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Joy - Clearly excited, Alberta Scotties champions Val Sweeting, Joanne Courtney, Dana Ferguson and Rachel Pidherny waved to the crowd at Sylvan Lake’s multiplex after their win Sunday afternoon while coach Taina Smiley smiled at their joy. The young team — Sweeting and Pidherny are both 26 while Ferguson is 24 and Courtney is 23 — will now represent the province at the national Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Montreal Feb. 1-9.

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Influenza vaccine no longer available at clinics

BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

PROUDLY PRESENTED BY: UNIQUE ELEVATIONS Saturday, Feb. 15 and Sunday, Feb. 16 - Ice racing by motorcycles, ATVs and side cars. Two way sprint on Saturday, oval ice racing on Sunday. Weather and ice dependent. (secondgearclub.camp9.org/iceracing) Friday, Feb. 21-Sunday, Feb. 23 - Sylvan Lake Ice Marathon speed skating competition. 50 km on Friday, 100 km and 5 km on Sat. and 25 and 10 km races on Sun. Also Kortebaan and Sled on Sat. and Sun. Dependent on weather and ice conditions. (www.sylvanlakeicemarathon.com)

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Support Programs

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 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 info Ken Sumner 403-887-8806.

Wednesday, Jan. 29 - Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Bus to River Cree Casino, Edmonton. Leave 8:30 am. Phone Joan 403-887-7614.

Saturday, Feb. 1 - Family movie marathon at Sylvan Lake Library from 10 am to 3:30 pm. Adventures in Babysitting, Adventure of Huck Finn and Muppet Movie. Free, drop in.

Saturday, Feb. 8 - Pop Stars and Princesses at Sylvan Lake Library from 1-2 pm. Bring on all those things shiny and sparkly. Come in costume as your favourite pop star or princess. Enjoy a makeover and karaoke. Lots of activities, music, snacks and stories. Free, limited enrolment, registration required.

Saturday, Feb. 8 - Central Alberta Singles dance 8:30 pm at Innisfail Legion Hall. Music by Hot Spur.

For info call Elaine 403-341-7653 or Murray 403357-8022. Everyone welcome.

Saturday, Feb. 15 - Winterfest - polar dip, fireworks and much more for the entire family.

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.

Influenza vaccines are no longer available in Central Alberta, according to Alberta Health Services.

This year’s vaccination campaign was one of the

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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.

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As of 4 p.m. Saturday, all influenza immunization clinics were closed in the Central Zone and won’t be reopened this season.

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Town’s budget available for scrutiny before final consideration; ‘Average’ homeowner would pay additional $72.33 in municipal taxes

BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Hours and hours and hours were spent by town councillors and staff last week to determine how much property taxes will have to increase in 2014.

In the end, the draft budget,

approved for circulation to residents and businesses, shows owners of an average property valued at $300,000 last year, would pay an additional $72.33 for the municipal side of their property tax bill.

That amount could vary depending on several items. The first is the change in assessment (property

Town planning $12.732 million in capital projects

BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

the south side of Lakeshore Drive in the Golf Creek area, adjacent to Willow Springs subdivision, is projected to cost $40,000.

The last water well took five years to get all the approvals necessary and bring it on line, said Alan Gassor, the town’s director of public works.

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value) from year-to-year. It was estimated at a 1.8 per cent increase based on preliminary assessment numbers for 2014. But that percentage will vary from neighbourhood to neighbourhood. The other reason for an increase is the decision of the province on the education tax portion of the bill.

The province sets that rate in the spring, and until then it’s impossible to calculate the exact increase on the total bill.

The budget, approved in principle by councillors includes an increase of 2.69 per cent in the mill rate (tax rate). It also includes an increase in the recreation levy of just over $1 per month which will raise an additional 25 per cent ($100,000) for recreation projects.

The non-residential (commercial and industrial) tax rate was frozen at last year’s amount (see separate story).

Taxpayers have the next three weeks to comment on the budget before councillors revisit it at the Feb. 10 meeting. In the meantime, they’re planning a coffee party to hear thoughts of residents and business owners. It will be at Waves Coffee Shop from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 25.

“Everything is still on the table,” said Mayor Sean McIntyre, near the end of coun-

If everything goes according to schedule, the town will spend more than $12 million on capital projects over the next 12 months.

However, some of the projects may be delayed into 2015.

Councillors approved the draft capital budget, for circulation to ratepayers, The Sylvan Lake Community Partners following extensive would like to thank all those who meetings which ended Saturday afternoon. contributed to our 13th Annual The budget will be Christmas Dinner. back in front of councillors at the Feb. 10th meeting for approval.

• Graham Parsons • Ainsley White Public works proj• Jim & Leslie Hill – • Alanna Dextrase ects accounted for the Hidden Valley Market & Family bulk of the cost — totalling $8.563 milGarden • Ann Shannon lion.

• Beth Strilchuk • Marg Fokkema Construction of the • Betty Finner • Marlene McClelland second phase of the sanitary sewer main • Bob Osmond • Naomi Hillman upgrade on 50th • Bob Swabey • Our Lady of the Avenue, from 41st to • Boston Pizza Rosary School 47th Street was pegged at $2 million. This is • Canadian Tire • Patti Gette & Family the town’s oldest sewer • Catherine Vais • Scott’s No Frills main and its replace• Connie & Brent Sutter • Shelly Suggett ment is needed due to • Darlene McGeough & Family age and the need to increase capacity for • Darlene Wells • Sylvan Lake News development in the • Donna Ellerby • Tim Hortons town’s west end. The & Family • Town of Sylvan Lake remainder of the project, is planned in con• EVRAZ • Walter Sandusky junction with work at • Fred & Donna Vert • Wayne & Lorna the intersection of 50th • Giselle Campbell & Thomas Street and 50th Avenue.

Lagoon upgrades Family • Wayne & Bonnie are planned at a cost of • Gloria & Ray Gascon Collins $1 million; a study in preparation for a new A huge thank you to all the people who donated to water well is slated at make this event possible and to all the volunteers $100,000 and development of a wetland on that helped to make this event possible. We

cil’s decision-making session Saturday. “We really want to communicate our decisions, they’re not set in stone yet.”

Over three nights last week, councillors heard from various department staff on their budgets and requests to add additional projects.

Then Friday night and through the day Saturday, they debated specific projects, watching the property tax increase go up and down based on what they decided. Some projects made it while most others that had low priorities and had already been struck during staff scrutiny didn’t return to the budget.

Shortly after noon, the increase sat at 3.45 per cent and the average increase, based on the above $300,000 property, would have been $96.94.

Councillor Matt Prete indicated he’d like to see the increase under three per cent and others agreed, tackling the numbers one more time.

They shaved the cost of several projects and dropped one, trimming $64,000. This took the increase down to 2.69 per cent, a figure they were happy with.

