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RCMP officers found not guilty during three day trial

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Last Wednesday morning at the Red Deer Provincial Court House, day three of trial commenced for three RCMP officers each facing one count of assault following an incident that occurred on Aug. 20,2011 on Lakeshore Drive in Sylvan Lake.

By the end of day three of the trial the officers were found to be not guilty of the assault charges they were facing.

Corp. Kevin Halwa, who has been stationed at the Sylvan Lake detachment since 2004, along with Const. Dean Purcka and Const. Drew Burchett – who were part of an extra polic-

Corporal Kevin Halwa of the Sylvan Lake RCMP exits the Red Deer Provincial Court House on Monday afternoon. Halwa along with two other RCMP officers were on trial following an incident that occurred in 2011 on Lakeshore Drive.

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ing initiative during the weekend of the incident but were never stationed in Sylvan, each faced one count of assault.

The incident took place in front of the Beach Front Resort on Lakeshore Drive where the complainant, Levi Desjarlais, told the courtroom on the first day of trial, he was assaulted by the RCMP officers. Desjarlais testified he was in Sylvan Lake for the weekend with his girlfriend for a slow pitch tournament.

He recalled the day of Aug. 20, 2011 to the judge, stating he remembers walking to meet their teammates who were staying at the Beach Front Resort – brown bottle of root beer in hand. Nearly to the hotel Desjarlais was called to

by Burchett who was under the impression the young man had alcohol in his hand.

Burchett told the courtroom on day two of the trial that he had asked to see the bottle at which time Desjarlais pulled back from the officer stating he didn’t need to because it was only root beer.

At the time Desjarlais did not have identification on him and Burchett stated he refused to identify himself.

The complainant stated he felt he had not done anything wrong and by law did not need to identify himself.

Desjarlais proceeded to grab the bottle back from the officer’s hand at which point Burchett opted tocall for assistance – Halwa and Purcka arrived on scene shortly after.

Halwa told the courts on day three of the trial he arrived on scene under the impression they were investigating an open liquor infraction and was unaware the bottle in Desjarlais’ hand contained soft drink.

According to Halwa it was at this time Desjarlais started yelling quite loudly. A crowd had gathered around the incident. Purcka approached Desjarlais as he arrived on scene and the officers told him he was under arrest.

Desjarlais reiterated he had done nothing wrong.

“I attempted to put him in handcuffs – so I took his arm,” recalled Purcka. “He pulled away and grabbed my vest, my soft body armour. When he grabbed my vest he pulled hard– you could hear the Velcro tear away…. It exposed

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Burchett and Purcka told the courtroom they attempted to gain control of the situation but were struggling, with Purcka describing Desjarlais as being a ‘big guy’.

“That’s when I could smell pepper spray,” recalled Purcka.

“He let go of my vest and at that point Iwas able to get control of his head to take him down.”

Halwa told the courtroom he had pepper sprayed Desjarlais.

“Const. Purcka and Const. Burchett attempted to put his hands behind his back and that’s when the resistance and the struggle carried into the parking lot,” said Halwa. “I see him grab Const. Purcka’svest, I hear the Velcro go and that’s when I gave him a short burst of pepper spray and we were finally able to take him to the ground.”

The officers gained control of the situation. Desjarlais was handcuffed and brought to his feet –moving him towards Halwa’s car. Desjarlais told the courts he couldn’t see as the officers guided him to the police vehicle – at which time Desjarlais alleges he was kneed in the groin in order to get him in the vehicle.

He stated he asked repeatedly why he was being arrested with Halwa replying he was being arrested for obstruction and disturbing the peace by yelling.

A number of witnesses also testified during Monday’s portion of the trial with Ron Kraemer of St.Alberta, who had been staying at the hotel at the time stated the situation starting off being handled poorly and went south from there. told the judge Desjarlais was forcefully taken down, never struggled and was being ‘man handled’adding he felt the officers were being ‘overly aggressive’.

He said the crowd, of around 40-50 people, who were watching the incident were very vocal that what the police were doing was wrong.

Following his arrest Desjarlais was taken back to the station where he was given treatment for the pepper spray and according to Halwa ‘settled down’. Halwa said Desjarlais even apologizes for his behaviour stating to the officer he had been in an argument with his girlfriend.

Following Desjarlais pressing charges and filing a lawsuit against the officers the RCMP launched an internal investigation, which began nearly two and a half years after the incident had occurred. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

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Oilfield Dads Facebook group seeing continued success Created by a local family, Oilfield Dads is a supportive community for oilfield workers and their families

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS In just four short months, the Facebook page titled ‘Oilfield Dads’ has journeyed from being merely an idea in one man’s mind to a collaborative community created and cultivated by one Sylvan Laker .

With nearly 6,500 members in the group, Miller says he is blown away by the sheer volume of members in the group and can’t believe the growth he has witnessed in such a short amount of time.

“I noticed oil was starting to go down. I have a lot of connections and credentials from working in the oilfield for so long but still it was starting to get pretty bleak,” remembers Miller of the time leading up to creation of Oilfield Dads.

I was sitting at home waiting for work and I figured I would start a Facebook page, as a means of networking to see what’s going on out there.”

It quickly appeared there were many more men and women who identified with what Miller was posting to the page. He asked those who had joined the group to share their stories of their time working in the oilfield.

Men and women from across Canada began sharing their journeys, detailing the ups and downs of patch life.

Men told stories of months on end being away from their wives and children – missing years of their lives just to provide for them.

Women told of long, lonely nights hoping

CREATING COMMUNITY - Chad Miller, along with his wife Jill and their two children, Carson, 6, and Casey, 10 months, are behind the creation of a Facebook group called ‘Oilfield Dads’ an online community where men and women of the oilfield can communicate openly and share ideas. Missing from the photo, Jenna Miller, age 12.

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Given the time frame in which Miller started Oilfield Dads, many posts emerged of the hardships those in the oilfield were facing such as unemployment or working as a labourer to make ends meet after having spent years working as a foreman.

Others shared how they were grateful for not having been affected and sent out support to their oilfield brethren.

Miller says he tries to keep the group as positive as possible. He explained how he has spent hours of his life reading messages from members of the group.

“I’ve received so many messages saying how the group has helped

people,” said Miller.

“People say how they’ve been on the brink of disaster many times but always made it through – then you get the messages from people saying how their wives and families have left them, they’ve been contemplating their lives, etc. and how the group has helped them through it.”

He tries to remind people to stay positive despite everything they have endured.

“I had one person say to me they’ve lost their truck, house, family, everything - I said to him that every morning I wake up and read a book for thirty minutes or listen to 30 minutes of audio on something positive,” he recalled of

the conversation. “You can’t sit their all day and be miserable making the people around you miserable, you need to find something meaningful to help you carry on.

“It won’t help you get back everything you lost, but it has the power to help you change your mindset.”

Since starting the group, Miller has witnessed the growth of a community and stated the love shown in the group often sets him aback. It became quite clear to Miller how much the group meant to some of the members when they hosted an Oilfield

Dads Christmas party – inviting all those who either had no where else to go, couldn’t afford to have their own dinner or who just wished to join them.

“To the people who came, I could see it in their faces it meant so much to them,” said Miller, who paid for the party using his own money from their savings.

Following the party, Miller knew he needed to do more to help promote the kinship of the group and has since launched a companion website for the group, www.oilfielddads.com.

Currently the website hosts Miller’s latest creation, a series of videos explaining what Oilfield Dads means to him and why he created it.

“Everyone is fighting a battle. A battle of which you know nothing about,” begins Miller in the series. “May it be physical, mental, emotional or even financial - everyone has struggles, everyone has something weighing on their mind, whether it’s trying to find work, or keeping their families together.”

Miller plans to make the website into a centralized hub to support those in the group. He dreams the website will become a place where oilfield companies can post jobs in a centralized location, having members upload video resumes for employers to view.

“This year I want to take it a step further and invest in ourselves as a people,” said Miller. “I want to know that what I am building is not just known as a great culture but a business for creating opportunities for those willing to do the work.”

