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Community shows support in low economic times

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The Sylvan Lake R.C.M.P. Charity Check Stop was once again successful last Saturday with the fire department, R.C.M.P., Sylvan Lake and District Victim Services and the Town’s conservation officers collecting toys, food and around $9,000.

The money collected this year is down from last year due to the decline in the economy said Sylvan Lake and District Victim Services program coordinator Jennifer Plotnikoff, but people still donated from their hearts.

She said the amount of toys and food donated for the food bank were also down as well but it was still a good day. “I think people were giving but they were giving less,� Plotnikoff said. “It’s very moving to watch the citizens of Sylvan Lake donate.�

She said people were driving through and donating anywhere from a few dollars to larger amounts such as $50 or $100.

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people donated every dollar helps. “Everything helps,�

Plotnikoff said. “It’s really nice of everybody to help.�

She said people were happy to donate, with the majority of people saying they would be back with donations and eventually returned to drop off toys and food.

Four sports tickets were even donated this year.

The down turn in the economy has hit everyone hard said Plotnikoff and the Christmas Bureau has had a significant increase of families applying for help.

But never the less the community still gave back which will help to spread the season’s cheer. “It’s very moving to see them dropping toys off and groceries and stuff like that,� Plotnikoff said.

This is Plotnikoff’s 15th year of doing the charity check stop and said it was great to see how active the firefighters and R.C.M.P. were in giving out goodies to children.

They gave out little gifts such as hats, hockey sticks and little finger print kits to children.

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT - Nicole Lundberg, environmental protection officer for Alberta Environment and Parks, accepts a donation from a passer-by during the annual Charity Check Stop held Saturday in Sylvan Lake.

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“It’s the community support,� Plotnikoff said. “Everybody wants to help everybody.

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High school redesign taking shape at H.J. Cody

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The bell rings. Student’s of H.J. Cody High School exit their first class of the day. Instead of heading to their next assigned class students must now make a choice.

For the next 45 minutes students must ask themselves what subject they feel they need extra help with.

Students must take charge of their own learning and decide for themselves how they will spend this block of daily ‘personalized learning time’. Administration asks students to use a computer or smart phone in the morning before school to sign up for which teacher they feel will best assist them in that block of time and are expected to be accountable for their own choices.

This new standard block of self motivated learning time became an intergral part of Sylvan Lake high school students’ lives this past fall as part of Alberta Education’s ‘Moving Forward with High School Redesign’ initiative.

Schools had to apply to the program explaining why they felt their highschool was ready to ‘move forward’.

The program stemmed from a pilot project launched in a number of schools throughout the province over five years ago, called the ‘High School Flexibility Enhancement Pilot Project’.

Principal of H.J. Cody, Dave Elwood explained Redesign is about shifting the mindsets of students. Opening up a slot in a student’s timetable provides an opportunity for flexible learning - instead of being told where to go

when the bells rings, they are encouraged to spend the time in a subject they are struggling in or feel they could use more time in. “If you remember back to a time you had to learn something - maybe you got it right away or maybe you could’ve used more time with your teacher,� said Elwood. “Personalized Learning Time allows students to spend the time where they need it most.

Kids are seeing learning in a different way and it’s giving them the time they need to see the teachers they need to see without having to stay after school or take up both their’s and the teacher’s lunch breaks.�

Elwood added in addition to the time table change and addition of the personalized learning time, High School Redesign also includes a change in the ‘culture’ of the school.

He explained before Redesign students so often students felt they never had a say in their school.

Redesign poses the idea students need to have a voice and feel engaged in their school. This sets high expectations for students and works to build a culture within the school that involves them in the decision making process and offers open communication between educators, administration and students.

Elwood explained a school’s positive culture allows students to feel safe and connected while allowing them to feel as though the school is a place where they can learn freely and contribute to the world. “High School Redesign

balances students taking responsibility for their learning and asks them to be accountable to where they signed up to go that day and commit to it,� said Elwood. “This not only prepares them for more success in high school but also later in life because they will carry those skills into post secondary education and future employment.�

Superintendent of Chinook’s Edge School Division, Kurt Sacher said they are very pleased with the work administration and staff at H.J. Cody have undertook. “They’ve worked so hard to be able to set their students up for success,� said Sacher on High School Redesign at H.J. Sacher explained the vast majority of the high school’s in Chinook’s Edge are now involved in the initiative and he is happy with the results he is seeing - adding a major proponent of the initiative is increasing high school completion rates. “It really takes a lot of initiative from the administration to get a program like this off the ground and running as well as H.J.’s is,� said Sacher. “We’re very confident in the direction they are going to meet the needs of all of their current and future students.�

PERSONALIZED LEARNING TIME - Gabrielle Lacroix, 16, and Kjerstine Willis, 17, spent their personalized learning time on Friday morning working on their math.

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BY SCOTT MCDERMOTT SYLVAN LAKE NEWS COLUMNIST In the fitness industry, we all know about the January resolutions that are coming up… but what about now? What about December? Should you avoid every party, hide in the closet clutching your meal plan and your exer-

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the party. Look…. You cannot out train a bad diet, and you will never train so much that you can eat whatever you want, but you could help with an offset. Make your muscles hungry so they eat the food at the party, not just your fat cells.

Eat before you go. A small sensible meal with balanced proteins, fats and carbs maybe an hour or so early. If you arrive at the party starving, you are doomed. You know this.

Have a drink as soon as you get there and water it down heavily! Drink half, top it with water and then sip. Nobody will know and not only will you save cal-

ories, you will drink less alcohol and make better decisions. Remember too, that alcohol has nearly as many calories as fat. Go easy. Avoid the sugary holiday drinks that can be 1000 calories per glass.

Once you are at the party, be at the party. You don’t need to count calories, worry about stuff and make yourself and everyone around you crazy.

Nobody cares about your meal plan and your goals, not at a party they don’t.

So just be and enjoy.

Choose a desert. Then head over with a plate, put on carrots, celery, etc and one piece of that desert.

Repeat as required.

No leftovers. The party is over, let it be over. Enjoy, indulge, move on.

Once the party is over, no regrets. Let it go. Plan for a solid workout the next day and enjoy the fact that a short overfeed can actually help you make strength gains the next day. Add some cardio too, and not only did you enjoy the party, but it didn’t ruin your progress to a healthy body.

