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Art in the Park season kicks of with chalk creations International street performers set to visit Sylvan Lake thanks to partnership with Centrefest BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The sidewalks of Centennial Park were uniquely adorned on Wednesday afternoon as part of the Town
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Shaelyn Dunkeld, 9, who was visiting Sylvan Lake with her family from Regina colours in her masterpiece during Art In The Park on Wednesday held in Centennial Park. Jenna Swan/Sylvan Lake News
of youngsters and adults alike along nearby sidewalks, attendees also had the chance to take in the musical accompaniment of the band Sometimes Scarlett, with the House of Music, who entertained the crowd and added to the creative flow of the day. Art in the Park takes place each Wednesday at Centennial Park starting at 11:30 a.m. Michelle Morrison, Special Events Coordinator for the Town of Sylvan Lake explained this year’s Art in the Park events offer a broad range of activities on the artistic spectrum. “It’s a great place for people to wander down during their lunch hours and with kids not being in school during the summer it’s a great activity for families, with all of the activities each week being completely free,” explained Morrison. Next week’s event held on Wednesday July 27 will feature Zap Circus’ Purple People Show. The international performing artists will be hosting a ‘Make your own juggling balls workshop’ from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. with a one-hour performance to follow. Based out of Australia, the award-winning duo is set to make another high impact performance the following weekend at Central Alberta’s largest street performer festival – Centrefest, held annually in downtown Red Deer on July 30 and 31. The Wednesday following Zap Circus’ performance, Centennial Park will see another guest of Centrefest gracing their grass as Noah and Uri Weiss of Cirque No Problem perform two 45-minute shows. These professional circus artists originally based in Israel have been performing around the world since 1995. They are known for a particularly unique combination of theatrics, acrobatic techniques and juggling routines. “We’ve been working closely with Centrefest and we really value that partnership,” explained Morrison who added the Town may not have been able to secure international performing artists like these two groups had it not been for their partnership with Centrefest. “They have been amazing to work with and we are very fortunate to be able to have these international performers coming to Sylvan Lake.” Aside from Zap Circus and Cirque No Problem, Centrefest 2016 will also host a number of street performers including ‘Flip!’ a high-flying, three-person acrobatic comedy trampoline show out of Quebec and ‘The Puppet Guy’, a rock and roll marionette show. The Art in the Park finale for the season will be Painting in the Park, where an art instructor will be on site to assist as much as individuals would like, with free acrylic paint and supplies being provided. Musical accompaniment will also be provided on this day by the Joel Kamps Duo, who is known for his blend of storytelling with acoustic music. editor@sylvanlakenews.com
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12 hour period does come with an estimated cost of $10 per cubic meter, for a total of 1600 cubic meters – totalling $16,000, however, this cost is included in the Town’s Emergency Reserve Funds and will not affect ratepayers, according to Gaudet. According to Gaudet, the long-term solutions for the lagoons is management as well as Town Council lobbying from provincial and federal infrastructure support. “We know that we are not the only community across Canada that has infrastructure concerns – it’s kind of a national crisis,” Gaudet said. “Ultimately we are hopeful because we have the Water for Life Fund through the province.” This is a fund that the Town applied for back in 2006, which would provide financial support for water related infrastructure. Many municipalities have applied for this fund and according to Gaudet, the most recent provincial government has reinstated funds for the program. “We are hoping, fingers crossed, that we will have access to that,” she added As far as the immediate situation, Gaudet feels that the Town has seen the worst of it. “As long as we are cognizant of water usage – we are going to be good,” she said. She added that it would have been “absolutely devastating” if these waterways were affected by the effluent and that the watershed in the region is part of the Town’s “being, culture and everything we do.” Reporter@sylvanlakenews.com
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Summer has arrived. Across our province, families are hitting the road to make the most of their vacations, rediscovering the great outdoors, joining local parades, and attending festivals. It’s that wonderful time of year when folks have a chance to reconnect with each other; for a few short months we are all Alberta bound. Unfortunately, for too many of us, it is not the Alberta we remember. Over the past year, we have seen a sharp downturn in our energy sector spill over into every sector of our economy, causing steep recession. When the province that once led Canada in growth now leads the country in employment insurance claims, we know something has gone drastically wrong. The hardship this is placing on our friends and neighbours is also very real, and it is not slowing down. Alberta lost 40,000 jobs in May alone. That doesn’t look like the Alberta I remember. In my opinion, it comes down to stewardship. As Albertans we have been given a trust—a beautiful endowment of land, water and air over which we have a solemn duty to be good stewards. Not to mention looking out for each other. All of these endowments contain a rich bounty of renewable and non-renewable resources that can, and should, provide economic and social benefits to our people, our friends and relatives. We have the capability in this province to improve our standard of living, our health, the wealth of our people, and also provide a sustainable economic future for our children. Stewardship demands that the use of our endowments be conducted in a manner that is as sustainable and responsible as possible. The NDP government has proven incapable of adapting to these changing circumstances, and stewarding the resources we’ve been given, choosing instead to stick with its high-tax, high-debt agenda come hell or high water. In the past year the government has increased income taxes, business taxes, fuel taxes, beer taxes, and just about every fee imaginable. When they ran out of taxes to raise, they started inventing new taxes. These new taxes are hitting Albertans at exactly the wrong time, and stagnating the economy. As a result, the Province’s deficit is larger than projected, our debt rose to $19.5 billion, and taxpayers wasted $776 million on interest payments. Is it any won-
