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- Raggedy Ann, Father Time and Frosty counted down the seconds until midnight during the Sylvan Lake Centennual New Year’s Eve family skating party, Dec. 31. See more pictures on page 13 SUBMITTED

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- Curlers from Teams Nedohin, Sonnenberg and Nichol got their first chance to try the ice at the multiplex during practice late Tuesday afternoon. Twelve of the province’s elite womens’ curling teams are in town to compete in the 2014 Jiffy Lube Alberta Scotties Tournament of Hearts through Sunday. Reasonably priced tickets are still available for many of the draws throughout the weekend.

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Sunday, Mar. 2 - The Doll Sisters, a young Celtic American duo from Rocky Mountain House in concert at Sylvan Lake Legion from 2-4:30 p.m. They captivate audiences with their haunting harmonies, beautiful instrumentation and stellar songwriting. All proceeds go to Sylvan Lake Library. Tickets available at the library or from Friends of Sylvan Lake Library or Debbie at 403-598-3252.

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Volunteers Wanted Snow Angels is a volunteer service where people commit to removing snow at the residence of a senior in need throughout the winter season. The program currently has seniors who need help but few volunteers. Can you assist? Contact Sylvan Lake FCSS at 403-887-1137 extension 222 or pick up an application at the community centre.

Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Lodge is looking for volunteer drivers for the Meals on Wheels program. Call 403887-2555 and talk to Wanda or Carol.

Special Events Coats for Kids (and their families too) - Help yourself to winter clothing available at Sylvan Lake & Area Community Partners Association office. to Sunday, Jan.12 - Scotties Tournament of Hearts at Sylvan Lake Multiplex. Featuring 12 of Alberta’s best women’s curling teams.

Saturday, Jan.11 - Dance at the Sylvan Lake Legion, featuring Randy Hillman.

Sunday, Jan. 12 - Snowmobile rally sponsored by David Thompson SnowRiders. Rally registration, snowmobile staging area south on Range Road 3.2, west of Benalto on Highway 11. Registration - 11-1.

All hands must be in by 4:30 pm. For more info call Clint 403-392-3424.

Saturday, Jan. 18 - Central Alberta Singles dance 8:30 pm at Innisfail Legion Hall. Music by Phil Wayne. For info call Elaine 403-341-7653 or Murray 403-357-8022. Everyone welcome.

Wednesday, Jan. 22 - 20th annual Robbie Burns Night at Sylvan Lake Legion. Cocktails 6 pm, roast beef dinner catered by Ladies’ Auxiliary. Piping in of Haggis at 6:15 pm. Arlene Bain Highland Dancers.

Ceilidh dancing to end the evening. Tickets available at the Legion. For info call 403-887-2601 or 403885-4929.

Saturday, Jan. 25 - Sylvan Lake Open Martial Arts Challenge from 8 am to 5 pm at École Fox Run School. For more info contact Ken Sumner 403-8878806.

Monday, Jan. 27 - Family Literacy Day at Sylvan Lake Library. 15 minutes of fun. Storytellers, snacks and prizes. Free. drop in.

Wednesday, Jan. 29 - Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Bus to

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.

Sylvan Lake Al-Anon (for families and friends of alcoholics) 8 pm Sundays, Presbyterian Church (north door), Kathy 403-887-4470 or Robyn 403887-2961.

Sylvan Lake AA meetings. Tuesdays 7:30 pm Lions Hall; Sundays 8 pm Presbyterian Church (north door). For more information call male 403-8874470, 403-588-5491 or female 403-887-4297.

Narcotics Anonymous meetings Thursday nights at 7:30 pm at Bethany Sylvan Lake, 4700 47th Ave.

Weekly events At the Seniors’ Centre: Mondays - Wii bowling; Tuesdays Sit & Be Fit, Whist, Beginner Bridge, Scrabble; Wednesdays - Drama troupe, lunches, Bible study, Tai Chi; Thursdays - Alberta Senior Benefit Program; Fridays - Yoga, Friday forums, bridge, foot care and massage clinics. For more info call Maryan 403-887-5428.

Mondays - Toastmasters Sylvan’s Slick Speakers will remain active during the summer. Meeting 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.

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 starts at 9:15 am. Returning to Sylvan 1 pm from Parkland Mall. Call Lenore 403-887-5272.

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

Canteen opens at 5:30 pm.

Fridays - Teen Time at Sylvan Lake Municipal Library from 3:30-5 pm. Ages 13-18. Drop-in. For info call 403-887-2130.

Powerful - Students and staff at C. P. Blakely School collected food for the Sylvan

Lake Food Bank through December. Their theme was The Power of Christmas Giving and a total of 1,575 items and $300 in donations were presented to Sylvan Lake Food Bank Dec. 18. Making the presentation were Janet Reddekopp, Lacey Robley and principal Anne Frey, to food bank representatives Kelly Cordon, Vonda Steckler and Frank Steckler. JANET MCCLELLAND

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Initial proposal for one per cent tax rate increase; much discussion to be held before budget finalized

BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Initial budget proposals indicate residents and businesses could face a one per cent increase in their municipal tax rate this year. That’s on top of an estimated 1.8 per cent increase in assessment (property) values.

The assessment increase is an average and will affect various properties differently meaning some people will see a lower increase and some could see a higher increase, according to Darren Moore, director of finance, who led early discussion on the 2014 budget during a four hour session Tuesday night.

Sylvan Lake councillors got their first look at the daunting task ahead of them during the first of three evenings dedicated to presentations from various town departments.

Another eight hours of presentations were scheduled for last night (Wednesday) and tonight (Thursday) before they begin deliberations on what they’ve heard Friday night and through the day Saturday.

A total of 24 hours has been scheduled this week to hear from department managers and then discuss their decisions.

Moore indicated that due to the average assessment growth, as well as new growth in the community, the town would take in an additional $500,000 if the tax rate were left the same as last year. The one per cent increase proposed would derive an additional $125,000. A supplemental tax (issued near the end of 2014 to tax construction completed during the current year) is projected to net $100,000 (about the same as 2013).

Utility franchise fees are expected

to contribute an additional $100,000 to the town’s coffers (up from $1.21 million to $1.31 million) without an increase in the actual rate. Those are the fees paid by residents and businesses on their gas and power bills and then paid by their service providers to the town for the franchise to operate in Sylvan Lake. Of this total, $1 million is directed to reserves for future projects and the balance used to offset expenses during the current year.

To put the town’s budget into context, Moore provided councillors with detailed information on the town’s municipal debt, the 10 year capital plan and proposed borrowing over the long term.

That plan contemplates borrowing $3.3 million for the new fire hall with the first debenture payment of $135,000 being made during the year. (Debenture payments would be $270,000 annually on this debt.)

Borrowing $1 million for a new ladder truck is also planned, but that might be stretched into 2015 rather than completed in 2014.

Then the plan proposes borrowing of $10 million for the multiplex redevelopment in 2015 and another $1.25 million for road projects and upgrades. Each of these would be debentured on a 20 year term at a fixed rate through the provincial government’s Alberta Capital Finance Authority. And payments need to be factored into future budgets.

A list of reserves, which totalled $15.5 million at the end of 2013, was also reviewed. And Moore provided a chart on how the proposed budget increase would affect the average homeowner and business.

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Councillor Dale Plante questioned the differential between the residential and non-residential tax rates which, last year stood at over 85 per cent.

“We’ve skirted around the issue. What is the incentive to attract new business?” he asked.

“We’re always talking about the numbers we have.

