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Budget adjustment approved for 35th Street stairs project STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Sylvan Lake town council has approved the construction of stairs providing access to the lakeshore at 35th Street, following concerns from town residents that the project would be delayed until next year.

At its Aug. 25 regular meeting, council unanimously approved a budget

increase for the $24,663 project, which will see wood stairs with wood rails installed at the site.

The project was first approved in May, at which time a $20,000 budget for the project was set.

Quotes received from contractors presented options of wood stairs with either wood or metal railing. With an engineering estimate included in the cost, both options exceeded the initial budget, and administration recommend-

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Special Events Every Friday evening. Meat draw and steak & chicken barbecue at Sylvan Lake Legion beginning at 6:30 pm.

Tuesdays, starting Sept. 9 - Taoist Tai Chi classes from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Anglican Church hall. For info 403-346-6772. www.taoist.org.

Wednesday, Sept. 3 - Speech-Language Pathology Services is offering free walk-in clinics for preschool children ages 1-5 to meet with a Registered SpeechLanguage Pathologist. 1–4 pm at the Sylvan Lake Community Health Centre, 4602 – 49 Avenue. No appointment necessary. Call 403-887-2241 for more info.

Friday, Sept. 4 & Saturday, Sept. 5 - Maritime Bash, A Newfoundland Evening, at Sylvan Lake Legion.

Featuring authentic Newfie screech, the Atlantic Storm band, & Elvis and Johnny Cash impersonators. Friday is cod dinner, Saturday is steak and lobster. Tickets available at the Legion.

Sunday, Sept. 7 - 23rd annual Harvest Festival at Dickson Store Museum from 12-4:30 pm. Continuous entertainment, vendors, Danish and traditional food, ice cream, door prizes, 50/50 draws and a kiddies corral with lots of games and cream can train rides.

To book a table or for info call 403-728-3355.

Thursday, Sept. 11 - Family & Community Information Fair from 5-8 pm at Sylvan Lake’s community centre. Discover what’s available in your community, register for programs. If your organization would like a table call 403-887-1137. Free bbq hosted by mayor and council.

Saturday, Sept. 13 - Looking for a stress-buster for clients, employees and friends? How about an evening of non-stop laughs, buffet dinner and drinks with great prizes? Three world-acclaimed stand-up comedians at Red Deer & District SPCA Raise the Woof event at Red Deer Curling Centre. It will be a howling good time. Tickets available from www. reddeeerspca.com.

Saturday, Sept. 27 - Central Alberta Singles dance 8:30 pm at Innisfail Legion Hall. Music by Lost Highway. For info call Elaine 403-341-7653 or Murray 403-357-8022. Everyone welcome.

Wednesday, Oct. 1 - Speech-Language Pathology Services is offering free walk-in clinics for preschool

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children ages 1-5 to meet with a Registered SpeechLanguage Pathologist. 1–4 pm at Sylvan Lake Community Health Centre, 4602 – 49 Avenue. No appt necessary. Call 403-887-2241 for more information.

ed deferring a decision on the matter until 2015 budget deliberations.

A tendering process would have been required, should the cost of the project have exceeded $25,000.

Town resident John Law, speaking as part of a delegation, said he felt area residents have waited long enough, and encouraged council to take action.

“We’ve been working on these stairs since May of 2013, and here we are at the end of summer 2014, and we still don’t have stairs,” he said. “To delay building them another year will only add to the cost. You won’t save any money by delaying another year.”

The $5,103 engineering estimate included in the cost, he felt, was “ludicrous.”

“In this case, (engineering fees) are 25 per cent of the cost you have budgeted,” he said. “All we’re after is some stairs. This isn’t the Taj Mahal.”

Gavin Fick, a property owner on 35th Street, said he was frustrated by the lengthy process it was taking to get the stairs in place.

“These stairs already exist (at other locations along

the lakeshore),” he said. “We’re not asking for something new, and we’re not asking for something fancy, or anything other than what you’ve (already) put in there.”

Coun. Matt Prete said he felt the process was equally frustrating for councillors, who he feels have been doing their utmost to see the stairs installed.

“I think we’ve really bent over backwards to try and make this project a go,” he said. “This is not an entitlement; this is a request that was made to council, and council has tried to accommodate the residents down there the best that they can.”

Discussing the project as part of 2015 budget deliberations, he felt, would be the most prudent option.

Coun. Graham Parsons said he understood Prete’s uncertainty with the project, but felt it wouldn’t matter if the stairs were constructed now or in the future.

“I do agree on that fact that it isn’t an entitlement, but we did approve the project,” he said. “We’re going to spend the money whether it’s now or next spring, so let’s put this one to bed.”

Support Programs 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 take place Thursday nights at 7:30 pm at Bethany Sylvan Lake, 4700 47th Ave. Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat?

Overweight? Underweight? Obsessed with weight or dieting? You are not alone. No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. Everyone is welcome. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a 12 step recovery program. For info call Joan at 403-396-9371.

Weekly events At the Seniors’ Centre: Mondays - Wii bowling; Tuesdays Exercise Class, Drop-in Whist and other games; Wednesdays - lunches, Bible study, Beginner art classes; Thursdays - Alberta Seniors Benefit Program; Fridays - Yoga, forums, bridge. Bus trips and foot care clinics. For more info call 403-8875428.

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.

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.

Riding, climbing and bouncing toys provided and parents and caregivers can socialize. Takes place Mondays 9-11:30 am; Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30-11:30 am; Thursdays 12:30-2:30 pm. at the community centre. Contact Kari for information 403392-0323.

Girl Guides programs running in Sylvan Lake, Bentley and Eckville. Open to young ladies from five years old to adult. For more info, contact Jessica at 403-896-4534 or Mandy at 403-597-9813, or visit www.girlguides.ca.

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Reunion

- Nineteen members of the Bentley Class of ’64 met recently at the Judith and Dean Park farm to celebrate 50 years since graduation. They have had several reunions over the years. Most of those present started Grade One and also graduated in Bentley. Back Row: Lorna Beechinor Baranec, Gary Lenz, Ken Kelly, Linda Beechinor Pearson, Harvey Moore, Wayne Zaksauskas, Dennis Moore. Middle Row: Lynne Ree, Virginia Hueppelsheuser Bolseng, Denta Jean Knight Persinger, Judith Gyori Park, Heather Ironside Osborne, Shirley Gideon Ogilvie, Gail Calkins Wilson, Pat Raabis Gay, Maisie Talsma Morrison. Front Row: Sharron Dawson Bergen, Connie Pico Dean, Reynold Siebenga.

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Hockeyville NHL game ticketing information announced STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

The wait will soon be over for Sylvan Lake and area residents eager to get their hands on tickets for the upcoming Kraft Hockeyville pre-season NHL game in Sylvan Lake.

Tickets for the game, which will see the Calgary Flames take on the Arizona Coyotes at the Sylvan Lake Multiplex Sept. 24, will be awarded via an official draw at the Multiplex on Sept. 10 from 5

p.m. to 7 p.m. All tickets will be awarded free of charge.

To enter the draw, eligible entrants must complete a ballot at the Multiplex on one of the following dates: • Saturday, Aug. 30 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Saturday, Sept. 6 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Sunday, Sept. 7 - 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Anticipation is building, as the town awaits the event Sylvan Lake Hockeyville committee chair Graham Parsons describes as one of the town’s

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“biggest ever.”

“It’s just going to be one of the biggest events that we’ve ever been part of, and it was a long time coming,” he said. “The committee worked hard all summer long. People have no idea how many hours those people put in.”

The game will be just one part of a four-day celebration beginning Sept. 21 that’s being planned to commemorate the town’s Hockeyville triumph.

Although exact details of festivities taking place have yet to be finalized, all events will be non-ticketed and offered free of charge.

“As things get finalized, we will start announcing the details of each and every event,” said Parsons.

Up-to-date information, he added, will be posted as it becomes available to the Sylvan Lake Hockeyville Facebook page.

On Aug. 27, the Sylvan Lake Hockeyville committee made the following announcement with respect to ticket eligibility.

The draws are open to: a) Residents of the Sylvan Lake area (as determined by those with addresses in postal code T4S) who have reached the age of majority in Alberta on or before September 15, 2014, except immediate family members of the Sylvan Lake Local Organizing Committee and the Kraft Hockeyville Partners.

b) Individuals who reside outside the Town of Sylvan Lake yet have one or more children registered in a school in Sylvan Lake or a minor sports program offered by a Sylvan Lake based organization and have reached the age of majority on or before September 15, 2014, except immediate family members of the Sylvan Lake Local Organizing Committee and the Kraft Hockeyville Partners. c) A limited number of tickets will be available in a separate draw to supporters from outside the immediate Sylvan Lake area who are residents of Clearwater County, Red Deer County, Lacombe County, Ponoka County, County of Stettler No. 5, Mountain View County and/or the incorporated municipalities within their boundaries and have reached the age of majority on or before September 15, 2014, except immediate family members of the Sylvan Lake Local Organizing Committee and the Kraft Hockeyville Partners. Eligibility will be determined by postal code for those areas specified. d) Each Eligible Entrant may only submit one (1) ballot in either the ballot box marked for residents or for supporters, not both.

For official draw rules, please visit the Sylvan Lake Hockeyville Facebook page and/or the Sylvan Lake Multiplex.

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EDITORIAL Michele Rosenthal Publisher

Olson: Asia holds great opportunities for Alberta VERLYN OLSON, ALBERTA AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT MINISTER

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There is no shortage of opportunities for Alberta’s agriculture sector on the world stage, especially in Asia. China and Japan are our second and third largest agricultural export markets, worth a combined $2.8 billion annually, and there is plenty of room for growth to meet the needs of their surging populations and economies.

I had the chance to witness that potential firsthand during a trade and investment mission to Asia earlier this year. The mission targeted key financial centres and market access points in Hong Kong, Singapore, China and Japan.

We met with companies interested in doing business with Alberta, particularly in the grains and meat sectors. We also met with government officials to discuss how we can better strengthen our trade relationships. There is clearly a real appetite for Alberta’s high-quality food products including beef, pork, grains and oil seeds.

What is also clear is that our province has to continue to aggressively promote itself to make the most of these opportunities. The competition in the global marketplace is fierce and Alberta is fighting for a place on Asian menus with other suppliers like Australia and the United States.