der Alberta’s credTrudeau couldn’t it rating has been keep us down, downgraded four Premier Rachel times in a matter Notley doesn’t of months? Do we have a chance. call this stewardWhen the reship? covery finally arManaging electririves, what kind cal markets well is of Alberta do you one of the greatest want? social and economIt is my firm beic responsibilities lief that Albertans of any government. understand stewAffordable electricardship. They see ity is critical for the importance our hospitals, our of clean air, clean BY DON MACINTRE schools, our small water and clean MLA, INNISFAIL - SYLVAN LAKE businesses, and land, and they the quality of life take actions every in every home in day to be better this province. Albertans are owed stewards of our earth. They are thoughtful caution and adequate also heroic when looking out for consultation before governments each other. From taking actions come in and meddle with a sys- to reduce the amount of trash tem that has, all things relative, their family produces, to manprovided low prices, employed aging water efficiently within progressively greener technolo- their homes or on their farms, gies, and provided reliable power. Albertans are good stewards. It is There are a number of alterna- the belief of Wildrose that good tive paths that the NDP should policy will come from harnessing have considered. The discussion stewardship of the environment of stewardship, environmental and ourselves, enabling Albertans or otherwise, must be focused to do more. on finding ways and means of The question then becomes, embracing initiatives without im- what kind of steward do you pacting our already overburdened want? Do you want a government taxpayers, without disruption that picks and chooses winners of our job-creating sectors, and in the market, as well as in the without destroying our provincial labour force? Do you want a goveconomy or re-engineering our ernment that attacks Alberta’s society. Our current government strengths and exploits our divifails on all counts. sions for political gain? Or, do While the government continu- you want a province where all ally finds ways to make the worst Albertans have the chance to earn of a bad situation, our Wildrose success on their own merits? Official Opposition is taking firm To succeed in the 21st Century, positions and providing real world our Wildrose Official Opposition alternatives. Here are just a few believes Albertans must enjoy examples: We have launched an the kind of equality of opporEqualization Fairness Panel so our tunity that allows us to move province can finally get a fair deal forward together. We need a govfrom Ottawa. We’ve called for a ernment that puts its full faith in referendum on the carbon tax. We Albertans. When that day comes, compiled a 12-point Jobs Action we will we be truly free to achieve Plan to reverse the damage of NDP our potential. policies and get Albertans back We therefore would propose to to work. We have begun the work open up the Micro-Generation Act necessary to bring Alberta’s books for discussion among municipalback to balance, demonstrating ities and businesses to explore how to freeze spending while how best to capitalize on distribfinding $2 billion in savings with- uted generation and co-generaout hurting front line services. tion. Consumers could use both The positions we take and the the heat and the power produced solutions we propose are moti- in generating electricity to achieve vated by our desire to bring this efficiencies that are more than gut-wrenching recession to an double conventional systems with end as quickly as possible. equally impressive reductions in Make no mistake: this downturn emissions per kilowatt of total will come to an end, one way or an- energy produced. Heating and other. Alberta’s greatest strength power options for energy conhas always been Albertans. Our scious municipalities, businesses, province was born to run. Even and consumer co-ops could be with the NDP’s anti-growth agen- given opened up. da, our faith in Albertans remains We think there is merit in a absolute. If Prime Minister Pierre paced, full-scale energy audit and
retrofit program across Alberta on large public buildings such as hospitals and schools to provide accurate cost/benefit estimates to municipalities to assist them in decision-making when looking at energy savings opportunities in retrofitting older buildings. Utility bills are intentionally complicated, to the point that most Albertans do not understand the true cost of electricity. Those who do, see no real benefit in reducing consumption because so much of their bill is not related to their consumption. Albertans should have billing arrangements that are directly tied to consumption and allow for creative metering options that encourage Albertans to embrace energy efficiency and alternative energy options. We have clean coal technology developed right here that could allow us to continue to use our abundant and inexpensive coal reserves to produce cheap power, and provide an added benefit of enhanced oil recovery for some of Alberta’s largely untapped oil reserves. In addition, stiff global competition in the manufacturing sector is forcing many nations back to coal-fired generation providing a technology export opportunity for what could be developed here. We believe technology is the key to resolving the emissions issues with any fuel we choose to use, not blanket bans regardless of efficiencies gained. Global competition requires us to explore every option. These are just a few of the ideas we are exploring with other Albertans. Wildrose will continue to build a made-in-Alberta plan to improve our electricity system and tackle the issues of pollution associated with electricity production and use. The exciting news is that Albertans have the stewardship ideas and talent to create and build a much better future for our children. They just need a government that will let them do it. Our Wildrose Official Opposition’s vision for the future is as it has ever been: An Alberta, strong and free, where hard work and dedication bring new hope and new opportunity for generations to come. These values aren’t just rural values or conservative values: they’re Albertan values. Regardless of the NDP’s future intentions, Albertans recognize it’s time to get back to what works. That’s exactly what we’re going to do. We’ll get through this recession the same way we always have – together.
