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Red Deer County approves facility enhancement funding STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
A number of rural community facilities in the area will soon benefit from grants approved as part of Red Deer County’s 2014 Capital Grants program. More than $225,000 in funding for 20
separate facilities was approved at county council’s Nov. 4 regular meeting. That money will go toward facility upgrades, additions and replacements. Poplar Ridge Community Centre was approved for one of the program’s largest grants at $20,000. That money will fund the installation of a baby change table, a new counter, bathroom sinks, and upgrades to
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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. 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 information. 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.
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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. Wednesdays - Seniors Drama Troupe at the Sylvan Lake Seniors Centre, 9:30 a.m. Everyone welcome. Contact Pam at 403-596-3012. 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.
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It seems winter, Really it just goes with all its white-onfrom bad to worse. TREENA MIELKE white chilly frosting, But still there are BLACK has arrived. — even in the deepest, PRESS As usual, I’m not darkest of winter — very seasonal and I those moments that found myself on the just seem so awesome; day of the first great white snow- sort of like coming in from the cold storm trying desperately to pull a to a room with a fireplace that cracksnow shovel out of the shed where it les and snaps and emits heat of some was lodged somewhere behind the sort. lawnmower. Also, wrapping your fingers “You’re not very well prepared,” around a mug filled with something someone said jokingly. I was pre- very hot like coffee or hot chocolate pared to be all offended, except he — or even better, some kind of alcowas at the other end of the snow holic beverage that is guaranteed to shovel when he said it. warm your insides. Was it really only a week or two Anyway, these are those moments ago my son and I had winterized the that are kind of like roses in back yard, storing hoses, cleaning December, except of course they may out flowerbeds and stacking lawn be buried under the snow, and you chairs? have to really look for them. I was so proud. Now I can’t even This year, I have already had a few find my snow shovel. Ice scrapers? such moments to warm me up. Mitts? Boots? Where is all that stuff? For instance, I attended the But, prepared or not, winter is Remembrance Day service in Red here. And, no doubt, as usual it will Deer, which was held outside. It be cold, harsh, unforgiving and last seemed ridiculous for such a warm for a very long time. weather person as myself to even
think about attending, but I did. And there I was freezing, snapping pictures and, weirdly enough, feeling all warm and happy. I’m sure it had to do with all the people who were walking up to my brother, who is a Korean War vet, and shaking his hand and saying thank you. It was incredible, really, and it goes to show you that a person can feel proud, humble and slightly surprised all at once. That was me, not my brother, whose smile was brighter than all his medals, so I’m guessing he was more than pleased with all the attention. And then there was the baptism of my youngest grandson, Jacob. When his mom handed the child, dressed in his little white christening outfit, to me after the event, I knew,
without a shadow of a doubt, I would have braved 100 snowstorms just to be there. As it was, there was only one, and as I was driving through it, I kept muttering to myself “I’ve driven in worse than this,” which I have, but for some reason, that thought didn’t seem all that comforting. Anyway, it’s only just November and we have a long, long way to go before the time changes and the sun is, once again, benevolent, and the grass grows green and people sit on their decks and are all happy just because. So, until that time, it’s best to find those moments, whatever they be, that keep you warm and happy, even when the thermometer goes a little crazy and registers some off-the-wall number that is far too cold to even write about.
Bill C-13 will undermine our privacy Dear Editor, Anyone who thinks Bill C-13 is about cyber bullying needs to read the darn thing, start to finish. Once I did that, I found myself asking, why is the government trying to ram this bill through in such a hurry? We’re in no more real danger today than we were yesterday, or two months ago, or two years ago. Using the one-off actions of unstable individuals to further this kind of agenda is contemptible, and this legislation goes so far over the top, it’s practically made-in-America. I’ve always thought we were a bit better than that. Take the time to get it right, and don’t try to hide it from Canadians. Doing so only makes it look like you think you have something that needs hiding. Frankly, I do not want my government spying on it’s own citizens. When the authorities deem they require such action, it should be all above board, under the oversight of an independent
body, with a warrant required, with complete transparency after the fact, and subject to severe penalty, including jail time, if it is found to have exceeded reasonable boundaries. If that’s too difficult for our current law enforcement agencies, then perhaps they should spend some time going back to the old school, learning how to do things the old-fashioned way. Just because the technology exists to make surveillance ridiculously easy compared to what it used to be, doesn’t mean it should be made easy. Mr. Earl Dreeshen needs to think long and hard before he decides to put his name behind this bill as it is currently written. It’s the sort of thing the folks over at OurPrivacy.ca will take note of. I encourage Canadians to learn more about how we can work together to safeguard our privacy at OurPrivacy. ca. Dallen Wilson, Red Deer
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♦ ♦ ♦ Parcels for members of the forces from Sylvan Lake still serving overseas were packed and mailed this afternoon. In past years, parcels sent by the Sylvan Lake Christmas Cheer Committee have always been appreciated and welcomed by the recipients and the committee hopes that this year will be no exception. Members of the purchasing committee, Mrs. A. S. McClean, Mrs. C. Ralph and Mrs. M. Conaty, made a very nice selection of articles. Packing was done at the home of Mrs. McClean. Assisting in this work, besides the hostess, were Mrs. Ralph, Mrs. Conaty, Mrs. Speedie, Morgan Conaty, Chas. L. Dunford, A. S.
McClean and Jack Speedie. ♦ ♦ ♦ A Remembrance Day service was held on Sunday, Nov. 11, at Sylvan Lake Cenotaph, Father Stewart officiating. There was a good turn out despite the cold weather. Veterans, members of the I.O.D.E. and Girl Guides paraded from the Vet’s hall. After the service about 40 Vets enjoyed dinner at “Charlie’s Place”.
