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Students from École Our Lady of the Rosary School visited their Bethany Buddies at the Bethany Care Society on Tuesday.

There ended up being some issues with the bus not working, but this didn’t stop the children from vis-iting their friends. They all made the walk to where their friends were in 20 minutes.

During their visit the stu-dents worked on fi lling in the blanks of story with

their senior friends.The seniors helped them

fi gure out what nouns were and helped them write it in the blank.

Students then read al-lowed the story they had come up with to the whole group, some of them being quite humourous.

Visiting their senior friends is something the children love doing.

“They are having such a good time. They really look forward to coming to visit their Bethany Buddies,” said one of the school’s staff Lynda Gamroth.

Interacting with the se-niors was part of the posi-tive mental health project, which will kick off next week.

The students had a bigger audience than usual, mak-ing it all the more fun.

Picking out an activity the children could do with the seniors helps increase pos-itive mental health for the children and the seniors. It gives them a positive activ-ity to do together.

“They love it,” Gamroth said. “It has been a great and positive experience.”

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READING WITH ERNIE – École Our Lady of the Rosary School students Lucas Brinston, Jake MacLeod and Breton McCarron read with Bethany Care Society Ernest McPhee Tuesday during their school visit.

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VISITING WITH THE SENIORS – École Our Lady of the Rosary School students Andriana Lewis, Leah Bellanger, Katie Muir, Gracie Boivin-Kjorlien, Ryder Schafers and Kian Steeby visit with their friend at the Bethany Care Society Marjorie Goettsch Tuesday.


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with the seniors gives the students the realization that everybody has some-thing to contribute.

Being able to help is not age dependent, but depen-dent on willingness.

The seniors enjoy seeing the children every time they visit as well.

One of the seniors, Marjorie Goettsch was overheard saying, “I sure like children. I think they are so nice” - all the while with a beaming bright smile on her face.

This means the seniors like helping the children with their writing, with the children bringing literacy to them as well. The visits are mutually benefi cial.

The children are familiar with the seniors they see on their visits. They have been visiting them ever since September, making it a year long project.

Gamroth said the chil-dren end up being sad when they have to leave the seniors after a great

visit.“They are sad about it but

they are happy they were able to make a difference with the seniors,” she said.

The children still have one more visit planned in June.

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Alberta’s coal communities deserve betterLate last year, the NDP provincial

government announced a plan to phase out all coal-fi red electricity generation in Alberta by 2030.

It is an abrupt change of policy in a province that has been sup-ported by coal for more than 100 years.

Coal currently accounts for more than half of Alberta’s electricity, and any major change will come with signifi cant economic ramifi -cations for all Albertans.

Ensuring clean and afford-able power remains available across our province is vital, and Albertans deserve the opportuni-ty for meaningful public consul-tation. Nowhere is the future of clean energy more important than in Alberta’s coal communities.

Every morning thousands of dedicated employees head to work at mines and plants all across our province, from Hanna to Hinton, from Wainwright to Wabamun. These are real people,

living real lives in real communities. Some coach minor soccer. Some teach piano. Most shop at local stores and eat at local restaurants. Like all Albertans, they want to leave a bet-ter world for their children. These folks are proud to play a role in pow-ering Alberta’s eco-nomic engine, and we all appreciate and benefi t from their efforts.

These folks de-serve better than to be treated as an afterthought of risky govern-ment policy. For this reason, in November the mayors and reeves of 30 Alberta municipalities pub-lished an open letter to

Premier Rachel Notley seeking

consideration for the future of their communities.

In response, the Premier said, “we believe no one should dispropor-tionately carry the cost of this nec-essary conversion. We will be provid-ing appropriate adjustment pro-grams to help us all move forward.”

The 2016 budget, however, fails to live up to Premier’s promise, providing just $195 million

for “coal community transition.”Today, about 5,600 workers are

directly employed at mines and associated power plants across Alberta.

These are quality, full-time jobs; many are union jobs that

help drive the economies of en-tire communities.

The fund set aside by the Notley administration won’t even cover these workers’ lost wages for a single year.

Alberta’s coal communities are right to be concerned.

Wildrose opposes tax-and-spend economics and thinly veiled corporate welfare schemes that allow government to pick winners and losers in the mar-ket.

We recognize that in these diffi -cult times, no industry, sector, or worker should be considered ex-pendable. To beat this recession, and help Alberta succeed in the 21st Century, we advocate pol-icies that allow all Albertans to move forward together, including those who live in Alberta’s coal communities.

Standing up for our friends and neighbours: That’s what it means to be an Albertan.

BY DON MACINTREMLA, INNISFAIL - SYLVAN LAKE

Hope not lost for urgent care cause in

Sylvan Lake

All hope is not lost for the urgent care cause in Sylvan Lake as the com-munity gears up for a rally being held May 25 at the Sylvan Lake Community Centre.

Since the current pro-vincial government’s re-lease of their 2016 budget, which excluded funding for Sylvan Lake’s urgent care facility, outrage has seeped from the commu-nity with a letter writing campaign also commenc-ing.

Although Budget 2016 appears to shed a dark, dismal shadow over rural Alberta as per infrastruc-ture funding, a few glim-mers of hope remain on the horizon for Sylvan Lake and their urgent care cause.

The fi rst trickle of light that came in the days

following the announce-ment came in the form of a subtle comment made by Premier Rachel Notley during a recent trip to Red Deer for the Gaetz Ave. and QE2 interchange.

During an open question period, Premier Notley stated the budget still has room for additional items that have not yet been de-termined.

She stated the draw or the call for health care in-frastructure is signifi cant-ly greater than Alberta can afford. She added her min-isters will be meeting with the community of Sylvan Lake but did not make any promises.

Another glimmer of hope for the safety of Sylvan Lake residents came in the form of an interview with Metro News report-er, Jeremy Simes, in which Health Minister Sarah Hoffman speaks on the issue of urgent care in the community.

“We hear that the people are frustrated and it’s defi -nitely a diffi cult situation,” said Hoffman. “We are lis-

tening to the concerns of the community and to the medical practitioners who we’ve been meeting with regularly and I am confi -dent that we can work to-wards a solution with the community.”

“Like many communities throughout the province we hear the folks of Sylvan Lake are frustrated by promises from the previ-ous government that had no money behind them and no plan. Our Deputy Minister of Health [Carl Amrheim] will be meet-ing with the Town in the coming weeks and I am confi dent we can come up with a solution.”

Although Premier Notley may not be so sold on the idea of Sylvan Lake’s urgent care concerns, it seems Minister Hoffman has her ears and heart open to the needs of the community.

Hoffman stated in the in-terview, which was shared with Sylvan Lake News by her staff, that no date has yet been set for the meet-ing. She added ultimately

they are concerned with making sure Albertans are able to access the right care, at the right time, with the right practitioner in whatever setting is the most appropriate for them with their medical condi-tion.

Wildrose Health Critic and MLA for Cypress-Medicine Ha,t Drew Barnes stated he is con-cerned with the disregard for rural Alberta and hopes to see the issue rectifi ed.

“It is part and parcel of the NDP’s inability, 11 months into their gov-ernment, to really assess what rural Alberta’s needs and problem’s are,” said Barnes. “Rural Alberta and all Albertans are entitled to the same level of emer-gency care, urgent care and education for that matter. It’s disappointing the NDP government doesn’t recog-nize this.”

While some remain pes-simistic on the urgent care cause, others – including Mayor Sean McIntyre re-main optimistic although the Mayor did express

frustrations on the mat-ter during Monday night’s Town Council meeting.

“What we and the Urgent Care Committee are ask-ing is that citizens write to the government about our needs,” said McIntyre. “We’ve been through a long process with respect to urgent care - well over fi ve years - of articulat-ing our needs to multiple premiers, multiple health ministers and again we come to the point in the 2016 budget where no funds are allocated for ur-gent care in Sylvan Lake. So again we are asking that the community make their voices heard to the government and I do hope that Council will speak to the people close to them and ask them to write let-ters as well.”

The Sylvan Lake and Area Urgent Care Committee’s Community Rally will be held on May 25 at 7 p.m. at the Sylvan Lake Community Centre, 4725 43 Street.

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Rotarians supporting local youth through Lighthouse Footpath Project

Following on the success of the Sylvan Lake Lighthouse brick fundraising ini-tiative, the Sylvan Lake Rotary Club is launching a new opportunity aimed at helping to support their youth programs.

The initial brick initiative saw immense success and helped to raise funds for the building of the lighthouse. Once the project fully sold out, the Rotary Club saw interests from individuals who still wished to memorialize loved ones or simply be a part of the project’s legacy.

The Club’s newest initiative is the Rotary Youth Lighthouse Footpath Project. A per-sonalized 12” by 12” footpath block can be purchased for $300, with funds raised going towards furthering a number of local youth initiatives.

Jim MacSween, president of the Sylvan Lake Rotary Club, explained the project will allow the organization to be able to support more local youth than ever before.

“Rotary supports many youth projects, one way is the scholarship program

through H.J. Cody, Bentley and Eckville,” said MacSween. “Another is called the Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment (RYPEN) and it is a chance that sees kids who may not have had many opportuni-ties in life and take them on a three day retreat.”

Rypen applicants attend Camp Alexo west of Sylvan Lake in the spring or to Southern Alberta in the fall, with the cost per student being $300.

In addition the local organization also sponsors students who wish to be in-volved in the Rotary Youth Leader Awards program.

“This program is aimed at really inspiring young leaders in the community to take action,” said MacSween.

The Sylvan Lake Rotary Club is also look-ing to expand their Rotary International Youth Exchange program.

Those looking to purchase a stone in the Youth Lighthouse Footpath Project are encouraged to contact Jim MacSween at 403 887 7300.

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This rendering shows what the fi nished lighthouse and surrounding park will look like after completion. Stones purchased through the footpath project would be located on the pathway walking up to the Sylvan Lake Lighthouse.

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Jersey Day – Several student in grade 3 at École Steffi e Woima School proudly wore their jerseys to school Friday.


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Re: Proposed Animal Control Bylaw

Dear editor, Higher penalties, the impact on taxpayers

from pet owners who will dispute many of these fi nes, the reduction in pets being allowed per household and the lack of transparency are among the few of my concerns that I have with the new Animal Control Bylaw number 1685/2015.

Over the past 10 years of being a pet friendly landlord and in this last year dealing with diffi cult neighbours, I have reasons to believe that the new bylaw fees are too high and will have a direct impact on the increase of animals being surrendered to pet shelters. I also fi nd the new bylaw unfriendly to pet based business owners and new comers coming from other municipalities with looser animal limits.