He is currently working with a developer to finalize how the website will function but asks supporters to be patient as he feels it will be a well utilized tool once it is finalized.

He wished to thank everyone who has joined the group so far and encourages those who have yet to visit the group to please do so. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

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We Albertans certainly have faced more that our share of challenges over the past year.

Low oil prices, a Canadian dollar in free-fall, increases in taxes and mounting job losses are taking a toll. Times are tough, and they’re getting tougher.

That being said, I have always believed that adversity reveals character. If we’re looking for inspiration, history is filled with just the just the sort of characters we need.

January 25, known as Robbie Burns Day, marked the 257th birthday of one the western world’s best known poets and lyricists. Some of us will be paying tribute his memory at the Innisfail Legion the evening of Friday, February 5.

Long before Mr. Robert Burns became known as the National Bard of Scotland, he truly was the ‘Ploughman Poet.’ The first of seven children, his father was a tenant farmer who died

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We remain dedicated to the vision of an Alberta, strong and free, where hard work and determination bring new hope and new opportunity.

As for the challenges ahead, I have faith in Albertans to see our province through.

Adversity reveals character, and even in difficult times character is one resource we will always have in abundance.

As the MLA for Innisfail-Sylvan Lake I have been meeting with constituents and groups including students from Poplar Ridge School, the Delburne Town Council , the Sylvan Lake Watershed Stewardship Society and the Sylvan Lake Interagency. If your group would like to meet with me about how we can make it through this tough economy or other concerns you may have, feel free to contact my office at innisfail.sylvanake@assembly.ab.ca.

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in bankruptcy.

However, poverty was unable to crush young Robert. In fact, it helped forge a rebellious, driven spirit. He learned to fight as fiercely as he loved.

Robbie Burns wasn’t born great, but he worked at it most diligently; breathing life into words, bringing true heart to his work. He had many loves in his life, including a close personal connection with the Highlands. It’s a sentiment that those of us who grew up in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains understand very well.

From the enduring commitment to the cause of freedom, I have always felt Scotland and Alberta share a kinship. When the spirit of Robbie Burns is taken into account, our connection runs deep.

Whether it’s proposing alternatives to get our economy back on track, or giving voice to the concerns of our rural communities, please know that your Wildrose Official Opposition will continue to stand up for Albertans.

BY SCOTT MCDERMOTT SYLVAN LAKE NEWS COLUMNIST

When I have a day at home, that is shortly after we have purchased groceries; I eat perfectly according to my plan and my daily caloric requirements.

The longer I can get all of my meals from my house, the longer I can stay on my plan and see recovery be optimal, see muscle grow and fat go away.

But that isn’t reality is it?

Where the wheels always fall off is on the go.

One of my biggest failings is to go to work in the morning and get so busy that I don’t stop to eat.

In the past, I have been known to go 6-8 hours without eating. Then I am so hungry, I will eat anything - usually making bad choices because of it.

As human beings of impulse, when hungry it is very easy to want something fatty or sugary that is off our plan but fills that desperate need to eat. It is also really easy to justify feelings of “I deserve a treat because I’ve had such a hard day”.

It’s actually not that difficult to prepare in advance and avoid this situation.

Really, that is all it takes being prepared.

Bring it with you: In the ‘prepackaged and zero effort’ department, I always have several meal replacement bars with me. (And don’t tune out and scrunch up your face, these things have come a long way in the last few years!) My three favourite bars right now are: the bars from Hammer nutrition. They have several great flavour choices and the ingredients are so excellent that I feed them to my three year old. The only minor strike against them is that they are fairly low in protein, as they are designed as an endurance energy bar.

In the ‘thought and preparation’ department,

it is really easy to have a shaker cup with some protein powder in it on hand at all times. All you need to do is add some water or coconut milk, grab a piece of fruit and you are good to go. It doesn’t take much effort to throw a piece of fruit in your backpack for the day.

If you do need to go out: There are lots of choices that are pretty good. My favourites are: Tim Hortons chili with a whole-wheat bun and a water or oftentimes I will grab one of their Greek yogurts.

Pretty much anything at Wok Box or Chopped Leaf is good, but you do have to watch the calories. A protein shake from Best

Body Fitness has amazing ingredients and is right on plan. Booster juice has some really good wraps that I like on the go. As with everything, read the ingredients, check the nutrition guides and do your homework. All of these restaurants have their nutrition information on-site and online.

If you can swing into a grocery store: Head to the deli and grab some healthy protein, like chicken or beef. Usually they have pre cooked chicken and ususally not the processed sandwich mystery meat - the good stuff! Then a quick stroll through the vegetable aisle and you can find either some

whole or pre cut up varieties of peppers, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, etc.

Next you can grab a single whole grain bun or a dish of pre cooked rice back at the deli or even some more veggies and skip the starch.

If you are stuck at a convenience store or a gas station: Beef jerky, hardboiled eggs, almonds or cashews, fresh fruit and a water are probably your best options. Make sure you get some protein, which is where the jerky and the eggs and the nuts come in.

That’s a pretty good start.

Plan ahead, and happy training!

Scott

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Chinook’s Edge makes decision on international travel

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Chinook’s Edge School Division will be allowing for all 2015-2016 schools trips to proceed following a motion passed by the Board at a meeting earlier this month.

None of the trips scheduled for schools throughout the division are heading to France – which is the only European

country where there is a higher level of caution indicated.

Chinook’s Edge School Division Superintendent, Kurt Sacher stated in an interview following the meeting how the Board had heard from families who made it clear they had invested money into the 2016 trips that they wouldn’t get back.

“In difficult financial times the board would be uncomfortable with having

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“I DON’T THINK ANY SCHOOL BOARD IS COMFORTABLE WHEN TALKING ABOUT TERRORISM,” - KURT SACHER, SUPERINTENDENT OF CHINOOK’S EDGE SCHOOL DIVISION them cancel their trips and seeing that impact on the families,” said Sacher.

“People buy suitcases over Christmas for a trip like that. Without there being any elevated risk in the countries those trips were planned to it was felt they should allow those trips to proceed for this year.”

For the 2016/2017 school year, the Board conncluded in their motion that they will be transitioning away from having involvement in international trips. Sacher has been instructed by the Board to help schools transition to community group led foreign trips as there have proven to be four success stories in the division through this model.

In the 2016-2017 school year, all three of the trips that had been pre-approved were travelling France. The Board felt it was early enough to cancel the trips, as there would be no financial implications for families.

He added the Board felt there is an elevated expectation to maintain a safe environment for students and staff and for that reasons the division wants to move away from trips to Europe.

“We have made it clear in that policy

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that we will support trips to any where in Canada and the United States so long as it aligns with curriculum outcome,” said Sacher. “We believe the vast majority of our needs to connect student to relevant meaningful learning experiences that align with their curriculum, can be accomplished within North America.”

One unfortunate outcome he added was the student trips planned to the Vimy Ridge Centenary Tours in 2017 marking one years since the historic battle.

“I don’t think any school board is comfortable when talking about terrorism,” said Sacher referring to the November 2015 Paris attacks, which caused the elevated travel cautions to France, adding terrorists are known to target large groups of people and events much like those that will take place at Vimy Ridge in 2017. “It’s unfortunate, our world appears to be changing.”

The Board has put in place guidelines to assist community groups to organize future foreign trips.

For more information, check out our Community Programs section on our website or call 403-887-2199.

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

Copies of the Tender Documents will be available from Tagish Engineering Ltd. G4, 5550 - 45th Street, Red Deer, AB. on or after January 21, 2016 upon receipt of non-refundable deposit of $50.00 cash or cheque in the name of Tagish Engineering Ltd. Tender submissions will only be accepted from bidder`s who have acquired a hardcopy of the Original Tender Document; available only at the offices of Tagish Engineering Ltd. Inquiries shall be directed to the office of Tagish Engineering Ltd, Red Deer Alberta, telephone (403) 346-7710, Attention: Steven Kennedy, C.Tech. – Senior Project Manager.