The holidays are meant to be enjoyed, and everyone loves a party. With these simple tips, you can enjoy the party season and keep on track!

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Remembering past holidays JASMINE O’HALLORNA-HAN

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY The Sylvan Lake News welcomes letters to the editor on current issues and concerns from its readers. Letters must include the writer’s first and last names, address and phone number. Letters will be published with the writer’s name and city, town or country of residence (address and phone number not for publication). Letters signed with aliases, pen names or those left anonymous will not be used. The Sylvan Lake News reserves the right to edit all letters for length, clarity, legality, personal abuse, good taste and public interest.

Not all letters may be published due to any of the previous editing reasons or availability of space. Please make letters legible (typed is preferred) and brief (under 250 words).

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Look, you don’t want to gain so much that you spend the next 6 months trying desperately to erase the damage, but you also want to enjoy the holidays too. There is a balance that can be achieved and it really isn’t that hard, nor does it require the ninja-like skills of a monk.Plan the parties out in advance as best you can. You know that the weekend is likely planned, so you know that Mon-Fri you need to some strategies to stay on target.

The weekend is your reward, and think of it that way. Earn that weekend.

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Christmas is a special time of year especially for children. They wait so patiently to unwrap their gifts Christmas morning to find out what the secret is inside.

I still vividly remember being a little girl. Six-yearsold and excited to open up what seemed to be enough gifts to make a small village of little girls happy. Gifts of all various sizes laid under the tree for what seemed to be weeks. By the time my little fingers got to rip open the wrapping paper, I was not just grabbing at wrapping paper but dust covered wrapping paper.

What a tease for a child to see her gifts all neatly wrapped by Grandma all stored underneath the Christmas tree, just to sit there glinting below the Christmas lights. I can still hear the presents screaming at me to open them, complaining of being suffocated, or at least that’s the excuse I tried to tell my mother as she finally gave in and let me open one gift at a time a week following up to actual Christmas. No, we’re not Jewish and I wasn’t celebrating Hanukkah - I just had a lot of Christmas gifts under the tree that year.

The reason for the many Christmas gifts was because I was the only grandchild for awhile. Mom had me young and Grandma spoiled me….a lot. Things changed when my aunts started hav-

ing children. The tree was lonely for years afterwards.

After unwrapping all my gifts, I entered into a world of Barbies. I am not joking with this one either. I must have had at least four barbies and they all had their own wardrobes, make up desks, shoes, hair pieces and everything else necessary to the Barbie world.

I don’t envy any mother who has to put up with a grandmother spoiling her granddaughter. I can only imagine my mother having to clean up all the boxes and wrapping paper. I think the boxes were even big enough to be the biggest barbie of

all and playing with my barbie friends. Upon cleaning up everything afterwards my mother had to make sure she didn’t accidentally throw me into the garbage with the trash on boxing day.

I still remember trying to brush my barbie’s hair and wondering why the comb kept getting stuck in her hair. Synthetic blonde hair was no match for the smaller than small ‘comb’ that came in with the accessories.

Putting on the clothing was even harder as playing dress up with my dolls was one of my favourite things

to do. This is probably why my barbies were always naked and on the top of my dresser. I could never get them into their clothes no matter how beautiful their wardrobes were. The same thing went for Ken. I could never manage to squeeze him back into his clothes.

My room was soon surrounded by naked barbies.

But they didn’t complain that they were cold or embarrassed.

Now being an adult I no longer play with barbies as they are long gone, but I am always looking forward to seeing what my family has so generously given me for

Christmas.

I still look forward to unwrapping gifts Christmas morning as I am still a big kid at heart. I love being surprised Christmas morning and in some years past I have been truly surprised as my husband has had the habit of going and getting things Christmas Eve when all the good gifts are gone. I still remember last year getting a pair of black fleece pants which were many sizes too big on me and were men’s pants.

What more could I say on Christmas morning but ‘thanks sweetie, the thought counts’?

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Local students educated on the Youth Criminal Justice Act

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The Grade 9 students at École Mother Teresa School were educated on the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) Thursday.

During the presentation justice education coordinator for the John Howard Society of Red Deer, Joanna

Pandeiroot, taught them about the consequences young offenders get after committing a crime.

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“It is vitally important to teach any grade what is going on in the legal system so that they are educated to know what not to do,” Pandeiroot said. “It’s a deterrent to know what the law is so that they don’t break it.”

Her power point presentation included information on facts such as how having a criminal record can severely hinder your chances of finding a job.

She also talked about the different consequences children face after committing a crime.

These consequences depend on the severity of the crime committed but can include not being able to leave the country, many hours of community service

and that offenses remain on record.

Pandieroot said she hopes the students learned that breaking the law is something serious and not something ‘cool to do’.

“Breaking the law isn’t all sunshine and rainbows,” she said.

She said she could tell the students took the information she presented seriously and said they were a fun group and they learned a lot.

The 10 most common thefts committed by minors in Alberta are theft, drugs, common assault, break and enter, failure to comply with orders, mischief, major assault, drug possession, possession of stolen property, robbery and uttering threats.

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Criminal Education – Justice education coordinator for the John Howard Society of Red Deer Joanna Pandeiroot taught the Grade 9 students at École Mother Teresa School about the Youth Criminal Justice Act on Thursday.

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Young race car driver educates local students on dangers of distracted driving

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS A young and energetic race car driver, Parker Thompson visited École Fox Run School on Monday afternoon where he shared facts of how dangerous and life-altering distracted driving can be.

To ensure the students paid attention to his presentation they were not allowed to have their mobile devices on them.

Thompson,17, from Red Deer, promotes his campaign of ‘Drive to Stay Alive’ by sharing videos of families affected by dis-

tracted driving.

He also shared facts with the students such as how texting, calling and applying make up while driving increases the chances of people getting into accidents as he said, “When driving, driving is your main priority.’

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dangers of distracted driving there’s a better chance of them not being distracted when they start learning to drive.

“If you don’t lecture them they take away what they want themselves and they stop doing it,” he said. “I am just giving them information and letting them do with it what they need.”

By saying distracted driving is a leading cause of teen death, he highlighted the fact that distracted driving is different than a video game where you don’t actually die in the game but can try to win the game again and again.

“Life is not a video game, you don’t get a second chance and there is not reset button,” Thompson said.

they responded to his questions of how to avoid being distracted while driving.

