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Preventing the spread Invasive species are in the spotlight once again, and will be highlighted during an education day at the Sunbreaker Cove boat launch next Friday (July 31). See story on FILE PHOTO page 12.

Breaking ground Project consultants joined local dignitaries and fundraising committee members to mark the official groundbreaking of the NexSource Centre last Thursday. Here, NexSource Power’s Tom Witty, Town of Sylvan Lake Mayor Sean McIntyre, Town of Sylvan Lake CAO Betty Osmond and project manager Brent Siminick put shovels in the ground. The facility is scheduled for completion by February 2017.JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN

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MLA MacIntyre accepts role in sustainable energy initiative Innisfail-Sylvan Lake MLA Don MacIntyre has agreed to lend his expertise to an initiative aimed at improving energy efficiency

throughout the entire Pacific Northwest.

MacIntyre, a former curriculum developer in NAIT’s Alternative Energy Program,

was invited to co-chair the Alberta segment of ‘The Roadmap to Resilient, NetZero Construction and Deep Energy Retrofits’ — a Pacific

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Special Events Thursday, July 23 - Join us at the Dickson Store Museum for Thrilling Thursday from 1-4 p.m. Rain or shine. Come out and enjoy games, crafts and other fun activities. No registration necessary. For more information, call 403-728-3355.

Saturday, July 25 - Join us for Taste of Markerville, a Country Food Fair in Historic Markerville. The BBQ and Country Market run from noon to 4 p.m., followed by ’Appy Hour and a Long Table Dinner by Chefs Blake Anderson, Mike Ubbing and Derek Layden.

For information and dinner tickets: www. tasteofmarkerville.com, or check out the Facebook page.

Sunday, July 26 - Come join us for the sixth annual Sunday Afternoon at the Dickson Store Museum at 2 p.m. Music, one-act play, refreshments and goodies. Everyone welcome! Fun for all! For info, call 403-728-3355.

Wednesday, July 29 - Sylvan Lake Seniors Bus to Deerfoot Casino, Calgary. Leave 8:30 a.m. Phone Joan at 403-887-7614.

Wednesday, August 5 - Sylvan Lake and District Victim Services Annual Golf Tournament, in partnership with the Sylvan Lake RCMP. At Sylvan Lake Golf and Country Club, registration 9-10:45 a.m., start time 11 a.m. shotgun start. Dinner and silent auction to follow. Fee $125 per golfer.

Registration and payment must be received

by July 31, and is payable to Sylvan Lake Golf and Country Club, 403-887-3030, 5331 Lakeshore Drive. For more info, contact 403-858-7255.

Thursday, August 6 - Annual Teddy Bear Picnic will be held at the Dickson Store Museum from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. There will be crafts, games, music, homemade lemonade making, picnic and of course a bear hunt. Participants must pre-register by calling the museum at 403-728-3355. Come out for a beary good time!

Saturday, August 15 - Sylvan Lake Seniors Association taking bus to 86th Canadian Derby at Northlands Park Racetrack in Edmonton. It’s the day when the best of the best come to battle for Western Canada’s top racing crown. An afternoon of action, entertainment and glamour. Cost: $42 plus own money for lunch at nearby restaurant (approx. $15). Bus leaves at 9:30 a.m.

Deadline to register: July 15. Call Maryan at 403-887-5428.

Friday, August 21 - Spruce View and District Lions Club’s 4th Annual Fun Golf Tournament at Glennifer Lake Resort and Country Club.

Registration at 8 a.m., shotgun start at 10 a.m. Cost $75 per person, which includes golf, dinner and prizes. For registration and info, contact Jack Marshall at 403-728-3427 or Ray Brinson at 403-347-5883. Net proceeds to support improvement of sports facilities.

Friday, August 28 and Saturday, August 29 - Eckville Quilt Show and Sale at the Eckville Community Centre, 5302 52 Street (beside the green water tower). Runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. We have a quilt show, quilt items sale, bake sale and silent auction. For more information, contact Janet at 403-746-5813.

Friday, August 28 to Sunday, August 30 Eckville Jam and Dance Jamboree at the Eckville Community Centre, $20 for the weekend. Bring your instruments and dancing shoes. Jamming and dancing starts at 10 a.m. Friday. Band Friday 7 p.m. Steve Potter “Black Velvet.” Band Saturday night 7 p.m. Jerry Goertzen “Country Gems.”

Tickets available for Friday and Saturday supper catered by Legion. Also Saturday and Sunday breakfast catered by Lions. For more info, phone Gary at 403-746-0057, or Lloyd at 403-887-5677.

Support Programs T.O.P.S. weight loss support group meets at St. Mary’s and St. Timothy’s Anglican Church Hall every Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. Anyone welcome. Please call Joanne at 403-887-5200 for more info.

Sylvan Lake AA meetings take place Tuesdays 7:30 pm Lions Hall; Sundays 8 pm Presbyterian Church (north door). For more information call male 403-887-4470, 403-588-5491 or female 403-887-4297.

Sylvan Lake Al-Anon (for families and friends of alcoholics) 8 pm Sundays, Presbyterian Church (north door). Contact Kathy 403-887-4470 or Robyn 403-8872961.

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

Weekly Events 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 information, call Ian Oostindie 403-887-0968.

