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- Jacob Gauvin of the Sylvan Lake Bears runs at a Bonnyville Renegades player in peewee football at HJ Cody School on Saturday. The Bears defeated the Renegades 64-0 to become Tier III provincial champions. The HJ Cody Lakers also enjoyed a successful GRAEME STRATHDEE weekend.

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Learner’s permit driver clocked going 83 km/h over speed limit STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

A 26-year-old Sylvan Lake man is facing several charges after he was clocked driving 123 km/h in a 40 km/h zone over the weekend.

A pick-up truck was stopped after a community peace officer with the Town’s Municipal Enforcement Unit

witnessed it exceeding the speed limit by 83 km/h during ‘Selective Traffic Enforcement’ on 50 Ave. Saturday morning.

The officer subsequently requested assistance from RCMP, who stopped the truck and learned that its driver had only an Alberta Class 7 learner’s permit.

The driver was arrested for speeding and dangerous driving, and also

had an outstanding traffic warrant from Edmonton. The truck was towed following the incident.

The man, whose name hasn’t yet been released, has been charged with dangerous driving, speeding and driving without proper supervision.

He’ll appear in Red Deer Provincial Court Jan. 9.

Police say traffic enforcement in the area was “in response to complaints of speeding vehicles from residents in the area.”

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Special Events November (all month long) - Help support the local food bank while you decrease your library fines. For every non-perishable food item you bring in to the library, the library will waive $2 from existing fines.

Fines for lost or damaged items do not apply. No more than $50 per library card will be waived.

Friday, Nov. 14 - Sylvan Lake Seniors Lodge Christmas Craft Sale 1:30-6 p.m., and Tea and Tart for a Toonie 1:30-3:30 p.m. 4620-47 Ave. Saturday, Nov. 15 - Amnesty Day at the Sylvan Lake Library. Patrons can return their lost or late library materials on this day and all will be forgiven. Fines for damaged items do not apply. No more than $50 per library card will be waived.

Saturday, Nov. 22 - ‘My Best Friend’s Closet’ at Gospel Chapel, providing free gently used clothing to women. Casual, business and formal. Open house, 10 a.m.-2p.m., fashion show at 11:30 a.m. Call 403-391-1148 for more information or to make clothing donations. Address: 4290-50th St. Saturday, Nov. 22 - Kevin Pauls in concert at Gospel Chapel, 7 p.m. Freewill offering. For more information, call the church at 403-887-2004.

Wednesday, Nov. 26 - Sylvan Lake Seniors Bus to Deerfoot Casino in Calgary. Leaves at 8:30 a.m.

Phone Joan at 403-887-7614.

Friday, Nov. 28 - Free hot chocolate for kids at the Sylvan Lake Legion before and after Santa Claus Parade. Triple meat draw at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 29 - Second-annual Cookie Walk/ Craft Sale at Victory Church of Red Deer, 98 Oberlin Ave., Red Deer. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Rent a table and sell crafts for $15/table. For more information, call Shirley at 403-872-1345 or Sandi at 403-986-1605.

All proceeds to Food Zone.

Sunday, Nov. 30 - Grey Cup at the Sylvan Lake Legion, 3 p.m. Enjoy the game with your friends on the big screen TV. Chili and bun, $5.

Wednesday, Dec. 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 Sylvan Lake Community Health Centre, 4602 – 49 Avenue. No appt. necessary. Call 403-887-2241 for more info.

Saturday, Dec. 6 - Spruce View Christmas Cabaret with fine food and a live band. Cocktails at 6 p.m., supper at 7 p.m., special guest singer Roberta Fetch at 8 p.m., live band at 9 p.m. Contact Sue at 403391-2573 or Sandy at 403-755-6366, or email shippelt.sandra@gmail.com to purchase tickets.

Tickets $45 each or $40 when you buy eight.

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

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

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 403-887-5428.

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

Mondays - Sylvan Lake Sacred Massed Choir practices starting Sept. 22, 7-9 p.m. at HJ Cody High School, directed by Kerry Heisler. Love to sing? Call Dolce Moir for more info contact 403-887-4037.

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

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.

Fridays - Meat draw at the Sylvan Lake Legion beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Volunteers Wanted Sylvan Lake Seniors Lodge is looking for volunteer drivers for Meals on Wheels program. Also needed is a co-ordinator to organize the drivers. Call 403-8872555 and speak to Wanda, dietary co-ordinator.

Canadian Cancer Society needs volunteer drivers in Sylvan Lake to ensure cancer patients always have a safe ride to and from their treatments at the Central Alberta Cancer Centre. If you can spare one weekday per week, please become a volunteer driver today. To get involved call 403-347-3662 or email volunteer@cancer.ab.ca.

Freedom

- École Our Lady of the Rosary students, parents, staff and guests gathered to remember those who gave their lives for freedom during a Remembrance Day ceremony last week. All attendees honoured Sylvan Lake’s past and present soldiers for selflessly giving their lives. Grade 2 students led the event through song and prayer.

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Sharon and Gord Graham, representing the Sylvan Lake Legion, with Poppy Fund educational bursary recipients Christopher Bryant, Darby Desrosiers and Alex Palm at the Legion on Saturday. JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN

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Legion awards students with Poppy Fund education bursaries JASMINE O’HALLORAN–HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

The Sylvan Lake Legion awarded three post-secondary students with bursaries from the Poppy Fund at the Legion on Saturday.

Student recipients were required to prove their educational enrolment and that the’ve had family involved in the military, according to Poppy Fund chair Sharon Graham.

“This is to go to needy students,” she said. “If you win the lottery and then try and get money from us it won’t work, but with the cost of university now, we feel that pretty much all students are needing it.”

Darby Desrosiers, Alex Palm and Christopher Bryant were the three bursary recipients. All were appreciative of the DATE: money they were given.

Desrosiers’s greatgrandfather and two great-uncles were both WWII veterans. She’s a first-year geology student who is attending Mount Royal University, and plans to go to Iceland for two weeks to study tectonic plates and volcanoes.

“I’m really excited,” she said. “I’m the only first-year student going on the trip and the bursary money helps out a lot. I’m going to use the money for my trip to Iceland and my educa-

tion.”

Bryant’s grandfather was a WWII veteran as well. He’s a third-year welder at Red Deer College and said

this year marked the first time he applied for the bursary.

“I was surprised but happy (to receive it),” he said. “The money is appreciated.”

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Remembrance Day:

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I was fulfilling my reporting duties by attending and photographing two Remembrance Day ceremonies last week — one at Eckville High School, the other at the Sylvan Lake Lodge. I love my job, but that day out of all days, I experienced a real light bulb moment.

Both ceremonies were beautiful and paid due respect to veterans and fallen soldiers. But it wasn’t until I met Ken McBlane, a WWII veteran, at the Sylvan Lake Lodge that I was hit by the reality of what Remembrance Day is truly about.