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The only nomination received by Returning Officer Jack May for the office of councillor on Wednesday was that of Percy Dare. He’s the new council member. Andy Kinasewich, one of the pro-
prietors of Sylvan Lake Hotel had been nominated previously, but his nomination was invalid as his name did not appear on the voters’ list or on the assessment roll. All his property is in the name of Kemo Holdings Ltd. ♦ ♦ ♦ Councillors discussed the forthcoming meeting with Hon. Gordon Taylor, minister of highways, at their meeting Monday night. It was decided to request that the provincial camp site be turned over to the town for use as a picnic ground and park, or that the province administer it. Suggestions as to how it should be managed as a camp ground were that a definite number of camping spaces be set out and that more rest room facilities should be provided. ♦ ♦ ♦
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The Giving Tree returns to Sylvan Lake STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
Members of the community are being given the opportunity to make Christmas a little bit extra special for residents of Bethany Sylvan Lake. The Giving Tree is now up at the Sylvan Lake Value Drug Mart and bears 61 decorative gift tags — each one listing items sought by a resident of the care centre. Shoppers are encouraged to take one of the tags and purchase the ‘wish list’ items marked on it, before dropping them off at Bethany. This year marks the fourth year the tree has been put up, and each year it proves vastly popular among generous Sylvan Lake residents, said Eileen Dudman of Friends of Bethany, the volunteer group that oversees the initiative. “Our idea is to give the community an opportunity to become involved in our seniors’ lives at Christmas time,” she said. “That’s why we call it the Giving Tree.” As well as volunteering with Friends of Bethany, Dudman also works at Bethany, and often works Christmas morning. That gives her a chance to witness firsthand the joy of residents as they open their community-provided gifts. “Their response is wonderful,” she said. “I wish we could all be there to see it.” Volunteer Connie Cartwright said feedback from the community has been similarly positive, with many people frequently asking her throughout the year when the tree will return. She’s hoping all of the tags will be gone DO YOUR PART
before the mid-December deadline, a feat that was accomplished for the first time last year. Gifts listed on the tags cost between $15 and $20, and must be brought to Bethany (4700 47 Ave.) during business hours before Dec. 12. They must also be unwrapped and be accompanied by the gift tag from the tree. But that’s not the only way members of the community can get involved. Friends of Bethany are asking people to consider gifting their time to residents of the care centre by simply visiting with them, helping with recreational activities and special events or providing entertainment. Information on volunteering is available by contacting Bethany volunteer co-ordinator Sheila Klein at 403-887-7741.
Friends of Bethany’s Eileen Dudman and Connie Cartwright were among the volunteers who decorated the Giving Tree inside Value Drug Mart last week. STUART FULLARTON
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Woman arrested after being found with stolen truck November 8 11:50 a.m. – RCMP were called to a disturbance at the Comfort Inn and Suites Hotel on Industrial Drive in Sylvan Lake. An intoxicated male was reportedly yelling and cursing in the stairwell of the hotel, creating a safety concern for hotel staff. A 29-year-old male was arrested for breach of the peace and being intoxicated in public. He was transported to cells until sober. 1:57 p.m. – A 44-year-old Sylvan Lake male is facing more charges after breaching conditions of a recognizance in relation to a previous robbery incident. The male was observed by RCMP attending a local liquor store on 46th Street in Sylvan Lake and was confirmed to have purchased alcohol, which were violations of his conditional release.
As a result, he was arrested at the scene. He is charged with two counts of failing to comply with conditions of a recognizance and theft under $5,000 in relation to a subsequent shoplifting incident at the liquor store. November 10 10:02 a.m. – Charges have been laid against a 21-year-old female in relation to the theft of a truck out of Rocky Mountain House. A male reported to RCMP that his truck was stolen from outside his residence. The male told police that a female temporarily residing at his residence was also missing. The male later tracked the female to a residence in Sylvan Lake where he located his truck and contacted police. The female, a resident of High Prairie, is formally charged with possession of property obtained by
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Equine assisted therapy program returning in January STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
An equine assisted therapy program is set to return to Rainy Creek Ranch in January to provide weekly horse riding clinics for disabled youth and adults. Clinics will focus on helping individuals with a variety of physical and emotional impairments, through both riding- and ground-based individually-built programs. The benefits of the program are bountiful, according to Rainy Creek Ranch owner and program head instructor Sandra McLeod. “There’s a huge amount of research out there that shows that horses improve all different facets of learning, and our program focuses on quite a few of the different areas that these people really need help in to succeed,” she said. “Horses are so honest in what they portray to an individual — the feedback is immediate by a horse.” Individuals with autism or social and behavioural problems are among those most suited to the program, said McLeod. But it’s open to, and will benefit, people with nearly any type of disability, she added. “The benefits are huge, especially physically and emotionally,” she said. “We build it around the individual: Some individuals do not want to get on the horse, and that’s fine. We can design their program to be on the ground with the horse. Some individuals want to get on the horse, and so our program would facilitate them riding.” In a learning-based environment, participants
are taught how to work with horses, and in turn learn valuable skills that will benefit them in both their future careers and lives in general, according to McLeod. The program has been run by Rainy Creek in the past, but funding proved something of a barrier for some prospective participants, she said. The creation of new avenues of funding, however, has made it more accessible now than it’s ever been, and will help to ensure the program’s longevity, McLeod hopes. “The research shows that (the program) needs to continue, absolutely,” she said. “There are a bunch of people pulling together this time to make sure that it continues to run.” Central Alberta Special Equestrians (CASE) previously ran the program, but now, along with corporate sponsors and donations, acts as a source of funding for the program at Rainy Creek Ranch. “The program is a collaborative effort of funding groups, professionals and corporations with big hearts,” said McLeod. Its instructors are fully qualified in a number of areas, including therapeutic equestrian and fitness rehabilitation, among others. Beginning Jan. 9, adult classes will take place Friday mornings, with youth classes to follow in the afternoon. Information on how to register and securing funding for the program is available by contacting McLeod at mcleodbs@xplornet.com. Details are also posted on the Rainy Creek Ranch website at www.rainycreekranch.com.
Rainy Creek Wrangler Jordan McLeod with Snowflake at Rainy Creek Ranch, where equine assisted therapy will return in January.
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8 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
THURSDAY, NOV. 20, 2014
Preparations underway for youth ‘voluntour’ trip to Ecuador STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
Preparations are underway for a once-in-a-lifetime ‘voluntour’ trip that will see a group of Sylvan Lake youths spend two weeks in Ecuador in April 2016. While there, members of the travelling group will divide their time between sightseeing and volunteering with a service learning project — the latter of which could include anything from helping build a school or medical clinic to digging a well or planting a garden. It’s the second time high school teacher Kelsey Wilson has organized such a trip, having taken a group of youths to Kenya for a similar ‘voluntour’ experience last year. She wants the community to know the value of the experience for both the travellers and the locals who benefit from their volunteer work. “Travel is one of the best educators, and (students) can experience the world from a different perspective,” she said. “They’re not going to be staying in a hotel; they’re going to be staying exactly in that area and helping out and learning what it means to give back to a community.” As an avid-traveller, Wilson feels the best way to experience the world involves not just sightseeing and exploring, but also giving back in some way. That’s the message she wants students to take away from their Ecuador visit. “I love the idea of not only going, but also helping,” she said. “And while it’s service learning to help that part of the world, we’re going to go the the Galapagos and swim with the sea lions and experience that as well.” The trip is being offered to Sylvan Lake youths
between the ages of 14 and 18, as well as any parents who wish to accompany them. Fundraising for the trip has already begun, with various campaigns currently
Healthy learning
underway. Wilson is hoping the community will support the travelling group’s fundraising initiatives. Information on how to do so, as well as information about the trip’s first
organizing meeting, is available by contacting Wilson at 403-848-2468, or at kb.wilson@live.ca. A discount will be offered for registrations received before the end of the November, she said.