Request for Quote REQUEST FOR QUOTE New Tractor and Rotary Rough Cutting Deck The Town of Sylvan Lake Parks Department is seeking quotes for the supply of a new model tractor and a rotary rough cutting deck. Quote packages, including specifications, are available at the Municipal Operations Building located at 1 Industrial Drive.

The opportunity to provide a quote closes at 2:00 P.M. local time on Thursday, February 18, 2016. Inquiries may be made to Mr. Lee Furlotte, Parks Manager at 403.887.2800 or by e-mail at lfurlotte@ sylvanlake.ca.

INVITATION TO TENDER Sealed Tenders clearly marked “Town of Sylvan Lake, Lakeshore Drive 33 Street to Roundabout”, delivered or mailed to the office of: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 48 Avenue Sylvan Lake, Alberta T4S 1G6 Attention: David Kelham, C. Tech, Project Manager

Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 – 48th Avenue Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 ATTENTION: David Kelham

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and received before 2:00 pm local time on February 10, 2016 will be opened in public immediately thereafter. Tenders received and not conforming to the foregoing will be returned to the Bidder(s) without consideration. Faxed Tenders or Tenders submitted by e-mail will not be accepted and will be returned to the Bidder.

The Work to be undertaken generally involves, but is not limited to: 1. 3550sq.m. of asphalt milling 2. 135m of 200mm dia. PVC watermain 3. 750m of concrete curb and gutter 4. 135m of monolithic sidewalk 5. 370m of separate sidewalk 6. 1800sq.m. of hot mix asphalt concrete pavement to a depth of 75mm 7. 5000sq.m. of hot mix asphalt concrete pavement to a depth of 50mm Tender Documents for the Work can be obtained from the Allnorth Consultants Limited office located at 201 – 5015 50th Street, Sylvan Lake, Alberta on or after January 27, 2016 at 2:00 pm local time. Bid documents are available to all Bidders upon receipt of a $50.00 non-refundable deposit, in the form of a certified cheque, cash, or money order, made out to: Allnorth Consultants Limited.

The Bid documents may also be viewed at the Plan Rooms of Alberta Purchasing Connection and the Construction Associations in Edmonton, Calgary, and Red Deer. Please note: Documents may also be obtained from COOLNet. Inquiries regarding this Project may be directed to: Peter Chadwick, P.Eng Allnorth Consultants Limited 201 – 5015 50th Street Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1P9 403-887-7379

TENDER OPPORTUNITY

TENDER OPPORTUNITY One (1) New Model 4x4 ½ Ton Pick-up Truck

The Town of Sylvan Lake Public Works Division is tendering for the supply of the following assets: • Wheel loader • Garbage collection vehicle • Snow blower (wheel loader attachment)

The Town of Sylvan Lake Fire Department is tendering for the supply of one (1) new model 4x4 ½ ton Pick-up Truck. Tender packages, including specifications, are available at the Protective Services Building @ 4260-50 Street. This tender opportunity closes at 10:00 A.M. local time on Monday, February 1, 2016. Inquiries may be made to Mr. Cliff Brausen, Fire Chief at 403.858-7290 or by e-mail at cbrausen@sylvanlake.ca.

Tender packages are available at the Municipal Operations Building located at 1 Industrial Drive or by e-mail as below. These tender opportunities close at 10:00 A.M. local time on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Inquiries may be made to Mr. John Watson, Public Works Manager at 403.887.2800 or by e-mail at jwatson@sylvanlake.ca.

Sylvan Lake Winterfest

February 12-15, 2016

• Granular materials (gravel, sand, pit run, wash rock, chips)

Take the plunge at the Sylvan Lake Polar Bear Dip on February 13, 2016!!!

Raise funds for a local charity of your choice!

For more information, stop by the Recreation & Culture Office, call 403-887-2199, or check out our Special Events tab on our website.

www.sylvanlake.ca

Request for Tender TENDER OPPORTUNITY Generators (2) The Town of Sylvan Lake Public Works Division is tendering for the supply and installation of two (2) fixed generators capable of providing back-up power to two (2) pump stations within Sylvan Lake.

Tender packages are available at the Municipal Operations Building located at 1 Industrial Drive or by e-mail as below. This tender opportunity closes at 10:00 A.M. local time on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. An optional on-site tour of the two pump stations is scheduled for Tuesday, February 9 at 1:00 p.m. at 1 Sylvaire Close. Inquiries may be made to Mr. John Watson, Public Works Manager at 403.887.2800 or by e-mail at jwatson@sylvanlake.ca.

Saturday, February 13th Polar Bear Dip

1:00pm West side of the Pier

Family Fun

12:00 - 3:00pm East side of the Pier

(You must pre-register)

Sylvan Lake Ice Marathon

Fireworks

7:00pm From the Pier **Please stay a minimum of 500 metres away from the Firing Zone**

East of the Pier

Skate the beautiful 2.5 km loop in the novice “Tour” category or strap on your fastest skates and race in the 5K, 25K or 100K marathons. Watch the racers skate by in our Festive Village with food & music, hosted by the Foothills Speed Skating Marathon Association.

www.sylvanlake.ca

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2016

Downtown one step closer to revitalization

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Those interested in helping to revitalize the downtown waterfront commercial district (WCD) have been steady attending meetings over the last few months.

On Tuesday Feb. 2 the process will continue as business owners, property owners and stakeholders continue the conversation at two meetings being held at

the Municipal Government Building from either 9-11 a.m. and 6-8 p.m.

Attendees will hear results gathered from the November meeting and steps will be taken towards seeing who wishes to be on the future committee, with the committee being in charge of creating the WCD’s future branding, development and marketing action plan.

The meeting is open to any one with an interest in the

WCD and will include conversation with the Town’s economic development office, Vicki Kurz, who plans to share information on how businesses can better utilize www.visitsylvanlake.ca.

“It is an information source for people visiting Sylvan,” said Kurz on the website that is free for local businesses to list on.

“Thanks to Shaw, people on the beach have access to Wi-Fi, some times people

are using the site before they come but even more often people are already here and on the beach looking for something to do.”

The Town’s planner, Kim Devlin, who is currently working on re-writing the land use bylaw and waterfront area redevelopment plans, will also be on hand

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Revitalizing Sylvan Lake’s downtown means creating more “body heat,” says a retail gap analysis.

Town council got its first look on Monday at the second phase of the retail analysis designed to identify future retail opportunities and locations.

The plan builds on earlier work that pinpointed the best retailers to draw to lure visitors, as well as identifying shortcomings in services and businesses catering to locals.

Richmond, B.C.based Consultants MXD Development Strategists came up with almost a dozen recommendations for council to consider.

In the waterfront district, incentives should be offered to encourage twoto-four-storey mixed-use residential developments to increase “body heat” in the

area. A fast-track approval process could also be considered for the area, where municipal non-commercial or public space areas could be created.

Other ideas include more scheduling of year-round activities, showcasing regional artists with live/work spaces; supporting outdoor patios, craft brewers and mobile vendors, and assessing what audience the town is missing out on.

The report points out successful efforts in Comox and Penticton, B.C. and Port Hope, Ont. in attracting visitors through vibrant restaurant sectors, farmers markets and other draws.

Sylvan Mayor Sean McIntyre said the municipality and chamber of commerce have been working together on developing the waterfront and downtown identity.

“Chiefly, our goal there is to attract our own residents to that zone as part of their

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We want to find out what you think the important issues for future development are and how we can best plan for the next 10 years. This is your opportunity to shape the policies that will influence you and future development in the County.

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sues and how they feel about doing business downtown etc.,” said Kurz.

She added she hopes to see the committee finalized and hard at work on the WCD branding, development and marketing action plan by the end of the year. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

Retail Gap Analysis proving useful tool for Town

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF

WEEKEND VISIT - Michelle Young points to the many skaters on the outdoor skating rink at along Lakeshore Drive as she walks with husband Ken and their mexican rescue dog, Myla, during a visit to Sylvan Lake over the weekend.