We’re not talking about the numbers we could have,” he said. “Personally, I view the tax rate on non-residential (commercial) as higher than it should be to attract new business.”

Mayor Sean McIntyre noted councillors need to determine their plan for attracting and retaining business and their relationship with the current commercial core.

“What are our other strategies, as far as economic development,” queried Councillor Chris Lust.

Plante agreed council needs an overall vision of where they want to go, especially because they’re talking about annexation, and what that might entail for non-residential properties.

Councillor Matt Prete suggested capping the non-residential rate. “The reality is we’re looking to send a message. Freezing the rate sends a message we’re interested in their business. It would have a minimal affect on residents.”

Moore presented several scenarios about how different changes would affect residential and non-residential properties.

He’d earlier shown councillors that while residential properties account for 86.5 per cent of assessment, they only pay 78 per cent of tax revenue. Non-residential properties, on the other hand, account for 13.5 per cent of taxable assessment but pay 22 per cent of tax revenue.

He also showed that 37 per cent of the town’s overall revenue is generated from taxation while other things such as sale of goods and services (utility charges, recreation fees, etc.), government grants and reserves make up the remainder of

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The issue of the split mill rate and differential will be back on the table during discussions later in the week after council asked for further information on several ideas.

Of course it’s early going yet.

Councillors will spend lots of time listening, asking questions and making decisions before a final budget is established and the tax rate approved.

While departments are presenting their budgets, they’re also presenting a list of ‘edge’ items — those items which were initially proposed but “fell off ” the budget during review by the town’s administration team. Some of those items could be added back into the budget by councillors while other items that are included could be deleted, as the task of juggling priorities continues.

More detail will be learned by councillors as they go through each department’s proposal. They heard about the finance, administration, communications and economic development areas during their first evening.

Public works and planning and development were scheduled to present last night, then the library and community development tonight (Thursday).

All meetings are open to the public.

403-887-2331 THE SYLVAN LAKE CHRISTMAS BUREAU gives heartfelt thanks to all the generous individuals and businesses who helped make Christmas merry for everyone in our community, including: Trilliant Realty, for the donation of their space Dairy Queen Angels Anonymous Staff and Students from H.J. Cody School RCMP Charity Checkstop Stuff-a-bus Presbyterian Evening Guild, for moms’ gifts Lakeside Storage Employees of the Town of Sylvan Lake Sylvan Lake Lions Club Benalto B.P.O. Elks Walmart Huss Mineral Corp.

Sacred Massed Choir Angela Myles Tim Horton’s All those who sponsored a family Everyone who donated cash or toys Our many volunteers and shoppers The current administrators of the Christmas Bureau, known as “The Christmas Family” are retiring as of this year. It has been a very rewarding 20 years and we thank all those who helped us over many Christmases.

The Christmas Bureau will now be administered

by Community Partners, under the capable direction of Giselle Campbell, 887-9989.

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Difficult task ahead as councillors weigh pros and cons of tax increases; needs Sylvan Lake counThen there are the cillors got their first priority two and three STEVE DILLS taste of the difficult ‘edge’ items, some of SYLVAN LAKE task ahead of them, which appear to be very NEWS Tuesday night, as necessary in conjuncthey work through tion with council’s this year’s budget. vision for the future.

The good news is that just by virDebate Friday night and Saturday tue of growth in the town and growth is going to be the pivotal point in in assessment, there’s already an determining this year’s budget and extra $500,000 to spend if the town’s how it reflects the wishes of the tax rates are left the same as last year. group sitting around the decisionHowever staff proposed an addi- making table — four of the seven are tional increase of one per cent which new to the process. Why not attend would net the town another $125,000. and listen to the discussion? The Yet, as always, there’s never meetings are open to the public. enough money to go around.

Certainly scrutiny of what’s in the Besides the budget prepared by proposed budget, and changes to it staff, based on those two additional are necessary to bring some of the amounts, there’s a lengthy list of items left out back into play. ‘edge’ items — those items which The other issue which is going to were proposed by staff but pulled affect council’s decision making is from the budget because of the lack the split between residential and of funds. The top priority items in non-residential (commercial) tax this list account for about $300,000 rates. Last year the non-residential which, if added without detailed rate was over 85 per cent higher than scrutiny and deletion of some items the residential rate. already in the budget, would equate We believe that’s a hindrance to to a further increase of 2.4 per cent. attracting new business and industry

to our community. It’s an issue Councillor Dale Plante raised during Tuesday night’s discussion — one that won’t be forgotten during debate.

If changed or capped, it means residential ratepayers will have to pay a more equitable share of the town’s taxes, something that’s sure to provoke consternation in some sec-

tors because those people are voters.

We believe if the difference isn’t addressed it will continue to surface.

So we urge councillors to seriously consider changes in this item while they have the opportunity to moderate the impact on residents as growth continues to contribute to the budget.

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Residents need to voice concerns over possible fate of curling club Dear Editor, As active members of Sylvan Lake Curling Club, we would like to voice our concerns over the fact that in April, the present curling rink will be condemned and due to several issues, there may not be a new facility constructed any time soon.

In the past, the curling club has contributed an enormous amount of assets to the Town of Sylvan Lake. To mention a few, the land for the new town office, the present site of Sylvan Lake Curling Rink, the swimming pool, and Lions Park, all in co-operation with The Knights of Pythias, the Lions and Rotary clubs.

We have a rink that is over 60 years old, and since our curling club has contributed such a large legacy to the Town of Sylvan Lake over the past 80 or so years, one would think there would be no question as to the legitimacy of immediately constructing a new rink in this town. In a comparison of the population to rinks across the province, it showed that a 6-8 sheet facility is required to accommodate our growing population.

Some of the other recreational facilities have

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There was a large turnout for the New Year’s dace sponsored by the Service Club and Curling Club in the Alexander pavilion on the night of January 1.

An excellent line of novelties, distributed to the dancers, enhanced the

been constructed in Sylvan Lake with the greater part of the costs being funded by the town. Why would this not hold true for our curling rink? As well, facilities such as the swimming pool, the library, and the multiplex require yearly funding from Town of Sylvan Lake taxpayers, conversely, the curling club is the only recreational facility that is predominately self-sustaining.

Even more, the yearly curling leagues and bonspiels held here have brought a huge amount of funds into this community which greatly helps to support our local businesses. One example is the 2014 Jiffy Lube Alberta Scotties which is happening this week. However, an example of lost revenues is the recent cancellation of the men’s bonspiel, only hours before it was to begin, which was damaging to our reputation and fundraising. We should also mention that this building is open all year round to host other sporting events and various recreational activities, which also contribute a great deal of money to the local economy.

Some of the issues which have been brought to our attention and may be detrimental to the con-

fun, and the function was considered one of the best to be held here. ♦ ♦ ♦ Sylvan Lake W. I. held its annual meeting in the W. I. Hall Dec. 14; Mrs. B. C. Learned presiding. The financial report showed a very successful year.

The recent bazaar receipts were $264.35.

Mrs. McCrimmon gave a report of the year’s work. The following donations had been given: Brownies $10, Christmas Cheer Fund $30, Salvation Army $20, Robot Bombed Area $25, Red Cross $28, fruit and flowers to the sick $15, W. I. Anniversary $7.60 for war work. Seven ditty bags have been sent away.

Mrs. B. C. Learned was again elected president; Mrs. Dingwall - vice president; Mrs. Kovacs - second vice

struction of our new facility are: 1. That the Town of Sylvan Lake is being very tardy with signing a Project Development Agreement with the curling club.

