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Voices of Urgent Care Committee heard Task force to draft Sylvan Lake after-hours urgent care plan in 90 days

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Following a meeting held last Wednesday a joint task force with members from Sylvan Lake and surrounding communities and Alberta Health Services (AHS) will spend the next three months finalizing a sustainable go-forward plan for after-hours urgent care.

The task force will include staff and physicians from AHS and the community’s Primary Care Network, members of the town’s Urgent Care Committee, and representatives of the Town of Sylvan Lake and surrounding communities.

“I’m pleased there is a commitment to finalizing a model and moving to implementation,” said Susan Samson, Chair of the Urgent Care Committee. “This is a significant milestone in addressing the number one priority for Sylvan Lake and area.”

Mayor of Sylvan Lake, Sean McIntyre, agreed the formation of the task force was a very positive development for the community.

“Sylvan Lake and our surrounding area has a diverse population, many of which are young families,” said Mayor McIntyre. “It is vital that residents and visitors have access to urgent care outside normal business hours and we appreciate the willingness to work towards a solution in the very near term.”

By September 30, the task force will present its recommended solution to provide urgent after-hours care to the Minister of Health, Sarah Hoffman.

Minister Hoffman thanked Mayor McIntyre, the Urgent Care Committee, physicians in the Wolf Creek Primary Care Network and leaders from around the region for partnering with AHS and the government to find a solution for after-hours care in Sylvan Lake.

The Sylvan Lake and Area Urgent Care Committee was awarded the Healthy Communities Initiative Cup at the 2016 Volunteer Gala and Awards earlier this year. In this photo: Susan Samson,Teresa Rilliing, Laurie Norris, Cora Knutson, Klaas Van Veller and Brian Inglis. Missing: Brad Bahler, Joe Myburg, Sean McIntyre, Helen Posti, Carol McMillian, Richard Lorenz, Betty Osmond, Kevin Halwa, Val Langevin, Marena Seifert, Shainia Bennett.

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“By working together we now have a clear plan with a clear timeline to address the community’s health needs,” said Minister Hoffman.

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After-hours urgent care centre needed for area Continued from page 2 “We understand clearly that there is a need for after-hours care, and together, we will make this happen,” said Dr. Yiu. Previously in Sylvan Lake, physicians from the Wolf Creek Primary Care Network (PCN) have provided after-hours care on an as-needed basis from their offices.

This practice became unsustainable as the community grew and this June, medical practitioners stopped offering the service. Anyone needing urgent after-hours care has needed to travel to nearby emergency departments if they were unable to be seen at the PCN or in their homes.

The task force will explore options on how to deliver after-hours urgent care, along with supporting lab and diagnostic services.

Don MacIntyre, MLA for Innisfail-Sylvan Lake stated he was very pleased with how local officials were received by the government officials during last week’s meeting.

“I was grateful they were clearly heard, clearly understood and that the urgency of the need was acknowledged,” said MLA MacIntyre. “The second thing I was happy about was that there was an acknowledgment on the part of both Dr. Yiu and Deputy Health Minister Dr. Carl Amrhein of the hard work and the per-

sistence that the Urgent Care Committee and the community as a whole have put into this over the years - that I was very happy to hear.”

MacIntyre also noted the 90-day deadline adding that although it may look rather “tight and ambitious” it is not insurmountable.

“So much work has already been done, we’re not starting from ground zero here – the Urgent Care Committee has a fully fleshed out plan already,” said MacIntyre.

“We are so far along in the process already that September is not that unreasonable of a timeline.”

Within the meeting, some of the challenges that lay ahead were verbalized, explained MacIntyre with financial challenges being at the forefront.

“It’s not going to be without challenges – just like anything else,” said MacIntyre.

“However, the Urgent Care Committee had taken these sort of financial challenges into account the last iteration of their proposal so it is not new news.”

Subsequent meetings will be held throughout the next 90 days and the task force will explore options on how to deliver after-hours urgent care, along with supporting lab and diagnostic services. A preferred option will be put forward no later than September 30. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

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Black Lives Matter and the police

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Our neighbors to the south are facing a crisis of identity.

On July 5, a 37-year-old black male, Alton Sterling, was shot and killed by two white police officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

This event set off a series of protests – the vast majority of which were peaceful demonstrations – throughout the United States.

Unfortunately, and tragically, one of these demonstrations in Dallas Texas ended with the murder of five police officers, who were shot while trying to protect the protestors right to assemble.

Let it be clear that the majority of protestors in Dallas and across the United States were showing their rights as free citizens to assemble and protest and did not resort to violence.

The fact that some, very misguided and criminal individuals did resort to violence has creat-

ed an ongoing media dialogue on the movement of Black Lives Matter (BLM) – which is a movement based on the assumption that the negative experiences of African-Americans with police officers from the United States is not equal to that of white people.

It can be easy to dismiss the African-American experience in the US, like when former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani said the Black Lives Matter Movement is “inherently racist” because it doesn’t say all lives matter, however that attempt of inclusivity rings a little hollow considering that Black America is still recovering and in some cases living in a system of racism that has been spurred on since the slave trade of the 18th

century.

According to Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza, in an interview to CNN’s Don Lemon: “Racism is a system – its not about people being mean to each other.

So when we have a system that has black people at the losing end of every single disparity that you can think of, that’s TODD COLIN what racism is.”

VAUGHAN This of course doesn’t justify viSYLVAN olence of any kind LAKE NEWS - something the organizers of Black Lives Matter make very clear – however it does show a disturbing divide between black and white in America and it also brings up a confusing pattern of thought.

Why must an American be proBLM and anti-police? Or why must an American be pro-police and

anti-BLM? The answer isn’t binary.

