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‘What a win’ - Susan Samson is congratulated as she celebrates the news Sylvan Lake has long been waiting for — urgent care is finally coming to town. See story on pages 2 and 3. STUART FULLARTON

A tasty treat - Four-year-old Kolton Tarry enjoys an ice cream cone while soaking up the warm spring sun on Lakeshore Drive Tuesday afternoon. JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN

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Special EventsWednesday, March 25 - Sylvan Lake Seniors Bus to Argyll Casino in Edmonton, leaves at 8:30 a.m. For information, phone Joan at 403-887-7614.Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28 - 3-on-3 Fun Cross Ice Hockey Tournament, Free Family Fight Like Mike Night at the Community Centre. Visit Sylvan Lake Minor Hockey website online for details.Friday, April 24 - Around the World with CARE, 5-10:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn on Gasoline Alley. Experience international cuisine, live entertainment and exciting cultural displays while dressed as a tour-ist. The Central Alberta Refugee Effort (CARE) is holding this event to raise funds for much needed support services for immigrants and refugees who settle in Central Alberta. Tickets $100 per person, or $750 for table of 8. Contact [email protected] or 403-346-8818.Saturday, April 25 - Shalom Counselling Center Spring Dessert Gala featuring

Randi Boulton. $20 each or table for $150. Proceeds to cover cost of counselling for individuals and families, 403-342-0339.

Support ProgramsSylvan Lake AA meetings take place Tuesdays 7:30 pm Lions Hall; Sundays 8 pm Presbyterian Church (north door). For more info call male 403-887-4470, 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), Kathy 403-887-4470 or Robyn 403-887-2961.Mondays - Griefshare at Alliance Community Church, 7-9 p.m. Help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family members or friends. 4404 47 Ave. Sylvan Lake. Call 403-887-8811 for info.Narcotics Anonymous meetings Thursday nights 7:30 pm Sylvan Lake Bethany Care, 4700 47th Ave.

Weekly EventsAt the Seniors Centre: Mondays - Wii bowling; Tuesdays - Exercise Class, Drop-in Crib, Drop-in Whist and other games; Wednesdays - lunches, Bible study, Beginner art classes; Fridays - Yoga, forums, bridge. Bus trips and foot care clinics. For more information, call 403-887-5428.Mondays - Toastmasters Sylvan’s Slick Speakers meeting at Sylvan Lake Alliance Church, 4404 47 Ave. from 7-8:15 pm. Club is open to everyone wishing to improve communication and leadership skills. Call Ian Oostindie 403-887-0968.Tuesdays - Taoist tai chi. New class begins January 13 , 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Anglican Church hall. For information, call 403-346-6772 or visit www.taoist.org.Wednesdays - Seniors Drama Troupe at Sylvan Lake Seniors Centre, 9:30 a.m. Everyone welcome. Call 403-864-2975 for more information.

Thursdays - Sylvan Lake Seniors Bus to Red Deer. Pick-up starts at 9:15 am. Returning to Sylvan 1 p.m. from Parkland Mall. Call 403-864-2230 for info.Thursdays - Community Bingo at Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Centre. Precall at 6:30 bingo starts at 7 pm. Canteen opens 5:30 pm.Fridays - Meat draw at the Sylvan Lake Legion beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Monthly EventsFirst Sunday of month - Sylvan Lake Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary break-fast at the Legion. 4916 50 Ave. 9 am to 1 pm. Everyone welcome.First Wednesday of every month. 55+ Club Pot Luck and Jam at Sylvan Lake Legion, 12 noon. $2 admission. Everyone wel-come.

Volunteers WantedVolunteers required for Friends of the Library committee. We are looking for enthusiastic friends to support the library in many different ways. Please join us and have fun, meet like-minded people, volun-teer and feel good about supporting a service that benefits everyone in the com-munity! Call Debbie at 403-887-0968.Canadian Cancer Society seeking leader-ship volunteers to help plan Relay For Life Red Deer 2015. Provide the community the opportunity to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and empower people to fight back. Call 403-347-3662.

Groups & ActivitiesC.H.I.P.S. - Children’s Indoor playspace is a non-structured playtime for children 0-5 years old. Riding, climbing and bouncing toys provided and parents and caregivers can socialize. Mondays 9-11 am; Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30-11:30 am; Thursdays 12:30-2:30 pm. at the com-munity centre. Contact Kari for info, 403-392-0323.

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Special EventsSaturday, April 4 - Easter Egg Hunt at the Library. Don’t miss your chance to sign up for this hoppin’ event! Stories, crafts and snacks, followed by an Easter Egg Hunt in the Library, 1-2 p.m. Call the Library at 403-887-2130 to register. All ages wel-come.Tuesday, April 7 - Central Alberta Council on Aging general meeting at Golden Circle Resource Centre in Red Deer, 9 a.m. Guest speakers Chad Ganske and Linda Tierman, representatives of the Office of the Public Guardian. Topic is personal directive/power of attorney. There is a $3 charge. Contact Shirley at 403-343-0767.Saturday, April 18 - Maritime Bash, a Newfoundland Evening, presented by Sylvan Lake Legion. Featuring a steak and lobster dinner, an authentic Newfie Screech In, The Atlantic Storm Band, and Elvis and Johnny Cash impersonators. Tickets $60 per person available at the Legion, 4916 50 Ave., Sylvan Lake.

Support ProgramsSylvan Lake AA meetings take place Tuesdays 7:30 pm Lions Hall; Sundays 8 pm Presbyterian Church (north door). For more info call male 403-887-4470, 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), Kathy 403-887-4470 or Robyn 403-887-2961.Mondays - Griefshare at Alliance Community Church, 7-9 p.m. Help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family members or friends. 4404 47 Ave. Sylvan Lake. Call 403-887-8811 for info.Narcotics Anonymous meetings Thursday nights 7:30 pm Sylvan Lake Bethany Care, 4700 47th Ave.

Weekly EventsAt the Seniors Centre: Mondays - Wii bowling; Tuesdays - Exercise Class, Drop-in Crib, Drop-in Whist and other games; Wednesdays - lunches, Bible study, Beginner art classes; Fridays - Yoga, forums, bridge. Bus trips and foot care clinics. For info, call 403-887-5428.Mondays - Toastmasters Sylvan’s Slick Speakers meeting at Sylvan Lake Alliance Church, 4404 47 Ave. from 7-8:15 pm. Club is open to everyone wishing to improve communication and leadership skills. Call Ian Oostindie 403-887-0968.Tuesdays - Taoist tai chi. New class begins January 13 , 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Anglican Church hall. For information, call 403-346-6772 or visit www.taoist.org.Wednesdays - Seniors Drama Troupe at Sylvan Lake Seniors Centre, 9:30 a.m. Everyone welcome. Call 403-864-2975 for more information.Thursdays - Sylvan Lake Seniors Bus to Red Deer. Pick-up starts at 9:15 am. Returning to Sylvan 1 p.m. from Parkland Mall. Call 403-864-2230 for info.

Thursdays - Community Bingo at Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Centre. Precall at 6:30 bingo starts at 7 pm. Canteen opens 5:30 pm.Fridays - Meat draw at the Sylvan Lake Legion beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Monthly EventsFirst Sunday every month - Sylvan Lake Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary breakfast at the Legion. 4916 50 Ave. 9 am to 1 pm. Everyone welcome.First Wednesday every month. 55+ Club Pot Luck and Jam at Sylvan Lake Legion, 12 noon. $2 admission.First Wednesday every month - The first Wednesday of every month is devoted to teen art projects at the Library! Everything from baked clay art to graffiti! 4-5 p.m. See you there!

Volunteers WantedVolunteers required for Friends of the Library committee. We are looking for enthusiastic friends to support the library in many different ways. Please join us and have fun, meet like-minded people, volun-teer and feel good about supporting a service that benefits everyone in the com-munity! Call Debbie at 403-887-0968.Canadian Cancer Society seeking leader-ship volunteers to help plan Relay For Life Red Deer 2015. Provide the community the opportunity to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and empower people to fight back. Call 403-347-3662.