At the Town Council Meeting last Monday night, members left me unconvinced that the new fee’s will not have a direct impact on the increase of animals being abandoned or surrendered from distressed pet owners who cannot afford the higher penalties. Penalties are increasing up to 225% on general owner responsibilities.

As some pets owners may struggle more than others to fi nd solutions for their common problems, unfortunately the animals are the ones who will be paying the ultimate price. Studies show that there is around a 90% chance that a dog will never walk out of the pound it will be dumped at.

The Calgary Animal Services model is a success and one that many other commu-nities strive to duplicate. Unfortunately the Town of Sylvan Lake has opted for a differ-ent route of tougher rules and penalties. As a fourth Pet Store business is setting up shop near the Canadian Tire, perhaps

the Town should reconsider some of their positions by encouraging pet ownership or stop approving pet store businesses.

Annick BaldwinSylvan Lake, AB

Re: The Anti-Alberta Manifesto

Dear Editor:History is not the Wildrose’s ally.

Transportation networks in Canada have been heavily subsidized by governments throughout Canada’s history. MacDonald’s CPR received $25 million (1885 dollars) in cash, 25 million acres of land, 317 miles of fi nished railway, survey costs of $37 million, $22.5 million in loans and a transportation monopoly for 20 years.

Today, Canada has approximately 50 crown corporations. Among these, past and present, are, for example, the CNR, Air Canada, Via Rail, and the St. Lawrence seaway. The Crowsnest Pass freight rates cost taxpayers billions of dollars.

In 2009, the Canadian and Ontario govern-ments spent US $13.7 billion to bail out GM and Chrysler of which $3.5 billion has not been recovered, Now, Bombardier wants $1 billion from the federal government after getting $1 billion from the Quebec gov-ernment. Are these examples of Wildrose “capitalism”. Canada pays out, yearly, $34 billion in subsidies to the fossil fuel industry (International Monetary Fund).

The Leap Manifesto of the federal NDP has not been adopted as Wildrose has suggested. The NDP convention voted to debate and study the Manifesto until the party’s next convention in 2018. Premier Notley has unequivocally spoken out against the Manifesto.

Suggesting that the NDP today is an identical clone of the CCF and the Regina Manifesto is absurd. The CCF dissolved in 1961 and was replaced by the more

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moderate social democratic NDP. Ironically, Medicare started in Saskatchewan in 1947 under the CCF. More ironically, Canada’s Old Age Security Act was passed by Mackenzie King, in 1927, to prop up his minority government using social demo-crats like J.S. Woodsworth who demanded the legislation.

Wildrose claims that socialism leads to poverty. Again, statistics show otherwise. The only global index that measures national prosperity, the Legatum Index, ranked 142 countries comprising 99% of global GNP and ranked, in 2015, the top six countries as Norway, Switzerland, Denmark, New Zealand, Sweden, and Canada. The U.S., the bastion of capitalism,

ranks number eleven. Norway, Denmark, and Sweden are social democracies, while the others have strong mixed economies. Does Wildrose blame capitalism for caus-ing The Great Depression or the World Financial Crisis of 2008? The International Monetary Fund has estimated global losses from the 2008 crisis as above $12 trillion.

The capitalism Wildrose wants is not doing very well. Canada should be proud of its social democratic legacy. Wildrose should not worry. The chances of the Leap Manifesto being adopted, as presented, are next to zero.

Ray KowalskiSylvan Lake, AB,

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ROAD BANS75% AXLE WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS

MARCH 1 – JUNE 1Axle weight restrictions at 75% are now in effect for all Sylvan Lake roads with the exception of the East End and Beju industrial parks, which have no axle weight restrictions.Please contact Public Works at 403.887.2800 for permit inquiries.

NOTICE OF INTERMITTENT ROAD CLOSURESLAKESHORE DRIVE

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

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

If you require more information, please contact Dave Kelham by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 403.887.2141.

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ANNUAL HYDRANT TESTING/FLUSHINGThe Utility Department will be fl ow testing fi re hydrants throughout the spring and early summer. You may experience a temporary drop in water pressure and a slight discoloration of your water caused by mineral iron. Simply run a cold water tap for 5-10 minutes to clear.

RESIDENTIAL STREET SWEEPING PARKING RESTRICTIONS

Street sweeping is underway but is subject to weather delays. Watch for “No Parking” signage placed in your area. Gravel will be swept off of the boulevards, lawns, and sidewalks. “No Parking” signs are posted a minimum of 24 hours in advance and are valid for up to 72 hours after posting. Unlawfully parked vehicles will be removed at the owners’ expense. The street sweeping schedule is available on the Towns Facebook page or by contacting Public Works at 403.887.2800.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

MPC MeetingMay 2, 2016Municipal Government Building6:00 pm

Regular Meeting of CouncilMay 9, 2016Municipal Government Building6:00 pm

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NOTICE OF INTERMITTENT ROAD CLOSURESLAKESHORE DRIVE

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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WEEK 2016

WHEREAS the Town of Sylvan Lake recognizes the importance of Emergency Management in Sylvan Lake and the goal of Emergency Preparedness Week is to raise community awareness, promote regional cooperation and collaboration with industry and emphasize the need to be prepared for self-sustainability for 72 hours in the event of an emergency; and

WHEREAS during Emergency Preparedness Week, Sylvan Lake residents will be encouraged to sign up to receive Alberta Emergency Alerts, identify and learn about risk in their community and how they can protect themselves. Knowing the potential hazards and risks you face, planning ahead and being prepared are the best steps to ensure that you and your family will survive an emergency or disaster; and

WHEREAS although focused on personal preparedness, Emergency Preparedness Week also promotes the need for business continuity and encouraging business to update their emergency plans; and

WHEREAS all levels of government and industry have an important role to play in emergency preparedness and response, but ultimately, emergency preparedness is the responsibility of each and every one of us; and

NOW THEREFORE I, Mayor Sean McIntyre, do hereby proclaim the week of May 1 to 7, 2016, as “Emergency Preparedness Week” in the Town of Sylvan Lake, and encourage all citizens to begin today and learn how to prepare for tomorrow.

DATED this 25th day of April, 2016

Sean McIntyre, MAYORTOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE


Alberta’s small business tax cut fi rst step on a long to-do list

For years Alberta’s governments have rested

on their laurels and the province’s reputation as the best place in Canada to own and oper-ate a business. Taking this status for granted left policy-makers complacent and the Alberta

BY AMBER RUDDYDIRECTOR, PROVINCIAL AFFAIRS, ALBERTA

Advantage slowly languished.The tabling of the 2016-17 provincial budget,

the Alberta Jobs Plan, placed a refreshing and renewed focus on job creators and small busi-nesses. But there is still more to be done to get Alberta’s economy back on track.

While opposition parties are falling over them-selves in a rush to take credit for the small busi-ness tax cut, the credit goes to the NDP. It was they who, in opposition, fi rst championed the idea that has become a cornerstone of the gov-ernment’s job creation plan.

A lower tax burden for small businesses was the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’s (CFIB) founding issue, and we have worked with governments and parties across the spectrum to make it happen during our 45 years as an organization. We are thrilled to see it in the government’s plan.

Small businesses owners will use the savings toward employee training, buying new equip-ment, paying down debt and making their busi-nesses stronger. In short, they will use the sav-ings to re-invest in Alberta. A dollar invested by an entrepreneur is more effective than a dollar spent by government.

We were pleased to see movement on the small business tax rate, but the rationale is concerning. The government is tying the tax cut to the new carbon tax phase-in. Small business owners cite the total tax burden as a major pinch point; if taxes are being lowered on one end but raised on the other it may not provide the relief needed to kick-start the economy. Businesses in certain industries, like transpor-tation, will certainly be hurt by the tax shift.

Tying the small business tax cut to the gov-ernment’s untested climate change strategy, despite its promises to “recycle revenue” back to job creators and spur growth, makes the cut less effective than it otherwise could have been.

While the budget makes some positive steps, the government’s work is far from complete.

A credible plan to get the books back into the black is missing. In fact, the government doesn’t commit to a balanced budget until 2024, well be-yond the current government’s mandate. Small business owners know that today’s defi cits are tomorrow’s taxes. Operational spending is so bloated that we now have to borrow to keep the lights on. It has reached the point where in three years the government will have to raise the debt ceiling beyond its own legislated cap of 15 per cent.

We need to fi nd savings, and the govern-ment’s own backyard might be the place to start. According to CFIB’s Wage Watch report, government sector employees in Alberta make a 17.4 per cent premium over the private sector. That means that wages, salaries and benefi ts of public sector employees are costing us a pretty penny, and as we’ve learned from the budget, Alberta can’t fi nd two pennies to rub together.

If we are to live within our means, we must do more with less. Limiting the growth in operat-ing spending is a start but there is still a large gap between what the government collects in revenue and how much it spends. This budget barely scratches the surface on cost savings and must do signifi cantly more to reduce red tape and give business owners back more of their time.

Albertans know that moving forward will re-quire rolling up their sleeves and making some tough choices. It’s only fair that their govern-ment lead by example and do the same.

Amber Ruddy is the Alberta director of provincial affairs for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

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HELP KEEP SYLVAN LAKE BEAUTIFULSPRING CLEAN-UP WEEK!

LARGE ITEM PICK-UP (no-charge)May 3, 4, and 5 (Pre-registration is required)

Public Works will be conducting the semi-annual pick-up of unwanted household furniture and appliances on May 3, 4, and 5. Residents of Sylvan Lake must pre-register by 4:00 P.M. on Monday, May 2. Registered items must be placed for collection by 8:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 3. Typical items collected include:

stoveswasherscouches/chairsItems not collected include:construction debrisautomotive partsappliances which contain Freonloose debris

There is a maximum pick-up of 3 items per household.Please call Public Works at 403-887-2800 to register your items for pick-up.

PITCH-IN WEEKMay 1 - 8

Register your school, service club or neighborhood and the general area you plan on collecting litter and receive no-charge garbage bagsand bag pick-up during pitch-in week. We’ll supply the coffee and snacks. Call Public Works at 403-887-2800 to register and to arrange for bag delivery.

TREE BRANCH DISPOSAL(no-charge) May 2 - 7

Tree branches will be accepted free-of-charge from Sylvan Lake residents at the Waste Transfer Station from Monday, May 2 to Saturday, May 7. The transfer station is open every Monday to Saturday from 9 A.M. until 5 P.M. (Wednesdays until 8 p.m.) through October exclusive of statutory holidays. The transfer station is located 1.5 kilometers east of the round-about on Highway #11A and .5 kilometers south on R.R. #12 (10 Street).