“I love interacting with the kids and teaching them something they can take away,” Thompson said. “As a high school student I have sat through a lot of boring presentations, which is why I bring a fun and impactful presentation all in one.”

To make things fun for the students Thompson does a lot of give aways during his presentation including shooting T-shirts out of a canon sending a shirt flying into the audience.

“We like to have a lot of fun and make the kids laugh but at the same time we have to teach them of the dangers of distracted driving,” Thompson said. “Five seconds is all it takes to change a life.”

He said once the children realize the

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Local school board’s voice heard in Bill 8 meeting

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Staff of Chinook’s Edge School Division and school board members were represented at an Alberta School Board Association (ASBA) meeting on Friday afternoon in regards to the provincial government’s proposed legislation - Bill 8.

In late November the provincial government rolled out the potential legislation known as the Public Education Collective Bargaining Act. The bill would see a two tiered bargaining system for Alberta’s 38,000 teachers formed.

With one level serving contextual issues on a school board level and the more ‘hot ticket’ items needing negotiation, such as salaries would be redistributed to a new bargaining platform at the provincial level.

Superintendent of Chinook’s Edge School Division, Kurt Sacher, who was in attendance at the ASBA meeting on Friday, explained from their perspective it appears the provincial government was most interested in ‘labour peace’ when introducing the bill.

“Overall they are interested in labour peace - they want to see things done appropriately in a fiscal reality that respects school’s staff members they value so greatly - in this particular case, teachers,” said Sacher adding for the last nine years the province has enjoyed labour peace thanks to ‘long term provincial agreements’.

“It has allowed us to focus on what matters most, which is a quality learning environment in the classroom for children and young adults,” said Sacher explaining prior to that nine years there was a cycle every year or two where boards and teachers would go through a very difficult negotiating process. “That can create a

“IT HAS ALLOWED US TO FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS MOST, WHICH IS A QUALITY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN THE CLASSROOM FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS,” KURT SACHER, SUPERINTENDENT - CHINOOK’S EDGE SCHOOL DIVISION very difficult learning environment for young people and for the adults charged with their care. Anything you can do to move forward with labour peace and in having a good healthy relationship between the board and teachers - the more likely we are to really serve the needs of the young people in our care.”

“I don’t know how it will play out at this time - it really depends on how they [the provincial government] move it forward. From our boards perspective they were pleased to see that some of the key items would be dealt with provincially instead of locally,” Sacher explained.

“On the same token, they [school boards] would loved to see more consultation on the specific details of how Bill 8 is actually implimented and certainly through ASBA their voice has been heard and some specific ammendents have been heard.”

Following the meeting on Friday, it was announced an ammendent would be made to Bill 8 based on school boards’ collective input, ASBA President Helen Clease advised the Education Minister that the boards needed to be at the provincial bargaining table and involved in the negotiations.

Clease said “school boards needed a voice in this first round of negotiations, and I am pleased to see the Minister taking steps to ensure this happens. While we

would still like to see other changes, we look forward to working with the government in authentic partnership to strengthen the role of local school boards in this process.”

“We had proposed further changes to the scope of central bargaining,” added Clease. “The structure and operation of TEBA and the cost implications of the bargaining process. While there are outstanding issues, we have emphasized to the Minister and the department the importance of school boards working with the government as the Act is implemented and regulations are developed.”

President of the Alberta Teacher’s Association (ATA), Mark Ramsankar, noted in a open letter that the Association has called for bi-level bargaining since 2002.

“The government has committed to taking an active role in bargaining—it is vitally important that the funder be at the table,” said Ramsankar. “The Association will work with government and school boards to create an effective bargaining structure that will meet the needs of teachers, students and the public.” editor@sylvanlakenews.com

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Part Two: Examining FCSS in Sylvan Lake This week’s inside look at FCSS showcases programs available to families

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Nestled inside the walls of the Sylvan Lake Community Centre lies a team of determined individuals known as the Sylvan Lake Family and Community Support Services (FCSS).

In part one of this ongoing series the many programs offered through FCSS were examined - this week offers an introduction and information regarding programs offered specifically for families and parents.

Parenting is easily one of the most difficult jobs in the world - navigating that world alone can be even more difficult, thankfully FCSS is available to assist.

Whether it be the organization’s Home Visitation Program for parents of children ages 0-5 0r one

of their many parenting programs offered through the Parent Support and Resource Centre - FCSS is constantly adapting their programs to ensure families in the community have the best possible access to tools to adopt healthy lifestyles and improve their quality of life.

Kim Olsen with the FCSS Parent Support & Resource Centre said the Centre aims to offer support and parent education to parents and caregivers with children aged 0-17. This is provided through one on one support, referrals and/ or parent education sessions.

Programs offered include: Kids Have Stress Too; Active Parenting; Co-operative Parenting and Divorce; 1-2-3 Magic; Triple P; Triple P – Stepping Stones (parenting children with disabilities); Self-

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Empowerment; You’re Not Alone (support group for single parents); Navigating Parenthood (support group for new parents); Newcomers to Sylvan Lake (opportunity to meet other parents in the community). In addition they also have a Resource and Toy Lending Libraries which, like the majority of their programs, is free to access.

“Parenting can be challenging at times and unfortunately our children do not come with handbooks,” said Olsen adding their one on one parenting support and parent education sessions are all well utilized and can be extremely helpful. “The Centre is a great place for parents/caregivers to go in order to gain more parenting knowledge as well as access resources in a supportive and confidential environment.

“Our Resource and Toy Lending Libraries have many books as well as toys and games for parents to borrow free of charge. This provides parents the opportunity to try out different toys as well as being able to access parenting resources and materials from our extensive library.”

In addition, Leanne Lyon, with the FCSS the free home visitation program explained thanks to a partnership between the organization and the Town of Sylvan Lake the program is free and available to families with a new baby. Home visits begin after the birth of the baby, or during the third trimester of pregnancy.

“Healthy Families believes that the most significant individual in a child’s life are their parents/caregivers,” explained Lyon.

“Home Visitors meet with

FAMILY SUPPORT - Leanne Lyon, FCSS family resource support worker, Alissa Mcdonald, FCSS Community Development Coordinator, and Kim Olsen, FCSS family resource and healthy families support worker showcase the FCSS parent resource library located at the Sylvan Lake Community Centre.

