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Sylvan serial robber foiled thanks to local heroes Tim and Jenn Stoddart, owners of Bayshore Market, share story after an attempted robbery took place at their store

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Thanks to the heroism of two local business owners, a collaborative approach to crime prevention in the community and fast acting measures from the RCMP - the infamous Sylvan Lake serial robber’s run has rumbled to a halt.

For weeks Jenn and Tim Stoddart, owners of Bayshore Market, watched as one local business after another was hit by a masked but seemingly unarmed assailant. They knew it was only a matter of time before they would see those signature eyebrows walk through their door, knowing it was unevitable they and the robber would likely soon meet.

They had asked other local business owners and victims of the robberies how the individual acted while in their stores, along with what he had said during the robberies. Then with what they learned, Jenn and Tim spent a good deal of time talking about and rehearsing what to do when the robber came knocking on their cash drawer.

Their weeks of suspision were correct.

Like clock work on Monday afternoon at 3:21 p.m. the black masked bandit crossed the threshold of their store front.

“He was in and out of here in a minute and a half,” recalls Jenn. “He came through the door, he had his mask on - a different sweater this time it was blue and yellow instead of the usual all black.

I said hello and asked him how he was.

‘Cold,’ he replied. He grabbed an ice tea from the cooler, put it on the counter and I told him if that was everything it would be two dollars please. He went to reach for money but instead put a bag on the counter and said, ‘Please put the money in the bag’ - I replied a simple ‘No’.”

Jenn kept calm, Tim was unseen to the masked man but was in the store watching and listening to what was happening.

They had planned for the situation. Under the counter, a can of dog spray - a mild form of mace - was stashed and ready to use. Jenn reached for the deterrent, but as she raised the spray the suspect shielded his face and fled the scene without her having to use it.

As the suspect fled on foot, Tim pursued cautiously.

“He never really ran,” remembers Tim, who before purchasing Bayshore Market with his wife was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces for 22 years, time which included a tour in Afghanistan.

“He left the store and just started jogging.

I don’t think he realized I was behind him because after a couple of blocks he slowed to a walk.

“I never felt scared - there was never any hand to hand combat - I don’t know if my military training was what made me pursue him but I did.”

The suspect got in his car with just enough time for Tim, who was on the phone with 9-1-1, to give them the make and model of the vehicle with a nearby witness also having grabbed a photo of the vehicle.

Five minutes after having called the incident in, the RCMP were on scene at Bayshore. Within 20 minutes they had returned with good news in hand. The suspect had been located in a blue four door older model Toyota Corolla near Humpty’s and Esso.

“I didn’t even think about when I went after him - I guess I just figured I would follow after him to see where he goes to after,” Tim said, with Jenn adding they are thankful they had a plan in place.

Over the past few weeks Jenn had been working nights. She said she had ran through the situation in her head a number of times which may have lead to her calmness when the robber entered the establishment.

“I asked staff at Plaza who have been hit a number of times now what he did when he came into her store. She told me he apoligized - she told me he said he was sorry he had to do this to her again,” said Jenn. “He apologized to her twice - so that didn’t instill a lot of fear in me, which made me think why would I hand the money over if he’s not violent.

“We would never expect our employees not to hand the money over, but that’s where the difference of being the owners comes into play. This store is our life. We work really hard for our money and even if they got $200 then that’s a lot of people in and out of our doors to get that money when you’re in a convenience store.”

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the end of their heightened sense of security and urge others not to become complacent simply because this assailant has been arrested.

“He proved it was pretty simple to walk into somewhere unarmed and not threaten anyone - so what else might this spur?” questioned Jenn. “I think everyone still needs to be very much aware of what’s going on out there and stick together.”

Sylvan Lake RCMP Detachment Commander, Staff Sergeant Gary Rhodes, stated over the last three weeks they had been putting proactive policing measures into affect such as speaking with local businesses owners as well as stationing police vehicles in front of high risk store fronts.

“After the attempted robbery at Bayshore Market early this afternoon,

several minutes later we were able to capture the culprit and it appears there is enough evidence to proceed with charges - he’s our guy,” said Rhodes.

A search of the suspect’s vehicle yielded evidence to support several of the robbery offences were committed in Sylvan Lake over the last month. Aaron Mays, 24 years of age of Sylvan Lake, has been charged with: seven counts of robbery, seven counts of wearing a disguise in the commission of an offence and two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. Mays has been remanded in custody and was to make a court appearance on Wednesday January 13 at the Red Deer Provincial Court house with results of his first appearance not being known at the time of press. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

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It’s everywhere you look right now and people either can’t stand hearing about it or love the conversation. No matter where you are on the spectrum - New Year’s resolutions have a place.

Why do they even exist?

What’s the big deal? Why New Year’s? Because it’s a clean slate. It’s a new start.

It’s a chance to change. The thing is, you could make a resolution any time - summer, fall, Easter, Halloween - it doesn’t matter. The fact is that the turning over of the new year brings hope to people. It’s a chance to change and start fresh. It also happens to follow a month of indulgence and parties, which can lead people to rebound back to

structure and sanity. And that is not necessarily a bad thing.

Often at the start of a new year, I will engage in an herbal cleanse from the local health food store to get my system back in line after several weeks of indulging in all of the tasty little treats I usually don’t have. Then for me, like a lot of people, it’s time to get serious about my fitness. January is when I get focused about my goals for the year, and usually I pick out all of my races and register for them, if I have not done so already. You could say that each race, is a resolution. By registering for the race, I resolve to be ready for that race. That sets in motion hundreds of hours of training, commitments, restrictions, dedication, and many, many more things.

That is all resolutions are - goals. It is a chance for you to say publicly or privately, ‘I have a goal, and I am going to change myself for the better.’ Because it’s worth it. Not because you’re trying to impress anyone, or get attention, or try to follow

everyone else around. It’s because you, as a human being, have a desire to be better. And that is awesome!

I love resolutions. I think they are absolutely fantastic and I set them all year long and especially at this time. I actually build dream boards, where I take magazines and tear out images of things that I like, and I stick them to a large piece of cardboard and post it on my wall. Sometimes I hardly look at the vision board for the year, but almost always, I am stunned at the end of the year by how many things have come true. You’re really just quietly giving the subconscious part of your brain a target to shoot at. You may not be thinking about it on a daily basis, but somewhere in the dark recesses of your mind, gears are turning and things are in place. That is the power of setting goals and making resolutions.

On the more public and social side of resolutions, most people fail, because they set weak resolutions that are not specific or not attainable.

“I resolve to be more fit”.

Great, go do 5 push-ups.

Resolution complete. You are now more fit than you were 30 seconds ago. I don’t think that’s what you meant, but with a resolution so vague, you really need to be open to accepting any sort of result.

If you really want a fitness resolution, make something very specific.

“I resolve to do everything I can to drop 20 pounds in the next 3 months. To accomplish this task, I will join the gym, join a volleyball team, register for a Spartan race.” Whatever it is you want to do to get you there.

The point is that you have to be specific and you have to have action steps in place that are tangible and real.

“This year I resolve to have more money.” Great!

How are you going to do that? You have to build a plan. Get a second job, work more hours, take an online course and get a raise, start selling something else, etc.

You have to put something in place that will make the resolution happen, otherwise you’re just wasting your time

like everyone else.

“This year I resolve to quit smoking.” Fantastic! How? If you tried to quit cold turkey on the first Monday of January or whatever date you set, then the first time you have a cigarette, you have failed and your resolution is over. Don’t do that. Instead, make a resolution to have a large glass of water before every cigarette you smoke.

Now you have put a good habit in place and after 8 or 9 glasses of water a day you will not want another cigarette. Plus all that water is good for flushing out toxins.

You will be reprogramming your basic brain function to not desire that cigarette after a while. It might take 1, 2 or 3 months, but you will reduce your cigarette consumption to the point where quitting will be a lot easier.

So grab a resolution, and make your life better. It’s the only thing you can control.

Don’t waste this chance because a lot of people think resolutions are stupid. You know better.

Happy training!

Scott

Big changes mean new excitement JASMINE O’HALLORNA-HAN

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Being the type of person who is somehow always living by the minute and on the clock - my life seems to be surprisingly under control - or at least that is my impression.

My job often lands me sitting in my office transcribing an interview or writing a story. If not in my office, a community event has my attention. Again, my life seems to be under control. After all, everything was going smoothly, or so it appeared.

A resident of beautiful Sylvan Lake for over a year, volunteering for the Eckville Fire Department wasn’t easy, especially having to drive through three school zones to arrive on scene 20 minutes after everyone else. This was truly frustrating!

But again, everything in my life was going smoothly, or so it seemed.

My living accommodations in Sylvan Lake became unsuitable, but the thought of moving all my belongings sent a shudder through my

mind. But sooner rather than later the pile of bricks fell on top of me. But at least they were all together and no one by one.

It was time to relocate. My life was no longer picture perfect but yet the picture wasn’t completely ripped apart either.

Finding another place to live wasn’t the hard part, in fact, this was the easy part.

It was almost as though the road was already paved for me.

I had been considering moving to Eckville for a while and the timing was finally right. My desire was to have a picture perfect life, but what did perfect look like now?

Moving in close to minus 30 degree weather wasn’t something that was in that picture perfect image, but the motivation of moving into a comfortable living accommodation fueled my desire of getting the job done.

Loading my car up to the maximum and driving to and from Eckville four times was physically tiring, but feeling mentally relieved out weighed any negativity.

The stress of moving wasn’t as bad as what I had originally envisioned. Perhaps it was the excitement of finding a new home.

My life may not have been picture perfect, according to my own interpretation of what perfect was or had been, but each drive into Eckville the snow covered trees looked picture perfect and gave me a warm fuzzy feeling. The beauty of the snowy scape brought smile to my face.

Uprooting myself from living in Sylvan Lake wasn’t something that was planned in advance, but perhaps it was in the plans the big guy upstairs had in store. After all we plan, God laughs.

This isn’t the first time a curve ball has come straight at me in life. It taught me an important lesson. Sometimes life changes very unexpectedly but when this happens it has always put me on a more interesting road.

Still the reporter for the Town of Eckville how will my job change from not reporting at a distance? Living in Eckville, what will I learn next about the little town? Maybe it’s not such a little town. One thing I already know is that even with it’s size - there is a great deal of happiness, friendship and community spirit within the town, very similar to that which I have witnessed in Sylvan Lake.

It is not such a sleepy little

town as there is always activity going on somewhere.

People are happy here it seems, just as they are there.

Being a firefighter with the Eckville Fire Department, the 20 minute drive into town and through three play ground zones will not be missed.

Originally from the big city of Calgary, the adaptation to living in a small town will grow on me. My pre-conceived idea of living in a small town may be completely wrong. Sure I will probably get to know everyone in town

better but my privacy will still be mine.

I must be honest in the fact that I love the idea of being a three minute drive away from the fire department. Driving 20 minutes may not seem like a long drive, but when you’re in a hurry, it seems like forever.

Making the decision to relocate to Eckville has served me well so far. I am truly looking forward to seeing just where my life will go after this. My job hasn’t changed but being a firefighter might get that much better.

Skating Around The Tree – Community members take advantage of the warm weather and skate on the outdoor ice rink on Sylvan Lake Tuesday.

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Real Change is not so real

BY BLAINE CALKINS MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT ACOMBE-RED DEER With 2015 behind us, I want to wish all constituents in Red Deer - Lacombe a Happy New Year! And as tradition demands, it’s also a time to reflect back on 2015.

For the first several months of 2015, Canada was respected on the international stage, we had our fiscal house in order, our economy was on track to continue to grow, and taxes were the lowest in over 50 years. Canada was moving forward confidently on trade deals with Europe (CETA) and the Pacific region (TPP), and we were seen as a dependable ally in the fight against terrorism and ISIS. Fast Forward to October 19th.

Voters were sold a bill of goods that was anchored on the mantra Real Change. This real change was supposed to be a different way, a sunnier way to supposedly restore confidence in the House of Commons. If the first 40 days of this new government are any indication of the Real Change Justin Trudeau is going to bring Canadians, voters may be asking for their change back in 2019.

So let’s have a recap of these first few days: Liberal promised to re-

locate 25,000 refugees by the end of 2015, which we now know was unrealistic.

Promise broken.

Trudeau also deceived Canadians by saying he’d take our CF-18’s out of the fight, which he has apparently reneged on. Promise Broken.