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONSWATER METERS/REGISTERS

The Town of Sylvan Lake Public Works Division is accepting sealed quotations for the supply of water meters for a three (3) year period.

Quotation packages are available on the Alberta Purchasing Connection website. This quotation opportunity closes at 10:00 A.M. local time on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. Inquiries may be made by e-mail to [email protected] or by calling 403.887.2800.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONSylvan Lake Public Works is accepting written quotations for the following products/services:

Roadway crack sealingGraffi ti removal

Project details are available at the Municipal Operations Building located at 1 Industrial Drive. The deadline for written quotations is 10:00 A.M. local time on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Inquiries may be made to Mr. John Watson, Public Works Manager at 403.887.2800 or by e-mail at [email protected].

DRAFT WEST AREA STRUCTURE PLAN – OPEN HOUSE

The Town of Sylvan Lake will be holding an Open House to offer the community an opportunity to review and comment on the new draft West Area Structure Plan. The purpose of an Area Structure Plan is to provide a framework for the future development of land and infrastructure in an orderly and effi cient manner. The West Area Structure Plan addresses the fi ve newly annexed quarter sections west of 60th Street.

Public input is important and everyone is invited to attend the Open House. Staff will be available to answer any questions about the draft plan.

Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 Time: 4:30 – 7:30p.m.Place: Municipal Government Building 5012 48 Avenue, Sylvan Lake

For more information about the project you can contact the Planning and Development Department at 403-864-5557.

COME SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY BY SITTING ON A COMMITTEE OR BOARD

We are seeking public members for the following:

Community Services Committee (1 Vacancy)Provides recommendations related to community opportunities and challenges. The committee reviews Special Event applications and makes recommendations on approval to Council. It reviews and approves Community Grant applications. The committee meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Municipal Government Building. (2 year term)

Sylvan Lake Lodge Foundation (1 Vacancy)Responsible for ensuring that adequate accommodation is provided to resident senior citizens at a reasonable cost. To provide quality health care in conjunction with other public service agencies and to provide opportunity for residents to participate in recreational and social activities that encourages their continual involvement in the local community.

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 Wednesday, April 29, 2016 to:

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

NATIONAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WEEK IS MAY 1-7, 2016DID YOU KNOW?

Approximately 85% of Canadians agree that having an emergency kit is important in ensuring their and their family’s safety, yet only 40% have prepared or bought an emergency kit. Complete yours online at www.GetPrepared.ca.

Canada gets more tornadoes than any other country except the U.S., averaging about 50 tornadoes per year.

The worldwide cost of natural disasters has skyrocketed from $2 billion in the 1980s, to $27 billion over the past decade.

Using non-voice communication technology like text messaging, email, or social media instead of telephones takes up less bandwidth and helps reduce network congestion after an emergency.

The Town of Sylvan Lake has an Emergency Management team that identifi es risks, implements mitigation plans, and manages response and recovery for any disaster or emergency that may impact the municipality.

The Top 5 risks to the Town of Sylvan Lake are:Extreme Winter WeatherHazardous Materials Incident – Road, Rail, Pipeline or FacilityHigh Intensity or Multi-Unit FireExtreme Summer Weather & TornadoesEmergency in the Water Supply

How can you prepare?Visit www.GetPrepared.ca & www.aema.alberta.ca; Download the Alberta Emergency Alert app (Apple & Android); Follow @AB_EmergAlert & @Get_Prepared on Twitter & use hashtag #EPWeek or Like ABEmergAlert on Facebook

THE SPRING/SUMMER COMMUNITY GUIDESARE NOW AVAILABLE!

Check out www.sylvanlake.ca/programming/guide to access information to all the fun activities and events taking place between May and August of this year. This edition of our guide also features a “Look back on 2015”. Hard copies of the guide are also available at all Town facilities- including the Library, the Seniors Centre, and the Community Partners location.


Cold water – a very real danger

It’s fi nally Spring. The days are getting longer, the air carries a sweet fragrance and the ice has receded from the lakes. It’s a time when millions of Canadians fi nally get back their favourite pastime and head out on the water in their boats.

The Canadian Safe Boating Council wants to remind Canadians to take a few extra precautions to guard against the dangers of a fall into Cold Water.

Many people think that a fall into the water is no big deal. They can climb back onto the dock or swim the short distance to shore, or they can right their overturned boat and get back in. If the boat can’t be righted, they can put on their lifejacket and hold onto the boat until help arrives. The reality is when dealing with cold water those goals often can’t be reached.

It’s hard to imagine what happens should you unexpect-edly fi nd yourself in cold water. Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht, Professor of Thermophysiology at the University of Manitoba, has experienced fi rst-hand the effects of cold water. He developed what he calls the 1-10-1 Principle to help you understand how your body will react. You will have One minute to get your breathing under control, as there is an initial gasp response followed by extreme hyperventilation. Ten minutes of meaningful movement before the muscles in your extremities lose their effectiveness, and up to one hour before you lose consciousness due to hypothermia. If you’re not wearing a lifejacket and survive the initial shock and gasp, you have very little time before their arms and legs begin to stop functioning, preventing you from staying afl oat.

Studies have shown that our bodies lose heat approx-imately 25 times faster in water than in air of the same temperature. If you are wearing thermal protection such as a neoprene wetsuit, paddling dry suit or a fl oater coat/suit, it will help keep you warmer for a greater length of time.

Should your boat capsize and you fi nd yourself in the water, try to reduce the rate of heat loss by climbing onto the overturned hull or any other fl oating object such as a cooler. If none are immediately available, remain as motionless as possible to allow your skin to warm a thin layer of water around your body. Thrashing in the water not only disturbs this layer of warmer water but also accelerates heat loss. If you are alone, tuck your legs and fold your arms across your chest in the HELP (Heat Escape Lessening Position) to protect your vital organs. If you are with others, huddle together interlacing your arms and legs and pressing your torsos together to preserve body heat.

One of the big questions is whether to stay with the boat or swim to shore. You should only consider swimming for shore if you are wearing a lifejacket, your chances for rescue are very slim and the distance to shore is manageable. (Be aware that the effort involved in swimming will increase heat loss and adversely affect muscle movement.)

Keeping these considerations in mind and taking proac-tive steps to protect against the dangers of a fall into Cold Water will go far towards making your boating activities safer and more enjoyable. Remember too that, in Canada, many of our larger bodies of water remain cold throughout the summer.

Whether you use a power boat, sail boat, personal water-craft, canoe, kayak or fi shing boat, fi nd more information on a variety of boating safety tips by visiting the Canadian Safe Boating Canada’s website at www.csbc.ca

SAFE BOATING - Having a life jacket on when you hit the icy spring waters of the lake could mean the difference between life and death. Practice safe boating and always wear your life jacket. Photo courtesy of the Canadian Safe Boating Council

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Get Noticed, www.visitsylvanlake.ca

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!

Questions or comments? Contact Vicki Kurz,

Town of Sylvan Lake

[email protected], or 403.887.1185 #226


Taber family wins STARS lottery home in Sylvan Lake

STARS HOME – Peter and Olive Huvenaars of Taber, Alberta, won this house from the STARS lottery. Jasmine O’Halloran–Han/Sylvan Lake News

The STARS lottery winners were announced recently with the winner of the Sylvan Lake home being Peter and Olive Huvenaars of Taber, Alberta.

The house is in Ryders Ridge is called ‘The Copperstone’ and was made by Falcon Homes.

The house is three thousand square feet and boasts a value of $945,000.

Peter, a long time farmer, has four children who are all married and farm themselves.

Thursday morning he received a phone call from his son telling him that he and his wife had won the house.

Peter said when his son called and told him they had won the house his reaction was one of utter disbelief. He said, “It still hasn’t sunk in until we see it.”

“Something like this only happens once in a million years,” Peter added. “It took a while to believe it but we got a call later confi rming it.”

He said other people watched the announcement on T.V. but he and his wife did not as they were eating their breakfast.

Living and farming in Taber, Peter said he has not yet seen the home.

Until he and his wife see the house they won’t make a fi nal decision as to what to do with it.

Peter said they may possibly try to sell it but added he knows his children would be opposed to that decision.

“Of course our family says ‘dad, you have to keep it, we will help you use it’,” he said laughing.

Supporting STARS is nothing new to Peter and his wife. Every year they buy $100 worth of STARS lottery tickets.

They do this because they know the importance of keeping the helicopters in the sky.

“They are badly needed,” Peter said. “It’s one of the most important things and always has been.”

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Enough is Enough!Sylvan Lake and Area Needs, and Deserves Better

Join us on Wednesday, May 25, 7:00 pm at the Sylvan Lake Community Centre4725 43 Street

Rally together and demand increased access to health care service! We will no longer allow Alberta Health Services and Alberta Health to over-look our local health care needs.

The some 22,000 residents of Sylvan Lake, Eckville, Bentley, Red Deer County, Lacombe County, and the Summer Villages of Norglenwold, Birchcliff, Jarvis Bay, Half Moon Bay, and Sunbreaker Cove, need extended hour health care service 7 days a week, access to laboratory and diagnostic imaging, and additional supports for mental health and seniors.

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Alana Peters teaches coaching tips at WOW luncheon

COACHING – Certifi ed executive coach Alana Peters presented the essentials of coaching skills in a WOW luncheon at the SugarBelle Cakery and DIY Studio Thursday.


The Women Out Working (WOW) monthly luncheon was recently held at SugarBelle Cakery and DIY Studio recent-ly where women in attendance were in-spired by guest speaker Alana Peters. The monthly WOW Luncheon sees women from around Central Alberta gather to share and learn.

The atmosphere is relaxed, comfortable and non-judgmental. The ladies could be open with each other and share their successes and the issues they were facing in their business.

Peters is a certifi ed executive coach who provided coaching examples and skills. She began by saying everyone has their own idea of what a coach is and does. In a power point presentation Peters went through a few key questions the ladies could ask everyday.

One question Peters asks her self every single day is, “What is important today?”. Asking this question helps her prioritize better.

“Priorities have a way of getting messy in everyday life,” Peters said. “I can get sidetracked with things that aren’t im-portant if I don’t ask that question.”

Once she decides what her priorities are they are fi xed in her day. She said she is able to be far more impactful with her clients.

Peters teaches coaching skills because the skills can be powerful in helping a person be more successful in their daily

life.The skills give a person the ability to see

life and their relationships in a different way.

“You’re able to ask yourself a question rather than approach something from a preconceived position,” Peters said. “You can let other people be who they are as well. It’s really exciting that way.”

She said coaching skills help people to know how to treat others well. Everyone wants to be heard.

Coaching can help people build connec-tions with other people.