Jenna Swan/Sylvan Lake News families regularly for an hour weekly, bi-weekly or monthly to support parents/caregivers by providing information on child development, positive parenting, parent-child relations as well as connecting parents to many resources and supports within the community.”

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Nominations sought out for Women of Excellence 2016 awards

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Central Albertans are being encouraged to nominate influential women they know for the 2016 Women of Excellence awards.

Nomination packages are now being accepted at the Red Deer and District Community Foundation with the deadline being April 8, 2016 at 4:30 p.m.

There are 11 award categories including agriculture; arts, culture and heritage; athletics, recreation and fitness; business; community building;

education and training; entrepreneurship; environment; health and wellness; human services and the young woman of excellence.

This is the ninth Annual Women of Excellence Awards and while eight of the categories receive many nomination packages, three of them tend to lack nominations.

These are the agriculture, environment and young woman of excellence categories said the Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer Kristine Bugayong. continued on page 12

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Be Careful What You Hope For

I loved comic books when I was a child. I was especially enthralled by the full page ads in the middle or back of the comic books. I remember dreaming of actually being able to play with my very own set of 200 army soldiers or seeing amazing wonders through X-Ray Specs or cavorting with my personal family of Sea Monkeys.

Recently I did some internet research on some of those things that I dreamed of ordering from those ads. It turns out that the 200 soldiers came in a cheap cardboard box about the size of pound of butter, the X-Ray specs were a flimsy pair of glasses with feathers glued to the lenses and that the Sea Monkeys were actually microscopic brine shrimp that were almost impossible to see.

Ultimately though, I was saved by two things.

One, I had no money. Second, almost all these offers were “Not Available in Canada”. Either way, I was spared from having my childhood dreams crushed by reality.

It is often this way with our adult expectations too, we hope that the next smart phone or car or bigger home will make us truly happy. And we are disappointed – every time.

This Christmas we will be reminded again that God sent his Son to rescue us – to bring us into relationship with the one who made us in the first place. We are reminded that God gives us something that will never disappoint.

May the hope and love of Christ be with you all this Christmas season!

Kevin Haugan, Alliance Community Church

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Sylvan Lake Lodge Foundation (1 vacancy) Responsible for ensuring that adequate accommodation is provided to resident senior citizens at a reasonable cost. To provide quality health care in conjunction with other public service agencies and to provide opportunity for residents to participate in recreational and social activities that encourages their continual involvement in the local community.

Please forward applications to: mrose@sylvanlake.ca or drop off at the Municipal Government Building Deadline for applications is January 20, 2016.

Upcoming Meetings UPCOMING MEETINGS MPC Meeting January 4, 2015 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm

Regular Meeting of Council December 16, 2015 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm

Request for Proposals-Public Art Installation Closing Date: March 1, 2016

The purpose of the Public Art Task Force is to plan, acquire and install multiple public art pieces that will commemorate Sylvan Lake’s history and create a lasting legacy for the community. The RFP may be found at www.sylvanlake.ca. Please contact Monique Pummings at 403-887-1192 ext 508 or mpummings@sylvanlake.ca for more information.

Take Notice NOTICE Road Closure Centennial (50) Street at Railway Crossing December 15 – 17, 2015 at 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m each day C.N. Rail will be closing Centennial Street at the railway crossing to complete crossing upgrades on Tuesday, December 15 to Thursday, December 17 from 7 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. each day.

Please obey all construction signage and follow the detour route as required.

Please contact C.N. Rail with your questions or concerns at 780.914.3907.

TAKE NOTICE THAT on or before December 3, 2015 the Development Officer for the Town of Sylvan Lake approved the following application(s):

Women of Excellence continued from page 11 “We really have to shake trees for these categories,” Bugayong said.

Nominating a woman is simple and worth it as it is meant to recognize the contribution of women to the community.

She said the awards program celebrates the accomplishments of women and recognizes different women and their accomplishments in the different sectors.

“Sharing their stories encourages women, men, young girls and boys and that’s the whole purpose of the award,” Bugayong said. “The more stories we can share about exceptional women the better.”

Nominations are accepted from Red Deer and the surrounding area. Last year there was a recipient from Rocky Mountain House and nominees from places such as Innisfail, Lacombe, Clive and Ponoka.

She said encouraging women to be nominated can be difficult as many are modest about their contributions.

“It really goes to show that there are a lot of givers in the community and they don’t realize that they are giving,” Bugayong said. “Some people would say ‘I don’t need the recognition. I just do what I do because I love what I do’. But every year each of the stories are phenomenal because they are inspirational women, but to them that’s just who they are.”

Nomination forms and guides can be found at www. reddeeranddistrictcommunityfoundation.ca.

A short profile on the nominee’s achievements, community contributions, role modeling, and short biography on their accomplishments is required.

The nominee’s resume on their background, career and present work, activities, and volunteering is also required.

The nominee must give consent to the information submitted on their behalf, except the reference letters.

The deadline for submitting nomination forms is April 8, 2016 at 4:30 p.m.

The nomination form package must be complete and be mailed or handed in to the Red Deer and District Community Foundation at Suite 203, 4805 – 48th Street, Red Deer, AB, T4N 1S6, Attn: Ms. Lori Hamilton. Mark envelope as “Women of Excellence 2016.”

The annual awards gala will be held at the Sheraton in Red Deer on June 1st, 2016. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

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CRESTVIEW Prominent Homes Ltd. for a detached dwelling, attached garage, uncovered deck and basement development on Lot 8, Block 4, Plan 132 3103 (40 Cole Way) FOX RUN Trish Ratzlaff for a Home Occupation ‘B’ – Sierra Muscle Therapy on Lot 120, Block 3, Plan 062 7189 (94 Fieldstone Way)

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TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE PUBLIC NOTICE 2015 SUPPLEMENTARY PROPERTY ASSESSMENT & TAX NOTICES This is to advise that the 2015 Supplementary Property Assessment & Tax Notices will be mailed November 30, 2015.

This Supplementary Assessment is prepared by the assessor for improvements that are completed or occupied during the course of the current year.

If you have concerns with your property assessment, contact the Assessment and Taxation Services Department at the Town Office by email at tax@sylvanlake.ca or by phone at 403-887-1185 ext: 230. Only the assessed value of your property may be appealed and not your tax dollar amount.