Trudeau also indicated he’d only run $10 billion deficits for the first few years of a Liberal mandate. The fiscal update passed in early December by the Liberals indicates they will run up the debt for Canadians by more than double that. Promise broken.

However, the Liberals have kept some promises: Canadians taxes will be going up, you can save less of your hard earned money in a Tax Free Savings Account, and families will be losing benefits under the Universal Child Care benefit, promises which weren’t worth keeping.

To further exacerbate problems for working Albertans, Keystone XL was cancelled by president Obama just a few days after Trudeau became the PM, and Northern Gateway Pipeline seems all but dead now, as Trudeau has promised to ban tanker traffic off the west coast.

Then, there’s the Liberal entitlement attitude, creeping back in!

Remember Trudeau say-

ing that income splitting and the UCCB wasn’t a good policy, because it only benefitted rich families like his? However, once he took office, with the ink barely dry on his swearing in papers, he ordered Cabinet to approve the salary cost to hire two nannies to raise his children. Mr. Trudeau believes he is entitled to his entitlements and he believes that you and I should be the ones who pay for them.

Finally, keep in mind the Liberals spent almost 3 billion dollars internationally in their first 30 days in office, all of which were not accounted for in their platform. The rising cost of Liberal commitments will have to be offset by some sort of revenue generating tool (taxes). Justin Trudeau woke up on October 20th with a hangover realizing he won the lottery, and in true frat boy mentality, he is intent on spending every dollar possible as recklessly as possible.

Please contact my Constituency office if you have any questions or concerns on any federally related matters, postage free, at: Bay #6A, 4612 50th Street, Ponoka, T4J 1S7; tel: 403-783-5530; toll free: 1-800-665-0865 or visit my web site: www. blainecalkinsmp.ca or on twitter at www.twitter. com/blainecalkinsmp

Hockey On The Lake – Hayden Rowillard, 3, and Phoenix Gyori, 3, play hockey together at the outdoor rink on Sylvan Lake Tuesday.

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Thank You! to all our contributors to our 15th Annual Christmas Dinner & our Annual Tree of Hope 2015 Arayah’s Hair and Tanning Studio Betty Finner Boston Pizza Brian and Ann Cunningham Canadian Tire Co-operators Insurance Dave Dale Dana Dwayne Stoesz Gloria Karach Helen McLean Julie Olive Kenran Developments Levi Kisslinger Mr. Sigurdson Neil Evans No Frills Panago

Red Deer Food Bank Rena Jasper Servus Credit Union Shelly & Greg Suggett & Family Staff & Board of Sylvan Lake Community Partners Sobeys Stephan & Jacqueline Wuori Sylvan Lake Construction Sylvan Lake Food Bank Tim Ellerby Tim Hortons Town of Sylvan Lake Vonda Steckler Walmart Wendy Graham Wes’s Nails

Great big thanks to all of our wonderful volunteers who help make these programs and events possible.

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Province wide literacy event coming to Sylvan Lake

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS It’s not every day you see libraries trash talking one another, however this January it may be a common occurrence as libraries across the province go head to head in the #ReadFor15 challenge.

The event will be held on Family Literacy Day, Wednesday, January 27 and asks residents to take fifteen minutes to read and report your reading using social media.

Participation in the online portion of #ReadFor15 requires participants to let their local library know by posting a photo of yourself and who you may have read with to the Sylvan Lake Library’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/SylvanLakeMunicipalLibrary), Twitter page (@ SylvanLib), or to Instagram. Regardless of which social media platform you may be using - be sure to include #ReadFor15Sylvan to the post says director of the Sylvan Lake Municipal Library, Caroline Vandriel.

Vandriel adds the online competition has already heated up with Mayor of Sylvan Lake, Sean McIntyre and Mayor of Red Deer, Tara Veer having a humorous exchange on Twitter in which Veer complained Sylvan’s Library was trash talking the Red Deer Public Library, who is also participating in #ReadFor15.

BRAGGING RIGHTS - Not only will the winner of #ReadFor15 gain bragging rights for their community - their library will also become the home of a trophy similar to this with the plaque reading #ReadFor15 champions.

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HUMOROUS CONVERSATION - Tara Veer, Mayor of Red Deer, tweeted to Sean McIntyre, Mayor of Sylvan Lake, that the Sylvan Lake Municipal Library had been ‘trash talking’ the Red Deer Public Library with the Sylvan Lake Library replying they already had a spot for the trophy picked out for the #ReadFor15 province wide Family Literacy Day event.

“Family Literacy Day and #ReadFor15 is all about gaining attention for libraries and for literacy,” explained Vandriel on the initiative. “A lot of people don’t even realize how much they read in a day and we take it for granted - some days people can spend 15 minutes reading their Twitter feed but still not realize how much they read in a day and the importance of literacy.”

In addition to a Family Literacy Day party being held at the Library on the day of #ReadFor15, schools throughout Sylvan Lake as well as the Bethany Care Centre will also be hosting their own events with the Library encouraging local businesses to encourage their employees to read for 15 minutes also.

Vandriel added Family Literacy Day also promotes the importance of reading to your children.

“It is so important to read to your child - just 20 minutes a day is going to give them a huge advantage,” she explained. “It will increase their vocabulary and they will start school with a much better understanding of books and literacy from that opportunity and interaction.”

In addition to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - those not using social media may also have their reading recorded by emailing sylvan.library@prl.ab.ca or by calling the Sylvan Lake Municipal Library at 403 887 2130 or stop

by the Library.

Each participating library across the province will tally their results which are measured in a percentage of town populations to ensure a level playing field based on the size of the participating community.

“We just really want everyone to get involved - especially now that we’re in direct competition with Red Deer - that’s the one we’ve been going up against the most online,” said Vandriel. “Because it is done by percentage of the population - libraries in smaller communities have an advantage over places like Calgary and Edmonton who are also involved.”

Once all results are tallied for the province wide competition, one lucky library will be home to both bragging rights and a unique crystal trophy.

Vandriel adds, literacy skills are put into practice daily: reading grocery lists, your Facebook news feed, the local paper, a book, traffic signs, maps, or even a restaurant menu. Continuously flexing your reading muscles has been proven to reduce stress, expand vocabulary, improve memory, focus, and concentration, and develop deep analytical thinking, so don’t forget to #ReadFor15 on January 27. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

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COMMUNITY EVENT CALENDAR PUBLISHED THE 2ND & 4TH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH Brought to you by:: alcoholics) 8 pm Sundays, Presbyterian Church (north door), Kathy 403-887-4470 or Robyn 403-887-2961.

SPECIAL EVENTS • Sylvan Lake Playgroup Society Annual General Meeting will be held at the Sylvan Lake Library on Jan 20/16 @ 7:30pm. Board members needed, for details call Kari @403-392-0323.

• Narcotics Anonymous meetings Thursday nights at 7:30 pm at Sylvan Lake Bethany Care, 4700 47th Ave. • T.O.P.S. weight loss support group meets at St. Mary’s and St. Timothy’s Anglican Church Hall every Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. Anyone welcome.

Please call Joanne at 403887-5200 for more info.

• Wednesday January 27 - Sylvan Lake Seniors Bus to River Cree Casino in Edmonton. Bus will leave 8:30 a.m. for more information phone Joan at 403 887 7614

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Mondays-Wii bowling; Tuesdays-Men’s Yoga, Exercise Class, Drop In Scrabble/Games; Tuesday night-drop in crib; Wednesdays-lunches, Bible Study; ThursdaysBingo; Fridays-Yoga.

• At the Sylvan Alliance Church - Bible Study on Revelation starting at 7 p.m. - Call Al at 587 377 1085 for more information • Thursdays - Sylvan Lake Seniors Bus to Red Deer.

Pick-up starts at 9:15 am.

Returning to Sylvan 1 pm

is looking for drivers Monday - Friday. Contact Candis at 403 887 2555 ext. Kitchen.

• First Wednesday every month - The first Wednesday of every month is devoted to teen art projects at the Library! Everything from baked clay art to graffiti!

4-5 p.m. See you there!

• First Sunday every month Sylvan Lake Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary breakfast at the Legion.

4916 50 Ave. 9 am to 1 pm. Everyone welcome.

• Central Alberta Singles Club is hosting a dance on Saturday, January 30 at the Innisfail Royal Canadian Legion Hall. Music by Leo Dumont. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Call Elaine at 403 341 7653 • Sylvan Lake Bus Association annual meeting February 27 being held at the Senior Centre at 10am. please come and join us and be part of our association.

50 Hewlett Park Landing WEEKLY EVENTS

• Sylvan Lake and District Victims Services Annual General Meeting will be held March 8, 2016 at 7:00 pm at the Sylvan Lake RCMP Detachment.

For more information call 403.858.7255.

SUPPORT PROGRAMS • Sylvan Lake AA meetings.

Tuesdays 7:30 pm Lions Hall; Sundays 8 pm Presbyterian Church (north door). For more information call male 403887-4470, 403-588-5491 or female 403-887-4297.

• Sylvan Lake Al-Anon (for families and friends of

• Mondays - Toastmasters Sylvan’s Slick Speakers meeting at Sylvan Lake Alliance Church, 4404 47 Ave. from 7-8:15 pm. Our club is open to everyone wishing to improve their communication and leadership skills.

For info call Shawn Palm at 403-887-2577.

from Parkland Mall. Call Don/Lydia Lanterman at 403-864-2230.

• Thursdays - Community Bingo at Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Centre. Pre-call at 6:30 bingo starts at 7 pm.

Canteen opens at 5:30 pm.

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

• Tuesday’s - Tai Chi classes begin on January 12-April 26, 2016, 6:30-8:30 pm at the Anglican Church hall. Wear comfortable clothing and inside shoes. Call 403-3466772 or visit we.taoist.org.

MONTHLY EVENTS

• At the Seniors Centre:

• Sylvan Lake Meals on Wheels

• First Wednesday of every month - 55+ Club Potluck at Sylvan Lake Legion starting at 12 noon. Jam session to follow. Everyone Welcome.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED • Light Haven Wellness Retreat Society is looking for volunteers to assist in establishing a community based wellness centre for cancer patients and their supports. The main goal of this organization is to ensure that no one has to face cancer alone.

If you are interested in volunteering please email: info@lighthaven.ca • Sylvan Lake Seniors Bus looking for volunteer drivers.

Call Don at 403-864-2230 or Rae 403-887-6226 • Volunteers are required for Friends of the Library

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

• Are you organized and dedicated and want to be part of a great team?

Veterans Voices of Canada is now searching for volunteers to fill a variety of volunteer positions within our organization. Be a part of our upcoming annual events and tributes such as our Veteran Appreciation Day and Flags of Remembrance. Also needed are interview transcribers and committee members.

Help us in our mission of keeping history alive by volunteering with us.

Thanks in advance. Contact us at info@vetvoicecan.org.

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

• C.H.I.P.S - Children’s Indoor Play Space is a nonstructured playtime for children 0-5 years old.

Riding, climbing and bouncing toys provided and parents and caregivers can socialize. Mondays 9-11am, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30-11:30am, Thursdays 12:30-2:30pm at the community centre. Contact Kari for info 403-392-0323.

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8 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016

Anti bullying initiative to return to Sylvan Lake this February

Participants of the 2015 Pink Shirt Day anti bullying event held at the Sylvan Lake Community Centre pose for a group photo.

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BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS An initiative which began nine years ago in Nova Scotia is once again making a mark on Sylvan Lake this February as the nation wide Pink Shirt Day will take place in town for the second consecutive year on February 24.

Pink Shirt Day was formed in 2007 by students of a Nova Scotian high school to address and grow awareness around bullying. The original event began following

an incident where a ninth grade student was bullied after wearing a pink shirt on the first day of school.

Two fellow students rallied behind the new student and also sported pink shirts even going as far as to distribute 50 pink shirts to fellow students. Following the action of the two students Premier of Nova Scotia, Rodney MacDonald declared a Stand Up Against Bullying Day, which later spread to other provinces as Pink Shirt Day. a “The actions of these two

young men, along with their fellow students who wore pink to school in support of another student, are showing all Nova Scotians just how much of a difference individuals can make,” Premier Rodney MacDonald said in a 2007 press release following his proclamation. ”It is an honour to acknowledge their creative and selfless efforts by proclaiming a day at the outset of each school year to relay such a positive message against bullying.”

