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Town moving ahead on creation of beach area beside lake

by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News

A sandy play area may be created for youngsters beside the waters of Sylvan Lake this season after councillors agreed to proceed with one of two sites proposed.

The next step is to make a formal

application to the province for approval to create the area in the provincial park.

It would be located at the southeast end of the pier in the low area which slopes to the water.

The town’s plan also includes installation of a post and rope fence to keep traffic heading to the pier away from the sand.

A second area was proposed for a sandy beach area on higher ground further east above the retaining wall, south of the trail and west of the first washroom. But that area was nixed by councillors because it would require removal of three trees.

Ron Lebsack, the town’s director of recreation, parks and culture, said the area would require the removal of

grass turf and three spruce trees which he estimated are 12-15 years old and 4 1/2-5 inches in diameter.

The town would plant six trees somewhere else to replace those cut down.

“I don’t want to cut any more trees this year,” said Mayor Susan Samson.

She also added the drawback from the higher location was that the most common way to get into the water

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Talking about the preferred area beside the water, Samson said, “it’s probably among the busiest areas in the park. Let’s start off on a trial basis and monitor it for success and maintenance.”

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Teacher adjusting to life back in Canada after year-long Australia exchange

by Stuart Fullarton Sylvan Lake News

Sylvan Lake elementary school teacher Stephanie Cardinal didn’t need to think twice about applying to take part in a year-long teacher exchange program in Australia.

The Grade 4/5 École Mother Teresa School teacher, who had previously spent a year teaching in Japan, jumped at the chance to combine two of her greatest passions — teaching and travelling — and in January 2012 set off for Australia to begin her new life down under.

She recently returned to Sylvan Lake, and after more than a year away, is happily settling back into life in Canada.

“It was strange to walk into your own house and stuff is the same, but you’ve been gone for so long,” she said. “It was as if I had never left, and it was a bit surreal to come back.”

As part of the exchange, an Australian teacher relocated to Sylvan Lake, and for a year they swapped houses, jobs and vehicles.

Cardinal set up her home in Dubbo, a city of about 45,000 people in the New South Wales state of Australia. It was there she taught a Grade 4 class at an elementary school.

“No matter where you go in the world, kids are kids, and at that age, I just love them,” she said. “I found the Aussies pretty sarcastic, and I’m really sarcastic, so that was good.”

One of the biggest differences, according to Cardinal, is the heavy focus on sports in Australian schools.

“I find here we are more academic-focused, and in Australia, at the school I was at, I found there was quite an emphasis on sport.

“When the Olympics were happening, and they didn’t get as many gold medals as they wanted, it

École Mother Teresa School teacher Stephanie Cardinal, pictured here in front of the Sydney Opera House, recently returned home after spending a year teaching in Australia.

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Sylvan Lake musician Dean Thiessen has earned placement on the Dean’s List during his first semester at Berklee College of Music in Boston.

Thiessen earned placement on the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2012 academic year, according to a news release. To be eligible for this honour, a full-time student must achieve a grade point average of 3.4 or above.

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“People are just a bit more impatient on the roads over here, and we all need to take a breath.”

Cardinal is happy to be home and teaching once again in Sylvan Lake, but assured that her Australian experience is one she’ll not soon forget.

“It was fantastic, and I would highly recommend it,” she said.

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Relocating to Dubbo — often referred to as the gateway to the Australian outback — meant venturing into new territory for Cardinal, who gradually adjusted to her new surroundings.

“You just kind of look around every day, and it’s surreal,” she said. “I laughed the whole way into town after I’d almost hit a kangaroo, because it’s a kangaroo!

“It’s just things like that, and seeing a big huge snake on the road while you’re driving home from the outback — it was just really interesting to see a different country.”

One of the biggest adjustments for Cardinal was getting used to the laid-back atmosphere of the Australian road system.

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Decision on closure of Range Road 21 boat launch deferred

by Stuart Fullarton Sylvan Lake News

A decision on the closure of Range Road 21 to boat launch activity has been deferred by Red Deer County.

Residents of the Summer Village of Half Moon Bay and elected officials crowded into Red Deer County council chambers on Tuesday to voice their stances on the issue.

The road, which leads directly into Sylvan Lake, has been used as an informal boat launch for many years.

Its lack of facilities,

however, as well as frequent reports of its misuse and abuse, prompted Red Deer County council in January to give first reading to a bylaw which proposes the closure of the road where it meets the lake.

“We are stewards of the lake, it’s our job to look after it,” said Sylvan Lake Mayor Susan Samson, speaking in opposition to the proposed bylaw.

“The road being open provides an access point for not just the people that live in the area, but for travellers to the area.”

Samson pointed out that in 2003 a lake access study was carried out and endorsed by municipalities surrounding Sylvan Lake.

Range Road 21, she said, was identified by the study as a lake access point that should remain open until further lake access options become available.

“When you close (Range Road 21), the problems that you have there just get pushed onto other sites.”

Lacombe County Reeve Ken Wigmore echoed Samson’s comments, and said: “The closure of this access

point to vehicular traffic will undoubtedly compound the ongoing issue of limited public access to Sylvan Lake.

“We would ask that you consider other actions to address the misuse and abuse issues rather than the outright closure of the road to vehicular traffic.”

Ted Hiscock, Mayor of the Summer Village of Half Moon Bay, described appalling conditions found at the site after it’s been used by boaters and voiced his support for its closure.

“The bylaw is not related to the closure of

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Continued from Page 1 “I don’t want to remove trees just to build a big litter box,” said Councillor Rick Grimson.

Councillor Laverne Asselstine agreed that rejecting the area above the break wall was a good idea. Of the other area, he said, “I know lots of moms and children use that area to access the lake without problem.

Sand there would clean it up. Anything to improve the area that’s popular with moms and tots.”

“I agree with placement of the sand,” echoed Councillor Sean McIntyre. “I would love to see the beach back to its former glory but I don’t want to remove trees.”

He was also concerned about what would happen to the area when it’s opened as a route to the lake in the winter.

McIntyre suggested the town look at a type of rig matting or else consider scraping the sand off in the fall and replacing it the following spring.

“Access to the lake in winter is crucial,” said Councillor Dale Plante.

“We have to find a way to make this successful in both seasons.” He added, “I see a much bigger picture, a much bigger beach across the retaining wall.”

The area beside the water has been tilled by the town during maintenance work but it’s more clay than sand currently.

Lebsack proposed covering it with 8-10 inches of sand at a cost of about $18,000.

The town had budget-

ted $25,000 and hoped the province would kick in some money. But Lebsack said there will be nothing coming from the province.

During council’s meeting Feb. 25, Lebsack also presented a report on the potential for dredging sand from the lake to create a beach on the lake side of the sea wall.

That’s a no go, according to his report.

Town staff made a written request to Alberta Tourism, Parks & Recreation - Parks Division requesting its position if the town submitted a formal application.

“From an environmental perspective, the dredging of sand from

the lakebed would not be approved,” replied Grant Santo, Operations Manager - East Central Region. “Although this type of activity occurred in the late seventies and early eighties it is no longer an approved activity for this type of project.

“The introduction of sand to create or enhance beachfront can increase sediment loading into the waterbody and potentially impact habitat for fish and other aquatic species.

Introduction of material from an outside source is generally not approved within provincial parks as it may impact the natural environment by introducing weeds, invasive plant species and/or deleterious substances to the area.”

He added, “we have a recent example of a similar failed project in 2004 when a local business imported approximately 12 truck loads of sand along the shoreline of Sylvan Lake Provincial Park, albeit, without any authorization.

The sand that was imported to create a beach lasted less than two years. Rising lake water level, combined with normal high wind and wave activity removed all the imported sand.

A contributing factor to this was the sea wall that the waves rebounded against, subsequently pushing sand back into the lake.”

Range Road 21 and access to the lake,” he said. “It’s restricting the access for large vessels, party boats, and groups of people that generally go to the lake to have a good time and leave their garbage behind.”

Hiscock added that the width of the road does not allow adequate turning space for vehicles hauling a boat.

Jon Johnston, a longtime resident of Half Moon Bay, was one of several Half Moon Bay residents who spoke in favour of the bylaw.

“The key point is that Range Road 21 isn’t a boat launch,” he said. “Having a road that ends in the lake doesn’t make it a boat launch.”

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with the dangers the area presents, due to the high volume of vehicles and boats that occupy it in the summer.

One Sylvan Lake resident and landowner offered to enter into discussions with Red Deer County regarding the sale of land near the

contentious site. On the land, he said, parking, washrooms and picnic areas could be built.

Red Deer County councillors, at the end of the public hearing, moved to defer a decision on the fate of the bylaw pending further discussions.

Wrong location for historic picture

by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News

The Sylvan’s 100th picture in last week’s paper contained incorrect location, according to an email we received from Pat Ammeter.

The address you gave was the location of the CNR. The CPR was near Cottonwood on the green space, she wrote.

“We used to deliver hogs to the same location in the early 1960s.

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Take a step back to look at the past while projecting the future As purveyors of hyperlocal news about what’s going on in our community of 12,000 people, it would be easy to get depressed about the amount of time it takes to accomplish goals, the energy expended listening to endless discussion and opinions and in sitting through meetings.

We ponder the comment from people who say ‘live for the moment because once the moment is gone you’ll never get it back’.

Perhaps that’s a good mantra — don’t waste your time on the unimportant.

But then again, we also attend annual meetings over the course of a year where the main purpose is to report on progress and successes.

It’s important to follow this process because it allows those involved to stand back and examine where they’ve been and what they’ve done.

We believe when put into that context, the work of many volunteers, concerned

residents and even politicians, is valued for the true accomplishments.

These reflections are important not just to those involved but also to publicize their organizations to a broader audience.

It used to be that the town’s elected leaders held an annual meeting to summarize the past year and hear from residents.

However that’s gone the way of the dodo bird — towards extinction — primarily because of lack of interest and attendance.

People, it seems, were only interested when there was a hot button topic that affected their back yards.

It may have been that gathering input from these meetings was so orchestrated, and the give-and-take of open discussion which leads to new ideas so stifled, that residents gave up. After all, don’t we all love a good controversial debate with thoughtful discussion on both sides of the topics.

Perhaps even a few voices

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raised in passion.

One of the solutions started several years ago was to allow unimpeded comment from residents during the open microphone session preceding each council meeting.

It’s been used successfully in the past. We applaud those who rise to speak and voice opinions. That’s part of a healthy democracy.

As to the progress and successes of our elected officials, who are many times maligned for their stands, and their backbone — the town bureaucracy — that will come this fall when those choosing to stand for re-election review their accomplishments. We’ll wait with baited breath.