After our conversation, I am now even more motivated to commemorate Remembrance Day and show my respect to veterans and fallen

soldiers. Remembrance Day is an opportunity for me to personally thank them.

At the Lodge’s ceremony, I stood and listened to the solemn music playing, and my mind took me back in time.

I imagined Ken as a young man and working in an office, as he told me he wasn’t on the front lines, but was still serving in the war. I then imagined myself wearing a nurse’s uniform and looking after men who had been wounded in combat.

The war would have been in every aspect of people’s lives: No matter who you were, you were affected by it somehow.

Being a 29-year-old woman, my husband would have been sent away to fight. For contact, I would have had to rely on receiving precious

paper letters sent all the way from the trenches. How precious it would have been to receive letters telling me that my husband is still alive.

I imagine I would have had at least two kids, but these kids would have been growing up living with Grandma and Grandpa while their mother (me) was serving as a nurse to show her allegiance to her country. Who knows when or if I would see them again.

Now, I will admit right now that I literally can’t imagine what that would be like as I do not have children. I can only speculate the horrors that would be brought upon a mother who is ripped away from her own flesh and blood because she is forced to put her allegiance to her

country first and foremost, and above her family.

When I finally came back to reality, I realized that I owed the man sitting beside me a huge thank you.

And that’s exactly what I told him.

I owed Ken a huge thank you for not only my freedom, but for being brave and helping to make this country as great as it is.

With a new awareness of what Canadian life was like during the war, I want to express my gratitude to all veterans and fallen soldiers who sacrificed more than I could ever dream of.

Thank you for providing us with a country where we are free to be ourselves, dream big and reach our personal aspirations.

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Ceremony

- Sylvan Lake News features writer Jasmine O’Halloran–Han with WWII veteran Ken McBlane during a Remembrance Day ceremony at the Sylvan Lake Lodge last week.

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69 years ago ...

From the issue of November 7, 1945

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

Sylvan Lake Unit Goes Over the Top Tuesday. Dominion nears objective. Sylvan Lake wins one of the special awards - a facsimile of the Surrender Documents.

Sylvan Lake unit went over the top in the Ninth Victory Loan on Tuesday

with a total of $108,250 on its $99,000 quota, for a percentage of 109.2. On top of the great showing achieved by the ladies of the I.O.D.E. in the village, rural canvassers have done a magnificent job too. Their work in the loan came at a time when most of the rural population were still harvesting, then storm bound roads added to their difficulties. ♦ ♦ ♦ The Air Cadet hockey team will be given instructions at practice by Mr. Jake Bulmer. ♦ ♦ ♦ William Marks , who opens his electrical shop on Tuesday, obtained his discharge from the R.C.A.F. last month. While in the Air Force he was a radar mechanic and instructor.

Associated with him will be another

returned Air Force man, Mr. J. C. Baker of Brandon, who was in the R.C.A.F. for nearly five years, mostly as an instructor (radar) with previous radio experience.

50 years ago ...

From the issue of November 19, 1964

If this district were ever contaminated by radioactive fallout, how would we know when it would be safe to come out of our houses or basements?

This and many other questions will be dealt with at a Radiation Monitor’s Course at Sylvan Lake School the evenings of Nov. 23, 24, 25 and 26. The course is being sponsored by Sylvan Lake Emergency Measures. ♦ ♦ ♦ One nomination for councillor was

received by Returning Officer Jack May last Thursday — that of Andy Kinasewich. However, on checking requirements for a councillor, the Town and Village Act states that a candidate for councillor must have his name entered upon the assessment roll and upon the voters’ list of the municipality.

Mr. Kinasewich, as president of Kemo Holdings Limited, does not have his name on either of the lists, and so is not an eligible candidate. ♦ ♦ ♦ The 1964-65 curling season got away to a good start with a mixed bonspiel, commencing Monday evening, Nov. 16. Forty rinks are entered for three events. Play is being carried forward in evenings with two draws each night.

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Upcoming Meetings COUNCIL MEETING November 24, 2014 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm MPC MEETING November 17, 2014 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING December 3, 2014 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) SCADA MAINTENANCE SERVICES The Town of Sylvan Lake Public Works Division is accepting sealed proposals for the maintenance of its supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) hardware and software. There are twenty four (24) SCADA controlled locations at utility facilities throughout Sylvan Lake and area. The closing date for the RFQ is Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. local time. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.

The maintenance services required include: •

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TAKE NOTICE THAT on November 3, 2014, the Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) for the Town of Sylvan Lake approved the following application(s):

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hardware repairs and replacements, and;

Dobrich Construction Ltd. on behalf of Advantage Valve Maintenance Ltd. for an Oilfield Services or Supply Business on Lot 3, Block 8, Plan 072 9269 (9 Charles Industrial Way)

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any other maintenance or repair that is SCADA related

Faith Lutheran Church for Change in Use “Retail” to Place of Worship “Public/Quasi Public Use” on Lot 6, Block 5, Plan 052 0405 (Unit 2, 21 Beju Industrial Drive)

RFQ documents are available during business hours at the Municipal Operations Building located at 1 Industrial Drive or by e-mail request to jwatson@sylvanlake.ca.

Patrick Sauve for side yard setback relaxation on existing detached garage on Lot 11, Block 7, Plan 032 4657 (93 Lodge Place) AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT on or before November 7, 2014 the Development Officer for the Town of Sylvan Lake approved the following application(s):

THE VISTA AT RYDER’S RIDGE Mason Martin Homes for a single family dwelling with attached garage and covered deck on Lot 23, Block 2, Plan 132-5350 (3 Vanson close) Somerset Homes for a single family dwelling with attached garage, veranda and deck on Lot 17, Block 2, Plan 132-5350 (14 Vanveller Way)

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

Dated at Sylvan Lake, Alberta, this 13th day of November, 2014.

Development Officer, Town of Sylvan Lake

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION • Facilitate one on one and group parent education sessions including but not limited to Positive Discipline, Active Parenting and Kids Have Stress Too • Attend training opportunities as required • Help parents to identify their strengths and needs in order to support positive parenting strategies • Be familiar with community resources to facilitate appropriate referrals • Be an active member of the Family Violence and Bullying Coalition and its subcommittees, as well as the Sylvan Lake Early Childhood Coalition • Provide “No Such Thing as a Bully” strategies one on one and in group settings to parents/caregivers so they are better able to support their children/youth • Develop and maintain program outcomes measurements and statistics • Gather and record data for statistical purposes • Maintain, market and expand the Parent Resource Library and Toy Lending Library • Research and purchase innovative resources for the Parent Resource Library and assist Parents in resource selections

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This is a terrific opportunity to work in a professional, team focused environment. You have a strong desire to be major contributor to the success of a vibrant and growing organization. We offer competitive rates and a great support system. If this position intrigues you, please submit your resume in confidence specifying which position you are applying for, before November 23, 2014, to:

Food for thought: Conversations about Seniors’ Social Issues and Housing in Sylvan Lake Wednesday November 19th 5:30-7:30 pm

True-Line Contracting for a single family dwelling with attached garage, veranda and covered rear deck on Lot 14, Block 2, Plan 1325350 (8 Vanveller Way) 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.