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sharing information.

In addition, the Chamber of Commerce will also be at the meeting detailing results from business visitations conducted with those located in the WCD. “We are going to also provide the results of the business visitations to see who sits where on what is-

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daily lives, (although) of course, visitors have a large impact on that area as well,” said McIntyre.

Mixing residential and commercial development is one strategy to boost the numbers of people on the ground to support restaurants, shops and other businesses.

Many communities across North America are pursuing the same goal.

“It comes from the knowledge that people like to shop and eat and spend their time near to where they work and live,” he added.

“It’s not just a business initiative. It’s a community initiative. A healthy downtown contributes to a healthy community.”

McIntyre said council’s goal is to create a “complete community,” where all sectors, residential, commercial, recreation, commercial and recreational meet local needs.

Changes to bylaws affecting land use, development styles, and new initiatives, such as limited mobile vending, are already being adopted by council with a view to supporting economic development.

Government, the private sector and residents must all be on board for these sorts of initiatives to be successful, he said. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2016

This week at Town Council: PROPOSED BYLAW INCLUDES REGULATIONS FOR FUTURE BREWERIES AND MEDICAL MARIJUANA FACILITIES A review of the Land Use Bylaw 1555/2010 has led to the first reading of Bylaw 1695/2015. The first draft of the bylaw details where businesses such as alcohol brewing pubs, small-scale alcohol operations, and medical marijuana facilities would be allowed to develop according to information presented to Council.

The draft of the bylaw for first reading also includes regulations for where adult entertainment merchandise stores, drinking establishments, alternative energy sources, painted wall murals will be allowed to be placed in addition to many other topics surrounding residential, commercial and industrial land uses.

Within the draft of the Bylaw 1695/2015 it is stated medical marijuana facilities would only be allowed to apply for discretionary uses of land in the light industrial district or the heavy industrial district. Smallscale alcohol operations would be allowed to apply for discretionary uses of land in the light industrial area with brewery/pubs being allowed to apply for land use in the highway commercial district.

More information will be made available in regards to any additional changes made during second and third readings of the bylaw in upcoming meetings of Council.

UPDATES MADE TO DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR NEW SUBDIVISIONS Following the release of the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) in late 2015, Council heard from Dave Brand, director of Public Works that changes are being made to align with visions presented in the TMP. The draft has not yet been circulated internally to the staff but Brand stated it will propose changes to content such as updating street guidelines to include dark-sky friendly lighting that would reduce light pollution in the town and LED light bulbs in all new installations, clarification on expectations in regards to street layouts and trail networks in a new development as well as requirements that developers provide and Environmental Construction Operations Plan that conforms with current provincial standards.

Mayor McIntyre stated his ‘wish list’ for the draft would include additions such as wider roads and he endorsed the dark-sky policy.

COUNCIL TALKS ONGOING GRAFFITI CONCERNS The Town hopes to have a community standards program up and running by the end of May in order to address graffiti concerns throughout the municipality. The proposed program would aim to address and identify undesirable or anti-social behavior that may

From Left to Right, Councillor Graham Parsons, Councillor Dale Plante, Councillor Megan Chernoff, Mayor Sean McIntyre, Councillor Chris Lust, Councillor Matt Prete, Councillor Jas Payne have an impact on the community.

Examples of projects that the program and proposed task force could spearhead would include offering graffiti removal cleanup kits and/or implementing a project that would see photo wraps placed on utility boxes said director of Community Services, Ron Lebsack during his report to Council.

The subject was tabled until the next meeting with direction provided by Council to administration that they would like to see more clarification on the role the Task Force would play.

COUNCIL HEARS REPORT ON POTENTIAL ‘LIFESTYLE’ AMMENITIES APARTMENT COMPLEX 4402-4410 50a Ave. in Sylvan Lake may become home to a modernized apartment complex in the coming years with the architect, Terry Collier of EFG Architects Inc. stating it has the potential to become a ‘legacy project’ for the firm and the developers due

to the ‘once in a lifetime’ property location one block off Lakeshore Drive.

Collier told Council the building will hopefully be a ‘project of merit’ and that this type of architectural project will become increasingly popular in future years. The complex will feature what Collier referred to as lifestyle amenities such as a theatre room, games room, exercise room, a lounge and potentially a roof top terrace.

He suggested a number of different designs to Council and although developers and architects would ideally like to make the building seven stories they don’t believe that the Town would allow it due to height restrictions placed on buildings in the waterfront direct control district, so they also shared other designs showing other floor number options. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

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Alberta Health Services Wellness Corner Talking to your teen about bullying Teens can be under a lot of pressure as they deal with hormonal changes, heartbreaks, anxiety about school, relationships, etc. With so much going on in your teen’s life, it is important to watch for signs that they may be struggling with bullying. If your teen seems unusually anxious, worried about going to school or withdrawn, take some time to check in and let them know you are there to support them. Bullying can take different forms: Verbal: name calling, gossiping and negative comments about a person’s interests or background (e.g. culture, race, ethnicity, religion, gender or sexual orientation).

Physical: hitting, tripping, pinching and unwanted sexual touching.

Social: leaving someone out on purpose, telling others not to be friends and spreading rumors.

Cyber: the use of email, text messages, social media and internet sites to socially exclude, embarrass and damage reputations and relationships.

What to do if you suspect your teen is being bullied?

Start the conversation. Talk often and openly.

Offer comfort and encourage your teen to talk about their feelings.

Work with your teen’s school to monitor, prevent and stop bullying behaviours.

Make safety arrangements. Be sure your teen knows how to get help.

Build confidence. Teach your teen to be assertive, not aggressive.

Stand up for your teen. Get involved in bullying awareness and prevention programs.

Be a role model.

Adult intervention is key to bullying prevention. Being informed about bullying is the first step in addressing bullying behaviour and promoting healthy relationships. Take action with teachers and other adults in your community to implement anti-bullying programs to help end negative implications caused by bullying. For more information and resources on bullying awareness and prevention, check out what www.teachingsexualhealth.ca has to offer.

Getting enough vitamin D this winter Alberta’s winters are long, but the bright side is we get more sunny days year-round than most provinces. Our skin turns that sunlight into vitamin D, which protects our bones and teeth, prevents heart and lung disease, curbs appetite and boosts our immune system and mood, among others.

The best way to get it is spending time outside, but weak winter sunlight means our bodies can’t make enough. Getting enough vitamin D this winter can be as simple as adding a few other things to your routine: Eat foods naturally rich in vitamin D such as fatty fish and eggs Eat foods with added vitamin D such as milk, yogurt and cheese Take a supplement. People one to 70 years old can take a 400-IU supplement each day; people over 70 can take an 800 to 1,000-IU supplement each day.

For more information, visit www.MyHealth.Alberta.ca.

A New Year’s resolution As we embrace yet another year, we may want to consider being “fat”. Now that I have your attention, you can relax because this has nothing to do with our overindulgence from Christmas, or a radical new reformation from Dr. Oz. It is actually an acronym that stands for “Faithful, Available, and Teachable.” A great attribute in life, equal to the things we deem all-important. Let me explain.

If we are looking for a job, engaging in a sport or getting involved in anything; we naturally assume the most important thing is our skill or ability. We think we are indispensible because of what we bring to the table. Years ago, I went to a motivational talk and the speaker said, “there are a lot of talented, good-looking people that live under bridges.” He went on to say, “yes, sometimes life deals us a hard blow, but more times than not, it’s a choice.”

I have always been stuck by that comment. Mostly because talented, good-looking people have always intimidated me. But could it be that along with what comes naturally, we also need to be “F.A.T.” All three are great truths in and of themselves. Each could

assist our lives exponentially, but they make for such a wonderful team as well, one building on the other.

Being faithful is very hard to do, but something sought after in others. Everybody loves the person you can always count on. It is truly a great asset in a world of broken promises.