“If as a business person I can offer con-nection and the ability for my client base or my customers to be heard they will have a very unique experience. They are going to feel far more satisfi ed when they are done with me,” Peters said. “Everyone likes to be heard whether you are walking into a shoe store or walking into a dentist offi ce.”

Out of the common struggles women face Peters said confi dence is a big one.

Supply and demand are other issues that all business owners struggle with as well.

“Confi dence is a big issue,” Peters said. “There are forces that are present in everybody’s business but women want to walk into their businesses more con-fi dently.”

The next WOW meeting is scheduled for May 12 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Rocky Mountain House.

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Make it a Happy Mother’s DayMake your reservations for Sunday, May 8thJoin us for our special Mother’s Day Brunch!

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Sylvan Lake Golf & Country ClubMake your reservations early, seating limited.

League Schedule:Men’s Day League: Tuesday Mornings

Ladies Night: Tuesday NightMen’s Night: Wednesday Night

For more information on our leagues call the pro shop

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Local organization supporting literacy in Nepal

A local organization is making waves in the world of international literacy this week as they donated a number of books to a boarding school in Nepal.

The Friends of the Sylvan Lake Library, assisted by Sylvan Lake Library staff, put together a large number of books that were donated to the Gandaki Public Boarding School in Kathmandu, Nepal. Along with a large bag of school supplies donated by Rob Reelie of Red Deer, Beverly Williams, also of Red Deer, transported the

books to the school on Monday, April 18th.Williams took the books and supplies

with her as luggage on the plane so there would be no shipping charges.

The Gandaki School where the books will now be housed was one of the lo-cations that sheltered people during the earthquake in Nepal last April. Williams herself was in Nepal at the time of the earthquake.

The school is one in Kathmandu pro-vides English language education as a major portion of its curriculum.

Chair of the Friends of Sylvan Lake Library Committee, Peter Mielke, explained

they were proud to be able to support not only literacy in their hometown, but also on an international scale.

“Reading is important, no matter where you are in the world,” said Mielke. “To be able to provide books to students who may not have access to them otherwise and to be able to provide that opportunity is welcome.”

The Friends of the Sylvan Lake Library are currently accepting book donations for their annual book sale on Saturday June 11th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Funds from the annual sale will go towards unbudgeted costs the Library may incur. In past years

the funds were used to purchase addi-tional furnishings following renovations. Book donations may be dropped of at the Library any day before the sale.

The committee also wished to extend the opportunity for volunteers to become involved with the book sale. Volunteers may contact Gail at 403 887 5688. In ad-dition, Friends of the Sylvan Library are always welcome to new members. Those wishing to be involved may contact Peter at 403 887 3226.

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BY JENNA SWANSYLVAN LAKE NEWS

A selection of the library books donated to the Gandaki Public Boarding School in Kathmandu, Nepal, by the Friends of the Sylvan Lake Library, with the assistance of the Sylvan Lake Library staff.

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Beverly Williams with some of the students and staff at the Gandaki Public Boarding School in Kathmandu, Nepal, with some of the library books donated to them by the Friends of the Sylvan Lake Library.Photo submitted

Blaming is Always Self-Defeating

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

www.sylvanlakeanglican.ca

Our Lady of the AssumptionRoman Catholic Church

Parish Priest: Father Les Drewicki5033-47a Avenue

Sylvan Lake 403-887-2398 • Rimbey [email protected] • www.ourloa.weebly.com

Mass ScheduleWednesday & Friday 9am • Saturday 5pm

Sunday 11am (last Sunday of the month 9am)

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: 403-877-9634info@lutheranchurchsylvan.comwww.lutheranchurchsylvan.com

Sunday Worship10:30 am

403-887-5687 Pastor Barry Sigurdson

Ecole Steffie Woima School 4720 45th Ave.Sunday School 9:45am • Service 11:00am

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

Sunday School 10:00 amChurch Services 11:00 am

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It’s always much easier to blame someone or something else when things go wrong. The human heart continually looks for a place to place responsibility somewhere else! And sometimes it’s very true that someone or something else is responsible for the situation.It becomes self-defeating however if I am responsible but I attempt to pin it on something or someone else instead. People often say “You make me so angry!” Well, the reality is that no one can MAKE us angry or in fact no one can MAKE us choose any response. People say things or circumstances arise, and we respond.

Simple! Nobody makes us respond the way we do. It started in Eden. God asked Adam if he had eaten the fruit. Adam said “this woman you gave me, she gave me the fruit and I ate.”We have learned his lesson well. I remember a school mate telling the teacher “I didn’t do my homework.” She had no response. He made no excuses, simply “I didn’t do it.” He didn’t blame the dog or anyone else!How sweet would life be if we owned our words, our actions and our responses? It really does change everything!

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After years of turmoil, all students to benefi t from stable funding

Albertans want predictable funding for education, not political games.

That is the message I have heard loud and clear while touring our province and talking to countless parents. Some choose to send their kids to public school, as mine did. Some turn to alternatives, such as charter or private schools.

Some parents decide to keep their youngsters home and teach them the skills they need.

Our government’s recently released 2016 budget speaks for itself when it comes to supporting families to make the education choices that work for them.

We will dedicate $45 million per day to ensure our students receive a quality education that enriches their lives and prepares them for their future careers in a di-versifi ed economy.

We will fund every new student entering our public, private and charter schools, and we will maintain grants for students, such as Indigenous youngsters and those learning English, who face barriers to success.

Parents, school trustees and other education partners from all over the province have rallied behind our budget.

It seems only members of the Opposition parties don’t agree with our approach. They would prefer to cut billions from classrooms. Their fi scal plans would force schools to fi re thousands of teachers. More students would be crowded into every classroom, much-needed school projects would go unfi nished, and an entire generation of future leaders would suffer.

We believe in a better way. We believe in stability for our schools. More than one thousand teachers will be added to the province’s classrooms as a result of the funding we committed this year and last.

I am so proud to be a part of a government that stands behind our students, and helps to ensure they thrive in their future careers.

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Farmers encouraged to participate in Alberta Open Farm Days

Alberta Open Farm Days is set to run August 20 and 21, where farmers open their farms to the public in rural Alberta.

Farmers showcase what they do to edu-cate people, many of whom are from the towns and cities.

Farmers can apply to participate for the Open Farm Days at albertafarmdays.ca and are encouraged to do so by the dead-line of May 31.

The days are mutually benefi cial for the farmers and people visiting the different rural areas of Alberta.

It provides the opportunity for farmers to increase their fi nances and for visitors to purchase quality products that are home grown. Visitors are also educated on the exciting innovative practices of what some farmers are using on their land.

Last year’s Open Farm Days saw 72 farms and 18 culinary events participate. There were more than 10,000 visits and $100,000 made in farm sales.

This year’s goal is to make $125,000.“It’s one of those things that will be

fantastic for both the people who are vis-iting and the people who are hosting it,” said minister of culture and tourism for the Alberta Government Ricardo Miranda. “It increases sales for farmers in terms of economic benefi t. It’s a great way to diversity our economy.”

Farmers can take advantage of a grow-ing consumer interest as people are often looking to buy organically grown food.

In selling what they have produced, farmers can increase the number of visi-

tors to their farms.This is why farmers are encouraged to

participate in the open farm days.“It’s a great way for people in the cities

to learn about the great work that’s hap-pening in Alberta,” Miranda said.

Not only does it help out the economy, Open Farm Days provides an excellent family activity.

Children growing up in a town or city may have the opportunity to pet a Lama, goat or see how cows are milked.

The neat thing about Open Farm Days is that it isn’t just about one aspect of farming, there are a variety of farms to visit with a variety of different products.

There are wineries and corn mazes and many other fun activities to do.

These farms aren’t just fun to visit, they also educate visitors on the diverse work being done in rural Alberta to support different communities.

Another aspect to the Open Farm Days is the culinary days. This is where profes-sional chefs cook with the food they have grown and raise on their farm.

“It’s basically from the ground to your table experience which is an excellent way to spend the day,” Miranda said.

The days give farmers the opportunity to shine in the spotlight and show how they produce the food they do and the innovative technology they use.

This way people are able to understand the signifi cant contribution agriculture has in the province.

20 per cent of the agriculture done in Canada comes from Alberta.

“It’s a huge part of the work of what we do and what we contribute to the overall

Open Farm Days – Local farmers have the opportunity to open up their farms to the surrounding communities for Alberta Open Farm Days Aug. 20 and 21.



economy of the country,” Miranda said. “Even more important when you’re from the city you don’t often go to a place where you can pet a Lama or come across a goat.”

“It’s a great way to educate each other on the work that’s being done in rural Alberta,” he added.

Miranda encourages farmers to partici-pate in the Open Farm Days to educate the public and for the fi nancial reward of it.

“It gives them an opportunity to expose

people to the kind of innovative work that they are doing and to educate people about the importance of farming in this province and the contribution that farm-ers make,” Miranda said.

“One message that we need to reinforce here is the fact that farmers feed cities,” he added. “If we don’t have farmers we don’t have cities. That’s the basic bottom line. One supports the other.”

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Grade 1 students getting early jump on carbon footprint reduction

The grade 1 students at École Our Lady of the Rosary School have collected thousands of pieces of plastic for recycling for their project based learning.

They have been working on this project ever since the be-ginning of their school year and have had the entire school involved.

They have collected nearly 3,000 plastic pieces.Some of the plastic includes yogurt and Jello containers or

anything with a recycle symbol.Grade 1 French teacher Tamalyn Tardif said the project idea

sprouted when the students were frustrated about having to throw their plastic containers in the garbage.

Plastic is not biodegradable. The students knew the plastic

would just end up in a landfi ll somewhere and not be turned into something else.

This is when they decided to do something about their used plastic by collecting and recycling.

“They were so excited by collecting all of it they wanted to share with the rest of the school,” Tardif said.

The students have watched videos on what happens to plastic if it ends up in the garbage versus what happens if it gets recycled.

One of the videos included how recycled plastic can be turned into clothing.

Tardif said some of the main lessons the students have learned is how to take care of the earth.

Students also learn that when plastic isn’t recycled properly it affects air quality.

“The more we have in our land fi lls, the more polluted air

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Plastic Recycling Project – École Our Lady of the Rosary School students collect plastic pieces as part of their plastic recycling project. Jasmine O’Halloran–Han/Sylvan Lake News

Litterless Lunch – Students at École Our Lady of the Rosary School brought their lunch to school in litterless containers for Earth Day on Friday. Tayla Sewell and Marek Gullon showcase their reusable containers.


we will have,” Tardif said.The students have also gained a better understanding of

their environmental footprints.“They understand that if they didn’t recycle all of these

plastics they would end up in the landfi ll,” Tardif said. “Even a small school like ours, 600 pieces of plastics in two weeks is a big amount of garbage that we can save.”