At another level, it must be very difficult now, for provincial government poli-

ticians to keep their heads above the swell of controversy dogging them. But they just have to remember they’ve got several years before seeking another mandate — and there’s sure to be some positive accomplishments, perhaps even a change in the economy, to buoy their spirits.

Yes, taking a look back,

while taking a look ahead, is an important part of our life.

Whether it’s in one year increments or over a longer period. It’s much like visiting a former hometown after you’ve been away for a few years.

Progress is more evident than if you’d lived through the many diversion to get to the current point.

Overwhelmed by wild beauty, writer almost didn’t make trip

by Jessica McGale Special to Sylvan Lake News

You know that iconic moment in the movie Titanic when Leonardo DiCaprio stands in the prow of the ship, throws his arms wide, and crows, “I’m the king of the world”? That is how it felt to stand two feet from the edge of the heart-stopping Cliffs of Moher.

I was skeptical about this landmark at first. I had seen many impressive pictures but wondered how great cliffs could be. I did not want to get my hopes up only to have them dashed to pieces on some puny little rocks masquerading as cliffs.

My first glimpse of the cliffs was through a thin drizzle and a stiff breeze, as is common here in Ireland. Even with that abbreviated view, I knew this was a special place. Then the sun tore through the clouds to crown the cliffs, to show them in all their undiluted glory, majestic, humbling.

Ocean stretching off into forever, waves crashing 700 feet below, a rainbow fading into the water. It was a transformative experience, a sign of something, I’m sure.

To think, I almost didn’t make it there.

I have always wanted to travel. Growing up in small town Sylvan Lake and seeing the annual inundation of thousands of tourists, gave me a real sense of the size and scope of our world. It fostered a conviction that there was much to be seen, and I wanted to see it. But there were always excuses not to leave; I have to finish school, I don’t have the money, no one will come with me, what about my boyfriend?

It was not until after I graduated university and had been working for a while that I reached the tipping point. A conversation with my mom made me realize that I was the one throwing up those roadblocks, and if I really wanted to travel, I had to be the one to

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tear them down.

At that point, I got serious. I started saving money in earnest. I decided that if no one was going to come with me, I would go alone.

Within a week, with the support of my family and my boyfriend, Bryan, I had made a plan, applied for an Irish working holiday visa, and booked flights.

This was going to happen.

The prospect of

being away from home, alone, for six months was a daunting one.

Everyone did their best to reassure me, but I remained anxious, sure I was making a huge mistake, I was going to miss home, miss Bryan, miss my family too much. I had not left yet and I was already longing for the sweet familiarity of my comfort zone.

I did miss everything. My trip got off to a rocky start with a flight

cancellation in London, missing luggage, and a two week long illness.

Though I was overjoyed to be in a country I had long dreamed of, I was accosted on a daily basis by near-paralyzing homesickness. Those first weeks were hellish.

No matter what I did, all I could think about was how much I wanted to go home. I even went so far as to look up flights back to Canada. I was sure there was no way I was going to make it six weeks, let alone the whole six months.

I knew, though, that I had to give the trip a chance. I committed to staying at least two months, and threw myself into discovering the country. One of the first things I did was book my tour to the Cliffs. I picked Tuesday, t hen t houg ht Wednesday sounded better. Thank God I did; on Tuesday, they closed the Cliffs early due to dangerously high winds.

If I had chosen that day, I would not have seen them at all.

But there I was, on the Cliffs, overwhelmed by the wild beauty before me, nearly brought to my knees by a desire to become part of that old and magical landscape, to possess it or let it possess me. I knew then that everything was going to be fine. I had already learned so much about myself, and there is clearly a lot to be learned about Ireland. I am going to need at least six months to learn it.

Maybe six years.

Standing there, ocean breeze in my face, close to the edge of the world, I felt really and truly free.

Jessica McGale spent her formative years (8-18) in Sylvan Lake before moving to Edmonton to pursue a degree in psychology.

Following graduation last year, she started to save for a trip aboard “sometime in the future”.

She left for Ireland midJanuary 2013 and will return at the end of March.

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Imperative to swim upstream and fight for what is healthy, right Dear Editor, Practical, down to earth leadership that represents the healthy interests of people has once again risen to the forefront of debate.

The current issue is

escort services which in plain English means prostitution.

It app ears Councillor Sean McIntyre is looking for ways to say no to the addition of this service

to our fair town.

Others are only looking for compromising ways to make it uncomfortable for prostitutes to set up shop here.

The difference

between these two approaches is spelled LEADERSHIP. One position assumes that if things are supposedly sanctioned by law or have been allowed in other

communities that we should go with the flow. This describes a follower.

The other position realizes that with certain issues it is imperative to swim upstream

Appeal to emotion generally doesn’t hold well in any debate Dear Editor, Re: Escort services will erode values, safety of our young people, Feb. 28th.

I don’t know what your idea of “family val-

ues” is but I would appreciate it if you did not force or try to coerce your sense of values and morals onto myself or the general public.

Thanks for help with scooter Dear Editor I want to thank the folks that came to my aid last Friday.

My scooter battery died by the cemetery. I was helped by a couple of people, a sheriff, a young lady in a red F150 truck and a young lady in a white truck.

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dropped it off at my house in Beacon Hill.

It was all so quick I did not have time to thank all of them.

An old guy Bill Dickson, Sylvan Lake

I do not see how an escort can erode these values you speak of and how exactly would an escort have an affect on a young person? Legally a person must be at least 18 years of age to hire an escort. Any legally working escort would report the minor to police. I hope you understand that an escort is not a prostitute, someone claiming to be an escort who engages in prostitution is just a prostitute.

Your attempt to use unrelated events of troubled teens is irrelevant to the discussion, I

am saddened for the troubles some youth have to undergo in the throws of human slavery but the subject is unrelated to legitimate escort businesses.

This is called an appeal to emotion and generally doesn’t hold well in any kind of debate.

I would propose to you that we keep churches out of Sylvan Lake, just look at how many priests, pastors, etc. have molested children, we need to protect our youth from the vile grip of religion and those who abuse its

power to hurt innocent children. Or how about banning McDonalds because fast food is unhealthy and makes people lazy? Sounds ridiculous doesn’t it?

Well that is the way you sound with this letter.

Michael Vandeweghe, Sylvan Lake

and fight for what is healthy and right without compromise. Sean appears to be a leader.

In the larger world laws are being challenged and changed all the time and the status quo is regularly brought into question.

These battles are no less important here.

Their outcome has an important effect on our wellbeing locally as well as on the big picture around us.

Past debate over installing traffic lights at the Highway 11/781 intersection and dredging the outflow creek to lower the lake level have been compromised or abandoned by council because some outside

source told them what we can or can not do in Sylvan Lake.

This current issue of prostitution should be denied.

The same health and safety concerns that killed the rickshaw proposal apply even more so here.

If an applicant wants to challenge the town’s position on denying their business application, let them go to court.

At least put up a fight instead of being so disgustingly politically correct. This is called leadership.

Craig Little, Sylvan Lake

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Female received minor injuries in crash at multiplex Sunday, Feb. 24th 12:23 a.m. – RCMP received a complaint of loud music from a residence adjacent to Edgewater Inn. Guests in the hotel advised of a disturbance and when police arrived they spoke with the homeowner, issuing a verbal warning.

They also apprehended a male outside of the inn who was extremely intoxicated. The male was transported to cells until sober.

8:49 a.m. – A compound at Bowman Circle and Brookstone Drive in Sylvan Lake was the target of vandals. Police discovered discharged fire extinguishers and cables strewn about the road and down the hill. Outhouses were also pushed over. It appears vandals attempted to damage a piece of machinery by discharging a fire extinguisher its the exhaust system.

2:21 p.m. – A male is facing a charge of failing to comply with the conditions of his undertaking.

A female reported to police that her ex-boyfriend attempted to contact her by trying to flag her down on 48 Avenue at 46 Street in Sylvan Lake despite conditions that he is not to communicate with her. The male was arrested and charged with the breach.

9:42 p.m. – RCMP are investigating complaints of a suspicious male who threatened individuals at Hewlett Park Landing in Sylvan Lake. The male

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threatened the female clerk at All Aboard Liquor Store, advising he would send gang members after her. The male, who was also witnessed sporting a cross bow, issued the same threats against a male customer in the parking lot.

Fortunately, neither complainant was physically harmed.

Monday, Feb. 25th 11:03 p.m. – Police were called after a resident heard strange noises coming from outside his residence on Lakeshore Drive in Sylvan Lake. The male advised he believed individuals were attempting to break into his truck and he saw them drive across the lake in a Pontiac car. When members attended the scene, they found three females in a vehicle, matching the suspect description, and noted a strong smell of marijuana. All three females were arrested for possession of an illicit substance. A search of the vehicle revealed only trace amounts of marijuana, however, alcohol was found within reach of the occupants and all three were charged with alcohol offences. The vehicle was towed and the driver was issued a 24-hour suspension.

Friday, March 1st 7:33 p.m. - Sylvan Lake RCMP were dispatched to

assist EMS at Sylvan Lake Multiplex for a motor vehicle collision.

It was determined that a truck was angle parked in front of the doors to the Multiplex in the no parking zone (as indicated by the reverse angled yellow stripes on the pavement). The truck backed up and struck a mini van which had stopped right behind it to drop people off. A female had just exited the van and was standing on the ground between the van interior and the van door when the truck struck the outside of the van door. The door then partially crushed the pedestrian between the door and the van and the female fell to the ground. She sustained minor injuries.

The driver of the truck was visibly upset and said she did not see the van.

Alcohol was not a factor in the incident.

10:58 p.m. – RCMP conducted a check stop on Highway 20 at Memorial Trail and noted the driver of a vehicle trying to avoid the check. When members approached the male driver, they detected a strong smell of alcohol coming from his breath and glassy eyes. The male admitted to consuming alcohol but refused to provide a breath sample.

He was found to be on parole with a condition not to consume alcohol.

The male was arrested at the scene and was escorted to remand on a parole warrant.

Sylvan’s 100th

- Sylvan Lake School circa 1920. The man standing in front of doors is unknown. This school is now the town hall on 50th Avenue. The original Site was on Main Street (50th Street) across from 46 Avenue. This is one of a series of historic photos we’ll publish during Sylvan Lake’s 100th anniversary. If you’ve got a photo you’d like us to print, please get in touch with editor Steve Dills at 403-887-2331 or email it to editor@sylvanlakenews.com along with as much information as you can provide.