- Children and their parents learned about healthy eating before testing their newly acquired cooking skills at Community Partners last Wednesday. AJ Elder, Kate Vanderpol, facilitator Cinzia Cappella, Jacob Colley, Ashley Colley, Alyssa Colley, Katie Labelle and Nikki Labelle were among those who attended the FCSS (Family and Community Support Services) sponsored children’s cooking class. STUART FULLARTON
SYLVAN LAKE NEWS 9
THURSDAY, NOV. 20, 2014
Several false alarms for fire department The following is a list of calls the Sylvan Lake Fire Department responded to between Oct. 26 and Nov. 17: • Oct. 29 - 3:47 p.m. - Motor vehicle collision, Hwy 11 and RR 12 • Oct. 29 - 8:41 p.m. - Alarm no fire (detector), 47 St. • Nov. 1 - 5:53 a.m. - Public hazard (fuel spill), 50 St. • Nov. 3 - 1:59 p.m. - Motor vehicle collision, Lakeshore Dr. and 38 St. • Nov. 3 - 8:01 p.m. - Gas leak (carbon monoxide), Lambertson Pl. • Nov. 4 - 9:59 a.m. - Medical assist, Pritchard Cl. • Nov. 5 - 9:19 p.m. - Alarm no fire (detector), Hammond Cl. • Nov. 7 - 12:15 p.m. - Alarm no fire (detector), William Cl. • Nov. 10 - 11:05 a.m. - Alarm no fire (detector), Norglenwold • Nov. 10 - 4:57 p.m. - Alarm no fire (detector), Hinshaw Dr. • Nov. 11 - 1:27 p.m. - Alarm no fire (detector), Hinshaw Dr. • Nov. 12 - 7:29 p.m. - Motor vehicle collision, Hwy 11 • Nov. 14 - 10:31 a.m. - Gas leak (carbon monoxide), Westin Pl. • Nov. 15 - 7:59 a.m. - Gas leak (carbon monoxide), Wildrose Dr.
IT’S AMAZING It’s amazing how often God gives me opportunity to put into practice the stuff that I preach. Last week I was preaching from Romans 12 where it says don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. That very night someone stole my wallet out of my truck and proceeded to go on a bit of a spending spree. Fortunately we caught it mid-morning and were able to take the necessary action. But I have to admit that overcoming this evil with good wasn’t where my thoughts were at until God brought me up short and reminded me of the sermon. I haven’t had the opportunity to direct this approach at the perpetrator, but the evil in my heart was definitely overcome by God’s goodness. It got me thinking about what Paul means by overcome. Let me give you a picture that might help explain. Wendy and I were in Hawaii with her folks for their 25th Anniversary. We were sitting on a beach together and she went into the water to cool off. She wasn’t far off shore but was about chest deep as the bottom dropped away sharply. As she was enjoying the relaxing ebb and flow of the waves the water level dropped to her knees. Unfortunately she
didn’t realise what this event preceded, nor did she catch my shouting and pointing in warning till too late. A massive wave came out of “nowhere” and towered over her. She panicked eyes wide with sudden terror and tried to outrun the wave. You can imagine what happened: she was overcome by the wave. (By the way if this happens to your wife, for the love of Pete, don’t let her see you laughing when she crawls out of the foam gasping and sputtering, hair in her face and sand everywhere!) That’s the picture (the wave, not my poor wife) that Paul had in mind; an irresistible wave of love and mercy and grace overcoming everyone in its path. I’ve always read that Romans verse as pointing outward, that is, overcoming evil someone does to you. It is, but first the evil in me needs to be overcome. The first couple of verses of 1John 5 tell us that anyone born of God overcomes the world. Do you have some evil in your world that needs to be overcome? Maybe it’s time you sat down with God to truly understand what it means to be “born of God.” And when you do, expect the wave to hit you first. Submitted by Pastor David Berg, Benalto Baptist Church
– 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. Pastor Larry Brotherton 403-505-4438 Church phone: 403-877-9634 lutheranchurchsylvan@hotmail.com
Alliance Community Church 4404 - 47th Avenue
www.sylvanlakealliance.com
Sunday Services & Sunday School
Nursery provided
Senior Pastor: Rev. Kevin Haugan Associate Pastor: Rev. Jim Rilling Youth Pastor Owen Scott Children’s Ministry Coordinator: Ashley Thomas
Sylvan Lake Apostolic Lutheran Church 3 miles south, 2 1/2 miles west of Sylvan Lake
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Anglican Church
www.sylvanlakeanglican.ca
Nov. 23rd Service 10:00 AM Church open for Monday prayers 10 AM-11 AM
Celebrate something you can share.... Available FREE to residents & businesses in Sylvan Lake. Subscriptions only $60/year!
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 Nov. 23 Service 10:30 AM ‘Reign of Christ’ Pot Luck and Congregational Meeting following Service
403-887-5687 Pastor Barry Sigurdson at Steffie Woima School – 4720 45th Ave.
Nursery & Sunday School memorial_office@shaw.ca www.slmpc.ca A warm welcome awaits you at your town and country church
403.887.2331 SYLVAN LAKE
SACRED MASSED
CHOIR
“Christmas is Coming Sing for Joy” Directed by Kerry Heisler
Nov 28 - Sylvan Lake Yuletide Festival - 8:30 pm at the Multi-plex Nov 29 - Festival of Trees - 12:30 pm at the Westerner in Red Deer Dec. 4 - Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Lodge - 6:00 pm Dec. 7 - Sacred Massed Choir Concerts - 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm at the Alliance Church Dec. 14 - Memorial Presbyterian Church - 10:30 am
slacmain@telus.net
Worship Service 9:15 am & 11:00 am Sunday School available during both services
“Experience the unconditional love of God in Jesus Christ.” (John 3:16) 4308 - 50 Avenue 403-887-1401
403-887-8811
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
Sunday School 9:45 am Worship Service 11:00 am
Seventh-day Adventist Church 4607 - 47 Avenue
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.”
