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RCMP respond to early morning collision involving school bus

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

COLLISION - On Tuesday May 17, 2016 at 8:00 a.m., Sylvan Lake RCMP along with the Bentley Fire Department and the Lacombe County Patrol were called to a motor vehicle collision involving a school bus and an SUV. Photo courtesy of Sylvan Lake RCMP

On Tuesday May 17, 2016 at 8:00 am, Sylvan Lake RCMP along with the Bentley Fire Department and the Lacombe County Patrol, were called to a motor vehicle collision involving a school bus and an SUV. The location of this collision was 2 miles south of the Town of Bentley on RR 12 at the intersection of Township Road 402 (Lacombe County).

Upon arrival, police discovered that a Jeep TJ had been travelling east bound on Twp Rd 402 and went through a Yield Sign at which point it was struck by a north bound School

Bus. The school bus, which is operated by Prairie Bus Lines, was transporting children to the Lacombe Christian School.

The driver and 17 children ranging from Kindergarten to Grade 9 were not hurt in the collision. The driver and sole occupant of the Jeep sustained minor injuries and was later checked out at hospital and released.

The driver of the Jeep has been charged under with failing to obey a yield sign to a motor vehicle on highway. This offence carries a specified penalty option of $388.

Names of those involved are not being released.

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WARM SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE GOLDEN PECAN WAFFLES 1½ cups sugar 4 teaspoons sugar 2 cups buttermilk ¾ cup water 2 teaspoons baking powder 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and 2/3 cup half-and-half ¼ teaspoon baking soda slightly cooled 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped ½ teaspoon fleur de sel 2 eggs (see tip) 3 ripe, but not soft, bananas, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1¾ cups all-purpose flour 1. For the Warm Salted Caramel Sauce: Combine the sugar and water in a heavy, medium saucepan set over low heat, swirling the pan occasionally until the sugar dissolves. Raise the heat and boil, without stirring, until the mixture is syrupy and turns a rich golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and slowly stir in the half-and-half.

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Community support for Fort McMurray evacuees continues with a spaghetti luncheon Fort McMurray resident Denise Delaney shares story of evacuation

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN–HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The Town of Sylvan Lake recently hosted a spaghetti luncheon at the Community Centre to welcome the Fort McMurray evacuees to town.

MLA Don MacIntyre greeted those in attendance and assured them all they need do is ask if they were in need of anything.

Mayor of Sylvan Lake Sean McIntyre also greeted attendees.

Lunch included the works - buns, spaghetti, salad and desert.

Round tables filled the room, dressed with table clothes and a glass centerpiece full of candy.

It was a great setting for welcoming those from Fort McMurray who had just experienced a highly distressing situation. Despite their recent stresses, spirits were high amongst the Fort McMurray residents attending the luncheon.

Among the evacuees was Denise Delaney.

Delaney attended the luncheon with family as her and her children are currently staying with her brother in Sylvan Lake.

She explained how evacuation seemed like a dream. She added she was happy to have managed to collect some clothes, various items such as family photos and important documents before being evacuated.

“I was just at home cleaning up. My son was at school, my daughter was at home because she was sick that day and my husband was out running errands. He came home and said ‘We need to evacuate’,” Delaney recalled.

“It didn’t seem real at the moment. I was thinking to myself - evacuate? It just felt like a dream.”

At this time, nearby communities were engulfed by the wildfire and under evacuation. They knew it wouldn’t be long until they would have to evacuate as well.

She looked at the clock and remembers it being around 1:30 p.m.

“We just started packing our clothes and some of our personal belonging,” she said.

By the time 2:30 p.m.

#SUPPORTTHEFORT – Denise Delaney a Fort McMurray evacuee who attended the lunch held at the Sylvan Lake Community Centre for evacuees recently shared their story of how her and her children came to stay with a family member in Sylvan Lake.

wow. He remembered to come and check in on us.

That really touched me.”

For Delaney and many evacuees, the toughest struggle they currently face is the uncertainty of when they will be able to go and the impact being uprooted will have on their families.

“Being uprooted from what we know, from my routine that I do everyday, that’s been the hardest part,” Delaney said.

Even through all of the devastation, Delaney still has the ability to smile and can always see the positives in the situation.

She said the City of Fort McMurray is really coming together. People are forming friendships and the struggles they once faced, which seemed bad at the

time don’t seem as bothersome anymore.

“Getting to spend time with my brother, which I haven’t seen in awhile.

It makes you appreciate things that you haven’t appreciated in a while,” she said. “Not only seeing Alberta come together, but also Canada and the whole world. I have been watching the news and I have friends in Arizona and they are reaching out to us too.”

“Everyone is staying happy. The spirit in everyone is so positive right now. Everyone on Facebook is helping one another whether it’s to find supplies or where to get our debit cards from the government, everyone is helping.” reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

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came around Delaney said her husband went to pick up their son from school.

The usual 10 minute trip took her husband nearly and hour.

Delaney and her family then joined her sister who was not far away, choosing to stay together.

At around 6:30 p.m. the mandatory evacuation was announced over the radio.

Even though Delaney and her family were evacuated, her house is still standing in Timberlea.

Having been evacuated and now staying in Sylvan Lake, Delaney said she is faced with uncertainty as to when she and her family can go back to their home.

She has tried to create normality here by putting her children into school and into baseball.

“I wanted to give them some sort of normality while we’re here,” Delaney said. “And baseball will help keep them active.”

She stated she is grateful for all of the help and support from the community of Sylvan Lake thus far.

Her and her family utilized SugarBelle Cakery for supplies and also had a man deliver beds to where they have been staying.

“I am so grateful for everything that everyone is doing for us,” she said.

“Sugarbelle especially. I’ve been down there a couple times for supplies and the owner and her mom have

been so generous. They even made me a latte the day I got there just to make me more comfortable.”

Delaney stated she was in awe of the man who delivered beds to her brother’s house, adding he had even come around a sec-

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“He came by the second time yesterday just to check in on us to see if I was okay,” she said with a smile on her face. “I just can’t get over the concern of people. I just think –

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The hearts of Sylvan Lakers are with all those affected by the unprecedented wildfires in Alberta.

In a tremendous response to the needs of our fellow Albertans, Sylvan Lakers have come out in droves to gather, sort, and deliver physical donations to meet the immediate needs of evacuees, to organize fundraising concerts, to host events designed to make displaced Fort McMurray residents feel at home in our community, and further still many have even opened up their own homes to welcome families in their time of need. The response has revealed the true heart of Sylvan Lakers to be helpful, hardworking volunteers who are selfless and full of compassion.

The amount of work that has been put in by volunteers so far has been both staggering, and inspiring. People have been taking time off work to help, shifting their operations, some have set up lemonade stands, and others have shut down parts of their businesses to lend to the cause of aiding those who need it; more still are donating and donating again to aid organizations. To each and every volunteer who has been giving of themselves to help those affected by the wildfires, thank you. Thank you for showing us the best sides

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of humanity in the face of great challenge; right here in our own community, even while many who are giving freely face their own challenges.

If you look closely you’ll also find Fort McMurray residents in our community working alongside longtime Sylvan Lakers, helping to distribute aid to families staying in our community and far beyond. Over 200 Fort McMurray residents are calling our community

home, at least temporarily.

Meanwhile I’ve learned of several trucks loading up and heading out from SugarBelle Cakery, which has become a local supply-centre for evacuees, full of supplies headed to other Alberta towns helping displaced Fort McMurray residents. As the trucks leave the driveway we learn “That’s another truck from Fort Mac delivering help for people who’ve been evacuated.” True heart and

resiliency is being shown in the face of great challenge and uncertainty.

From the bottom of my heart I want to thank every Sylvan Laker who has served and sacrificed to make sure our fellow Albertans are cared for in their time of need. And to those Fort McMurray residents who are joining us in our community, I say with confidence and compassion on behalf of our community; You are welcome in Sylvan

Lake, and we are here to help as your neighbours, friends, and family.

Fort McMurray residents who are in the area and need of aid are encouraged to call Val Munro with the Town Of Sylvan Lake FCSS Information and Referral services at 403-887-1137 extension 225. There is help for you, here.

Yours Truly, Sean McIntyre, Mayor Town of Sylvan Lake

Fort McMurray - a story of hope

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HELPING OUT - Saturday night dozens of volunteers from Sylvan Lake and Calgary gathered at SugarBelle Cakery to unload over 1100 boxes and hampers of supplies that were gathered by the “99 Hampers Of Hope” organization in Calgary.

The massive forest fire that has consumed an estimated 1,600 homes in Fort McMurray is now being considered one of the worst disasters in Canadian histo-

ry. As it was, during the 2013 floods that ravaged Alberta, ordinary Albertans are stepping up and showing the residents of Fort McMurray that, as Albertans, we will always take care of our own.

The tragedy that has befallen Fort McMurray has taken center stage for most Albertans who are courageously and selflessly stepping up to lend a hand in every way possible. Stories of heroic acts of compassion are filling the internet proving once again that the spirit of Albertans will never be broken.

Wildrose official Opposition leader Brian Jean was one of those that lost his home, but in spite of his own personal loss, he remains focused on what’s important to all of us

as Albertans. Jean credited first-responders saying, “you know what did make me happy is the fact that nobody was hurt. No animals were hurt. No people were hurt.

As far as we’re aware, there have been no casualties in the town itself or around the city limits.”

Fort McMurray’s troubles have created a crisis that the entire province of Alberta has responded to with an outpouring of compassion reminiscent of the effort in High River 3 short years ago.

Generous Albertans have offered free lodging, food, and clothing to those fleeing the devastation with some accepting complete strangers into their homes without the slightest hesitation.

The ongoing wildfires have

shown that when the going gets tough Canadians across this country can put their differences aside and come together for the welfare of others. It’s at times like these that we put politics aside and come to the rescue of those who face uncertainty and devastating loss. It’s this sense of community that exists in Canada that makes it one of the best places to live and raise a family in the world.

It’s in times of disaster that we realize that Alberta is blessed with some of the best first-responders anywhere in the world. The commitment of Alberta’s first-responders is something that can only be described as selfless no matter the emergency, no matter

the location, and no matter the danger - they are always there to help those in need.

The efforts of most of the heroes in the story of Fort McMurray will never be recognized publicly, their names will forever remain anonymous but their collective contributions are the foundation of hope that Alberta is built on.

In the days and weeks to come, there will be a lot of help required beyond just material loss By the look of the response of Albertans in this first week, this effort will undoubtedly end up being another incredible story of altruistic sacrifice and bravery. The story of Fort McMurray will not be a story of tragedy; it will be a story of hope.

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Amanda Lindhout returns to region to support Azer family

BY ERIN FAWCETT COURTESY OF THE RED DEER EXPRESS It has been years since former Red Deerian Amanda Lindhout has visited Red Deer, however she returned May 13th.

‘An Evening with Amanda Lindhout in Red Deer - In Support of the Azer Kids’, will took place at the Harvest Centre at Westerner Park.

“I’m really happy to be able to come home and to help a really good cause at the same time,” said Lindhout.

Recently, Lindhout and her mother, Lorinda Stewart, were on The Current where they played never before heard audio from a phone call between Stewart and Lindhout when she was in captivity. Stewart recorded the call from her operations centre in Sylvan Lake where she was actively working to get her daughter back.

“It is really awful. It was right after I had been assaulted for three days and they brought the phone and it was an intense phone call with my mom. We just decided that we were going to use this at the Alison Azer event. My messaging and my story will be my life story but with a focus on my relationship with my mother and the efforts of my mother to bring me back home - that mother/daughter connection,” said Lindhout.

“And for the first time ever at a public event I will be playing this audio recording. I’ve

never played it at an event before.”