Along with faithful is available; to be there when people need you. It is the power of being relational and approachable. This is an attribute that is easily abused, but can be quickly remedied with proper boundaries.

Finally, there is being teachable. Nobody likes a knowit-all, but it bodes well for us if we consider other peoples opinion. It is not only being willing to listen and glean wisdom, but to learn from other people mistakes.

The longer I live, the more I realize it isn’t flashiness as much as it is faithfulness; It isn’t ability as much as it is availability; and it isn’t talk as much as it is about being teachable. A powerful truth that will serve us well, as we continue to navigate in 2016.

I’m Todd Pratt from Gospel Chapel

– 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

www.sylvanlakealliance.com

#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

& Sunday School 10 AM

www.sylvanlakealc.org 403.887.2450

www.sylvanlakeanglican.ca

Memorial Presbyterian Church 5020 48 STREET,, SYLVAN LAKE,, AB T4S 1C6 403 403-887-5702 887 5702

Minister: Rev. Jin Woo Kim January 31st Service - 10:30am Sermon Ephesians - Grace All are welcome!

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

www.slmpc.ca • memorial_office@shaw.ca

Support Group Potluck Monday, Jan. 25, 6:00pm Session 1: 7:00pm If you've lost someone close to you, or know someone who has, you are invited to participate.

Please bring a photo of your love one to the first session.

WEEKLY MEETINGS TO FOLLOW. Mondays 7:00 – 9:00pm January 25 – April 25

COST $25.00 (includes video presentation & personal workbook)

TO REGISTER: www.sylvanlakealliance.com Or phone 403 887-8811 Location: Alliance Community Church 4404 47 Ave., Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1N4 Sponsored by: Alliance Community Church

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Worship Services • 9:00 am & 10:45 am

“Experience the unconditional love of God in Jesus Christ.” (John 3:16)

4308 - 50 Avenue 403-887-1401

403-887-8811

Our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church Mass Times Saturday Evening: Sylvan Lake 5:00 p.m.

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

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

Rimbey 9:00 a.m.

Weekday mass Wednesdays and Fridays 9:00am

Parish Priest:

Father Les Drewicki Email: ourloa@telus.net 5033-47a Avenue Administration Office: Sylvan Lake 403-887-2398 or Rimbey 403-843-2126

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2016

COMMUNITY EVENT CALENDAR PUBLISHED THE 2ND & 4TH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH SYLVAN LAKE

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SPECIAL EVENTS • Sylvan Community Supper Memorial Presbyterian Church Jan. 28 from 5-7 p.m.

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

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.

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

• Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Memorial Presbyterian Church Feb. 9 from 5-7p.m • 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

• 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.

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• At the Sylvan Alliance Church - Bible Study on Revelation starting at 7 p.m. - Call Al at 587 377 1085 for more information

• 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.

• Thursdays - Sylvan Lake Seniors Bus to Red Deer.

Pick-up starts at 9:15 am.

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PHARMACY

NOW OPEN SUNDAY 11 AM - 3 PM

OPEN MON. TO FRI. 9 AM - 6 PM; SAT. 10 AM - 4 PM

• 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.

• 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.

- Friday. Contact Candis at 403 887 2555 ext. Kitchen.

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Please call Joanne at 403887-5200 for more info.

WEEKLY EVENTS

• Bibles for Grads Committee needs name submissions for all Grade 12 students living in the Sylvan Lake area. Please contact Naomi Hilman at 887.5058 with names so that the committee can have Bibles engraved for the ceremony and dinner in April.

• 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.

SUPPORT PROGRAMS

• 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.

Returning to Sylvan 1 pm 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.

• Sylvan Lake AA meetings.

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

• At the Seniors Centre:

• Sylvan Lake Meals on Wheels is looking for drivers Monday

• 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.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

GROUPS & ACTIVITIES

• 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 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.

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

to make a difference? We are looking for enthusiastic friends to support the library in many different ways.

Please join us and have fun, meet like-minded people, volunteer and feel good about supporting a service that benefits everyone in the community! Call Debbie at 403-887-0968.

• 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

• 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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Everything you need to enjoy a summer at the lake available at Calgary Boat and Sportsmen’s Show The Calgary Boat and Sportsmen’s Show gets many to turn their thoughts to spring and all the outdoor activities that will be enjoyed as the warmer weather nears.

This year’s show takes place at the BMO Centre, Stampede Park Feb. 4-7th, 2016. “Southern Alberta’s biggest outdoor show will feature gear, products, services and accessories no matter what outdoor activity you are into,� says Pamela Ziwani, Assistant Show Manager. “Consumers will find an excellent selection of tackle, rods, tents, hiking gear, ATV’s, water toys, life jackets, everything for the outdoor enthusiast.�

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2016

Lions Club set to collect donations for food bank

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The Lions in town are inviting the community to join them at No Frills to fight hunger at the end of this month.

The Sylvan Lake and District Lions Club will be at the local grocery store on Jan. 29 and 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days to encourage people to give to the food bank.

The Club will be set up

in the store and will give shoppers a list of what the Sylvan Lake Food Bank needs most.

The Lions will also have some shelving in place with highlighted items of what is needed most to

give shoppers a visual.

“We just want to have the visual there that this is what we’re doing,” said Lions Club president and event chairperson Dave Leshchyshyn. “This is the kind of food that we need

and if people go shopping they can donate some of those items.”

Shoppers are not obligated to give to the food bank but the Lions Club is there to let them know what items can be given.

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Leshchyshyn said this initiative is part of the Lions Club centennial challenge - something they chose to do to help their community out in the tough economic times.

“There are a lot of oilfield workers that come from Sylvan Lake. With all the layoffs that happened they will need some services sooner or later,” he said.

“It’s not easy to get back into the careers that they had. If they are used to an income and are not getting back into the patch, they are going to need some sort of support.”

He said young families with children would especially need the help as there is usually only one person working to support the family.

These situations call for action said Leshchyshyn something the Lions Club is very happy to help with.

“We’re very community oriented and we help out where we can,” Leshchyshyn said. “Like our slogan – ‘Where there is a need there is a lion.’

– we help fulfill that if we can.”

He said they aren’t sure what to expect this time around as this is the first time the Clubhad done this sort of event, but it is expected the community will be very generous in donating to the food bank as they always are.

“Workers at the food bank said the community was very generous prior to Christmas,” Leshchyshyn said.

It would not be a surprise if the community showed the same generosity to the Club’s initiative, with the Club being happy with all the generous donations they get.

“Whatever we raise and whatever food that we get, we’re donating it all to the food bank,” he said. “We will be happy with whatever happens for our first time event.”

“We’re inviting the community to help support us in alleviating the hunger in our own community and surrounding area,” he added. “We’re out there to help the people who maybe don’t have a job.

The people we can help, we will help.” reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2016

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Winter programs offering community something new

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The programs offered in Sylvan Lake have proved to be of interest to the Town’s community members.

Floor hockey, dance, cooking and painting programs have been some of the most popular.

Now that the winter season is upon us, new programs are offered such as Ready, Set, Grow as well as Little Bookworms and a number of programs where participants will learn to cook new dishes.

Michelle Morrison, special event and program coordinator for the recreation and culture department for the Town of Sylvan Lake said some programs were canceled that were scheduled for this month due to low interest. However, they will be offered again soon in the upcoming month.

She said there are a lot of children who take the cooking programs on a repeat basis because they love it so much.

“A lot of the cooking classes will be new throughout the winter and spring,” Morrison said.

New to the work out mix is the Hula Hooping classes which will be offered next month after Family Day weekend.

This work out offers something different than just going to the gym all the time.

“Hula hooping is an awesome core work out made fun,” Morrison said. “It’s really good for an adult program and for people who want to get a good workout but want to have fun.”

For children looking to explore their artistic side Taste of Painting is offered and a new program as well.

“The kids will get to do all kinds of painting,” Morrison said. “They may do a couple weeks of water colours, then a couple weeks of oil painting and a couple weeks of acrylic painting.”

