Sylvan Lake News, April 03, 2014

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Dodgeball - École Fox Run School student MacGregor Manyluk eyed his next move in a game of dodgeball at the school last Friday. Brayden Laturnus and Kobe Marshall watched from behind.

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Marshall Malmberg of Foothills Flyers celebrated scoring against Lamont Hawks during the 18th annual Tournament of Champions at the multiplex over the weekend. More than 100 novice and atom teams competed in the three day tournament, which took place in Sylvan Lake, Penhold, Innisfail and Lacombe.

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HJ Cody School fundraising for band/choir trip to Vancouver in May through bottle donations at the bottle depot. Bottles may be dropped off in the group’s name.

Special Events Saturday, Apr. 5 - April movie marathon at Sylvan Lake Library. Featuring Hop, Babe, Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo from 10 am to 3:30 pm. Free, drop-in.

Saturday, Apr. 5 - Hockeyville activities all day - pancake breakfast, road hockey tournament, parade and finally an afternoon and early evening of entertainment including announcement of the Kraft Hockeyville winner. CBC Hockey Night In Canada will be filming and broadcasting live from Sylvan Lake.

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Sunday, Apr. 6 - Sylvan Lake Royal Canadian Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary breakfast at the Legion. 4916 50 Ave. 9 am to 1 pm. Everyone welcome.

Monday, Apr. 7 - Sylvan’s Slick Speakers Toastmasters Club open house from 7-8:15 pm at SL Alliance Community Church. All welcome.

Wednesday, Apr. 9 - Benalto Royal Purple #233 is hosting Supreme Honoured Royal Lady (SHRL) Margaret Brown from National Lodge at Benalto Leisure Centre at 10 am. This visit is open to anyone wishing to hear her message. For more information contact Gloria Murphy 403-746-5494.

Friday, Apr. 11 and Saturday, Apr. 12 - Flea market at Sylvan Lake Royal Canadian Legion 11-5. All tables already booked. Come and find some treasures.

Friday, Apr. 11 and Saturday, Apr. 12 - Central Alberta Regional Science Fair in Bower Place Shopping Centre, Red Deer.

Friday, Apr. 11 - Sylvan Lake Volunteer Impact Gala at the community centre beginning at 5:30 pm.

Saturday, Apr. 12 - Jacob Moon solo concert at Sylvan Lake Alliance, 7 p.m. Stellar guitar and vocals. Tickets in advance / at door, 403-887-8811.

Saturday, Apr. 12 - Dance to the music of Randy Hillman at Sylvan Lake Legion beginning at 8 pm.

Sunday, Apr. 13 - Crib tourney at Sylvan Lake Legion, open at 9:30 for registration, play begins 10:30. Includes lunch.

Tuesday, Apr. 15 - Free single parents family bowling from 6:30-7:30 pm at Railside Bowl. Designed to provide a meeting place for single parents and their children ages 0-17, so they can create new friendships, have family fun and explore different activities. Call Giselle at 403-887-9989 ext. 202 to sign up for more info.

Wednesday, Apr. 30 - Sylvan Lake Seniors’ bus to Yellowhead Casino, Edmonton. Leave 8:30 am.

Phone Joan 403-887-7614.

Damage

- A firefighter and a peace officer examined the damage of a truck that landed upright after rolling over into the ditch on Highway 11 near Benalto Mar. 21. The lone occupant of the vehicle was taken away by ambulance with unidentified injuries. RCMP continued to investigate following the incident, but at the time believed it to be caused by icy road conditions.

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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.

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Wednesdays - Seniors’ Drama Troupe meets from 10-11:30 am at the Seniors Centre. New members always welcome. You don’t have to be a senior to join the fun. Call Pam 403-864-2975.

Thursdays - Sylvan Lake Seniors Bus to Red Deer.

Pick-up starts at 9:15 am. Returning to Sylvan 1 pm from Parkland Mall. Call Don/Lydia Lanterman at 403-864-2230.

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

Canteen opens at 5:30 pm.

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

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Sylvan teachers among semi-finalists for teaching awards All of Sylvan Lake’s nominees came from Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools

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Three Sylvan Lake teachers were recognized for their exemplary teaching skills, when they were named semi-finalists for the province’s 2014 Excellence in Teaching Awards, last Friday.

Mandy Cuellar and Angela Sola of École Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School, and Jeremy Ziebart of École Mother Teresa Catholic School are among more than 130 semi-finalists for the awards.

They’ll find out if they are one of its 20 recipients in May. “Our semi-finalists use their expertise and creativity every day to make a powerful and lasting impact in the lives of their students,” said Minister of Education Jeff Johnson, in a news release.

“These teachers exemplify the vision of Inspiring Education and are helping to build Alberta for an

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even brighter future.

“We are proud of their achievements and thank them for their contributions.”

All semi-finalists will receive a certificate as well as access to professional development funding.

They’ll also be recognized formally during an event this month.

Although not a semi-finalist, another Sylvan Lake teacher — Stevie Philpott of École Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School — was also nominated for the award.

All of Sylvan Lake’s nominees came from Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools, and board trustee Liam McNiff couldn’t be any happier to see them recognized.

“They’re very, very dedicated teachers, and they work extremely hard, and always try to do what’s best for the children,” he said. “It’s nice to see that dedication and hard work being recognized.” École Our Lady of the Rosary

Angela Sola

Jeremy Ziebart

Mandy Cuellar

Catholic School principal Jodi Smith said she felt “blessed” to have two of the semi-finalists come from her school, and spoke highly of their teaching skills.

“One of (Cuellar’s) biggest assets to our school is the positive effect she has on her classroom climate, which in turn extends to the entire school,” she said. “She fosters the development of intel-

lectual, social, emotional and spiritual growth within each one of her students.”

About Sola, she said: “(She) truly motivates the children to be the best that they can be, and as a faculty member, she is willing and able to help her colleagues any way that she can.” École Mother Teresa Catholic School principal Dorice

Swensrude similarly had no shortage of good things to say about Ziebart’s abilities as an educator. “(He) is a most deserving nominee for the Excellence in Teaching Award as a result of his innovative teaching strategies, leadership, commitment to excellence and passion for creating high learning opportunities for all,” she said.

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École Fox Run School students Kody Wold, Luke Marshall, Kyle Richmond and Sloan Garritty went on the attack in a game of dodgeball last Friday afternoon, while Grade 8 teacher Rob Bichel w a t c h e d .

Dodgeball tournaments were held during lunch periods throughout the week as a fundraiser for Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Through registrations, as well as a Toonie Hat Day, the school raised $545.

Members of Sylvan Lake RCMP also participated in the final day of the tournament, which was–– organized by Phys. Ed. teacher Aimee Sandham.

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Why are tourism’s benefits so difficult to understand?

Release of a video this week expounding the benefits of tourism to Sylvan Lake puzzles us. Certainly the businesspeople interviewed understand the realities.

So, why was there a need for the town to spend money creating a video applauding tourists who bring their money to Sylvan Lake, spend it in local businesses and help those businesses employ more people?

Anyone who knows anything about Sylvan Lake knows it’s growth and prosperity have been based on tourism since it began.

The first cottages were built by businessmen in Red Deer seeking a summer refuge. Before that they camped in tents, some families for the whole summer.

While there has been a transition in

in from local residents the ‘cabin’ area, many of and council for the the structures there are STEVE DILLS coming 2015 (town) still reminiscent of years SYLVAN LAKE budget is critical to past when people NEWS moving forward the flocked from Calgary, tourism industry in Edmonton or other Sylvan Lake, including locales to spend a few marketing and development manageweeks of idyll time by the lake.

More recently Sylvan Lake, with its ment components.”

To grow the tourism industry in water slides, marina, beaches and other water related amenities has attracted Sylvan Lake, as well as business propday travellers from Central Alberta to erty tax revenue, the town is planning what’s been labelled a “jewel in Alberta’s to spend more of our hard earned tax dollars and act as a catalyst for developcrown”.

Reading the media release from ment of a tourism marketing organizaEconomic Development Officer Vicki tion.

Given that those who have some Kurz, it’s obvious the intention of the history in this town know tourism’s video.

It’s goal is to “communicate to resi- benefits, we wonder why the town dents, council and other key audiences needs to be the leader in creating a the value of tourism,” said Kurz. “Buy- cohesive group of business owners who

would undertake projects and marketing to enhance the tourism experience in Sylvan Lake.

Where are the business leaders who are benefitting from tourist dollars?