At the Seniors Centre: Mondays-Wii bowling; Tuesdays-Men’s Yoga, Exercise Class, Drop In Scrabble/Games; Tuesday night-drop in crib; Wednesdays-lunches, Bible Study; Thursdays-Bingo; Fridays-Yoga.

Thursdays - Sylvan Lake Seniors Bus to Red Deer. Pick-up starts at 9:15 am. Returning to Sylvan 1 p.m. from Parkland Mall. Call 403-864-2230 for more info.

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. Steak BBQ held in conjunction through summer.

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

First Wednesday every month. 55+ Club Pot Luck and Jam at Sylvan Lake Legion, 12 noon. $2 admission.

First Wednesday every month - The first Wednesday of every month is devoted to teen art projects at the Library! Everything from baked clay art to graffiti! 4-5 p.m. See you there!

NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) initiative.

He subsequently accepted, and will now participate in the initiative’s efforts to discover potential energy efficiency improvements in various types of buildings throughout an area spanning Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories in Canada, and Montana, Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Alaska in the United States.

Job creation and increased competitiveness and resiliency across the region are also goals of the initiative.

“It’s my sincere honour to work with fellow legislators from Canada and the United States on this exciting new venture in sustainability,” MacIntyre said in a Wildrose Party statement issued last Thursday. “We are motivated to find real, market-driven solutions for building infrastructure in some of North America’s toughest climates.”

In addition to his role as curriculum developer at

Don MacIntyre, MLA Innisfail-Sylvan Lake NAIT, MacIntyre also previously worked as an instructor at the institution’s School of Sustainable Building and Environmental Management.

His experience from that, he feels, positioned him well for his role within the initiative.

“I have always believed government’s role is to create

a policy climate that supports sustainable economic diversity,” he said. “I will draw on my background in sustainable development to ensure this project is a success and leads to jobs for people and concrete solutions for industry and government.”

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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.

Are you organized and dedicated and want to be part of a great team? Veterans Voices of Canada is now searching for volunteers to fill a variety of volunteer positions within our organization. Be a part of our upcoming annual events and tributes such as our Veteran Appreciation Day and Flags of Remembrance.

Also needed are interview transcribers and committee members. Help us in our mission of keeping history alive by volunteering with us. Thanks in advance. Contact us at info@ vetvoicecan.org.

Groups & Activities Sylvan Lake Quilters Guild meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at the Seniors Centre at 7 p.m. New members are welcome. For information, please contact Joyce Thrush at 403-887-3287.

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New-look Chinook Triathlon coming to Sylvan Lake STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Following a 10-year history at Calgary’s Lake Midnapore, the Chinook Triathlon Festival will arrive in Sylvan Lake for the first time on Aug. 1, bringing some of the world’s top triathletes with it.

They’ll compete in a number of events slated to be held throughout the day, including an Olympic Triathlon, a Half Iron Triathlon and an Olympic Aquabike.

“It’s literally the best possible location — right outside of Red Deer and between Calgary and Edmonton … and pretty much we wanted to grow it into a little bit of a bigger event, and something that’s a little bit more communitybased.”

Jordan Bryden With a top-notch level of talent competing in an ideal triathlon environment, race director Jordan Bryden is forecasting the day to be a major success.

“We have a really cool pro race coming that is bringing some of the best athletes in the world into town,” he said. “I think this year we’re going to see some really fun and positive results.”

Sylvan Lake was selected to host this year’s event not

just for its convenient location between Calgary and Edmonton, but also for its triathlon-friendly atmosphere, he added.

“It’s literally the best possible location — right outside of Red Deer and between Calgary and Edmonton … and pretty much we wanted to grow it into a little bit of a bigger event, and something that’s a little bit more community-based,” he said. “Sylvan Lake is kind of on a different level in terms of what you get out of that. It’s very similar to the energy you feel in Penticton.”

A large part of the festival’s action will take place in and around the eastern portion of Centennial Park along the lakeshore, with minimal disruption to traffic in the area expected.

With the first race kicking off at 7 a.m., all events are expected to wrap up by early afternoon.

“In the past, the race has gone straight through town ... and that was obviously a concern of ours,” said

Bryden. “We wanted to make sure (this year) that it was going to be a benefit to the community, not a hindrance — especially on the long weekend.”

A full course map and outline of areas the festival’s events will traverse is available online at www.chinooktriathlon.ca.

Challenge Penticton medallist Chris Bagg and Ironman champion Heather Wurtele are among the triathletes who will compete for the festival’s $10,000 prize purse.

Bryden said organizers would like to see Sylvan Lake eventually become the annual host of “the next big destination race” complete with over 1,000 triathletes and a prize purse of $75,000.

Storytime

- TD Summer Reading Club program co-ordinator Kate Goertzen reads to Maverick and Rozalyn Thyer at the Sylvan Lake Municipal Library last Friday. The Reading Club runs throughout the summer.

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Not the time for Brad Wall to play western alienation card TREVOR MCLEOD TROY MEDIA

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall stoked the fires of western alienation when he suggested last week that equalization dollars should be sent to Ontario and Quebec in a pipeline.

Make no mistake, these comments struck a deep chord in the West. After all, the western Canadian identity was forged in the concept of western alienation — the idea that Canada’s four western provinces have been excluded from the affairs of mainstream Canadian politics to the benefit of Ontario and Quebec.