Azer’s husband was charged with the abduction of their four children last summer after he did not return them to her following a trip to Europe. The couple separated a number of years ago and he was legally permitted to leave the country with their children but a custody order stated he had to return by Aug. 21st. Azer has not seen her children since and believes her children are now in the Middle East.

“We consider ourselves friends and really solid supporters of Alison. I’m crafting this whole message because it’s really about bringing Alison home to her kids and this phone call and theme of my talk really indicates in my situation to how a mother’s love and absolute resolve ended up bringing me home. It’s really incredible that the relationship that my mother and I have now, on the other side of everything, we lost each other for a long time and my mother worked so hard to get me back and to bring me back to Canada. We share a real friendship now and a closeness. We’re closer now than we have ever been,” Lindhout said, adding attendees will hear Azer’s story during the event as well.

“It’s a really great opportunity to support an Albertan mom whose four children have been abducted. The media is starting to pick up her story and she is starting to talk to

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bigger audiences. It is such an important story for Albertans.”

Lindhout’s book, A House in the Sky, which she co-authored with Sara Corbett of the New York Times, has been on the Canadian Top 10 Bestseller list for 110 straight weeks. It has been translated into a dozen languages and has been released all across the world.

The book details accounts of torture, despair and ultimate survival in the 15-months she spent in captivity in Somalia after being kidnapped in 2008.

“I love that the book has reached so many people,” said Lindhout. “I feel really grateful that people really want to read this story.”

It was announced last year that her book will be hitting the big screen as Annapurna Pictures, who has also backed Zero Dark Thirty and American Hustle will produce the film. Actress Rooney Mara will star in the film as well. Mara is best known for her Oscar-nominated role in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

Lindhout said the screenplay is complete and a director has been chosen, although Lindhout said she cannot release the name of the director at this point.

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“I often thank audiences when I’m finished a speaking engagement - when I get into a room in front of kind, thoughtful people who really are open to receiving what I have to say - it’s a real gift to me because every time I can own the story and put words to it, some sort of healing takes place in me.

Even the audience plays a role in it. It’s really amazing,” said Lindhout. “The things that I am talking about are important themes - cultural acceptance and forgiveness. If I have these important messages to share, so I should and I feel good about my role in the world in doing this. It’s amazing the opportunities that I’ve been granted - over the last year I have spoke in 25 different countries around the world. This message of this young woman from Red Deer, Canada has become international.”

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Red Deer based organization talks drug trends and overdose prevention

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS A Red Deer based harm reducation organization visited the Flipside Youth Centre on Monday evening, where they gave a presentation on current drug trends in Central Alberta and harm reduction strategies.

Turning Point, formerly the Central Alberta AIDS Network Society, serves an area stretching from Rocky Mountain House to Drumheller.

The community based harm reduction organization, led by executive director, Jennifer Vanderschaeghe began a number of years ago as a means of supporting those living with HIV. Today, Turning Point has over 579 clients and a number of programs aimed at reducing the harm associated with drug use, supporting street involved individuals and preventing the spread of various sexual transmitted infections such as AIDS/HIV and Hepatitis C. The organization works actively with drug users providing supplies for safer sex, safer inhalation, safer injection and also acts as a resource centre to direct clients to other organizations. Currently Turning Point sees over 43,000 safe injection supplies such as clean syringes leaving their building each month.

“Our history has been around HIV but who we have grown into is about prevention of all sexually transmitted infections and hepatitis C – our harm reduction work has really become our focus,” said Vanderschaeghe. “What we try to do is connect with people where they are at while they are currently using drugs.

We will never say to some one that they should stop doing drugs.”

During the presentation at the Flipside Youth Centre, she explained the organization prefers a more open and non-judgmental approach when interacting with their clients.

“Our job is to build relationships and create credibility and we do that by being really non-judgmental and accessible,” she explained. “The population we work with and work with a lot are people who are using drugs so we’re not trying to prevent people from doing drugs, specifically injecting drugs or smoking them.”

In light of recent events throughout the province including a high volume of Fentanyl and W-18 related overdoses, the organization has visited around 12 rural locations with their presentation detailing harm reduction methods associated with overdose.

Accompanying Vandershaege was registered nurse and Turning Point Overdose Prevention Lead, Sarah Fleck.

Fleck detailed the work they are doing to prevent Fentanyl and W-18 related overdoses.

She explained current trends in drug use in Central Alberta see the two drugs popping up more and more frequently.

Fentanyl, originally only used as a prescription pain killer 50-100 times more potent that heroine, has found it’s way to the streets of Central Alberta via the Internet.

Easily ordered through online pharmacies, the drug has rampaged the lives of opiate users across the province. Drug users often believe they are taking hero-

ine, Oxycotin or morphine and will inject or ingest the same amount they usually would – only to realize the drug they are taking is the potent Fentanyl, resulting in overdose.

Due to the cheap manufacturing and distributing costs of Fentanyl, the drug is often cheaper, with dealers passing the drug off as more common drugs such as heroine.

“Those dying from Fentanyl pass very quickly, normally a heroine overdose sees users slowly slipping into an overdose,” explained Fleck. “Those overdosing on Fentanyl are dying with needles still in their arm.”

Recently the province and Alberta Health Services began an initiative aimed at reducing Fentanyl related overdoses in the form of take home Naloxone kits.

Previously the opioid overdose prevention drug required a medical professional prescription, however the drug is now available to anyone including family members of opiate users.

“We want to have these conversations around overdose prevention with not only our clients but communities across the province,” said Fleck. “We need to create awareness around these issues to help support individuals and allow them to access the help they need.”

To date Turning Point has handed out over 410 Naloxone kits saving 105 lives who otherwise may have succumb to their overdose. Naloxone is administered via injection and requires some one else to give you the shot if you are overdosing.

Turning Point stresses the idea of never using alone for this reason.

Fleck also touched on another drug trend the organization is seeing frequently among their clients, W-18.

W-18 is a drug created in the mid 80’s at the University of Alberta as part of a series of 30 different types of painkillers.

Fleck explained that because W-18 reacted so strongly on the mice they were testing it never made it to human trials because it was deemed too clinically strong. Once the patent ran out in recent years, it was recreated by street chemists and has since hit the streets.

“W-18 is a drug no one knows a lot about because it never made it to human trials,” explained Fleck, adding officials believe the drug to be 1000 times greater in strength than Fentanyl. “We don’t know if it’s an opiate or what it will react with. The fear with this drug is a lack of knowledge.”

Currently the organization has observed W-18 being distributed in Red Deer in the form of pills, with Fleck explaining it is similar in a sense to Fentanyl with drug dealers passing the product off as other more commonly requested drugs.

W-18 has led to hundreds of deaths across Canada, with law enforcement failing to lay charges against those carrying, manufacturing or distributing the drug, as there are no laws currently associated with the drug.

When it comes to helping those around you, Vanderschaeghe finished the presentation by saying the best thing you can do as a parent or some one who works with youth is to build a relationship that will allow you to have conversations.

“Building that relationships means they will talk to you about what they are facing

HARM REDUCTION - Turning Point, formerly Central Alberta AIDS Network Society, recently visited the Flipside Youth Centre in Sylvan Lake where they spoke on current drug trends facing the province and harm reduction methods. Registered nurse and Turning Point Overdose Prevention Lead, Sarah Fleck shows attendees how to properly administer a Naloxone shot accompanied by Turning Point executive director, Jennifer Vanderschaeghe.

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honestly,” she explained. “If they won’t talk to you honestly you have some time and energy to spend on them trusting you.

At the end of the day parents are people working with youth need to be able to build that relationship.”

She advised those in attendance to be honest and open with young people and instead be that safe contact and safe space for them to open up and never judge them. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

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@Sylvan100 NOTICE ROAD CLOSURE 50 A Avenue (at Centennial Street to Post Office) Every Thursday from May 19 to September 29 - 10 am to 8 pm

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

Regular Meeting of Council

50 A Avenue (between Centennial Street and the Post Office) will be closed every Thursday from May 19 to September 29 at 10 am – 8 pm for “Food Truck Thursdays”.

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

Local businesses remain open and accessible.

Please contact the Business Licensing Department with your questions or concerns at 403.887.2141.

50 A Ave. closed every Thursday (May 19 to Sept. 29) 10 am-8 pm

May 24, 2016 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm

Committee of the Whole June 1, 2016 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE 48 AVENUE FROM OLD BOOMER ROAD TO 60 STREET

Take Notice WASTE TRANSFER STATION VICTORIA DAY (MAY 23) HOLIDAY CLOSURE The Waste Transfer Station will be closed on Monday, May 23 for the Victoria Day holiday.

The facility is open through the summer on Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. (Wednesdays until 8 p.m.) exclusive of statutory holidays. The facility is located 1 kilometer east of the round-about on Highway 11A and .5 kilometer South on RR12. There is no after hour access permitted.

48 Avenue from Old Boomer Road to 60 Street will be closed for the construction of a Waste Water Main to 60 Street. Construction will begin on May 18, 2016 and continue through till June 15, 2016.

Please obey ALL Construction Signage and Follow Detour Routes.

All information can be found on the Town’s website at: www. sylvanlake.ca/projects If you require more information, please contact Dave Kelham by e-mail at dkelham@sylvanlake.ca or by phone at 403.887.2141.

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for the Town of Sylvan Lake, are now available online at www.sylvanlake.ca/government/reports Copies are available for pick up and/or review at the Municipal Government Building- 5012 48 Avenue.

There will be Intermittent Road Closures along Lakeshore Drive in the area from 50 Street to 53 Street for construction from May through July. All businesses will be OPEN during this time. Please obey ALL Construction Signage and Follow Detour Routes.

NOTICE OF INTERMITTENT ROAD CLOSURES LAKESHORE DRIVE

All information can be found on the Town’s website at: www. sylvanlake.ca/projects

There will be Intermittent Road Closures along Lakeshore Drive in the area from 33 Street to Highway 20 Roundabout for construction from May through October. All businesses will be OPEN during this time. Please obey ALL Construction Signage and Follow Detour Routes.

If you require more information, please contact Dave Kelham by e-mail at dkelham@sylvanlake.ca or by phone at 403.887.2141.

All information can be found on the Town’s website at: www. sylvanlake.ca/projects

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If you require more information, please contact Dave Kelham by e-mail at dkelham@sylvanlake.ca or by phone at 403.887.2141.

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ROAD BANS 75% AXLE WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS MARCH 1 – JUNE 1 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.

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS A fundraiser is being held on Thursday May 26 at Viva La Sirena in Sylvan Lake in support of the Sylvan Lake and Area Urgent Care Committee.

The evening is set to include an internationally reknowned comedian, a three-course dinner and a highly unique live auction.

Co-organizer of the event and owner of Viva La Sirena, Kjeryn Davis explained the auction would be unforgettable.

“People aren’t donating small silent auction items – what we have here is people donating life experiences to be live auctioned off,” explained Davis.

She added a few of the experiences being auctioned off include a flight into Banff to enjoy a picnic. Another experience being auctioned includes the time, gas and airplane needed for some one to obtain their pilots license donated

by Sky Wings Aviation out Penhold. Four passes to the Rocky Mountain National Drag Race in Edmonton with a chance to meeting the crew and driver from the Synoil Race Team is also being auctioned.

Co-organizer of the event, Jordan Sinclair explained comedian Mike Dambra out of Rochester New York would be headlining the comedic performances. Dambra has opening for Howie Mandell, Rosie O’Donnell and Adam Sandler.

Dinner for the evening will include a chef’s tasting menu.

“The culinary treat will take you on a little adventure through Spain starting with an Amuse Bouche to cleanse the palette,” said Davis.

