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Kids, you need to know this and so do your parents

BY SCOTT MCDERMOTT SYLVAN LAKE NEWS COLUMNIST I had the extreme privilege of speaking to two groups of students last week, ages 11-12, at a local school. It is

truly one of my favourite things to do - teach nutrition and fitness. After 18 years of doing this, I am pleased to say that some things have improved. Kids today do tend to know more about a lot of things than their predecessors did. I am also sad to say that many things remain the same, and some things are worse.

What’s great? Kids know energy drinks and caffeine are bad for them. It was fun to teach them how energy drinks work. They force the body to release stored energy

from the endocrine system, they do not ‘give’ anyone energy. It’s like driving a car to Calgary in 1st gear at 140km/h with racing fuel.

Sure, you feel really fast until the motor blows up.

Like most adults, kids had heard of proteins, fats and carbs - but didn’t really know what they were for or how they worked. So it was really fun to explain them all with examples. Protein is like spare and replacement parts, carbohydrates are strictly fuel and energy and fat is fuel to help all the cells and

fluids stay healthy including joints and the brain. We talked about how much of each thing we needed and what examples are. Again, the kids were fairly informed.

Here’s the big thing that sadly has gotten worse in the last 18 years: Kids (and adults – according to our new clients at the gym all the time) are skipping breakfast.

What has changed is the reasoning. It used to be overwhelmingly because kids didn’t want to be fat.

While it is still true they think that (and still a lie), the number one reason was different. Over 80% of the kids said they always skipped breakfast and the reason was, they didn’t have time.

Ouch.

I have to say I don’t buy it. I think they missed how important it is, so we talked about that at length. If the reason ‘why’ is big enough, then ‘how’ doesn’t matter.

You find a way. So why breakfast? Why is it important? Why bother? Well first off, people think that

skipping breakfast means your body will burn fat right?

Because there is nothing else available and hey, that would be preferred right?

Sorry - nope. The body burns muscle before fat for several reasons. First, muscle is plugged in - it’s electric. It’s tied in to the system and readily available to convert to fuel. It’s fast fuel the body can grab immediately, whereas fat takes longer and much more work to access because it is inert. It is not plugged in and just sits there.

When you do not feed yourself, your body is convinced you cannot afford muscle, because it is biologically expensive. Muscle requires food, like a big motor requires gas. If you bought a big old truck with a massive motor and tires, but refused to buy more than $5 a week in gas, then if your truck acted like your body – it would trade that big motor in for a little tiny engine that was more fuel efficient. Your body does that too – skip breakfast and your metabolism

slows, you cannot think well, you react slower, you are tired and want to go back to bed and you lose muscle. All these things are going the wrong direction.

A lot of schools now how have a breakfast program but with budgets what they are they never have enough protein for growing bodies and minds.

My son is not yet four and he knows how to make a protein shake with healthy choices in less than five minutes and drinks it out of his straw based sippy cup in about the same amount of time. If not a shake, then boil a dozen eggs on Sunday and grab a hard boiled egg and some fruit on the way to school or work. How about cottage cheese with fruit, yogurt, muesli and nuts mixed the night before? Grab it out of the fridge and shovel it in.

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McIntyre’s make keynote speech at XO Wedding Gala Sean and Leah McIntyre share secrets to successful marriage

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Words of wisdom echoed through the gymnasium of the Community Centre on Saturday evening as Leah and Sean McIntyre addressed attendees on the topic of how to make your marriage stand the test of time during the XO Wedding Gala.

The high school sweethearts told of how they were engaged after three and half years of dating, then married six months later. The dynamic duo have been married for nearly 13 years, visited 9 countries together, owned 3 homes and have given life to both a son and a daughter – whom they described during their presentation as being the light of their lives.

Sean recalled it took him two weeks to know this was the woman he wanted to marry, with Leah knowing after three and joking that some people are harder to love.

“We’ve been through ups and downs, goods times and bad – it’s kind of funny because it sounds like our wedding vows,” said Leah with Sean adding, “It’s true and it’s funny how true those vows come the longer you’ve been married.”

The pair detailed how much of the wisdom they were about to share came from conversation with couples that have been married for 30-50 years.

Leah began by detailing to the brides and grooms of the gala, the importance of understanding

the power one’s words can hold.

“I have the ability to build my partner up and I have the ability to tear him down with my words,” she explained. “Because I want to have a healthy marriage, I find it best to talk to Sean about the things I love about him.

“What I really want him to hear about is how proud of him I am and how much good I see in our future together.”

A myth the McIntyre’s both agreed was one that could be busted is the notion of married couples being in sync every hour of every day.

“Some times you will be out of sync with your partner. You are two individual people - two minds, two hearts, two plans,” said Leah. “We have chosen to spend our lives together and I take off the pressure of this myth that you are going to feel 100% totally connected every one of those hours – it’s just not realistic.”

Sean added it’s dangerous to let your marriage run on ‘auto-pilot’. Too often marriages can sync into routine and your actions become a result of habit, rather than intention.

“Love your partner on purpose, date on purpose say it and honour on purpose. Don’t leave it to chance or routine and don’t assume they know,” said Sean.

“Some times what we think is better left unsaid ends up being unfelt and unappreciated. The way to

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avoid that is to be intentional,” he added.

Another marital mistake some couples can make is subscribing to the notion of relationships being 50/50 said the McIntyre’s.

“The truth is, you’re a whole person and your partner is a whole person. You bring that whole person into your relationship,” said Sean. “When we surrender this 50/50 idea, we free our whole selves to be a part of love.

Marriage unites us and we are not two halves that make a whole – we are two whole people that come together to make something extraordinary.”

Together they explained the importance of both honesty and grace in marriage, stating there is no substitute for honesty.

“Love your partner enough to be honest with them. Be honest about what you love and your challenges,” stated Sean.

“Grace means that you accept your partner and yourself even when you’re not your best person.

Grace means when they fall, you’re there to pick them up with love and grace means compromising.”

“When you face something hard and make it through it makes you stronger,” said Leah on the subject with Sean finishing off the topic by adding, “It can make you super human like that.”

The pair’s presentation finished off with four practical tips they’d picked up from their conversations with older couples, which

the attending brides and grooms could apply to their marriages.

The first tip - date each other. Set a date night and follow through. The McIntyre’s date night is Tuesday, which Sean added just so happens to be cheap night at the theatre. He added they both love movies and he gets to sit and hold his wife’s hand for an hour.

The second tip was to treat each other. The Mcintyres recommend to take a vacation at least once a – no friends, no kids, just the two of you.

Adding it doesn’t have to be a far away trip, even if it’s just a weekend getaway to city, it still counts.

The third tip was to ‘work it’. Once a year and not on your vacation - choose an event or seminar on marriage. Commit to it they said, adding going to your first marriage sem-

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inar can be awkward but stated preventative maintenance is a much easier route. This led them to their fourth point.

Have a plan in place on how not to cheat on your spouse.

“Cheating on your spouse is not something you plan for when you’re taking your vows,” said Sean. “The reality is, a lot of marriages end that way.

You know yourself better than anyone and you need to do your very best to set up boundaries. Be protective of your heart, your spouses heart and your future together.”

Leah added married couples should be stubborn.

Not stubborn towards their partner, but rather stubborn for their marriages.

“Don’t give up, don’t let others divide you and don’t compromise your vows,” she detailed with Sean adding, “If we are in it for life – we better make it good. If our marriage isn’t good, then our life isn’t going to be good. I want my wife to be happy, I want to be happy and I want our marriage to be healthy.

“We really are better together. If we are mindful and intentional, we can make our lives together good ones.” editor@sylvanlakenews.com

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There are few better sights and sounds to see than that of a packed gymnasium on basketball game day at H.J. Cody.

Saturday evening, as the senior boys took on the

Wetaskawin Sabers, the sheer energy coursing across the hard wood floor as the many fans present cheered the Lakers on was enough to give a bystander shivers.

Rightfully so, the place was

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sales1@sylvanlakenews.com LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY The Sylvan Lake News welcomes letters to the editor on current issues and concerns from its readers. Letters must include the writer’s first and last names, address and phone number. Letters will be published with the writer’s name and city, town or country of residence (address and phone number not for publication). Letters signed with aliases, pen names or those left anonymous will not be used. The Sylvan Lake News reserves the right to edit all letters for length, clarity, legality, personal abuse, good taste and public interest.