Shouldn’t they be the people spurring this action? Shouldn’t they be using organizations like the chamber of commerce to bring cohesiveness to the message that Sylvan is certainly a beautiful place to visit?

It’s unfortunate that those making a considerable livelihood from visitors haven’t chosen to get together and work for the betterment of our community in the past.

Will they be spurred by the town’s involvement in this initiative? We think not.

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Change in politics and life is inevitable and constant It seems as quickly as Allison Redford marched onto the Alberta political stage, she has marched off of it, leaving Albertans somewhat bewildered and a little perplexed.

“What will be the next move on the political chess board?” we ask, and, even more importantly, “who will make it?”

I must admit I heard the news about Redford’s resignation later rather than sooner as I was quite engaged in a much more important event at the time our leader decided to make her surprise announcement.

Grandchild number six had suggested (rather strongly) to his mother he was ready to be born.

I got the phone call about midnight; a time when puppies and kittens and little children and grandmas such as myself are all safely tucked in bed and sleeping.

Rubbing the sleep from my eyes, (sleep in your eyes on the highway in the middle of the night is not a good thing), I grabbed my trusty coffee cup and set out for the long, lonely drive to my daughter’s house, arriving somewhat dazed and confused, but ready.

dow, cartoons on the For what I was ready, I television and, most wasn’t sure, but, I was TREENA MIELKE importantly, two ready!

SYLVAN LAKE delightful little boys.

But, after we all NEWS I was happy; so looked at each other, ate happy in fact, I almost, some cheese and crackbut not quite, stayed ers and talked about nothing, the child decided he was not awake for the whole day.

During the time I was awake, I read quite ready to be born after all. He decided, instead to go back to making stories, sang songs, helped build a train his mom quite uncomfortable, like track, played a rousing game of Mouse moms are supposed to be when they Trap and learned how to climb the ladhave been with child for almost, but not der to the top bunk.

It was a good day, a happy day, but quite, nine months.

Breakfast happened in the morning, after two pyjama clad little boys were just like always. The unborn baby’s old- tucked safe in their respective beds, I est brother, who is five and practical, wrapped a Spiderman blanket around was quite relieved that all had returned myself and collapsed on the couch.

I was, I’m sure, in a state of grandma to normal.

“I hope that baby doesn’t come now,” exhaustion, incoherently muttering he grumbled. “We are just having something about the wheels on the bus and dreaming of super heroes. breakfast.”

Later, when it became apparent no His younger brother, who didn’t realize his days as being youngest are baby would be making an appearance numbered, said nothing. He just kept at this time, I knew it was time to go.

So I closed the door on the toys and eating.

The baby’s almost arrival brought the fingerprints and the books and the me, the grandma, smack dab in the two little boys who have a way of turnmiddle of a world filled with toys on the ing my heart to mush just by being who floor, sticky fingerprints on the win- they are, and opened the door to my

world.

And that is how I learned Allison Redford resigned.

Her resignation marks the end of a short, rather disastrous term in office which leaves the Progressive Conservatives scrambling to crazy glue their party back together.

It is true they have a track record of a majority government that can’t be disputed.

But, dissention in the ranks, much of which is a result of Redford’s questionable leadership tactics and a general political unrest, leaves one to wonder what will happen next.

Will hard front line decisions be tempered with compassion and integrity? Will the leadership role ascertain the traits of dignity and strength combined with common sense and understanding are demonstrated? The best one can hope for is the person who steps into the shoes of leader at least attempts to portray those characteristics.

Change is inevitable. Only time will tell how the political changes will unfold.

At the very least, it will be interesting!

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Canada’s Eighth Victory Loan will open on Apr. 23. Alberta’s quota will be $47.3 million. This is an increase of $4 million over Alberta’s quota in the Seventh Loan — but falls short of the total reached in the Seventh Loan by almost $ 8 million.

♦ ♦ ♦ C. B. Pugh, president of the local branch of the Red Cross, is very pleased with the result of the drive, and expresses the thanks of the organization to the band of canvassers who did such a grand job.

While complete figures are not yet available, it is known that last year’s total has been exceeded, and more donations are yet to come in. ♦ ♦ ♦ P/O Roy Cutlan, R.C.A.F. of Sylvan Lake is now serving in India. ♦ ♦ ♦ The senior choir of Sylvan Lake Memorial Church will go to Rocky Mountain House on Good Friday to sing at the hospital. ♦ ♦ ♦ Advertisement - Given Away by

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Sylvan Lake Lions Club held their tenth annual Charter Night at Stone’s Tournament House, Mar. 13 with a banquet and dance.

Officers of the Sylvan Lake club are President Jack Cole; vice-president Bruce Lane; secretary Bob Pickering; treasurer Lorne Peabody; Lion Tamer Doug McDonald; tail twisters Art

Peterson and Bill Dreger. Directors are Wayne Kuores, Mike Harasyn, Lorne Peabody, Gerry Fisher, Ken Wilkinson and Ben Schambers. ♦ ♦ ♦ The beginner members of the Legion Brass Band, with a few senior members for moral support, presented a short program for parents and other interested persons Mar. 19.

Bandmaster Vic Wright, with assistant George Brown, explained the part played by the various instruments and how each combines with the others to make a finished band selection.

There are now 13 beginner members of the band, with seven senior members who have had previous experience. The band has been practising since last November. ♦ ♦ ♦

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Honoured

- Recipients of Steffie STAR Student awards at École Steffie Woima Elementary School for March included (in random order) Blaire Campbell, Braydon Wesley, Eryn Syrvet, Taylor Johnson, Shaye Freake, Aiden Hoffman, Alyssa Mathieson, Xavier Crier-Crane, Dakosta Urban, Tegan To the 75 volunteers of Lafleur-Juneau, Hayden Becker, Jamie Bethany Sylvan Lake who donated 543 Leeder, Gabriel Lee, Heath Swann, Jayden Crier, Aspen Rumohr, Kennedy Lanciault, hours of their time in 2013...

Madisyn Park, Meaghan Ballantyne, Jagger Lakeman, Scott Dicaire, Chloe Kerik, Ava Walker, Kylie Pinchak, Gage Russell, Korrie Lyon, Jena Morgan, Aspyn To volunteer contact Sheila at: Murray, Kayla Casebeer, Hailey Cortez, P: call 403 887-7741 ext. 236 Gabby Gauvin, Rebecca Kingston, Jordan E: Sheila.klein@bethanyseniors.com www.bethanyseniors.com Kjelshus, Megan Routhier, Amanda Leeder, Aliona Lyadova, Sam YoungMartin, Alfie Lindley, Teighan Russell, Chantal Collins and Jacqueline Turner.

Missing were Riley Kipling, Austin MoriGoodman, Reese Witty, Cruz Ouellette, Tia Thomas, Brynn Jamieson, Isabell Korchak, Talon Brigley, E t h a n Rutherford, Are you a compassionate person who cares about victims Hudson Elgert, Holden Schwindt of crime or tragedy in this community? Are you looking for a and Roxanne rewarding, unique and challenging volunteer experience?

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Missing from the Sylvan Lake and District Victim Services Unit is photo were Now RECRUITING ADVOCATES AND BOARD MEMBERS. Damian Baylis Victim Advocates provide support, information and referral to community members and Amelia distressed by crime or tragedy. We provide extensive training to all advocates. Take time to Balon. The purcare.

The benefits are immeasurable. pose of the awards is to perANNUAL GENERAL MEETING • TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2014 sonally acknowl@ 7PM • SYLVAN LAKE DETACHMENT - 4260 - 50 ST. edge each student’s strengths, For more information please contact: talents, passions Jennifer at the RCMP 403-858-7255 and unique STUART FULLARTON Sylvan Lake and District Victim Services

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major contributor to the success of a vibrant and growing organization. If you are up to the challenge of taking ownership and wanting to make a difference, this is an ideal situation. We offer competitive rates and a great work environment. If this position intrigues you, please submit your resume in confidence specifying which position you are applying for, before April 13, 2014, to: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 Attention: Human Resources Fax: 403-887-3660, E-mail: dscott@sylvanlake.ca ASSISTANT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Maternity Leave Coverage – 14 months(May 2014 – July, 2015) Reporting to the Development Manager, this position will work closely with the Development Officer to assist in all function of day to day duties to ensure that development complies with the Town of Sylvan Lake Use By Law. You will also assist planners and department heads as needed.