Davis and co-organizer Jordan Sinclair stated they feel it is important to keep pushing forward with raising funds for the Urgent Care cause in Sylvan Lake.

“We need to stay positive and focus on our community,” said Davis. “Urgent care is important – I almost didn’t move to Sylvan Lake because there was no hospital for my daughter.

People shouldn’t have to take the risk when moving to our community, it is important.”

Sinclair added, “Our community desperately needs an urgent care facility to look after the citizens of Sylvan Lake and area.”

Viva La Sirena, Co-operators Harbour Insurance and the Joe Sylvan Lake Facebook page have sponsored this event.

For more information or to purchase tickets visit Co-operators Harbour Insurance, Bukwildz or Jordan at Adrenalin Motors. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

2015 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT’S AND AUDITOR’S REPORT

NOTICE OF INTERMITTENT ROAD CLOSURES LAKESHORE DRIVE

Fundraiser being held in support of Urgent Care Committee

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Sylvan Lake Library recieves technology grant

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The Sylvan Lake Municipal Library has recently been notified they will receive a grant from Telus of $2,100.

This money will go towards the purchase of more PC laptops with much needed software.

The software will include Microsoft Office, an image editing software and Minecraft.

These three soft wares are planned to be installed on the lap tops as there are still many people who aren’t familiar with the software and would like to learn them.

Receiving this grant for the purchase of laptops and software is something that will help out the library tremendously. It will not only help with running programs, it will also allow Library staff to provide computer access to more patrons.

Currently the library has desktops stationed at the front of the Library, near the main entrance.

The Library already has two laptops they currently own.

Library director Caroline Vandriel hopes they will be able to buy two or three lap tops with the software.

Having more laptops would make for an easy mobile lab.

When a program needs a computer lab, one can easily be set up with laptops in the program room.

“When we do tutorials and training we would like to do it in the programming room and currently in order for that to happen we need a bunch of lap tops,” Vandriel said.

Staff has been borrowing laptops from Parkland Regional Library System, but the borrowing times don’t always work and the specific software needed on the laptop isn’t always there.

When the library buys more laptops, they have compete control over what software will be available.

“The laptops don’t always have the stuff on them that you want them too,” Vandriel said. “If we had our own lab set up the way we want it, it wouldn’t take an hour to set up computers before a program. I wouldn’t have to make sure I had the right software on the laptop for what I am doing this time around. It’s definitely a need.”

More laptops also means more privacy. Some people may not feel comfortable sitting at the front and working on important and private documents.

Working on a laptop there is no worry of someone looking over your shoulder when sitting in your own space.

Vandriel also mentioned how there are several people in town who can’t afford a computer or internet.

This is why they use what the Library has to offer.

Sometimes the computers in the library get so busy that people come in and need a computer but there are none available.

“There are times when every single one of those computers are in use and people come in and say I’d like to use a computer, and we have to say ‘we don’t have something for you right now’,” Vandriel said.

Additional laptops will be a solution to this problem.

Vandriel and the rest of the staff at the Library are very grateful for the grant from Telus.

“It’s huge. We would not be able to get off the ground without that grant. It’s really something great for us,” Vandriel said. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

Computer Grant – The Sylvan Lake Municipal Library received a grant from Telus to be used towards the purchase of more computers.

In this photo - Rob Hamill, a library patron uses a computer.

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@Sylvan100 COME SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY BY SITTING ON A COMMITTEE OR BOARD We are seeking public members for the following:

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RFP OP1531 INFLOW AND INFILTRATION STUDY The Town of Sylvan Lake is seeking Proposals from qualified engineering firms to provide engineering services to conduct an Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) investigation/study of the Town’s sanitary sewer collection system. The primary intent of the study is to develop a comprehensive I&I reduction program with project priorities and estimated costs which will limit the I&I into the Town’s sewage lagoons.

Community Services Committee (1 Vacancy) Provides recommendations related to community opportunities and challenges. The committee reviews Special Event applications and makes recommendations on approval to Council. It reviews and approves Community Grant applications. The committee meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Municipal Government Building. (2 year term) Sylvan Lake Lodge Foundation (1 Vacancy) Responsible for ensuring that adequate accommodation is provided to resident senior citizens at a reasonable cost. To provide quality health care in conjunction with other public service agencies and to provide opportunity for residents to participate in recreational and social activities that encourages their continual involvement in the local community.

Documents (electronic only) will be available on and after Friday, May 6, 2016 from the Alberta Purchasing Connection.

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.

Proposals must be presented or delivered in sealed packages, clearly marked with the RFP number and title. Faxed or other electronically transmitted submissions will NOT be accepted.

Please forward a letter of interest with relevant information and completed application form by Wednesday, May 18, 2016 to:

Completed Proposals must be received at: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 48th Avenue Sylvan Lake AB T4S 1G6 no later than Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 2:00 p.m., MDT. Late submissions will NOT be accepted.

All inquiries related to this Request for Proposal shall be directed to: Mr. David Yee, P.Eng. Project Manager/Asset Management Town of Sylvan Lake Email: dyee@sylvanlake.ca

Community Programs ARE YOU A FORT MCMURRAY EVACUEE? If so, please feel free to stop by the Sylvan Lake Welcome Centre, set up at the Community Centre- 4725 43 Street to receive information & referral services, supporting resources, relocation details, and community programs & events! Evacuees are also encouraged to take advantage of FREE access to recreation and culture programming. For program details, or to register, please contact 403 887 2199 or visit our Recreation & Culture Office: 4926 50 Avenue.

Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 48 Avenue Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 Attention: Mary Rose Or via e-mail to: mrose@sylvanlake.ca

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THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2016

Community encouraged to gather for first Food Truck Thursday of the year

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The Town of Sylvan Lake

is excited to announce the kick off to Food Truck Thursdays.

Each week residents are

invited to journey downtown and experience the many culinary treats the food trucks have to offer.

This week’s line up is set to include tastey treats such as doughnuts, kettle korn, fries, grilled cheese,

popsicles and a variety of organic/gluten free options.

Joanne Gaudet, communications officer for the Town of Sylvan Lake explained they hope to see a sense of community form each Thursday.

Each week 50a Avenue between 50 Street and 50a Street will be transformed into a surely savoury and sweet treat making it the perfect place to gather with friends and family.

It also offers the opportunity to say hello to some one you may not have seen in a while.

“We have so many people who work downtown

and visit downtown on the lunch or after work so Food Truck Thursday is going to be a great option for them,” said Gaudet.

“Maybe they get their tasty treats and hang out in the sun or maybe they visit some local shops in the area. There has been a good deal of interest in the event and we are excited to see how it pans out. It will be a nice scene.”

Food Truck Thursdays begins this Thursday, May 19 through to September 29 in between Balloons Galore and Sakk’s Shoes from 11 a.m.-8p.m. weekly. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

Town Council proposing lower increase to property taxes

Every Thursday 11:00 am to 8:00 pm on 50 A Avenue, between 50 Street & 50 A Street

May 19 through September 29 2016

Join us every Thursday, starting May 19th , and running through to September 29th, for

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BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS During the last regular meeting of Town Council, the first of three readings was given to a bylaw that would see a lower proposed property tax rate increase in Sylvan Lake.

During the 2016 Budget process in January, a 2.47% increase was proposed to the combined residential municipal tax rate while increasing the combined non-residential tax rate by 1.39%.

The assessment growth projection used when preparing the 2016 Budget was $70 million. The final amount of assessment growth for the year was $88 million. The higher assessment values create an option to lower the original proposed tax increase in the 2016 Budget to %1.39.

Darren Moore, Finance Director for the Town of Sylvan Lake explained the lower rate is due to a higher than anticipated level of growth in Sylvan Lake such as houses and businesses built over the last year.

“We are always trying to keep the community involved and engaged, I think this decision shows Council is being prudent by lower this tax rate,” said Moore. “I think it’s good to see this lower tax rate increase coming in. It helps not only resident of Sylvan Lake but also business and property owners. Especially in this economy I think it’s good news.”

Second and third readings of the proposed change in tax rates will take place on June 4 at the next regular Meeting of Council. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

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Block party to be hosted at Sylvan Lake Community Centre parking lot

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The Sylvan Lake Kick Off To Summer Block Party will at held at the Sylvan Lake Community Centre parking lot on May 28, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Many fun activities will be held for children such as road hockey, a scooter and bike competition, a bouncy castle and a barbecue for the whole community to enjoy.

This event is free with the community being invited to join organizers for a family friendly fun filled day.

The block party was an initiative that came through the SPARC (Strengthening Positive Assets & Resiliency in Communities) Committee to bring people together and to show people how to host their own community block parties.

The upcoming block party will serve as kick off to the block party season; with hopes of other block parties taking place in individual neighbourhoods throughout summer.

“We’re hosting a block party in the community to get people to come out to see how easy it is to host their own party in their own neighbourhood,” said chair of the SPARC Committee, Krista Carlson.

The committee created a block party tool kit with all the information needed to host your own block party.

It has ideas on what food to serve and the permits needed to host a block party if you need to block off a street.

Included in the kit are fun activities to do.

Carlson said the hope is for people to take the kits away and go back to their own neighbourhoods and plan a party.

“The event is going to have everything you typically see in a block party,” she said.

The purpose to the block party is to get the community out and together to promote the idea of having a neighbourhood party.

“We know that when neighbours know each other, it makes it a more connected community which results in lower crime rates,” Carlson said. “It helps build assets in young people. When neighbours know each other they can look out for each other better. It’s just to create some neighbourhood connectedness.”

With the event being free, people are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs. This would be the case if people hosted their own party.

The difference between a block party and a house party is block parties are generally outside with all your neighbours being involved or aware of it.

The parties can be anything from a neighbourhood picnic to a full out party where neighbours bring their lawn chairs and have a guitar jam.

“It brings together adults and kids. All ages should be welcome at a block party,” Carlson said. “We tell people it’s important that they invite all their neighbours so no one feels left out from that event.” reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

Empowerment When I was in Junior High my Youth Pastor saw something in me that I didn’t see. He saw potential in me, so he called me into leadership and empowered and equipped me to serve others. As I’ve been thinking about this idea of empowerment over the last weeks I’ve asked several people about someone who has empowered them in their lives. Nearly all of them responded with a story about someone who came alongside them and empowered them to lead.

As we are empowered by the Holy Spirit, we empower others. We see this in scripture like Matthew 28 where Jesus commissions his Church to make disciples, teaching them and baptising them. We see this in

scripture like Ephesians 4 where Paul says that we are here to equip the Church to do the work of ministry. Our Church mission statement, growing in Christ, going in Christ is based around this idea. We grow in Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit, as a vine climbing a dead branch grows and produces fruit. Then out of that growth we go and we spread the gospel and help others grow in their relationship with Christ. We empower and equip others for the ministry.

Have you ever been empowered by someone? Has anyone ever come alongside you in life and just spoken through actions or words “You can do this” and then equipped you to do the task? What impact did that have on your life? How will you empower someone this week?

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

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH #2-21 Beju Industrial Drive Pastor Larry Brotherton 403-505-4438 Church phone: 403-877-9634 info@lutheranchurchsylvan.com www.lutheranchurchsylvan.com

Sunday Worship 10:30 am “Experience the unconditional love of God in Jesus Christ.” (John 3:16)

4308 - 50 Avenue 403-887-1401

Anglican Church Rev. Chris Roth “In Full Communion with the ELCIC.”