Reasonable people can feel sympathy for the African-American experience in the United States.

Reasonable people can be concerned about issues of police brutality against certain minority groups. Reasonable people can know that violence against police officers – people just doing their job to protect people – is wrong.

None of these ideas are mutually exclusive and it is important for people to not always feel the need to pick sides.

It is important for the United States to end instances of police brutality, while at the same time it is important for people to continually honour good police officers who do a difficult job every day, and it is important for people to work together to heal the deep racial wounds that infect the American experience.

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Garbage In, Garbage Out Good daily habits lead to good feelings

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BY SCOTT MCDERMOTT SYLVAN LAKE NEWS COLUMNIST I remember back in Junior High School, learning how to program computers – and GIGO was a very established saying. It basically meant that if you programmed in garbage, then all you got out, was garbage. Simple but true, and it essentially said: ‘It’s your fault if this doesn’t work, computers just do what they are told’. I realize a lot these days that this is so true of many things in life and we seem to not realize it.

It’s easy to compare this to nutrition: if you eat low quality garbage food, you get low energy, poor metabolism, sickness and problems. Yes, I know, you know a guy who eats garbage, never exercises, smokes, drinks, and has abs and is lean. Great. One guy. He’s not healthy (guaranteed) and look…. Let’s talk about the rest of us ok? The millions. Garbage in, garbage out. For our cheat meal on Saturday, we decided to have a pizza. It had been months, and we thought it would be fun. It was yummy, but my energy was low and I felt gross much of today. Garbage in, garbage out. When I get back to eating well, I feel better. Proven over and over again.

Here’s another take on this though, and one not so obvious.

I had surgery on Thursday and had all the metal parts removed from the repair for my accident in November. Although I am sore, I already feel so much better to have the

metal out! My Doctor told me to take it easy and rest for a few days, and while I still did too much, I managed some couch time. I watched TV, and I don’t tend to do that a lot, but here’s where I got the idea for this article. Most of what is on TV is garbage.

It’s brain poison. Shows that were on, and shows that were advertised are so often fear based on conspiracy theory, violence and hatred. With that sort of garbage going in, only garbage can come out. So many of them are about crime, mistrust, hatred, anger, abuse etc. With that sort of mental conditioning, society can only degrade.

Here’s the thing: TV is hypnosis. Proven psychological fact. Once we start watching TV, our mind slips into a brainwave state called ‘alpha state’ which is associated with meditation and deep relaxation.

Partly this is believed to be caused by the light of the TV itself and the brain processing the lines of infor-

mation. In this state, whatever information we receive is taken in easily and becomes part of our conscious and subconscious memory system. This is where beliefs are formed.

So it seems like we are watching programming, but we are actually being programmed.

Beyond studying this, I have seen this in my four year old personally. He doesn’t get much of a TV budget, and we are pretty clear about what he sees and does not see at this young age.

Franklin the Turtle, Paw Patrol, Octonauts, and a few select others that have good lessons, friendly characters and show the best in things. Here’s what I have already seen: When I come home from work and he is not watching TV, he runs to the front door yelling excited facts about the day and yelling: Daddy!

Daddy! I saw a bug today and you know what……? etc. It’s consistent and dependable. If I come home and say hello and nobody comes running, I know

where he is: in front of a screen. Doesn’t matter if it is a TV, computer or tablet.

He doesn’t even look up to notice me. He is being hypnotized and not aware of his surroundings. I am not saying TV is bad, it has its place, but choose what you watch carefully. I am a big fan of the Walking Dead, so I’ve got a range too, but predominantly I try to watch things that make me excited to be alive. America’s Got Talent, The Ellen Show, Extreme Home Makeover, Home Improvement shows, (and I only watch the ones where people are nice to each other – some are just trash with a house theme). No… I do not watch the news. It mostly has such a negative focus, and I don’t want that poison in my head.

Yes. I understand, bad stuff happens in the world, but I focus on creating good stuff, and you know what?

There’s more good than bad in this world if you look for it.

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The median sale price for central Alberta recovered a little in the 2nd quarter and is now back to where it was at the peak in 2007.

That means that in the 2nd quarter of 2016, when considering all the sales in Red Deer, Sylvan Lake, Lacombe, Ponoka, Blackfalds, Penhold and Innisfail, the sales price with an equal number of sales higher and an equal number lower moved up a little to $312,900 from $308,000 in the 1st quarter of 2016.

Median price is used to define trends only. An upward movement in the median price doesn’t necessarily mean that the price of an individual home went up. It more likely means that there were more sales in the higher price ranges. We have seen strong activity at the high end of the price spectrum in some markets this year. It is not possible to broadly define an exact percentage increase or decrease in prices for the overall market because every price range and every market is a little different based on the supply of active listings relative to the demand. Ask your local RE/MAX Associate for specific market advice for your property.

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Sylvan Lake fishermen surprised by float plane Float plane docks on pier Sylvan Lake Provincial Park

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Fishermen along the pier in Sylvan Lake had an unusual addition to their nightly cast out on Wednesday evening as they arrived to find a floatplane tied alongside the end of the pier.

With the pier located within Sylvan Lake Provincial Park, it wasn’t long before Alberta Parks officers Rowsell and Cornfield were on scene where they learned the Turbo Otter floatplane, piloted by Alex Lafortune and Jonathon Brunaau, had recently been sold and was on its way from Montreal to Seattle.

Lafortune explained they had left Winnipeg that morning where they had contacted the Sylvan Lake RCMP prior to take off. RCMP had instructed them they would be able to dock the plane overnight at the Town dock, however they were unable to locate anything other than the pier during the intense storm taking place at the time of their arrival, which had left them circling in the air until they had nearly run out of fuel.

