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Charges dropped against 2022 Freedom Convoy organizer

Defence lawyer Maurice Collard (left) with Glen Carritt outside Red Deer provincial court on Tuesday shortly after assault and mischief charges laid after an alleged altercation during a Freedom Convoy rally in February 2022 were dropped by the Crown prosecutor. (Photo by Paul Cowley/Black Press) By Paul Cowley BLACK PRESS NEWS MEDIA

Charges of assault and mischief laid following an altercation at a 2022 Freedom Convoy rally have been dropped against a former Innisfail town councillor. Crown prosecutor Alan Hogg withdrew the charges in Red Deer provincial court on Tuesday, the day set for a trial on the charges laid after the Feb. 3 incident in Sylvan Lake that happened as a convoy in protest of vaccine mandates passed through Sylvan Lake. Hogg provided no explanation to Judge Bert Skinner as to why the charges were withdrawn. RCMP were monitoring the convoy that had started out from Eckville earlier in the day. As the convoy passed through Sylvan Lake, RCMP

said a pickup pulled out in front of the line of vehicles blocking them. RCMP alleged that Carritt, who was in the lead vehicle, got out and there was an altercation with the pickup driver. Carritt was charged, as was the other driver, who was charged with failing to yield to a pedestrian. Carritt said outside court that “freedom has prevailed”. “The charges were absolutely ridiculous. We were on a peaceful protest and our vehicle was actually assaulted, as well as a pedestrian, but I ended up with the charges. “We need to stop the division in this country and we need to continue moving forward for freedom. Our freedom of speech is being

jeopardized and that’s our biggest freedom,” said Carritt. “We need to continue to speak out and we need to have the ability to continue to speak out and we all need to continue to fight that fight.” Carritt ran unsuccessfully for mayor in Innisfail in fall 2019. In January 2022 he became leader of the new Alberta Statehood Party, which wants to unite with the U.S. and become its 51st state. In a response to a request for comment, an Alberta Justice spokesperson said “a key duty of a Crown prosecutor is to assess cases on an ongoing basis and to ensure all aspects of the evidence are carefully considered at all stages of a prosecution. “Evidence is evaluated in light of the prosecution standard that the matter is in the public in-

terest and that there be a ‘reasonable likelihood of conviction,’” said Ethan Lecavalier-Kidney, press secretary for Justice Minister Tyler Shandro. “If the Crown prosecutor becomes aware that there is insufficient evidence to proceed, the charges may be stayed, withdrawn, or downgraded.” Defence lawyer Maurice Collard said “freedom and sanity have prevailed today. “Mr. Carritt was protesting and standing up for civil liberties and bodily autonomy. These charges from the very beginning were nonsense. “We intended to aggressively defend against them and we’re glad that we have seen the result we have today.” Collard said some “hard questions need to be asked” about why Carritt was charged but other counter protesters were not charged.

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Use of agricultural land for solar farms a growing concern for rural residents By Paul Cowley BLACK PRESS NEWS MEDIA

Solar farms are beginning to sprout up in Alberta and rural municipal representatives are hearing more concerns from ratepayers. Lacombe County Reeve Barb Shepherd said on Thursday she was recently at a meeting of central Alberta leaders where the concern was raised that municipalities are not part of the equation when solar farms are given approval. Coun. Ken Weenink agreed it has become an issue for many rural residents. “There’s got to be something as a council we can do to make sure

we don’t lose all our agricultural land to solar farms,” he said at Lacombe County’s Thursday council meeting. Weenink said the county should invite a representative from Pace Canada LP, the company that has a 47-megawatt solar under construction near Joffre, to provide information on the approval process for solar farms. The Alberta Utilities Commission approves solar power projects. Dale Freitag, the county’s director of planning services, said municipalities cannot prevent provincial approvals even if there were municipal concerns about how close a project was to homes or a lake.

Municipalities are not left entirely out of the decision-making process. Regulators try to work with communities before a project is approved. There is also a legislated public consultation process to give affected residents a say. Freitag said the approval process is similar to that which applies to many oil and gas projects, which require no county approval. There are areas where the municipality can have a say. For instance, a traffic impact assessment could be required for a solar farm or the county could require a certain level of landscaping.