Under the direction of the FCSS Manager, this position will: : Be a resource to parents/caregivers for parents with children 0 – 17 years of age in order to build parenting skills, knowledge and confidence through one on one support.

This will include providing referrals to appropriate support organizations/agencies and provide parent information sessions/workshops both in one on one or group settings. : Be a support to parents/caregivers and their children in the provision of anti-bullying strategies.

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James & Leanne Bertram for a detached garage on Lot 78, Block 3, Plan 012-2450 (20 Hagerman Road)

Falcon Homes Ltd. for a duplex with attached garage and deck on Lots 87 & 88, Block 10, Plan 142-1424 (11 & 12 Rosse Place)

POSITION TITLE: Parent Support/Bullying Prevention Coordinator – .8FTE – 28 hours/week

QUALIFICATIONS: • Post-secondary Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience • Minimum 3 years of experience in a related field • Possess a solid knowledge of child/youth development and family dynamics • Adept facilitation skills • Experience in research, development and delivery of new programs/services • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training and Mental Health First Aide would be beneficial • High level of written and verbal communication skills, proven diplomacy and discretion in dealing with clients, the public, community groups and organizations • Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with challenging issues in a time sensitive manner • Valid Criminal Records and Vulnerable Sector Checks

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Participants will be guided through a number of group discussions to get feedback on social issues.

A light meal will be provided prior to the conversation.

Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 Attention: Human Resources Fax: (403) 887-3660, E-mail: dscott@sylvanlake.ca

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Council approves draft budget for circulation STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Circulation of the Town of Sylvan Lake’s 2015-2017 draft budget was approved by council Monday night.

A period allowing for public input will now precede the budget’s final approval on Dec. 8.

No changes were made to the budget proposed from recent deliberations. It includes a residential tax rate increase of 3 per cent for 2015, and a rate freeze on non-residential.

Much of the increase is a result of the NexSource Centre and projects associated with a recent infrastructure study.

A structural change will also be made to the Town’s Recreation, Parks and Culture department, which is proposed to become separate Parks and Recreation and Culture departments.

That change, according to Town

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Above: Ernie McPhee places a wreath to honour his family, veterans and fallen soldiers during a Remembrance Day ceremony held at the Sylvan Lake Lodge last week. Right: A well-attended Remembrance Day service took place at the Multiplex on Tuesday.

staff, will help deal with increased operational demands resulting from the NexSource Centre, and allow a higher commitment to maintaining parks and enhancing culture-based programming.

The draft budget is available for viewing online on the Town’s website, and in person at the library and the Municipal Government Building.

It will also be presented during an open house at the Municipal Government Building on Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

In another matter, council on Monday also awarded a contract for the demolition of the old arena and curling rink.

It was awarded to Clearview Grinding Ltd. of Surrey, B.C. at an amount no higher than $312,000.

The demolition, which staff are hoping to see carried out by the end of the year, will clear the way for the construction of the NexSource Centre.

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i) be located within a neighbourhood where the density of secondary suites development does not exceed 15% of detached dwellings in the neighbourhood (See Neighbourhood Sub Zone Map);

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ii) not exceed the floor area of the principal building;

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iii) contain a maximum of two bedrooms; iv) have a separate entrance from the principal dwelling; either from a common indoor landing or directly from the side or rear of the building;

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Being a Bylaw to amend the Land Use Bylaw No. 1555/2010.

v) not be used as a tourist home; and

Attention All Residents, Downtown Property & Business Owners of Sylvan Lake:

WHEREAS it is deemed necessary and expedient to amend Bylaw No. 1555/2010 in the manner hereinafter appearing:

vi) comply with the Province of Alberta’s Building Code and Fire Code

The Town of Sylvan Lake is pleased to invite you to attend a public open house at the Municipal

NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Town of Sylvan Lake, in the Province of Alberta, duly assembled and under the powers conferred upon it by the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26, and amendments there to, enacts as follows: THAT section 7.38.1 be removed and replaced with the following: 7.38.1 Secondary suites shall only be located on a lot with a single detached dwelling, and shall: a) maintain a separation of three (3) residential lots that are adjacent and contiguous to each lot by a side yard; and b) provide three (3) on-site hard surface parking stalls.

In addition to the above, all secondary suites shall:

THAT section 7.38.2 be removed in its entirety.

7.38.2 One on-site parking stall shall be provided per required number of parking stalls for the principal building.

A Public Hearing regarding the proposed Bylaw will be held on Monday, November 24th, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Government Building at 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, Alberta.

Government Building located at: 5012 - 48 Ave, Sylvan Lake, Alberta Open House Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 @ 5:00 – 7:00pm

All persons in favour or opposed to the Bylaw will have the opportunity to be heard. If you are unable to attend personally, written submissions must be submitted to the Municipal Government Building no later than 4:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing.

Based on the information gathered at the last Public Information Session in February 2014 and subsequent design development meetings, a Draft Design Development Plan has been prepared for public and business owner review and input. The information session will provide all stakeholders the opportunity to provide final input on the revised study area; the proposed layout of Centennial Street and intersections; and recommended design components and details.

If you submit comments on this bylaw, either orally or in writing, the information you provide may be recorded in the minutes of the Public Hearing, or otherwise made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

If you are unable to attend or require more information, this information will be available from our website starting November 18th, 2014 @ sylvanlake.ca/projects, or you can contact David Kelham by email at dkelham@sylvanlake.ca or by phone at 403.887.2141.

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Still time to contribute to Operation Christmas Child JASMINE O’HALLORAN–HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Operation Christmas Child is now well underway, and there’s still time to fill a shoebox for a less-fortunate child somewhere in the world.

The Sylvan Lake Alliance Church has been participating in the program for about 20 years now, and acts as one of the community’s drop-off locations.

Each year, the church takes in roughly between 400 and 500 boxes, according to lead pastor Kevin Haugan.

“You can fill a box with wonderful stuff for the cost of two cups of coffee,” he said. “A little bit of effort and money on our part means so much to somebody else in this big world.”

Haugan said he’s known families who fill one box for each child in their family. It’s something simple and meaningful for people around the world to enjoy, and he feels glad to be a part of it.

Even though he’s never personally handed out shoeboxes, he’s heard many stories from those who have.

Friends have told him of children lining up to receive a box, and the positive behaviour they showed in doing so.

“For me, as a believer, I pray over the stuff I put inside the box that it will go to the child that needs it the most,” Haugan said. “I’ve heard of things like people putting in a pair of slippers and the slippers actually fit that child.”

Former children’s ministry co-ordinator Stacia Dyck has helped kids fill shoeboxes for their own age group. She said the kids are encouraged to pack things they would want for themselves.