Groups & ActivitiesC.H.I.P.S. - Children’s Indoor playspace is a non-structured playtime for children 0-5 years old. Riding, climbing and bouncing toys provided and parents and caregivers can socialize. Mondays 9-11 am; Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30-11:30 am; Thursdays 12:30-2:30 pm. at the com-munity centre. Contact Kari for info, 403-392-0323.

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STUART FULLARTONSYLVAN LAKE NEWS

After years of lobbying, rallying and fundraising, Sylvan Lakers on Monday finally heard the news they’ve all been waiting for.

Urgent care is coming to town.

The news arrived with the provincial govern-ment’s announcement on Monday that $3.4 billion is being budgeted for health facilities in the next five years. An urgent care cen-tre for Sylvan Lake was part of that announcement, and the news spawned jubila-tion among those who have fought to see it move for-ward.

“What a win,” said Urgent Care Committee chair Susan Samson. “It’s been such a long journey, and it’s been all of us together. This is such a win for the community.”

Details of the facility’s construction and what it will look like are currently limited, but Samson said it will enable access to medi-cal treatment for non-life-

Sylvan Lake receives long-awaited urgent care confirmation

Innisfail-Sylvan Lake MLA Kerry Towle discusses the province’s urgent care announcement with a small crowd of gatherers at the Sylvan Lake Library on Monday afternoon. STUART FULLARTON

threatening injuries.“If you’re having a heart

attack or if there’s been a bad vehicular accident, those people will still go to the nearest hospital for emergency treatment,” she said. “We’re non-life-threatening medical treat-ment, and we will have lab

and X-ray, doctors on site and be open seven days a week with extended hours.

“We’ll also have obser-vation beds, so for exam-ple if you’re dehydrated, or if they want to see if you have a reaction to the medicine they’re prescrib-ing, they have a way to watch you, but it’s not any kind of long-term bed or

overnight bed.”The announcement

came just days after the province confirmed potential plans for a Family Care Clinic (FCC) in Sylvan Lake were scrapped.

Steve Buick, spokesper-son for Health Minister Stephen Mandel, said urgent care was seen as an all-around better fit for Sylvan Lake.

“We’re not funding the Family Care Centres because we think that it’s just not a good approach to lock primary care into a particular structure for every community, but we are willing to look at alter-natives, and in Sylvan Lake, there is one — it’s the urgent care centre,” he said before Monday’s announcement was made.

Innisfail-Sylvan Lake MLA Kerry Towle on Monday commended the many individuals whose hard work and dedication to the cause helped main-tain its priority status for the area.

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Annie Boychuk — whose husband Brent died from a heart attack in 2012 after being taken to two closed medical clinics in Sylvan Lake — deserved special recognition on the day, Towle felt.

“Annie really put her story out there. She made it public, and she didn’t have to,” said Towle. “Her pas-sion and her dedication to this issue moved moun-tains, and moved a com-munity, so a huge thank you to her.”

Towle added the announcement was posi-tive news not just for Sylvan Lake, but also for the one million visitors it receives annually and nearby municipalities.

Changes in government, community collaboration and a solid business plan put forth by the Urgent Care Committee, she feels, are responsible for the pos-itive outcome.

“You can ask the gov-ernment for different things, but you have to give them a way to say yes, and I think this community did that,” she said. “The fact that they stayed with it —

$60,000 was given to urgent care when they didn’t even know if it was on the table — that’s amazing, and it just goes to show the pas-sion of the community and surrounding areas.”

Sylvan Lake Mayor Sean McIntyre described Monday as “an incredible day for the Sylvan Lake area,” and felt the announcement provided some much-needed relief after it was confirmed Sylvan Lake would not receive FCC funding.

“We’ve been working so hard for this as a commu-nity — we’ve had a volun-teer committee, our physi-cians, local governments from all five summer vil-lages, both counties, the Town of Sylvan Lake, Bentley, Eckville and Benalto — and I think when you pair that up with an MLA who’s ready to rep-resent us, and a govern-ment who’s ready to hear us, we see great successes like this,” he said. “It’s great to see the government pay-ing attention to a commu-nity and a region that has great potential, is healthy, is growing, and now, will finally have the services that it needs.”

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JASMINE O’HALLORAN–HANSYLVAN LAKE NEWS

I have now been volun-teering as a firefighter for four months, which is some-thing I talk about every chance I get. Each time I attend practice, my mind is swimming in the thrill of learning new skills. I am literally a broken record afterwards as I make it a point to share my adventures with my co-workers the next day. Heck, I bet my co-workers are right along with me in the journey, as my descrip-tions of the previous evening’s activities are explicit.

I absolutely love being at the fire department. It is my happy place where I get to chill out with the guys. I get to be a kid, and I am always taking selfies of my head against the backdrop of a bright, red fire truck. What more can I say — I am loving the journey of becoming a firefighter.

But the reality of what firefighter training consists of kicked me in the butt this past weekend when I attend-ed my first course. Unlike practice nights, these cours-es are not all learning while having fun; they’re serious stuff, and in them, one wrong move can put my life in severe danger.

I still love the idea of becoming a firefighter later on in life, but as I study the essentials of what I need to know to battle fire and rescue people, I find myself looking through a completely differ-ent mask. My firefighter friends will understand that pun.

I always knew that my journey of becoming a fire-fighter wouldn’t by any means be easy, but what I may not have considered was how frightening it would be. I have yet to enter a simu-lated smoked-filled burning building — unlike fog, you you can’t see through smoke. I am curious to know how I will react when I cannot rely on my vision any longer, as I really don’t like the dark.

This is when you may ask me: “Don’t you have a flash-light?” I would reply: “Yes, I do have a flashlight on my helmet.” However, the beam from a flashlight won’t always be the lamp I need to see the dark path when searching for victims. In fact, the light may even make visibility worse.

Pushing the thought of entering dark, burning build-ings out of my mind for a minute gives me the chance to talk about jumping into my gear in under one minute — literally.

I found myself on the main level of the fire hall with my firefighter gear all set up and ready to be put on — again in one minute. Setting my gear up with my boots pulled through the legs of my firefighter pants, with my balaclava, jacket, helmet and gloves right near by, I waited for the instructor to say go. That’s when we raced against the clock to have all of that heavy protective equipment strapped secure-ly in place against our bod-ies.

As soon as I heard the instruction, I ripped my shoes off, tried to jump into my oversized boots, did my dance of pulling my pants up and my suspenders over my shoulders, inserted my arms into my jacket sleeves, individually fasted the hooks that secure my jacket closed — which really slows me down — and crowned myself with my helmet, not forget-ting to secure it in place with the clip.

We practiced doing this as a group at least three times, and believe it or not, it is a lot of work practicing getting your gear on in one minute. By the time I had taken my gear off for good that day, the long hair on top of my head that I had worked hard to straighten into a

beautiful dirty blonde mane now looked like a rats nest sitting on my head. I looked, more or less, like a drowned rat as my naturally curly hair that I have fought with all my life had taken the oppor-tunity to rebel and curl in the middle of my forehead.

My hair only acted more defiant the next day during our training of using a self-contained breathing appara-tus. This time we were given two minutes to climb into our gear and hook our oxy-gen tanks up to our masks.

Now, before you go off wondering how much weight I am actually carrying and whether I have any body strength for this type of work, I must say that, on average, firefighters will carry an extra 60 pounds of protective gear, including their oxygen tanks. So you can imagine that walking through a little bit of snow and just down the street felt a bit like I was just trudging while carrying the weight of the world on my back.

Doing two simple laps up and down the street, my brain started entertaining thoughts of: “Why are you doing this? You could be at home relaxing or even shop-ping right now.” These thoughts were followed by: “No, Jasmine. Don’t give up!

You have to be committed to this! You’re doing great.”