Sunday Services & Sunday School 10 AM

Alliance Community Church 4404 - 47th Avenue

403-887-8811

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Worship Services • 9:00 am & 10:45 am Senior Pastor: Rev. Kevin Haugan Associate Pastor: Rev. Jim Rilling Youth Pastor Rev. Owen Scott Children’s Ministry Coordinator: Khristie 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.sylvanlakeanglican.ca www.sylvanlakeanglican.ca

www.sylvanlakealc.org 403.887.2450

Memorial Presbyterian Church 5020 48 ST STREET, TRE REET ET, T, SY SYLV SYLVAN LVAN AN N LLAKE, A E, AK E, AAB B T4 T4SS 1C 1C6 C6 40 403-887-5702

Minister: Rev. Jin Woo Kim Worship Service ~ 10:30 AM May 22 Sermon: Ephesians 17 - Oneness and Growth www.slmpc.ca • memorial_office@shaw.ca SUNDAY CELEBRATION 10:30am Nursery Jr. Kids (ages 3-5) Kids church (Gr. 1-6) Lead Pastor Youth Pastor Children’s Pastor Jules Fletcher Todd Pratt Ashley Butcher CONTACT US

4290 50th Street 403-887-2004

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WEEKLY EVENTS CLUB DJ Ages 4-11 (Mondays) TLC STUDIES Wednesdays) THE BRAVE YOUTH Gr. 7-11 (Thursdays)

Our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church 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 Mass Schedule Wednesday & Friday 9am • Saturday 5pm Sunday 11am (last Sunday of the month 9am)

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

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THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2016

Local teachers recognized for excellence in education

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Two local teachers have been nominated for the 2016 Excellence in Teaching Award – Katelyn Nalesnik from École Mother Teresa School and Kristin Miller from École Our Lady of the Rosary School.

Nominees for the 2016 Excellence In Teaching Awards are recognized through Alberta Education.

Both teachers are honoured by the recognition.

Nalesnik has been teaching for five years, two of those years spent at École Mother Teresa School where she mainly teachers grade 7 and 8 math.

The School’s vice principal Ken Meraw along with some fellow teachers and a parent nominated her.

Her colleagues had noted her teaching style and everything she does around the school to help make it an amazing place to learn.

In addition to teaching math, Nalesnik is also the technology coach, the junior girls’ basketball team coach and ski club coach. She is also involved with a number of other initiatives around the school.

Katelyn said she builds connections with her students by having conversations with them and understanding what their likes and dislikes are.

If they are having a bad day she asks them what is wrong and treats them like a person and not just someone she works with.

“It’s having a one on one conversation with them,” she said. “I think that’s the best way.”

As a technology coach Nalesnik helps teachers in-

corporate technology into their classrooms.

“I can go into other classrooms and teach different lessons that involve technology in an effective manner,” she said. “Myself and the teachers can also plan different lessons too.”

She helps the teachers learn how to research effectively using computers, iPads, Google or apps.

“The kids carry their phones all the time but to make sure they are using their device effectively we teach them digital literacy and citizenship - that’s what we’re trying to do,” she said.

“It’s not just to text your friends and be goofy, there’s a purpose we can use that technology for.”

Nalesnik said she likes the sense of community the School has. Being a catholic school, the teachers are able to pray with the students and have a good time within the community.

“I really feel that by knowing the students and staff as well as we do, we have built good relationships and I enjoy coming to work,” she said. “You see the growth of different students and staff from the beginning of the year to the end. That’s my favourite thing about teaching.”

She said her reaction to being nominated was one of immense joy – but one she was not expecting.

She said the application for nominating someone is

big and knowing that her colleagues and a parent took the time to fill it out was rewarding.

“It was really nice to know that they had done that for me,” she said.

The reference letters from some of the teachers were heart felt and brought Nalesnik to tears.

“It’s something that people tell you, but then you see someone everyday and you read a letter they wrote. It’s really touching to see that,” she said. “It was the positivity and everything that they had said. I wasn’t expecting it. I was really humbled.”

Kristin Miller has been teaching for five years as well and teaches grade one at École Our Lady of the

Rosary School.

The school’s principal Diane Kulczycki, assistant principal Tracy Trieber and one of the parents of the students she teaches nominated her.

She said she was surprised to be nominated but was honoured when they approached her about it.

The letters noted how Miller forms solid relationships with her students in addition to her quality of teaching and her instructional practices. She also has strong communication skills with parents.

She creates an open door policy with the technology she uses to allow parents to see inside the classroom and check in on daily activities.

EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING – Katelyn Nalesnik from École Mother Teresa School and Kristin Miller from École Our Lady of the Rosary School are local nominees for the 2016 Excellence in Teaching Awards.

Jasmine O’Halloran–Han/Sylvan Lake News

Kristin is most proud of how she offers her students quality education and that she keeps striving for excellence by keeping up with the latest in educational research.

She is always striving for self-improvement, as she is currently a student herself earning her masters.

She maintains her quality of teaching with best practices, meaning she stays up to date with the most current of research in technology.

Technology isn’t just fun for her students to use in class, it also pushes for a high level of thinking.

Finding out she was nominated Miller said she felt honoured. She added she was excited to tell her family from Ontario and how it was nice to read all of the nomination letters written about her.

Something that was brought to light in the letters was how Kristen interacts with her coworkers. This relates to her always giving out compliments.

“I think it’s just my nature of going and complimenting people and telling them they are doing a good job. That was something I didn’t really notice that I do,” she said.

Miller is also proud of the foundation she has set in her classroom based on creating an inclusive community environment where students are able to learn in a safe and welcoming space.

Miller said it is nice to know that she is looked up to as a leader and how people have recognized her capabilities.

“I am by no means any master at teaching, I am still learning it,” she said. “I like to take risks with it and it’s nice to see there are leaders in our building.” reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

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May is Better Hearing Month THE HEARING CENTRE presents

Beltone Better Hearing Days offers something for everyone Beltone is set to kick off their annual Better Hearing Days this month and to celebrate they are offering a three-day Appreciation Open House Event on Tuesday, May 24th, Wednesday, May 25th and Thursday, May 26th.

During this event people are invited to Beltone for several offers including hearing screenings, product demonstrations ear scans, servicing and adjustment of current hearing instruments to ensure maximum performance as well as a draw for one of three door prizes. Specialty pricing on select hearing instruments and accessories, among many others will be available.

There will also be special appearances by Ira Spiegel, an audiologist and business development manager for Beltone Canada as well as Desiree Bauer, a hearing loss support specialist and CHHA certified speech reading instructor. She will be presenting short seminars on May 24th and May 25th on expectations of hearing aids and on coping strategies to enhance communication in different listening environments.There is a recommended pre-registration to hear Bauer’s presentation.Those interested can call Beltone at 403-347-4703.

Beltone has been a leader in the international hearing instrument community for over 75 years as well as a fixture in the Red Deer & Central Alberta area.The company celebrated their 75th anniversary last year.

“We hope to help people understand it’s a time to take advantage of these opportunities and particularly take advantage of our Better Hearing Days.There is so much that we offer,” he said.

“We are locally owned and operated but we are internationally connected to the entire Beltone International network. Beltone is setting the pace using cutting-edge, state-of-the-art technology and is the only hearing aid company who has won awards for hearing instrumentation.”

“We see people who are 18-years-old, all the way up,” said Mulrooney, pointing to a common misconception is that hearing loss comes only with age.“We recommend that if people suspect they have a bit of a hearing loss, now is the time to check it out.We are a first line of entry so it’s easy, it’s simple and typically we can get clients in very, very quickly.”

Some symptoms of hearing loss can include Daniel Mulrooney, hearing aid practitioner and the people seeming to mumble when they talk, people manager/owner of Beltone in Red Deer said there is tell you that you speak too loudly, have trouble much that sets the company apart from others. listening in church or at a theatre, often asking people to repeat something they’ve said or if “We provide monthly clinics all over Central Alberta your family complains that you play the radio or for people who simply can’t or don’t want to come TV too loudly, among others.These may be some into Red Deer,” said Mulrooney.“We also provide indicators of some hearing loss that should be monthly clinics to the lodges here in Red Deer. checked out and this is the perfect time to do that.

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Student display creations at Exhibition of Learning

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The École Our Lady of the Rosary School was full of excitement Friday as students showed off their projects at the Exhibition of Learning.

These projects were part of the Project Based Learning.

The students had been working on their projects over the last couple of months and were raging with excitement for the hour when their parents, other teachers and Mayor Sean McIntyre would see their project.

The exhibition of learning was definitely well attended. The students’

projects were all well done with the students ready to answer any questions visitors had.

Each classroom made a project according to a theme.

The different themes included birds, different responsibilities in the community, understanding history and our current community, how to build thriving zoo enclosures, slide shows on iPads, social justice and bridging the gap.

The projects the students did were hands on using recycled materials.

They made mockets of the different concepts they were presenting. They also presented information on

poster boards to ensure their visitors didn’t leave without their questions being answered.

This was the whole goal of the project based learning activities.

The school’s principal Diane Kulczycki described the project based learning as a students centred pedagogy.

She said students acquired deeper knowledge through active exploration of real world challenges and problems.

“It’s taking on a problem or a challenge that exists in our life and looking for solutions,” she added.

She further explained how pedagogy is a students centred approach to

learning.

This means it’s all about the students.

“They are the ones that drive and lead in the learning,” Kulczychi said.

As human beings are curious and learn by seeing and doing, Kulczychi said this is what the projects are all about.

“It’s the exploration and the authenticity as well,” she said.

The students have an interest and they are allowed to explore that interest.

An example being how the students went about exploring how to build a zoo enclosure that would meet the needs of an animal.

The students chose an animal, researched it and created a zoo enclosure based on the information they found in their research.

Another aspect of the project based learning is bringing in different speakers who are experts in what the students are researching.

For instance a speaker from the Medicine River Wildlife Centre.

From the projects that were on display it was obvious the students put a great deal of effort into not only making the project research based and fact filled, but also a pleasure to see. The students stood

Project On The iPad – Grade 2 French emmersion student Landon Lesmister shows the project he made on his iPad during École Our Lady of the Rosary School’s Exhibition of Learning Friday.

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proudly by their projects.

Kulczycki said the students also had a lot of fun creating their masterpieces.

Taking the lead on their own projects they got to take their ideas and thoughts and put it all into action. Their teacher was there to help them, but the students had to figure out their projects together.

“Yesterday morning one of my grade 1 classes was just finishing up their projects and they were so excited,” Kulczycki said.

“They couldn’t wait to get to their projects and work on the details on their zoo enclosures. It’s been non-stop excitement and I

hope parents felt the buzz in the air today.”

Kulczycki said she is very proud of the students hard work and the projects they have completely. She also emphasized that she is proud of the teachers for recognizing how their students learn and that is by exploring their own interest and creating their own projects.

“The teachers are guiding and directing the students but they are not taking over,” Kulczycki said.

“That takes a lot to relinquish that control because in past experiences the teacher is the guide.” reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

Zoo Enclosure – Grade 1 English students at École Our Lady of the Rosary School Danica Argueta and Alexis Henderson show the zoo enclosure they made at the Exhibition of Learning Friday.

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125 years of Vonin – Markerville’s Icelandic Ladies Aid Celebrating the women of a strong community

BY LAUREL (ANDERSEN) CORBIERE SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS On Saturday, April 23, 2016, the community of Markerville celebrated three astonishing milestones. It has been 10 years since the restoration of the Fensala Community Hall, 30 years since the opening of the Historic Markerville Creamery Museum, and extraordinarily, 125 years since the establishment of Vonin, the local Icelandic Ladies Aid, in 1891.

Markerville is a community of tremendous energy, depth, and nostalgia.