2. A mutually beneficial agreement on a longterm lease between the curling club and town, that is vital to the success of our fundraising, has not been reached; which also resulted in the loss of funding available for new facilities.

3. Since there was support for borrowing funds for new facilities at the councillors’ forum, why was borrowing money for replacement of the curling rink not considered?

Keeping these facts in mind, one would wonder why there is even an issue regarding the construction of a new curling rink.

The people of this area certainly need to voice their concerns over this matter, by perhaps contacting Sylvan Lake Mayor and Council, writing letters to the editor of local newspapers, contacting surrounding county councillors, etc.

Douglas & Sylvia Culshaw, Sylvan Lake

president; Mrs. Pugh - secretary-treasurer; Mrs. Staples - correspondence secretary.

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Sylvan Lake Fish and Game association has decided the bird house building contest is to be continued again this year, with Mr. and Mrs. Albert, Frank Bardwell and the president as a committee. Prize money will be allotted for this.

The annual Quilting Party, preceded by a bonspiel, was discussed, and a committee formed and it will be held in Feb. at which the Fish, Bird and Big Game awards will be made. ♦ ♦ ♦ The first meeting of the year for the Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary was held in

the Legion Hall with 11 members present. The new slate of officers is as follows: President - Mrs. Jarvin; Second Vice - Mrs. Hunter; Secretary Mrs. Palmer; Treasurer - Mrs. McCutcheon.

Tickets for admission to the Royal Canadian National Curling Championships, to be held in Calgary in March, will be sent to Provincial Secretary Mrs. Faggetter, for hospitalized veterans. ♦ ♦ ♦ The high school and junior high basketball teams are in full swing again as the first game of the season starts Friday.

The senior teams will be playing their games on Friday nights and the junior high teams will be playing their games on Monday nights.

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THURSDAY, JAN. 9, 2014

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The Progressive Canadian Party: A continuing voice of all Canadians

BY HON. SINCLAIR STEVENS, LEADER THE PROGRESSIVE CANADIAN PARTY

Canadians have had two historic choices, Sir John A. Macdonald’s Tory party and Sir Wilfred Laurier’s Liberals to speak with the voice of all Canadians. “Tory, Liberal same old story,” we were told. The first has been removed from the ballot; the second is struggling to find its identity.

Who speaks for Canada? All of Canada, sea to sea to sea? Progressive Canadians in the Tory tradition of Sir John A. Macdonald.

The Progressive Canadian Party began and remains in the tradition of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada, a party of nationbuilding, national vision, political philosophy and policy direction expressed through fiscally responsible progressive social policy in the interest of a strong united Canada.

Progressive Canadians believe government must take an active part in the future of Canada as a nation. Canada’s government, Canada’s parliament, must be committed to our future.

Progressive Canadians believe the Canadian government and parliament must take a leadership role in the life of Canada in the world and in our own destiny, embracing ideas and opportunity, not just sit and wait for what a global marketplace may leave us, or pursue the particular interest of one or some of the provinces, or submit to the tyranny of ideology.

Progressive Canadians continue to share the Progressive Conservative national vision and policies which reinforce Canada’s parliamentary institutions, parliamentary democracy and social fabric in areas like health care and education and our responsibility to all of our fellow citizens wherever they live in Canada, regardless of condition, wealth, belief or office equally, all in the national

Need to work together to prevent thieving element in our community Dear Editor, The Grinch is alive and well and living in Sylvan Lake.

Prior to the Christmas season, my son-in-law, at great expense of time and money, put together the beginnings of an elaborate Christmas light display for his front yard on Lakeway Blvd. For the past month he has received many compliments on the display from his neighbours. The dancing, coloured lights have also brought much enjoyment to my grandchildren.

Sadly, through the night, the Grinch came and stole the entire display, denying the neighbourhood and my grandchildren the joy of yet another well lit home in their vicinity. Sorrowfully, every community has its element that believes it is acceptable to take what is not theirs to further their own degenerate lifestyle.

This unfortunate incident has been reported to the RCMP and we would appreciate anyone witnessing the theft of this light display to do the same. We need to work together as a neighbourhood to eliminate the thieving element that has no

Thanks to man who paid for their meals Dear Editor, On December 18th, you can imagine our surprise when the waitress came to our group of 19 to tell us that the man sitting in the corner of the Eckville Family Restaurant had paid for our dinners.

Thank you and God Bless! from the group from the Benalto Baptist Church.

Eleanor Snook, Benalto

regard for personal property.

Sincerely

interest because it is the interest of all Canadians.

The vision of Sir John A. Macdonald, Sir George Etienne Cartier and the Fathers of Confederation is as important today to the future of Canada and to Canada’s place in the world today as it was in 1867.

The National Dream and the National Policy of Macdonald were visions of his day. The national vision, the task of nation-building today may be different but it is no less important for our future as a nation.

Ten years after the take-over of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada, Mr. Harper’s party continues to try to reshape Confederation, Parliament, and Canada around the prejudices of its small Canada origins: provincialism, continentalism, and neoconservatism.

They are a party that is zealous in its ideology and beliefs, an inwardlooking movement rather than look-

ing to the future of a strong united Canada with responsibility to all Canadians as a national party Progressive Canadians instead are forward-looking, embracing change with the wisdom and reliance on our institutions, not just for their antiquity but for their utility in discovering opportunity and ordering opportunities outcomes for the benefit of all Canadians.

The PC Party of today, the Progressive Canadian party, too, understands the wisdom and the appeal to today’s Canadians of the words Macdonald used to describe the aims of his true Tory party and remains dedicated to them “our aim should be to enlarge the bounds of our party so as to embrace every person desirous of being counted a “progressive Conservative” and who will join us in a series of measures to put an end to the corruption which has ruined the present government and debauched all its followers” (Macdonald to Strachan, February 1854, National Archives).

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Youth Advisory Council members sealed new 25-year time capsule

BY STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

of got ideas from there,” she said. “The people that were on the Youth Advisory Council 25 years ago got to come and watch it, so in 25 years we’ll get to come and watch ours.”

Members of Sylvan Lake Youth Advisory Council Footage recreated from the 1988 video shows town plan to give future Sylvan Lake residents a glimpse into streets and the inside of H. J. Cody School. life as a youth in 2013, They recently compiled a time Like its predecessor, the new video also capsule to be unearthed 25 years from now. includes contemporary music, movie and pop culture The idea for the time capsule came after the recent references. unearthing of a similar one created by group of Sylvan In it, youths perform popular dance moves, and Lake youths in 1988. provide their input on what they think the future will Members of today’s Youth Advisory Council spoke look like. about the time capsule at the community centre last McDonald said the video took several weeks to Tuesday, and displayed, to an audience of about 20, a make, with shooting and editing wrapping up in video they created to include in the capsule.

December.

The video’s inspiration came from the similar, albeit The capsule was initially supposed to be buried Dec. slightly lower quality, footage that was included in the 5, but due to the large amount of snow on the ground, 1988 capsule, according to secretary Maddie McDonald. that date was pushed back.

“We’re going to wait until spring, but we wanted it “We watched the one from 25 years ago, and we kind sealed in 2013,” said McDonald. “We’re not adding new stuff after today (Dec. 31).”

Included among other items in the capsule are pictures, a sweater from a Registration starts on Monday, January 6 at 8:15 am! recent youth conference, Children of all faiths desiring a Catholic educaƟon programs from the comare welcome to our publicly funded schools! munity centre, and a poster displaying commonly used internet slang.