Photo courtesy Sylvan Lake & District Archives Society

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We strive to publish all submissions we receive, however, due to the number of items or space availability, we are not able to guarantee publication.

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Deliver submissions to our office at Suite 103, 5020 50A St., Sylvan Lake, fax to 1-403-887-2081 (Toll-Free 1-888-999-2081) or email to editor@ sylvanlakenews.com. Be certain to include dates, times and contact information.

Special Events

Freedom - Enclosed with tape reading ‘caution’ Sylvan Lake Municipal Library Librarian Shannan Sword read a book during Freedom to Read Week Feb. 25. In an effort to raise awareness, condemn censorship and ensure free access to information, she read aloud banned and challenged books from 3-4 p.m. Monday to Friday Feb. 25 to Mar. 1. Enjoying her story was Frank Webb.

On the display board behind Sword is the library’s ‘Statement of Intellectual Freedom” and part of Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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Saturday, Mar. 9 - Dinosaur Dig from 1-2 pm at Sylvan Lake Municipal Library. Make-and-takes, games, snacks and stories. Free, limited enrolment, registration required. Call 403-887-2130.

Saturday, Mar. 9 - A Tribute to a Century Lions Club annual flight night. Dress any decade of the past 100 years.

Monday, Mar. 11 - Sylvan Lake Blizzard Soccer Club annual general meeting and registration night from 6-7 pm at Fine Arts Room (Fox Run/ Mother Teresa schools). Please complete registration online at www.sylvanlakesoccer.ca prior to AGM. Wednesday, Mar. 13 - Central Alberta Homeschool Players present “Shakespeare comes to Calamity Creek” at Lighthouse Christian Academy in Sylvan Lake, 7 pm. Free will offering taken during intermission to cover production costs. No assigned seating. Further performances Thursday, Mar. 14 at 1:30 and 7 pm and Friday, Mar. 15 at 7 pm.

Saturday, Mar. 16 - Home Business Info Fair at the multiplex (upstairs mezzanine) from 10 am to 4 pm. $2 admission goes to Youth Bowling Sylvan Lake. Call 403-887-8702 for info.

Sunday, Mar. 17 - Irish Stew Supper from 4-7 pm at École Mother Teresa Catholic School in Sylvan Lake. Silent auction, cake walk and family entertainment. For info call Corinne 403-8876371 or 403-887-0173.

Friday, Mar. 22 to Sunday, Mar. 24 - Alberta Broomball provincials at the multiplex.

Saturday, Mar. 23 - Central Alberta Singles

dance 8:30 pm at Penhold Hall. Music by Randy Hillman. Members and invited guests only; new members welcome. Elaine 403-341-7653 or Bob 403-304-7440.

Tuesday, Mar. 26 - Seniors’ bus going to ‘Diana, a celebration’ exhibit at West Edmonton Mall, ($42 includes admission and bus). Pick-up stars at 9:30 am. Call Lenore 403-887-5272.

Wednesday, Mar. 27 - Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Bus to Cash Casino, Calgary. Leave 8:30 am. Price $15. Phone Joan 403-887-7614.

Friday, Mar. 29 - Good Friday Prayer Walk through downtown area followed by an interdenominational service. Organized by Sylvan Lake Ministerial Association.

Weekly events Mondays - Parents Connecting Parents from 10-11:30 am. Open discussion, sharing tips and coffee. Children welcome. At Community Partners Association.

Mondays - Toastmasters Sylvan’s Slick Speakers meet at Sylvan Lake Alliance Church, 4404 47 Ave. from 7-8:15 pm. Our club is open to everyone wishing to improve their communication and leadership skills. For info call Ian Oostindie 403-887-0968.

Tuesdays - Healthy Moms and Healthy Babes at Community Partners Association from 10-11:30 am. Join us for the opportunity to nurture you and your baby’s health (up to 12 months). Free childcare for older siblings. Guest speakers.

Wednesdays - Sylvan Lake Community Food Bank issues hampers from 9:30 am to 12 noon.

Located in basement of Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4607 47th Ave., Sylvan Lake. Contact 403-887-4534 in you are in need of assistance.

Thursdays - Sylvan Lake seniors bus to Red Deer. Pick-up 9:15 am. Returning to Sylvan 1:30 pm. Phone Mary 403-887-4579.

Thursdays - Bingo at Sylvan Lake Seniors Centre. Precall at 6:30 bingo starts at 7 pm.

Thursdays - TOPS Sylvan Lake chapter meets at Comfort Inn, Sylvan Lake. Weigh-in 7-7:30 pm followed by meeting. All welcome. For info call Kari 403-887-7850.

Fridays - “Sit and Be Fit classes with Stephanie” at Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Centre, 11-11:45 am (Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22 and Apr. 5, 12, 19). For info call Jill 403-887-5428.

Monthly events FSecond Sunday every month - Sept.-Apr. Cribbage tournament at Royal Canadian Legion, Sylvan Lake Br. 212. 9:30 am registration, 10:30 play. $25 per couple or $12.50 per person

includes lunch. Next tournament Feb. 10.

Second Monday (Sept-June). Sylvan Lake Art Society meets at 7 pm in the H. J. Cody art room.

Everyone welcome, whether professional or beginner.

For information contact SylvanLakeArtSociety@gmail.com. 06/30/13 Second and fourth Tuesday every month. Coffee, chats and crafts at Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Centre from 1:30-3:30 pm.

Second Tuesday every month. Sylvan Lake Quilters meet at 7:00 pm at the community centre. New members welcome. For info call 403-887-2726. 06/30/13 Second Tuesday every month. Sylvan Lake Mobile Homeowners’/Renters’ Society meets at Lee Garden Restaurant at 7 pm. Phone 403887-2721, leave message or e-mail SylvanLakeMHORS@yahoo.ca. Open to every interested individual. 06/30/13

Support Programs Sylvan Lake Al-Anon (for families and friends of alcoholics) 8 pm Sundays, Presbyterian Church (north door), Kathy 403-887-4470 or Robyn 403-887-2961. 06/30/13 Sylvan Lake AA meetings. Tuesdays 7:30 pm Lions Hall; Sundays 8 pm Presbyterian Church (north door). For more information about the program, call male 403-887-4470, 403-5885491 or female 403-887-4297. 06/30/13 Narcotics Anonymous meetings Thursday nights at 7:30 pm at Sylvan Lake Bethany Care, 4700 47th Ave. 06/30/13 Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? Overweight? Underweight? Obsessed with weight or dieting? You are not alone. No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. Everyone is welcome. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a 12 step recovery program. For info call Joan at 403-3969371. 06/30/13

Groups & Activities Want to be more computer savvy? Looking for help with Word, Excel, the Internet, and more?

Sign up for computer training at the library. Oneon-one or group sessions available. No cost, just call to make an appointment at 403-887-2130.

C.H.I.P.S. - Children’s Indoor playspace is a nonstructured playtime for children 0-5 years old.

Riding, climbing and bouncing toys provided and parents and caregivers can socialize. Mondays 9-11:30 am; Wednesdays and Fridays 9:3011:30 am; Thursdays 12:30-2:30 pm. at the community centre. Contact Wendy-Jo for info 403-887-5975.

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Students spent day touring Sylvan

by Carol von Gunten Special to Sylvan Lake News

Sylvan Meadows Adventist School Kindergarten to Grade 4 students spent Feb. 27 in Sylvan Lake.

They enjoyed a tour of the town office where students met the staff.

They were delighted to meet the mayor whom they grilled with several tough questions while they sat in the council chairs, talked into the microphones and pushed the “That was easy” button. They were thrilled that they received two buttons-one “Urgent Care” and one for the centennial celebration of Sylvan Lake.

At the library they wanted to buy all the books that were being sold for a “donation”, drank hot chocolate and enjoyed looking through

Stopping at the Sylvan Lake Vet Clinic the group included Celeste Gareau, Calean Littke, Keira von Gunten, Lyla Littke, Michael Davis, Reegan von Gunten, Benjamin Middleton and Wylee Gareau.

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a great selection of children’s books.

At the Sylvan Lake Veterinary Clinic they were amazed at the collection of “findings” from animal stomachs and the x-ray of a dog pregnant with eleven puppies!

Each tour generated new enthusiasm for the facility and a greater understanding of the workings of some of the town’s community services.

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Hard to believe, as smart as humans are, that some people actually think that “rabbits” come from an egg and different colored one’s.

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Chasing for a Cure swimming marathon a fundraiser for Cancer Society

by Stuart Fullarton Sylvan Lake News

A 12-hour swimming marathon is being planned

by Central Alberta swimmers for later this month.

The third annual Chasing for a Cure is set to take place at Sylvan Lake Aquatic Centre Mar. 23, with teams of five or more swimmers taking part in a continuous relay. The event has raised more than $15,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society since it was first held in 2011 and organizer Samantha Murdoch is hoping this

year will be the most successful yet.

“The first and second year total together was $15,000, so our goal is to beat last year,” she said.

“We raised $8,000 last year, so we’re hoping for around $10,000 this year.”

Beginning at 6:30 a.m., teams will take part in the continuous relay, with the aim of having one participant in the water at all times throughout the 12-hour event. Swimmers may, however, choose to enter and exit the water at any time they wish.

Organizing the event has special meaning for

Samantha and Chase Murdoch, along with their family and other swimmers from the Central Alberta area, will take to the Sylvan Lake Aquatic Centre pool on Mar. 23 in Chasing for a Cure — a 12-hour swimming marathon held in support of the Canadian Cancer Society.

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Scouting groups marked Baden Powell Day with celebration

by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News

Baden Powell Day was celebrated by members of 1st Sylvan Lake Beavers, Cubs and Scouts last Thursday with a potluck banquet and speeches at

the community centre.

The organization includes 20 Beavers, 20 Cubs and two Scouts.

During the evening emcee Jim Hicks, Waskasoo Area Commissioner, reported that two Scouts, Jocelyn

Mosset and Cindy Reghr, raised about $2,000 in Christmas toys for the Children’s Hospital in Calgary to meet a requirement to finish their Chief Scout award.

“They’re the first Scouts to have done this

Gathered for Baden Powell Day celebrations last Thursday were those involved with 1st Sylvan Lake Beavers, Cubs and Scouts and dignitaries, including, in the back row, Jesse Hamilton (Beaver Leader), Trina Kleckner (Beaver Leader), Carmen Spence (Area Support Manager), Jim Hicks (Area Commissioner) and Carrie Klein (Cub Leader and Admin.); and in the front row: Tamara Micheal (Cub Leader) Deanne Mosset (Cub Leader and service team) Cinzia Cappella (Cub Leader and popcorn coordinater) and Belissa Barr (Beaver Leader).

