer combo valued at $141,503, as well as a car, vacation, cash package which includes a 2016 Audi TT Quatro Coupe and seven nights for two adults in London, England with $5,000 cash. During the grand opening

on Thursday, Jeffery Quick, chief financial officer and executive vice president of STARS Foundation, explained in 2014-15 STARS flew 1,839 missions. Six to Sylvan Lake, 68 to Red Deer, 36 to Rocky Mountain House, 19 to Olds, 18 to Stettler and 17 to Ponoka. He added Central Alberta is one of their most flown to areas and also one of the largest supporters of the Lottery. The annual lottery raises funds for the air ambulance service, with tickets set at $25 and available at the dream home in Sylvan Lake or online at www.starslotteryalberta.ca. Editor@sylvanlakenews.com

LUXURY LIVING - One of four fully furnished luxury dream homes in the 2016 STARS Lottery was built by Falcon Homes and is located at 4293 Ryders Ridge Boulevard. Jenna Swan/Sylvan Lake News

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LIFE SAVING SERVICE - Former STARS patient and current STARS advocate, Carla Schneider, visited the grand opening of the STARS Lottery dream home along with her service dog, Benjamin. Schneider shared her story of STARS saved her life.

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Sylvan Lake man charged following involvement in Ontario gas station robbery BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS A Sylvan Lake man is facing multiple charges in Ontario Court of Justice following an incident which occurred on Jan. 14, 2016 at an Esso gas station in Burlington, Ontario. Andrew Smith, 25 of Sylvan Lake, and Jacob Demarsh, 27, of Milton, Ontario, are facing charges of robbery, theft of a motor vehicle, possession of stolen property over $5,000, with Demarsh also landing himself a wearing a disguise with intent charge. A press release from RCMP states on Jan. 14 at approximately 6:30 a.m. a lone male entered the Esso gas

station in Burlington and demanded money from the clerk while having his hand in his pocket insinuating a weapon being present. The clerk complied and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash from the till to the suspect who fled North out of the store and out of sight. No vehicle was observed by the clerk and the clerk was not injured. Demarsh and Smith were held for a bail hearing and were set to appear in court on Friday, Jan. 15, in Milton. It was unknown at the time of press what the outcome of the bail hearing was. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

Halton Regional Police respond to an early morning robbery on Jan. 14 in rural north Burlington, Ontario. Two men have been charged following the incident including a 25 year old Sylvan Lake man. Photo courtesy of Metroland West Media Group

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Upcoming Meetings

Request for Tender UPCOMING MEETINGS

MPC Meeting February 1, 2016 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm

Regular Meeting of Council January 25, 2016 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm

Committee of the Whole February 3, 2016 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm

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Request for Tender TENDER OPPORTUNITY

INVITATION TO TENDER Town of Sylvan Lake Lakeshore Drive Stage 5 & 6

The Town of Sylvan Lake Public Works Division is tendering for the supply of the following assets:

Sealed Bids clearly marked “Bid for Town of Sylvan Lake, Lakeshore Drive Stage 5 & 6” will be received by:

• Wheel loader • Garbage collection vehicle • Snow blower (wheel loader attachment)

Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 – 48th Avenue Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 ATTENTION: David Kelham

• Granular materials (gravel, sand, pit run, wash rock, chips)

until 2:00:00 pm (local time), February 4, 2016. Bids received and not conforming to the foregoing will be returned to the Bidder without consideration. Bids or Bid Amendments received via Facsimile transmission will not be accepted.

Tender packages are available at the Municipal Operations Building located at 1 Industrial Drive or by e-mail as below. These tender opportunities close at 10:00 A.M. local time on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Inquiries may be made to Mr. John Watson, Public Works Manager at 403.887.2800 or by e-mail at jwatson@sylvanlake.ca.

Work includes, but is not limited to the following:

Take Notice DEVELOPMENT OFFICER APPROVALS As of January 1, 2016 the Town of Sylvan Lake will no longer advertise permitted use permit approvals in the Sylvan Lake News. All permitted use decisions will now be advertised on the Town’s website @ www.sylvanlake.ca/government/approvals

• Cold Milling • 250mm PVC DR18 water main • Hydrant • Concrete slab for promenade • At-grade concrete crosswalk • Asphalt levelling course • Asphaltic concrete pavement (50mm depth) • Asphaltic concrete pavement (75mm depth) • 20mm crushed gravel (200mm depth) • 80mm pit-run gravel (350mm depth) • Trees • Shrubs • Perennials • Topsoil and sod

11,076 sq.m. 566 lin.m. 5 ea. 1320 sq.m. 769 sq.m. 670 tonne 11,076 sq.m. 1,200 sq.m. 1,200 sq.m. 1,200 sq.m. 67 ea. 746 ea. 349 ea. 1380 sq.m.

Various other related appurtenances and miscellaneous related works.

Community Programs SYLVAN LAKE WINTERFEST IS FEBRUARY 13 The Town is looking for groups to host events such as outdoor pursuit activities, kid games, and other family options throughout the weekend. Join the Fun and register an event by calling 403 887 2199. The Town also now accepting Polar Bear Dip registrations (also held on February 13). A minimum charitable donation of $100 is required to participate. Registration forms are available under “Special Events” at www.sylvanlake.ca, or at the Recreation & Culture Ofﬁce.

There will be a pre-tender meeting held on January 27, 2016, from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. The meeting will be held at 50A Avenue and Lakeshore Drive. Copies of the Tender Documents will be available from Tagish Engineering Ltd. G4, 5550 - 45th Street, Red Deer, AB. on or after January 21, 2016 upon receipt of non-refundable deposit of $50.00 cash or cheque in the name of Tagish Engineering Ltd. Tender submissions will only be accepted from bidder`s who have acquired a hardcopy of the Original Tender Document; available only at the ofﬁces of Tagish Engineering Ltd. Inquiries shall be directed to the ofﬁce of Tagish Engineering Ltd, Red Deer Alberta, telephone (403) 346-7710, Attention: Steven Kennedy, C.Tech. – Senior Project Manager.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Public Works Department is seeking proposals from qualiﬁed Engineering ﬁrms to provide various Engineering services for the following 2016 Capital Projects: 60th Street Waste Water Main Design 50th Avenue – 33rd Street to 50th Street Re-development Design 48th Avenue Re-development - 46th Street to 50th Street Design Documents will be available on Alberta Purchasing Connection (APC) on and after Friday, January 8th, 2016. Completed proposals must be received at: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 – 48th Avenue Sylvan Lake AB T4S 1G6 no later than Tuesday, January 26th at 2:00 p.m., Mountain Standard Time. Late proposals will not be accepted. Proposals must be presented or delivered in sealed packages, clearly marked “Proposal for 2016 Capital Projects”. Faxed or other electronically transmitted proposals will not be accepted. All inquiries related to this Request for Proposal shall be directed to: Mr. Dave Kelham Town of Sylvan Lake Tel: 403.887.2141 (8am – 4pm)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2016