Responsibilities: . Responsible for providing direct service to the general public and development community. . Processing of compliance certificates . Administer the Town’s Land Use Bylaw as directed by the Development Officer, including Issuance of Development Permits. . Provide support and recommendation to the Municipal Planning Commission and Subdivision and Development and Appeal Board by way of written report . Providing backup for the Licensing Officer and Development Officer in their absence. . Advertising of Development Permits, preparation and distribution of notices to adjacent land owners. . Tracking of Building/Development permit statistics. . Preparation of maps using GIS system. . Assist Planning Staff as required to conduct research and provide day to day assistance. . Follow Health and Safety guidelines.

Qualifications: . Preference will be given to applicants who possess postsecondary training in land use planning or related discipline, including completion of, or registration in the Land Use Planning Certification program. . At least 2 years’ experience in planning or related field is also desired. . Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. . Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs, which include Excel Work Access; GIS knowledge is an asset. . Ability to work independently and as part of a team . Effective time management. . Excellent customer service skills with proficiency in interpersonal relationship, public speaking with and emphasis on tact and diplomacy.

This is a terrific opportunity to work in a professional, team focused environment. You have a strong desire to be major contributor to the success of a vibrant and growing organization. If you are up to the challenge of taking ownership and wanting to make a difference, this is an ideal situation. We offer competitive rates and a great work environment. If this position intrigues you, please submit your resume in confidence specifying which position you are applying for, before April 6, 2014, to: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 Attention: Human Resources Fax: 403-887-3660, E-mail: dscott@sylvanlake.ca RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURE: SEASONAL LABOURERS – (25)

May 5 – September 2, 2014 (Tentative) Rate of Pay - $14.75/hour Responsibilities: . Assisting with maintenance of ball diamonds, soccer pitches, the skateboard park and other sport related facilities. . Assisting with parks cleanup, garbage control and park maintenance. . Assisting in maintaining pathways and bridges that are associated within parks. . Landscape and grounds maintenance duties.

Qualifications: . Because of the responsibilities of this position, students should have physical strength and ability to perform moderate to

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heavy lifting, up to 50 pounds (22.73 kg), as well as working with landscaping material, refuse, etc. . Required to submit an original Police Information Search (criminal reference check), current Standard First Aid/CPR is required and a valid driver’s license and provide a driver’s abstract upon hiring.

Please submit cover letter and resume specifying the position you are applying for before April 18, 2014 to: Town of Sylvan Lake 4926 - 50 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1A1 Attention: Human Resources Fax: 403-887-3660, E-mail: dscott@sylvanlake.ca BEACH AMBASSADORS (1)

May 5 – September 2, 2014 (Tentative) Rate of Pay - $14.75/hour - $15.53/hour Responsibilities: : . Regularly patrol the beach area, provide up-to-date and helpful information to all visitors. . Promote the town and tourism within and around the town. . Provide positive community relations in all activities . During inclement weather days or during May and June, in order to ensure full time hours you will work in the parks department pulling weeds and gardening as required. . Assist visitors who have special needs or disabilities, as well as those requiring particular support in accessing the park/beach. . Distribute brochures, flyers, and promotional information as required. . Must be available to work the majority of weekends during peak tourism season (July and August) Qualifications: . Enthusiastic, friendly and outgoing personality. . Knowledge of town facilities, local attractions and current events. . Knowledge of regional tourism attractions . Current First Aid and CPR training. . Physical ability to be on foot patrol for a complete shift. . Ability to work effectively in a team environment. . Ability to work independently or with limited supervision. . Excellent communication skills both written and oral. . Excellent public relations skills.

Please submit cover letter and resume specifying the position you are applying for by April 18, 2014 to: Town of Sylvan Lake 4926 - 50 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1A1 Attention: Human Resources Fax: 403-887-3660, E-mail: dscott@sylvanlake.ca YOUTH CENTRE DROP IN LEADER – 2 REQUIRED

June 23-August 29, 2014 Rate of Pay - $14.75/hour

Responsibilities: . Provide active leadership in the planning and facilitation of age appropriate drop in activities for children and youth ages 7-12. . Oversee physical and emotional safety of all participants in the Sylvan Lake Youth Centre and in community parks during program hours. . Build developmental assets by fostering meaningful relationships with program participants. . Provide excellent customer service and ensure that interactions, both with participants and their parents/ guardians, are conducted in a courteous and professional manner. . Work week consists of weekday afternoons June - August, approximately 20 hrs per week. . The position is located in the Sylvan Lake Youth Centre (2nd floor of the Family & Community Centre) but a great deal of the work is spent outdoors throughout the community.

Qualifications: . Team-oriented, energetic individuals. . Excellent communication and public relations skills. . Able to provide mature and enthusiastic leadership. . Current First Aid & CPR training. . Valid driver’s license and access to own vehicle. . Required to submit an original Police Information Search (criminal reference check) and vulnerable sector check. . Maintain strong relationship with co-workers, volunteers and public.

Please submit cover letter and resume specifying the position you are applying for before May 11, 2014 to: Town of Sylvan Lake 4926 - 50 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1A1 Attention: FCSS Youth Services Supervisor Fax: 403-887-3660 E-mail: kcarlson@sylvanlake.ca

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THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2014

The time is here to celebrate our great Hockeyville accomplishments; overwhelming community spirit

BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

“Let Your Fun Out!” That’s the phrase Spirit of Sylvan Hockeyville organizers are promoting as they plan for the much-anticipated announcement of who will win the grand prize and be named Kraft Hockeyville 2014.

Win or lose, Saturday’s party is going to be a celebration — not just of Sylvan Lake and its supporters’ efforts to win the Kraft Hockeyville title, but also of all the Central Alberta neighbouring communities and minor hockey associations which helped Sylvan when the arena collapsed and more ice time was needed for league games and figure skating events.

Saturday’s activities kick off with a pancake breakfast at the Lions Hall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., organized by Sylvan Lake Lions Club members. The price is $7 for adults, $5 for children 6-12 and those under six are free. Tim Hortons is providing coffee, juice and water, at breakfast and hot chocolate during the road hockey tournament.

Flashback Freddy will be providing entertainment at the pancake breakfast and elsewhere during the day.

It’s also the first opportunity to sample Kraft products, something that will be taking place throughout the day. At the Lions Hall, volunteers will be providing samples of Philadelphia chocolate cream cheese

spread.

Then it’s on to the road hockey tournament which takes place in the east parking lot of Railway Park Promenade, directly north of the old arena from 11-1:30. Several divisions for guys, girls and adults are being organized. Contact Darcy Rosie (darcy@ trilliantrealty.ca) to register. Teams of up to eight, first come, first served. Lots of room for spectators to watch the action. A barbecue is being held in conjunction with the tournament. There will also be cake and Kraft products.

Several food trucks will be on site at the multiplex during the day.

The Red Deer Royals marching band will lead a ‘people parade’ from Centennial Park beginning at 2 p.m. It will proceed west along Lakeshore Drive to Centennial (50th) Street then south through the downtown to the multiplex. Everyone’s encouraged to follow the band. Wear your jerseys and team jackets, carry signs to identify your group or your support of Sylvan Lake’s Hockeyville bid. For info contact Brenda Dale at bjoan57@yahoo.ca.

Following the parade, the focal point becomes the multiplex where West of the Fifth will begin entertaining at 3 p.m.

Organizers stressed the Kraft Hockeyville announcement will be made between 4:30 and 5 p.m. so if you want to be there to celebrate, get there early.

CBC Hockey Night In Canada film

crews will be in town to record events leading up to the announcement, and live reaction from the community’s supporters during the television broadcast.

Entertainment will continue through the afternoon and early evening with St. James’ Gate and Boom Chucka Boys playing.

Graham Parsons, chairman of the Spirit of Sylvan Hockeyville committee, said the day will be a fun memorial to close the chapter on the arena.

“It’s almost like she had a life of her own and said ‘I’m going to grow this community together’, and she did,” he’s said in numerous interviews during the past couple of weeks.

Mayor Sean McIntyre has echoed the same theme.

The whole Hockeyville experience took people’s attention off the collapsed arena

and focused it on a positive goal.

It’s brought the community together like no other project in recent memory, according to Parsons.

During Saturday’s festivities at the multiplex, communities and minor hockey associations that helped Sylvan through the end of the hockey and skating seasons will be celebrated. Fifteen communities helped supply ice to host hockey games and another eight for figure skating.