encing “Experi t" ri h C s
Children and Youth Director Julianna Fletcher Pastor Todd Pratt
403-887-2604
Our Location corner 49th St. & 50th Ave. Sunday Service at 10:30 am
Youth Services Friday at 7:00 pm Everyone is encouraged & welcomed to join us. E-mail us at: Pastors Peter & Cathryn Nash info@frontlineministries-int.com
403-887-3313 www.frontlineministries-int.com
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THURSDAY, NOV. 20, 2014
get connected. What’s Happening at the Town of Sylvan Lake
5012 48 Avenue | www.sylvanlake.ca | 403.887.2141
Town of Sylvan Lake
Preference will be given to Sylvan Lake companies. All vendors and/or their equipment must meet the following minimum requirements:
Upcoming Meetings COUNCIL MEETING November 24, 2014 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm MPC Meeting December 1, 2014 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm CANCELLED Committee of the Whole Meeting December 3, 2014 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm A reminder that no Council meeting is scheduled on December 22
Take Notice
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a safety beacon; a business license; WCB coverage; a completed contractor safety agreement; • a legally licensed and competent operator; • installed snow boards on trucks; • short notice availability (48 hours); • legal road-worthy vehicle/equipment; • P.P.E. for all operators; • ability to work weekends and overtime, and; • company markings on the vehicle equipment. The Town expects the safe and courteous operation of any equipment involved in snow removal operations. Qualified and pre-registered companies providing equipment will be rotated as required. Rates approximately match the Alberta Construction Association guidelines which are currently $100.00/hour for a tandem and $150.00/hour for an end dump. Additional information is available by contacting
Council has approved for circulation the draft 2015 Municipal Budget, and proposed Three-Year Budget Plan. The public is now encouraged to review the document and provide feedback prior to formal approval, scheduled for December 8, 2014. The budget information is available online at www.sylvanlake.ca/government/budget, with hard copies available for review at both the Municipal Library and the Municipal Government Building.
Breakfast with Santa Pancake Breakfast and FREE photos with Santa!!!! Fox Run Gym
NOVEMBER 29 Saturday 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. OR 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Advanced tickets only!!! Available at the Sylvan Lake Aquatic Centre. $5 for ages 3 and up 2 and under require a free ticket. For more information go to www.sylvanlake.ca or scall 403.887.2199.
Mr. John Watson, Public Works Manager at 403.887.2800.
Draft Budget
Fox Run Gym
For more information call 403.887.2199
OCTOBER 26 Sunday l 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Register your parade float by November 24! Parade registration forms available at www.sylvanlake.ca
FREE
For more information go to www.sylvanlake.ca or call 403.887.2199.
SANTA CLAUS PARADE ROUTE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 l 7 P.M.
Take Notice Attention Truckers and Equipment Suppliers Contract snow removal equipment required The Town of Sylvan Lake Transportation Department is accepting the registration of trucking companies and equipment suppliers who are interested in contracting their tandem, end-dump truck, graders, dozer, or loaders for snow removal services occasionally throughout the winter during Town snow and ice control operations. Please register by calling Public Works at 403.887.2800.
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THURSDAY, NOV. 20, 2014
get connected. What’s Happening at the Town of Sylvan Lake
5012 48 Avenue | www.sylvanlake.ca | 403.887.2141 • •
Employment Opportunities POSITION TITLE: Parent Support/ Bullying Prevention Coordinator – .8FTE – 28 hours/week 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. 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
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Attend training opportunities as required
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Help parents to identify their strengths and needs in order to support positive parenting strategies
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Be familiar with community resources to facilitate appropriate referrals
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Be an active member of the Family Violence and Bullying Coalition and its subcommittees, as well as the Sylvan Lake Early Childhood Coalition
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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
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Develop and maintain program outcomes measurements and statistics
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Gather and record data for statistical purposes
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Maintain, market and expand the Parent Resource Library and Toy Lending Library
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Research and purchase innovative resources for the Parent Resource Library and assist Parents in resource selections
QUALIFICATIONS: •
Post-secondary Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience
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Minimum 3 years of experience in a related field
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Possess a solid knowledge of child/youth development and family dynamics
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Town of Sylvan Lake
Adept facilitation skills Experience in research, development and delivery of new programs/services
b)
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training and Mental Health First Aide would be beneficial
In addition to the above, all secondary suites shall:
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High level of written and verbal communication skills, proven diplomacy and discretion in dealing with clients, the public, community groups and organizations
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with challenging issues in a time sensitive manner
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Valid Criminal Records and Vulnerable Sector Checks
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: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 Attention: Human Resources Fax: (403) 887-3660, E-mail: dscott@sylvanlake.ca
Public Notice TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1650/2014 Being a Bylaw to amend the Land Use Bylaw No. 1555/2010. WHEREAS it is deemed necessary and expedient to amend Bylaw No. 1555/2010 in the manner hereinafter appearing: 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)
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maintain a separation of three (3) residential lots that are adjacent and
contiguous to each lot by a side yard; and
i)
provide three (3) on-site hard surface parking stalls.
be located within a neighbourhood where the density of secondary suites development does not exceed 15% of detached dwellings in the neighhbourhood
ii)
(See Neighbourhood Sub Zone Map); not exceed the floor area of the principal building;
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;
v)
not be used as a tourist home; and
vi)
comply with the Province of Alberta’s Building Code and Fire Code
THAT section 7.38.2 be removed in its entirety. 7.38.2 One on-site parking stall shall be provided per secondary suite, in addition to the 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. 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. 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. A copy of the proposed Bylaw and any related documents can be seen during regular office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal Government Building. The style of the hearing will be informal and persons wishing to speak will be requested to state their name and address for the record upon being recognized by the Chairperson. Date of first publication of this notice: November 13th , 2014 edition of the Sylvan Lake News. Date of second publication of this notice: November 20th , 2014 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.
12 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
THURSDAY, NOV. 20, 2014
Still time to make Movember contribution STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
We’re now more than halfway through November, which means our Sylvan Lake News team’s Movember campaign will soon be drawing to a close. Progress is now visible on the faces of each of our team members, who have been collecting donations both online and in person for the past three weeks. Of course, there’s still plenty of time to donate to the cause in support of men’s health initiatives, and to show you the importance of your donations, here are some stats provided by Movember Canada: • This year, more than 23,000 men in Canada will learn they have prostate cancer. • In Canada, men die by suicide at a rate more than three times higher than women.
