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Polar Bear Dip

- The annual Polar Bear Dip is returning, and will take place this year on Feb. 14.

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On ice

- Joe Kleinsasser and Candace Lane partnered up to teach four-year-old Mercedez Kleinsasser the trick to standing up tall and maintaining balance on skates on the Sylvan Lake ice last week.

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Responsible Sylvan Lake pet owners to be rewarded with prizes STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Demolition

- Several weeks after the arena’s demolition, it was the curling rink’s time to come down on Monday morning. Here, crews from Surrey, B.C.-based Clearview Grinding work amidst the rubble.

STUART FULLARTON

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Special Events Tuesday, Jan. 13 - Debt and Freedom weekly program begins at Sylvan Lake Seventh Day Adventist Church, 7 p.m.

Discover a world of freedom by using proven biblical principles to permanently break free from the bondage of debt.

Space is limited. For information, contact Wendy at 403-597-8009 or wendygareau@gmail.com. Free childcare provided at the church.

Saturday, Jan. 17 - Minecraft Mania at Sylvan Lake Municipal Library, 1-3 p.m.

Play Minecraft, challenges/prizes.

Monday, Jan. 26 - Sylvan Lake Film Society showing ‘Big News from Grand Rock’ at Landmark Cinema. Individual tickets $8, season passes $40. See film society’s website for more details.

Wednesday, Jan. 28 - Sylvan Seniors Bus to River Cree Casino, leaves at 8:30 a.m.

Phone Joan at 403-887-7614.

Saturday, Feb. 14 - Sylvan Lake WinterFest continues with Polar Bear Dip at 1 p.m.,

Family Fun 12 p.m., fireworks 7 p.m.

Support Programs Sylvan Lake AA meetings take place Tuesdays 7:30 pm Lions Hall; Sundays 8 pm Presbyterian Church (north door). For more info call male 403-887-4470, 403588-5491 or female 403-887-4297.

Sylvan Lake Al-Anon (for families and friends of alcoholics) 8 pm Sundays, Presbyterian Church (north door), Kathy 403-887-4470 or Robyn 403-887-2961.

Wednesdays - Sylvan Lake Community Food Bank issues hampers from 9:30 am to 12 noon. Located in basement of Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4607 47th Ave., Sylvan Lake. Contact 403-887-4534 if you are in need of assistance.

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 403-8870968.

Tuesdays - Taoist tai chi. New class begins January 13 , 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Anglican Church hall. For information, call 403-346-6772 or visit www.taoist.org.

Tuesdays - Debt and Freedom at Sylvan Lake Seventh Day Adventist Church, 7 p.m. Discover a world of freedom by using proven biblical principles to permanently break free from the bondage of debt.

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Space is limited. For information, contact Wendy at 403-597-8009 or wendygareau@gmail.com. Free childcare provided at the church.

Wednesdays - Seniors Drama Troupe at the Sylvan Lake Seniors Centre, 9:30 a.m.

Everyone welcome. Contact Pam at 403596-3012.

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 403864-2230.

Thursdays - Community Bingo at Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Centre. Precall at 6:30 bingo starts at 7 pm. Canteen opens 5:30 pm.

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

Pet owners in Sylvan Lake are being rewarded for their responsible pet ownership and have the chance to win one of several prizes for helping ensure return-toowner rates remain high in the area.

The town has recently boasted some of the highest pet return-to-owner rates in the entire continent, with the return-to-owner rate for dogs currently sitting around 97 per cent.

Residents who register or renew their cat or dog licenses with the Town of Sylvan Lake before Jan. 31 will be entered to win one of three prizes.

The incentive, offered by the Town of Sylvan Lake in conjunction with Klassic Kennels, aims to reunite pet owners with their pets in the event of separation, in a bid to maintain the high return-to-owner rates.

First prize is a free weekend stay at the Delta Bow Valley hotel in Calgary, a $100

gas voucher from Husky and $120 free pet boarding at Klassic Kennels; second prize is $120 free pet boarding at Klassic Kennels and $100 gift cards for Sylvan Lake Veterinary and Prairie Dawgs Pet Supply; third prize is $120 free pet boarding at Klassic Kennels, a $100 gift card for Pet Planet and a $100 gift basket from Pathways Animal Clinic.

Klassic Kennels owner Jim deBoon said the initiative is being held at no expense to taxpayers, and is simply a way of thanking Sylvan Lake’s responsible pet owners.

“It’s in recognition of Sylvan Lake having the highest return-to-owner rates, and we decided to do this as a thank you to people who already do a good job, and to make an even better community for what we’re doing,” he said.

Licenses may be purchased from the Town’s Municipal Government Building between Monday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. More information is available by calling 403-887-2141.

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Monthly Events First Sunday of month - Sylvan Lake Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary breakfast at the Legion. 4916 50 Ave. 9 am to 1 pm. Everyone welcome.

Volunteers Wanted Volunteers are required for Friends of the Library committee. Do you enjoy the library? Would you like to make a difference? We are looking for enthusiastic friends to support the library in many different ways. Please join us and have fun, meet like-minded people, volunteer and feel good about supporting a service that benefits everyone in the community! Call Debbie at 403-887-0968.

Groups & Activities C.H.I.P.S. - Children’s Indoor playspace is a non-structured playtime for children 0-5 years old. Riding, climbing and bouncing toys provided and parents and caregivers can socialize. Mondays 9-11:30 am; Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30-11:30 am; Thursdays 12:30-2:30 pm. at the community centre. Contact Kari for info, 403392-0323.

The Sylvan Lake Multiplex Fundraising Committee is pleased to announce yet another huge donation to the NexSource Centre. Sylvan Lake Minor Hockey has executed an extensive fundraising drive this year to not only address the need for new jerseys, but to also assist in the cost of rebuilding a new arena. A number of fundraising initiatives, such as the annual Golf Tournament, as well as fashion shows, Association raffles, and more, means that the Sylvan Lake Minor Hockey Association will

proudly contribute $100,000 to the NexSource Centre.

“This is a significant donation, in that it’s coming from yet another local organization that will undoubtedly utilize and benefit from the new facility. The Sylvan Lake Minor Hockey Association very closely understands the impact the NexSource Centre will have on our local youth; I’m sure we have a lot of kids out in the community that are eagerly anticipating the grand opening!”- Amy Komarniski, Co-Chair, Sylvan Lake Multiplex Fundraising Committee

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Polar Bear Dip returning to raise money in support of local charities STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

A frozen lake and frigid temperatures can only mean one thing for charitable Sylvan Lakers — time to take the plunge in the Town’s annual Polar Bear Dip. The event is returning Feb. 14, a year after sketchy ice on the lake forced it to be held in a dunk tank format for the first time. It was, however, no less enjoyable, according to Town special events and program co-ordinator Michelle Morrison, who assures it will be a hit once again this year.