The committee is still building ‘Kraft Mountain’, a massive display of Kraft products that will be donated to the food bank following the festivities. If you’d like to contribute drop your items upstairs at the multiplex before Saturday or bring them to the event. Perhaps you’d like to carry KD Shakers in the parade with you to make as much noise as possible.

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Take Notice COMMUNITY GUIDE ANNOUNCEMENT The Town of Sylvan Lake is no longer able to mail out the Program Guide to all homes within the community. As we roll out our new Community Guide mid April, we are excited for the public to access their community programs and municipal information in an easy-to-read electronic document at www.sylvanlake.ca.

Published copies of our Community Guide will also be available at all Town facilities, including the Municipal Library and Tourist Information Booth, the Community Partners Office, the Seniors Centre, and at all participating local gas stations.

PLEASE LOOK FOR OUR SPRING & SUMMER 2014 COMMUNITY GUIDE, WITH ITS NEW LOOK AND ADDED CONTENT, MID APRIL! GOOD FRIDAY GARBAGE/RECYCLING/YARD WASTE COLLECTION NOTICE Residences whose normal garbage/green box/yard waste collection day is Friday, April 18 (Good Friday) will have their items collected as scheduled.

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Green boxes are available at no charge from the Municipal Government Building (5012 48 Avenue), the Municipal Operations Building (1 Industrial Drive), or we will deliver one to you by calling 403.887.2800.

WASTE TRANSFER FACILITY HOLIDAY HOURS The Waste Transfer Facility holiday weekend hours are as follows: Friday, April 18: CLOSED Saturday, April 19: OPEN Sunday, April 20: CLOSED Monday, April 21: CLOSED Tuesday, April 22: OPEN The facility is open from Monday to Saturday, 9 AM – 5 PM exclusive of statutory holidays. The yard/kitchen waste receiving area is open 24/7 at no charge. The facility is located 1 km. east of the round-about on Highway 11A and .5 km. south on RR15.

YARD/KITCHEN WASTE COLLECTION NOTICE ANNUAL SERVICE BEGINS ON APRIL 1 Yard/kitchen waste collection begins on Tuesday, April 1.

Place your yard/kitchen waste (mixed) out for collection by 8 A.M. on your garbage collection day, in the same location as your garbage. You may also bring your yard/kitchen waste to the Waste Transfer Facility 24/7 at no charge.

Please note that yard/kitchen waste must be in one of the following types of acceptable containers: . Yard/kitchen waste in containers 100 litres or larger MUST be in biodegradable bags

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. Yard/kitchen waste in containers under 100 litres may be loose . Biodegradable compostable bags without containers are accepted but must be no larger than 65 cm.X 90 cm. (26” X 36”) . The maximum weight per unit is 23 kg. . Containers (not bags) must have a “Yard Waste” decal affixed to the container. Decals are available from the Municipal Government Building located at 5012 48 Avenue or the Municipal Operations Building located at 1 Industrial Drive. Labels can be delivered to you by calling Public Works at 403.887.2800. There is no charge for the decals.

The yard/kitchen waste collection program runs annually from the beginning of April until the end of October.

WASTE TRANSFER FACILITY SUMMER HOURS BEGIN ON MARCH 31 Summer hours begin on Monday, March 31. The facility is open for summer hours from Monday to Saturday, 9 AM – 5 PM exclusive of statutory holidays. The yard/kitchen waste receiving area is open 24/7 at no charge. The facility is located 1 km. east of the round-about on Highway 11A and .5 km. south on RR15.

For more information about what’s going on in the Town of Sylvan Lake visit:

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THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2014

Nominations sought for provincial Volunteer of Year award

BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

The deadline to nominate worthy Sylvan Lakers for a prestigious provincial award is nearing.

Sylvan Lake News, in partnership with other Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association members and Direct Energy, invites Albertans to help recognize Alberta’s tremendous volunteer spirit with the tenth annual Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award.

Nominations are being accepted until next Friday (Apr. 11).

First introduced in Alberta in 2005, the Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award program is designed to recognize the significant efforts of individuals whose contributions make their communities a better place to live. The program is part of Direct Energy’s North American community involvement initiative that donated $75,000 to individuals and organizations in 2013.

“Volunteerism is alive and well in Alberta and we see this year after year when the nominations pour in,” said Tanis Kozak, vice-president and general manager, Direct Energy. “Last year just over 100 nominations were received and we are proud to be supporting this program and bringing attention to the work these wonderful Albertan’s do in their communities.”

“Alberta community newspapers have been telling the stories of exceptional volunteers for decades and we are well aware of the significant positive impact these individuals can have on our neighbours and towns,” said AWNA president Fred Gorman.

The Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award is open to all residents of communities in the Alberta Weekly

Newspapers Association area. Individuals can either nominate themselves or be nominated by another individual or group. Nominations should be no longer than 750 words and must detail the specific contributions the individual or group has made to improve the community through volunteer service. The nomination must also profile the designated organization and how the organization would use the $5,000 donation from Direct Energy.

Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award rules and nomination details may be found online at www.awna.com or www. directenergy.com/vcoy or can be picked up at Sylvan Lake News.

Nominations must be submitted to the AWNA by April 11, 2014. A selection committee, formed of two representatives from the AWNA and two appointed

by Direct Energy, will review award applications and select the finalists and winning individual or group.

The award consists of: a $1,000 cash prize to the winner; $5,000 cash grant to the winner’s organization/cause of choice in their community; recognition of the winner’s achievement through a commemorative award, article and photo in AWNA newspapers across Alberta; $1,000 cash grant to the four semi-finalists’ organization/cause of choice in their communities; and recognition of the four semi-finalists through a commemorative award, article and photoin their respective AWNA community papers.

Cohoe awarded scholarship at Lakeland College

BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

A Sylvan Lake resident received a scholarship at Lakeland College’s donor and award recipient celebrations last month.

Jarrod Cohoe, who’s in the paramedic program, was recipient of the Jason Lang Scholarship.

During the current academic year, Lakeland College, with campuses in Vermilion and Lloydminster, will distribute 1,223 awards, scholarships and bursaries totalling $1,207,109 which is up over $150,000 from the previous year, said Kelly Sidoryk, communications specialist with the college.

Established in 1913, Lakeland College offers full-time, part-time and continuing education programs in academic upgrading, agricultural sciences, business, environmental sciences, fire and emergency services, health and wellness, human services, interior design technology, performing arts, trades and technology and university studies.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2014

RCMP NOTES

Investigation underway after youth assaulted while walking dog on Wildrose Dr. Saturday, March 22nd 1:28 a.m. – RCMP responded to an attempted break and enter at a residence on 50th Avenue in Sylvan Lake.

A suspicious male and female were witnessed at a residence while a neighbour was doing a property check.

Members attended the scene and arrested a male after a search resulted in a quantity of drugs seized. A 38-year-old Red Deer male is facing a charge of drug possession.

10:32 p.m. – An abandoned 911 call was placed to RCMP from Hockey Central Sports Lounge in Sylvan Lake. Three patrons were reportedly intoxicated and causing a disturbance in the bar.

They were requested to leave and eventually complied without incident. They were not believed to be driving.

Patrols in the area did not result in any arrests.

Sunday, March 23rd 3:18 a.m. – A traffic stop was conducted at the intersection of Highway 20 at 47th Avenue in Sylvan Lake.

The driver of a vehicle was observed by officers running a red light. The 36-year-old

male driver, a resident of Fort McMurray, has been charged with impaired driving, driving while disqualified, and refusing to provide a breath sample.

Monday, March 24th 9:15 a.m. – A domestic dispute on Hillman Way in Sylvan Lake has resulted in an assault charge being laid against a 35-year-old male. A female contacted RCMP to advise that she had been assaulted by her spouse. Two children were in the residence at the time but were not injured.

5:24 p.m. – RCMP received a report of a stolen vehicle from outside a business in Sylvan Lake.

Police were called to Rona at Hewlett Park Landing after an employee advised that someone had taken the keys to his vehicle while he was at work and stole the vehicle from the parking lot. An investigation is ongoing.

Wednesday, March 26th 3:47 p.m. – A 16-year-old male

youth reported being physically assaulted while walking his dog on Wildrose Drive in Sylvan Lake. The male advises that he was punched in the head and beat along his back. He reports that he was hit from behind and that the males were scared off by his dog. He sustained minor injuries.

RCMP are investigating the matter.

