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‘Stand Up For AB. Be Seen, Be Heard’ rally coming to Sylvan Lake Three Sylvan Lake residents are organizing a rally to be held Friday morning

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Three Sylvan Lake residents are making waves in the world of social media this week with the creation of a Facebook event titled, ‘Stand Up For AB. Be Seen, Be Heard’ stating their intent to hold a rally on Friday.

Lisa Nielsen, Sheri Hutlet and Steven Ruttan created the event on Facebook after countless conversations with friends, family and co-workers expressing their concerns for the province.

The trio has invited oil and gas workers, farmers, ranchers, veterans, bikers, small business owners and people from all walks of life to stand beside them on Friday alongside Highway 11 for a rally where they say they will, ‘let Rachel Notley know that she needs to step down.’

The notion began one evening after work when Nielsen was discussing change with her co-workers.

“Everything from coal to

the oil sands cap to bill 6 to bill 8,” said Nielsen on her frustrations. “Whether it’s our farmers or our oil and gas workers - it has affected so many people,” “We’ve been saying for a while - it’s going to take people standing up. We can all sit here and we can all complain all we want, but that’s not going to change anything.”

The idea was pitched to Nielsen to host a rally but she added she knew she couldn’t organize it alone.

She pondered on the idea and ended up on the name of a friend who had recently been laid off from his job in the oilfield.

“I asked him if he wanted to join me and within five minutes he had an event created on Facebook,” said Nielsen on asking Ruttan to help her.

Ruttan, who moved to Sylvan Lake under a year ago following a 14 year career with the Canadian Armed Forces as an artillery soldier and Special Forces sniper, took a job with an oilfield company in hopes of the ‘Alberta Dream’ only to be laid off

BE SEEN BE HEARD - Organizers of Friday’s rally (L-R) Lisa Nielsen, Sheri Hutlet and Steven Ruttan display signs showing the date and time of a rally they are hosting on Friday alongside Highway 11.

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try,” said Ruttan. “Alberta and Canada was the land of prosperity and promise but what is it now? What did I fight for? All we can do is hope it picks back up soon.”

He added he feels people need to band together as a community and as a province.

“We need to let our government know that what they are doing is not the best thing for us,” Ruttan said. “It’s about time people have stood up and worked together to and see all walks of life in Alberta come together.”

“It breaks my heart to have spent all these years watching civil unrest happen in the countries I served in, just to come home and watch this happen and see that my government doesn’t have my

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Hutlet joined forces with her two friends as she to feels the government is not listening to the people.

“It’s like they have no idea they have a revolt on their hands,” said Hutlet.

“There’s no transparency anymore - it’s scary to look at our future right now and it’s time we stood up and fought for our province.”

Nielsen added she believes Bill 6 ‘really pushed people over the edge’.

“I myself am not a farmer, but watching what they are doing to the farmers - I’ve just had enough of watching it and it’s scary,” she said. “To think they would do this within the first six months regardless of how many emails

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At the time of press over 10,000 invites had been sent to the event with hundreds saying they would be in attendace. Nielsen stated a group titled ‘Stand Up For Alberta’ will also be in attendance at the rally with a legal petition available for attendees to sign asking the premier to step down.

Hutlet concluded she hopes on the day of the rally they will see all walks of life unite.

“We want all of Alberta to be seen and be encouraged to stand next to their neighbour,” said Hutlet.

The “Stand Up For AB. Be Seen, Be Heard’ rally will be held on Highway 11 and Range Road 20 at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 18th. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

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sales1@sylvanlakenews.com 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.

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An Open Letter From Legislature: MLA Don MacIntyre, Innisfail-Sylvan Lake Constituency Bill 6 Debate The past few weeks have been full of intense policy debate. Your Official Opposition has vigorously stood up for Albertans on a smorgasbord of bills which appear to be aimed at forcing a transformation of every aspect of Albertans’ lives.

Most significantly, Bill 6, the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act, has mobilized the entire rural population to protest and petition to force the Government to respect the needs and values of Alberta’s farmers. After a series of rallies and town halls across the entire province, the Government issued six pages of amendments to a fivepage bill. If you had not rallied and forced those Ministers to listen to you in town hall meetings, the NDP Government would have rammed Bill 6 through unchanged from its original and the result would have been catastrophic.

The Official Opposition has called for the Government to develop a Farm Safety Panel to ensure an industry-driven approach, led by farmers and agricultural producers, on how to best improve safety on Alberta farms. This

I know what you’re thinking…”Haven’t we heard enough from these people already?” But if you’ll give me a moment of your time I’d like to clear up some misconceptions you may have.

1) We (farmers) are not anti-safety. We live and play in our “workplaces” and it is our family, friends, and neighbors who’s health and well-being is at stake when they step foot on our property. We take that very seriously.

2) We were taken by surprise some two weeks ago by the announcement of Bill 6. In the form it was presented it would drastically change our lives.

Since then we have repeatedly heard Premier Notley claim that “stakeholders were consulted” by her government. Well that could be true depending on the definition of consultation.

As the Oxford dictionary states - Consultation is a

“meeting with an expert or professional in order to seek advice.” So by this definition stakeholders were NOT consulted. The fact is meetings did take place between government and industry commissions and associations, the general consensus was that some portions of Bill 6 were discussed and industry gave recommendations to exempt farms from WCB, giving them the option to voluntarily apply.

These industry leaders also requested further information and meetings so they could participate in creating regulations that would be specific to Agriculture, making sure not to impose any legislation that would be potentially crippling to the industry. These recommendations were ignored on all fronts, in fact 9 of these “stakeholders” published an open letter on Dec. 4, to Premier Notley and all NDP MLA’s, it in part reads;

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as though our resource sector doesn’t already pay a carbon levy. The policy of the Wildrose Official Opposition on the environment has always been clear. We want to advocate for a strong, low carbon-based natural gas strategy and provide incentives to grow our renewables. It needs to be clearly understood that the carbon tax is a flow-through tax. It will trickle down to the consumer and act just like a PST, increasing the cost of everything using energy that is produced in Alberta.

Our neighbours who are losing their jobs and having their wages cut, and those on fixed incomes are justifiably worried about how another tax increase is going to bite into their ever-shrinking family budget.

Once again I encourage all Albertans to write their MLA and the Members of this Government.

Just as we’ve seen this Government change their tune on Bill 6 we must keep the pressure on them to honour our democracy.

All the Best in 2016, Don MacIntyre, MLA Innisfail-Sylvan Lake Constituency

Letter To The Editor: Bill 6 from a small farmers perspective - Bruce, AB

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would put farm families back in the driver’s seat in conversations that will directly impact their homes and their livelihoods.

The proposed Farm Safety Panel would split up the omnibus Bill 6 legislation for study and provide direct recommendations on how to address each proposal regarding: Labour Relations Occupational Health and Safety Employment Standards and Workers’ Compensation Benefits The Wildrose Official Opposition will keep pushing for amendments at the regulatory stage to genuinely exempt family farms and you must insist on the same. Your strong and loud voice has shocked this Government over the past twenty-eight days and together we will continue to fight until you are given the respect you have all earned.

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“The undersigned organizations representing the majority of Alberta?s agriculture sector would like to call upon the Government of Alberta to consider farmers and ranchers concerns and SUSPEND( writer’s italics) the implementation of the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act (Bill 6), and conduct proper and meaningful consultations with farmers and agriculture organizations.”

“The provincial commissions have been extreme-

ly proactive in trying to represent the interests of farmers on this issue. Most of the provincial crop and livestock commissions met with government officials on a few occasions in 2015 to discuss the government?s intentions to introduce farm safety legislation, and while we pressed for more information regarding the legislation, your officials said they were unable to disclose any of the details until an announcement was made.

This is not consultation.”

3) Nor are the “consultations” that are happening in the form of town hall meetings lead by NDP MLA’s. Very rarely do they answer a question directly, related to how this bill will affect the farmers. It was asked at one such meeting, “Who is taking notes so you can present our concerns to your party?”, the MLA’s embarrassedly looked at each other and shrugged.

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Small farmers perspective continued from page 3 NO ONE was even taking notes!?! When we try and email or call our MLA’s with questions we get a cookie cutter response “thank you for your concerns” and rarely a phone call is returned.

4) We have repeatedly heard that this legislation is about “making sure workers have the right to minimum wage and the right to refuse safe work.” According to the Occupational Health and Safety Alberta Website “Currently in Alberta farmers do not fall under the act (Bill 6). Instead, they are protected under the Employment Standard Code for standard wage entitlement, parental leave, and termination pay and notice.

As well, federal legislation outlines basic responsibilities which employers must comply with to protect their staffers.” Additionally, according to the Government of Alberta Industry Profiles 2015 report, the average farm worker is paid a minimum $15.38 up to $43.32 an average of $29.35, well above the $11.20 minimum wage requirements.

5) This NDP government continually claims that this is the way you do legislation, you pass a Bill then you fill it in later.

However, according to “The Guide to Legislative Process: Acts & Regulations” prior to a Bill being introduced for first reading it goes to an Agenda & Priorities Committee to “fill in the

details” during the drafting period, which they have omitted doing altogether.

6) Another misconception amplified by the NDP caucus is that Alberta is currently the only province that does not comply with this legislation, according to AAMDC Bill 6 Environmental Scan of Farm Safety Legislation and the Association of Workers Compensation Boards of Canada 2015 report: “Farms are excluded from mandatory WCB coverage in PEI, Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan”. Regarding OHS policies, farms in BC with less than 20 employees are exempt and all other provinces have industry specific legislation with

many different exemptions for small farms as well as in their Labour Relations and Employment Standards Legislation.