“The most important thing to us is (making sure) the participants are safe and running a safe event, but I can guarantee the dunk tanks were pretty much just as cold — I was shovelling snow into them the entire morning to make sure they were ice cold to give the dippers the same experience,” she said.

Plans this year are for the dip to return to its original format, which sees participants plunge into a hole in the lake on the west side of the pier.

Though enjoyable to some, participants don’t do it simply for fun; they each seek sponsors and collect donations in support of a local organization or charity of their choice.

Last year’s event raised close to $21,000 in total. Sylvan Lake and Area Community Partners Association, the Central Alberta Emergency Women’s Shelter, the Sylvan Lake Library and Sylvan Lake and Area Serenity Pet Shelter were among the beneficiaries.

Those who do take the plunge are among some of the most spirited individuals in town, Morrison feels.

“I would say that they are extremely brave,” she said. “A lot of times, we get new people, and a lot of times there are a lot of repeat people. There are some that have been doing it for years, and we get all ages. It’s insane.”

Aside from a $10 registration fee paid to the Town, 100 per cent of proceeds raised through the dip support the participants’ charities of choice.

Dippers must be 18 years of age or older.

Only 50 spaces are available; for that reason, and to allow for plenty of time for fundraising, Morrison is encouraging potential participants to register as soon as possible. Registrations may be completed at the Sylvan Lake Aquatic Centre. More information is available by calling Morrison at 403-887-2199.

The dip is just one of many events planned as part of Sylvan Lake WinterFest, which runs Feb. 13 to 15.

The annual Polar Bear Dip is returning, and will take place this year on Feb. 14.

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Feeling the strain, but not the pain and exercise equipDealing with JASMINE ment were confisore, cramped-up O’HALLORAN-HAN dently mounted to and aching legs had SYLVAN LAKE the wall. always been a part of NEWS I tried to keep an my day-to-day exisopen mind about the tence, even as I am place I had just not a particularly walked into, and I silently prayed to athletic person.

Growing into an adult, I had God that I wouldn’t be just another simply accepted the fact that my leg client slotted in between the hospimuscles had a mind of their own tal curtains. I wanted privacy.

My physiotherapist came up to with their seeming agenda of staying very tight and toned all on their me and politely introduced herself. own, regardless of how minor my This is when I walked with her past the mini hospital to my very own physical activity level was.

Performing physical activities enclosed room with a special physsuch as climbing high steps is nearly iotherapy table that looked someimpossible, and being a ballet danc- thing like a massage table and a er or professional gymnast is cer- weight training bench. All the same, tainly out of the question, as I have I had privacy. I breathed a sigh of to sit down to even tie my own relief, but still wondered what would take place, as I had no idea shoes.

I guess I am one of the lucky what to expect, what she needed me ladies who doesn’t have to worry to do physically and how much pain about her legs looking fat when she would put me in.

After answering questions on exposed by shorts, skirts or dresses.

But this is not worth the amount of when and how often I felt pain, and pain I endure even after a simple pointing where on my legs the pain presented itself, she tested my day of walking around.

I had always relied on Tylenol to reflexes with a special hammer. Just rid the pain, but then it finally hit before doing this, I asked her if this me — it’s time to go to a physio- would hurt and she simply said no.

As a matter of fact, I started to gigtherapist.

Typing ‘Sylvan Lake physiother- gle in amusement as my leg gently apy’ into Google, I stumbled across kicked in reaction to being tapped a sports injury clinic, which hap- just below the knee cap.

After a good hammer analysis, pened to be located in the basement and feeling how tight my muscles of my doctor’s office.

Stepping out of the elevator, really were, she explained to me which had landed me in the base- that my pain was a matter of having ment clinic where my physiothera- naturally toned muscles that need pist worked, my first reaction was to be stretched.

This is when the fun began of to question whether I was in a hospital or a gym. learning how to properly stretch.

I will admit — I silently quesAs I laid down comfortably on tioned this first impression, and my back on the black bed, I was wondered if this place would pro- directed on how properly target and vide me with a good first experi- stretch different muscles, and was ence. To my left I saw long, yellow told that I should not stretch to the curtains held up by mobile tracks in point of pain. Hearing this piece of the ceiling, which desperately advice really opened my eyes to the attempted to provide some sort of realization that ‘no pain, no gain’ minor privacy. To my right, mirrors might be a complete myth and not

necessarily always applicable.

I was then told that if I stretch to the point of pain, I can cause more damage to my muscles, when I only want to stretch them out. This brought me back to the days of when my personal trainer would stretch my entire leg, and would do it to the point of pain. This made me wonder if he really knew what he was doing.

After showing me three complete sets of daily stretches, my legs started to feel different. It was like for the first time in my life they were willing to work with me, and

not just be forced to work like two skinny tree branch slaves that were connected to my hips.

Waking up the next morning, I didn’t feel pain, but instead reaped the benefits of a proper stretch from having gone to see a good physiotherapist.

I was glad to know I wasn’t dealing with loads of scar tissue or nerve damage, and that my muscles and tendons weren’t beyond repair.

All I had to do was practice stretching. Just not to the point of pain.

Looking ahead to memories yet to be made While there were plenty of it comes lots to look forward to.

STUART exciting events and activities takEveryone here at the office has FULLARTON ing place in Sylvan Lake throughmade their own respective New SYLVAN LAKE out the entire year, 2014 will perYear’s resolutions (which may or NEWS haps best be known as the year the may not be forgotten about by the town was named Kraft time this paper goes to press), but Hockeyville. as a group, we’ve begun looking Nobody a year ago at this time foresaw the ahead to our upcoming Discover Sylvan Lake collapse of the old arena’s roof; nor did anyone publication. predict the Kraft Hockeyville community rallyThe annual publication provides an alling and subsequent success that would ensue. encompassing look at everything that makes Which begs the question: What will make this Sylvan Lake great. With a focus on all four seayear memorable? Will it be for good reasons or sons of town activities, amenities, people and bad? Your guess is as good as ours, but we can facilities, it’s a comprehensive overview of things assure you we’ll be there with you every step of to do and see for visitors and town residents the way, documenting as much of it as we possi- alike. bly can.

This year, we’re aiming to make it bigger and ••••• better than ever, and as always, we want you to be The New Year is now well underway, and with a part of it. Give us a shout with your story ideas,

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••••• I’ll be away from the office all week next week, as I’m embarking upon my first trip to Asia.

I’m spending the week in Tokyo, Japan — a place I admittedly know very little about. If you’ve been, I’d be excited to learn of any recommended must-see sights, or places and endeavours that may not be listed in the guidebook!