Pink Shirt Day debuted

in Sylvan Lake last year thanks to the local Vision For Non-Violence chapter - an organization who aims to prevent bullying behaviour in children by teaching about manners, respect, empathy, friendship building and sharing.

In addition, the local chapter also provides training, workshops, activities and other events that create awareness and education around issues pertaining to family violence and bullying, such as the annual Vision For Non-Violence Formerly Sylvan Truck Ranch

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This year’s Pink Shirt Day will see an event hosted at the Sylvan Community Centre where C.P. Blakely Elementary School’s grade five students will dawn their pink shirts next to a senior.

The duos will spend the morning walking around the gym together with each lap posinga new questionfor the youth to ask the senior they are paired with.

“There are relationships being built between the two groups and it’s an excellent way for youth in our community to get to know seniors in our community and the same for the seniors,” said event organizer, Brittney Wells. “It’s nice to see both youth and seniors saying we need to put a stop to bullying.”

Following the walk seniors and youth will journey upstairs in the community centre to the Flipside Youth Centre where they will participate in a number of activities.

Other local schools, businesses and community groups also sported pink

shirts last year, with individual organizations hosting their own events again this year as well.

Wells said last year’s event saw local businesses purchasing pink shirts to support the initiative and asking their employees to participate.

Event organizers ask all organizations, individuals, businesses and families to take a picture of your group wearing your pink shirts and post it to social media using #SLPinkShirtDay to track the community’s support.

“It’s important for us to all come together and make it a community strong initiative,” she added. “If we all come together and bring the message to as many people as possible then we have the potential to really make an impact.”

Official Pink Shirt Day attire is available through Brittney Wells. Pink t-shirts can be pre-ordered until January 29th by calling 403 887 1137 ext. 222 for a cost of $15.

A senior walks with a C.P. Blakely student during the 2015 Pink Shirt Photo submitted Day.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016

SYLVAN LAKE NEWS 9

Council adopts Transportation Master Plan

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Town Council moved to adopt the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) Monday night at Council.

The motion passed unanimously with Council stating they hope the plan acts as guidelines for future transportation development within the town.

The TMP will guide future decisions made by the Town in relation to trail networks, truck routes, speed limits, roadway classifications, transit, traffic calming and parking.

In addition, the TMP also suggests Council adopt policies that align which key objectives such as creating complete streets, improving pedestrian and cyclist accommodations, transit, special transportation needs, effective management of parking supply and demand, as well as traffic calming and transportation noise.

The plan was developed

by CIMA+, an organization out of Calgary who specializes in engineering, project management, urban planning, new technologies, and the environment.

Stated in the TMP are the top five issues of greatest concern by the develop-

ers and include: improved walk ability, reduced delay at intersections/ improved road network, introduction of local transit, more parking spaces and the introduction of regional transit.

Prior to the passing of the the new plan, Mayor Sean McIntyre questioned Director of Public Works for the Town of Sylvan Lake, Dave Brand asking whether the plan would be ‘cementing in future direction’. Brand replied the plan provides a context for development and rather acts as a set of guidelines for best practices and not a strict set of rules.

“In essence it is a planning document and is a guideline for us a municipality - there’s absolutely discretion,” said Brand.

Councillor Matt Prete suggested he liked the idea of flexibility rather than a cement plan.

“I lived in a town once where there were three types of siding you were allowed to use, two types of shingles, etc. - the whole neighbourhood was beige,” recalls Prete of past over regulation and controls by other Town’s he has experienced. “We want to stay away from that.”

Mayor McIntyre stated the words flexibility and discretion meant a great

GUIDING TRANSPORTATION - This photo shows a number of transportation initiatives already in place by the Town. The light trails at the left hand side of the photo show where a vehicle passed over one of the speed bumps on Lakeshore Drive used to calm and slow traffic. Also visible are the street lights and crosswalks signs also placed by the Town in past years to control pedestrian traffic and improve visibility.

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“Just talking about the two sidewalk standard unless those sidewalks are separated from the road we are asking for trouble,” said McIntyre. “Specifically in our costs - I appreciate

the ability to address these recommendations again.”

McIntyre questioned Brand as to whether the TMP would look at design aspects such and standardizing and mandating LED street lighting.

“Those are some of the

things we are going to be looking at and those are some of the changes that are proposed,” said Brand. “It’s helpful for us [Public Works] because it puts something on paper so people have a better understanding of why the

guidelines were built and that it’s not just our preference.”

For more information on the Transportation Master Plan visit www.sylvanlake. ca. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

Town Council passes rate increases for water, waste-water and solid waste services

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Town Council passed two bylaws Monday night at council pertaining to water, sewer and solid waste.

Town Hall meetings were held prior to the passing of bylaws 1692/2015 and 1693/2015 with no residents in attendance at either.

Council first passed Bylaw 1692 - the water and sewer bylaw. The new ruling will see a number of existing bylaws consolidated into one easier to understand as well as adds new changes and additions.

One of these changes was an increase to water and waste water rates paid by residents of Sylvan Lake.

Water and waste water increases were presented to Council for consideration during 2016 Budget deliberations.

The rate increases will generate an additional $800,000 for the Town in

2016 - funds which will be added to the utility reserve and used to replace aging infrastructure such as water/ waste-main replacements and fire flow restrictions in the water system. These infrastructure concerns were brought to Council’s attention following the 2014 Infrastructure Study which identified an immediate need to increase utility reserve contributions.

Each residential and commercial utility customer using twenty (20) cubic metres of water per month will see an increase to their water and waste-water utility accounts of $10.80/ month or $129.60/year. This total includes water and waste-water charges.

It is expected that the rate increases will take effect around January 30.

“When the rates are adjusted we are still among our comparable communities and I think it is very important we establish

the funding necessary to replace our current infrastructure - especially before we move into a regional water source,” said McIntyre during the meeting. “Rate increases aren’t terribly welcome and we are in a particularly difficult year, but this is as I see it - prudent and responsible action by administration.”

Bylaw 1693, the second passed Monday evening,

will mean residents will also see a rate increase to solid waste services including curb-side recylcling and garbage collection to allow for the purchase of a third collection vehicle in 2016.

The proposed rate increases will cost solid waste and curb-side recycling customers $1.65 per month; or $19.80 per year. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

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Following the two incidents he fled from the police for a number of weeks before he was arrested by Red Deer RCMP while he was travelling as a passenger in a vehicle at approximately 4 p.m. on October 13.

During the take down of Snow on Tuesday evening RCMP issued three verbal warnings from a loud speaker outside with Snow refusing to comply or exit the residence.

Following Snow’s refusal, RCMP entered the residence and arrested him without incident. RCMP were on scene more than two hours before entering the home and making the arrest.

Blackfalds RCMP had surrounded the residence in Blackfalds, in the area of East Point Drive and Parkway Drive.

Blackfalds RCMP with the assistance of the RCMP Emergency Response Team contained the area of the residence occupied by a snow who was considered to be armed and dangerous.

The immediate residents surrounding the contained residence were evacuated. All res-

idents in the area were advised to remain inside of their residences and proceed to their basement until the situation had been resolved.

Prior to the two attempted murder charges, Snow was also wanted at the time in regards to outstanding warrants for theft, possession of heroine and failing to attend court. Further charges laid on Snow include breaching his court imposed conditions.

Following his arrest Snow was scheduled to make a court appearance on October 19, after which a warrant was again issued for his arrest.

It is unknown at this time how RCMP knew the location of Snow.

Snow will likely appear in court in the coming weeks with more details surrounding the investigation being released as they are known. editor@sylvanlakenew.com

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SYLVAN LAKE NEWS 11

Construction of upper level of NexSource Centre begins

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Construction is off to a good start on the second floor of the arena with the former spectator seating area and minor hockey offices now being closed to the public.

The area will be home to a new lounge area tied into the curling rink over the main arena.

Dave Brand, Director of Public Works for the Town of Sylvan Lake, stated where the spectator seating and temporary concession was will now become new meeting, office and multi-purpose spaces.

The concession, operated by Sylvan Lake Minor Hockey, will now be on the main floor and will remain with a modified menu until the expected completion of the NexSource Centre in February of 2017.

With the NexSource Centre completion date nearing one year away, Brand stated the construction management team is hard at work ensuring the building is ready to open on schedule.

“It’s always interesting and being under a year now any project of this scale may pose a bit of trepidation,” said Brand. “But construction is coming along really well and everything is on track and on schedule which is nice to see. We’ve had a really positive winter from a weather perspective and getting the building closed in makes a big difference especially as far as rainy spring

and summer weather goes.”

As the improvements to the second level continue, construction is also visible on the second arena.

“The plan is to have all of the walls stood and the building structures up by the end of March, the cladding on the North arena will start at the end of January and will follow along the structural steel,” explained Brand.

“Then it will be into a period where people won’t be able to see the construction again because it is being done on the inside of the building with mechanical, electrical, refrigeration and finishing.”

He added the North arena is a good visual not only for residents but also Town staff as it is interesting to watch as the plans become 3-D and they are able to get a good idea of what the space is going to look like.

“Any time you are doing a major construction project like this there will be some minor disruptions when you are working around an existing facility that is still open but we try to mitigate those as best as possible and commuicate them effectively as possible,” said Brand. “We ask that people bare with us and have patience as when the new facility opens everyone will surely be very proud of it.”

For more information on the NexSource Centre visit the Town’s website for frequent updates at www.sylvanlake.ca or by calling 403 887 1137.

The After Christmas Gift?

Christmas is the biggest holiday of the year for However at that time he promised another gift most of us. After such a large emotional - the gift of the Holy Spirit. expenditure it is natural to feel down. It may be The Holy Spirit is God’s gift to us bringing: the anticipated bills, a relational • peace (John 14:27) disappointment or physical tiredness.

• love (Romans 5:5) • joy (Romans 14:17) As you know Jesus Christ is “God’s unspeakable • truth (John 14:26) gift” to us (II Cor. 9:15). His birth, life, death, • righteousness (Romans 14:17) resurrection and glorification have changed • and the indwelling Christ himself everything for those who trust in Him! (John 14:15-18)) Hallelujah!

So even if we find ourselves in “the let down state” after Christmas why not receive Him Near the end of his virtuous work upon the afresh? His filling is only a breath away (Eph. earth Christ announced he was leaving. Of 5:18 & I John 5:14,15). course this was a “downer” for His followers.

“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gifts!

– SERVICES THIS WEEK – sponsored by churches of Sylvan Lake Ministerial Association

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH NEW LOCATION Sunday Worship 10:30 am

Alliance Community Church 4404 - 47th Avenue

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#2-21 Beju Industrial Drive Pastor Larry Brotherton 403-505-4438 Church phone: 403-877-9634 lutheranchurchsylvan@hotmail.com

Senior Pastor: Rev. Kevin Haugan Associate Pastor: Rev. Jim Rilling Youth Pastor Owen Scott Children’s Ministry Coordinator: Ashley Thomas

Sylvan Lake Apostolic Lutheran Church 3 miles south, 2 1/2 miles west of Sylvan Lake

FAITH LUTHERAN Sunday CHURCH Services Anglican Church Rev. Chris Roth “In Full Communion with the ELCIC.”

Sunday School 10:00 am Church Services 11:00 am

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403-887-5687 Pastor Barry Sigurdson Ecole Steffie Woima School 4720 45th Ave. Sunday School 9:45am • Service 11:00am

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Our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church

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Weekday mass Wednesdays and Fridays 9:00am

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016

Crime a hot topic during regular meeting of Council Special report to Council on crime heard from Sylvan Lake RCMP Detachment Commander

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Not a sound could be heard in Town Council chambers on Monday evening, aside from the voice of Sylvan Lake RCMP Detachment Commander, Staff Sergeant Gary Rhodes, as he addressed an attentive audience in a special report to Council on crime.

Rhodes, who had been asked by Council to prepare the report, brought before the mayor and council an extensive outline and overview of crime in both Sylvan Lake and Central Alberta over the past five years.

He began by stating perhaps one of the most alarming statistics in his presentation was the rise of vehicle thefts in Sylvan Lake over the past five years - having gone from 17 in 2011 to 108 in 2015. Vehicle thefts went from 76 in 2014 to 108 in 2015.

Rhodes described the increase as a ‘crime epidemic’ but added the statistics are not unique from other surrounding communities.