“It’s a fun way of getting the kids in the church involved in it, and a good way to give to somebody else at Christmas time,” she said. “The heart behind the whole project is really cool because the kids in Canada just get so much for Christmas. It’s fun to let the kids pack a box themselves and learn about giving to another kid.”

Empty boxes can be picked up from the church and returned full by Nov. 16. Other participating churches and groups around the community may have different drop-off deadlines.

REMEMBERING? Your mind is an incredible gift.

When I hear of someone recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s I become more aware of it. One of the great abilities of your mind is the ability to “re-call” or to “remember” what has happened before.

Hopefully you have a great memory of Remembrance Day this year. You may recall it fondly because:

-you were able to appreciate the freedoms we enjoy in Canada Remembering can be enlightening, enriching and encouraging.

As Christ’s followers we are asked to remember too. At the last supper Jesus shared bread and wine as symbols of his body to be broken and his blood to be shed. At the supper he said, “Do this in remembrance of me” (Luke 22:19).

Will you take this moment right now and recall his amazing love for you?

-you had the day off -you were able to sleep in

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-you thought of a family member / friend who served in war time -you participated in a Remembrance Day Service

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

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Alliance Community Church 4404 - 47th Avenue

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Senior Pastor: Rev. Kevin Haugan Associate Pastor: Rev. Jim Rilling Youth Pastor Owen Scott Children’s Ministry Coordinator: Ashley Thomas

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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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Sylvan Lake Alliance Church associate pastor Jim Rilling and children’s ministry co-ordinator Ashley Thomas pose with Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes filled with toys, colouring pencils, paper, toothbrushes and other essentials that will be distributed to less fortunate chilJASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN dren around the world.

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RCMP NOTES

Police investigating rash of vehicle break-ins October 31 5:00 a.m. – RCMP are investigating a rash of break and enters into garages and vehicles in Sylvan Lake.

The first complaint received was in relation to a garage break in at a residence on Lindman Close. Access was gained to the garage via a remote control from inside an unlocked vehicle parked in the driveway. A wallet containing a driver’s license and credit cards was stolen with one of credit cards used at a gas station in Red Deer. Another break in occurred to a vehicle parked in front of a residence on Laurel Road. The victim’s work vehicle was entered and a wallet was stolen from inside the truck. A credit card inside the wallet was used at a gas station in Red Deer.

2:39 p.m. – A break in to a vehicle parked on Lark Close in Sylvan Lake resulted in a few items stolen. In this case, the owner believed that she may have left the vehicle unlocked while it was parked outside her residence.

Another break in, this time to a

garage at a home on Falcon Close, resulted in some tools being stolen as well as Christmas gifts from a vehicle parked outside the residence.

November 1 10:49 a.m. – RCMP were called to a domestic dispute in Bentley. A couple was reportedly fighting at a residence on 48th Avenue. Members arrived on scene and separated both parties. A 39-year-old male and a 32-year-old female advised that they were having a verbal argument but it had not become physical. An assault was confirmed not to have taken place and both parties separated for the evening with no charges laid.

6:44 p.m. – A 41-year-old Rocky Mountain House resident is facing a Criminal Code charge in relation to a

4-1 in Lacombe County. A truck had rolled in the ditch and sustained heavy damage. Fortunately, the 42-year-old male driver escaped with minor injuries, mostly cuts to the head, and was transported to hospital for treatment. The cause of the rollover is undetermined.

11:17 p.m. – RCMP attended a location along Highway 11 near Benalto after a report of a male hitchhiker walking westbound just east of Benalto.

A complainant advised that the male was dressed completely in black and walking on the edge of the highway making him very difficult to see by passing motorists. A 28-year-old male was located and was arrested for public intoxication. He was lodged in cells until sober.

November 7 6:22 a.m. – A domestic dispute on 47th Avenue in Sylvan Lake resulted in charges being laid against a 35-year-old Sylvan Lake female. A 911 call was received by a 42-year-old male advising that his ex-girlfriend was damaging property inside his residence. He attempted to escort the female off the property without success and contacted police.

The female was found to be intoxicated and was throwing items out of the residence when police arrived. The female fought with police during the arrest and was charged with resisting a peace officer and mischief under $5,000.

6:26 p.m. – RCMP were called to a singlevehicle collision on Range Road 20 in Red Deer County. The vehicle had left the roadway, traveled into a ditch and collided OUR DOOR TO YOURS – with some trees. A vehicle passenger was MOBILE GLASS SERVICE found to be on condiSylvan Lake: 403-887-6661 Eckville: 403-746-2975 tions not to be in a motor vehicle unless the registered owner was present and not to have contact with another female who MAKE IT A CARVELLA CHRISTMAS! was also a passenger in Christmas Giftware & Stocking Stuffers the same vehicle. As a arrivingg dailyy result, a 19-year-old VISIT US FOR: Red Deer female was Corporate or Personal Christmas Gift Baskets, Includes potato, veggies & soup or salad charged with three Gift Certificates & Sensational Gift Ideas 5 – 8 pm • only $19.95 counts of failing to Call us to book your staff Christmas party or Reservations Recommended comply with condifamily festivities! tions of a recognizance.

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The driver was confirmed to be prohibited from driving so RCMP officers were called to assist and arrested the male at the scene. He was formally charged with driving while disqualified.

November 2 1:22 a.m. – RCMP conducted a traffic stop on 60th Street at Wildrose Drive in Sylvan Lake after a vehicle was observed being driven erratically. The 49-year-old female driver exhibited clear signs of intoxication and empty alcohol containers were also located inside the vehicle. Damage was also observed on the front of the vehicle which matched damage sustained to a parked vehicle in the vicinity. The accused’s vehicle was seized and towed at the scene. The female was charged with impaired driving; refusing to provide a breath sample; and failing to remain at the scene of an accident.

November 6 5:43 a.m. – Police and EMS were called to the scene of a rollover on Highway 12 at Range Road

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Yuletide Festival returning later this month STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Heavy snowfall earlier this week created a festive feeling around town, with many Sylvan Lakers now turning their attention to the Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Festival and Market Nov. 28 and 29.

The event, now in its third year, has typically taken place in both the Multiplex and the arena.

This year, in the arena’s absence, it will take place at the Multiplex alone.

Despite having less space to work with, orga-

nizers are promising the event will be bigger and better than ever, with plenty of festive entertainment and activities to kick off the holiday season.

“We’ve got a variety of just everything,” said organizing committee chair Graham Parsons.

“The primary function of the whole event is to put on a really nice Christmas festival for the public.”

The family-oriented festival will see plenty of Christmas-related entertainment taking place, including performances by various singers and choirs. There will also be a kids area, live and silent auctions, draws and a Christmas-themed market.

Plans for gingerbread house and ugly sweater contests were also being finalized at press time.