It is a place that has been built over the years on the foundational spirit of hundreds of Icelandic settlers, their descendants, and a host of creative, non-Icelandic people who have made it their home. I am a descendant of those early Icelandic settlers and I have benefitted greatly from a strong community upbringing. I remember Christmas celebrations in the community hall, the opening of the Stephan G. Stephansson House, sitting on my grandmother’s knee during Vonin meetings, making and eating Ponnukokur (Icelandic Pancake) and Vinertarta(Icelandic Cake), and working as an interpreter at the Historic Markerville Creamery Museum thirty years ago. I now live in Lethbridge and I was pleased to join the anniversary celebrations.

Approximately 100 people gathered in Markerville’s Fensala Hall to celebrate the occasion.

In attendance was Hjálmar W. Hannesson (Consul General of Iceland in Winnipeg), Earl Dreeshen (MP), Don MacIntyre (MLA), Jim Wood (Mayor, Red Deer County) and Carolyn Josephson Yu, Alberta’s Fjallkona (Icelandic Queen of the Mountains). Consul General Hannesson fondly congratulated the Stephan G. Stephansson Icelandic Society for their milestones and for taking such good care of the homestead of Iceland’s native poet. Several guests had been a part of Vonin or a staff member of the Historic Markerville Creamery Museum over the years. Iris Bourne, the granddaughter of Stephansson was in attendance. Guests dined

Larry Kjearsgaard and Gary Spornitz perform a delightful melody during a recent night of celebration in Markerville.

Joyce Johannson, Marlene Linneberg, Shirley Hillman, Meredith Hoar, Dorothy Murray, d’Arcy Gamble and Kelly Rude perform a scene detailing the incredible work done by the Vonin women. on a wonderful meal of roasted chicken, sipped “Markerville Mimosas”, and listened to music by local musicians Larry Kjearsgaard and Gary Spornitz. A Tombola fundraiser provided a festive atmosphere as guests purchased colorful balloons with numbers that matched up to a prize awarded just prior to dinner.

In particular, the evening celebration was a fitting tribute to the strong pioneer women who established Vonin (Icelandic for “hope”) in 1891. A photo of Vonin’s 60th anniversary celebration in 1951 was placed on every table and people enjoyed identifying their mothers, grandmothers, and neighbors from their youth. I cannot help but think that

Markerville would not be what it is today without the support and determination of that group of women. Although they had left the community many years ago, their spirit was brought to life that evening. This was especially due to two vignettes written and directed by Bernice Andersen, my mother. Local women dressed in period costume, took the stage, and played the characters of Lily, Regina, Anita, Tubba, Rosa, and others (many women that I remember from my youth). Gentle spirits brought to life in celebration. It was a fine tribute to their good humor and humble support of the community as well as a fitting recognition of what women do in general to make commu-

nities stronger. They offer talent and skill that can easily shadow the work of great poets but so often goes unrecognized. That evening was a welcome exception.

Congratulations to Vonin, the community of Markerville,and the Stephan G. Stephansson Icelandic Society on these significant anniversary achievements. Your infectious pride and investment in celebration are indications that you have

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Bernice Anderson greets Earl Dreeshan, Member of Parliament, during the recent event held in Markerville.

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Students learn value of living active lives

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Students at École Steffie Woima School were skipping their hearts out during their break last Thursday during a Jump Rope For Heart presentation.

They had gathered for an assembly where presenters from the Heart and Stroke Foundation spoke of the importance of keeping their heart healthy and how staying active plays a large role in this.

To cement the importance of maintaining a healthy heart - the students were shown videos and skipping demonstrations.

The students were also encouraged to raise money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation with the school’s goal set at $10,000.

The school has already raised a significant amount of money with around half of the funds coming from online donations.

The school takes part in raising money for the Foundation every other year, with this year’s event marking their third year of participation.

During their last two years of participation the school successfully raised over $10,000 each time.

With money being tight due to the economy, the school still aims to raise their target goal and donate all the money they can.

One of the teachers at the school, Barbie Vold-Bowd said one student raised $1,000 by themself, inspiring those around to work together to raise funds for the Foundation.

The goal of the Jump Rope for Heart program is to ensure students learn life long lessons of how to stay active.

Keeping their heart healthy doesn’t just include being active for an hour a day, it also means eating healthy and keeping their lungs healthy while also limiting their

screen time.

The students learned that eating fresh fruits and vegetables is best when it comes to keeping a healthy heart.

Some of the teachers also worked the program into their health studies.

Vold-Bowd said the Heart and Stroke Foundation has a website full of different activities for staying active.

Students have enjoyed learning from their participation in this program.

“Over the month I have had kids come up to me and talk to me about friends or grandparents who have had heart attacks and have had to change their eating and things like that,” Vold-Bowd said.

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Community encouraged to take part in walk for dog guides

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

STAYING ACTIVE – Students at École Steffie Woima School skip in support of Jump Rope For Heart this month to keep their hearts healthy.

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She said the students have also learned how to be aware and compassionate for other people around them and have asked what they can do to raise money for research to help people they may or may not know.

“They learned to be compassionate and have empathy for those around us,” VoldBowd said.

The big lesson the students learned was how even at their age, when all their meals will be prepared for them, they are still responsible for their own health.

“They need to take charge and eat right,” Vold-Bowd said. “They are responsible even at this point for their own health.”

The Sylvan Lake Purina Walk for Dog Guides walk will be held at the Sylvan Lake Dog Par, May 29 on Memorial Trail and 60th street at 11:30 a.m.

This fundraising event helps raise money for guide dogs and the awareness of how dogs help individuals with physical or medical disabilities to be more independent.

Individuals or groups are encouraged to register at no charge at www.purinawalkfordogguides.com and start raising money.

Donations can be made online or participants can collect cash or cheques, which can then be handed in the day of the walk at the 10:30 a.m. registration time.

People hand in their donations, walk their dog and enjoy the festivities afterwards.

This event also aims to spread the awareness on how guide dogs help people become more independent.

All donations will go towards the Lions Foundation of Canada Guide Dogs to support the program.

The program breeds, raises and matches the right dog to the right person.

The programs do not receive government funding and relies on donations.

The Purina Walk for Dog Guides is the largest fundraiser for the Lion’s Club and is held in around 200 communities across Canada.

“Whatever is raised goes 100 percent towards providing the training and everything that’s needed for Canadians to get these dog guides,” said organizer for the Sylvan Lake Purina Walk for Dog Guides Suzanne Leshchyshyn.

There are six different types of dog guides: Canine Vision - for people who are blind or visually impaired, Hearing Ear - for the deaf or hard of hearing, Service Dog - for people with medical or physical disabilities, Seizure Response - for people with epilepsy, Autism

Assistance - for children with autism spectrum disorder and Diabetic Alert - for people with type 1 diabetes who face hypoglycemic unawareness.

The dogs are trained for a specific job to best help their handlers and their individual needs.

For the deaf or hard of hearing Leshchyshyn said, “The dog hears everything on that person’s behalf - whether it’s the doorbell, the phone or traffic.”

The dogs that assist autistic children have become a great resource.

Leshchyshyn said the dogs have made a huge different in a many children’s lives.

The children open up, converse more and are more outgoing.

“They have more independence because the dog calms them,” Leshchyshyn said.

For epileptic seizures the dog is able to sense when a person is about to have a seizure.

The diabetic alert dog is trained to know when someone with type one diabetes is having a hypoglycemic reaction.

“They are for people who don’t have those indicators that they have a high or a low coming on,” Leshchyshyn said. “The dog kind of notices that for them so they are able to tell the person that this is happening so they get the insulin that is required.”

Due to there being no registration fee participants are encouraged to raise more than what it would have cost to participate in other events as most other events have a registration fee.

“We encourage everyone to get out there and help raise funds for such a great program,” Leshchyshyn said.

People are encouraged to take part in this walk to help raise awareness for the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides program and help raise funds for Canadians in need of guide dogs. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

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Muscles in Motion set for sixth year at Jarvis Bay

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS For the sixth consecutive year, Muscles in Motion will be held at the Jarvis Bay Provincial Park on June 4.

The whole point of this race is for everyone involved to have fun, be challenged and raise money for muscular dystrophy.

Kimberley Reinhart, organizer of the event, said the event in the past has raised over $30,000 towards helping the fight against muscular dystrophy.

The goal this year is to raise $10,000, a goal that will surely be met if not beat as the event grows bigger each year.

There are three different challenges in this event including 4km race, 8km trail run, a firefighter challenge and a children’s 1km fun run and challenge.

The whole family can be involved in this challenge.

Reinhart said there are teenagers who have participated in the past in the trail run, but the majority of the runners are adults.

The teenagers who do participate in the run are ones that belong to clubs where they do long distance running and can handle the challenge.

If people aren’t wanting to participate in the challenge they are more than welcome to volunteer to help run the events and cheer on the participants.

The firefighters team up in groups of six people and do five or six obstacles, some which require full gear. Other obstacles are done as a team.

“Some you have to do together as a team. Some it’s like a relay race, but they are all based on firefighting training

methods,” Reinhart said. “We try to get them involved as much as possible.”

The children’s challenge starts with a run to warm them up and then they do an obstacle course where they climb over and under various objects and get to flip smaller tires. A mini version of what the adults do.

Out of all of the events, Reinhart said the firefighters challenge is the most difficult.

“You’re flipping big tires and you only have six minutes to complete as many rounds as possible,” she said.

Even though there is no huge prize for the teams that wins the firefighters challenge, they do have bragging rights and are crowned the winner at the end.

Several people have participated in the challenge, with many of the same teams competing every year.

There have been up to 70 runners, with a capacity for 100 and around 25 children participating each year.

For the firefighter challenge the most teams they have had have been 10, with eight being registered for this year so far.

There is room for 20 teams.

“One year it will be nice to sell out and have it full,” Reinhart said.

The feedback she has gotten from the firefighter challenge is that it is challenging but also rewarding.

“The whole goal is to challenge them physically and mentally,” Reinhart said.

“Everybody is at different fitness levels and they still work hard and get it done.”

Every year she tries to make it a bit harder so they don’t know what challenges to expect.

She said it is nice the firefighters get to

Muscles In Motion – The sixth annual Muscles In Motion race is set to take place at Jarvis Bay Provincial Park on June 4. Participants are encouraged to register for this event.

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work as a team and at the end of the race many often look back and can’t believe what they just did.

“It’s the feeling of accomplishing a big goal,” Reinhart said.

Reinhart has received positive feedback on the children’s race as well.

The children love it because they get to flip the mini tires over.

Sparky, the Sylvan Lake Fire Department’s mascot is often out along with the fire truck.

The biggest surprise people may find

is how challenging the events are. Even though the event is not as large as others, this unique event is found to be challenging to participants year after year.

“They may not expect it to be as hard as it is, but they still always finish it,” Reinhart said.

Those wishing to register for the race are encouraged to visit the Muscles in Motion Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ musclesinmotionsylvanlake or follow the event on Twitter at @MIMSylvanLake. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

Sylvan Lake Library fundraising to support local youth

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Staff at the Sylvan Lake Municipal Library are currently fundraising to send a local youth to YouthWrite this summer.

To reach their fundraising goal they are currently doing a bottle drive.

They have nearly reached their goal of $625, but still need around $100 dollars.

This money will go towards the registration fee.

YouthWrite takes place July 3-8 at Kamp Kiwanis in Bragg Creek. It is a camp where youth learn different ways of how to express themselves through writing and various other artistic mediums.

The community is encouraged to get in touch with the Library if they have bottles they would like to donate. Staff can make convenient arrangements by either picking bottles up or having bottles dropped off.

If you can’t get to the Library then staff will manage to get to you some how.

There is also a bin set up at the library to collect

bottles and cans and any other drink containers the bottle depot would accept.

People are welcome to drop off bags of bottles or cash their bottles in and donate the money.