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Sylvan Celebration of Music FESTIVAL 2014

ADJUDICATIONS April Ap ril 7 – 11, 2014 | Sylvan Lake Alliance Church

Each adjudication day (Monday – Thursday) the performances run from 4:00-6:00 & 6:30-9:00 MONDAY starts with a few beginner pianists & finishes with some of the best central Alberta teen pianists TUESDAY will offer Musical Theater & voice - from 7 year olds & under right up to advanced teens as well as more pianists WEDNESDAY, from 4:00 - 6:00 & 6:30 - 7:30 we will showcase more piano, voice, musical theater, fiddle and violin (yes, the Fiddlin’ Fingers will be here), and at 7:30 the drummers start!

THURSDAY adjudications wind up with a couple pianists and features Guitar presentations from 4 to 6, then the Rock Bands from 6:30-9:00.

The youngsters will be featured earlier each day, the more advanced students will be later in the evening.

AWARDS CONCERT (featuring a few of the best entertainment from the past week) April 13, 2014 @ 2 PM | Red Deer Memorial Center

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THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2014

Sponsored by the

Churches of Sylvan Lake Ministerial Association .

Entered

Sylvan Lake Memorial Presbyterian Church Easter Sunrise Service at the Pier - April 20, 2014 at 6:30 a.m.

Good Friday Prayer Walk & Worship Service - April 18, 2014 Prayer Walk 10:00 a.m. - Meet at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church-5033 47th Ave. Community Worship Service 11:00 a.m. - Meet at the Alliance Community Church - 4404 47th Ave

Everyone welcome!

– SERVICES THIS WEEK –

- Benalto & Area Rural Crime Watch Society (BARCWS) and partners, Sylvan Lake RCMP and Red Deer County Protective Services recognized six Benalto School students whose drawings had been selected for the Alberta Provincial RCWA 2014 poster contest, during an assembly at the school Mar. 6. In the front row are students Austin Motycka (Gr.4),Taylor Stauffer (Gr.5), Dawson Graham-Bramall (Gr.2), Emily Adams (Gr.3), Colin Durk (Gr.1) and Ayla Mykyte (Gr.6). In the back row are: Pat Knowles-Hill, Yvette Brideau (BARCWS President), Peace Officer Alissa Lloyd (Red Deer County P.S.), Sylvan Lake RCMP Cpl. Kevin Halwa and APRCWA Director Lee Kasper. A big thank you to the staff and all the students who participated in the crime awareness program.

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FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Worshipping at Seventh–day Adventist Church 4607-47 Avenue

Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

4:00 pm Services Last Sunday of each month.

403-877-9634 lutheranchurchsylvan@hotmail.com “Experience the unconditional love of God in Jesus Christ.” (John 3:16 SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 a.m.

Alliance Community Church 4404 - 47th Avenue

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Worship Service 9:30 am & 11:00 am Sunday School during 9:30 am service Nursery provided

Senior Pastor: Rev. Kevin Haugan Associate Pastor: Rev. Jim Rilling Youth Pastor: Rev. John Haazen Children’s Ministry Coordinators: Stacia Dyck & Lindsay Haugan

4308 - 50 Avenue 403-887-1401

Sylvan Lake Apostolic Lutheran Church

Sunday Services & Sunday School @ 10:00 am

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

3 miles south, 2 1/2 miles west of Sylvan Lake

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Anglican Church

403-887-8811

www.sylvanlakealliance.com

www.sylvanlake-anglican.ca

April 6 - 5th Sunday of Lent

www.sylvanlakealc.org Contact Chairman Lyle Hilman 587-797-1269

Memorial Presbyterian Church

5020 48 Street, Sylvan Lake, AB, T4S 1C6 403-887-5702

Rev. Jin Woo Kim 403-887-2416 April 6 Service

Church of the Nazarene

10:30 AM 5th Sunday in Lent Sunday School & Youth Nursery is available. memorial_office@shaw.ca www.slmpc.ca

403-887-5687 Pastor Barry Sigurdson STEFFIE WOIMA SCHOOL - 4720 - 45 AVE.

A warm welcome awaits you at your town and country church

Our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church Father Gabriel Udeh

Mass Times Parish Priest: Saturday Evening: Email: ourloa@telus.net 5033-47A Avenue Sylvan Lake 5:00 p.m.

Lenten Penitential Service April 9 @ 7pm Sunday Morning: Holy Thursday April 17 @ 7 pm Sylvan Lake 11:00 a.m.

Good Friday April 18 @ 3pm (Last Sunday of each Easter Vigil April 19 @ 9pm month 9:00 a.m.)

Rimbey 9:00 a.m.

Easter Sunday April 20 @ 11am Weekday mass Administration Office: Wednesdays and Fridays 9:00am Sylvan Lake 403-887-2398 | Rimbey 403-843-2126

Sunday School 9:45 am • Worship Service 11:00 am

Seventh-day Adventist Church 4607 - 47 Avenue

403-887-2604

Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Saturday 10:45 a.m. Hour of Worship Watch Bill Santos/Mark Finley on the It Is Written TV Show, Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. on CTV. Pastor Warren Kay “Our passion is His presence, Our commitment is His will, Our pursuit is His way.”

encing “Experi t" ri h C s

Our Location corner 49th St. & 50th Ave. Sunday Service at 10:30 am

Youth Services Friday at 7:00 pm Everyone is encouraged & welcomed to join us.

E-mail us at: Pastors Peter & Cathryn Nash info@frontlineministries-int.com

403-887-3313 www.frontlineministries-int.com

Provincial winners

- Alberta Provincial Rural Crime Watch Association (APRCWA) and Benalto & Area Rural Crime Watch Society (BARCWS) presented certificates and cheques to four Benalto School students who won in the provincial poster contest. In the back row are Pat Knowles-Hill, Yvette Brideau (BARCWS President), Red Deer County Protective Services Peace Officer Allisa Lloyd, Sylvan Lake RCMP Cpl. Kevin Halwa and APRCWA Director Lee Kasper. In the front are Benalto School winners Ayla Mykyte (Gr.6: 2nd place, $45), Emily Adams (Gr.3: 2nd place, $45), Austin Motycka (Gr.4: 3rd place, $35) and Taylor Stauffer (Gr.5: 1st place, $65) and Alberta shape first place winner plaque.

Taylor’s drawing will be in the 2014-2015 APRCWA calendar. Bouquets to these four SUBMITTED PHOTOS students!

Variety of calls for firefighters Following are calls responded to by Sylvan Lake’s volunteer firefighters, during the two weeks ending March 31.

Monday, Mar. 17 - 1:16 p.m. - public hazard, fuel spill, 46th Street Close.

Tuesday, Mar. 18 - 5:40 p.m. - public hazard, Hinshaw Drive.

Wednesday, Mar. 19 2:20 p.m. - motor vehicle collision, Highway 20 and Memorial Drive.

Thursday, Mar. 20 - 8:47 a.m. - medical assistance, 48A Avenue Close.

Saturday, Mar. 22 - 1:37 a.m. - carbon monoxide gas

leak, Erickson Crescent.

Saturday, Mar. 22 - 5:26 a.m. - motor vehicle collision (gas leak and evacuation of area) 50th Avenue.

Wednesday, Mar. 26 12:05 p.m. - alarm, no fire, Highway 781.

Sylvan Lake Fire Department would like to extend a special thanks to Tim Hortons and their staff for their gratitude during the evacuation of the downtown area Mar. 22.

Like Sylvan Lake Fire Department on Facebook to see a variety of fire prevention tips and other information on a regular basis.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2014

Town seeking input on residents’ recreation, arts and culture interests

BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

ca/projects, or may be picked up at town facilities. It will also be available in Sylvan Lake Community Guide which comes out in midApril. Residents may complete the survey between now and summer.

Completed surveys may be returned in person to the aquatic centre, town hall or emailed to mmorrison@sylvanlake.ca.

Determining opportunities to serve the interests of residents in recreation, arts and culture programming is the aim of an assessment underway in Sylvan Lake.

The town’s recreation, parks and culture department is conducting a survey to BAREFOOT VENUS gather information Featuring: Repair Hand Cream about what residents IT’S AMAZING! Bath & Body from the would like to see in Goddess of Earth herself! future programming.

That may include registered and drop-in programs that are not currently offered in Sylvan Lake, according to a media release from Joanne Gaudet, the town’s communications officer.

“Recreation proCelebrated grams could include fitness classes or children’s sports programs, while cultural programming could include craft workshops, or theatre and drama classes.”

The eight question survey is available online at sylvanlake.

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Wide variety of topics covered in Lighthouse speech competition Lighthouse Christian Academy held its annual speech competition Mar. 25. In the back row are timer Katrina Swart and judges Lisa Greentree, Neil Williamson and Mayor Sean McIntyre.