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Will councillors hear reaction to their budget decisions? year, we have to remember While sitting that Sylvan Lake is growthrough hours of preSTEVE DILLS ing. We’re planning for sentations and deliberSYLVAN LAKE more land through annexations we saw a majoriNEWS ation, more people, more ty of Sylvan Lake counbusiness and more induscillors make their first try. Those plans come with attempt at balancing all costs, both in terms of the diverse needs of a growing town as they tried to determine developing them and then in implemenwhat our taxpayers could live with for a tation.

Faced, as four of our councillors were, tax increase.

Their decision — an increase of over with this, their first budget, we’d give three per cent was too much. So they them a passing grade for making the tackled the numbers one last time decisions they did. Of course, we could Saturday afternoon, as they came close to criticize some of those decisions. But the end of their work. And they were able when you look at the overall result, their to reduce the tax rate increase to 2.69 per struggles will result in real progress in the coming year. cent.

There were areas they could have cut But wait, that’s not the total increase.

Many residents will also be hit with to maintain the increase at one per cent assessment (property value) changes. as suggested by staff. Their visions, howThey’re estimated to average 1.8 per cent ever, determined we’re going in certain so if your property increased in value by directions.

One of those items was $100,000 the average, your tax bill could be 4.49 slated for beach enhancement. That per cent higher this year.

Then, if the province decides to tin- needs to be approved by the province ker with the provincial education tax, before it proceeds because it would take which is collected by the town on the place on provincial land. The amount same tax bill, and forward to the prov- budgetted is four times what was spent ince, the increase could be higher. That last year to add sand to the side of our lake and enhance the visitor experience. won’t be known until later this spring.

We could criticize councillors for It must be stressed, again and again, that the town has no influence in what increasing the snow and ice clearing the province does. They get a bill from budget to improve service levels from the province, have to collect the money last year (not this extraordinary year). from you, the ratepayer, and then pay the But who can do that in a year like this province. Interestingly, the town actually — particularly when town staff are doing has to send the province two quarterly such a good job keeping us moving. payments before it even collects taxes Councillors did ascertain that if the increased snow removal budget isn’t from our residents and businesses.

While that may give you a very entirely spent it would go into a reserve uneasy feeling about what’s to come this that could be accessed in years like we’re

How sad it would be not to have curling venue; volunteer experience was great Dear Editor, I volunteered last week for the Alberta Scotties Tournament of Hearts and want to commend all the event organizers and everyone else, like me, who volunteered.

I have nothing to do with the curling club and don’t curl myself but do enjoy watching curling, and that is the reason I volunteered for the Scotties. I volunteered for a total of five shifts and got to spectate for four draws as well thanks to friends. I didn’t expect that I would have as much fun as I did in the end.

I met many people from town and from out of town and got to meet a cou-

69 years ago ...

From the issue of January 10, 1945

Red Deer, Alberta Published every Thursday by PNG Prairie Newspaper Group in community with: Publisher Fred Gorman

of the debate which went into the decisions and will enhance our community.

We could continue, but we’d be surprised if more than a handful of people really care.

Town councillors were adamant that residents and business owners be given time to digest their decisions. That’s why they’ve allowed a three-week comment period before they pass the final interim budget. They also plan to make themselves by hosting a coffee party at a local business.

We hope they’re overwhelmed with comments. But we suspect from past experience, the response will be mediocre from an apathetic populace who understand there’s nothing certain in life but death and taxes.

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Another idea which portends future expenditure is $10,000 for spray park location search and design. That’s an idea with lots of traction among the public — so it seems councillors are reacting to discussions they had during the election and are proceeding. There will be a time for the public to provide their ideas on this project.

Another radar trailer for Protective Services at $25,000??? How much did concerns about safety weigh on the minds of councillors on this item and others such as $800,000 for two sets of traffic lights at busy corners? Or $410,000 for a sidewalk to connect the northern part of 50th Street with Beacon Hill, Crestview and Lighthouse Christian Academy? All, we believe, were worthy

Excellent reports on the year’s activities were presented at the annual meeting of the Benalto Agricultural Society by President Clyde Stauffer and Secretary C. B. Pugh, showing the organization to be in sound financial position.

ple of the curling teams and their families as well. Every day I reported for duty I was met with smiles from all the volunteers and the volunteer supervisors which really made me feel welcome.

I want to send a special thanks to Ken James who was the person I reported to everyday as security personnel. No matter what way Ken was being pulled, he always smiled and was right there to answer questions and greet people when he was needed. All the organizers and volunteers went way above and beyond their duties sometimes pulling 12 hour shifts and again, there they Improvements to the buildings and grounds last year amounted to about $1,000 and the entire plant is free from debt. A satisfactory balance is carried forward.

Officers elected for 1945 were: Clyde Stauffer - president; L. Kathol vice-president; Ray Niemela - 2nd vice-president; D F. Neilsen - stampede manager. Directors: H. G. Bennett, A. J. Foster, Clifford Hillman, W. A. Holsworth, John McBride Jr., Lloyd McNeil, A. Norton, George Richardson, W. Schuneman, George Sterling, Peter A. Stewart, L. Wall, Langton Wells, Lloyd Wells, Miss B. Burdick, Mrs. P. N. Cameron, Mrs. W. A. Holsworth, Mrs. J. McBride, Mrs. Thomas Smith, Mrs. George Smith, Mrs. Peter A. Stewart.

Thomas Smith was chairman dur-

were still smiling.

This event had all teams staying within the town generating revenue for the town, staying in hotels and eating at our restaurants. How sad it would be not to have a curling venue to be enjoyed not

only by curlers but by the general public like me.

Kudos to everyone!

Kim Matthews, Sylvan Lake

Help getting unstuck appreciated Dear Editor, I want to thank the nice man in December who was driving around and helping people get unstuck. I was stuck on Hunter street and he came and helped ing the election of officers. ♦ ♦ ♦ Chuck Vanson, Les Perkinson, Ray White and Jack Sunell have taken their medicals for the navy and are awaiting their call.

50 years ago ...

From the issue of January 16, 1964

Further to past negotiations regarding garbage disposal for the Town of Sylvan Lake and surrounding ares in the Counties of Red Deer and Lacombe, letters will be sent to the two counties regarding a jointly operated disposal ground. Suitable sites are being considered.

Councillor Cox reported at last Monday evening’s council meeting that the town fire truck had been tuned up and the engine valves

me.

Thank you!

Jessie Donald, Sylvan Lake

ground.

It was decided to place two new street lights on 1st Street East — one of these lights to replace one of the old style.

Further action will be taken by the town in its efforts to secure a hospital, nursing home, or senior citizens home. Letters received from the Minister of Health, Dr. Ross and Mr. Hooke will be answered. Letters will also be sent by the town in an endeavour to get a dentist to locate at Sylvan Lake.

In response to a petition for paving of 1st Avenue West, the council decided to go ahead with this project. A petition to pave 2nd Ave. East from 2nd Street to 7th Street, will be held in abeyance for a year. ♦ ♦ ♦

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All smiles

- Members of Team Webster were all smiles as they entered the rink at the multiplex during opening ceremonies for the 2014 Jiffy Lube Alberta Scotties Tournament of Hearts.