“This lake is the only lake close enough in proximity to fuel on our flight path, making it the only suitable place for us to stop on our way to Kamloops which is our next refueling location,” explained Lafortune, referring to Sylvan Lake’s close proximity to the Red Deer Airport.

The pair of pilots had planned to dock the plane overnight, rent a truck or find assistance from a friendly local and make their way to the Red Deer Airport where they would need to fill a minimum of two drums of fuel in order to make it to Kamloops.

They admitted to the officers that it was indeed not the best plan, however it was their only option.

With refueling in the Provincial Park being out of the question and the aircraft almost completely out of fuel this left both the pilots and the parks officers at a loss of what to do next.

District Conservation Officer for the Alberta Parks Division out of Red Deer, Logan VanImshoot explained it was thanks to the kindness of one local stranger and fellow pilot that the young Quebecois travellers were able to safely make it back into the air.

“A member of the public came to their rescue, as far as also being a pilot and having private resources on Sylvan Lake that he was able to help out this passerby with,” explained Officer VanImschoot. “He just walked up and said you’re coming with me to the young men, had very little interaction with our officers and helped out in a very modest way.”

The floatplane along with LaFortune and Brunaau left Sylvan Lake before the sun had set that same day - surely thankful for the help they had received from a fellow pilot. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

Be still!

In a letter to his friends, hymn writer Wendell P. Loveless related this story: One evening a speaker who was visiting the United States wanted to make a telephone call. He entered a phone booth, but found it to be different from those in his own country. It was beginning to get dark, so he had difficulty finding the number in the directory. He noticed that there was a light in the ceiling, but he didn’t know how to turn it on. As he tried again to find the number in the fading twilight, a passerby noted his plight and said, “Sir, if you want to turn the light on, you have to shut the door.” To the visitor’s amazement and satisfaction, when he closed the door, the booth was filled with light. He soon located the number and completed the call.

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Town at ‘crisis point’ with wastewater lagoons Residents asked to voluntarily limit water use TODD COLIN VAUGHAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS “We are at a crisis point in our community where we need everyone to work together to reduce our sewer flow,” Mayor Sean McIntyre said after an emergency meeting of Town Council. “It will help us avoid a major emergency.”

This crisis situation comes after the Town of Sylvan Lake was unable to perform its biannual release of treated effluent into Cygnet Creek from its lagoons. The Town was unable to do so because of 2015 changes to Environment Canada Fisheries Act, which requires a fish lethality test to be below 50 per cent. The 96-hour test performed by the Town’s Public Works led to 2/3 failed tests with scores of 70, 100, and 40 per cent respectively, meaning that effluent could not be released. If the Town were to ignore this Federal regulation, they could face prosecution that could include warnings, severe fines and even jail time.

As a result of this test, the town faces a capacity crisis.

Director of the Town of Sylvan Lake Dave Brand presented to Council during the emergency session on Tuesday, July 12.

“We certainly have a crisis in our waste water treatment lagoon system, whereby we no longer have capacity,” he said. “A lot of that has to do with recent rainfall that has occurred, but also our inability to comply with new federal regulations that came into place in 2015 with respect to how the effluent has an effect on fish populations.

“Council has approved some motions and have directed

staff to approach the provincial regulators.”

Brand added that the Town’s administration, under direction from Council, will seek expedited approvals on how to seek alternative solutions which will protect the environment during the release of the effluent.

• Several possible solutions to help avoid an environmentally disastrous overflow or breach of the lagoons were moved by Council. These solutions are all being presented to Alberta Environment and Parks on July 13. Please take note that approval of these motions doesn’t guarantee that they will be used, and that a combination of these solutions will likely be necessary.Request a continuous discharge of effluent until Nov. 30, 2016 into Cygnet Creek • A temporary diversion of Sylvan Lake into Cygnet Creek to provide more water flow to properly dilute the effluent • The ability to irrigate surface lands to reduce effluent into Cygnet Creek • The ability to haul effluent to the City of Red Deer Waste Water treatment facilities • A written letter from the province in support of the Town’s discharge plan • That a chemical stabilization treatment be considered to help reduce the lethal effects of the affluent • To allow the use of the decommissioned Cell 6 lagoon to be used to temporarily store waste water With these proposals being sent to the province, it is also important that Sylvan Lakers voluntarily limit their water use. A detailed plan will be released shortly, however Mayor McIntyre did have a few suggestions to help alleviate this crisis situation.

“Well right now we are asking for the help of every

Sylvan Laker to do everything they can to reduce their sewage flow. That includes getting creative,” Mayor McIntyre said. “Small things like shutting off your water while you are brushing your teeth, but also turning off the water while you are in the shower and washing your dishes in a bowl and then dumping it outside.

He added it is the Town’s very last resort to allow an uncontrolled release of effluent into the environment – something that not only would be disastrous environmentally, but also legally as well.

“The fisheries act is very clear about jail times and fines and they can be quite extensive – hence why we have sought a legal opinion,” Brand said. “We need to do everything we can do to protect the environment because it is the right thing to do.”

He added that Sylvan Lake is not the only municipality in Central Alberta that has faced Federal prosecution for this issue and hopes that the Federal regulators will work alongside the town in order to “help us come in line with what the expectations are.”

He reinforced that if it does come to effluent needing to be released into the environment, something that Council approved in order to avoid an uncontrolled infrastructure breach, “we will do everything in our power to mitigate the effects of that.”

McIntyre added that “we absolutely don’t want that so we are looking for our residents to help in every way they can.”

Council did briefly discuss with administration the need for a new long term waste-water management system, however such a large project would require years of planning and federal and provincial financial support – making it irrelevant to the current crisis situation.

