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Fair fun - Three-year-old Payton Luca shows off the spoils of her visit to the Midway in Sylvan Lake last week. See more pictures from the Midway throughout this week’s paper.

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First day back - École Our Lady of the Rosary School staff Judith McIntyre and Lynda Gamroth welcome students to their first day of school and direct them to their classrooms on Tuesday. JASMINE O’HALLORAN–HAN

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In a regular council

meeting last Thursday, Lacombe County council-lors agreed upon the amendment the Town of Sylvan Lake had previously

proposed for the Sylvan L ake Municipal Development Plan.

Included in the amend-ment is a 30-meter setback

Lacombe County in support of proposed MDP amendmentfrom the lake; this is meant to help protect and provide public access to the lake.

The setback is meant to act as a buffer between the lake and any action that may take place near the lake in the future, such as development or lawn and plant fertilizing, said Lacombe County commis-sioner Terry Hager.

Lacombe County had appealed to Sylvan Lake regarding the Municipal Development Plan months ago with changes agreeable

for both municipalities. The Town of Sylvan Lake is now in the process of mak-ing the changes.

Hager said implement-ing the 30-meter setback will help the lake, and is in line with what the county had put in the Area Structure Plan for around Sylvan Lake.

Due to the amendments, future development plan-ning may proceed differ-ently to honour the 30-meter setback, Hager said.

The amendments will not affect current or exist-ing developments in the town.

“(We’re) hoping that (the 30-meter setback) serves as a small buffer to minimize any contami-nants that might get into the lake, and that it pro-vides key public access points to the lake,” Hager said. “It’s about making sure that people have access to the lake and environmental protection of the lake as well.”

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open bulletin board for non-profit community groups running free events open to the general public. Submissions must be received by Monday at 4 p.m. and should be kept as concise as possible. We will edit for content and length.

We strive to publish all submis-sions we receive, however, due to the number of items or space availability, we are not able to guarantee publication. If you need to be sure your message runs, we suggest you place your message in the Classified section.

Deliver submissions to our office at Suite 103, 5020 50A St., Sylvan Lake, fax to 1-403-887-2081 (Toll-Free 1-888-999-2081) or email to [email protected]. Be certain to include dates, times and contact information.

Special EventsThursday, September 10 - Family and Community Information Fair at Sylvan Lake Family and Community Centre (4725 43 St.), 5-8 p.m. If your organization would like a table at this event, call 403-887-1137 ext. 234. Cost per table is $5, money will go to the Compassion Fund. Setup starts at 4 p.m. Saturday, September 12 - Yard/bake sale fundraiser with ALL proceeds for orphan-age in Kenya; 5226 47 Ave., Sylvan Lake. Runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit www.themis-sionsite.com.Saturday, September 12 - Annual Toxic Waste Roundup at the Municipal Operation Building at 1 Industrial Drive (east of Lake City Services), 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring your unwanted paint, cleaning supplies and other hazardous household products for no-charge-disposal. Questions? Call Public Works at 403-887-2800.Saturday, September 26 - Alzheimer’s Society Coffee Break at the Sylvan Lake Municipal Library, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Everyone welcome! Drop-in. Make a donation in support of the Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta and enjoy a cup of coffee and a homemade dessert.

Wednesday, September 30 - Sylvan Lake Seniors Bus to Century Downs Casino, Crossiron Mills, Balzac. Leave at 8:30 a.m. Phone Joan at 403-887-7614.Saturday, October 31 - Spooktacular Extravaganza at the Fox Run/Mother Teresa Multicampus, 1-4 p.m. Mix and mingle with other ghosts, goblins and ghouls while you enjoy crafts, games, a haunted bouncy castle, and best of all, candy! For information, call 403-887-2199.

Support ProgramsT.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.Sylvan Lake AA meetings take place 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). Contact Kathy 403-887-4470 or Robyn 403-887-2961.Narcotics Anonymous meetings Thursday nights 7:30 pm Sylvan Lake Bethany Care, 4700 47th Ave.