Wall's argument hits the mark on so many points.

First, he was right to remind us that western Canadian provinces should not rush to take economic advice from jurisdictions like Ontario and Quebec, which have not found a way themselves to maintain global competitiveness while occupying the moral high ground. More appreciation of the West's contribution and less moralizing would be a welcome change.

Second, Ontario and Quebec (and, for that matter, British Columbia) should not be hijacking the federation by placing conditions on the development of oil sands and pipelines. Natural resources are squarely within provincial jurisdiction and the production and transportation of such goods should not be derailed by those seeking economic concessions (or more wealth transfer). Accepting this highway robbery could liter-

ally destroy Canada as a trading nation.

Third, provinces do not have the constitutional authority to stop pipelines. The decision is fully within the federal government's purview.

However, as Wall knows, politics matter (especially with a federal election approaching). It was politics that allowed Wall to prevent the BHP Billiton takeover of the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan in 2010. In fairness, Wall acknowledged that this was a federal decision and at no point suggested Saskatchewan would not comply with the decision if it had gone against him.

It is easy for Wall — a true statesman with a deft populist touch — to stoke the fires of western alienation at a time when western Canadian economic interests seem to be under siege by central Canada. However, it would be wrong to suggest that western Canada's interests will not be well–served by thoughtful action to address climate change.

The story is now well understood. Oil producers in western Canada lack meaningful access to global markets. They are forced to sell into the North American market at a significant discount to global prices. This reduces investment, royalties and taxes that would provide public goods, like education and healthcare to all Canadians.

The desire to block access is motivated, in large part, by the belief that Canada has been inactive on climate change. Yes, Alberta and Saskatchewan have taken some steps to address climate change. Yes, they have focused on technological solutions like carbon capture and stor-

age (which could be used in countries like China and India where the real global emissions battle will be waged). But, in a Canadian context, Alberta and Saskatchewan account for nearly half of GHG emissions — and each province has a responsibility to do more.

But, let's not fall into the trap of this being a zero-sum game. Pricing carbon in western Canada does not need to result in a large wealth transfer to central Canada. This is part of the benefit of provinces developing their own systems — as opposed to Ottawa imposing a onesize-fits-all system. A well-designed system can also protect trade exposed industries and make sure we are not simply exporting emissions to jurisdictions with less stringent (or non–existent) environmental policies. And, yes, an agreement between provinces on climate may clear the political barriers that are halting pipelines.

As our premiers seek agreement on a path forward on energy and the environment in St. John’s this week, they would do well to remember that the interests of Canadians are aligned on this issue. There is a time to stoke the fires of western alienation. This is not it.

Now is the time to demonstrate that provinces are capable of working together to advance Canadian interests. If provinces want to lead, they should do so.

Trevor McLeod is the Director of the Centre for Natural Resources Policy at the Canada West Foundation. © 2015 Distributed by Troy Media

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Ontario resident helps apprehend young vehicle burglar

Sylvan Lake RCMP responded to the following calls for service between July 4 and 10: July 4 1:25 a.m. – A 911 call was received regarding a fight in the Hewlett Park Landing area of Sylvan Lake. A witness advised that an altercation was taking place between a cab driver and a group of males near the McDonalds. A verbal dispute resulted in the cab driver telling his passengers to exit his cab at which time the incident became physical. Police arrived on scene however no one was willing to provide a statement and the incident was resolved.

1:36 a.m. – A 39-yearold Red Deer male is facing charges in relation to a dis-

pute at a residence on 50A Avenue in Sylvan Lake. A 37-year-old female called 911 to advise that her boyfriend and a friend were under the influence of substances resulting in a verbal and physical altercation in which bear spray was used by the female. There were no serious injuries, however a male was charged with assault and mischief under $5,000 8:58 p.m. – A call was received of an erratic driver on Highway 11A and Highway 20. Sylvan Lake Community Peace Officers observed the vehicle proceed into oncoming traffic and into the ditch at which time the driver was pulled over and the RCMP notified. A 57-year-old male from Penhold is charged with impaired driving and having a blood alcohol level over .08.

July 5 2:14 p.m. – Police responded to a call of a possible intoxicated driver on Highway 11 near Highway 20. The erratic driver was observed to be heading towards Eckville and swerving all over the road. RCMP stopped the vehicle and a 56-year-old Red Deer male

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July 6 4:48 p.m. – A 16-yearold Sylvan Lake male is facing assault charges. A 17-year-old female reported various incidents of assault involving her boyfriend over a period of time. A warrant was issued for the male’s arrest. He was located the next day and is facing three counts of assault.

July 7 11:51 a.m. – A complaint of a suspicious vehicle resulted in charges being laid against a 22-year-old Sylvan Lake male. Police were advised that a vehicle was parked in an odd location off 49th Street in Bentley. The vehicle was blocked in by RCMP cruisers and Lacombe County Peace Officers after it was determined to be stolen. A lone male was awakened while asleep in the back seat of the vehicle at which time he attempted to flee. He was arrested and is charged with two counts of possession of property; obstructing a peace officer; two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; and possession of crystal meth.

9:30 p.m. – RCMP on patrol in Lacombe County arrested a male driver.