First

- Brenda Dale threw the ceremonial first rock marking the opening of the 2014 Jiffy Lube Alberta Scotties Tournament of Hearts last Wednesday night.

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COUNCIL MEETING January 27, 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

Take Notice BOARDS AND COMMITTEES The Town of Sylvan Lake is looking for a community member to fill the following vacancies: Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Hears appeals on developments and subdivisions within the regulations of the MGA (2 year term). Meetings as required in the evening.

Community Services Committee Provides recommendations related to community opportunities and challenges (2 year term). Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month in the evening.

Additional information regarding the mandates of this board and application forms can be found on our website at www.

Development Permits TAKE NOTICE THAT on January 6, 2014, the Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) for the Town of Sylvan Lake approved the following application(s): Cedo Modo Inc. (conditionally approved) for a change in ingress/egress for car wash, building color changes, roof top equipment and above ground tank fencing on Lot 4, Block 13, Plan 082-3644 (49 Hinshaw Drive) AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT on or before January 13, 2014 the Development Officer for the Town of Sylvan Lake approved the following application(s): RYDERS RIDGE Unique Elevations Inc. for a rowhouse (6 units) with attached garage & deck on Lots 146-151, Block 7, Plan 132-3636 (47-52 Reid Court) BEACON HILL Laebon Developments Ltd. for a single family dwelling, attached garage, deck & basement development on Lot 11, Block 13, Plan 122-4336 (15 Bowman Circle) Laebon Developments Ltd. for a single family dwelling, attached garage, deck & basement development on Lot 79, Block 11, Plan 122-4336 (165 Bowman Circle) Laebon Developments Ltd. for a single family dwelling with deck on Lot 47, Bock 12, Plan 102-3554 (76 Bowman Circle) Henderson Homes for a single family dwelling, deck & secondary suite on Lot 29, Block 12, Plan 122-4336 (152 Bowman Circle) AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT you may appeal

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You may not appeal a Permitted Use unless it involves a relaxation, variation or misinterpretations of the Land Use Bylaw. For further information please contact the Development Officer at 864-5557.

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Few calls for firefighters CATHOLIC Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Registration starts on Monday, January 6 at 8:15 am!

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 week ending January 12.

Friday, January 3 - 7:15 a.m. - motor vehicle collision, Highway 11 and 60th Street.

Friday, January 3 - 1:09 p.m. - motor vehicle collision, Highway 20 north.

Saturday, January 4 - 10:25 a.m. medical assistance, Sylvan Drive.

Wednesday, January 8 - 3:38 p.m. minor structure fire, Benalto, Red Deer County.

Thursday, January 9 - 5:44 a.m. public hazard, gas spill, Lakeshore Drive.

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Due to the condition of rear alleys the Town of Sylvan Lake is taking the unprecedented step of asking residents to place their recyclables and garbage to the FRONT street to ensure collection. The irregular build-up of snow combined with mild temperatures and the weight of the collection vehicles has made the alleys unusable for large vehicles.

Front street pick-up begins Tuesday but every attempt will be made this week: (Jan 14-17) to collect from the alley.

This request is effect until further notice. Residents are asked to place their garbage or recyclables between the snow windrows or near the front sidewalk without obstructing pedestrians or motorists.

Public Works will continue to remove loose snow from alleys as required to help ensure the mobility of residents.

Residents with questions are encouraged to contact Public Works at 403-887-2800.

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Freeze in commercial tax rate meant to send ‘open for business’ message

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we be a little more aggressive than just a freeze,” said Councillor Graham Parsons. He agreed that a freeze this year would be a good idea then council has a year to study the issue and create a longer term plan.

“I think we have to be more aggressive than just

Over the next year, Sylvan Lake councillors have committed to studying the differential between residential and non-residential tax rates and establishing a clear vision of where they want to be in the future.

In the meantime, they agreed to freeze the non-residential (commercial and industrial) rate at the 2013 level for the current year, but the decision was not without significant debate.

Councillors discussed whether it would send a strong enough signal to entre- Red Deer County Division 5 councillor preneurs and developRichard Lorenz (middle) presented a $27,987.20 cheque to Dick ers that the town is Snook, President of Benalto Booster Club, and Dave More, chair of open for business while the 2014 Benalto Centennial Committee, last Friday. The capital others called for a long grant will help fund a walk-out basement for the hamlet’s historic term strategy. train station. Behind the cheque presentation, students of Benalto “I don’t feel personschool enjoyed skating on the outdoor rink flooded and maintained ally that I’m content to

by Rob Lewis, who regularly clears snow from it to ensure it remains have my taxes go up accessible.

STUART FULLARTON while business taxes go down,” said Councillor Jas Payne. “We have a lot to offer, we just haven’t put it out for people to see. Once we have incentive plans, a design, we can put it out there.”

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There are a lot of people in the community who can’t afford the $100 increase they were projecting, said Payne.

Councillor Chris Lust said she could live with a freeze, but was concerned about a long term change which could “jeopardize services”.

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Councillor Dale Plante said, “I don’t hear any disagreement around the table about the need to shift.

“A freeze is going to be able to send a loud enough message,” he suggested. Then next year they’d have a long term plan.

Payne agreed to that suggestion.

Betty Osmond, the town’s chief administrative officer, told council-

lors that next year they’d be looking at a three year operating budget rather than working year-to-year so a plan would make sense.

With last year’s rates, non-residential property owners were paying a rate more than 85 per cent higher than residential ratepayers.

“We want to attract business. Part of that is to re-evaluate non-residential rates,” said McIntyre.

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are accessible in the event of an emergency, he said in a media release.

Another town-wide focus on clearing snow commenced on Monday.

“At Sylvan Lake Fire Department, our primary concern is the safety of all Sylvan Lake residents. The co-operation and goodwill of homeowners and businesses taking time to keep the fire hydrants clear of snow is invaluable to us,” said Brausen.

If residents or businesses have concerns or questions about a specific fire hydrant in their area, they are encouraged to contact the town’s Public Works department at 403-887-2800.

In the event of an emergency, Sylvan Lake firefighters need to be able to quickly find and access fire hydrants.

As a result, Fire Chief Cliff Brausen issued a plea last Friday to all residents and businesses to help by clearing around fire hydrants on or near their property due to the abundance of snow which has fallen this season.

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Town’s capital projects... $650,000 and no idea what we’re at Four Seasons Park; $150,000 for trail developContinued from page 3 “It’s become very clear the province has absoWork on Phase 5 of Lakeshore doing but it has to do with parking?” ment; $100,000 for beach enhancement; $65,000 lutely no intention of improving that park,” said Drive, from 50th to 52nd streets is questioned Councillor Jas Payne. He for replacing equipment in Meadowview Mayor Sean McIntyre, explaining why the town slated at $1.9 million. Involved in was flabbergasted that an idea hasn’t Playground; $40,000 for Lighthouse Park (in the would be involved. this project is reconstruction of the been found. “It seems we’re still try- marina area); and $10,000 for design of a spray A list of new and replacement equipment was 50th Street intersection, improve- ing to grasp for ideas and its years park, including determining a location, size, and contained in the mobile equipment section of the ments around the corner, extending past.” public consultations so there’s a budget detercapital budget for a total of $1.804 million. It the promenade to the east corner of Betty Osmond, the town’s chief mined for actual construction. the marina property and overlaying administrative officer, said there The beach enhancement project is dependent included a new aerial fire truck at a cost of $1.3 pavement. have been sites looked at for pur- on provincial approval. million and an additional radar trailer at $25,000.