7) Finally and possibly the most unfortunate and damaging misconception in recent days is the implication that farmers have become violent and even gone so far as threatening the MLA’s who are in favor of Bill 6. Misinformed, Mr. Shaye Anderson called a peaceful family rally “extremely violent and brutal”.

It seems he was speaking on behalf of Ms. Lori Sigurdson, and later retracted and apologized for his statement admitting he wasn’t even there. Mr. Cam Westhead claimed Mr. Rick Strankman threatened gun

violence when he brought up famers concerns over how OHS legislation would affect farmers ability to carry guns on their own property for predator control. Mr. Westhead later apologized for his misunderstanding. Mr. Brian Mason in his own outburst called Wildrose MLA’s and farmers goons and gangsters. He later retracted and apologized. Ms. McuaigBoyd cried in legislature over being cyber-bullied and threatened with physical violence which were “implied in messages and cartoons” on social media, to the point she was “somewhat afraid to go home” to her own riding, but not enough to contact the police. Ms. McCuiag-Boyd

is quoted in the Calgary Herald as saying “To be fair, a lot of the bullying comments I don’t believe were from farmers, they were just from people who trolled into the situation” on social media. But alas the damage has been done.

Now that Bill 6 has been passed and will take effect January 1, 2016, farmers are left with the daunting task of figuring out how this legislation will affect us, how we can make our concerns heard to a government who has proven they are not interested in listening, and how and if the family farm way of life is a viable one for us.

Shelley Erickson Bruce, AB

Letter to the editor Dear Editor, As a retired Grade 1 teacher, I read and watch the antics, protests and opposition to Bill 6. I have attempted to understand the issues from both sides. In my view, the government did a very poor job of explaining its agenda and intent and opponents used yelling and rhetoric as their arguments. This reminds me of settling arguments between 6 year olds. My job was to teach the children how to settle their disagreements with respect and listening. Neither of which have been done by either side of Bill 6.

Now we have taken the disagreement to the playground and are using bullying and threats. The Wildrose are standing on the sidelines, after ramping up the opponents, pretending to deescalate the fight. They continue to use inflammatory language as a means of communi-

cation, taking the high ground is not an option.

I would never have allowed my students, or for that matter any student, to threaten, bully or suggest harming another. The playground rules are meant to establish a civil society beginning with the early years of schooling. Settling disagreements is not about threats or taking your ball and going home, it is about respect and discussion. These are absent in the protests of Bill 6.

As an Albertan, I am sickened by the threatening posts towards the Premier and her cabinet. These threats have no place in the Alberta I cherish and love. People on both sides of this argument need to stand up and oppose this type of language. It is not innocent or harmless instead it is hurtful and unkind, words I have used many times in my teaching career.

Barry Johns Sylvan Lake

KILL BILL 6 - Hundreds of farm and ranch owners gathered at a recent meeting held by the provincial government at Westerner Park in Red Deer regarding Bill 6.

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EDITOR’S VIEW JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Fear. It’s a funny word. One which has been known to cause people to act strangely.

In Alberta, there is much fear at the moment. Fear for our economy, our farms, our families and our futures.

Looking back to this time last year, Jim Prentice and the Progressive Conservative (PC) Party presided over the Legislature. It was this time last year we watched as thousands were laid off.

Oil prices plummeted.

Albertans watched in fear as their brothers, mothers, fathers, friends, wives and husbands lost their jobs. We waited to see if the prices would bounce back. A year later they remain the same.

While the price of oil has not changed, our government has. For 44 years the PC party ruled over Alberta.

Over the past year we

Forget fear, have faith in the democratic process watched as Albertans voted for change. In fact, a large majority of Albertans voted forthe New Democratic Party (NDP). On the eve of May 5, 2015, the NDP won 53 ridings across Alberta with the Wildrose taking 21 and the P.C.’s taking 10.

Only six short months have passed since this historic election, but it seems Albertan’s memories have grown short these days.

So many have forgotten the days of watching as P.C. leaders were shroud in secrecy withAlison Redford building palaces in the sky, jetting around the world at the expense of Albertans.

They’ve forgotten watching as Wildrose leader Danielle Smith abandoned her party and crossed the floor to join the P.C.’s. They’ve forgotten who they voted for in May. It took six months for them to forget. It took a climate change plan, a carbon tax and a bill giving

farm workers equal rights for Premier Rachel Notley and the NDP to lose the confidence of thousands of voters across the province.

With oil prices remaining low, Albertans have forgotten it was not Notley’s fault they plummeted in the first place.

Fear has forced Albertans to find a scapegoat. Fear has forced Albertan’s to deny the change they democratically asked for on May 5th.

In Albertans defense - it’s been a big year for everyone.

Thousands are unemployed.

People fear for their family’s security - their financial futures. Unfortunately, it seems fear has made this province forgetful. Oil prices dropped long before anyone marked an ‘X’ beside NDP. The current provincial government inherited the low oil prices. They did not cause them. They inherited the issue of finding a market for Alberta’s product. They inherited a province left in

a state of stagnation caused by year’s of environmental dismay and lack of labour laws.

When Albertans voted on May 5, the majority voted for a platform based on a diversified economy, healthcare reforms, better education, environmental stewardship and fiscal responsibility.

However, the fear left by low oil prices has rendered a province unable to remember why.

Do you remember your first six months at a new job? Do you remember if you made any mistakes?

For 44 years the P.C. party had the job of running this province. The NDP has been doing it for six months.

They’re bound to make a few mistakes.

The implimentation and education surrounding Bill 6 was one of them. The sheer lack of information available to farmers and ranchers upon the release of the then

proposed legislation only added to the fear felt by Albertans in a time of social and economic turmoil.

As thousands sat idly by out of work and watching oil prices trickle lower afraid for the oil and gas industry, Bill 6 ignited fear in our next largest industry - agriculture.

Never once in the early days of the Bill 6 roll out did the government explain to farmers this legislation would be needed to get our product to multi-national markets as they’ve since done. Nor did the NDP give an in depth explanation as to how their predecessors, the P.C. party, had been looking into ways to implement similar legislation to ensure a saving of face on the international level.

Perhaps these points might have been a notable place to start with in a communications plan for Bill 6, along with a detailed report of how it would affect Albertans.

Comparisons between this province’s proposed legislation and other provinces also would have been a good note to communicate with Albertans.

Farmers and ranchers across the province rioted.

Only in the weeks following did the government consult with them, hear them, and make changes to legislation which is needed. Many viewed this as backwards. It is safe to say the NDP likely learned a lesson - don’t piss off Albertans.

Albertans fears are valid.

Not only this province but the world is in a sensitive state and it’s scary. It’s a scary time to live in but have some faith in who Albertans voted for. It’s too early to tell how the positive things this party has done will show, but just as you got better at your job after the six month marked passed, it’s likely the NDP will do the same. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

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Former Sylvan Lake resident to receive stem cell transplant

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SISTERLY STEM CELLS - Former Sylvan Lake resident, Bailey Smith (right), was diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia in 2012 and will recieve a stem cell transplant from her sister, Mackenzie (left), as treatment two days before Christmas.

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Aplastic Anemia. Two words packing one big punch for a former Sylvan Lake resident.

Bailey Smith, now 19, first heard the term when she was 16. She describes this time as one of confusion.

She explained she was tired. The kind of tired sleep never seemed to fix. This was accompanied by an unusually pale tone to her skin.

“Aplastic Anemia ‘AA’ is the deficiency of all types of blood cells (red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets) due to failure of the bone marrow,” explained Smith in her blog she started about her journey with AA titled ‘Stem Cells are Cute’. “In a normal adult, 3070% of the bone marrow is made up of blood stem cells. My blood stem cells, however, have mostly been replaced by fat cells.”

“AA is most common in teenagers and young adults but sometimes in the elderly as well. The cause for mine isn’t really known, but normally it is caused by chemical exposure, radiation, immune disease and heredity.”

“THERE’S SO MANY YOUNG, ELIGIBLE PEOPLE THAT DON’T REALLY THINK ABOUT IT. IF PEOPLE DONATED MORE THEN THERE WOULD NEVER BE A NEED FOR BLOOD,” - BAILEY SMITH Smith added Marie Curie died from AA after a career of working with radioactive substances. She stated she idolizes Curie as she was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.

Elanor Roosevelt also died as a result of AA. Following her diagnosis, Smith received emergency blood transfusions. Her sister Mackenzie, 21, recalls the day her younger sister received her diagnosis.

“She was so anemic they thought she was going to die so she went through an emergency blood transfusion,” remembered Mackenzie.

Shortly after her transfusion it became clear Bailey would need more than blood.

Doctors began testing her family members for possible bone marrow transplants. Soon after it became clear the then 18 year old Mackenzie was her best match.

“It’s slightly overwhelming at first to find out you’re some ones closest match, especially when you’re 18 - there was a lot going on,” said Mackenzie, who in October of 2012 became a bone marrow donor for her younger sister. “I didn’t know what to expect and when they tell you what the procedure includes and you hear about how painful bone marrow transplants can be - it’s a bit intimidating, but we pushed through it.”

“A lot of people say it’s really painful and terrible but I never felt that way, I never experienced that and it’s definitely something I would do again because it saves lives.”

Bone marrow transplantation involved doctors drilling three or four holes into Mackenzie’s tailbone to extract her bone marrow.

For two years the pair lived relatively free from the fear of dangers associated with Bailey’s AA. It had appeared the treatment had stuck. Mackenzie returned to Kelowna

where she continued studying sciences at Okanagan College. Bailey journeyed to the University of Victoria where she had a full ride scholarship to study geography.

As fate would have it, during a regular check up, Bailey’s doctors noticed a change in her condition.