There are ramifications if municipalities seek to get involved in the approval process, said Coun. Brenda Knight. “The real crux is telling landowners what they can and cannot do on their land,” said Knight, adding it can become a “touchy” right of ownership issue. Shepherd agreed there are wider implications if municipalities seek a say in whether a solar project goes ahead or not. “Do you get into the business of telling landowners what they can do with their land? It is a two-edged sword, for sure.” Rural Municipalities of Alberta members passed a resolution sponsored by Mountain View County at its fall convention last November calling on the province “to work collaboratively on policy that will find a balance between the development of renewable energy and protection of valuable agriculture lands.” The resolution charges that the AUC approval process for renewable energy projects on private land “currently has little

to no regard for the rural municipalities’ statutory plans or requirement for consultation with the municipalities.” The province is called on to collect all the necessary data to

provide a picture of the longterm costs and benefits of renewable energy projects while finding a balance to protect both the energy and agricultural industries.

Using agricultural land for solar farms is becoming a growing concern in rural Alberta. (File photo by The Canadian Press)

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Town looking for feedback on Palo Park improvements By Mark Weber BLACK PRESS NEWS MEDIA

With new playground structures to be put up in the Ryders Ridge area this spring, a new playground zone has been added. This zone, along Ryders Ridge Blvd. near the Vista storm pond, has a maximum limit of 30km/h from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day. “This playground zone has been added because we are building a new playground structure in that area that will open up this spring,” said Jared Waldo, the town’s communications officer. “We wanted to add the playground zone early to give motorists and residents more time to get accustomed to slowing down in that area,” he said. And speaking of playgrounds, Waldo also said that a survey (entitled the Palo Park Equipment Replacement Program) is underway to gather input from residents as to what they’d like to see in terms of upgrades to Palo Park this year as well. “There’s a bit of a process when it comes to our playgrounds - we have 24 playgrounds within the town with construction dates ranging from the 90s up until last year,” said Waldo. “And so we do have a Playground Replacement Program. It’s basically about looking for things to check for including aging infrastructure and the type of maintenance that is required on these older structures to make sure that they are safe,” he said.

“When we do these kinds of upgrades we look at things like making sure we are providing multi-sensory experiences with some of our newly-developed components, while obviously trying to improve accessibility.” As to the survey, Waldo said with plans to improve Palo Park, it was decided to see what the public, in general, would like to see included as well. “We have some ideas, but if there is feedback from residents where they say they would like one feature over another, then that is something that we can certainly explore,” he explained. “We just wanted to put it out there, get some feedback and see what people think about this,” he said. In the meantime, a recent survey asking for residents’ input on this year’s budget recently wrapped up as well, and the response was outstanding, said Waldo, adding the feedback has been strong and very constructive. “When there are opportunities for us to ask, ‘What would you like to see’, or ‘What do you think’ - I hope residents feel that they have an open line with any kind of feedback they may have,” he said. “Residents should feel they have a voice, that they are being heard and that they have the ability to provide feedback. So any opportunity we can give to allow people to say, ‘I have some ideas’, we say, ‘Awesome - let’s hear them’. For more information or to access the Palo Park survey, visit www.sylvanlake.ca.

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Sport and the law can intersect Often there is more than one source for a quote, so I choose child psychologist Jean Piaget who said, “Play is the work of children”. If you work really hard at playing, you might compete in the Olympics or turn professional and get paid for playing. You might earn scholarships to play your way through a post-secondary education. You might eventually become a lawyer. My first personal experience of the intersection of the law with sport was when I was a young adult amateur kickboxer. My instructor was a world champion at one point. There were not many women involved so I would often have men as sparring partners. The less competent ones could prove quite dangerous. I will concede that, on average, men are stronger than women (and gorillas are stronger than men). Whereas my instructor was very encouraging about my potential, I knew since Grade 3 that I was going to be a lawyer and a few hits too many to the head could compromise my powers of analysis, but I endured as it was challenging. During law school, when I was applying for my dream job as a clerk at the Court of Appeal, I was interviewed