Traffic signals are planned at the chase but the amount available is Ron Lebsack, the town’s director of community corners of Herder Drive and 47th “not sufficient to address the long services, said he had a meeting set with Alberta Avenue and 50th Street and 45th term”.

Environment for next week. Two options would be Avenue at a cost of $400,000 at each Sylvan Lake Councillor Graham Parsons discussed — bringing sand back to the seawall or location. defended the decisions of past coun- replacing grass with sand on top of the seawall.

Playgroup Society Another $510,000 is dedicated to cils. “There’s always been a parking the final phase of the community problem ten days of the year. The centre parking lot which includes marina is rarely at capacity. To make Creative will be held improving the front entrance and this development move forward we Flowers January 29th at 7:30PM dealing with the drainage ditch.

OP O pE took cash-in-lieu of some parking.” eN n Art & M M o on n Sa S at the a t t A sidewalk along the west side of It’s partially that money that’s dediam m -- 6 5p pm m Gifts 99a 50th Street from Sylvan Drive south cated to finding a solution.

Sylvan Lake to Beacon Hill Drive is projected at •Fresh Flowers & Plants Under the heading of community Community Center.

•Unique Art & Gifts $410,000 although this could be services and facilities, the total for •Rogers Chocolates reduced depending on whether part capital projects is $2.365 million.

SLPGS runs programs for preschool Flowers by Wire of it uses the road through the cemchildren weekly including CHIPS and various That includes $1.5 million already Worldwide & Local Delivery y etery.

Playgroups at the Community Center. The announced as the town’s commit403-887-2460 Replacement of the sidewalk on ment for a new curling rink, $330,000 meeting is open to the public, and the society Mainstreet, Sylvan Lake Harrigan Street is included in the for library renovations and reroofis always seeking new board members.

Go to soulfood.ca capital budget, at a cost of $103,000. ing; $170,000 for a drainage culvert and click on Àowers The public works transportation portion of the budget also includes a number of design projects in preparation for work in future years. These include the 50th Street design from Lakeshore huge thank you to the following businesses for their Drive to 48th Avenue, support with kcs Association’s 2013 Fall Raffle. Thank you including realignment “Dining by the Lake” for making this year another great success!!! at the 50th and 50th intersection; design for modernization of streets in the cottage area; West Village; and on Lakeshore Drive from the roundabout to • Tipz & Topz • Sylvan Lake Aquatic • Fresh Renovations 33rd Street.

• TMS Wireless Centre • Ellen Walker Design One of the topics • Visually Sound Optical • Taco Time Solutions which perked the inter& Hearing • Sylvan Studios • The Paint Stop est of councillors was • Mike & Christa Currier • All About Bouncing • Pizza Hut Express $650,000 for parking in • Sugar & Spice • Expedia (Jordana • Costco * the marina area.

• Al-Lee’s Hair Design Simms) • Al’s Bobcat & Trucking “We’ve got to move • Salon Chateau • Sylvan Lake Agencies • Alberta First Form on this,” said Councillor • Brookie’s Bouncers • Lube Stop • BJT Plumbing Dale Plante. “We know • Hazzard County • Meadowlands Golf Club • Beach Burgers very well that $650,000 • Unique Elevations • Hammer Head Oilfield • Edgewater Inn is not going to do a lot.

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• Body Aware • No Frills • Booster Juice Mayor Sean • Sandalwood Flowers • Comfort Inn Landmark • Arashi Do McIntyre indicated he • Snap Fitness Cinemas • Rainy Daze Medi-Spa was “glad to see it’s on • Subway • Bamboo Hut • 30 Minute Hit *includes garlic toast and two sides the radar. We need to • Tim Horton’s • Angelozzi’s • Oasis by the Lake Health get it underway”.

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RCMP NOTES

Stolen vehicle recovered in Raymond Saturday, January 4th 2:17 p.m. – RCMP attended a residence on Willow Springs Crescent in Sylvan Lake after a report of an unauthorized house party. The owner of the property was not in attendance and a neighbour reported that a female, known to the owner, had accessed the residence and was living there. Two 17-year-old females were arrested at the scene. Both are charged with being unlawfully in a dwelling house and one female is also facing a charge of possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

Sunday, January 5th 12:31 am – RCMP arrested a 29-year-old Red Deer female in relation to a roadside stop on Highway 11.

The vehicle was stopped for speeding and the arresting constable noted an odour of liquor coming from the vehicle. A roadside screening device was utilized and the female was transported to cells and charged with impaired

driving and having a blood alcohol level over .08. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

7:52 a.m. – A 58-year-old female reported her vehicle stolen from her residence in Red Deer County. A 15-year-old male was arrested and the vehicle was later recovered in Raymond, Alberta. He is charged with theft of a vehicle. The accused is known to the complainant.

Wednesday, January 8th 2:44 a.m.– A 20-year-old female is

charged with mischief under $5,000 after a complaint was reported on Perry Drive in Sylvan Lake. A female was witnessed causing damage to a home and she was arrested on scene. The owner of the home and accused are known to each other.

3:51 p.m. – RCMP attended a structure fire at a modular home on Range Road 25 on the Benalto Ag. Society grounds. Fire crews were called to the scene after a 911 call was received of the blaze, which started in the furnace.

There were no injuries.

Friday, January 10th 4:20 p.m. – A domestic dispute in Bentley has resulted in a charge against a male from Rocky Mountain House.

RCMP members attended the residence on 48 Street in Bentley where both parties were already separated. An investigation determined that there was damage to the property. A 36-year-old male is charged with mischief over $5,000.

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- Kirsten Prelle, 13, of Sylvan Lake, won the Tennis Academy Girls U14 Provincial Qualifying tournament Jan. 9-12 in Calgary. She dropped only five of the 53 games played defeating the number 1 seed 0-3 in the finals. She’s pictured with Coach Rene Simon also of Sylvan Lake. Prelle is hoping to qualify for Alberta Provincial Championships which will be held in Edmonton February 28-March 2.

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Shadow Riders busy with various activities

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Shadow Riders 4-H Club has had a successful start to the new club year.

They had a few fun rides in November.

Unfortunately a couple rides, the jumping clinic and the test preparation clinic had to be cancelled due to weather. These will be rescheduled in the spring.

The level 1-3s were able to enjoy a fantastic Jeopardy Challenge clinic held at the Wild Rose Arena, where riders and horses learned lots and built their confidence.

