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On Sunday the Sylvan Lake and District Lions Club held their annual Purina Walk for Guide Dogs at the dog park on Memorial Trail and 60 Street.

The event, which raised just under $3,000 this year, attracted several members of the community and their furry friends – all with the goal to help raise money to support those in need of guide dogs across Canada.

Diane Ireland, a resident of Norglenwold, was one of those community members.

“I wanted to support the community, animals and the people that need guide dogs,” she said “This helps.

Every little penny helps.”

She added that the guide dogs are “beautiful highstrung animals that make all the difference in peoples lives.”

There are six types of guide dogs that are trained at the Lions’ Club School for dogs, according to Suzanne Leshchyshyn, Lions Club member and the organizer of the walk. These include vision, hearing, seizure response, diabetic alert, autism and special skills.

Each of these types of dog cost more then $10,000 to be trained and matched, according to Leshchyshyn.

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do not bond as readily as other breeds but, to the surprise of the Foundation, after two days — Don and Enzo were inseparable.

“He just frees up my life,” he said. “I live alone with Enzo and I have different programs that I am involved with. “He has opened my life so I can do that stuff.”

Enzo’s intelligence continues to amaze Scorah daily.

“This guy is so smart. If I say ‘find a washroom’, he finds me a washroom. If I say ‘find me a garbage can’, he’ll find me a garbage can,” Scorah said.

He added that Enzo also keeps him safe by checking both ways at traffic lights.

Although the foundation says they are unable to do so, Scorag explained Enzo can tell when the traffic light is green.

After the accident, Scorah said he had a hard adjustment but with Enzo he “doesn’t even think about not being able to see.”

If you would like more information on either the Purina Walk for Guide Dogs or on more information about the Guide Dog program, you can visit the Lions Club national website or speak with any Lions club member.

Leshchyshyn added that next years walk date will be set very soon and that she is thankful to everyone who has participated in some way to make this event possible.

TEAMING UP - Don Scorah and his dog Enzo shared their bond with a crowd of supporters at the Purina Walk for Guide Dogs on Sunday, May 29.

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gram is out there because it is run entirely on donation,” she explained.

The program has been running for over 31 years and has raised over $10,000 in the three years that it has been in Sylvan Lake.

The program provides guide dogs for people who need them free of charge.

One of the individuals who was provided a guide dog was Don Scorah who lost his sight after a motor vehicle in the 1980’s.

“He is my lifeline,” Scorah said. “Enzo and I are matched up because I am a very fast walker.”

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Rock the Block Town encourages you to host Block Parties for Community Engagement STORY AND PHOTOS BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The Town of Sylvan Lake wants you to know your neighbours in the homes next to you.

On Saturday, May 28 – FCSS Youth Services held their first Block Party of the Summer, which was intended to raise awareness on how Block Parties can positively affect your community.

FCSS Youth Services Supervisor Krista Carlson said the project came about after her staff conducted a survey of Grade 4-6 students.

“What we learned was that kids were not feeling engaged in their neighborhoods,” she said. “They were not feeling safe in their neighborhoods, they didn’t know their neighbors, they didn’t feel like their neighbors cared about them.

The event was part of the FCSS initiative SPARC, which stands for Strengthening Positive Assets and Resiliency in Communities. The role of SPARC is to “educate the community on the 40 dvel-

opmental assets and to support initiatives and organizations in using positive youth development framework,” according to their website.

“What SPARC aims to do is bring awareness to the community about how we all take a role in raising our kids,” said Carlson.

The first kick off party showcased this ability to create awareness by encouraging people to sign up to host their own block parties.

“We have created a neighborhood tool kit that people can pick up and it gives them really simple ideas on how to host their own block parties,” Carlson said.

She added the kits include a registration sheet that allows Lakers to register their parties with FCSS, which gives them the opportunity to borrow activity kits — which includes items like tug-of-war ropes, parachutes and other games.

There are also instructions on how to apply for a permit to block off your street should you wish to do so.

“We want to people to keep it simple so it can be no cost,” Carlson said. “It can be

Don’t worry about your Block Party ‘falling without a chute’ as each starter kit comes with a parachute included. everyone bring their own meat or salad – you can do it for $100 easily.”

The kick-off party was looking to spark excitement for these block parties and the event included bouncy castles, skateboard competitions and a barbecue – which was put on by volunteers from the Sylvan Lake and District Lion’s Club.

Phil Norris – a local Lions Club member who helped cook up hot dogs and hamburgers for the crowd of over 300 people — was excited about the turnout.

“Oh it was terrific,” he said. “Lots of hungry people plus it’s people that are really enjoying themselves. They are here to have fun with their kids and families.”

He added the “inside [the gym] was just wild with kids jumping around the bouncy castles.”

Jason Corbeil, a visitor to Sylvan Lake, joined his kids for the fun inside.

“The kids are having a blast,” he said, while adding that he was a little out of shape to keep up to them in the castles.

“The kids love the bouncy castles. It’s all about what they want.”

Carlson added that the “skateboard park was thriving” with kids doing skateboard competitions and that Town Council was also at the event letting people know about their upcoming social master plan.

“There is just a lot of things for kids to do and for their parents to get involved with,” she said.

The feedback, according to Carlson, was positive and that 10 people had already signed up on Saturday to host their own block party.

“After today, we are hoping to see little block parties pop up around the community,” she said. “We are asking people to give us feedback about their block parties and how successful they were. If people need help to get started – we are here to support that.”

She added that getting to know your neighbors makes for a safer, more engaged community.

If you would like to host your own Block Party, you can find more information at www.sylvanlake.ca/fcss. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

A gravity-defying skate completion was held outside of the Community Centre for the Block Party Kickoff party on Saturday, May 28.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING Gull Lake Deer Creek Gas Co-op Ltd. will be holding a Special General Meeting at the Leedale Hall on June 15th, 2016 7:30pm.

June 15th, 2016 – Leedale Hall, NW 35 41-04-W5M

OUR DOOR TO YOURS – MOBILE GLASS SERVICE Sylvan Lake: 403-887-6661

Eckville: 403-746-2975

Registration for voting begins at 5:00 pm, with an opportunity for you to meet and talk to your Directors from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm, dinner from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm and the Special General Meeting from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

At the close of the Benjamin Gas Co-op Ltd. 2016 Annual General Meeting, a Special General Meeting will be held to vote on the following.

Notice of Extraordinary Resolution That Gull Lake Deer Creek (G.L.D.C.) Gas Co-op Ltd., pursuant to section 24(1) of the Rural Utilities Act, Alberta, amalgamates with Benjamin Gas Co-op Ltd. on the terms and conditions set out in the Amalgamation Agreement.

BBQ Dinner and meetings are open to Gull Lake Deer Creek G.L.D.C. Gas Co-op Ltd. members, Benjamin Gas Co-op Ltd. members and invited guests only.

G.L.D.C. members are requested to R.S.V.P. for the BBQ

by June 9th, 2016, by calling 403-843-1050.

Wednesday, June 8th at 6:30 at the German Canadian Club Site Located west on 32nd St on CNE Trail to Range Road 280 (follow the road to Fort Normandeau) Admission by donation Coffee and cake will be served after the performance!

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

Not all letters may be published due to any of the previous editing reasons or availability of space. Please make letters legible (typed is preferred) and brief (under 250 words).

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BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Hello and good tidings from a returning expat of Central Alberta.

My name is Todd Colin Vaughan and I am a writer, reporter

and storyteller coming back to the roost that hatched me, after having received a Bachelor of Communications in Journalism at Mount Royal University. It was here that I cultivated a love of the written word that I hope will inform and entertain the readers of the Sylvan Lake News and the Eckville Echo.

I was born and raised in Red Deer, AB and instantly formed a bond, as most Central Albertans do, with the communities that make up the vibrant mosaic of the region. Through my work at these newspapers in Sylvan Lake and Eckville, I hope to add to and express thoroughly the voices of the people that contribute to this mosaic.

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to covering the sports, health and fitness issues that affect the peoples of these communities.

After graduating from Hunting Hills High School in 2005, I was under the impression that I wanted to be a historian. While the lessons I learned at Red Deer College and the University of Calgary provided me with a rich understanding of historical perspective and political awareness, it did not provide me with a sense of purpose that I was looking for.

It was at this point that I decided to switch my focus to journalism, which allowed me to not only diversify and express my love for politics, education, sport and entertainment – but also

develop new skills like photography, videography and editorial.

I look forward to providing a balanced and informed viewpoint of the issues facing the communities I serve and it is my hope that the stories I share will result in people taking action and engaging with the world around them.

In a world where the written word is drowned out by instant gratification and celebrity culture, it is my hope that the product I produce for you is thoughtful, concise, accurate, entertaining and challenging.

Thank you for allowing me to be a voice in your communities and I look forward to working with you all.

Leaving on a positive note JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN

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I feel that it is important for the readers to know a little about the motivations of the people that represent their community. By expressing my passions and interests, it is my hope that the care and dedication I put into my personal life comes through in my professional life and consequently, through the words I share with you.