Parsons said organizers tried to include “every-

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Notice is hereby given that the Summer Village of Birchcliff will hold a Public Hearing to discuss The Borrowing Bylaw #184-14. This bylaw will authorize the Council of the Summer Village of Birchcliff to incur indebtedness by the issuance of debentures to the Alberta Capital Finance Authority for the purpose of construction and installation of the Municipal Sewage System.

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thing about Christmas” in the festival, which began three years ago when former Sylvan Lake resident Earl Chadwick put forth the idea to Parsons.

“He saw the Santa Claus Parade, and he thought it would be a great idea for it to end at the Multiplex,” said Parsons. “When we almost lost the parade in 2011, I was thinking about it, and I talked to then-Councillor (Sean) McIntyre, who had put on festivals, and he said why not. So we formed a little committee back then in 2011 and we worked the whole year for the 2012 event.”

At that time, committee members were unsure of how their newly created festival would unfold, he added.

“We had a goal, but we didn’t know how we were going to get there.”

The absence of the festival’s previous hockey- and skating-related events will only be temporary, assured Parsons. They’ll return, and

be accompanied by new events, upon the completion of the NexSource Centre, he said.

But organizers aren’t looking that far ahead just yet, and are focused on making this year’s event one to remember.

They’ve now got plenty of experience under their belts: A large majority of the festival’s organizing committee grouped together to organize the town’s Hockeyville festivities earlier this year.

It’s a group of people Parsons enjoys working with.

“It’s a fun committee, and everybody enjoys it,” he said.

As has been the case in previous years, proceeds from the festival and market will be donated to the Ambulatory Care Centre (formerly Urgent Care). The event, since its inception, has raised nearly $25,000 for that cause.

“There are a lot of charities that could use help, but this one affects the whole community and district, so that’s why we’re continuing with it,” said Parsons.

Up-to-date information on the festival, market and affiliated contests is available on the Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Festival Facebook page.

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We also send out gratitude and appreciation to Pastor Kevin Haugan and Ed Stevenson, your compassion and understanding helped make many painful decisions bearable.

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Apply in person or at www.worksforme.ca

THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for F/T Exp’d LINE COOKS at all stations.

MUST HAVE: • 2-3 yrs. post secondary education.

• 2-3 yrs. on-the-job exp.

• Provide references The hourly rate will be $13.25 - $15. per hour dependant on experience.

Mail to: 2079 50 AVE. Red Deer, AB T4R 1Z4 or Call 403-347-1414 or Fax to: 403-347-1161

Trades

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Trades

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LOSS PREVENTION INSPECTOR Wynward Insurance Group has an opening for a Loss Prevention Inspector for the territory of Central and Southern Alberta to inspect and evaluate physical conditions and safety and risk management practices on risks we insure.

This is a full time home based position with a company vehicle provided.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. A full description of the position and our company can be found on our website, www. wynward.com.

Please apply by email to careers@wynward.com.

HOW can you make your phone ring and make some quick cash?

Place your ad here . . .

Phone 1-877-223-3311

Truckers/ Drivers

Forester Logging Ltd. is seeking a

Heavy Duty Mechanic

with at least at least 5-10 years in the forestry/ logging industry.

Experience with hydraulics is a must as well. Duties include servicing Forester’s Fleet & preventative maintenance.

Forester Logging is equipped with their own Brand New Service Truck that’s fully set up and ready to roll. This job is based on Full time hours, 12 months of the year.

Forester Logging has Competitive Wages and an excellent Benefits Plan (after 3 months) Please forward resumes and driver’s abstracts to Forester.shop@gmail.com or by fax to (403) 846-0092.

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. In-the-seat training.

No simulators. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates.

Funding options.

Weekly job board! Sign up online! iheschool.com.

1-866-399-3853.

Over 2,000,000 hours St. John Ambulance volunteers provide Canadians with more than 2 million hours of community service each year.

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ROADEX SERVICES requires O/O 3/4 tons, 1 tons and 3 tons for our RV division and O/O Semis and drivers for our RV and general freight deck division. Paid by direct deposit, benefits and company fuel cards.

Border crossing required with valid passport and clean criminal record.

1-800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com

Business Opportunities

870

THE DISABILITY TAX CREDIT. $1,500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on average). Covers: hip/knee replacements, arthritic joints, COPD. Apply today!

1-844-453-5372.

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Business Opportunities

870

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FOR SALE 1105903 AB LTD. Paisano’s Restaurant, o/a Eckville Gas & Snacks Bonnyville.

P.O. Box 506 / 5008-48 St. Owner of 20 years retiring.

Eckville, AB, T0M 0X0 Great location.

FOOD COUNTER Surrounded by schools, ATTENDANT busy shopping centers, Job Duties: hair salons. Many upgrades • Take customer orders, and recent renovations. assemble foods (breakfast, Wheelchair accessible. lunch, sandwiches, hamTemporary living accomburgers, subs & wraps) modations for the right person.

• Service customer for This is a must see. To view deli foods or for more information • Receive payment for call 780-826-7786. food items purchased • Ensure health and food Buying or Selling safety regulations are your home? followed Check out Homes for Sale • Clean kitchen equipment in Classifieds Position: 4 (F/T Permanent) positions Wage: $10.88/hr.

GET FREE Dental, Life Insurance, Group VENDING MACHINES. Benefi t Insurance avail.

Can earn $100,000 Some secondary + per year. All cash-retire school education. in just 3 years. Protected No experience required, territories. Full details call training will be provided. now 1-866-668-6629.

Website: www.tcvend.com. Location: Eckville, Alberta Contact: BK Shin Ph: 403-746-3220 or 403-852-4691 Send resume by fax: 403-746-3229 or Email: eckgti@gmail.com

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ACADEMIC Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

WINTER START GED Preparation Would you like to take the GED in your community?

• • • • • • • • • •

Red Deer Rocky Mtn. House Rimbey Caroline Castor Sylvan Lake Innisfail Stettler Ponoka Lacombe

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

CLASSIFIEDS Sell it Best! To place your ad phone 1-877223-3311

WOLSELEY INDUSTRIAL /MAVERICK SUPPLY

Warehouse Person/Shipper-Receiver

Required for Rimbey Oilfield Supply Store Duties to include: Shipping & Receiving, Deliveries, Inventory Control, Heavy Lifting involved, Assisting Inside Sales, Clerical Duties, Operating Forklift Please Send Resume to: Email: rick.davies@meridianvalve.ca Fax: (403) 843 - 3775 In Person: 5618 – 44th St, Rimbey

880 CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Full-time Entry level position in Edmonton, Alberta If you are ambitious, talented and driven, consider a fast-paced career with AWNA. We are currently seeking a Customer Service Representative to contribute to the achievement of individual performance goals and team targets by selling advertising solutions to assigned customers and prospects within a designated geographical area. Applying your superior communication skills and in-depth product and service knowledge, you will identify value added customer solutions that are aligned with AWNA sales strategies. In cooperation with the Advertising Director you will develop quotations, receive, process and verify the accuracy of orders while adhering to deadlines.