On Dec. 7 they had a Christmas party at Sylvan Lake Curling Centre. They curled for a couple of

hours and then had a potluck lunch with pizza. To finish the afternoon, the club had a Chinese gift exchange. It was lots of fun and a great way to spend a very cold Saturday.

At the party they collected food for three Christmas hampers, which were given to Sylvan Lake Community Partners to distribute.

Naomi Akkermans and Emilee Bickley put on a great public speaking clinic for anyone in the club on Dec. 14. Sylvan Lake Multiclub was invited as well as Red Deer West Beef Club.

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Workshops will run on: Wednesday, January 22nd Thursday, February 13th Wednesday, March 5th These workshops will focus on: • How to fill in the application, • How to complete the reporting requirements; and • How to fulfill the requirement of exemplifying environmental benefits through delivery of your program.

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The change in collection will last for an indefinite time.

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“Residents are asked to place their garbage or recyclables between the snow windrows or near the front sidewalk without obstructing pedestrians or motorists,” said Communications Officer Joanne Gaudet in a media release issued about noon Monday.

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Volunteers ensured another successful Scotties

BY STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Sylvan Lake again proved a successful host of the Alberta Scotties Tournament of Hearts, thanks largely to nearly 200 volunteers who helped ensure its smooth running.

According to volunteer co-ordinator Donnelly Hort, they helped in the areas of security, hospitality, marketing and sales, among others.

Hort was thankful to have had so many people respond to the organizing committee’s appeal for volunteers.

“Everything started around October, and we posted a volunteer form on the website and put information out at all of the leagues at Sylvan Lake Curling Club,” she said.

“Most of them came in within a short period of time, though, in the last month. There was a real run at the end, that’s for sure.”

While a large number of volunteers came from the Sylvan Lake area, others came from places such as Red Deer, Calgary and Airdrie.

Many had a strong interest in curling, and some had previous experience volunteering at bonspiels around the province, according to Hort.

“It’s for the enjoyment of the sport,” she said. “A lot of people volunteer and come to watch, as well.”

Some of the more fortunate volunteers were able to take in the curling while carrying out their duties.

Hort said the final number of volunteers fulfilled the organizing committee’s early estimate of the amount needed in order for the tournament to run smoothly.

No specific skills or previous experience were required, although some roles, such as those in bar services, could only be filled by people of a certain age.

“There are no real restrictions,” said Hort.

“There are some physical limitations that some people may have that restrict them from doing certain volunteer work, but other than that, you just have to be willing and available.”

Upon being accepted, volunteers met with organizers to discuss their roles and expectations, and to indicate their availability for the duration of the tournament.

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Soonias top scorer in Chinese volleyball league, calls Sylvan home

BY STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

A volleyball player who calls Sylvan Lake home is enjoying international success. He recently finished tied for top scorer in the Chinese league in which he plays professionally.

Dallas Soonias, 29, plays for Fujian Men’s Volleyball Club in Fuzhou, China, and the Canadian national team.

China is the most recent stop in his career, which has seen him play professional volleyball in Poland, France, Russia, Spain and South Korea.

Raised in Red Deer, Soonias now calls Sylvan Lake home, visiting his mother and father during the little time off his career permits.

Between those visits, his mother Beverly Keeshig-Soonias avidly follows his pursuits from the other side of the world, and through the internet has kept up to date with his performances since he first turned professional.

“Usually, the teams have a website and I can find a translator for whatever language they’re in,” she said. “In Korea, it was easy to translate, and in France I was able to find translations, so that was helpful.”

Social media also allows her to stay current on his sporting endeavours.

“Once in a while, he’ll send us updates or he will post updates for his fans, and we’ll see them there.”

Keeshig-Soonias said her son is just one of two westerners who have played in the Chinese league where his team competes.

He’s also the only aboriginal member of the national team, she added.

Soonias has been in China since the beginning of October, chosing to play there after weighing options for his next move.

“He wanted a shorter season, because he has

Dallas Soonias just come off of surgery on his shoulder, and their’s worked for him,” said Keeshig-Soonias.

Much of the travelling he’s done during his career has taken place due to a lack of professional leagues in

Canada and the United States — the closest one is in Puerto Rico.

His move to China proved to be a good one, after he not only became the league’s top scorer, but also helped his team to their first-ever playoff championship.

Keeshig-Soonias said her son’s ability to adapt to new cultures has helped him greatly in his travels.

In China, he’s been able to share some of the volleyball knowledge and experience he’s amassed over the years.

“He’s been helping with some sort of crosscultural issues in volleyball, just teaching them the western approach,” said Keeshig-Soonias. “He spends a little bit of time coaching specific aspects of the game.”

Growing up, her son took part in many other sports including karate, soccer and handball.

During his high school years in Red Deer he began to concentrate more on volleyball, and went on to play for Red Deer College before playing for the University of Alberta.

During his time with the university, he was scouted by the national team, and after a successful tryout, found himself on its roster.

That opened up doors for him internationally, and allowed him to pursue volleyball professionally with teams around the globe.

He’s also pursued opportunities outside of the sports world, including as a role model for Neechie Gear — a clothing company that supports aboriginal youths and athletes.

“Their goal is to empower youth through sports,” said Keeshig-Soonias. “That’s what he aspires to do — to work with aboriginal youth, and encourage them to pursue education and healthy living.

“That’s his big thing.”

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THURSDAY, JAN. 16, 2014

SPORTS

Exciting curling action led to Sweeting sweeping Alberta Scotties

BY STEVE DILLS

cheered, horse bells rang, and the excitement of curling filled Sylvan Lake’s multiplex as 12 of Alberta’s elite women’s curling teams vied for a chance to represent the province at the national Shots were made, the crowd clapped and Scotties Tournament of Hearts.

In the end, the young team skipped by 26-year-old Val Sweeting doubled Cheryl Bernard’s veterans 8-4 after nine ends for the championship.

Sweeting’s team went undefeated through the 2014 Jiffy Lube Alberta Scotties Tournament.

“It’s a honour to represent Alberta at the Scotties,” said Sweeting, who won the provincials for the first time in 2010, the youngest skip - Disappointment showed on the faces of the ever to do so. Her comCheryl Bernard rink after they lost in the Scotties championship final petitor in the final, Sunday afternoon. The team includes Shannon Aleksic, lead, Susan Cheryl Bernard, was O’Connor, third, Lori Olson-Johns, second and Cheryl Bernard, skip, the silver medallist at with coach Dennis Balderson in back. The women showed talent and the 2010 Vancouver skill as they made their way through the pack of 12 teams to reach Olympics. the final; defeating the Heather Nedohin rink 7-5 in the semi-final “Any way you get to earlier in the day.

STEVE DILLS PHOTOS the final is good, but

the fact that we stayed strong and stayed with it every game … it’s a great feeling going into the Scotties for sure,” Sweeting told the Advocate. She and her teammates, third Dana Ferguson, 24, second Joanne Courtney, 23, and lead Rachelle Pidherny, 26, will represent Alberta in the 2014 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Feb. 1-9 at Montreal.