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project ever and had outstanding results,” said Hicks. They approached other Scouting groups in the Waskasoo area asking for donation of toys. Then the pair arranged two trucks to transport the toys to Calgary. “There was a lot of work in preparation and arrangements,” he said.

Officials at the hospital were surprised at the volume of toys the pair collected, said Hicks.

He also reported the organization raised $226 during the popcorn sales during Winterfest on Family Day weekend.

Part of the evening’s festivities included presentation of certificates of appreciation to the group committee (accepted by Garry Lawrence), sponsor (St. Mary’s & St. Timothy’s Anglican Church accepted by Rev. Rilla Sommerville) and to leaders and supporters who have contributed to the success of 1st Sylvan Lake Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.

Murdoch, whose younger brother Chase was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia when he was 22 months old.

Chase, now 16, recently competed at the Western Canadian Swimming Champ-ionships in Saskatoon, and will join his sister in the pool to support others who have been affected by cancer.

“We attended a lot of cancer camps, and so that kind of stuck with us throughout our whole life,” said Samantha Murdoch. “Raising funds for cancer patients is just something that I need to do in a way. Anything that can help other families is worthwhile.”

Support in previous years, from people and businesses within the community, has been overwhelming, according to Murdoch,

“Businesses in and around the Sylvan area have been phenomenal,” she said. “Tim Hortons especially have been so phenomenal, it’s hard for us to express how much they did for us.

“Overall, the town and everywhere in Central Alberta that knows about the event is extremely supportive of it.”

Because she’s a fulltime student at the University of Alberta, Murdoch has had to enlist the help of her mother, Teresa, with organizing this year’s event. Together with their family, they too will swim for the full 12-hour duration. “(Swimming) is definitely something that we share and love together,” she said. “It’s a long day, but it’s worth it.”

Teams are collecting pledges prior to the event,

Local cheese finalist for several national awards

by Stuart Fullarton Sylvan Lake News

A Sylvan Lake area cheese farm is a finalist for a number of awards at the Canadian Cheese Grand Prix, and has some of its own products competing against one another for the top prize.

Sylvan Star Cheese was announced as one of the competition’s finalists with six cheeses competing in four different categories.

The company’s Grizzly Gouda and Aged Gouda are both competing in the Gouda category. This is a category that was opened during the judging process due to the number of cheeses entered.

Grizzly Gouda is also a finalist in the Farmhouse Cheese category. Its Cayenne and Green Peppercorn Spiced Gouda and its Italian Herbs Spiced Gouda are both competing in the Flavoured Cheese with added particulate solids and flavourings category.

Natural Smoked Gouda is the company’s finalist in the Flavoured Cheese with added non-particulate flavourings category.

A panel of judges gathered Feb. 16 and 17 to select 58 finalists to advance in the competition, and will announce the competition’s winners Apr. 18 during a ceremony in

Montreal.

The Grand Prix saw more than 220 cheeses submitted for judging. The event is held as a celebration of cheeses made from 100 per cent Canadian milk.

“Canadian cheese makers from coast to coast are producing top quality, impressive cheeses,” said Phil Bélanger, Canadian Cheese Grand Prix jury chairman, in a press release.

“The diversity we saw within the 19 categories really showcases how evolved this craft has become in Canada. From aged cheddars to organic cheeses, cheese makers from across Canada are taking it to the next level and are the envy of other cheese making nations.”

Sylvan Star Cheese has experienced success in the competition in previous years. At the 2011 Canadian Cheese Grand Prix the company received the Champion Cheese award for its Gouda Herbs and Garlic entry in the flavoured cheese with added particulate solids flavouring category.

The company captured three category awards at the 2009 contest. Its Gruyére won the Swiss-type cheese category, its Smoked Gouda was named winner in the Flavoured Cheese with added non-particulate flavouring category and its Old Grizzly won the Farmhouse Cheese category.

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and 100 per cent of proceeds raised will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society.

The help of local businesses is being sought to help cover the cost of renting the pool for the day.

Businesses may sponsor a lane for $195, and at press time, only two lanes remained unsponsored.

Those interested in sponsoring one or both of the remaining lanes are asked to send an email to chasingforacure@live.com More information about the event, as well as a link to where online donations may be made, can be found at chasingforacure.yolasite.com Donations are also being accepted at The Paint Stop in Sylvan Lake, Sylvan Lake Aquatic Centre, and Spruce View School.

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Tuesday, February 26 - 6:40 p.m. - medical assistance, 50th Street.

Friday, March 1 - 7:32 p.m. - motor vehicle collision, 48th Street.

Saturday, March 2 11:25 a.m. - alarm, no fire, Lakeshore Drive.

Saturday, March 2 12:50 p.m. - alarm, no fire, Lakeshore Drive.

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Sylvan Lake fashion designer hoping to impress at Eco Fashion Week

by Stuart Fullarton Sylvan Lake News

Over the next several weeks, sleep will become something of a luxury for Sally Omeme.

The Sylvan Lake fashion designer is busy preparing for her inaugural appearance as a designer at Vancouver’s Eco Fashion Week next month, and is pulling out all the stops to make sure it’s a success.

“To date, it will be my biggest accomplishment so far,” she said. “You really couldn’t ask for better coverage if you want to get your name out there.”

Eco Fashion Week, now in its sixth season, was created several years ago as a way of raising awareness of environmentally-friendly clothing design practices in the fashion industry. Omeme recently volunteered as a dresser backstage at the event, and through conversations with one of its lead designers secured her own spot as a designer for the spring show.

“I had approached one of the leaders of the designer team thinking that if I had a chance to design for Eco Fashion Week, it would be more in October,” she said.

Several phone conversations later, it was confirmed that Omeme would showcase a 15-look collection during the Eco Fashion Week not in October, but in April.

And although her involvement in the show is arriving much sooner than she expected, she’s determined to make the most of the opportunity to showcase her work to an audience that will include some of the most prolific figures in Canadian fashion.

“This opportunity for me just came up and it came up so fast. I’ve been given this chance and I know I just need to get the work done.”

Omeme specializes in designing knitwear, and, for the purpose of Eco Fashion Week, she’ll be designing it with used clothing.

“I’ll be making yarn out of (used clothing) and knitting with it, so we’ll be designing with different textures of leather, suede, t-shirts, denim and a lot more.

“I will be working hand-in-hand with Eco Fashion Week and with my stylists. Just going together with a team of

A model is pictured showcasing one of Sylvan Lake fashion designer Sally Omeme’s knitwear designs.

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people who I work well with and who believe in me and encourage me makes all the difference in the world.”

Omeme attended the John Casablancas Institute in Vancouver, where she was able to enhance her knowledge of the Canadian fashion industry. Being situated in Vancouver also gave her the opportunity to grow and maintain a solid contact base.

Now, having recently returned to Sylvan Lake,

she designs clothing in her free time when she’s not working at her job with Bethany Care Society.

Working and preparing for her fashion show, she said, means her sleeping hours will be cut back significantly until the show has passed, but she assured that it would be well worth it when she sees her clothing being modelled on the runway.

“I love it, it’s really crazy up until the last

minute,” she said. “ It’s a lot of pressure, but once everything’s done and gone down the runway, it’s a very cool experience.”

Omeme’s fashion line has yet to be officially named, but a website for it is expected to be running in the weeks leading up to Eco Fashion Week. A link will be available on Eco Fashion Week’s official website, ecofashion-week. com Omeme is still seeking used clothing to be incorporated into her designs.

She’s asking those interested in contributing to contact her at omemegirl@ gmail.com “We’ve scoured Central Alberta for different clothing, and Bethany Care was really supportive,” she said, adding that she’s still on the lookout for used t-shirts, jeans, leather, suede, hand-knit sweaters, and “anything with a yarn that I could take apart”. Old jewellery including necklaces, she said, would also come in handy.

“I’m still just trying to make a name for myself and it’s a huge learning experience for me,” she said. “Once this show is over then I’ll take a step back and see how I can further myself along in the fashion industry.”

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- Students at C. P. Blakely School dressed in pink shirts last Wednesday to signify their stand against bullying. Acting principal Anne Frey told the students who gathered in the gymnasium “it’s wonderful to see all the pink shirts out there. We can stand up for people, we don’t need to put up with bullying. We can be caring and courteous, make sure our school stays safe.” The students listened to the book “Have You Filled A Bucket Today”, listened to a Sesame Street video and then went for a walk around the neighbourhood.

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Pink - That was the colour of the day at École Steffie Woima Elementary School last Wednesday when the students celebrated their stand against bullying by wearing pink shirts.“When I see all the pink I’m really proud,” said assistant principal Angela Eadie-Gyori. She told students “words are very powerful,” and encouraged them to use “helpful words not harmful words”. The studentslistened to a presentation on bullying during their celebration earlier in the week.

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Spencer, Grant pleased with response to Ride of Your Life fundraiser Submitted Special to Sylvan Lake News

Cities Gastro Pub in Sylvan Lake was the place to be Feb. 24 as they hosted The Ride of Your Life event put together by Julie Grant and Coreen Spencer.

Grant and Spencer are both riders in the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer in Alberta, a two day event June 22 & 23, that will see them, along with approximately 2,000 other riders cycle 210+ kilometres through the foothills to raise funds for cancer.

When each rider registers for the ride, they commit to raise a minimum of $2,500.

Both have participated in the ride previously and decided to organize a fun filled evening to raise funds this year. They teamed up with Dwayne Gauthier, owner of Cities and Nova Barrow, of Divine Events to create just that.

The evening began

with live entertainment from a local duo, Just Glovely — Kyle Hansen and Erin Glover, both RDC music program graduates. They entertained the crowd with a variety of music throughout the evening.

Greg Shannon of KG Country Mornings was emcee for the evening, and shared his great sense of humour and kept the evening rolling along.

The 85 or so guests were served a delicious four course meal designed and prepared

by Gauthier himself. It received rave reviews.

When guests were between courses they were able to browse and bid on a vast selection of silent auction prizes donated by local and nearby businesses.

Or they could stop and chat with Spencer who was geared up and rode her bike through part of the evening. As she had not had supper herself, she was served the soup in a cup with a straw.

Coreen Spencer and Julie Grant at Cities Gastro Pub during the Ride of Your Life event which they put together to raise money for their participation in the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer in June.

Spencer rode 40 kilometres during the evening.

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Later in the evening, Pam Mitchell of Dairy Queen/Orange Julius arranged for a Blizzard to be delivered for Spencer to eat and help cool her off. After 25 kilometres Shannon suggested that she would continue riding if people put their extra money into her bike helmet. After 40 kilometres someone came forward to put money

in to pay her to stop.