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BIG GAME - The H.J. Cody senior Lakers went head to head with the Wetaskawin Sabers on Saturday night in Sylvan Lake. Laker Levi Kisslinger passes the ball away from two Sabers as the crowd of Laker’s fans watches eagerly behind him.

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Red Deer West 4H Beef Club seeing successful year

BY MAIA BELICH RED DEER WEST 4H BEEF CLUB REPORTER Red Deer West 4-H Beef Club kicked off the 2015/2016 year with our organizational meeting at Ridgewood Hall.

We voted in our new executive board, which consists of: President-Jenaya Moore; Vice- President-Reid Depalme; Secretary-Paulina Wolswinkel; TreasurerParker Depalme; Club Reporter-Maia Belich; Historians-Brett Belich and Emma Belich; Parliamentarian-Cole Moffatt, and General Leader-Dana Depalme.

This year, we have 29 members. Six are new to beef 4-H. We also have four cleaver kids. We had Weigh In on Nov. 7 at Burnt

Lake Auction Mart.

Thank you to Mel Glencross for the use of the auction mart and Dennis Magill for running the weigh scale for us. We weighed in 29 market steers and 11 carcass steers. Female projects this year are 10 heifers and 10 cow/calf pairs. Our first club activity was on Dec 14.

It was our Christmas party and it was at the Innisfail ski hill with a potluck supper and tobogganing. Our club will now prepare for public speaking and presentations in February. A huge thank you to all of our sponsors and supporters. Our club has many great opportunities with your support. We are looking forward to another great year of 4-H.

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packed. Not a seat could be found on the bleachers and soon the sidelines began to fill. The series between the two teams was tied 1-1. The winner of the game would go on to provincials.

When it came time for the last buzzer to blow its top and the fourth quarter came to a closing, it wasn’t the Lakers who leapt with joy as the score ended in the Sabers’ favour.

However, still the Lakers’ fans ferociously cheered on both teams – never faltering in their seeming love for the sport and their home town team. Eruptions from the crowd were awe inspiring as Lakers forwards drained three pointers, clawing back at the Sabers each period.

Throughout the game the Lakers came within a few points multiple times showing extreme teamwork, incredible utilization of ball movement and a staggering defense.

It was a hard fought game for the Lakers with a final score of 79-83.

There is no shortage of support for local athletic programs in Sylvan Lake.

It is increasingly apparent the town’s livelihood and culture holds foundations in minor sports.

Over the last few years, organized sports in Sylvan Lake have faced a number of challenges, including the collapse of the arena roof and the closure of the aquatic centre. One challenge organized sports in Sylvan will never encounter is a lack of love from their community.

For an entire community to band behind their young athletes, shows a common understanding of the opportunity organized sports

can offer.

Organized sport has the potential to teach young people the importance of teamwork, dedication and commitment. Not only is it a great way to get kids active – it has the potential to teach them the power of working towards a goal as a whole rather than as an individual.

Above and beyond this, organized sport teaches how bettering oneself can benefit those around them.

By working hard and honing in on your own athletic abilities, it in turn adds to your team.

Sport also teaches us grace and sportsmanship, in addition to many, many other valuable life skills that will carry over into adulthood.

Sport has the potential to keep us healthy and foster our young people’s life skills but even more so, sport has the potential to bring a community together. Just as the team must pull together to bring a win, so to do we often see communities being brought together or even built on a foundation of sport.

The collapse of the arena roof showed just what kind of impact sport could have on a community. Now, as the NexSource Centre grows before us, I find myself imagining what impact it will have on sport in Sylvan Lake.

Could the NexSource Centre act as the ultimate catalyst for fostering sport in Sylvan Lake? Do you think it will serve as a hub for the Town? ***Let us know what you think about sport in Sylvan Lake and the NexSource Centre by emailing editor@sylvanlakenews.com. ***

Congratulations to Diane Salive, winner of the $1,000.00 travel voucher presented by Lion Phil Norris at the 2016 Flight Night Fundraiser hosted by the Sylvan Lake & District Lions Club on March 5, 2016. Thank you again to all our donors for making this event such a success and helping us sponsor 5 children to attend Camp HeHoHa this summer.

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Fox Run students get inside scoop on Sylvan Lake baker’s famous cinnamon bun recipe

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Diane and Garritt Pikkert, long time bakers and owners of their own bakery, taught a class of Grade 8 students, the majority of them boys, the process of how to make cinnamon rolls last Thursday.

This cooking class was part of the life skills program at École Fox Run School.

It was very hand on with the students working right beside Diane and Garritt.

In their white aprons students mixed brown sugar and butter together on the pan and place the rolls in the pan. The students then put the buns in the proofer.

Diane said she enjoyed showing the students the process of making cinnamon buns and how the students asked her all kinds of questions.

“I think it’s been great,” she said. “They just love it. I have never done it before so it’s very unique, interesting and neat.”

Some of the questions Diane answered were how the dough is made, why they make the dough, why they put in into the proofer, how long her and Garritt have been baking and how many children and grandchildren they have.”

Diane said the most fun about teaching the students was interacting with them.

While having fun and learning, Diane said she wanted the students to learn that it takes work and time to make

something.

“It doesn’t just happen, it takes time and patience to make a good product,” she said.

From start to finish it takes two and a half hours to make the cinnamon rolls, something some of the students were surprised about.

The ingredients to make the cinnamon buns were sugar, salt, oil, yeast and an egg. No additives were used.

Educational Assistant for the school Joanne Sikma said Diane and Garritt were invited to show the preparation of making cinnamon rolls as this is what the couple is known for.

“We want to show the kids the bread rising, how to roll, how to spread the dough, things like that as opposed to making it with the recipe,” Sikma said.

“It it basically the preparations and how much work goes into it.”

“It it a great opportunity for them to learn how the bread has to rise, and that kind of stuff,” she added.

Many of the students want to be chiefs and bakers when they are older.

Every week at school the students learn to prepare different meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and dessert. They then use their skills to prepare their own meals at home.

Sikma said they try to stick to the Canada Food Guide to ensure they are teaching the students how to prepare

TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE

NOTICE OF A NON-STATUTORY PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1701/2016 Being a Bylaw of the Town of Sylvan Lake, Alberta to provide for the control, regulation and licensing of mobile vending businesses and performance of buskers within the Town.

WHEREAS pursuant to section 7(a) of the Municipal Government Act, a council may pass bylaws for municipal purposes respecting the safety, health and welfare of people and the protection of people and property; and WHEREAS pursuant to section 7(e) of the Municipal Government Act, a council may pass bylaws for municipal purposes respecting businesses, business activities and persons engaged in business; and WHEREAS pursuant to section 7(i) of the Municipal Government Act, a council may pass bylaws for municipal purposes respecting the enforcement of bylaws made under the Municipal Government Act or any other enactment including any or all of the matters listed therein; and

Cinnamon Rolls – Diane and Garritt Pikkert show Grade 8 students at École Fox Run School the process of making cinnamon rolls last Thursday.

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nutritious meals.

“The kids are really enjoying learning this stuff. When we are doing the meals they are bringing the information back home and are preparing some of the

meals on their own for their families.

They are gaining a lot of independence,” Sikma said. “That’s the number one thing is gaining independence.” reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

Should the Town of Sylvan Lake require out-of-town visitors to pay for parking within our waterfront commercial district?

3XEOLF 2SHQ +RXVH Residents & business owners/operators are encouraged to join us for an Open House to discuss, and to review our proposed visitor-only Pay-for-Parking plan, and to share feedback...

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WHEREAS pursuant to section 8 of the Municipal Government Act, a council may in a bylaw: regulate or prohibit; deal with any development, activity, industry, business or thing in different ways, divide each of them into classes and deal with each class in different ways; and provide for a system of licenses, permits or approvals, including any or all of the matters listed therein; and WHEREAS Council has deemed it expedient to provide for the permitting of mobile vending units to operate and buskers to perform on public land within the Town.

NOW THEREFORE Council of the Town of Sylvan Lake, Alberta, duly assembled, hereby enacts as follows: A Non-Statutory Public Hearing regarding the proposed Bylaw will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Town Office at 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, Alberta.