We have saved almost 3,000 pieces of plastic from the garbage.”This project has provided a fun learning opportunity as

well. Tardif’s students count the plastic pieces and practice counting in French.

She said they have gotten to the point where the students manage the project on their own and she just only supervises.

“I stand back, the students hold the bags, they colour in the graph, they manage that themselves and they have had a lot of fun doing that,” said Tardif. “It’s given them a sense of ownership on the project and the realization of what 600 pieces of plastic is.”

She said the other aspect students really enjoyed was writ-ing a letter to the school’s parent council about their project.

“They were hyped by it,” Tardif said. “The parents in the meeting thought it was so cute and it was. It was really well presented.”

Other skills the students have learned from doing this proj-ect are participation, cooperation and dealing with confl ict.

“Sometimes when they are counting they have to stop and do it again,” Tardif said.

The whole school also participated in Earth Day by storing their lunch in litterless containers.

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SUPPORT PROGRAMS

• Sylvan Lake AA meetings. Tuesdays 7:30 pm Lions Hall; Sundays 8 pm Presbyterian Church (north door). For more information call male 403-887-4470, 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), 403-887-4470 or 403-887-2961.

• Narcotics Anonymous meetings Thursday nights at 7:30 pm at Sylvan Lake Bethany Care, 4700 47th Ave.

• T.O.P.S. weight loss support group meets at St. Mary’s and St. Timothy’s Anglican Church Hall every Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. Anyone welcome. Please call Joanne at 403-887-5200 for more info.

WEEKLY EVENTS

• Mondays - Toastmasters Sylvan’s Slick Speakers meeting at Sylvan Lake Alliance Church, 4404 47 Ave. from 7-8:15 pm. Our club is open to everyone wishing to improve their communication and leadership skills. For info call Shawn Palm at 403-887-2577.

• At the Seniors Centre: Mondays-Wii bowling; Tuesdays-Men’s Yoga, Exercise Class, Drop In Scrabble/Games;

Tuesday night-drop in crib; Wednesdays-lunches, Bible Study; Thursdays-Bingo; Fridays-Yoga.

• At the Sylvan Alliance Church - Bible Study on Revelation starting at 7 p.m. - Call Al at 587 377 1085 for more information

• Thursdays - Sylvan Lake Seniors Bus to Red Deer. Pick-up starts at 9:15 am. Returning to Sylvan 1 pm from Parkland Mall. Call

Don/Lydia Lanterman at 403-864-2230.

• Thursdays - Community Bingo at Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Centre. Pre-call at 6:30 bingo starts at 7 pm. Canteen opens at 5:30 pm.

• Fridays - Meat draw at the Sylvan Lake Legion beginning at 6:30 p.m.

MONTHLY EVENTS

• First Wednesday of every month - 55+ Club Potluck at Sylvan Lake Legion starting at 12 noon. Jam session to follow. Everyone Welcome.

• The fi rst Wednesday of every month is devoted to teen art projects at the Library! Everything from baked clay art to graffi ti! 4-5 p.m. See you there!

• First Sunday every month - Sylvan Lake Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary breakfast at the Legion. 4916 50 Ave. 9 am to 1 pm. Everyone welcome.

• Welcome Wagon: If you are new to the

area, have a new baby, are a bride to be, new grandparent, or new executive/ business professional you may be eligible to request a basket. Contact the organization online at www.welcomewagon.ca

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

• Sylvan Lake Meals on Wheels is looking for drivers Monday - Friday. Contact Candis at 403 887 2555 ext. Kitchen.

• Light Haven Wellness Retreat Society is looking for volunteers

to assist in establishing a community based wellness centre for cancer patients and their supports. The main goal of this organization is to ensure that no one has to face cancer alone. If you are interested in volunteering please email: [email protected]

• Sylvan Lake Seniors Bus looking for volunteer drivers. Call Don at 403-864-2230 or Rae 403-887-6226

• Volunteers are required for Friends of the Library committee. Do you enjoy the library? Would you like to make a diff erence? We are looking for enthusiastic friends to support the library in many diff erent ways. Please join us and have fun, meet like-minded people, volunteer and feel good about supporting a service that benefi ts everyone in the community! Call Debbie at 403-887-0968.

• Are you organized and dedicated and want to be part of a

great team? Veterans Voices of Canada is now searching for volunteers to fi ll a variety of volunteer positions within our organization. Be a part of our upcoming annual events and tributes such as our Veteran Appreciation Day and Flags of Remembrance. Also needed are interview transcribers and committee members. Help us in our mission of keeping history alive by volunteering with us. Thanks in advance. Contact us at [email protected].

GROUPS & ACTIVITIES

• Sylvan Lake Quilters Guild meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at the Seniors Centre at 7 p.m. New members welcome. For information, please contact Joyce Thrush at 403-887-3287.

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

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8:36 a.m. – RCMP were called to a domestic dispute at a residence in Lacombe County. Members attend-ed a property on Township Road 394. A 51-year-old female became involved in a heated argument with her ex-boyfriend which became physical. The male also made threats to destroy the property. A 49-year-old male is charged with assault and utter-ing threats.

APRIL 11TH

8:21 a.m. – A report of a break and enter at a res-idence resulted in RCMP attendance. The door to a home on 50th Avenue in Sylvan Lake had been kicked in and the property entered. Police attended and cleared the residence. Nothing appeared to be stolen.

APRIL 14TH

5:28 a.m. – A routine patrol on Rainy Creek Road in Lacombe County resulted in multiple charges against two individuals. Police noticed a parked Ford truck near a rural residence on Township Road 400 near Range Road 32. A female occupant was ques-tioned and subsequently arrested after the vehicle was confi rmed as stolen. Further investigation also resulted in the arrest of a male suspect in relation to an additional vehicle theft involving a BMW. A shot-gun was also recovered from the vehicle. A 30-year-old Red Deer male is charged with several offences including possession of property obtained by crime; possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; child abandonment; possession of methamphet-amine; and several counts of failing to comply with a court order. A 35-year-old Sylvan Lake female is charged with possession of property obtained by crime; possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; unauthorized possession of a fi rearm; and possession of a fi rearm in a motor vehicle.

APRIL 12TH

7:52 a.m. – A 30-year-old Red Deer male is facing a fi ne in relation to a driving complaint on Highway 11 near Range Road 12 in Red Deer County. A female contacted RCMP dispatch to advise that a male in a Ford truck was driving erratically westbound on Highway 11 toward Sylvan Lake at a high rate of speed; passing on the shoulder; cutting off vehi-cles; and almost colliding with another vehicle. The suspect vehicle was located and the male driver charged with attempting to overtake by driving off the roadway.


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APRIL 9TH

3:41 a.m. – A 911 call was received of a disturbance on 48th Avenue in Sylvan Lake. A complainant ad-vised that a male was yelling outside his residence threatening to break down the door. A 40-year-old Sylvan Lake male was arrested for public intoxica-

tion and held in cells until sober. Another male, aged 22, was charged with breach of a recognizance after failing to comply with an alcohol-related condition.

9:25 p.m. – A complaint was received of a break in involving trailers at a business property in Eckville. Locks were cut off two trailers stored behind Hi Flo

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Chances are our towns, villages, farms and small cities could be burned to the ground without the dedicated efforts of a group of community members. Who are they?

They are your neigh-bours, your friends, the local business owners, your husband, wife, sons or daughters. They have one thing in common—they are there to protect you when they answer the call—they are volunteer firefighters!

“I signed up with Canmore Fire and Rescue six years ago,” says Jason Lyon. “I thought it was the right thing to do—I believe in doing things for my community and my person-ality is that of a person who likes to get things done. I also like the excitement—every call I respond to is different.”

Like all volunteer fire-fighters, Jason spends most of his time doing a regular job. He is the publisher of the Rocky Mountain Outlook newspaper that serves the communities of Canmore, Exshaw, Banff and Lake Louise.

“I am fortunate that my employer, Great West Newspapers, supports my participation in the fire department. When a call comes in during work hours, I have to leave but I know the job of putting out the newspaper will get done.”

At first there was some concern of a potential conflict of a news person volunteering as a firefighter but Jason separates his role as newspaper publisher and firefighter. He does not involve himself in any newspaper reporting—his staff do that. “I keep my mouth shut and let the pro-fessional reporters do the investigative reporting,” he adds.

He recalls responding to the southern Alberta floods of 2013. “It was a major disaster and I had to be on the front lines. The staff at the Outlook responded by being the professionals they are and did the reporting and

got the newspaper out.”“When I go on a call my

family goes on a call,” adds Jason. Being a volunteer firefighter requires strong family support and commitment.

“Most often calls seem to come in during the evenings and at night. I may be watching a movie or playing soccer with my two kids and suddenly I am called away. My family has to support that and they do.”

Commitment is necessary. The firefighters in Canmore train for three hours every week. Jason has also vol-unteered for the special operations team—ice, rope, and swift water rescue—which takes another evening each month. He responds to about 100 calls each year—that averages one call every three days while the Canmore Department responds to over 600. The Canmore department assists in the area from Deadman Flats to the Banff Park area as well as Kananaskis and Spray Lakes.

Peter Krich, Camrose Fire Chief and President of the Alberta Fire Chiefs Association, says that Jason is just the kind of individual that makes our communities safe. Peter has been leading the recruitment program of the AFCA for the past several years. “Almost every fire department has a recruitment challenge, so we developed a program to help. It has been an over-whelming success and has been adopted nationally by the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs,” exclaims Peter.

There are approxi-mately 13,000 firefighters in Alberta. Of those about 11,000 are volunteers. The remaining are fully paid full-time firefighters usually working in the bigger cities. There are volunteers from 16 years of age (junior fire-fighters) to the renowned

94-year old Walter Thomas who began his volunteer firefighter career in 1947 (he no longer fights fires but serves as the historian for the Fort Saskatchewan Department).

“Without the 11,000 vol-unteers, our small and rural communities would be in severe difficulty in dealing with fires. All of us need to recognize that and say a big thank you to them. We can also, make a difference by volunteering too—help us answer the call!” concludes President Krich.

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PUBLIC NOTICESummer Village of Sunbreaker Cove

Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Summer Village of Sunbreaker Cove is holding a public hearing to review the proposed amendments to the Land Use Bylaw #99/13.

Section 692 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, authorizes a Council to amend a land use bylaw and Council deemed it desirable since the last amendment was over two years ago. Section 230 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, states a public hearing must be held when making amendments to the land use bylaw.