“It has gone through all of Central Alberta and hit Calgary and Edmonton as well,” said Rhodes. “Just referring to this area we live around Red Deer - it has been a real epidemic over the last year - mainly the theft of trucks, specific

types of trucks. Most of the trucks that are stolen are unlocked - a good chunk of them have the keys in them and they’re running.

“There are organized crime groups in Central Alberta that are specifically targeting certain types of trucks and cars.”

While many of the vehicles end up in chop shops or sold out of province, he explained some have even been traced out of country.

Council heard how a regional task force had been put in place to help address the Central Albertan epidemic.

“During the past year we have had great success in putting a dent in the property crimes in Central Alberta,” said Rhodes. “The RCMP put together a Task Force made up of personnel from The City of Red Deer Detachment and all the surrounding RCMP Detachments (Sylvan Lake, Blackfalds and Innisfail).

Large quantities of stolen property have been recovered and numerous crime rings have been dismantled.

In one search in the Sylvan Lake area we had 90 RCMP officers on site for a large search on an acreage. It is our intention to keep the Task Force up and running for the foreseeable future.”

Overall crime has increased by 15% over the past year, however other com-

munities such as Lacombe have witnessed an even larger rise in overall crime weighing in at an increase of 20%.

Rhodes reiterated the economy is likely to blame for the rising rate in crime, with those out of work needing a way to supplement their income.

Rhodes stated criminals

in these cases often spread their crimes across Central Alberta bouncing between communities adding, “Often these investigation are very time consuming - it really is like unraveling a spider web - they don’t just stay in one spot so we need all of the detachments in the area to cooperate.”

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to Council included a rise in robberies from two in 2013, 14 in 2014 and 11 in 2015.

Sexual assault is also on the rise, running from six in 2011 to nine in 2013 and 18 in 2015. Break and enter charges jumped from 48 in 2014 to 75 in 2015. Theft over $5,000 has risen from nine charges in 2014 to 24 in 2015. A significant jump was also visible with trafficking charges, seeing 13 charges in 2014 move up to 21 charges in 2015.

While the crime rates continue to rise, Rhodes stated so do the rate of arrests being made and charges being laid. He explained a detective position was added to the detachment around a year and a half ago, with the new detective’s case load never ceasing and perhaps a need for another detective in the near future if the crime rates continue to rise.

Eight years ago Sylvan Lake crime rates would die off in the winter time said Rhodes to Council - these days are gone and instead the RCMP have been going steady since summer.

Having only arrested the suspect wanted for the recent rash of robberies earlier that morning, Rhodes was pleased to report to Town Council that they were hoping to lay charges later this week after having received calls from the owners of

CAPTURE COMPLETE Members of the Sylvan Lake RCMP search the blue four door Toyota Corolla which the Sylvan Lake robber was found in near Esso and Humpty’s on Monday afternoon.

Detachment Commander, Staff Sergeant Gary Rhodes provided a special report to council pertaining to crime and the capture of the bandit at Town Council on Monday evening.

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Bayshore Market following the foiled attempted robbery at their store. The RCMP later apprehended the suspect near Esso and Humpty’s in Sylvan Lake.

Mayor Sean McIntyre commended Rhodes and the 16 municipal members and the six rural members of the Sylvan Lake RCMP for their incredibly hard work to keep the citizens of Sylvan Lake safe.

“I did notice some of the measures your detachment has taken to protect local businesses, liquor stores in particular, and if I noticed I’m sure other members of the public must have as well and we do appreciate that,” said Mayor McIntyre.

“Certainly your quick response today yielded serious results - thank you.” editor@sylvanlakenews.com

THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016

SYLVAN LAKE NEWS 13

Library offers workshop for creating winning cover letters and resumés

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Anyone wanting assistance in creating and outstanding resume is in luck this month as the Sylvan Lake Municipal Library is offering a resumé workshop Jan. 30, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Library director Caroline Vandriel will be heading this workshop. Space is limited and early registration is encouraged.

This workshop is being held with the goal to help community members find jobs, especially in an economic climate where people are really struggling to find employment.

“They can’t really afford to have a resumé that doesn’t stand out and doesn’t reflect what they are capable of,” Vandriel said.

This is a two-hour-long workshop. People are asked to bring in a USB to save their work digitally.

This hand-on workshop will include how to write good cover letters, resumés and how to apply for specific jobs, without using one generic resume to apply for a bunch of different jobs.

Vandriel will give tips on what exactly goes into a resumé as she said some people are often missing key items such as their contact information.

“It gets a little frustrating – ‘Oh that looks good, but I can’t email them anything because there’s no email address’, so that one ends up at the bottom of the pile,” she said.

She will also go over how to phrase experience properly to sound positive and professional.

“It will be a one on one type environment where we can help them to see what’s not going to work, organize it in a way it will, and have actual organization to it,” Vandriel said. “Yes you

might think that’s cute but if I can’t read it I am not going to bother.”

Reviewing different resumés for different job positions, Vandriel said the best resumés are spelling and grammatically correct, specific and nicely put together.

She said some of the most common mistakes she has seen in resumés are spelling and grammatical errors, people not sending a cover letter and resumé when requested and formatting.

“If a job is asking for both a cover letter and resumé, you have to send both a cover letter and resumé, not just an email saying here’s my resumé,” Vandriel said. “If your resumé doesn’t look put together, you’re not going to come across well.”

In attending this workshop Vandriel said she can’t guarantee people will find a job afterwards, but after the workship they could be

that much closer to being interviewed.

The work people put into their resumé will be noticed by possible employers as Vandriel said if people are putting that much effort towards their resumé, that’s what an employer can expect in the work place.

“The people that really don’t show much effort in their resumé I am not going to expect them to put that much effort into the workplace so I am not going to look at their resumé,” Vandriel said who has had a great deal of experience looking at resumes as the director of the Library. “The resumés that look polished and professional – we often associate that with what they will be like on the job too.”

“Yes they may be much more meticulous on the job but that’s not the impres-

sion that they have given me,” she added.

Good resumes will include aspects such as showing individual personality, which Vandriel said is hard for some people to do in their writing because sometimes they come across as cheesy.

She added employers want to see the person behind the resumé and not just a cover letter and resumé copied off the Internet.

“It’s an introduction to who you are and it should tell the person reading about who you are a not just an employee but as a person,” Vandriel said.

Another great aspect to a well written cover letter and resumé is making the information easy to read without your potential future employer having to put their glasses on due to too small of font size while also using a crisp clean font

style.

She also suggests people make their resumes look aesthetically pleasing. This can be something as simple as a border to make everything stand out and printing on quality paper which may not be easy if people don’t have their own printer.

When it comes to font, Vandriel said there is wiggle room with the name, address and contact information, but she suggests using easy to read fonts.

One of the fonts she suggests staying away from is comic sans.

During this workshop Vandriel will have time to answer individual questions people may have, as they are working on framing their own strengths on paper.

For registration call the Sylvan Lake Municipal Library at 403-887-2130. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

New Board Members Appointed Red Deer College Board of Governors is pleased to introduce its newest Board members.

Robin Chiles is a second year student at Red Deer College in the Open Studies program, and a member of the President’s and Dean’s Honour Rolls. Her goal is to gain acceptance into the Bachelor of Science, Nursing program at RDC. After being personally touched by cancer, she wants one day to have a career as a nurse in the Cancer Clinic at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre.

Robin was born and raised in Red Deer and is proud to call this city her home. She is a passionate student who enjoys learning new things and serving her community through valuable work on committees and volunteering for a nonprofit organization.

Robin is married to her high school sweetheart, Greg, and is proud of her two children, Jacob and Brooklyn.

Shawn Deveau works in RDC’s Information Technology Services department. He has been a Technical Support Analyst in the department since 2009, working hard to support students, instructors and staff every day. Shawn also served the College’s support staff as Chair of the local AUPE Chapter for a number of years. Shawn has effectively built relationships at RDC, recognizing that open and respectful discussion among a wide range of people with different perspectives leads to the best decisions for learners and everyone who works at RDC. Shawn is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Sociology. For leisure, Shawn enjoys honing his craft of singing and song writing.

Resumé Workshop – Sylvan Lake Municipal Library director Caroline Vandriel will lead a hands-on resumé writing workshop this month to help people create well written cover letters and resumés.

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For more information | www.rdc.ab.ca | 403.342.3233

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Examining FCSS in Sylvan Lake: Part Three The Flipside Youth Centre is more than meets the eye

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Upon walking into the Flipside Youth Centre, located on the second floor of the Sylvan Lake Community Centre, one can see the area is a hub for young people.

The Foosball tables click and clack as little rubber balls fly back and forth. Youth line the edges of pool tables, while others sit and mingle in the seating area before programming starts.

Younger youth mingle with the older kids, chatting idly as they await the arrival of the program coordinator. He arrives and the games begin.

Laughter echoes around the Flipside.

While it may seem as though the youth are simply having some fun, in reality they are building skills they will carry with them for the rest of their lives.

The Flipside Youth Centre, operated by Family and Community

Support Services (FCSS) is more than just a place where kids go to play fun games. It is more so a mecca for the young people of Sylvan Lake a place for them to call their own.

Within the walls of the newly renovated centre, youth learn how to build and maintain positive relationships from positive role models while simultaneously growing their self esteem and steering clear of high risk behaviours.

Krista Carlson, FCSS Youth Services Supervisor, explains the Centre’s focus in always on the opportunities and relationships that can be created within their four walls.

“I think some times the perception is that we are just an after school program - we go beyond just making sure kids are safe. We are encouraging them to be involved in their community,”said Carlson.

“We may play really fun games and activities but

FUTURE LEADERS - The newly renovated Flipside Youth Centre isn’t just a fun place for youth to hang out - the FCSS run iniative aims to help youth of today become leaders of tomorrow. (L-R) Taylor Rae Jimmo, Annika Vetter, Youth Services Supervisor - Krista Carlson, Youth Centre Co-ordinator - Deshon Lennard, Stephanie Vetter, Darylynn Jimmo and Lane Neumeier.

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lives in a positive manner.”

She explained Flipside focuses on ensuring youth have positive role models in their lives and have a safe place to go with engaging things to do when they get there and ultimately remove youth from the possibility of engaging in high risk behaviours like drugs, alcohol, and violence.

“It doesn’t happen over night but over time if kids stay involved in positive activities they are less likely to be involved in those high risk behaviours,” said Carlson. “They are going to be more likely to do well in school and maintain healthy relationships with their families and peers as well as be more likely to become better adults later in life. We want to keep kids progressively involved with Flipside, “They may come to us when they are young and just looking for a place to have fun, but as they get older and stick with us they find more

continuous positive opportunities that are more age appropriate such as leadership roles so they can become more involved and stay away from those risk taking behaviours.”

Sylvan Lake has been host to a youth centre since 2005 following the community rallying behind a local youth group who was advocating for a space of their own. This youth group included the current mayor of Sylvan Lake, Sean McIntyre.

“We’ve watched our young leaders step up and now they are leaders in our community today,” remembers Carlson, who has been with Flipside for seven and a half years. “The town agreed with the youth group at the time and said ‘Yes, we absolutely need a place that is just for young people,’ and the whole town rallied behind those young leaders.”

Over her time spent at Flipside, Carlson has watched as youth casually stopped by one day

to play a game with one of their friends only to end up spending the following years developing into youth leaders with the Centre.

“I’ve watched kids come to us troubled and in desperate need of positive role models and then watch as they graduate valedictorian of their class and become one of the most amazing kids you’ll ever meet,” added Carlson. “Kids need attention and they’ll take it whether it is positive or negative - so if they don’t have a place to go where there are positive role models and engaging in positive activities then it’s likely you’ll see youth be more involved in those negative high risk behaviours.”

For full programming information regarding the Flipside Youth Centre’s after school and evening activities visit w w w. s y l v a n l a k e . c a / fcss/youth/youth-centre or phone 403 887 1137. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

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Community groups encouraged to host different events during Winterfest

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS There are four events planned so far for the annual Sylvan Lake Winterfest to be held February 12-15.

These include the familiar Polar Bear Dip, family fun, fireworks and the Sylvan Lake Ice Marathon.

The Polar Bear Dip and family fun are events where community members can form groups and with room left to register.

Last year the events were very well attended with the spectator area for the Polar Bear Dip being full of people standing and taking photos of familiar faces taking the plunge into the ice-cold water.