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Second annual Sylvan Lake Show n Shine set to take place this weekend Accelerated Revolutions Foundation tells story of local beginnings BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
This first annual Sylvan Lake Show N Shine was held in the parking lot of Wal-Mart. With the expected growth of this year’s event, organizers have moved the event to Meadowlands Golf Course this Saturday. Photo submitted
The Accelerated Revolution Foundation may have had humble beginnings but those days are long gone as they head into their second year of hosting the Sylvan Lake Show N Shine. The event is garnishing ample attention throughout Alberta on social media according to president of the not for profit Foundation, Crystal Rhayn who explained much of the chatter is due to the
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Second annual Sylvan Lake Show n Shine continued from page 6 “Around Christmas time this year we also did a ride for Santa’s Anonymous and the Christmas Bureau. We plan to do that again this year and include the Food Bank again,” added Rhayn. With this year’s show hosting 37 vendors and an expected 800 – 1000 cars, Accelerated Revolutions hopes they will be able to help out in an even bigger way. Entry categories for the 2016 Sylvan Lake Show N Shine include Best In Show, Best Build Performance, Best Sound, Best In Red Deer, Best In Edmonton and Best In Calgary. This year’s judges for the regional competition will be the from the Youth Initiatives & Education in Lifestyles and Driving Association (YIELD) an initiative operating by the RCMP aiming to make the roadways safer. YIELD members will narrow down each category to their favourite two entries with the crowd getting the final say in what Rhayn describes as a ‘cheer out’. “We couldn’t of done this if we weren’t a team. We are really excited to see the variety we have entered this year,” she added.“We have exotics, semi trucks, Harleys, crotch rockets, trucks, cars. It really is a show for car enthusiasts and we are really excited to see what people bring out and lay more groundwork as a club.” The second annual Sylvan Lake Show N Shine will be held this Saturday, July 23 at Meadowlands Golf Club from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wrestling with God In Genesis chapter 32, you can read the story of how Jacob wrestled with God. This is one of those stories that for years I have found just kind of odd. It’s a weird story. Here’s why this story has always befuddled me, if Jacob was wrestling with God, why couldn’t God beat him? It says God couldn’t overpower Jacob. Now, at this point in the story Jacob is 97 years old. I think my toddler could put up a fight against a 97 year old man. God is allpowerful, and he shows a miniscule amount of that power when he wrecks Jacob’s hip with just a touch, so why did God bother to physically wrestle him all night? What’s really going on here? This moment, this night of wrestling was the physical manifestation of a spiritual struggle that had been going on throughout Jacob’s whole life. God could have overcome Jacob physically at any moment, but this was not about the physical matchup. This was
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spiritual. God and Jacob weren’t wrestling to see who was stronger, they were wrestling to see if Jacob would surrender to God. The wrestler was not able to overcome Jacob, not because he didn’t have the strength, but because Jacob would not surrender to Him. Jacob had been fighting for control his whole life. He was fighting others for control of his destiny his whole life and the whole time, while it showed in his relationships with others, he was really wrestling with God.
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Guiding Mosaic brings international flair Girl Guides of Canada host 13th annual camp
Over 2000 guides attended this years Guiding Mosaic Camp at Camp Woods on Sylvan Lake. TODD COLIN VAUGHAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Camp Woods is playing host to an international affair. On Sunday, July 10 – Girl Guides from around the world came to Sylvan Lake for the 13th Girl Guides of Canada International Camp Guiding Mosaic, which is a week “that will excite, energize and enable girls to be confident, resourceful and courageous and engage them to make a difference in our world,” according to a press release. The camp welcomed 2750 excited campers on Sunday night to an evening that included traditional Dancers from the Samson Cree First Nation, as well as flag rais-
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ing ceremonies for all the countries represented at this international camp. “The girls that raised the flags expressed great pride and honour to have been given the opportunity to represent their country,” said Carrie Pluck, PR and Media Team Lead of Girl Guides Canada. “GM2016 is a National Camp that will celebrate the heritage and diversity of Canada while providing an opportunity for international campers to showcase their nationalities and culture to Canadian Guiding.” There were many special dignitaries who attended the event, including Red Deer South MP Kim Schreiner, who remembered her time as a Girl Guide fondly saying that is included “brave girls and women making positive change in the world to better the past and encouraged today’s members to keep it up.” The Deputy Chief Commissioner of Girl Guides Canada Susan Birnie was also in attendance and was amazed to “have girls from all around the county and the world come together in one stunning setting.” She added that the
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Archery was one of the many events at Guiding Mosaic. Guides should “make new friends, visit with old friends and most of all, make it fun.” According to the release, the camp offers many program choices for campers including active recreation, waterfront activities, service projects, crafts along with science and the environment and day trips to the Calgary Stampede, Edmonton Heritage Village and the Royal Tyrell Museum. According to the release, youth members who attended the camp were “looking forward to the challenge of learning new things, expanding what they might already know and mostly – the adventure ahead of them during their week.” Guiding Mosaic started Sunday July 10 and ran through to July 17, with the theme of “Adventure” and featured 13 villages named after parks and ridges located in the Alberta Canadian Rockies. According to Pamela Rice, Chief Commissioner Girl Guides of Canada, “the program is guaranteed to offer nine days of fun, new friends and countless exciting challenges.” She added that featured activities include fencing, raft building, dragon boating, hiking and biking. “Guiding Mosaic 2016 will be a never ending ride of awesome experiences. True adventure awaits all participants,” Rice added.
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Sylvan Lake RCMP request public assistance to locate wanted man BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
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SUBDIVISION APPLICATION SYL16202 Notice is hereby given that PCPS, being the Subdivision Approving Authority for the Town of Sylvan Lake, has received an application for subdivision for the SE ¼ Sec 30, TWP 38, RGE 1, W5M.
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There will be Intermittent Road Closures along Lakeshore Drive in the area from 33 Street to Highway 20 Roundabout for construction from May through October. All businesses will be OPEN during this time. Please obey ALL Construction Signage and Follow Detour Routes. All information can be found on the Town’s website at: www. sylvanlake.ca/projects If you require more information, please contact Dave Kelham by e-mail at dkelham@sylvanlake.ca or by phone at 403.887.2141.