“I started getting tired again and being sick all the time,” she remembers. “They had been taking my blood work for a few years following the transplant just to ensure everything was fine and they noticed my counts had been gradually dropping.”

Eventually her condition forced her to leave university and return to Medicine Hat where she is staying with her mom until she will again return for another transplant. This time around doctors recommend stem cells and again it will be her sister stepping up to help.

Similar to her last procedure when she was only 16, Bailey must undergo a round of chemotherapy to prep her body for the transplant.

“It [chemotherapy] is not as bad as you think in some ways - but far worse than you could imagine in others,” she recalled. “I got the chills really bad - it was really weird and there was just constant nausea and constant fatigue.”

Bailey will be admitted to the Foothills Hospital on Dec. 23rd where she will begin her chemo and await her sister’s arrival. While her younger sister is undergoing chemo, Mackenzie will undergo daily injections to up her white blood cell counts. On the day of the transplant, Mackenzie will be hooked up to a machine for around 8 hours where her stem cells will be extracted similar to blood donation. The collected stem cells will be pumped through a central line in Bailey’s chest and if all goes well the stem cells will stick and she will be free from the clenches of AA. Following the procedure Bailey must remain inactive rendering her unable to work or return to school. She added while this month’s Christmas might not top her favourites list, it will hopefully allow her to spend future Christmases alongside her family.

“I won’t be able to go anywhere or do anything for about three months after,” “There’s a chance my body will attack my sister’s cells, but we are a 10/10 match so there’s a good chance it will take but they want me to be close to hospital anyways so we’ll be staying in Calgary.”

To help with Bailey’s recovery costs a Smith family friend, Sylvan Lake resident and Sylvan Lake News sales staff, Shannon Smelt has set up a GoFundMe page. To help Bailey’s recovery and help her to get back to University as soon as possible visit www.gofundme. com/58dz4sc4 or by searching ‘Bailey’s Stem Cell Transplant’ on the GoFundMe home page.

In addition Bailey and Mackenzie both wished to encourage those who are able to donate blood as often as possible with Mackenzie encouraging those willing to donate bone marrow or stem cells to do it, as all of the above have the potential to save lives.

“There’s so many young, eligible people that don’t really think about it. If people donated more then there would never be a need for blood,” said Bailey, who added while getting blood transfusions it gives her ‘warm fuzzies’ to know there are people who have taken time out of their days to help keep her alive. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

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Upcoming Meetings UPCOMING MEETINGS MPC Meeting January 4, 2016 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm

Regular Meeting of Council January 11, 2016 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm

Committee of the Whole January 6, 2016 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm

Additional information regarding the mandates of the Boards & Committees and application forms can be found on our website at www.sylvanlake.ca or by contacting Mary Rose at the Town Office 403.887.2141.

Please forward a letter of interest with relevant information and completed application form by Wednesday, January 20, 2016 to: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 48 Avenue Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 Attention: Mary Rose Or via e-mail to: mrose@sylvanlake.ca

HOURS OF OPERATION DURING THE HOLIDAYS Municipal Government Building, Municipal Operations Building, and Family & Community Centre: • Close at: 1:00 pm on Thursday, December 24 • Closed: Friday, December 25 • Closed: Monday, December 28 • Closed: Friday, January 1 Multiplex: • Closed at 1:00 pm on Thursday, December 24 • Closed: Friday, December 25 • Closed: Saturday, December 26 • Closed: Friday, January 1 *The Multiplex is open both December 27 & 28

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Christmas gift wrap is accepted in your green box.

Please contact Public Works at 403-887-2800 if you do not have a green box.

WASTE TRANSFER STATION Holiday Hours of Operation The facility will be closed on Christmas Eve at 1 p.m., Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Years Day. The Waste Transfer Station is open during the winter on Wednesday to Saturday, exclusive of statutory holidays, from 9:00 A.M. to 5 P.M except Wednesdays when the facility remains open until 8 p.m.

The facility is located 1.6 kms. east of the roundabout on Highway #11A and .6 kms. south on RR12.

There is no after-hours access to the facility.

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER APPROVALS As of January 1, 2016 the Town of Sylvan Lake will no longer advertise permitted use permit approvals in the Sylvan Lake News.

All permitted use decisions will now be advertised on the Town’s website @ www.sylvanlake.ca/government/approvals

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT on December 7, 2015 the Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) for the Town of Sylvan Lake denied the following application: Koti Homes Ltd. for a roof addition to rear deck with rear yard setback relaxation on Lot 69, Block 2, Plan 132 3103 (41 Cole Way)

Permitted Use

If your regular garbage/recycling collection day is Christmas Day (Friday) it will be collected on the following Monday (December 28).

Please ensure that your garbage and recycling is out for collection by 8:00 A.M. on your collection day. Extra bags of garbage may be placed next to the garbage cart on your collection day for one week following Christmas.

Henderson Homes Ltd. for a detached dwelling, attached garage, uncovered deck and secondary suite on Lot 82, Block 11, Plan 122 4336 (171 Bowman Circle) Falcon Homes Ltd. for a uncovered rear deck with parcel coverage relaxation on Lot 97, Block 10, Plan 142 1424 (2 Rosse Place) Jim & Deb Murray for a detached dwelling with secondary suite and detached garage on Lot 22, Block 1, Plan 8037AO (5019 34 Street) Tina Thiel for a secondary suite within an existing detached dwelling on Lot 12, Block 1, Plan 932 2476 (6, 49 Street Close) Sylvan Lake Shopping Centres c/o Daniel Lopez for Indoor Merchandise sales exceeding 300m2 on Lot 20, Block 5, Plan 092 2412 (800, 62 Thevenaz Industrial Trail) Elisa Humphreys for a fascia sign on Lot 4, Block 13, Plan 082 3644 (340, 49 Hinshaw Drive)

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT on or before December 11, 2015 the Development Officer for the Town of Sylvan Lake approved the following application(s):

NOTICE GARBAGE/RECYCLING COLLECTION Holiday Collection Schedule

If your regular garbage/recycling collection day is New Year’s Day (Friday) it will be collected on the following Monday (January 4).

TAKE NOTICE THAT on December 7, 2015 the Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) for the Town of Sylvan Lake approved the following applications:

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The Sylvan Lake Fire Department is seeking proposals from qualified Heavy Duty Rescue Truck manufacturers.

Documents are available on the Town of Sylvan Lake’s website and the Alberta Purchasing Connection starting Friday, December 11, 2015.

Completed proposals must be received at:

Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 – 48th Avenue Sylvan Lake AB T4S 1G6

no later than Monday, January, 25th, 2016 at 11:00 a.m., Mountain Standard Time. Late proposals will not be accepted.

Proposals must be presented or delivered in sealed packages, clearly marked “Proposal for Heavy Duty Rescue Truck”. Faxed or other electronically transmitted proposals will not be accepted.

All inquiries related to this Request for Proposal shall be directed to: Mr. Cliff Brausen Fire Chief Town of Sylvan Lake Tel: 403.858.7290 (8am – 4pm)

CRESTVIEW Prominent Homes Ltd. for a detached dwelling, attached garage and uncovered deck on Lot 9, Block 4, Plan 132 3103 (38 Cole Way) Falcon Homes Ltd. for a detached dwelling, attached garage and covered deck on Lot 5, Block 8, Plan 142 4556 (9 Craig Road) HEWLETT PARK Murry MacIborsky for Home Occupation ‘A’ – Contractor (Office Only) on Lot 21, Block 4, Plan 962 3165 (15 Harrigan Street) 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 17th day of December, 2015.

Development Officer, Town of Sylvan Lake TAKE NOTICE! As of January 1, 2016 the Town of Sylvan Lake will no longer advertise permitted use permit approvals in the Sylvan Lake News. All permitted use decisions will now be advertised on the Town’s website @ www.sylvanlake.ca/government/approvals

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2015

Chinook’s Edge School Division finalizes Sylvan Lake school boundaries

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Over the past few months, Chinook’s Edge School Division worked rigorously to consult with parents of Sylvan Lake through three public meetings and three surveys to determine new school boundaries.

With Beacon Hill Elementary School set to open in Sylvan in the fall of 2016, the division felt it was necessary to implement boundaries to avoid over population at schools.

Sylvan Lake Trustee Jackie Swainson thanked everyone for the extensive work in engaging the public to such a great extent.

“Their input made a difference and focuses on future growth expected in that community,” said Swainson.

“This plan captures our vision for all our great schools in Sylvan Lake. Our school administrators are tremendous in working together in that community and ensuring decisions are made in the best interest of our students.”

Associate Superintendent Shawn Russell explained for the 2016-2017 school year, C.P. Blakely Elementary School, École Steffie Woima Elementary School and Beacon Hill Elementary School will all have grade configurations of Kindergarten-Grade 5, and École Fox Run will be Grades 6-8. Chinook’s Edge stated in their Board meeting highlights, this alleviates the need for Grade 5 students having to switch schools twice in as many years.

They added it will support

a smooth transition to the new school arrangements in the community.

“Through the parent surveys we did after each meeting, we learned one of the biggest concerns parents held was that their current Gr. 5 students next year will be Gr. 6 next year, so if they had to switch schools in their Gr. 6 year and then again in their Gr. 7 year when they attend Fox Run,” Russell explained. “It was asked if we could try to avoid that so we are leaving C.P. Blakely and Steffie Woima as K-5 for one more year and Fox Run will remain 6-8 for one more year.”

For the 2017-2018 school year, C.P. Blakely, École Steffie Woima and Beacon Hill will house Kindergarten to Grade 6 students, and École Fox Run will then house Grades 7-8.

All rural students grades K-6 outside of the Sylvan Lake municipal boundaries will attend C.P. Blakely.

In addition, any students enrolled in the french immersion program will still attend École Steffie Woima.