Weekly EventsMondays - Toastmasters Sylvan’s Slick Speakers meeting at Sylvan Lake Alliance Church, 4404 47 Ave. from 7-8:15 pm. Club is open to everyone wishing to improve communication and leadership skills. For information, call Ian Oostindie 403-887-0968.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.Tuesdays - Tai chi classes begin on Sept. 8 to Dec. 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Anglican Church hall. Wear comfy clothes and inside shoes. Call 403-346-6772 or visit www.taoist.org.Thursdays - Sylvan Lake Seniors Bus to Red Deer. Pick-up starts at 9:15 am.

Returning to Sylvan 1 p.m. from Parkland Mall. Call 403-864-2230 for more info.

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

Fridays - Meat draw at the Sylvan Lake Legion beginning at 6:30 p.m. Steak BBQ held in conjunction through sum-mer.

Monthly Events

First Wednesday every month - The first Wednesday of every month is devoted to teen art projects at the Library! Everything from baked clay art to graffiti! 4-5 p.m. See you there!

Volunteers Wanted

Volunteers are required for Friends of the Library committee. Do you enjoy the library? Would you like to make a difference? We are looking for enthu-siastic friends to support the library in many different ways. Please join us and have fun, meet like-minded people, volunteer and feel good about support-ing a service that benefits everyone in the community! Call Debbie at 403-887-0968.

Are you organized and dedicated and want to be part of a great team? Veterans Voices of Canada is now searching for volunteers to fill a variety of volunteer positions within our organization. Be a part of our upcoming annual events and tributes such as our Veteran Appreciation Day and Flags of Remembrance. Also needed are interview transcribers and committee members. Help us in our mission of keeping history alive by volunteering with us. Thanks in advance. Contact us at [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 are welcome. For infor-mation, please contact Joyce Thrush at 403-887-3287.

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Benalto Elementary School teachers and staff welcomed students back to school early this week, proving that the school is very much alive and well, even amidst low enrolment numbers.

The school currently has about 25 students enrolled, a decrease from last year’s 32 students.

These low numbers have been a concern for the school’s teachers and staff as well as students’ parents in the past, with the worry of the school’s future operations.

A viability process was recently completed by the Chinook Edge School Division (CESD) due to low enrolment, which took a look at the educational environment to see if stu-dents’ needs were being met.

Superintendent Kurt Sacher commented on the decrease of student enrol-ment and the outcome of the viability process and said there has been no decision made as far as anything other than the school moving forward with all the other schools in the division.

“The school has always moved forward with fairly small numbers relatively speaking, but they have been under 100 for many years,” Sacher said.

What has kept the school going, he said, is having supportive parents

Back to school for Benalto, despite low enrolmentwho have raised a signifi-cant amount of money to support some of the extras for the children.

He also commented on how the teachers are there for the children and work hard to provide a good learning environment.

Due to a lower number of students, the school can facilitate and accommo-date the playschool, par-enting sessions and a play-group.

These efforts are aimed at meeting the needs of all the families and children in the community, said Benalto School teacher Betty Brassard.

The school accommo-dates Kindergarten to Grade 6, and students learn in multi-grade class-rooms from teachers with many years of multi-grade teaching experience.

Brassard said the school has the capacity to educate 70 children, with around 50 being ideal.

She suspects a big part of the reason why the school continues to decline in student numbers is because of the town’s age demographic.

At one time there were many families with many children between the ages of five and 12 years old, she said, but now the children have grown up and are middle- and high-school ages.

“I think for the most part it’s due to the families in our community not hav-ing as many school-aged children,” Brassard said.

When the children reach middle school, they often attend a school in Sylvan Lake or Eckville, with many students going to École Fox Run School in Sylvan.

Brassard said the com-munity seems to be attract-ing more young families, but those families have younger children that are not old enough for school yet.

She describes Benalto Elementary School as being very student-centred with a real family atmo-sphere, and is always open to accepting more stu-dents.

What makes this school unique is the small class sizes, which allow the teachers to get to know

every student, therefore being able to build a strong relationship with the stu-dents and their parents.