Police noted a vehicle to be traveling at a high rate of speed on Range Road 14

near Township Road 400 at which time the vehicle was stopped. The driver exhibited signs of impairment and was arrested at the scene. A 34-year-old Rimbey male is charged with impaired driving and having a blood alcohol level over. 08. He is also charged with speeding.

July 8 3:21 a.m. – A resident of Ontario is credited for assisting in the apprehension of a youth suspected of breaking into vehicles in the area of 48th Avenue in Sylvan Lake. The witness called 911 after chasing down one of the youths advising that they had ransacked vehicles and had also stolen some money from his wallet. As a result, a 14-year-old male is currently facing charges.

7:05 a.m. – A stolen truck incident is being investigated by RCMP. The owner contacted police to advise them that a Ford F350 was stolen from the driveway of his residence on Bowman Circle in Sylvan Lake. The keys were not in the vehicle and several tools were also stolen.

7:18 p.m. – An investigation is continuing into an incident involving a gun complaint at a residence on 48th Avenue in Sylvan Lake.

A 911 call was received from a male advising that his vehicle was stolen by a female acquaintance and a

male armed with a shotgun.

A 27-year-old female from Rocky Mountain House was arrested and the vehicle was recovered. Charges are pending.

10:20 p.m. – A two vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 11 at Highway 20 resulted in several charges against a 25-year-old Red Deer male.

The driver of a truck involved in the collision fled on foot and the Police Dog Service was deployed.

The male was arrested and is charged with impaired driving; theft of a truck; dangerous operation of a motor vehicle; failing to remain at the scene of a collision; failing to comply with a probation order; and driving while disqualified.

A 6-year-old child was transported to hospital with minor injuries as a result of the collision.

July 9 8:00 p.m. – A resident of Edmonton was arrested in relation to a complaint of an intoxicated female on 47th Avenue in Sylvan Lake. A witness reported that the female was attempting to gain access to vehicles parked in a strip mall and was subsequently found asleep in a car. She was arrested for breaking into the vehicle however the owner did not wish any charges. A 24-year-old female was lodged in cells until sober.

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July 10 6:02 p.m. – RCMP responded to an armed robbery call at the Winks Esso on Lakeway Boulevard in Sylvan Lake. An intoxicated male entered the store and proceeded to take a cell phone charger out of its packaging to use. When confronted by staff, the male indicated he had a knife. Police were called and a 29-year-old Sylvan Lake male was arrested and charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; theft under $5,000; and possession of heroin.

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THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015

Shadow Riders celebrate successful Junior Rodeo CASEY COLE SHADOW RIDERS 4-H CLUB

Another successful Benalto Junior Rodeo was enjoyed on July 3. Youth from all over Central Alberta gathered together for a fun day of rodeo, prior to the Professional Rodeo moving in that evening.

Entries were up twenty per cent from previous years with a record breaking number of 130 contestants competing in 22 events.

The event is hosted every year by the Benalto Ag Society and run and organized by the Shadow Riders 4-H Club.

The day could not be possible without the support of our generous sponsors. We would like to thank them all.

Without the support and generosity from these businesses and individuals this event would not be the event that it is.

The Shadow Riders 4-H Club would also like to give a big shout out to Myron Vick, official judge, for his time and ongoing commitment to the Junior Rodeo. They would also like to thank all of their parents, as well as all the past members and parents who came out and helped to ensure the smooth running of the 2015 Benalto Junior Rodeo.

Thank you to all of the contestants for coming out; we hope that you had a fun day and hope to see you all next year!

The winners of the High Point Buckles were as follows: Leadline - Wesley Pals; 8 and under - Harleigh Henderson; 9-12 - Bobbi Henderson; 13 - 16 - Richard Edmonson.

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About a block from my grandmother’s house stood a convenience store. Occasionally my sister and I would be allowed to go to that store to get a treat. BUT, we were to stay on the north side of the street to get there and to come back.

My grandmother told us that the woman living on the south side of the street was a “dirty woman” and that we were to go nowhere near her or her house or her children. So we didn’t. We cautiously walked down the other side of the street, sneaking occasional glances at the woman‘s house as we went.

Now, that woman had a few children, and when I was a bit older, my grandmother told me that her children didn’t all have the same father. My grandmother considered that extremely shameful and sinful. So we were to shun her and her children. I don’t think my grandmother had any proof of this theory, nor did she seek to find out or help the woman, who seemed to be very poor. She just decided that she was a “bad woman” and we were all to keep away from her.

Do we do that, without finding out the whole story? And do we try to understand the circumstances of her situation without judging her?

This woman was my grandmother’s neighbour, no matter how you define the word, simply because she lived in the same neighbourhood, on the same street. She was not treated very well at all by many of her neighbours.

Jesus was approached by a Pharisee, a man very learned in the scriptures, the Shema, who knew them inside and out. He knew the Law and considered himself an expert. He was a lawyer in other words. He was really not earnest about learning things from Jesus, but was trying to beat Jesus in a debate. So, he began by asking Jesus which commandment given to Moses by God was the most important one.

Well, we all know what Jesus said: “You shall love the Lord your God with all of your heart, with all of your soul, with all of your strength, and you are to love your neighbour as yourself.”

The Pharisee knew this passage very well himself, so after Jesus recited it, he sought to trick Jesus and show Him off to be a country bumpkin, an uneducated person who people were revering and who was taking away the honour that was due the Pharisee, in his mind at least!