After viewing the video and other contents of the 1988 capsule, McDonald is already looking forward to 2038, when she and other memK®Ä Ù¦ Ùã Ä PÙ -K®Ä Ù¦ Ùã Ä bers of the Youth Advisory A half-day language rich play-based An exciƟng landmark year for Council and Sylvan Lake

community will be able to relive 2013.

“Watching the one from 25 years ago, the video was shaking and everything, so

I’m sure they’ll have even better technology in 25 years,” she said. “It will be cool to see how much it’s changed.”

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Members of Sylvan Lake Youth Advisory Council displayed items that were to be included in their 25-year time capsule last Tuesday. Showing a poster among those items were Marcus Ornella, Cassidy Schulz, Jessica Beckwith, Maddie McDonald and Damon Marshall. Missing were Hunter Everaers, Hunter Carson and Morgan Halsall.

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Residential construction mainstay of permits issued

BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Over $50 million in new construction was started in Sylvan Lake during the past year, close to the pace of the previous year, according to building statistics issued for December.

Permits were issued for nine single family homes bringing the year’s tally to 112, up from 94 the previous year.

The new homes permitted last month showed a change in the focus of construction, with six in subdivisions at the south end of 50th Street — three in Crestview subdivision and three in Beacon Hill subdivision. Two were for homes in Ryders

Ridge and the final permit for a home on 40th Street in the cabin area.

Two permits were issued for new commercial ventures, one for a Global Pet Foods store in Hewlett Park Landing ($160,000) and the other for the 68 seat Aja Sushi Restaurant on 46th Street ($133,760), in the former Rocky Mountain Home Furnishings location.

Industrial construction totalled $187,960 and included two accessory buildings and interior renovations to three buildings.

December’s permits pegged construction value at $2,850,025.45. This brought the year-end total to $52.184 million, down about four per cent over 2012 which recorded value of $54.577 million.

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THURSDAY, JAN. 9, 2014

Prete feels residents prepared to pay more for snow removal

BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

The policy needs to be changed so residential streets are cleared of snow quicker, contended Councillor Matt Prete when he and his colleagues discussed snow and ice clearing during a committee of the whole meeting last Thursday.

John Watson, the town’s public works foreman outlined the town’s policy of clearing ‘A’ and ‘B’ routes after significant snowfall events and then evaluating ‘C’ routes (which cover about 75 per cent of town streets) after the other routes are done.

During an average winter ‘A’ routes are cleared 6-8 times, ‘B’ routes are cleared 3-5 times and ‘C’ routes typically once a year.

It takes town crews a day to clear the high priority ‘A’ routes and about three days to clear the medium priority ‘B’ routes, said Watson. ‘C’ routes take about 10-12 days but can take as much as 30 days depending on snowfall during that time.

The cost to clear those ‘C’ roads is about $35,000, he stated. When the council authorized emergency clearing in December, the bill for ‘C’ routes, with contract equipment and manpower, was about $150,000.

Those ‘C’ routes include 113 locations where snow is cleared to the centre of streets or cul-de-sacs and then hauled away.

“The problem is the policy,” Prete said. “The first event was Nov. 1 and we did the ‘A’ and ‘B’ routes then parked the equipment. The next was Nov. 16 and we did the ‘A’ and ‘B’ routes and parked the equipment.

The problem is we parked the equipment. In my opinion we have to keep the equipment operating all the time. We’re waiting too long, the equipment needs to be moving every single day in order to do what we need …”

Watson, during his overview noted streets where there are sidewalks on both sides of the street are among those that require hauling snow since there isn’t the one side to pile snow on that’s available on other streets.

“Would residents be willing to give up one of the sidewalks for the winter, in residential areas, not in commercial areas?” Prete wondered.

Councillor Megan Chernoff asked what part of the public works department’s workload would be sacrificed if Prete’s suggestion was followed.

Watson indicated winter fire hydrant maintenance has usually occurred by now but hasn’t been started, roadway safety inspections were supposed to be done by the end of December, brush clearing of lanes hasn’t been started and then there’s building maintenance and

Higher and higher - A steady stream of trucks

full of snow has been flowing to the town’s ‘snow dump’ located off Sylvaire Close near the lagoon system as street clearing continues.

There a D7 Cat is being used to continuously push snow to the top of the pile and compact it. For the second time this season, the town has hired additional snow removal services, doubling its normal workforce. Crews worked on major routes during the weekend and then moved to residential roads and alleys. “To expedite the process ‘no parking’ signs will be spread further than commonly placed so residents are encouraged to follow the town’s Facebook page or website for daily updates, said a town media release.

STEVE DILLS

other items.

“We need to be careful not to make a decision based on weird circumstances,” cautioned Councillor Jas Payne.

Mayor Sean McIntye indicated “a goal of mine is to see our service level increase generally. But we do have to understand these are unprecedented measures and an unprecedented time. It’s a great time to vent our ideas.”

Prete replied he’s never been satisfied with snow removal in the seven and a half years he’s lived here.

“The concept of don’t clean streets until they’re impassable is unacceptable by our residents. I think they’re willing to pay for it. We can depend on snow, if we don’t clear it, we can depend on impassable roads.

The definition is insulting.”

He advocated changing the policy to provide a better level of service. “I think we can do it for a reasonable cost. I don’t believe this decision is based on the last 60

days.”

Councillor Dale Prete countered, “I’ve lived in 11 different communities. What we do in Sylvan Lake by far exceeds them. To say we have inadequate snow removal is not a proper characterization … All you have to do is drive down the road to Red Deer. I’m going to defend where we’re at, I believe we’re doing an extremely good job. We could do a little better job.”

Responding to a suggestion sidewalks on one side of the street be used for snow storage, Councillor Chris Lust discouraged the idea. “A lot of people get around by sidewalks,” she said.

Watson reminded councillors this year has been very unusual. He couldn’t remember anything like it since 1986.

He added he was “so impressed” with how the Dec. 2 snowfall was handled when private contractors were hired to double the town’s workforce. At that time they cleared the ‘C’ routes in five days. “That would be a better way to spend than adding equipment and staff to run it,” he said.

Following last Thursday’s meeting, the town announced it had again hired additional snow removal services to double its work force and remove snow from all streets and alleys in town.

That work began on Monday in residential areas.

The item was also be back on the agenda for councillors last night (Wednesday - after press time) when they heard a budget presentation from the public works department.

Deliberation of the town’s budget by councillors will take place tomorrow night (Friday from 5-8:30 p.m.) and on Saturday (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) at the town office.

The meetings are all open to the public.

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THURSDAY, JAN. 9, 2014

270 emergency calls during past year lision, Highway 20 and 47th Avenue.

Saturday, December 21 4:27 p.m. - motor vehicle collision, Highway 20 and 12, near Bentley.

Sunday, December 22 Sylvan Lake firefighters responded to 270 emergency incidents in 2013, according to Deputy Fire Chief Steve Scanland.

Following are calls responded to by Sylvan Lake’s volunteer firefighters, during the three weeks ending January 5.

Monday, December 16 6:06 p.m. - gas leak, Hewlett Park Landing.

Thursday, December 19 - 2:32 p.m. - motor vehicle collision, Highway 20 and 11.

Friday, December 20 5:29 p.m. - motor vehicle collision, Highway 20 and 11.

Saturday, December 21 2:46 p.m. - motor vehicle col-

3:43 a.m. - alarm, no fire, Hinshaw Drive.