All persons in favor or opposed to the Bylaw will have the opportunity to be heard. If you are unable to attend personally, written submissions must be submitted to the Municipal Office no later than 4:00 pm on the day of the hearing.

If you submit comments on this bylaw, either orally or in writing, the information you provide may be recorded in the minutes of the Public Hearing, or otherwise made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. A copy of the proposed Bylaw can be seen during regular office hours from 8:00 am to 11:30 am and 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm at the Town Office located at 5012 – 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, Alberta. The style of the hearing will be informal and persons wishing to speak will be requested to state their name and address for the record upon being recognized by the Chairperson.

+LJKOLJKWV Highlights of the proposed plans include “Residential Parking” Zones for those who live in the “Cabin District”, daily and hourly rates for visitors to the waterfront from out-of-town, and a pay-forparking season from May 15, to September 15 annually.

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Date of first publication of this notice: March 17th, 2016 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.

Date of the second publication of this notice: March 24th, 2016 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.

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POSITION TITLE: RECREATION AND CULTURE PROGRAMMER Under the direction of the Recreation and Culture Manager, the Recreation Programmer will be responsible for the administration of all Town of Sylvan Lake Recreation programs (inclusive children, youth and adult programs) and to assist with special event activities. The incumbent provides energy, leadership and initiative in developing, growing and maintaining programs within the Town of Sylvan Lake. This is balanced with strong customer service ability, team leadership and business acumen.

The development and implementation of high quality safety oriented programs.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION: • Ability to plan, implement evaluate and organized, recreational programing, sports, leagues and cultural programs for a wide variety of age groups and backgrounds.

• Identify recreational needs, trends and interests of residents and plan diverse programs, leagues and cultural programming to meet the demand • Responsible for overseeing all recreational planning; assisting with program, league creation and implementation; • Planning and implementing seasonal sports programs, camps, leagues and in-house tournaments; • Educates the consumer on program offerings and articulates relevant suggestions/recommendations to customer and secure enrollment; • Assist in the content and design of promotional & marketing plans; • Identify and recruit qualified instructors & volunteers for the various programs;

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Community Programs COME SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY BY SITTING ON A COMMITTEE OR BOARD We are seeking public members for the following: Community Services Committee (2 Vacancies) Provides recommendations related to community opportunities and challenges. The committee meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Municipal Government Building. (2 year term)

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

Please forward a letter of interest with relevant information and completed application form by Wednesday, February 29, 2016 to: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 48 Avenue Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 Attention: Mary Rose Or via e-mail to: mrose@sylvanlake.ca

VOLUNTEER CENTRE

Volunteer Gala & Awards Evening tickets will be going on sale March 8th at the Community Centre for $20.00 per/ticket. Tickets will be on Sale until April 3rd, 2016. For further information please go to the www.sylvanlake.ca.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Axle weight restrictions at 75% are now in effect for all Sylvan Lake roads with the exception of the East End and Beju industrial parks, which have no axle weight restrictions.

Please contact Public Works at 403.887.2800 for permit inquiries.

GOOD FRIDAY GARBAGE/RECYCLING COLLECTION NOTICE Residences whose normal garbage/green box collection day is Friday, March 25 (Good Friday) will have their items collected as scheduled.

Green boxes are available at no charge from the Municipal Government Building (5012 48 Avenue), the Municipal Operations Building (1 Industrial Drive), or we will deliver one to you by calling 403.887.2800.

WASTE TRANSFER STATION EASTER HOLIDAY HOURS The Easter weekend holiday hours are as follows: Friday, March 25: CLOSED Saturday, March 26: OPEN The facility is open from Wednesday to Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm, (Wednesdays until 8 pm) exclusive of statutory holidays. There is no after hour access to the facility.

• Diploma or Degree in Business, Recreation or a combination of experience and education or a related field would be an asset.

• Two years successful experience in a Sports related business in a supervisory level position.

• Good communication skills, both written and oral, along with strong customer service skills.

• Experience working with recreation committees, non-profit and local businesses; • Knowledge of working with program budgets; • Experience interpreting statistics for program usage & coordination; • Experience with school/educational programs, schools, community groups and dealing with parents; • Experience in securing program sponsorship; • Provides positive feedback and recognition for solid performance by instructing team; • Able to attend required meetings and job related seminars; • Willingness and ability to work flexible hours as scheduled; • First aid certificate is a must, and Background and criminal check will be required.

This is a terrific opportunity to work in a professional, team focused environment. You have a strong desire to build a team and be major contributor to the success of a vibrant and growing organization. If you are up to the challenge of taking ownership and wanting to make a difference, this is an ideal situation.

We offer competitive rates and an excellent benefits package, including a wellness component. If this position intrigues you, please submit your resume in confidence specifying which position you are applying for by March 27, 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

INVITATION TO SUBMIT PROPOSAL Call for Proposal to provide consulting services for the development of a Cultural Master Plan for the Town of Sylvan Lake. The RFP will engage, communicate and couple the potential of Sylvan Lake’s art and culture to ensure a significant contribution to the Town’s community planning.

The Town will receive Proposals, in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Proposal for the Development of the Cultural Master Plan for the Town of Sylvan Lake” until Friday April 15, 2016 at 1:00p.m. MST (“Tender Closing”). Faxed Proposals or Proposals submitted by email will not be accepted and will be returned to the Bidder.

Inquiries can be directed to: Rick Ladouceur Recreation & Culture Manager rladouceur@sylvanlake.ca 403-887-2199 Full Proposal Packages including Proposal Forms are found on The Town of Sylvan Lake’s website.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016

Students visit dentist for school trip

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Kindergarten students from École Our Lady of the Rosary School got to sit in the dentist chair during a visit to the Aurora Dental Group Tuesday.

The children learned about the basic essentials of keeping their teeth clean, how to brush and floss as well as what foods to eat after a meal to help keep their teeth clean.

With a massive yellow toothbrush, dental assistant Debbie Bone-Dyck showed the children how to brush their teeth in circles and how to point the bristles downwards to the gum line.

As the children counted their teeth they realized just how important it was to clean them properly.

They learned they should brush their teeth after each meal for two minutes, one minute for the top teeth, one minute for the bottom teeth.

If they can’t brush their teeth after eating, the students learned they should eat cheese.

“Cheese has an enzyme in it that helps prevent tooth decay,” Bone–Dyck said.

Some of the worst snacks children can eat are fruit roll ups and other sticky candy. This is because it sticks to teeth and is high in sugar.

“A lot of the new fruit roll ups and sticky fruits are very high in sugar and high in fructose. They stick on the teeth.

It doesn’t come off so it is staying there for long periods of time as opposed to a real apple or a real strawberry,” Bone-Dyck said.

Children want to keep their teeth clean as they eat a lot of other soft foods which can get stuck between their teeth.

The visit was a great educational experience. They learned the importantance of not only keeping their teeth clean, but how visiting the dentist is not a scary thing.

Bone-Dyck said most of the children at their age have

Dentist Visit – École Our Lady of the Rosary School student Brieanne Ross sits in the dentist chair at Aurora Dental Group and dental assistant Debbie Bone-Dyck gives her a ride, last Tuesday.

Jasmine O’Halloran–Han/Sylvan Lake News

visited a dentist before. She said it is recommended that children have their first dentist appointment at two or three years old, so they know visiting the dentist is not scary and is meant to be fun.

“A lot of times we do a happy visit for a two year old,” Bone–Dyck said. “We give them a ride in a chair, kind of

what we did today and show them exactly what is going on.”

Out of everything the children learned, Bone-Dyck said she hopes the children remember that dentists are here to help and there is no need to be afraid. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

Tickets are now on sale for the Town of Sylvan Lake

Call Out for Nominations Volunteer Recognition & Awards Nominations National Volunteer Week is April 10-16, 2016

2016 Volunteer Gala and Awards Evening Saturday, April 16, 2016 Sylvan Lake Family & Community Centre, 4725 - 43 Street Cocktails at 5:30 pm ~ Dinner at 6:30 pm

We need YOU to nominate that VOLUNTEER and /or ORGANIZATION you feel has made a positive contribution.

Caterer: Bob Ronnie

All nominees must be 18 years and older and you must make them aware of their nomination.