“It balances numbers - one of the guiding principles was that the boundaries needed to allow for future growth in the community,” explained Russell. “The numbers are initially higher at C.P. Blakely, but both Steffie Woima and Beacon Hill both have new subdivisions being built in their boundaries that will raise their population.”

For more information on the new school boundaries, visit www.chinooksedge. ab.ca. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

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Chamber of Commerce partners with local school for fundraising initiative “MORE THAN ANYTHING WE REALLY WANT TO BE ABLE TO GET THE WORD OUT THAT WE ARE ABOUT PROMOTING LOCAL BUSINESS - NOT OURSELVES. IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT MEMBERSHIP AND GAINING NEW MEMBERS, IT’S ABOUT GETTING OUT THERE AND PROMOTING OUR CURRENT MEMBERSHIP AND HELPING THEM TO SPREAD THEIR WINGS AS BEST AS POSSIBLE.” - DWAYNE STOESZ

SUPPORTING LOCAL - President of the Sylvan Lake Chamber of Commerce, Dwayne Stoesz, addresses an assembly at Fox Run School where student, Madison Pfau was chosen as the design winner of a new card students will be selling for a new shop local inititiative between the school and the chamber.

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Students of Fox Run School will be seen hitting the sales trail this month as part of a collaboration between the school, local businesses and the Sylvan Lake Chamber of Commerce.

The joint fundraiser for Fox Run and the Chamber will see students selling a $20 discount card to be used by Lakers at 20 local businesses.

Chamber president Dwayne Stoesz stated the organization has had their eye on a discount card for nearly three years now adding it wasn’t until they approached Fox Run that the initiative truly took flight.

“In order to make this work we knew we needed to give back to the com-

bers, it’s about getting out there and promoting our current membership and helping them to spread their wings as best as possible.”

The Chamber approached Fox Run asking them to sell 1,000 cards with the school countering they felt they could do 1,500. In addition, the Chamber asked students to submit their own design ideas for the card, with grade 7 student Madison Pfau’s design being chosen. Pfau will not only be able to see her own design gracing over 1,000 Sylvan Lake resident’s wallets - the young artist also received a $50 gift card to Nomad’s for winning.

The $20 discount cards are expected to arrive around the 17th with students selling the cards until they are gone.

“We want to make sure that the local businesses are thought of first and supporting local businesses is never a bad thing,” said Stoesz adding the cards will make a great stalking stuffer or Christmas present. “We are extremely excited to be working together.”

For more information or if a you wish to purchase a card and are not approached by a student phone the school at 403 887 0491 or visit www. foxrunschool.ca. editor@sylvanlakenews.ca

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munity, so we thought it would be a great opportunity to partner with Fox Run,” said Stoesz. “This way the school gets to take part in a community event and be able to support their own programs while supporting local businesses as well.”

The Chamber asked students which businesses they would most like to see on the card and from the suggestions 20 local businesses opted to participate.

50% of proceeds will go back to Fox Run students for different school programs and field trips with the other half going towards various Chamber training events as well as to host various speakers throughout the new year.

Stoesz, who has had two of his own children attend Fox Run said so often the students are selling magazines or chocolates and are working very hard to fund raise for their field trips and programs each year. He added this initiative should help make students’ lives easier.

“The recognition for local businesses is also a component,” said Stoesz, reinforcing the ‘Eat, Shop, Play’ that can be seen on the cards. “More than anything we really want to be able to get the word out that we are about promoting local business - not ourselves. It’s not just about membership and gaining new mem-

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Community invited to annual Christmas Eve dinner

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The 2015 Christmas Eve dinner will be held at the Sylvan Lake Community Centre from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Dec. 24.

There is no cost to attend this event and all residents of Sylvan Lake and area are invited.

Flashback Freddy and Santa Claus will be there to help spread the Christmas cheer. Children and seniors will also receive gifts from the big jolly guy.

There will also be a craft table set up for those with an artistic touch.

This is the 16th year in a row the dinner has been held.

All ages are seen at this event all the way from new born babies to the elderly.

Most years are very successful said Sylvan Lake and Area Community Partners’ Association administration events coordinator Alanna Dextrase.

“I am anticipating way more this year with all the phone calls,” she said.

Around 240 people were at the dinner last year. This was a low number Dextrase said due to the weather being so cold and people being sick from the flu.

“It was super cold last year and a lot of the seniors didn’t come,” she said. “We usually get quite a few seniors.”

Even though many seniors do come the dinner is open for everyone to come and enjoy some Christmas dinner.

Dextrase said many people don’t have family in town.

If they do, there are just a few of them.

This dinner provides an opportunity for community members to meet their neighbour’s as well.

Several volunteers spend time making this event happen each year and Dextrase said it is well worth it.

“It’s so rewarding to see the smiles on everybody’s faces,” Dextrase said. “The kids get their picture taken with Santa.”

It’s also rewarding because she remembers two children receiving a gift from Santa, the only gift they received one year.

“It’s nice,” Dextrase said. “Santa usually walks around and it makes everybody’s day.”

She said the most memorable aspect of this dinner is that it is a community event.

Everyone attending this event is very happy because it is Christmas.

“It doesn’t matter if you make a zillion dollars or if you make nothing,” Dextrase said. “Everybody is all equal.”

Those attending are welcome to make a donation if they wish. Suggested donations can include turkeys, potatoes, perogies, coffee, sour cream, tea, cream, hams, salads, sugar, frozen vegetables, whipping cream, napkins, childrens’ gifts, oranges, table clothes, tinfoil roasting pans, cranberries, candy, deserts and tin pie plates.

People can register to attend this event by calling Alanna Dextrase at 403-887-9989. Registration is not required but is appreciated.

Churches of Sylvan Lake Ministerial Association Christmas Eve Services December 24th Memorial Presbyterian Church 7:00 PM • 5020 48 St

Alliance Community Church 5:00 & 7:00 PM • 4404 47 Ave Eckville Service 7:00 PM at Eckville Elementary School library

Our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic 4:30 & 9:30 pm • 5033 47a Ave. Christmas Day Service 9:00 am

Faith Lutheran Church 7:00 PM • #2 21 Beju Industrial Drive

St. Mary’s & St. Timothy’s Anglican Church 4308 50 Ave. 5:00 p.m. BAS Family Service and 11:00 p.m. BCP Holy Communion Service.

Gospel Chapel 7:00 PM • 4290- 50 St. Lighthouse Fellowship Church of the Nazarene 7:00 PM • 4720 45 Ave. at Steffie Woima school

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2015

Trees for Treasures helps spread the Christmas joy

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The fresh smell of healthy green tree was in the air outside the Trilliant Real Estate Group office Wednesday for Trees for Treasures.

This is where community members came to pick up a healthy tree for the Christmas season and donated to the Central Alberta Women’s Outreach ‘Adopt-A-Family’ program.

This business has been doing this every year since 2009. They have raised over $37,980 for the program which equates to 303 children having Christmas said president and CEO of the Trilliant Real Estate Group, Pat Garritty.

“It works out to about $500 per family to provide a Christmas meal, presents under the tree and to really give these families Christmas,” he said.

The business matches every dollar community members donate. Garritty said the average amount given ranges from $60 to $100.

“That’s the nice part about that is we get to match that,” he said.

Supporting the charity is something very important for the business as they

invite their past and present clients and supporters to join in and participate.

The community is very enthusiastic about helping to support this initiative as Garritty said they receive emails well before hand with people asking when they will be hosting the Trees for Treasures.

“When our emails went out we were seeing people donate $100 and $200 to help support because they know there will be more people in need this year,” Garritty said.

All the money that is donated stays within Central Alberta as well.

The business keeps on banding together to do this every year because the need never goes away he explained.

“It’s our privilege to be able to do it,” Garritty said. “People need it, we have it, therefore I think we should share.”

There is a deeper reason behind why this business does this every year. They all live by a common philosophy.

“We have a philosophy here that you can’t give more than you receive,” Garritty said. “We’re very humbled to have that opportunity. We’re very grateful for the community that we live in and anything that we do to give back is certainly heartfelt and sincere.”

Picking The Tree – The Trilliant Real Estate Group collected donations from the community to be given to a local charity while hosting their Trees for Treasures Wednesday.

Jasmine O’Halloran–Han/Sylvan Lake News

This mentality is certainly noted and passed on as Garritty said some people donate money but may not take a tree.

“A lot of people take us up on it without

getting a tree,” he said. “They just want to donate to the cause and we match those dollars as well.” reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

Local woman giving away sapphire rings to men in need of Christmas gifts

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Two lovely ladies of Sylvan Lakes will sparkle a little brighter this Christmas thanks to the compassion and kindness shown by one local woman.

Kjeryn Davis, a local business owner and Sylvan

Lake Rotary Club member, is hoping to put a smile on the faces of a few families by offering up two white sapphire rings to two men in need of gifts to give to their significant others on Christmas morning.

Davis explained in an interview with Sylvan Lake News she knew this

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and there were years where I knew my parents were struggling,” Davis explained of her childhood. “I knew that even though I was getting that beautiful Barbie I had asked for, it was because my dad was going to work at the cement mill on the side to pay for my gifts - I also knew that meant my mom wasn’t getting anything that year other than what we made her.”

“I would be eight, opening my awesome Hawaii Barbie and I would see my mom getting her chocolates out of her stalking and that’s it.

Now I’m a mom and I know even more how nice it is to open something sparkly on Christmas morning,” Davis posted two photos of the rings on Facebook on Dec. 7th with the message, ‘This economy has been hard on a lot of people so I want to give some men in the Sylvan Lake community who have lost their jobs recently a nice gift to give to their wife or girlfriend. Please private message me and I will pick two people Dec. 23 based on your story.’