by Justice Asa Milton order which was grantHarradence, a former ed by a very kind judge university boxing and I did not realize champion (among until I left the buildmany accolades). My ing that my order was kickboxing became a signed (autographed?) point of contention, by one Justice Willie he had been a boxer deWit, that same and was a supporter Olympic silver medof boxing. We verbally alist with whom I had shared a wise mentor. sparred over the merits of our respective sports He not only became an but I was hired noneexcellent criminal lawtheless. I recall him disyer, he was eventually elevated to the Bench. couraging my pursuit of a sport that includThis encounter reed a few intentional minded me of anothDonna Purcell knocks to a body part er inspiring athlete Central Alberta lawyer enclosing brain cells. I turned lawyer. Prior to also recall him telling boxing, Justice deWit me about a silver medalist boxer in the played high school football and was 1984 Olympics that he was encouraging an all-star quarterback. Football and to give up boxing and go to law school. boxing are incredible sports. A quote My kickboxing continued until I was I appreciate for its audacity, especially a young lawyer, the last straw being my emblazoned on very small athletes’ attire insurance having exclusions for kick- is: “if gymnastics were easy, it would be boxing. Nobody seemed to see merit called football”. in a kickboxing lawyer, and I guess I Rachael Denhollander trained as a eventually agreed. gymnast as a youth. She suffered back Last week, I needed an urgent court pain and was treated by Dr. Larry Nassar,

an Olympic doctor involved with USA Gymnastics. Sixteen years after he sexually abused her, and after at least seven other women told others about Nassar, hers was the first complaint to gain traction. Hundreds of other athletes (including gold medalist Olympians) came forward who had experienced similar abuse over a couple of decades. At Nassar’s sentencing, Denhollander asked, “How much is a little girl worth?” The judge indicated that Denhollander was the most courageous person she had seen in her courthouse. Dr. Nassar was permanently installed in a jail cell. The civil fallout to USA Gymnastics and others was extensive. Little girls (and boys) should not have to become lawyers to gain the skillset and the credibility to bring down monsters. Until the least powerful among us are given the protections and voice they deserve, including in their childhood occupations of playing, I am glad for the athlete lawyers among us. Donna Purcell, K.C., (aka Lady Justice) is a Central Alberta lawyer and Chief Innovation Officer with Donna Purcell QC Law. If you have legal questions, contact dpurcell@dpqclaw.com.

Politics and political theatre It can be easily said that politics in Canada has become problematic. Canada’s Prime Minister has been found guilty of more ethics breaches than any other in the history of the country. The leader of the federal New Democratic Party (NDP), who claims to be someone fighting for the middle class and equability, couldn’t be more tone-deaf if he tried; over the holidays a photo surfaced of him skating with his family with his young child wearing a $500 jacket which they would grow out of in a season, or less. Previously, he’s been criticized for fighting for the people while wearing a Rolex on his wrist leaving his words to sound hollow. Then there is Pierre Poilievre, the newly elected leader of the Canadian Conservative Party; instead of saying what the Conservative Party would do differently, Poilievre and his members of parliament spend their time bashing the Liberal party in what has become a monotonous chorus. And these are just the three main parties in Canada. With the Bloc Quebecois, the Green Party, and others that run in elections in Canada, I can go on. Add in the fact that a federal elec-

tion is determined NDP themselves made before the polling when they formed government the first time. stations even close in Manitoba, let alone Keeping all of this in the rest of Western mind, Albertans could Canada, and it is easy be in for a pair of electo see why voters, tions in 2023; according particularly in the to recent history, and a West, are apathetic; quick Google search, a because, really, who minority government does one vote for and in Canada typically lasts what does it matter? less than two years, and Provincially, we’re with Trudeau holding on not much better off. to power solely because Premier Smith has of his alliance with the already hit the ditch NDP, a tenuous one at Kevin Sabo too many times to best, it is not unrealistic Black Press count with her varito see things falling apart ous gaffes during her in the coming months. short tenure as leadIf a federal election er; a leadership vote she won though it happens in 2023, it will likely happen was by no means a slam dunk. after the provincial election, which is Waiting in the wings is provincial NDP currently scheduled for the spring; an leader Rachel Notley, counting all of election which, if polling is accurate, Smith’s missteps and hoping against could see Smith being one of the shorthope that the United Conservative Party est-tenured provincial premiers ever. implodes so that her party can feed off There are no easy answers, at any level. their political corpse and regain power in And the problem is, due to the policies a few short months during the next pro- being brought in by both the left and the vincial election; all the while hoping that right the Canadian people are getting the voters forget about the missteps the more divided than ever. The pendulum

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keeps swinging further and further from one side to the other, and unfortunately, if things continue this way it is only a matter of time until the whole system tumbles. Canadians need to let their Members of Parliament, and their provincial counterparts in the legislature, know that what has become acceptable over the last decade needs to change. Our legislators need to push for recall legislation, allowing our elected members to be removed if they are not doing the job they were elected to do — Alberta already has this, but federally Canada does not. Legislators need to push changes to the ethics rules, giving them real teeth resulting in real consequences when a politician has a “misjudgement” and falls out of line. The only way the legislators are going to get the message is if they start hearing from the people directly. While I am proud, and unashamed, to be Canadian and Albertan, I am disturbed that the nation’s political system has become more political theatre than it has actual leadership, and that needs to change. Kevin Sabo is a reporter for the Castor Advance.