All nominees are invited to join us for our VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AFTERNOON TEA ON SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2016

Presentations for Distinguished Volunteer Service - Mayor’s Award Volunteer of the Year - Town Council’s Award Healthy Communities Initiative Cup Entertainment: St. James Gate

From all the nominations we receive, a Selection Committee will choose the recipients for the following awards:

Distinguished Volunteer Service - Mayor’s Award Volunteer of the Year - Town Council’s Award Healthy Communities Initiative Cup These awards will be presented at the VOLUNTEER GALA & AWARDS EVENING ON SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2016

Nomination forms are available at: Volunteer Centre - Sylvan Lake Family and Community Centre 4725 - 43 Street Call 403-887-1137 On line www/sylvanlake.ca - under the FCSS tab For more information call the Volunteer Centre - 403-887-1137 ext.233

Nomination Deadline - Friday, March 18, 2016

Tickets available at the Sylvan Lake Community Centre for $20.00/each Email: kmiller@sylvanlake.ca Or Call 403-887-1137 Ext. 234 Tickets are on Sale until April 3, 2016 and limited numbers are available

THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016

SYLVAN LAKE NEWS 9

Thank you

from the Bott’s

It is overwhelming to try to put into words our gratitude for the tremendous outpouring of support and love since we lost our girls in October to a farming accident. Any words of thanks we have seem so inadequate. The way our community has banded together to help us in our time of need has been beautiful and amazing. We are so blessed to be a part of such a loving community - we wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. Thank you for walking with us.

Through our immediate and extended families, church family, and community family we have felt cared for in every area imaginable. Prayers, words of encouragement, finishing our harvest, practical jobs around our home and farm, visitors, flowers, cards, food in abundance and financial support are just some of the expressions of love we have experienced. Words cannot express our hearts of gratitude.

THANK YOU TO: • Dan and Joanne, Rocky and Carolyn, Danny Hollingsworth and George Nothof – you were there at the very beginning.

• All our dedicated 1st responders, police force, STARS Air Ambulance and Stollery Children’s Hospital – we know you did everything you could.

• Joey Gustavson and all who helped with the clean-up first thing the next morning and all the neighbors who came with combines, trucks and tractors to complete our harvest, haying and field work. Your sacrifice of time and resources to help us finish our fall work when you still had crop out was selfless.

• All the ladies who provided the food for the crew at the field and at the farm.

• Those who gathered at Withrow Gospel Mission and Leslieville Bethel Union Church to pray for us, as well as the individuals who have prayed on our behalf.

• Everyone for all the meals, housework, yard work, flowers and cards.

• The businesses who provided food for our family and community – Rocky Sobey’s, Rocky Subway, Harvey’s Burgers in Rocky, Sylvan Lake ATB & Sylvan Lake Sobeys.

• Pam Koenig, Dave and Tami Brand, Mary Hayward and Darrell Cousineau for setting up the Trust account at Eckville Credit Union and the GoFundMe pages, and to all those who contributed.

• Everyone who made memorial contributions to other charities as well.

• Crystal Meronowich for organizing a team of people to create such a beautiful tribute to the girls with the balloon release. Also, to the individuals and businesses who sponsored the event: Teckville and Toys, Balloons Galore, Fat Boyz Tattoo, Sylvan Lake Steam and Spa, Rocky Sobey’s, Scribble’s ‘n Giggles, Eckville Library, and the Sandra Frid family.

• All the musicians who provided music for the balloon release and all who came to participate.

• Derek and Amanda Beeston and Randy Hellmer for organizing the bike/car rally and everyone who participated.

• Ryan Dodd, Stauffer Farm Feedlot, Irvine’s Tack and Trailer, Don Oberg, Innisfail Auction Mart for your collective role in the October 21st Benefit Auction.

• Dave Brand for helping us with the obituary, it was eloquently written, and for so capably working with the media on our behalf.

• The media for telling our story with accuracy and sensitivity, we are very grateful.

• Red Deer, Eckville, and Rocky Mountain House Post Offices for forwarding creatively addressed mail.

• Transcon Livestock Corp., Eagle Light Transport, Montana Signs, Jim Blair Photography, Rainy Creek Powersports, Studer Farms, Rocky Mountain Meats, Industry Skate and Snow, Grade Eh! Painters and Mountaineer Publishing Co., Sylvan Lake News, Eckville Echo and The Western Star for your generous contributions in a variety of ways.

THANKS ALSO TO EVERYONE WHO WORKED SO HARD TO MAKE THE DAY OF THE MEMORIAL SERVICE SPECIAL: • DT grad class for graciously rescheduling their turkey supper date.

• Crossroads Church for the generosity they extended for the use of their beautiful facility and to their countless volunteers who willingly served in so many areas.

• Flinn Funeral Home for handling the arrangements and to Provost Funeral Home and Craig Kanngiesser from Eventide Funeral Home, Red Deer for volunteering their services to help.

• Jolene Lipka for cutting letters for the girls’ names on their caskets and for the beautiful guestbook covers.

• Cherie Litke, with the help of Montana Signs, for the personalized decals for the girls’ caskets.

• Ben Crane for designing the service folders and thank you cards.

• Withrow worship team – we are so proud of you.

• Jessica and Leedale Colony Choir for the beautiful special music.

• Amanda, Stephanie, Crystal, Brenda and Jessica for the wonderful eulogy and preparing such personal guestbook pages.

• Pastor Brian for your heartfelt message.

• Sharmon and Louise for the precious video tribute.

• All of the pallbearers.

• To the community of churches, businesses and individuals who brought and served squares and cookies in abundance for the coffee time at Crossroads – we say a big THANK YOU! • RCMP for patrolling Withrow and community during the funeral service and for directing the funeral procession.

• Panic Printing, Yolanda Moore, Sara St. Marie and Michelle Studer for the committal items.

• Bauer’s Flooring for your generous sponsorship of the evening meal.

• 2 Sister’s Catering for your gift of time to prepare and serve the evening meal.

• Leedale Colony for donating the potatoes and baking buns.

• Pine Hill Hutterian Bretheren for donating buns.

• Eckville Co-op for baking the potatoes, and the volunteers who wrapped them.

• The Big Moo for donating ice cream.

• CKGY and Café O Play for donating money for the candy bar.

• All the ladies who baked over 100 pies!

• Laurel and Brittany for the lovely decorations at the hall and everyone who donated time, resources and money to make it beautiful and special.

• Our church family for looking after miscellaneous details of the day, and who continue to be a tremendous support to us.

• Everyone who attended the Memorial Service & Supper - it means a great deal.

There have been so many gestures of kindness, known and unknown, and to you all we say “Thank You and God Bless.”

Roger, Bonita and Caleb Bott

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THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016

École Mother Teresa students bring circle of life to Sylvan Lake with ‘The Lion King’

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The students at École Mother Teresa School recently performed The Lion King JR, a play no one would have wanted to miss.

The face paint and costumes the actors and actresses wore were perfect and right on theme.

They all sang and spoke perfectly, their timing in sync to the music and lighting.

The audience was full of parents and younger children sitting and while watching viewers felt like they were in the ‘circle of life’ right along with the performers.

Seeing the story of Simba and Nala unfold in front of you was an awe-inspiring sight.

Girls acted out the male characters – Simba, Zazu, Timon and Pumbaa, and they did an impeccable job with their performances.

CIRCLE OF LIFE – Rafiki, played by Kennedy Halwa, holds up the lion cub and stands beside Simba, played by Avery Burgar, and Nala, played by Kristen Sandberg, at the end of The Lion King JR play at École Mother Teresa School last Wednesday.

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The three hyenas in particular kept the laughs rolling all night.

The performers followed

STARS – Rafiki points to the stars and shows Simba how they represent the great kings in the past during The Lion King JR play at École Mother Teresa School last Wednesday.

Jasmine O’Halloran–Han/Sylvan Lake News

the script well, with the story and plot line being similar to that of the Disney movie.

Maria King, teacher and director of the play, said the highlight of this production is seeing the students come together in many amazing ways to create a great production.

“From the backdrops, to the sets, to the scene, to the costumes, it’s a family situation and seeing them light up and the audience light up, that’s the best,” she said.

In making this play happen, King said the students had to learn the value of their roles no matter what their job was in the production.

“They have value and just really coming together for something that is greater than one person,”

she said. “Coming together as a family and bringing out the emotions of others and sharing some really important lessons and having a great time and getting to enjoy music and theatre isn’t something everybody gets the opportunity to do.”