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Teachers to perform for House of Music Staff Concert

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Music teachers will be in the spotlight this month at the House of Music Staff Concert on Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. in the Alliance Community Church in Sylvan Lake. Most of the teachers will be performing including Corey Ennis, Carmen Winter, Elaine Rowthorn, Laura Lee Lewis, Craig Gomez, Julie Olive, Erin Dunn, Hope White, Shallon Green and Megan Callan. These teachers will be performing together in small groups and in individual solos. A musical theatre piece is in the plan as well said House of Music owner and teacher, Megan Callan. The teachers are excited at the thought of performing on stage, as they are usually the ones in the audience watching their students perform said Callan. With the tables being turned for this performance, the teachers are thrilled to be able to showcase their musical skills first hand. “We haven’t showcased for a while,” Callan said. “We have tons of recitals for the kids, but this one is just to showcase the teachers. The students can come check out what we’re all about because we don’t perform when the kids perform.” Many of the teachers are singers and song writers with the show featuring a good level of their original material, she added. Everyone in the community is invited to attend including students and anyone else who may interested in hearing the spectacular performance. The music performed will be a variety, including songs from musicals as well as some rock. With the teachers being in the performers shoes, they all have to rely on each other for feedback and critique on how they sound before they step onto the stage. “We’re pretty honest with each other,” Callan said. “We give each other supportive feedback and positive criticism.” Like all other performers they hope to captivate and impress their audience. “The audience will be critiquing us obviously and hopefully they are happy with what they hear,” Callan said. During the time leading up to the performance, the teachers will be practicing their hearts out on the musical pieces they have picked. While this may be a lot of work, Callan suspects it will also be a lot of fun. She also expects a lot of fun will be had on stage with the teachers being able to perform alongside one another. The teachers will be spending a good deal of time tweaking their performance pieces in rehearsal.This also allows them the opportunity of getting to spend time together and developing musical relationships with each other. “We’re all friends and it’s fun to play music together,” Callan said. “We don’t get a lot of time to work together and this will be a bonding experience for staff for sure.” Tickets for the performance can be purchased before hand for $5 at the House of Music or at the door at the Alliance Community Church for $8. Children under the age of eight are free. Even with this low ticket price, Callan said this is no reflection on the quality of the performance. She said they all decided to do a low cost ticket event because they wanted to make it affordable to everyone. “When you do a free event people sometimes don’t value what they are getting,” Callan said. “That’s why we made it as affordable as possible to just set a precedence. There’s a lot of work that goes into preparing. All the musicians on stage have graduated post secondary programs and have a ton of experience behind them. They are professionals in their field. A lot of work goes into it.” reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

Employment Opportunities POSITION TITLE: Equipment Operator II SUMMARY OF FUNCTION: Reporting to the Transportation Foreman, the successful candidate will be responsible for: • The safe and efficient operation of the following public equipment: Grader, Garbage collection vehicle, Backhoe, Skid Steer, Loader, Street Sweeper, Snow Blower, plus various other equipment • General maintenance of the Town’s utility network including the underground installation of utility infrastructure • Perform minor equipment maintenance • Maintenance of the transportation network related to road repairs, snow removal, pothole repairs, etc. • General labor and other duties as required • This position involves on call and shift rotations. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • Grade 12 or equivalent • Alberta water/wastewater certification would be an asset • Class 3 license with “Q” endorsement • 3 years experience within a municipal environment would be an asset • Current drivers abstract and criminal record check • Strong customer relation skills • A proven safe work record • The ability to work with a minimum of supervision and within a team environment • Able to work in a physically demanding environment • Able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. • Proven positive participation in team/department interaction This is a terrific opportunity to work in a professional, team focused environment. You have a strong desire to be major contributor to the success of a vibrant and growing organization. If you are up to the challenge of taking ownership and wanting to make a difference, this is an ideal situation. We offer competitive rates and an excellent benefits package, including a wellness component. If this position intrigues you, please submit your resume in confidence specifying which position you are applying for, by January 24, 2016, 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

POSITION TITLE: Community Bylaw Officer The Town of Sylvan Lake employs Community Bylaw Officers for the preservation and maintenance of the public peace, by enforcing specific Municipal Bylaws. This position supplements the work of Community Peace Officers and Police Officers, performing functions that assist in maintaining peace in the community. The Town of Sylvan Lake designates Bylaw Officers with a specific job function, including the following: responding to certain Municipal Bylaw complaints, enforcing certain Municipal Bylaws, and conducting administrative duties. This position requires flexibility, discipline, professionalism, and good character. SUMMARY OF FUNCTION: • Preserve and maintain the public peace, by enforcing Municipal Bylaws. • Investigate Municipal Bylaw complaints, and submit all required reports, files, letters, and violation tickets. • Perform low-risk enforcement, including serving legal documents and contact with the general public. • Operate non-emergency equipment, including town vehicles, computers and radios. • Liaise and work effectively with all law enforcement agencies, including the RCMP.

Liaise and work effectively with all departments of the Town of Sylvan Lake. Attend meetings, if or when required by the Manager of Municipal Enforcement. Perform all assigned duties, functions, and responsibilities as directed by the Chief Administrative ofﬁcer or the Manager of Municipal Enforcement.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS • Minimum age of 18 years, with a High school diploma or equivalent qualification. • Previous related enforcement experience, • Ability to complete and pass a thorough Criminal Records check and RCMP Security Clearance. • Must be resourceful and show initiative. • Excellent writing skills for detailed reports, etc. • Must have particularly excellent verbal skills, and be able to professionally communicate with the public. • Proven ability to work both independently and cooperatively. • Ability to work in a variety of conditions such as flexible hours, extended periods, and outdoors. • Must be in satisfactory health and physical conditioning This is a terrific opportunity to work in a professional, team focused environment. You have a strong desire to be major contributor to the success of a vibrant and growing organization. If you are up to the challenge of taking ownership and wanting to make a difference, this is an ideal situation. We offer competitive rates and an excellent benefits package, including a wellness component. If this position intrigues you, please submit your resume in confidence specifying which position you are applying for, by January 24, 2016, 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 The Town of Sylvan Lake FCSS department has secured a major grant from Alberta Human Services related to the provision of a Parent Link Centre in Sylvan Lake, site in Eckville and outreach to Benalto. This is an opportunity to be a part of this exciting program and truly make a major impact! The position we are currently looking to fill is as follows:

PARENT LINK CHILD CAREGIVER/PROGRAM FACILITATOR RELIEF – Minimum 8 to Maximum 15 hours per week:

. Sylvan Lake with possible outreach to Eckville and Benalto We encourage you should you have expertise/experience in any of the core areas listed below. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The position requires responsibility for planning and implementing a program to care for a maximum of 6 preschool children 0-6 years of age, ensuring the development and safety of these children in accordance with Lakeview Parent Link policies. Program Facilitator coverage and ASQ implementation are also components of this position. SUMMARY OF FUNCTION: • Greet each parent and child • Implement age appropriate activities to meet the needs of each child. Should include emotional, intellectual and social activities that support the 5 core areas of Parent Link and improving EDI results • Be fully engaged in child directed play • Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained and safe at all times • Be familiar with emergency facility procedures • Provide coverage for Program Facilitators as required • Be available on short notice for both facilitation and child care which could include some weekends and week day evenings • Implement ASQ’s (training will be provided) TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum Alberta Early Childhood Level 1 or equivalent training • Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check • Ability to work effectively with a variety of parents and children

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2016

Local chefs brothers compete on Chopped Canada BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Two local chefs who keep the Bamboo Hut restaurant up and running in Sylvan Lake competed in the Chopped Canada television competition. The episode is scheduled to be aired March 26 at 7 p.m., titled ‘Bro-Down Showdown’. Brothers Dany and Pete Sok ended up competing against each other, with the experience being one neither will

ever forget. “It was a great opportunity because we’ve worked with each other side by side for so long and to actually compete against each other is different but exciting at the same time,” Dany said. “It’s fun to see your younger brother have the same vision as you. We’re in a business together. Competing in the title against me was fun,” Pete added. Passing the opportunity up to compete on Chopped

Chopped Chefs – Brothers Pete and Dany Sok competed on the Chopped Canada television show. Their episode is yet to be aired. Jasmine O’Halloran–Han/Sylvan Lake News

Canada and against each other was an opportunity they weren’t going to give up. Even being against each other for the prize of winning $10,000, the brothers wanted to challenge themselves to see what they could do in the kitchen, under the ticking clock and with unexpected ingredients. Dany and Pete applied as individuals, but were paired with another set of brothers, forming the idea of pairing two sets of brothers up against each other in a competition. Applying as individuals Pete said he thought about what his reaction would be if he got in and his brother didn’t, and vise versa. “At first I thought to myself ‘what if I get in and Dany didn’t get in, or Dany got in and I didn’t get in. I will look like such a failure’,” Pete said. “But at the end of the day it was like great now we’re together and we can team up and hopefully kick these guys butts.” Regardless of whether either of them win or not, the brotherly love is still between

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the two men as Pete said at the end of the day there is only one winner. The winner of this episode cannot be revealed at this time due to the episode not being aired yet. But the brothers still shared what they would do if they were the winners of the competition and were able to take home $10,000. Dany is engaged and said he would use the money to pay for his wedding. Pete said he would treat his family to an all inclusive vacation. But he said winning would give him the title and bragging rights. For Pete the bragging rights is what he values. He says this because money will come from somewhere whether he is on the show or not, but getting the title is different. “(Money) is something that will always come if you work hard and have a job,” Pete said. “The title is a once in a lifetime opportunity where you try to get this title and you have that for the rest of your life and people with money can’t buy that.” Gaining the title would be valuable to Pete because he said it means that all the training and sacrifice of going to schools far away from home is worth something. “It’s like getting another diploma or degree or trophy. All this is worth something,” Pete said. Chopped Canada fans are familiar with what these chefs go through. The challenge is cooking something the judges will like, with unexpected ingredients, in a very short period of time. This gives the competing chefs no way to prepare for the competition as the ingredients are very random. They have no knowledge of what is inside the box until they open it. All of these aspects creates for a high intense atmosphere with chefs competing with each other and against the clock, something that can’t easily be done. But Dany and Pete still managed. “You have to stay focused and concentrate at all times,” Dany said. “You can’t waste any time and the pressure is really high. You’re in a whole other element because you have $10,000 on the line, your title and your competing with your brother. It’s intense.” This isn’t the first competition Pete has been in as he

was in Sliced Red Deer. He made it to the final round and this is when he said he felt the pressure kick in. “I made it to the final round, and I’m like ‘oh my goodness, now there’s pressure’, now I have to win it because I have a chance,” Pete said. But even with the challenge of cooking on Chopped Canada both brothers look back on the experience fondly. “The experience was amazing. It’s something I will remember my entire life it’s that amazing,” Dany said. He said the whole process of everything was amazing. Growing up the brothers would watch TV shows such as the food network and now competing on a TV show, they are the guys that will be on the screen. “To be that guy, that’s why we can’t wait for everyone to see, and to see ourselves on TV,” Dany said. Being on that show came with surprises and learning curves as well as excitement. Dany said what surprised him was not knowing how the doors of opportunity would open to be able to do it. “It just came along just from the process of what we had been doing,” he said. “All our hard work, more doors just keep opening the harder you work, just because we’ve been doing the restaurant for almost 20 years.” What he learned from being on that show was how it is okay to take risks and accept challenges. “It’s ok to challenge yourself and take risks. Experience is a good thing,” Dany said. Competing on Chopped Canada was one thing Dany said he didn’t think he would do. But he said he loves watching the show and with it being in it’s third season, there is a reason why the show is still around. “It’s a good show,” he said. “It is challenging with a mystery box of ingredients and how do you prepare for that? You think you’re prepared going in there, but you don’t know until you’re actually in there because the clock doesn’t stop.” Pete explained how the appetizer round was allotted 20 minutes. 30 minutes were given for making the entrees and 30 minutes for the dessert. When it comes to making something with the ingredi-

ents they give you, it’s not whether you do it or not, you just do it. “You don’t have a choice, you either succeed or you fail,” Pete said. “You either put stuff on the plate or you don’t. The time isn’t going to stop for anybody.” Pete said he got the motivation to make something happen by putting his head down and pretending he was dealing with an angry guest in his restaurant where the food was on rush. “(You just) go from there and pray that it works,” Pete said. “The only difference is that at a restaurant you have practice doing that.” The biggest challenge within the competition for Pete was battling against himself. This meant overcoming his own speed and technique. “The most challenging thing is you’re doing it against the clock. That’s the most challenging thing and you have no idea what is in that basket,” Pete said. “It was fun and adventurous stress. It was fantastic.” He said the only way to prepare for the competition is mentally on how you are going to approach everything. “You think of it as a lifeline,” Pete said. “You just have to make it work. There’s no other option. You can’t turn back, you have to make it work.” After rushing to prepare a meal out of unexpected ingredients, both brothers share what it was like to stand in front of the judges and receive both positive and negative feedback on what they made. “The focus is on you. Watching and knowing some of the judges, it’s a great feeling to have successful judges that are actually chefs themselves give you positive and negative feedback,” Dany said. “I think it was just an honour to be in the same room with these guys who made the mark for a food network,” Pete said. “I felt honoured just to be right in front of them. “The feedback they gave was positive and negative. I believe that they were 100 per cent honest based on what they experienced with our food. They gave me feedback like my chefs would in school, it’s an honour.” Pete added. The episode, ‘Bro-Down Showdown’ is scheduled to air March 26 at 7 p.m. on the Canadian food network. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