“It truly is more of a family-type atmosphere and very much student-centred,” Brassard said.

This school is not with-

out modern technology either as the students have access to either an iPad or a laptop.

Brassard said the tech-nology tools help the stu-dents learn in different ways, such as reading or listening to books and

using different educational applications.

“(We’re) just integrating technology into where it’s necessary,” Brassard said.

“I think it’s the way kids want to learn. It’s very motivational and it will become the norm.”

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DON MACINTYREMLA, INNISFAIL-SYLVAN LAKE

The economy changes. Employment changes. Nowadays, the average per-son holds ten jobs prior to the age of forty. Changing jobs and changing employers is part of a modern economy.

Years ago, major cities overflowed with livery stables employing tens of thousands of people. Today, there are none. Barrel-makers, switch-board operators, and milk-men have also been put out of business. Yet new jobs emerge. Ten years ago, no one had heard of an app developer, social media man-ager, or sustainability advisor. Today, these are high-paying careers.

There are entire depart-ments of government that don’t exist anymore. Some of them employed a lot of people. Ottawa once had cabinet ministers (and sup-porting bureaucracies) for railways, canals, and coloni-zation. And for more than sixty years, Alberta operated a Department of Telephones. These jobs have all disap-peared.

Sometimes jobs are elim-inated because it’s cheaper to

Although once a market town with some light industry, Glastonbury (population 8,932) is now a prime tourist destination. Situated less than an hour’s drive from Bristol but about four hours from London, it is well-known for a popular rock concert and performing arts festival held a few miles from town almost every year since 1970. Yet Glastonbury is a very special venue for another reason because the town is a focal point for three spiritual tendencies.

This area was one of the first parts of Britain to be converted to Christianity about a millen-nium and a half ago. In the middle ages it had the richest monastery in England and, in fact, the town initially grew around the monastery. The great Glastonbury Abbey was destroyed in the Reformation of Henry VIII and the last abbot (along with two monks) was publicly executed on the Tor [hill] outside town. Today, the mag-nificent ruins are a tourist attraction and for an admission fee of six pounds sterling visitors can stroll the grounds contemplating the era when the old Catholic church held great power in England.

Another ecclesiastical attraction is the Anglican church of St. John the Baptist off the High Street which actually dates from pre-Reformation times. Elsewhere, several late 15th-century buildings once connected to the old Abbey have remained. One of these, the George and Pilgrim Inn right on the High Street, is an old-fashioned pub serv-

ing meals as well as offering accommodation. There’s something here for the history buff but perhaps also for the Christian seeking out an old tradition even in today’s very secular England. To tour the town’s fuller architectural heritage pick up the pamphlet by Neill Bonham, The Glastonbury Millennium Trail available at the tourist information in the High Street for one pound sterling.

Glastonbury is also noted for its claims to a fabulous history of myths and legends. The famous King Arthur and his Queen Guinevere are sup-posedly buried in the old Abbey grounds. Watch for the marker signs when you visit. Some believed Glastonbury Abbey was the final resting place of the Holy Grail which had been brought to England by Joseph of Arimathea, uncle of Jesus Christ. As a boy, Jesus is thought to have dropped in at Glastonbury. St. Patrick is also supposed to have passed through Glastonbury on his way to Ireland. Historians put little stock in any of this but, nev-ertheless, it does pose an interesting question for popular culture. Why are so many legends centred on Glastonbury?

Layered on top of all this is a third and more recent spiritual tendency, highly visible in Glastonbury. The town is the home for various New Age religious types, alternative medicine healers, holistic therapists, mystics, Druids, god-dess worshipers, yogis, gurus, Wiccans and so on. Many of the brightly decorated shops in the High

Street sell their wares to the delight of visitors.Why this tradition settled on Glastonbury is

not entirely clear. In part, New Age believers know that places of strong Christian tradition, like a great abbey, are often built on former pagan sites. Additionally, there may have been some attraction to Glastonbury by its many legends and myths from the remote British past.