I’m looking forward to experiencing some of the things I do know about Japanese culture, however, such as the food. But for the most part, the trip will be a completely new experience.

That — in my eyes, at least — is what travelling is all about!

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Workshop to address the benefits of renewable energy JASMINE O’HALLORAN–HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Presenters at an upcoming renewable energy workshop in Eckville are aiming to explain to farmers the benefits of renewable energy-generating tools such as solar panels and wind turbines.

Rob Harlan, executive director of the Solar Energy Society of Alberta, will speak on the benefits of solar panels at the Feb. 12 workshop, while Dr. Tim Weis, Alberta regional director for the Canadian Wind Energy Association, will discuss wind energy.

“(Solar panels) are increasingly good viable alternatives for farmers, especially because generally they have quite a lot of space, they have good solar access and they don’t have a lot of trees or buildings shading them.”

Rob Harlan, Executive Director of the Solar Energy Society of Alberta

Harlan wants farmers to see the many benefits of creating their own energy, which he says can minimize the number of bills they receive and reduce their dependence on utilities. “(Solar panels) are increasingly good viable alternatives for farmers, especially because generally they have quite a lot of space, they have good solar access and they don’t have a lot of trees or buildings shading them,” he said.

The increased availability of solar panels and wind turbines has resulted in a greater potential to create electricity on farmland, he added.

While some farmers he’s spoken with have been supportive of renewable energy projects, many of them simply don’t have enough information to move ahead with installing their own. The February workshop, he hopes, will help them fill in any blanks.

“A lot of them (farmers) don’t have enough real information about it, such as the real costs and where to get equipment,” he said. “The workshop will explain how the systems work, the economics of them, how to work with a contractor or installer and where to get equipment if they choose to do it themselves.”

Harlan describes solar and wind energy generation projects as an investment for farmers — and a good one at that.

“Once you’ve paid for your investment and equipment, there’s no fuel cost,” he said. “If you have a renewable source like wind or solar, once your capital costs have been paid for, it’s really easy to predict costs from the beginning, which makes the overall cost lower as it’s less risky.”

Solar panels are solid, secure and extremely durable, and have the ability to withstand rain, snow and hail. Wind turbines are also manufactured to operate in some of the harshest weather conditions.

There are, of course, also plenty of environmental benefits that accompany renewable energy, which Harlan describes as an advantageous alternative to traditional energy.

“Alberta has a lot of coal, which is relatively cheap to use if you don’t factor in health and environmental costs, but as we’re seeing the health and environment ramifications, it’s actually more expensive,” he said. “It’s been embarked upon because of the economics of it.”

The workshop — hosted jointly by Clearwater County, Lacombe County and Red Deer County — runs from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Eckville Community Centre on Feb. 12. Information on registration fees and other details are available on the Lacombe County website.

Sky on fire - Sylvan Lake residents were captivated by the colourful and artistic fireworks display that graced the dark sky and welcomed the start of a new year Jan. 1.

JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN

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Upcoming Meetings Upcoming Meetings COUNCIL MEETING January 12, 2014 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm

Committee of the Whole February 4, 2015 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm

MPC Meeting January 19, 2015 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm

Community Programs Town of Sylvan Lake Sports & Recreation Programs Floor Hockey Ages 5-8 Community Centre Gym Tuesdays, January 13 - February 17 4:00-4:45pm $39.00 local / $46.80 non-local

Baton Twirling is Catching!

Ages 5-8 Community Centre Gym Wednesdays, January 14 - March 4 6:30-7:15pm $75.00 local / $85.20 non-local

Beginners Skateboarding Ages 6-11 Incline Industries Skate & BMX Park Mondays, January 12 - February 23 (No Class Feb 16) 6:30-7:30pm $59.00 local / $66.80 non-local

Badminton Ages 9-12 Community Centre Gym Tuesdays, January 13 - February 17 5:00-6:00pm $39.00 local / $46.80 non-local

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Floor Hockey & Indoor Soccer) Mondays, January 12 - April 27 (No Sports Night Feb 16, Mar 2 & Apr 6) Fox Run Gym 6:00-7:00pm - Families 7:00-9:00pm - Adults $4 - Drop In $33 - 10 Pass $10 - Family Drop In (includes 4 people - $2 for each additional person) $85 - Family 10 Pass (includes 4 people - $10 for each additional person) Register at the Sylvan Lake Aquatic Centre, or call 403-8872199 for more information or go to www.sylvanlake.ca Town of Sylvan Lake Arts & Culture Programs

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Beginners Skateboarding Ages 12 + Incline Industries Skate & BMX Park Mondays, January 12 - February 23 (No Class Feb 16) 7:30-8:30pm $59.00 local / $66.80 non-local

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Take Notice 2015 Business License Business Licenses for the Town of Sylvan Lake are due to expire on December 31, 2014. Payment of your 2015 Business License is required by December 31, 2014. We accept Visa, MasterCard, cash, cheque or debit. Online payment is not available. Should your business be no longer operating or any changes have occurred please contact the Licensing Inspector at 403-887-1185 ext 282 or rornella@ sylvanlake.ca

Ages 5-8 Community Centre Meeting Room Thursdays, January 15 February 19 4:00-5:00pm $58.50 local / $70.20 non-local (supplies included) Drama for Kids Ages 9-11 Community Centre Meeting Room Wednesdays, January 14 - February 25 4:00-5:00pm $68.25 local / $81.90 non-local Youth Paint Ages 9-12 Community Centre Meeting Room Thursdays, January 15 February 19 5:30-6:30pm $58.50 local / $70.20 non-local (supplies included) Teen Improv Ages 12-16 Community Centre Meeting Room Tuesdays, January 13 February 24 4:00-5:00pm $68.25 local / $81.90 non-local Improv for Adults Ages 17 + Community Centre Meeting Room Tuesdays, January 13 - February 24 5:00-6:00pm $68.25 local / $81.90 non-local Beginners Watercolor Painting Ages 16 + Aquatic Centre Meeting Room Thursdays, January 15 - March 5 6:00-8:00pm $186.00 local / $217.20 non-local (supplies included) Register at the Sylvan Lake Aquatic Centre, or call 403-8872199 for more information or go to www.sylvanlake.ca#

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Invitation to Tender TENDER OPPORTUNITY Pick-up Trucks (2) The Transportation Department is tendering for the supply of two (2) new model 4x4 ton pick-up trucks. Tender packages, including specifications, are available at the Municipal Operations Building located at 1 Industrial Drive.

This tender opportunity closes at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 22, 2015. Inquiries may be made to Mr. John Watson, Public Works Manager at 403.887.2800.