This program will be taught by the professional artist and art instructor who ran the adult beginner water colour and oil painting classes.

The painting classes definitely received more and more popularity with the adults as they all really enjoyed the classes.

“The instructor is really great. A lot of the participants keep coming back because they really enjoy her teaching style,” Morrison said.

“A lot of the same people keep registering and they bring more people every time. Even though it is intro to oil painting, they will still take it multiple times because you can have so many different levels of learning in one class,” she added.

The programs offered do require participants to pay a fee, which is set in place to pay the instructor and to cover the cost of any materials needed for the program, such as art supplies.

These fees are affordable and give people the chance to try something different, new and explore talents they didn’t know they had.

The ‘You Can Play To’ program is available for parents with children who want to participate in the programs, but who are dealing with limited financial means. These parents are encouraged to call 403-887-1192, ext.

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“We want everybody that wants to take it to be able to take it,” Morrison said.

She said it is important to have these programs in the community as they help build community and give people something to do.

“Communities that have programs available are always a lot more fun to be a part of,” Morrison said. “People like to put their kids into programs, adults like to take programs and it’s better than just sitting inside all winter.”

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RCMP News Release: th th January 9 – January 15 January 9th 10:03 a.m. – RCMP received a complaint of a break and enter into a shed at a business on Lakeshore Drive. Staff at the Fireside Lounge reported that a burgundy or red colored quad cab truck with a box cover and with two occupants were seen near a shed at the rear of the business. It does not appear as if anything was stolen other than some bottles.

11:21 a.m. – A 911 call was placed to RCMP dispatch regarding a domestic dispute in the Bentley area. A mother advised that she had been verbally abused by her son at which time the son told police that he had been pushed by his mother. A 58-year-old female was subsequently charged with assault.

11:51 a.m. – A domes-

tic dispute at a residence on 50th Avenue in Sylvan Lake resulted in RCMP attendance. A 39-year-old female advised that her spouse had assaulted her and fled the residence.

The male was sought but could not be located by police. A warrant has been issued for a 39-yearold male.

12:35 p.m. – A report of a stolen vehicle out of Baywood Place in Sylvan Lake is being investigated by police. A black Ford F350 was stolen from the complainant’s property with another stolen truck parked in its place. The owner of the located vehicle, which was stolen two days earlier, was notified of its recovery.

03:57 p.m. – A stolen flat deck and two snowmobiles were stolen from a property on Laurel Road in Sylvan Lake. The theft

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January 10th 04:39 a.m. – RCMP attended a residence on 52nd Avenue in Eckville after a break and enter

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5:07 p.m. – A 40-yearold male is charged in relation to a 911 call at a residence on Peterson Way in Sylvan Lake. Child and Family Services was notified after two young children, aged three and eight, were removed from the home. An adult male was extremely intoxicated and resisted arrest when officers attempted to remove him from the residence. As a result, the accused is facing multiple charges.

January 11th 07:46 a.m. – A break and enter at the Waste Transfer Site on Range Road 12 in Sylvan Lake is being investigated. RCMP received a complaint that the window at the facility was broken, the locks were cut on the gate and the camera was smashed. It does not appear as if anything was stolen.

12:03 p.m. – Some mail was stolen from mailboxes in Red Deer County during three separate incidents. In all cases, the boxes were damaged including the metal plate holding the locks.

Various pieces of mail were stolen in separate incidents on Range Road 12, Range Road 20 and

on Honeymoon Drive in Norglenwold. An investigation continues into all incidents.

05:50 p.m. – A four vehicle collision on Highway 20 resulted in minor injuries. RCMP attended the intersection of Highway 20 at Township Road 394 where three SUVs and a Ford F150 were involved in a rear-end chain reaction collision. Two vehicles, including the Ford 150 truck, had stopped to allow the driver of a SUV to turn westbound.

At this time another SUV struck the rear of the truck resulting in multiple collisions. A 75-yearold Rimbey female has been charged with following too closely.

January 12th 01:12 a.m. – A Sylvan Lake female is facing charges in relation to a domestic assault at an apartment on Herder Drive. Police attended and spoke with a 37-yearold male who advised that he had been injured as a result of a verbal altercation which became physical. A 33- year-old female is facing charges of assault; assault with a weapon; and assault causing bodily harm.

January 13th 07:00 p.m. – A Pontiac Sunfire was reported stolen from outside a convenience store in Sylvan Lake. The vehicle, which was stolen from outside the Macs store on Sylvan Drive, was later recovered abandoned on Lakeview Crescent. The driver’s side door lock had been punched out after the owner had left the vehicle locked but running while she attended the convenience store.

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Tigers takedown Canucks in fast paced action on home ice

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS After only four short minutes of having been on home ice Friday night, the West Central Trilliant Midget ‘AA’ Tigers were off to a strong start against the Calgary based CNHA Canucks after a quick wrist shot from Ryan Chambers with an assist from Brayden Bystrom to score an early first goal.

With three minutes left in the first, a second slick wrist rocket came from 15-year-old affiliate player for the Tigers, Hayden Clayton with an assist from Jacksyn Goodall to make the score an even 2-0 early in the game.

The Tigers stayed on top of the Canucks throughout the second period seeing full utilization of penalty minutes. The crowd watched as the Tigers fired six back-to-back shots on the opposing team’s goalie during a power play but were unable to land the third goal.

Their southern opponents struggled to answer back on the scoreboard.

Instead the Canucks saw a streak of shots ricochet off the bar of the Tiger’s net unable to land anything behind Tiger’s goalie, Shae Herbert.

The closest attempt at a goal for the Canucks in the second period came with only a minute and thirty seconds left on the clock.

A Canuck raced towards Herbert on a breakaway as the Tigers were short handed due to a penalty. Herbert didn’t sweat the heat coming at him, making a remarkable flying leap to snag the puck mid air.

Third period action saw strong puck cycling from the Tigers, landing them a third goal by Jacksyn Goodall with an assist

BIG WIN - West Central Trilliant Midget ‘AA’ Tiger, Jacksyn Goodall pushes the puck up the ice during a game against the Calgary CNHA Canucks on Friday night at the NexSource Centre.

Jenna Swan/Sylvan Lake News from team captain Logan Neal. With two and a half minutes left in the third period, the Canucks pulled their goalie only to see the Tiger’s long bomb the puck into an empty net.

Alas the game was not a total shut out as Calgary landed a last minute goal with 55 seconds remaining to make the final score 4-1 for the Tigers.

Tiger’s head coach Pat Garritty said he was extremely pleased with how the athletes played add-

ing he felt the better team won tonight.

“All the Calgary teams are good – if you give them even an inch they’ll come after you on the ice,” said Garritty, adding a city of a million people has a much bigger pool of athletes to pull from. “So it’s really important that everyone plays hard on a shift – we got up on them early and that really deflated their sails.”

He added it says a great deal about the strength

of the Sylvan Lake Minor Hockey program that they are able to compete and even conquer against teams from bigger cities.

“We are a puck possession team, we’re not turning it over and if we have the puck at our stick we have a chance to score,” said Garritty on the strengths of the Tigers.

“We’re deep up front, we have a lot of depth on our bench and most importantly we have great athletes on our team.”

“They’re good kids - they’re athletes and they’re winners.”

During Friday night’s game Garritty stated the team was hosting multiple 15-year-old affiliate players as a few of their older players were away.

“We have a good mix of athletes – when you can ice multiple fifteen year olds and be as competitive as we are that says something about your team and your program,” said Garritty.

The Tigers have eight regular season games remaining and are currently in first place in their league with Okotoks Oilers trailing by a few points.

Garritty said he is confident in his team and is looking forward to seeing the Tigers continue to develop on and off the ice.

The Tigers are set to face off against their second seated Okotok’s opponents this Saturday, Jan. 30 on home ice at 5:45 p.m. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2016

Lakers senior boys basketball season proving successful thus far

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS This year’s basketball season for the Lakers senior boys team is looking promising with five wins and only one loss thus far.