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To create thirty-four (34) medium density residential parcels, thirty (30) narrow lot residential parcels, fourteen (14) narrow lot duplex parcels, sixteen (16) high density residential parcels, one (1) Neighbourhood Shopping Centre parcel, four (4) MR lots, and two (2) Public Utility Lots, and one (1) remainder lot. SE ¼ Sec 30, TWP 38, RGE 1, W5M Town of Sylvan Lake West of 60th Street and North of Memorial Trail/Twp Rd 384 Blackstone Developments Inc
For a detailed sketch of the proposed subdivision, please visit our website at www.pcps.ca. If you wish to make comments on this application, please forward a written submission to our office or provide feedback on our website, no later than July 27, 2016. Please quote our file number in any correspondence. These comments will be released to the applicant and Council at which time all correspondence becomes public information. Anyone requesting further information or wanting to submit written comments can contact Tina McCallum, Planner, PCPS at 403-343-3394 or tina.mccallum@pcps.ab.ca
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The Sylvan Lake RCMP are requesting assistance from the public in locating a man wanted on numerous charges following events which occurred in the Sylvan Lake area. On the morning of July 6, a resident of the Crestview area in Sylvan Lake reported that sometime over night, his grey 2005 Ford F-350 had been stolen from his residence. Later that same day, a friend of the vehicle owner observed what appeared to be the stolen vehicle driving in the Red Deer area. The friend was able to get close enough to the vehicle to obtain a photo of the male driver. Police have been able to identify this man as 19 year old Bryan Moffitt of Red Deer County. This truck has still not been recovered. The plate on the truck at the time of the theft was Alberta BJX-6240 On July 17, Sylvan Lake RCMP received a complaint of suspicious males in a black Ford F150 checking vehicles in the Ryders Ridge area of Sylvan Lake. A resident confronted the males and in doing so, was assaulted. As the suspect vehicle took off, it narrowly missed the resident. Witnesses to this event have also identified Moffitt as one of the two males involved. The investigations continue but at this time, police have charged Moffitt
Bryan Moffitt with the following offences: possession of stolen property over $5000, dangerous driving, assault with a weapon, possession of stolen property under $5000, mischief, and failure to comply with recognizance conditions. Warrants have been issued for the arrest of Moffitt. Investigators are asking anyone who may have information regarding these occurrence’s or the location of this man to contact the Sylvan Lake RCMP at 403-858-7200. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by internet at www.tipsubmit.com. You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers, and if you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest(s), you may be eligible for a cash reward. editor@sylvanlakenews.com
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Local business grows despite economic downturn Commercial business permits sees massive spike
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Public Notice TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1716/2016
TODD COLIN VAUGHAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
WHEREAS it is deemed necessary and expedient to amend Bylaw No. 1695/2015 in the manner hereinafter appearing: NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Town of Sylvan Lake, in the Province of Alberta, duly assembled and under the powers conferred upon it by the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26, and amendments there to, enacts as follows: That Part 13, being the Land Use District Map of the Land Use Bylaw, be amended as shown on the sketch that is attached to and forms part of this bylaw, by redesignating portions of Unit C and D, Plan 052 6291 within the NE 27-38-1-W5 as indicated: FROM: Manufactured Home District (R4) TO: Narrow Lot General Residential District (R5) A Public Hearing regarding the proposed Bylaw will be held on Monday August 8, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Government Building at 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, Alberta. All persons in favour or opposed to the Bylaw will have the opportunity to be heard. If you are unable to attend personally, written submissions must be submitted to the Municipal Government Building no later than 12:00 noon on Thursday August 4, 2016. If you submit comments on this bylaw, either orally or in writing, the information you provide may be recorded in the minutes of the Public Hearing, or otherwise made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. A copy of the proposed Bylaw and any related documents can be seen during regular office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal Government Building. The style of the hearing will be informal and persons wishing to speak will be requested to state their name and address for the record upon being recognized by the Chairperson. Date of first publication of this notice: July 21, 2016 edition of the Sylvan Lake News. Date of second publication of this notice: July 28, 2016 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.
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- The Sylvan Lake Library is looking for volunteers for their Summer Reading Program. Please contact Sierra or Tammy at 403-887-2130 or HYPERLINK “mailto:asyl.srp@prl.ab.ca�asyl.srp@ prl.ab.ca -  The Yard Busters program is getting started and we are looking for volunteers to assist a senior with mowing their grass.  -  The Friendly Visitors program is currently seeking additional volunteers to share an hour of their time per week with an senior.  For more information on these and other volunteer opportunities contact the Volunteer Centre at 403-887-1137 ext 233 or go to our website at  www.sylvanlake.ca/fcss/volunteer/volunteer-centre
THANK YOU! To all our residents, business owner/operators, and visitors for your support & cooperation during our voluntary wastewater restrictions The Town of Sylvan Lake has received the latest results of a 96-hour effluent lethality test, which reveal compliancy with federal regulations. A discharge plan is now underway, for Cell 9, of the Town’s wastewater treatment facility; although, staff emphasize that there are still serious concerns moving forward. Effluent lethality testing is ongoing, and discharge will cease immediately if effluent is determined to be acutely lethal to fish, or if negative effects are observed in the receiving environment. Voluntary wastewater restrictions are still in effect, with Town staff noting a sizeable difference in the amount of wastewater entering the lagoons over the past few days, indicating massive support and cooperation from the Sylvan Lake public in reducing inflow, and alleviating immediate pressures on the wastewater facility. The Town of Sylvan Lake will continue to move forward with plans to see a Temporary Diversion License from Alberta Environment & Parks, which will help moderate the flow of the creek during discharge. The Town will also submit a formal request for an amendment to our approval to authorize a continuous discharge from now until November 30, weather and testing dependent. Trucking of effluent to the City of Red Deer will also continue until we achieve another passing lethality test result. For more information, and for updates, please visit www.sylvanlake.ca