A Public Hearing will be held as follows:

DATE: May 5, 2016TIME: 11:00 a.m.PLACE: Summer Villages Administration Offi ce Bay 8, 14 Thevenaz Industrial Trail, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 2J5

A document regarding this matter will be available at the Summer Village Administration Offi ce between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or online at www.sunbreakercove.ca.

Please join us at the public hearing; we look forward to your comments on the Amendment Bylaw. Written submissions must be addressed to the Summer Village of Sunbreaker Cove and must be received at the Summer Village Administration Office, Bay 8, 14 Thevenaz Industrial Trail, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 2J5 prior to May 2, 2016.

Published a fi rst time: April 21, 2016 in Sylvan Lake News.Published a second time: April 28, 2016 in Sylvan Lake News.

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Cracking down on crime

Last April 100 police offi cers descend-ed on a 130-acre rural property near Markerville.

After combing the property for 11 hours, offi cers seized more than 150 items including drugs, drug parapher-nalia, stolen vehicles, fi rearms, several rail torpedoes and weapons.

It was one of the largest Central Alberta police operations in recent memory and the largest effort by the newly formed Priority Crimes Task Force, which includes Mounties from Blackfalds, Innisfail, Red Deer and Sylvan Lake and support from Lacombe Police Services. RCMP from Rocky Mountain House have since joined.

The task force was designed to crack down on criminals who do business throughout Central Alberta.

Curbing crime in Central Alberta and opening up the communication lines among the six detachments and within units is the main objective, said Red Deer RCMP Sgt. Eric McKenzie.

Sure, information was shared in the past but it was on a very sporadic or as-needed basis.

Now there is a continual fl ow of infor-mation and exchange of resources with regular meetings and phone calls.

But one thing is certain — criminals know no boundaries when it comes to committing crimes.

The police, on the other hand, have very defi ned working areas.

Sylvan Lake Staff Sgt. Gary Rhodes said the obvious truth is crime crosses borders.

“Criminals in Red Deer do not stay in Red Deer,” said Rhodes. “Criminals in Sylvan Lake do not stay there either. They come into other communities in Central Alberta.”

McKenzie said police have to work better to break down those borders and ensure that they are working togeth-er to follow those criminals wherever they go.

They have also found that criminal groups from across the province are renting properties in rural areas.

Red Deer boasts the largest RCMP detachment in the province with 159 offi cers.

That’s good news for the surrounding detachments, which can take advan-tage of the additional manpower and resources.

“One detachment on its own has a hard time dealing with that because of the resources and the time it takes to investigate these crimes,” said Rhodes.

Files and information are shared so if a crime is committed in Sylvan Lake and has the same modus operandi as one in Blackfalds, the police can con-nect the dots much faster.

Bobby and the Kids is an example of a street gang operating in Penhold and Red Deer but conducting business throughout the region.

Numerous drug, property and weap-ons charges were laid by police after the task force descended simultane-ously on two Red Deer homes and a Penhold address in November. Police seized 55 ounces of cocaine, nine ounc-es of methamphetamine, marijuana, a stolen pistol, drug paraphernalia, and $30,600 in cash.

“You have the Markerville fi le,” he said. “It’s tiny and it’s out in the middle of nowhere. But what a great place to have an operation.”

On April 13, the task force raided three homes in Red Deer and broke up another signifi cant drug operation in Timberlands and Garden Heights. Police seized more than eight kg of marijuana, 1.3 kg of cocaine, 240 Oxycontin pills, 1.4 kg of magic mush-rooms, weapons, cash and other drugs and drugs paraphernalia.

The task force is gaining steam across the jurisdictions as it continues to dis-rupt medium and major crime opera-tions.

Rhodes said the task force has had a lot of success and there has been a decrease in crimes such as stolen vehi-cles, theft from vehicles and break and enter, which are fuelling the drug trade, particularly in the rural areas.

“The RCMP in Alberta, when needed, send resources,” said Rhodes. “For ex-ample we had a search warrant on a property in Sylvan Lake last year where there were over 90 RCMP members on site for protection and searching. Very large property. We can get those re-sources when we need them and that’s how we are being effective.”

McKenzie said this model is gaining attention across the province and is being mirrored in other jurisdictions. He said the police do not have all the answers but they are trying new techniques and strategies to combat crimes.

Property crimes are increasing and it is often linked to drug use and popula-tion growth.

As communities get larger, people believe they are less known and can disappear in the crowd.

Examining Central Alberta’s newly

formed Priority Crimes Taskforce

Drug Bust - Red Deer RCMP Sgt. Eric McKenzie presents evidence during a press conference at the Red Deer RCMP detachment. Three men face drug related charges as a result of the Priority Crimes Task Force action where 55 ounces of cocaine and 9 ounces of methamphetamine, a stolen hand gun and cash were seized. Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

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Sylvan Lake RCMP Staff Sgt. Gary Rhodes gives an overview of the April 15 drug bust near Markerville. Specifi c details on the search warrant were not release nor the value of property seized.

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“So it’s easier for them to commit crimes and avoid detection,” said McKenzie. “In this town where I worked and there’s 80people if some-one committed a crime, everybody in town knew who did it and I would hear about it within minutes. Here you have 300,000 in the region, it is quite easy to slip through the cracks and avoid the detection.”

But it may be harder for the criminals to hide with the co-ordinated police efforts.

The task force recent-ly reached out to other agencies that they have not traditionally worked with in the past such as Canada Post and the Insurance Bureau of Canada. It is also working with RCMP’s ALERT, SCAN and the Edmonton and Calgary Police Services. It is also working with the K Division’s prolifi c offender program.

The public also has a role to play too, said McKenzie. Residents are the eyes and ears of neighbourhoods.

“Members are out there doing the best job they can,” said McKenzie. “We want to catch criminals. We want to solve crime.We want the public to know we’re doing the best we can within the confi nes of the law. We have certain restrictions that we have to follow. Some people do not un-derstand that. That lim-its what we can and can-not do. We have to work within that otherwise we are doing unlawful inves-tigations and it does no one any good.”

Taking matters into your own hands, how-ever, is not advised, said McKenzie.

One only has to look at the death of Dawson “DJ” Wegner Cramer, who died after apparent-ly trying to stop thieves from stealing his truck in March.

McKenzie said the best thing to do is to stand back and call the police.

To report a crime call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8277 or visit www.centralalbertacrimes-toppers.ca. Contact the Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre at www.cacpc.ca for tips on preventing crime from happening in your neigh-bourhood.

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Changes coming to pet ownerships rules and regulations

The Town of Sylvan Lake is currently about to give third reading to a bylaw that would see changes affecting local pet owners.

During Monday night’s Town Council meeting Animal Control Bylaw 1685/2015 was set to be debated however a motion was introduced to table the issue to the May 9th meeting. Council made the decision to reschedule as they felt it would be prudent to gather more information on fees and fi ne rates in surrounding communities.

History of the bylaw rewrite stems back to March 25, 2015 in which it was presented to Council the benefi ts of having one consolidated Animal Control Bylaw instead of separate bylaws for dogs and cats. First reading was given to the proposed Animal Control Bylaw on August 10, 2015 with second reading being passed on March 28, 2016.

Under the proposed bylaw residents would see higher fi nes associated with pet misdemeanors. If an individual were found without their animal on a leash in an area where off-leash activity is not allowed, the fi rst ticket would be $150. If found guilty of the same offense a second time, the owner would be charged $325 with a third offense being listed at $650. Early payment amounts for tickets paid ahead of the payment are also included in the bylaw.

In addition the proposed Animal Control Bylaw would change the number of pets allowed per property. The current bylaws state two cats and three dogs to each household, with the new bylaw suggest a total of four pets be allowed in each home.

Councillor Megan Chernoff questioned how the bylaw would be grandfathered in, with Town staff stating individuals with more than four pets currently will not see animals being re-moved however they will not be applicable for more further pet licenses.

In addition the bylaw would also see implementation of the ‘One Free Ride Home’ program. Currently the proposed bylaw states the One Free Ride Home Program would give a one time per year, per household return of an animal at large assuming the pet is currently licensed and Animal Control Services were able to reach the pet owner on the same day.

One presentation was given during the open microphone

ANIMAL CONTROL BYLAW - Furry friends of residents in Sylvan Lake are set to see some changes this spring as Council moves forward with a new Animal Control Bylaw. Pictured here is Friday, a Sylvan Lake resident.

Photo by Shannon Smelt


portion of Town Council in which Sylvan Lake resident Annik Baldwin expressed her concerns with the proposed Animal Control Bylaw.

Baldwin, a local pet owner and pet friendly landlord stated she is concerned the bylaw and in particular the fi nes occurred when ticketed could lead to issues for pet owners.

“I think the fees are too high and I think that could potentially lead to animals being abandoned, surrendered to kennels or maybe even killed,” said Baldwin during open microphone at Town Council. “I’m here to ask why and what methods were

used to determined this?”“Being a landlord I have witnessed tenants abandon their

pets when they leave a property just because they can’t fi nd a new place that will allow them to have a pet. I think the higher fi nes will also result in that.”

A full copy of the proposed Animal Control Bylaw is listed on the Town’s website www.SylvanLake.ca, those with concerns should direct their comments to the Town of Sylvan Lake’s Community Services department.

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TOWN COUNCIL:(From Left to Right) Councillor Graham Parsons, Councillor Dale Plante, Councillor Megan Chernoff, Mayor Sean McIntyre, Councillor Chris Lust, Councillor Matt Prete, Councillor Jas Payne. Council meets every second and forth Monday of the month at 6:00 pm unless otherwise noticed.

DOWNTOWN WATER MAIN BREAKS AN ONGOING CONCERN

The Town of Sylvan Lake Public Works department has experienced several re-cent water main breaks following recent spring weather. A signifi cant break oc-curred in the downtown area this week along the alley behind Lakeshore Drive between 49 St. and 50 St.

Council discussed the impacts these water main breaks could have on local businesses. Councillor Christine Lust stat-ed every spring the Town faces seemingly more and more water breaks. She added perhaps it would be better to address the

issue sooner rather than later.Public Works manager Dave Brand sug-

gested the work could be completed this year under the Water Main Replacement Program however it would cause dis-ruptions to water for an undetermined amount of time.

“With respect to downtown specifi cally, there aren’t water and sewer lines under Centennial Street – all of those business-es are serviced off the back lanes, so this provides a really good opportunity under this program because it requires very little road work,” explained Brand.

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idea adding, “The difference is, disrup-tions can be planned, where as the breaks can’t be.”