Also available for the evening was a fun photo booth by KRS Photography. People could adorn themselves with a variety of masks, hats, glasses and accessories and have their picture taken.

At the close of the evening door prizes were given away and the silent auction came to an end.

Both Grant and Spencer consider the evening a huge success and were very happy by all the visiting and laughter throughout the night. They were overwhelmed by support of local businesses who donated door prizes and silent auction items as well as the people who bought tickets and supported the silent auction, recognizing that all of these people have come to support them, but ultimately to support the fight against cancer.

Both Grant and Spencer get emotional whenever they are asked to talk about doing The Ride and all the people who have touched their hearts.

Whether it be because of people they have lost in their lives, messages they receive from others battling the disease and their families.

There have even been strangers who have donated and left touching messages.

The day after the event Spencer received

this message from a friend she hadn’t seen in over 25 years: “Thank you so much for doing such a big part in fighting cancer and bringing awareness … you have inspired me !!!! I have a friend in Edmonton who lost both breasts to cancer a year ago. She developed ‘age spots’ and had a biopsy done last week.

We are waiting to hear if it’s back. She starts a job next week and has no vehicle as she could not afford to keep the one she had when she had her surgery, she is single, the bus ride to her job is 80 minutes to get there and then back again … so I bought her a car, nothing fancy, my son and his brother-in-law are going to fix it up so it is safe for her, thank you again for making me see that we ALL need to come together and fight this disease!!!!”

Spencer said, “when I receive messages like this, the flood gates open. I am doing such a very small part, but

together, if we all do these small things, they become very big and we are all making a difference in others lives.

“Today I do these things for others, tomorrow, I may need someone to do them for me. Cancer is not selective.”

Both ladies also recognize the importance of the men in their lives, who support them and do so much in the background. In some ways, The Ride almost becomes an obsession. Fundraising and training can become the most important thing in their schedules. Having their support is crucial, whether it be transporting bikes, helping with flats and bike repairs or cheering them on, they play a huge role.

To learn more about The Ride and Coreen and Julie’s part in it, or to donate, visit the website ab13.conquercancer.ca and search their names.

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Shadow Riders held successful public speaking competition

by Naomi Akkermans Special to Sylvan Lake News

Benalto 4-H Shadow Riders held their public

speaking competition at Benalto Agriculture Centre on Feb. 3rd.

It was a day of many interesting speeches and impromptus. All

The senior category was won by Ashley Akkermans, with Taylor Masters placing second and Alexis Martinson placing third.

members had to perform a 3-5 or 4-6 minute speech depending on their age. After they completed their prepared speech they had to do a 1-2 minute impromptu speech; that had to be written in under a minute.

Speeches and impromptus are judged by three judges per age group.

Members who place first and second go on to the next level to

compete again.

Ashley Akkermans placed first in seniors competition while in second place was Taylor Masters, and third place was Alexis Martinson.

Peyton Opshal placed first in the intermediate category, Kaycee Masters was second and Casey Cole was third.

In the junior category Colton Moore was first, Nicole Blair was

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Peyton Opshal placed first in the intermediate category, Kaycee Masters was second and Casey Cole was third.

In the junior category Colton Moore placed first, Nicole Blair was second and Avery Burgar was third.

second and Avery Burgar was third.

Thank you to all the parents and others who helped make the competition a success and congratulations to all members on a job well done. A special thank you to our judges who

came out to help us improve our public speaking skills.

The club also did a judged presentations activity for the first time this year. Members who chose to do this instead had to make an 8-10 minute presenta-

tion using visuals. They were then asked two questions by the judges.

Again thank you to all the judges and good luck to all the members that will be moving on to the next level.

Augustana Campus student awarded $1,000

by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News

A Sylvan Lake student has won an award for study at the University of Alberta’s Augustana Campus.

Christine Fontaine, a first year Bachelor of Arts student, was awarded $1,000 for Honours, funded by the Augustana Community Endowment Fund Award.

Of 1,000 students at Augustana Campus, 320 have been awarded scholarships and awards during the 2012-2013 aca-

Christine Fontaine demic year.

Over $519,000 was provided by the University of Alberta and Augustana Campus in recognition of excellence in academics, fine arts, athletics and leadership.

Support comes from gen-

erous donors, investment earnings on endowments and from faculty funded awards, according to a news release on the award.

Offering four year bachelor degree programs in humanities, social sciences, sciences, fine arts, management and combined scienceeducation, the 100-yearold Augustana Campus in Camrose, is committed to providing students with a high quality, undergraduate education.

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Volunteers, quality of curlers contributed to success of provincial tournament

by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News

“An amazing group of curlers paired with an amazing group of volunteers” is how Noreen McCallum explained the success of the Alberta Optimist Juvenile curling championships held at the Sylvan Lake club on the

Dawson Creek team donated to curling club’s building fund

by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News

Sylvan Lake Curling Club’s building fund got a nice boost as a result of the Alberta Optimist Juvenile Curling championships on the weekend.

At the conclusion of a very exciting final draw between Team Steinke (from Dawson Creek) and Team Harty (from Okotoks and Nanton), the host committee received a surprise presentation.

The Steinke family, friends and supporters of Team Steinke were so pleased with their stay in Sylvan Lake that they showed their appreciation with a donation of $170 and a card with words of thanks.

The messages included, “Thank you for making us all feel so welcome.”

“Thank you for all your hard work and hospitality, job well done.

Good luck to you all on your next building.”

“Thank you for being so nice.”

“Great Job.” “Great hospitality!”

Gail Steinke, grandmother of skip Tristan Steinke, explained they wanted to show their appreciation to the local club and had seen the sponsorship plan which was displayed on the weekend. After a quick consultation with others in their group they wished to make a donation and “Buy a Brick”.

“They were very pleased to hear that the Steinke name and Dawson Creek Curling Club would be permanently featured on the dedication wall in the new Sylvan Lake Curling Club,” said John Walsh.

weekend.

“Things have gone really, really well,” she said while watching final games on Sunday.

“The people were really impressed with the small town friendliness.”

McCallum, chair of the organizing committee, said the club also reached its goal to “expose people to the game of curling and invite people into our curling club. We’ve been very successful at that.”

There was no admission charge to attend the curling games which began with practices Thursday and continued through to Sunday afternoon.

The committee did that for a reason, she said.

“We wanted to get people out. It’s also one of the things the curlers appreciated … We tried to make it cost effective for the curling rink as well as for participants and their

Volunteers from Sylvan Lake Curling Club paraded into the curling rink with signs for each of the teams during opening ceremonies Friday evening. supporters.”

Some of the participating juvenile male and female curling teams play up to 200 games a season.

“They’re impressive athletes with incredible dedication.”

McCallum said

Team Steinke’s Skip Tristan Steinke and third Karsten Sturmay discussed their next shot before calling for a time out to discuss strategy with coach Jeff Ginter during play Saturday afternoon at the provincial juvenile curling championships.

seniors’ league members were a huge support to the club when it came to volunteers. They also had junior club members involved as spares and in the opening ceremonies.

And a graduate of the club’s junior program served as treasurer for the event.

Hosting the provincial juvenile championships this spring is a prelude to hosting the Scotties in January 2014. “We’ve been able to try out some processes and now we can refine things for next January when we host the Scotties in the multiplex,” said McCallum.

The Sylvan club last hosted the Alberta Scotties Tournament of Hearts womens’ curling championship in 2009.

It’s a big event which brings in 12 teams and many spectators. “As with the last event, we expect games near the end will be sold out.”

They’ll need up to 150 volunteers for the Scotties.

The juvenile event

Second Brenna Bilassy of Team Schmiemann watched her rock while teammates Rebecca Allen (lead) and Kate Goodhelpsen (third) prepared to guide it down the ice with their sweeping. The team won all four round robin games to clinch the Alberta juvenile curling championship.

involved about 65 volunteers.

Wayne Chyz, coach of the female Southern Alberta Curling Association A team, Team Brown, from the Airdrie Curling Club, praised the tournament as “phenomenal”.

“We’ve had a good time, laughed and joked around with the officials, it’s been great,” he said.

“Noreen put together a good set of volunteers. It would be easy to come

back.” Chyz said some members of his team have been in provincials, either at the junior or juvenile level, for the past five years.

The team visited Sylvan Lake a couple of weeks ago “to get a feel for the ice” and Chyz noted Joel Powlesland was “very accommodating and shared the secrets of the club”.

Chyz said they “always enjoy coming to small towns and what volunteers do to make the athletes feel welcome. We like to get out and not just come and play but joke around and have fun. The volunteers were more than happy to accommodate our sense of humour.”

He concluded, “the majority of us have a great time”.

“This weekend has gone absolutely swimmingly,” said Powlesland, who’s the manager and head ice technician.

“There was not a hiccup, not a concern. We’re going to do it again for the Scotties. People have been fantastic, the curlers put on a good show, curling was fantastic, everyone

was pleased.”

The girls side of the bonspiel was won by Team Schmiemann, which curls out of the Saville Community Sports Center in Edmonton, with a 4-1 record. The team includes Danielle Schmiemann (skip), Kate Goodhelpsen (third), Brenna Bilassy (second), Rebecca Allen (lead) and Skip Wilson (coach).

They were the Northern Alberta Curling Association B qualifiers.

The boys side was won

by Team Harty, which curls out of the Okotoks and Nanton Curling Clubs, with a 5-0 record.

The team includes Jeremy Harty (skip), Kyler Kleibrink (third), Jeremy Burnett (second), Chris Sprinkhuysen (lead) and Richard Kleibrink (coach). They were the Southern Alberta Curling Association B qualifiers.

The winners will represent Alberta in the national Optimist Juvenile Championships in Langley and Surrey, B.C. Mar. 27-30.

Junior curler Rachel Stauffer was delegated to sweep the ceremonial opening rock thrown by Jocelyn Mosset Friday evening at the Alberta juvenile curling championships held in Sylvan Lake.

Concentrating on his shot was Team Serna Skip Brendin Serna while second Alex Rostron and lead Gavin Melligan prepared to sweep the rock as needed during Saturday afternoon’s competition.

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The Handlebars won the Sidney Crosby division for the fifth straight year.

Gizmo Williams performed the official puck drop for the game between celebrities and Manchesthair United at noon Saturday.

Winning the Gordie Howe division was Manchesthair United.

Tucking the puck into the net was nine-year-old Armand Burris playing for the celebrities at Saturday’s game between celebrities and Manchesthair United. Among the other celebrities assisting him were Charlie Simmer and Glenn Harper while a crowd watched the action.