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OUR DOOR TO YOURS – MOBILE GLASS SERVICE Sylvan Lake: 403-887-6661

Eckville: 403-746-2975

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2016

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Support Group Potluck Monday, Jan. 25, 6:00pm Session 1: 7:00pm If you've lost someone close to you, or know someone who has, you are invited to participate. Please bring a photo of your love one to the first session.

WEEKLY MEETINGS TO FOLLOW. Mondays 7:00 – 9:00pm January 25 – April 25

COST $25.00 (includes video presentation & personal workbook)

TO REGISTER: www.sylvanlakealliance.com Or phone 403 887-8811 Location: Alliance Community Church 4404 47 Ave., Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1N4 Sponsored by: Alliance Community Church

Sylvan Lake

Funeral Home & Crematorium

Owned & operated by Flinn Funeral Services Ltd.

A full facility funeral home with arrangement office, chapel, reception area, casket and urn displays, providing traditional, non-traditional and memorial services and prearrangement plans. Upon request we will make arrangements in the comfort of your home. Have questions about funerals and cremation? We invite you to come in and discuss your questions with us at no cost or obligation.

PHONE:

403-887-2151

Toll Free: 1-886-787-2151 5019-47A Avenue, Sylvan Lake Ed Stevenson MANAGER Laurie Flinn-Wade FUNERAL DIRECTOR/CELEBRANT John Flinn FUNERAL ATTENDANT

Together Have you ever watched a romantic comedy, or a movie or tv show that has a love story as the main point of the story? In almost every one there’s two people, a guy and a girl from different parts of town and at first they drive each other crazy, but slowly they begin to realise that they actually really like each other. Then something happens and they’re separated, usually the guy makes some sort of mistake, but then in one of the final scenes of whatever movie its, they’re reunited and there’s a scene like in Jerry McGuire. You … complete … me. Whether we admit or not all of us would love to have that kind of a connection. That kind of connection where you just know that you were meant to be together. We want a relationship where we complete each other, where we’re better together than when we’re apart. I don’t think it’s an accident that we have this deep longing in our hearts for this kind of relationship because I think that’s what we were made

to do. We were made to be together. In the book of Genesis we see that we were made in the image of God. And part of that image is that we were made for community. We were made to be complete and whole in community with God and with each other. But then because of the fall our communion with God and each other was broken. So we long for this fulfillment in relationship, but no relationship we can create fulfills us because we’re all broken. We try to fill this need for completeness with money, sex, whatever you desire, but in the end it all falls short. There is only one way to fill our need for intimate relationship, there is only one person who can heal our brokenness and restore us to full relationship. It’s through Jesus and what he’s done on the cross for us that we are made complete. So stop flailing trying to be complete on your own and rest in Him.

– SERVICES THIS WEEK – sponsored by churches of Sylvan Lake Ministerial Association

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH NEW LOCATION Sunday Worship 10:30 am

Alliance Community Church 4404 - 47th Avenue

www.sylvanlakealliance.com

#2-21 Beju Industrial Drive Pastor Larry Brotherton 403-505-4438 Church phone: 403-877-9634 lutheranchurchsylvan@hotmail.com

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

Sylvan Lake Apostolic Lutheran Church 3 miles south, 2 1/2 miles west of Sylvan Lake

FAITH LUTHERAN Sunday CHURCH Services Anglican Church Rev. Chris Roth “In Full Communion with the ELCIC.”

Sunday School 10:00 am Church Services 11:00 am

& Sunday School 10 AM

www.sylvanlakealc.org 403.887.2450

www.sylvanlakeanglican.ca

Memorial Presbyterian Church 5020 48 STRE STREET, EET ET,, SY SYLV SYLVAN LVAN LV AN LLAKE, AKEE, AK E, AAB B T4 T4SS 1C 1C6 C6 40 4403-887-5702 3-887-5702

Minister: Rev. Jin Woo Kim January 24th Service - 10:30am Sermon Ephesians - God Community Supper 5:00 - 7:00 pm All are welcome! www.slmpc.ca l • memorial_ofﬁ i l fﬁce@shaw.ca @ h

403-887-5687 Pastor Barry Sigurdson Ecole Steffie Woima School 4720 45th Ave. Sunday School 9:45am • Service 11:00am

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SERVING SYLVAN LAKE & AREA SINCE 1923

Extra ! Extra ! Read all about it ONLINE at WWW.SYLVANLAKENEWS.COM

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Worship Services • 9:00 am & 10:45 am

“Experience the unconditional love of God in Jesus Christ.” (John 3:16)

4308 - 50 Avenue 403-887-1401

403-887-8811

Our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church Mass Times Saturday Evening: Sylvan Lake 5:00 p.m. Sunday Morning: Sylvan Lake 11:00 a.m. (Last Sunday of each month 9:00 a.m.) Rimbey 9:00 a.m. Weekday mass Wednesdays and Fridays 9:00am

Parish Priest:

Father Les Drewicki Email: ourloa@telus.net 5033-47a Avenue Administration Office: Sylvan Lake 403-887-2398 or Rimbey 403-843-2126

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2016

MEMORABLE MOMENT - Members of the Sylvan Yuletide Festival Committee and volunteers presented Urgent Care for Sylvan Lake & Area with a cheque for $14,245 on Tuesday evening at a special presentation held at Canadian Tire. Organizers say they are pleased with how this year’s Yuletide Festival went and are excited for next year’s event. Jenna Swan/Sylvan Lake News

Take the plunge at the Sylvan Lake Polar Bear Dip on February 13, 2016!!! Raise funds for a local charity of your choice! For more information, stop by the Recreation & Culture Office, call 403-887-2199, or check out our Special Events tab on our website.

Sylvan Lake Winterfest

February 12-15, 2016

www.sylvanlake.ca

We are looking for groups to host events, such as outdoor pursuit activities, kids games and other family activities throughout the weekend!