My personal interests started at a young age mostly through the experience of amateur sport.

I have had a passion for basketball from a very young age. which taught me valuable lessons of fair play and teamwork.

These lessons have guided me into adulthood and it is through these values that I look forward

It is hard to know where to begin when describing my experience with the Sylvan Lake News and Eckville Echo. In one word - amazing.

Looking back over the last year and eight months my job has led me to learn a lot about myself, life and how much fun it can be to be a reporter.

Working for the Sylvan Lake News I discovered my love for sports reporting. This led me to develop many memorable work relationships with several football and hockey coaches.

I don’t think I will ever forget looking through my raw video footage of football games and finding a clip of a player running my way and hearing my own voice yelling ‘Go, Go, Go!’. I think back on that and smile each time.

I won’t ever forget attending a Tigers and Lakers hockey game.

I remember being at one of the Laker’s last hockey games and jumping up and down when the winning goal was scored 20 seconds

to the end of the third period. I remember my camera bouncing up and down and I jumped for joy.

Being at the arena and seeing the boys play their hearts out on the ice and winning most of their games was such a joy to be a part of.

The coaches were also so nice and let me stand in where the players were so I could take clear pictures without the difficulty of shooting through the glass. I took advantage of this and gave the players a high five whenever they scored. I had to make a fist whenever they came at me with their gloved hands.

Covering the Eckville Eagles midget team was always a pleasure as the chances were good that the team would win. The head coach was always more than willing to speak to me about the highlights of the game as well.

Being the main reporter for Eckville I have developed a liking for covering Town Council meetings. I have covered Town Council meetings in other towns, but they were never as interesting or as welcoming to be at.

When covering Council I really felt I was a part of the meeting itself, even though I made sure to sit quiet and just type my notes.

The council and it’s members were wonderful to work with and despite my age they always treated me as professional.

I have been volunteering for the Eckville Fire Department for about a year and a half

now. Learning how to be a first responder has served me well and has become a significant part of my life.

Being a reporter always came first, but having the chance to be a firefighter and being able to attend calls meant so much to me.

I learned how to balance the two but not mix them.

I am grateful to have acquired this skill. It taught me that when I am in my fire gear, fire fighter mode switches on and that is who I am in that moment. For the time I am in my gear to the time I leave it, I’m not thinking about being a reporter - in that moment I am only a fire fighter.

Working for both newspapers has been a tremendously valuable experience. I am glad to be leaving on a happy note.

I have strongly appreciated all the people in both towns that I have built working relationships with. I appreciate the time they have taken out of their busy schedules to speak with me.

Now it is time to say good bye. Thank you, to all of the community members I have come to know over the past two years - it has been a true honour. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

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NDP Carbon Tax bill will make life harder for families at a time they can least afford it

BY DON MACINTRE MLA, INNISFAIL - SYLVAN LAKE

The NDP government’s new carbon tax bill will just make things worse for families and businesses with increased costs at a time they can least afford it, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today.

With Alberta’s economy contracting by over 4 per cent during the past year, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean said this new NDP carbon tax is the last thing families are asking for around their kitchen tables.

“Albertans are hurting across the province and many families are waking up wondering if they will be able to hold on to their job by the end of the month,” Jean said. “An

aggressive carbon tax that simply squeezes families and businesses for every spare penny will not help people pay their mortgages or get back to work. Without acting in concert with competing economies here in North America, this tax will just make it more difficult for our economy to recover.”

The carbon tax will also come with a big price tag for Alberta’s charitable, health and education sectors, none of whom have been exempted from the carbon tax. Alberta’s municipalities will also be forced to cover higher costs without exemptions.

Wildrose Shadow Electricity & Renewables

Minister Don MacIntyre said he was disappointed with the lack of information from today’s announcement detailing where and how the billions of dollars in new spending will be allocated.

“The NDP government is asking the average household in Alberta to be poorer because of this carbon tax, but won’t outline where every dollar will be spent,” MacIntyre said. “Wildrose will be working hard in the legislature to oppose this legislation and put forward amendments that protect Albertans from seeing higher taxes and higher costs.”

NEIGHBOURHOOD REDEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS SESSIONS WHO? The Town of Sylvan Lake invites residents, property owners, visitors and other stakeholders within neighbourhood outlined below to discuss the future of this evolving area.

WHAT? The Neighbourhood Redevelopment Strategy (NRS) project is being launched and we want your input.

Community feedback and constructive communication will provide insight and innovation as we work together to identify goals, challenges and policy recommendations.

WHY? The Town recognizes the value of mature neighbourhoods, and collaboration with residents and the wider community will support the ongoing success of these neighbourhoods. As these neighbourhoods experience increasing redevelopment, traffic and other pressures it is vital to develop effective policy and design tools, and build strong community relationships. Help us ensure that your neighbourhood is safe, healthy and vibrant for all who live, work and visit.

WHEN & WHERE? Right Now! Share your opinion through our neighbourhood survey.

We are currently gathering information on a variety of topics affecting the neighbourhood. This survey will be used to target challenges and issues, and direct conversations at future meetings.

Access the survey online at www.sylvanlake.ca/publicnotices or visit the Municipal Government Building at 5012 48 Avenue, to pick up a paper survey Survey will remain open until June 30, 2016

Meeting #1 Project Kickoff & Information Session Tuesday, June 14, 2016 This event is intended to explore current opinions and realities within the area to develop guiding principles, and issue areas to be addressed in the strategies.

Open House from 4:00 – 9:00 pm, with presentations and group discussions at 5:30 pm & 7:30 pm

Meeting #2 Policy & Design Workshop Tuesday, June 28, 2016 Based on feedback received and policy exploration, this event will present redevelopment possibilities, best practices, and existing challenges that will shape the Neighbourhood Strategy.

Open House from 4:00 – 9:00 pm, with focused discussion on density, infill design and transportation/parking at 5:30 pm & 7:30 pm

Both session to be held at the Municipal Government Building, 5012 48 Avenue

Please plan to attend both sessions, as content and discussion will evolve as we explore new ideas and discuss available options and tools. If you are unable to make these session time, please contact us to make alternate arrangements.

For more information, contact: Meghan Jenkins, Planner, Parkland Community Planning Services Phone: 403.343.3394 email: meghan.jenkins@pcps.ab.ca

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

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

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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NOTICE OF INTERMITTENT ROAD CLOSURES LAKESHORE DRIVE 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.

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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Regular Meeting of Council June 13, 2016 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm

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

NOTICE OF INTERMITTENT ROAD CLOSURES LAKESHORE DRIVE

NOTICE ROAD CLOSURE Westview Drive at Railway Tracks Wednesday, June 15 from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Take Notice TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE PUBLIC NOTICE 2016 PROPERTY ASSESSMENT & TAX NOTICES

C.N. Rail will be closing Westview Drive at the railway crossing to complete crossing upgrades on Wednesday, June 15 from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m.

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

Please contact Jeremy Mathers at C.N. Rail with your questions or concerns at 403.350.1830 or at jeremy.mathers@cn.ca.

Mailed: May 30, 2016 Due: Thursday, July 29, 2016 Pleased be advised that the 2016 Property Assessment & Tax Notices were mailed May 30, 2016.

The Assessment Roll for 2016 has been prepared. For further information and how to access the 2016 Property Assessment Map, see the Town of Sylvan Lake’s website home page at www. sylvanlake.ca/taxes.

If you have concerns with your property assessment, contact the Assessment and Taxation Services Department at the Town Office by email at tax@sylvanlake.ca or by phone at 403-887-1185 ext: 230. Only the assessed value of your property may be appealed and not your tax dollar amount.

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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 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.

Programs & Services l Spring & Summer

Special Feature: 2015 Year in Review

FALL COMMUNITY GUIDE DEADLINE Our next community guide will come out mid August and will cover the months of September through December. The deadline for advertising submissions is June 30. Please contact Joanne at 403-887-2141 or communications@sylvanlake.ca for more details!

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

Rail Crossing CLOSED @ Westview Dr. Wed. June 15 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Dated at Sylvan Lake, Alberta this 30 day of May, 2016.

will be available at all Town facilities including the Library, and Tourist Information Booth, Seniors Centre, Community Partners Association Office, and at participating local gas stations.

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

DETOUR Use 50 Ave. or 48 Ave.

For further information on the Assessment, Taxation and Appeal Process “A Guide to Property Assessment and Taxation in Alberta� is available on Alberta Municipal Affairs website at www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/mc_property_assessment_and_ taxation.cfn or contact the Assessment and Taxation Services department at the Town of Sylvan Lake.

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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.

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

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TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1712/2016 Being a Bylaw to amend the Land Use Bylaw No. 1695/2015.

Public Hearing

WHEREAS it is deemed necessary and expedient to amend Bylaw No. 1695/2015 in the manner hereinafter appearing:

TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1713/2016 Being a Bylaw to amend the Land Use Bylaw No. 1695/2015.