Public Hearing TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1654/2014 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 2.2.1 include the following definition: “marina” means a facility which provides moorage space on the lake or dry land storage for watercraft and may also include, as accessory uses, administrative offices, boat launch, recreational lounges, restaurants, the retail sale of marine supplies and equipment, laundry services, shower facilities, dry land and dock-side boat repair, and watercraft fuelling installations.

THAT section 9.18 Lakeshore Direct Control District (L-DC) includes “Marina” under the allowable uses column.

A Public Hearing regarding the proposed Bylaw will be held on Monday, January 26th , 2015 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: January 8th, 2015 edition of the Sylvan Lake News. Date of second publication of this notice: January 15th,, 2015 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.

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THURSDAY, JAN. 8, 2015

RCMP NOTES

Man seriously injured in crash in Red Deer County the male was transported by items under a coat. A second male was stopped at the December 20 11:15 a.m. – A 911 call was RCMP back to his residence. front door of the store with several items as he could not received by RCMP dispatch of a December 27 produce a receipt. He returned a short time later to the domestic disturbance at a resi1:52 a.m. – RCMP were con- store and was arrested by police. One female was arrestdence in Bentley. A female comtacted in relation to vehicle ed while waiting in a vehicle outside the store and plainant advised that her daughbreak-ins along Harrigan Street another female was arrested while carrying a large bag ter had locked herself in a bathin Sylvan Lake. A witness report- of stolen items in the parking lot. A 33-year-old Red room following an argument. ed hearing a car alarm go off and Deer male is charged with theft under $5000 and a Police arrived and spoke to both saw two people exiting a vehicle 33-year-old female, also of Red Deer, is charged with parties, resolving the dispute and flee down a back alley. theft under $5000, possession of a weapon for a dangerwithout further incident. The Officers attended the location ous purpose and obstructing a peace officer. parties were separated with no and completed several patrols in December 31 charges laid. the area however the suspects 8:30 p.m. – A New Year’s Eve check stop by RCMP in 12:46 p.m. – RCMP are inveswere not located.

Eckville resulted in charges being laid against a female tigating a break and enter into a December 28 for impaired driving. The vehicle was initially checked residence on Range Road 13 in 10:45 a.m. – A 911 call was for a burned out headlight when the driver was noted to Red Deer County. Police were received regarding a domestic have strong indicators of impairment. A roadside contacted by the property owner dispute at a residence in Bentley. screening device was utilized. A 51-year-old female, a after an alarm was triggered at RCMP arrived on scene after a resident of Duffield, was formally charged with impaired the residence and a neighbour discovered damage to the female notified police that she had been assaulted by driving and having a blood alcohol level over .08. front door of the home. The shed door also sustained her ex-boyfriend. The two parties and witnesses were 9:19 p.m. – A stolen vehicle was reported to RCMP damage. A suspicious vehicle was spotted in the area by questioned resulting in a charge of assault being laid from a residence on Hansen Close in Sylvan Lake. The witnesses around the time of the incident. against a 30-year-old Eckville female and a charge of fail owner advised that he checked on his truck to ensure it December 21 to comply with a probation order being laid against a was locked prior to returning back to his residence. A 1:03 a.m. – A checkstop by RCMP on 46th Street at 33-year-old male resident of Bentley. neighbour witnessed a male enter the vehicle prior to it 50th Avenue in Sylvan Lake resulted in an impaired December 29 being stolen. The vehicle was later recovered by police charge being laid against a male driver. The male con9:27 p.m. – A tip received by RCMP resulted in a in Penhold. The suspect fled the scene. sumed alcohol prior to driving and a roadside screening female being charged. A complainant advised police January 1 device was utilized. A 24-year-old Sylvan Lake resident that a female was breaching conditions of a court order 2:40 a.m. – A 34-year-old male is facing impaired is formally charged with impaired driving and having a at a residence on Hinshaw Drive by being in possession driving charges in relation to an incident on 46th Street blood alcohol level over .08. of alcohol and drugs. An officer attended the residence at Lakeshore Drive in Sylvan Lake. RCMP observed 3:35 a.m. – A serious two-vehicle collision on and after questioning the female and conducting a three males next to a parked vehicle with two of the Highway 11 at Range Road 22 in Red Deer County search, a 25-year-old Blackfalds resident was charged males holding open liquor. A fourth male, exhibiting resulted in a 19-year-old male from Clive, Alberta being with failing to comply with conditions of an undertak- obvious signs of intoxication was seated in the driver’s sent to hospital with serious but non-life threatening ing and possession of heroin. seat and was in possession of keys to the vehicle. The injuries. Witnesses report that a Ford F150 crossed the December 30 male was arrested at the scene and charged with centre line on Highway 11 westbound into an oncoming 4:14 p.m. – RCMP made four arrests and formally impaired care or control of a motor vehicle and impaired semi. The truck sustained major damage with the driver charged two individuals in relation to the theft of sev- care or control of a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol trapped inside requiring extraction. The 59-year-old eral items from Walmart in Sylvan Lake. Police arrested level over .08. driver of the semi sustained minor injuries. The semi a male who tried to flee caught fire, which was quickly extinguished by a witness on the scene. The collision remains under investigation. while exiting the Walmart in possession of several December 22 11:18 p.m. – RCMP Pre-Kindergarten & attended an address on Sylvan Drive in Sylvan Kindergarten Registration Lake after a male was reported to be breaching conditions. The 34-yearREGISTER NOW! old male, a resident of Visit mycatholicschool.ca for registration information, school boundaries and Sylvan Lake, was also to download forms needed to register at École Our Lady of the Rosary School in Sylvan Lake. arrested in relation to an incident in Red Deer. He is formally charged with breaching conditions of rd an undertaking and uttering threats.

December 25 11:48 p.m. – A report of a male walking along Highway 766 in Lacombe County resulted in police attendance. The male was witnessed by a motorist to be walking in the middle of the highway in dark clothing. RCMP located PRE-KINDERGARTEN KINDERGARTEN the male just north of Pre-Kindergarten is a play-based, language-rich An exciting landmark year in the lives of children Highway 11. He was learning environment. Your child must be four years and their families. Kindergarten is an exhilarating determined to be sober of age by December 31, 2015. Parents of all four learning opportunity that builds a strong foundation year old children are encouraged to register their for future education. Your child must be five years of and advised officers that child and participate in a developmental screening age by December 31, 2015. he was heading back to process to determine eligibility for the program.

For further information phone: Sylvan Lake after attend403-887-4494 or 1-888-766-2353 ing a party. Due to weathWhen registering, please bring your child’s Birth Certificate. er and safety concerns,

ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE

53 Annual Meeting MONDAY, January 12, 2015 7:30 pm

Eckville Legion Hall 5027-51 Avenue, Eckville Alberta

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Friends of Sylvan Lake Library Sam Kerr, John Lincoln, Gail Hergenhein and Ian Oostindie prepare to draw winning names for the group’s annual raffle at the library Dec. 20. More than $1,200 worth of prize donations were received for this year’s raffle.