Alberta’s international offices will have an important role in keeping our province front and centre in the minds of Asian consumers and businesses. As well, trade missions, such as this recent one, also reinforce Alberta’s commitment to increased trade as well as create opportunities for Alberta companies to make connections with potential clients and investors.

On this mission, we were able to bring about a dozen agriculture and energy companies together with approximately 175 potential investors at business “matchmaking” seminars. While it is still too early to assess the full extent of the results of the mission, I know the agriculture companies who participated have reported at least 20 solid investment leads that were generated through these meetings. I’m hopeful some of these new food connections will turn into long and prosperous relationships.

While the trade mission was an eye-opener about the market possibilities we need to pursue in Asia, it also drove home the point that there are challenges here at home that we must overcome.

Our recent troubles moving last year’s record harvest to market by rail has resulted in a fair amount of angst among our international customers, who are concerned about the long-term dependability

of our rail service.

In order for Alberta and Canada to avoid any permanent damage to our reputation as a reliable global supplier of energy, food and other goods, we have to continue to aggressively seek and implement improvements to the transportation system for all commodities. Recently passed federal legislation that set minimum quotas for grain delivery has certainly helped.

We are also pleased that the federal govern-

ment is expediting the review of the Canada Transportation Act to identify additional measures. We are strongly encouraging representatives from all commodity sectors to participate in the review process to ensure that their concerns and suggested solutions are put on the record. Our reputation as a world class supplier of high-quality food and other commodities relies on our ability to deliver those goods to market in a timely manner.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Single access point better option in case of road closure Dear Editor, This was sent to Sylvan Lake’s mayor and council with a copy forwarded to Sylvan Lake News for publication.

I am surprised by your decision to allow all roads in and out of Sylvan to be closed September 4th.

I wholeheartedly disagree with this decision.

It restricts the freedom of residents to enter and leave our community, and could disrupt local business.

For every other event — road work, parades, etc. — there is typically an alternative route, and you can normally adjust your route or even method of travel to return to your home.

If for some reason you seem to think restricting

all access points isn’t an issue, I would challenge the mayor and council to physically go to the road closure sites and talk to the residents who are being barricaded from returning to their homes.

You can politely explain, to residents and people looking to carry on business within our community, that they have to sit there for up to 1.5 hours so people in spandex can ride around on bicycles.

If there were accidents, emergency roadwork, a natural disaster, or other unforeseen circumstance I could appreciate all roads in and out of the town being closed.

However, no one in their right mind should plan to shut down access to an entire vibrant community unless otherwise unavoidable.

Call it an ‘inconvenience’ if you like, as it won’t impact the majority of the population — there might not even be much public outcry.

However, having no designated access point in and out of the community shows poor planning on the behalf of our municipality.

I would request in the future, council be more cognizant when they ‘shut down’ access to our community.

Should events like this arise in the future, a single access point would be of great help so that we may enter and exit the community freely for those of us who do so frequently throughout the day.

Tyler Key, Sylvan Lake

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Jordan Coady eyes up some of the vegetables he collected during a visit to Hidden Valley Garden during Alberta Open Farm Days Aug. 24.

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Farms open to public for another Alberta Open Farm Days STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Farms, ranches and gardens across the province opened their gates to the public over the weekend, allowing visitors the chance to explore and learn more about where their food comes from.

Alberta Open Farm Days was the two-day provincewide event that began Aug. 23 with culinary events that ranged from professionally cooked meals to sample tastings.

Aug. 24 then saw farms take on an open house format, allowing visitors a unique insight into the way they operate.

“It offers the opportunity for families to participate in the discussion about where their food comes from,” said Jim Hill, whose Hidden Valley Garden u-pick farm located just outside Sylvan Lake acted as one of the weekend’s host farms.

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both Saturday and Sunday, he added. As that’s usually the case for the garden around this time of year, however, he wasn’t able to gauge exactly how many people were there because of Open Farm Days.

“I haven’t got a real good sense of the amount of activity brought on by (Open Farm Days), but it was a good weekend,” he said.

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After some thought, he and Lesley decided to give it a try. And although its impacts aren’t yet clear, it’s a program he feels could be beneficial to both producer and consumer, once it begins to establish itself.

“Those kinds of programs take quite a

few years to get in place to have a real impact,” he said. “And that’s just true of all those programs.”

Nonetheless, he’s happy to see his own operation, and others like it, popular among both locals and visitors to town.

“We get an amazing number of people that come out for a day trip from Calgary and work in the garden for three or four hours,” he said. “It’s amazing the number of people that are doing that.”

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conditions. Home Support Workers are friendly visitors in the clients’ homes performing home support duties on a weekly or bi-weekly basis as determined and scheduled by the Seniors Services Coordinator. Hours and days of work will vary depending on program need.

Upcoming Meetings COUNCIL MEETING September 8, 2014 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm MPC MEETING September 2, 2014 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING September 3, 2014 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm

Take Notice POOL CLOSURE NOTICE: The Aquatic Centre will be closed for annual maintenance from September 2-22. The Recreation Offices (including reception) will be open 8:00am-4:00pm.

RECYCLING AND YARD WASTE COLLECTION The Town of Sylvan Lake understands that the current Green Box/Yard Waste Collection Program has not been to our community’s regular standards. Please know that the Town recognizes this, and is currently reviewing potential contracted service providers to offer improvements to the Recycling and Yard Waste Collection Program. This new service provider will strive to zero missed Recycling and Yard Waste pick ups. Until then, Town Public Works staff will gladly swing by your home, and collect anything that is missed - 403 887 2800. Thank you to everyone for your understanding and patience during this transition.

NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION Sanitary Main Upgrades on 50th Avenue from 44th Street to 47th Street 50th Street Sidewalk – South of Sylvan Drive to Beacon Hill Community Centre Parking Lot Upgrades Expected Start Date: September 2014 Expected Completion Date: October 2014 As part of the Town’s Capital Projects, above is a list of projects starting construction in the next few weeks and are expected to be completed in October. Please obey all construction signage as there will be some minor road closures and detours during this time.

For further information about the projects, please visit the Town’s Project Page at www.sylvanlake.ca/projects.html Your understanding and co-operation during the construction period is appreciated.

Employment Opportunities HOME SUPPORT PART TIME – 24 – 32 HOURS/WEEK Home Support Workers will provide routine homemaking and housekeeping duties for low income seniors and for low income adults with disabilities or short term medical

Responsibilities: . Vacuuming, dusting, washing floors, cleaning washrooms . Cleaning and organizing kitchen appliances and cupboards, removing unnecessary clutter from hallways and pathways that could potentially cause falls/injuries . Laundry and other related laundry tasks . Helping clients to create grocery lists, meal planning and assisting with the preparation of meals and snacks – i.e. opening cans; placing food in the microwave and/or oven – the Home Support Worker will not bring home made meals or beverages into the clients’ homes or prepare meals for clients . Monitor necessary housekeeping supplies and equipment (client provides cleaning supplies and equipment) . Report to the Senior Services Coordinator any issues, concerns or hazards concerning clients . Adherence to the Home Support Operating Procedures and Code of Conduct . Administrative duties such as completion and submission of all home support services reports/forms to the Senior Services Coordinator . Refer clients to the Senior Services Coordinator to make changes to their schedule or for any other concerns, questions or referrals Qualifications: . Grade 12 diploma or equivalent, Health Care Aide Course or equivalent . Excellent interpersonal skills with people of all ages . Excellent time management/organizational skills . Experience working with seniors . Ability to adhere to terms of the Confidentiality Agreement . A valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License; valid Standard First Aid / CPR Certificate . Current Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Checks . Must be in good physical condition i.e. being able to lean over bathtub, vacuuming, lifting laundry, scrubbing floors You have a strong desire to be a 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. This currently is a 32 hours/ week position, with a future move to 24 hours/week and we offer competitive rates and a supportive work environment.

If this position intrigues you, please submit your resume in confidence by Sept 7, 2014 to: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 Attention: Human Resources Fax: 403-887-3660 Email: dscott@sylvanlake.ca This position will stay open until a suitable candidate is found.

YOUTH CENTRE LEADER PART TIME – 12-20 HOURS PER WEEK REPORTS TO: Youth Services Supervisor Summary of Function: Under the direction of the Youth Services Supervisor, the Youth Services Worker serves as a facilitator, contact and resource person for youth participating in the Sylvan Lake FCSS Youth Services Afterschool Programs. This position plans, coordinates, monitors and oversees assigned youth leadership and personal development programs and activities. They also supervise volunteers and Leaders in Training. Typical work shifts are Monday-Friday, 3:00-9:00 pm.

Responsibilities: . Provide and maintain a safe environment. Build and maintain consistent and positive rapport with youth and volunteers. . Administer Programs: The Flipside Youth Centre after school & evening programs including; cooking & nutrition, physical activity, leadership and homework help. . General Program Duties: Ensure physical and emotional safety of program participants. Schedule, set up and clean up activity. Evaluate and review ongoing and completed programs. . Volunteer Support: Support, supervise and train volunteers to assist in the operation of specified Youth Services programs.

Supervise, coach and mentor youth leaders, special project and community service volunteers. . Facility Management: Set up facility for activity which may

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include crafts, stereo equipment, lighting, games, food and beverages, etc. Report maintenance and repair problems.

Maintain building cleanliness and perform minor janitorial tasks. . Administration and Clerical Duties: Maintain up-to-date files on participants and complete . statistical reports. . Customer Service: Answer questions through phone calls, emails and face to face inquiries. Maintain knowledge of the youth resources, activities, supports and services in our community. Monitor and create awareness of community event/activities for youth through the Youth Services office.

Qualifications: . Considerable knowledge of youth leadership and personal development programs and administration; Considerable knowledge of the equipment, facilities, operations and techniques used in a comprehensive community youth program; . Must be 18 years of age or older . Must possess current certification in CPR/Stand First Aid, or ensure this is in place before commencement of employment, Class 5 drivers license and own transportation. Class 4 license would be a major asset. . Ability to develop, coordinate, and facilitate varied youth driven activities within the youth services program; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with youth, parents, employees, supervisors, other agencies, community members, and the general public; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; . Ability to plan for, maintain, and supervise the work of volunteers. . Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.