Finally making it back to the fire hall, I realized how low I was on oxygen and I was surprised my low-oxy-gen alarm didn’t sound. Peeling off my gear and feeling the cold sweat that had accumulated on my back, I thought I would start floating towards the ceiling, but instead I just felt a sense of success. “Hey, look at that. I did it,” I thought.

Filling up my oxygen tank was a piece of cake as it gave me a chance to chat with the rest of the rookie firefighters about volunteering. This is when I realized that even having an oxygen tank refilled takes time.

Training to be a fire-fighter and being a reporter is a life of balancing two different worlds. As a report-er, I have weekly deadlines that I try to meet but with no deadly consequences. As a firefighter, I have to achieve things in minutes, which isn’t easy, but it adds up to me knowing how to rescue and save lives and being able to avoid possibly deadly situa-tions.

The life of a rookie fire-fighter — I may be just learning it all now, but with my committed heart, I won’t be just learning it forever.

Dear Editor,I hope that voters in

Alberta will hold the Conservative government responsible for the mess that this province is in financially. They have been in power for over four decades, and they are the ones that have squandered, wasted and lost BILLIONS of dollars.

It was Ralph Klein, the worst premier this province has ever elected, that began to destroy the infrastructure

needed for the future. His short-term wisdom ruined the province for decades to come.

Do not let the Conservatives off the hook. A solid, strong, responsible opposition is needed more than ever. I would love to say get rid of them, but pragmatically I know that will not happen.

Don't allow them to ruin the future again.

Barry Johns,Sylvan Lake

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Now in its second year, the Façade Improvement Program is designed to encourage retail and commercial building owners to invest in facade renovations and storefront upgrades by providing grants to cover a portion of renovation costs. Grants will be awarded to eligible applicants to cover up to 50% of the façade renovation costs, up to a maximum dollar value. The 2015-16 grant program will provide an incentive for 50th Street/Centennial Street buildings to complete façade upgrades that contribute to the Waterfront Area, by creating a more interesting and appealing street environment that attracts people and new businesses. The program is intended to:

Funding cannot be utilized for maintenance projects. Applications for grants must enhance the pedestrian experience and contribute to the character of the area.

This project coincides with the Town’s plans to complete the 50th Street Redevelopment Plan Detailed Design in 2015, with street reconstruction slated for 2016-2017. The Façade Improvement Program will sunset December 31, 2016.

To download the Program application, or to learn more about our Centennial Street Redevelopment Plan, visit

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For More Information, Please Call One of our Project Contacts: Vicki Kurz, EDO [email protected] 403-887-1185 ext 226Martyn Bell, Planner [email protected] 403-864-5557

JASMINE O'HALLORAN-HANSYLVAN LAKE NEWS

The town is now accepting applications for its new Rain Barrel Rebate Program, which is meant to encourage residents to support the idea of conserving water.

The program offers residents a rebate of 50 per cent of the rain barrel cost up to $50 per barrel and a maximum of $100 total will be applied to a resident’s utility account, reads the application.

The rebate program is offered on a first-

come, first- served basis, said Town of Sylvan Lake communications officer Joanne Gaudet.

She said that if residents are interested in benefiting from the rebate program, all they have to do is buy a barrel from a local busi-ness, keep the receipt and fill out the rebate application form available at either the town’s public works facility or on online at sylvanlake.ca/programming/go-green.

“You set the rain barrel up underneath an eavestrough and it collects the rain water,” Gaudet said. “Rain water is better for your

plants and better for your soil. It minimizes the amount of municipal water that you're using so you cut down on your water bill.”

Gaudet said conserving water is impor-tant in Sylvan Lake, and said if residents conserve water at home it will affect their utility bill directly. She said residents can used non-chlorinated rain water filled with oxygen to water their garden.

“It's better to keep your plants happy and healthy,” Gaudet said. “It's not drinking water, but for your garden it's a great option.”

Gaudet said there is a high hope that the community will take a strong interest in going green with this rebate program. She said that using rain water to water soil, plants and flowers allows for municipal town water to be conserved for drinking, daily home use and emergency use.

“The town has always been very commit-ted to conservation and environmental initiatives, and this is one of those initia-tives,” Gaudet said. “It's simple and not overwhelming for the public to get involved with. It makes a difference.”

Town residents encouraged to participate in Rain Barrel Rebate Program


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The Sylvan Lake Foundation is looking for a member of the community to serve on its Board of Directors. This position is a volunteer 2-year term and will be of interest to those individuals who have experience working in a policy governance environment. The successful candidate must be a resident of Sylvan Lake and must be approved by the Sylvan Lake Town Council.

Mission Statement:The Sylvan Lake Foundation provides seniors of modest means with affordable, secure, home-like living through our Wellness Program enhanced through community partnerships.

If you are interested in serving the Seniors of Sylvan Lake in this capacity, please send your resume:

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NEWS STAFFSYLVAN LAKE NEWS

A special section pro-duced by the Sylvan Lake News chronicling the town’s 2014 Hockeyville triumph was announced the best in

The front cover of the Sylvan Lake News’s national award-winning Hockeyville special section.

News Hockeyville section named best in country

Canada for its class in Newspaper Canada’s 2015 Great Idea Awards on Friday.

Tragedy to Triumph: Our Story, a 34-page special sec-tion released on May 29 last year, quickly became the

definitive guide to the town’s Kraft Hockeyville journey.

Its three sections — the Past, the Present and the Future — explore that jour-ney in depth, beginning with a look at the construc-tion of the town’s recently

demolished hockey arena, and concluding with infor-mation about the soon-to-be-constructed NexSource Centre.

Sylvan Lake News editor

tor) Steve Dills, who spent more than a few hours of overtime working on it, and (former News publisher) Michele Rosenthal, who oversaw its creation. Our production staff in Red Deer did a fantastic job of making it look good, and our sales staff worked hard to ensure the community’s involvement in it.

“We’re grateful to all of our advertisers who chose to be a part of this now award-winning publication. As well, we feel this national recognition will help spread the town’s Hockeyville story even farther across the nation.”

The accolade, awarded through the competition’s Community Newspaper Special Section (circulation 4,000 to 24,999) category, was presented to the Sylvan Lake News for the second year in a row.

Happy 100th Birthday Sylvan Lake!, a special sec-tion celebrating the town’s centennial year in 2013, was crowned the country’s best in 2014.

Great Idea Awards are presented to publications across Canada whose entries demonstrate creativ-ity and innovation in news-paper marketing and pro-motion.

The Hockeyville special section is still available free of charge at various loca-tions throughout town, and at the Sylvan Lake News office on 50A Street.

Stuart Fullarton said the publication came together as the result of “a true team effort.”

“Immense credit must be given to (former News edi-


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Earth Day 2015 • Publishing April 16, 2015Show off your GREEN for EARTH DAY!Join us as we promote Earth Day, which falls onApril 22, and Eco Loco, sponsored by the Townof Sylvan Lake on April 25. Both are signifi cantas they celebrate the environment and promotemaking choices that are not only sustainable,but also benefi cial to our planet.Tell us why your businesses is GREEN and joinus in sharing what you have to off er ourcommunity AND our earth!

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Alanna Dextrase of Sylvan Lake and Area Community Partners Association models some of the items made from yarn donated by Frank and Joy Webb in honour of their daughter Natalie’s memory. JASMINE O’HALLORAN–HAN

JASMINE O’HALLORAN–HANSYLVAN LAKE NEWS

The Sylvan Lake and Area Community Partners Association is giving sets of gorgeous hand-knit wool toques, scarves and mittens to those in need in the com-munity.

The yarn used to knit these wool items was donat-ed by Frank and Joy Webb to honour their daughter’s legacy of knitting and mak-ing things to help others.

Their daughter Natalie Webb passed away last September at the age of 42 from a ruptured appendix.