Since the post she has received nearly 40 stories from local men detailing the stories of the incredible women in their lives.

“Many of the men sending me stories are saying they are having to put their pride to the side. Men want to be

the provider but some men know that this year they’re not going to be able to get their loved ones anything because they’re out of work so they’ve been very appreciative,” she said. “Reading these stories about how the women in their lives are their rocks and carrying them through these tough times and all they want this Christmas is to be able to thank them,” “We’re in a small town so it’s all private - all of the stories people send me are between me, the sender and the Lord.”

She explained her only regret was not picking up a gift for a woman to per-

haps give to a man as she recognizes there are also many women who provide for their families who are also out of work currently.

She added she hopes to do the initiative every year and next year would like to have a gift for both sexes.

Davis will be accepting stories until Dec. 22 via email or Facebook message after which she will narrow it down to 10 stories and do a random draw so the two recipients will have the rings on Dec. 23. She asks those wishing to do so to please email stories to Bukwildz@ gmail.com. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

CHRISTMAS JOY - A local woman is giving away two sapphire rings to two men most in need of Christmas gifts for their loved ones.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2015

SYLVAN LAKE NEWS 13

Seasons Greetings

TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS POEM Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.

And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!

The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads.

And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap.

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.

Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below.

When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight tinny reindeer.

With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St Nick.

More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,

"Now Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen!

On, Comet! On, Cupid! on, on Donner and Blitzen!

To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!

Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!"

As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky.

So up to the house-top the coursers they flew, With the sleigh full of Toys, and St Nicholas too.

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.

As I drew in my head, and was turning around, Down the chimney St Nicholas came with a bound.

He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot.

A bundle of Toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a peddler, just opening his pack.

His eyes-how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!

His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!

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His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow.

The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath.

He had a broad face and a little round belly, That shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly!

He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself!

A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk.

And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose!

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.

But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere he drove out of sight, “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!” ~ Clement Clarke Moore (1779 – 1863)

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Merry Christmas Well, in Whoville they say that the Grinch’s small heart grew three sizes that day.

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Wishing everyone a Very Merry Christmas!

We sincerely thank you all for your loyalty & support

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MERRY CHRISTMAS to all my colleagues, clients, friends & family. From my house to yours.

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PAT O’BRIEN President

BETTY OSMOND Community Service

MURIEL PRICHARD

MARLA MAHER

Past President

JIM MacSWEEN President Elect

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JACK VAN DELDEN

JOYCE MEGSON

Treasurer

Secretary

THELMA MARIS

Membership Chair

TREVOR SIGFUSSON Lighthouse Project Chair

Wishing You The Best This Holiday Season From the Rotary Club of Sylvan Lake

International Service Co-Chair

VICTOR MARIS

Rotary in Action 2015!!!

LOCAL Continued to spearhead and co- sponsor the new Lighthouse project on the shores of Sylvan Lake INTERACT Sponsored and supported the Interact Club at HJ Cody High School ( 30+ students) Sponsored a student to attend Rotary Youth Leadership Camp (RYLA) Awarded $1000 in Rotary Humanitarian Scholarship to HJ Cody $6000 in available scholarship funds for students at HJ Cody, Bentley and Eckville High Schools SPORTS & YOUTH Co-sponsored the Get Real program at Fox Run School Contributed close to $2000 to KidSport and JumpStart in Sylvan Lake Organized and hosted the annual Skate-A-Thon, helping community groups raise approximately $5000 Financially supported the Heroes program at Fox Run and Mother Teresa Schools Organized an NHL Hockey Draft fundraiser – funds for local programs

DAN McLEAN Community Service

MEGAN CHERNOFF Community Service

Foundation Chair

FAMILY & COMMUNITY EVENTS Sponsored horse drawn sleigh rides during Winterfest on the Family Day weekend Hosted and co-sponsored Canada Day activities on the pier Participated in 1913 Days Parade CHRISTMAS Sponsored a hot turkey lunch for the Seniors’ Christmas celebration Collected pocket change during the Santa Clause Parade – funds for Food Bank Contributed to Christmas funds in Sylvan Lake VOCATIONAL Provide a wreath at Remembrance Day Ceremonies Financially supported United Way and Red Deer Hospice Contributed to Urgent Care and Victim Services INTERNATIONAL Financially supported Rotary Foundation’s campaign to eradicate polio throughout the world Contributed to the Library project in Huatulco, Mexico

Sergeant at Arms

ALANA ROUTHIER

New Generations Chair

Community Service Co-Chair

Community Service

NADINE COYNE

JORDAN SINCLAIR Community Service

Co-sponsored Canada Day activities and Duck Race

Community Service

SCOTT McDERMOTT

LARRY PANGBORN

PAUL VENTURA

MATT TOONDERS

International Service Chair

DALE GANSKE

Rotary is the largest service organization in the world dedicated to local and international projects. If you would like to find out more about Rotary, just ask any of the members you see on this page. Or be a guest for one of our weekly meetings and we’ll buy you lunch. Meetings are held 11:45 a.m. each Wednesday at Pier 7 Restaurant in Sylvan Lake.

Community Service

BONNIE GANSKE

KJERYN (BUK) DAVIS

Community Service

STEPHANIE PRICHARD Community Service

Co-sponsored the Get Real program at Fox Run School

STEVE MILLER

Community Service

MARIAN MILLER Honorary

Contributed close to $2000 to KidSport and JumpStart in Sylvan Lake

TRAVIS JONES

Community Service

Community Service Co-Chair

Participated in Canada Day Parade

STEVE DILLS

Community Service

JIM DICK

Vocational Chair

JOSH WELTON Club Chair.

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Merry Christmas

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10 CRAFTS TO KEEP THE KIDS BUSY AT CHRISTMAS Every parent knows the holiday season means major stress and lots of running around. Whether it is baking or wrapping presents, your children will prolong the process and cause you to take even longer than planned. Frustrating and aggravating, sometimes you need that time to yourself to get everything done. The hassle of taking care of children and organizing can

sometimes be more stressful than the actual task at hand. Here are some crafts to help keep the kids busy and amused while you finish what you have to do.

1. Paper snow flakes – everyone loves a few snowflakes here and there. Let the kids create their own unique snowflakes and hang them in the window for every on looker to see and enjoy.

2. Painting ornaments – all you have to do is pick up some craft paint and solid color ornaments from the store. After that let the kids paint beautiful pictures of Christmas symbols (Snowmen, Santa, Rudolf etc.) and hang them on the tree. It will be a joy for the whole family to look at.

3. Ginger bread house – delicious and fun, let the kids create a town out of their own imagination with a gingerbread house

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kit. It’s amusing to see what they come up with and how they view a house all decorated for Christmas.

4. Box Figures – easy and loads of fun, all the kids need is some construction paper and glue. Take an old box and transform it into a humble Christmas friend. Whether it’s frosty or Santa, let their imaginations go wild when it comes to this recycled and good for the environment activity.

5. Homemade Christmas crayons – what do you do with those crayons that are all broken and still lying around the house?

Here is the solution, melt the remaining crayon in a pot and put the liquid into a Christmas shaped stencils. Let it sit and cool off for a period of time. Once the newly transformed crayons are ready, let the kids color for hours with their new awesome Christmas shaped crayons.

6. Christmas cookies – bake the outline of a Christmas cookie shape and then get the kids to help decorate them. Fun for the whole family to enjoy.

7. Pom pom ornaments – with some glue and pom poms, allow your kids to get the creative juices flowing and get them to make cool ornaments for the tree.

8. Thumb print Christmas cards – send out original Christmas cards this holiday season with thumb print Christmas cards.

Simply get your kids to place their thumb prints on blank Christmas cards and make a tree of snowman. The lucky recipients will absolutely love receiving a Christmas card as special as this one.

9. Christmas bags – for those gifts you have decided to use a gift bag for, instead of buying one that comes already with a design on it, buy blank bags and get the kids to color pictures on it. Now not only will you be giving a gift this holiday season, but you’ll be adding a priceless touch as well.

10. Nativity Popsicle stick puppets – create a unique nativity scene this Christmas by helping the kids recreate the precious images on popsicle sticks. Get them to draw out the 3 Wise Men for example.

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Merry Christmas ~ CHRISTMAS COOKIES ~

Season’s Greetings and Best Wishes for the Holiday Season!

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MLA MacIntyre to host open house at new office location

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Residents of Sylvan Lake and area are invited to join Don MacIntyre, MLA Innisfail-Sylvan Lake, on Friday, December 18 at his new constituency office located in Hewlett Park where he will be hosting an open house.

The Wildrose Party MLA moved into his new office around four weeks ago and is inviting the public to receive a tour of the location but also join him for ‘Coffee and Conversation’ from 2-4 p.m.

Not only is the Sylvan Lake resident excited to have a new office space in Sylvan, he added he is thrilled to be back face to face with his constituents.

He added he hopes to let folks know they are here and to give people from across the riding a chance to meet their MLA and talk about the issues that matter to them.

“On any given day we receive many dozens and some days hundreds of emails, and of course there are always many phone

calls,” said MacIntyre. “But they are not a substitute for having a great conversation face to face. It’s important for me to personally meet the people I serve, to put a face to the name, and get to know as many of these dear folks as possible.”

He informed the upcoming Coffee and Conversation at the new office is intended to be an informal visit to allow folks of this riding to meet with him face to face and let him know their concerns. MacIntyre added this allows him to better equip himself to better represent the people in the legislature.

“I truly look forward to meeting as many folks as I can,” said MacIntyre.

In addition to hearing concerns, the MLA will also be available to answer any questions individuals may have.