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The Town of Sylvan Lake is fighting through the economic downturn and will “emerge strong because we are planning, strategizing and working together,� according to Mayor Sean McIntyre. The month of June saw the reopening of two businesses in Sylvan Lake – Rowanoak Law and Snap Fitness. The new building is co-owned by the businesses and the process of construction was “a long process but well worth it,� according to Snap Fitness co-owner Leigh Ostiguy. The expansion and redevelopment of these businesses is indicative of a local economy that continues to grow despite economic adversity, and according to Ostiguy, the business community has “stronger communication� and greater knowledge on how to “unify and grow the community.� This knowledge, according Mayor McIntyre, stems from relationship building with community business. “We know that by working with the business community, with our residents and with the Chamber of Commerce – we are going to weather the storm together,� McIntyre said. According to McIntyre, many businesses see Sylvan Lake as “home� and that both businesses and the Town will be “resilient and continue to plan our futures in the area.� This resiliency has led to economic growth in commercial business licenses, with commercial permits growing from $250,000 to $3,000,000 in just one year. “I think that indicates private sector confidence in Sylvan Lake and the Town’s ability to weather the economic storm,� McIntyre said. While maintaining relationships is important, it is not the Town’s place to “regulate business competition� according to McIntyre. “It is important when it comes to proposals to ensure we take a long hard look at them and ensure that it is going to suit the community going forward,� he said. “When it comes to folks planning businesses – as long as the land fits – business licences are usually granted.� He added that the Town’s place is to ensure that infrastructure is prepared for growth in any economic forecast. “As a municipality, we continually plan for our future with infrastructure improvements like roads, sidewalks and utility replacements,� he said. “We spend a lot of time developing master plans for things like transportation and our Social Master plan, which was just adopted at council. “We also pay close attention to the economy and our plans moving forward do include the possibility of economic downturns.� He added that the Town has a “deep understanding of those hardest hit by low oil prices and continually fosters plans for struggling local business.� While oil prices do affect all industries in Sylvan Lake, the Town is in an advantageous position because of its “business diversity�, according to McIntyre. “Although our businesses have reported losses, we have noticed that 75 per cent of them have still reported benefits from tourism,� he said. He added that the Town relies on strategic partnerships with the Chamber and private businesses and that “no matter what economic climate we find ourselves in – we learn that we are better together.�
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Celebrate local food, farmers and community at Taste of Markerville this weekend STORY COURTESY OF TASTE OF MARKERVILLE
The Holme Hus booth is one of many vendors attendees will see while visiting Taste of Markerville 2016 taking place this weekend. Photo submitted
Taste of Markerville returns for a fourth tasty year with a renewed focus on the seasonal best of our local farms and fields. This country food fair celebrates great local food, farmers and community throughout the hamlet of Markerville on Saturday, July 23. The event is a partnership of farmers, chefs, rural tourism operators and agribusiness hosted by Historic Markerville. Fresh, tasty local food is presented four ways. The Spruce View Country Market, held Monday evenings at the Spruce View Hall, relocates to Markerville for this one day. Participating vendors will be located throughout the picturesque hamlet at Markerville Church, the Creamery Museum and Fensala Hall. All that shopping is bound to build an appetite. A barbecue from noon to 4 PM will feature a simple, locally sourced menu prepared by community volunteers, and ice cream from the Creamery Museum’s Kaffistofa will round out your afternoon perfectly! At 4 p.m. the Creamery Courtyard will become an outdoor lounge to host Appy Hour offering guests the chance to sample appetizers perfectly paired with drinks sure to wet your appetite for the unique and delicious dinner to follow. Earth and Fire is this year’s long table dinner theme, with a renewed focus on fresh local
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produce. The chef team brings together an impressive roster of central Alberta’s best, all firmly committed to sourcing local produce and creating unique food experiences. Join us in welcoming: - Chef Blake Anderson, Terre It Up Catering and the GOOD Stuff food truck, Red Deer - Todd Lawrence, Soil to Salt at Coconut Room in Sunworks, Red Deer - Executive Chef Michael Ubbing, West Lake Grill at Heritage Ranch and Roosters, Red Deer - Executive Chef Derek Layden, Innisfail Golf Club - Matt Burton, Your Private Chef, Ellis Café at Ellis Bird Farm, Lacombe. This elegant meal starts at 6 PM on the scenic banks of the Medicine River in front of Fensala Hall. Advance tickets are required for the dinner only. For more details, dinner tickets and a printable map visit www.tasteofmarkerville.com or check out our facebook page. Taste of Markerville partners believe in feeding our community’s bottom line by buying and eating locally. We are committed to sharing our passion for local food with you. Historic Markerville is located: • twenty minutes west of Penhold and Innisfail • twenty minutes south of Sylvan Lake • half an hour southwest of Red Deer • one and a half hours from Calgary • two hours from Edmonton For further information contact: Kathleen Raines, Project Coordinator at 403-728-3145 or by emailing tastemarkerville@gmail.com.
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On Saturday, July 9 – hundreds gathered at Meadowlands Golf Course for the 10th annual Sylvan Lake Customs and Classics Show and Shine. One of the day’s participants, Stan Norem, was showing off a red 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe that took him years to track down. “It was in Biggar, SK after it came up from the states about 40 years ago,” he said. “I tried to but the car about 35 years ago, but couldn’t make the deal work. Then, about 33 years ago, a dentist from Three Hills, AB bought the car. “I was after it for a long time and finally ended up with it after buying it eight years ago.”
The vehicle was well worth the wait for Norem, as he has put hundreds of hours into the restoration of the vehicle including changing the paint and installing a new transmission. “You definitely have to take a little pride in that,” Norem said. “I’ve taken it into lots of shows the last few years. Its great and I just really love it.” Ewald and Betty Anne Braun, also take a lot of pride in their 1931 Model A Victoria, which they restored after finding it falling to pieces while travelling in Oregon.
“It took a year and a half to restore and we have been driving it for a year now,” Mr. Braun said, joking after saying that he couldn’t tell you how much money he put into the restoration because “he would have to kill you.” Organizer Gord Bredo was happy with the day’s events, despite a looming and overbearing weather forecast. “We matched what we had last year, which is 200 cars already,” he said. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com
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Participants left their hoods open to impress the crowds at the Sylvan Lake Customs and Classics Show and Shine. Photo by Todd Colin Vaughan
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Grader Operator (Permanent, Full-Time) Our Operations department is seeking an experienced, permanent, full-time Grader Operator. Responsibilities include: maintaining roads in a safe and logical order to maximize efficiency, summer gravel road maintenance and dust control applications. Winter road maintenance includes snow removal on paved and gravel roads. x Applicants must have considerable grader operation experience in the maintenance or construction of roads; x Must be dependable, willing to work 10-hour days (additional overtime may be required), and have some mechanical aptitude to perform light maintenance. Apply via e-mail to: hr@lacombecounty.com or via fax to: 403.782.3820.