Every good play faces challenges in the process of perfection.

King said some of the challenges were coordinating rehearsal time because many of the students had commitments to other activities.

“We have a huge cast here, but they put a lot of time and effort in on their own and at the end it was a phenomenally polished production and we are so proud of them,” King said.

Kristen Sandberg played the magnificent lion, Nala,

and had a fabulous time playing the character.

She said playing Nala was an incredible experience and she enjoyed portraying the character.

“It is a really cool experience,” Sandberg said. “You get to be someone you’re not.”

For Sandberg, acting in the play was about having fun with other people in the production and doing what she loves to do – act.

Sandberg said the biggest challenge was getting the timing right with people she had never performed with before.

She recalls it was only after a few rehearsals that the cast and crew became like family and were able to get the timing down.

Nervousness was seemingly nowhere to be found on the set of the Lion King that night.

When having all the audience’s eyes on you, Sandberg said the nerves were there but when you know you have the sup-

“THEY HAVE VALUE AND JUST REALLY COMING TOGETHER FOR SOMETHING THAT IS GREATER THAN ONE PERSON.” - MARIA KING port of your peers and everyone involved in the production it can help to ease your worries.

“We helped each other throughout that and we got it down,” she said.

“When everyone is staring at you and you feel like you’re going to miss a line but then you don’t, it’s the best relief you can feel.”

Sandberg said being in the play was definitely a crazy journey, but added they are all over the moon with the final results of the performance and are looking forward to next year’s production already. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

FRIENDS – Nala (Kristen Sandberg) meets Simba’s (Avery Burgar) friends Timon (Tegen Moffatt) and Pumbaa (McKenna Camac) during the The Lion King JR play at École Mother Teresa School last Wednesday.

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Helping your child build a healthy body image SUBMITTED BY ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES Children of all ages are exposed to ideas about thinness by parents, peers, and other sources. Starting in grade school, children may become more aware of body image as they compare themselves to others.

Adolescents often become extremely concerned about their bodies and their weight.

This is understandable since dramatic physical changes are occurring. Unrealistic media images of the ideal body also add to their concerns.

There are many ways adults can help children and teens develop a healthy view of themselves and reduce their risk for an eating disorder: • Compliment children about the things they do, not always on how they look. When commenting on how children look, focus on their eyes, hair, or smile, not on their height, weight, body size, or body shape.

• Talk in terms of your child’s health, personality, achievements in school, activity level, and other healthy lifestyle choices.

• Avoid making comments that link being thin to

being popular or healthy.

• Teach children to take good care of their bodies.

• You are your child’s first and most important role model. How you think and talk about your weight and your health have a lasting impact on your child. Take time to reflect on your words and actions.

• Give children and teens some freedom to make choices that are appropriate for their age and maturity.

• Talk with them each day.

Find out what is happening at school and with their friends. Listen to their concerns.

• Help them solve their own problems in ways that they think will work.

• Talk with children and teens about their heroes and favourite adults in their lives. Encourage them to have many different kinds of heroes.

• Praise children and teens for the things that make them different from other people.

For information on eating disorders, visit My Health Alberta, or if you are concerned with your child’s body image call Health Link at 811 for more information.

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The story of Ruth

The story of Ruth has everything. It has desperate loss and redemption, it has broken hearts and new love, it has sadness and joy, everything! It has actually been called one of the most perfect stories ever written. In Ruth’s story she and her mother-in-law Naomi are left impoverished after their husbands die.

The story of Ruth then is the story of leaving everything behind in hopes of finding a new life. Ruth committed herself to Naomi and left behind everything and everyone she knew for the sake of being faithful to God and Naomi.

They ended up borrowing grain from others to survive, and things were not looking good. But God had other plans, and through a relative He redeemed Ruth and Naomi, rescued them from

their position of poverty and brought them to a place of safety. What’s more, because of Ruth’s faithfulness God was able to use her family in great ways. First he brought King David out of Ruth’s family tree, one of the greatest Kings the nation of Israel had ever known. And what’s more, further down the line we see that God ended up using Ruth’s family tree to give birth to the one who would redeem us all, Jesus Christ Himself. So how has God redeemed your story? How has He taken a moment of pain and turned it into something beautiful? Where do in your life do you need Him to redeem your story right now? Lean into Him, live faithfully and He will be faithful to you.

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

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH #2-21 Beju Industrial Drive

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

Pastor Larry Brotherton 403-505-4438 Church phone: 403-877-9634 info@lutheranchurchsylvan.com www.lutheranchurchsylvan.com

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

4308 - 50 Avenue 403-887-1401

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

& Sunday School 10 AM

www.sylvanlakeanglican.ca

Alliance Community Church 4404 - 47th Avenue

www.sylvanlakealliance.com

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

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

Sunday School 10:00 am Church Services 11:00 am www.sylvanlakealc.org 403.887.2450

Memorial Presbyterian Church 5020 48 STREET, TRE REET ET,, SY ET SYLV SYLVAN LVAN AN LLAKE, A E,, AAB AK B T4 T4SS 1C 1C6 C6 40 403403-887-5702

Minister: Rev. Jin Woo Kim Worship Service ~ 10:30 AM March 20 - Palm (Passion) www.slmpc.ca w sllmp mpcc ca • m memorial_offi emor em oriial of offi ffi fice ce@shaw.ca ce@ @s @sh

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

Toll Free: 1-886-787-2151 5019-47A Avenue, Sylvan Lake Ed Stevenson MANAGER Laurie Flinn-Wade FUNERAL DIRECTOR/CELEBRANT John Flinn FUNERAL ATTENDANT

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Parish Priest: Father Les Drewicki 5033-47a Avenue Sylvan Lake 403-887-2398 • Rimbey 403-843-2126 OurLoa.Sylvan@caedm.ca • www.ourloa.weebly.com Easter Triduum Holy Thursday March 24 - 7pm • Good Friday March 25 - 3pm Easter Vigil March 26 - 9pm • Easter Sunday March 27 - 11am

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THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016

THIS WEEK AT TOWN COUNCIL

Mobile vending a hot topic at Council on Monday

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Town Council gave first reading to the Mobile Vending Bylaw on Monday evening.

The bylaw contains a number of amendments to the Mobile Vending Program including fee changes and location changes.

Mobile vending units include food trucks, food carts, recreation vendors,

artist/photography vendors, handcrafted goods vendors and flower/plant vendors.

Busking regulations are also included in the proposed bylaw.

Following the 2015 mobile vending season, a survey was conducted with information being gathered from vendors, registered downtown businesses and the general public.

Based on the results of the surveys,

it was determined mobile vending did not affect brick and mortar businesses.

Results also indicated the fees for food trucks were too high.

The program was found to be too restrictive regarding fees, signage and locations, in addition to having too few locations. The proposed Mobile Vending Bylaw aims to address the concerns, which arose from the pilot program.

Other topics set for debate by Council during the second and third readings will include reevaluating locations as well as considerations of the number of permits available on public property – particularly in regards to the ‘Old Hotel’ site, where consideration can be given to removing the fencing to allow for a ‘people friendly’ area. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

Happy Easter Music At Memorial Presents a Musical Variety Night featuring

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THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016

SYLVAN LAKE NEWS 13

THIS WEEK AT TOWN COUNCIL

Sylvan Lake approves new Land Use Bylaw Monday night during a regular meeting of Town Council, a new Land Use Bylaw (LUB) was approved.

A review of the original bylaw was initiated in 2014 and the approval comes after the adoption of a new Municipal Development Plan and a secondary suite regulation review.

Highlights in the new bylaw include: • The removal of offices as an approved land use within Light Industrial Zones.

• Limit to the development of secondary suites to 10% in any neighbourhood, generally defined by development area.

• New definition to “Home Occupation Type A” to read as, “a use of a principle dwelling unit by a resident of the dwelling to conduct a business activity or occupation.

The business shall not create additional traffic nor be detectable from the outside of the dwelling. Typical uses include self-employed persons providing professional and office services.” The previous bylaw required a development permit for Home Occupation Type ‘A’ permits and now no development permit is required.

• New land uses including Brewpubs and outdoor fabri-

cation units The Land Use Bylaw establishes the regulations related to building and development within the Town. It provides detailed information on what uses are allowed or may be considered in each district as well as regulations related to how those uses can be developed on a particular site. It also outlines the zoning for each parcel of land within the Town.