WHEREAS it is deemed necessary and expedient to amend Bylaw No. 1695/2015 in the manner hereinafter appearing: NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Town of Sylvan Lake, in the Province of Alberta, duly assembled and under the powers conferred upon it by the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26, and amendments there to, enacts as follows: THAT Part 13, being the Land Use District Map of the Land Use Bylaw, be amended as shown on the sketch that is attached to and forms part of this bylaw, by redesignating portions of the S.E. ¼ 30-38-1-5 as highlighted: FROM: TO:

Future Designation District (FD) Public Facility District (PF) Medium Density Residential District (R2) High Density Residential District (R3) Narrow Lot General Residential District (R5) Narrow Lot Duplex Residential District (R5A) Neighbourhood Shopping Centre District (CNS)

A Public Hearing regarding the proposed Bylaw will be held on Monday, June 13, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Government Building at 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, Alberta.

All persons in favour or opposed to the Bylaw will have the opportunity to be heard. If you are unable to attend personally, written submissions must be submitted to the Municipal Government Building no later than 12:00 noon on Thursday June 9th, 2016.

If you submit comments on this bylaw, either orally or in writing, the information you provide may be recorded in the minutes of the Public Hearing, or otherwise made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. A copy of the proposed Bylaw and any related documents can be seen during regular office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal Government Building. The style of the hearing will be informal and persons wishing to speak will be requested to state their name and address for the record upon being recognized by the Chairperson.

Date of first publication of this notice: May 26th, 2016 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.

Date of second publication of this notice: June 2nd, 2016 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.

TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE BYLAW 1713/2016 CNS-NEIGHBOURHOOD SHOPPING CENTRE DISTRICT FD-FUTURE DESIGNATION DISTRICT PF-PUBLIC FACILITY DISTRICT R2-MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT R3-HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT R5-NARROW LOT GENERAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT R5A-NARROW LOT DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

From: FD To: CNS

From: FD To: R5

From: FD To: PF

From: FD To: R2

From: FD To: R3

´ From: FD To: R5A

NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Town of Sylvan Lake, in the Province of Alberta, duly assembled and under the powers conferred upon it by the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26, and amendments there to, enacts as follows: THAT Part 11, being the Restricted Vehicular Access Map of the Land Use Bylaw, be amended to include all annexed lands, accurately reflecting the Town’s new boundaries.

THAT Part 12, being the Secondary Suite Map of the Land Use Bylaw, be amended to include all annexed lands, accurately reflecting the Town’s new boundaries.

THAT Part 13, being the Land Use Bylaw Districts Map of the Land Use Bylaw, be amended as shown on the sketch that is attached to and forms part of this bylaw, by redesignating: All of the NE 19-38-1-5, part of the SE 30-38-1-5, part of the NE 30-38-1-5, all of the SE 31-38-1-5, all of the NE 31-38-1-5, all of the NW 27 38-1-5, part of the SW 3-39-1-5, part of the SE 3-39-1-5, part of the SW 2-39-1-5, part of the SE 2-39-1-5, all of the NW 3538-1-5, and all of the NE 35-38-1-5 as follows: FROM: Agricultural District (G) TO: Future Designation District (FD) Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 922-2058, within the SE 3-39-1-5 as follows: FROM: Country Residential District TO: Future Designation District (FD) And Lot 38, Block RLY, Plan 748AF, within the SE 30-38-1-5 and NE 30-38-1-5 as follows: FROM: Agricultural District (AG) TO: Public Facility District (PF) A Public Hearing regarding the proposed Bylaw will be held on Monday June 13, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Government Building at 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, Alberta.

All persons in favour or opposed to the Bylaw will have the opportunity to be heard. If you are unable to attend personally, written submissions must be submitted to the Municipal Government Building no later than 12:00 noon on Thursday June 9th, 2016.

If you submit comments on this bylaw, either orally or in writing, the information you provide may be recorded in the minutes of the Public Hearing, or otherwise made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. A copy of the proposed Bylaw and any related documents can be seen during regular office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal Government Building. The style of the hearing will be informal and persons wishing to speak will be requested to state their name and address for the record upon being recognized by the Chairperson.

Date of first publication of this notice: May 26th , 2016 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.

Date of second publication of this notice: June 2nd, 2016 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.

THE TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE Bylaw 1712/2016 AG - Agricultural District FD - Future Designation District PF - Public Facility District R-1 - Country Residential District

From: AG To: FD

60 STREET

LAKEWAY LANDING

Legal Land Description Part of SE 30-38-1-5

From: R-1 To: FD

From: AG To: PF

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TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1710/2016 Being a Bylaw to amend the Sylvan Lake / Red Deer County Intermunicipal Development Plan Bylaw1575/2011.

WHEREAS it is deemed necessary and expedient to amend Bylaw No. 1575/2011 in the manner hereinafter appearing: NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Town of Sylvan Lake, in the Province of Alberta, duly assembled and under the powers conferred upon it by the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26, and amendments there to, enacts as follows: THAT Map 1: Land Use Concept dated September 2014 be removed and replaced with Map 1: Land Use Concept dated May 2016, attached as Schedule A. THAT section 5.0 Land Use Concept be amended by removing paragraph 7 and replacing with the following: “Existing Town Development has been identified for all lands located within the boundary of the Town of Sylvan Lake. This reflects the existing uses and mixed land use pattern. The IDP defers to the Town’s Municipal Development Plan and the direction it provides for future land uses within the existing Town Development Boundary.”

THAT section 8.4.1 be amended by removing the following words: “Areas identified as short term annexation will form part of an annexation application.”

A Public Hearing regarding the proposed Bylaw will be held on Monday, June 13, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Government Building at 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, Alberta.

All persons in favour or opposed to the Bylaw will have the opportunity to be heard. If you are unable to attend personally, written submissions must be submitted to the Municipal Government Building no later than 12:00 noon on Thursday, June 9, 2016.

If you submit comments on this bylaw, either orally or in writing, the information you provide may be recorded in the minutes of the Public Hearing, or otherwise made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. A copy of the proposed Bylaw and any related documents can be seen during regular office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal Government Building. The style of the hearing will be informal and persons wishing to speak will be requested to state their name and address for the record upon being recognized by the Chairperson.

Date of first publication of this notice: May 26, 2016 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.

Date of second publication of this notice: June 2, 2016 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.

THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2016

Dementia advice now offered provincially through Health Link Specialized service expands to support patients, caregivers in Edmonton and Calgary Zones SUBMITTED BY ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES Individuals and caregivers living with dementia, including people with Alzheimer’s disease, will benefit now that Alberta Health Services (AHS) has expanded its specialized dementia advice service through Health Link to include Edmonton and Calgary Zones.

By dialing 811 — any time, any day — callers will reach Health Link staff who can assess their needs and provide immediate advice for their health concerns. When needed, callers can also be referred to a specialized dementia nurse for additional support. The dementia advice service launched in North, Central and South Zones in September 2015.

Specialized dementia nurses can provide a more in-depth assessment to gain an understanding of each individual situation and provide personalized support and advice, as well as connect callers to available community services and supports.

“Providing funding for the development and expansion of dementia advice through Health Link was essential to meet the growing needs of Albertans touched by dementia and Alzheimer’s,” says Sarah Hoffman, Minister of Health.

“Ensuring support is available 24/7 for 365 days a year, regardless of geography, is an important step in ensuring people with dementia and their families and caregivers have access to the care they need, when they need it.”

Currently, about 40,000 Albertans are living with dementia, a syndrome that affects their memory, thinking, orientation, judgment and ability to carry out daily activities.

The number of dementia cases is expected to more than double in Alberta as the baby boom generation moves into older age. By 2038, it is estimated that about one in 10 Albertans over the age of 65, and nearly half over age 90, will be living with dementia.

“Initially, the service was provided in the rural zones because we determined this was the greatest and most immediate area of need,” says Lara Osterreicher, Director of Operations for Health Link. “Typically, rural and remote areas don’t have access to the same level of services as our urban centres so we worked to get dementia advice to these areas first. We’re very pleased to have now expanded the service throughout Alberta.”

With support from Alberta Health, Health Link worked with AHS’ Seniors Health Strategic Clinical Network (SCN) to develop and launch the service.

“The progression of dementia is unpredictable and care needs can change rapidly,” says Scott Fielding, Senior Provincial Director, Strategic Clinical Networks. “Having access to services and supports at the right time can make the difference between a person being able to remain at home with loved ones or having to move to a higher level of care.”

By better supporting individuals and caregivers, the new dementia advice service also aims to reduce the number of emergency department visits for dementia-related concerns.

Since the service began in North, Central and South Zones last September, Health Link has provided specialized dementia advice to more than 250 Albertans.

Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.

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@Sylvan100 TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1709/2016

Public Hearing TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1711/2016 Being a Bylaw to amend the Town of Sylvan Lake Municipal Development Plan Bylaw No. 1653/2014.