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MEDICAL TRAINEES needed now! Hospitals & doctor’s offices need certified medical office & administrative staff! No experience needed! We can get you trained! Local job placement assistance available when training is completed. Call for program details! 1-888-627-0297. Tired of Standing? Find something to sit on in Classifieds
Vehicles
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EXPERIENCED ELDERLY EXPERIENCED WATER or mid-age caregiver WELL Driller required for a needed to start work busy Central Alberta Water immediately for mother-inWell Drilling company law suffering dementia. I located at Sylvan Lake, am offering 4-5 hours per AB. This position is day on Saturday, Monday, permanent, full-time, year Wednesday, and Friday, at round employment offering a rate of $20.00 per hour. competitive wages & All applicants should email benefits. Minimum directly at Qualifications: Journeyman davidetsanders@ Certification, Class 3Q DL, gmail.com Physically Fit, Safety Tickets. Please email resume to careers@ blackdogdrilling.com or Medical Fax 403-887-0258.
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#6, 20A Sylvaire Close Hours: M-F 8-5 Full service, imports, domestic, full diagnostic Out of province inspections & safety inspections Wheels, tires & brakes, alignments Truck accessories
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920 RUPERTSLAND INSTITUTE MÉTIS JOB FINDERS CLUB Finding employment is in itself a full-time job, which may be easier if done with a group of people. This three-week program is designed to teach you the most effective means of finding work in this tough economy. Learn how to tap into the “hidden job market”! Call Métis Training to Employment for details:
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Misc. Help
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Permanent Full Time Housing Coordinator Job Posting Number SLF0182016 The Sylvan Lake Foundation is looking for a Housing Coordinator that will be a member of the Administration Team with accountability for all housing services offered by the Foundation. Responsibilities: - Accountable for the administration function for residents (i.e. waiting list, interviews, etc.) - Responsible for liaison between Foundation and residents’ families as necessary. - Responsible for implementing the Occupational Health and Safety standards in the housing services area. - Responsible to function as a member of the Administration Team to insure the smooth and ef¿cient and effective operation of all facets of the day to day operation of the Sylvan Lake Foundation. - Responsible to act as Acting Executive Director when assigned by the CAO. - Responsible for other related tasks as assigned. Quali¿cations: - Thorough knowledge of Provincial mandated Seniors Housing Programs. - Multiple years of experience in human services - In good health with no physical limitations - Proven leadership skills. - Self-motivated team player. - Good to excellent computer skills. Familiar with MS Of¿ce. - FOIP Level 2 preferred - Clean Criminal Record Check - Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Financial
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Legal Services
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CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. travel waiver. Divorce? Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300/ 1-800-347-2540. We change daily to serve you better.
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Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Children’s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmers’ Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kid’s Deals........................1755 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Musical Instruments..........1770 Music Lessons..................1780 Piano & Organs ................1790 Office Supplies ................1800 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 Cats ..................................1830 Dogs ................................1840 Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 Collectors’ Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940
Auctions
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BANKRUPTCY AUCTION. Tuesday, July 26, 10 a.m., 8400 - 18 St., Edmonton. Heat treating plant; welding; pick-ups; forklifts; racking; compressors; tools. See our webpage. Foothills Equipment Liquidation Co. Ltd. 780-922-6090; www.foothillsauctions.com.
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LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar, birch. Price depends on location of delivery. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346
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SAWMILLS from only $4,397. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & dvd: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext. 400OT.
Agricultural #2000 - #2290
Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210
Grain, Feed Hay
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HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.
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CrossCountry Homes. Summer Clearance - save over $12,000 on select show homes available for quick possession, or we’ll design your custom home ready for September. Visit us in Acheson. 780-470-8000 www.crosscountryhomes.com
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LOOKING FOR a shop? Post Frame Buildings. AFAB Industries has experience, expertise, reliability and great construction practices. For a free quote, contact Ryan Smith 403-818-0797 or email: ryan.afab@gmail.com. STEEL BUILDING SALE. “Madness Sale - Crazy Prices On Now!” 20x19 $5,645. 25x27 $6,424. 28x29 $7,558. 32x33 $10,297. 42x47 $15,590. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca.
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CANADIAN PUBLIC AUCTION. We now do Farm Sales. Complete dispersals, appraisals & net minimum guarantees! HIP OR KNEE For a free, no obligation Replacement? Restrictions quote call today! in walking/dressing? 403-852-8721 or $2,500 yearly tax credit. Real Estate $20,000 lump sum cheque. www.canadianpublicauction.com #4000 - #4190 Disability Tax Credit. Looking for a new pet? Realtors & Services..........4010 Expert Help: Check out Classifieds to Houses for Sale................4020 1-844-453-5372. Houses Wanted ................4030 find the purrfect pet.
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METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 32+ colours available at over 55 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors. Call 1-888-263-8254 Buying or Selling your home? Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds
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Closes July 28, 2016 or until a suitable candidate is selected. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Sylvan Lake Foundation Sylvan Lake Lodge 100 – 4620 – 47 Avenue Sylvan Lake, Alberta T4S 1N2 Fax: 403-887-4069 info@sylvanlakelodgefoundation.com No phone calls please
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A-STEEL SHIPPING CONTAINERS. 20’, 40’ & 53’. 40’ insulated reefers/freezers. Modifications possible windows, doors, walls, as office, living work-shop, etc., 40’ flatrack/bridge. 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.
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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
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THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2016
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SYLVAN LAKE BUSINESS DIRECTORY Get your business out there! Call Shannon or Leah at 403.887.2331!
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THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2016
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SPORTS
Bucs’ clinch first place Team remains undefeated through six games PHOTOS AND STORY SUBMITTED BY BUCCANEERS FOOTBALL The Central Alberta Buccaneers have secured first place in the AFL with a victory over the Calgary Gators. On the rainy Saturday, July 16th, the Bucs’ travelled south to take on the 3rdplace Gators in Calgary. The playoff implications of this game were significant – a Buccaneer loss meant that the Bucs’, the Gators and the Fort McMurray Monarchs would be in a 3-way tie for first place. The seedings for playoffs would then be decided by score differentials (which the Bucs would have likely lost). The pirate crew had to win against the Gators if they wanted to clinch first place (and the favourable playoff
The Bucs’ defense held strong against the Calgary Gators.