Action was fast and furious during competition Saturday morning at the fifth annual Sylvan Lake Pond Hockey tournament when the Handlebars played against Dominion Lending.

The Wayne Gretzky division was won by Nine Inch Males.

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Weekly Game Results!

For the weekend of March 1-3, 2013

4 YEAR OLD DYNAMITE LAKERS

Lakers had a great year +of the Week – Players, Coaches and Parents

SYLVAN LAKE ADMIRALS NOVICE LAKERS Lakers 8 Blackfalds 3 – Thank you to Coaches, Manager and Treasurer +of the Week – Glenn, John, Jon, Joel, Jaime, & Georgina

TERRY’S LEASE MAINTENANCE DYMANITE LAKERS

SYLVAN AGENICES NOVICE LAKERS

Thank you to Coaches, Players and Parents +of the Week – Mike, John, Matt, Fred & Susan

DQ GRILL & CHILL DYNAMITE LAKERS

Lakers Won 1 and Tied 1 – Thank you to Sponsors DQ and Mag Oilfield and Tarpon +of the Week – Marek Armeneau

WATTS PROJECTS DYNAMITE LAKERS

Lakers 9 Blackfalds 12 Thank you to Coaching staff, Manager and Parents for a great year +of the Week – Trent Green, Jim Lawrence, Jody Junk, Darnell Dakin &Chantel Goyan

CASTAWAY SOURCE FOR SPORTS NOVICE LAKERS

Thank you to Coaching staff, Manager and Parents for a great year

Lakers 20 Alix 2 – Thank you for a good season +of the Week – All the Players

DIVERSIFIED PRODUCTS NOVICE LAKERS Thank you to the Coaches, Manager & Parents for a great year – +of the Week – Jody Junk, Travis Brigley, Rob Shaw, Derek Wiemer, Dan Weik & Kari-Anne Weller COMPLETE ATHLETE ATOM AA LAKERS Thank you to Coaching staff & Manager +of the Week – Todd Jurak, Terry Somerville, Tim Harris, Craig Hilman, Joel Christian & Ginger Christian SERVUS CREDIT UNION ATOM A LAKERS Thanks to our great Coaches and Managers +of the Week – Travis, Chad, Darren, Jody & Nicky

STRATEGIS GROUP ATOM B LAKERS Thank you to Coaches +of the Week – Jason, Chad & Todd

ATOM B LAKERS

Lakers 9 Maskwacis 9 Lakers 7 Maskwacis 8 +of the Week – Coach Trevor

TRILLIANT REAL ESTATE PEEWEE AA LAKERS Thank you to Coaches & Manager and a great bunch of players +of the Week – Chris McNeil & Terry McGeough, Darcy Smith and all others who helped out this season

SCOTIABANK PEEWEE A LAKERS

Lakers 10 Lacombe 2 Lakers 7 Lacombe 1 Great effort by all players this weekend

COMFORT INN PEEWEE B LAKERS

Lakers 9 Innisfail 2 +of the Week – Ethan Lambert, Dawson Hilla-Hart, Connor Lyons, Noah Lehto, Ethan Murphy-Forest

MIDGET FEMALE LAKERS

Thank you to Coaches, Charlee Mappin & Courtney Freake Thank you to Nancy Carlson for managing the team +of the Week – All the Parents

ETR TRUCK & TRAILER REPAIR PEEWEE B2 LAKERS

THE CO-OPERATORS - HARBOUR INSURANCE GROUP MIDGET A LAKERS Best of luck to players in the consolation rounds – Thank you to Coaches and Manager +of the Week – Kerry, Tim, Al, Wade, Brad, Dale, Tyler, Brandon, Dion

SYLVAN CONCRETE BANTAM AA LAKERS Thank you to Coaches, Players & Parents for a GREAT year – Lakers are very grateful for their team sponsor – +of the Week – Sylvan Concrete

MIDGET B1 LAKERS

RED CORE BANTAM A LAKERS

MIDGET B2 LAKERS

Thank you to Coaches, Manager, Parents and a fantastic group of players +of the Week – Bart Dyrland, Pat Rauch, Craig Bennett, Kerry Boothe, Danny Armeneau & Renee Wilkins

Thank you to Team Sponsor Red Core SYLVAN TRUCK RANCH BANTAM B LAKERS Lakers 7 Stettler 1 Lakers 4 Stettler 3 +of the Week – Emory Lunde

Lakers won 1 lost 2 Thank you Coaches +of the Week – Coaches Audet, Bott, Cornell, Dean Hickey Lakers 3 Hobbema 6 – Thank you Coach Mike Clements & Manager Jamie Dolan +of the Week – Tyler Campbell

BANTAM B LAKERS

Lakers Won 2 Lost 1 Thank you Team Staff +of the Week – Entire Team

BOSTON PIZZA ATOM FEMALE LAKERS Lakers 0 Leduc 6 Lakers showed great improvement over this season! +of the Week – Coaching Staff

BARNZEE SPORTSWEAR MIDGET AA LAKERS Lakers 6 Wheatland 5 Lakers 2 Wheatland 3 +of the Week – Our truly amazing Players, Coaches, Families, and Fans

SCOTIABANK PEEWEE FEMALE LAKERS Lakers 4 Rimbey 1 Stars Amazing Coaches - Darcy, Dan, Joe & Chris – Commitment, Dedication, Perseverance

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Range of weather provided interesting conditions for pond hockey tourney

by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News

Mother Nature, misconduct for unsportsmanlike conduct, was how one spectator described the weekend’s pond hockey tournament on the lake.

Players were faced with a variety of weather — Friday evening games were postponed to Saturday due to the warm temperature and melting ice. Then Saturday a full day was played in conditions which deteriorated to slush and water on the ice by the end of play. The last games were played in boots instead of on skates and passing the puck was difficult.

Sunday morning players and organizers awoke

to a winter storm with blowing snow however ice conditions had improved.

“We had nice hard ice conditions,” said Ron Lebsack, the town’s director of recreation, parks and culture. “For the semi-finals and finals on Sunday we had perfect weather.”

He noted this was year five of the event so “everybody understands you take the weather you get and do what you can”.

“Overall the event went well,” Lebsack said, despite the whole range of weather. Twenty-eight teams competed for prizes in three divisions. That was “down a handful from last year”.

The Sidney Crosby division was won by Handlebars for the fifth year in a row. The Nine

Inch Males won the Wayne Gretzky division.

And another perennial winner, Manchesthair United, won the Gordie Howe division.

Second places went to Big D’s (Gretzky division), NBD (Crosby division), Hazzard Hackers (Howe division).

Jersey Night, Saturday evening at the multiplex, went very well, according to Lebsack. The seven celebrities shared good stories and good laughs.

“The hit of the evening, in terms of stories and laughs, was Gizmo Williams.”

Joining Williams were former Los Angeles King Charlie Simmer (participating for the fifth year), former Edmonton Oiler Glenn Anderson, Henry Burris, the Canadian

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Results of the fundraising efforts during the evening had not been completely calculated by press time.

Sobey’s provided the whole dinner including volunteers.

Several of the celebrities played a game against the Manchesthair United team at noon on Saturday and were joined by a ringer, nine-year-old Armand Burris, Henry’s son, who contributed to the scoring.

Volunteers were an integral part of the event’s success, indicated Lebsack. “We had good volunteer support.”

Among those assisting were members of the Sylvan Lake Admirals organization and Lighthouse Christian Academy.

Next year’s date has been set for the same weekend - it’ll be February 28, March 1 and 2, 2014.

Complete Athlete Atom AA Lakers won the Zone 4 championship and are headed to provincials. The team includes, in the back row, asisstant coaches Tim Harris, Terry Somerville and Todd Jurak and manager Ginger Christian. In the middle row are #5 Jayden Henderson, #11 Logan Somerville, #7 Riley Cann, #17 Zach Jurak, #14 Denver Smith, #10 Tyson Tisdale and #3 Callin Harris. In the front row are #9 Easton Springinatic, #8 Ben Christian, #31 Matteo Montalto, #4 Easton Moore, #1 Seth King, #12 Myles Hilman and #15 Ashlain Dufresne. Missing was #18 Jordan Karcha.

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Atom AA Lakers won zone championship, heading to provincials

by Ginger Christian Special to Sylvan Lake News

Heading into provincial playdowns, Sylvan Lake Complete Athlete Atom AA Lakers were ready for the battle.

We had our first

series against Beaumont. This was a close series. We won the first game 8-7 and the second game 4-3 In the second series against Red Deer Sportsworld, we won the firrst game 4-2 and the second game 8-0.

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The third series, against Leduc (who are hosting Provincials) resulted in a first game win of 10-1 and a second game win of 9-4.

The boys competed very hard resulting in them winning the Zone 4 championship.

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DUNFORD Kathleen Marian 1925 - 2013 Musician, music teacher, community volunteer. Wherever she went, music followed. Kathleen Marian Dunford, nee Spurr, passed peacefully February 4th at the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre at the age of 87. Born in Loyalist, Alberta June 4th, 1925 the only child of Jack and Susan Spurr. Kay grew up and completed school in Sceptre, Saskatchewan and Crossfield, Alberta. After graduating she trained as a pianist in Calgary earning degrees from both the Royal Conservatory of Music and the Western Board of Music. In 1952, Kay married Warren Dunford and settled in Sylvan Lake later moving to Stettler in 1966. Throughout her life Kay brought music to all around her. For over forty years she taught piano to hundreds of children and adults. A number of her students went on to become teachers in their turn. She served as organist at both Memorial Presbyterian Church in Sylvan Lake and Stettler United Church and gave the gift of her warmth and her music to countless weddings, funerals and community events. Kay was an active member of Stettler’s Gilbert and Sullivan Company throughout its history and a founding member of the Stettler and District Music Festival, serving as a board member for many years. She was also a long-time volunteer at the Stettler Hospital and Care Centre and an active member of the UCW. In 1989, Kay was recognized for her many contributions to the community as co-winner of Stettler’s Citizen of the Year. In retirement, Kay and Warren travelled and enjoyed many peaceful summers at their cottage at Rochon Sands. In 2003, Kay and Warren relocated to Edmonton to be closer to family. Kay is survived by her three children Penny (Ron Johnson) and Janice (Francois Boucher) of Edmonton, Kendall (Anne Reid) of Hamilton and by five grandchildren: Megan Dunford and Michael Dunford (Nadia Staikos) of Toronto and Etienne Boucher (Laura Zemrau), Gabriel Boucher, and Lindsay Boucher of Edmonton. She was predeceased by husband Warren in 2010 after more than 57 years of marriage. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Kay Dunford will be held at the Stettler United Church on Monday, March 11, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. with the Rev. John Crowdis officiating. Condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting our website at

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March 19, 2013 Location: Seventh Day Adventist Church Time: 7:00 pm

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The Central Alberta Rural Manufacturers Association (CARMA) is hosting our Spring Gala on Wednesday, March 13th at the Sheraton Hotel in Red Deer.