Attention to detail, organizational skills, problem solving, teamwork and a personable disposition are necessary for a successful candidate. Preference will be given to those with previous media experience.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, is a must.

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Work is done on a contract basis and can vary from year round to seasonal employment depending on worker preference. Schedules are varied depending on the contract term and location within Alberta. We collaborate with you to develop a work schedule that suits your lifestyle.

12345 Valid tickets such as: AB Security guard license, H2S, First Aid, CSTS, WHIMIS are considered an asset for immediate employment. HOWEVER training can be arranged for the right applicants and all persons interested are encouraged to apply!

Must be willing to travel and have a personal 4X4 vehicle for work access.

How do you apply?

For a complete information package and FAQs which includes training requirements & compensation rates submit your resumes with references via email to: careers@servicemasterssecurity.com

EXPERIENCED GLAZIERS Would you like to work in one of BC or AB’s fast growing communities with backyard access to some of the most beautiful wilderness in the world? All-West Glass is Northwestern Canada’s leader in quality automotive, residential 12345 and commercial glass. We have several permanent opportunities for experienced Glaziers willing to relocate to one of our very busy locations in northern Alberta and BC. Employees of All-West Glass will receive a competitive wage along with a benefits package including extended health care, profit sharing, discounts on product and more.

Please e-mail your resume to: philc@all-west.ca Attn: Phil Chilibeck We appreciate the interest of all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

www.all-westglass.com

MEDICAL BILLING TRAINEES NEEDED! Learn to process & submit claims for hospitals and doctors! No experience needed! Local training gets you ready to work!

1-888-627-0297.

REGISTER FOR THE NOVEMBER SESSION of the online Mental Health Counsellor Training Course at www.ctihalifax.com.

Rebate given to first ten registrants. Text and materials provided.

Business Services #1000 - #1430

Accounting

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Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors

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

Automotive

1029 NEW FACILITY

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE ADVISORS

Directly behind our old location

Advocate Opportunities

403-887-0440 service@sylvanlakeautopro.com

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

Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

Hours: M-F 8-5

Domestic, Import & Diesel Repair

403-887-2340 www.rapidauto.org

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To deliver the CENTRAL AB LIFE 1 day a week in: Eckville Bowden Olds Sylvan Lake Please call Debbie for details 403-314-4307

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Chain Link Fences Wood Fences Decks Interior Framing Finish Work

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

Financial CARRIERS REQUIRED

24 HOUR COMMERCIAL EMERGENCY SERVICE

403-887-2200

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

Our Door to Yours!

Mobile Glass Service

1240

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

Property Clean Ups & Junk Removal

CALL SHELLEY

403-340-8666 Legal Services

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver.

Divorce? Simple.

Fast. Inexpensive.

Debt recovery?

Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300 or 1-800-347-2540.

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#6, 20A Sylvaire Close Personal

Contractors

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

AUTO • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL MOBILE SERVICE

WE ARE A NEW CAR WARRANTY APPROVED MAINTENANCE FACILITY

1A Industrial Drive

403-887-0581

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Landscaping

We are hiring full time

Experience an asset Great benefits, competitive wages Must be available days, evenings and weekends.

Glass Shops

403-887-6661

NOW HIRING

Please apply, with salary expectations, by fax or email at; 780-430-5380 or info@awna.com.

security gates.

900

Imports • Domestic • Trucks • SUV • Diesel Repairs

No phone calls please. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Service Masters Security is now hiring couples for manned

Employment Training

Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Technicians move up in life! Busy Ford & Chrysler dealergroup in Bonnyville and Cold Lake $36-$51 signing bonus, housing subsidy. Apply at: www. ducharmeautogroup.com/ careers/jobpostings

Truckers/ Drivers

1170

IT’S BACKWARD to pay for inputs you bought on credit now when grain prices are low.

Move forward with Input Capital. Capital for your farm. 844-715-7355; www.inputcapital.com.

EASY!

The easy way to find a buyer for items you want to sell is with a Classified want ad. Phone 1-877-2233311

Services

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

1-877-297-9883.

Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call 1-866-311-9640 or #5015.

Meet local single ladies.

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

Rental Equipment

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

WE CAN MAKE IT EASIER!

AN EXCELLENT CHOICE WHERE YOUR AD REACHES RURAL READERS

CALL 1-877-223-3311 CLASSIFIEDS HOT-LINE WHATEVER YOU’RE SELLING...

WE HAVE THE PAPER YOU NEED!

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SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Auctions

Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990

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Whatever You’re Selling...

We Have The Paper You Need!

CLASSIFIEDS 1-877-223-3311 CALL NOW TO FIND OUT MORE

Well Drilling

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COMMERCIAL FOOD EQUIPMENT AUCTION. Saturday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m.

MAS Sales Centre, Blackfalds, Alberta.

Selling coolers, freezers, ranges, ovens, display cases, dishwashers, appliances, meat equipment, food prep tables, beverage & catering equipment, food transport & storage, SS sinks, tables, utensils & misc.

Selling live & online: www.montgomeryauctions.com 1-800-371-6963.

Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

Well Drilling

1400

Auctions

1530

LIVE PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AUCTION. Nov. 13, 7:30 a.m., Spruce Grove, Alberta.

Live online & Onsite Bidding.

Excavators, loaders, motoscrapers, graders, skidders, highway tractors, picker & boom trucks, dump trucks and more!

Also featuring a TMED Auction including heavy attachments & support equipment. For catalogue & pictures visit: AeroAuctions.ca.

Consignments welcome.

1-866-375-6109.

Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

Well Drilling

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Building Supplies

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Call 1-888-263-8254.

Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

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

Misc. for Sale

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A-STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers.

Used 20’ & 40’ Seacans high cube & insulated containers 40’ HC. Winter Specials in stock now. Self unloading delivery. Phone toll free 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.

EVERY WATER WELL on earth should have the patented “Kontinuous Shok�

Chlorinator from Big Iron Drilling!

Why? Save thousands of lives every year. www.1-800bigiron.com.

Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.

Suites

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

For Rent #3000 - #3200

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LARGE 1 BDRM. bsmt. suite, Sylvan Lake, working adult M. $875/mo. incldd’s utils. $875 SD no pets 403-887-6155

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BACHELOR SUITES FOR RENT ranging $550-$650 $300 d.d. All rooms above Hazzard County Bar & Grill. Call 403-887-5235 ask for Sheri TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

Money To Loan

Farms/ Land

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80 ACRE APPROVED SUBDIVISION For sale or possible trade.

Close to Tobin Lake, SK. www.simplesite.com/ migrationridgezoneresort Asking $225,000.

Phone 403-742-8574

Real Estate #4000 - #4190 FOR fast results: Classified Want Ads. Phone 1-877223-3311.

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2190 APPLY TODAY! DRIVE TODAY! Dream Catcher

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.

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

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

JIM’S ROOFING SEPTIC TANK Service x SIDING STONE 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.