• Approximately 40 per cent of Canadians will develop cancer at some point in their lives. • In 2013, more than 173,000 Canadian Movember participants raised close to $34 million. Prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health initiatives are the primary beneficiaries of Movember funds raised. But there’s much more to the campaign than raising money. Moustaches — particularly those grown by typically clean-shaven individuals — tend to create an interesting point of conversation, and in turn create a greater awareness of the Movember cause. In fact, the initiative began along those lines in 2003, when two friends in Australia challenged each other to a moustache growing
contest throughout the month of November. Inspired by a friend’s breast cancer fundraising initiative, the two decided their cause would focus on men’s health. Some of their original rules and guidelines still exist in Movember fundraising today, and it’s now up to us to keep the conversation going.
If you wish to support us and make a donation, head over to ca.movember. com, and search for the Sylvan Lake News team. Or, give us a shout at the office and find out other ways you can get involved. Thank you to everyone who has already donated! Happy Movember!
Mo Bros: Deshon Lennard, Dwayne Stoesz, Sean McWade, Stuart Fullarton, Joe Furman.
SYLVAN LAKE NEWS 13
THURSDAY, NOV. 20, 2014
Online payment system to make life easier for parents and school staff STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
A new online payment system is eliminating the need for coins and paper money in nearly all aspects of school life throughout Chinook’s Edge School Division. The division for the past two years has accepted school fee payments online, and is now expanding its online payment services to include field trips, lunches and other programs and activities. The move will make life easier for both parents and staff, according to division assistant treasurer Alex Schultz. “The parents who have signed up for this option have typically loved it, and the
schools that have embraced the online payment system have alleviated a great deal of distraction for staff,” he noted in a release. “From school registration fees to hot lunches and field trips, online services is simply what busy families have come to expect from a professional organization.” The system will be introduced to Chinook’s Edge schools in phases. Office staff will become fully trained and prepared for its implementation. École Steffie Woima School in Sylvan Lake was one of the first schools to get a glimpse of the system in action, and it’s been embraced by everyone who’s used it so far. Jodi Hinshaw, administrative support at
Corner of Highway 20 & 47 Avenue SYLVAN LAKE
WE ARE MOVING SOON to a Larger location in order to serve you better!
the school, said that the system “literally reduces hours of unnecessary work,” allowing school staff to allocate their time in a more effective manner. Collecting, separating and tracking hot lunch forms is just one of many time-consuming tasks that’s been eliminated with the new system in place. In completing her teaching practicum at École Fox Run School, Hinshaw has become aware of the limited time teachers have for dealing with tasks such as counting coins. Many people, she noted, have begun to expect to deal with such issues online now anyway. “Parents appreciate that we provide the service ... and our students aren’t tasked
with the responsibility of lugging cash around, so the benefits are for everyone, and they’re fantastic,” she said in a release. She added the school even has a computer on site for parents to use to make payments on.
Extra! Extra! Read all about it in the
403.887.2331 www.sylvanlakenews.com
www.hewlettparklanding.ca
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12 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
THURSDAY, NOV. 20, 2014
Still time to make Movember contribution STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
We’re now more than halfway through November, which means our Sylvan Lake News team’s Movember campaign will soon be drawing to a close. Progress is now visible on the faces of each of our team members, who have been collecting donations both online and in person for the past three weeks. Of course, there’s still plenty of time to donate to the cause in support of men’s health initiatives, and to show you the importance of your donations, here are some stats provided by Movember Canada: • This year, more than 23,000 men in Canada will learn they have prostate cancer. • In Canada, men die by suicide at a rate more than three times higher than women.
• Approximately 40 per cent of Canadians will develop cancer at some point in their lives. • In 2013, more than 173,000 Canadian Movember participants raised close to $34 million. Prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health initiatives are the primary beneficiaries of Movember funds raised. But there’s much more to the campaign than raising money. Moustaches — particularly those grown by typically clean-shaven individuals — tend to create an interesting point of conversation, and in turn create a greater awareness of the Movember cause. In fact, the initiative began along those lines in 2003, when two friends in Australia challenged each other to a moustache growing
contest throughout the month of November. Inspired by a friend’s breast cancer fundraising initiative, the two decided their cause would focus on men’s health. Some of their original rules and guidelines still exist in Movember fundraising today, and it’s now up to us to keep the conversation going.
If you wish to support us and make a donation, head over to ca.movember. com, and search for the Sylvan Lake News team. Or, give us a shout at the office and find out other ways you can get involved. Thank you to everyone who has already donated! Happy Movember!
Mo Bros: Deshon Lennard, Dwayne Stoesz, Sean McWade, Stuart Fullarton, Joe Furman.
SYLVAN LAKE NEWS 13
THURSDAY, NOV. 20, 2014
Online payment system to make life easier for parents and school staff STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
A new online payment system is eliminating the need for coins and paper money in nearly all aspects of school life throughout Chinook’s Edge School Division. The division for the past two years has accepted school fee payments online, and is now expanding its online payment services to include field trips, lunches and other programs and activities. The move will make life easier for both parents and staff, according to division assistant treasurer Alex Schultz. “The parents who have signed up for this option have typically loved it, and the
schools that have embraced the online payment system have alleviated a great deal of distraction for staff,” he noted in a release. “From school registration fees to hot lunches and field trips, online services is simply what busy families have come to expect from a professional organization.” The system will be introduced to Chinook’s Edge schools in phases. Office staff will become fully trained and prepared for its implementation. École Steffie Woima School in Sylvan Lake was one of the first schools to get a glimpse of the system in action, and it’s been embraced by everyone who’s used it so far. Jodi Hinshaw, administrative support at
Corner of Highway 20 & 47 Avenue SYLVAN LAKE
WE ARE MOVING SOON to a Larger location in order to serve you better!
the school, said that the system “literally reduces hours of unnecessary work,” allowing school staff to allocate their time in a more effective manner. Collecting, separating and tracking hot lunch forms is just one of many time-consuming tasks that’s been eliminated with the new system in place. In completing her teaching practicum at École Fox Run School, Hinshaw has become aware of the limited time teachers have for dealing with tasks such as counting coins. Many people, she noted, have begun to expect to deal with such issues online now anyway. “Parents appreciate that we provide the service ... and our students aren’t tasked
with the responsibility of lugging cash around, so the benefits are for everyone, and they’re fantastic,” she said in a release. She added the school even has a computer on site for parents to use to make payments on.
Extra! Extra! Read all about it in the
403.887.2331 www.sylvanlakenews.com
www.hewlettparklanding.ca
Planning on a HOT TUB purchase ths winter? Visit us for a comprehensive water treatment package. We make maintenance carefree and affordable!