The Land Use Bylaw is viewable at www.sylvanlake.ca/ planning/land-use-bylaw

Happy Easter Town Council paves way for Pay Parking Program

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Monday evening Town Council approved a plan to impliment a pay-parking program that could see pay parking in the downtown core come into affect as of May 2017.

The proposed pay-parking program would see parking metres implemented in Centennial Park lots, Lakeshore Drive from 40 St.50 St., Centennial Street, 49 St. Couplet and 50A St. Residents of Sylvan Lake’s cabin district would not be required to pay for parking within their zone with proof of residency. Two parking passes would be issued per residence. With an additional pass being made available for $50.

The annual expense of the program is estimated to be around $93,600 year with an initial one time $522,000 capital cost. Program revenues are estimated at $232,620.

Centennial Park would account for $110,000 of the net revenue estimates.

Town administration stated it would be easy to say we should just install parking there but that it would ignore the fact that vehicles would spill over onto the streets for free, which will impact business parking.

In his report to Council, Director of Community Services, Rob Lebsack stated it is imperative that if they install parking in the lots, they must also do so on the streets. These numbers show that within four years the Town will be generating

revenue from the program.

Revenue generated from the pay-parking program will go towards continud maintenance and upkeep of

the downtown district.

A public open house will be held in regards to the pay-parking program on March 30 from 4-7 p.m. in

Council Chambers where the public will have the opportunity to provide input before the plan moves ahead. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

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Students celebrate French customs during local Carnaval d’iver

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French Dancing – Liliana Harkins and Liv Magnuson learn to dance to French music.

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La Tire – Annika Hoffos, Ellabelle Engel and Ryder Schafers enjoy maple syrup rolled in the snow at the Carnaval d’hiver at school last Tuesday.

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École Our Lady of the Rosary School was very much alive with French culture Tuesday.

The entire school celebrated Carnaval d’hiver and students listened to French music and learned a traditional dance. There were also treats such as la tire - maple syrup rolled in snow, and activities included playing hockey outside, tug of war in the gymnasium and making crafts while viewing a French film.

The students had a great time learning more about the French culture and one of the school’s teachers, Amanda Bulger said she thought the students like the la tire most of all.

“They loved the maple syrup on snow, because who doesn’t like syrup it’s the best thing ever,” she said. “They are getting out and getting active and they get to eat, it’s a good combination.”

While taking in some French customs the children learned to cooperate with students in younger

grades.

This gave the Grade 2 students a great opportunity to be leaders for the younger students.

“It’s a good team building activity because we don’t interact much with the younger grades outside of our classrooms,”

Bulger said.“Teaching the students the French customs was great too.

Bulger is a French speaking teacher and said she enjoyed seeing the students who don’t speak French learn some words.

“It’s exciting. It’s cool to see kids that don’t speak

it come in and they are excited about it,” she said. “They want to learn and they are asking you all these French words.

It’s a good chance to get the kids that don’t speak French into it as well.” reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

Paper Puppet – Prestin Chu makes a paper puppet as part of the French activities during the Carnaval d’hiver at École Our Lady of the Rosary School.

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Groundbreaking ceremony takes place for new wellness centre Premier Rachel Notley addresses local issues during last week’s visit

BY KALISHA MENDONSA COURTESY OF THE RED DEER EXPRESS A milestone achievement for Central Albertans, particularly the Red Deer community, was marked last week with the official groundbreaking of the Gary W. Harris Centre for Health, Wellness and Sport.

The Centre is a crucial facility for hosting the 2019 Canada Winter Games, and is an addition to the Red Deer College (RDC)Campus, officials say.

Premier Rachel Notley, Minister of Advanced Education Marlin Schmidt and many more dignitaries attended the launch at RDC last Friday. Notley brought with her the official announcement of $20 million from the Alberta Government to support construction, which is expected to be completed in the summer of 2018.

“It gives me pleasure to be able to invest in infrastructure that will serve this community for generations, while providing

significant economic benefits for the region. The Gary W. Harris Centre will be a crucial athletic performance and training venue, both during the 2019 Winter Games and long after,” Notley said to a crowd of several hundred at the RDC Arts Centre.

“There are many intangibles as well including raising the profile of those host communities and exposing other Canadians to some of our hidden gems - communities just like Red Deer.”

Many partners have come together to support the funding of the Gary W. Harris Centre, including the City of Red Deer, Red Deer County, the Province of Alberta and a number of private donors. The facility will bring a number of new learning spaces, athletic training facilities and new programming availability for students.

Joel Ward, president of RDC, was excited for the announcements and introduction of the facility to the community.

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“We have spoken with mayors and councils, reeves and school divisions and they support what we are doing here at RDC.They are partners with us, and we absolutely respect and admire their support. What you’re seeing in this project is the commitment of Central Alberta and more to the success of this college.”

Ward explained RDC had been planning a Centre of this calibre for nearly 40 years. He said the new facility would open opportunities for not only a great 2019 Canada Winter Games, but also for RDC to host national championship tournaments in hockey, basketball, volleyball and track.

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“Beyond the immediate economic benefits of this project, the centre will help strengthen the already impressive post-secondary options that Red Deer College provides. The future health professionals trained in this building will go on to serve others in countless other communities around our province, and our health care system will be stronger for it,” shesaid.

While the premier was available, local media gathered to question the provincial perspective on issues such as the carbon

tax, problems at the Red Deer Regional Hospital and the current economic status of Alberta.

“There is no question that all of Alberta is going through probably the most difficult economic times we’ve seen in decades,” Notley said.

“When it comes to the government’s role in the economy, we’re focused on ensuring stability and we continue to provide basic help to communities that need it. We’re also investing more in capital and infrastructure to provide job opportunities for people who are otherwise losing their jobs because of this slow down in our economy.”

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“The problem actually reveals a bigger problem and that is for many, many years the government hasn’t actually put funding into hospital upgrades,” she said.

“We do have a backlog - a tremendous backlog - in health care upgrade needs. We’re in the process of looking into those upgrades but that has to be done with some care.”

Notley also commented on the carbon tax.

“Whether or not (the carbon tax) will be revenue neutral on a sector-by-sector basis is complicated.

Our fundamental principle is that every dollar that comes out goes back in, and it goes back in in the form of either an adjustment - which supports people that are particularly struggling with the cost - families, small businesses, people of exposed industries. It will also be invested, to help all those people and others to make investment in emission reduction strategy.” kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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or over 25 years golfers have come from far and wide to see the view at the Top of the Hill Golf and Event Centre.

Recently, the majestic grounds of the Top of the Hill Golf and Event Centre have come under new management.

Dale Plante, who recentntly took over management of the well established course, said he is honoured to have the opportunity to build on the excellent reputation i this golf facility has had for the past two and a half decades.

Plante, who spent years golfing atop the hill himself before taking over as general manager this season says his vision is for the facility to have an unbeatable fun, family friendly atmosphere.

“We are putting a strong emphasis on families this year with our ‘Different Strokes for Family Folks’ every Sunday evening,” explained Plante.

“Stress free family fun with the whole family golfing for $45 with tons of contests and prizes.”

F For th the firstt ti time th the course will also play host to a fully licensed facility so golfers can enjoy a cool drink while they compare scores after their rounds.

In addition, Top of the Hill Event Centre will also soon open for the season alongside The View Catering continuing Top of the Hill’s tradition of providing amazing home cooked meals out of their th he full scale commercial kitchen.

The view from the Top of the h Hill makes it an ideal location for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and events of all kinds, with Plante adding their phone has been ringing off the hook with event bookings all winter.

Plante was pleased to announce they will once again be hosting numerous leagues this season including ‘Men of Irons’, ‘Ladies at the Top’ and the ‘Thrill of the Hill’ senior’s league.

“The amazing thing about Top of the Hill is that it only takes a maximum of an hour and a half to golf the nine holes,” said Plante. “It’s perfect

TEAM EFFORT - (L-R) Superintendent, Joel Masikwich; Food Services Manager, Doreen Komives; Club House and Events Manager, Jenn Smith and General Manager, Dalee Plante invite you to come see the view from the top at the Top off the Hill Golf and Event Centre.

Jenna Swan/Sylvann Lake News for practicing your irons and is an easy scenic walk.”