Winners of the junior (Gr. 6-7) division were, in the front row, Eden Kreutz (first), Jordan Smith (third) and Jenna Taylor (second).

Winners of the Lighthouse Christian Academy senior (Gr. 7-8) division speech competition were, in the front row, Skylar Airey (first), Noah Wilson (second) and Hannah Taylor (third). In the back row are timer Katrina Swart and judges Lisa Greentree, Neil Williamson and Mayor Sean McIntyre.

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Junior high students of Lighthouse Christian Academy participated in their annual speech competition, Mar. 25.

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The topics were extremely varied from the Bermuda Triangle and Bronies, to cellphone use in classrooms and racism.

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Cody students intent on increasing awareness of water issues

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- Members of the École H. J. Cody High School grad class of 2014, Keltie Lakeman and Spencer Atchison organized a variety of delicious baked goods for the class fundraiser which was held Mar. 19 in conjunction with parent-teacher interviews.

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A group of École H. J. Cody High School students are using some of the things they learned at a recent water summit to benefit Sylvan Lake.

Four students and two teachers attended Inside Education’s Navigate 2014 Water Literacy Youth Summit in Banff Mar. 13 to 16, where they were joined by representatives from 19 other Alberta schools.

Together, they learned about water in Alberta by listening to a number of experts on the subject, and were exposed to “the science, multiple perspectives, innovations and careers related to Alberta’s water story”, according to an Inside Education release.

Grade 12 student Joy Fugler was one of the Sylvan Lake students who made the trip, and found it to be well worthwhile.

“There was a great sense of community throughout all the schools in Alberta that were joining together to try to protect the watersheds,” she said. “I think it got a lot of the people more excited about it, and got them to actually understand what we’re doing and why.”

As a result of attending the summit, members of the group are now preparing their own waterrelated project, and are planning to undertake an awareness campaign to highlight the importance

of proper watershed stewardship.

“Basically, we’re going to try and raise more awareness on how our behaviour affects our watershed, and specifically in Sylvan Lake,” said Fugler. “How can we do a little bit more, without too, too much effort, and have everyone pitch in to take better care of the lake.”

One of the means in which they intend to raise that awareness involves entering into a dialogue with town council to discuss town-related water issues, such as construction projects on wetlands.

They’re also hoping to get more youths involved in watershed stewardship, and would like to see their advocacy spread to elementary schools in town.

According to Fugler, they’ll be introducing “some smaller things that they can get the younger kids involved in as well so they feel like they’re making a difference, rather than just thinking that it’s something only older people can do”.

Currently, the project is still in its planning stages. When it will begin and end remains unclear.

Once up and running, however, Fugler is hopeful that it can be something that remains available for youths to get involved in for years to come. “(We’re) hoping that it’s something that will stick with the school, and always be underlying there,” she said. “Caring about the environment shouldn’t really stop, ever.”

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The benefits of tourism to Sylvan Lake’s economy and growth are expounded by community business owners, employees and others in a video released this week by the town.

Titled “Economic Benefits of Tourism” it’s goal is to “communicate to residents, council and other key audiences the value of tourism,” said Vicki Kurz, the town’s economic development officer.

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A second initiative will take place this summer when the town, working in partnership with Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation will conduct a Tourism Economic Impact Assessment. This

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Next year, nationals will be held in Alberta and it is the goal of the team to compete in that event as well. Currently the Cody team, coached by Linda Wagers, is the only one in Chinook’s Edge School Division to have competed at the provincial level.

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Another year has come and gone for membersof Sylvan Lake Skating Club who marked the end of their season with an annual general meeting and potluck supper at Lions Hall Sunday night.

But this wasn’t any ordinary year for the club.

Collapse of the arena in January caused headaches for organizers who were forced to cancel programs and find alternative ice times and locations for those that remained.

“We lost over half of our arena ice time,” said club registrar Tracy Kondor, adding that the club will face fresh scheduling challenges as it moves into next season.

“It’s just a matter of trying to keep everything going with the reduced ice time,” she said. “We’re not too sure what kind of ice we’re going to be given, so as soon as we know what our allotment is, then we can kind of plan our programming around that.”

Before the multiplex reopened, the club found its skating time in the arenas of surrounding municipalities, including Rocky Mountain House, Spruce View, Innisfail, Blackfalds, Red Deer and Ponoka.

According to Kondor, the club is open “to everyone and anyone”, and even offered an adult CanSkate program until the collapse of the arena forced its cancellation.

Otherwise, all levels of skating are offered, and are run by Skate Canada-certified coaches.

This year saw about 80 people registered. They ranged in age from three to 24 years old.

Registration for next season, which runs from the end of September until the end of March, is expected to open in late August.

Kondor feels that the club, around since the late 1970s, has something for everyone.

“It’s just getting you up and going, then if you want to branch off into figure skating and all the spins and jumps and everything, by all means, you work your way up,” she said. “It’s whatever you want to do as far as skating.”

Trained - Members of École H. J. Cody High School Lakers senior basketball teams ran after school basketball camps for Grade 4 and 5 students at C. P. Blakely Elementary School, from Mar. 17-27. They were thanked by participants following the events.

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Moore had a fantastic weekend of swimming and accomplished many milestones.

She competed in seven events and qualified for all seven finals in the 11-12 year old age group.

She took a gold medal in the 50m breaststroke, getting a personal best time and club record as well. She also won a gold medal in the 100m individual medley (one length of each of the four strokes) getting another personal best and club record and a senior (16 and over) provincial time.

She earned three silver medals — in 100m breaststroke, 200m breaststroke, and 200m individual medley.

She earned two bronze medals in her other two events.

In the 50m butterfly, in which she swam a personal best time, she got the club record and earned a 13 year old national time.

Her other bronze medal was in the 100m butterfly, where she got a personal best time, club record and a 13 year old national qualifying time.

She has now earned six national times and qualifies to swim in those events at the 2014 Canadian Age Group National Championships in Winnipeg in July.

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- Jordan Koopmans watched as Rhett Jensen’s shot was saved by goaltender Steven Arthur during a Chinook’s Edge Hockey Academy game between École Fox Run School students and Chinook’s Edge School Division teachers at the multiplex last Tuesday night.

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He was predeceased by his parents, Valentine and Beulah; brother, Arnold and sister, Eileen. Jim is survived by the love of his life, Marlene; sons, Gordon (Lori), Ray (Minette), and Randy (Doreen); as well as grandchildren, Kaitlan (Terry), Jason, Laren, Kamryn, Madisen, Lance, Donivan, Robin and Ryan. Also surviving Jim is his sister, Jean, numerous in - laws, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends, including special friends, Frank and Linda Shufletoski. An animal lover extraordinaire, Jim and Marlene had many canine companions: Tippy, Lady, Pepper, Goldie and Xena - lucky pooches to be sure! Jim had a lifetime passion for sailing. As a youngster, growing up in Pitt Meadows B.C., he had a fascination with constructing primitive boats from any scrap of wood available. With not a lifejacket to be seen, Jim tested his creations out on the local sloughs. In later years, reflecting on these childhood adventures, he commented “It was a miracle I didn’t drown”! Marlene and Jim spent countless hours on Sylvan Lake aboard ‘Teal’, taking part in many local yacht club activities. In more recent years, aboard ‘Rainy Daze’, they spent their summers on Vancouver Island, exploring the many Gulf Islands. Reading a great book while relaxing on your boat and sharing a suds or two with your Sweetheart by your side -- who could ask for anything more?

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You will work with the Production Team to seek out and secure seed production acres for forage and turf seed to achieve company seed production targets and then work with these contract growers on production agronomics to help ensure yields and seed quality are maximized. This position also includes a seed purchasing function in the Peace Region that works closely with the Production Team to build relationships, procure acres and coordinate the scheduling of deliveries as per production requirements.

Thus, success in this position will be achieved through a balance of sales and agronomy. You will work independently within your territory from the Rycroft facility/your home-based office, but will also work closely with Head Office and the rest of the Seed Production Team to achieve territory and corporate goals. You will also work with Regional Account Managers in our Seed and Crop Inputs (Retail) division that operate in your territory to help identify potential contract growers. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to plan and manage his/her time effectively and have strong communication skills both internally and externally to promote, support and grow our Seed Production division.