Property owners are further advised that taxes are due and payable without penalty if payment is received by the Town of Sylvan Lake on or before 4:30 p.m. February 1, 2016.

Any payment for property tax forwarded by mail shall be deemed to be paid on the same date as postmarked on the envelope in which the said payment was mailed.

A penalty of 7% on outstanding current supplementary taxes will be applied on February 2, 2016.

HEWLETT PARK Luke Jones for a Home Occupation ‘A’ – Contractor on Lot 21, Block 12, Plan 022 6297 (30 Hunter Road) LAKEWAY LANDING Anaeli Martin Aportela for a Home Occupation ‘B’ – Sea Treasures Spa (Esthetics) on Lot 11, Block 8, Plan 042 2825 (44 Lodge Place) THE VISTA IN RYDERS RIDGE Deer Run Homes (1990) Ltd. for a detached dwelling and covered deck on Lot 119, Block 1, Plan 152 0685 (7 Victor Close) Asset Builders Corp. for a detached dwelling, attached garage and uncovered deck on Lot 28, Block 1, Plan 152 0685 (47 Valli Close) STREETS Peter & Catherine Nash for a demolition of detached dwelling and attached garage on Lot 11, Block A, Plan 1365AB (3208 50A Avenue) AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT you may appeal Discretionary approvals to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, as provided for in Part 17, of the Municipal Government Act. Written statements relevant to the development and reasons for the appeal may be submitted to the Town of Sylvan Lake, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, 5012 48 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 within 14 days following this publication.

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

For further information please contact the Development Officer at 887-2141.

Dated at Sylvan Lake, Alberta this 30 th Day of November, 2015.

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Dated at Sylvan Lake, Alberta, this 10th day of December, 2015.

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Eckville Hotel bar robbery marks third firearms incident of the year for Town

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS For the second time this year staff of the Eckville Hotel bar were held at gunpoint in an armed robbery Sunday morning around 1 a.m.

Owner Bill Zaleski, said he had just gotten home from the bar that evening when he got the call. The bar had been held up by a pair of male suspects described as 6’ tall and 180-200lbs.

One suspect wore a Guy Fawkes mask, while the other sported a black bandana and hat to cover his face.

Sylvan Lake RCMP stated the two men entered the building, one suspect fired one round into the roof of the establishment while the second suspect took an undisclosed amount of cash. Zaleski confirmed the suspects fired what appeared to be a shotgun into the ceiling of the establishment, with both suspects being armed.

For Zaleski, the scariest part of the incident was the fact firearms were involved. He is thankful all staff and family were unharmed during the incident.

“They were in for under two minutes - actually in the building,” he said. “It was a very quick grab what they could kind of thing.”

This incident marks the second of the year following an incident on Sunday, February 22 at 4:35 pm. Sylvan Lake RCMP responded to an armed Robbery at the Eckville Hotel Bar. The two suspects fled the scene prior to police arrival. Numerous occupants of the bar at the time were held at gun point while the suspects robbed the business. No one was injured during the February incident and no shots were fired.

The suspects of February’s incident were described as approximately 25-35 year old male, medium build, 5’9”-6’0’ tall, and was wearing a black balaclava to hide his face. The second suspect was female, approximately 5’6”-5’7” with brown hair parted in the middle.

On March 6, 2015 Sylvan Lake RCMP with the assistance of Red Deer ALERT arrested and charged Krista Marie Rix, 31.

Forhan’s Pharmacy was also hit by thieves this year. On May 6, RCMP found the store had been broken into with an undisclosed amount of medication being stolen.

Sylvan Lake RCMP again found themselves with a fire arms incident on their hands following a shooting on Sept. 2 in which two males were treated for serious injuries after being allegedly shot by, Andrew Snow, 29, who was later involved with another firearms incident outside of Sylvan Lake. Snow was later apprehended by Red Deer RCMP. “The economy and the drug situation - people need money to get their drugs, that seems to be increasing from what I hear and the crime is a combination of both,” added Zaleski in regards to the recent rash of crime facing Eckville.

Corporal Kevin Halwa, watch supervisor, Sylvan Lake RCMP advised there is no immidiate concern or danger to the public.

“The usual provisions always apply - lock your doors and windows, lock up your valuables,” said Halwa. “Unfortunately with the downturn in the economy I think we are going to be seeing more thefts and this sort of thing, the longer it [the downturn] drags out.” editor@sylvanlakenews.com

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Employment Opportunities The Town of Sylvan Lake is building a new Recreation Complex called the NexSource Centre! This is a $33M project and is already under construction! To ensure a tremendous customer experience for both opening day and the long term we are looking for a Recreation and Culture Manager to oversee all operations in this state of the art facility, as well as overseeing all programming and special events. You have the opportunity to be in on the ground floor of this exciting facility and truly make a major impact!

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION: • Reporting to the Director of Community Services, this position is responsible for providing overall administration and direction to the Recreation and Culture Department including the planning and operational functions for the NexSource Centre, Aquatic Centre, Special Events and Culture portfolios • Responsible for the planning, management and efficient implementation of short-term and yearly operating plans including development of yearly, 3 year operating budgets and all capital projects for the Department, including the creation of work plans and follow up reporting.

• Promotes, plans, partners and acts as a liaison with community organizations to deliver a broad range of recreation and cultural development opportunities to the citizens of Sylvan Lake.

• Responsibilities include providing leadership, consultation and supervision to designated staff, establishing clear definitions of responsibility for each employee. Serves as a mentor and positive role model in support of career development of department employees.

• Promote, support and enforce the Town Health and & Safety Policy and Procedures, and Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • Recreation/Sports Administration Degree or Diploma • Training in Business Admin or Marketing is an asset • Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible management experience in the recreation field.

• Proven ability to lead a department and build strong teams • Ability to forecast, build a budget and adhere to an annual budget • Skills in project planning and ensuring projects meet the projected timelines and budgets • Tremendous customer service skills This is a terrific opportunity to work in a professional, team focused environment. You have a strong desire to build a team and be major contributor to the success of a vibrant and growing organization. If you are up to the challenge of taking ownership and wanting to make a difference, this is an ideal situation.