“We’re hoping that this will be the last push and we will be done,” said the Library’s programmer, Corrie Brown.

Fundraising for YouthWrite has included Library staff participating in the Polar Bear Dip, selling baked goods at, collecting donations through the donation boo, and a GoFundMe page.

The Library will be accepting bottles until the end of May or when they have collected all the funds they need. Brown hopes to fundraise all the money before the end of the month.

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Local women celebrate art of belly dance at Hafla party

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Belly dancers filled the Sylvan Lake Legion during a recent Hafla party - a private party for belly dancers.

It was a beautiful evening, certainly one that will not be forgotten. Several different groups of dancers were there and when not dancing, sat down at a table to enjoy seeing other dancers performing.

All dancers were accepted with no judgment on skill or body size.

This created an atmosphere of admiration, support, respect and acceptance for dancers of all ages and all skill levels.

Whether they had only a few years of dancing experience or had been dancing their whole life, women had the chance to perform their dances.

The room was decorated according in an Arabian theme, but the dancers were not limited to the costumes they wore or the music they danced too.

The music was varied and included Arabic and Latina music.

Some of the dances were faster paced. This is when the dancers emphasized a beat by clapping their finger cymbals together.

Those who weren’t dancing clapped to the beat of the songs. It was an all inclusive atmosphere where everyone was accepted.

Before the dancing started, everyone was treated to a light dinner with cheesecake.

There was never a dull moment throughout the evening with the floor constantly playing host to one or two dances minimum. All around it was a high energy, fun filled and beautiful event.

One of the young dancers, Keira Carde showed a video of herself dancing when she was four. She then performed the same dance that night - 10 years later.

Local belly dance teacher, Gabriellah Bache has been teaching the dance for 14 years now and organizes the Hafla parties.

She puts the Hafla’s parties on for women only because that’s how it originally was. She likes to maintain the event’s cultural significance.

Dancing – Women belly dance in a group at the Hafla party held at the Sylvan Lake Legion held on Saturday.

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“I try to go back to the original when it used to be a dance for women by women,” Bache said.

At these private parties she allows women of all different skill levels and ages to dance because she wants to give everyone a chance to show what they have learned in class which creates a great deal of positive energy.

Bache said she hopes women will walk away with a

positive experience after being around other women in a supportive environment. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

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Quilt auction being held to support education in Uganda

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Several different sizes, shapes and colours of quilts will be auctioned June 11 at the Alliance Community Church.

Proceeds will go to the T.O.U.C.H. Ministries in Uganda, specifically for the education programs.

There will be around 15 quilts up for auction made by the Quilters with a Purpose group.

The quilts are hand made, individually designed and unique said a member of Quilters for a Purpose Mary Hilman.

The primary focus of the quilt sale is to support educational initiatives taking place at a school in Uganda. The proceeds from the sale will go towards funding expenses such as paying the teachers, the building’s expenses and everything else that goes along with educating children.

At the school in Uganda there are 335 students ranging from pre-kindergarten

to around grade 7.

At the age of around 14 students go off to boarding school and there are extra costs involved with that.

With there being a variety of quilts to auction off, the average worth of a quilt will range.

The quilts also have a variety of uses such as keeping you warm at night, in front of the T.V. or decorating a wall.

The event will include a chicken or beef sit down dinner with a buffet dessert bar that starts at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Tickets are being sold for $25 per person.

Speakers will be there such as the director of the school and one of the orphans who graduated from university with a teaching degree. The presentation will focus on what T.O.U.C.H. Ministries is and the work they are doing in Uganda.

Tickets can be purchased through Mary Hilman by calling her at 403-505-5646 or at the Alliance Community Church. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

Quilt Auction – A quilt auction will be held at the Alliance Community Church in Sylvan Lake. Proceeds will go towards T.O.U.C.H. Ministries in Uganda, to help with education costs.

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Lions Club annual bike auction proves successful once again

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

NEW BIKES – Quesnelle siblings Kaitlyn, 8, and Justin, 12, try out their new bikes from the Sylvan Lake Lions Club bike auction Saturday.

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The Sylvan Lake Lions Club held their annual bike auction on Saturday morning and once again it was a success.

50 bikes were donated and auctioned off in 45 minutes.

The RCMP donated 15 of those bikes including bikes that were found around town that were never claimed.

35 bikes were donated from the community.

The auction raised $1,940. $720 was made from the bikes donated by the RCMP and $1,220 from the bikes donated from the community.

It was a family event where parents brought their children and waited patiently for when the bike they wanted came up for auction.

Both children and adults were busy trying out the bikes.

All different sizes of bikes were there with scooters also being auctioned off.

The auction was a success even though the number of bikes was lower this year in

comparison to last year. Most years there are around 70 bikes.

Lion’s club member Pete Moir said the bike numbers were down but the quality was up.

The aim was to sell off all the bikes within one hour and they met and beat that goal.

“We sold all the bikes in less than an hour which is what we aim for,” Moir said.

“Overall a big success, beautiful weather and a great day.”

The auction has gone on for around 20 years now and all the money raised from this event will be put back into the community for different initiatives.

Even though the money is not marked for anything in specific, the Lions Club supports several initiatives within the community and ensures the money is used to help out local community members in need.

The Club provides scholarships to students and helps out many different charities.

“It’s a good fundraiser. We’re done in an hour and it gives us some money that we can give back to local projects, so it’s good that way,” Moir said. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

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TRYING THE BIKE – Claudia Edwards, 5, sits on her new bike with her dad Kevin standing behind to support her. This was at the Sylvan Lake Lions Club bike auction Saturday.

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Swing into spring with Summers

Johnny Summers Little Big Band will perform in Sylvan Lake on May 21.

BY LANA MICHELIN STORY COURTESY OF THE RED DEER ADVOCATE The saying goes: “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.”

Johnny Summers not only heeded that advice, he wrote a song about it.

The Calgary-based Johnny Summers Little Big Band is coming to Sylvan Lake to entertain at a swing dance presented

by Jazzat the Lake organizers. For the second year, a series of special events is

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being planned instead of the annual jazz festival.

The Swing into Spring event is being held on May 21 at the Sylvan Lake Community Centre — and Summers is gearing upfor a lively event that will attract swing dancers from all over Alberta.

Tunes by George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Duke Ellington are on the program, as well as newer music by James Brown,Marvin Gaye, and Van Morrison — and some original numbers composed

by Summers “We try to have something for everyone — a great diversity, so there’s a great flow,” said the singer/trumpet player.

Among the original songs will be Never Work a Day in Your Life, which Summers co-wrote with Alberta’s celebrated pianist(and former Canadian senator) Tommy Banks.

And, no, the song doesn’t refer to what some people think of senators.

Summers said they relate to the aforementioned adage about doing what you love.

“We styled it to sound like a Cole Porter tune,” with witty lyrics that include references to Lady Gaga and Madonna to keepthe song rooted in the 21-century.

Songwriting with Banks was a compelling, exhaustive experience, said Summers, who recalled labouring for about 30 hoursto find the exact right lyrics. When the two took a coffee break from songwriting in an Edmonton mall, Summers got a tasteof Bank’s celebrity.

“People would go by, see Tommy Banks, and say, ‘Hello, senator!’ ‘Hi, senator!’ … It was kind of funny …”

Banks’ impressive piano talents are featured on Summers’s Piano Sessions Vol. 2, one of five CDs the singer has recordedsince 2003.

Summers knew from about age 11 the impact music would have on his life.

He remembers sitting in his bedroom listeningto Harry Connick Jr.’s Blue Light, Red Light album. Other performers who have influenced him over the years are WyntonMarsalis, Frank Sinatra, Stevie

Wonder, John Mayer and Louis Armstrong.

Although Summers started studying classical music in high school, he switched to the jazz program in university.

He later took voice lessons with international jazz and blues vocalist Dee Daniels in Vancouver, and described this as apivotal period that changed his life. Daniels “opened my voice up to new possibilities.”

The hard-working musician now performs in a variety of bands — including quartets, quintets and the 18-member CalgaryJazz Orchestra, which he founded.

His Johnny Summers Little Big Band is made up of eight musicians who put on regular concerts in Calgary and around theprovince.

The group has been a mainstay of the Jazz at the Lake festival, because Summers enjoys working with its organizers CherylFisher and Eric Allison.

He calls it “one of the best run festivals I’ve ever seen.”

Although the singer is the rare artist with enough business savvy to have been offered lucrative employment — including arealtor position with a development company — he has never regretted sticking with his first love.

“There’s no feeling more gratifying and humbling than to touch people through music,” he said. “I am forever thankful forthe inspiration and encouragement this affords.”

Tickets to the 8 p.m. event are $25 from www.jazzatthelake.com. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

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REWARDING EXPERIENCE - After hearing about the wildfires in Fort McMurray, local youth Oscar Katzmarzyk, 12, decided to make a lemonade stand on Old Boomer Road.

The young man raise $269.91 for Fort McMurray.

60 students from kindergarten to grade 11 at Lighthouse Christian Academy participated in the Sylvan Lake Community cleanup. Many bags of garbage were picked from Macs and Fas Gas business premises to Highway 11 along both ditches. Garbage in the green areas by the police station, new fire station and Beacon Hill playground was also picked up. Pictured are some of the kindergarten and junior high students, left to right, Joecill Muyot, Cache Chickite, Olivia Taylor, Cruz Martins, Noah Hiebert, Tahlysa Hanson, Jeeann Swim, and Sophia Sikstrom.

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Duties will include writing, editing and page layout on Friday evenings, posting to the web for our website and social media sites and any other duties assigned by the managing editor. They may also be asked to fill in when other editors are on vacation or are ill.

Qualifications A degree or equivalent work experience in journalism, and a working knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop is required.

The successful candidate will have strong layout and editing skills.

HAPPY FACES - McHappy Day was recently held at McDonald’s in Sylvan Lake. The local restaurant raised $10, 418 during their 2015 and 2016 McHappy Days. Shown here is Cinzia Capella, Jess Potuer - McDonald’s crew person and AJ Sandulac with Red Deer Sea Cadets. Half of the funds raised from McHappy day will be going towards Fort McMurray wildfire relief with the other half being split between the cadets and the Flipside Youth Centre.

CELEBRITY SERVICE - A Celebrity Server fundraiser was recently held at Boston Pizza in Sylvan Lake. Among the celebrity servers was Councillor Jas Payne.

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Anyone interested is asked to apply to managing editor Josh Aldrich by May 27, 2016.

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Pokémon enthusiasts get together and play at library

Pokémon – Blake Hughes (left) and Greg Paisley play Pokémon in the programming room at the Sylvan Lake Municipal Library Sunday.

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Pokémon – Isaak plays Pokémon with his dad Brad Hughes in the programming room at the Sylvan Lake Municipal Library Sunday.

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JASMINE O’HALLORAN–HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS A small Pokémon tournament was set up in the programming room at the Sylvan Lake Municipal Library Sunday afternoon.

Pokémon enthusiasts gathered together and battled each other.

It was certainly something fun to do on a Sunday afternoon.

Brad Hughes, who organized the event, said playing the game is fun.

Not only is it fun it can also help children with their reading and math skills. The cards have numbers and paragraphs on them.

To play the game you have to comprehend what the card tells you to do. This can improve children’s reading and math skills.

“There’s a lot of reading because you have to read and comprehend what you’re reading,” Hughes said. “There is strategy behind it and the math is huge - there’s also probability work in it.”

“You have to read to understand what you’re doing,” he added.

In addition to improving reading, math and comprehension skills, both the children and the adults playing the card game have to display good sportsmanship.

This is because they may be playing against people they may not know.

“New kids may not know the same amount that you do,” Hughes said.

There is a competitive aspect to the card game as well in tournaments.