Sunday, December 22 3:46 a.m. - medical assistance, Rustic Road, Norglenwold.

Monday, December 23 -

10:03 a.m. - medical assistance, Jarvis Glen Court.

Tuesday, December 24 6:26 a.m. - medical assistance, Fern Crescent.

Thursday, December 26 - 12:14 a.m. - gas leak, pro-

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10:33 a.m. - gas leak, 50th Street.

10:24 p.m. - rubbish fire, Tim Hortons, Erickson Drive.

Thursday, January 2 6:46 p.m. - minor structure

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Upcoming Meetings COUNCIL MEETING January 13, 2014 | 6:00 pm Municipal Government Building MPC MEETING January 20, 2014 | 6:00 pm Municipal Government Building COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING February 5, 2014 | 6:00 PM Municipal Government Building

Request for Proposal

Proposals must be presented or delivered in sealed packages, clearly marked “Proposal for Waste Water Main Upgrades (Phase 2)”. Faxed or other electronically transmitted proposals will not be accepted.

All inquiries related to this Request for Proposal shall be directed to: Mr. Dave Kelham or Mr. David Yee Town of Sylvan Lake Tel: 403.887.2141 (8am – 4pm)

Take Notice 2014 OPERATING/CAPITAL BUDGET Council will deliberate the proposed 2014 Operating and Capital Budget during 2 meetings scheduled for January 10 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm and January 11, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Municipal Government Building. Citizens are encouraged to attend these meetings and hear Council’s direction for the 2014 budget year. For further information please call 403 887 2141.

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How much time does the business need to schedule? A series of standard questions have been developed in order to gain an overall outlook of the local economy and its drivers. The visitation usually lasts 1 to 1-1/2 hours as information gathered is recorded electronically in a BVP template during the program.

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SNOW ANGELS ARE STILL NEEDED!

The Public Works Department is seeking proposals from qualified engineering firms to design, tender and provide construction services for the following 2014 Capital Project: Waste Water Main Upgrade (Phase 2) Documents will be available from the Municipal Government Building at 5012 48th Avenue in Sylvan Lake during normal office hours or through an e-mail request to either Project Manager David Kelham or David Yee, dkelham@sylvanlake. ca or dyee@sylvanlake.ca, on and after Monday, January 6th, 2014.

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RCMP NOTES

CATTLE LINER ROLLED ONTO SIDE; DRIVER, CATTLE UNINJURED Tuesday, December 17th 3:57 a.m. – RCMP attended Plaza Liquor Store on 50A Street in Sylvan Lake after a dispatch of an alarm.

When members arrived, they located a broken window on the north end of the store. Some wine bottles were stolen. An investigation is currently underway.

Wednesday, December 18th 4:58 a.m. – A single vehicle collision resulted in RCMP attending a cattle liner in the ditch on Range Road 30 in Red Deer County. The tion at a residence in Benalto. The semi was transporting cattle at the male was subdued by other males time of the collision and rolled onto until arrival of the RCMP. During its side. The driver of the vehicle his arrest by RCMP members the was not injured and the cattle were male was involved in another alterunloaded from the vehicle without cation. A 33 year old male from incident. Fire and EMS crews assist- Benalto is charged with assaulting a peace officer. ed as a precaution.

10:23 p.m. – A 911 call was 9:25 a.m. – RCMP received a call received of a single vehicle collision of a break and enter at a business on 50th Avenue in Bentley. Entry was on 60th Street just north of Highway gained through the back door and 11. Several witnesses reported seean undisclosed amount of money ing a truck swerving all over the road and ending up in the ditch on was stolen. Phone and internet lines were also cut. An investigation is continuing.

Friday, December 20th 1:56 a.m. – A 911 We would like to send out a huge call was placed to thank-you to the management police after an intoxiand staff of Value Drug Mart for their support of the Giving Tree for cated male was Bethany Sylvan Lake. We could not have involved in an alterca-

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Thanks also to the Sylvan Lake News for your news coverage for Friends of Bethany. Your continuing support is much appreciated.

Last, but certainly not least, our gratitude goes out to the public who cared enough to take tags from the Giving Tree.

It was a huge success.

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60th Street in Sylvan Lake. Police arrived on scene and noted the male driver was intoxicated.

The driver, a 55-year-old Sylvan Lake male, was arrested at the scene and is charged with impaired driving and driving while over .08.

Sunday, December 22nd 9:55 a.m. – A structure fire in Lacombe County resulted in attendance by RCMP and fire crews.

Units were called to the residence in Sunbreaker Cove after a fire started in the chimney. The fire did not spread to the structure of the home and no one was injured. A buildup of creosote is believed to be a factor in the blaze.

Monday, December 23rd 5:42 p.m. – A driving complaint resulted in

several charges laid against a 43-year-old Sylvan Lake male. A witness called dispatch advising that a male was driving erratically in the Sobey’s parking lot in Sylvan Lake and then entered the store.

RCMP observed the male attempting to drive his vehicle after exiting the store. His vehicle was stopped in the parking lot and he exhibited signs of intoxication. He was also discovered to be under a criminal driving suspension. Marijuana was also located in his vehicle. A screening device was utilized and the male was charged with impaired driving; having a blood alcohol level over .08; driving while prohibited; and possession of marijuana.

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Mother Teresa Advent Concert

It was a packed house at École Mother Teresa Catholic School on Dec. 19 when students performed at the annual Advent Concert before family and friends. Students in Grade 3, 4 and 5 classes sang songs while middle school students acted in “December in Our Town”, the dramatic reenactment of the birth of baby Jesus.

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- One of the most unusual Christmas displays around Sylvan Lake this season has to the the old International fire truck and crew of stuffed and inflatable characters located at 10 Willow Springs Crescent. Of course, Rudolph the Red nosed reindeer is leading the way while Santa Claus pilots the vehicle.

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Gail (Gardiner) Martin, a graduate of H. J. Cody Schoo l, who was visiting from Ontario, reminisced with her former teacher, Janet Walter, who was serving Centennial cake at the Centennial New Year’s Eve skatin g party Dec. 31.

Sylvan Lake Minor Hockey Association would like send a special THANK YOU to the community for the support of our st 1 Annual New Years Caberet, to Deb and Darren along with all their staff at Hockey Central and all the volunteers who helped organize set up and clean up.

Family skate

- June Pearson and her nephew, Tyse Schalkwyk posed with Frosty during the Sylvan Lake Centennial New Year’s Eve family skating party at the arena. Over 53 young families skated and wrapped up 2013 at the event. Father Time took to the ice and the countdown to midnight (actually 9 p.m. in lieu of all the young children) was followed by a cheer for 2014. Sylvan Lake & Area Community Partners, Sylvan Lake Centennial Celebrations Task Force and community volunteers teamed up to provide an enjoyable evening where families gathered indoors to skate, decorate their Centennial hats and conclude the year’s Centennial celebrations. SUBMITTED PHOTOS

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Weekly Game Results!