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Friends of Sylvan Lake Library raffle a success once again STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Friends of Sylvan Lake Library’s (FOSLL) annual Christmas raffle proved successful in supporting the Sylvan Lake Library once again, bringing in more than $1,300 in ticket sales.

For the first time, the donated prizes were split into three separate packages, giving entrants a higher chance of winning. The new format, FOSLL treasurer John Lincoln feels, played a major part in the raffle’s success.

“The new prize format was well received by our longterm and new ticket supporters,” he said. “They bought over $1,300 in tickets, which will go to support programs that could never happen within the regular budgets.”

This year’s amount raised was twice as large as that from last year, he added.

Prizes were awarded by FOSLL members Lincoln, Gail Hergenhein and Ian Oostindie during a ceremony at the library on Dec. 20.

The top prize — a Kay Johanson cross-stitched stocking — went to Stella and Bud McInnis; second prize to David Dale; and third prize to Donna Juneau.

FOSLL chair Peter Mielke said organizers were overwhelmed by the many business and private donations received from the community. He knows there are also other people who would have also supported the raffle,

given the chance.

“Of course we can’t knock on every door, and some of those we didn’t call let us know next year they want to support the library,” he said. “Next year, we will make sure we visit those supporters.”

Oostindie said members of the volunteer committee enjoy organizing the raffle and other events like it in support of the library. Each member, he said, has their own individual reasons for getting involved.

“I like the idea that we support youth and help super young kids learn to read,” he said. “The library supports more than reading: I see adults meeting at the library and teenagers doing their homework projects.”

The raffle will return again next year, with at least one book sale to take place before then in spring or summer.

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THURSDAY, JAN. 8, 2015

Kraft Hockeyville launches in U.S. for first time

STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

It seems that the United States wants a piece of the Kraft Hockeyville action that brought so much joy to Sylvan Lake throughout 2014.

“Fans like this coming together for their shared love of hockey is what inspired us to launch Kraft Hockeyville in the U.S.”

Dino Bianco, executive vice president and president, Kraft Beverages

Afternoon angling - Duane Inman drilled three ice fishing holes in the Sylvan Lake ice and enjoyed a relaxing day of fishing with son Damon Dec. 31.

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An announcement that the competition is spreading south of the border was made during the 2015 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic outdoor hockey game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Washington Capitals last Thursday.

“Seeing all these passionate hockey fans cheering on their team in the brisk winter air reminds me of the way so many of us fell in love with the sport,” said Dino Bianco, executive vice president and president, Kraft Beverages, in the announcement. “Fans like this coming together for their shared love of hockey is what inspired us to launch Kraft Hockeyville in the U.S. and celebrate the unity that hockey brings to communities across the country.”

Like the Canadian version of the competition, Kraft Hockeyville USA will see the grand prize-winning community host an NHL pre-season game and receive $150,000 toward arena upgrades.

Nominations for the competition opened Jan. 1.

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Lacombe County council approves 2015 budgets STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Lacombe County’s 2015 interim operating budget of $45,899,080 has been given council’s stamp of approval, and comes with a 2.75 per cent municipal tax rate increase.

A transfer from the tax rate stabilization reserve in the amount of $963,670 also supports the balanced budget.

Expenditures and revenues in the amount of $22,497,470 are provided for in the 2015 interim capital budget. That’s a $4,294,580 increase over last year’s capital budget.

The county says the budgets fall in line with the priorities of its 2015-2017 Strategic Plan, which places emphasis on financially viable and sustainable service levels for its current and future county residents.

Property taxation funds about $26 million of the total

“From a long-term point of view, the modest increase in the mill rate will ensure that Lacombe County continues to maintain a solid financial position.”

County Commissioner Terry Hager

operating budget. Investment income, reserve transfers, service and user fees and provincial and federal grants make up the balance.

About $437,470 in property taxes will be collected to support the operation of Lacombe Foundation facilities.

“The 2015 operating budget reflects the current cost of doing business and will allow Lacombe County to maintain current service levels to our residents,” said county com-

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Community Christmas

- The annual Community Christmas Dinner at the Community Centre on Christmas Eve was well attended once again. Entertainment this year was provided by Julie Olive, Laura Lee Lewis, Brenda Fuss-Dutz and Flashback Freddy. Santa and Mrs. Claus also made an appearance, much to the delight of the many youngsters in attendance. JOE FURMAN

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This article was submitted as part of a yearlong campaign organized by the Vision for Non-Violence Sylvan Lake Chapter and Building Bridges sub-committee to raise awareness of the family violence and bullying that takes place in Sylvan Lake and area, and the resources available to help cope with them.

A Grade 9 boy wore a pink polo shirt on his first day of school. Schoolmates harassed the boy, called him a homosexual for wearing pink and threatened to beat him up. Two Grade 12 students heard about the bullying actions and decided to do something about it.

The boys went to a nearby store and bought 50 pink shirts to wear to school the

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missioner Terry Hager in a release. “From a long-term point of view, the modest increase in the mill rate will ensure that Lacombe County continues to maintain a solid financial position.”

Of the total capital budget, $710,000 is being carried forward to fund initiatives that weren’t completed in 2014. Other sources of funding include $6,928,310 in provincial and federal grants and $242,500 in equipment trade-ins.

Final budgets and tax rates will be approved in spring, once the Province has determined the education property tax levy.

Reeve Paula Law in a release said the 2.75 per cent tax increase was the result of staff having “worked diligently to keep the increase as minimal as possible in order to maintain service levels, but also to take into consideration long range planning.”

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next day. Then they emailed classmates to get them on board with their anti-bullying cause that they dubbed a ‘Sea of Pink.’ Hundreds of students showed up wearing pink clothes, some head-to-toe.

When the student, who has never been identified, walked into school to see his fellow students decked out in pink, some of his classmates said it was a powerful moment for everyone.

Pink Shirt Day is on Wednesday, Feb. 25, and this year in Sylvan Lake, the Building Bridges committee is challenging all organizations, individuals, businesses and families to take a picture wearing pink and post it on the committee’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/visionfornonviolence) and #slpinkshirtday.

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THURSDAY, JAN. 8, 2015

Lacombe County council approves 2015 budgets STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Lacombe County’s 2015 interim operating budget of $45,899,080 has been given council’s stamp of approval, and comes with a 2.75 per cent municipal tax rate increase.

A transfer from the tax rate stabilization reserve in the amount of $963,670 also supports the balanced budget.

Expenditures and revenues in the amount of $22,497,470 are provided for in the 2015 interim capital budget. That’s a $4,294,580 increase over last year’s capital budget.