Please submit cover letter and resume before September 7, 2014 to: Town of Sylvan Lake 4926 - 50 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1A1 Attention: Youth Services Program Supervisor Fax: 403-887-1194 Email: kcarlson@sylvanlake.ca

Invitation to Tender TRAFFIC SIGNALS – 47 AVENUE & HERDER DRIVE AND 50 STREET & 45 AVENUE Sealed Bids clearly marked “BID FOR TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE – TRAFFIC SIGNALS – 47 AVENUE & HERDER DRIVE AND 50 STREET & 45 AVENUE” will be received by: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 – 48th Avenue Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 ATTENTION: David Kelham until 2:00:00 pm (local time), September 16, 2014.

Work includes, but is not limited to the following: • Supply and Install of 50mm Traffic Control Conduit by Open Excavation or Directional Drilling 650 • Supply and Install of Junction Boxes • Supply and Install of a Traffic Control System and Panel • Supply and Install of Traffic Signal Poles • Supply and Install of an AutoScope Vehicle Detection System • Supply and Install of an Encom Radio System • Supply and install of Concrete Pedestrian Ramps • Various Signal Heads & Pole Appurtenances • Surface Repairs as Required

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Copies of the Tender Documents will be available from Tagish Engineering Ltd. G4, 5550 45th Street, Red Deer, AB. on or after September 2, 2014 upon receipt of non-refundable deposit of $50.00 cash or cheque in the name of Tagish Engineering Ltd. Inquiries shall be directed to the office of Tagish Engineering Ltd, Red Deer Alberta, telephone 403-346-7710, Attention: Jared Payot – Project Manager.

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RCMP NOTES

Air bombs placed in rural mailboxes in Red Deer County August 16 3:44 a.m. - RCMP are investigating a theft which occurred at the Wild Rapids Waterslides Park in Sylvan Lake.

Best Western security observed two males running away from the water park with floaties and water boards. They dropped the floaties but were witnessed continuing to run with a four foot square board and a smaller board.

6:21 a.m. - A break and enter into a business in Sylvan Lake was reported to RCMP. Thieves accessed the company Charger Pumping Solutions on Cuendet Industrial Way. A gate lock was cut and a skid shack and trailers were entered into.

An all-terrain vehicle and a laptop were stolen.

11:23 p.m. - A complaint was received

by RCMP of six teenagers trying to break into a rear shed at a residence on 47th Avenue in Sylvan Lake. A witness scared

off the youths and they were last seen heading towards a residence on 47th Avenue at 48th Street. A party was being held at the residence at the time but no one attending could be identified as suspects.

August 17 12:16 a.m. - A 911 call was placed to RCMP after a male was found passed out at a location on 46th Street Close in Sylvan Lake.

The 18-year-old Sylvan Lake male had attended a party and was found to be extremely intoxicated. He was arrested and lodged in cells until sober.

1:00 a.m. - A female was transported to police cells after a 911 call was received by dispatch of a woman hallucinating. The woman was found by police talking to herself and rolling around on the ground. She appeared to be under the influence of drugs and possibly alcohol. She remained lodged in cells until sober.

2:40 a.m. - Impaired driving charges have been laid against a 21-year-old male from Eckville. The male was observed driving through a stop sign on Highway 11 at Range Road 31 in Lacombe County. A roadside screening device was administered and the male was charged with impaired driving; having a blood alcohol level over. 08; and possessing open liquor in a vehicle.

August 19 3:37 a.m. - Police attended Chef ’s Pub and Grill on Lakeshore Drive in Sylvan Lake after two males were observed getting ready to fight outside the establishment.

One of the males was advised to leave but refused police direction and was arrested for public intoxication and causing a disturbance. The male became violent as he was being transported to cells and was subsequently charged with two counts of assault on a peace officer; assault on a peace officer with a weapon; and disturbing the peace.

1:14 p.m. - An investigation is underway into air bombs that were placed in rural mailboxes on Township Road 382 in Red Deer County. Several firecrackers were

attached to mailboxes with one exploding.

Two others had not discharged. The Explosive Disposal Unit in Edmonton was contacted and the air bombs were removed safely. No injuries were reported.

11:23 p.m. - A domestic dispute on Lakeshore Drive at Wildrose Drive in Sylvan Lake resulted in RCMP attendance.

A male was reportedly yelling and screaming at his girlfriend. A patrol was conducted and the couple was located walking down the sidewalk. No physical violence was determined to have occurred. The pair separated for the evening with no further incidents reported.

August 21 2:20 a.m. - RCMP were called to Steffie Woima Elementary School in Sylvan Lake after a report of a group of youths on the roof of the building. Three individuals, a 20-year-old male, an 18-year-old female and a 17-year-old female were located on the roof, all in an intoxicated state. The adults were advised to return home. The 17-year-old female was brought to cells and her parents were notified to retrieve her.

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Invitation to Tender

Development Permits

LAGOON UPGRADE (Blower Lines Replacement) Sealed Bids clearly marked “BID FOR TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE, LAGOON UPGRADE (BLOWER LINES REPLACEMENT)” will be received by: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 – 48 Ave Sylvan Lake, Alberta T4S 1G6 ATTENTION: David Kelham until 2:30:00 pm (local time), September 16, 2014.

Work includes, but is not limited to the following: • Supply and install 200mm Steel Pipe Galvanized • Supply and install 250mm Steel Pipe Galvanized • Supply and install 300mm Steel Pipe Galvanized (Alternative) • Supply, place and compact 20mm crushed gravel • Supply, place and landscape construction area

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Copies of the Tender Documents will be available from Tagish Engineering Ltd. G4, 5550 45th Street, Red Deer, AB. on or after September 2, 2014 upon receipt of non-refundable deposit of $50.00 cash or cheque in the name of Tagish Engineering Ltd. Inquiries shall be directed to the office of Tagish Engineering Ltd, Red Deer Alberta, telephone 403-346-7710, Attention: Gerald Matichuk – Senior Project Manager.

TAKE NOTICE THAT on or before August 25, 2014 the Development Officer for the Town of Sylvan Lake approved the following application(s): BEACON HILL Greg Shannon for a detached garage on Lot 50, Block 11, Plan 082-6579 (137 Bowman Circle) CRESTVIEW Somerset Homes for a single family dwelling with attached garage, deck and basement development on Lot 67, Block 2, Plan 132-3103 (25 Parson Drive) HEWLETT PARK Julie Senkiw for a Home Occupation Type ‘B’ (Spa – massage, pedicure, gel nails) on Lot 29, Block 1, Plan 0020409 (56 Hallgren Drive) RYDERS RIDGE Megan & Alex Babich for a Home Occupation Type ‘A’ (Window Cleaning/Window Shades Sales & Installation) on Lot 3, Block 8, Plan 102-4600 (15 Radcliff Way) Falcon Homes Ltd. for a single family dwelling with deck on Lot 203, Block 7, Plan 132-3636 (91 Reynolds Road) Travis Carpenter for a detached garage on Lot 50, Block 7, Plan 102-4600 (57 Richfield Crescent) Falcon Homes Ltd. for a single family dwelling with deck on Lot 67, Block 10, Plan 132-3636 (78 Reynolds Road) Falcon Homes Ltd. for a single family dwelling with deck on Lot 202, Block 7, Plan 132-3636 (89 Reynolds Road) THE VISTAS AT RYDERS RIDGE Falcon Homes Ltd. for a single family dwelling with attached garage on Lot 46, Block 2, Plan 132-5350 (26 Vanson Close) Asset Builders Corp. for a single family dwelling with

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attached garage on Lot 15, Block 2, Plan 132-5350 (10 Vanveller Way) Unique Elevations for a single family dwelling with attached garage and deck on Lot 5, Block 2, Plan 132-5350 (4290 Ryders Ridge Boulevard) INDUSTRIAL PARK Mountain Bobcat Rentals Ltd. for a sign permit (Fascia Sign) on Lot 1, Block 6, Plan 922-1942 (2 Erickson Crescent) Mountain Bobcat Rentals Ltd. for a sign permit (Fascia Sign) on Lot 6, Block 6, Plan 922-1942 (12 Erickson Crescent) AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT you may appeal Discretionary approvals to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, as provided for in Part 17, of the Municipal Government Act. Written statements relevant to the development and reasons for the appeal may be submitted to the Town of Sylvan Lake, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, 5012 48 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 within 14 days following this publication.

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 403-864-5557.

Dated at Sylvan Lake, Alberta, this 28th day of August, 2014.

Development Officer, Town of Sylvan Lake

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

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THURSDAY, AUG. 28, 2014

RCMP reminding public of summer vehicle dangers STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

such as trailer hitches that could obscure them either partially or fully.

Cpl. Matt LaBelle of Red Deer RCMP Traffic Services notes that drivers’ safety may be compromised as a result of worn, damaged or obscured license plates.

“From a safety perspective, having unidentifiable vehicles moving around in the community makes it more difficult for police to trace those who have criminal intentions,” he said in a release. “When RCMP see obscured license plates, we’re going to pull you over.”

Drivers with obscured license plates may find themselves hit with a $115 fine. But they may also lose the ability to have their vehicle recovered, in the event that it becomes lost or stolen.

“If your license plate is obscured and your vehicle gets stolen, the RCMP’s ability to identify your vehicle is limited,” said LaBelle. “As well, some drivers who have deliberately obscured their license plates in an attempt to avoid being identified by police are continuing to drive dangerously, and that’s a safety hazard for everyone on the road.”

With several weeks of summer remaining, RCMP in Central Alberta are reminding drivers that not all vehicle-related incidents occur in traffic.

In times of extreme heat, leaving a child unattended in a vehicle for any amount of time can pose a danger to the child’s health and safety, say RCMP. They’re asking the public to report any cases of children being left alone in vehicles, which they say may cause medical distress to the child, or put him or her at a greater risk of running away or being abducted.

“RCMP takes reports of unattended children in vehicles very seriously,” notes a Red Deer RCMP media release. “Consequences could include Criminal Code charges and investigations by Child and Family Services.”

In another matter, Red Deer RCMP are also reminding drivers to ensure their license plates remain clear of mud, snow and any items

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On September 4, 2014, for one and a half hours(1.5) between 1:00pm and 2:30pm, roads in and out of Sylvan Lake will be closed to allow the Tour of Alberta to pass through the community. Please schedule your day with the road closures in mind to avoid potential disruptions.