For the weekend of January 3 - 5, 2014

MELCOR 4YEAR OLD LAKERS

CASTAWAY SPORTS NOVICE LAKERS

Scrimmaged and prepared for their first game! +of the Week - #14 Ryan Gammie

No scores submitted +of the Week -

YOUNG GUNS DYNAMITE LAKERS

TERRYS LEASE MAINTENANCE NOVICE LAKERS

SERVUS CREDIT UNION ATOM LAKERS No games

STRATEGIS GROUP ATOM LAKERS

No scores submitted +of the Week -

Lakers 6 vs. Blackfalds 4 Player of the week: Cohen Mackenzie

Lakers 6 vs. Ponoka 2 +of the Week - Tygan Komarniski

WATTS PROJECTS DYNAMITE LAKERS

ALL ABOUT BOUNCING NOVICE LAKERS

Lakers 10 vs. Lacombe 2 +of the Week - Ashton Tuck

Lakers 6 vs. Castaway Lakers 10 +of the Week - Aiden Smith

CO-OPERATORS INSURANCE ATOM LAKERS

DAIRY QUEEN DYNAMITE LAKERS

DIVERSIFIED PRODUCTS NOVICE LAKERS

Lakers 16 vs. Lacombe 1 +of the Week - Brody van den Akker

FORMULA POWELL LP DYNAMITE LAKERS Lakers 8 vs. Young Guns Lakers 3 +of the Week - #14 Ryder Raunch

Lakers 6 vs. Lacombe 1 +of the Week - #11 Ayden Slade

No scores submitted +of the Week -

TRILLIANT PEEWEE LAKERS No scores submitted +of the Week -

COMFORT INN PEEWEE LAKERS

BARNZEE MIDGET LAKERS

Lakers 2 vs. ETR Lakers 4 +of the Week - #9 Kaje Hubley

No scores submitted

ETR PEEWEE LAKERS Lakers 9 vs. Thunderstars 0 Lakers 4 vs. Comfort Inn Lakers 2 +of the Week - Jackson Dyrland

SYLVAN CONCRETE BANTAM LAKERS Lakers 1 vs. Okotoks 5 Lakers 4 vs. Foothills 4 +of the Week - #10 Dylan Hilman

REDCORE BANTAM LAKERS Lakers 6 vs. Camrose 4 +of the Week - Evan Gringhuis

HOCKEY CENTRAL MIDGET LAKERS Lakers 4 vs. Thunderstars 2 Lakers 7 vs. Maskwacis 4

NORDIC SYSTEM MIDGET LAKERS No scores submitted Player of the week:

MIDGET 2 LAKERS No scores submitted +of the Week -

BOSTON PIZZA FEMALE LAKERS Lakers 7 vs. Maskwacis 0 +of the Week - #17 Maddi Laturnus

SYLVAN LAKE AGENCIES ATOM LAKERS

SCOTIA BANK PEEWEE LAKERS

SYLVAN TRUCK RANCH BANTAM LAKERS

BIG BEAR ENERGY FEMALE LAKERS

Placed 4th in Cochrane tournament. +of the Week - #3 Kyeran Nystrom

Placed 1st in Rimby tournament on B side. +of the Week - #11 Chase Bergstrom

Placed 4th in a tournament in Innisfail. +of the Week - Mike Johanson

Lakers 3 vs. Endmoor 7 +of the Week - Hannah Edgecombe

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Fewer traffic collisions;

fatalities reduced 25 per cent since 2007 SUBMITTED SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

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- Recently elected executive members of The Royal Canadian Legion, Sylvan Lake Br. No. 212 and the Ladies’ Auxiliary to the branch were installed during ceremonies Saturday evening. The group included, in the back row, Legion executive members Sharon Graham, Debby Stevens and Percy Bryant, Chaplain Jin Woo Kim, Service Officer Laverne Asselstine and Secretary David Wasiuta; and Ladies’ Auxiliary executive members Thelma Pauquette and Muriam Jaffray. In the front row are installing officer Larry Neis, Second Vice President Andrew Stevens, First Vice President Gordon Graham, Past President Gerri Stewart and President Steve Dills; and Ladies’ Auxiliary President Molly Johnston, Chaplain Evelyn Crawford, Sergeant-At-Arms Wanda Olson and Ladies’ installing officer Joyce Piller. Absent from the ceremony were branch Treasurer Kathy Neville and executive members Robert Hamelin and Todd Walsh. Missing from the Ladies’ Auxiliary were Secretary Bonnie Olson, Treasurer Dot Boomer, executive members Millie Little and Marie Schlahs and Past President Kathie Duncan.

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There were fewer traffic collisions and injuries on Alberta’s roads last year, according to Alberta’s 2012 traffic collision statistics.

Compared to 2007, when Alberta’s Traffic Safety Plan was introduced, fatalities have declined by nearly 25 per cent from 458 fatalities in 2007 to 345 in 2012.

When compared to other provinces, Alberta’s fatality rate is lower than most. In 2010, the most recent year for which these statistics are available, Alberta had the thirdlowest fatality rate in Canada compared to the sixth highest rate in 2007.

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Traffic collision statistics - 2012 Number of collisions dropped by 2,584 or 1.9 per cent Number of injuries decreased by 364 or 2 per cent Number of fatalities increased by 32 or 10.2 per cent Drivers, vehicles and traffic volumes - 2012 Number of drivers climbed by 62,412 or 2.2 per cent Number of vehicles grew by 127,392 or 4 per cent Traffic volumes on the numbered highway network rose by 6.41 per cent Since 2007, our government has been working with its traffic safety partners to implement the province’s first Traffic Safety Plan, said McIver. This critical work is now continuing under Alberta’s Traffic Safety Plan 2015, which builds upon the success of the province’s first plan and its partnership approach to making our roads safer. It is another way in which our government is building Alberta, ensuring our province has the roads needed and those roads are safe for Albertans.

Our government was elected to keep building Alberta, to live within its means and to fight to open new markets for Alberta’s resources. We will continue to deliver the responsible change Albertans voted for, the minister indicated in a news release.

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Community Christmas Dinner

Sixth for Rush and Wright in two-man bobsleigh at Winterberg

BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

The delights of a beautiful Christmas turkey and ham dinner were enjoyed by a large group of people who attended the annual Community Christmas Dinner organized by Sylvan Lake & Area Community Partners Association on Christmas Eve. Lots of donations and lots of volunteers contributed to the success, said association chairperson Donna Ellerby.

The help of many volunteers made the annual Community Christmas Dinner a success again this year.

Among those helping were Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide committee members Debbie Thomas and Karen Van Meer. A delicious ham and turkey dinner, along with all the fixing was served to 205 people at the community centre on Christmas Eve.

Lyndon Rush and Neville Wright posted the best there was for Canada’s men’s two-man teams at bobsleigh competition in Winterberg, Germany last Friday.

Despite a slow start on the short German track, the pair placed sixth with a two-run time of 1:53.43.

“Winterberg is a starters track and while he was a bit slower off the start, Lyndon was driving exceptionally well today,” said Tom De La Hunty, head coach of the Canadian Bobsleigh team, in a media release. He added that they rested Lascelles Brown on Rush’s sled to save him for the two four-man races scheduled for later in the weekend.

“It was a tough day today for everyone,” De La Hunty said. “The weather was miserable and was a bit of a strange day, but the guys did well considering that.

The Canadian duo was within striking distance of their first medal of the Olympic year after sitting in fourth place after the first bomb down the Winterberg track, but dropped a couple of spots after a few small mistakes in the final run.

“It has been a strange year for Lyndon

so far, but I have no concerns or problems with him,” said De La Hunty. “He was going well today and I know he will excel on the more difficult tracks in Europe.”

Switzerland’s Beat Hefti and Alex Baumann finished first with a time of 1:52.68 which was just three-quarters of a second ahead of Rush and Wright.

Chris Spring and Jesse Lumsden placed ninth in the first competition after the holiday break, while Justin Kripps and Bryan Barnett finished 11th.