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TAKE NOTICE THAT on July 4, 2016 the Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) for the Town of Sylvan Lake approved the following applications:

MPC Meeting July 18, 2016 Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm

NOTICE ROAD CLOSURE

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

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

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.

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Henderson Homes for a detached dwelling, attached garage, uncovered deck and secondary suite on Lot 26, Block 10, Plan 132 3636 (68 Reynolds Road) Jim Urban for a secondary suite within an existing detached dwelling on Lot 43, Block 3, Plan 132 3103 (79 Cole Way) AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT you may appeal Discretionary approvals to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, as provided for in Part 17, of the Municipal Government Act. Written statements relevant to the development and reasons for the appeal may be submitted to the Town of Sylvan Lake, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, 5012 48 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 within 14 days following this publication.

You may not appeal a Permitted Use unless it involves a relaxation, variation or misinterpretations of the Land Use Bylaw.

For further information please contact the Development Officer at (403) 864-5557.

Dated at Sylvan Lake, Alberta, this 14th day of July, 2016.

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SUBDIVISION APPLICATION SYL16202 Notice is hereby given that PCPS, being the Subdivision Approving Authority for the Town of Sylvan Lake, has received an application for subdivision for the SE ¼ Sec 30, TWP 38, RGE 1, W5M. Proposed Subdivision:

Legal Description: Location:

Landowner:

To create thirty-four (34) medium density residential parcels, thirty (30) narrow lot residential parcels, fourteen (14) narrow lot duplex parcels, sixteen (16) high density residential parcels, one (1) Neighbourhood Shopping Centre parcel, four (4) MR lots, and two (2) Public Utility Lots, and one (1) remainder lot.

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For a detailed sketch of the proposed subdivision, please visit our website at www.pcps.ca. If you wish to make comments on this application, please forward a written submission to our office or provide feedback on our website, no later than July 27, 2016. Please quote our file number in any correspondence. These comments will be released to the applicant and Council at which time all correspondence becomes public information.

Anyone requesting further information or wanting to submit written comments can contact Tina McCallum, Planner, PCPS at 403-343-3394 or tina.mccallum@pcps.ab.ca

NOTICE OF INTERMITTENT ROAD CLOSURES LAKESHORE DRIVE 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.

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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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS THE TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE IS ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. Documents (electronic only) will be available on the Town of Sylvan Lake website after July 11, 2016.

Community Programs RAIN BARREL REBATE PROGRAM As part of our ongoing water conservation efforts, the Town of Sylvan Lake is offering residents a rebate of 50% of the rain barrel cost, up to a maximum of $50 per barrel, per utility account!

We invite you to fill out the Program Application Form, located on the next page and submit! For full program details, and tips on how to set up a rain barrel, please visitwww.sylvanlake.ca/ programming/go-green

Proponents should submit two (2) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy in PDF format, in a sealed package. Proposals are to be prominently marked with the RFP title, with the full legal name and return address of the proponent, and with the Submission Deadline. In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between the hard copy and the electronic copy of the proposal, the hard copy of the proposal shall prevail.

Inquiries may be directed to Joanne Gaudet, Communications Officer Jgaudet@sylvanlake.ca 403 887 2141 Deadline for submission is August 11, at 3:00 pm

SUMP PUMP & DOWNSPOUT DISCHARGE Discharging your Sump Pump or Down Spout Drains into the Sanitary Sewage System is unlawful, and harmful to community resources. Home owners are reminded that Sump Pumps and Down Spouts must drain/discharge onto their own private property and that discharge must be a minimum of one (1) meter from the home’s foundation. Additionally, in cooler months, home owners are responsible for ice that may build up on sidewalks, as a result of Sump Pump/Down Spout discharge.

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Sylvan Lake RCMP make three arrests in stolen vehicle incidents

BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Over the course of 48 hours on July 6 and 7 Sylvan Lake RCMP were involved in two separate unrelated incidents involving stolen vehicles within the Town of Sylvan Lake.

The first incident on Wednesday, July 6 occurred while RCMP were conducting an investigation on Sylvan Drive.

An observant member noted a suspicious vehicle around the corner on Parkland Drive that had sustained damage to the front driver’s side wheel. As members approached this vehicle and checked the plate on the motor vehicle database, the plate did not appear to match the vehicle it was currently on - a 2007 black Ford F350.

Upon seeing Sylvan Lake RCMP, a lone male occupant jumped into the driver’s seat and fled the scene. In doing so, the male purposely tried to hit the member who was now standing beside the truck. The member was able to jump out of the way avoiding any injuries. The truck then drove in what police referred to as an erratic manner with no front driver’s wheel across Sylvan Lake causing numerous complaints to police.

The RCMP stated the danger to the public was very high. As such, police monitored the movements of the suspect truck from a distance knowing that due to the mechanical state of the truck, the vehicle could not drive for any length of time.

“Any one who has driven through town can see the marks that truck made from Sylvan Drive to 50 Street to Highway 20,” stated Corporal James Allemekinders, Sylvan Lake RCMP. “It was starting small grass fires as it went along, because the wheel components were on the pavement, red hot sending sparks out. So members decided to follow from quite a ways back knowing that at some point the vehicle was going to become inoperable.”

Eventually, the truck left town east on Highway 11a, through Poplar Ridge and into the Burnt Lake Industrial Park then westbound onto the Burnt Lake Trail where it eventually stopped at Range Road 283 south of the Burnt Lake Trail. The lone male occupant was taken into custody at that location. The truck was later determined to be a stolen vehicle taken from the Rimbey area on July 2.

Gregory Sigmunder Whitford, 36, of Nanton, Alberta was charged with 13 offences during this event including possession of methamphetamine, assault of a police officer, dangerous driving, flight from police, possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace, possession of stolen property over $5,000 and possession of break in tools.