This Event is a Celebration of Manufacturing in Central Alberta and promises to be a highly entertaining and enjoyable evening.

The event is open to all Central Alberta Manufacturers, Supply Chain Companies and Supporting Agencies.

For event details go to www.carmagroup.ca, phone CARMA at 403.347.2276 or E-mail: scott@carmagroup.ca This event is being sponsored by the Central Alberta Manufacturers Cluster Project, which is a partnership between the Central Alberta Rural Manufacturers Association (CARMA) and Community Futures.

The Central Alberta Manufacturers Cluster Project is funded by the Community Futures Rural Diversification Initiative.

Community Futures is supported by Western Economic Diversification, Canada.

The project is also part funded by Rural Alberta’s Development Fund, whose funding is provided by the Government of Alberta

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BOW RIVER Gas Co-op seeking a Journeyman GasFitter. Permanent full-time. $27. - $32./hour, full benefits, Natural Gas Distribution experience an asset. Apply to Richard Thorne: rick.t@bowrivergas.ca

CENTRAL PEACE NATURAL GAS CO-OP LTD. requires full-time Gas Utility Operator.

Experience, safety tickets an asset. Clean valid driver’s licence required.

Forward resume: cpngc@telusplanet.net.

Fax 780-864-2044.

Mail: Box 119, Spirit River, T0H 3G0.

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PRESSURE CONTROL SPECIALIST

Nexus Engineering is currently seeking a mechanical individual for their shop to perform testing of all BOP’s and Pressure Control Equipment. Duties include heavy lifting, manual labour, operating forklift and overtime as necessary.

We offer a competitive wage, benefits and RRSP plan.

Experience is not mandatory, but a definite asset.

Email resume to: resume @nexusengineering.ca

Restaurant/ Hotel

HEWLETT PARK MCDONALDS (50 Hewlett Park Landing Sylvan Lake) is seeking 20 Food Counter Attendants available 24/7 for all shifts, starting $11.00/hour.

Apply in person or at www.worksforme.ca RAMADA INN & SUITES req’s.

ROOM ATTENDANTS. Exp. preferred. Also BREAKFAST ROOM ATTENDANTS, early morning shifts, flexibility req’d. Only serious inquiries apply.

Rate $13.50/hr.

Drop off resume at: 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer or fax 403-342-4433

Trades LOOKING FOR

Oilfield Maintenance Labourer /Swamper Must have safety tickets.

No experience necessary.

Will train. Fax resume to 403-746-5131 or email smittysoilfield@gmail.com

NEWCART CONTRACTING LTD. is hiring for the upcoming turnaround season.

Journeyman/Apprentice; Pipefitters; Welders; Boilermakers; Riggers.

Also: Quality Control; Towers; Skilled Mechanical Labourer; Welder Helpers.

Email: resumes @newcartcontracting.com.

Fax 1-403-729-2396.

Email all safety and trade tickets

NOW HIRING! Journeyperson, 30 Millwrights, 50 Pipefitters, 20 Welders, with industrial experience for a large project in Vanscoy, SK. Wages $34 - $40/hour, plus retention & completion bonuses, 14/7 shift rotation, paid benefits, RRSP’s. Travel & living out allowance (for eligible candidates). Successful candidates must complete a pre-access A&D test & CSTS 09 training.

Apply with current resume and references to: jobs@monad.ca or www.monad.ca or fax 1-888-398-0725 or in person at 9744 - 45 Ave., Edmonton, AB, T6E 5C5.

NOW LOCATED in Drayton Valley.

BREKKAAS Vacuum & Tank Ltd. Wanted Class 1 & 3 Drivers, Super Heater Operators with all valid tickets. Top wages, excellent benefits.

Please forward resume to: Email: dv@brekkaas.com.

Phone 780-621-3953.

Fax 780-621-3959.

PRODUCTION TESTING PERSONNEL REQ’D RETIREMENT & SAVINGS PLAN BENEFITS COMPETITIVE WAGES

Immediate Positions Available Experienced Day Supervisors Night Supervisors Must be able to provide truck Please send resume to 403-340-0886 or email: pnieman@ cathedralenergyservices.com website: www. cathedralenergyservices. com Your application will be kept strictly confidential.

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3RD/4TH YEAR, Journeyman Automotive Technician required.

Competitive wages.

Full benefits. Incentive programs, pension plan.

Wolverine Ford, High Level, Alberta.

Fax 780-926-4204 or email dave@wolverineford.com AGGRESSIVE BUSINESS NEEDS: Production Assistant to successful business owner, some travel required. Class 1 Driver; Semi retired Mechanic; gravel Crusher Operators, possible experience Foreman.

Competitive wages.

Work area: East Central Alberta. Email: fitzcons@telus.net Fax 780-842-5556 AGRICULTURAL MECHANIC WANTED: Central Alberta equipment dealership. Heavy Duty ticket accepted but not required. Excellent benefits and wage to the right candidate. A great place to work and a friendly environment.

Call 403-302-7710 or fax resume to 403-347-3740.

BAKOS NDT is hiring qualified CGSB Technicians in Whitecourt, Edmonton and Grande Prairie. Benefit package, signing bonus and profit sharing available. Email: admin@bakosndt.com or call 1-888-763-5575 FAST TRACK to Parts and Materials Technician. New 34 week program at GPRC Fairview Campus. Fall, 2013. Write 1st and 2nd year apprenticeship exams. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview

TANKMASTER RENTALS requires CLASS 1 BED TRUCK Operators for Central Alberta. Competitive wages and benefits. m.morton@tankmaster.ca or fax 403-340-8818

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GO TO YOUR next job interview with 2nd Year Heavy Duty Mechanic skills. GPRC, Fairview campus - Heavy Equipment Certificate program. Hands-on training, safety courses, opportunity to write 1st and 2nd HET apprenticeship exams. Gain 600 hours credit. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview PARTS PERSON REQUIRED FOR NORTHERN ALBERTA DEALERSHIP. Ford experience an asset.

Valid drivers licence required. Full benefits package. Fax resume to 780-926-4204 or email: ron@wolverineford.com PUT POWER INTO your career! As a Fairview Power Engineer.

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PYRAMID CORPORATION IS NOW HIRING! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@ pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE UNITED HOMES CANADA - Southern Alberta’s premier home dealer for 40+ years, need home set up contractors.

Drywall/flooring/trim installation prerequisite.

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Truckers/ Drivers

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CLASS 1 DRIVER Exp. driver to haul Canadian Tire trailers in Alberta, B.C. & Sask.

Mountain driving exp. an asset. F/T position, home weekends. Forward a resume & current driver’s abstract to Brian Dick Transport Ltd. Box 8014 Westaskiwin, AB T9A 3S6 Contact Brian Dick 780-361-7924

CLASS 1 drivers req’d to pull flat deck, exc. wages, safety bonuses, benefits.

We run the 4 western provinces. Please contact 1-877-787-2501 for more info or fax resume and abINTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR stract to 403-784-2330 SCHOOL. EXPERIENCED TRUCK No Simulators. In-the-seat DRIVER training. Real world tasks. required for hauling Weekly start dates. heavy equipment.

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P/T CLASS 1 Truck Driver req’d to haul feed with B-Train Tanker to our farm in Ponoka. 2--3 days per wk, approx. 8-10 hrs. per day flexible hrs. Must have clean driving record Fax resume (403)783-5239 or email: vandepolfarms@yahoo.ca Phone 403-704-0257 SEMI RETIRED? Want to see the country?

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Business Opportunities

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Profitable turnkey operation with equipment & training available. $900,000 revenues, $230,000 cash flow; shop/office/yard available.

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BARRHEAD & DISTRICTS Co-op Home Center is recruiting Assistant Home Center Manager. Apply with resume to the Home Center Barrhead; Attention: Don Graham; hcmanager@telus.net SWAN HILLS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB looking for “working” golf course Groundskeeper/ Superintendent.

9 holes, grass greens, staff of 2 - 4.

April to October.

Please send resume or qualifications to: swanhillsgolf@hotmail.com

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Must be avail. to work eves./wknds. and have own transportation. Fax resume to 403-347-4999

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Branch Manager This will be a part-time contract position and is proposed to run for one year on a trial basis and may be extended depending on the success in meeting Branch objectives.

All applications must be in writing and submitted on or before April 6, 2013.

All inquiries and applications will be treated confidentially.

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Full-Time Temporary Custodian Chinook’s Edge School Division No. 73 is now accepting applications for a full-time temporary Custodian at C. P. Blakely School (Sylvan Lake), effective immediately.

Interested individuals should forward a letter of application, complete with resume, and the names and telephone numbers of work related references to: Sheila Peters,Custodial Coordinator/Trainer Chinook’s Edge School Division No. 73 c/o Facility Services Department 4404 42 Avenue Innisfail, AB. T4G 1P6 Telephone: (403) 227-0145 Fax:(403) 227-0143 For information on Chinook’s Edge School Division No. 73, please check our website (www.chinooksedge. ab.ca).

Applications will be accepted until 12:00 noon Monday, March 11, 2013.

The successful applicants will be required to provide a criminal record check and a Child Intervention (Welfare) Check. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Resumes of individuals not granted an interview will be kept on file for six months.

Employment Training

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YOUR NEW CAREER is as close as your computer.

Online Actively Aging Fitness Practitioner Certificate. Work with older adult fitness programs, coach master athletes.

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Gordon G. Graham, Secretary E-mail: grahamgg@telus.net Phone: 403-304-7805 The Royal Canadian Legion, Sylvan Lake Branch No. 212 4916 - 50 Avenue, Sylvan Lake AB T4S 1C9

Are you interested in working in the RAIL industry?

SWITCHING CONDUCTORS/OPERATORS Cando, an employee-owned company supplying specialized rail services across Canada, is currently seeking Switching Conductors/Operators for its railcar switching services in the Edmonton area. Duties include: ǵ performing yard switching in a safe and efficient manner ǵ building trains according SO008140 toO instructions and SO 0 81 00 8140 400requirements ǵ switching and inspection of railcars ǵ minor repair and regular maintenance to company locomotives Other requirements are good team work skills, customer service skills, being physically fit for the job, good reading skills, technology and computer skills that relate to the job and ability to work a rotating shift schedule.