WHEREAS it is deemed necessary and expedient to amend Bylaw No. 1653/2014 in the manner hereinafter appearing: NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Town of Sylvan Lake, in the Province of Alberta, duly assembled and under the powers conferred upon it by the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26, and amendments thereto, enacts as follows: THAT the Future Land Uses Map dated November 2014 be removed and replaced with Future Land Uses Map dated May 2016, attached as Schedule A. A Public Hearing regarding the proposed Bylaw will be held on Monday, June 13, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Government Building at 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, Alberta.

All persons in favour or opposed to the Bylaw will have the opportunity to be heard. If you are unable to attend personally, written submissions must be submitted to the Municipal Government Building no later than 12:00 noon on Thursday, June 9th, 2016.

Being a Bylaw to adopt the West Area Structure Plan No. 1709/2016 WHEREAS the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26 and amendments thereto, authorize the Council of a Municipality to enact an Area Structure Plan for the purpose of providing a framework for subsequent subdivision and development of an area of land within the Municipality.

WHEREAS an Area Structure Plan has been prepared in accordance with Section 633 of the Municipal Government Act; A Public Hearing regarding the proposed Bylaw will be held on Monday, June 13, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Government Building at 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, Alberta.

All persons in favour or opposed to the Bylaw will have the opportunity to be heard. If you are unable to attend personally, written submissions must be submitted to the Municipal Government Building no later than 12:00 noon on Thursday, June 9, 2016.

If you submit comments on this bylaw, either orally or in writing, the information you provide may be recorded in the minutes of the Public Hearing, or otherwise made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. A copy of the proposed Bylaw and any related documents can be seen during regular office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal Government Building. The West Area Structure Plan is available on the Town’s website at www. sylvanlake.ca. The style of the hearing will be informal and persons wishing to speak will be requested to state their name and address for the record upon being recognized by the Chairperson.

Date of first publication of this notice: May 26, 2016 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.

Date of second publication of this notice: June 2, 2016 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.

If you submit comments on this bylaw, either orally or in writing, the information you provide may be recorded in the minutes of the Public Hearing, or otherwise made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. A copy of the proposed Bylaw and any related documents can be seen during regular office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal Government Building. The style of the hearing will be informal and persons wishing to speak will be requested to state their name and address for the record upon being recognized by the Chairperson.

Date of first publication of this notice: May 26, 2016 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.

Date of second publication of this notice: June 2, 2016 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RFP CP1622-01 SEWAGE LAGOON DESLUDGING The Town of Sylvan Lake is seeking Proposals from qualified Proponents to desludge one or more cells at the Town’s sewage lagoons.

Documents (electronic only) will be available on and after Wednesday, May 25, 2016 from the Alberta Purchasing Connection.

There is a site meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., MDT. Location of the site meeting is the Municipal Operations Building at 1 Industrial Drive. Attendance is not mandatory, but is recommended for all prospective Proponents.

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.

Completed Proposals must be received at: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 48th Avenue Sylvan Lake AB T4S 1G6 no later than Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., MDT. Late submissions will NOT be accepted.

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

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Aerial Performances 3:00 - 3:10 pm 4:15 - 4:25 pm 5:30 - 5:40 pm

1913 Days “Life’s Better at the Lake” Parade!

Saturday, June 11th, 1:00 pm Street Performance 4:30 - 5:30 pm FlyinBOB

Inflatables 2:00 - 6:00 pm

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Street Festival

Street Shows & Performances 2:15 - 3:00 pm – Gustavo the Impossiblist 3:15 - 4:15 pm – Paul Isaak (comedian juggler) 4:30 - 5:30 pm – FlyinBob 3:00 pm, 4:15 pm, 5:30 pm – Aerial Performances Each Aerial Performance is 10 min. long

PGA on Wheels 3:30 - 6:00 pm

ists oon Ball

2:15 - 3:00 pm Gustavo the Impossiblist 3:15 - 4:15 pm Paul Isaak (comedian juggler)

Community Activities Farmers Market North Railway Park Promenade Lot Friday, June 10th, 4:00 - 7:30 pm Pancake Breakfast & Grand Opening Sylvan Lake Fire Hall (2 Beacon Hill Dr.) Pancakes: Saturday, June 11th, 7:00 - 11:00 am Ribbon Cutting: 11:15 am Guided Hall Tours available in the morning Car Seat Recycling Old Fire Hall Parking Lot Saturday, June 11th, 9:30 am -12:00 pm Cost: $5/seat Get Bent - Blyss Yoga in the Park Yoga for a Cause in support of the local food bank.

Saturday, June 11th, 12:00 - 5:00 pm Cost: Cash or Food Bank donations Community Partners Garage Sale, BBQ & Pie and Cake Auction Community Partners Parking Lot Saturday, June 11th, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Pie & Cake Auction across the street at 2:30 pm

Unlimited Inflatable Play for $5 per child 2:00 - 6:00pm – Inflatables 2:00 - 6:00 pm – Balloonists (free) 2:00 - 6:00 pm – Face Painting (free) Sponsored by Investors Group

The Friends of the Sylvan Lake Library Book Sale Sylvan Lake Library Saturday, June 11th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Drive-In Movie Canadian Tire Parking Lot Sponsored by Fresh Air Cinema, Canadian Tire, and the Town of Sylvan Lake Star Wars - The Force Awakens (2015) Saturday, June 11th, 10:30 pm Cost: Free Milk-Mom’s Playground Milk Bar, Lounge, Nail Salon, & KidZone Centennial Park Saturday, June 11th, 11:00 am -6:00 pm Cost: Free Volkssport Walkers Sylvan Lake Information Centre Monday, June 13th, 6:00 pm Cost: Annual Membership fee $10/individual $15/family, plus $2 per walk Midway Tues/Wed, June 14th & 15th, 3:00 pm Fares can be found at sylvanlake.ca

THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2016

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Old habits die hard We all know the saying: ‘Old habits die hard’ and it really is true.

Once we have a habit in place, a way of being or doing something that we are accustomed to and familiar with, there is often no reason to change.

Sometimes we realize that a habit is non supportive so we want to change it, but instead we are often times met with a much more difficult problem than we had initially thought.

BY SCOTT MCDERMOTT So the saying makes SYLVAN LAKE NEWS COLUMNIST sense and the older the habit, the harder to break.

Some of these habits are pretty easy to identify, like smoking for example. Everyone knows it is bad and toxic, but if you are a smoker, that can be one really hard habit to break.Not only are there chemical addiction elements, but there are social (friends, locations) and physical habits (hand to mouth) too.

The habit of going out with friends at a bar and they are all smoking, so the habit claws at you. I had a coworker a long time ago that had quit smoking cold turkey at New Year’s after being a smoker most of his life because it was killing him and he knew it. He was fine for five months and then the long weekend arrived. Camping, sitting around the fire, all of his old friends around - he couldn’t resist that feedback. You guessed it - he started smoking again.

Several years later he had a heart attack, and quit smoking for good. Those social and environmental elements are powerful. One way to quit smoking or any bad habit is to not quit. Instead of trying to quit the negative habit, start a new habit that will oppose the old one. Set yourself up to have a large glass of water before every cigarette, donut or whatever. You are not allowed to have one, until you finish a large glass of water. This works several ways: first off, water is good for you. It hydrates your muscles and all of your cells, plus it helps flush out toxins and really makes everything run better.

After your fourth, fixth or twentieth glass of water depending on the habit you are trying to break - you will start to feel differently about the non supportive habit.

You will start to not want to have a smoke or donut or whatever, because it means another glass of water and you are pretty tired of peeing every 30 seconds. As long as you keep the agreement in place, the non supportive habit will fade and you will be well hydrated. Not a bad thing.

As for the social triggers? Well, you might need to get your friends to help, maybe even change your friends, or your hang outs. I know that is hard, but it is a requirement if you are going to outgrow those old habits.There isn’t a cool saying about it, but if there was, it might be: ‘New Habits Start Hard’. It is just as true as the old habits saying.

I am left-handed and five months ago I sprained two fingers, my wrist, broke my left arm in half and shattered my left shoulder in a crash. I used to think I was ambidextrous. Right, not nearly as much as I thought I was. I had to relearn to brush my teeth, eat with utensils, open doors, drive, type on a computer, and so much more. I had no idea it would be so hard, but after five months I am getting better at it.

Once the doctors pull the steel out of my body and I get my range of motion back after a few months of physiotherapy, I should be able to see what old habits I can get back to and which new ones I will keep. To this day though, I still reach for stuff with my left hand, even though I cannot extend it far enough to perform the task and I know that - old habits are strong.

When coaching a person to swim or relearn how to run properly with a style that is non destructive, I always say one of my favourite sayings: practice makes permanent.

To learn a new skill like swimming, you have to perform it well 10,000 times. On a more practical term, one of the bigger studies shows that up to 254 days of the new habit are required before it is solid, whether it is going to the gym, eating well, saying no to junk food or quitting smoking.

So choose your habits wisely, they are worth paying attention to.

Happy Training!

Scott

Let It Go I’m not writing about building a snowman, rather I’m writing about building yourself up by knowing your worth. We are all unique. We all have talents, skills, and abilities whether we are aware of them or not. Sometimes we can be our own worst critic. I’m here to remind you or tell you for the first time that you are worth it! I believe the greatest disservice we can do to ourselves is give up on our dreams.