SYLVAN FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC & MASSAGE CENTRE
• Therapeutic Massage • Sports Massage • Prenatal Massage • Stress Relief
• Relaxation • Motor Vehicle Injury • Myofascial Release • Deep Tissue
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPISTS
Beat seasonal stress with quality Chiropractic and Massage. We’re here for your health! Gift Certificates available for Christmas Gift Giving
(2,200 hours minimum)
Custom Orthotics Available Here! We fill any bottle any size $3.75 5 gal. refill
Also visit us for:
TTh The he BEST bottled water in town! • reverse osmosis & spring bottled water • water softeners, iron filters and citrus filtration systems #1, 160 HEWLETT PARK LANDING • hot tub water testing & system care supplies & advice! * We deliver to your Home or Business in Sylvan Lake! 403 - 887- 8857
DR. LANCE MCAFEE #5 – 16- Hewlett Park Landing 403.887.5540 www.sylvanfamilychiropractic.com
T DIREC G BILLINBLE A AVAIL
GET YOUR BODY IN BALANCE.
50 Hewlett Park Landing
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THURSDAY, NOV. 20, 2014
McBeth happy to be back in Central Alberta JASMINE O’HALLORAN–HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
Milestones
Happy 18th Birthday Sabrina Haben Dich Lieb deine Omi & Opa aus Deutschland
And suddenly, without warning … She turned 18 Happy Birthday Babes You’re The Best! Love Mom & Dad
Morgenne Skinner and Kyle Grzech are happy to announce the safe arrival of their son, Oliver Carl James Grzech.
He was born at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on Oct. 31, 2014 @ 7:52 am, weighing 8 lbs. 2 oz and 21 inches long. Proud grandparents are Crystal Sidoruk of Edson, Jeff Grundberg of Whitecourt and Dwayne and Nancy Grzech of Sylvan Lake.
Sgt. Jeff McBeth, the town’s new operations non-commissioned officer (NCO), is the newest face at the Sylvan Lake RCMP detachment. McBeth and his family relocated to Sylvan Lake from Fox Creek in September. So far, he’s greatly enjoyed working in town, and is happy to be fulfilling a “lifelong dream.” “I think it’s the best job in the world, but I’m a little biased,” he said. “It was a lifelong dream of mine to be a Mountie. Every day when I come to work I still feel that same thing, even after 15 short years. In policing, (time) goes by so quickly.” In addition to Fox Creek, McBeth has also worked at detachments in Strathmore, Leduc, Bretton and Drayton Valley throughout his 15-yearcareer. Originally from Red Deer, he remembers visiting Sylvan Lake in the Sgt. Jeff McBeth is new to the Sylvan Lake RCMP de- past, and says he’s familiar with the area. tachment. JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN “Being from Red Deer and coming to Sylvan Lake was a no-brainer,” he said. “I grew up in this area. I know how beautiful the community is and I knew my family would love it here.” McBeth describes his role at the detachment as dealing with “any urgent things that need to be dealt with, or people I need to talk to, just to make sure I’m up to date on everything that’s going on in our detachBe environmentally friendly ment at any given time.” RECYCLE YOUR PAPER! He’s also responsible for making sure that members are adequately investigating files. “If they need assistance, I’m here with a little bit more service to give them guidance ... or teach the junior members a little bit more knowledge and skills to advance them up the ranks to becoming better investigators,” he said. Away from work, McBeth steps into the role of being a dad. Camping with his family in Please join us us forfor a a summer is a particular hobby. Please join “I try to turn off being a cop and go home and just be a dad and deal with that stuff and have as much of a family life as I can,” he said. “Sometimes in policTuesday November 25, 2014 ing, you’re not so 12:00 November p.m at the25, 2014 lucky — you get called Tuesday away quite a bit, but Municipal 12:00 Government Building that’s not the case p.m at the here, based on the 1-800-222-TIPS Council Chambers position I’m in. I cer(1-800-222-8477) Municipal Government Building We want your INFO... tainly enjoy that.” Hosted by the Sylvan Lake Business Recruitment Team (BRT) ...NOT your name
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THURSDAY, NOV. 20, 2014
Flags of Remembrance tribute comes to a close STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
The patriotic flag display that adorned a portion of Highway 11 just outside Sylvan Lake for the past several weeks has now been lowered, but will return again next year, assures Veterans Voices of Canada (VVOC) founding CEO Allan Cameron. The 116 ‘Flags of Remembrance’ were raised by VVOC late last month in tribute to Canada’s war dead. A ceremony at HJ Cody school on Saturday marked the official end to the tribute — but only temporarily. Cameron said the flags will be raised again next year in at least one location, with plans in place to potentially see them relocated to a different community each year. He’s also hoping to see the display erected not only in Alberta, but throughout the entire country. Until then, VVOC will continue its historical-educational documentation of Canada’s veterans, he said, adding the flag tribute was successful in reminding veterans that they’re appreciated not only on Remembrance Day, but all yearround. Veterans’ Week activities in Sylvan Lake concluded just several days before Saturday’s ceremony, and saw no shortage of participation. But such strong community support isn’t unusual for Sylvan Lake, said Gordon Graham, first vice president and sergeant-at-arms of the Royal Canadian Legion Sylvan Lake. “Any Veterans’ Week activities in this town go very well,” he said. “We had great participation with just excellent community support and involvement.” A luncheon for veterans held at the Legion and the Remembrance Day service at the Multiplex were both well attended. Graham estimates the latter attracted about 1,200 people. During that service, 92-year-old WWII veteran William Baird was awarded the rank of Knight of the French National Order of the Legion of Honour for his role in the liberation of France.
The once-in-a-lifetime presentation was undoubtedly a highlight of the day, Graham feels. “The presentation was unique in that it was not only 70 years in the making, but it will not again be seen in the lifetimes of those in attendance,” he said. At the age of 20 in 1942, Baird enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force. He served in Germany, England, Belgium, Holland and France before being honourably discharged in 1946. He joined the Royal Canadian Legion’s Forestburg branch that same year before eventually transferring to the Sylvan Lake branch in 1993. Baird still participates in and attends Legion activities and events, although declining health has made it increasingly difficult to so recently. Over the years, he’s volunteered extensively in branch activities, including the Poppy Campaign, which Graham said was a success again this year. Although final numbers hadn’t been tallied by press time, early indications showed the campaign was on track to either meet or exceed those of last year. And that’s just one of many positives the Royal Canadian Legion’s Sylvan Lake branch has to move forward with. Gordon said the branch has recruited a number of new members recently, making numbers the strongest they’ve been in years. Nonetheless, more members are always needed, he said. “We’re up at a level that we haven’t been to for the last several years, which is really positive,” he said. “The objective isn’t to recruit people, but it is to encourage people to participate in the Legion and support what the aims and objectives of the Legion are. “The more people you have, the more you have to participate in these various activities.” With Veterans’ week having concluded, the Royal Canadian Legion in a media release stated it would now continue its efforts to provide service to Canadian veterans year-round.