Brett Young provides sales and product training, however, education, training and experience in sales and/or agronomy is a definite asset and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture is preferred. Brett Young Seeds supports professional growth and development and offers an attractive compensation package including salary, company vehicle and an outstanding and comprehensive benefits package.

Brett Young Seeds is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Interested applicants are invited to apply and submit a letter of interest and a resume to: Human Resources, Brett Young Seeds, Box 99, St. Norbert Postal Station, Winnipeg, MB, R3V 1L5. Fax 204-478-8370.

Email: Human.Resources@brettyoung.ca.

Sylvan Lake

NOW HIRING! Three positions available:

ASSISTANT PRODUCE MANAGER ASSISTANT DELI MANAGER CAKE DECORATOR We’re looking for energetic food enthusiasts to join our team!

QualiďŹ cations: • Relevant previous experience required • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Excellent customer service skills • Compliance with safety and sanitation procedures • Physical ďŹ tness is essential

Apply Today!

MEAT CUTTER - Sobeys in Redwater is looking for a full-time meat cutter. Will train. Contact Ken or Karen at 780-942-3488.

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

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Cleaning

Business Services #1000 - #1430

Accounting

1010

1070

HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE, 10 yrs. exp. reasonable rates.

403-506-8250

Contractors

• • • • •

1100

Chain Link Fences Wood Fences Decks Interior Framing Finish Work

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

1170

Financial

Financial strategies with personal advice Josh Welton

FINANCIAL ADVISOR 3715-47th Avenue Bldg E Unit 445, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 0C8 | 403-887-7099 www.edwardjones.com

Member - Canadian Investor Protection Fund

Glass Shops

1196

Our Door to Yours!

Mobile Glass Service

403-887-6661

AUTO • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL MOBILE SERVICE

995

with a combined circulation of over 800,000 for only...

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

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Automotive

1029

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

Domestic, Import & Diesel Repair

403-887-2340 www.rapidauto.org

Career Planning

We are seeking the service of an

ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE

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

Email: rainycreekmb@gmail.com

www.rainycreek.ca

plus GST/HST

Value Ad Network

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403-887-3260

www.strategisgroupca.com

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403-887-2200

Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors

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24 HOUR COMMERCIAL EMERGENCY SERVICE

870

830

Automotive

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

We oer a competitive compensation package with employee beneďŹ ts and exciting career advancement opportunities.

Please visit www.sobeyscareers.ca to apply online or visit the store at 900, 3715 – 47 Avenue.

Business Opportunities

880

Misc.

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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.

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PCL ENERGY. Now hiring Journeyperson Pipefitters ($40+/hour) and Scaffolders ($38+/hour) for an industrial project in • Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked • and bonuses! We offer competitive wages and benefits. Send resume to: • pclenergyjobs@pcl.co.

Road Train Oilfield Transport Ltd

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AN EXCELLENT CHOICE WHERE YOUR AD REACHES RURAL READERS

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

1240

Rocky Mountain Design and Landscaping Fulltime seasonal laborer wanted May 1- Nov Must be physically fit Must have transportation to Sylvan Lake or live in Sylvan Lake Duties include raking, laying sod, hauling bricks, rock etc.

Reply email: rockymountaindesign @hotmail.com Office address: NE19-39-1-5 Lacombe County Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

920

“Doors Open� April 7

in your area.

Applicant must speak English.

Average in Mathematics and also with good computer typing skills.

Any job experience can apply.

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Extend the reach of your print ad.

Introducing career ads online

And this job will not affect or disturb your present job.

Only interested and competent Per Assignment: $400 applicants should reply to: 2 Times Weekly stephen.andrew@actionsupplyincc.ca Age: 18 yrs & above - Can Apply

Employment Training

Well Drilling

900

MÉTIS YOUTH SUMMER STUDENT PROGRAM 12345

If you’re a MÊtis youth between 15 - 30 years old, and going back to school this fall, MÊtis Training to Employment Services can give you the assistance you need to land that summer job where you can gain employable skills and the pay cheque you deserve.

Funded in part by the Government of Canada.

Call 1-888-48-MÉTIS (1-888-486-3847) online at: www.metisemployment.ca

Call for more details 1-800-282-6903 ext 235

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Well Drilling

1400

Well Drilling

1400

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Landscaping

SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

1240

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

Property Clean Ups & Junk Removal

CALL SHELLEY

403-340-8666 Legal Services

1260

CRIMINAL RECORD? Pardon Services Canada.

Established 1989.

Confidential, fast & affordable. A+BBB rating.

RCMP accredited.

Employment & travel freedom. Free consultation 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366); RemoveYourRecord.com.

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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.

Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

Auctions

1530

BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS SALES EVERY WED. @ 6 pm.

Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A NEXT ANTIQUE SALE Sun. April 6, 1 pm WE BUY FOR CASH.

TOP REAL PSYCHICS Live. Accurate readings 24/7. Call now 1-877-342-3036; Mobile dial: # 4486; www.truepsychics.ca

1340

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

WE CAN MAKE IT EASIER!

Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990

Auctions

403-318-1760

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+).

Rental Equipment

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

Personal Services

1530

AUCTION SALE - Jim McBride.

Saturday, April 26 at 11 a.m., Springbank, Alberta.

Acreage equipment and shop supplies; www.theauctioncompany.ca UNRESERVED PUBLIC AUCTION. Motorcycles, quad, power tools, hardware surplus, antiques, saddles and much more. Saturday, April 5, starting 10 a.m.

Scribner Auction.

Wainwright, Alberta.

780-842-5666; www.scribnernet.com.

403-304-4791 Check website for full listing www.bigstrapperauctions.net

Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

CLOSEOUT AUCTION. Wellington Garden Centre.

Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m., 13648 - 142 St., Edmonton.

Fabulous garden centre.

Sprung buildings, greenhouses, vehicles, skidsteer, antiques, fountains, garden furniture, offices, two way radios.

2 rings selling. For details: www.foothillsauctions.com or 780-922-6090.

COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION! 7th Annual Calgary Collector Car Auction, May 9 - 10, Indoors Convention Center Grey Eagle Casino.

Over 100 pieces of memorabilia selling.

No Reserve. All makes & models welcome. Consign today 1-888-296-0528 ext.

102; EGauctions.com.

COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. 4th Annual Edmonton Motor Show Classic Car Auction. April 11 - 13.

Edmonton Expo Centre.

35 estate collector car collection selling No reserve to the highest bidder! Over 75,000 spectators. Consign today.

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

MEIER-2 DAY CLASSIC CAR & TRUCK AUCTION. Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 4, 11 a.m. both days.

6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton.

Consign today, call 780-440-1860.

Auctions

1530

UNRESERVED RECEIVERSHIP AUCTION. Cameron Construction Services - Buck Lake, Alberta.

Auction April 15, 10 a.m.

Viewing April 13, 14, 9-6 p.m.

Further information at: www.centuryservices.com.

WARD’S AUCTIONS. Antiques/Estate Auction.

Sunday, April 6, 10 a.m., 11802 - 145 Street, Edmonton. 780-451-4549.

Viewing Friday, April 4, 4 - 7 p.m.. Online bidding and pictures at www.WardsAuctions.com.

Taking consignments now for spring Firearms 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 BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% off!

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

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

Farmers' Market

1650

LAMB: Free range, hormone free, freezer ready, inspected & processed to your specs. $240 per carcass.

403-704-9890

Firewood

1660

LOGS

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

Garden Supplies

1680

COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE: $1.49/each for a box of 270 ($402.30).

Also full range of trees, shrubs, cherries & berries.

Free shipping.

Replacement guarantee.

1-866-873-3846 or treetime.ca.

Misc. for Sale

1760

EVERY WATER WELL on earth should have the patented “Kontinuous Shok” Chlorinator from Big Iron Drilling! Why? Save thousands of lives every year. www.1-800bigiron.com.

Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. SAWMILLS from only $4,897. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & dvd: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext. 400OT. Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

Travel Packages

1900

GRIZZLY BEAR TOUR. Experience a unique one day charter flight and cruise ship adventure to Khutzeymateen, BC this summer. Calgary and Edmonton departures.

1-866-460-1415; www. classiccanadiantours.com.

Livestock

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

Livestock

FLATLAND RANCH has on offer yearling and 2 year old Gelbvieh Bulls.

We have been selling reputable bulls for 15 years Chuck 403-854-6270

FOR SALE. Simmeron Simmentals, fullblood full Fleckvieh yearling bulls, polled and horned, A.I. bloodlines, very quiet, muscled.

Website: simmeronranch.ca.