The county says the budgets fall in line with the priorities of its 2015-2017 Strategic Plan, which places emphasis on financially viable and sustainable service levels for its current and future county residents.

Property taxation funds about $26 million of the total

“From a long-term point of view, the modest increase in the mill rate will ensure that Lacombe County continues to maintain a solid financial position.”

County Commissioner Terry Hager

operating budget. Investment income, reserve transfers, service and user fees and provincial and federal grants make up the balance.

About $437,470 in property taxes will be collected to support the operation of Lacombe Foundation facilities.

“The 2015 operating budget reflects the current cost of doing business and will allow Lacombe County to maintain current service levels to our residents,” said county com-

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Community Christmas

- The annual Community Christmas Dinner at the Community Centre on Christmas Eve was well attended once again. Entertainment this year was provided by Julie Olive, Laura Lee Lewis, Brenda Fuss-Dutz and Flashback Freddy. Santa and Mrs. Claus also made an appearance, much to the delight of the many youngsters in attendance. JOE FURMAN

Welcomes

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403-858-1100

SUBMITTED SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

This article was submitted as part of a yearlong campaign organized by the Vision for Non-Violence Sylvan Lake Chapter and Building Bridges sub-committee to raise awareness of the family violence and bullying that takes place in Sylvan Lake and area, and the resources available to help cope with them.

A Grade 9 boy wore a pink polo shirt on his first day of school. Schoolmates harassed the boy, called him a homosexual for wearing pink and threatened to beat him up. Two Grade 12 students heard about the bullying actions and decided to do something about it.

The boys went to a nearby store and bought 50 pink shirts to wear to school the

RYDERS SQUARE

Ladies Night Every Thursday

#330 – 3715 - 47 AVE., SYLVAN LAKE E

missioner Terry Hager in a release. “From a long-term point of view, the modest increase in the mill rate will ensure that Lacombe County continues to maintain a solid financial position.”

Of the total capital budget, $710,000 is being carried forward to fund initiatives that weren’t completed in 2014. Other sources of funding include $6,928,310 in provincial and federal grants and $242,500 in equipment trade-ins.

Final budgets and tax rates will be approved in spring, once the Province has determined the education property tax levy.

Reeve Paula Law in a release said the 2.75 per cent tax increase was the result of staff having “worked diligently to keep the increase as minimal as possible in order to maintain service levels, but also to take into consideration long range planning.”

The Story of Pink Shirt Day

you!

Retirement:

Live it on your terms.

.

3715-47th Avenue Bldg E Unit 445 Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 0C8 403-887-7099

The idea of retirement is not the same for everyone. Maybe you plan to start a second career or work part time. Or maybe you look forward to volunteering or enjoying your favourite hobbies. But whatever your idea of retirement is, do it on your terms.

To help you do this, let’s sit down and talk. This will help us better understand what you want to do in retirement and develop the right retirement plan to help you get there.

Don’t wait. Call me today to get started on your retirement.

#livelocal #eatlocal #shoplocal #lovelocal Pre-order At Pet Planet, by phone for RED is the new black.

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Josh Welton Financial Advisor

South corner of Highway 20 & 47 Avenue, SYLVAN LAKE

Quiznos Sylvan Lake

next day. Then they emailed classmates to get them on board with their anti-bullying cause that they dubbed a ‘Sea of Pink.’ Hundreds of students showed up wearing pink clothes, some head-to-toe.

When the student, who has never been identified, walked into school to see his fellow students decked out in pink, some of his classmates said it was a powerful moment for everyone.

Pink Shirt Day is on Wednesday, Feb. 25, and this year in Sylvan Lake, the Building Bridges committee is challenging all organizations, individuals, businesses and families to take a picture wearing pink and post it on the committee’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/visionfornonviolence) and #slpinkshirtday.

Pet Planet is already your low-price leader, but we want to be even better! Wherever you see a red paw, you will know that you are getting even more savings.

Seeing red will help keep your pocketbook in the black.

No appointment necessary.

Pet Planet Ryders Square

www.edwardjones.com Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund

Spray Park Wednesdays! at Booster Juice 10% of every Wednesday’s sales will be donated to Sylvan Spray Park

Pet Planet Ryders Square 3715 47th Avenue, Unit 615 Tel: 403.887.2275

7

*Subject to flu shot availability

DAYS A WEEK

3715 - 47 Ave. Sylvan Lake

•

403-887-5392

403-887-7745 440-3715 47 Ave, Ryders Square

OPEN UNTIL

10 PM

435, 3715 - 47 Ave. Ryders Square

403-887-0187

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Family time - Ben and Pat Tremblay enjoy a day

of quality family time with their son Elliot at the Sylvan Lake Aquatic Centre Dec. 31.

JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN

JANUARY 2ND TO JANUARY 4TH DYNAMITE SYLVAN LAKE CO-OPERATOR INSURANCE LAKERS Early Saturday morning against Servus Credit Union Lakers Player of the week: Carter Wade SYLVAN LAKE DAIRY QUEEN LAKERS Competed against Watts Projects Lakers Player of the week: Ryder Rauch

SYLVAN LAKE FORMULA POWELL LP LAKERS No scores submitted SYLVAN LAKE 24/7 COMPRESSION LAKERS Lakers 8 vs. Red Deer 13 Player of the week: Logan Yanick SYLVAN LAKE ALL ABOUT BOUNCING LAKERS Lakers 8 vs. Melcor Lakers 12 Player of the week: Marek Armeneau

SYLVAN LAKE WATTS PROJECTS LAKERS Played Saturday morning against Dairy Queen Lakers Player of the week: Dekland Neergaard

SYLVAN LAKE MELCOR LAKERS Lakers 12 vs. All About Bouncing Lakers 8 Player of the week: #3 Gabe Hilman

SYLVAN LAKE SERVUS CREDIT UNION LAKERS Played early morning game against Co-Operators Insurance Lakers Player of the week: Cameron Olson

ATOM SYLVAN LAKE AGENCIES LAKERS Lakers 11 vs. Red Deer 7 Lakers 2 vs. Rimbey 4 Player of the week: #10 Levi Bergstrom

NOVICE SYLVAN LAKE CASTAWAY SPORTS LAKERS Lakers 6 vs. Rimbey 6 Player of the week: #11 Ryan Olson

SYLVAN LAKE TERRY’S LEASE MAINTENANCE LAKERS No Scores Submitted

SYLVAN LAKE STRATEGIS GROUP LAKERS Lakers 8 Lacombe 6 Player of the week: James Moorhouse SYLVAN LAKE FORMULA POWELL LP LAKERS Lakers 2 vs. Wainwright 15 Lakers 6 vs. Daysland 10 Player of the week: Sam Johannson and Hayden Cairney PEEWEE SYLVAN LAKE UFA LAKERS Lakers 5 vs. Bow Valley 5 Player of the week: #14 Denver Smith SYLVAN LAKE SCOTIA BANK LAKERS No scores submitted