We offer competitive rates and an excellent benefits package, including a wellness component. If this position intrigues you, please submit your resume in confidence specifying which position you are applying for by December 13, 2015, to: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 – 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 Attention: Human Resources Fax: (403) 887-3660 E-mail: dscott@sylvanlake.ca

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SUMMARY OF FUNCTION: • Typical hours of work will be 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM primarily focused in the Community Centre.

• Perform a range of custodial and facility customer service duties related to the care and cleaning of the facilities.

• Clean and sanitize of all areas in the building • Use and maintain power equipment and hand tools, auto scrubbers, high pressure washers, etc.

• Daily cleaning of public areas washrooms, floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc.

• Ensure cleaning supplies and materials are stored in a safe and orderly manner • Maintain adequate supply of materials in public areas and restock as necessary

Ensure the timely and proper set-up and tear down of facilities equipment for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc. when required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • Knowledge and experience with professional cleaning equipment, products, techniques and standards • Emergency First Aid & CPR, • Valid Class 5 Drivers License, and WHMIS Training, • Attention to detail and the ability to work with limited supervision • Previous professional experience in a similar role in a public environment • Ability to move heavy items • Security clearance will be required.

• Strong knowledge of safe work practices • Above average ability to work in a cooperative, team focused environment.

This is a terrific opportunity to work in a professional, team focused environment. You have a strong desire to be major contributor to the success of a vibrant and growing organization.

We offer competitive rates and a great team environment. If this position intrigues you, please submit your resume in confidence specifying which position you are applying for, before December 13, 2015, to: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 48 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 Attention: Human Resources Fax: (403) 887-3660 E-mail: dscott@sylvanlake.ca

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Mobile Vending Pilot Project Public Survey During the period of May 12 to November 2, 2015, the Town of Sylvan Lake permitted a Mobile Vending Pilot Project in the downtown area.

The Town of Sylvan Lake asks the General Public to take some time to share your feedback with us by completing a survey! The survey can be found under the Public Notice section of the Town’s website. http://www.sylvanlake.ca/public-notices.html The public may save the attached survey to their desktop to fill out and then submit electronically, or print off and submit in person or by mail.

Please note separate surveys have been provided for those that are business and/or mobile vendor owners.

W AN GE L S NOSTILL SARE NEEDED Be a Snow Angel & Shovel a Sidewalk for our Seniors in our Community Please call the Sylvan Lake FCSS Office at 403-887-1137 ext 233 or pick up an application today at the Family & Community Centre

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RCMP News Release: November 21st – November 27th

November 21st 3:37 p.m. – RCMP received a report of a domestic dispute in progress at a residence on Jarvis Glen Way in Jarvis Bay. When members arrived they determined that a verbal argument had ensued but that no physical altercation had taken place. The two parties were physically separated and no further incidents were reported.

5:37 p.m. – A three vehicle collision on Highway 20 at Township Road 384 resulted in RCMP attendance. Three vehicles were stopped for another vehicle turning west onto a private driveway when a SUV struck the rear of the last vehicle causing a chain reaction.

Fortunately there were no serious injuries.

11:19 p.m. – A report of a suspicious person on Beju Industrial Drive in Sylvan Lake resulted in charges against a 35-year-old female. A female attended the Comfort Inn where she was questioned by police.

The female was arrested on outstanding warrants out of Calgary and is facing charges of obstructing a lawful execution process and failing to comply with conditions of a court order.

November 22nd 10:03 a.m. – A 31-year-old male was arrested outside a liquor establishment on Lakeshore Drive in Sylvan Lake. The intoxicated male was observed in a pushing match with another patron outside the bar and was being verbally abusive toward police. The male was arrested and lodged in cells until sober.

1:57 p.m. – A stolen ATV was reported to Sylvan Lake RCMP. A side by side was taken from an address on Range Road 10 after two males visited the property claiming to be looking for someone. The owners

chased the thieves toward Range Road 12 north of Highway 11 where the vehicle was ditched after getting stuck in a field. The accused fled on foot. An investigation is continuing.

4:05 p.m. – A suspicious vehicle was observed by RCMP members in a church parking lot on 50th Street in Sylvan Lake. The vehicle was unregistered and had a stolen licence plate out of the Innisfail area. A 40-yearold Red Deer County male was subsequently charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

8:21 p.m. – Police responded to a 911 hang-up at a residence on Lodge Place in Sylvan Lake. A Ford F350 was reported stolen but the complainant refused to provide a statement. As a result, a female youth was not criminally charged, however she did receive two Traffic Safety Act fines for failing to yield to a pedestrian at a crosswalk and driving the wrong direction on a one way highway. continued on page 16

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COMMUNITY EVENT CALENDAR PUBLISHED THE 2ND & 4TH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH Brought to you by:: • Narcotics Anonymous meetings Thursday nights at 7:30 pm at Sylvan Lake Bethany Care, 4700 47th Ave.

SPECIAL EVENTS • Sylvan Steam & Spa is hosting a Art Show & Sale on Saturday December 12 from 5-8:00 p.m. at the Cobb’s Centre

• 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 403-8875200 for more info.

• Join Don MacIntyre, MLA Innisfail-Sylvan Lake for ‘Coffee and Conversation’ on Friday December 18, from 2-4:00 p.m. at #2 160 Hewlett Park Landing. Hope to see you there!

WEEKLY EVENTS • Mondays - Toastmasters Sylvan’s Slick Speakers meeting at Sylvan

• Sylvan Lake Meals on Wheels is looking for drivers Monday - Friday. Contact Candis at 403 887 2555 ext. Kitchen.

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ing; Tuesdays-Men’s Yoga, Exercise Class, Drop In Scrabble/ Games; Tuesday nightdrop in crib; Wednesdays-lunches, Bible Study; Thursdays-Bingo; Fridays-Yoga.

• At the Sylvan Alliance Church - Bible Study on Revelation starting at 7 p.m. - Call Al at 587 377 1085 for more information • Thursdays - Sylvan Lake Seniors Bus to Red Deer. Pick-up starts at 9:15 am. Returning to Sylvan 1 pm from

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• 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!

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

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For concerns please call 780 914 3907.

SUPPORT PROGRAMS • Sylvan Lake AA meetings. Tuesdays 7:30 pm Lions Hall; Sundays 8 pm Presbyterian Church (north door).

For more information call male 403-8874470, 403-588-5491 or female 403-887-4297.

• 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.

ing a service that benefits everyone in the community! Call Debbie at 403-887-0968.