So, he said to Jesus, “Who then is my neighbour?”

That is a deep question, because the term today is almost identical to the term in those days: our neighbours are

usually considered to be those who live in our neighbourhoods, near to our own houses. We consider neighbours to be those who are similar to ourselves in status and values, and usually as well, in race.

Am I right?

Well, obviously this Pharisee felt likewise. He was not prepared for Jesus to include all the people of the world, no matter what their status, morals, lifestyle or race might be.

We are to love all people, and that’s a hard thing to do.

Did my grandmother love her neighbour that lived on the next block? I’m sure that my good Christian grandmother thought she was being wise, but did she love her neighbour?

Frederick Buechner in his book: The Magnificent Defeat. says The love for equals is a human thing — of friend for friend, brother for brother. It is easy to love what is loving and lovely. The world smiles and nods its head.

The love for the less fortunate is a beautiful thing — the love for those who suffer, for those who are poor, the sick, the failures, the unlovely. This is compassion, and it touches the heart of the world.

The love for the more fortunate is a rare thing — to love those who succeed where we fail, to rejoice without envy with those who rejoice, the love of the poor for the rich, of the black man for the white man.

The world is always bewildered by its saints.

And then there is the love for the enemy — love for the one who does not love you but mocks, threatens, and inflicts pain. The tortured’s love for the torturer. This is God’s love. It conquers the world.

This is the kind of love for neighbour that Jesus was talking about, and the kind of love that God Himself meant when He said that we must love our neighbours as ourselves. It is a difficult kind of love to give, but it IS what we are called to do.

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THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015

Lighthouse fundraising going strong as construction continues With the construction of a new lighthouse in Sylvan Lake now underway, members of the community have shown a strong desire to be part of the much-loved landmark.

So much so, in fact, that the project’s committee is contemplating extending its popular Buy-a-Brick fundraiser into a second phase.

“There’s no reason for this lighthouse not to stand for the next 100 years, and it’s kind of cool to have your name on a brick for 100 years in a really public place,” said Sylvan Lake Rotary Lighthouse Committee member Susan Samson. “I think that’s what appealed to a lot of people.”

So far, the committee has raised around $205,000 — money that’s come from a variety of different sources.

About 200 bricks have been sold through the fundraiser, and will bear the names of businesses and individuals at the base of the lighthouse once it’s constructed.

While the deadline for purchasing bricks was initially supposed to be next week,

members of the committee will keep a close eye on demand to see if the initiative can possibly be extended.

“If we see that there is a demand, then we’ll start Phase 2 of the brick sales,” said Samson, adding further bricks would likely need to be part of the walkway surrounding the lighthouse. “Once the lighthouse is built and people see the bricks, they’re going to say, ‘I wish I had bought a brick.’”

So far, screw piles have been installed at the new lighthouse’s site just north of the marina complex on the west side of Lakeshore Drive. Foundation work will come next, with the project expected to wrap up by fall of this year.

Work on Lighthouse Park, within which the Lighthouse will be situated, will follow soon after — possibly in spring, Samson expects.

Further information on the project and related fundraising initiatives is available on the Sylvan Lake Lighthouse Project Facebook page.

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THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015

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The Sylvan Lake community will have the unique opportunity of learning about the various projects in place to manage the health of the lake during a Red Deer River Watershed Alliance (RDRWA) event on Friday (July 24).

Representatives from Alberta Environment and Parks, Nature Alberta, Alberta Health and Alberta Lake Management Society will be at the Pier for Lake Days, which runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

RDRWA executive Jeff Hanger said the event will

give people an opportunity to ask questions and understand why certain projects have been created.

“It’s an opportunity for the people that live and benefit from the lake to talk to officials that actually affect the lake,” he said.

Everything and anything that can potentially affect the watershed will be discussed during the event, he added; topics will include, but won’t be limited to, water testing, restrictions around the lake and research findings.

“If there’s a no-swimming warning, it’s an opportunity to understand why that is, and the process behind it,” said Hanger. “When it comes

to lake management, there are a lot of factors and people involved, and this is an opportunity for us to bring those people together at the lake.”

As well, the invasive species threat — including zebra and quagga mussels and blue-green algae — will be discussed, as will the many initiatives being undertaken to maintain the watershed’s health.

“People want to see that there is response to lake issues,” said Hanger. “People will be able to learn more about the programs that have been put in place by various Alberta agencies to manage the lake.”

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THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015

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Strong winds forced watercraft and debris ashore along the lake last Friday. Several moored boats were also displaced as a result of the wind, with at least one reported to have sunk.

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A group of cyclists will ride more than 180 kilometres to help raise money for an important cause on Saturday and Sunday (July 25 and 26).

The Freedom Ride is held annually in support of the Magdalene House, a safehouse for victims of human trafficking. The house is situated in Central Alberta, but for safety reasons, its exact location cannot be disclosed.

This year — the ride’s fourth — will see participants set off from École Our Lady of the Rosary School on Saturday morning, and eventually make their way to Sanctum Retreat near Caroline. All in all, riders will travel approximately 90 kilometres to the retreat, before staying the night and returning to Sylvan Lake the next day.

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Regular Meeting of Council August 10, 2015 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm

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Alleys and adjacent residential roads will be closed to general traffic, with allowances for local vehicles only. Traffic congestion is expected. The Town apologizes for any inconvenience and encourages the public to come out, enjoy the outdoors, and take in what is likely to be a fun spectator event.