Subsequently, one female was also charged with aiding and abetting flight from the police for her role in this event. Corporal Allemekinders explained police were able to identify, locate and charge a female accomplice to the driver of the truck who was providing him updates on police positions via cell phone.

“She was talking to him, letting him know where the police were and we’ve been able to secure some of that information,” said Corporal Allemekinders.

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Public Notice TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1715/2016 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: 1. THAT Section 2.2.1, Definitions, be amended by: a. removing the definition for “bareland condominium recreation parks” and replacing with the following: “bareland condominium recreation parks” means a condominium plan comprised of bareland units as defined in the Condominium Property Act having the purpose of accommodating recreation vehicles and park model recreation units as provided for by a condominium association agreement; b. removing the definition for “drive-through business” and replacing with the following: “drive-through business” means an establishment with facilities for on-site service to customers who remain in their motor vehicles. A drive-through business may include banking, food series, dry cleaning, but does not include a drive-in theatre. A drive-through shall be deemed an accessory component of that business.

2. THAT Section 7.33, Objects Prohibited or Restricted in Yards, be amended by repealing 7.33.3 and replacing with the following: In a residential district, no person shall allow or permit a recreation vehicle to be used for living or sleeping accommodation from September 16 to May 14. Additionally, only one recreation vehicle is allowed to be occupied on a site at any time and no rent or fees shall be paid for the use of the site or facilities.

a. Adding a General Purpose: The intent of bareland condominium recreation parks are to provide a comprehensively designed development to accommodate units for recreational and holiday accommodation, including recreation vehicles and park model recreation units. b. Removing (2) and replacing with the following: (2) Maximum size: Recreation Vehicle: Length: 12.5m (41 ft.)

Width: 3.65 m (12 ft.)

Height: 3.80 m (12.6 ft.)

Park Model Recreation Unit: 50 m2 (538 ft2) 10. THAT Sections 9.18, Lakeshore Direct Control District (L-DC), and 9.19, Direct Control District (DC-1), be amended by adding “Commercial School” as a listed use.

A Public Hearing regarding the proposed Bylaw will be held on Monday July 25, 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 July 21, 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: July 7, 2016 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.

Date of second publication of this notice: July 14, 2016 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.

3. THAT Section 7.33, Objects Prohibited or Restricted in Yards, be amended by adding the following: 7.33.11 All types of outdoor boilers are prohibited.

4. THAT Section 8.3.1, Signs not requiring a permit, be amended by repealing section 8.3.1 (j) (iii) and replacing it with the following: (iii) show home signs may be placed in the front yard or adjacent to the street where the show home is located and at the entrance to the subdivision where the show home is located. For this purpose, the entrance to the subdivision shall be deemed where the collector road entering the subdivision meets an arterial roadway. A maximum of 5 show home signs shall be permitted in any neighbourhood.

5. THAT Section 9.5, High Density Residential District (R3), be amended by adding the following text under Maximum Building Height: All Others : 10.5 m (34.5 ft) 6. THAT Section 9.9, Neighbourhood Convenience Commercial District (CN), be amended by adding “car wash” as a discretionary use.

7. THAT Section 9.12, Light Industrial District (I1), be amended by adding “gas bar” as a permitted use and “parking facility” as a discretionary use.

8. THAT Section 9.13, Heavy Industrial District (I2), be amended by adding “parking facility” as a discretionary use.

9. THAT the regulations specific to Bareland Condominium

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Two separate unrelated incidents involving stolen vehicles in Sylvan Lake result in numerous charges An observant member of the Sylvan Lake RCMP noted this stolen 2007 Ford F-350 on Sylvan Drive on July 6. As members approached the vehicle it fled from the scene causing a concern to public safety.

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Continued from page 11 The following day on Thursday, July 7th, Sylvan Lake RCMP received a complaint of a suspicious truck parked and unoccupied on Whitecap Close in Sylvan Lake.

Members attended and determined it was a stolen black 2014 Ford F150, which had been stolen from the Sylvan Lake area on July 4th.

During the course of the subsequent investigation, members attended a residence on Sylvan Drive, which is well known to police. While speaking to occupants at the front door, a male tried to evade police by jumping out a back window of the house, over a fence into a wooded area.

There he was met by a well-positioned member of the RCMP who took him into custody. A search of the male incidental to arrest located the stolen Ford 150 keys, insurance and registration documents, along with both ammunition and drugs.

Brandon Caleb Robertson, 20 years old of Innisfail was charged with possession of stolen property over $5000, possession of stolen property under $5000 and three counts of failure to comply with recogni-

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Both Whitford and Robertson were brought before a Justice of the Peace and have subsequently been released on their own recognizance, with numerous conditions, to attend court in Red Deer on July 19 at 09:30 a.m.

Corporal Allemekinders reminds owners of motor vehicles to take extra precautions. Never leave your vehicle keys inside your vehicle or leave your vehicle running with the keys inside for any amount of time. Owners of Ford F 350â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s made in the mid 2000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are advised to take after market precautions, such as steering wheel clubs, as these vehicles are the most commonly and easily stolen vehicle in the area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In this day and age, economy and crime rate â&#x20AC;&#x201C; there is no such thing as small town any more,â&#x20AC;? he added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People doing these crimes can be anywhere whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eckville, Bentley, Sylvan Lake or even rural properties â&#x20AC;&#x201C; criminals could be driving down a gravel road see an F-350, walk onto the property and take it in thirty seconds.â&#x20AC;?