The ages that can play this card game go from five years to 50 years and older.

Hughes said the most fun thing about this game is meeting new people and playing the game and seeing children interact with each other.

“It’s to get them playing well, playing fair and showing good spirit of the game,” Hughes said. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

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U-16 Sylvan Screamers plays their best at weekend tournament

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The U-16 Sylvan Screamers played against the Olds Pistols in their final game Sunday held at the Four Seasons Athletic Park.

This was the end to a three day tournament held over the weekend.

The score ended up being 19-9 for the Olds Pistols.

Losing the game did not damper the girls’ spirits as they all supported each other and celebrated each home run made.

Two of the home runs were made by Jaidra Russell and Jamie Steckler. They were congratulated for their home runs and accepted the compliments with smiles.

All the girls were working very hard and did their best to hit the ball and make a run for it.

The team is definitely very supportive of each other, in the good times when a home run is made and in the rougher times when a batter may strike out.

The support didn’t seem to disappear as the girls cheered each other on with a ‘good job, you got this’ or a ‘good try’.

With the season being short to play the sport there isn’t a lot of time to work on improving specific plays, strategies and skills.

None the less the girls are still working very hard and improving each time they play.

“The girls have been working really hard,” said head

coach Valerie Steckler. “You can see them out there all the time thinking the game and trying to learn the game and thinking ‘what’s my next play if I get the ball?’.”

She added how every inning the girls play better and get better.

“They are making improvements every game,” she said.

After the final game on Sunday against the Olds Pistols, Steckler spoke with the girls and assured them they have a lot of skill and said she was happy with the way they played, even though they lost the game.

The girls seemed a bit nervous starting out in the game but after a successful play or two they realized the game was attainable.

Steckler said she is most happy with the way the girls came back in the game.

“I think they were a little nervous starting the game,” Steckler said. “But once they realized that win was attainable and that inning was open at the end they could hit the pitch, they rose to that occasion. I was very proud of them.”

The girls finished fourth in the pool.

The league doesn’t have playoffs or championships, they play to see where they are at and to have fun.

If the girls want to compete in the provincials they can do so no matter where they are in the league.

Steckler said the girls realize their limitations and the stake they all have on each other.

“They are a team and they live and die with each other,” Steckler said. “It’s great. That’s the most fun part

Third Base – U-16 Sylvan Screamer, Jaidra Russell makes it to third base safely before making a home run during their last game of the tournament against the Olds Pistols Sunday at Four Seasons’ Park. Jasmine O’Halloran–Han/Sylvan Lake News about the whole experience of softball is the whole team experience.”

As head coach, Steckler said she enjoys being at the games because she loves the game of fast ball and watching the girls develop in their skills.

“I love the weather, the parents and the whole environment,” Steckler said. “I love how keen they are and how much they like each other and enjoy each other as a team.” reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

Sylvan Lake Minor Ball welcomes Fort McMurray evacuees onto teams

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The whole town is stepping up to helping the Fort McMurray evacuees in Sylvan Lake and this includes local athletics association such as minor ball.

Sylvan Lake Minor Ball started collecting donations last week and continued to collect over the weekend at their tournament held at Four Seasons Athletic Park. $370 was collected from the pub night last Saturday held at Hockey Central Sports Lounge.

With all the donations collection,

Baseball Alberta will match the donations up to $10,000.

Donations will be collected until May 16 with most people giving cash donations.

Not only are they collecting money, they have let two children from a Fort McMurray family play on teams.

This family was not charged playing fees and were provided with equipment to play with.

Andrea Ulseth, vice president of the Sylvan Lake Minor Ball Association said the family was very appreciative of the help.

“Everyone there is devastated by what

has happened and they are making the best of it,” Ulseth said. “They seem fairly upbeat and are very appreciative of everything we gave them and have helped them with.”

Ulseth said the most rewarding experience through of all this is being able to help others.

“Everyone has really rose to the occasion and is helping out as much as they can,” she said.

Seeing their parents donate to help evacuees, children have learned compassion and how to welcome new players onto their team and be friendly towards them.

The time frame for as to how long the children will be playing on the team is not known, but they are welcome to play and are important to the teams. The important aspects are to help out and try and create a normality for evacuees at this devastating time said Ulseth. Playing sports is one way to help alleviate stress.

“Ultimately they may be here only a couple weeks but no one really knows the time frame,” Ulseth said. “Even if they play a few weeks and their gone, that’s our way of helping and that’s okay.” reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

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Hockey Academy programs helps students grow into full athletes

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS École Fox Run School has been running their Hockey Academy program for nine years now, with the program growing more popular every year.

It is a program that helps students develop into well rounded and whole athletes.

There are 50 students in the program with five of them being girls. The program has seen anywhere from two to 12 girls.

The boys and the girls interact with each other as athletes would, with the boys not treating the girls any different.

The students in the program are Grades 6-8.

“It has been very successful,” said coach for the Hockey Academy program Cody Reynolds. “We had such a demand for it so we had to open it up to the other grades.”

The program now takes up to 50 students with additional students being on a waiting list.

When the students do sign up for it they do so at the beginning of the year.

The cost for the program is $510 with a strong focus on hockey, but the activities the students do go beyond being on the ice.

This makes the program worth far more than what is paid.

The students are on the ice around 40 times, have four yoga sessions, three sessions at a hockey specific training facility in Red Deer, get jersey and matching socks,

a team T-shirt, Pizza Parties, a year end field trip, top level skill development and class discussions.

Class discussions are on topics such as goal setting, mental preparation, nutrition, motivation, sportsmanship, leaderships, guest speakers and more.

“We do some training that relates to sports not just hockey but any kind of sports,” Reynolds said. “Then we play all kinds of sports from golf, baseball, soccer and football.”

Reynolds allows his students to switch from a hockey focus to doing other sports to help them build as a whole athlete.

In some classes they watch short clips of hockey being played by professionals.

This is to show them different skills and perhaps a different perspective of how hockey looks from the fans point of view.

Afterwards, weather permitting, they practice the different skills in playing a different sport such as soccer.

“The kids really seem to like it,” Reynolds said. “It’s kind of a breath of fresh air for them.”

Students in this program don’t have to try out to get in. This is because each student has certain abilities and individual skills which they personally work at to strengthen and build.

“It doesn’t matter what their own skills are. They are working to develop,” Reynolds said.

In this program the students are com-

Hockey Clip – École Fox Run School students in the school’s Hockey Academy program watch a short clip of professional hockey players, giving them a fanspoint of view Tuesday in class.

Jasmine O’Halloran–Han/Sylvan Lake News peting against themselves to do better and not competing against anyone else in the program.

“It’s all individual driven,” Reynolds said.

“That’s a nice piece about it.”

Teaching the program Reynolds said his goal first and foremost is to develop the

students into good people.

The students developing their skills and everything else will come along with them being an athlete he said. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Three steps to avoid hidden toxins in your life

BY SCOTT MCDERMOTT SYLVAN LAKE NEWS COLUMNIST Most of us are pretty aware of the toxins we should avoid: pesticides, herbicides, gasoline, household cleaners with labels on them, etc.

If it has the little skull and crossbones or the skeleton hand it’s an easy answer.

But what about tthe hidden items that don’t have a convenient label? You might be a little surprised how many toxins are all around you each carrying a very negative affect on your health.

There are so many versions of this, but let’s focus on just three.

Toxin #1: Social. I started with this one because it really seems relevant these days. The fires in Fort McMurray have seen an unprecedented mobilization of

amazing energy to help and to give in a time when the recession has left many of us with very little to offer.

Yet we did. Peppered in with the good are a few very awful, insensitive, uneducated and ridiculous ideas and those are toxic.

Some of them made me so mad I was shaking. How could someone say something so rotten?’ That mindset is toxic. Thankfully, most of this is on social media and Facebook. This makes it fairly easy to unfollow or unfriend and folks, we need to do that. If you have someone toxic on your news feed, you have to cut them loose for your own health.

I also watch or read very little news, because that too can be toxic. I have to say, I love our Sylvan Lake Newspaper, because it tends to be a great balance of good local news, upbeat and positive and not a steady diet of negative. Bravo. This goes with negative people, you need to spend less time with those folks. They will suck you into their negative energy vortex of toxic yuck and you just don’t need that.

Hang around with positive

people, people solving problems, not just listing them off and adding to them or finding fault in things that are wonderful.

Toxin #2: Food. One of the things I really stress when I teach nutrition is how to read a food label. It really is critical that we understand what is in our food as some of it isn’t actually food at all.

For example, when my son was little the health nurse said we should start giving him Cheerios.

“It improves manual dexterity, fine motor skills and it’s yummy and nutritious.” she said. So of course I read the label in the store. Gross.

In addition to the high amounts of refined sugar, which they claim to not have much of in their marketing lies, one of the top ingredients is trisodium phosphate. Now why on earth would food have TSP (paint degreaser) in it? Easy.

It makes the little donuts sticky so they can roll through the assembly line to the oven. Gross. I noticed the all natural generic version in the organic aisle had none of that gunk.

Toxin #3: makeup and skin

care products. I am not an expert in this one at all, but I do know that lots of products in this world are very toxic and since our skin is known to absorb medicines and chemicals directly, it’s one to watch for sure. There are several natural makeup lines and a few simple requests will get you there for that.

One big one for me here is sunscreen. The sun has somehow been proclaimed as toxic and I have a really hard time with that. I would have to get heavily into conspiracy theories and long winded evidence. When oxybenzone, one of the main ingredients in most commercial sunscreens, is known to be found in mother’s milk meaning it gets past all of our internal safety stops.

However, it has been found to alter hormones, mess with fertility, cause endometriosis and more.

Find a natural sunscreen which uses zinc as the active ingredient – it won’t get into your blood and hormones. Be really informed about what you cover your skin with and keep it real

whenever you can. Natural is beautiful, it really is.

Happy Training!

Scott

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BRIDGE, Garry It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Garry Robert Bridge into His Saviors presence, on May 10th, 2016 at Grey Nuns Hospital in Edmonton, Ab at the age of 62.

Garry was born in Coronation, Alberta and grew up on the family farms at Talbot and Tees. His junior and senior high school years were spent in Sylvan Lake.

Garry moved to Edmonton in 1971 and took Electronics at NAIT. After a few years of working in the electronics field, he was asked to come back to NAIT to teach. From there he worked his way through numerous positions at NAIT - Associate Dean (1992 - 1996), VicePresidents Academic Consultant (1996 - 2002), Dean of the School of Applied Media and Information Technology (2002 2006), and finally, the Director of Degree Development and Academic Programming (2006 - 2012) He retired from NAIT after almost 40 years.

Garry married the love of his life Cheryl Hodgson in 1981, who he was predeceased by in July of 2013.

Garry was also predeceased by his mother and father, Mary and Gordon Bridge, his infant brother Norman, his brother-inlaw Brian Phillips and his great nephew, Hudson Gamble.

Garry is survived by his brother Randy and Joann Bridge, Sylvan Lake. His sister, Patti and Mark Richardson, Seattle, Wa. His sister-in-laws Norah Hodgson, Edmonton, Ab and Gail Hodgson, Kelowna, BC. Numerous nieces and nephews and eighteen great nieces and nephews who will sadly miss their Uncle Garry.

Garry loved to travel, especially to tropical places with friends and family and was blessed to find love again with a special friend, Barb Tanney, who he had made many travel plans with but was unable to fulfill.

A Memorial Service will be held on May 16th, 2016 at Westlawn Funeral Home, in Edmonton at 2:30 pm.

Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton, Ab. or Unit 43 at the Grey Nuns Hospital.