In some parts of Glastonbury the various spiritual traditions overlap. At St. John the Baptist Church there is a peculiar Glastonbury thorn bush which produces berries in winter. A sprig is cut by a schoolchild and sent each year to the reigning monarch. According to the legendary history, the original thorn bush grew when Joseph of Arimathea planted his staff in the ground. Clearly it’s a mythical and Christian overlay to something quite old and pagan. Likewise there is the Chalice Well where for a modest fee the visi-tor can enter a pleasant (modern) glade and sip the supposedly therapeutic waters from this ancient spring. The name of it (Chalice) is Christian but I thought it’s probably the closest we will ever get to enjoying a sacred grove of the Druids.

Myths, Christianity, new Age Spirituality, perhaps they share something in common. At Glastonbury each demonstrates how humankind tries to impose a spiritual topography on the physical landscape.

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hire someone than to do it yourself. For example, a fam-ily in need of a new concrete driveway won’t buy a redi-mix truck, hire workers, and go into the concrete business. Instead, they phone around, compare prices, check com-pany references, and hire someone else to do the work.

Unfortunately, in a figura-tive sense, some governments will go out and buy the redi-mix truck, expanding the size and cost of government. In 1991, when Roy Romanow became Saskatchewan’s pre-mier, his province was verg-ing on insolvency. Previous administrations had spent too much and tried to do too much. Romanow eliminated twenty government pro-grams, reduced the size of the civil service, and chopped program spending by 10%. It was the only responsible thing to do.

In 1992, Ralph Klein became Alberta’s premier, eventually facing a $23 billion debt — even more than Saskatchewan. The projected one-year deficit that he inher-ited was nearly $3 billion. The province was borrowing 25 per cent of its annual revenue. Yearly interest on debt was $1.4 billion. Klein

had two options — cut spending, or send Alberta down the same path as present-day Greece. He cut spending.

Many people believe Klein cut healthcare by double digit percentages. He didn’t. They also think he gutted infra-structure spending. He didn’t.

Glastonbury a destination for the modern pilgrimSpiritualities converge in Glastonbury, England

Subsequent budget docu-ments state that Klein’s fiscal strategy had been to cut the size of government by 20 per cent over a four-year period, but there were never any across-the-board cuts. Numerous categories outside health and education were cut by 35-40 per cent, but healthcare was trimmed by only 7.7 per cent and educa-tion by a mere 5.1 per cent. Klein’s infrastructure spend-ing, averaged annually over the years he was premier, exceeded the national aver-age.

Today, Alberta is again facing fiscal calamity. Our debt is within a stone’s throw of the $23 billion Klein had to address. Resource revenues are declining. Key commod-ity prices have crashed. Jobs are evaporating. Yet Premier

Notley’s solution has been to hike government spending, borrow more money, boost the minimum wage, raise taxes on struggling busi-nesses, and announce a roy-alty review.

Roy Romanow was an NDP icon, yet he chose responsibility over ideology. Now it’s Rachel Notley’s turn. Her options are to follow Romanow’s austerity path toward fiscal health, or to pursue an agenda similar to that of the Greek govern-ment, which recently referred to its own nation as a “debt colony.”

The fact is that cutting government spending is not a philosophic decision. It’s a responsible government deci-sion. It reflects sound judge-ment, and it’s Notley’s duty to make the right choice.

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Lacombe County coun-cillors carried the recom-mendations for the second phase of the lake manage-ment plan – the Cumulative Effects Management System

(CEMS) last Thursday. The recommendations

include the county’s involve-ment with the I n t e r m u n i c i p a l Development Plan, sup-porting research in water quality, systematically man-aging information and a

rural extension programs for the watershed area.

The main goal of this second phase is to imple-ment changes to improve the water quality in the Sylvan Lake watershed, said Lacombe County environ-mental co-ordinator Blayne

West.These changes include

development control, edu-cating the community, and improved data results.

“All the recommenda-tions basically look at just informing us better, to make better management

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Lacombe County on board with watershed improvementsdecisions as a whole,” West said.