Dave Dominic gets past the offensive line for a huge quarteback sack.
schedule that comes with first place). The Bucs kicked off their game well. The defense was able to hold of the Gators’ tandem-quarterback team of Jordan Heather and Darryl Leason. Numerous Gator passes were knocked down, incomplete, and even picked off by the talented Buccaneer secondary. The Gators run game was eaten up as well. In addition to the defense, the Bucs special teams were tenacious; the so-called “Spades”
flew around the field and played a very physical game. Going into the first half, the Bucs lead, 27-7. The pirate offense was sharp as well; despite heavy Gator pressure and blitzing, QB Brandon Leyh found his receivers downfield (for both short and large passing attempts). In the fourth quarter, Leyh went down with an ankle injury and was unable to continue playing; team offense slowed in the final quarter. The Gators made a final
push and managed to narrow the gap with a few quick touchdowns (and short kickoff attempts). Regardless, the Bucs held on for the victory, 43-32. With this win, Central Alberta is now 6-0 on the season. Not only does this secure first-place, it marks the first time the Bucs have gone undefeated this far into the regular season. The team will be striving to hold on for the two remaining games of the regular season. The next matchup for the Bucs is at home against the Airdrie Irish. The Irish were the league expansion team in 2015; while they are still building, they have some talented players that will definitely challenge the Bucs. Additionally, both teams are continuing their new Pink Game tradition; both charge their players and fans to raise pledges and dress in pink for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. The team that raises the most pledges earns the Pink Game title and holds it until the following year (the Irish were the victors in 2015). Any interested in donating can do so at the game (July 23rd at 6 p.m., held at Lacombe’s MEGlobal Athletic Park) or can donate online at www.gofundme.com/bucsbcagame. For more info on the Central Alberta Buccaneers, Like the team’s facebook account, follow their Instagram/twitter @CABucs, and visit www. cabucs.com.
THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2016
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Local golfer named 2016 Alberta Junior Boys Champion STORY COURTESY OF ALBERTA GOLF It may not have been the final day he was expecting, but after Cottonwood Golf and Country Club was forced to close the course due to heavy rains that flooded fairways this morning, Jaxon Lynn is the 2016 Alberta Junior Boys Champion. Lynn carded a tournament total of -6, 207, finishing eight strokes ahead of his nearest competitor. Dedication and plenty of practice played a big part in Lynn’s win this week. When asked about his play throughout the tournament, Lynn responded, “on the first day, I didn’t putt very well. And then I spent about two hours on the putting green after the first round. Ever since then I started putting well.” Chandler McDowell’s impressive third round, where he shot -5, 66, would prove to be enough as he walks away with the title of 2016 Alberta Juvenile Boys Champion. The Alberta Junior Boys Interprovincial Team will consist of the respective champions, Lynn and McDowell, as well as Matt Bean who earned the final spot. Lynn and McDowell each shot a round of 66 throughout the tournament, and a 68 and 69 on days one and three propelled Bean to his impressive overall finish.
Jaxon Lynn of Sylvan Lake recently won the 2016 Alberta Junior Boys Championship. Photo submitted
Sylvan Lake hosts 1st Annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament Lakeshore to be closed for hoops action TODD COLIN VAUGHAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Canadian Dr. James Naismith’s game, basketball, is coming to Lakeshore Drive. On Saturday, August 27 – The Town of Sylvan Lake’s Recreation and Culture office is putting on a 3-on-3 basketball tournament where 20 teams will compete against each other for Sylvan Lake supremacy. “It will be near the beach, so we will be closing down Lakeshore Drive between 46th and 49th Street,” said Jordan Naturkach, Program Coordinator for the Recreation and Culture Department. “It is for anyone of all skill levels and it is an opportunity for adults to come out and play basketball.” The event, which costs $60 for a team of 4-6 people, will be broken up into a men’s division and a co-ed division – each consisting of 10 teams. These divisions will be further broken up into three divisions based on skill level: recreation, intermediate and competitive. “There will be games all day and it will all be played on that day,” Naturkach said, adding that a rain day has been scheduled for the following day, Sunday, August 28, if necessary. “There will be prizes, of which we aren’t 100 per cent sure yet, but we are looking at getting gift cards for some restaurants on Lakeshore for the winners,” he said. “They can have a beer and supper after the tournament is over. The idea for this first annual event came after Naturkach and the staff at Recreation and Culture began discussing his previous experience in basketball and how other municipalities, like Calgary and Edmonton, have been putting on 3-on-3 tournaments like this for many years. “This is just an opportunity for people in Sylvan and around the province to play some organized basketball,” he said. “We just wanted to bring something local.” Proceeds for this event will go to the charity You
Can Play Too, which provides financial support for people registering their kids for Recreation and Culture programs. If you would like to register your team for the First
Annual Adult Basketball Tournament, you can call the Recreation and Culture Office at (403) 887-2199. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com
ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT AUGUST 3, 2016 SYLVAN LAKE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 11:00 am Shot Gun Start $ 12500 per Golfer Includes • Green fees with power cart • Complimentary Food, Beverage Holes • Golfers Swag Bags • Prime Rib Dinner • Silent Auction, Raffle Items
Payment is due upon registration 403-887-3030 Sylvan Lake and District Victim Services Working in partnership with the Sylvan Lake RCMP
Sylvan Lake Nauticals Swim Club members Meren Eberts, Isaac Bahler, Kierra Olinek and Zoe DeJonge competed at the Summer Games in Leduc. They came home with 3 Golds, 7Silvers, 3 Bronze medals and 19 out of 28 personal best times. SUBMITTED BY NAUTICALS SWIM CLUB
Jennifer or Kristine 403-858-7255 Donations can be made at the Sylvan Lake Detachment
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