For more information about Slide the City, please visit www. slidethecity.com/events/sylvan-lake-red-deer To report parking violations, in which vehicles have parked on, or blocked access to private property, please contact 403 887 3333.

Park & Play Wednesdays, from 10:00 - 11:30 am, July 22- August 22, at Four Seasons Park (beside the Community Centre at 4725, 43 St.) Our Park & Play recreation programs ensure that children, up to five years of age, have the opportunity to participate in activities that encourage age-appropriate development of fundamental movement skills like running, jumping, and balancing. Physical literacy is an important component. Creativity is meshed with physical activity to improve children’s coordination and body awareness. In addition to promoting physical literacy, our Park & Play encourages enhancing each child’s personal and social development.

Stay & Play Wednesdays, 1:00- 2:30 pm, July 22- August 22, at Four Seasons Park (beside the Community Centre at 4725, 43 St.) This is an excellent opportunity for both parents & children, up to five years of age, to socialize and play in a fun, safe environment. Families can enjoy some unstructured playtime together in our new Parent Link playroom! A great way to interact with other families and allow your child(ren) to learn to socialize with others. Please bring a snack for your child.

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Community Programs Parent Link: Art In The Park Tuesdays, from 1:00- 2:30 pm, and Saturdays from 10:0011:30 am, July 14- August 22 at Four Seasons Park (beside the Community Centre at 4725, 43 St.) We provide parent- supervised, art-focused recreational activities for children, up to five years of age. Art in the park will help develop your child’s creativity, imagination, and self-expression through activities in crafts, two and three dimensional art, movement, creative dramatics, and storytelling.

Twin Weigh Scales/Scale Shack – Waste Transfer Site The Town of Sylvan Lake Public Works Division is tendering for the supply and installation of two (2) new weigh scales and a new scale shack to be located at the Waste Transfer Site in Sylvan Lake. The project also involves the removal and salvage of the existing single scale and shack. Tender packages are available at the Municipal Operations Building located at 1 Industrial Drive.

This tender opportunity closes at 10:00 A.M. local time on August 18, 2015. Inquiries may be made to Mr. John Watson, Public Works Manager at 403.887.2800 (jwatson@sylvanlake.ca) or to Mr. David Yee, Asset Management Coordinator at 403.887.2141 (dyee@ sylvanlake.ca).

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THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015

House Freedom Ride to launch Sylvan Lake on Saturday While organizers have set a fundraising goal of between $10,000 and $15,000, raising awareness is just as important as raising money, said Magdalene House Society board member Marian Cloutier.

“We live in a relatively peaceful and law-abiding nation, and people like to think that nothing ever goes wrong, or that hideous crimes like human trafficking don’t exist in Canada,” she said. “(People) never thought it would exist in Canada, let alone Red Deer or Alberta.”

At press time, just seven riders had committed to participating in the event.

For organizers, that’s a worrying decrease from last year’s 20.

But Cloutier wants to ensure the event and the cause stay at the fore of people’s minds to help make people aware of the issue. “(Human trafficking) is a very real issue in Alberta,” she said. “Often times it’s more prevalent in the bigger cities, but I know it exists in

Red Deer, and that may spill off into Sylvan Lake too.

“It goes on everywhere and no one really knows about it.”

The Magdalene House is run by volunteers, with funds raised through the Freedom Ride supporting operating

costs such as utilities, rent, groceries and other necessities.

Information on supporting the Magdalene House and the Freedom Ride fundraiser is available online at www.magdalenehouse.ca.

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THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015

Clean-drain-dry to be emphasized at invasive species education day The introduction of invasive mussels to Sylvan Lake could be detrimental to the lake’s health. An inspection and education day will take place at the Sunbreaker Cove boat launch on July 31.

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The risk of finding invasive species on boats is high this time of year, which can mean an increase in the risk of unwanted mussels finding their way into the lake. But there’s plenty boat owners can do to prevent contamination, said Lacombe County environmental co-ordinator

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Boat owners will be asked where they’ve travelled recently, and be provided educational information on mussels and their potential impact on the lake, West said.

They’ll also be reminded of the clean-drain-dry process.

“What we’re looking for is a clean and dry boat,” she said. “We’re trying to educate people in saying that every time they take their boat out of the water, make sure to clean it, drain all the water and dry all the surfaces out so that they’re not even risking taking the babies from one spot to another.”

West said Sylvan Lake doesn’t currently have any mussels that are considered invasive species, but if such mussels were introduced, the effects could be devastating.

“They can reproduce up to a million in a year,” she said. “It’s pretty insane how quickly they can replace themselves.”

With the mussels’ presence, vegetation growing on the bottom of the lake would likely be destroyed, leaving fish with nothing to feed off.

As well, waterways, pipelines and underwater infrastructure would likely become clogged.

And once the invasive mussels are in, they’re almost certainly here to stay, West warns.

“They are virtually impossible to remove,” she said.

“They cause water quality issues, destroy the food chain, reproduce very quickly and are something we can pretty much not eradicate.”