“Democracy is supposed to be governance of the people, by the people, for the people - transparency is vital to creating trust between a government and its people,” said MacIntyre.

“Accountability is also vital to creating trust between a government and its people. In recent weeks we have all witnessed what happens when that trust is broken, when a government stubbornly refuses to be transparent or accountable to its people.”

MacIntyre, who is a resident of Sylvan Lake, had been driving to the main office in Innisfail with a small rarely used space being rented here in town.

He said he feels that since he lives in Sylvan Lake and given the size of Sylvan Lake it only made logistical sense to move here.

‘Coffee and Conversation’ with Don MacIntyre, MLA Innisfail-Sylvan Lake, will be held Friday, December 18 from 2-4 p.m. at #2 160 Hewlett Park Landing. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

NEW OFFICE - Wildrose MLA Don MacIntyre will be hosting an open house where he invites residents of Sylvan Lake to join him for coffee and conversation at his new office space located near Rona at #2 160 Hewlett Park Landing.

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Strengthened distracted driving laws to hit province in January

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Effective January 1, 2016, distracted driving convictions will include three demerits as well as the current $287 fine.

The Government of Alberta stated in a press release regarding the new law how research indicates driver distractions contribute to 20 to 30 per cent of all collisions and that distracted drivers are

three times more likely to be involved in a collision than attentive drivers.

“From September 2011 to March of this year, there were more than 87,000 convictions for distracted driving, and despite our best efforts, distracted driving remains a real danger, with convictions increasing year over year,” said Brian Mason, Minister of Transportation.

“Given these numbers, we are following through on Albertans’ wishes for stron-

NEW LAWS - Strengthened distracted driving laws will be coming into affect as of January 1, 2016.

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ger penalties for distracted driving.”

Since September 1, 2011, when distracted driving legislation was introduced through March 31, 2015, there have been 87,633 convictions. The trend has been an increased number of convictions, with more than 27,000 between April 2014 and March 31, 2015.

Ninety-seven per cent of these convictions were for using a hand-held electronic device while driving.

During 2014-15, male drivers accounted for two-thirds of all convictions. Young male drivers, aged 22 to 34 years, had the highest conviction rates. In the Driver Attitude Survey conducted in August 2014, 81 per cent of Alberta drivers believed distracted driving is the leading cause of collisions.

Despite this, 53 per cent of Alberta drivers admitted to texting while driving in the previous three months. If you’re travelling 100 km/h, you will travel the length of a football field in the time it takes to send a text message (approximately five seconds).

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Distracted driving can be deadly, and although police will be enforcing distracted driving laws, all drivers can make Alberta’s roads safer,” said Deputy Commissioner Marianne Ryan, Commanding Officer of the Alberta RCMP. Local RCMP say they are happy to see the stricter laws coming into place. Cpl. James Allemekinders of the Sylvan Lake RCMP added he hopes people take the law more seriously now that there are more consequences involved.

“Instead of just financial consequences, now people’s licenses are on the line,” said Allemekinders. “I’m hoping people now look at it and take it more seriously and choose to make the right decision instead of continuing to use their mobile devices while driving.

“I think we can all attest to the fact that it’s something we see happening all the time - it’s out there and it’s happening all the time and we are hoping that with this new consequence that people will start to follow the law more when it comes to distracted driving.”

Any driver charged with distracted driving before January 1, 2016, will not be assigned demerit points, even if the $287 fine is paid in the new year. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

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Pearman’s bird feeding book gives tips to bird watchers

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS For Nature fanatics looking for tips on how to attract birds ‘Backyard Bird Feeding: An Alberta Guide’ has recently been published.

Written by Myrna Pearman, the book includes information and a mass amount of photos of how to attract birds to backyard spaces year-round.

Pearman said the book is suited for bird watchers living in the middle of a city or on an acreage.

“Anybody who likes birds who wants to attract them to their backyard by putting out water or supplemental food is a target for this book,” Pearman said.

She said bird watching is a popular past time. With people hungry for information on how to attract the aerodynamic creatures to their locations, stores have barely been able to keep up with the demand.

“We all under estimated the response to this book,” Pearman said.

The book was originally going to be 64 pages, but with including several photos on each page, the book has nearly doubled in size.

Including several photos in this book has been a wise decision. Pearman takes note to how people react when opening the book. Upon seeing several different types of birds in action, readers’ curiousity is peeked.

“I’ve watched people open it and they are happy to see pictures,” she said.

Along with adding more photos to the book, Pearman said she decided to add a water element including birth

baths and offering water during the winter.

It took about a year for Pearman to put this book together. She said the process was stressful and it became complicated with receiving a mass amount of photos from different photographers.

She also had to ensure the book was error free before going to the press.

“If there’s a mistake and you print 5,000 copies in my mind there are 5,000 mistakes,” Pearman said. “Errors are really easy to sneak in there. It took a lot of work for the proofing and editing.”

All this work has paid off. The feedback she has received has been astonishing.

“It’s been far more enthusiastic than I ever dreamed,” Pearman said.

She has done several book signings at several Peavey Mart locations, with many people lining up to have their book signed by her.

“There are many people who love birds and love to share their experiences,” Pearman said.

Pearman will be at the Peavey Mart in Red Deer Dec. 20 to do another book signing.

For bird watchers in Sylvan Lake, Rona is the only place that carries the book.

She said she is also very proud of this book. Writing the book has given her the opportunity to meet other people who are passionate about bird watching and about nature which she said was the most fun.

“I am proud of the product,” Pearman said. “I am relieved and happy to know that it is being so well received.” reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

New Book – Myrna Pearman recently published the Backyard Bird Feeding: An Alberta Guide.

Christmas Bird count day for bird watchers

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN–HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The Central Alberta Christmas Bird Count is soon approaching and will be on Dec. 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This is where people enthusiastic about watching birds keep track of the species they see in their location. Bird species can be tracked by downloading a sheet off of the Red Deer River Naturalists website.

The community of Sylvan Lake and area are welcome to participate in this bird count.

Coordinator for the Sylvan Lake area Gord Graham said he is interested in reaching out to people in the community and encourages bird watching on this day.

“I find this stuff very interesting,”Graham said.

“It’s a good excuse to go outside and look at birds.”

People wanting to participate in the bird count day provide a bird feeder for birds to feed out of. Then people can keep track which birds they see with a criteria sheet.

These criteria are listed on a form which is provided.

These forms are then

turned in after the count is over. Graham said it is also helpful to be knowledgeable in the common types of bird species there are this time of year.

“You don’t have to stand at the window all day,” Graham said. “The observer knows best what’s going on in their back yard.”

He said the whole idea is to capture the maximum number of birds that are seen and that is representative of what you gener-

ally have in your neighbourhood. He said the most common types of birds people are likely to see are the Black-capped Chickadee.

“People have spent hours watching them,” Graham said.

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“A person might have a magpie or two hanging around. They are like the proverbial skunk at a picnic or around a bird feeder,” Graham said.

He said some bird watchers may even be lucky enough to find a bird still around that shouldn’t be here in the winter.

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Part Three: Examining FCSS in Sylvan Lake This week’s inside look at FCSS delves into the many senior’s support programs offered

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS As the years pass, so too can a person’s life become harder with the wear and tear on our bodies and minds caused by aging.

It may become difficult to do things one once did- such as cleaning their own home or shovelling the snow on their sidewalks.

If there were no social programs to assist seniors as they venture into the latter parts of their lives, many would be forced to rely on neighbours or family members to help them with these daunting tasks. If there were no neighbours or family to help, seniors could be forced from their homes.

The many senior support programs offered through Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) in Sylvan Lake aim to keep seniors in their homes longer and ensure they are are as healthy and happy as possible, for as long as possible.

Brittney Wells, FCSS Senior Services Coordinator, explained their end goal is always to keep a senior in their home for as long as possible or as long as that senior desires.

“Our programs provide in house support - if they have

Brittney Wells FCSS Seniors Services Coordinator no family in our community then we can provide them with the support they need,” said Wells.

Programs offered through FCSS such as Lifeline, sees a senior wearing an assistance beacon in case of falls, allowing individuals an emergency option. Programs such as Home Support and Home Help sees seniors gaining access to assistance with light housekeeping or heavier seasonal chores.

FCSS’ Snow Angels and Yard Busters program offers seniors assistance with snow removal in the winter or mowing their lawn in the summer.

Currently two staff members at FCSS service 32 homes in Sylvan Lake for these programs.

Not all FCSS programs are geared towards helping seniors around the house, some aim to cure the social isolation that can come when a senior wishes to stay in their home and live alone.

Wells explained the Friendly Visitor Program matches a carefully screened volunteer with a socially isolated senior to share common interests through regularly scheduled visits for a minimum of one hour a week. She

added the visits offer companionship and friendship which increase social contact and reduces isolation for seniors.

In addition, FCSS also offers a Community Volunteer Income Tax program that is well utilized by both seniors and families in which residents of Sylvan Lake and area are able to drop off their tax information at which time volunteers will use software provided by a partnership with Canada Revenue to process your income tax free of charge.

FCSS also aims to ensure caregivers of seniors also have access to proper amenities and thus offer a number of caregiver support programs and also upcoming elder abuse awareness and prevention programs.

Caring Connections, another program offered through FCSS, is available to all members of the community but keeps seniors in mind in that it offers support to prevent seniors from coming in harms way.

“This program sees either myself or a staff member giving a 15-20 minute presentation to businesses or organizations on recognizing signs of self neglect and neglect in seniors and how to respond to that,” said Wells.

“So instead of calling the RCMP there are other organizations that can help with that - say you have a senior who goes into the grocery store, but they think they are at the bank, what do you do?”