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• Septic Tanks • Campgrounds

• Camps • RVs • Holding Tanks

• Barn Pits • Lagoons

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COMPUTER REPAIRS We do them.

& EXTERIORS

CALL SHANNON OR JOE

403-887-2331

• Commercial • Residential • Auto Glass

403.887.4544

#2, 18 Thevanez Industrial Trail (beside Horizon Marine)

Serving Central Alberta

Master Electrician Owned & Operated

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL • OILFIELD • MAINTENANCE • RENOVATIONS & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE BUCKET TRUCK AVAILABLE

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Save over $35,000 on ordering new.

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Mortgages Bought/Sold

4190

BANK SAID NO? Bank on us! Residential/ Commercial Mortgages for purchases, consolidation, foreclosures, renovations.

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Financial #4400 - #4430

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Group of Sylvan Lake quilters quilting with a purpose SUBMITTED SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

From intricate snippets of cloth and loving patience come large, lovely bed quilts for orphans in Ogooma, Uganda.

Ladies from the Sylvan Lake Alliance Church and others from the Sylvan Lake community gather every Tuesday at the church for a group called Quilters with a Purpose.

In a warm and cordial atmosphere, the women — of every age and skill level — are free to bring along their projects from home, visit and help each other. From old-fashioned hand knotting to modern techniques come projects dancing with charm.

At a recent gathering, the quilters hosted Rosemary Akitang, “Mother” to the orphans who have been grateful recipients of the group’s creations since some church members and partners helped build the first orphanage dorm in 2011. The building was originally built to house some 30 orphans.

When Rosemary first approached the various local churches and authorities in her war-torn remote village of Ogooma requesting names of the neediest children, the shortlist contained over 300 names. Currently, with a second dorm, there are 86 grateful youngsters with a bed and three meals a day — possibly for the first time in their lives. Hence the need for more quilts, which will travel to Ogooma with the volunteer work team in January.

One quilter told Rosemary, “Tell the child who gets my quilt that it is a ‘puzzle quilt.’ There is one duplicate

Children in Uganda are grateful for the work completed by Sylvan Lake’s Quilters with a Purpose.

block for each pattern that they can look for and one that is the reverse of its partner pattern. The reverse one is because I made a mistake and didn’t notice until I had joined it to all the others and didn’t want to pick it all out.”

Much laughter ensued, because

there are always mistakes that need to be picked out and resewn. No sense in getting upset. As the saying goes, “To sew is to pick out.”

Question: “When is a seamstress like a country star?”

Answer: “ When she’s pickin’ and

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singin’”.

Anyone may join the fellowship, and you don’t have to donate your finished article.

Money donations for the orphans can be delivered to the Sylvan Lake Alliance Church during business hours.

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Bears build on success with win over Renegades JASMINE O’HALLORAN–HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

The Sylvan Lake Bears deservedly lifted the Football Alberta Peewee Tier III Provincial Championship trophy after shutting out the Bonnyville Renegades 64-0 in Sylvan Lake on Saturday.

“It’s very exciting,” said head coach Garnet Rambaut. “First winning the league championship the weekend before — that was a big accomplishment, because we’ve only won the league championship one other time and that was in 2006.

Winning it again this year was excellent. We just improved steadily with every game.”

The Bears proved their defensive prowess by shutting out their opponents for the seventh game in a row.

That feat was the result of hard work put in both before and during the season, said Rambaut.

“We’re a very good football team — I’ve got very good coaches and we work on the basics during our training camps, and we practice them hard.”

Rambaut said his players are conditioned very well. That’s something he feels can make all the difference at this time of year, and with games being played regularly.

“The ground gets harder and it gets to be a real challenge,” he said, lauding his players for their commitment throughout the season.

“To play a game where you know you’re going to be hurt takes a lot of courage, and these guys have a lot of courage,” he said. “These are tremendous life lessons that they are learning as far as being a member of a team and showing commitment to the team and accepting responsibility for their actions.

“All of those things are life-building skills, and our coaches, managers and trainers have done a very good job of helping these people along.”

Most of the Bears have at least another four years of football ahead of them, he added. He feels their victory this year, however, won’t be forgotten any time soon.

“These are lifetime experiences for them that they will never forget,” he said.

TRANSMISSION LINE CONSTRUCTION IN THE AREA AltaLink’s Red Deer Area Transmission Development includes transmission system upgrades between the Wetaskiwin and Didsbury areas. It will ensure that Red Deer and the surrounding areas have a reliable supply of electricity for years to come. transmission line between Benalto and southwest Red Deer. The majority of this line will be

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Members of the Sylvan Lake Peewee Bears football team hold aloft the provincial trophy they earned after defeating Bonnyville on Saturday.

JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN

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Lakers advance after defeating Royals JASMINE O’HALLORAN–HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Elwood scored the team’s final touchdown to secure a score of 22-9 and send the Lakers to semi-finals.

The energy around the HJ Cody The result is just what the Lakers School football field rose as Lakers were looking for, according to head player Landon Rosene made his coach Jeremy Braitenback. He team’s first touch down within minutes of the start of provincial quar- praised his players for remaining Brandon Tweed and Dylan Keller of the HJ Cody Lakers team up to take down Justin Hodinsky of the ter finals against the Cold Lake mentally strong throughout the Cold Lake Royals during provincial quarter finals at HJ Cody on Saturday.

JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN Royals on Saturday. Later, Chase game.

“It doesn’t matter what the score is, they are supposed to play like the game is on the line — as if it’s the beginning of the game,” he said. “It gets tougher with every step you take, and you’re playing the champions from another league who have defeated somebody else.

SYLVAN LAKE TERRY’S LEASE MAINTENANCE BANTAM SYLVAN LAKE FORMULA POWELL LP LAKERS “You have to play like LAKERS SYLVAN LAKE YOUNG GUN LAKERS Lakers 10 vs. Bentley 4 Played in Camrose Tournament every game is going to Lakers 3 vs. Red Deer 3 Lakers 7 vs. Blackfalds 7 Player of the week: #4 Jaxon Junk Player of the week: Lakers 3 vs. Red Deer 0 be your last.”

Player of the week: Braitenback added SYLVAN LAKE STRATEGIS GROUP LAKERS SYLVAN LAKE 24/7 COMPRESSION LAKERS DYNAMITE he feels his players’ Lakers 8 vs. Innisfail 3 Lakers 10 vs. Lacombe 6 SYLVAN LAKE CO-OPERATORS SYLVAN LAKE REDCORE LAKERS strong commitment in Lakers 10 vs. Sylvan Lake Castaway Sports Lakers 14 Player of the week: Lance Meier Skated hard and competed against other Laker No Scores Submitted practice has benefitted teams.

Player of the week: Bryce Gauthier SYLVAN LAKE FORMULA POWELL LP LAKERS them in games this seaPlayer of the week: Noah Martens SYLVAN LAKE BOSTON PIZZA LAKERS No Scores Submitted SYLVAN LAKE ALL ABOUT BOUNCING LAKERS son.