TOWN STAFF PROVIDE UPDATES ON PROJECTS

A Town study to fi nd a new water well and secure future sources is currently in the works. The project’s budget is listed at $358,597 with Town staff stating the project is currently behind schedule due to unforeseen wait times on responses from Alberta Environment and Parks as well as the responses to inquiries and appeal submitted during the public input process. The consultants hired for the project, Tetra Tech EBA are currently reviewing and pre-paring a response to an inquiry.

The Town’s RV Sani Dump site project was detailed as being on schedule. Design has been fi nalized and a contract has been awarded for build. The project has a budget of $300,000 with construction scheduled to being in May and completed by the end of June.

Construction is set to begin after May long weekend on the 33rd St. – Roundabout sec-tion of the Lakeshore Drive Improvement Project. The project’s budget is listed at $2 million. Work will begin with water main replacements with concrete, electrical and landscaping to follow.

The Town’s new Treated Water Reservoir is currently in the planning and develop-ment stages with the contract for the proj-ect being awarded to Stantec Design out of Red Deer at a cost of $1 million. To date the project is on schedule with one mem-orandum having been completed outlining possible locations and sizing requirements to meet the projected population.

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with cost estimates so that planning can be completed and fi nalized.

Waste Transfer Site improvements are behind schedule, however much head-way has been made so far. A new scale shack and both scales have installed and are operational. Components of the new security system have been installed. Staff is currently awaiting the supply and in-stallation of the new kiosks, which host a ‘no cash system’.

REPORT ON QUARTERLY SPECIAL EVENTS GIVEN

Town staff stated in a report to Council that special events have become an in-tegral part of the community, bringing residents and visitors together.

This quarter’s fi rst special event was the New Year’s Day fi reworks. The report stat-ed the annual fi reworks are a big contribu-tor to winter activities. The total cost of the fi reworks was $8,500 with the estimated number of spectators listed at 6,000.

Winterfest and the Polar Bear Dip also took place this quarter with expenses totaling $7,044. The family fun winter festival saw 46 people participating in the Polar Bear Dip with an estimated 6,000 people in attendance. A total of $12,718 was raised for local Sylvan Lake charities.

REPORT ON COMMUNITY CONCERNS GIVEN

For the period of January through March of 2016, Town staff received 110 public requests and concerns through their web-site, email and via phone. Utilizing a work order system, Town staff is able to manage requests and concerns. The system allows issues to be logged, tracked and followed up on. Of the total number of requests and concerns logged this year 50% were streets and road related, 30% were water and sanitary related with 20% being garbage and recycling related.

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Addiction and mental health at forefront of recent memoirs

If we can’t talk about addiction and mental health within our own families how will we ever be able to talk about these ideas as a society?

This is a question one local author along with her long time friend hope to answer with their recently written memoirs.

Jodee Prouse, a Sylvan Lake resident of nearly 15 years, and Dwayne Higgins, who currently lives in Vancouver, attended Lindsay Thurber High School together.

Following Higgins moving to Los Angeles after graduation, the pair lost touch with one another. Nearly 30 years had passed the pair by, only to be reconnected recently over social media.

It soon became apparent to Higgins and Prouse that although their lives had gone down very different paths, both of their lives had been intertwined by one common thread – addiction.

Ironically enough, at the time of the reunion they were both publishing books on how alcoholism, addiction and mental health had affected them personally.

Higgins’ novel, From Reel to Real, tells the tale of a young graduate hopping on his motorcycle and heading for California. He soon has the ‘American dream’ in sight working as a prop master in Hollywood alongside big name celebrities.

Eventually his six-fi gure income and beautiful life were ripped out from under him by a crippling drug and alcohol addiction. Higgins recalls hitting rock bottom on Vancouver’s lower east side after having been deported from the U.S. due to various drug and alcohol related charges. Addicted to cocaine, heroine and alcohol – it took years before Higgins would fi nd salvation.

“For me, because I’m a Christian, I found my salvation when I found God,” recalls Higgins who got clean following three suicide attempts and an accidental overdose that left him dead for a number of minutes.

Prouse’s tale tells a different side of the addiction spec-trum. A side she says is so often under represented. Her memoir, titled ‘The Sun Is Gone’, recounts the life of her brother, Brett Tisdale.

In her book, Prouse details how her brother’s alcoholism affected their family over the years. She tells of how she


Local author and friend share journeys with alcohol, addiction and mental health

SHARING JOURNEYS - Local author, Jodee Prouse and long time friend, Dwayne Higgins have both recently published memoirs detailing journeys of addiction. Jenna Swan/Sylvan Lake News

tried for years with no avail to help her brother into recov-ery before he eventually took his own life at the age of 39.

“I have read probably 30 or 40 addiction books and Brett’s story would rank up near the top when it comes to dark and disturbing,” said Prouse. “But it’s a story that needs to be told because there are many, many families who lose their loved ones to drug and alcohol addiction.”

“I want to encourage family members of addicts to get help for themselves. Of course it’s important for the addict to get help, but so often the family members never do and it can leave them feeling lost, especially if their loved one doesn’t get treatment.”

She feels there is not enough support available to the families of addicts. She explained how often times families are not willing to talk about alcoholism - an addiction that so often runs in families.

“My book starts with, ‘I have known what an alcoholic was since I was six years old’,” said Prouse. “Not because anyone told me, families keep secrets and mine is no dif-ferent. Or should I say they think they do but you fi gure things out quickly.”

“When you come from a family where alcoholism runs in your family, it becomes our lessons of normal – alcoholism becomes our right not our wrong, because we see it growing up and think it’s okay.”

Higgins agrees that alcoholism, addiction and mental health are multi-generational issues. Within his own family he has watched it ravage three generations within his bloodline.

“Addiction is generational,” said Higgins who’s father and grandfather were also alcoholics, with his grandfather eventually taking his own life also. “I’ve tried to take my own life three times and was once dead on the fl oor for fi ve minutes following an accidental overdose,” recalls Higgins. “Any addict or alcoholic has had a time in their life where they’ve thought about killing themselves.”

Prouse and Higgins hope their stories will shed light on the impacts of addiction and mental health.

“Addiction rips families to shreds and that’s why not only does the addict need to get help but so do the families,”

said Prouse who reminds family members of addicts to stay strong, get help for themselves and above all – talk with one another about what is happening. She also reminds family members of addicts to remember they are not perfect and that dealing with an addict is challenging – a challenge you yourself are bound to make mistakes with when solving it as no one is perfect.

For more information or to purchase Dwayne Higgin’s ‘From Reel To Real’ visit www.fromreeltoreal.com. Prouse’s book is currently undergoing fi nalization and will be avail-able soon. To stay up to date with ‘The Sun Is Gone’ visit www.hopeandhumility.com or email her at [email protected].

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Impact Dancers captivateThe audience were en-

thralled watching the danc-ers perform their routines at the Eckville Community Centre Saturday.

Complete with different costumes, full hair and make up, the dancers danced their hearts out to 17 different songs.

This was the Impact Dance Studio spring recital where nearly every type of dance imaginable was performed.

Dancers performed indi-vidually, in duos and in a team.

Impact Dance Studio is not age or gender specifi c. It is inclusive to all ages from three years and older and welcomes dancers from across Central Alberta.

This session is the second Donelle Poitra, owner of Impact Dance Studio had done.

She said she is feeling more comfortable with own-ing the studio and has gotten to know the girls more.

She describes the group as tight knit and said the girls were excited to perform.

The different dance groups made their own Facebook page where they consistently practice and reviewed their dances from videos.

Poitra said they would re-cord each class providing the children with a tool for when they practiced at home. This would allow them to be well prepared for recital time.

It proved to be a tremen-dous help.

“It’s fabulous. It’s done a lot for the students for their self esteem. When they know the dance, they have been able to go home and practice,” Poitra said.

The Facebook page has provided her students some-where of where they can go back and review what they have learned in classed and remember it throughout the week.

“It’s somewhere where they can see their dances and see how they perfected throughout the session,” she said. “They can look back and see where they are now and just all the little notes and information that they need.”

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SPORTSSPORTSSpeed ball clinic to be held at local paintball facility

A speed ball clinic will be held Sunday, May 1, starting at 11 a.m. at Sylvan Lake Paint Ball for people of all skill levels.

This clinic is meant to teach the basics of playing paint ball starting out with the core fundamentals on an indi-vidual basis and as part of a team.

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Justin Schultz will host this event. Other experienced guys from Edmonton and Calgary who have played all over the world including places like the states and Europe will also be there to help give direction.

With several experienced guys willing to teach the ba-sics of the sport, there will be some one on one coaching.

Participants will be able to learn from the experts and gain better skills.

Owner and operator of the Sylvan Lake Paint Ball facil-ity Branden Majeau expects to see many regulars at this clinic but said it is for anybody who wants to participate and learn how to play.

The clinic is expected to go for four or fi ve hours with participants paying for a premium brand of paint at a dramatically discounted rate of $70 per case.

“We’re only charging for the cost of the paint because people tend to use more products on these things,” Majeau said. “We’re trying to make it as affordable as possible.”

Clinic participants will be shooting the higher end paint because it’s better quality, an upgrade up from the basic fi eld paint.

“The whole idea is to try and get people involved in the sport and we want the kids to come out and try it,” Majeau said.

The clinic will be open to answering participants’ questions. The atmosphere will be no judgment.

Seeing people running around and paint being shot everywhere may be intimidating, but there is a strategy to it.

This is part of why this clinic is being held as Majeau said buying expensive equipment is not the answer.

“It’s the strategy and the skill set. Everybody is wel-come to participate,” Majeau said.

The clinic is great if people want to organize a small team. This goes along with the idea of getting local chil-dren involved in a team.

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Speed Ball Clinic – A speed ball clinic will be held at the Sylvan Lake Paint Ball facility Sunday, May 1st. It is open to all skill levels.Jasmine O’Halloran–Han/Sylvan Lake News

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Local athletes fair well at martial arts

tournamentStudents of Sylvan Lake Traditional

Karate recently participated in a major invite only tournament in Edmonton.

Sensei Doug Smith explained the quality of martial artists at the tournament was extremely high. Hosted by Sue Lindsay, one of the highest ranking female black belts of her style in the country, competi-tors came from as far away as Toronto to compete.

“It was an honor to be invited as some of the Alberta notables included the highest ranking heads of systems from both tra-ditional Kung Fu and traditional Karate,” explained Sensei Smith. “However, our students were up to the challenge as our force of 22 competitors returned with 30

plus medals. Making this evening more impressive was the fact that this was the very fi rst time competing for many of the newer students.”

On top of the medal count were two young local female martial artists, Bria Nystrom was awarded outstanding junior competitor and Marie’ Geake was award-ed outstanding female competitor. Just to show he could still compete, Sensei Smith also competed, bringing home a gold medal in black belt weapons.