They are now half-way into their season, and with the boys doing this well so far, there goal is to make it to the provincials this year.

The team being this strong is not exactly a surprise said head coach Kelly Steadman, as they knew last year they would have a strong team.

“There is no surprise that we are doing well. We just need to remain focused and get the job done,” Steadman said.

The team has ironed out a few things being that they have played a few games where they didn’t play to their fullest potential,

causing them to learn from their mistakes.

But even so, they are still doing great in their league games.

Steadman said the valuable lessons the boys learned were to not go into a game being over confident. They made this mistake and were caught off guard by an opposing team.

“We had a little bit of trouble regaining our composure and that sort of stuff,” Steadman said. “It’s just understanding the level of intensity required in order to compete at the level we’re competing at.”

He said the level of competition is one where they have to remain playing at a high intensity throughout the game. This means not going through ebbs and flows of playing intense, then relaxed, then intense, then relaxed.

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Even though the tournaments don’t count over all, they do give the team more experience and allow them to learn where they are at a playing and skill level.

Steadman said that the team’s greatest strength is teamwork.

This is seen on the court in how the boys have the mentality of where it doesn’t matter which player has scored, because they all share the glory.

“Nobody cares who scores the next basket,” Steadman said. “They have bought into the fact that there are five guys on the floor doing a job together and I think that’s the strength.”

He said the team’s defense is fairly solid, but is still a work in progress.

In some games the defense has been able to

bring the team back into the game, with the team already having good scoring potential because the players are fairly tall.

The team has nine Grade 12 players, with five of them playing senior basketball since Grade 10.

“This is their third year playing at the senior varsity level,” Steadman said. “So they understand what it takes to play and the level of intensity.”

His other players include two Grade 11’s and one Grade 10.

Even with having a majority of Grade 12 on the team, Steadman said the players have a good team camaraderie, with being friends on and off the court.

The team will play homes games Feb. 2, 9 and 25 at 7:30 p.m. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

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We know our readers’ time is valuable, so to show our appreciation for your participation in the Pulse Of Alberta Survey, we would like to send you on a shopping spree. Just for taking the survey, you will be entered to win either a $1,000 gift certificate for Bower Place or one for Parkland Mall of the same value. It’s as simple as logging onto www. pulseresearch.com/alberta to get started. At the end of the survey, you will be asked to provide your name and phone number, however you

can be assured that personal information is gathered for contest entry purposes only, and will not be provided to any other sources.

“We’re committed to ensuring we deliver high-quality newspapers to our readers. We also want to help our retail customers give Red Deer residents the best shopping experience they can in terms of product offerings and service options.

The Pulse of Alberta survey is just one of the ways we ensure we help meet the needs of area residents and businesses,” said Red Deer Advocate Publisher Mary Kemmis.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2016

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Sylvan Lake golfer makes dean’s list at American university

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Following his first semester at South Dakota State University, one local athlete has received recognition from the school and has been named to the dean’s list for academic excellence.

Jaxon Lynn, who plays for the University’s golf team, needed to have completed a minimum of 12 credits and have earned at least a 3.5/4.0 GPA. A graduate of H.J. Cody High School, Lynn began playing competitive golf three years ago and has been steady at it ever since.

During his time competing in Alberta, Lynn had a top ten Canadian Pacific finish, top 10 finish in Provincials and a top 50 finish at Nationals in 2014. He also played for Team Alberta in 2014 and 2015.

“I like the competition and I like to win,” said Lynn on why he loves golf. “I’d say one thing I’m working on making into a strength right now would be my mental game – making sure I don’t get mad on the course and staying level headed on the course at all times.”

Lynn said he loves playing for South Dakota

State and that the opportunity has allowed him to continue on his dream of becoming a professional golfer and is grateful for the scholarship opportunity he was given.

“It has been better than I ever could have expected,” said Lynn on studying at South Dakota State University. “The school is a really great size, everyone is extremely helpful and nice.”

Currently he is studying business economics and hopes to use his education to further his golf career.

Mother of the talented young golfer, Tracey Lynn said their family could not be more proud of Lynn for not only being offered the scholarship and dedicated his life to golf – but also for understanding the importance of his education and pursuing his classes so intently.

“We really started to notice his passion after he started competing – he really has a passion for golf” said Lynn’s mother on his early days of golf. “When we noticed that passion and how he didn’t want to stop competing that’s when we began the recruiting process and for him to have the opportunity now to explore his passion fully is incredible for a parent

Jaxon Lynn to watch.”

Lynn wishes to thank his three coaches – head coach KC Van Damme and assistant coaches Dave and Dean Ellis, as well as his friends, family and entire community of Sylvan Lake who has continuously supported him during his journey.

Monday, Feb. 8

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SQUIRTS 11 (05) - 12 (04) $150.00 $50.00 $90.00 $240.00

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SAVE $25 WHEN YOU REGISTER ON AGM NIGHT! *Add $25 to the total cost if you are registering after the AGM. Uniform cost is deposit only.

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HUSS Ernest “Ernie” Adolph Ernie passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on January 17, 2016 at the age of 69 years. Ernie was born on July 3, 1946 in Lacombe, Alberta to Anton and Freda Huss. On February 12, 1966, he married the love of his life, Sandra Thompson. Ernie was a wonderful man with his own sense of style. He will be missed. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Sandra; daughters, Brenda (Dan) and Karry (Neil); two granddaughters, Alisha (Darnell) and Erika; two grandsons, Garett (Amanda) and Dylan (Barb); two granddaughters-inlaw; one grandson-in-law; three great granddaughters and three great grandsons. At Ernie’s request no funeral service will be held. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Ernie’s memory may be directed to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.reddeerfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to RED DEER FUNERAL HOME 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer.

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Hair Stylists

HAIRDRESSER NEEDED for a busy, established hairdressing shop. Room also for an esthetician.

Inquiries 1313 - 14 Street, Wainwright, or phone 780-842-3003.

CLASSIFIED Want Ads do more things for more people than any other form of advertising. Phone 1-877223-3311

Medical

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FEBRUARY 1

FEBRUARY 23

DINNER MEETING Social hour 6 p.m.

Dinner 6:30 p.m.

COFFEE MEETING 7:30 p.m.

Meeting to follow

Ladies Auxiliary Breakfast First Sunday of every month February 7th is the next one $6 9am-1pm Please come out and support your local LA For more information contact the Branch at 403-887-2601

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We are proud to sponsor: • Lions of Alberta Foundation • Eye Institute of Alberta • Multiple Sclerosis • Lions Foundation of Canada (Guide Dogs)

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New Members WELCOME! Teachers/

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Help

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Kamloops, BC. Email resume to: chris@ hegyirefrigeration.ca

ACADEMIC Express

870

Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

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Well Drilling

Domestic, Import & Diesel Repair

Contractors

Personal Services

Roofing

www.strategisgroupca.com

Automotive

1260

Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 HIP OR KNEE Building Supplies ..............1550 Looking for a new pet?

Insured Replacement?

Restrictions Business Machines ..........1560 Check out Classifieds to 403.660.7095 in walking/dressing?

Cameras & Accessories ..1570 find the purrfect pet. mbelectricalberta@gmail.com Children’s Items ................1580 $2,500 yearly tax credit. $20,000 lump sum cheque. Clothing ............................1590 Disability Tax Credit. Ex- Computers ........................1600 pert Help: 1-844-453-5372. Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 EASY ALBERTA Farmers’ Market & DIVORCE: Food Basket......................1650 Free consultation call Firewood ..........................1660 1-800-320-2477 or METAL ROOFING & SID- Lumber ............................1670 www.canadianlegal.org AUTO • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL ING. 32+ colours available Garden Supplies ..............1680 CCA Award #1 Paralegal.

MOBILE SERVICE at over 55 Distributors. 40 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 A+ BBB Reputation. 26 24 HOUR COMMERCIAL EMERGENCY SERVICE year warranty. 48 hour Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 years experience.