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Chinook’s Edge School Division welcomes new teachers SUBMITTED BY CHINOOK’S EDGE SCHOOL DIVISION

Siblings Sean and Samantha McWade are among Chinook’s Edge School Division’s newest teachers. In September, they’ll begin teaching in Sylvan Lake, their hometown.

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Together we can be everything!

The annual New Teacher Orientation, part of what is considered to be one of the most extensive mentorship programs in the province, took place in Chinook’s Edge throughout the week last week.

Fifteen teachers who are either new to the profession or new to the division took part.

The four-day program is meant to increase their understanding of the culture and expectations at Chinook’s Edge, and to provide time and support as they begin mapping out specific plans and goals for the school year. As part of an ongoing mentorship program, each new teacher is also invited to be paired with a seasoned Chinook’s Edge teacher to share ongoing support, encouragement and professional development.

“This orientation week has been so helpful and positive,” said Samantha McWade, who recently graduated from Red Deer College. “We are all being supported and encouraged, and it has set a great foundation for the start of our teaching careers.”

Samantha will be teaching at École Steffie Woima Elementary School in Sylvan Lake. In a rare occurrence, her brother Sean is also starting his first year of teaching just up the road at École Fox Run School in Sylvan. Both graduated from Chinook’s Edge schools in Sylvan Lake, and are excited to begin their careers in their hometown.

“We will both be teaching at the schools we attended, which is really great,” said Sean, who graduated from the University of Alberta. “I feel

as though this entire school system transported us through successfully and now it’s our turn to give back — not just to the school, but to the community as a whole. Before I went into Education, I took a degree in paleontology, because I had that passion since I was a kid. My teachers supported my interests all along the way. It’s important to me to provide that kind of support for students, to give every kid the resources and skills to become what they want.”

When asked what drew this group of teachers to become part of Chinook’s Edge, many mentioned the sense of community. The emphasis on collaboration, professional growth, and opportunities to work together as teams has become known beyond the division’s boundaries.

“This is a connected school division with a great sense of community. We knew through news articles and through others in the learning community that teachers in Chinook’s Edge are connected to people and programs well beyond the classroom. We could see that this division puts students first, and we are both feeling really lucky to become part of that. It’s a dream come true,” said Samantha.

Dr. Lissa Steele, Associate Superintendent of Learning Services, described this year’s entire group of new teachers as remarkable. “They are incredibly keen to dig in, they have been prepared and engaged. They are asking great questions and have connected strongly with each other. This group has created a community already and can connect with one another throughout the year and throughout their careers with Chinook’s Edge.”

September 13, 2014 become part of Making Dreams Come True A fun Amazing Relay Obstacle Course Boot Camp for all ages and Families on the Pier Sylvan Lake!

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CHASE CORNFORD Never forgetting someone who gave us so much to remember!

To honour Chase, his family and I invite you to come together with us to raise funds for the Make A Wish Foundation. Join our Amazing Relay Obstacle Course Boot Camp and 100% of proceeds will go toward making dreams come true for children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Teams of four can join for $200. Join as a family, with your friends or create a sponsored team at work! All ages and abilities welcome to take part in this fun adventure!

Please Contact IFBB Pro Nicole Ball@ nickball@telus.net or 1-403-391-9730 for more information, Your Donation of Silent Auction items or Cash would be truly appreciated!

TOGETHER WE CAN BE EVERYTHING! Tax Receipts available from Make-A-Wish Foundation Northern Alberta through information provided to Nicole Ball.

Charitable Registration Number: 86890 2768 RR0001 Deadline for Auction Item Pick-up and Team Entries – August 29, 2014

TAX PREPARERS (Training Available)

PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON AT: A2, 5043 - 50A Street Sylvan Lake (Value Drug Mart strip mall) DURING THESE HOURS: Tues 10-4 • Wed 10-6 • Thurs 10-4

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THURSDAY, AUG. 28, 2014

Road closures planned for Tour of Alberta day STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Sylvan Lake residents are being reminded that roads in and out of town will be closed as the Tour of Alberta makes its way through on Sept. 4.

Beginning at 1 p.m., access will be limited to emergency vehicles as the high-level professional cycling event takes place. Roads will remain closed until 2:30 p.m.

“The Town of Sylvan Lake understands that

everyone is busy, and has some place to go; however, we hope you can join the excitement in welcoming a world class event, and its athletes, to our beautiful community,” reads a notice issued by the town.

More than 100 of the world’s top cyclists will take part in the five-day, 700-km Tour of Alberta, which will traverse 50 communities around the province.

Volunteers are being sought to ensure traffic safety. Interested parties are asked to call 403-8872199.

Council to consider multiplex redevelopment scope STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Road closures will take place when the Tour of Alberta makes its way through town on Sept. 4.

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Sylvan Lake town councillors have learned that they may need to make some important decisions to ensure the multiplex redevelopment project stays within its initial $29 million budget.

To maintain the 91,000-sq.-ft. floor area outlined in the project’s latest schematic design drawings, a budget increase of up to $3 million may be required.

Otherwise, the scope of the project may need to be reduced, with building footprint reduction among the options discussed by the Multiplex Redevelopment Task Force earlier this month.

“We will have to make tough decisions with respect to either the budget or the scope, and that’s something we all need to understand,” said Mayor Sean McIntyre, speaking at council’s regular meeting Aug. 25. “We’re not talking about removing an entire component to make budget, but obviously we do have some strong work to do.”

Council accepted a project status report for information at the Aug. 25 meeting, and were told administration would require more time to consider ways to best approach the discrepancy.

Administration noted that a special meeting would likely be required in the near future to “facilitate a timely decision” on the matter.

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POTATOES

Submitted by Pastor Kevin Haugen Alliance Community Church

A few years back I was driving through B.C. and I was listening to the news. During the broadcast, they reported on a vandalism spree that had occurred on some farms in the Lower Mainland.

Vandals had raided a farm and had stolen some potatoes. The news reader said (and here I paraphrase what I heard, I was driving so I have to rely on my memory) “They were even going so far as to pull the plants out, roots and all”.

It took me a moment but I finally figured out what was wrong. If you are going to steal potatoes you have to pull up the whole plant, the potato being the root.

Carrots, beets and all other root vegetables fall into this category. If you are going to steal apples or raspberries you can limit yourself to just taking the fruit, but stealing potatoes requires total destruction of the plant.

I listened to the news at the top of the next hour and noticed that the “pulling up by the root” comment had been edited out of the news item. Somebody was paying attention!

I can’t help but noticing that Christ’s sacrifice is more like the potato than it is like an apple. It is as if Jesus is saying, “You can take advantage of all that I have to offer – payment for sin and a relationship with God, but in order for me to provide it I have to sacrifice everything” And he did, offering His life for me. Food for thought!

– SERVICES THIS WEEK – sponsored by churches of sylvan lake ministerial association

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

Sunday Worship 10:30 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) NEW SERVICE TIME 10:30 a.m.

4308 - 50 Avenue 403-887-1401

Sunday Services & Sunday School

Alliance Community Church 4404 - 47th Avenue

www.sylvanlakeanglican.ca

August 31 Service 10:00 AM Church open for Monday prayers 10 AM-12 PM

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Worship Service 9:15 am & 11:00 am Sunday School during 9:15 am service Nursery provided

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

Sylvan Lake Apostolic Lutheran Church 3 miles south, 2 1/2 miles west of Sylvan Lake

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Anglican Church

403-887-8811

www.sylvanlakealliance.com

Sunday School 10:00 am Church Services 11:00 am 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 August 31 Service

Church of the Nazarene

10:30 AM 12th Sunday After Pentecost Guest Speaker: Catherine Janke

403-887-5687 Pastor Barry Sigurdson HJ CODY Fine Arts Centre - 4520 - 50 ST.

Nursery & Sunday School begin Sept. 7, 2014 memorial_office@shaw.ca www.slmpc.ca 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 Sylvan Lake 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Morning: 5033-47a Avenue Sylvan Lake 11:00 a.m.

(Last Sunday of each Administration Office: month 9:00 a.m.)

Sylvan Lake 403-887-2398 Rimbey 9:00 a.m.

Rimbey 403-843-2126 Weekday mass Wednesdays and Fridays 9:00am

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 Chris Holland on the It Is Written TV Show, Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. on CTV. Pastor Bill Spangler “Our passion is His presence, Our commitment is His will, Our pursuit is His way.”

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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.

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Employment centre to close in Rimbey STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

The Rimbey and District Employment Centre will close its doors at the end of September, as a result of what the province says is low area unemployment rates.

“The unemployment rate in the Central region is hovering below three per cent right now,” said Alberta Human Services spokesperson Charles Strachey. ”It was two-and-a-half per cent last month, which is considered full employment, so really, everyone who is ready and able to work is working.”

As a result, the province’s contract with the Lacombe Action Group to provide employment services to the Rimbey area will not be extended beyond the end of next month.

But that doesn’t mean remaining job seekers will be abandoned, said Strachey. Means are being put in place to ensure they’re able to receive a similar, if not the same, level of assistance in helping them find work.

“We’re improving services for residents who are having more difficulties finding employment, and employment services are going to continue on in Rimbey, they’re just going to look a little different,” said Strachey.

A request inviting employment service agencies to bid on a contract has been issued, he added.

In October, however, job seekers will still have access to local career counsellors, as well as a number of online services such as job searching tips and an online resumé review.

“We’re just delivering the services in a different way, and really putting a little bit more emphasis on those last remaining few people who need a little bit more help,” said Strachey.

But not everyone is on board with the centre’s closure. Rimbey mayor Rick Pankiw feels there are certain employment services offered in person that can’t be replicated online or via any other means.

“The employment centre gives people who are unable to travel to look for jobs the opportunity to walk downtown and talk to Monika (Rondeel — the centre’s employment counsellor) and see the jobs posted,” he said. “Not only that, but sit with her, tell her what it is they are capable of doing, and then she was going out and trying to fund jobs for these people.

“I believe that’s why the unemployment rate not only in Rimbey, but across Alberta, is low — because employment centres are helping that.”

Pankiw added the centre’s closure would be a “huge loss” to the town.

Rimbey CAO Lucien Cloutier said he couldn’t comment on the matter from a corporate perspective, as it hadn’t been formally presented to council by press time. From a personal perspective, however, he saw the closure as being “not a positive thing.”