Martin 780-913-7963.

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

PUREBRED red and black Angus bulls. 1 and 2 year olds. Semen tested and delivered.

Vicwin farms 403-784-3517, 403-318-7363.

REGISTERED Yearling Red and Black Angus Bulls. Various bw’s, born Jan./Feb. quiet, semen tested & delivered. $2500.

Also: Unregistered Yearling Red Angus Heifer Bulls, born Apr. light bw’s, quiet & semen tested $1800.

Darrell & Lorraine Davidson, Lougheed 780-888-1374, 780-888-1087

Poultry

2130

HOW can you make your ORDER NOW For Pick Up phone ring and make some on April 19, 25 or 26. quick cash?

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Brown laying hens.

Phone 1-877-223-3311 Linden, AB 403-546-3130

Storage Space

Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

Wanted To Buy

2100

2100

1930

FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military.

We handle all paperwork and transportation.

Licensed dealer.

1-866-960-0045; www.dollars4guns.com.

Grain, Feed Hay

21

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.

For Rent #3000 - #3200 Suites

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 TELL it all! Tell it well! Make your ads sell for you by giving full description of goods or services offered. Include prices and terms. Phone 1-877-223-3311 for a friendly ad taker.

3160

WHAT ARE THEY GOOD FOR? ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING.

12345 Customizable and secure. From storage to workspace.

Steel containers from 8' to 53'.

20' & 40' skids with optional 4' landings available. Mount with twist locks.

780 440 4037 | SEACAN.COM

SYLVAN LAKE BUSINESS DIRECTORY Get your business out there! Call Shannon or Joe at 403.887.2331!

Surgical Carpet Cleaning

JIM’S SEPTIC TANK Service www.jimsseptic.ca

Carpets & Furniture Professional Steam Cleaning Owner Operated

• Septic Tanks • Campgrounds

• Camps • RVs • Holding Tanks

• Barn Pits • Lagoons

We also offer PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS

403-748-2628

Dwain Johnson 403.887.3499

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

THIS COULD BE YOUR 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

SKID STEER SNOW REMOVAL

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Quality Operators • Fully licensed & Insured SKID STEER RENTAL AVAILABLE Call Charlie for a FREE quote 403-887-2770 | 403-392-7464

For a WATER WELL Call the Local Experts FREE ESTIMATES • FREE ONSITE CONSULTATIONS Quality Workmanship Guaranteed

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403-887-5512 Toll Free 888-396-6389

Cell: 403.357.7678

Division of Bre-Mic Group Ltd.

Serving Sylvan Lake & Surrounding Area Since 2008

www.blackdogdrilling.com

22 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Stores/ Commercial

3120

6000 SQ. FT. Commercial/Retail Space, Two Hills, Alberta. Former Fields location. $9/sq.ft. negotiable, 3 - 5 year lease; plus utilities, no triple net. Will renovate.

Phone 780-603-1090.

THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2014

Houses For Sale

4020

CHEAP!

$353 Positive cash Áow, Áexible terms Newer 3 bedroom home in Eckville 1200 sq ft, $94,900 Call 780-481-2583 Email: oberlematt@ hotmail.com

Condos/ Townhouses

4040

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

EXCLUSIVE LUXURY RIVERFRONT CONDOS FOR SALE in Downtown Red Deer.

Call Renee at 403-314-1687 for Inquiries.

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

For Rent

3299

LAKESHORE DRIVE FURNISHED!

Great little 2 bdrm suite CLOSE TO EVERYTHING Enjoy the LAKE view from the balcony Coin-op laundry in bldg.

Sorry No Pets • N/S

4090

Cottages/Resort Property

16 X 76 MODULAR HOMES. Delivered to the North Country. Skirting included, $98,900.

Call Larry 403-597-4497; www.sgcashgiveaway.com

ELINOR LAKE RESORT. Lots selling at 25% off listed price, or 5% down on a rent to own lot with no interest over 5 years.

1-877-623-3990; elinorlakeresort.com

20 WIDE MODULAR HOMES well optioned, delivered to site, skirting included, $119,900.

Call Larry 403-597-4497; www.sgcashgiveaway.com

SHOWHOME SALE. Substantial savings to be had! Need room for whole new display!

Visit Grandview Modular Red Deer to see the quality and craftsmanship that set us apart.

1-855-347-0417; www.grandviewmodular.com; terry@grandviewmodular.com

Board LACOMBE Room for the family!

3 bdrm duplex 5 appls. Cozy F/P Easy HWY access.

Sorry No Pets • N/S Available May 1!

LARK CLOSE

RYDER’S RIDGE

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Large & Bright 2 bdrm suite 6 appls.

Plenty of parking.

Near shopping & schools Sorry No Pets • N/S

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5010

4130

Manufactured Homes

Financial #4400 - #4430

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

Money To Loan

4430

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4-H public speakers placed well at zone and district levels

BY TEAGAN MOFFATT AND MATTEA WRIGHT SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Red Deer West 4-H Beef Club is back with some great public speakers!

We held our public speaking competition on Feb. 2, and presentations were on Feb. 13.

The club competition results are juniors: first place - Kyle Belich, second - Davin Moore, and in third - Parker Depalme. In the intermediates: first place - Paulina Wolswinkel, second - Cole Moffatt, and third - Kolton Moore. For the seniors: first place - Dakota Townsend, second Shannon Bickley, and third - Jenaya Moore.

Congratulations to all the members, you did well and all who participated brought out some tough competition.

In presentations, no juniors competed this year. In intermediate presentations: first was Kenzie Armitage and Breanna Burk. For seniors: first was Caelidh Johanson, second were Naomi Akkermans and Kaitlyn Schwab, and in third were Cody Schwab and Graham Bickley. Well done to all of you and we hope that you do well at regional presentations!

Zone public speaking took place Feb. 23 and our members placed extremely well. In juniors Kyle Belich placed first and Davin Moore was second. In intermediates Paulina Wolswinkel placed first. In the

seniors division Dakota Townsend placed first and Shannon Bickley placed second.

At the district level our members continued to shine! In the juniors, Kyle Belich was second, Davin Moore was third. In intermediate, Paulina Wolswinkel placed second, and in senior, Dakota Townsend placed second. Well done!

Our club is now preparing for mock show which will take place at the Benalto Agricultural Rodeo Grounds on Apr. 26th.

Members will take part in judging, fitting, and showing. This will be good practice for our regional year end show that runs May 31-June 2 at the Westerner Grounds.

Red Deer West 4 -H Beef Club intermediate public speaking competitors included, Paulina Wolswinkel, Mattea Wright, Cole Moffatt, Reid Depalme, Logan Cressey, Kolton Moore.

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

Tires, Parts Acces.

Red Deer West 4 -H Beef Club senior public speaking competitors included, Dakota Townsend, Shannon Bickley, Jenaya Moore, and Courtney Armitage.

SUBMITTED

Red Deer West 4 -H Beef Club junior public speaking competitors included, Jayden Bickley, Tegan Moffatt, Austin Wright, Parker Depalme, Davin Moore, Kyle Belich.

5180

WRECKING AUTO-TRUCKS. Parts to Àt 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).

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Citizens Public Notice #6000

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

- C. P. Blakely School recognized its citizens of the month for February recently. Receiving awards for the theme of kindness were, in the back row, Brook MacKinnon, Riley Lockyer, Aydan Waters, Aimee Dorsey, Jenna Abram and Brooklynn Little; in the middle row, Lochland Russell, Lukeus Williamson, Hudson Little, Quintin Morton, Cassie Martinson and Grace Liboiron; and in the front row, Jamie-Lynn Beattie, Nevaeh Yungen, Jake Hanson, Josiah Phillips and Daina Paans. Absent were Chaz Ratzlaff and Cohen McLean.

STEVE DILLS

THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2014

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THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2014

e t a t s E l a e R e Prim Sylvan Lake, AB

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We are counting on your support…

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34 Rosewood Rise

RAI$E THE ROOF!

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CA0029690

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CA0030422

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Sandi Hallgren

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Robert Popilchak

The Eckville Community Centre opened its doors in 1980 and is the largest hall in the surrounding area. Although some major renovations have been done recently it is still in dire need of a new roof. A fundraising benefit will be held April 5, 2014 at the Community Centre. Admission is only $30 per family.

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5015 33 Street

CA0028145

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CA0028335

$295,000 5020 44 Street CA0023610

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CA0032547

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CA0029231

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$92,900

$329,900

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