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Clickbait? Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” —John 8:31, 32 This fascinating age in which we live has presented us with challenges we didn’t face a generation ago. Because the business model for internet news involves convincing readers to click on stories, news websites often run headlines you wouldn’t have seen years ago. Fewer clicks mean less revenue, so outrageous, provocative, and sensational headlines vie for your attention. Clickbait has become a way of life, as news sites do whatever they can to induce you to consume their content and keep your attention for as long as possible.

“It’s a miracle!” attracts worshipers while the Word of God is too often little more than an accessory after the fact. “God is going to shower you with blessings, and the money is going to flow” is often heard, when in reality, Jesus never promised that everyone would be wealthy. The Bible warns about the love of money while big-name preachers solicit donations for private jets. Churches strive to have excellent music, while excellent Bible teaching may be unfortunately absent. Pleasing interpretations of Scripture are popular without necessarily being biblical. Popular churches will be full for an hour a week, but Christians are often indistinguishable from non-Christians. Jesus said that knowing the truth and its freedom comes from abiding in His Word (John 8:31, 32).

This phenomenon of style over substance has forced society to navigate a confusing and often misleading maze of truth, half-truths, and mistruths. News and entertainment have blended to become infotainment, which grabs the attention but often fills a person’s head with the intellectual equivalent of junk food.

Christianity isn’t about clickbait. Christianity has substance. God warns to do more than excite our attention. Discipleship is surrender to Christ, not, masquerading as morality. You don’t want to confuse the frosting for the cake in matter, of faith. Real faith in God is never superficial.

A cynic might say internet news agencies learned this trick from the church, which for years has in many quarters been more about the butter and less about the bread.

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Many Albertans may be considering a New Year’s resolution to quit tobacco, and Alberta Health Services (AHS) is here to help make that happen. National Non-Smoking Week runs Jan. 15 to 21, and this year’s theme is Sometimes People Love a Quitter. AHS is reminding Albertans of the resources available to them to help quit and raising awareness about the health risks associated with tobacco. Every year, more than 4,000 Albertans die because of tobacco use, while tens of thousands more Albertans have serious tobacco-related illnesses that greatly affect their quality of life. Commercial tobacco use (such as cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars and chewing tobacco) is the leading preventable cause of disease, disability and premature death in Alberta, and increases the risk of heart disease, lung cancer, oral cancers, chronic lung disease, diabetes and other illnesses. Quitting tobacco is one of the best ways to improve health and well-being. It may take several quit attempts to succeed, so it’s important to not give up. AHS has programs and services to help Albertans quit:· AlbertaQuits Helpline,1-866-710-QUIT (7848), which provides one-to-one telephone counselling. · Free text message service that gives tips and motivational messaging to help people quit. The text service includes support for quitting vaping and a live chat feature with quit counsellors. Enroll today by texting ABQUITS to 123456. · The website albertaquits.ca, which provides information and tools for preparing people to quit. · QuitCore, a group support program that provides individuals with the strategies and skills they need to quit tobacco, while connecting them with others who are also trying to quit. This program is offered in person, as well as virtually through Zoom. · Use of cessation medications increases your chances of success and the cost of the medications may be covered. Check with your provider for coverage information. Information and resources are available at health clinics, pharmacies and dental offices in many communities and AHS locations, including cessation services created for patients who use tobacco or tobacco-like products. Tobacco use (both daily and occasional) has been steadily declining for the last 20 years in the general population, according to the 2021 Canadian Community Health Survey.

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A Calgary-based company plans to tap into an underground brine aquifer running through central Alberta to extract lithium, a key component in electric vehicle batteries. Last summer, E3 Lithium Ltd. drilled Alberta’s first brine production wells and purchased another existing well to evaluate lithium potential. Three test wells tapped into the Leduc aquifer, which runs from Calgary Serving Sylvan & Eckville areas with integrity for over 75 years!