Most programs offered through FCSS are free for seniors, with the exception of Home Support and Lifeline, which requires a small fee. Seniors may sign up for programs themselves or be referred by a friend or family member in most cases.

For more information on seniors support offered through FCSS visit www.sylvanlake.ca/fcss/seniors/seniors-support or call 403 887 1137 ext 222.

FCSS is always looking for volunteers to assist with the Home Support, Home Help, Snow Angels, Yard Busters and Friendly Visitor Program and welcomes volunteer applications at any time throughout the year. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

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RCMP News Release November 28th – December 4th, 2015 November 28th 7:10 a.m. – RCMP received a 911 call from an area south of Bentley. A witness found a male passed out in a truck on Range Road 12. The vehicle was checked and was confirmed to be stolen. A 38-year-old Blackfalds male was arrested at the scene and is charged with possession of stolen property obtained by crime under $5000.

November 29th 1:40 a.m. – Police attended the Macs store on Sylvan Drive in Sylvan Lake after a male was reportedly passed out at a table in the convenience store. A 32-year-old male from Lloydminster was awakened by an officer and transported to a residence where he was left in the care of a roommate.

4:00 a.m. – A patrol in the area of 47th Avenue and Westview Drive in Sylvan Lake resulted in a charge against a 32-year-old male. A vehicle was observed running a stop sign and a traffic stop was conducted.

The driver exhibited signs of impairment and was subsequently charged with im-

paired driving and having a blood alcohol level over .08. The male, a resident of Sylvan Lake, is also charged with failing to obey a stop sign before entering an intersection.

4:22 p.m. – A domestic dispute in Sylvan Lake resulted in a charge being laid against a 47-year-old male. RCMP attended an address on Aspen Drive after a 58-year-old female advised police that she had been assaulted by her spouse. The male was arrested without incident and is charged with assault.

November 30th 12:38 a.m. – RCMP received a dispatch of a domestic assault in progress at a residence on 48th Avenue in Sylvan Lake.

A 26-year-old Calgary male answered the door of the residence with obvious injuries to the face. Two witnesses advised police that a female in the residence was the aggressor. A 26-year-old Sylvan Lake female is facing a charge of assault.

9:48 p.m. – A charge of uttering threats has been laid against a 26-year-old male from Medicine Hat. A 24-year-old Sylvan

Sylvan Lake RCMP nab mail thief, still searching for vehicle thief SYLVAN LAKE NEWS STAFF On Wednesday, December 9th, 2015, Sylvan Lake RCMP responded to a complaint of a suspicious vehicle in a ditch south of the Town. The caller reported a male and female were with the vehicle and it appeared they may have broken in to a rural mail box. Members arrived a short time later and located the vehicle in the ditch. Investigation determined the vehicle was in fact a stolen car from Red Deer and the plate on it was also stolen in a separate incident also in Red Deer. The male and female on scene were arrested for possession of stolen property and were found with other items including mail and which had been stolen from a nearby mail box.

Logan LaneMitchell, 21 years old of Red Deer, and Brandy Lynn Desjarlias, 26 years old from Red Deer, have been jointly charged with three counts of Possession of Stolen property and 1 count of Possession of Stolen Mail. Both Mitchell and desjarlais had outstanding warrants at the time of their arrest.

Sylvan Lake RCMP would like to thank the Rural Crime Watch members who called this event in to police as suspicious. Rural Crime Watch and it’s members continue to be a very important tool for police and act as eyes and ears for the police in the rural areas.

RCMP are also seeking the public’s assistance in the identification of a suspect responsible for the theft of an RCMP Bait Vehicle. On November 16th at 2:49 AM two suspects approached the bait vehicle in a darker coloured four door sedan style car. The female made entry on the passenger side of the bait truck and once inside the female fled the scene in the stolen vehicle. The vehicle was later located on Highway 12 west of the junction with Highway 781, north of Eckville.

RCMP are looking to identify the female suspect. Anyone with information can contact Cst. Rod Johnson at 403-858-7200 or if you wish to remain anonymous you can use Crimestoppers by calling 1-800222-TIPS. If your information leads to an arrest and charges, you may qualify for a reward.

Lake female reported that she had been receiving threatening text messages from her former spouse on a continual basis. An investigation resulted in a warrant being laid for the arrest of the accused.

December 1st 9:23 p.m. – A 911 call was received from a residence on 50A Avenue in Sylvan Lake. A 33-year-old female reported to police that her common law spouse had kicked in the door at her residence and assaulted her as well as threatening to kill her. A 39-yearold Sylvan Lake male is charged with assault; uttering threats; mischief under $5000; and possession of cannabis resin.

December 2nd 6:19 p.m. – A complaint of a two vehicle collision off Highway 20 near Bentley has resulted in charges against a 55-year-old Red Deer female. Police, EMS and fire attended the location where one vehicle was found down a steep embankment while the other vehicle was located off road.

One of the female drivers was found to be under the influence of alcohol and was charged with impaired driving and having a blood alcohol level over .08. The other female driver, a 44-year-old female out of Bentley, was uninjured, however both ve-

hicles sustained serious damage.

December 3rd 5:27 a.m. – RCMP are investigating a break and enter at the No Frills grocery store in Sylvan Lake. The side glass of the main doors was smashed and entry gained. The Police Dog Service was contacted to assist in clearing the building.

The pharmacy was also accessed but nothing appeared stolen. A lone male suspect was captured on video fleeing the area.

December 4th 3:05 a.m. – A 911 call was received from the Fas Gas on Hinshaw Drive in Sylvan Lake. Staff reported that three intoxicated males were in the store smashing items.

Police attended and arrested the males for mischief and causing a disturbance. The males were lodged in cells and released when sober. Staff did not wish to proceed with charges against the males.

9:51 a.m. – An assault at a residence in Eckville has resulted in a charge against a 40-year-old Sylvan Lake male. A 28-yearold male called 911 to report that he had been struck on the head by his employer who attended his property looking for tools. The accused is charged with assault with a weapon.

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BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The West Central Trilliant Midget Tigers started out strong against the Northwest Calgary Athletic Association Stamps Saturday at the Eckville Arena but lost 4-3.

The Tigers and their coaches were definitely feeling the burn from all their hard work. Hopes were high as they were in the lead during the first 10 minutes of the game. Aaron Pickering scored the team’s first goal, assisted by Kyle Cornford and Ryan Chambers.

Closer to the end of the first period, the Stamps caught up by scoring their first goal at two minutes and 11 seconds by Steven Lawrence, assisted by Daniel Morrison and Ian Docherty.

The game turned fierce in the second and third period, with both teams swinging the puck around the rink to the point where the puck got stuck in the safety net.

Both teams played very hard. When the Stamps scored their fourth goal in the second period, the Tigers tried their best to score another goal in the next period, but to no avail.

With their chances looking good at the start of the game, head coach Pat Garritty explained what his team was dealing with.

Tigers Vs Renegades – West Central Trilliant Tigers Midget AA player Aaron Pickering takes charge of the puck followed by a Stamps player during their game Saturday at the Eckville Arena.

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“You have to play 60 minutes and anytime you give another team life, especially in this league, it’s hard to get the momentum back,” he said. “I thought for the most part we played pretty well. The Stamps are a pretty good team that beat us, but we know what we have to do to be better.”

He said the Tigers have to

be in better shape and be better conditioned.

The Stamps were down in players with the Tigers having pretty much a full line up.

“We couldn’t capitalize on it,” Garritty said. “At the end of the day that’s our job as coaches - to make sure they are prepared physically and in other aspects of

the game. We will work on it moving forward.”

The Tigers refused to give up even when the score wasn’t in their favour. They started out skating and playing strong and they finished the same way.

This goes to show that the team has been working to increase their playing pace.

Garritty said the Tigers

had a couple game breakers where they misread plays and created two on one scenarios.

“When you do that at this level, you have a good chance of being at the back,” he said.

Even though the team made mistakes that cost them, Garritty said the team is still working very

hard. This was very apparent as the players swiftly moved around the ice.

“The guys worked hard and they are feeling that loss,” he said. “It’s a pretty good team that we lost to.

But we know deep down that if we play our game we should be able to handle them.” reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

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Generals fluid plays lead to win over Chiefs

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The Bentley Generals played a great game against the Fort Saskatchewan Chiefs Sunday at the Eckville Arena and won a victorious 11-4.

The Generals made their plans of winning the game clear early in the game when they scored five goals in the first period, only allowing one goal from the Chiefs.

The winning hockey spirit was definitely felt by everyone including the young children who lined up to cheer their admirable hockey players on by giving them a fist bump.

The players kindly acknowledge this and said ‘we can sure hear your cheering out there’.

During the second period the Chiefs showed they weren’t going to give up so easily as they scored three goals.

In that same period the Generals scored two more goals but had picked up their pace in the third period by scoring another four goals.

Even though the Chiefs were short benched they still put up a fight and didn’t give up even though the score was not in their favour. This is something the Generals took seriously.

“They’ve proven before they can play short benched,” said the Generals head coach Ryan Tobler. “We did a good job regrouping and we played a strong third period.”

The Generals made sure to keep their wits about them by not letting up on scoring goals even though they were in the lead by a long shot.

“You don’t want any let up,” Tobler said. “There’s a tendency in sports when you get a lead to have a little lull and that’s just the way it is. You just try to weather it and correct your mistakes and we did a good job of that.”

This is what took place during the second period as Tobler said they had to push for some goals to close the gap.

After talking to his players after the second period of what they needed to do better, they dominated the third period.

Generals forward player 25 Curtis Austring came

Resistance – Bentley Generals player Tyler Brenner manages the puck even against resisting Fort Saskatchewan Chiefs player Landon Jones during the game Sunday at the Eckville Arena.

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off the ice with the rest of his team feeling proud of winning the game.