When Frank and Joy Webb were cleaning out their daughter’s home, they

Parents honour daughter’s legacy

through yarn donationfound large amounts of yarn that was still in good condition, and chose to have it made into clothes that would benefit others.

“We’re trying to make sure that there are things constantly going into the Community Partners for people in need,” Joy Webb said. “People are taking Natalie’s yarn and spreading it, and it’s ending up in Edmonton, some of it has gone to Calgary. It just sort of keeps going. A lot of peo-ple are benefiting from the yarn, which is why I say it's her legacy.”

Joy said her daughter had a real knack for making crafts and would help other people by making things

they needed. She said one of the things people will remember about Natalie is her smile and how she did things for other people all the time.

The yarn is helping peo-ple who may not have access to, or the ability to pur-chase, nice new things for themselves, Webb said.

That’s why Webb describes her daughter’s legacy as “traveling” — it keeps on going from one place to another.

“You just don't know where it’s going to end,” she said. “It’s great — it’s her legacy. It means she didn’t die for nothing.”

Webb said carrying on her daughter’s legacy helps make bearing the pain of her death a bit easier.

She said that knowing that her daughter’s kind-ness, love for people and love for crafts is still reach-ing people and making a difference in their lives makes the grieving process easier.

“It doesn't take away the loss or the pain, but it makes it somehow easier,” she said. “Natalie wasn't just wiped away. She died, but there’s good things coming from it. She had done a lot of things for people and she did what she could.”

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Stars - Recipients of École Steffie Woima School Star Awards for March included Avery Fitch, Cruz Ouellette, Kennedy Hammond, Kierra Russell, Talina Currie, Kale Maxon, Blaire Campbell, Kaiya Berge, Katerina Williams, Indy Robinson, Landon Kerekanich, Brooklyn Potskin, Daniel Phillips, Jordyn Temoshawski, Gavin DeWolfe, Hailey Smith, Sophia Kurt, Bryce Dutka, Kira Main, Dallas Cunningham, Mya Maxwell, Ashlyn Goyan, Bria Nystrom, Eden Engel, Ethan Mackie, Landyn Sigfusson, Marek Hutchison, Andrew Warnick, Natalie Ginter, Kamryn Burton, Kendra Moelhoff, Sam Bender, Hayden Gladue, Kole Simpson , Amelie Healey, Benni Robinson and Ella Levac. These students were recognized at the school’s March Celebration of Learning assembly on Tuesday.

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www.sylvanlakeanglican.caAnglican ChurchService 10:00 AM

Church open for Monday prayers 10 AM-11 AM

Alliance Community Church4404 - 47th Avenue 403-887-8811

Senior Pastor: Rev. Kevin Haugan Associate Pastor: Rev. Jim RillingYouth Pastor Owen ScottChildren’s Ministry Coordinator: Ashley Thomas

www.sylvanlakealliance.com [email protected] Worship Service • 9:15 am & 11 am

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Sylvan Lake Apostolic Lutheran Church3 miles south, 2 1/2 miles west of Sylvan Lake

Sunday School 10:00 amChurch Services 11:00 am

www.sylvanlakealc.orgContact Chairman Lyle Hilman 587-797-1269

Apr. 5 - Easter Sunrise Service6:30 AM @ Centennial Park10:30 AM - Easter Sunday

Rev. Jin Woo KimNursery

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Memorial Presbyterian Church5020 48 Street, Sylvan Lake, AB, T4S 1C6 403-887-5702

A warm welcome awaits you at your town and country church

403-887-5687 Pastor Barry Sigurdsonat Steffie Woima School – 4720 45th Ave.Sunday School 9:45 am Worship Service 11:00 am

Children and Youth DirectorJulianna Fletcher

PastorTodd Pratt

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

#2-21 Beju Industrial DrivePastor Larry Brotherton 403-505-4438

Church phone: [email protected]

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Sunday Worship10:30 am

Good FridayPrayer Walk & Community Service

April 3, 2015Prayer Walk

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Our Lady of the Assumption ParishCatholic Church5033 47a Ave.

Community Service 11:00 am

At Alliance Community Church4404 47 Ave

Our Lady of the AssumptionRoman Catholic Church

Administration Office: Sylvan Lake 403-887-2398or Rimbey 403-843-2126

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Parish Priest: Father Gabriel UdehEmail: [email protected] Times

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Sunday Morning:Sylvan Lake 11:00 a.m.(Last Sunday of each

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Weekday massWednesdays and Fridays 9:00am

Holy Thursday - April 2 • 7pmGood Friday - April 3 • 3pm

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Sylvan Lake was one of three municipalities ear-marked by the province last week for a new Parent Link Centre, which will provide support and resources to parents and caregivers in a bid to enhance early child-hood development locally.

Community organiza-tions in Sylvan Lake, Edmonton City Centre and Innisfail will receive $1.05 million in provincial fund-ing to operate the centres. That task in Sylvan Lake will be undertaken by Sylvan Lake Family and Community Support Services (FCSS).

Sylvan Lake’s Parent Link Centre will also serve Eckville and Benalto, and

Province announces Parent

Link Centre for Sylvan Lake

will make up one of 53 municipalities around the province that host the cen-tres.

More than 185 Albertan communities are serviced by the centres, whose ser-vices include numeracy and literacy programs, parent learning opportunities, lan-guage and speech resources and child development information.

“The Alberta govern-ment is committed to sup-porting early childhood development because the early years of a child’s life are crucial in laying a foun-dation for a successful future and preventing vul-nerability later in life,” said Heather Klimchuk, provin-cial minister of human ser-vices in a statement March 27.


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SUMMER VILLAGE OF NORGLENWOLDPUBLIC NOTICE

SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENTAPPEAL BOARD HEARING

This is to advise that an appeal has been received appealing the Municipal Planning Commission’s decision of February 27th, 2015 to deny the applica on for a development permit to construct an accessory building (shed) with a rear yard setback relaxa on of 83.3% on Lot 8, Block 2, Plan 2203 KS , being 195 Grand Avenue in the Summer Village of Norglenwold. The decision is being appealed based on the grounds that there is no other op on for placement. The Development Appeal Board Hearing will be held as follows:

DATE: April 13th, 2015TIME: 10:00 a.m.LOCATION: Bay 8, 14 Thevenaz Industrial Trail, Sylvan Lake, Alberta T4S 2J5

Documents regarding the development permit, the Municipal Planning Commission’s decision, and the no ce of appeal are available for public inspec on at the Summer Village Administra on O ce. The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hear the appellant or any person ac ng on behalf of the appellant; the development authority or a person ac ng on behalf of thedevelopment authority; any person who received this no ce and wishes to be heard or a person ac ng on behalf of that person; and any other person who claims to be a ected by the decision.

Wri en submissions addressed to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Secretary and received at the Administra on o ce prior to the hearing will be submi ed to the Board at the Hearing.

Teri MusseauSubdivision and DevelopmentAppeal Board SecretaryMarch 18, 2015

Reader’s Theatre - Benalto Elementary School students Connor MacDonald and Grady Stauffer perform the story of ‘Ten on the Sled’ by Kim Norman for the school’s Reader’s Theatre last week.

JASMINE O’HALLORAN–HAN

JASMINE O'HALLORAN-HANSYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Cobb's Clothing will be packing up and opening in a new location April 13.

The store can be found at its new location at Bay 107, 5015 50 St. of the Cobb's Block Central building, right next door to Guys and Dolls Hair Studio.

The last day for staff at their current location will be April 7.

Retail manager and buyer Debbie Fisher said staff are excited to move to a bright location with a new look.

The store will be slightly smaller, but will focus on carrying more popular brands such as Joseph

Cobb’s Clothing to open in new

locationRibkoff, David Cline, Simon Chang, Tango Mango dress-es and Carreli Jeans, Fisher said.

The move won't be that much of a change for the store, she said — it will sim-ply be smaller in size.

“We're zeroing in on our best brands and what peo-ple want right now — the best of the best,” Fisher said.