In the first of the two back-to-back four-man bobsleigh races, Lyndon Rush, Lascelles Brown, Dave Bissett and Neville Wright tied for eighth with Canada’s Team Kripps with a time of 1:50.57, just 0.6 seconds off the winner’s pace.

In their second four-man race of the weekend, Team Rush slid to ninth place with a time of 1:51.17.

The newly-formed team of Chris Spring, Jesse Lumsden, Cody Sorensen and Ben Coakwell led the Canadian squad clocking the fifth-fastest time at 1:50.83.

Justin Kripps and his team of James McNaughton, Tim Randall and Bryan Barnett placed 11th.

The World Cup tour continues this weekend at St. Moritz, Switzerland, moving to Igls Austria the following weekend.

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It’s time to say Good-bye and we don’t know why, Today is the day we lay our little Goldie Bear to rest.

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Your time with us was short but sweet.

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Love, Mama, Daddy, Neliah, Kingston, Grandma & Grandpa Blake, Grammy & Grampy McLean, Uncle Terrance, Nana and for all those who were fortunate enough to see your sweet doll face and feel your golden warmth and embrace.

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AT THE Card Of Thanks MORRIS No words can express our complete thanks to all of our neighbors, friends, family, and strangers, who have done so much to help ease our family through this “life altering” moment with Terry’s passing. At times like these overwhelming kindness and generosity surfaces in so many ways. Food, flowers, cards, letters, keepsakes, snow removal angels, pictures, prayers, donations, phone calls, hugs and kind thoughts. A huge thank you to Ed Stevenson, Kevin Haugan, Lindsay Haugan, Cindy Overmars, Alliance Church and lunch ladies, Sylvan Lake RCMP, Victim Services, NAL Resources, Sylvan Medical Center, Janet and Janes Salon, and anyone else we may have overlooked at this time.

Special thanks to Dale and Shari Britton. The distance people travelled to pay their respects to our family, and friendly faces resurfacing from 40+ years of friendships, was hard to bear but so comforting to have that bond and support. We are so proud to be from Sylvan Lake for generations and thank you seems so insignificant, but know it is heartfelt as your sympathy wishes were to us.

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Truckers/ Drivers

860

A division of

Is HIRING:

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Mechanical aptitude, able to work away from home for extended periods.

Full time work till spring break up.

Fax resume to 403-742-5376 or email doug.reinhart@cordy.ca

Misc.

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Community Support Worker Trades Prep Programs

840

Employment Training

870

Business Opportunities

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870

WANT TO SEE the country? Semi retired?

We are looking for 1 ton O/O to transport RVs throughout North America.

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Business Opportunities

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Part-time Position

available for mature, hard working individual.

Shifts will include evenings & weekends.

We pay competitive wages, but you must be willing to get dirty!

Apply in person or fax resume to 403.887.2356. Squeeky Kleen Car & RV Wash, 170 Hewlett Park Landing, Sylvan Lake, AB

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Contractors

1100

Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors

403-887-3260 #103 Railside Plaza, 4505 – 50 Avenue Sylvan Lake, Alberta www.strategisgroupca.com

1029

Automotive

#6, 20A Sylvaire Close Hours: M-F 8-5

Domestic, Import & Diesel Repair

403-887-2340

www.rapidauto.org

Additions & Renovations Fences & Decks Basement Development Phone: 403-588-8163

Email: rainycreekmb@gmail.com

www.rainycreek.ca

• • • • •

WE ARE A NEW CAR WARRANTY APPROVED MAINTENANCE FACILITY

403-887-0440 service@sylvanlakeautopro.com 1A Industrial Drive

ART LAKE 403-304-0727 (cell) 403-887-3760

Glass Shops

1196

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.

Cynthia 403-887-4020

Construction

1085

asonable

RICK’S Wall Finishing

DRYWALL AND PAINTING •Taping •Ceiling & Wall Textures •Spray Painting •Painting New & Old Constructions

“A Real Mudder�

403-887-2200

Our Door to Yours!

Mobile Glass Service

403-887-6661

Landscaping

1240

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5CustomStar Landscaping & Design (Top Soil, Sand & Gravel)

Property Clean Ups & Junk Removal

CALL SHELLEY

Rick Schwartz

403-340-8666

Ph: 403-864-6540 Cell: 403-392-6450

Well Drilling

24 HOUR COMMERCIAL EMERGENCY SERVICE

1070

Cleaning

Re

AUTO • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL MOBILE SERVICE

Len Campbell Owner/Operator 8 Cuendet Industrial Way, Sylvan Lake

Directly behind our old location

1400

1260

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver.

(24 hour record check).

Divorce? Simple. Fast.

Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000.

Calgary 403-228-1300/ 1-800-347-2540; www.accesslegalresearch.com

Misc.

Services

Well Drilling

1400

1340

• General Equipment Rental • STIHL Products Dealer #30 Industrial Drive 403-887-0012

WE CAN MAKE IT EASIER!

Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990

403-318-1760 www.windoorinst.com ATTENTION HOME BUILDERS! No Warranty = No Building Permit.

Contact Blanket Home Warranty for details.

1-888-925-2653; www.blanketltd.ca NEED TO ADVERTISE? Province wide classifieds.

Reach over 1 million readers weekly. Only $269. + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call this newspaper NOW for details or call 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228.

Personal Services

Auctions

1530

BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS SALES EVERY WED. @ 6 pm.

Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A Resuming Weekly Sales Wed. Jan. 15, 6 pm FIRST ANTIQUE SALE Sun. Feb. 2, 1 pm WE BUY FOR CASH. 403-304-4791 Check website for full listing www.bigstrapperauctions.net

1315

DATING SERVICE. Long-term/short-term relationships. Free to try!

1-877-297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984.

Live adult 1on1 Call 1-866-311-9640 or #5015.

Meet local single ladies.

1-877-804-5381. (18+).

TRUE PSYCHICS! For Answers call now 24/7 Toll Free 1-877-342-3036; Mobile: # 4486; http://www.truepsychics.ca

Well Drilling

1400

RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide) Tell them Danny Hooper sent you

Rental Equipment

1290

Chain Link Fences Wood Fences Decks Interior Framing Finish Work

NEW FACILITY

Imports • Domestic • Trucks • SUV • Diesel Repairs

Legal Services

Auctions

Building Supplies

1550

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Very competitive prices! Largest colour selection in Western Canada. Available at over 25 Alberta Distribution Locations.

40 Year Warranty.

Call 1-888-263-8254.

STEEL BUILDING. “The Big Year End Clear Out!� 20x22 $4,259. 25x24 $4,684. 30x34 $6,895.

35x36 $9,190. 40x48 $12,526. 47x70 $17,200.

One end wall included.

Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca.

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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1700

HOSPITAL Bed, all electric, like new, 2 lift poles, $2000.

403-227-2505 Innisfail

1530

Stuff Auction Sunday, January 12 11 am • Viewing 9 am Location: Ridgewood Community Hall

– Partial List Only – New, Used, Antique, Collectable, Money, Furniture, Tools, Stuff for Everyone Hesston Buckle Collection – Blacksmith Forges – Frontload Washer/Dryer Set – And Much More

View our 29 patented and patent pending inventions online at

Cherry Hill Auction & Appraisals

www.1800bigiron.com

Phone 403-342-2514 or 403-347-8988

2200

Condos/ Townhouses

WANTED. Hannas Seeds seeking distributors for forage, turf, native and reclamation seed. Good commissions. Contact Dave at 1-800-661-1529 or dave@hannasseeds.com.