“One reason (stated for the closure) was that the unemployment rate has been quite low, but I would suggest that possibly — and likely, perhaps — part of the reason that it is low is because we’ve had success in having that office here,” he said.

“My concern is for those people who are needing those services and whether or not this is going to be harmful to their level of accessibility.”

Pankiw said the matter was to be discussed at a council meeting earlier this week before council would determine what, if any, actions could or would be taken to prevent the centre’s closure.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Public input an ‘integral part’ of secondary suite regulations review Dear Editor, In regard to the letter from Brooke Carter to the mayor dated July 28, 2014, and published in your Aug. 7 edition, I feel a response is warranted.

Mr. Carter made some statements that appear to be factual, but are in fact incorrect, and need clarification.

Firstly, since 2008, the Development Officer had the given authority to consider and decide upon secondary suite and garage suite applications when they complied with all aspects of the Land Use Bylaw provisions. In October 2013, the authority for decisions on garage suites was removed from the Development Officer and given to the Municipal Planning Commission (MPC), by way of a Land Use Bylaw amendment.

During this time, authority for decisions on secondary suites was inadvertently removed, by error. In an attempt to correct this oversight, and to bring decision authority on secondary suites back to the Development Officer, a report went to council on May 26, and subsequently on June 23, 2014.

I will note that in the previous years, in which the Development Officer had decision authority, no issues or objections to this process, neither from town residents, administration, nor from council, were recorded.

Secondly, Mr. Carter asserts that if decision authority on secondary suite proposals were given back to the Development Officer, we would no longer give notice to neighbours,

or offer opportunities for community input on the subject. This is incorrect.

Secondary suites are a discretionary use, and on each discretionary use application the Development Authority notifies all landowners within a 50m radius, and invites comments. All responses are taken into consideration when a decision is made. Decisions are not automatic nor are they whimsical; all relevant provisions of the Land Use Bylaw must be met before approval can be granted.

Thirdly, the letter mentions that a member of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) is the husband of the town’s CAO and that this is an “outrageous conflict of interest.” The Municipal Government Act (MGA), the legislative framework in which all municipalities and municipal entities across the Province of Alberta operate, provides clear guidelines on what constitutes a conflict of interest. These guidelines exist to ensure that municipal business is conducted with integrity and in a professional manner.

For example, the MGA stipulates that it is imperative there not be, nor appear to be, any conflict between the private interests of elected officials and appointed board members and their duty to the public. The fact that a staff family member is on the SDAB does not present any conflict of interest whatsoever in the context of the above regulations.

Fourthly, Mr. Carter’s letter states that at the SDAB, a resident pointed

out that the developer had “no intention of residing in either of the two rental family units.” This statement appears to suggest that if the subject of the property is not intended to be owner-occupied, the application should be treated less favourably. Let me be clear — the Land Use Bylaw carries no stipulation whatsoever on who occupies a proposed secondary suite.

Finally, concern was expressed in the letter that the SDAB voted to overturn the MPC decision and that “in fact, with this new loophole created by our mayor, every residential area is now at risk of high density development with no reasonable avenue of appeal.”

In reality, no loophole exists. Every application for a secondary suite is treated on its own merits — both by MPC, and where applicable, at the SDAB. The decisions made at these two Boards do not set precedence on how similar future applications are dealt with. Although decisions made by the SDAB are final (except on a point of law or jurisdiction), MPC decisions can be appealed. Every

residential area in town is certainly at no risk of high density development as a result of this SDAB decision.

Furthermore, the mayor is just one of the members of the SDAB. The decision in question was a joint one of the board collectively, where each member has the right to vote as they see fit.

Understandably, the current review of the secondary suite regulations is arousing considerable debate. Council has made it clear that they want public input to be an integral part of the review process.

Residents who wish to participate in the review are welcome to attend appropriate council meetings. The public is also welcome to attend a future public hearing, which is a necessary component of any bylaw amendment that proposes to change the way secondary suites are processed by the town.

Sincerely, Ken Kalirai Director of Planning and Development Town of Sylvan Lake

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Boaters are being reminded of important safety tips as fall draws near. FILE

Boaters being reminded of fall boating safety tips SUBMITTED BY THE CANADIAN SAFE BOATING COUNCIL AND THE ALBERTA FISH AND GAME ASSOCIATION

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Before heading out, be sure to check the weather forecast. The mixing of warm and cold air can quickly spawn high winds and waves making it treacherous for small boats. Fog, too, is an issue at this time of year, making visibility difficult. Should boaters find themselves in a fog bank, they should proceed slowly and sound their horn at regular intervals to alert other boaters of their presence.

Well into October, daytime temperatures can occasionally be balmy, but dressing for the water temperature will help slow the onset of hypothermia, should the unexpected happen and the boater find himself in the water. Accidental cold water immersion can be shocking, but they shouldn’t panic. It may take a minute or so to get their breathing under control after the initial shock but they will have at least 10 to 15 minutes, even in very cold water, to affect self-rescue before they start to lose muscle control in their arms and legs.

This is where an approved lifejacket, either inflat-

able or inherently buoyant, is an essential part of a boater’s wardrobe to keep them afloat after they can no longer swim.

In the fall, there are fewer boats on the water to offer assistance, if needed. Boaters should be sure to leave a float plan with a responsible person on shore who will know what to do if they’re overdue.

A marine radio or cell phone will allow them to call for assistance should the need arise. Having a few tools and spare parts aboard will also allow them to fix minor problems that might otherwise cause them to be stranded out on the water.

It’s important that boaters ensure that their boat and engine are in good shape and mechanically sound. Ethanol-based fuel can allow water contamination in the tank. The use of a fuel additive prevents water in the fuel line from freezing which could cause the engine to chug to a halt. If the boat has portable fuel tanks, it’s a good idea to have a spare on board as a reserve.

When boaters head out, they should be wary of reduced water levels that can result after a long, hot and dry summer season. Some of a boater’s favourite shallow water fishing holes may be inaccessible at this time of year. Also, while underway, they should keep a sharp lookout for debris and chunks of ice that could penetrate the boat’s hull at speed.

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Boating safety tips ...

Continued from Page 14 “Just because summer is over doesn’t mean boating safety ends with it,” said Martin Sharren, executive vice president of the Alberta Fish and Game Association. “So, whether you’re getting in some late season fishing or going on a bird hunt, make sure you’ve got your bases covered with all the appropriate equipment. Our great outdoors are there to be

enjoyed.”

Now that fall is near, boaters should make the most of what’s left of the boating season before the cold weather hits. By exercising a little caution and an ability to be self-sufficient when out on the water, they can more fully enjoy nature’s splendour and quiet waterways. Visit www.csbc.ca for more tips on boating safety.

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Sylvan Lake Municipal Library went a long way in acknowledging its solid core of volunteers on Aug. 22, even going as far as letting them douse library staff in ice-cold water.

Six members of staff lined up for a soaking in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, raising close to $200 in the fight against ALS in the process.

It was part of a fun-filled night held by the library to show its appreciation for its many volunteers.

“Not all of our volunteers were there, but a good chunk of them were,” said library programmer Corrie Brown. “They got to come and do some mingling, and dunk us.

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“We try to do little bits of volunteer appreciation throughout the year, but we do one night that’s specifically for volunteers,” said Brown — one of the six who undertook the challenge. “I think the volunteers had a lot of fun splashing us,” she added.

Money was raised for the challenge at the library throughout the day on Friday. About half of the final amount was raised during the day, with the remainder coming from staff and volunteers in the evening.

Brown noted that while the library currently has a sound number of volunteers, more are always needed — particularly for special events such as the annual Zombie Walk, which will return next month.

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Challenge sent internationally by those attending baseball camp in Sylvan STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

The message emanating from Sylvan Lake’s Four Seasons Park on Aug. 21 was designed to send shivers up the spines of softball coaches across the United States and into South America.

Coaches at the West Coast Softball Academy’s softball camp, held at the park over the past week, participated in the growing movement to promote ALS through the ice bucket challenge.

Twelve coaches and 10 instructors had been coaching 100 youngsters, aged eight to 18, in the skills of competitive softball. As a finale for their week, they gathered under a huge loader bucket as a combination of ice and water flooded down on their heads — about 200 gallons of water and 20 bags of ice.

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They called out their own colleagues across North and South America to respond to the challenge. Specifically coaches at UCLA, Texas A & M, Washington State, Oregon State, and the Venezuelan national team.

Kim Wright, owner of West Coast Softball Academy in Vancouver, has been organizing the camp in Sylvan Lake for the past six years. She also partners with River City Fastball of Edmonton in the endeavour.

“There are awesome facilities here,” she said.

“It’s awesome for the staff to live together in a house on the lake. The weather is always good.”

She added that the response from Alberta softball players is always good. “It’s great every year.”

Wright, herself the head coach of the Venezuelan national team, has been associated with Team Canada for the past 15 years, twice as an assistant coach.

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Most were under 30 and graduates of American universities where they played softball. They included: • Jen Schroeder who played with UCLA and owns The Packaged Deal, a group of motivational females who use their passion for the game of softball to positively impact lives both on and off the field.

• Morgan Stuart, a graduate of the University of Washington Huskies and winner of the World Series championship as part of The Packaged Deal.

• Katie Schroeder who played with UCLA and on the US National team currently volunteers as assistant coach at Arizona State University, part of The Packaged Deal.

• Amanda Scarborough a graduate of Texas A & M and part of The Packaged Deal.

• Savannah Lloyd who started with Boston College and graduated from Texas A & M. • Marty Reid, a graduate of UCLA. • Maddi Mobley, another UCLA grad who is now in charge of operations for the UCLA softball team.

• Jimmy Kolaitis, assistant coach of the Oregon State University Ducks and past coach of the Chicago Bandits pro team.

• Christina Ferrante, a graduate of California State – Monteray Bay and co-founder of WSN247.com. The website covers women’s sports and female athletes, she said. Among her bloggers are seven members of the Canadian Women’s National Softball team as well as players from the U. S. National team and a U.S. paralympian from the women’s sitting volleyball team.

• Nicole Shroeder, sister of Katie and Jan, who is currently a player with Arkansas State University Razorbacks.