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Arts & Crafts Shows ..................50 Class Registrations....................51 Coming Events ..........................52 Lost ............................................54 Found ........................................56 Companions ..............................58 Personals...................................60 Bingos........................................64 Fitness & Sports ........................66 Happy Ads .................................70

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Start your career!

See Help Wanted

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Business Opportunities

IN-HOME caregiver/nanny, $11.25/hr., live-out or livein - no accommodation charge. Send resume to marierose.hanzel@gmail.com

Medical

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GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-locations provided.

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Business Opportunities

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Submit your RPAP Award 12345 nomination by June 1, 2016. rpap.ab.ca/awards

Thanks to AWNA, partners for 2016 RPAP Rural Community Award.

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Professionals

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Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors

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Full service, imports, domestic, full diagnostic Out of province inspections & safety inspections Wheels, tires & brakes, alignments Truck accessories

Monday – Saturday 8 am – 5pm 5016 50 Ave. • 403-887-5005

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Contractors

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Chain Link Fences Wood Fences Decks Interior Framing Finish Work

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

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buyer for items you want to sell is with a Classified want ad. Phone 1-877-2233311

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403-887-2340 www.rapidauto.org

AgeCare Sunrise Gardens & AgeCare Orchard Manor – Brooks AB

Make a difference in your Community….. Building a strong sense of pride by providing excellence in person centred care. AgeCare’s commitment • to high quality healthcare.

Be part of the innovation, creativity and change of AgeCare’s future.

Summary: We are currently looking for a full time Director of Care to manage residentcentered care at both our AgeCare Sunrise Gardens & AgeCare Orchard Manor Communities in Brooks, Alberta. AgeCare Sunrise Gardens & AgeCare Orchard Manor are Supportive Living communities that house residents, include a Adult Day Support Program, and employs 80+ Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides. Reporting to the General Manager and the Chief Clinical Officer, the Director of Care is responsible to ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the overall operation of the Care Services.

Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing • 10 years’ experience in a leadership role with demonstrated excellence in management, leadership, clinical judgement and interpersonal skills within the Alberta continuing care and seniors health sector preferred • Registered (or eligible) with the College of Registered Nursing of Alberta • Excellent communication skills with the ability to relate well with residents, their families and staff • Able to conceptualize, problem-solve, understand issues, set priorities, evaluate, negotiate and allocate resources appropriately • Ability to work independently and as a member of the care team with a high level of integrity • Possess strong leadership ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with, supervise and direct professional and nonprofessional personnel in an interdisciplinary and culturally diverse environment Relocation assistance may be available.

Is this you? Email your resume and cover letter detailing why you would be perfect for this role to resumes@agecare.ca

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Personal Services

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Expert Help: 1-844-453-5372.

Roofing

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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.

Septic Service

1375

Parkand Septic Service

Campgrounds • Farms & Acreages Cottages • Porta Potties Festivals & Community Events Kurt Bileski Red Deer County Servicing Central Alberta

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

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Approved by Brolaws & CMCD as seen on Homes & Garden(HGTV) • General Contractors • Design & Custom Builds • Renos & Decks

• Outdoor Living Space • BBQ’s & Fireplaces • Plumbing, HVAC & Boilers

jlazzari@shaw.ca See our website for course dates & times! www.albertagunsafety.com

Serving Central Alberta, Edmonton & Saskatoon

JIM’S SEPTIC TANK Service www.jimsseptic.ca

• Septic Tanks • Campgrounds

• Camps • RVs • Holding Tanks

• Barn Pits • Lagoons

We also offer PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS

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Phone: 403-887-2331 Fax: 403-887-2081 Suite 103, 5020-50A Street, Sylvan Lake, ABT4S 1R2 www.sylvanlakenews.com

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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

Auctions

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(2) DAY UNRESERVED AUCTION. Industrial Tuesday, June 21, 2016, 8 a.m. Agricultural Wednesday, June 22, 2016, 8 a.m. Aldersyde, Alberta. To consign to these auctions call Canadian Public Auction 403-269-6699 or see www.canadian publichauction.com.

31 FULLY SERVICED LAKE LOTS - Murray Lake, Saskatchewan.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 27 in Saskatoon. Lots range from 0.28 +/- to 0.35 +/- acres. Brennan LeBlanc: 306-280-4878; rbauction.com/realestate.

ACREAGE AUCTION for Marjorie Chieduch & Estate of Dennis Chieduch - May 28, Onoway, Alberta. 2005 & 1999 Cadillac; Cat 246 loader; shop tools; horse tack; trailers; misc./household.

View details at www.spectrum auctioneering.com.

780-967-3375 / 780-903-9393.

THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2016

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CAN-AIR HEATING & Air Conditioning. #12, 7491 49 Ave., Red Deer, Alberta.

Wednesday, May 25, 11 a.m. Selling services caps, truck, enclosed trailer, C-can, sheet metal & air conditioning equipment, tools, new stock & ofÀce.

See www.montgomery auctions.com.

1-800-371-6963.

NEW: Lego Blocks $85.

Jersey Barriers from $220.

Reclaimed Materials: Baby grand piano, many styles of nice tables/chairs, buffet units, keg fridge, counter tops, Boullion cups, benches, lockers, various large generators; www.sustainabuild canada.com.

780-221-2761/403-971-4791.

COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION! 9th Annual Calgary Premier Collector Car Auction. Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, Calgary, Alberta, June 17-19. Time to consign, all makes & models welcome.

1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; Consign@egauctions.com; EGauctions.com.

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.

400OT Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

FARMLAND W/GRAVEL RESERVES - Cardston, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, July 21 in Lethbridge. 130.65 +/- title acres, gravel reserves in excess of 2.4 million m3.

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

INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY & SHOP - Strathmore, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 15 in Edmonton. 2+/- title acres industrial property & 8000 sq. ft. shop. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652. Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

LAKE FRONT RESIDENCE - Pigeon Lake, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 15 in Edmonton. 1313 +/- sq. ft., 1 1/2 storey home - 0.2 +/title acres. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

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

BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES 4-6 feet, $35 each.

Machine planting: $10/tree (includes bark mulch and fertilizer). 20 tree minimum order. Delivery fee $75-$125/order.

Quality guaranteed.

403-820-0961

Misc. for Sale

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1930

Wanted To Buy

WANTED: WILL PAY cash for construction equipment, backhoes, excavators, dozers, (farm tractors w/loaders) 1985 or newer.

Skid steers, wheel loaders, screeners, low beds, any condition running or not.

250-260-0217.

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

2010

Farm Equipment

2001 JOHN DEERE 9750 combine. 4612 engine hours, 3251 thrasher hours. Hopper extension, 914 pickup, 30.5x32 front tires, 18.4x26 rear tires. $100,000. 780-754-2350.

Grain, Feed Hay

Real Estate #4000 - #4190 Farms/ Land

4070

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

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction on June 9. Over 475 acres of Farmland & Grazing Lease. Contact Cody Rude: 780-722-9777; rbauction.com/realestate.

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.

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BANK SAID NO? Bank on us! Equity Mortgages for purchases, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renovations. Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok. Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca.

587-437-8437, Belmor Mortgage.

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We can help! Call toll free 1-866-405-1228; www.Àrstandsecond mortgages.ca.

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Motorcycles

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Buildings For Sale

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

STEEL BUILDING SALE “Super Savings-Additional 10% off now!” 20x21 $5,794. 25x25 $6,584.

30x31 $9,600. 32x35 $10,798. 42x51 $16,496.

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

Boats & Marine

2008 SUZUKI C109, 1800 CC No shortage of power ALL the Bells & Whistles!!

44,600 kms.

MINT CONDITION Never laid down.

$7600. o.b.o.

(403)318-4653 Red Deer

4150

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HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or SpringPOLE BARNS, Shops, thrashed Canola. Buying: steel buildings metal clad oats, barley, wheat & peas or fabric clad. Complete for feed. Buying damaged supply and installation. or offgrade grain. “On CLASSIFIEDS Sell it Best! To Call John at 403-998-7907; Farm Pickup” Westcan place your ad phone 1-877jcameron@ Feed & Grain, 223-3311 advancebuildings.com.

1-877-250-5252.

Garden Supplies

Money To Loan

5160

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

Estate of Janice Gordon who died on November 2, 2015 If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by June 3, 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.

Fairy Gardens & Succulents Available Hwy 20

YOUR LOCAL SOURCE FOR VEGETABLE, HERB & FRUIT PLANTS

Hwy 11

Mon-Sat: 9-5 Closed Sundays

GREENHOUSES

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RCMP News Release: April 30th – May 6th April 30th 8:31 p.m. – RCMP received a report of a vehicle versus cyclist collision on Old Boomer Road in Sylvan Lake.

Witnesses reported that an 8-year-old female was struck while riding her bike along Old Boomer Road southbound. The driver of the vehicle, a 23-yearold Red Deer male, attempted to avoid the girl as she suddenly veered out into traffic but her bicycle was clipped by the vehicle’s bumper. The girl was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

10:00 p.m. – A report of an impaired driver at the McDonalds drive-thru in Sylvan Lake resulted in RCMP attendance. Staff advised police that a female was slurring her words while ordering. The female driver was located by police in the parking lot where a roadside screening device was utilized. A 30-yearold Sylvan Lake female is facing charges of impaired driving and having a blood alcohol level over .08.

May 1st 4:16 a.m. – A 911 call involving a domestic dispute on Windward Place in Sylvan Lake has resulted in a charge being laid against a female. A 34-year-old male reported that he was being struck by his spouse. A 31-year-old female is facing a charge of assault.

1:51 p.m. – A 49-year-old female is facing a theft charge in relation to an incident at the Walmart in Sylvan Lake. Store security contacted RCMP to report that a female proceeded past the tills with various items and was stopped outside of the store. The female is charged with theft under $5000.

10:50 p.m. – RCMP attended a domestic dispute at an address on Old Boomer Road in Sylvan Lake. A 34-year-old female notified police that an argument had ensued with her 41-year-old spouse. The male was arrested for breach of peace and transported to cells for the evening. No charges were laid.

May 3rd 11:18 a.m. – A domestic dispute at a residence on Hinshaw Drive in Sylvan Lake resulted in police attendance. A 32-yearold male reported an escalating verbal dispute with his ex-girlfriend, a 29-year-old female. Further investigation resulted in the male being charged with assault and mischief under $5000 against the male complainant.

9:21 p.m. – RCMP attended a fight in progress at a liquor establishment on Lakeshore Drive in Sylvan Lake. A group of people became involved in a physical altercation but dispersed prior to police arrival. One of the males involved, a 52-year-old Sylvan Lake resident, was located and lodged in cells for public intoxication.

May 4th 7:02 a.m. – The theft of a vehicle from Lacombe County was reported to RCMP. A 2012 Dodge Ram truck was reported stolen from a residence on Range Road 12, just south of Bentley.

Another vehicle down the road was discovered on fire. It is believed the suspects abandoned the vehicle after crashing it into the ditch and stole the Dodge Ram to flee the area. The stolen truck was later recovered by Blackfalds RCMP. May 5th 5:41 p.m. – RCMP attended a residence on Sylvan Drive in Sylvan Lake in relation to a 911 call about a resident burning garbage in his backyard outside of a fire pit. The fire was extinguished without further incident. The homeowner was issued a warning.

May 6th 5:19 p.m. – A 40-year-old Sylvan Lake male is facing multiple charges in relation to a domestic dispute at a residence on 50th Street in Sylvan Lake. Police received a 911 call from a 33-yearold female who advised that she had been assaulted by her spouse. She was treated for injuries as a result of the incident.

The accused is charged with assault; overcoming resistance to the commission of an indictable offence; mischief under $5000; and failing to comply with conditions of a court order.

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