He said they had some timely scoring at the start of the game but the Chiefs responded to them taking their foot off the gas in the second period which was a bit of a mistake.

“We thought it would be an easier game and they responded well,” Austring said. “We didn’t have our best second period but I thought our third period we got our game back where we wanted it.”

He said the Generals have a team culture with highly skills players who desire to win. Wanting to be better than their opponents is what fuels the wins.

“There are things you have to do strategically in the game to give yourself a better chance of winning,” Austring said.

This was certainly seen on the ice as the generals moved the puck around the ice like it was most natural tendency to do.

To add to this they skated with confidence. The players also seemed to have 360 degree vision and knew when the opposing players were on their tail.

“At the end of the day we want to play in a good defensive positioning, create turn overs, make good offensive plays and good decisions in their zones,” Austring said. “So not giving them the puck. The longer you have the puck odds are you’re going to be successful.”

The winning motivation is internal he said and added how it is more fun

to win than it is to loose a game.

He said not everyday will be a screaming success but when players prepare well and work hard it’s more likely that they will achieve the success.

Overall Austring said the game was good even though there were a few shifts where the players

minds weren’t as sharp and they made some mistakes the opposing team capitalized on.

“We don’t like to see that but at the end of the day where we had some success scoring goals, we still get our end result,” Austring said. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

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Misc.

Help

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WATKIN MOTORS FORD, Vernon, BC immediately requires an experienced Ford Diesel Technician.

Go to: watkinmotors.com, About us, Employment, to review required qualifications.

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Business Opportunities

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Automotive

#6, 20A Sylvaire Close Hours: M-F 8-5

Domestic, Import & Diesel Repair

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Contractors

• • • • •

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Chain Link Fences Wood Fences Decks Interior Framing Finish Work

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

Glass Shops

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AUTO • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL MOBILE SERVICE 24 HOUR COMMERCIAL EMERGENCY SERVICE

403-887-2200

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

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Legal Services

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver.

Divorce? Simple.

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Calgary 403-228-1300/ 1-800-347-2540.

Need a Tell them Danny Hooper sent you

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Personal Services

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CANADA BENEFIT GROUP. Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000. from the Canadian Government.

Toll free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit. ca/free-assessment.

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Disability Tax Credit. $2,000 tax credit. $20,000 refund. For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

Roofing

1370

Auctions

Well Drilling

Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990 Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Children’s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmers’ Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kid’s Deals........................1755 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Musical Instruments..........1770 Music Lessons..................1780 Piano & Organs ................1790 Office Supplies ................1800 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 Cats ..................................1830 Dogs ................................1840 Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 Collectors’ Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940

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A-CHEAP, lowest prices, steel shipping containers.

Used 20’ & 40’ Seacans insulated & 40’ freezers, Special $2200 Wanted: Professional wood carver needed. 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.

Firewood

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LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar, birch.

Price depends on location of delivery. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

Give a gift that lasts the whole year!

A SUBSCRIPTION TO THEIR FAVOURITE NEWSPAPER!

For Rent #3000 - #3200

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

Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210

Grain, Feed Hay

Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390

Acreages/Farms ..............3255 Houses/Duplexes ............3260 Suites ..............................3270 Rooms..............................3280 Manufactured Homes ......3290 Housesitting Wanted ........3300 Garage Space..................3310 Storage Space ................3320 Stores/Commercial ..........3330 Office Space ....................3340 Industrial ..........................3350 Warehouse Space............3360 Resorts & Cottages..........3370 Pasture/Land....................3380 Mobile Lot ........................3390

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HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

WANTED. Hannas Seeds seeking distributors for forage, turf, native and reclamation seed. Good commissions. Contact Esther at 1-800-661-1529 or esther.stigter@ hannasseeds.com.

Condos/ Townhouses

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New Blackfalds Condo. 2 Bdrm/2 Bath. Main floor & 2nd floor options avail. 2 309 3300 powered parking stalls.

Rent $1,400. Pets negotiable. Ask about rent It’s simple to run a Garage incentives. 403-396-1688.

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IN CLASSIFIEDS

SIMPLE!

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WATER WELL

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12345 RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide) Iron Filters • Softeners • Reverse Osmosis • “Kontinuous ShoK” Chlorinator Time Payment Plan O.A.C. for water wells and water treatment

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Steel containers from 8' - 53'. 20' & 40' skids with optional 4' landings available. Mount with twist locks.

780 440 4037 | SEACAN.COM

Buildings For Sale

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LOOKING FOR a shop?

Post Frame Buildings.

AFAB Industries has experience, expertise, reliability and great construction practices. For a free quote, contact Ryan Smith 403-818-0797 or email: ryan.afab@gmail.com.

Financial #4400 - #4430

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property ............4120 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Businesses for Sale..........4140 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190

Condos/ Townhouses

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Need to Downsize? Brand New Valley Crossing Condos in Blackfalds. Main floor is 1,119 SQ FT 2 Bdrm/2Bath. Imm. Poss.

Start at $219,900. Call 403-396-1688.

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

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*check rig availability in your area

P.S. We also drill for people who aren’t short of cash

PASTURE & HAY LAND. 400 - 8000 acres of year round water supply. Full operational with management available. Central Saskatchewan. Crossfenced & complete infrastructure. Natural springs excellent water.

Shortly ready to locate cattle. Other small & large grain & pasture quarters. $150k - $2.6m. Call Doug Rue 306-716-2671.

Manufactured Homes

but are short of cash??

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Pasture

MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, December 19, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns Agricultural - handguns, rifles, shotguns, hunting and sporting #2000 - #2290 Farm Equipment ..............2010 equipment. To consign Haying Equipment ............2020 780-440-1860.

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 32+ colours available at over 55 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors. Call 1-888-263-8254.

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HARVEST SALE! Save $50,000 from the replacement cost of this 20 X 76 drywalled Grandeur Showhome that has to go! A sacrifice at $124,900. Call Terry 1-855-347-0417 or email: terry@ grandviewmodular.com.

GET YOUR BUSINESS OUT THERE

Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430

Money To Loan

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BANK SAID NO? Bank on us! Equity Mortgages for purchases, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renovations.

Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok.

Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca.

587-437-8437, Belmor Mortgage.

Transportation #5000-5300 Motorcycles

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WIN - 2016 Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide FXDWG103. 2nd $700/credit; 3rd $300/credit. Only 599 tickets printed. Three Early Bird Draws. $100/ticket. June 17 draw.

Proceeds to support Motorcycle & Harley Programs, GPRC Fairview Campus. 1-888-539-4772; www.gprc.ab.ca. License #421307.

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403.887.2331

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

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• Septic Tanks • Campgrounds

• Camps • RVs • Holding Tanks

• Barn Pits • Lagoons

We also offer PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS

403-748-2628

Toll Free 1-877-292-6777 sales@jimsseptic.ca

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Does not include the $2.25 per week web surcharge

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www.sylvanlakenews.com Suite 103, 5020-50A Street Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1R2

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Christmas PAGE ~ BAKING ~ REINDEER CUPCAKES Ingredients (cupcakes):

36 large pretzels

100g dark chocolate 1 cup (250ml) water

18 white chocolate buttons

125g butter, softened

18 red & 36 green M&M’s

1 1/4 cups (255g) brown sugar

Chocolate piping gel

3 eggs 1 1/2 cups (225g) selfraising flour 1/2 cup (75g) plain flour 1/4 cup (30g) cocoa powder

Ingredients (chocolate buttercream): 125g butter, softened 3 cups (600g) icing sugar mixture 1/3 cup cocoa powder 2 tablespoons milk

STEP 1 Preheat oven to 160 oC or 320 oF. Line eighteen 1/3 cup muffin tin pans with paper cases.

STEP 2 Combine the chocolate and water in a medium saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Set aside to cool completely.

STEP 3 Use an electric mixer to beat the butter and sugar until pale and creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the combined flours, cocoa powder and chocolate mixture, in batches, and stir to combine. Divide evenly among the lined pans.

STEP 4 Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until a skewer in the centre comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

STEP 5 To make the buttercream, use an electric mixer to beat the butter until very pale. Gradually add the icing sugar, cocoa and milk, in batches, beating well between each batch.

STEP 6 Spread icing evenly over each cupcake. Arrange the pretzel on each cupcake to create antlers.

Place a white chocolate button on the opposite side to create a nose. Use the chocolate piping gel to attach the red M&M’s to create a red nose.

Arrange green M&M’s for eyes, and top with chocolate piping gel for pupils. Place on a serving platter to serve.

www.taste.com.au

~ COLOURING ~

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2015

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December 17th Article: Christmas Greetings

SUBMITTED BY BUNNY VIRTUE AND JEAN BRIDGE SYLVAN LAKE & DISTRICT ARCHIVES The year 2015 has been a very busy and interesting 20th Anniversary year at the Archives. We thank you, the public, for your interest and helpful feedback on the photographs and captions. Also, many thanks to the Sylvan Lake News for their enthusiasm and cooperation for this project and, especially, to our Office Manager, Marion Thompson, for her time and invaluable help.

Our 2016 historical calendar features a selection of the 20th Anniversary photographs and articles and is now available for sale at the Archives as well as the Sylvan Lake Library.

Merry Christmas from all of us at the Archives.

Early 1930’s Christmas card from the Ainsworth family.

The photo is taken at the bend of Lakeshore Drive and Highway 11A. The First Santa Claus Parade, December 11, 1998

Make cash not trash!

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Best wishes for 2016!

Merry Christmas and thank you for your business this year.

In lieu of sending out Christmas cards we have decided to buy turkeys and donate them to Loaves and Fishes to feed the less fortunate and toys for children in need.

Carl Stepp 403 358 9300

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