“The best part for me was all the com-pliments I received from the high ranking judges regarding our students manners and etiquette,” said Smith. “They showed that they can be both highly competitive and ladies and gentlemen too. I’m very proud of them.”

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Shock suffers second loss of season

On Saturday, April 23 the Battle River Shock minor football team suffered their second loss of the season with a 20-14 defeat by the Parkland Predators. The team is composed of athletes from across Central Alberta. Playing in the rain and snow at the ME Global fi eld in Lacombe proved to be too much with the slippery conditions. Shock player Patrick Bennett (#16) of Sylvan Lake blocks for Alexander Leblanc (#81) of Stettler.

Photo submitted by Jo-Ann Lane

This loss will move the Battle River Shock to the B-side of the Capital District Minor Football Association championships in May, but they have one regular season game left against the fi rst place ranked Lloydminster Red Dogs on April 30 at 1 pm in Lloydminster. Shock Quarterback Jordan Lane (#7) of Stettler runs the ball as Austin Thompson (#11) of Kingman blocks.

Photo submitted by Jo-Ann Lane

Spencer and Tegan Calen were among those who took home medals from the big tournament.

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Dawson City, Yukon. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April

27 in Edmonton. Claims on 60 Mile River & 13 Mile

Creek. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652. Broker: All West Realty Ltd.;

rbauction.com/realestate.

Auctions 153031 FULLY SERVICED LAKE LOTS - Murray Lake, Saskatchewan.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June

27 in Saskatoon. Lots range from 0.28 +/- to

0.35 +/- acres. Brennan LeBlanc: 306-280-4878; rbauction.com/realestate.

AUCTIONS: Sat., May 7/16, High Prairie Forest Products, High

Prairie, Alberta. Equipment & unused heavy truck parts. Sat., May 14/16, Mar Val Promotions,

Falher, Alberta. Barudan embroidery machines,

store fi xtures & clothing. For more info visit

ironhorseauctions.ca.

AUTO TOOL Surplus Auction. Saturday,

April 30, 10 a.m. Autos, tools, trailers, surplus,

benches, tents, pressure washers. Scribner Auction,

121 - 15 Ave. (Hwy 14), Wainwright, Alberta.

780-842-5666; www.scribnernet.com.

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

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 15 in Ed-monton. 2+/- title acres

industrial property & 8000 sq. ft. shop. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652. Broker: All

West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

MEIER 2 DAY Classic Car & Truck Auction. Saturday & Sunday, May 7 & 8, 11 a.m. both days. 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Consign today, call

780-440-1860.

PERMANENT PART TIMEACTIVITY COORDINATORPart Time (24 hrs/week)

JOB FUNCTIONS: The Activity Coordinator is responsible for providing opportunities for recreation activities for Lodge Residents of the Sylvan Lake Foundation. Ensuring a high quality of services is provided for resident safety, security, comfort and satisfaction.

QUALIFICATIONS:• High School Diploma or its equivalencies• Activity Coordinator Certificate or Related experience will be considered

• Emergency Aid Level A• Pro Serve Certificate• WHMIS• Class 4 Drivers License• Mandatory successful criminal record check• Good Health with no history of back problems, physically able to perform duties

SALARY: According to Union ScaleOnly those selected for interviews will be contacted.Closes May 5, 2016 or until a suitable candidate is selected

PLEASE APPLY WITH A CURRENT RESUME (QUOTING REFERENCE SLF152016) TO:

Sylvan Lake Foundation / Sylvan Lake Lodge100 – 4620 – 47 Avenue

Sylvan Lake, Alberta, T4S 1N2FAX – 403-887-6039

403-887-3260403-887-3260#201 37 Beju

Industrial DriveSylvan Lake, Alberta

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Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors

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

Domestic, Domestic, Import Import

& Diesel Repair& Diesel Repair

DRYWALL AND PAINTING•Taping •Ceiling & Wall Textures

•Spray Painting • Boarding•Painting New & Old Constructions

RICK’SRICK’S

“A Real Mudder”

Rick SchwartzHouse: 403-864-0387

Wall Finishing

ReasonableReasonable

SENIORS DISCOUNT

$28/HR FOR ALL WORK

35 YRS

EXPERIENCE

• Chain Link Fences• Wood Fences• Decks• Interior Framing• Finish Work

ART LAKE403-304-0727 (cell)

403-887-3760

Spring Lawn Special $99!

Glenn, Cindy & Nick Hellrud403-391-8451/403-506-5310

[email protected]

Serving Sylvan Lake & Area

• Aeration • Dethatching • Edging • Lawn Mowing • Landscape & Garden • Weekly, Bi Weekly & Monthly Service

Locally Owned & Operated

THIS COULD BE YOURBUSINESS CARD$37.00+GST

per week

CALL SHANNON OR LEAH AT403-887-2331

Based on a 12 week commitment.Does not include the $2.25 per week web surcharge

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

SEPTIC TANK ServiceJIM’S

www.jimsseptic.ca

We also off er PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS

• Septic Tanks• Campgrounds

• Camps• RVs• Holding Tanks

• Barn Pits• Lagoons

403-748-2628Toll Free 1-877-292-6777 [email protected]

Alf Moore403-350-6193

www.sylvanlakerealestate.ca

"Your Trusted

Real Estate

Advisor"

Get Moving with Alf Moore

Leah Bousfi eldAdvertising Sales

[email protected]

Phone: 403-887-2331Fax: 403-887-2081

Suite 103, 5020-50A Street,Sylvan Lake, ABT4S 1R2

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H&R BLOCK Affordable Fees

"Drop Off Service Available"

A2, 5043 50A Street Tel: 403-887-2234 Fax: 403-887-3223 [email protected]

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

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Serving Central Alberta, Edmonton & Saskatoon

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*Big Iron drills all winter long**check rig availability in your areaP.S. We also drill for people who aren’t short of cash

Need a WATER WELL but short

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RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide)Iron Filters • Softeners • Reverse Osmosis • “Kontinuous ShoK” Chlorinator

Time Payment Plan O.A.C. for water wells and water treatment

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A-STEEL SHIPPING CONTAINERS. 20’, 40’ &

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Firewood 1660LOGS

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar, birch.

Price depends on location of delivery. Lil Mule

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GardenSupplies 1680

BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES 4-6 feet, $35 each. Machine planting: $10/tree (includes bark mulch and fertilizer). 20 tree minimum

order. Delivery fee $75-$125/order.

Quality guaranteed. 403-820-0961

Misc. forSale 1760

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ONE TIME AD. Alberta wide - Stump grinding,

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order: 1-3 ft. starter trees, rewood. Text

403-846-3417.

POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation.

Call John at 403-998-7907; jcameron@

advancebuildings.com.

Auctions 1530

GardenSupplies 1680

Misc. forSale 1760

REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or

landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free

shipping. Replacement guarantee.

1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca.

SAWMILLS from only $4,397. Make money &

save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & dvd:

www.NorwoodSaw-mills.com/400OT.

1-800-566-6899 ext. 400OT

STEEL BUILDING SALE. “Clear out pricing in effect

now!” 20X20 $5,444. 25X26 $6, 275. 30X30

$8,489. 32X34 $10,328. 42X50 $15,866. One end

wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca.

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Livestock 2100FOR SALE. Simmeron

Simmentals, fullblood full Fleckvieh bulls, yearlings and 1-2 year old polled and horned, A.I. blood-

lines, very quiet, muscled. 780-913-7963;

www.simmeronranch.ca.

Horses 2140FARRIER

403-392-5533Graduate of the

OKLAHOMAHorseshoeing School

Serving Red Deer& surrounding areas

Pasture/Land Wanted 2180

PASTURE for 35 to 70 cow/calf pairs or

200 yearlings. Ref. avail. Pls. call 403-783-6750

Grain, FeedHay 2190HEATED CANOLA buying

Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed.

Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

SeedGrain 2200FORAGE SEED for sale: Organic & conventional:

Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome,

Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc. Free delivery! Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-863-2900.

MALT BARLEY GROWERS WANTED for new high yielding specialty craft brewing

variety. Attractive terms. Call Mastin Seeds @

403-994-2609 for details.

Farms/Land 4070

FOR SALE by Tender. Fairview farm/acreage.

Open House, Friday, April 29, Noon - 8 p.m. Contact

Dawn Spicer 1-780-835-8651 or

[email protected]. On Cummings Lake Pt.NW 10-82-3W6M.

PASTURE & HAY LAND. 400 - 8000 acres year

round water. Management available. Central Sask. Natural springs excellent water. Grazing available. Other small & large grain & pasture quarters. $150k

$2.6m. Doug Rue 306-716-2671;

[email protected].

ManufacturedHomes 4090

CROSS COUNTRY HOMES. Spring Sale - Save over $12,000 on

select show homes available for quick

possession, or we’ll design your custom home ready

by June. Visit us in Acheson. 780-470-8000;

www.crosscountryhomes.com.

Financial#4400 - #4430

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

MoneyTo Loan 4430

GET BACK on track!Bad credit? Bills?

Unemployed? Need money? We lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer

Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420; www.pioneerwest.com.

Boats &Marine 5160

Motorcycles 5080

2008 SUZUKI C109, 1800 CC

ALL the bells & whistles!!44,600 kms.

Excellent Condition Never laid down. $7600. o.b.o.

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4 PACK OF BEDDING PLANTS $24 PACK OF BEDDING PLANTS $2

YOUR LOCAL SOURCE FORVEGETABLE, HERB & FRUIT PLANTS

Enjoy our cozy greenhouses. 5 minutes south of Sylvan Lake. 3.6 km south of the lights at the

intersection of Hwy 11 & 20 on Range Road 13

Boat Slips Available For Sale or RentSylvan Lake, AB

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NOTICE TO: HOWARD LEO LAROCQUE

TAKE NOTICE that an Order was

made on March 2, 2016 for

substitutional service on you for

an Order issued by the Court of

Queen’s Bench of Alberta registering

a judgment obtained in the Supreme

Court of British Columbia by way of

this Notice.

You have 30 days from the date of

publication of this Notice within to fi le

and serve at the address for service

below, an Application to have this

registration set aside, failing which

you will not be entitled to receive

notice of any further steps in the

proceeding, and an Order may be

made in your absence and enforced

against you and you will not be

entitled to be served with any further

documents in this action.

You may obtain copies of the Order

and supporting Affi davit from the

Calgary Courts Centre, 601 - 5th

Street SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 5P7

Natalie L. Mohammed

Solicitor for the Plaintiff, Howard

Louis Larocque

Address for service:

McConnell MacInnes

#4, 12110 - 40th Street SE

Calgary, AB T2Z 4K6

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