Besides Sweeting (who’s ranked third) and Bernard (10th), three other teams competing at Sylvan Lake are among the top ten in the Canadian Curling Association’s Canadian Team Ranking System Continued on Page 18

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Continued from Page 17 — Renee Sonnenberg (sixth), Heather Nedohin (eighth) and Crystal Webster (ninth).

That made for some very competitive and intense action throughout the five day triple knockout tournament — action which was watched by a growing crowd each draw.

The semi-final and final games were televised on Sportsnet West, swelling the ranks of those who watched the action.

“It’s been a very exciting week,” said Noreen McCallum, the host committee chairperson. “We’re really happy with how the event has gone.

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Nearly 200 volunteers helped ensure the Scotties, the second one held in Sylvan Lake in the past five years, ran smoothly.

“Many people put in many hours,” she said.

The committee also enjoyed tremendous support from the corporate community, said McCallum. “They were really behind us.”

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Trades

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Night Foremen, Day & Night Operators Must have H2S, First Aid, valid driver’s license.

Pre-employment Drug screening Competitive Wages.

Benefit Package Please submit resume with references to: apply@wespro.ca or by fax to (403) 783-8004 Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted CEDA is currently seeking experienced LABOURERS & OPERATORS for permanent roles based out of Red Deer. Farm hand or heavy equipment experience an asset.

Apply online at: www. cedagroup.com/careers

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AT THE COUNTRY DANCE LESSONS WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

Catered by the Ladies Auxiliary

Six weeks - Beginner or advanced classes available $75/couple; $50/single Starting Jan. 29 - Register by Jan. 27

Piping In Of Haggis: 6:15 p.m.

Demonstrations by Arelene Bain Highland Dancers

SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW A LOT ABOUT EVERYTHING PROVE IT! Enjoy an evening with friends engaged in a fun trivia event

Saturday, Jan. 25

TICKETS: $25 adults/$10 under 12 years Available at the Legion Deadline to pay for tickets - Sat. Jan. 18.

For more info call 403-887-2601 or 403-885-4929

Teams of 6 maximum, no minimum team size Prizes for the winners Registration at 6:30pm , Prompt start at 7pm.

HALL AVAILABLE FOR RENT 4916 50 Ave. Sylvan Lake | 403.887.2601

HALL AVAILABLE FOR RENT 4916 50 Ave. Sylvan Lake | 403.887.2601

Vehicles

Public Notice

5010-5240

850

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC/ SHOP FOREMAN. Experienced in hydraulics, diesel engines, prime movers, tracked vehicles as well as spray equipment.

This is an opportunity for field work and shop.

Please send resume to: acemail @acevegetation.com or fax 780-955-9426 or mail to: Ace, 2001 - 8 St., Nisku, AB, T9E 7Z1.

6010

Trades

850

HELP WANTED: AG Mechanic/Service Manager required on farm/feedlot operation in south central Alberta.

Mechanic licence an asset but not required.

Competitive wages and benefits. Housing available. Please fax resume to 403-546-2445.

Email: careers @klassenagriventures.ca.

810 Adult Services Coordinator

$2500 Bonus Every 100 days

Cocktails: 6 pm Roast Beef Dinner

Ceilidh dancing to end the evening

3000-4310

EMAIL: admin@sylvanlakenews.com

Professionals

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Rental & Real Estate

GT CHANDLER CONTRACTING Has Openings for BOILER OPERATORS Please email resume to: info@gtchandler.com or fax to: 403-886-2223

TREELINE WELL SERVICES

Has Opening for all positions! Immediately.

All applicants must have current H2S, Class 5 with Q Endorsement, (No GDL licenses) and First Aid. We offer competitive wages & excellent benefits.

Please include 2 work reference names and numbers.

Please fax resume to: 403-264-6725 Or email to: tannis@treelinewell.com No phone calls please. www.treelinewell.com

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

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

Sales & Distributors

830

SALES POSITION ACE is looking for individuals interested in selling and managing vegetation control projects for our clients across western Canada Strong interpersonal skills, sense of humor, ability to communicate. Service is key to this position.

Email your resume to acemail@acevegetation.com or fax to 780-955-9426.

(Full Time) kcs Association is seeking an individual to be part of our professional team supporting individuals with developmental disabilities: • Your experience as a team leader in training, supervising and being part of a team of direct support professionals has made you ready to embrace various coordination responsibilities.

• You have a vision of people with developmental disabilities living out their full citizenship as members of their local community by contributing their abilities and strengths through volunteer & work, by participating in recreational and social pursuits and living in a residence they have chosen and call home • You believe that services to adults are best done ‘one person at a time’ ---based on their lead and best informed choices • You strongly believe in the role of family and community in the pursuit and maintenance of meaningful lives for people with disabilities and see yourself working to create and support social networks.

• As the ideal candidate you have experience in a variety of service areas (community access, Independent Living skills, supported living and employment) and experience mentoring and coaching individuals and their support staff.

• You have knowledge and experience implementing policies, procedures, evaluation processes, and are now ready to give your input to create such documents in a manner that best supports and fosters quality lives for people with disabilities • You are interested in being part of a collaborate team of professionals to recruit, orient, train and assist direct support staff • You value openness, flexibility, hard-work, persistence, and good communication Preferred Qualifications: • Human services degree (preferred) or diploma in disabilities studies, social work, or other relevant field and at least 3 years leadership experience • First aid/CPR, Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check, Abuse Protocol, NonViolent Crisis Intervention • Vehicle in good running order, valid driver’s license & liability insurance Wages: • $19.50-$21.00/hr depending on education and experience Please forward resume, including references to: kcs Association ATT: A. Faulk FAX 403-887-5331 Email: kcs78@shaw.ca kcs wishes to thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted Competition closes Friday, February 8th, 2014

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850

Trades

Trades

Central Alberta Agricultural dealership requires a

HEAVYDUTY/AG APPRENTICE MECHANIC Applicant must be selfmotivated team player able to work well with others.

Send resume to Heinz Stalder via email or fax heinzstalder@ rimbeyimplements.ca

TJ LOGGING of Whitecourt, Alberta is accepting resumes for experienced heavy duty operators, dozer/ buncher/hoe/skidder/ processor/delimber for immediate employment.

Fax resume 780-778-2428.

TOPLINE OILFIELD HAULING

is a busy & growing oilfield trucking company looking for

EXPERIENCED H.D MECHANIC

Must have Cummins knowledge.

Successful candidates will receive top wages & benefits.

Please forward all resumes to: topline@telus.net

Business Opportunities

Fax 403-843-3430

FOR fast results: Classified Want Ads. Phone 1-877223-3311.

850

Business Opportunities

SALES MADE for you!

Our professional sales team call your prospects for you, so you don’t have to. You make between $1000 up to $3800 a sale; http:tinyurl.com/m59r33v.

SPECIALTY COFFEE BAR, new photo lab, new & used, antiques, used books. 4600 sq. ft. store front. Main Street Barrhead. 780-674-2810.

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ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

WINTER START

870

GED PREPARATION Feb. 10 START

GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-retire • in just 3 years. Protected territories. Full details call • now 1-866-668-6629.