Casual, shift work with 0-44 hours/week. Opportunities to work full time. candoltd.com SUBMIT RESUME Fax: 780-418-2365 Email: jason.smith@candoltd.com

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Accounting

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Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors

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Rental Equipment

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NEW FACILITY WE ARE A NEW CAR WARRANTY APPROVED MAINTENANCE FACILITY

Imports • Domestic • Trucks • SUV • Diesel Repairs

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AUTO • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL MOBILE SERVICE 24 HOUR COMMERCIAL EMERGENCY SERVICE

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Directly behind our old location

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Cleaning

THE CLEANER Will clean your house from top to bottom. No job is too big. Bi-weekly spots avail.

Reasonable rates. Sylvan Lake area only.

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Financial

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Well Drilling

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Income Tax

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IRONMAN Scrap Metal Recovery is picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles and industrial.

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Auctions

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1 HOME QTR & 18 Parcels of Farmland - Davidson, Saskatchewan.

Sorgaard Ranches Ltd - 2290+/- title acres.

3 bedroom bungalow, 30 X 50 ft. garage, selling at the Saskatoon Auction March 19/13.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers: 1-800-491-4494; rbauction.com 7TH ANNUAL COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION & SPEED SHOW, March 15 - 17/13, Red Deer Westerner Park.

Featuring Big Schwag & indoor car show!

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Consign your car; estate today.

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BY AUCTION: 14 quarters of grazing lease land West of Edmonton. March 14/13.

Stewart Auctions, Vermilion, Alberta.

For more info, call 1-800-269-8580; stewartauctions.com WILD ROSE ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE AUCTION SALE. Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 9 a.m., Woodbend Community Hall 26002 TWP RD 514, Spruce Grove, Alberta.

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MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, March 9, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton.

Over 150 guns - handguns, rifles, shotguns, miscellaneous.

Call to consign 780-440-1860

Building Supplies

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BIG BUILDING SALE. “This is a clearance sale you don’t want to miss!�

20x20 $3,985, 25x24 $4,595, 30x36 $6,859, 35x48 $11,200, 40x52 $13,100, 47x76 $18,265.

One end wall included.

Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices!

36� Hi-Tensile TUFF-Rib 29ga. Galvalume $.67 sq. ft. Colours $.82 sq. ft.

40 Year Warranty.

ALTA-WIDE Builders Supplies 1-888-263-8254 STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% off!

20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100, sell for balance owed!

Call 1-800-457-2206; www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Firewood

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LOGS

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

Music Lessons

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HOW TO PLAY POPULAR PIANO. New home study course.

Fast, easy method.

Guaranteed. Any age.

No experience required.

For Free lesson and infopack call 1-800-667-0050 ext. 100

Pets & Supplies

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LEARN TO TREAT and Care for Large and Small Animals. Animal Health Technology GPRC Fairview Campus.

On campus residences and farm. Fairview, Alberta. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview

Livestock

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PROSPECT HILL SHORTHORN BULLS 2 yr. olds & Yearlings.

Reds, Roans & White prospecthillshorthorns.ca 780-877-2444 RITCHIE BROS Unreserved Auction.

Oyen, Alberta, March 23 at Noon. Red & Black Angus 230 mature cows, 25 replacement heifers, 12 mature bulls.

Bobby Miller: 403-358-1393 or rbauction.com SIMMERON SIMMENTALS, Fullblood Full Fleckvieh Bulls, yearlings and 2 year olds, polled and horned, A.I. blood lines, very quiet, muscled. 780-913-7963

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Poultry

ORDER NOW For Pick Up on April 18-20. 19 weeks old Isa Brown laying hens.

Linden, AB 403-546-3130

Grain, Feed Hay

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FOR SALE: Alfalfas, Clovers, Grasses plus Hay, Pasture, Reclamation and Lawn Mixtures. Early order discounts - Book now!

No charge custom blending.

Call 1-800-661-1529 or esther@hannasseeds.com HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed.

Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup�

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Livestock

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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

Livestock

2100

FOR SALE Quality yearling Shorthorn bulls Red & Roan Quiet halter broke.

Majestic Shorthorns Jennifer Orom 403-704-6121

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Suites

3060

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- H. J. Cody Laker Terry Wendland raced up the court trailed by several players from Rocky’s West Central High School Rebels during the first game of league playoffs last Wednesday.

The boys won a close game, 62-56. They played in the semi-finals in Wetaskiwin Monday night where they lost.

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- Trying to get a shot away was H. J. Cody Laker Taylor Vick while being closely guarded by a West Central High School Rebel during the first game of league playoffs last Wednesday night. The girls won 62-39 to proceed to semifinals against Wetaskiwin on Monday night where they lost by 18 points.

STEVE DILLS

Sylvan Lake Admirals faced a ‘do or die’ situation on Friday against the Bentley Generals and were unable to overcome the scoring power of the opposition. They were down three games to none to Bentley in the best of seven series. The last two games had been close but a midperiod lapse in play by the Admirals had allowed the Generals to score goals that proved to be the winners.

From the drop of the puck Friday, both teams played with solid determination, neither side giving an inch. The Admirals played ‘in your face’ hockey and pushing the Generals at every opportunity.

Bentley struck first on the power play 8:33 into the game but the Admirals kept pushing. The hard work paid off at the end of the period.

With just two seconds remaining and on the power play, the Admirals tied the game when Kurtis Ross scored from Rob Turville and Turner Lachance.

The second period saw Bentley jump back in the lead just four minutes after the faceoff. A cross checking penalty gave the Generals a power play and one minute into it, they capitalized. Just 29 seconds later, on a bad giveaway, the Generals struck again to take a 3-1 lead.

Again the Admirals fought back, refusing to lay down and the second ended with Bentley leading 3-1.

The third period turned into a shooting gallery as both teams opened up. The Admirals made it 3-2 at the 5:26 mark when Aaron Boyer scored from Branden Gay and Jeff Young. Two minutes later the Generals scored when Dustin Sprout drove to the net. When Admirals goaltender Andy Williams attempted to poke check him, the puck went off his stick and over his shoulder into the net. 29 seconds later, the Generals Trent Hunter drove wide and backhanded a shot over the shoulder of the crouching Williams.

The Admirals kept battling and within 24 seconds made it 5-3 Bentley, when Paul Mailey buried one from Adam McPherson and

Brandon Knelsen.

For the next seven minutes play seemed to slow a little as both sides had been going hard. An errant pass soon changed that as the Generals Dustin Sprout knocked the puck down and drove to the net. One more time he drove wide and flipped the back hand over a crouching goaltender, picking the open top corner, short side.

The Admirals had an answer to that when Brendan Baumgartner chipped the puck out while killing an Admirals penalty. Speedy winger Paul Mailey got to the puck first and found the back of the net, scoring shorthanded with 2:28 to go.

The Generals quickly answered, scoring their third power play goal of the night and capping the evening’s scoring with their seventh goal. Final score 7-4 Bentley.

“You never want to take a loss,” said Coach/GM Jason Stephens. “But the guys played hard and we’re proud of each of them. Our goaltending wasn’t up to it’s normal standards and we were playing with less than our #1 line up. Injuries and players lost to pro contracts or scholarships caused our play to suffer this year and we just couldn’t seem to overcome it.

“On defense alone this series against Bentley, we lost an affiliate to a broken hand and three regular D men to a broken thumb, a sliced leg and a broken ankle. Our front end also got shortened up with injuries, work, family emergencies and college commitments,” said Stephens.

“Not that any of these things are unusual in senior hockey in small doses but we just happened to get hit with it all, in a big way, all season long, then even more so in this playoff series. When you add it all up, it’s almost amusing to list the string of events together and wonder how it all happened in one season.

“We wish Bentley all the best in their quest for the Allan Cup, they’re a good team deep in talent and should do well.”

That wraps up the hockey season for the Admirals, who are already making plans for an improved showing in the 2013-2014 season.

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TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1611/2012

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Being a Bylaw to amend the south Area structure Plan No. 1426/2007.

WHEREAS it is deemed necessary and expedient to amend the South Area Structure Plan Bylaw No. 1426/2007 in the manner hereinafter appearing:

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NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Town of Sylvan Lake, in the Province of Alberta, duly assembled and under the powers confened upon it by the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26, and amendments there to, enacts as follows: THAT the South Area Structure Plan is amended by changing the land uses and collector road pattern identiĂ&#x20AC;ed on Map 3 - Land Use Concept for the land within the NE 28 39-1-WSM and Part of the SE 2B-38-1-WSM to the land uses and collector road pattern shown on the attached Schedule A. A Public Hearing regarding the proposed Bylaw will be held on Monday, March 25th , 2013 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Town OfĂ&#x20AC;ce at 4926-50 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 OfĂ&#x20AC;ce no later than 4:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing.

If you submit comments on this bylaw, either orally or in writing, the information you provide may be recorded in the minutes of the Public Hearing, or otherwise made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. A copy of the proposed Bylaw and any related documents can be seen during regular ofĂ&#x20AC;ce hours from-8:OO a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Town OfĂ&#x20AC;ce. 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 Ă&#x20AC;rst publication of this notice: March 7th, 2013 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.

Date of second publication of this notice: March l4th, 2013 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POSITION TITLE: Temporary Full Time Census Enumerators â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 15 required SUMMARY OF FUNCTION: â&#x20AC;˘Conduct door to door Census Enumeration utilizing IPads â&#x20AC;˘Training will be provided.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: â&#x20AC;˘Computer literate to utilize IPads as primary source of recording. â&#x20AC;˘Excellent communication and public relations skills â&#x20AC;˘Must be detail oriented. â&#x20AC;˘SigniĂ&#x20AC;cant amount of walking in various weather conditions is required The time frame for these positions will be from April 8 until

approximately May 31, 2013. Remuneration is paid on a per house basis and includes a completion bonus component.

Remuneration is also paid for training and the delivery of personal identiĂ&#x20AC;cation numbers (PINĂ­s) to households.

If you would like to be considered for these positions, please submit your resume before 4:00 p.m. on March 20, 2013 to: Marilee Littman Census Coordinator Town OfĂ&#x20AC;ce 4926 50th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1A1 Fax: (403) 887-3660 E-mail: mlittman@sylvanlake.ca All successful candidates will be contacted.

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Sylvan Lake Area is defined as the Town of Sylvan Lake and the Sylvan Lake Summer Villages.

Number of MLS Sales in the Sylvan Lake Area* in February:

Market Favours:

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