I have just recently watched Eddie the Eagle. It is a new movie out in theatres based on an inspiring true story of an

Olympian. I don’t want to spoil it for you, but Eddie had a dream to be a ski jumper and even though the odds were not in his favour he kept pursuing his dream because he knew he was worth it and it was worth it. With that in mind, let go of the “haters”; let go of your insecurities and know that you are worth it. What would the world look like if everyone was convinced that their dreams are worth fighting for?

Dreams don’t have an expiration date.

So get up, get going, and make those dreams a reality. Start now because you deserve it!

Jules Fletcher Gospel Chapel

– 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

www.alliancecommunitychurch.ca oɉce@alliancecommunitychurch.ca

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 488 ST STREET, TRE REET ET,, SY ET SSYLVAN LVAN LV AN N LLAKE, A E,, AAB AK B T4 T4SS 1C 1C6 C6 40 4403-887-5702 3-887

Minister: Rev. Jin Woo Kim Worship Service ~ 10:30 AM June 5 - Camp Kannawin Sunday www.slmpc.ca l • memorial_offi i l ffice@shaw.ca @ h 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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The event will feature a unique intergenerational aspect, which will see the youth of Sylvan Lake teamLAST FRIDAY OF ing up to pay tribute to the seniors in the community.

EACH MONTH Seniors Week is set to kick off on Monday June 6 at Along with what is sure to be a delicious meal, the 4:30 p.m. with a barbeque supper sponsored by the barbeque will also play host to a number of performers from the House of Music who are set to perform Flipside Youth Centre. for the seniors in attendance.

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CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN THE SYLVAN MEDICAL CENTER Phone 403-887-9575 Tuesday morning will see the day kick off with a pancake breakfast being held from 9-11 a.m. at the Sylvan Lake Seniors Centre with the annual Walk the Talk event being held from 1-2:30 p.m.

“We’ve been working for the last few years to increase the intergenerational portion of senior’s week,” explained Weenink. “This year we are doing the barTake the Test beque with the Flipside Youth Centre as well as conAre your Dentures... tinuing on with our Walk The Talk event.”

Loose The Walk the Talk event sees seniors being paired Irritating your gums with a youth on a light walk by the lake. Along the Missing Teeth path the senior and youth paired together will find In your pocket questions to ask one another. The event aims to Cracked or Worn bridge the generational gaps that are often found in Over 5 yrs old today’s society.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2016

Mail Theft commonplace in Central Alberta RCMP advises to pick up mail daily TODD COLIN VAUGHAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS A disturbing provincial trend has now hit all to close to home for many local residents.

On December 18 of last year, Walter Johnson went to check his Canada Post Office Box on Rural Route 24 west of Sylvan Lake. To his surprise, the U-bolt on the box had been cut off and mail had been thrown around on the ground.

“I go to the Post Office and they say ‘Yeah your box has been robbed’” Johnson said. “I was going away on a world-wide trip, so I couldn’t really at the time see what was missing.”

Since returning on May 12, Johnson has looked over his mail and noticed that two cheques from oil companies were stolen and cashed for the sums of $16.71 and $20.38.

“The fact that really bothered me is that they forged my name and did a really good job at it,” he said.

He added that the potential identity theft if more disturbing then the money lost.

Johnson has since filed a report with the RCMP and informed Canada Post to hold his mail. It was at this time that Johnson learned that he was not the only victim of this crime and that the box had actually been robbed several times in the last few months.

Susan Foy has had her post office box broken into four times this year.

“It’s a little discouraging,” she said. “At Christmas time we lost a lot of Christmas cards and pictures of our kids and grand kids.”

According to Sylvan Lake RCMP, this type of crime has become all too common in the region and can be tricky to solve.

“These crimes are difficult to solve unless the suspects are caught with the stolen property,” they said. “We have had some people caught with stolen mail and when we catch them, they are charged with possession of stolen property.”

They added that since these suspects are also vandalizing the Post Office boxes, they would also be charged with mischief if they are able to connect them to the crime.

According to the RCMP, Canada Post is in the middle

of a two-year project of replacing these old green post office boxes with ones identical to the brown ones found within Sylvan Lake. These new boxes will have no identifying labels connecting the boxes to the citizen’s homes – something that was a concern to both Johnson and Foy. An official response from Canada Post media relations that was sent by email stated that “Canada Post takes the security of the mail very seriously and we’re working closely with local police in their investigation.”

“Mail theft is a federal crime, punishable of up to ten years of imprisonment” They added that it takes determination to “deter and stop those who commit property crimes.” Canada post added that it is working closely with police to address this issue.

RCMP added that the reason this theft has become common is likely that “bad guys learn a new trick and then end up in remand where they school the rest of their friends.”

“It is not one person doing it. I think there is a whole lot of people who learn one way or another that it might be a good place to find something that is worth money to them,” he stated.

Johnson has decided not to wait for the new brown boxes and has decided to move his mail to another city – something that has cost him over $300 of his personal finances.

“I asked the post office if they can provide me an exemption of the cost since they are not providing me security of services and they said they are unable to do that,” he said. “It’s a shame rural people have to pay for security of mail coverage that is not being provided by a crown corporation.

He added that he intends to write his local MP and MLA about the situation.

The RCMP suggests to people that they should make sure that mail does not pile up in their box by checking it everyday.

Walter Johnson (left), Susan Foy (middle) and Ray April have all fell victim to numerous mail thefts that have left them without cheques, vital communications and precious Christmas cards since the rash of thefts began back in 2015.

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SUMMER VILLAGE OF NORGLENWOLD PUBLIC NOTICE SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD HEARING

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Over $15,000 raised at recent Urgent Care fundraiser A fundraiser was held last Thursday evening at Viva La Sirena on Lakeshore Drive.

Organizers say the event was amazing, the food was great and the new restaurant came together in a very short time to be able to host the fundraiser.

The live auction on the evening of the event raised $9,400 and tickets sales netting approximately $6,000 - totalling around $15,000 in donation to the Sylvan Lake and Area Urgent Care Committee.

Kjeryn Davis, event co-organizer and owner of Viva La Sirena worked extrememly hard on the restaurant and put together an amazing menu for the night.

Jordan Sinclair, also a co-organizer, had the tickets and posters put together by local graphics wiz Diane Womacks and looked after most of the promoting of the event with local Print Wizards doing the printing at no charge.

Davis and Sinclair gathered a number of unique live auction items with Sinclair also acting as Master of Ceremonies for the event.

Susan Samson, chair of the Sylvan Lake and Area Urgent Care Committee,

was on hand at the event and also gave a speech highlighting the challenges the committee is currently facing.

Organizers wished to thank Brian Boschee from the Cooperators sponsored the comedians.

Mike Dambra, a comedian put on a fabulous show and had everyone at the event roaring.

The event was sponsored by Viva La Sirena, the Joe Sylvan Lake Facebook page and the Harbour Insurance Group - the Cooperators.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2016

Here we grow again, Veterans Voices of Canada - Flags of Remembrance

BY ALLAN CAMERON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR VETERANS VOICES OF CANADA This October 1st, 2016 will witness the third year of our amazing national, crosscountry multi-community remembrance and honour tribute initiative by Veterans Voices of Canada to our military heroes.T This year we will add to our communities and

will include these communities; Okanagan ValleyBC,Sylvan Lake-AB,PonokaA B, E d s o n - A B, O t t awa ON,Kingston-ON,WindsorON,Moncton-NB,Sydney-NS and Charlottetown- PEI.(With the possibility of St.AlbertAB,Regina-SK). We will name our community partners very soon.

At noon MST on October 1st,Veterans Voices of Canada and its many community

Milestones Our parents Ragnar and Edna Mannerfeldt were marred 60 yrs ago in Thorsby, Alberta.

We are blessed to be celebrating their anniversary

We are inviting friends and family to join us for an Open House held June 12 from 2-4:30 at the Sylvan Lake Community Centre.

4725-43 St. Sylvan Lake.

We look forward to seeing you!

FITTING TRIBUTE - The 2015 Veteran’s Voices of Canada Flags of Remembrance ceremony took place on alongside Highway 11. As part of the ceremony, Ryan Doell and his horse Champagne rode alongside Rebecca Santanna and her horse Mable. As the pair passed by the individual flags they were raised in honour of all past and current serving soldiers and veterans.

Jenna Swan/Sylvan Lake News File Photo partners will hold an opening ceremony where these 128 full sized Canadian flags each representing 1000 Canadian fallen and missing in action soldiers from the years 1898 to present,will be raised.

We will have pipe and drum bands,honour guards,

Veteran support, cadet and military participation and aircraft flyover. Als,(where available) the amazing horse walk where horses with military riders will walk the flag line as the flags are released or raised.Its an awesome,emotional felling

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Each flag will be accompanied by a hero plaque which can be sponsored by anyone who wants to give tribute to their military hero,past or present,living or deceased.