Join the fun and register your event before Jan. 26 by calling 403-887-2199!

www.sylvanlake.ca

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2016

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Examining FCSS in Sylvan Lake - Part Four Volunteer Centre acts as catalyst for community BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS What’s better than getting to work alongside those whose sole goal is to benefit the lives of others you might ask? According to Jody Davis, coordinator of the Volunteer Centre operated out of the Sylvan Lake Community Centre by Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), nothing is better than watching people selflessly dedicate themselves to their communities. The Volunteer Centre has a long standing history in Sylvan Lake and has worked to provide all organizations in the community a means to engage volunteers. “Quite often people know they want to help out in the community but they don’t know how or where to go to get connected to organizations in areas they are passionate about,” she explained. ““The Volunteer Centre is an organization that supports the entire community - we help organizations to recruit and support volunteers.” The Volunteer Centre plays an active role in helping organizations to not only recruit but also

screen or manage volunteers. Davis accounts a recent success story in which the Centre was successful in connecting a large number of volunteers during this year’s Yuletide Festival. When Davis began with the Centre earlier this year she implemented a new strategy to help grow the level of connection between various organizations and volunteers in the form of an e-newsletter. The fun filled and informative e-newsletters get sent to all registered volunteers letting them know about the organizations and events seeking volunteer contributions. “We want to connect our volunteers with all of the different wonderful opportunities in our town,” said Davis on the new connection technique. “There are always different experiences available in the community. “When people see all of the good work that is going on in the community they want to be involved and we saw that as we shared stories in our letters of the incredible contributions made by volunteers at the Yuletide Festival and the numbers just kept growing.”

VOLUNTEER TALK - Long time Sylvan Lake resident and volunteer Klaas Vanveller and Jody Davis, Volunteer Centre coordinator for FCSS, have a chat about the many wonderful volunteer options available through the Volunteer Centre. Jenna Swan/Sylvan Lake News

Over the course of 2015 Davis witnessed an increase from 21 registered volunteers to a staggering 64. She attributes much of the recent growth to the increased connectivity and encourages all organizations who are looking for volunteers to submit content to the newsletter. As for a new volunteers initial arrival to the Volunteer Centre, Davis explained they will fill out

an application identifying what type of volunteer role they are looking for, what their time commitments are, as well as some of their background. Volunteers are also required to have a criminal record check conducted along with a vulnerable sector screening as part of the what Davis referred to as the ‘on boarding process’. New volunteers then meet with Davis where

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they converse on what the volunteer’s end goals are and where their passions truly lie. “We want people to have a meaningful volunteer experience that engages them - that way they enjoy the opportunity to the fullest,”she added. Davis tries first to organize a connection between existing volunteer opportunities, however she added if there are no options that she feels would

best fit the volunteer, then in the past she has reached out to organizations to see if there is a way the volunteer can help them. She added the Volunteer Centre and the 64 incredible volunteers are a fantastic environment to be around and she encourages residents of Sylvan Lake and area to visit her at the Community Center for more information. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

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Tai Chi classes moving to accommodate increased participation BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The Taoist Tai Chi beginner classes have become popular in Sylvan Lake. The class will move to Wednesday nights starting Jan. 27, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Memorial Presbyterian Church. The classes started Jan.

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12, but the move is due to over 26 people participating in the class, said instructor assistant Lenore Berkeley. The classes run for two hours once a week and include 16 classes in four months. The students learn 108 moves. “The practice itself is a gentle exercise,” Berkeley said. “It’s strength, balance and a quiet mindfulness.” The general benefits of this martial art are health, strength and balance all being gained in the process of learning the moves. The art has been well received by the community with the class size continuing to grow. Some previous participants are returning for further classes as well. “We have a number of people who are returning members who came for the beginner class and have been coming now for a year and a half,” Berkeley said. “Some of them started in September and are continuing into the January class.” She said medical professionals such as chiropractors, physiotherapists and medical doctors have suggested the classes to seniors and other people who need to get back into exercising. “This is certainly a way for them to re-enter that keep moving phase of life,” Berkeley said. She said Tai Chi is like any kind of exercise where people reap the benefits as they learn the moves, but adds each person will likely have a different experience. “For myself I can give testament to improved balance and focus. To work in a group and do 108 moves you need to be quite focused,” Berkeley said. “It’s very quiet, not like a zumba class or even yoga - there’s no music or background noise.” There is no talking or phones in the class, providing a very unique meditative atmosphere of constant motion. Berkeley said that it does take a while to learn the moves and be comfortable with them, but generally Tai Chi is done in a group, with the Chi energy coming from the other people around you doing the same moves. “I have personally experienced feeling the energy of being in a group and everybody is doing the same

move, taught in the same way, at the same time, it’s very energizing,” Berkeley said. All of this may sound boring or strange to someone who has never tried the art or even seen it. It may even look like people are just standing there in strange positions doing nothing. She adds all of this is a misconception. “It’s not standing, it’s a moving exercise program,” Berkeley said. “You’re not standing still, you’re moving the entire time. Even though there are 108 individual separations, if it’s done well, it looks like one move. You never stop moving.” She said it takes about 12 to 15 minutes to do a complete set of moves such as turning, twisting, rotating and stretching tendons. “That moving for 12 or 15 minutes steady is not standing still,” Berkeley

added. Tai Chi is a very gentle exercise which is why Berkeley said people shouldn’t feel sore the next day. “It is a martial art but it’s not like kung fu,” she said. “It’s not about power, it’s more about stretching and about the gentle movement.” People are encouraged to start as soon as possible as the further the classes go, the more advanced in the moves the students become. Those wanting to join the classes should wear comfortable clothes and bring indoor shoes. There is a charge for these classes that includes the registration fee and a T-shirt. For more information contat Lenore Berkeley at 403 887 5272. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

Tai Chi – Sylvan Lake community members participate in the Taoist Tai Chi. Classes will be moved starting Jan. 27. Submitted/Sylvan Lake News

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Jazz At The Lake returns with four seasons of fun BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Four seasons of fun are set to begin this February as the cultural treat, Jazz At The Lake, returns with a highly anticipated concert series. Concert dates are set for one each season with attendees in for consecutive internationally renowned musicians set to hit the stage - season after season. The first of the four events will see attendees ‘Rockin’ The Winter Away’ with Alberta Big Rocks - a collection of some of Alberta’s finest musicians bringing together some of the best the province has to offer. The floor of the Sylvan Lake Community Centre will surely see some significant use this night as the band is known to be able to get a crowd moving and grooving with the sweet sounds of their 60’s and 70’s rock listing influences such as Colin James and Lighthouse. Slated for May 21 is the ‘Swing Into Spring’ soiree with Jonny Summers who is described as a master of versatility and a swing dancers best friend. Concert go’ers can expect upbeat swing music with Summers styling his set around the stunning works of Stevie Wonder, Louis Armstrong and Frank Sinatra. This event will also be held at the Community Centre with both events set to host a bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as plenty of room to bust a move on the dance floor. Both events are $25.