Invasive aquatic plants will also be searched for during the July 31 inspection, which runs at the Sunbreaker Cove boat launch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Invasive mussels were found on a boat bound for Sylvan Lake during an inspection at the same site in May. - NEWS STAFF

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Marvel Lorraine Down April 20, 1936 – July 14, 2015 Born in Dodds, Alberta the only daughter of Hans and Signy Neraasen. Marvel grew up on a farm near Ryley, Alberta and in 1954 married Douglas Down.

They had four daughters Connie, Laurie, Wendy and Cindy. In 1969, they moved from Athabasca to Yellowknife, N.W.T. where they started a business called Sub-Arctic Welding. Marvel loved to dance, fish and go to the family cabin, where they made many great memories. In 1991, she moved to Black Diamond to be closer to her daughters. Her last days were spent in Long Term Care at the High River Hospital. Her family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to the nurses and doctors of the Acute Care Ward of the High River Hospital for the wonderful care they gave Marvel and her family during this difficult time. She will be deeply missed by her family Connie Down-Cicoria (Andy), Laurie Down, Wendy Whitlock (Giles Lafontaine), Cindy Regier (Pete) and her 12 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and extended family. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, July 26, 2015 at 3:00 pm at Tudor Stables. Condolences can be left for the family at www.snodgrassfuneralhomes. com Arrangements in care of Snodgrass Funeral Homes – Okotoks.

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Employment #700 - #920 Caregivers/Aides................710 Clerical ..............................720 Computer Personnel ..........730 Dental ................................740 Estheticians........................750 Hair Stylists ........................760 Janitorial ............................770 Legal ..................................780 Medical ..............................790 Oilfield ................................800 Professionals......................810 Restaurant/Hotel ................820 Sales & Distributors ..........830 Teachers/Tutors..................840 Trades ................................850 Truckers/Drivers ................860 Business Opportunities......870 Miscellaneous ....................880 Volunteers Wanted ............890 Positions Wanted ..............895 Employment Training ........900 Career Planning ................920

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career!

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Wolf Creek Primary Care Network The Wolf Creek Primary Care Network is hiring a full time baccalaureate Family Social Worker to function as a primary counsellor in the context of primary care interdisciplinary team.

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Position Quali¿cations • A BSW with at least 2 years of experience as a Therapist • Registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers at the Psychosocial Intervention Level.

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THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015

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AVAILABLE immediately, brand new upper duplex, 3 bdrm., 2 bath., no pets, n/s, incl. water, d/d $1,500, rent $1,500/mo., one year lease.

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Condos/ Townhouses

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4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

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Real Estate #4000 - #4190 Condos/ Townhouses

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Buildings For Sale

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

Public Notices

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Estate of

Eleanor Pearl Schmale who died on July 7, 2014.

If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by July 31, 2015 with Lani L. Rouillard at 403.887.0656 and provide details of your claim. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

Lodge contributions celebrated The Sylvan Lake Seniors Lodge marked a number of special occasions recently.

Top photo: The Lodge held a retirement dinner for Elaine Piller after her 15 years of service on June 3. Pictured here with Piller (middle) at the celebration are Wanda Dahlgren (food services co-ordinator) and Dale Aasen (executive director).

Bottom photo: The Lodge also held a dinner for Aasen, who after many years of dedicated service retired on June 30.

Here with Aasen (middle) are Laverne Asselstine (board chair), Robert Orr (board member), Chuck White (past board member) and Sean McIntyre (board member).

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THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015

Central Alberta’s premiere summer cultural event is happening on

August 15, 2015 at Centennial Park in Sylvan Lake!

For Tickets Call 403 340 2948

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The Red Deer Symphony Orchestra is proudly partnering with the Jazz at the Lake Festival to bring Central Alberta an unforgettable musical evening featuring world class Jazz Artists:

Dan Brubeck Trio

Eric Allison

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A delectable night in the heart of the Town of Sylvan Lake.

Grab your chair and come to take in the beauty of the water, the sunset, the food, the drink and of course – the music

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THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015

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With just one loss in five games, the Central Alberta Buccaneers are heading full of confidence into what could be the biggest game of their season.

Coming off the back of a comfortable 66-6 win over the Lloydminster Vandals earlier this month, the Buccaneers — who play in the men’s Alberta Football League (AFL) — will take on the vastly experienced Fort McMurray Monarchs on Saturday (July 25).

But they’ll do so with plenty of momentum behind them — the Buccaneers haven’t lost since June 13 when they fell 50-6 to the Calgary Gators.

“If we can start to put consistent scores on the board through long drives, we will have a chance at competing against and beating Fort Mac,” said offensive co-ordinator Aaron Sheppard. “If we play at our potential, we can undoubtedly compete with any team in this league.”

Matt Merkley, one of several Sylvan Lake players on the Buccaneers’ roster, said the victory against Lloydminster was an example of the team’s offence having “finally clicked.”

“Our play calling was good and there weren’t many player miscues,” he said. “We were determined to win.”

But they’ll need to stay

at the height of their game on Saturday when they face the Monarchs — whose roster boasts a number of university- and NCAA-experienced players.

The Monarchs currently sit in second in the AFL — behind the Calgary Gators and one spot ahead of the Buccaneers. They’ve also put in some solid performances of late, having defeated the Airdrie Irish a record-setting 100-0 earlier this month.

A win for the Buccaneers would mark a major step in their defence of second-place in the league.