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and expertise needed for the E3 lithium project, including drilling, pipeline and production technology is currently in use in the oil and gas industry in Alberta. As an oilfield services centre, Red Deer has the workforce that would be ideal for the lithium business. “I think it’s a good opportunity for the local community in terms of work.” The market potential for lithium — also used in cellphones, computers and other technology — is huge. Doornbos said the industry is expected to grow 20 to 30 per cent per year for the next 10 to 15 years. “The biggest challenge for the market is having enough (lithium) to keep up to that demand. “I think that’s where Alberta can shine,” he said. E3 alone has rights to an estimated 23 million tonnes of lithium in its holdings that stretch from Airdrie to Camrose. “That has the potential to produce 200,000 to 300,000 tonnes per year from the 20,000 where we start.” And E3 is not the only company looking to explore the province’s lithium potential. “There’s a whole Alberta industry that I think is going to thrive here. The benefit here is it’s an all-Alberta workforce. It’s doing what we’ve already done. “But it’s a new market, which means we can diversify the economy.” In announcing the Strategic Innovation Fund investment, Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Phillipe Champagne called E3’s project “groundbreaking technology that will play an important role in providing large quantities of battery-grade lithium to the auto industry while also creating high-quality jobs for Canadians. “This project will help position Canada as a world leader in batteries and will strengthen the critical minerals sector in the Calgary region.”

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PUBLIC NOTICE Public Debt Borrowing for Phase 3 of Pogadl Sports Park

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Public notice to owners of the Town of Sylvan Lake, Province of Alberta SECTION 251 - THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Town of Sylvan Lake, in the Province of Alberta, has given first reading to borrowing By-law No. 1870 / 2023 which will, upon final passage and approval, authorize the proper officers of the said municipality to borrow monies from the Province of Alberta by way of debenture issue, to pay for the cost of the following municipal purpose, namely construction of phase 3 of Pogadl Sports Park of the said municipality; The total cost of the aforesaid project amounts to $7,000,000. The net amount to be borrowed on the credit and security of the municipality at large by the issue of debentures is the sum not to exceed $7,000,000. The debentures are to be repayable to the Province of Alberta in fifty (50) equal consecutive semi-annual instalments of combined principal and interest, the semi-annual interest not to exceed ten per centum (10.0%), or the interest rate as fixed from time to time by the Province of Alberta; NOW THEREFORE NOTICE is hereby given by the Council of the Town of Sylvan Lake that, unless a petition of the owners for a vote on By-law No. 1870 / 2023 is demanded, as provided for by the terms of Section 231 of the Municipal Government Act, the said Council may pass the said borrowing by-law. All persons interested are hereby notified and they are required to govern themselves accordingly. DATED at the Town of Sylvan Lake, in the Province of Alberta, January 12, 2023. Per: Sean Durkin, Chief Administrative Officer

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CP1927-04 SEWAGE LAGOON DESLUDGING 2023

An optional site meeting is scheduled for 10:30 AM on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the Town’s Municipal Operations Building. All prospective attendees will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as high visibility vests and safety footwear.

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Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR AMENDING BYLAW #1869/2022 The Town is amending the existing Water and Sewage Bylaw, Number 1848/2021, Schedule “D” 1 (1). The amendment increases the water service monthly fixed charge and consumption rate, the sewage service monthly fixed charge, and the collection rate. When and Where • • •

February 13, 2023, 6:00 P.M. Council Chambers, Municipal Government Building 5012 48 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB

How to Comment (All submissions become public information) • Attend the meeting in person, or • Provide a written submission by 4:00 PM, February 9, 2023 • By email to: mjohnson@sylvanlake.ca OR • By dropping off a copy to at the Municipal Government Building at 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake • Written submissions must include: ▪ Your full name and address ▪ The amending bylaw number (#1869/2022) in the subject line of your email or letter

c) has resided in Alberta for the 6 consecutive months immediately preceding election day and is resident in the area on election day. A poll may be demanded in the Town of Sylvan Lake by electors equal in number to at least a) in the case of a municipality other than a summer village, by electors of the municipality equal in number to at least 10% of the population and b) in the case of a summer village, by 10% of the electors of the summer village in accordance with the provisions of section 223 of the Municipal Government Act and in accordance with the provisions of section 251 of the Municipal Government Act. The petition for a vote must be received by the Chief Administrative Officer within 15 days of the last publication of this notice and shall contain on each page “an accurate and identical statement of the purpose of the petition”. (Further requirements of the petition are provided in section 224 of the Municipal Government Act.) DATE of the last publication of this notice is the January 19, 2023.