Sounds of Summer on Aug. 20 will see Juno and Gemini Award winning artist, Tommy Banks, grace the stage of the Alliance Community Church in Sylvan Lake, where the atmosphere will be slightly more intimate offering a true musical masterpiece to the audience. The series will wrap up with what can only be described as the final shine on a cultural gem, the Autumn Leaves Concert on Sept. 23. The Brothers Landreth, winners of the traditional/ roots 2015 Juno Award, have proved themselves on a national stage and promise attendees a memorable bluesy show packed full of electric guitars, B3 organs and what organizers describe as the harmonized swoon of two voices that were born to mesh. Both the summer and autumn concert series is set to be held at the Alliance Community Church with admission costs set at $35 per show or $100 for a 2016 season pass to attend all shows. Organizers emphasize season passes are only available up until Feb. 20. Cheryl Fischer and Eric Allison - the dynamic married duo who founded Jazz At The Lake in 2003, say they are thrilled to return this year with the series after not having run the annual Jazz At The Lake festival last year for the first time in 12 years. Talk of the festival returning continues between the pair but for now they are setting the sights on creating a year round experience for music lovers from across

Eric Allison and Cheryl Fischer, founders of Jazz At The Lake, perform side by side at a concert with the Calgary Jazz Orchestra. Photo courtesy of Doug Wong

the province. “We are a such a young community now with so many people who don’t realize just how deeply Sylvan Lake’s cultural roots run,” said Allison. “Sylvan has such a connection deep connection with music and the arts.” She remembers her childhood - filled full of the sounds of big bands escaping the walls of Town Hall on any given night. With Fischer’s grandfather having owned Cobb’s in Sylvan Lake, the pair understands

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126 Red Deer Sea Cadet program open to Sylvan Lake youth

Ready To Ring – Sylvan Lake resident Alex Goulet from the 126 Red Deer Sea Cadets stands ready to ring the bell at one of the cadet meetings Thursday in Red Deer. Jasmine O’Halloran–Han/Sylvan Lake News

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Cadets lined up in attention wearing their perfectly pressed blue and black uniforms ready to obey every command they were given. The children were happy to be there doing this at one of their regular cadet nights held at the Cormack Armoury in Red Deer on Thursday evening. The 126 Red Deer Sea Cadets meeting included lining up in order, singing the national anthem while the flag was raised, bowing their heads, saying a prayer and then marching in specific patterns. The young cadets were visibly happy and it was obvious they were exactly where they wanted to be. Children from Sylvan Lake are also involved in the program, simply because Sylvan Lake does not yet have a cadet program in town. The children involved in the program have the opportunity to learn and grow in a fun and safe environment. Being involved in this program, parents pay no money. The program is government funded with the children learning the value of working hard in everything they participate in and do. The program in Red Deer currently has 32 children, ages 12 to 18, with no cap to the number of children who can register.

“There’s no maximum. The doors are open for as many youth in the community that want to join from Sylvan Lake or anywhere in the Red Deer geographical area,” said (Navy) lieutenant Tim Thompson. “If they want to commute then they are more than welcome.” In the first year of the program the children learn the basic structure of the organization, the basics on the Royal Canadian Navy, seamanship, sailing, some drills and how to take care of their uniform. Every cadet goes sailing at least once a year. This particular unit owns their own sailboats in Sylvan Lake so they go sailing and power boating multiple times a year. All of this might seem overwhelming to a child first learning about cadets, however what they learn is in an accepting atmosphere where beginners are allowed to make mistakes. “We definitely want it to be a welcoming environment,” Thompson said. “There is the discipline of being in a paramilitary/government sponsored organization, but we want it to be welcoming.” He said the leadership style in place is for the cadets to have fun while holding them responsibile to being a part of the program. This way they will naturally develop a respect for each other, themselves and for the adult staff, Thompson added. There’s more to sea cadets that just sailing with the members always finding more activities to partake in such as the marksmanship programs where the cadets shoot air rifles. The cadets also have the opportunity of competing in shooting competitions where they can compete in zones, provincials and nationals. To ensure the leaders know where their cadets are fitness wise, the cadets also go through a physical fitness analysis test. This isn’t a pass or fail test, but it’s where cadets participate and then are categorized as to how well they do. “It’s just to help you improve your personal goal,” Thompson said. There are also traveling opportunities in exchange programs where cadets can travel internationally to places such as Austrailia, England, South Korea, Japan and the U.S.A. Activities are also held locally where the cadets do something fun like bowling or swimming once a month. With all these opportunities, it may be hard to believe that they are so affordable for every child who wants to become a cadet. “The programs are completely free,” Thompson said. “It’s

In Line – Sylvan Lake resident Jared Alward walks in line at a 126 Red Deer Sea Cadets meeting Thursday evening in Red Deer. Jasmine O’Halloran–Han/Sylvan Lake News

paid for. You do have to do some fundraising to pay for those extra things, but it’s free registration, free to join, free uniforms, everything that you need to do is free.” Attending just one of the cadet sessions, it is obvious that the children really do enjoy being there - a goal the leaders seem to have set and reached. “It’s a very positive environment and the cadets are really enjoying it, which is a huge success,” Thompson said. “Them being able to participate in the water activities multiple times a year is a huge bonus here.” Twelve-year-old AJ Sandulac from Sylvan Lake recently joined the cadets this year and thoroughly enjoys being in the program because it’s different. With everything he and the cadets get to be a part of, it was hard for him to pick his favourite activity. “I like all of it,” Sandulac said. “I like doing the classes and learning about cadets. It’s pretty cool.” He said the leaders teach them the drills and the history of the Canadian Navy as well as what to do at camp so they stay safe. Sandulac has recommended the program to many of his friends but unfortunately they don’t come. “I have said come with me, we will drive you and everything but they say no, no thanks,” he added. Those interested in cadets can contact Lieutenant Tim Thompson at 403-561-8440. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