CRITICAL Voluntary Water & Waste-Water Restrictions Due to a temporary capacity concern with the Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s waste-waster storage lagoon, the Town of Sylvan Lake is asking the public to please reduce the amount of waste-water generated in homes or businesses by practicing water conservation.Â

Disconnect sump pump discharges from the sewer system (this is not permitted by law) â&#x20AC;˘ Reduce toilet flushes â&#x20AC;˘ Wash only full loads of laundry or dishes â&#x20AC;˘ Turn off the taps while brushing teeth or shaving â&#x20AC;˘ Repair leaks (this will save you money!) â&#x20AC;˘ Take shorter showers For more great tips on water conservation, visit www.albertawater.com

Please contact Sylvan Lake Public Works with any questions or concerns at 403 887 2800.

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ELIUK Lance Edward Lance was born in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan on January 5, 1957 and passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. He was predeceased by his parents Walter and Audrey Eliuk. Lance will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends. Lance lived a life as big as he was. He was an avid outdoorsman, truly at his happiest out west whether hunting, quadding or sharing a campfire with friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Sylvan Lake, on Friday. July 15, from 2 pm to 4 pm. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made in Lance’s name at the Alberta Diabetes Foundation, 8602 112 St. University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB. T6E 2E1.

“Rest in Peace Big Guy” SEVERTSON Marjorie “Madge” Alberta At 94 years of age and surrounded by her family and care givers, Marjorie (Madge) Severtson, passed away peacefully at her home on July 4, 2016.

Marjorie was predeceased by her husband Arthur, and her 6 siblings. She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Keith (Tara), Beth (Carl), and Duke (Jerralyn), five grandchildren (Layne, Kesa, Mac, Tace, and Brooke), one great grandchild (Soren), and numerous nieces and nephews and their families. Marjorie represented all that is good in this world, and her loving and adventurous spirit is missed by her entire family. A very special thanks to all the dedicated care givers that enabled Marjorie to remain in her home for the past 4 years. A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 8, 2016 at 1:30 p.m., the Sylvan Lake Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4607-47 Ave., Sylvan Lake, Alberta. An interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Sylvan Lake, Alberta. Condolences may be forwarded to the family at: www.reddeerfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to RED DEER FUNERAL HOME 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer.

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MANNERFELDT, Edna January 9, 1932 - July 6, 2016 We are heartbroken to share the passing of a woman who loved everyone unconditionally. She was a fighter, right to the end as she finally accepted that her life was complete and breathed her last breath. For 60 years, she has been a pillar in the Sylvan Lake community where she contributed as a volunteer in countless ways. She was one of the founders of the Sylvan Lake Food Bank and helped recently by singing “O Canada” at the 100 year Anniversary of the Town of Sylvan Lake. It was her marriage to Ragnar Mannerfeldt that brought her to the community and she adopted her new home and made it hers. We celebrated their 60th anniversary in June with friends and family who gathered to honor their legacy.

When Edna learned how to fly with the airlines, the world became a place to discover and she travelled to every continent in the world. She treasured the people she met on these trips and shared many stories about these adventures.

She worked diligently and hard on the family farm SW of Sylvan Lake to ensure that her children, Jaelene Mannerfeldt (Jim), Karen Gain (Rob), Ron Mannerfeldt (Rosa) and Jamie Mannerfeldt (Gaylene) were given the best in regards to education and training. Her vision has been passed on to her grandchildren, Katy, David (Nita), Vesper (Erik), Trisha, Julie (Chris), Jonathan, Sarah, Keitha (Jesse), Randy, Duncan, Serena, Erica, Jessie (Stephanie) and Tara (Cory). She celebrated everyone’s achievements and travelled far and wide to be present for each one of her family. Her ten great grandchildren were of special interest to her and each birth was a treasure. She reminded all of us that “You’re good stuff!”

She was predeceased by her parents, 4 brothers and one sister. Her surviving sister, O’linda Germaine was with her in the last hours and we know she passed in peace. Countless nieces, nephews, cousins and family friends will miss her hugs as well.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 9, at 10:00 am at the Burnt Lake Cemetery. A celebration of her life will be held in the afternoon, Saturday, July 9, at 2:30 pm at the Sylvan Lake Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4607 - 47 Avenue, Sylvan Lake.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Edna’s memory to the Agnes Anderson Scholarship Fund at Burman University, 5415 College Avenue, Lacombe, Alberta.

Condolences may be forwarded to www.sylvanlakefuneralhome.ca.

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STUMPF Dayne Ryley 1991 - 2016 The family of Dayne Ryley Stumpf of Sylvan Lake, AB, wishes him peace as he travels beyond this life and towards his next journey.

Dayne passed away July 5, 2016.

Dayne was very much loved by his family and well-liked among all of his friends, old and new. In return, Dayne loved his family and friends deeply. There wasn’t much more important to him than maintaining the relationships with those that he felt loyal to. His kind and generous spirit allowed him to meet people easily and reach out to everyone along his path. His positive outlook towards life was contagious to everyone that he touched.

While the majority of his life and his final days were spent in Sylvan Lake, Dayne also lived in Regina, SK, Eckville, AB, Whitecourt, AB, Vancouver, BC, and Red Deer, AB. He graduated high school in Sylvan Lake and attended Red Deer College where he obtained a trade in water well drilling.

His dream was to have his own water well drilling company and name it Black’n’Blue because he was going to bring that blue water out of that black dirt.

Dayne is pre-deceased by his great grandparents Elmer and Jesse Dell.

He is survived by his loving mother Tanya Stumpf, sister Chloe Anderson, step-father Jason Anderson, grandparents Harold and Alice Stumpf, auntie Kim Stumpf, great grandmother Mert Nicholson, friend Rob Smith, the rest of his Alberta family, father Ron Aitcheson, sister Hilary Aitcheson, brother Robert Aitcheson, the rest of his Saskatchewan family, and his New Brunswick family.