View the Bylaw • Visit: www.sylvanlake.ca/public-hearings • View a copy at the Municipal Government Building

2:00 PM MST/MDT, February 9, 2023 Late submissions are not accepted

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Multimedia Editor - (Sylvan Lake, AB) Nestled in the heart of central Alberta, the town of Sylvan Lake is one of the most unique communities in the region, offering a range of indoor and outdoor recreational and cultural opportunities only a couple of hours from the Rocky Mountains. The town of Sylvan Lake is a thriving community serving as a year-round tourist destination. We are seeking a highly talented, experienced multimedia journalist to provide storytelling in several nearby communities, including Eckville and Benalto. The successful candidate will be focused on writing and coordinating news coverage including creating, editing and posting story, photo and video content to the local websites and print product. Work will be based out of the Sylvan Lake News office. You will have outstanding writing and oral communication skills and a mastery of copy editing, grammar and Canadian Press style, honed after years of newsroom experience. Flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to meet multiple deadlines are vital. Successful candidates will possess an excellent understanding of social media, SEO, UGC, photography, shooting and editing video, as well as print production, including a mastery of Photoshop. Key importance is placed on the ability to maintain ongoing website optimization and the development of fresh content, driving immediacy and audience engagement. We’re looking for someone who is self-motivated and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Applicants must hold a formal journalism degree or diploma, with experience in a digital and print environment. A valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle and smartphone are mandatory. Applicants must be able to legally work in Canada. Shifts may include weekends, early morning starts and/or evening coverage. Black Press Media offers competitive salary and benefit packages.

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Burman University offering new microcredential programs By Black Press News Media

Burman University in Lacombe will begin offering micro-credential courses in entrepreneurship and finance starting in February. Earlier in 2022, the Government of Alberta announced funding an additional $8 million in funding over the next two years on top of the $5.6 million invested to launch the micro-credential program in 2021. Burman will offer programs in order to help small business owners, employees, and students can gain in-demand skills that can be applied to business operations.

“The micro-credential courses in Entrepreneurship and Finance will give individuals in the workforce the tools they need to succeed and, in turn, benefit the Alberta economy,” said Dr. Louicius Michel, Chair and Professor of Business at Burman University in a press release. Each course is 24 instructional hours over 8 weeks and is offered online. This gives individuals a more affordable and time-efficient way to build the skills small businesses need. Courses will run from February - March 2023 and May - June 2023. For those interested, check out yoursmallbusiness.ca.

Black Press Media is a leading North American local news champion with over 1,500 talented employees working with us to deliver unique community news and information across a full suite of traditional media channels and digital platforms. We value diverse viewpoints, new ways of thinking and a collaborative approach to delivering results. Those wishing to join Black Press Media can submit their resumes and a cover letter to: Ashley Wadhwani Digital Content Editor, Black Press Media journalism@blackpress.ca or Barb Pettie Regional Publisher, Black Press Media Barb.pettie@blackpress.ca Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We’re Hiring! Burman University in Lacombe is switching to online delivery starting March 23 due to ongoing coronavirus. (Photo contributed)

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Rime frost coated much of Sylvan Lake, January 17. Rime ice is caused by freezing fog water droplets that turn directly from liquid to solid. (Photo by Barb Pettie/Sylvan Lake News)

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Sylvan Lake Christmas Bureau saw a rise in need this season By Mark Weber BLACK PRESS NEWS MEDIA

The demand for services was up slightly this past holiday season for the Sylvan Lake Christmas Bureau. Janine Waldo, the Bureau’s board chair, added that while they were certainly able to ensure clients’ requests were met, donations dipped slightly this past Christmas as well. “We had just over 100 families who we helped.