Website: www.tcvend.com.

840

880

SPRING START Community Support Worker Program Women in the Trades Program Math and Science for the Trades Program Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

seeks a committed, self-motivated individual to fulďŹ ll the position of

Early Intervention Program Director (Part-Time) The Early Inte rvention Director (0.75FTE) will manage and coordinate services to meet the individual needs of children with special needs. Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to): • Managing a client caseload from Sylvan Lake & surrounding rural area • Working within a highly motivated team environment to oversee the successful implementation of programs & services that meet the needs of children with special needs • Consulting the early learning team in the development and monitoring of individual program plans • Providing leadership, supervision & training for related staff • Liaise with service partners • Working with the Executive Director & other Program Directors to provide leadership & direction of the Centre according the kcs Association’s mission & philosophy QualiďŹ cations: • Degree or diploma in human services or education • Knowledge of early childhood development & experience working with children with special needs • Excellent leadership skills – previous supervisory experience preferred • Excellent communication skills (written & oral) • Ability to work as part of a team • Good computer skills • A reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license & appropriate vehicle insurance • Current First Aid/CPR, Criminal Record Check & Child Intervention Check

EAGLESHAM GOLF COURSE is seeking the services of a Club House Manager.

For a full description of this job please email: dbsquires@wispernet.ca.

FULL-TIME BAKERY MANAGER REQUIRED at Sobeys in Olds, Alberta.

40 hours per week.

Benefits. Fax resume to 403-556-8652 or email: sbyc125olds@sobeys.com Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

INTERESTED IN the Community Newspaper business? Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. FREE. Visit: www.awna.com/ resumes_add.php.

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Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

X-STATIC

is now accepting applications for P/T

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RIMBEY VALUE DRUG MART is currently looking to hire a full time pharmacy technician.

CertiďŹ cate preferred but not req'd.

Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and be task/ detail oriented. Please drop o resume to Patrick or fax to 403-843-2027.

880

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PRIME MOVER/ MULCHER OPERATORS. Ace Vegetation is hiring Mulcher, Hydro-Ax and Posi-Track operators.

Class 1 license an asset.

For details 780-955-8980.

Send resume to Ace at 2001 - 8 St. Nisku, AB T9E 7Z1; Fax: 780-955-9426 or Email: acemail @acevegetation.com.

Employment Training

900

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

1070

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.

Cynthia 403-887-4020

Construction Re

1085

asonable

RICK’S

Wall Finishing DRYWALL AND PAINTING

COUNSELLOR •Taping •Ceiling & Wall Textures TRAINING ONLINE. •Spray Painting Register before January 22 •Painting New & Old Constructions at www.collegemhc.com. “A Real Mudderâ€?

Mental Health Counsellor Rick Schwartz Certificate/Diploma, Ph: 403-864-6540 Recognized. Available: Cell: 403-392-6450 Supervision, membership, insurance, employment/ placement assistance, ATTENTION HOME client referrals.

BUILDERS! No Warranty = No Building LEARN FROM HOME. Permit. Contact Blanket Earn from home.

Home Warranty for Huge is a demand for details. 1-888-925-2653; Medical Transcriptionists. www.blanketltd.ca.

Start your online learning today with CanScribe Career College; www.canscribe.com.

1-800-466-1535; Contractors info@canscribe.com.

1100

QUALITY ASSURANCE COURSE for Health Canada’s Commercial Marijuana Program.

February 22 & 23, Best Western Hotel, Kelowna, BC. Tickets: www.greenlineacademy.com or 1-855-860-8611 or 250-870-1882.

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

Email: rainycreekmb@gmail.com

www.rainycreek.ca

Part-time Position available for mature, hard working individual.

Business Services #1000 - #1430

Accounting

1010

• • • • •

Chain Link Fences Wood Fences Decks Interior Framing Finish Work

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

Glass Shops

1196

Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors

403-887-3260

Squeezthee MOST out of your advertising dollars Place your ad in this newspaper and12345 province wide $ with a combined circulation of over 800,000 for only...

995 plus GST/HST

Value Ad Network

Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association toll free 1-800-282-6903 x228 email andrea@awna.com or visit this community newspaper

Employment Training

(FOFSBM 'PSFNBO o 8FMEJOH &MLGPSE #$

To deliver the SYLVAN LAKE NEWS & CENTRAL AB LIFE 1 day a week.

ORAS COMMUNICATIONS Rocky Mountain House, Alberta is seeking an Installation Tech.

Install various electronic components in vehicles to a high standard, fault find, field work & advancement possibilities, benefits.

Email resume to: orascomm@telus.net.

870

Competition closes when the position has been ďŹ lled.

850

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

880

Misc.

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403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

Please forward resume, including references to: kcs Association ATT: Ann Faulk Fax (403) 887-5331 E-Mail: kcs78@shaw.ca kcs Association wishes to thank all applicants in advance, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Trades

880

Misc.

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ACADEMIC Express Misc.

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Teachers/ Tutors

870

www.strategisgroupca.com

Automotive

NEW FACILITY WE ARE A NEW CAR WARRANTY APPROVED MAINTENANCE FACILITY

Imports • Domestic • Trucks • SUV • Diesel Repairs

#6, 20A Sylvaire Close

Get job ready in no time with one of Lakeland College’s many short-term courses or programs. Phone 1 800 661 6490 today! s %ARLY LEARNING AND CHILD CARE s !CCOUNTING TECHNICIAN 12345 s %DUCATIONAL ASSISTANT s %STHETICIAN s &IRElGHTER s (EALTH CARE AIDE s 0RE EMPLOYMENT HAIRSTYLIST WELDING ELECTRICIAN s 2ENEWABLE ENERGY AND CONSERVATION lakelandcollege.ca

24 HOUR COMMERCIAL EMERGENCY SERVICE

403-887-2200

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

Our Door to Yours!

Mobile Glass Service

403-887-6661

403-887-0440 Landscaping Directly behind our old location

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AUTO • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL MOBILE SERVICE

1029

service@sylvanlakeautopro.com 1A Industrial Drive

900

#AMPUSES IN 6ERMILION AND ,LOYDMINSTER

#103 Railside Plaza, 4505 – 50 Avenue Sylvan Lake, Alberta

Hours: M-F 8-5

1240

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

Property Clean Ups & Junk Removal

CALL SHELLEY

403-340-8666 Domestic, Import & Diesel Repair

403-887-2340

www.rapidauto.org

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A Star Makes Your Ad A Winner!

CALL:

1-877-223-3311 To Place Your Ad Now!

THURSDAY, JAN. 16, 2014

Legal Services

SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

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 or 1-800-347-2540; www. accesslegalresearch.com.

Misc.

Services

Rental Equipment

1340

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

WE CAN MAKE IT EASIER!

403-318-1760 www.windoorinst.com 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.

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; www.truepsychics.ca.