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Lakers enter into provincial qualifying series with Rocky Mountain Royals BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS It was a true rumble at the rink on Friday night under the lights of the their home arena as the Midget ‘A’ Lakers faced off against the Rocky Mountain Royals. The Royals, currently placed first in the league had a hot night leaving the close behind in second Lakers unable to find mesh in the top seated teams mash up. Royals goalie, Jeremy Pohl, proved his worth during the game stopping all 28 of the shots made on goal with Lakers goalie Austin Nesbitt only letting two of the 31 shots on goal past the poles. “There’s not much you can do on a night when a goalie is on fire like that - just keep trying to hit some mesh on a night when all you’re hitting is chest pad,” said Lakers head coach, Mike Nesbitt. “We threw everything at the goalie, we tried everything we could but couldn’t beat them. Our goalie played well and it was a good hockey game - it could have went either way.” Nesbitt said the team is

going to work on not slapping the puck away along with taking possession of the puck and executing their plays stronger. With the Royals pegging one point in both the first and second periods, the Lakers tried tirelessly to catch up in the third. Eventually in the latter half of the third the crowd watched as the Lakers attempted to capitalize on a power play by pulling their goalie. “The decision to pull the goalie landed us with a 6-4 advantage because we were on a power play, it was that last shot at getting a goal and they skated until the very last second trying to maybe even get a tie,” said Coach Nesbitt. Tonight, Thursday Jan. 21 at 8 p.m. the Lakers are up for redemption against the Royals who Nesbitt adds they have been back and forth with all season. Tonight’s game at the NexSource Centre marks the opening game in the provincial qualifying series against the Royals. “Come support the Lakers and let’s show them all the support we can,” said Nesbitt. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

The Midget ‘A’ Lakers and the Rocky Royals are set to rumble tonight, Thursday, January 21, 8 p.m. at the NexSource Centre Jenna Swan/Sylvan Lake News in Sylvan Lake.

Say hello to the Sylvan Lake Yettis, town’s first minor lacrosse team BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The Yetti lacrosse team that was run out of Innisfail in prior years has now been moved to Sylvan Lake as of 2016. This is a junior lacrosse team for ages 17-21 and is within the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League. Pat Hanson, president of the Sylvan Lake Junior Lacrosse Association started the Yetti tier 2 level B team five years ago and is thrilled to bring it to town. She was able to find a coach for the team and registration should opened up around Feb. 10. The regular lacrosse season starts April 22 and goes till July with playoffs to follow. Those interested in playing in the program can register on the registration day but if they can’t make it on that day they can also email Hanson their information to trish035@telus.net. She described the junior team as being an extension

of the minor program as it will allow players to continue in the game of lacrosse once they have aged out of the minor program. “It gives the kids a place to play after they are done minor,” Hanson said. “It’s a continuation. We just want to continue to have the kids play the sport up until the time they are adults.” “Some of them have played lacrosse since they were five years old. We want them to continue to play the sport they enjoy.” She said a big difference between the junior and minor programs is skill level. “The game is more developed from the minor program,” she said. “They are at a higher skill level - it’s a faster game and it’s just really exciting.” In being a Yetti, players will be able to travel and play lacrosse as they play eight home games and eight away games. The away games could be played in Lethbridge, Medicine

Hat, Calgary, Olds, Red Deer, Lacombe or Edmonton. For those interested in trying the sport but who may never have played it before, everyone is welcome to be part of the team. There have been several players accepted on the team who are brand new to the game. This is where they received coaching to develop their skills. All players do need their own equipment, with the team supplying goalie gear. “Our coaches work with them to help develop them,” Hanson said. “If you haven’t played before and you want to come out and try, you’re more than welcome to.” Hanson is absolutely thrilled to bring the team to Sylvan Lake because the sport has grown a lot in the last year. “Lots of people we talked to are excited about us bringing the team to Sylvan Lake,” Hanson said. “I think we are going to get a lot of support. It’s a fantastic game to watch.” reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

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Sylvan students privileged to learn lacrosse from former national player BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

his team won two champions cups. He has just retired from playing with the Roughnecks and now spends time working with children, introducing them to the lacrosse sport. When teaching the students in their physical education classes, McBride knows how to relate to the students. In his visit at Ecole Mother Teresa School last Wednesday, a Grade 6 and 7 split class was but one of the physical education

Several schools in town had the privilege of a visit from Andrew McBride who taught students on the basics of lacrosse. McBride spent 13 years playing lacrosse for the Calgary Roughnecks in the National Lacrosse League (NLL) as well as the Coquitlam Adanacs of the Western Lacrosse Association (WLA). When playing with the Roughnecks, McBride and

classes he taught. He also visited École Steffie Woima School and École Fox Run School during his informative stop. During his time at Mother Teresa, he first asked the students what they were learning in their other classes, then shared a bit about himself - including how he is from Vancouver. He went on to explain the importance of lacrosse in Canada and its historical significance. “I think Lacrosse has a bigger tradition than hock-

Teaching Lacrosse – Former Calgary Roughnecks lacrosse player Andrew McBride visited École Mother Teresa School and taught students the essential basics of lacrosse Wednesday.

ey,” he said. “Lacrosse is such an important part of the First Nations’ heritage as well as their culture and it continues to be.” After a brief over-view of the origins of lacrosse, the students were more than excited to grab a stick and learn different tricks with the stick and tennis ball. Most of the students had previous experience with lacrosse, but even so, McBride showed them a few tricks including how to throw the ball up, spinning the stick several times and then catching the ball in the net again. Although McBride made it look easy, the kids shared a laugh when they found out just how difficult it really was. After getting comfortable with the stick and ball, the students lined up and did relay races around pilons. This is where they ran while trying to keep the ball in their basket by cradling it. Doing the different drills helped to cement various lacrosse skills, such as being able to run and not drop the ball. “We want to get them running, picking up the ball and scooping, which is basically how you get the ball,” McBride said. “I think kids like the different tricks. You want to show them something fun and shooting is something the

kids all like. The name of the game is to get the ball and shoot in the net so it’s good to show them that skill as well.” After McBride showed the students how to throw the ball, he separated the boys from the girls into two opposing teams. Each team competed to throw the most balls into the net on the opposite side of the room. The girls ended up winning. McBride is motivated to teach children how to play lacrosse because the sport can lead to many great opportunities. He also said that lacrosse is a great sport to teach in an environment where kids are just learning how to play. “It’s fast, there is lots going on, you can do lots with sticks - you can fire a ball around pretty quick,” McBride said. “Kids seem to really take to it and enjoy it and I think that’s the thing about lacrosse. It’s also pretty affordable with lots of great opportunities. “Once you get a kid with a stick in his hand and are able to give them that experience, it’s really a sport that generates and drives itself.” He knows that many children are involved with hockey, but highlighted the fact that many of the greatest hockey players also played lacrosse.