The game kicks off at 6 p.m. on Saturday (July 25) at MEGlobal Athletic Park in Lacombe. In keeping up with the Buccaneers’ strong community spirit, a clothing drive will be held in conjunction with the game. Spectators are encouraged to bring various items of clothing as outlined on the Central Alberta Buccaneers Facebook page.

Spectators can also purchase a $2 raffle ticket for a chance to ‘Win a Date with 38’ — a season-long fundraiser being held in support of Whisker Rescue.

The Buccaneers’ roster comprises players from all over the region, including Sylvan Lake. The team plays its home games in Lacombe.

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THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015

SPORTS

Nauticals put in solid showing at Edmonton swim meet

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Sylvan Lake Nauticals swam well at the 2015 Speedo Age Group and Senior Championships in Edmonton earlier this month. Pictured here are Coach Sharon Burns, Isaac Bahler, Elizabeth Moore, Tyler Gauthier, Zoe DeJonge, Matthew Gauthier and Coach Trevor SUBMITTED Burns.

Five Sylvan Lake swimmers qualified and competed at the 2015 Speedo Age Group and Senior Championships July 2 to 5 in Edmonton. It was a great weekend of swimming for all five swimmers.

Isaac Bahler, 11, had a great weekend participating in his first provincial swim meet. Isaac swam in a total of seven races and made it into the top 10 and qualified for finals in five events. He also swam five personal best times in the 50m, 100m and 200m freestyle, and in the 50m and 100m butterfly with a best place showing of fourth in the 100m butterfly. Isaac also swam 11-year-old qualifying ‘A’ times in the 100m and 200m freestyle, and was presented with a top-five swimmer recognition award for boys 10 and under for his performance earlier this season.

Zoe DeJonge, 11, had an excellent weekend as well. Zoe competed in seven events over the weekend and qualified for four finals in the girls 11-12 age group. Zoe had four personal best times in the 100m freestyle, 100m and 200m backstroke, and in the 50m butterfly. She swam hard and did very well for moving up to a new age group this year.

Elizabeth Moore, 14, competed in her last swim meet for the Age Group Championships, as next

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year she will move up to Seniors. Competing in seven events and qualifying for all seven finals, Elizabeth won three silver medals — in the 50m, 100m and 200m breaststroke. She also earned fourth in the 200m individual medley, fifth in the 50m and 100m butterfly, and sixth in the 400m individual medley. Elizabeth was presented with a top10 swimmer recognition award for her performance as a 14-year-old earlier this season. Elizabeth is going to Quebec City July 29 to Aug. 2 to compete at the Canadian Age Group Championships. Good Luck to her as she represents the Sylvan Lake Nauticals at the national swim meet.

Tyler Gauthier, 16, competed for the first time at the Senior Championship competition, as he aged up in June of this year. Tyler had a good weekend competing, as he had to swim against swimmers all aged 16 and up. Tyler swam personal best times in the 50m and 400m freestyle, and in the 50m breaststroke. It was tough competition throughout the weekend, but Tyler swam well and did a great job representing the Nauticals.

Matthew Gauthier, 16, also competed for the first time at the Senior Championship competition, competing against swimmers over the age of 16. Matthew competed in seven events and also earned himself three personal best times over the weekend. He bettered his times in the 50m and 400m freestyle, and in the 200m butterfly. He made it into three finals.

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THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015

A look back: Sylvan Lake’s Miss Mermaids JEAN BRIDGE SYLVAN LAKE AND DISTRICT ARCHIVES SOCIETY

The following content was submitted by the Sylvan Lake and District Archives Society as part of a series celebrating the society’s 20 years of existence this year. The Archives Society is open to the public every Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 4 p.m. at its new location in the lower level of the town’s Municipal Government Building.

In 1973, citizens of Sylvan Lake celebrated the town’s 60th birthday with a celebration in June. It was the first time ever as the regattas and other galas had always been held in the summer. It was such a success that the next year would have a second June celebration called 1913 Days, and people began planning activities around the weekend closest to June 15.

In February 1973, junior high school girls were selected for a competition to be Carnival Queen. The girl and her attendants who sold the most tickets to the Carnival, (Feb. 23 to 25) would be chosen. The name of the winner in 1973 was Roberta Wilson, who presided over festivities at the Carnival and also the 60th anniversary celebration.

The same process for selecting a Queen was followed in 1974, but in 1975, a few changes were made, including a name change to ‘Miss Mermaid’.

Besides selling tickets, the girls were expected to show off a talent (thus was born the talent show held on Friday evening of the 1913 celebrations). The third requirement was to take part in a bathing suit contest. Once chosen, the girls were expected to ride on the town float in the 1913 Days parade and in other parades throughout the area.

In the 1980s, a third event was added to the girls’ duties when the first Mermaid Ball was held in the tournament house at the Golf and Country Club.

This became the first of a yearly event where the Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year and Employee of the Year were given plaques and treated to a banquet and evening of dancing to live music.

Susan Fisher, daughter of Gerry and Helen Fisher, is pictured here on the 1975 town float.

The Miss Mermaid contests lasted 14 years, and of those former ladies, five were able to come back for celebrations in 2013: Rachelle (Coppens) Taylor; Sunata (Lazzari) Halliday; Marcine (Pogadl) Woyke); Brenda (Cressey) Soley; and Marlis (Pogadl) Hansen.

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