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• Thursdays - Community Bingo at Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Centre.

Pre-call at 6:30 bingo starts at 7 pm. Canteen opens at 5:30 pm.

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

MONTHLY EVENTS • First Wednesday of every month - 55+ Club Potluck at Sylvan Lake Legion starting at 12 noon. Jam

VOLUNTEERS WANTED • Sylvan Lake Seniors Bus looking for volunteer drivers. Call Don at 403-864-2230 or Rae 403-887-6226 • 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 support-

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

• C.H.I.P.S - Children’s Indoor Play Space is a non-structured playtime for children 0-5 years old. Riding, climbing and bouncing toys provided and parents and caregivers can socialize. Mondays 9-11am, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:3011:30am, Thursdays 12:30-2:30pm at the community centre.

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RCMP News continued from page 14 November 23rd 5:15 p.m. – A 21-yearold male is facing charges in relation to an incident on Sylvan Drive in Sylvan Lake. Two 19-year-old males reported being assaulted by another male.

The suspect was questioned after he was observed by police leaving the area. He is facing various charges including assault and breach of conditions of a court order.

11:41 p.m. – A hold up alarm was received by RCMP dispatch from a business in Sylvan Lake.

Police attended Last Chance Liquor Store on Hinshaw Drive after two

males reportedly entered the store and stole three bottles of Vodka. Patrols were made in the area but the suspects had fled.

An investigation is ongoing.

November 27th 04:48 a.m. – A vehicle parked in a hazardous position on Highway 20 resulted in police attendance. A Rimbey female was observed by police living in her vehicle. The female became uncooperative upon questioning and a subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of a machete.

A 36-year-old female is charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

06:20 a.m. – A vehicle

was stolen from an address on Firdale Road in Sylvan Lake. A GMC Sierra was left running with the keys left inside the vehicle parked outside a residence. A short time later, the vehicle was found abandoned at the Tim Hortons in Sylvan Lake.

2:11 p.m. – A report of a domestic dispute in progress at a residence on Parson Drive in Sylvan Lake has resulted in a charge against a male. A witness contacted police after overhearing an argument between a male and a female with the female stating that she had been choked by the male.

Upon further questioning, a 31-year-old male was charged with assault.

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BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Sixteen-year-old tennis player Tereza Simonova has been named the Central Female Athlete of the month for November by the Alberta Sport Development Centre – Central (ASDC – C).

Simonova, a Sylvan Lake resident and member of the Red Deer Tennis Club, won two silver medals at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games held in Fort MacMurray, Ab last summer.

She said she earned the medals by competing in two different competitions – the girl’s singles competition and the team competition.

Receiving these medals was an amazing feeling she said. It gave her the affirmation that all her hard work in the sport had been noted.

“All the dedication and time I’ve spent training finally paid off and I finally achieved something great,” Simonova said.

She said it was a little disappointing not to win first place but winning second place was still amazing because of how high the competition was.

The hardest thing about the competitions is how good the players are she said.

She explained that a match can last up to three hours and being able to keep up with the intensity and moving around constantly is very challenging.

“You train so hard, you think you’re good and you get somewhere, but you realize how great everyone is and how much competition there is out there,” Simonova said.

Being athlete of the month she said was partly the result of doing well and winning the silver medals. But it wasn’t just winning medals that earned her athlete of the month.

Not only did she have to prove herself in the competitions - her good attitude and how she treats the sport counts as well.

“How often you go to fitness and how dedicated you are - it all makes a difference” Simonova said.

She said people underestimate how hard tennis is and they may think it’s not as hard as any other sport like hockey. However, if you’re playing it at a high intensity she said it is very challenging.

“It’s definitely not just bouncing a ball around the court,” Simonova said. “There’s a lot of different things you do and a lot of different strokes. It’s not like I’m just standing in one spot and it’s back and fourth for two hours and then you’re done. There’s a lot of drilling and stuff that goes into it.”

Tennis is a huge part of Simonova’s life. She practices five days a week for two hours a day.

Tennis Star – Sixteen-year-old tennis player Tereza Simonova won two silver medals at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games in Fort MacMurray, Ab last summer.

Submitted/Sylvan Lake News What she loves most about the sport is the competition and the excitement it brings her.

She said she loves going to tournaments and playing and does so once or twice a month depending on the season.

Her main motivation for playing tennis is the pure fact that she enjoys doing it and it’s something she says she can’t imagine living without it.

Her love for tennis fuels her commitment to playing the sport but she said playing tennis opens up a lot of opportunities such as scholarships.

“I can earn a scholarship to a university somewhere in the future and that’s the ultimate goal,” Simonova said.

“I can play it in university and college.” reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

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The Lakers got off on the wrong track early in the game by taking a penalty

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Still the Lakers refused to give up on the game even as their opposing team pushed forward on the scoreboard.

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Penalties weren’t the only adversity faced by the Lakers in the match up against the Three C’s.

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continued from page 18 The Laker’s fans cheered the team on in full support even as the game was 6-0 for the oppossing team which may have been the cause of the their change in attitude during the third period.

At 11 mintues and 15 seconds Riley Judd, Ethan Stokowski and Cohby Witzaney scored the team’s first goal, proving to themselves and their team that giving up simply wasn’t an option - despite being behind on the scoreboard.

Then with only 31 seconds left in the game Lucas Nesbitt, Cohby Witzaney

and John Johanson scored their team’s second and final goal of the game, making the final score 2-8, proving that every second of the game counts.

Even with losing the game the boys came off the ice with the look of victory on their faces and the personal achievement of not giving up on themselves and their ability to score.

“We kind of refocused a little bit on what was important - we stopped hitting and we stopped taking the bad penalties,” said Salsbury.

He added the biggest thing the players have to remember is that it’s still a game and that their conduct is important.

“You have to expect you’re going to get hit and you’re going to get rubbed into the board,” he said. “You have to take it and you have to go and get to the puck. That’s what it is about. If you don’t grab the puck, you’ll never win.”

In order to win their future games the boys will have to refocus, recharge and get their mojo back Salbury explained.

“If they are all on the same wave, they are all hyped, they all want to come out and play they will play really well,” Salsbury said. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

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Lakers boys and girls learn from basketball tournament

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The Lakers senior basketball teams took part in a tournament last weekend. Both teams gained valuable experience from the weekend with one team returning with a medal around their necks.