Everybody who applied we were able to help - we don’t turn anyone away,” she said. “Our numbers were also up this year for people needing help, but our numbers for donations were actually down. “Sylvan is a great community, and usually, we get more than we need. But this year there was a difference - we had fewer donations for cash, fewer donations for toys and gifts, and fewer sponsor families,” she said, adding that with the increased cost of living in general, it’s not sur-

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prising that folks maybe had to cut back a bit when it came to being able to offer more support. “Everything is costing more for everybody so people are maybe managing their finances a bit differently,” she said. “We did manage, and we helped everyone who needed it, but there was a difference. “We (always) make it work with whatever we have that’s been donated.” Waldo said that typically, the Bureau helps just under 100 families while this year that number was a bit higher. “It wasn’t a significant change, but it was up.” Meanwhile, the Sylvan Lake Christmas Bureau has eight board members including Waldo and is also served by about 30 volunteers during November and December. “We usually start planning in September and October, and then we start taking registrations in November usually right after Remembrance Day and then families pick up (the donations) right before Christmas,” she said, adding that the Bureau has been serving Sylvan Lake since 1983. The Bureau only has physical space for November and December, so they aren’t able to give out food. “We actually do gift cards to Sobeys. So every family that registers get gifts for the kids and gift cards to Sobeys. This year, we actually did gift cards to Walmart as well for stocking stuffers. Every family also gets a board game, too,” she said. “And the ladies from the Presbyterian Church put together this love soup that they do for us every year.”

It’s a jar of tasty soup where you just need to add water and it’s ready to go. “The families who register with us love it,” she said. “They look forward to it every year.” Waldo has been involved with the Bureau for about 10 years. She said it’s very inspiring work and it also gives the holiday season even more meaning than it already has. “We have a great team, too. “I enjoy it,” she said. “And it really puts things in perspective.”

The Giving Tree at Sylvan Lake Dairy Queen is a traditional part of the Christmas Bureau’s local campaign. (File photo)

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LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Being available to other people is admirable, Libra. Make sure this is not at the expense of your own well-being. You may need to dial back and prioritize your own needs.

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SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Living in your comfort zone may lead to missed opportunities, Scorpio. You may need to let your risk-taking side show this week. Enjoy the ride.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, currently you are playing a much smaller role at work than you would like. It is not that you aren’t capable, but it’s a matter of paying your dues before taking the next step. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, don’t box yourself in with a strict to-do list and schedule. You need a little more wiggle room to explore your creativity and what makes you happy.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 You might start to notice you are losing some traction in your love life, Sagittarius. Figure out a way to talk and spend more time together in the days ahead.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Your open and outgoing nature may lead many people to think they know all about you, Leo. Instead, you can be quite a mysterious person. Show others only what you want.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Take a second look at your talents and your abilities, Aquarius. You may have been selling yourself short for some time. But you can accomplish anything with some effort.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Believing someone is flawless can set you up for disappointment when you realize no one can live up to that standard, Virgo. Be realistic when assessing partners or other people.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Don’t make assumptions about how others see you, Pisces. You have a lot to offer. It’s time to recognize all your strengths.

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Daisy Halvorson

1938 - 2022

March 31st, 1936 – January 11th, 2023 Alice, and Florence; brothers-in-law, Howard, Gordon, Carl and Matt. We wish to send a special thank you to the staff at Bethany Sylvan Lake for the loving care, compassion, and kindness over the past 4 years. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 21st, 2023, at the Alliance Community Church (4404-47th Avenue, Sylvan Lake). Memorial donations in mom’s name may be made to Bethany Sylvan Lake (4700-47 Ave, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 2M3) or The Sylvan Lake Lodge Foundation (100, 4620-47 Ave, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1N2). Messages of condolence for the family can be emailed to condolences@prairiecfs.ca

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mom Daisy Margaret Eugenia Halvorson of Sylvan Lake, Alberta on Wednesday, January 11th at the age of 86 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Deborah (Brad), Don (Wendy), Gary (Leigh), (Sandra), and June (Blaine); 20 grandchildren, 39 greatgrandchildren and 8 greatgreat-grandchildren; brother, Tom; brother-in-law, Arthur; sisters-in-law, Aneta, Judy and Joan; as well as numerous relatives and friends. Mom will also be dearly missed by her coffee friends and the Burnt Lake Ladies. Mom was the fourth child of six and predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Clifford; a son, Raymond; a grandson, Jeffrey; a great-grandson Layden; a sister, Grace; brothers, Gordon, Joe, and Roy; sisters-in-law,