It’s broken Daddy, I need a new one every way. You will have ‘Why’ is more importmore energy, sleep betant than ‘how’ because ter, poop better, recover when the reason why to faster, get sick less, get do something is importreally sick less. Why eat ant enough, then the debetter? Because the martails of how don’t matter. keting system of food You will find a way. companies does not care Look, eating well is about your health at all, harder than eating whatthey care about profever you feel like that it margins. So you have is handy and cheap. to care about your food. Exercising regularly is You have to make a conharder than relaxing and scious choice to improve enjoying T.V. or video it. games. Remembering to BY SCOTT MCDERMOTT Why exercise every take a good multi vitaSYLVAN LAKE NEWS COLUMNIST day, balancing cardio min every morning and and strength or resisnight is harder than not tance training? Because bothering to care. Until you consider the big question your life will get easier in every way. that applies to everything important: You will sleep better, have more energy, recover faster, be able to lift, carry ‘Why?’. Why eat well every day with a good and move things, sit better, walk betbalance of macronutrients and real ter, play with your children better and handle all of the physical things that whole foods? Because your life will be better in come your way. I recovered from my crash faster than all of the doctors thought I could and I credit that squarely on eating well and exercising for so many years. If I would have crashed like that in 1997 - I would have died. No doubt about it. I was overweight, sick, lazy, uned5012 48 Avenue | www.sylvanlake.ca | 403.887.2141 ucated about food and a complete mess. I was on a bunch of different Town of Sylvan Lake @Sylvan100
We have a four year old and this sort of thing happens a fair bit. But we try to teach him the value of things and that the bank machine isn’t magic and unlimited. When something breaks, he either asks for a new one or just asks me to fix it. However, some things cannot be fixed. ‘Why?’ is typically the immediate reply. If you are a parent, you know this. As parents, we are trying to not only teach him to value his stuff, but to realize that if you take care of it you will have it forever. Sadly, I meet lots of people that come to us at the gym looking to be ‘fixed’. Ultimately, it’s what we do at the gym is help people but some things cannot be fixed, only worked around. Some things could have been prevented, most things actually. I really love that my son asks me ‘Why?’ 100 times a day. If you ever sit in on one of my staff meetings, coaching sessions or lectures, you will notice I do this constantly with adults too.
Temporary Diversion License Application The Town of Sylvan Lake is experiencing a critical storage volume issue at its wastewater lagoons due to difficulties meeting federal regulations, with respect to effluent quality and its impact on fi sh in the receiving environment in Cygnet Creek.
To help mitigate the situation, and to increase the flow within Cygnet Creek, the Town of Sylvan Lake will apply for a Temporary Diversion License (TDL), from Alberta Environment and Parks with the intention of pumping water from Sylvan Lake into Cygnet Creek. Cygnet Creek is the natural outflow of Sylvan Lake, so water will not be removed from the watershed as a result of this TDL. The proposed moderation of flow in Cygnet Creek will help reduce potential negative impacts of the Town’s wastewater lagoon effluent discharge on the receiving environment. A dry spring and previously low creek flow has reduced the creek’s ability to receive such discharge thus far in 2016. The Town of Sylvan Lake is prepared to take comments, questions, or concerns, with respect to the request for a Temporary Diversion License, which is dependent on approval from Alberta Environment and Parks. Please direct any comments, questions, or concerns to:
medications for all manner of mythical illnesses that were all caused by eating garbage and being lazy. That’s a fact. Once I started eating well and exercising, every single one of my problems went away. Why take a good multi vitamin? To top up the deficiencies in what you do eat, because it is likely you are missing some things. This time of year, when local produce is abundant, it’s not so bad if you make good choices. In the dark of winter when our produce comes from a country that doesn’t care about quality and picks the food before it’s ripe so it can get here before it rot then it’s really a problem. There are 22 minerals in good soil, but we fertilize with three. Over time, that means only three minerals in our food, so we need to top the system up with a good multi vitamin, and support local organic farmers. So when my son asks me ‘Why?’ a thousand times a day, I just smile, because the answer is important. If you break your body, you cannot get another one, so instead of thinking how you should eat well, what is the best way to exercise or if you should take a vitamin, ask yourself why those are important. Then it will get done. Happy Training! Scott
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Your Brilliant Beach!
BROUGHT TO YOU BY YOUR TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE BEACH AMBASSADORS
Town of Sylvan Lake Beach Ambassadors Andrea Kneitl and Shannyn O’Callaghan take a stroll down Lakeshore Drive. Beach Ambassadors are responsible for providing friendly and positive community relations as well as community and tourist information along the Sylvan Lake Provincial Park beach front and other areas of town. The Beach Ambassadors tour the beach area on a regular basis and aid visitors by providing up-to-date and helpful information related to local businesses, parking solutions, directions and local attractions to improve the their experiences.
Every Thursday from 11 a.m to 8 p.m. on 50a avenue just off Lakeshore Drive is Food Truck Thursdays where visitors and residents can experience unique culinary treats each week. Paddleboarders take to the lake and head for the sunset. Paddeboards are available to rent or purchase at a number of locations throughout town. PHOTOS COURTESY OF MICHAEL SABY /BEACH AMBASSADOR
A bird perches in a tree along Lakeshore Drive on a recent sunny day. With so many trees along the beachfront, the area is a great place to bird watch.
INSURANCE
Sylvan Agencies Ltd. Women’s Swimwear at OUTLET PRICING!
XS to Plus sizes! Ladies Beach Fashion, Cover Ups & Sundresses! Summer Hats, Beach Bags & Accessories!
Phone: 403-887-2002
50th Avenue beside Panago! facebook.com/theswimoutlet
Open 7 Days a Week 10 - 6
• Toll Free: 1-800-331-5987
Providing you coverage for: • Home • Auto • RVs • Commercial • Bonding Contractor’s Liability • Life • Disability • Farm Insurance 3PAYMENT OPTIONS 3MONTHLY PAYMENT PLANS
170 Pelican Place, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1K2
Fax: 403-887-5656
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THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2016