Fisher said the store has been in operation for at least three generations and the move is a way to keep the store in town.

She said the store moved to its current spot about 30 years ago and has evolved over the years.

“There have been a lot of changes since 1928, but it's still alive,” she said.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (CAO) Part Time

The Sylvan Lake Foundation is looking for a senior administrator for its Seniors Lodge and Self-Contained Program. This position is part-time and is reviewed on an annual basis.

JOB FUNCTION:The Executive director is responsible to the Board of Directors for co-ordinating the nance, business and legal affairs of the Sylvan Lake Foundation and for managing directly the Lodge and Manor run by the Foundation. He/She is responsible for implementing and communicating, policies and procedures approved and/or recommended by the Board and for assuring the effective and ef cient day to day operation of the Foundation services and programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:• Post secondary education in related eld• Ten (10) years of senior management experience• Strong nancial background ie budget development• Experience in labor negotiations and working with a unionized workplace• Experience in liaisons with municipal and provincial government bodies• Strong communication skills both written and oral• Experience working in a non-pro t seniors housing environment

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please send resumes to:Dale AasenSylvan Lake Foundation100 – 4620 – 47 AvenueSylvan Lake, AB T4S 1N2

No Phone Calls Please

A preferred candidate has declared interest.

Fill out our online contact form, found under “Contact Us”, at www.sylvanlake.ca, or call us at 403 887 2141.

The Town of Sylvan Lake has partnered with the Parkland Airshed Management Zone (PAMZ), to undertake a survey to measure “vehicle idling” awareness in the community.

In doing so, we’re asking residents of Sylvan Lake to tell us about their idling habits, and awareness of the health and economic issues associated with idling. So, you may get this call from our research parner with a request to answer a couple questions... please, kindly spare us a minute!

Saturday, April 25, 2015 Balmoral Bible Chapel Corner of 55 St. & Rutherford Dr.

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Program at 7:00 PM

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March 2111:36 p.m. – A 911 call

was received by an intoxi-cated female stranded on the outskirts of Bentley. A 32-year-old female told police that she was sup-posed to be staying at a friend’s house where she was involved in a verbal altercation and was told to leave. She advised that she was unable to drive and was sitting in her vehicle wait-ing for police. RCMP attended an address on Range Road 10 and located

Vehicle damaged in overnight industrial park theft

the female. She was trans-ported to cells where she remained until sober.

March 239:17 p.m. – Police

attended an address on 50A Street in Sylvan Lake after a witness reported seeing two males fighting on the street. The males appeared intoxi-cated and were seen walk-ing together during which time a physical altercation ensued. One of the males left the area heading towards Lakeshore Drive and was tracked back to his residence. The other male who remained on the scene sustained non-life threaten-ing injuries and was treated by EMS. Neither male wished to pursue assault charges. A 22-year-old Sylvan Lake male, however, was charged with the unsafe storage of a firearm after a shotgun was discovered unsecured at the residence.

March 243:59 p.m. – A residential

alarm was received by RCMP dispatch at a resi-dence on Birchcliff Road. Police attended and con-firmed with the owner of the residence that the main door to the home was dam-aged but no one was discov-ered on site and nothing appeared stolen. A second residence in the area was also entered into but noth-ing was stolen. An investi-gation is continuing.

March 257:05 p.m. – A youth has

been charged with failing to comply with conditions of an undertaking in rela-tion to an incident at a resi-dence in Red Deer County. The youth refused to abide by house rules as per con-ditions and left the resi-dence. The 15-year-old was arrested by police a short time later and formally charged under the Criminal Code.

March 2612:56 p.m. – RCMP

received a call of an assault at the Incline Skate Park in Sylvan Lake. A 17-year-old youth was charged with assault after a verbal alter-cation ensued with a 15-year-old at the park. The 15-year-old was thrown to the ground in front of witnesses but did not sustain serious injury.

March 278:46 a.m. – A complaint

of theft was received from a business in the Sylvan Lake Industrial Park. A male reported that in the overnight hours, the lock on the gate to Carnwood Wireline Limited was cut and the yard was accessed. A vehicle sustained dam-age and a stereo was stolen.

12:55 p.m. – RCMP attended a residence on 48th Avenue in Sylvan Lake for a structure fire. Fire crews attended a por-table garage where a small blaze was quickly extin-guished. There was no

damage to the main struc-ture or surrounding prop-erty. No injuries are

reported. The fire is believed to be suspicious in nature.

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UPCOMING MEETINGS

Committee of the WholeMay 6, 2015Municipal Government Building6:00 pm

MPC MeetingApril 20, 2015Municipal Government Building6:00 pm

Regular Meeting of CouncilApril 13, 2015Municipal Government Building6:00 pm

UpcomingMeetings

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Community Programs

Good Friday Garbage/Recycling/YardWaste Collection Notice

Residences whose normal garbage/green box/yard/kitchen waste collection day is Friday, April 3 (Good Friday) will have their items collected as scheduled.

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

Waste Transfer FacilityEaster Holiday Hours

The Waste Transfer Facility Easter holiday hours are as follows: Friday, April 3: CLOSED Saturday, April 4: OPEN Sunday, April 5: CLOSED Monday, April 6: CLOSED Tuesday, April 7: OPEN

The facility is open from Monday to Saturday, 9 AM – 5 PM exclusive of statutory holidays. The yard/kitchen waste receiving area is open 24/7 at no charge. The facility is located 1 km. east of the round-about on Highway 11A and .5 km. south on RR15.

The Spring/Summer Community Program Guide is now available online at

www.sylvanlake.ca/programming/guide

Yard/Kitchen Waste Collection begins on March 31

Yard/kitchen waste collection begins on Tuesday, March 31 and occurs weekly on the same day that your garbage is collected. Place your yard/kitchen waste (mixed) out for collection by 8 A.M. on your garbage collection day, in the same location as your garbage. You may also bring your yard/kitchen waste to the Waste Transfer Facility 24/7 at no charge.Please note that yard/kitchen waste must be in one of the following types of containers:

• Yard/kitchen waste in containers 100 litres or larger MUST be in biodegradable bags

• Yard/kitchen waste in containers under 100 litres may be loose• Biodegradable compostable bags without containers are

accepted but must be no larger than 65 cm. X 90 cm. (26” X 36”)• The maximum weight per unit is 23 kg.• Containers (not bags) must have a “Yard Waste” decal affi xed

to the container. Decals are available from the Municipal Government Building located at 5012 48 Avenue or the Municipal Operations Building located at 1 Industrial Drive. Decals can be delivered to you by calling Public Works at 403.887.2800. There is no charge for the decals.

The yard/kitchen waste collection program runs annually from late March until November. Please call Public Works at 403.887.2800 with your questions.

Waste Transfer FacilitySummer Hours begin on March 30

Summer hours begin on Monday, March 30. The facility is open for summer hours from Monday to Saturday, 9 AM – 5 PM exclusive of statutory holidays. The yard/kitchen waste receiving area is open 24/7 at no charge. The facility is located 1 km. east of the round-about on Highway 11A and .5 km. south on RR15.

2015 MUNICIPAL CENSUSAPRIL 13- May 31, 2015

The Town of Sylvan Lake will be conducting a Municipal Census April and May 2015. All information gathered must be relevant to 12:01 a.m. on APRIL 14, 2015.

This Census is taken under the authority of the Municipal Government Act of the Province of Alberta. The annual Civic Census Information is used by the Town for a variety of planning and program service delivery purposes and by the Province for the determination of grants if available. It is essential for the Town departments to have accurate and up-to-date statistical information on the residents of Sylvan Lake to make informed and appropriate decisions on the provision of population based town services, such as roads, affordable housing, fi re protection, police services, utilities, recreation programming, childcare, etc.