Sponsors can be family,business or someone who just wants to give tribute to any Veteran of your choice.

The Sylvan Lake tribute of 3x5 foot flags will be flown along highway 11/RR12. For

those driving by any of our tributes ,it will be one that will make you proud to be Canadian. Flags will remain in place until November 12th,with closing ceremony on November 19th. Sponsors and community can be present at a closing ceremony on November 19th when flags and commemorative “maple leaf” hero plaques are presented to either the hero named or the sponsor.

The ceremony will be a beautiful event as well. Contact us for the other locations information.

To give tribute to your hero by way of sponsorship at one of our locations or if you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at info@vetvoicecan.org or (403)887-7114.

To hold a place of honour for your military Veteran hero, sponsorship is a minimum donation of $200 per hero plaque. As we want to continue to give back, Veterans Voices of Canada we will donate 50% of funds to a local charity of our community partner’s choice at each location across Canada.

Please sponsor flags and hero plaques before August 19th, 2016 as sponsorship will be on a first come, first serve basis. We expect them to be sponsored very quickly.

Thank you for the support and honoring our heroes and being a part of an ever growing national tribute.

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SYLVAN LAKE NEWS 17

Jazz at the Lake raising funds for Urgent Care Committee

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The Sylvan Lake and Area Urgent Care Committee received a helping hand from Jazz At The Lake recently in the form of a cheque for $578.

Raised over the course of their last two concerts in the seasonal series, organizers said they felt urgent care was the right community partner for their events.

“It’s easily the most important issue facing Sylvan Lake right now,” explained Eric Allison, co-organizer of the Jazz At The Lake, with fellow organizer Cheryl Fisher adding, “Anytime that they are able to have a presence at one of our shows we hope it just helps them to further extend their message.”

Allison stated the Urgent Care Committee has done a great deal of very tough work and that Jazz At The Lake hopes to help them in any way possible.

Chair of the Urgent Care Committee, Susan Samson added she was pleased to accept the cheque and it to the trust.

“It really shows the community is behind urgent care at a time when our attention is on so many important issues such as the wildfires in Fort McMurray,” said Samson. “People always come back to what they need in their home town.”

She added every penny raised through fundraisers like this one would go into a trust fund for when the committee gets a facility. The funds will be used to augment the cost of medical equipment that might not be there otherwise.

“We are excited to know that the deputy health minister, Dr. Carl Amrheim has said he is coming to Sylvan Lake on June 29 and will be meeting with the Urgent Care Committee and Town Council to discuss the next steps moving forward,” said Samson. “Hopefully after that meeting we will have some good news to share with the community.”

The meeting can’t come soon enough according to Samson and organizers, with Fisher reiterating the fact

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(L-R) Kathy Bradshaw, Jazz at the Lake Festival Manager; Eric Allison and Cheryl Fisher, Jazz at the Lake co-organizers; Susan Samson, chair of the Sylvan Lake and Area Urgent Care Committee, Klaas Van Veller, Urgent Care Committee member, and Mayor Sean McIntyre.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2016

SPORTS

London Knights claim Memorial Cup championship

BY ZACHARY CORMIER COURTESY OF THE RED DEER EXPRESS They were the hottest team in the Canadian Hockey League coming into the 2016 MasterCard Memorial Cup tournament.

Now, 10 days later, the London Knights are the Memorial Cup champions.

The Knights capped off an incredible 17 game winning streak that dated back to the second round of the Ontario Hockey League playoffs Sunday evening defeating the QMJHL Champion Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 3-2 in overtime to claim their second Memorial Cup since 2005.

“It’s one of those things, it’s hard to get. It takes a lot of time and I’m just happy for the boys, they earned it all year. To win 17 in a row in playoff time, in this tournament, you’re playing the best, it’s unheard of,” said Knights’ Head Coach/ GM Dale Hunter after the dramatic conclusion to the game.

Led by the dominant line of Mitch Marner, Matthew Tkachuck and Christian Dvorak, the Knights cruised to the bye into the final during round robin play, posting a 3-0 record that included a 6-2 win over the Red Deer Rebels, a 9-1 trouncing of the Brandon Wheat Kings and a slightly closer 5-2 victory over the Huskies earlier in the week.

But the Huskies weren’t going to go down without a fight in the final, as they fought the Knights every step of the way, holding

CHAMPIONS - From left, London Knights’ co-captains Mitchell Marner and Christian Dvorak hoisted the Memorial Cup over their heads after the 2016 MasterCard Memorial Cup final game at the ENMAX Centrium on Sunday. The Knights defeated the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 3-2 in overtime to claim their second Memorial Cup in franchise history.

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them scoreless in the first period before taking a one goal lead halfway through the third that put London behind for the first time in the tournament.

The Knights, though, would not be denied.

“You’ve just got to keep the same mindset. Being down in the third period and coming back we knew what we had to do-bear down. It’s our last game of the season and leave everything on the line,” said Knights’ goalie Tyler Parsons.

Parsons was somewhat of an unsung hero for the

Knights during the tournament, leading all four goalies with a 1.78 goals against average and a .942 save percentage to earn himself the Hap Emms Memorial Trophy as the Most Outstanding Goaltender at the Memorial Cup. Parsons’ show-stopping performance on the London end of the ice gave his team a chance to make a comeback from the 2-1 deficit.

And come back they did, as Dvorak scored his seventh goal of the tournament with just five minutes remaining in the third to send

the contest into overtime.

“We had the momentum on our side, getting that last minute goal there - we knew what we had to do. It came down to one shot and if we played good defense they were going to give us offensive chances,” Parsons said.

There was only one way the game could end, and after several heart-stopping close plays on both ends, the game came down to a two on one for London, with Tkachuck rifling in the goal heard around the hockey world.

“It’s right up there with all of the accolades, all of the awards. But it’s not about my goal. It’s about the team, it’s about the win, it’s about the 17 game winning streak, it’s about the way we carried ourselves into this tournament and the way we carried ourselves throughout this tournament,” said the 18-year-old draft eligible winger of his overtime winner.

Meanwhile, the host Red Deer Rebels were happy with their performance in the tournament overall.

“I’m proud of our players.

We deserved to be in this game tonight. We had a 2-1 record and we played with this team tonight, too,” said Rebels’ Head Coach/GM Brent Sutter after his team’s 3-1 loss to the Huskies in the semi-final game on Friday night.

After a 6-2 loss to London in the first game of the tournament, many doubted the Rebels would be able to compete with the high octane offence that the respective league champions brought to the table.

That all changed after Red Deer surged to a 5-2 win over the Huskies two nights later and followed it up with a dramatic 2-1 overtime victory over the WHL champion Brandon Wheat Kings on Tuesday.

The second win was enough to clinch second place in the round-robin standings behind London and eliminate the winless Wheat Kings from the tournament.

It was a sweet victory for the Rebels, as their season was ended by the Wheat Kings in the WHL Eastern Conference final less than a month ago.

“I guess part of it is no one has short memories. I know that we were beaten in the semis by Brandon and rightly so. They’ve got a very, very good hockey team.

That’s the thing about this tournament, you can come in here and be a champion in your own league but if things don’t go exactly right you might not have success in it,” said Sutter. zcormier@reddeerexpress.com

THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2016

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Hamilton to play for the Football Canada Cup

BY JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS 16-year-old Tyrese Hamilton is set to play for the U-18 Team Alberta team during the upcoming Football Canada Cup in Winnipeg during the month of July.

He will be playing a receiver position, for a national championship with the best of the U-18 high school football players.

Trying out for Team Alberta May 13-15 in Edmonton wasn’t easy. Hamilton said he was surprised to be chosen to play for the team adding the playing competition level is much higher.

“There’s lots of really good competition out there,” Hamilton said. “I was glad I was picked out. No one was

performing poorly or anything like that. Everybody tried their hardest.”

He said there were 19 players who were invited to try out.

Hamilton has been playing football since junior high.

In the recent past he has played for H.J. Cody School’s Lakers football in the fall and then plays on the Midget AAA Prairie Fire Football Club.

When playing at the Football Canada Cup Hamilton said every game matters. He explains how the competition level is higher.

“When you play in high school you can have random kids trying football for the first time,” Hamilton said. “In Team Alberta you have the top 40 kids on the team in Alberta and you’re playing the top 40 kids in every other province.”

Hamilton is definitely looking forward to playing a higher level of competition. His goals are to perform well, play the best he can, meet new people, be noticed by other coaches and have fun.

“It’s a great opportunity. It will be lots of fun,” Hamilton said.

Hamilton said he will be playing around four games with Team Alberta.

What Hamilton loves about football is how it is a way to stay active and meet people as he describes it as a blessing and that it makes you a better person.

“It broadens your understanding of life,” Hamilton said.

“Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, but you have to come together and you have to let go. It just becomes an emotional attachment.” reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

Football Canada Cup – Tyrese Hamilton, 16, will play for the Team Alberta U-18 for the Football Canada Cup in Winnipeg in July.