Part of the impetus for answering the challenge came from Vicki Stewart and her daughter Sarah, of

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Edmonton, who were attending the camp. Vicki’s father, Garold Fields passed away at the age of 57 from ALS. “He went undiagnosed for a year and a half then passed away within a week after being diagnosed,” she said.

Vicki Stewart grew up playing basketball and softball and her father was her role model. “This is a special moment for our family to be involved and pass this challenge on,” she said.

Sarah added when she first heard about the ice bucket challenge she wasn’t sure about it. However, she was challenged by a friend back home in Edmonton.

Organizing the ice bucket challenge at the ball fields wasn’t that difficult, said Kris Lindberg. He was working with Graham Parsons at the hockey camp when one of the softball organizers approached them about using a Zamboni. While that wasn’t possible, a couple of quick phone calls resulted in a loader, provided by Al’s Bobcat, water to fill the bucket, transported to the site by Fire Chief Cliff Brausen and Deputy Chief Steve Scanland in a fire truck, and ice from Sobey’s. They’d originally thought about using a Bobcat, but after determining the number of people involved, found the bucket size wasn’t big enough.

The ALS ice bucket challenge has taken off in popularity across North America. Since early June the concept has gone viral on social media.

According to the ALS Canada website on Monday over $5.8 million had been raised. In the United States the challenge had raised $79.7 million while the organization had received just $2.5 million during the same period the previous year (July 29-August 25).

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Jaat thezz Lake

THURSDAY, AUG. 28, 2014

With so much going on during Jazz at the Lake, we simply couldn’t fit all the action into last week’s paper. Here’s more from the exciting fourday festival that took place earlier this month.

The dance floor at the Legion was full of swingers participating at the opening event for Jazz At The Lake Aug. 14. The everpopular Johnny Summers Little Big Band didn’t disappoint with their selection of music.

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SUMMER VILLAGE OF JARVIS BAY PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission of the Summer Village of Jarvis Bay has approved the issuing of a development permit for the following permitted use:

Detached Single Family Dwelling

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT # 142396 305 Jarvis Glen Court, Lot 47, Block 3, Plan 0524574

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT you may appeal Discretionary approvals to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, as provided for in Part 17, of the Municipal Government Act. Written statements relevant to the development and reasons for the appeal along with a $200 appeal fee should be submitted to the Summer Village of Jarvis Bay, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, Bay 8, 14 Thevenaz Industrial Trail, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 2J5 within 14 days following the date of this notice.

You may not appeal a Permitted Use unless it involves a relaxation, variation or misinterpretation of the Land Use Bylaw.

For further information please contact the Development Officer at 403-887-2822.

Dated this 18th day of August, 2014.

SUMMER VILLAGE OF BIRCHCLIFF PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission of the Summer Village of Birchcliff has approved the issuing of a development permit for the following permitted use:

CONSTRUCTION OF ATTACHED GARAGE, FOYER & SCREENED PORCH ADDITIONS

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT # 141536 331 BIRCHCLIFF ROAD, PART OF LOT 5, PLAN 6333 KS

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT you may appeal Discretionary approvals to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, as provided for in Part 17, of the Municipal Government Act. Written statements relevant to the development and reasons for the appeal along with a $200 appeal fee should be submitted to the Summer Village of Birchcliff, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, Bay 8, 14 Thevenaz Industrial Trail, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 2J5 within 14 days following the date of this notice.

You may not appeal a Permitted Use unless it involves a relaxation, variation or misinterpretation of the Land Use Bylaw.

For further information please contact the Development Officer at 403-887-2822.

Dated this 21ST day of August, 2014.

Those who attended the concert by Tuck and Patti at the Alliance Church Aug. 15 enjoyed an amazing evening of entertainment by the accomplished artists who were performing during one of the Jazz At The Lake events.

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Johnny Summers Little Big Band opened the 12th annual Jazz At The Lake Festival with the ever popular swing dance the evening of Aug. 14. Dancers were kept hopping throughout the event.

Alexander Khazen sang Everything, by Michael Bublé, during the Project Discovery event at Gospel Chapel Aug. 16. He was one of 14 participants in the event which was billed as the ‘Rising Stars of Alberta’. Winners from various music festivals were invited to participate in the Jazz At The Lake concert.

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NOTICE is hereby given that the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission of the Summer Village of Birchcliff has approved the issuing of a development permit for the following permitted use:

DEMOLITION OF EXISTING CABIN & CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND ATTACHED GARAGE

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT # 141540 333 BIRCHCLIFF ROAD, PART OF LOT 5, PLAN 6333 KS

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT you may appeal Discretionary approvals to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, as provided for in Part 17, of the Municipal Government Act. Written statements relevant to the development and reasons for the appeal along with a $200 appeal fee should be submitted to the Summer Village of Birchcliff, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, Bay 8, 14 Thevenaz Industrial Trail, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 2J5 within 14 days following the date of this notice.

You may not appeal a Permitted Use unless it involves a relaxation, variation or misinterpretation of the Land Use Bylaw.

For further information please contact the Development Officer at 403-887-2822.

Dated this 21ST day of August, 2014.

SUMMER VILLAGE OF JARVIS BAY PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission of the Summer Village of Jarvis Bay has approved the issuing of a development permit for the following permitted use:

DEMOLITION OF EXISTING CABIN, ACCESSORY BUILDING AND DOCK & CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND DOCK.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT # 142140 166 Jarvis Bay Drive, Lot 1, Block 5, Plan 7278 AA

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT you may appeal Discretionary approvals to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, as provided for in Part 17, of the Municipal Government Act. Written statements relevant to the development and reasons for the appeal along with a $200 appeal fee should be submitted to the Summer Village of Jarvis Bay, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, Bay 8, 14 Thevenaz Industrial Trail, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 2J5 within 14 days following the date of this notice.

You may not appeal a Permitted Use unless it involves a relaxation, variation or misinterpretation of the Land Use Bylaw.

For further information please contact the Development Officer at 403-887-2822.

Dated this 25th day of August, 2014.

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THURSDAY, AUG. 28, 2014

New playground ready for use at Steffie Woima STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

A group of hard working and dedicated volunteers helped bring the new playground at École Steffie Woima Elementary School to fruition.

More than two years in the works, the playground addition project at École Steffie Woima Elementary School is now complete, and just in time as students prepare to head back to classes.

“We definitely needed a new (playground),” said Colleen Watson, head of the parent advisory society that fundraised for the project.

“We’ve had an increase of students by almost 200.”

Parts of the existing playground have been removed, and replaced with a number of new features, including a large climbing web.

Assembly began on Aug. 20, and wrapped up just five days later. The work of dedicated volunteers ensured the playground’s swift construction, said Watson.

“We had a representative from who we ordered the playground from, and then it was community built (after that),” she said, adding some volunteers and businesses had gone “over and above” in offering their assistance, lending both time and equipment to the project.

The parent advisory society responsible for the project’s fundraising was approached two years ago by school administration, who

requested its help in bringing the project to fruition.

A number of fundraisers and a Community Facility Enhancement Program grant helped cover the $120,000 needed in order to do so.

A grand opening ceremony was expected to take place Aug. 29 as part of the school’s Meet the Teacher day.

The following volunteers were recognized as having participated in the construction of the playground: Nick Patrick, Tracy Villeneuve, Melissa Sigfusson, Angela EadieGyori, Brad Bahler, Terri KemperLucas, Corey Watson, Dawn Normoyle, Colleen Watson, Jennifer Bahler, Jody Gyori, Kevin Elgert, Lindsay Clark, Travis Clark, Casey Johnson, Rosanna Romero L, Eduardo Romero L, Stuart Robinson, Leah Rawlings, Brent Gyori, Susannah Groves, Anissa Kaban, Jackie Hannah, Rylie Slaymaker, Christine Slaymaker, Shelley Elgert, Helen Petterson, Stephanie Engler, Trevor Lauder, Edie Sandburg, Phillip Hambly, Michael Campbell, Lesley Fraser, Adam Dickens, Kristen Dickens, Phil Dicaire, Tyson Allred, Trina Kleckkner, Michelle Labelled, Trent Green, Wayne Gordon, Barb Kelly, Sam Bahler, Betty Welch, Lorraine Janisse, Mayor Sean McIntyre and Doug Borrowman.

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Lacombe County taking steps to address Pink Bridge damage issues STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Lacombe County councillors are taking steps to resolve a damaged bridge issue affecting traffic in an area south of Bentley.

Bridge 00627 (referred to by the county as the Pink Bridge), was heavily damaged by a large piece of machinery in May.

The damage was so severe that the bridge was promptly closed to traffic. A number of inspections and assessments followed, and it was found that damage was more extensive than initially thought.

After completing a Level II inspection of the bridge, Bow Valley Bridge Services determined that the bridge must, for the time being, remain closed.

Lacombe County Commissioner Terry Hager

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described the nature of the damage.

“It was a piece of equipment that went through and just caught onto it, and unfortunately, as it went through the bridge, it caught onto a number of locations and kept on doing damage,” he said. “The structural integrity of the bridge has been jeopardized.”

At council’s July 24 meeting, Hager was given authorization to negotiate a cash settlement with the insurance company, and to investigate alternatives for the bridge’s repair or replacement.

Repairs suggested at that time included everything from straightening and painting, to removing steel pieces and putting new ones in, he said.

“It’s quite a variety as to what would have to be done.”

Its replacement was to be discussed at today’s council meeting (Aug. 28).

Hager said the closure has affected traffic in the area — before the incident, an estimated 133 vehicles used the bridge every day.

Area drivers, however, have been

understanding for the most part, he added.

“People seem to understand and have not complained too much, although the longer it stays closed, the more we’ll hear from it. Certainly, it is an inconvenience for those individuals in the immediate area needing to get across the river.”

The county’s Bridge Management Plan marked the bridge for replacement in 2013, based on its initial life expectancy. Recent inspections, however, showed it could have been capable of lasting until 2020.

The county notes that the issue with this particular bridge was brought to them “a few years earlier than anticipated”.

Another bridge in the vicinity, the ‘Green Bridge’, is also nearing the end of its anticipated lifespan, although it still remains in service.

That bridge is scheduled for replacement in 11 years, despite being older than the ‘Pink Bridge’.

“That’s just through normal wear and tear,” said Hager. “It’s nearing the end of its useful life.”