CLASSIFIED Want Ads do more things for more people than any other form of advertising. Phone 1-877223-3311

Well Drilling

1400

Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Children’s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmers’ Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kid’s Deals........................1755 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Musical Instruments..........1770 Music Lessons..................1780 Piano & Organs ................1790 Office Supplies ................1800 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 Cats ..................................1830 Dogs ................................1840 Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 Collectors’ Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940

Well Drilling

1400

1530

1550

RECLAIMED BUILDING MATERIALS. Beautiful oak doors with hardware and frames.

Clean, high quality carpet tile. Theatre seats. Old growth grain elevator timbers. Metal office shelving. 587-439-7840.

BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS SALES EVERY WED. @ 6 pm.

Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A

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

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

MID-WINTER CONSIGNMENT SALE. January 25, 10 a.m., Sandhills Community Hall, Spruce Grove.

Coin, antiques & collectibles, leather furniture, framed art, more. Details at: www. spectrumauctioneering.com Spectrum Auctioneering 780-903-9393.

Building Supplies

1550

LOOKING FOR A SHOP? Post Frame Buildings.

AFAB Industries has experience, expertise, reliability and great construction practices.

For a free quote, contact Ryan Smith 403-818-0797 or email: ryan.afab@gmail.com.

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.

Well Drilling

1400

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

Building Supplies

8TH ANNUAL RED DEER COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION & SPEED SHOW, March 14 - 16/14, Red Deer Westerner Park.

Exhibitor space available.

Consign your car.

1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; EGauctions.com.

1290 Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990

Personal Services

Auctions

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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

1660

LOGS

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

DARK

Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210

Grain, Feed Hay

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.

2190

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.

WITH 24 YEARS EXPERIENCE Alberta Organic Producers Association (AOPA) is Alberta’s only member driven organic organization.

Serving producers and processors. To get certified call Kathy 780-939-5808 or visit www.alberta organicproducers.org

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

SYLVAN LAKE, private 1 bdrm. bsmt., $550.; or 2 bdrm. $1200. Both fully furn. dishes, linen, cable & utils. incl’d. 403-880-0210

Manufactured Homes

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 READ THE CLASSIFIEDS & find just what you’re looking for. 1-877-223-3311

Suites

3080

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

403-858-1092

3040

NORTH of Rimbey furn. 3 bdrm. mobile home, on horse ranch, all utils. incld’ n/s, $1200. rent/dd. Avail.

Immed. 403-843-3684

Suites

Roommates Wanted

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

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

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

3060

1840

Dogs

GOLDEN DOODLES and LABRADOODLES, silvers and chocolate. Delivered to Alberta. Text 306-521-1371 or call 306-792-2113 www.furtettishfarm.ca

Travel Packages

1900

RURAL ITALIAN VILLAS - Abruzzo central Italy, Foothills - Valleys Apennine Mountain Range.

Beautiful river setting, day trips Rome, Naples, white sandy beaches Adriatic Sea. 403-262-2872; giammatco40@hotmail.com HOW can you make your phone ring and make some quick cash?

Place your ad here . . .

Phone 1-877-223-3311

www.1800bigiron.com

DON’T STAY IN THE

Grain, Feed Hay

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Get all the latest business, entertainment, sports, local news and more.

Spacious 2 Bedroom

APARTMENTS

•Heat & Hot water included!

•5 appliances! •On–site management! •Elevator! •Window coverings! •Off street parking!

59 Hinshaw Dr. SYLVAN LAKE, AB

403-887-5908

www.woodsmere.ca

SYLVAN LAKE BUSINESS DIRECTORY

THIS COULD BE YOUR JIM’S SEPTIC TANK Service BUSINESS CARD

$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

22 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Houses For Sale

4020

4 LEVEL SPLIT,

Sylvan Lake, 3 bdrms., 2.5 baths, large family room, 3 rd level walk out covered deck, oversized dbl.. garage, RV parking, close to schools. $329,000. 403-887-3966 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

EXECUTIVE 1/2 DUPLEX near Coronation Park and trail system. 1484 sq.ft.

2 storey, 3 bedrooms up, hardwood, gas fireplace, fenced back yard, Dble. garage. Immed. poss. $349,900. 403-396-5516 Agent Chosen.

4090

Manufactured Homes

CROSS COUNTRY HOMES. Check out our many show homes, all ready for quick possession, including a 1508 sq. ft. double wide for under $130,000. Or build in 8 weeks with 20’ wides starting from $112,000!

Visit us in Acheson.

780-470-8000; www. crosscountryhomes.com.

Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

For Rent

THURSDAY, JAN. 16, 2014

4090

Manufactured Homes

HOMES, COTTAGES & MORE. RTMI - Ready to Move in.

Call 1-888-733-1411; rtmihomes.com.

Red Tag Sale on now - ask about our $100,000 giveaway.

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.

Mortgages Bought/Sold

4190

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

Financial #4400 - #4430

Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430

Money To Loan

Eco-friendly home now complete after relocation from Red Deer

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An eco-friendly house is now fully developed and ready for owners to move into at its permanent location in Sylvan Lake.

The house was built through a partnership between Red Deer College (RDC), Avalon Central Alberta and Landmark Group, at RDC’s campus before being taken apart and rebuilt on 44 St. in Sylvan Lake last year.

Avalon operations manager Trevor Gamelin felt the partnership worked well in achieving its goal of creating an eco-friendly house while giving students first-hand experience in building it.

“We were trying to wrap our brain around how we could work with the college, and the original intent was to build something on the college campus that was going to stay there, whether that be a residence or an office,” he said.

“We approached Landmark, and they were totally on board with it, so we partnered with them and the college and we came up with this plan to build a house at the college, assemble it all, then bring it out here and assemble it all again.”

The nature in which the house was built made its assembly and disassembly somewhat easier than normal.

A Landmark facility in Edmonton prefabricated all of its walls, complete with windows, before insulating them and transporting them to Red Deer for use.

Students then built the house and displayed it on RDC’s campus before it was moved to

Sylvan Lake.

“We were able to take the whole house down in one day, and put it all up the next day in about nine hours,” said Gamelin. “Basically, a process that would normally take anywhere between four to eight weeks, we were able to do in a day.”

Large windows providing lots of natural light are among a number of eco-friendly features built into the house that help contribute to its near net-zero status.

Although it doesn’t technically qualify as being net-zero, Gamelin said it does have potential to save, and even generate, money.

“What we were trying to do here is actually provide the type of home that you could build conventionally and actually make money on it.”

Mayor Sean McIntyre, who toured the house Friday morning, feels such buildings are well suited to Sylvan Lake.

“To see a house of the calibre with this footprint is encouraging, because there are tons of opportunities to be able to do this in the town,” he said. “Environmental consciousness is a big part of our lifestyle in Sylvan Lake, so when we see houses that are contributing electricity back to the grid, are low on things like water use and efficient in space, it goes in the same direction as we’d like to as a municipality.”

The house is E1 — or the first project — of the Evolve initiative that built it.

RDC instructor Gary Halvorson said others may follow in the near future.

“What E2, E3 and E4 look like, we’re not sure yet,” he said.

The house sold for just under $400,000.

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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.

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