The Town’s firefighters were there in the water assisting jumpers out of the water.

Family Fun offered up a variety of different events last year including minigolf, horse-drawn sleigh rides and the ice cream eating competition where everyone cheered ‘fight like Mike’ - an event organized for Mike Arthur who was then battling against leukemia.

“It’s a very large variety of things inside and outside that we try and get groups to organize,” said Michelle Morrison, special events and program coordinator for the Town of Sylvan Lake’s recreation and culture department.

She said if groups in the community want to do something the weekend of Winterfest she wants to hear about it.

Last year 37 people courageously took the plunge for the Polar Bear Dip. Those interested in doing it this year are encouraged

Dancing To The Jam – Community members danced to the singing performed live during Winterfest 2015.

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Polar Bear Dip – Several community members raised funds for local charities and took a dip in the ice cold water during Winterfest 2015.

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Sleigh Ride – Several community members took a ride in a sleigh pulled by a team of horses during Winterfeset 2015.

Ice Cream Winners - Two of the children who participated in the ice cream eating contest during Winterfest 2015.

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to register with Morrison as soon as possible.

Registering early means groups have time to raise as much money as they can do donate to charities of their choice.

There is a $15 registration fee and a minimum donation of $100 is required for each group wanting to participate.

She added she is pleased to see how many people

are already registering for this event.

“It’s a really great event for the community,” Morrison said. “We raise a lot of money for local charities and for not for profit groups within Sylvan Lake, so the more people who register the better.”

The number of people jumping into the water caps off at 50 for safety reasons as the firefighters

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assisting the jumpers out of the water are wearing water proof suites, but the water is still cold and the firefighters can only be in the water for so long.

“If you’re jumping into the freezing cold lake you’re going to be passionate about raising money for the charity you’re trying to support,” Morrison said.

Even with the Polar Bear

Dip not reaching full capacity, Morrison said in previous years the numbers have reached the maximum.

She said every year it changes in the amount of registrations she receives.

“Some years they fill up a couple weeks before the event,” she said.

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event name, day, time, location and a brief description of what the event is for the Family Fun. For those interested in hosting an event please call 403-887-2199.

Stay tuned to Sylvan Lake News for more information on the fireworks and Sylvan Lake Ice Marathon as it nears closer to Winterfest. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

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Sylvan Lake Christmas Bureau ends another successful season

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Upcoming Meetings UPCOMING MEETINGS MPC Meeting January 18, 2016 Municipal Government Building

CANCELLED Regular Meeting of Council January 25, 2016 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Public Works Department is seeking proposals from qualified Engineering firms to provide various Engineering services for the following 2016 Capital Projects: 60th Street Waste Water Main Design 50th Avenue – 33rd Street to 50th Street Re-development Design 48th Avenue Re-development - 46th Street to 50th Street Design Documents will be available on Alberta Purchasing Connection (APC) on and after Friday, January 8th, 2016.

Completed proposals must be received at:

Committee of the Whole February 3, 2016 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm

Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 – 48th Avenue Sylvan Lake AB T4S 1G6 no later than Tuesday, January 26th at 2:00 p.m., Mountain Standard Time. Late proposals will not be accepted.

Proposals must be presented or delivered in sealed packages, clearly marked “Proposal for 2016 Capital Projects”. Faxed or other electronically transmitted proposals will not be accepted.

Take Notice

All inquiries related to this Request for Proposal shall be directed to:

Come serve your community by sitting on a Committee or Board We are seeking a public member for the following:

Mr. Dave Kelham Town of Sylvan Lake Tel: 403.887.2141 (8am – 4pm)

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

Please forward applications to: mrose@sylvanlake.ca or drop off at the Municipal Government Building, 5012- 48 Ave. Deadline for applications is January 20, 2016.

Residential Snow Removal Public Works will be removing snow from all local (residential) paved roads beginning on January 14 until approximately January 26. Please watch for “No Parking” signage placed on your street 24 hours in advance. Unlawfully parked vehicles will be towed at the owners’ expense.

Visit www.sylvanlake.ca or call 403.887.2800 for a detailed snow removal schedule.

TAKE NOTICE THAT on January 4, 2016 the Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) for the Town of Sylvan Lake approved the following applications: Lorraine St. Laurent for a fascia sign (2.6m2) on Lot 4, Block 13, Plan 082 3644 (330, 49 Hinshaw Drive) Tonya Bartley for a Home Occupation ‘C’ – Studio 29 Hair Design on Lot 50, Block 3, Plan 072 8934 (29 Regatta Way) Marlis & Brian Hansen for an addition to existing dwelling with front yard setback relaxation on Lot 9, Block A, Plan 1365AB (3216 50A Avenue) 1290352 AB Ltd for a detached dwelling, covered deck and secondary suite on Lot 40, Block 2, Plan 152 2418 (63 Hampton Crescent) 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.

Request for Tender TENDER OPPORTUNITY Three (3) New Model 4x4 ½ Ton Pick-up Trucks and One (1) New Model 4x4 1 Ton Pick-up Truck The Town of Sylvan Lake Parks Department is tendering for the supply of three (3) new model 4x4 ½ Ton Pick-up Trucks and one (1) new model 4x4 1 Ton Pick-up Truck. Tender packages, including specifications, are available at the Municipal Operations Building located at 1 Industrial Drive. This tender opportunity closes at 10:00 A.M. local time on Thursday, January 21, 2016. Inquiries may be made to Mr. Lee Furlotte, Parks Manager at 403.887.2800 or by e-mail at lfurlotte@sylvanlake.ca.

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 14th day of January, 2016.

Development Officer, Town of Sylvan Lake

TAKE NOTICE! The Town of Sylvan Lake is no longer advertising permitted use permit approvals in the Sylvan Lake News. All permitted use decisions are now advertised on the Town’s website @ www. sylvanlake.ca/government/approvals

The team behind the Town’s Christmas Bureau once again made Christmas Day a delight for a number of local families.

The number of families served and number of presents given out were not given to press, but Christmas Bureau coordinator Giselle Campbell said there was definitely a big increase in numbers this year.

Different events such as the check stop on 47th Avenue were hosted prior to Christmas to bring in support for the bureau. This event gave the community the opportunity to show their support.

Campbell said the community support was phenomenal as people just kept giving.

The support even went as far as people donating specific toys that were requested.

“It’s just incredible how we put the word out that we’re looking for something specific and we have somebody show up with it,” Campbell said. “We have lots of people who want children to wake up with smiles on Christmas morning.”

The most commonly asked for gifts were the Holiday Barbie and PAW Patrol toys.

In the previous year the most commonly requested gift were Frozen toys and other items that could be hard to find.

Many children still tend to ask for Lego also and it always seems to be in stock.

Parents received the unwrapped gifts along with wrapping materials, enabling them to know exactly what their child was getting Christmas morning.

“We don’t wrap them, we give them wrapping paper, so parents are knowledgeable about what they are going to give their kids Christmas morning,” Campbell said.

Upon receiving the gifts for their children, Campbell said her and her team got a lot of hugs and thank you’s adding they see many tears.

“It c o n t i nu e s ,” Campbell said. “Even this morning I saw a mom and she walked over and gave me a hug and said ‘Thank you, you made our Christmas’. I said ‘It’s not me. We have a whole team of people and a whole community that does this’.”

Campbell emphasized there thanks to the community in giving and everybody pitching in where there was a need adding the success of the Bureau this season was largely made by possible by the incredible generosity of Sylvan Lake residents.

To help out with the increase in need there were a few more team members on board this year. This helped out with the work load, making it a bit lighter for everyone else.

With the community having donated both toys and money, the Bureau is able to mark another success this year. Not only did Lakers donate enough to make Christmas morning special for every little boy and girl this year - there are also a number of toys left over for next year, which Campbell adds will be a big help next year.

“If we can meet the needs of the parents and children that require our service, every year is successful,” Campbell said. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

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Employment Opportunities POSITION TITLE: YOUTH SERVICES COORDINATOR Full Time Permanent Position Under the direction of the Youth Services Supervisor, the Youth Services Coordinator serves as a facilitator, contact and resource person for the Youth Workers and for the youth participating in the FCSS Youth Services Programs. This position plans, coordinates and monitors the assigned youth leadership and personal development programs and activities in the Flipside Youth Centre and schools within Chinooks Edge School Division.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION: 1. Build Developmental Assets: provide positive experiences, relationships, and opportunities for children and youth in our programs and in our community.

2. Program Planning & Implementation: Working under the guidance and general supervision of the Youth Services Supervisor, the Youth Services Coordinator plans, coordinates and monitors the delivery of FCSS Youth Centre programs including, afterschool and evening programs, Flipside Advisory Team, Summer Day Camps, Schools Out Day Camps and other preventative programs assigned by the Youth Services Supervisor.

3. School/Community Liaison: To develop effective working partnerships with local schools, voluntary organizations, churches, youth groups, RCMP, and other Town Departments 4. Communications/Marketing: To promote the activities of Youth Services and Youth Centre programs including regular market research, promotions and advertising.

5. Facilities: To manage the day-to-day operations at the Youth Centre.

6. Leadership: To assist in recruitment of staff, volunteers and trainees; provide orientation to volunteers and new staff.

7. Finance: Provide input to the Youth Services Supervisor in the annual budget process.

8. Reporting & Filing: Maintain up-to-date records on participants, report on numbers of participants and costs pertaining to programs.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS • Diploma or degree in Child & Youth Work, Education or Social Work or equivalent training/experience working in a community youth based program.

• Demonstrated implementation of preventative youth programs and activities.

• A professional understanding of youth work, including young people’s developmental needs and issues important to them.

• Ability to develop, coordinate and facilitate varied youth driven activities within the Youth Services program; ability to establish meaningful relationships with youth, parents, staff, supervisors, schools, community members and other agencies.

• Ability to plan for, maintain and supervise the work of staff and volunteers.

• Proficient use of computer and office programs including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Publisher programs.

• Current 1st Aid, CPR & AED Certification • Class 5 license and reliable transportation. Class 4 license or ability to obtain within first 3 months of employment.

• Must submit a Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Intervention Check before starting employment.

• Possess effective oral and written communication skills • Good interpersonal skills with parents, community and program participants.

• Good understanding of marketing programs.

• Good ability to lead and direct staff and volunteers.

• Good understanding of social media programs.

• Able to assist staff to develop problem-solving skills and find solutions to issues.

• Mediate solutions between staff and program participants.

This is a terrific opportunity to work in a professional, team focused environment. If you have a strong desire to be major contributor to the success of a vibrant and growing organization and if you are up to the challenge of taking ownership and wanting to make a difference, this is an ideal situation. We offer competitive rates and an excellent benefits package, including a wellness component. If this position intrigues you, please submit your resume in confidence specifying which position you are applying for, by January 18, 2016, to: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 Attention: Human Resources Fax: (403) 887-3660, E-mail: dscott@sylvanlake.ca

Town of Sylvan Lake

POSITION TITLE: Equipment Operator II

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SUMMARY OF FUNCTION: Reporting to the Transportation Foreman, the successful candidate will be responsible for: • The safe and efficient operation of the following public equipment: Grader, Garbage collection vehicle, Backhoe, Skid Steer, Loader, Street Sweeper, Snow Blower, plus various other equipment • General maintenance of the Town’s utility network including the underground installation of utility infrastructure • Perform minor equipment maintenance • Maintenance of the transportation network related to road repairs, snow removal, pothole repairs, etc.

• General labor and other duties as required • This position involves on call and shift rotations.

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TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • Grade 12 or equivalent • Alberta water/wastewater certification would be an asset • Class 3 license with “Q” endorsement • 3 years experience within a municipal environment would be an asset • Current drivers abstract and criminal record check • Strong customer relation skills • A proven safe work record • The ability to work with a minimum of supervision and within a team environment • Able to work in a physically demanding environment • Able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

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

If you are up to the challenge of taking ownership and wanting to make a difference, this is an ideal situation. We offer competitive rates and an excellent benefits package, including a wellness component. If this position intrigues you, please submit your resume in confidence specifying which position you are applying for, by January 24, 2016, to: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 Attention: Human Resources Fax: (403) 887-3660 E-mail: dscott@sylvanlake.ca The Town of Sylvan Lake FCSS department has secured a major grant from Alberta Human Services related to the provision of a Parent Link Centre in Sylvan Lake, site in Eckville and outreach to Benalto. This is an opportunity to be a part of this exciting program and truly make a major impact! The position we are currently looking to fill is as follows:

PARENT LINK CHILD CAREGIVER/PROGRAM FACILITATOR RELIEF – Minimum 8 to Maximum 15 hours per week:

. Sylvan Lake with possible outreach to Eckville and Benalto We encourage you should you have expertise/experience in any of the core areas listed below.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The position requires responsibility for planning and implementing a program to care for a maximum of 6 preschool children 0-6 years of age, ensuring the development and safety of these children in accordance with Lakeview Parent Link policies.