Suites

EXTRA FLUFFY & extremely cute! Teacup Babydoll Morkies†(very tiny).

Call 587-987-3422 or email wendyschedel@gmail.com

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

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

Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup� Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

3060

BACHELOR SUITES FOR RENT ranging $550-$650 $300 d.d. All rooms above Hazzard County Bar & Grill. Call 403-887-5235 ask for Char

For Rent #3000 - #3200

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

3030

SYLVAN LARGE 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, condo, 2 parking stalls, close to shopping. $1250. + utils.

403-341-9974

1840

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Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.

Semi loads of pine, spruce, Agricultural tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location. #2000 - #2290 Farm Equipment ..............2010 Lil Mule Logging Haying Equipment ............2020 403-318-4346

Health & Beauty

Seed Grain

1760

1660

For a complete list and Directions visit www. cherryhillauction.com Terms of Sale: Cash, Cheque, C/C, Everything must be paid for & removed on sale day (NO EXCEPTIONS), 15% buyer’s premium. Sale subject to Additions, Deletions, Errors and Omissions.

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Misc. for Sale

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

Roommates Wanted

SHARED ACCOMMODATION 1 1/2 miles West of Sylvan Lake on Acreage. $500/mo + d.d. + utils.

403-858-1092

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

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

Houses/ Duplexes

Manufactured Homes

4090

UNITED HOMES CANADA invites you to view our Heated display homes.

Purchase today at 2012 pricing. Inventory clearance starting at $92,500.; www.unitedhomescanada.com 148 Eastlake Blvd., Airdrie.

1-800-461-7632.

3020

SYLVAN LAKE, 1 bdrm., $550.; 2 bdrm. $1200. fully furn. dishes, linen, cable & utils. incld.

403-880-0210

Businesses For Sale

3080

Financial #4400 - #4430 Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430

4140

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$37.00+GST per week

Based on a 12 week commitment.

Does not include the $2.25 per week web surcharge

CALL SHANNON OR JOE

403-887-2331

www.jimsseptic.ca

• Septic Tanks • Campgrounds

• Camps • RVs • Holding Tanks

• Barn Pits • Lagoons

We also offer PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS

403-748-2628

Toll Free 1-877-292-6777 sales@jimsseptic.ca

SECURE INDOOR & OUTDOOR STORAGE Perfect for: • Affordable Rates

RVs • Trailers • Boats • Cars • Motorbikes • Quads/ATVs • Snowmobiles • Furniture/ Household Goods

403.843.7705 403 843 7705 www.glstorage.ca Located corner of Hwy 771 and Parkland Beach Road, west side of Gull Lake

THURSDAY, JAN. 9, 2014

Money To Loan

Tires, Parts Acces.

4430

BANK SAID NO? Bank on us! Equity Mortgages for purchases, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renovations.

Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok.

Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca.

587-437-8437, Belmor Mortgage.

DO YOU NEED to borrow money - Now? If you own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money - It’s that simple. 1-877-486-2161.

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BBB rated A+.

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SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Transportation #5000-5300 Automotive Services ........5010 Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 Cars ..................................5030 SUV’s................................5040 Trucks ..............................5050 Heavy Trucks....................5060 Vans/Buses ......................5070 Motorcycles ......................5080 Campers ..........................5090 Motorhomes......................5100 5th Wheels........................5110 Holiday Trailers ................5120 Tent Trailers ......................5130 Utility Trailers ....................5140 ATV’s ................................5150 Boats & Marine ................5160 Snowmobiles ....................5170 Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180 Auto Wreckers ..................5190 Vehicles Wanted ..............5200 Car/Truck Rental ..............5210 Recreational Vehicle Rental ..............................5220 Trailer Rental ....................5230 Misc. Automotive ..............5240 RV’s ..................................5300

5180

WRECKING AUTO-TRUCKS. Parts to fit over 500 trucks.

Lots of Dodge, GMC, Ford, imports. We ship anywhere. Lots of Dodge, diesel, 4x4 stuff. Trucks up to 3 tons. North-East Recyclers 780-875-0270 (Lloydminster)

Public Notice #6000 Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050

CALL 1-877-223-3311 CLASSIFIEDS HOT-LINE

Public Notices

6010

For Rent

3299

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS

Estate of William Morrey Ferries who died on October 29, 2013.

If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by January 31, 2014 and provide details of your claim to: Rownaoak Law Office LLP at #3, 4919 - 50 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, Alberta, T4S 1C9 If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

3060

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Great 1 Bedroom Suite ONLY $775

Broadway Rise

Top floor-1 bedroom suite 6 appliances.

U/G parking Exercise room in bldg Easy Hwy Access.

Sorry - N/P N/S

+ power

Available February 1!

FAMILY 4-PLEX

Spacious 2 Bedroom

APARTMENTS

PAPER!

NEWER 4 bdrm HOUSE 3 baths. 6 appls. Yard Close to Hwy access Sorry - N/P N/S Available February 1!

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59 Hinshaw Dr. SYLVAN LAKE, AB

403-887-5908

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1.877.223.3311

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$1750 + utilities

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Thinking of listing your home soon?

Talk to Lorne

#1, 4914-50 Sylvan Lake

24 Hrs Ph: 403-887-2217 Fax: 403-887-3165 Toll Free: 1-877-373-6296

Over 20 years of Sylvan Lake experience!

403-396-1584

www.remaxsylvanlake.com

lorne@isellsylvanlake.com

Current listings inventory is low!

It’s a great time to call for a FREE market evaluation, let our team get you Moving!

www.sylvanlakehouseguy.com

Gord Steinbach

#103 5590 45 Street, Red Deer MLS#CA0024508

$549,900

4416 RYDERS RIDGE BOULEVARD CA0024729

REDUCED!

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Willard Morris

$242,000

Experience More!

gordsteinbach@remax.net

Robert Popilchak

WILLARDMORRIS.COM | willardm@remax.net

5131 47A Ave Mature 50 ft. x 130 ft. vacant lot in a quiet area of town.

Lot slopes from back to front and could accommodate a walkout basement. There are mature trees on the property.

403-350-8708

CA0009467

$159,900

$659,000

Caroline Boivin 403-896-8500

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1 Leaside Crescent CA0023987

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$479,000 4721 49A Avenue LACOMBE

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$184,900 $1 $ 184 90 00 0

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$196,500 CA0026244

350-6193 35 "Your Trusted Real Estate Advisor"

403-318-4547

Visit www.willardmorris.com for more info and pics!

$295,000

319 Lobstick Drive Spectacular 7.09 acre piece of paradise located just south of Leslieville with pavement right to your driveway. This beautiful 5734 sq.ft 1.5 Storey custom built home is truly stunning and must be seen to be appreciated. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms

www.cbrealestate.ca

START YOUR NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT!

Sellers are paying lot rent until December 31, 2014. Upgrades include, but are not limited to: light package, appliance package, poly rock wrap columns on the front, triple pane windows, 3/8 O.S.B underbelly, blind package. R values on this modular are R28(walls), R32(floors) and R50 in the #323, 5823 - 52 Street ECKVILLE ceiling. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, raised eating bar, corner lighted pantry, skylight, custom bay window in kitchen, and utility room cabinets.

Corner lot in Killian Estates; fenced & landscaped with concrete patios & large deck with aluminum railing.

Handicap accessible with 36” doors.

sandi@palmbay.ca

Sandi Hallgren

403-887-2217