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Creating fond summer memories that will last a lifetime

It was a blue and green day in summer and the heat shimmered on cement so hot you could fry an egg.

There were six of us crowding onto two beach towels we had laid possessively on our own little square of sand, glaring daggers at trespassers who dared to put so much as a sandy toe on the sacred material.

Four of the six beach goers were under seven-years-of age so crowding wasn’t difficult, nor did it last too long, as the lure of the lake proved too strong.

Whew! It was hot.

I had skipped out of work early because as everyone knows, even a bad day at the beach is better than a good day stuck inside four walls trying and failing miserably at being productive.

It was a made to order go to the beach

I smiled again. I am day. The child sitting weird, but in a good way, I beside me on the way to TREENA MIELKE told her. our destination had obviBLACK The highway was a dark ously borrowed some blue PRESS ribbon winding its way from the summer sky through yellow fields to above for her eyes as the places where people sat on colour matched perfectly.

“You can have ice cream when we get beach towels and ate ice cream and wigthere,” I told her as we began our journey. gled their toes in the hot sand and had all “I don’t want an ice cream cone, the time in the world to laugh and build sand castles and dream. grandma,” she said rather primly.

I was dressed inappropriately for the I smiled and said nothing, not bothering to explain to her that ice cream kind beach, of course, having come directly of goes with summer like ketchup goes from the office, but I didn’t care. Once I with hot dogs and marshmallows with had splashed a couple of my grandchildren, acting totally inappropriately for a campfires.

We drove along the highway and I grandma like I usually do, and they had sang to her because that’s what I do when splashed me back, my skirt became bedraggled anyway, sort of like a wet I’m in a car and it’s moving. dishrag.

She looked at me like I was weird.

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I knew this, but still I did not care.

Summer! It is such a delicious season, full of so many good things, not the least of which is the unexpected sight of fireflies lighting up dark ditches, or a random cascade of wild roses, breathing a fragrance like no other into the life of summer.

Summer, of course, is not like a magic wand waved by some fairy godmother that makes adult stuff go away.

There is, and will always and forever be, bills to pay, lawns to mow with cranky lawnmowers, laundry to finish, meals to cook, and work, endless and relentless, stretching on to forever.

And there will be not enough time in the day to get it all done, nights where much needed sleep won’t come and alarms that jolt the most peaceful dreamers back to reality.

But, for all of us, summer is kind of like an unwrapped gift holding moments gone in a flash but remembered for a lifetime.

My daughter and I and our parcel of kids trooped into the ice cream store.

And the child who had somehow captured the blue of the summer sky for her eyes looked at me earnestly and said “strawberry, grandma, I want a strawberry ice cream cone.”

I smiled. Without knowing it, she did it.

She gave me a memory.

I put the memory away, but no doubt, I will bring it out again in winter, when summer, once again, seems only a fantasy, far away and illusive.

“I think I’ll have strawberry, too,” I said. And it is good!

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THURSDAY, AUG. 28, 2014

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Online questionnaire worthy of a failing grade Dear Editor, Prior to my retirement I was Chairman of the Business Administration and Commerce program at Red Deer College for many years. In addition, I taught a senior-level Marketing Research course on research design and questionnaire design. This course transferred to third/fourth year Bachelor of Commerce/ Management programs at all Alberta Universities. I did this for 33 years.

I also taught this course at U of C. If, during these 33 years, a student handed in a questionnaire like the one the town (Survey Monkey) is presenting online, that student would have received an “F” as a grade. The survey is flawed in a myriad of ways. The following is far from an exhaustive list of things which would bring about a failing grade.

The basic question is analogous to asking how you would prefer to be executed; hanging or electric chair. What about all the other options including not being executed at all?

The two most important things in quantitative research design are reliability and validity. Reliability means that if you replicate the survey you will receive the same

response every time, given a small + or - error factor based on sample size. You can not get a high degree of reliability with a self-selecting sample like the one being used.

Administer this questionnaire 20 times and you will probably get 20 very different sets of responses.

Validity means asking the questions in a manner which will elicit accurate, unbiased data. Providing exhaustive lists of options and no biased or leading questions are three examples of how to get valid data. Unfortunately the questionnaire fails in all three of these areas.

There is no guarantee of anonymity for the respondent. You have to identify your property which identifies you. This inhibits critical responses.

Anyone on the planet who logs onto the Sylvan Lake web site can respond to the questionnaire.

The questionnaire should only be responded to by those affected (cottage owners).

You should never ask a question like “Should the roadway be narrower in order to save trees?”.

How many people are going to say “Screw the trees, let’s have a wide street”? This is a classic leading question.

People rarely take the time to

provide written responses. They generally choose from the options presented. The personal biases of the researcher also influence how written responses are grouped and quantified.

The diagrams are confusing at best and are hard to see given that you need to scroll across to see everything.

After viewing the “survey” and based on my years of experience, I can only arrive at one of the following two conclusions or some combination of both: The town has already decided what it wants to do regarding modernization and has purposefully designed a survey to gather data in support of that decision.

From a research perspective this is extremely unethical and from my perspective, immoral.

Both the town, and Survey Monkey do not have a clue how to gather reliable and valid data.

Basing any decisions on responses received from this terrible survey would be a travesty.

The town and Survey Monkey, should be ashamed of what they are calling a survey.

Michael O’Hanlon, Sylvan Lake

LACK OF CONTROLS, REMOVAL OF AMENITIES AFFECTING COTTAGE AREA Dear Editor, As seasonal taxpayers we pay dearly to live in the area bordered by Lakeshore Drive and 50th Avenue.

Our taxes contributed to the intended improvement project completed in the last few years. Do we benefit?

Not much. Yes, we enjoy the walkway for evening strolls and daytime cycling. However, in the past we had a beach with native trees and bushes.

In the past the town placed rafts from each street for us to swim out to and utilize as take-off areas for water skiing. In addition, a perimeter designating a swimming area was marked by buoys indicating that they must slow down when entering these waters. Boats anchored near the beach had to be on boat hoists and well away from the shallow waters where children could swim and play.

Currently we have to scramble over sharp rocks or walk a block or two past the retaining wall to get to the lake. Presently we have to walk carefully past anchors left in the ground or find area beyond the flotilla of pontoon boats and larger power boats congesting the area. It is a dangerous area with crafts coming in very close to shore at top speed — one almost ran over me. It is only a matter of time until someone is seriously injured by items left in the

water or entering the beach area out of control.

We had two good washrooms.

Now they are gone. We had several garbage units on the beach. They are gone. Visitors coming down to our area leave their garbage and utilize the lake as their washroom.

One feels that town council is ignoring us to discourage “cottagers” from continuing to utilize the area as a summer resort. Perhaps this subtle pressure will eliminate the seasonal resident from retaining their property and facilitate the building of duplexes and large homes resulting in a greater tax base.

Alberta Parks and other controlling organizations are deaf to our concerns. The marina from 34th Street to 40th Street that has developed due to no controls being applied has turned this area into a major eyesore and blatant misuse of a beautiful beach.

Sylvan Lake is no longer the “crown jewel” of Alberta lakes. I have loved Sylvan Lake since I first came here in 1947 and still do. However, I wonder if anybody else cares about maintaining the “cottage environment”. This aspect of the lake is very special.

Donna Enger, Sylvan Lake

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Another successful year for Bentley Show and Shine JUNE NORVILA SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

from Bentley with his 1941 Allis Chalmers tractor.

Placing in the “Top Ten”, in alphabetical order were: Grant Baldry Numbers were up for the Bentley RevMasters from Red Deer with his 1959 Ford, Car Club’s annual Kroozin’ West Show and Shine Burt Curtis from Crossfield with his earlier this month. Last year, there was an increase 1935 Ford truck, Terry McLeod from of about 25 entries, and that increased by another Fort St. John with a 1955 Chev truck, 10 this year for a total of 143 entries — almost too Colin McMann’s 1969 Dodge Super much to take in for part of one afternoon!

Bee from Sylvan Lake, Daniel “So much depends on the weather, and we were Pelletier’s 1969 Mustang from Red Deer, Doug Penny from Lacombe had a 1970 Plymouth Duster, Lynda Popovitch from Sylvan Lake had her 1961 Chev Impala, Wayne Russell from Red Deer showed his 1950 Ford Woody, Roger Sherba’s 1978 Ford was from Rocky Mountain House, and Kent Stormoem from Sylvan Lake displayed his 1949 Mercury.

Community support for the show remains fantastic, both for donations and volunteer help, with many volunteering over and over again each year.

“Our volunteers are outstanding.

We have always had a great core group and are never short of The 1947 Mercury truck of Wayne Buchart from Calgary was voted “Best in Show” at the 2014 Bentley RevMashelp. Servus Credit Union has always ters Car Club’s annual Kroozin’ West Show & Shine Aug. 9.

SUBMITTED been a huge help. Every year they show up with four or five people and stay the whole day,” said Park.

Both the car show and the Saturday evening fireworks are coordinated by members of the Bentley RevMasters Car Club, with support from the Bentley Ag Society.

For 2014, due to the continued generous THE WINNERS ARE: response from commuMen’s Open Championship Flight: nity, organization, municipal, and outDean Dereniuk standing support from Men’s Open 1st Flight: Wes Huffman private citizens, the car club was able to spend Men’s Open 2nd Flight: Kirk Leckie $6,000, up from last year’s $5,500, on this Men’s Open 3rd Fight: Rob McPherson We Build year’s fireworks.

Confidence “Our goal is to put Ladies Open Championship Flight: another $3,000 or Open Evenings & Sundays $4,000 into next year’s Judy Thompson fireworks display in Ladies Open 1st Flight: Jackie Cross honor of Bentleys 100th (anniversary),” Brazilian said Park. “And at this Senior Open Championship Flight: Max Kusk Jiujitsu point that certainly looks possible. We conSenior Open 1st Flight: Jerry Becker Muay Thai tinue to strive to put on the best show possible, Karate and we’re glad people Junior Open Championship: Jaxon Lynn seem to enjoy our Mixed Juniors Open 1st Flight: Keelan Ellerby New efforts.”

Martial Arts 2880 sq. ft.

The club was able to CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF Studio set aside some funding Kids and OUR WINNERS! last year too.