Program Facilitator coverage and ASQ implementation are also components of this position.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION: • Greet each parent and child • Implement age appropriate activities to meet the needs of each child. Should include emotional, intellectual and social activities that support the 5 core areas of Parent Link and improving EDI results • Be fully engaged in child directed play • Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained and safe at all times • Be familiar with emergency facility procedures • Provide coverage for Program Facilitators as required • Be available on short notice for both facilitation and child care which could include some weekends and week day evenings • Implement ASQ’s (training will be provided) TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum Alberta Early Childhood Level 1 or equivalent training • Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check • Ability to work effectively with a variety of parents and children

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Knowledge of child development, family dynamics, community resources and early childhood development Experience implementing early childhood development programs Strong verbal and written communication skills; adept listening skills Good organization, time management and program planning skills Current First Aid and CPR certification Must be a minimum of 18 years of age Valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle On-Call as required

You have a desire to help make your community a strong and family friendly place to live. Working with an enthusiastic team, you can make a positive difference in family’s lives! We offer competitive rates and an opportunity to work in a supportive environment. If this position intrigues you, please submit your resume in confidence specifying which position you are applying for by January 24th, 2016 to: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 – 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 Attention: Human Resources Fax: (403) 887-3660 E-mail: dscott@sylvanlake.ca

POSITION TITLE: Community Bylaw Officer The Town of Sylvan Lake employs Community Bylaw Officers for the preservation and maintenance of the public peace, by enforcing specific Municipal Bylaws. This position supplements the work of Community Peace Officers and Police Officers, performing functions that assist in maintaining peace in the community. The Town of Sylvan Lake designates Bylaw Officers with a specific job function, including the following: responding to certain Municipal Bylaw complaints, enforcing certain Municipal Bylaws, and conducting administrative duties. This position requires flexibility, discipline, professionalism, and good character.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION: • Preserve and maintain the public peace, by enforcing Municipal Bylaws.

• Investigate Municipal Bylaw complaints, and submit all required reports, files, letters, and violation tickets.

• Perform low-risk enforcement, including serving legal documents and contact with the general public.

• Operate non-emergency equipment, including town vehicles, computers and radios.

• Liaise and work effectively with all law enforcement agencies, including the RCMP. • Liaise and work effectively with all departments of the Town of Sylvan Lake.

• Attend meetings, if or when required by the Manager of Municipal Enforcement.

• Perform all assigned duties, functions, and responsibilities as directed by the Chief Administrative officer or the Manager of Municipal Enforcement.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS • Minimum age of 18 years, with a High school diploma or equivalent qualification.

• Previous related enforcement experience, • Ability to complete and pass a thorough Criminal Records check and RCMP Security Clearance.

• Must be resourceful and show initiative.

• Excellent writing skills for detailed reports, etc.

• Must have particularly excellent verbal skills, and be able to professionally communicate with the public.

• Proven ability to work both independently and cooperatively.

• Ability to work in a variety of conditions such as flexible hours, extended periods, and outdoors.

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

If you are up to the challenge of taking ownership and wanting to make a difference, this is an ideal situation. We offer competitive rates and an excellent benefits package, including a wellness component. If this position intrigues you, please submit your resume in confidence specifying which position you are applying for, by January 24, 2016, to: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 Attention: Human Resources Fax: (403) 887-3660, E-mail: dscott@sylvanlake.ca

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Fox Run Lunch Leaders making international impact

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS “Be the change you want to see in the world,” Mahatma Gandhi.

These are the words students of Fox Run School’s Lunch Leaders guide their group by. The group of around 50 students from each grade of the middle school meet a few times a week with the idea behind the group being to incite positive change on a local and international level.

After a hot fundraising

initiative in October in which the group hosted, We Scare For Hunger - a haunted house boasting an admission cost of donations to the food bank, the group has set their sights on an international philanthropic adventure.

“They wanted to do something that would make a big impact and that was long term,” explained Tracey Lynn, Vice Principal at Fox Run. “In the past we raised funds for classrooms in Uganda and the kids wanted to

explore other options of ways they could make a change - that’s when we started exploring health issues and the difference it can make when mothers are educated.”

This led to the students latest venture, Moneys For Mommas. On the last Thursday of every month the Lunch Leaders sell popcorn and cotton candy for a dollar each with all proceeds going supporting mothers of Tanzania by giving them access to help and education, having

raised enough money to help eight mothers so far.

“There was a lot of talk about why education was important to these women and how it would help them to take care of their babies,” said Lynn adding she was pleased to see her students understood the importance of educating mothers as they saw how it could make a difference to that mothers entire family. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

GROUP EFFORT - This collage was made from photos taken at a Lunch Leaders fundraiser held around Halloween where they were joined by Jamie Worthington and Bec Dent from Big 105.

Photo submitted

Sylvan Lake and Area Early Years Coalition Sylvan Lake and Area Early Years Coalition was formed in 2011 in support of a province wide project called the Early Childhood Mapping Project.

Vision: Sylvan Lake and surrounding area is a community that fosters positive environments that encourage healthy early childhood development.

Mission: The Sylvan Lake and Area Early Childhood Coalition fosters a culture of supporting children in the early years, to flourish and succeed through collaborative and purposeful work within the community.

Early Development Overview

Emotional Maturity

Based on a population of 13,325 in the community of Sylvan Lake, research was completed on a study group of 318 children of which 2.6% were special needs.

Sylvan Lake and Area (SylvLk) Community Emotional Maturity * Please note: Missing data or rounding may mean that percentages don’t always add up.

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% Developing appropriately

Experiencing difficulty

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Language and Thinking Skills Sylvan Lake and Area (SylvLk) Community Language and Thinking Skills 75.9%

10.8%

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13.3%

76.8%

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% Experiencing great difficulty

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* Please note: Missing data or rounding may mean that percentages don’t always add up.

75.2%

9.7%

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Alberta

Experiencing great difficulty

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68.6%

16.8% 14.6%

Legend

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Legend Experiencing difficulty

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Sylvan Lake and Area (SylvLk) Community Communications and General Knowledge 15.1%

8%

Sylvan Lake and Area (SylvLk) Community Social Competence

Developing appropriately

Experiencing difficulty

Communications and General Knowledge

Social Competence

n = 318

Developing appropriately

23

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n = 318

Alberta

.4 %

Experiencing difficulty

n = 318

Developing appropriately

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31

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n = 318

13.5% 9.6%

.1 %

Physical Health & Well-being

* Please note: Missing data or rounding may mean that percentages don’t always add up.

15.0% 10.8%

n = 318

Sylvan Lake and Area (SylvLk) Community Physical Health and Well-being

73.9%

Experiencing great difficulty

Missing data

Alberta

More information about this study in Sylvan Lake and other communities in Alberta can be viewed at http://www.ecmap.ca/assetReports/2014/SylvLk_CommunityProfile_Spring2014_F.pdf

For more information about the Sylvan Lake and area Early Childhood Coalition please contact Leanne Lyon at llyon@sylvanlake.ca or attend our monthly meetings held every 4th Thursday of the month, 1:30-3:30 pm in the Parent Support & Resource Centre room 102.

Sylvan Lake Family & Community Centre 4725 - 43rd Street, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 Phone Number: (403) 887-1137 ext. 226 EC Mapping is not an FCSS program, but has a partnership with the coalition.

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Club 55+ celebrates Christmas at Railside Bowl

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Heavy balls rumbled the lanes at Railside Bowl, followed by many laughs from an energized group of seniors last week.

This is where members from the Club 55+ senior bowling had their Christmas party. They had a blast being with each other as this was their party time.

There are around 40 members in the club, with new members welcome.

The age group is 50 and older or anyone close to that age.

Cinzia Cappella, a club member is 47 with the oldest member being in his 90’s.

Most of the members came out to socialize and bowl at the Club’s last meet up for 2015. Members even donated food items and $60 cash. All the food and money will be donated to the Sylvan Lake Food Bank.

“We thought we would help out the food bank by giving some food and money just to give back,” Cappella said. “We are all so blessed to have so much. A lot of the seniors thought it would be a good way to give back to the community.”

She said the best part of that club meet up is everyone being together, getting out and having fun.

To make bowling more interesting a competitive aspect has been added to the club called ‘Bowler of the Month’.

This is where a bowler is selected and their picture is posted on the wall at

Railside Bowl.

“It’s a good way to have a little bit of a competitive edge but at the same time have fun,” Cappella said. “They love seeing their picture on the wall when they get bowler of the month.”

Gloria Ellersiek is currently Bowler of the Month and was thrilled to see her photo up on the wall.

Cappella said this year the club has had an increase in membership numbers but added they

are always looking for new members.

Previous bowling experience is not necessary.

New members can learn the ins and outs of how to bowl from other club members.

“Just come on out and have fun,” Cappella said.

“If you have a bad day and we all do, it’s not a big deal. Sometimes we all have great days and we all celebrate together.

Everybody loves that part of it.”

For people interested in joining the club they can call Railside Bowl at 403-887-5303 or come on a Tuesday when the members are bowling.

“We like people to be close to 50 years old.

That’s why we’re saying Club 55 and over but it’s an adult type of environment,” Cappella said.

“We love kids and everything but it’s something

for adults to get out and not have children to worry about.”

This adult atmosphere is full of a lot of fun, with Cappella describing it as ‘a party every Tuesday’.

This year members were mixed up on to different teams to create new teams allowing an opportunity for different members to get to know each other and form relation-

ships with being able to connect with new people.

“I’ve gotten to know the ladies really well and we can tell each other family stories, it’s fun,” Cappella said.

She said the most fun aspect of bowling with the Club is being able to get out of the house and do something fun in the middle of winter. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

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Sylvan Lake and District Lions Club - We Serve, We Give

Jennifer McKeller, Sylvan Lake Christmas Bureau and Dave Leshchyshyn, President Sylvan Lake and District Lions Club

Donna Morey, Executive Director and John West, The Lending Cupboard, and Dave Leshchyshyn, President Sylvan Lake and District Lions Club Ian Wheeliker, Executive Director, Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter and Dave Leshchyshyn, President Sylvan Lake and District Lions Club

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SUBMITTED BY DAVE LESHCHYSHYN PRESIDENT - SYLVAN LAKE AND DISTRICT LIONS CLUB Recently, the Sylvan Lake and District Lions Club distributed $20,000 to deserving organizations and individuals in our community and surrounding area.

Recipients included: • Sylvan Lake Food Bank • Sylvan Lake Christmas Bureau • Sylvan Lake Community Partners • Lending Cupboard • Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter

Pam Towers, Sylvan Lake Food Bank and Dave Leshchyshyn, President Sylvan Lake and District Lions Club • • • • • •

The Salvation Army Canadian Diabetes Society, Red Deer CNIB, Red Deer STARS The War Amps CHAMPS Program Lions Foundation of Canada, Dog Guides • Lions Foundation of Alberta, Eye Institute of Alberta Thank you to the Sylvan Lake community for making our fundraising events successful so that we may share with these groups and others.

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RCMP News Release: th st December 26 – January 1 , 2016 7:27 a.m. – RCMP received a report of a stolen vehicle from outside a residence in Sylvan Lake.

A Ford F250 was stolen from outside a residence on 41st Street. The vehicle was later recovered by RCMP in Surrey, B.C. 8:36 a.m. – A GMC Sierra truck was stolen from an address on Jarvis Glen Way in Jarvis Bay. The owner believed he left the second set of keys for the vehicle in another truck on the property.

The truck was recovered in Red Deer after being tracked through the GPS system.

6:18 p.m. – Several reports of two males carrying fi rearms around Sylvan Lake resulted in RCMP attending the Macs store on Sylvan Drive. Two youths were observed with what appeared to be assault rifles slung over their shoul-

ders standing on the corner near the store. The firearms in question were confirmed to be airsoft guns. The guns were confiscated from the youths after they were advised earlier in the day to keep them in gun cases and did not comply. The parents were later notified to retrieve the guns.