BANTAM SYLVAN LAKE YOUNG GUN LAKERS Lakers 4 vs. Wheatland 4 Player of the week: SYLVAN LAKE REDCORE LAKERS Lakers 5 vs. Rimbey 6 Player of the week: SYLVAN LAKE BOSTON PIZZA LAKERS Lakers Player of the week: MIDGET SYLVAN LAKE BARNZEE LAKERS Lakers 4 vs. Lacombe 7 Player of the week: Aaron Pickering

SYLVAN LAKE COMFORT INN LAKERS Lakers 6 vs. Rocky 4 Lakers 8 vs. ETR Lakers 2 Player of the week: Zoe Dickens

SYLVAN LAKE HOCKEY CENTRAL LAKERS Lakers 3 vs. Maskwacis 6 Player of the week:

SYLVAN LAKE ETR LAKERS Lakers 1 vs. Maskwacis Lakers 2 vs. Comfort Inn Lakers 8

SYLVAN LAKE NORDIC SYSTEM LAKERS Lakers 2 vs. Innisfail 2 Player of the week: Landon Audet

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Hotel room search warrant results in drug bust STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

An police search of a Sylvan Lake hotel room turned up an array of drugs early Sunday morning (Jan. 4).

Sylvan Lake and Rimbey RCMP carried out a search warrant on the room at around 6 a.m., when they arrested the hotel room’s lone occupant. Inside the room, they found 60 millilitres of GHB, 21 grams of cannabis marijuana, 13 grams of crack cocaine, 8.5 grams of cocaine and one gram of methamphetamine.

Danielle Erin Morrell, 24, of Whitecourt, was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of methamphetamine, two counts of fail to comply with release condition and three counts of fail to comply for probation order.

She had been scheduled to appear in court in Red Deer on Monday morning (Jan. 5).

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Fire department called to earlymorning collisions

The following is a list of calls the Sylvan Lake Fire Department responded to between Dec. 15 and Jan. 5: Dec. 15 - 10:46 a.m. - Alarm No Fire, Lakeway Blvd.

Dec. 18 - 6:41 a.m. - Motor Vehicle Collision, Hwy 11 & RR 20 Dec. 20 - 8:16 p.m. - Fuel Spill, Herder Drive & Hwy 20 Dec. 21 - 3:36 a.m. - Motor Vehicle Collision, Hwy 11 & RR 20 Dec. 21 - 1:52 p.m. - Medical Assist, Falcon Ridge Dr. Dec. 21 - 9:58 p.m. - Public Hazard (Power Line), 45 St. & 47 Ave. Dec. 27 - 9:58 p.m. - Alarm No Fire, 48 Ave. Dec. 29 - 12:59 p.m. - Alarm No Fire, 47A Ave. Dec. 31 - 3:23 p.m. - Alarm No Fire, Westview Dr. Jan. 1 - 12:49 p.m. - Alarm No Fire, Herder Dr. Jan. 1 - 1:05 p.m. - Hazardous Material, Hinshaw Dr. Jan. 2 - 6:14 p.m. - Alarm No Fire, 43 St. Jan. 3 - 3:12 p.m. - Medical Assist, Fern Cr.

Vapors in Time by Youth Pastor Owen Scott Meaningless, meaningless. Everything is meaningless.

There’s this Carl Sagan quote about a photo of earth taken

by Voyager on it’s way out into deep space, that echoes the sentiments of Kohelet, the teacher in the ancient wisdom book of Ecclesiastes.

“Look again at that dot. That’s here. That’s home. That’s us. On it everyone you love, everyone you know, everyone you’ve ever heard of, every human being who ever was, lived out their lives. The aggregate of our joy and suffering, thousands of confident religions, ideologies and economic doctrines, every hunter and forager, every hero and coward, every creator and destroyer of civilization, every king and peasant, every young couple in love, every mother and father, hopeful child, inventor and explorer, every teacher of morals, every corrupt politician, every ‘superstar’, every ‘supreme leader.’ Every saint and sinner in the history of our species lived there –on a mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam.”

So here we are on this pale blue dot, tiny specs of dust coming into existence for a moment, hurtling through space and time. Only to flicker back out after a few moments.

These moments, these are all we have in this life. We often try to ignore the fact that these moments are temporary.

That all our empires and gross national product, our art, our literature, our RV’s, our houses, all of our knowledge,

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We invite you to come in and discuss your questions with us at no cost or obligation.

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Do you remember getting worried and stressed about things, things that seemed so important at the time? Like how the kids didn’t give you a fair turn on the playground that day. How do you feel about that now? Do you laugh about it? What are you worried about today? Do you really think it is any less silly than what you were worried about as a child?

Your job. Vapor. Your home. Vapor. Your school loans.

Vapor. Everything and everyone you love and worry about, it’s all vapor. How many of our moments on the pale blue dot do we waste worrying and stressing about the vapor?

The Kohelet, the teacher, in Ecclesiastes shows us the vanity of human toil and worry. Another teacher came and taught about the vapor like this “Come to me all you who are weary, and I will give you rest. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

What are you so worried about? What causes you stress?

Because it’s going to the dirt like everything and everyone else, it is vapor, mist, smoke, havel.

So set your hearts not on things of earth, not on the vapor, but let go. Fully open your heart to both the gift and the Giver, who somehow brings meaning into the meaningless.

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FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH #2-21 Beju Industrial Drive

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Alliance Community Church creativity and legacy, it’s all going to flicker out at some point with everything else. Havel. Meaningless.

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

Jan. 11th Service 10:00 AM Church open for Monday prayers 10 AM-11 AM

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

Jan. 11 Service 10:30 AM ‘Baptism of the Lord’

403-887-5687 Pastor Barry Sigurdson at Steffie Woima School – 4720 45th Ave.

Nursery and Sunday School Sylvan Lake memorial_office@shaw.ca www.slmpc.ca A warm welcome awaits you at your town and country church

Our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church

Mass Times Saturday Evening: Sylvan Lake 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Morning: Sylvan Lake 11:00 a.m.

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

Rimbey 9:00 a.m.

Weekday mass Wednesdays and Fridays 9:00am

Parish Priest: Father

Gabriel Udeh

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

Seventh-day Adventist Church 4607 - 47 Avenue

Email: ourloa@telus.net

Administration Office: Sylvan Lake 403-887-2398 Rimbey 403-843-2126

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

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In unison - Members of the Sylvan Lake Sacred Massed Choir perform together during their last performance of the year at Memorial Presbyterian Church

last month. Money collected from the choir’s annual Christmas concerts totalled $3,100, which was distributed among Bibles for Grads, the Community Partners’ Compassion Fund, the Sylvan Lake Food Bank and the Sylvan Lake Christmas Bureau. Performances were directed by Kerry Heisler.