Please join us for a memorial service for Dayne at the Sylvan Lake Funeral Home on July 15, 2016 from 7 to 9 pm. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that family and friends “pay it forward” to their local homeless communities and addiction programs.” Cremation entrusted to Rocky Mountain Crematorium, Rocky Mountain House, AB. Condolences may be forwarded to www.sylvanlakefuneralhome.com.

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Beach Volleyball takes over Sylvan Lake Province’s best players compete on the pier

Volleyball Alberta held their first beach event in Sylvan Lake on July 9.

Over 30 teams in each division will appear again on July 16 and 17.

Teams are made up of some of the best volleyball players in the province of Alberta.

STORY AND PHOTOS BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Volleyball has spiked into Central Alberta.

On Saturday, July 9 – some of Alberta’s elite beach volleyball players made the trek into Sylvan Lake to try their luck against the best the province has to offer.

Organizer Jenna Smith was happy with the turnout at the pier for the second event of the summer put on by Volleyball Alberta.

“We have four events throughout the year,” she said. “We had one in Edmonton, two here (Sylvan Lake) and one in Calgary in August.”

The event on July 9 had seven beach volleyball courts being packed by several teams in both a male and female’s division. The athletes are ranked based on an ongoing system that accumulates over time, according to Smith.

“They get ranked according to tournaments both this year and last year,” she adding that anyone can enter and there

is plenty of returning players and there are plenty of “new faces, which is always nice to see.”

“There is a lot of ex university players and current indoor university players,” Smith said, “There are also a lot of people who strictly play beach and play in beach leagues during the week.”

The winners of the day received cash prizes and all who attended were invited to the social afterwards at Chief’s on the lakeshore.

According to Smith, this event was a precursor to the much larger event – The Jonathon Walsh Memorial Tournament on July 16-17, also at the Sylvan Lake Pier.

“This is one of our biggest tournaments,” Smith said. “We expect around 30 teams for both divisions.

“It is a really good event and is played in honour of a really good volleyball player that passed away five years ago.”

She added that the event is really good volleyball to watch and that the best competitors come out. reporter@sylvanlakenews.com

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SYLVAN LAKE NEWS 17 According to the Benalto Agricultural Society’s website, the original society was formed in 1917, with the first fair being held in 1918. Prior to this a sports day was held in Evarts, which ran annually from 1905 until 1915.

Due to the railroad being moved to north of Evarts, it was moved to Benalto in 1916.

Some old timers claim there were a few bucking horses and a few horse races held along with this in 1916 but this is not known for sure.

The first full-scale stampede was held in 1917 and has been held annually since.

The first registered fair under the Benalto Agricultural Society was held in 1918.

In the early days the fair and stampede were ran by two separate groups but held on the same day. After a few years the two groups joined together but the actual year is unknown. The founding executive directors, members and volunteers as well as current have put countless hours into what the society and grounds are to date.

For more information visit www.benaltoagsociety.ca. editor@sylvanlakenews.com

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99th annual Benalto Stampede takes place PHOTOS AND STORY BY JENNA SWAN SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The 99th annual Benalto Stampede took place this past weekend.

As the event prepares for their centennial celebrations in 2017, the grounds saw a number of upgrades this season and the hundreds of cowboys and cowgirls in attendance were privy to one of the Benalto Agricultural Society’s best shows to date.

The weekend hosted a plethora of events including a pro rodeo performance with persistently packed bleachers, the annual Benalto Stampede Queen Competition, wild pony races and also the junior rodeo performance.

Friday night at the Stampede the crowd saw the crowning of the Benalto Stampede Queen, Kaelin Lambert.

Lambert, who moved to Benalto with her family when she was three, proudly received the crown upon her cowgirl hat and said she is ready to represent her hometown and her home rodeo.

“It feels awesome – I love this rodeo, I love

this town,” said Lambert on being crowned Benalto Stampede Queen. “With next year being our hundredth year, it’s a huge commitment and a huge honour to be able to be Stampede Queen this year and have the chance to be able to promote our rodeo and get as many people out as possible next year.”

It was a proud moment for Lambert’s parents as well.

“It’s an honour to see her as queen today, it’s her dream – she’s always wanted a horse as a little girl and she’s been going ever since,” said Kaelin’s father, Brian Lambert.

“She’s doing something she loves and you can’t ask for anything more as a parent.”

It wasn’t even a day after the rodeo had ended before Lambert was on the royal road, as Monday she ventured to the Calgary Stampede to promote her home rodeo at the annual Firefighter Vs. Cowboys Pole Climb held at Ranchman’s Cookhouse and Dancehall.

The Benalto Agricultural Society is greatly looking forward to their centennial event as it holds rich historical value within the hamlet.

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SPECIALL EVENTS • Sylvan Lake & Area Early Years Coalition are looking for new members. Do you want to shape your child’s future? If you are interested in what we are doing for our community for children 0-5 years, please join us on Thursday, July 14, 1:30 p.m. Sylvan Lake Community Centre , 4725-43 St. Look forward to seeing you there.

• PRIVATE GARDEN TOUR View some spectacular hidden horticultural highlights in and around Red Deer.

Travel in a luxury stage coach accompanied by staff to guide you through and answer all your questions regarding these beautiful yards and gardens. Come dressed for the weather, wear your good walking shoes and bring your camera. Please preregister with payment at 403-346-5613. Cost: $45.00 plus GST Thursday, July 21, 5:45pm to 9:00pm • Dickson Store Museum Thrilling Thursday, July 21st from 1-4pm at the museum. The theme is water and if you desire you can come dressed as a pirate, fisherman, mermaid or anything water related. It will be a water filled afternoon of crafts, games, scavenger hunt and much more. Admission free but donations welcome. For details call 403728-3355.