Submitted/Sylvan Lake News

SPRING CLEANING - On Saturday, May 28th the Sylvan Lake Bantam Lions Football team went to Petrol Beach in Jarvis Bay after their first week of spring training. Petrol beach is hosted by the Lions Club of Sylvan Lake and with the Lions club sponsoring the Lions Football team they felt it would be a good team builder and show of thanks for the continued support the team is shown every year from the Lions members and helps to clean up the beach SUMMER SCHOOL after the winter of washed 1-800-222-TIPS up weeds and reeds onto is offered at: (1-800-222-8477) the beach.

We want your INFO... ...NOT your name Innisfail Career High School Photos submitted.

Sylvan Lake Career High School Olds Career High School All core high school courses offered.

No charge for Chinook’s Edge students.

Shannon Smelt Runs 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Monday to Friday Advertising Sales Daily Attendance Required sales@sylvanlakenews.com July 4 - 29, 2016 Phone: 403-887-2331 Fax: 403-887-2081 All students currently enrolled in high school or who AB Toll Free Ph: 1-888-882-2331 will be entering grade 10 in Sept. 2016 are eligible.

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217,000 READERS!

What’s Happening

Employment

50-70

700-920

Services Directory

1010-1430

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announcements

CLASSIFIED RATE: 1-25 WORDS $15.30 additional words .26 cents each

JONES Kenneth Thorton Feb. 16, 1953 - May 22, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Thornton Jones.

Ken passed away peacefully on May 22, 2016 at the Red Deer Regional Hospital at the age of 63. He will be forever remembered by his best friend Tish Lecour; his brother Ron (Anne); his niece and nephew as well as many other cousins and friends. As per Ken’s request no service will be held.

In the words of Ken, “it is what it is”.

Cremation entrusted to Rocky Mountain Crematorium, Rocky Mountain House, AB. SYLVAN LAKE AND ROCKY FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORIUM, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements. 403-887-2151

Coming Events

What’s Happening #50 - # 70 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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9TH CALGARY ANTIQUE Show & Sale. June 4 & 5.

Sat., 10 - 5 and Sun. 10 - 4. Garrison Curling Rink, 2288 - 47 Ave., SW, Calgary. Free parking!

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CALL 1-877-223-3311 CLASSIFIEDS HOT-LINE

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Garage Sales Sylvan Lake COMMUNITY garage sale at Lighthouse Pointe, 20 Baywood Place and other places, east of Wal-Mart, Fri. June 3, 2-5, and Sat. June 6, 9-5. LOTS of items.

You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

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Items Buy/Sell

Agriculture

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Restaurant/ Hotel

820

Caregivers/Aides................710 Clerical ..............................720 Computer Personnel ..........730 Dental ................................740 Estheticians........................750 Hair Stylists ........................760 Janitorial ............................770 Legal ..................................780 Medical ..............................790 Oilfield ................................800 Professionals......................810 Restaurant/Hotel ................820 Sales & Distributors ..........830 Teachers/Tutors..................840 Trades ................................850 Truckers/Drivers ................860 Business Opportunities......870 Miscellaneous ....................880 Volunteers Wanted ............890 Positions Wanted ..............895 Employment Training ........900 Career Planning ................920

790

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION, Healthcare Documentation, Medical Terminology online courses. Train with CanScribe, the accredited and top-rated online Canadian school. Work from home careers!

1-866-305-1165; www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com.

MEDICAL TRAINEES needed now! Hospitals & doctor’s offices need certified medical office & administrative staff! No experience needed! We can get you trained! Local job placement assistance available when training is completed. Call for program details!

1-888-627-0297.

SYLVAN LAKE McDONALDS Like to stay up late and looking for a job?

McDonald’s in Sylvan Lake is looking for people to work from 9:00 pm to 5:00 am or 11:00 pm to 7:00 am.

If your interested apply online at McDonalds.ca/ careers or come inside and ask for Grant.

Business Opportunities

870

CONTROL YOUR FINANCIAL future selling Watkins products. Watkins has provided stability & high income for its associates for over 145 years. Join for less than $50. 1-800-279-6104.

Email: watkinse@ telusplanet.net.

880

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training!

Funding & Housing Available! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certification proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com.

880

Position in the Okanagan Valley of B.C.

First Sunday of every month June 5th is the next one. $6. 9am-1pm Please come out and support your local LA For more information contact the Branch at 403-887-2601

880

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PROFESSIONAL FLOORING INSTALLER required in Wainwright.

Experience in all types of flooring and must have own tools and transportation. Submit resume with references to: mcraefl@gmail.com.

Employment Training

900

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career!

Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program.

Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Please email your resume to marie.h@shaw.ca

Automotive

1029

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

Domestic, Import & Diesel Repair

403-887-2340 www.rapidauto.org

Contractors

• • • • •

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Chain Link Fences Wood Fences Decks Interior Framing Finish Work

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

Financial

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GET BACK on track!

Bad credit? Bills?

Unemployed? Need money? We lend! If you own your own home you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420; www.pioneerwest.com.

Business Services #1000 - #1430

Accounting

1010

Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors

403-887-3260 #201 37 Beju Industrial Drive Sylvan Lake, Alberta www.strategisgroupca.com

Automotive

1029

A Major National Company has a Position for an Experienced and Proven Service Manager in a brand new facility in the Okanagan Valley Competitive Salary, Bonus, Profit Sharing, and Benefits are Offered

Public Notice

5010-5240

6010

EMAIL: admin@sylvanlakenews.com

HIGH PROFIT high cash producing loonie vending machines. All on locations - Turnkey operation, perfect home based business. Full details call now! 1-866-668-6629.

Website: www.tcvend.com.

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Vehicles

3000-4310

JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more. Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. Free.

Visit: awna.com/for-job-seekers.

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE MANAGER Ladies Auxiliary Breakfast

Rental & Real Estate

2010-2210

Employment #700 - #920

Medical

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FAX: 403-887-2081

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Coming Events

Obituaries

ADPACK ALL IN 1

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

Legal Services

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver.

Divorce? Simple. Fast.

Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000.

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

EASY ALBERTA DIVORCE. Free Consultation 1-800-320-2477; www.canadianlegal.org.

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A+ BBB Reputation.

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

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

Misc.

Services

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DISABLED? Receive up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government.

We get you a tax refund or our service is free. Free assessment call 1-888-353-5612. Visit www.dbsrefund.com.

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Personal Services

1315

HIP OR KNEE Replacement? Restrictions in walking/dressing? $2,500 yearly tax credit. $20,000 lump sum cheque.

Disability Tax Credit.

Expert Help: 1-844-453-5372.

Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

Roofing

1370

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 32+ colours available at over 55 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors.

Call 1-888-263-8254.

Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

Septic Service

1375

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

Call for quotes!

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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.

CANADIAN PUBLIC AUCTION. We now do Farm Sales. Complete dispersals, appraisals & net minimum guarantees!

For a free, no obligation quote call today!

403-852-8721 or www.canadian publicauction.com.

MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, June 4, 6016 72A Ave., Edmonton.

Handguns, rifles, shotguns, hunting and sporting equipment. To consign call 780-440-1860.

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.

N IQUE ALE

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SUN., JUNE 5 • 1PM MOOSE HALL

1530

EXECUTIVE ESTATE Police Bike Auction Sunday June 5, 2016, 10 a.m., Viewing 9 a.m.

Location: Ridgewood Community Hall Partial List only Balance of Police Bikes – 11 Hard Wall Office Trailers – Flare Stack on Trailers – Antiques – Collectables – Collector Coins, Stamps and Bills – Furniture – Leather Sofas – Misc. and More.

Complete list and Directions visit www.cherryhillauction.com Cherry Hill Auction & Appraisals Phone 403-342-2514

Auctions

1530

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. y HOW CAN YOU MAKE YOUR PHONE RING? & Make Some Quick Cash?

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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: CLASSIFIED Want Ads do All West Realty Ltd.; more things for more people rbauction.com/realestate. than any other form of advertising. Phone 1-877LORCAM FARMING Ltd 223-3311 Dispersal, Joffre, Alberta.

FARMLAND W/GRAVEL Friday, June 10, 10 a.m.

RESERVES - Cardston, Selling Case IH Steiger Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

435 Quad Trac tractor, JD Auctioneers Unreserved 7810 MFWA tractor, Case Auction, July 21 in IH 8120 combine, Premier Lethbridge. 130.65 +/- title M150 SP Windrower, grain acres, gravel reserves in trucks, tillage, grain bins & excess of 2.4 million m3. handling, livestock equipJerry Hodge: ment, 5W stock trailer & 780-706-6652; Broker: more; www.montgomerAll West Realty Ltd.; yauctions.com. rbauction.com/realestate.

1-800-371-6963.

Auctions

Furniture • Jewellery Glassware • Lamps • Coins And much, much more!

Presented by BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS Linda Dunbrack 403-304-4791 (cell) To view items www.bigstrapperauctions.net

Auctions

1530

MACHINE SHOP Closeout Auction for Core Manufacturing Ltd. Tuesday, June 7, 11 a.m., 8124 McIntyre Rd., Edmonton. Milling machines, CNCs, tooling, shop equipment. Details contact Meier Auctions 780-440-1860.