“There are tons of people that would play hockey in the winter and lacrosse in the summer,” McBride said. “Lacrosse is growing a lot and there are many great opportunities.” Lacrosse compliments the skills learned in playing hockey with many of the skills being the same - such as hand-eye coordination. “Lacrosse is running and walking, something you do everyday,” McBride said. “So I think kids who aren’t necessarily the greatest athletes that understand they want to be athletic they can pick lacrosse up and it translates a little bit easier than going on ice right away.” McBride also highlighted the fact that playing lacrosse is the number one sport students can get a scholarship with. He said there are so many opportunities for kids playing lacrosse as it is a fast growing sport in North America. “Tons of schools are taking it over and it’s a really exciting time for kids not only in the United States but in Canada,” he said. “There are lots of opportunities and even more opportunities for girls - it’s an exciting time for lacrosse in the province.” reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

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Employment Training

900

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MAGA Germaine Marie Louise May 31st, 1918 - Jan.13th, 2016 Germaine Marie Louise Maga went home to meet her Lord on January 13th, 2016 at The Lacombe Health Care Centre at the age of 97. Born May 31st, 1918 in Grande Clairiere, MB, Germaine’s family moved to Lacombe, AB in 1924, later to Bentley and then Aspelund. Germaine married Bill Maga in 1937 and moved to Poplar Ridge where they farmed until the passing of her loving husband, Bill, in 1978. In 1992 she retired from the farm and moved to Sylvan Lake. Germaine was predeceased by her granddaughter Nancy Ann Caldwell in 1997. She is survived by her two children, Louis Maga (Nita) and Louise Bowron (David), three grandsons and seven great-grandchildren. Germaine was very active in numerous clubs and she was loved by all who knew her. She will be sorely missed by her family and many relatives and friends. Prayers for Germaine will be held on Monday, January 18th, 2016 at 7:00 pm from the Our Lady of the Assumption Church and a Mass of a Christian Burial will follow on January 19th, 2016, at 11:00 am at the Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 5033 47a Ave, Sylvan Lake, AB, with Interment at Red Deer Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made in Germaine’s name to the Sylvan Lake Lodge Foundation. Condolences can be forwarded to www. sylvanlakefuneralhome.com SYLVAN LAKE AND ROCKY FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORIUM, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements. 403-887-2151

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Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

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CROSSWORD For Rent #3000 - #3200

Acreages/Farms ..............3010 Houses/Duplexes ............3020 Condos/Townhouses........3030 Manufactured Homes ......3040 Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050 Suites ..............................3060 Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070 Roommates Wanted ........3080 Rooms for Rent................3090 Motels/Hotels ..................3100 Offices ..............................3110 Stores/Commercial ..........3120 Industrial ..........................3130 Warehouse Space............3140 Garage Space..................3150 Storage Space ................3160 Land ................................3170 Pasture ............................3180 Mobile Lot ........................3190 Misc. for Rent ..................3200

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

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

Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390 Manufactured Acreages/Farms ..............3255 Houses/Duplexes ............3260 Homes Suites ..............................3270 Rooms..............................3280 Manufactured Homes ......3290 Housesitting Wanted ........3300 Garage Space..................3310 Storage Space ................3320 Stores/Commercial ..........3330 Office Space ....................3340 Industrial ..........................3350 Warehouse Space............3360 Resorts & Cottages..........3370 Pasture/Land....................3380 Mobile Lot ........................3390

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Pasture

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PASTURE & HAY LAND. 400 - 8000 acres of year round water supply. Full operational with management available. Central Saskatchewan. Crossfenced & complete infrastructure. Natural springs excellent water. Shortly ready to locate cattle. Other small & large grain & pasture quarters. $150k - $2.6m. Call Doug Rue 306-716-2671. FOR fast results: Classified Want Ads. Phone 1-877223-3311.

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Public Notice #6000

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

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RCMP News Release: nd th January 2 – January 8 , 2016 January 3rd

4:10 p.m. – RCMP attended a two vehicle collision on Highway 20 at 47th Avenue in Sylvan Lake. A Ford F150 ran a red light at the intersection and struck a Jeep Cherokee. Fortunately no serious injuries were reported. A 60-year-old Sylvan Lake male is facing a charge of failing to obey a traffic control device.

6:20 a.m. – RCMP received a call of the theft of a truck from an address on 55th Avenue in Eckville. A 1998 Chevrolet 1500 truck was unlocked and being warmed when an unknown suspect or suspects entered the vehicle and drove away. The vehicle was recovered shortly afterward in Rocky Mountain House.

January 6th

January 4th 2:14 p.m. – Vandalism to a rural mailbox in Red Deer County was reported to police. The mailbox located on Township Road 372 was damaged and the door removed. It appeared as though some mail was stolen. 2:20 p.m. – A break and enter into holiday trailers at Meadowlands Campground on 50th Street in Sylvan Lake was reported to RCMP. The locks on 25 trailers were broken and the units rummaged through. There were no suspects witnessed in the area at the time of the incident. 4:48 p.m. – A break and enter into the Lakewood Golf Course resulted in numerous trailers and sheds being accessed. A 2004 Ford Explorer was stolen along with a few small items. The vehicle was later found abandoned on 46th Street in Sylvan Lake. 6:55 p.m. – An 18-year-old female and a male youth, both of Sylvan Lake, are facing charges in relation to attempting to sell stolen items on Kijiji. The owners reported that their snowboards had been stolen earlier in the week and that someone was attempting to sell them on the classified ad site. RCMP arrested the suspects while in the process of selling the stolen property. The accused are facing charges including possession of stolen property.

12:54 a.m. – Multiple alarms at a business in the Eckville area resulted in RCMP attendance. Police attended Agriterra Equipment at Highway 11 and Highway 766 and found the building had been accessed. Several offices were entered into and rummaged through. A couple of laptops were stolen. An investigation is continuing.

January 7th January 5th 6:25 a.m. – A stolen vehicle complaint was received by RCMP. The owner advised that a 2015 Ford F150 was stolen from the driveway of his residence on Wilkinson Circle in Sylvan Lake. An extra key was left inside the vehicle. The vehicle was later involved in a gas and dash before being recovered in the Airdrie area. 8:23 a.m. – A Chevrolet Trailblazer was stolen from a property in Eckville. The vehicle was locked and parked on 54th Avenue in front of a residence. The keys were not in the vehicle at the time. The Trailblazer was later recovered in Red Deer.

1:00 a.m. – RCMP dispatch received a 911 call of a domestic dispute in progress. Police attended a residence on Harrison Road where a couple were involved in a verbal altercation which became physical. A 36-year-old female sustained a minor injury. A 36-year-old male is facing an assault charge. 10:14 a.m. – A truck stolen from in front of a motel in Sylvan Lake was recovered two days later at another property. A Ford F350 was parked outside of the Edgewater Inn on Lakeshore Drive when it was stolen. The vehicle was located two days later by a resident who advised that an unidentified truck was abandoned in his yard on Baywood Place. The vehicle was towed and the owner notified.

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