Michael McLetchie of the Innisfail Legion Pipe Band plays at the closing ceremony for Veterans Voices of Canada’s Flags of Remembrance tribute at HJ Cody School on Saturday. STUART FULLARTON
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THURSDAY, NOV. 20, 2014
Changes needed to help prevent family violence SUBMITTED SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
victim blaming in the media. Reframe the question, “Why does the victim stay?” to “Why does the perpetrator abuse?” If we remain silent, what our silence is really saying is that we do not see the unacceptable behaviour that is
occurring. (Sources: http://www.zurinstitute. com/victimhood.html; http://stoprelationshipabuse.org/educated/avoidingvictim-blaming/) 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.
“The family has always been considered one of the most important institutions in many cultures, ideally providing its members with their fundamental needs for safety, food, affection, intimacy, and socialization. In fact, conflict is inevitable in families and violence is all too often pervasive.” In their daring analysis of family violence • overnight premium and abuse, Gelles and Straus (1988) assert: Our Sylvan Lake Walmart Supercentre in now hiring! “You are more likely to be physically assaulted, What • annual incentive We’re looking for enthusiastic, dedicated people to make us great beaten, and killed in your own home at the bonus and we’re hiring for: makes hands of a loved one that in any place else, or • comprehensive by anyone else in our society.” They conclude working at training program that, “Violence in the home is not the exception we fear; it is all too often the rule we live • opportunities for Walmart by. Cultures can promote victim-victimizer, advancement so great? violent, or blame systems, or they can promote • 10% Discount respectful relationships among its members who in turn make a sound commitment to resolve conflicts non-violently.” Your spark makes us Please apply at your Sylvan Lake Walmart or at Victim blaming is one of the barriers that www.yourwalmartcareer.ca places survivors in greater danger. This attitude marginalizes the victim/survivor, and makes it more difficult to trust and come forward; it also reinforces the abuser’s attitude that the victim/survivor deserved what happened to them. TH TH One of the main reasons we tend to blame the victim is Lakers 11 LAKERS Lakers 5 vs. Ponoka 2 because if we can Lakers 10 vs. Blackfalds 8 No Scores Submitted Player of the week: Karter Katerynych make excuses for the Player of the week: Noah Dickens Player of the week: behaviour, we can tell DYNAMITE BANTAM ourselves it will not SYLVAN LAKE CO-OPERATORS SYLVAN LAKE 24/7 COMPRESSION LAKERS SYLVAN LAKE STRATEGIS GROUP LAKERS SYLVAN LAKE YOUNG GUN LAKERS Played in Rimbey Tournament happen to us, because Lakers 11 vs. Sylvan Lake Formula Powell LP Lakers participated in Banff Tournament Lakers 4 vs. Red Deer 1 Player of the week: Cruz McKinnon I am not like them. Lakers 10 Player of the week: Will Rattray Lakers 3 vs. Edge School 1 Lakers 10 vs. Tigers 24 Player of the week: This reaction does SYLVAN LAKE DAIRY QUEEN LAKERS Player of the week: Wil Vermette SYLVAN LAKE FORMULA POWELL LP LAKERS nothing to help the Practiced hard and sharpened their skills. Delburne Tournament 1 win and 2 loss SYLVAN LAKE REDCORE LAKERS victim, and further Player of the week: Rylan Johnson SYLVAN LAKE ALL ABOUT BOUNCING LAKERS Player of the week: Luke Wilcox No Scores Submitted isolates them. Lakers 7 vs. Blackfalds 7 We need to change SYLVAN LAKE WATTS PROJECTS LAKERS Lakers 5 vs. Innisfail 9 PEEWEE SYLVAN LAKE BOSTON PIZZA LAKERS our view and lanParticipated in Rimbey Tournament 2 wins and Player of the week: Ben Koch SYLVAN LAKE UFA LAKERS Lakers 4 vs. Rocky 1 guage to help bring a tie Lakers 1 vs. Red Deer 1 Player of the week: Sal Montalto down this barrier. Player of the week: Grady Gardiner SYLVAN LAKE MELCOR LAKERS Player of the week: #31 Geran Some things that we Lakers 7 vs. Drumheller Christiansen MIDGET SYLVAN LAKE SERVUS CREDIT UNION LAKERS Lakers 9 vs. Cochrane 0 can do right now are: SYLVAN LAKE BARNZEE LAKERS Played in Rimbey won 2 lost 1 challenge victimLakers 7 vs. Blackfalds 6 SYLVAN LAKE SCOTIA BANK LAKERS Lakers 4 vs. CBHA Rangers 4 Player of the week: Dustin Frew blaming statements Lakers 12 vs. Drayton Valley Lakers attended Leduc Tournament Player of the week: Aiden Wilson Player of the week: #31 Brandon Broks Player of the week: Colby Knight when you hear them; NOVICE SYLVAN LAKE HOCKEY CENTRAL LAKERS do not agree with SYLVAN LAKE CASTAWAY SPORTS LAKERS ATOM SYLVAN LAKE COMFORT INN LAKERS No Scores Submitted abusers’ excuses for No Scores Submitted SYLVAN LAKE AGENCIES LAKERS Lakers 10 vs. Thunderstars 2 Player of the week: why they abuse; let Player of the week: Lakers 9 vs. Lloydminster 4 Player of week: Carver Ottenbreit survivors know that it Lakers 6 vs. Chestermere 5 SYLVAN LAKE NORDIC SYSTEM LAKERS is not their fault; hold SYLVAN LAKE FORMULA POWELL LP LAKERS Player of the week: #4 Keith Mcinnis SYLVAN LAKE ETR LAKERS No Scores Submitted abusers accountable Lakers 10 vs. Sylvan Lake 24/7 Compression SYLVAN LAKE TERRY’S LEASE MAINTENANCE Lakers 5 vs. Eckville 2 Player of the week: for their actions — do not let them make excuses like blaming the victim, alcohol, or drugs for their behaviour; acknowledge that survivors are their own best experts and provide them 403.887.0581 403.887.3388 with resources and support; and avoid
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WARD Tanya Charlene Tanya Charlene Ward passed away peacefully at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, AB on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at the age of 45. Tanya is survived by her granddaughter Nevaeh Goodrunning; three children Ashley Strome, Chanda Strome, and Brock Strome; and her husband Trevor Strome. She was predeceased by her father Wallace Ward and mother Rena Gollan. Tanya dedicated her life to watching her three children grow and succeed in all their future endeavors. On August 20, 2009, Tanya was blessed with her first granddaughter and nothing brought more joy to her life than to spend her days with Nevaeh. A Celebration of Tanya’s Life will be held at the Gospel Chapel, Sylvan Lake on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. Cremation entrusted to the Rocky Mountain Crematorium, Rocky Mountain House. Condolences may be forwarded to www.sylvanlakefuneralhome.ca SYLVAN LAKE AND ROCKY FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORIUM your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements. 403-887-2151
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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
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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