Top of the Hill was also excited to announce the return of adult and junior golf lessons for the 2016 season led by one of the most experienced pro’s in Central Alberta - Kevin Snell.

“My teaching philosophy is based on the knowledge of swing fundamentals,” said Snell on his teaching style.

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Top of the Hill invites residents of Sylvan Lake and area to “experience the hill” this spring and summer and become ‘hillers’ themselves. Get the hilltop experience at Top of the Hill Golf and Event Centre. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

NEW MANAGEMENT - Dale Plante recently took over as general manager at the Top of the Hill Golf and Event Centre. Jenna Swan/Sylvan Lake News

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BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The Sylvan Agencies Atom AA Lakers are currently in Bonnyville and playing in the Alberta Provincial Championship games.

They are the only team from Sylvan Lake who made it to the provincial championships this season.

Instead of looking at themselves as the only team going to the provincials, they rejoice and are happy to have been able to get this far said head coach Zenon Komarniski.

It is tough to make it to the championships and for these nine and 10-year-old athletes it can be a once in a lifetime opportunity.

“It’s pretty tough and pretty special if you do get there,” Komarniski said.

The players are no doubt thrilled to be going to the provincial games. All season long they have been preparing to go as far as they can go.

Last weekend the team wrapped up their league games and ended up winning the Tier 1 Championship.

“That was a pretty big boost for the kids,” Komarniski said. “To make it to provincials is a pretty big deal. I don’t think the kids really get it until later on in life when they may realize how special it was.”

So how is Komarniski getting the players geared up to play in the big

Champions – The Sylvan Agencies Atom AA Lakers wrapped up their league games and won the Tier 1 Championships. In this photo are players Mathis Perron, Aiden Komarniski, Keith McInnis, Annalisa Trieber, Matthew Nielson, Jacob Selent, Dylan Ruff, Logan Yanick, Landon Green, Caleb Hadland, Jaxon Junk, Bode Dakin, Zachery Welsh, Jakob Weimer, Talon Brigley, Ethan Gress, Carlin Liivam.

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games? Through game play and keeping the players excited.

“Emotionally when you get there you want to keep them charged up,” Komarniski said. “The biggest thing is over the last month as a team you’re progressing upward both on the ice and off the ice as well.”

Komarniski reinforces how awesome the team is doing and how these opportunities come when everyone plays well together.

“Not everyone makes it and we let them know that. You have to work hard and keep focused and come with a positive attitude,” he said. “You have to keep it realistic for the boys but exciting at the same time.”

Komarniski said he thinks the parents are far more pumped because they understand what it means to make it to the provincials.

“You hear a lot of that from the parents how ex-

citing it is,” he said. “For the kids it’s just another day at the rink and going out and having fun.”

Komarniski said at the beginning of the season he knew he was coaching a very special and talented group of young athletes.

His quest then became to see if they could be pulled together as a team and teach them the essential skills that would take them to the next level.

This is precisely what happened and Komarniski

said the players responded well to what he and the other coaches had to offer them.

“We are exactly where we were hoping to be and it’s pretty awesome,” he said.

He said what really pulled his team was consistently promoting teamwork.

“You really have to promote a team concept that’s right from attitude to playing on the ice.

That’s the biggest thing,” he explained.

This was done through drills, chalkboard talk, stressing concepts between periods.

He explained the team has three very balanced lines and everyone plays strong games.

“Our attitude right from the get go was for everyone to progress,” Komarniski said. “Everyone has the same confidence level and the same experience so you’re that much better off.”

Even with being a strong team they have faced losses during the season.

Komarniski said the team started off really strong but nearing the end of the season other teams caught up to them and in the last three weeks the team lost games.

He added it ended up working to the team’s advantage.

“It grounds the team and lets them know that you have to work for it - you can’t just coast by and think you’re going to blow every team out,” he said.

“There were losses that came at the exact time they needed too.

“You have to work hard every game. You can’t take a game off or a period off and think you’re always going to win.” *See next week’s Sylvan Lake News for details on how the Lakers landed during their trip to provincials and congratulations from the Sylvan Lake News staff on a well played regular season* reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

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Paintball season set to kick off with local tournament

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Sylvan Lake Paintball is now open and they are starting their season off with an opening event on the facility’s grounds March 20.

Owner and operator of Sylvan Lake Paintball, Branden Majeau says the event is already receiving interest.

Much of the response is from the regulars but he invites new people to try the sport out.

As owner and operator of the facility Majeau is looking forward to the event.

“I think people are anxious to get outside,” he said. “We have had such beautiful weather in the last couple of weeks that people just want to do something.”

All ages are allowed to participate in this event. The facility has different paintball guns for different age groups and different comfort levels.

There are bigger guns for those who like to shoot with the bigger equipment and smaller guns for children or for those who just want to shoot with the smaller equipment.

“We have this low impact option which has been extremely popular,” Majeau said.

For this event they will be teaming up with the Canadian Professional Paintball League who runs all the big tournaments across the province.

With this event already being popular Majeau recommends people register early.

For registration call Branden Majeau at 403-887-4487.

Memberships options to the facility are available for one year from the date of purchase and are not on a seasonal basis.

“If you play more than five times a year the membership is the way to go because it is considerably cheaper,” Majeau said.

Paintball – Dylan Rogalczyk takes cover during a game of paintball last year at the Sylvan Lake Paintball outdoor facility.

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Sylvan Lake Nauticals bring home banner from provincial meet

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BIG WIN – The Sylvan Lake Nauticals swim team met in Calgary for a provincial swim meet where they won the small team banner.

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The Sylvan Lake Nauticals swim team has recently won the small team banner while at Provincials in Calgary.

Local swimmers Isaac Bahler, 11, and Zoe DeJonge, 12, both placed in the finals while at provincials.

Bahler was also the top male in his age group.

Winning the small team banner for provincials is a first for the team and has the whole team excited.

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The swimmers from the Sylvan Lake Nauticals swim team have had to train in Innisfail, Lacombe and Red Deer due to the aquatic centre in town not being available for use.

This has put a damper on the number of swimmers involved in the town’s swim team. Last year there were 135 swimmers - this year there are 33.

The swim team is still going strong and Burns said the team wants people to know that they are still out there and working very hard.

“We are looking forward to getting back into our facility and building up our team again and onto the success of this year,” said Burns.“The fact that we have been out of our facility has been challenging, but we are still accomplishing a lot and doing really well and the swimmers are still working very hard.”

Burns said they are taking the team to Victoria at the end of April for a swim meet, which will be the end of the season for some of the swimmers as some like to do other sports in the summer. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

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Both swimmers had seven events to swim in.

“They did best times in most of their events but they didn’t take it for granted,” Burns said. “They worked very hard.”

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John is survived by wife Edna and family; son Don Bensen and family; daughter Roxann Huber and family and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A Celebration of John’s life will be held on Saturday, March 19th, 2016 at 1:00 pm at the Sylvan Lake Royal Canadian Legion, 4916 50th Ave, Sylvan Lake, AB. Cremation entrusted to Rocky Mountain Crematorium, Rocky Mountain House, AB. Condolences may be forwarded to www.sylvanlakefuneralhome.com SYLVAN LAKE AND ROCKY FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORIUM, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements. 403-887-2151

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2010-2210

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Obituaries

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870

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Trades

850

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Business Opportunities

870

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870

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ASPHALT PAVING COMPANY long established in Edmonton requires Salesman, Foreman and Workers for work in the city. Must have extensive experience with all aspects of paving and equipment operation. 780-466-7763.

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Health Care

900

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Accounting

1010

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Automotive

1029

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Domestic, Import & Diesel Repair

403-887-2340 www.rapidauto.org

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1290

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1100

Roofing

1370

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

1260

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1315

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

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Auctions

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Auctions

17 QUARTERS OF FARMLAND near Brant, Alberta.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, March 24 in Lethbridge.

Quality land, good perimeter fences, lots of water & surface lease revenue.

Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate.

2237 +/- ACRES GRAZING LEASE near MacKay, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 27 in Edmonton. 375 AUMs, natural water throughout. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

PASTURE & GRAZING LEASE near High Prairie, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 27 in Edmonton. 80 Acres Pasture & 2 Parcels Grazing Lease. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

SHOP & OFFICE COMPLEX - Millet, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 27 in Edmonton. 27,730+/- sq. ft. industrial shop & office complex - 40 +/- title acres.

Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. 6th Annual Edmonton Motor Show Collector Car Auction.

April 8 - 10. Edmonton Expo Centre. Over 80,000 spectators. Over 85% sold last year. Consign today.

1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; EGauctions.com.

EquipmentHeavy

COUNTERSCAPES MILL WORKING Shop. Tuesday, March 22, 10 a.m., 4705 - 60 St., Red Deer, Alberta. Selling forklift, truck, enclosed trailer, woodworking machinery, cabinets, tools & hardware; www.montgomery auctions.com.

1-800-371-6963.

Auctions

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A-STEEL SHIPPING CONTAINERS. 20’, 40’ & 53’. 40’ insulated reefers/freezers. Modifications possible windows, doors, walls, as office, living work-shop, etc., 40’ flatrack/bridge.

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1530

Firewood

1660

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1760

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

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

SAWMILLS from only $4,397. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & dvd: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext.

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STEEL BUILDING SALE. “Big Blow Out Sale - Clear out pricing in effect now!”

20X20 $5,444. 25X26 $6,275. 28X28 $7,454.

30X30 $8,489. 32X34 $10,328. 42X50 $15,866.

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

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Misc. for Sale

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RENTAL EQUIPMENT & SURPLUS ASSETS AUCTION Saturday, March 26, 2016 @ 9am at Montgomery Auction Sales Centre

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WANTED/BUYING Alberta Antler. Buying shed antler of all species/grade. Competitive pricing & fair grading. Will buy deer, elk, moose - all grades & all amounts. Keep this ad buying all the time. Herb 780-385-0076.

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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

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Pasture

2190

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

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

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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

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5 PARCELS OF FARMLAND near Altario, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 12 in Provost, Alberta. Fenced land, natural spring water.

Contact Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate.

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Buildings For Sale Condos/ Townhouses

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2 BDRM. Sylvan Lake Shore Dr. balcony, Àreplace, n/s, no pets, $1000/mo., 403-350-4230

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

Investments

Wanted to Rent Manufactured #3250 - #3390 Homes

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

Financial #4400 - #4430

PASTURE & HAY LAND. 400 - 8000 acres year round water. Management available. Central Sask.

Natural springs excellent water. Grazing available.

Other small & large grain & pasture quarters. $150k $2.6m. Doug Rue 306-716-2671; saskfarms@shaw.ca.

Condos/ Townhouses

For Rent #3000 - #3200

Kids Easter Activities

3050

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.

Grain, Feed Hay

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4150

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

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

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RUPERTSLAND INSTITUTE (RLI) Request for Proposal Subject: Facilitation of a Job Finder’s Clubs in one or more of RLI’s ten service delivery centres located throughout Alberta.

Closing Date: 5 pm on March 18, 2016. Full details about this RFP may be found on the RLI website: http://www.rupertsland.org. Only one contract will be awarded and only successful bidders will be contacted.

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

Public Notices

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Estate of Denise Winnifred Cunningham who died on February 17, 2015.

If you have a claim against this estate, you must Åle your claim by March 23, 2016 with Lani L. Rouillard at 403.887.0656 and provide details of your claim.

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

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RCMP News Release: February 27th – March 4th February 27th 1:44 a.m. – RCMP conducting a vehicle check near the Tim Hortons in Sylvan Lake observed another vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed past the stop. The vehicle was pulled over at the intersection of Highway 20 at Herder Drive. A 62-yearold Sylvan Lake male was subsequently charged with impaired driving and having a blood alcohol level over .08.

He was also charged with failing to stop for a peace officer.

12:14 p.m. – RCMP received a report of an abandoned vehicle in Red Deer County.

A 1988 Suzuki Samurai was located on Township Road 374 at Range Road 11 with the owner confirming it as stolen. The vehicle had been stripped with the tires and rims also stolen.

February 28th 2:03 a.m. – A 911 call from the Eckville Hotel resulted in police attendance. A 27-yearold female advised that her ex-boyfriend was attempting to fight another patron in the bar. A 25-year-old male was arrested at the scene and is charged with failing to comply with conditions of an undertaking.

4:13 a.m. – Another 911 call was received from an address on 55th Avenue in Eckville involving the same couple in relation to the earlier incident at the Eckville Hotel.

The female advised that her ex-boyfriend had entered her residence through a window and proceeded to damage property inside the home. The male had fled in her vehicle. A warrant was issued for his arrest. He was apprehended and is charged with taking a motor vehicle without consent; mischief under $5000; and failing to comply with conditions of an undertaking.

8:59 p.m. – A 34-year-old female is facing charges

in relation to a domestic dispute. RCMP were called to the Fas Gas on Hinshaw Drive in Sylvan Lake where the accused had locked herself in a washroom. She was subsequently arrested and is charged with assault; possession of property obtained by crime; and mischief under $5000.

March 2nd 12:34 p.m. – The theft of a vehicle was reported to RCMP. A 2004 Kia Sorento was stolen from an address on 55th Avenue in Eckville. An extra set of keys was left in the console of the vehicle. The vehicle was later recovered in the Innisfail area.

7:42 p.m. – RCMP received a complaint of a break and enter into a residence on Lakeshore Drive in Sylvan Lake. Access was gained through a bedroom window.

A few items were stolen. An investigation is continuing.

9:34 p.m. – A 39-year-old Red Deer male was charged with public intoxication in relation to an incident at the Sylvan Lake Esso on Lakeway Boulevard. An employee of Driver Take Home contacted police to advise that an intoxicated male had gotten into her vehicle but refused to be driven anywhere. The male was transported to cells and released when sober.

March 3rd 8:09 a.m. – A break and enter into a Town of Eckville

building occurred in the overnight hours. A diesel Freightliner gravel truck was stolen from a gated compound on the side of the building. Barbed wire along the fence had also been cut.

The gravel truck was later recovered abandoned in a field off Range Road 25 near Rainy Creek Road.

2:35 p.m. – A traffic stop for a speeding violation resulted in multiple charges against a 24-year-old Bentley resident. The male driver, known to police, fled as officers attempted an arrest. A warrant was issued and the accused was apprehended.

He is charged with operating a motor vehicle while being pursued by police; obstructing a peace officer; driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle; failing to provide an operator license; and driving at an unreasonable speed.

March 4th 10:54 p.m. – RCMP dispatch received a 911 call from the Eckville Hotel. Staff told police that a fight ensued between two males in the bar but was resolved outside at which time a suspicious vehicle was also reported in the vicinity with occupants shouting that they were in possession of firearms.

Extensive patrols were conducted by police however the vehicle in question was not located. No one was injured in the incident.

Shannon Smelt

Advertising Sales sales@sylvanlakenews.com Phone: 403-887-2331 Fax: 403-887-2081 AB Toll Free Ph: 1-888-882-2331 AB Toll Free Fax: 1-888-999-2081

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

Police nab wanted man STORY COURTESY OF JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Ponoka RCMP arrested a man on outstanding warrants thanks to a tip from a witness.

Police received a call in the evening of Tuesday, March 8 that a man who was wanted in connection with several investigations in Sylvan Lake and Rimbey was in a local bar in Ponoka.

Investigators say Bentley resident Jonathan Andrews, 23, was in Ponoka and when police arrived he fled the scene in a pickup truck.

He subsequently rammed a police vehicle and drove to Highway 2A.

Police say the truck entered a cul de sac’, and in an attempt to leave the area, entered several yards between houses and collided with a parked vehicle, eventually fleeing the area.

Ponoka and Maskwacis RCMP located the vehicle a short time later southbound on Highway 2. Eventually the vehicle went into the median and the suspect driving the pickup ran across the highway where he was subsequently arrested.

Andrews faces 14 charges from Ponoka RCMP including flight from police. He also has outstanding warrants from Rimbey, Sylvan Lake and Bentley on charges

relating to possession of a weapon, possession of a fireaarm and numerous traffic offences. He is to appear at Ponoka provincial court March 18.

Jonathan Andrews

ATTENTION ADVERTISERS! Our office will be closed on

Friday, March 25th for Good Friday.

Please submit ad copy by

Thursday, March 24th

for DISPLAY or CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING in the March 31st issues of the

Have a wonderful Easter weekend!

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