The boys traveled to Sherwood Park where they won silver in an eight team tournament.

“The expectation was to win the tournament,” head coach for the boys Kelly Steadman said. “I thought that we were a strong enough team to win but we didn’t play as well as what we could have in the final.”

He said the boys lost to a bigger school that played well, with the Lakers not responding well to the pressure from the other team. The boys ended up losing to Lloydminster in the final.

Steadman said the boys were a bit disappointed in not winning first place but he added it is still early in the season and they have plenty of time to work on improving their plays.

“It’s a good introduction to the season in terms of knowing

what they need to work on,” Steadman said. “We need to execute a little bit better.”

He said for him the best thing about the tournament was how the players spent some quality time together and got to know each other better - an important aspect of any team early in the season.

The girls’ team journeyed to Calgary where they played at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. They played three games while in a pool of six, but unfortunately fell short only winning their last game. Despite the outcome, Coach Dave Elwood said the team learned what their own strengths and weaknesses were from the games they played.

Elwood added the team lost their first and second games, winning their third game.

He said some of the girls’ strengths include their overall athleticism and their willingness to try different plays that he suggests to them.

“When I say let’s try this - they actually give it a try,” said Elwood. “They were able to adapt and see what the other teams were doing.”

He explained the team did well at passing the ball and

their game play had improved immensely throughout the three games.

“I think they realized they can compete with any of those teams that we played,” Elwood said.

He said the girls had fun playing in a bigger city and it was nice to play against some teams they may not see during their league.

He added how it is also nice to see where you stand against other schools.

“It’s nice to find out who can play together and where you stand early on, what your strengths are and what you need to work on,” Elwood said. “If you’re just waiting for league games you don’t really know what you need to be working on.”

Both teams will be traveling more this season with hopes to compete in more tournaments, with both coaches feeling the tournaments are good for their players, as they reveal the teams’ strengths and weaknesses early on in the season. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

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

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NoƟce to Creditors and Claimants Estate of Douglas James Beckley who died on March 3, 2015.

If you have a claim against this estate, you must Įle your claim by January 11, 2016 with Cindee Nyrose at 201 2 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0B7 and provide details of your claim.

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A look at past Christmas Concerts at the Lake

SUBMITTED BY BUNNY VIRTUE SYLVAN LAKE & DISTRICT ARCHIVES Most of us remember being a shepherd, angel, sheep or a donkey in a Christmas play or singing carols lustily while admiring parents looked on. Whether in town or the country, if there was a school, there was a Christmas concert.

Teachers and students started practicing early in November while the parents started making the costumes. Usually, some decorations had to be re-

made, as often a family or two of mice had wintered in the decorations box!

While the mothers made the costumes, some of the fathers were responsible for getting a huge tree and recruiting the Grade 9 boys to decorate the top section. Popcorn and cranberry garlands, paper chains, and Chinese lanterns made out of old Christmas cards were hung on the big tree and much admired by all.

The concerts lasted an hour or more and always ended with carol singing and, of course, the main event – Santa Claus, who arrived with his big sack containing a small gift for each child and a candy bag which held an orange, a few hard candies and sometimes a popcorn ball. The children were usually too excited to think of food, but the

Christmas Concert at Ecole Steffie Woima, 2010

adults enjoyed lunch and coffee – all brought and made by themselves (the coffee being made in a copper wash boiler on top of the stove) while the concert was taking place.

Christmas concerts meant a great deal of work for the teachers, parents and students, but there was a lot of fun too and a feeling of accomplishment when the applause at the end showed that it was all worthwhile. And of course, it would all be done again next year.

H.J. Cody School Choir, 2003

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The Christmas Bureau has long been an institution in the Town of Sylvan Lake with its generous outpouring of Christmas Spirit.

In 1937, it was the local Elk’s Club who combined a ‘bit of adventure’ with the business of helping fill the Christmas baskets with roasts of moose and elk from the west country. The hunting party consisted of: Dwight Sawyer, Axel Johanson, Ed Pastoback, George Daley, Joe Untinen, Sr. and John Johnson.

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RE/MAX real estate central alberta

MARKET UPDATE

Very low interest rates will help to keep market moving The Sylvan Lake real estate market is behaving about how we would expect considering the current economic situation in Alberta. Year to date sales in Sylvan and the lake area are down about 25% when compared to 2014, but only 6-10% when compared to the same period in 2012 and 2013. The number of active listings is also higher than this time last year, but again, lower than they were back in 2008 when oil prices were last at today’s levels.

A comparison of the West Texas Intermediate average oil price to the number of MLS sales in Alberta since 2007 supports the premise that our real estate market is directly affected by oil prices. The number of sales is directly correlated to oil prices when prices are dropping, but lags about a year behind when oil prices start to recover.

So, in order to know where the real estate market is going, we need to know where the price of oil is going. Historically, prices have recovered within months of a slide, but this time it may take a little longer as the world struggles to rationalize an over-supply and demand that’s not keeping up. None of the world’s major suppliers are faring very well with

current prices and something will have to give. We hope it’s sooner rather than later. In the meantime, very low interest rates will help in keep the market moving.

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

WILLARD MORRIS & AMANDA DICKSON 403.318.4547 www.willardmorris.com

ROBERT POPILCHAK

403.350.8708 robertpopilchak@remax.net

SANDI HALLGREN 403.887.2217 sandi@palmbay.ca

JENNIFER HUTCHINSON

Number of Sales in the Sylvan Lake Area* in November:

Most Expensive Home Sold in November:

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

340

$300,000 - $700,000

DOWN 25% FROM 2014

Current Sales to Listing Ratio:

$200,000 - $300,000 Least Active Price Range:

GLEN GOODALL 403.318.0604 glengoodall.com

CAROLINE BOIVIN 403.896.8500 cbrealestate.ca

Year-to-date Sales:

$700,000 Most Active Price Range:

403.505.0543 jenniferhutchinsonrealestate.com

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

ALF MOORE

403.350.6193 www.alfmoore.ca

MARKET STATISTICS FOR NOVEMBER 2015 Total number of MLS listings in the Sylvan Lake Area* as of December 1:

Outstanding Agents Oustanding Results®

6.6%

403.396.1584 lorne@isellsylvanlake.com

CARL STEPP

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