• Seniors Bus to Rivercree Casino, Edmonton Wednesday, July 27. Leaves 8:30 a.m. Phone Joan 403887-7614.

• Come join our hikes – Friends of the David Thompson Corridor, Wednesday, July 27 – Survey Hill Hike, 12 km. return. 5-6 hours. Suitable for families. Thursday, Aug. 11 – Crescent Falls Hike.

Thursday, Aug. 25 – Survey Hill Hike. Contact Bernadette Geddes, cell 403-896-2732, email bernadette.geddes@ gmail.com. Pre-register and secure a spot. Limit of 12

people. Hikes are by donation.

• Wednesday, August 3 Sylvan Lake and District Victim Services Annual Golf Tournament, in partnership with the Sylvan Lake RCMP. At Sylvan Lake Golf & Country Club, registration 9am10:45am, start time 11am shotgun start. Dinner and silent auction to follow. Fee $125 per golfer. Registration and payment must be received by July 31 and is payable to Sylvan Lake Golf & Country Club. 403-887-3030.

5331 Lakeshore Drive. For more information contact 403858-7255.

• Dickson Store Museum Annual Teddy Bear Picnic, Thursday, August 11from 10:30- 2:00

PHARMACY 5007 - 46 Street

7 pm. Canteen opens at 5:30 887-2961. pm.

• T.O.P.S. weight loss support group meets at St. Mary’s and • Fridays - Meat draw at the Sylvan Lake Legion beginning St. Timothy’s Anglican Church at 6:30 p.m.

Hall every Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. Anyone welcome. Please MONTHLY EVENTS call Joanne at 403-887-5200 • First Wednesday of every for more info. month - 55+ Club Potluck at • Surrender in Sylvan Saturdays Sylvan Lake Legion starting at at 7:30 p.m., Bethany Care 12 noon. Jam session to follow.

Centre, 4700-47 Ave., Sylvan Everyone Welcome.

Lake.

• The first Wednesday of every month is devoted to teen WEEKLY EVENTS art projects at the Library!

• Mondays - Toastmasters Everything from baked clay Sylvan’s Slick Speakers art to graffiti! 4-5 p.m. See you meeting at Sylvan Lake there!

Alliance Church, 4404 47 Ave. • First Sunday every month from 7-8:15 pm. Our club is Sylvan Lake Royal Canadian open to everyone wishing to Legion Ladies Auxiliary improve their communication breakfast at the Legion. and leadership skills. For info

SYLVAN LAKE

PHARMACY

NOW OPEN SUNDAY 11 AM - 3 PM

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

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN THE

SYLVAN MEDICAL CENTER 5007 - 46 ST | SYLVAN LAKE

403.864.0688

pm. Crafts, games, music, and lemonade making. Bring along your Teddy Bear for the picnic lunch and the ever popular Bear Hunt.

Pre-registration is required.

Admission: $2.00 includes a picnic lunch fit for a bear. For details or to register call 403728-3355.

SUPPORT PROGRAMS • Sylvan Lake AA meetings.

Tuesdays 7:30 pm Lions Hall; Sundays 8 pm Presbyterian Church (north door). For more information call male 403-8874470, 403-588-5491 or female 403-887-4297.

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

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call Shawn Palm at 403-8872577.

At the Seniors Centre: Mondays-Wii bowling; Tuesdays-Men’s Yoga, Exercise Class, Drop In Scrabble/ Games; Tuesday night-drop in crib; Wednesdays-lunches, Bible Study; Thursdays-Bingo; Fridays-Yoga and Bridge.

At the Sylvan Alliance Church - Bible Study on Revelation starting at 7 p.m. - Call Al at 587 377 1085 for more information Thursdays - Sylvan Lake Seniors Bus to Red Deer. Pickup starts at 9:15 am. Returning to Sylvan 1 pm from Parkland Mall. Call Dick at 403-505-0977.

Thursdays - Community Bingo at Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Centre.

Pre-call at 6:30 bingo starts at

4916 50 Ave. 9 am to 1 pm.

Everyone welcome.

• Welcome Wagon: If you are new to the area, have a new baby, are a bride to be, new grandparent, or new executive/ business professional you may be eligible to request a basket. Contact the organization online at www. welcomewagon.ca VOLUNTEERS WANTED • Sylvan Lake Meals on Wheels is looking for drivers Monday - Friday. Contact Candis at 403 887 2555 ext. Kitchen.

• Light Haven Wellness Retreat Society is looking for volunteers to assist in establishing a community based wellness centre for cancer patients and their

supports. The main goal of this organization is to ensure that no one has to face cancer alone. If you are interested in volunteering please email: info@lighthaven.ca • Volunteers are required for Friends of the Library committee. Do you enjoy the library? Would you like to make a difference? We are looking for enthusiastic friends to support the library in many different ways.

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

• Are you organized and dedicated and want to be part of a great team? Veterans Voices of Canada is now searching for volunteers to fill a variety of volunteer positions within our organization. Be a part of our upcoming annual events and tributes such as our Veteran Appreciation Day and Flags of Remembrance. Also needed are interview transcribers and committee members. Help us in our mission of keeping history alive by volunteering with us. Thanks in advance.

Contact us at vetvoicecan. org.

GROUPS & ACTIVITIES • Sylvan Lake Quilters Guild meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at the Seniors Centre at 7 p.m.

New members welcome. For information, please contact Joyce Thrush at 403-8873287.

• C.H.I.P.S - Children’s Indoor Play Space is a non-structured playtime for children 0-5 years old. Riding, climbing and bouncing toys provided and parents and caregivers can socialize. Mondays 9-11am, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30-11:30am, Thursdays 12:30-2:30pm at the community centre.

Contact Kari for info 403-3920323.

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