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It Is with great sadness that the family of Wilma Steer of Sylvan Lake, Alberta announces her passing on Friday, December 30th, 2022, at the age of 84 years. Wilma will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 67 years, Clifford Steer their three children: Rhonda, Darren, and Christine; their six grandchildren: Tyrel (Skye), Kyle, Angela (Igor), Tylyn (Jacob), Levi, (Larissa) and Grayson; along with their six great-grandchildren. Wilma was predeceased by her parents, Doris and Llyod Walker, brother Jim Walker, son in laws Don McDonald, and Tyson Lucas. We would like to express our deepest thanks to the staff of Bethany, you have all gone above and beyond to ensure her comfort over the past years. At Wilma’s request, no service will be held. Condolences may be forwarded to: www.sylvanlakefuneralhome.ca

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Remembering Loved Ones

In loving memory of WEIR, Karon 1943 – 2022 Mrs. Karon Florence Weir (Cumpstone) of Innisfail, Alberta passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at the age of 79 years. Karon was born in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan and later the family moved to Sylvan Lake, Alberta where she spent most of her childhood. She worked at AGT as a switchboard operator and then a supervisor in Calgary, Alberta after meeting and marrying William (Bob) Weir. They travelled to Bogota, Colombia for Bob’s work with three young children and lived there for two years. They returned to Canada and remained in Alberta until moving again, for Bob’s work to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia after their children had grown. After one and a half years and many adventures there, they returned to Canada, residing in Calgary, Alberta until moving to Innisfail to be close to grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed travelling, reading, sewing, knitting, as well as many other hobbies, and spending time with her family and friends. Karon is lovingly remembered by her husband of fifty-six years, William (Bob) Weir, and her three children, Anthony (Magdalena) Weir, Dawn (Dennis) Fehr and Sheldon Weir (Noreen - dec.), she will also be deeply missed by her four grandchildren, Grayson, Jocelyn, Brianna and Ashley, as well as six great-grandchildren. Karon is also lovingly remembered by three sisters, Mary Lou Untinen, Linda Krause, Kris Perrin and one brother, Ron Cumpstone, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She is predeceased by her parents, Bruce Cumpstone and Florence (Gladue), as well as her sister, Carol Rathwell and brother Edward Cumpstone. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. If desired, Memorial Donations, in Karon’s honor may be made to the Children’s Hospital, Canadian Cancer Foundation or any worthy charity of the donor’s choosing. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www.heartlandfuneralservices.com. Arrangements in care of: Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., 4415 – 49 Street, Innisfail, Alberta. Phone: 403.227.0006

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We little knew that morning God was to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone. For part of us went with you The day God called you home.

You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, You are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.

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Memories from a cottage owner Submitted by Bunny Virtue SYLVAN LAKE ARCHIVES

In April 2013, the Community Partners Family Education Support launched the ‘Centennial Cookbook.’ On the front cover is a photo of an old McClary cookstove. This stove is still in use in one of the oldest cabins left in Sylvan Lake. ‘Grey Glen’ was built in 1921 by the Elliott family who used it for 20 years and then sold it to the Dr. Burwell Charles family of Calgary in 1941. Their daughter, Mary Lou Charles, changed the name to ‘Sherwood Lodge’ and used the cottage (and the stove!) until selling it in either 2021 or 2022. One of the original owners’ daughters, Gertrude Elliott-Lambert visited the old cottage in 1996 and recorded some of her memories for the Archives. “The first thing to be done when we arrived was to pick up straw (for the bed sacks) and start stocking the larder – butter 25 cents, bread 10 cents, eggs 2 doz. for 25 cents — from one of the farms near the railroad tracks.

When we got to the cottage, we had to de-winterize it. The couch cushions, pillows and blankets were taken down from two wires strung across the main room – this defeated any mouse damage. Someone had to chop wood and haul it into the back room, someone else put the pump in place and then pumped and pumped until the water cleared. A five-shelf cupboard called a ‘dumb waiter’ was attached by pulleys and lowered into the well casing – our refrigerator! A wooden apple box was placed in the ground near the well to keep the vegetables cool. A path had to be cleared to the ‘biffy’ and it was cautiously inspected and cleared of spider webs, mouse nests, etc. Someone was delegated to clean the lamps and add coal oil to them – then supper was prepared in short order and we all gathered in the porch around a large table where all the meals were served in all kinds of weather.” Excerpts from ‘Great Memories from a Cottage Owner’ by Gertrude Elliott-Lambert. Recollections Beyond Reflections

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