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The Central Alberta Buccaneers men’s football team has begun preparations for the 2015 Alberta Football League (AFL) season — but not quite yet on the football field.

Instead, as has been the case in previous years, Buccaneers can be found throughout the community lending a helping hand wherever they can.

But supporting the community isn’t just a way of staying active until pre-season training begins; it’s part of being a Buccaneer.

“We definitely want to get the image out that we’re not just a football team,” said receiver Matt Merkley, one of several Sylvan Lake players on the Buccaneers’ roster. “We like to help communities out and bring them together as well.”

The Buccaneers’ most recent community effort saw its players partaking in a team blood drive in Red Deer last month. After

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making a total of 17 donations of blood, the team sent out a challenge to all of the AFL’s other teams to do the same, which they’ll complete in their respective blood donor clinics on Feb. 7.

The Buccaneers will then participate in a bowling tournament in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ponoka later that month. For that particular initiative, the team has set a fundraising goal of $1,200.

Giving back, according to Merkley, is the players’ way of supporting the community that supports them.

“It’s just kind of to give thanks to those who make our football team even possible,” he said. “The second part is just trying to

get our names out there for people to come and support us even more.”

Volunteering will keep the Buccaneers busy until they get together in March to begin discussing plays and on-field preparations.

Under the direction of new head coach Devon Hand, things will be different for the team this year. But, according to Merkley, players are optimistic about the season that lies ahead.

“He (Hand) is doing some exciting things,” said Merkley. “He’s changing up how we practice and just what the practice even looks like, and he’s really looking for committed guys. He wants people to come and get better.”

The Buccaneers kick off th th their season on June 6 in Calgary against the Calgary Wolfpack.

While Buccaneers players hail from all over the Central Alberta region, the team’s home games are played in Lacombe.

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Sylvan Lake Blizzard Soccer Club Annual General Meeting Interested in When: January 21, 2015 Where: Fine Arts Room (Fox Run/ Mother Teresa School).

Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm.

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Coaches and coordinators are eligible to receive a credit.

More information available at the AGM or online.

Please visit our website www.sylvanlakesoccer.ca for more information and to register

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RICK THE WELDER INC. seeking STRUCTURAL STEEL DRAFTER/DETAILER JOB DUTIES Structural steel modeling and detailing using CAD Software.

Prepare engineering designs and drawings Explain drawings for conformity and errors.

EDUCATION Completion of any related education.

2-3 yrs. work exp. will be considered.

Must have vast exp. in structural steel, drafting, detailing and drafting certification.

Terms of employment: F/T permanent. $30/hr. with open availability. Please drop off resume at 11 Erickson Drive, Sylvan Lake AB. T4S 1P5.

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The Company provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit program including such things as:

Find out more about our exciting career opportunities at www.brandtjobs.com or by calling 306-791-8923.

HEWLETT PARK MCDONALDS (50 Hewlett Park Landing Sylvan Lake) is seeking Food Counter Attendants available 24/7 for all shifts, starting $11.00/hour.

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SHANNON Rhonda Anne (Cody) May 27, 1954 - Dec. 23, 2014 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Rhonda Anne (Cody) Shannon on December 23, 2014. She is survived by her Husband Don, daughter Angie Shannon, son Ryan Shannon and her much loved grandchildren Megan and Cody Caplette. She is also survived by her sisters Carol (Eugene) Austin, Red Deer, Lynn (Darryl) Read, Leduc and Pat (Eric) Connor, Kingwood, Texas, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by twin granddaughters, Haley and Jordyn Caplette and her parents Bert and Lil Cody. A celebration of her life will be held on January 10, 2015 at Royal Canadian Legion 5210 50 Ave, Leduc, AB. at 2:00 PM. In Lieu of flowers please make donations to Cross Cancer Institute 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta.

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Class 1 Driver This is an exceptional employment opportunity for a professional, self-motivated individual willing to work in a fast paced12345 environment where multi-tasking and teamwork are essential.

Candidates possessing tank truck Super-B driving experience will be given additional consideration. Compensation package includes excellent wages and benefits.

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Di-Corp will soon be opening its newest world-class Sand Transloading Facility in Leslieville, Alberta. Our state of the art equipment and advanced processes allow us to be leaders in the Sand Transloading market.

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LAMB INDUSTRY CAREER OPPORTUNITY SunGold Specialty Meats Ltd. has an immediate opening for the newly created posiƟon of

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THURSDAY, JAN. 8, 2015

Lighthouse Christian Academy on Dec. 18 held its Christmas concert, Christmas County Spelling Bee. Here, a group of students performs on stage.

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Christmas at Lighthouse Christian Academy Grade 12 student-direc tors Jessica Krause an d Kayla Eisenbarth are presente d a gift of appreciation by Brooke Smith.

Elijah Fullerton

Some of the school’s talented performers.

SYLVAN LAKE NEWS 19

THURSDAY, JAN. 8, 2015

Community tax return program offering free assistance JASMINE O’HALLORAN–HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

A group of volunteers is eagerly waiting for the tax season to arrive so they can help people properly file basic tax forms.

The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, run through Sylvan Lake FCSS (Family and Community Support Services), offers assistance in completing income tax and benefit returns to those who are unable to do so themselves, or who cannot afford to pay for such assistance elsewhere.

Only basic forms such as T4 slips and medical receipts can be filed through the program. More complicated cases such as filing for deceased people or home-based

January

businesses aren’t covered.

“It’s awesome to see all the returns done for free,” said program co-ordinator Brittney Wells. “I think people need to be aware of our program because (tax preparation companies) are pretty expensive, and when you don’t have much money, it’s stressful.”

About 120 tax slips were received through the program last year. Each one takes about 20 minutes to complete, and is done by trained volunteers — more of which can always be used, according to Wells.

Helping out, she feels, is beneficial to both volunteers and the people they serve, and can result in a number of long-term benefits.

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“It’s rewarding for them (volunteers), and they get experience with CRA (Canada Revenue Agency),” she said. “If they help out in Sylvan Lake, they can help out anywhere in the province too. The volunteer doesn’t have to stay in Sylvan Lake, and they can do it for many more years like the majority of the volunteers

have been.”

Potential volunteers are encouraged to apply by mid-January, to allow for time to complete a criminal record check and training.

More information on the program and volunteering is available by contacting Sylvan Lake FCSS at 403-887-1137.

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THURSDAY, JAN. 8, 2015

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