11:49 p.m. – RCMP attended an address on Woodland Crescent in Sylvan Lake after a report of young males using drugs in a vehicle. The vehicle was checked by RCMP and confirmed to be stolen however no one was inside the vehicle at the time. Two males were later arrested after trying to flee police on foot. A 20-year-old Springbrook male is facing a charge of breach of a court order.

December 29th 10:15 a.m. – A theft from a business in Sylvan Lake

resulted in RCMP attendance. Two atmospheric heaters were reported stolen from Sylvan

Lake Rental and Sales on Erickson Crescent. An investigation is continuing.

December 30th

9:27 a.m. – A report of vandalism was reported to RCMP in the Jarvis Bay area. Signage and boulders surrounding Petro Beach were spray painted. No suspects were reported.

December 31st 6:58 p.m. – RCMP received a report of a stolen snowmobile from a property in Bentley. A 2012 Polaris was stolen from an address on Lakeview Estates. The keys were in the vehicle at the time and tracks were observed going southbound from the location toward Highway 12. An investigation is continuing.

7:29 a.m. – A Forest River Odyssey trailer was stolen from a property in Bentley. Drag tracks were observed in the snow leading from the residence on 52nd Avenue.

The trailer was later located abandoned on

Range Road 12.

10:17 p.m. – A complaint of a disturbance was reported to RCMP on Reynolds Road in Sylvan Lake. A male was intoxicated and yelling resulting in calls from residents in the area. After becoming belligerent with members, the male was arrested for breach of peace and was lodged in cells until sober.

January 1st 4:10 p.m. – A 911 call was received by RCMP of a domestic dispute on 50A Avenue in Sylvan Lake. A 38-year-old female reported being assaulted by her 25-yearold boyfriend. The male was checked by EMS for self-inflicted wounds and was later charged with two counts of assault and overcoming resistance to the commission of an indictable offence.

Ensuring the upcoming grad season is special for all families SUBMITTED BY CHINOOK’S EDGE SCHOOL DIVISION Now that the festive season has wrapped up, organizers of a ‘Gowns for Grads’ project are hoping people will consider breathing new life into their formal wear by providing it to a Chinook’s Edge student.

Karen Grudeski, who was part of the Family Wellness Worker program for several years, now devotes her time to a version of Gowns for Grads that she started in her basement seven years ago.

As she watched the need for affordable graduation formal wear grow in Chinook’s Edge school communities, she began to expand the project to ensure that young men have support in renting their tuxedos and that parents also have access to formal wear. This year she is organizing a full ‘Gowns for Grads Gala’ on February 26th “I’m hoping to create a high-spirited event that brings people together – both the folks who could discretely use the support and those who consider this a green initiative. Many people enjoy shopping at second-hand stores now, and the plan is to bring lots of people together without anyone knowing their main reason for being there,” said

Grudeski.

“We want to create a festive atmosphere, and my hope is that people from the community will join in.

There is a stigma attached to grad, where students from families who simply can’t afford to purchase formal wear often miss out on the entire grad season – which is a thought I could barely stand. I figured the solution should be easy: connect the people who have an evening dress to offer with the people who need it. And change a life in the process.”

The event will take place at the Fine Arts Centre in Olds, beginning with a fashion show and involving sales and trades. There will also be handcrafted jewelry from around the world available to trade or purchase at reasonable rates, with profits supporting the project. Grudeski hopes the event will draw a seamstress to help with minor adjustments, and a hair stylist who can suggest just the right style.

“I started out providing this service quietly through my colleagues with Family School Wellness, because it is such a sensitive topic. But over the past few years I’ve begun getting calls as early as November from families who are already worried about their child’s graduation because they simply can’t afford it, and I think this is a situation that can be easily resolved. This will be an extra-tough year for Alberta families because of the economic downturn, too, so I decided to ‘go big’ with it. If we were keeping it below the radar up until now, this year we are broadcasting it widely to get the word out and hope that people from all walks of life attend!

“Shopping for the grad dress has become sort of a special mother-daughter time. We want to make it

special for these girls, too, instead of trying a few dresses on in someone’s basement. This is an opportunity for people’s special dresses to be re-loved again, by people who wouldn’t otherwise have the chance to consider such a purchase, by people who consider the environment when they make purchases and by people who find it more interesting to shop second-hand. Grad should be a special time for everyone.”

Invitations are being circulated through high schools in Chinook’s Edge, and grads who have these invites initialed by the school will receive their gown or tux rental free of charge. The ‘Gowns for Grads Gala’ takes place at the Fine Arts Centre in Olds on Friday, February 26, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. The next day, February 27, is a ‘try-on and alteration day’

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jewelry or other accessories in advance are encouraged to email kgrudeski@gmail. com or contact the Family School Wellness Worker at their local Chinook’s Edge school.

Thank You! Bethany Care Society, Friends of Bethany Volunteers, Staff & Residents want to thank all those kind & generous Sylvan Lake Residents who supported The Giving Tree Initiative.

Your thoughtfulness brought joy to all the residents at Bethany Sylvan Lake during the Christmas season.

For more information about volunteer opportunities at Bethany Sylvan Lake, contact Sandra Simpson at 403-887-7741 ext. 236 or e-mail Sandra.Simpson@bethanyseniors.com

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016

Annual Christmas Dinner sees record breaking numbers

Annual Christmas Dinner Founders – The Annual Christmas Dinner 2014 where Santa Clause poses with founders of the event John and Donna Ellerby.

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BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The 15th annual Community Christmas Dinner went off without a hitch once again and was the largest ever recorded for the Town with 260 people in attendance.

The high attendance is thought to be due to the economic downturn said Sylvan Lake Community Partners administrative and events coordinator, Alanna Dextrase, adding there were also perhaps new members to the community who don’t have

family nearby .

But with many new faces this year, new friends were made.

The evening was amazing, said Dextrase with people eating a spectacular dinner of turkey, ham, potatoes, salads, and desert among the many other items that go along with the season.

Santa Clause even came around to wish everyone a merry Christmas and to give out gifts which included toques and pajama bottoms.

“We had presents for all the kids and everybody,”

Dextrase said.”It was awesome.”

Different from past year’s dinners- founders of the dinner John and Donna Ellerby weren’t in attendance due to personal reasons.

Dextrase said the Ellerby’s started the dinner 15 years ago out of their own pockets and held the first dinner at the Catholic church.

This is the first dinner to date that they were not in attendance.

Dextrase said that John would prepare the potatoes every year with Donna

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“We had a couple of their family members but we usually have way more of their family,” Dextrase said. “It was really sad not having them in attendance.”

With the Ellerby’s not being there, volunteers had to put in a few extra hours to make it a success again this year.

There was even food left over which Dextrase took to Red Deer where there was probably another 50 people that were fed from the left over food, ensuring non of the donations went to waste.

Dextrase said she has seen the attendance grow so much in the past seven years she has been involved with it. She said there may have been around 100 people at the dinner when it was held at the seniors centre many years ago.

Dextrase describes the dinner atmosphere as being fun and energetic with attendees being very grateful.

People come up to Dextrase and her team to thank them for the din-

ner. This year was the best year they have ever had.

The entertainment was thoroughly enjoyed with entertainers such as Flashback Freddy.

“There were seniors up

dancing,” Dextrase said.

“A senior stopped me and said ‘it just gets better every year. We so enjoy it and we look forward to it’.” reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

Christmas Dinner – Sylvan Lake community members pose with Santa Claus at the Annual Christmas Dinner this year.

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SYLVAN LAKE NEWS 23

Community invited to participate in annual snowmobile poker rally this month

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Play poker and ride your snowmobile this month with the David Thompson Snow Riders Club.

The poker rally will be held on Jan. 17 and is perfect for getting together with friends and family.

Not only do you get to drive around on the well-marked out trail, you have the chance of winning a cash pay out.

This event is very friendly and family oriented. Around 125 people rode in last year’s event and over 500 hands were sold.

There are no changes to the trail this year and club president Clint Bromling suspects this year to be just as fun.

“WE WANT EVERYBODY TO HAVE FUN. THE TRAIL IS FAMILY FRIENDLY.” - CLINT BROMLING “It’s a good family fun day and that’s what we try to stress,” Bromling said. “We want everybody to have fun.

The trail is family friendly.”

The 60 kilometer loop includes check stops along the way. Two warm up shelters are on the trail, one where the trail starts out just south east of highway 11 and range road 32A where the main staging area is, the other on trail that goes to Sylvan Lake.

Snowmobilers will know where to go as the trail is well marked out and groomed.

The club members have also ridden the trails to ensure there are no obstacles or anything in the way of riders.

“As long as people stay on the trail, it’s safe,” Bromling said.

The poker rally is also a fundraiser for the club and how they get the money to operate for the year.

But even with it being a fundraiser, there is still a strong emphasis on making sure everyone has fun as hot dogs are provided.

“We hope to have 100 people (this year),” Bromling said.

“It is a family thing, we always promote the family part of it.”

The club has put on the rally for several years now and Bromling said the community feedback has always been great.

“We have never had any negative feedback,” he said.

“It’s all been good. Everybody enjoys themselves.”

Those wishing to participate in the event can register on the day of the event between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The registeration point for the rally is at just south east of highway 11 and range road 32A where the main staging area is.

All poker hands have to be back in by 4:30 p.m. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

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Wranglers’ Robin Carlson discusses past challenges and future goals Carlson, who grew up playing hockey in Sylvan Lake, now plays for the Blackfalds Wranglers

BY ZACHARY CORMIER LACOMBE EXPRESS It has been a long off season for Robin Carlson.

Last year’s Heritage Junior B Hockey League scoring champion has been sidelined since early August with PostConcussion Syndrome, as well as a few other problems.

“It’s nice to get back with the guys again. We’ve got a lot of key injuries and we’ve been battling that throughout the year. It’s not just me that’s been hurt. But it’s been an okay start,” the 21-year-old Blackfalds Wranglers forward said.

Last season, Carlson led the league in every offensive category, putting up 43 goals and 49 assists for 92 points in 36 games.

“It’s my last year, right, so I’d love to be playing it and I’d love to be there with all the guys and try to contribute and try and have the success I did last year,” Carlson said, adding that his focus hasn’t been on individual stats since

his return.

“I mean, personally, yeah that was good. But as a team I really wanted to push for that league championship and then go for the provincial title in Red Deer. I would love to knock off Red Deer,” he laughed.

But between his injuries and his classes at U of A, it’s been tough for him to be able to make it to games.

“I do my best (to make it) but it depends on what I have for school the next day or the tests that I have coming up,” he said.

His distance from the team has also made going to practice difficult, which in turn has made the road to recovery that much tougher for the third-year centreman.

“The biggest thing has been getting back up into the game speed and taking hits. I haven’t been practicing too much either, which doesn’t help, but definitely re-adjusting to the speed of the game,” he said when asked what the biggest challenge he’s

faced in his return.

An Edmonton native, Carlson grew up playing hockey in Sylvan Lake, playing for the Lakers until his second year of Bantam, when he made the Red Deer Rebels Black Bantam AAA team.

Carlson played two seasons of hockey in Red Deer including a season of Minor Midget AAA before moving back to Sylvan for his final two years of minor hockey, during which he played Midget AA for the Sylvan Lake Lakers.

“Coming out of Midget, I had a few Junior A teams talking to me and I ended up going to Lloydminster and made the team,” he remembered.

Carlson spent a year with the Lloydminster Bobcats of the Alberta Junior Hockey League, during which he scored four goals and added three assists for a total of nine points in 41 games.

That off season, the then 19-year-old was traded to the Battlefords North Stars of the Saskatchewan

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Junior Hockey League. He played just 11 games with them, but said he found that he wasn’t enjoying it much. Eventually he decided to move back to Red Deer and start focusing on his schooling.

That experience in Junior A, he said, factored into his decision not to pursue a professional hockey career, though a career in the NHL was one of his goals when he was younger.

“I went to the Moose Jaw Warrior camp when I was 15, and I enjoyed that, I had a good camp,” he said.

As he continued to play, though, Carlson said he was leaning more towards heading down to the States to play NCAA hockey.

“My goal was to play Junior A and after that was done to, hopefully, go down south on a Div. 1 scholarship or something like that,” he said, adding that eventually the idea of playing hockey every single day started to wear thin.