All enumerators will be able to provide a letter identifying them as a Town of Sylvan Lake enumerator. They will be wearing identifi cation badges and the actual enumeration should only take a few minutes per household. The enumerators involved in the Census have sworn to an oath of secrecy and all information collected will be kept confi dential

CALL FOR MEMBERSTown of Sylvan Lake - Board/Committee

Vacancies

Industry Advisory Group (open)The group’s purpose is to liaise with the municipality and industry facilitating communication, problem resolution, and better relationships. This group is for local developers and others who are developing properties within the municipality.

Municipal Planning Commission (1 Vacancy)Responsible for providing direction to Council in the development of the Town. This is accomplished by giving direction in land use plans and by reviewing and critiquing developments submitted to the Town. (replacing vacancy position which expires October 2015))

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

Please forward a letter of interest with relevant information and completed application form by Monday, April 6, 2015 to:

Town of Sylvan Lake5012 48 AvenueSylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6Attention: Mary RoseOr via e-mail to: [email protected]

and used only for the production of statistics. Your responses will remain anonymous –names will not be associated with the questionnaire responses.

Your cooperation in providing the required information is essential for completing a successful Census and is greatly appreciated. Any questions or concerns you may have regarding the Municipal Census can be directed to:

Vangie WisemanCensus Coordinator Phone 403 887 1185 ext. 281 Email: [email protected]

Roze Burk

Search for missing Red Deer County woman reaches tragic end


The search for a missing Red Deer County woman reached a tragic end last Friday, when 68-year-old Roze Burk’s lifeless body was found near Evansburg.

Burk went missing on March 12, and was last seen at the Deer Park Co-op in Red Deer. Her dog Jewel, who went missing with her, was found alive and transported to a shelter. Plans

were in place to have Jewel returned to Burk’s family on Monday.

Administrators behind a Facebook page dedicated to finding Burk said details sur-rounding her disappearance were scarce. Evansburg RCMP on Tuesday, however, said Burk’s vehicle may have become stuck, at which point Burk may have left it in an attempt to seek help.

The remote area in which her vehicle was found, is “not frequented by travellers,” a

police statement read.A Facebook posting expressed appreciation

for those who helped in the search for Burk.“The family would like to send out huge

thank yous to all of the wonderful volunteers that helped at our searches. We definitely extend our deep appreciation and thanks to all you Facebookers who have been sharing and keeping your eyes peeled.

“We did our best, but didn’t quite reach her in time.”


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SUMMER STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES - 2015

POSITION TITLE: Beach Ambassador – 4 requiredMay 4 – September 7, 2015

REPORTS TO: Communications Offi cer

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION:

Under the supervision of the Communications Offi cer, the Beach Ambassadors will be responsible for providing friendly and positive community relations, and community & tourist information along the Sylvan Lake Provincial Park beach front, and other areas of town, as required. The Beach Ambassadors will tour the beach area on a regular basis and aid visitors by providing up-to-date and helpful information related to local businesses, parking solutions, directions and local attractions to improve the visitor experience. They will be responsible for maintaining the Beach Ambassador Booth by keeping it clean, presentable, and stocked with brochures and pamphlets. Beach Ambassadors may be required to assist in other initiatives. TYPICAL DUTIES:

1. Either at the Beach Ambassador Booth or by regularly patrolling the beach area, provide up-to-date and helpful information to all visitors related to, but not limited to:

a. Special Events such as 1913 Days, Fireworks, etcb. Town Amenities including Farmer’s Marketc. Weather Conditionsd. Facilities offered in the town, such as recreational, etce. Parking, including presence in drop off zones to improve traffi c

fl ow, provide defi ned parking lot mapsf. Business Locations dependent on visitor requirementsg. Rules around beach and park conducth. Accommodations of all types depending on visitor requirementsi. Maps of town, trails, highways, etcj. Updates on lakeshore development, construction projects, etck. Business promotions and informationl. Regional attractions and amenitiesm. Directions to other locations within Central Alberta or farther.

2. Maintain beach cleanliness. 3. Welcome visitors and ensure the fi rst interaction is highly positive4. Promote the town and tourism within and around the town.5. Provide basic fi rst aid to visitors as required and as trained for.6. Assist visitors who have special needs or disabilities, as well as those requiring particular support in accessing the park/beach.7. Distribute brochures, fl yers, and promotional information as required or directed by Communications Offi cer. 8. Contact the Parks and Recreation department should the washrooms or other areas require urgent cleaning or restocking.

9. Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to uniform requirements.10. Information Gathering

a. Conduct surveys such as visitor impressions, visitor needs, place of origin, etc, as designed by Communications Offi cer

b. Encourage visitors to participate in information-collecting initiatives

c. Record daily interaction with the public including types of inquiries received and how requests for assistance were managed

11. Contact appropriate parties such as the RCMP or Municipal Enforcement in order to provide solutions to problems incurred by visitors, ie. lost children, alcohol use, guidance to health care facilities, etc.12. Perform all additional duties as directed.13. Must be able to work most weekends.14. Provide assistance at parking lots and drop offs including directions, vehicle unloading help, etc.15. Perform gardening, landscaping and clean-up activities as directed.16. Work cooperatively with Parks and Landscaping during inclement weather days and during May and June as required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRMENTS:

1. Enthusiastic, friendly and outgoing personality.2. Knowledge of town facilities, local attractions, area highways and current events.3. Current First Aid and CPR training.4. Physical ability to be on feet for a complete shift.5. Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently or with limited supervision.6. Excellent communication skills both written and oral.7. Excellent public relations skills.8. Ability to work outside in a variety of climatic conditions and be in good physical condition.

POSITION TITLE: Summer Parks Laborer – 20 RequiredMay 4 – September 7, 2015

REPORTS TO: Parks Manager


1. Assisting with maintenance of ball diamonds, soccer pitches, the skateboard park and other sport related facilities.2. Assisting with parks cleanup, garbage control and park maintenance.3. Painting equipment, buildings, waste containers, park benches, signs, etc.4. Assisting in maintaining pathways and bridges that are associated within parks.5. Landscape and grounds maintenance duties.6. Assisting with fl ower garden maintenance and general horticultural concerns.7. Assisting in preparations for community special events.8. Reporting vandalism, maintenance and/or public concerns.9. Assisting park users and tourists in the parks.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Students should have a working knowledge of small equipment, farm implements such as mowers, weed eaters, trailers, and tillers.

2. Because of the responsibilities of this position, students should have physical strength and ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting, up to 50 pounds (22.73 kg), as well as working with landscaping material, refuse, etc. 3. Because of the environment this position will be working in, the successful candidate(s) will be required to submit an original Police Information Search (criminal reference check) prior to commencement of employment.4. Current Standard First Aid/CPR is required.5. Because of the responsibilities, this position requires the successful candidate(s) to have a valid driver’s license and provide a driver’s abstract upon hiring.6. Previous experiences working in the Parks and Recreation fi eld is an asset.

POSITION TITLE: Finance Summer Student – 1 required

REPORTS TO: Finance Manager


Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, the Finance Student will work on special projects and process review within the Finance Dept. They will also work cooperatively with the rest of the organization to cover other positions if and when required. An open and friendly attitude combined with an eye for detail are required in this position.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

1. Special projects that involve problem solving, researching and documentation of fi ndings2. Creating, modifying and designing excel working papers to make them more usable3. Documenting and evaluating processes within the Finance Department4. Periodically cover reception desk including answering telephones and directing calls, either to lines within the Municipal Government Building or transferring the calls to other Town buildings. 5. Other duties as required

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRMENTS:

1. Strong drive & initiative2. Above average excel skills3. Excellent working knowledge of the remaining Microsoft Offi ce Applications (Word, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint)4. Strong organizational and time management skills5. Ability to work unsupervised6. Professional and courteous phone etiquette7. Energetic personality8. Motivated individual who is willing to assist other team members

Please submit cover letter and resume specifying the position you are applying for before April 12, 2015 to:

Town of Sylvan Lake4926 - 50 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1A1

Attention: Human ResourcesFax: (403) 887-3660, E-mail: [email protected]

Easter traditions long celebrated in Sylvan Lake

SUBMITTEDSPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

The following article and accompanying picture were submitted by the Sylvan Lake and District Archives Society as part of a series celebrating the society’s 20 years of existence this year. The Archives Society is open to the public every Tuesday

and Thursday from noon to 4 p.m. at its new location in the lower level of the town’s Municipal Government Building.