UNRESERVED SALE REDWATER. June 11, 8 a.m. For Chedkor (780-689-7170) Komatsu 270 hoe; Komatsu 380 loader c/w 4 attach; JD 872G grader (all one owner). 40 collector tractors. 1932 Dodge 4 door. Case Eagle. Upright gas pumps. 2002 Dodge diesel; 54,000 km. Farm & construction equipment, vehicles, RV’s. Misc is full! www.prodaniukauctions. com.

EquipmentMisc.

1620

A-STEEL SHIPPING CONTAINERS. 20’, 40’ & 53’. 40’ insulated reefers/freezers.

Modifications possible windows, doors, walls, as office, living work-shop, etc., 40’ flatrack/bridge.

1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.

1530

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

Misc. for Sale

1760

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

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 WHITE SPRUCE or Lodgepole pine trees for sale. 3’ to 5’ $35 & 5’ to 7’ for $45 each (planted) AB/SK wide delivery.

Cojo Contracting 780-524-2656; cojo.contractors@ gmail.com.

1760

Garden Supplies

1680

FOR SALE. Simmeron Simmentals, fullblood full Fleckvieh bulls, yearlings and 1-2 year old polled and horned, A.I. bloodlines, very quiet, muscled. 780-913-7963; www.simmeronranch.ca.

TWO miniature horses: two year old gelding; six year old mare, 35 in. high, $550 each. 780-352-4947

Grain, Feed Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Hay

with a combined circulation of over 800,000 for only...

Lunch will be available Sales every Wednesday at 6pm

SIMPLE! It’s simple to run a Garage

Sale Ad in the Classified section and make quick cash.

JOB HUNTING? Read the P h o n e Classifieds Classifieds. 1-877-223-3311. 1-877-223-3311.

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Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association toll free 1-800-282-6903 x228 email andrea@awna.com or visit this community newspaper

2190

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

Squeezthee MOST out of your advertising dollars Place your ad in this newspaper and12345 province wide $

2140

Horses

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 POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 or fabric clad. Complete Pasture Wanted ................2180 supply and installation.

Call John at 403-998-7907; Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 jcameron@ Seeding & Tillage ............2210 advancebuildings.com.

Misc. for Sale

2100

Livestock

Succulents Cacti & Airplants Available

PERENNIAL LILIES - $5 STRAWBERRY PLANTS - 3/$10

Hwy 20

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

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.

Auctions

Hwy 11

4 PACK OF BEDDING PLANTS $2 Enjoy our cozy greenhouses. 5 minutes south of Sylvan Lake. 3.6 km south of the lights at the intersection of Hwy 11 & 20 on Range Road 13 www.theplantedearth.ca

Mon-Sat: 9-5 Closed Sundays

GREENHOUSES

Hwy 596 (Burnt Lake Trail)

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

“One Call Does It All!”

CANADIAN FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE

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

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• Septic Tanks • Campgrounds

• Camps • RVs • Holding Tanks

• Barn Pits • Lagoons

We also offer PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS

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Serving Central Alberta, Edmonton & Saskatoon

H&R BLOCK Affordable Fees "Drop Off Service Available" A2, 5043 50A Street

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Auctions

Leah Bousfield Advertising Sales sales1@sylvanlakenews.com

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

22 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Farms/ Land

For Rent #3000 - #3200

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

Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390

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

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

SYLVAN: fully furn. rentals incld’s all utils. & cable. $550 - $1300. By the week or month. 403-880-0210

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

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

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.

ESTATE OF David Campbell offers the following parcels of land for sale. SW 8-4-22-33 assessed at $500,000. SE 32-4-22-32 assessed at $615,000 (some surface revenue). Both parcels are 160 acres more or less and are rented for the 2016 season. The executor can accept the Àrst offer that is at assessed value. The property can be sold together or separately. Forward offers or expressions of interest to: Ronc4@telus.net with subject “estate land”.

THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2016

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.

Manufactured Homes

4090

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Businesses For Sale

Kids

4070

4140

HOTEL/APARTMENT/ LIQuor Store/VLTs/ Restaurant and Lounge for sale in High Prairie, Alberta. 780-507-7999.

RESTAURANT FOR SALE by tender, closing on June 17, 2016. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Seating capacity for 100. Fully equipped with grill, deep fryer, coolers, freezers, walk in cooler, chairs, tables, pots, pans, dishes, glasses, Áatware, etc. Located on three lots on the corner of Highway 3 and 24, Saskatchewan. Contact Ron Radke at 306-883-4321, by email at ron.radke@spiritwood.cu.sk.ca or Lola Lapesky at 306-883-4322 or by email at lola.lapesky@ spiritwood.cu.sk.ca for further information.

Transportation #5000-5300

Automotive Services ........5010 Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 Cars ..................................5030 SUV’s................................5040 Trucks ..............................5050 Heavy Trucks....................5060 Vans/Buses ......................5070 Motorcycles ......................5080 Campers ..........................5090 Motorhomes......................5100 5th Wheels........................5110 Holiday Trailers ................5120 Tent Trailers ......................5130 Utility Trailers ....................5140 ATV’s ................................5150 Boats & Marine ................5160 Snowmobiles ....................5170 Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180 Auto Wreckers ..................5190 Vehicles Wanted ..............5200 Car/Truck Rental ..............5210 Recreational Vehicle Rental ..............................5220 Trailer Rental ....................5230 Misc. Automotive ..............5240 RV’s ..................................5300

Motorcycles

5080

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

Business getting nowhere?

ADVERTISE!

Financial #4400 - #4430

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

Money To Loan

4430

NEED A LOAN? Own property? Have bad credit?

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

Boats & Marine

5160

WatersEdge Marina Boatt Sli B Slips Available A il bl For F Sale S l or Rent R t Sylvan Lake, AB

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RCMP News Release: th th May 14 – May 20 May 14th 7:14 a.m. – RCMP received a complaint of a break and enter into a business in the industrial park in Sylvan Lake. Police observed holes in the fencing of C&J Energy Production Services on Schenk Road. It was unclear if anything was stolen.

May 15th 7:07 a.m. – The theft of a truck in the overnight hours in Benalto is being investigated by RCMP. Suspects abandoned the vehicle they were driving at a property on Township Road 382 at Range Road 30 and stole another vehicle from a compound at that location. The abandoned vehicle contained various drug paraphernalia, break-in tools, weapons, etc.

10:15 a.m. – A 1994 Ford F250 was stolen from a property on Township Road 370 in Red Deer County. Suspects also accessed a second vehicle stealing credit cards and a GPS unit. The Ford truck was later recovered in the Rocky Mountain House area.

3:07 p.m. – RCMP received a 911 call of a domestic assault in progress on Lincoln Street in Sylvan Lake. A

16-year-old female contacted police to advise that a verbal argument with her boyfriend has become physical.

The female was struck in the arm resulting in her falling to the ground.

A 35-year-old Sylvan Lake male is charged with assault and two counts of failing to comply with the conditions of a court order.

May 16th 3:36 p.m. – Some tools were stolen from a shed as a result of a break in at a property in the summer village of Half Moon Bay. The shed was padlocked however access was gained. A dark coloured truck was seen in the area at the time of the incident.

3:45 p.m. – Mailboxes along Highway 11A at Range Road 24 in Red Deer County sustained some damage. Locks were cut off of the boxes and some mail was stolen. Canada Post has been notified.

6:17 p.m. – RCMP attended a liquor

establishment on Lakeshore Drive in Sylvan Lake after a complaint was received of intoxicated patrons causing a disturbance on the street. Two males told police that a verbal argument became physical as a result of one of the males attempting to stop the other from driving while intoxicated. A 25-year-old male was subsequently arrested for public intoxication and lodged in cells until sober.

May 17th 2:44 a.m. – An investigation is continuing into an incident involving the possession of stolen property. A suspicious vehicle was noted

by RCMP to be traveling at a high rate of speed east on 47th Avenue in Sylvan Lake and eventually southbound onto Highway 20.

The vehicle was later found abandoned in a field at Range Road 13 and Township Road 382. Two suspects, a 33-year-old female and a 26-year-old

male, were taken into custody at the scene. Charges are pending after a stolen plate from Red Deer City was recovered and other items were also seized.

6:55 a.m. – A speeding incident on Highway 11 eastbound resulted in charges against the male driver.

A 27-year-old male from Red Deer was found in possession of a stolen license plate on a trailer he was hauling and he was also found to be in breach of numerous conditions.

The accused is charged with possession of property obtained by crime under $5000; obstructing a peace officer; and four counts of failing to comply with conditions of a court order.

6:09 p.m. – A 911 call was received from an address on Hinshaw Drive in Sylvan Lake. A female advised police that a male was attempting to leave a residence in a vehicle without the consent of the owner. RCMP located and arrested the male. Charged with taking a motor vehicle without consent and mischief under $5000 is a 26-year-old Grande Prairie resident.

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