“As I was playing every day in that kind of hockey with the Junior A lifestyle, I just wasn’t overly a big fan of it. After awhile I just

kind of got hockeyed-out and I wanted to come back and just go to school and be around my friends.”

Carlson enrolled at Red Deer College with the goal of eventually becoming a teacher.

He still wanted to play hockey, though, so he decided to join the Blackfalds Wranglers, whom he had played with as an affiliate during his Midget years.

“I had a bunch of friends playing for that team and I knew guys there, so I figured when I came back for school I’d go play there,” he said.

Carlson joined the team halfway through the 201314 season and immediately made an impact.

In just 24 games he put up 11 goals and 10 assists for 21 points. He made his presence felt in the playoffs, too, as he scored 18 points to help the Wranglers to the League final, where they lost in five games to the Okotoks Bisons.

Last season was Carlson’s first full one as a Wrangler, and it turned out to be the most productive of his career. The line he formed

with Wally Samson and Garrett Glasman was one of the most dynamic in the entire league.

This year, with Glasman out with a broken leg since early September, Carlson has been playing with Samson and current team leader Bryce Boguski for the few games Carlson has made it to.

“It’s awesome. Wally does all the dirty work, it seems, and Bryce can shoot the puck. I mean, I’ve just gotta get it to them and crash the net,” he laughed.

In the five games since his return, Carlson has put up some pretty good numbers. He’s got six assists and a pair of goals for eight points to make him one of just four pointper-game players on the Wranglers’ roster.

And while only time will tell if he will produce like he did in 2014-15, the 21-year-old has definitely been a welcome addition to a roster that has been plagued by injuries all season long. zcormier@lacombeexpress.com

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BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The first, second and majority of the third period wasn’t looking good for the West Central Bantam AA Tigers.

It wasn’t until Tiger Hudson Scott scored the team’s third goal in the third period to make the score and even 3-3 in the game against the Airdrie Lighting.

Just to make the game ever sweeter, Tigers forward Noah Carlson scored the team’s fourth and final goal with one minute and 29 seconds left in the game marking a win on the board for the Tigers at a final post of 4-3.

The Tigers first goal came from Easton Moore early in the game with a long 14 minutes and 45 seconds left in the first period. Tthe rest of first period and majority of the second period proved to be increasingly difficult as the Tigers climbed an uphill battle.

Each team seemed to chip away at the other, going point for point until the fourth goal by the Tigers to take the win.

There was certainly no lack of effort from these athletes as they hustled hard to score with high shot counts for both team but strong goal tending

from both parties not allowing either to score.

Going into the third period with a score of 3-1 for the Airdrie Lighting, the Tigers knew they would have to work even harder and not let discouragement get the best of them.

Tigers head coach Lane Moore commented on how the boys tried to stick to the game.

“We put pressure on the Lightning making them turnover and make mistakes,” Moore said. “Then they started taking penalties and that’s what helped us.”

Throughout the game he said his players seemed to be getting a good number of calls against them but in the third period they capitalized on the Lightning’s mistakes and struck while the iron was hot.

In the second period, Moore said he thought the Tigers played extremely well even when they struggled to get the puck behind the goalie.

“We just couldn’t put it in the net,” Moore said.

“We just said stick to it, keep pressuring, keep the effort up and it finally started to pay off.”

“They worked hard and they deserve the win,” he added.

Noah Carlson, who

passed the final test for the Tigers scoring the game winning goal, said the goal came from having pick pocketed the opposing player and putting a well placed shot behind the goalie.

“When the guy was skating down I lifted his stick and he lost the puck so I picked it up,” Carlson said.

He said it was somewhat discouraging at points in the game where they just weren’t making the goals but said in the third period the team really rallied together.

Despite having to deal with the penalties he said the team stuck together and proved they were a force to be reckoned with.

“Penalties definitely aren’t good, but you just have to get the whole team to believe,” added the young athlete.

He said it still feels great to have scored the last goal but that the greater feelign is how supportive and motivational the team mates are towards each other.

“We are supportive, there is)constructive talk in the dressing room and during intermissions and the coaches definitely help too,” Carlson said.

Above: Steering – West Central Bantam AA Tigers player Kendrick Robinson takes charge of the puck during the game against the Airdrie Lightning Friday at the NexSource Centre.

Jasmine O’Halloran–Han/Sylvan Lake News

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ATTEMPT – West Central Bantam AA Tigers player Jett Jones and Easton Moore attempt a goal against opposing team Airdrie Lightning Friday at the NexSource Centre.

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BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS It is still early in the basketball season for the Lakers Grade 9 boys but according to their coach - so far so good.

“They have been doing very well,” said head coach Matthew Kennedy. “We have won every game except one this year including our first tournament.”

So far the Lakers have won five out of six game with the one loss being their first game of the season.

After losing their first game, the boys focused on improving their defense.

Kennedy said ever since the boys focused on improving their defense they have continued to get better as a team.

They even beat the team that had beat them their first game.

“The focus is all on defense, especially at this level - defense wins games,” Kennedy said.

The boys are definitely off to a great start in their basketball seasonin having won almost all of their games.

The energy is definitely felt when these boys are throwing the ball around in practice and at games. Their enthusiasm can’t be missed.

In a practice last Thursday the boys worked on a fierce full court high pressure defense, where they practiced extending their man-to-man defense over the whole court.

They also worked on being better team-

mates and passing the ball quicker and harder.

“In basketball you want to go fast and take advantage of the fact that you’re going fast,” Kennedy said.

Each practice the boys get better and better as they work harder and harder he added.

The team is high up in the league, no doubt due to their abilities of being extremely athletic and being active in one multiple sports throughout the year.

Kennedy said some of the boys played volleyball a few months ago, now they have extended that into basketball - for others it is hockey and soccer, etc.

The boys are pretty pumped for the rest of the season and Kennedy said they will be sure to pour a lot of enthusiasm into every game.

“They get very excited,” Kennedy said.

“At our last game the whole bench was standing up at one point trying to cheer and the referees had to sit them down and tell them to settle down a little bit that’s how excited they get.”

Outside of being tremendous athletes and winners, Kennedy said the players are a great group of young men.

“We have a group of very good young men who are growing up right before our very eyes,” he said. “They are good at school and in the community. They are just a good group of young men.” reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

Basketball Practice – Grade 9 Laker’s basketball player, Walker Stevenson practices landing the ball in the hoop during basketball practice last Thursday at H.J. Cody School.

Jasmine O’Halloran–Han/Sylvan Lake News

Sylvan Lake Lacrosse Association preparing for another great season

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Registration is now underway for the second official season of lacrosse in Sylvan Lake.

Parents can currently register their children online, or in person at the open house at the Sylvan Lake Community Centre Jan. 22.

Unlike some sports, registration never closes for lacrosse and is kept open no matter how many children decide they want to play.

The season begins in April and goes until the end of June.

At this open house children can have their equipment fixed and be able to run around and practice shooting lacrosse balls around and into a net.

There will also be gear exchange for children in

need of new gear as well as equipment cleaning drop-off.

A question and answer session will also be available along with a chance to learn how to play the sport.

Having hosted a successful lacrosse season last year, headed by president of the Sylvan Lake Lacrosse Association John Hess, this second annual season of lacrosse should be just as fun.

He said some of the children competed in provincial tournaments, with some having had the change to play in California.

“I hope for all of last year and more,” Hess said. “The people involved had a really good time.”

Hess, who is very passionate about the sport, hopes children playing lacrosse have just as much

fun this season as they did last season.

“I am hoping we continue to grow and that the kids continue to have a good time,” he said.

He said his favourite aspect of last year was watching the sport grow with many children developing a love for lacrosse.

The minor program accommodates players 5-15 years of age with a junior program accommodating 16-21 having been added to Sylvan Lake, although it is not run by Hess.

Even though Hess is not running the junior program, he said it is something he and the other coaches were hoping the community would get.

“We had some kids last year at the midget age and they get to play one or two years and then they are done,” Hess said. “Because lacrosse was so new there

were kids showing up at 14 or 15 who never played before and they learned to

love this game. So the junior team will keep them involved and keep them

going.” reporter@sylvanlakenew.com

Lacrosse – Children practice their lacrosse playing skills at the Sylvan Lake Mutliplex last year.

Jasmine O’Halloran–Han/Sylvan Lake News

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tablespoons unsalted butter carrots, finely diced leeks, white and light green parts, finely diced celery stalks, finely diced cup all-purpose flour quarts Chicken Broth (see below) cup wild rice teaspoon salt, or to taste cup heavy cream, hot tablespoons dry sherry cup minced chives tablespoons chopped parsley

Soup is an ideal meal on cold winter days. One of the best things about soup is its versatility. Soup makes a great entrée, and it also can serve as a warming appetizer or a delicious side dish. Soup also knows no bounds with regard to ingredients, making it a meal that can be enjoyed several times per week without boring the taste buds. Those who need to warm up this winter may want to try the following recipe for “Minnesota Wild Rice Soup” courtesy of The Culinary Institute of America’s “Book of Soups” (Lebhar-Friedman).

Heat the butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Add Place the chicken and water in a large pot (the water the carrots, leeks and celery. Cook until softened, about should cover the chicken by at least 2 inches; add more 5 minutes. if necessary). Bring the water slowly to a boil over meReduce the heat to low, add the flour, and stir well. Cook dium heat. gently, about 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

As the water comes to a boil, skim any foam that rises Add the broth gradually, whisking well with each addi- to the surface. Adjust the heat once a boil is reached so tion to eliminate flour lumps. Bring to a simmer. that a slow, lazy simmer is established. Cover partially, Add the wild rice and salt. Continue to simmer until and simmer 2 hours, skimming as often as necessary. the rice is tender but still somewhat chewy, about 45 Add the remaining ingredients. Continue to simmer, minutes.

Stir in the heated cream and sherry. Season with salt. skimming the surface as necessary, until the broth is Serve in heated bowls, garnished with chives and pars- fully flavored, about 1 hour.

If using hen or chicken parts, remove them and cool ley. slightly. Dice or shred the meat, and reserve to garnish Chicken Broth the broth or save for another use. Discard the skin and Makes about 2 quarts bones.

Strain the broth through a fine sieve or cheesecloth-lined 4. . . pounds stewing hen or chicken parts or meaty colander into a large metal container. Discard the solids. bones, such as backs and necks If you are using the broth right away, skim off any fat 3. . . quarts cold water on the surface. If you are not using the broth right away, 1. . . large onion, diced cool it quickly by transferring it to a metal container (if 1. . . carrot, diced (about 1⁄3 cup) it’s not in one already) and placing the container in a 1. . . celery stalk, diced (about 1⁄2 cup) sink filled with ice-cold water. Stir the broth as it cools, 5. . . to 6 whole black peppercorns and then transfer it to storage containers. Store in the re3. . . to 4 parsley stems frigerator, up to 5 days, or in the freezer, up to 3 months.

1. . . bay leaf Label and date the containers clearly before putting 1. . . sprig fresh thyme 11⁄2 teaspoons salt, or to taste them into the freezer.

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MARKET UPDATE 2015 Real Estate market more robust than portrayed Sales in Sylvan Lake in December were the slowest in recent memory, however we are starting the New Year with 6 pending sales, a sign that January should be better.

The number of active listings is higher than it was a year ago, but not high enough to be a big concern. Total sales for the year were down 27% from 2014, but higher than the totals in 2009, 2010 and 2011 and only slightly lower than the total for 2012.

So, while things look a little grim based on the last quarter, the real estate market in 2015 was more robust than the media would have you believe. The truth is, Alberta’s population still grew in 2015 and there were still jobs created here. They weren’t the high paying jobs the energy industry used to generate, but certainly eased the pain a little. In the meantime, other Alberta industries benefitted from the low Canadian dollar and low energy costs. Transportation companies, airlines, logging, tourism and the public in general were all beneficiaries of low energy costs.

Unlike 2008, the rest of the world economy is moving along fairly well. There is no doubt that there will be some pain in Alberta from our current

situation, but it would be foolish to assume that the sky is falling. As always, we will survive and come out stronger and better equipped to manage the next one.

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

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Total number of MLS listings in the Sylvan Lake Area* as of January 1:

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

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Year-to-date Sales:

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DOWN 27% FROM 2014

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$250,000 - $350,000 Least Active Price Range:

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$689,000 Most Active Price Range:

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