In 1996, the church com-munity in Sylvan Lake start-ed a Prayer Walk. The walk began at the Catholic church and ended in a ser-vice at the Community Centre in the early days, and more recently at the Alliance Church.

The Prayer Walk begins at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, which is the oldest church building in Sylvan Lake, having been built in

1912 on land donated by Alexander Loiselle. Many of the participants take turns carrying a large wooden cross.

In 2001, Memorial Presbyterian Church began having an Easter Sunday morning Sunrise Service at Camp Kannawin. Other churches and members of the community expressed interest in attending, so the service was moved to the landfill along the lakeshore in the Town of Sylvan Lake. Music and prayers along with fish, bread and coffee greet the Easter morning sunrise.


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The Town of Sylvan Lake has partnered with Tourism Red Deer, and licensed Sylvan Lake businesses will have an opportunity to develop a FREE business profile, and contribute to the Town of Sylvan Lake’s new tourism-focused website.

Liz Taylor, Executive Director, Tourism Red Deer, [email protected]

What do we need from your licensed business in order to develop a profile? 1 JPEG Logo, 5-10 JPEG Photos (Exterior, interior, facilities, food, people interacting, etc), 500- Word Description of Organization, Contact Information, Address, Phone, Email, Website, Hours of operation, Social Media links, and if available, Latitude & Longitude – This will allow us to map your business location!

Deadline for profile submissions is April 17, 2015.

Questions or comments? Contact Vicki Kurz,

Town of Sylvan Lake

[email protected], or 403.887.1185 #226

The Town of

Innisfail-Sylvan Lake MLA Kerry Towle, flanked by town councillors and Sylvan Lake Lodge Foundation staff and board members, announces $600,000 in funding to install fire sprinklers in Sylvan Lake Lodge last Friday. STUART FULLARTON

Sylvan Lake Lodge to be fitted with fire sprinklers


Sylvan Lake Lodge residents will soon be safer in the event of a fire thanks to $600,000 in provincial funding that will see the installation of fire sprinklers throughout the building.

Innisfail-Sylvan Lake MLA Kerry Towle made the announcement during a visit with Lodge residents last Friday, and said such safety measures are entirely necessary — as evidenced by the 2014 nursing home fire that killed 32 seniors in Quebec.

“Unfortunately we lost very valued members of Canadian society because they could not get out in time, and that’s just unacceptable,” she said. “In the event of a fire (at the Lodge), we now have the proper tools and mechanisms in place to make sure that (Lodge residents) are safe and that they can have a relatively safe time to get out of the building.”

The safety of seniors is paramount and must be kept at the front of people’s minds,

she added.“We need to be ever vigilant on the

safety of our most vulnerable and on the safety of those who need a hand,” she said. “We need to do what we can to make sure that they have the safest and healthiest envi-ronments to live in and that their homes are their homes.”

Towle was accompanied by town coun-cillors and Sylvan Lake Lodge Foundation staff and board members, whom she thanked for working hard to advocate for Lodge residents’ safety.

Speaking to a small crowd of Lodge resi-dents, she said: “Things like this don’t hap-pen with one person — they happen with a team and a strong voice, and you have fan-tastic people speaking for you on your behalf to make sure that I can do my job the way I’m supposed to do it.”

Foundation board chair Laverne Asselstine said the funding for sprinklers at the Lodge was a case of money well spent.

“This funding is going to ... make things a whole lot safer for this facility,” he said.”


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Sylvan Lake Bantam AA Lakers celebrate their 2015 South Central Alberta Hockey League triumph. SHERI WEBERG

Bantam AA Lakers cap incredible season with league championship win

SUBMITTEDSPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

The Sylvan Lake Bantam AA Lakers have captured the 2015 South Central Alberta Hockey League Bantam AA Championship. They beat the Lethbridge Hurricanes by three games to one in the final series.

The Hurricanes won the first game 6-3 in Lethbridge, but the Lakers came back and won three straight (3-2, 2-1

(3OT), 5-1) to clinch the series. Game 3 was pivotal as the Lakers came out on top 2-1 in triple overtime. Adam Sylvester tallied the game winner at 18:14 of triple over-time.

“To win a championship like this rare,” said head coach Pat Garritty. “Every player on this team contributed to this which makes it even more special. We preached team first from day one and that is exactly what we got in the end. I could not be more proud of these young men.”

Along the way, the Lakers had to defeat four teams: Olds (two games to one), Airdrie (two games to none), Bow Valley (two games to one) and Lethbridge (three games to one) and outscored their opponents 50-25 along the way.

The Lakers had an incredible season with a record of 41-11-4. They finished first in the North Division during the regular season, were Zone 4 Champions and won the League Championship.

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INVITATION TO TENDERfor Sylvan Lake Minor Hockey Association Administrator

Position duties will consist of the following:• Data Entry• Registrations for Hockey Alberta• Processing documents and cash for SLMHA

operations• Effectively act as a liaison between the SLMHA

Board and members. • Manage kitchen operations and scheduling

The contract term is for 1 year, beginning on May 15/2015 and the lowest bid may not necessarily be awarded the contract.Sealed tenders can be sent to:Sylvan Lake Minor Hockey AssociationTender for bid - AdministratorBox 9089Sylvan Lake, AB – T4S 1S6Attention: Blair Mack - PresidentOr emailed to:[email protected] tenders must be received no later than 5pm MST on April 25/2015.

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The Government of Alberta recently passed Bill 20 – the Municipal Government Amendment Act - in the Legislature. Bill 20 gives Alberta municipalities the ability to pass an advertising bylaw allowing them to simply post important legal notices on the municipality’s website and completely bypass their local community newspaper. These Public Notices deal with proposed bylaws or resolutions, public hearings or scheduled meetings – decisions that affect your living, your neighbourhood, and you.

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Sylvan Lake’s Jordan Henderson (front centre) helped Synik Clothing FC to the Division 1 Central Alberta Men’s Indoor League Championship last month. SUBMITTED

Sylvan Lake goalkeeper integral to Synik FC’s recent success


A product of Sylvan Lake Soccer Club’s youth

competitive program was among the players who made up Synik Clothing FC’s league championship-winning side this season.

Goalkeeper Jordan Henderson helped the Red Deer-based team seal the Division 1 Central Alberta Men’s Indoor League

Championship by defeat-ing Canadian University College 3-1 March 15.

Synik ended its season with a solid 15 wins, two ties and one loss. Captain Cole Grantham felt Henderson’s contributions as a goalkeeper were inte-gral to the team’s success.

“We have the best indoor keeper in Central Alberta with Henderson, and he gives a chance to win when we need it most,” he said.

Henderson joined Synik following a ten-year break from the game.

Following their league success, Synik players competed at provincial championships in Lethbridge later in the month, where they fin-ished with a 1-1-1 record, beating Calgary, tying Edmonton and losing to Lethbridge.

The team’s showing at the tournament, Grantham felt, marked a respectable end to the season.

“We are still a relatively new organization in the Central Alberta soccer community,” he said. “We came together at the right time and played the best games when it counted the most.”

The team is recruiting for the upcoming outdoor season, with open tryouts taking place in April.

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Weekend Fight Like Mike fundraiser a major successJASMINE O’HALLORAN–HAN

SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

A two-day fundraiser in support of Sylvan Lake resident Michael Arthur, who’s currently battling leukemia, proved a major success, raising over $40,000.

During the event, Novice, Atom and Peewee division hockey players played three-on-three hockey and wore jerseys all bearing the number six on the back and a Fight Like Mike ribbon on the front.