Express Service available Household Appliances......1710 Open Mon. Sat. Len Campbell Owner/Operator at select supporting Household Furnishings ....1720 8 Cuendet Industrial Way, Sylvan Lake Distributors. Call TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730 REACH OVER 1 Million 1-888-263-8254.

Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Readers Weekly. Advertise Jewellery ..........................1750 Province Wide Classifieds.

HOW can you make your Kid’s Deals........................1755 The easy way to find a Only $269 + GST (based Misc. For Sale ..................1760 buyer for items you want to on 25 words or less). Call phone ring and make some Musical Instruments..........1770 now for details quick cash? sell is with a Classified Music Lessons..................1780 want ad. Phone 1-877-223- 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228; Place your ad here . . .

Piano & Organs ................1790 Phone 1-877-223-3311 www.awna.com.

3311 Office Supplies ................1800 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 Cats ..................................1830 Dogs ................................1840 Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 Collectors’ Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Check status of 3 government grants/assistance worth up to $5000 or Recycled Products............1920 to Buy ..................1930 more EACH and CHECK BIG IRON’S $5000 WINTER DISCOUNT PACKAGE Wanted Tell them Danny Items to Give Away ..........1940

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Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors

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Electric

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GED Preparation

870

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ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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Auctions

1530

COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. 10th Annual Red Deer Collector Car Auction & Speed Show.

March 11 - 13, 2016, Westerner Park. Special Guests: Dan & Laura Dotson - Storage Wars; “Horny” Mike - Counting Cars; Chris Jacobs - Overhaulin’. Consign today.

1-888-296-0528 ext. 103; egauctions.com.

Building Supplies

1550

1620

A-STEEL SHIPPING CONTAINERS. 20’, 40’ & 53’.

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Firewood

1660

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

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

Garden Supplies

1680

REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guarantee.

1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca

Travel Packages

1900

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Wanted To Buy

1930

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Phone 1-800-244-4766, 24 hours.

Business getting nowhere?

ADVERTISE!

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• Septic Tanks • Campgrounds

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• Barn Pits • Lagoons

We also offer PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS

403-748-2628

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Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210

Farm Equipment

2190

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

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

For Rent #3000 - #3200 Acreages/Farms ..............3010 Houses/Duplexes ............3020 Condos/Townhouses........3030 Manufactured Homes ......3040 Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050 Suites ..............................3060 Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070 Roommates Wanted ........3080 Rooms for Rent................3090 Motels/Hotels ..................3100 Offices ..............................3110 Stores/Commercial ..........3120 Industrial ..........................3130 Warehouse Space............3140 Garage Space..................3150 Storage Space ................3160 Land ................................3170 Pasture ............................3180 Mobile Lot ........................3190 Misc. for Rent ..................3200

Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390 Acreages/Farms ..............3255 Houses/Duplexes ............3260 Suites ..............................3270 Rooms..............................3280 Manufactured Homes ......3290 Housesitting Wanted ........3300 Garage Space..................3310 Storage Space ................3320 Stores/Commercial ..........3330 Office Space ....................3340 Industrial ..........................3350 Warehouse Space............3360 Resorts & Cottages..........3370 Pasture/Land....................3380 Mobile Lot ........................3390

Houses/ Duplexes

3060

LARGE, Clean 2 bdrm.

APT. in downtown Sylvan Lake, avail. now. Strictly N/S, no pets. Seeking stable, employed tenant able to provide ref’s. Rent $800./mo. + power & gas.

Inquire/view 403-887-3021

Pasture

3180

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

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

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24’ HEAVY DUTY PANELS and WINDBREAKS, Free standing, made out of 2 3/8” or 2 7/8” pipe. Can custom build. Bale Feeders, bunk feeders, gates and other requests available.

Delivery available. Please call or text 403-704-3828.

Grain, Feed Hay

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SYLVAN Lake, 3 fully furn. rentals, garage, inclds. all utils., $1100 - $1600. + Private room. $550/ mo. “w/cable” 403-880-0210

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

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

Manufactured Homes

4090

2016 SHOWHOME SALE. Any showhome on our lot will receive a $2,000 discount. We need to make way for the 2016 models.

Call Marg, Craigs Home Sales in Lethbridge toll free 1-855-380-2266.

CROSS COUNTRY HOMES. Come view our show homes that are ready for quick possession; 20’ wides from $114,000! Visit us in Acheson.

780-470-8000; www. crosscountryhomes.com.

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Buildings For Sale

4150

POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation.

Call John @ 403-998-7907; jcameron@ advancebuildings.com.

STEEL BUILDING SALE REALLY BIG SALE YEAR END CLEAR OUT! 21X22 $5,190; 25X24 $5, 988; 27X28 $7,498; 30X32 $8,646; 35X34 $11,844; 42X54 $16, 386. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

Financial #4400 - #4430 Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430

Money To Loan

4430

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

Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok.

Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca.

587-437-8437, Belmor Mortgage.

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If you own your own home - you qualify.

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Public Notice #6000 Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050

Public Notices

6010

Estate of Ann Dodd who died on January 10, 2015 If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by February 5, 2016 with Lani L. Rouillard at 403.887.0656 and provide details of your claim.

If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

DO YOUR PART

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RECIPE ~ ICE CREAM MADE RIGHT AT HOME ~ Ice cream is perhaps one of the most popular foods in the world. While many people visit their local ice cream parlor or grocery store frozen food aisle to satisfy their ice cream fix, this delicious and often decadent dessert can be made right at home. Those who want to try their hands at homemade ice cream should consider the following recipe for “Caramelized Honey Ice Cream With Rosemary and Orange” from Lori Longbotham’s “Luscious Creamy Desserts” (Chronicle Books).

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Caramelized Honey Ice Cream With Rosemary and Orange / Serves 6 to 8 8 large egg yolks cup honey 1⁄2 cup sugar cups heavy whipping cream Pinch of salt cups whole milk 1⁄2 cup fresh orange juice 6-inch sprigs fresh rosemary strips orange zest, removed with a vegetable peeler Honey Caramel Sauce (see below)

Bring the honey to a boil in a medium heavy saucepan over medium heat. Boil for 5 minutes, or until darkened, but not burned, and very fragrant. Remove the pan from the heat.

Bring the cream and milk just to a boil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the rosemary and zest, remove the pan from the heat, and let stand, covered, for 15 minutes.

Discard the rosemary and zest. Whisk the honey into the cream mixture and cook, whisking occasionally, over low heat for a few minutes, until well combined and smooth.

Whisk together the egg yolks, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Slowly pour in the warm cream mixture, whisking constantly. Return to the saucepan and cook, whisking constantly, over medium-low heat until the custard has thickened and coats the back of a spoon; if you draw your finger across it, it should leave a track.

Do not let the custard boil or scorch on the bottom; if tiny bubbles appear around the edges, remove the pan from the heat for a few minutes to cool the custard, continuing to whisk.

Pour the custard through a fine strainer set over a large glass measure or bowl. Whisk in the orange juice.

Let cool to room temperature, whisking occasionally, then refrigerate, tightly covered, for 3 hours, or until thoroughly chilled, or for up to 1 day.

When ready to freeze, pour the mixture into an ice-cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Transfer to a freezer container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.

To serve, spoon the ice cream into serving bowls or glasses. Drizzle with the Honey Caramel Sauce, if desired.

Honey Caramel Sauce / Makes about 2 cups 11⁄2 cups honey 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1⁄2 cup heavy whipping cream 1⁄2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Pinch of salt Bring the honey to a boil in a medium, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Boil for 5 minutes, or until darkened, but not burned, and very fragrant. Reduce the heat to medium-low and slowly and carefully pour in the cream. Add the salt, bring to a boil over medium heat, and boil for 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened; the sauce will thicken further as it stands.

Add the lemon juice and vanilla and pour the sauce through a fine strainer set over a medium glass measure or bowl. Serve hot or warm, or let cool and refrigerate, tightly covered, for up to 2 months. Serve chilled, or gently reheat the sauce before serving, adding a little water or cream if necessary to thin it slightly.

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