Adults Augmenting the car show is the mid-day food concession barbecue of the Bentley District volunteer fire department that runs MEADOWLANDS alongside the show and GOLF CLUB continues to be well #3, 4 Erickson Crescent supported.

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only competitors vote to pick the “Top Ten” instead of having a variety of distinct categories.

Trophies were once again a very unique design. This year, they were 3-D ceramic tablets, reminiscent of a huge trophy belt buckle for shape, depicting two hot rods parked in front of an old-style drive-in restaurant. They could be hung as a plaque, while a base allowed them to be a free-standing trophy.

Voted “Best in Show” was the 1947 Mercury truck of Wayne Buchart of Calgary, and the “Mayor’s Choice”, as chosen by town mayor Lynda Haarstad-Petten, was Jeannette Dezall’s 1949 Chev (five window) from Spruce View.

The “People’s Choice,” as voted on by spectators who have a chance to fill out ballots, was again Danny Johnson’s 1969 Road Runner from Bentley, and the “Furthest Travelled” was awarded to Geoff Baltzer from Nanaimo, B.C. with his 1965 Cobra.

In the “What Else Ya’ Got” category for things other than cars or trucks that include motorcycles, tractors etc., the winner was Declan Peterson

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blessed with a perfect day. Not too hot, no wind, and glorious sunshine. We are a popular show because the competitors are able to park on the grass and because of all the other activities and amenities so close,” stated car club spokesman Rick Park. “Our crowds for the show and shine were huge, as they are every year. We haven’t completed our financial tally for this year, but it looks like a banner year.”

The whole show was staged alongside Railway Avenue and once again the format was to have

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REDMOND We wish to thank our many friends and family for your prayers and support in the recent loss of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother Gwenne Redmond. We thank you for your messages, phone calls, cards, visits and meals. A very special thank you to Pastor Kevin Haugan, the staff and our entire church family at Sylvan Lake Alliance Community Church for your loving support. We would like to ackowledge with sincere appreciation Dr. Neil Stewart of Red Deer, Dr. Easaw and staff at the Tom Baker Cancer Clinic (Calgary), Kathy Wohlers and the Home Care staff of Sylvan Lake and the amazing staff and volunteers at Red Deer Hospice Society.

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WHEATLAND AUCTIONS HUGE FALL ONSIGNMENT AUCTION. Sept. 6 in Cheadle, Alberta.

Farm equipment, construction equipment, vehicles, RVs, tools and much more!

Phone 403-669-1109; www.wheatlandauctions.com

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. “Steel Overstock Sale!�

20x20 $4,055.

25x24 $4,650.

30x32 $6,586.

32x34 $7,677.

40x48 $12,851.

47x70 $17,899.

One end wall included.

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

STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% off!

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

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

Firewood

29

1660

LOGS

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

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Travel Packages

1900

FOY SPA RV RESORT HAS MORE WINTER FUN FOR LESS! Hot mineral springs, events, activities, fitness, entertainment, Canadian friends in southern California; foyspa.com or 1-888-800-0772.

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

FEED BARLEY. Paskal Cattle Company in Picture Butte area is looking for Feed Barley.

Put more $$$ in your pocket. Sell direct to us.

Please call Main Office for details. 403-317-1365.

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

JIM’S ROOFING TANK Service SIDING x STONE SEPTIC www.jimsseptic.ca

If you choose us as your contractor we will: • • • •

Listen to your needs and concerns Provide high quality products Show attention to detail Carefully clean up, leaving your yard the way we found it • Provide you with the best warranty in the business We are manufacturer certiďŹ ed and have over 20 years experience. We work all seasons of the year.

Call Al for a free estimate:

403-887-7706

www.primorooďŹ ng.com

& EXTERIORS

• Septic Tanks • Campgrounds

• Camps • RVs • Holding Tanks

• Barn Pits • Lagoons

We also oer PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS

403-748-2628

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

Exterior Improvement & Repair Specialist Roofs • Decks • Fences • Insurance Claims

HERMAN • 403.307.3886

hermanator@me.com • Sylvan Lake AB

No Group Insurance?

Offering a group beneďŹ ts plan to your employees can make a big difference to your business.

Call Susan or Judy @ 403-347-6695 or email susanhilman@gmail.com to get your quote today!

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

30 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS 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.

STRAW WANTED. Large square 4X8 bales. $60 metric ton for 20,000 bales. Please call Kevin Paskal at 403-330-9147.

Start your career!

See Help Wanted

For Rent #3000 - #3200

Acreages/Farms ..............3010 Houses/Duplexes ............3020 Condos/Townhouses........3030 Manufactured Homes ......3040 Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050 Suites ..............................3060 Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070 Roommates Wanted ........3080 Rooms for Rent................3090 Motels/Hotels ..................3100 Offices ..............................3110 Stores/Commercial ..........3120 Industrial ..........................3130 Warehouse Space............3140 Garage Space..................3150 Storage Space ................3160 Land ................................3170 Pasture ............................3180 Mobile Lot ........................3190 Misc. for Rent ..................3200

Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390

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

Suites

THURSDAY, AUG. 28, 2014

3060

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

NEW bsmt. suite In RYDERS RIDGE, Sylvan Lake, 2 bdrm. suite, has 6 appls., shed, full parking, separate entrance, inÁoor heat, laundry etc. no pets, n/s, ref’s, 1 yr. lease $795.

587-876-7977

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

Manufactured Homes

4090

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 SINGLE WIDE SHOWHOMES NOW REDUCED! Craigs Homes, a proud supplier of Moduline Manufactured Homes, is wanting to make way for the new homes coming out for 2015. Come and check out some sweet deals. An example is our 20 X 76 Canberra, 1520 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom is now at $115,900.

Regular price $118,900.

Call Marg at 1-855-380-2266.

Businesses For Sale

4140

CN RAILWAY STATION FOR SALE. Converted to restaurant.

Comes with all food related equipment. Located in Unity, Sask. To be moved.

Call 780-808-3279 for details.

Mortgages Bought/Sold

Financial #4400 - #4430

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

Money To Loan

4430

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

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills?

Unemployed? Need money?

We lend! If you own your own home - you qualify.

Pioneer Acceptance Corp.

Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420; www.pioneerwest.com

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

Trucks

5050

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

Kids Activity Page The Wheels on the Bus! Sing Along!

The wheels on the bus go round and round. round and round. round and round.

The wheels on the bus go round and round, all through the town!

The kids on the bus go up and down. up and down. up and down.

The kids on the bus go up and down, all through the town!

The horn on the bus goes beep, beep, beep. beep, beep beep. beep, beep, beep.

The horn on the bus goes beep, beep, beep. all through the town!

The driver on the bus go shh, shh, shh. shh, shh, shh. shh, shh, shh.

The driver on the bus go shh, shh, shh, all through the town!

The wipers on the bus go swish, swish, swish. swish, swish, swish. swish, swish, swish.

The wipers on the bus go swish, swish, swish, all through the town!

The signals on the bus go blink, blink, blink. blink, blink, blink. blink, blink, blink.

The signals on the bus go blink, blink, blink, all through the town!

The motor on the bus goes zoom, zoom, zoom. zoom, zoom, zoom. zoom, zoom, zoom.

The motor on the bus goes zoom, zoom, zoom, all through the town!

Cl Colour Me! 2008 HONDA Ridgeline EXL, mint shape, well maintained by dealership, timing belt replaced, alignment, Michelin tires, new brakes. $18.900. obo.

1-403-343-2400

THURSDAY, AUG. 28, 2014

SYLVAN LAKE NEWS 31

32 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

THURSDAY, AUG. 28, 2014

7 Regatta Way

#29A Gilchrist Crescent RED DEER

SOLD! #1, 4914 – 50 STREET SYLVAN LAKE, AB

24 HR PH: 403-887-2217

$313,000

CA0041693

$144,000

NORGLENWOLD 21 Rustic Crescent

4423 Ryders Boulevard

CA0033393

$485,000

ACREAGE 37512 Range Road 30

CA0040408

37512 Range Road 30

FAX: 403-887-3165 TOLL FREE: 1-877-373-6296

WWW.REMAXSYLVANLAKE.COM

Time is Tickin Ticking! g!

$640,000

CA0043556

$310,000

GORD STEINBACH

Moving!

Movin g!

403-887-2217 SANDI@PALMBAY.CA

Spinnakers Coffee Bar

#4 - 4624 44 Street

$189,000

REDUCED!!!

CA0039298

Pine Lake View Acreage

$77,900

$419,900

CA0031275

OVER 20 YEARS OF SYLVAN LAKE EXPERIENCE! 403-396-1584 LORNE THERRIAULT LORNE@ISELLSYLVANLAKE.COM

$474,900

CA0043682

403-505-2004 GORDSTEINBACH@REMAX.NET

The Fall Market is Upon Us!

LET’S GET

SANDI HALLGREN

CA0043680

ur If you would like to sell your home before winter hits, CALL ROBERT for a ON! O N N! FREE MARKET EVALUATION!

ROBERT POPILCHAK 3609 50 Avenue

$335,000

CA0038062

5016 49 Street

$180,000

JARVIS BAY! 287 Jarvis Glen Close

$895,000

CA0044217

403-350-8708 ROBERTPOPILCHAK@REMAX.NET

#44 - 4402 48 Avenue

CA0039597

$124,900

3228 50A Avenue

$929,000

ALF MOORE

MARKERVILLE! 37369 River Road N

CA0044668

"Your Trusted Real Estate Advisor"

CA0042435

$1,195,000

CA0044966

403-350-6193 WWW.ALFMOORE.CA

The KEY to BUYING OR SELLING is

KNOWLEDGE! CALL OUR TEAM TODAY! CARL STEPP Turning dreams into addresses...

2 Ramsey Ave. RED DEER

8 Wildrose

403-358-9300 WWW.CARLSTEPP.CA

$789,900 REDUCED!

$264,900 NEW PRICE! 4628 45 Street

$384,900

NEW PRICE!

WWW.CBREALESTATE.CA

CAROLINE BOIVIN

$294,000 JUST LISTED!

403-896-8500 CAROLINEB@REMAX.NET

13 Rustic Crescent

CA0039965 Stunning 3 bdrm, 4 bath, 2 storey home in Norglenwold.

WWW.WILLARDMORRIS.COM

WILLARD MORRIS

Experience More!

403-318-4547 WILLARDM@REMAX.NET