Silent and live auctions and a musical perfor-mance by West of the Fifth provided fundraising and entertainment on Saturday. Atom AA Lakers hockey coach Travis Brigley said the music, auctions and games for kids attracted about two hundred people. He said the live auction raised about $27,000.

“Everything ran very well and everything was smooth,” he said. “It was lots of fun and the kids had a blast. It’s amazing what this community can do in such a short period of time, and all the help and volunteers — it’s cool to see people come together.”

He added people came from both Sylvan Lake and out of town to support the event.

“It helped out a great family,” Brigley said. “It was a great time.”

Brigley said he’s heard how much fun people had and received a lot of posi-tive feedback following the event. Volunteers were thanked for making it hap-pen.

Seeing hockey players having a good time while wearing Arthur’s number was a particular highlight,

he said.“Watching those kids

get those jerseys and understanding what they are playing for and why they are doing it was prob-ably the coolest part for me,” Brigley said. “Seeing the kids smiling and play-ing and having fun — that’s the part that I liked. That’s why you do it.”

See pictures from the event on page 22.

Champions - The Sylvan Lake Atom A Lakers hockey team won the league championship after a 4-3 final game victory in Hughenden March 21. Back row: Coaches Derek Weimer, Ryan Lucas, Blair Mack, Jody Junk, Zenon Komarniski. Middle row: Zachery Welsh, Jakob Weimer, Ethan Gress, Asher Michael, Kain Watson, Ethan Mackie, Justin Lucas, Seth Rosentreter, Luke Hadland, Thai Mack, Kai Stephansson. Front row: Aiden Komarniski, Landyn Sigfusson, Avery Weik, Brennan Stene, Jaxon Junk. SUBMITTED


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LETTERS

RDC working hard to mitigate impact of budget reductionsprospect deters many from even pursuing degree-level education in the first place.

The impact of the budget reductions won’t deter us

from our path. We will get through this; we always do. More than 30,000 Albertans are predicted to lose their jobs this year. Job loss will

occur across all sectors of the economy. To those who lose their jobs, and to their fami-lies who will be impacted, no words will suffice to ease

their worries. It would be disingenuous to try. At RDC we will do our very best to mitigate the impact of the reductions to our budget on

learners and our faculty and staff and on families.

Joel Ward, President and CEO,

Red Deer College

Dear Editor,I could comment on cuts

to post-secondary budgets over the last six years, but I won’t. I could comment on why an investment in post-secondary education is important in a time when those who have lost their jobs and wish to retrain or reskill may not have the opportunity to do so, but I won’t. I have a bias — I am the president of Red Deer College and it would seem self-serving to make the case for support when so many other sectors have been affected by cuts as well. We all have to do our part, and we at RDC understand and accept that.

What needs comment is the impact of budget reduc-tions on our ability to achieve our mandate. Quite simply, we will serve fewer students, deliver fewer programs, and provide fewer services to our learners. As we make our decisions on what programs and services will be affected, we use a well-developed model of program and ser-vice review, consider the impact on learners, faculty and staff, the economic impact on the region we serve, and we consider the community and political implications.

Not everyone will agree with our decisions, and while we respect and encour-age their passion to fight for what they believe, the reality is clear — we can’t afford to do everything we are doing and in the same way. Change is inevitable.

In spite of difficult finan-cial times, the RDC Board of Governors, in collaboration with our communities, has articulated a powerful, future focused plan to position our college to transition to Polytechnic University sta-tus. This comprehensive uni-versity model builds on our offerings of trades and apprenticeship programs, one-year certificates, two-year diplomas, university transfer, adult upgrading, continuing education and critically, the ability for us to offer our own degrees. The cost to people having to leave our region for degrees is not restricted to the loss of talent that doesn’t return. There is also the heavy cost of having to move to the city. This burden falls on families or takes the form of debili-tating student debt. This

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GARDNERThelma Alberta Marie1926 - 2015Mrs. Thelma Alberta Marie Gardner (nee Kjorsvik) passed away after a brief illness at Bethany Sylvan Lake, Alberta on Friday, March 20, 2015 at the age of 88 years. Thelma, the youngest child was born to parents, Albert and Minnie Kjorsvik on December 26, 1926 at Olds, Alberta; and was raised at Eagle Hill, west of Olds. Thelma’s fi rst job was at the Olds Hospital, where she worked as a Nurse’s Aide. As she grew older, she attended

Henderson College of Business at Calgary, Alberta. This introduced her to the Banking Business; a career which lasted twenty-fi ve years in Calgary for the Bank of Montreal. Thelma met her husband Don in March 1947 and they married on December 20, 1947. Together, they shared nearly sixty wonderful and happy years. Thelma and Don retired at the Fairmont Area of Invermere, British Columbia between 1981 and 1982. They greatly enjoyed living there and gave their heart and soul to their community; playing Bridge, Golf and Curling; as well as many other hobbies and passions. Thelma moved back to Alberta early on in 2008 when her health began to fail and she needed extra care. Her fi nal move was to Bethany Sylvan Lake, where she lived until her passing. Thelma will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Cheryl (Darcy) Platt, daughter-in-law, Dianne Gardner, fi ve grandchildren, Amber, Peter, Brad (Tara), Cara and Natalie and eight great grandchildren. Thelma was predeceased by her husband, Don in 2007 and a son, Rick in 2003. A Celebration of Thelma’s Life was held at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta on Friday, March 27, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. If desired, Memorial Donations in Thelma’s honor may be made directly to the Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories at www.alzheimer.ca/ab. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all the Doctors, Nurses and Staff at Bethany Sylvan Lake for their compassionate and respectful care and kindness to Thelma.

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Arrangements in care of Rhian Solecki, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM,

6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.

Obituaries

MEIDINGERLaura (Lorie) Augusta Jan. 11,1936 to Mar. 29,2015Laura Augusta Meidinger of Sylvan Lake, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Sunday, March 29, 2015 at the age of 79 after a 4 year battle with heart complications. Laura will always be remembered for her selfl ess caring and concern for others. She will be missed greatly by her son and daughter-in-law, Kylie and Valerie Merrill, grandson Landen, grand daughter Shauna, great grand daughters, Jenna and Neveah. Her daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Joe Puglia, grand son’s Domenic & wife Jennifer and Gabriel. A Memorial Service for family and friends in Laura’s honor will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at St. Mary’s and St. Timothy’s Anglican Church, 4308 50 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, Alberta at 2:00p.m. In lieu of fl owers, memorial donations can be made to the Charity of their choice.

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Supporting Mike - Students took on teachers in a close game of hockey last Thursday in support of Sylvan Lake resident Michael Arthur, who’s currently bat-tling leukemia. The Fox Run Hockey Academy Charity game saw stu-dents of École Fox Run School nar-rowly defeat the team of teachers from CP Blakely School, École HJ Cody School and École Fox Run School 9-8 at the Multiplex. About $300 was raised for Arthur through the event.

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CA0055337$254,900 CA0049229$304,900

,8 Wildrose Drive 8 Wildrose Drive

CA0052793$264,900

SYLVAN LAKESYLVAN LAKE8 Regal Court8 Regal Court

CA0050496$579,900 CA0049229$304,900

3 Lyon Crescent3 Lyon Crescent

CA0051489$384,900

GULL LAKEGULL LAKE313 Canal Street313 Canal Street

CA0053742$455,000

96 Rozier Close96 Rozier Close

CA0050691$354,900

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21 Cole Way21 Cole Way

CA0055856$459,900

3 Rosse Place3 Rosse Place

CA0055742$489,900

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4289 Ryders Ridge 4289 Ryders Ridge BoulevardBoulevard

CA0055897$534,900

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$179,900

$389,900

$349,900

HAPPYEASTEREVERYONE!

$1,050,0000

JUST LISTED!

CA0055967

Stunning two story lake getaway with over 2200 sqft, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.

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