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
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Public Notice #6000 Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050
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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
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THURSDAY, NOV. 20, 2014
Lakers season ends with defeat in Whitecourt JACKIE LAROCQUE SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS
It was a frosty day in Whitecourt when the HJ Cody Lakers took on the Whitecourt Cats on Saturday. The battle was for the right to move on to provincial finals. The start of the game was vaguely familiar, except it was the Cats that scored the first touchdown in the first minute of the game, starting the scoreboard at 7-0 for the Cats. Tyrese and Landon eked down the field toward the end zone, giving Seth Blagen the opportunity to kick a field goal and bring the score to 7-3. Dylan Keller gained possession of the ball to run it down the field. From there, Landon Rosene stretched it out for a touchdown and Seth got the convert, bringing the score to 7-10 for the Lakers. The Cats stepped up to the plate and, even with Carter Theriault and Sulley Larocque diving, tripping and sit-spinning Cats, Whitecourt managed to get to their end zone. The Lakers defence line pushed against the Cats offence line in a battle of strength and will. But finally the Cats line broke through, putting the score at 14-10 for the Cats. Skylar passed to Landon who ran a first down. Lordy, lordy, Kyle Eckenswiller nabbed a 40-yard pass from Skylar. Another pass to Landon, who turned on the wheels for another touchdown, bringing the score to 17 for the Lakers (after Seth nailed the convert) and 14 for the Whitecourt Cats. Back and forth it went. Sulley Larocque slammed Cat after Cat. Dylan Keller dove and caught any Cat within his reach. Matthew Bossert and Chase Elwood had fun making Cat sandwiches. With the Cats at the five-yard line in their end zone, the Lakers defence became an impenetrable wall, and try as they might, they couldn’t break through. Passing to Landon, then to Kyle, then to Tyrese, Skylar’s passes were true. But the Cats didn’t let the Lakers get ahead. Whether it was through talent or fluke, the Cats took possession and ran the ball down the field for a touchdown and convert, bringing the score 21-17 for the Cats. Landon Gyori pressured receivers to
keep missing passes, while Kyle Eckenswiller tripped and grabbed a Cat or two. Seth Blagen managed another field goal, bringing the score to 21-20 going into the second half. The second half saw the competition increase between these two wellmatched teams. Fumbles, recoveries, possession, passes and tackles, back and forth, these boys were warring in a fair game absent of nit picking, sucker punches and sneaky shots. It was just a good, clean football game. Kyle Eckenswiller, Landon Rosene and Sulley Larocque played both offence and defence, as did several of the linemen, giving all they had to the game. Dylan Keller had his eye trained on #77 of the Cats, preventing him from running anywhere in the second half. Ryan Arnold was able to get his hands on the ball, and Austin Ilcissin made a few Cats eat grass. The Cats got in another field goal to bring the score up 24-20. The Lakers gave everything they had, but the Cats wouldn’t give an inch. The last five minutes were a frenzy of activity on the field as the pressure increased for the Lakers trying to get a touchdown and the Cats trying to increase their lead. Josh Rideout twisted his back leaping over a Cat and was escorted off, the game finished for him. Skylar Selk got sacked hitting the ground head first, ending the game for him in the final seconds. Sulley Larocque received multiple helmets to his knee, and although finished the game, needed help to the bus. All three are healing. But it just wasn’t meant to be. With another field goal and a safety point, the final score was 28 for the Whitecourt Cats to 20 for the Lakers. The season is now over for the Lakers, but they remain league champions and can now heal from the last few games before snowboarding season begins. For many of them, this was their last high school football game. Some of them are planning to continue playing football either at university or with junior teams, but whatever they decide, it is assured they will succeed — just as they did in football. Congratulations on a well-played season.
Kyle Eckenswiller of the HJ Cody Lakers reaches to catch a pass in a game against the Whitecourt Cats on Saturday. SUBMITTED
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November 28 4:00pm-10:00pm November 29 8:30am-10:00am or 11:00am-12:30pm
Pancake Breakfast and FREE photos with Santa at the Fox Run Gym. Advanced tickets only!!! Available at the Sylvan Lake Aquatic Centre.
November 29 10:00am – 4:00pm There will be a Festival, Market, Kids-Zone, Entertainment and so much more at the Sylvan Lake Multiplex.
For more information: Call 403-887-2199 or vist www.sylvanlake.ca
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GORD STEINBACH 403-505-2004
gordsteinbach@remax.net
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$310,000
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$385,000
CA0049221
$304,900
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CA0049229
$369,500
CA0046589
Located on a huge 50x150 landscaped lot backing on to the golf & country club. Only a short walk to the lake, marina and all amenities the downtown core offers! Ideal for revenue property or a great starter home.
5014 53 STREET - Sylvan Lake
269,900
Carl Stepp 403 358 9300
cbrealestate.ca carolineb@remax.net
www.carlstepp.ca
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BENALTO 4812 50 Ave
SANDI HALLGREN 403-887-2217 sandi@palmbay.ca
WILLARD MORRIS 403-318-4547
1319 Birch Road – LAKEFRONT - Summer Village of Sunbreaker Cove MLS #CA0047235 Stunning lake views at this lakefront hillside bungalow with 82 ft of lakefront! Visit www.willardmorris.com for more information.
$894,000
CAROLINE BOIVIN 403-896-8500
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LORNE THERRIAULT 403-396-1584
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$339,900
CA0047898
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287 Jarvis Glen Close
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$895,000
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$369,000
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$269,900
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$209,000
CA0048538
Listings are down, so if you are thinking of selling your home, now would be a good time. Call Robert for a FREE MARKET EVALUATION 403-350-8708
Your Trusted Real Estate Advisor ROBERT POPILCHAK
403-350-8708
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