Lakers 3 vs. Red Deer 5 Player of the week: SYLVAN LAKE DAIRY QUEEN LAKERS Lakers 3 vs. Innisfail 6 “We are not the same Lakers 3 vs. Red Deer 12 Practiced skating, puck handling and playing against Lakers 8 vs. Millwoods 3 team we were at the Player of the week: Turner Loroff PEEWEE other teams.

Lakers 7 vs. Rocky 5 SYLVAN LAKE UFA LAKERS beginning of the year,” Player of the week: Caleb Hilman Player of the week: Drake Olineck Lakers 5 vs. Medicine Hat 4 MIDGET he said. “We’re taking Player of the week: #4 Easton Moore SYLVAN LAKE BARNZEE LAKERS SYLVAN LAKE WATTS PROJECTS LAKERS SYLVAN LAKE MELCOR LAKERS them to their maximum Lakers 2 vs. Bow Valley 5 Practiced skill development in all areas of hockey.

Lakers 7 vs. Sylvan Lake Castaway Sports Lakers 12 potential, and if it’s not SYLVAN LAKE SCOTIA BANK LAKERS Player of the week: Brent Dicaire Lakers 4 vs. Airdrie 2 Lakers 12 vs. Bentley 3 good enough to be the Lakers 5 vs. Sundre 4 Player of the week: Logan Neal Player of the week: Cooper Lawrence best in the province, Player of the week: Easton Springinatic SYLVAN LAKE SERVUS CREDIT UNION LAKERS Worked on team play and practiced hard. that’s okay, because it’s ATOM SYLVAN LAKE HOCKEY CENTRAL LAKERS SYLVAN LAKE COMFORT INN LAKERS Player of the week: Rylan Forrester pretty darn close right SYLVAN LAKE AGENCIES LAKERS Lakers 1 vs. Rimbey 6 Lakers vs. Ponoka Lakers 8 vs. Red Deer 15 now. Were very proud of Player of the week: NOVICE Player of week: Brycen Pieroway Lakers 6 vs. Red Deer 10 everything we’ve done.”

SYLVAN LAKE CASTAWAY SPORTS LAKERS Player of the week: #3 Hudson Elgert SYLVAN LAKE NORDIC SYSTEM LAKERS The Lakers will head Lakers 12 vs. Sylvan Lake Melcor Lakers 7 SYLVAN LAKE ETR LAKERS Lakers 2 vs. Stettler 6 Lakers 14 vs.Sylvan Lake 24/7 Compression 10 No Scores Submitted to Whitecourt for proPlayer of the week: #6 Gabriel Bilodeau Player of the week: Jonah Salsbury vincial semi-finals on Saturday (Nov. 15).

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SYLVAN LAKE NEWS 19

THURSDAY, NOV. 13, 2014

Understanding the causes and effects of bullying SUBMITTED SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Anyone can show bullying actions, victim responses or bystander behaviours; everyone involved in bullying needs the skills to help them positively build their self-concept, balance their thinking, increase their self-confidence, gain empathy and understanding and learn effective communication skills.

Watch for further articles from Building Bridges, a subcommittee of the Sylvan Lake Family Violence and

Bullying Coalition. Check out our Facebook page under the same name.

Types of bullying that happen at home, school, work and with seniors can include: • Physical - striking another person, damaging or stealing another person’s property.

• Verbal - name calling, teasing, threatening or humiliating.

• Social - excluding others, spreading rumours, humiliation, interference in relationships.

• Cyber/electronic - verbal and/or social bullying via internet or phone.

• Sexual - physical or verbal actions relating to one’s sexual being or sexuality.

Someone who is being bullied might: • Be afraid to go to school or work.

• Become withdrawn.

• Become anxious • Not fully explain any bruises, cuts or scratches.

• Appear less confident.

• Have lower grades or be less productive at work.

• Have mysterious and undiagnosed pains or illness.

Someone who is using bullying actions might: • Talk negatively and derogatorily about some of their peers or co-workers.

• Freely use negative labels contemptuously in conversation.

• Portray themselves as the victim when their behaviour is confronted.

• Have low levels of empathy.

• Not see the need to apologize for their behaviour.

Someone who is a bystander might: • Be afraid of the reaction of the person using bullying actions if they stand up for the victim.

• Try to figure out how to handle the situation without intervention.

• Try to remain friendly with the person using bullying actions.

• Try to distance themselves from the actions.

This article was submitted as part of a month-long campaign organized by the Sylvan Lake Family Violence and Bullying Coalition and Building Bridges sub-committee to raise awareness of the family violence and bullying that takes place in Sylvan Lake and beyond, and the resources available to help cope with them.

Remembrance

- Students of Benalto School paid respect to Canada’s war dead during the school’s Remembrance Day ceremony held Nov. 6.

Students recited poetry, sang songs and held a moment of silence at the ceremony, which was also attended by special guests Debby Stevens and Sharon STUART FULLARTON Graham on behalf of the Sylvan Lake Royal Canadian Legion.

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THURSDAY, NOV. 13, 2014

RE/MAX real estate central alberta

MARKET UPDATE Outstanding Agents Oustanding Results®

Population Growth Keeps Market Strong

WILLARD MORRIS 403.318.4547 www.willardmorris.com

ROBERT POPILCHAK 403.350.8708 robertpopilchak@remax.net

Sylvan Lake sales in October dropped dramatically from September’s while the number of active listings is also well down, keeping the ratio between supply and demand closer to balance, but still in the buyer’s favour.

GORD STEINBACH

There appears to be ample supply to satisfy buyer’s needs

403.505.2004 gordsteinbach@remax.net www.gordsteinbach.com

except maybe in the $350,000 - $400,000 range.

In spite of lower oil prices, Alberta still suffers from a worker shortage which will bring migration. Population

CARL STEPP

growth combined with high wages will keep the housing

403.358.9300 www.sylvanlakehouseguy.com

market strong.

Call us for detailed market information for Sylvan Lake, Red Deer, Blackfalds, Lacombe or Ponoka.

à MARKET STATISTICS FOR NOVEMBER 2014 Ä Total number of MLS listings in the Sylvan Lake Area* in October:

Number of October:

Most Expensive Home Sold in October:

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

$750,000 $1,000,000

403.896.8500 cbrealestate.ca

Year-to-date Sales:

423

UP 18.6%

GLEN GOODALL 403.318.0604 glengoodall.com

Sales to Listing Ratio:

$350,000 - $400,000 Least Active Price Range:

CAROLINE BOIVIN

27

$1,100,000 Most Active Price Range:

403.396.1584 lorne@isellsylvanlake.com

Sales in the Sylvan Lake Area* in

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

LORNE THERRIAULT

14.25%

SANDI HALLGREN 403.887.2217 sandi@palmbay.ca

Market:

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