There are eight munici-palities involved in this project, including Red Deer County, Town of Sylvan Lake, Lacombe County and the summer villages of Norglenwold, Half Mood Bay, Sunbreaker Cove, Birchcliff and Jarvis Bay.

The Intermunicipal Development Plan was rec-ommended to standardize what will take place in the watershed for each munici-pality.

“This is a step toward trying to make it standard-ized across the entire water-shed,” West said.

The other recommenda-tions allow the project to study and observe what is already in place.

“We are developing more areas in the watershed and we need to be aware of the impact of those develop-ments as we move forward,” West said.

Reaching out and engage residents living in the watershed area on agricul-tural and environmental issues was also a recom-mendation.

Phosphorous and nitro-gen have been found in the lake and the plan aims to identify where the points of origin are, as phosphorous and nitrogen affect the lev-els of blue-green algae in the lake.

“We need to be clarifying that we feel that everybody in the watershed has a part in it,” West said. “So there is no finger pointing to say who has more of a issue and who’s affecting it.”

This second phase of the

plan is a long process as all eight municipalities have to look through the recom-mendations, and report their agreements, disagree-ments or any discrepancies they see.

“The things that can come up can be very differ-ent from each municipality, and it’s a very tedious pro-cess,” West said. “What’s coming out of it, we don’t know yet.”

West said the most diffi-cult thing about the whole process is that all eight municipalities, including councillors and stakehold-ers, have to agree on all the same things and everyone has their own agendas and priorities.

“Bringing them all together to make those decisions to how to move it forward is difficult and it takes a lot of time, so you need to be patient with the process,” West said.

The total budget for the second phase of this project is about $50,000, money derived from each of the municipalities.

West said the most important thing people should know about is being aware that the Sylvan Lake Management Committee as a whole is working hard towards taking action to better the watershed and to manage it properly.

It will take a very long time before action on the ground is seen, she said, but this is due to having so many people involved in the process of making that deci-sion.

“There is action, it’s just going to take a while.”


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UPCOMING MEETINGS

Committee of the WholeOctober 7, 2015Municipal Government Building6:00 pm

MPC MeetingSeptember 8, 2015Municipal Government Building6:00 pm

Regular Meeting of CouncilSeptember 14, 2015Municipal Government Building6:00 pm

Community Programs

2016 RECREATION, ARTS & CULTUREGrant Deadline: October 15, 2015

Funding may be approved for organizations or groups providing programs, services, or events within municipal boundaries that address a community need, contribute to the positive image of Sylvan Lake, and/or enhance the quality of life for residents of Sylvan Lake. Recreation and leisure is defi ned as athletic or leisure opportunities offered to the local community currently not offered by the Town of Sylvan Lake. Arts & Culture is defi ned as opportunities that enhance and benefi t the artistic expression and cultural traditions of the lives of Sylvan Lake residents. Organizations wishing to apply for funding are encouraged to complete an initial consultation by contacting the Recreation & Culture Offi ce at 403-887-2199. Applications available at www.sylvanlake.ca/grants

TOXIC WASTE ROUND-UPThe annual Toxic Waste Round-up will be held on Saturday, September 12 at the Municipal Operations Building located at1 Industrial Drive (East of Lake City Services) from 10 a.m. until2 p.m.

Bring your unwanted paint, cleaning supplies and other hazardous household products for no-charge disposal.

Come serve your communityby sitting on a Committee or Board

We are seeking public members for the following:

SUBDIVISION & DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD(1 member)

A quasi-judicial board concerned with deciding appeals on developments and subdivisions in accordance with the regulations in the Municipal Government Act.

Meets as required at the Municipal Government Building

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION& SUBDIVISION (1 member)

APPROVING AUTHORITYResponsible for providing direction to Council in the development of the Town. This is accomplished by giving direction in land use plans and by reviewing and critiquing developments submitted to the Town.

Meets the fi rst and third Monday of each month at the Municipal Government Building

BUSINESS RECRUITMENT TEAM (BRT)The purpose of the BRT is to provide guidance and advice to the Economic Development Offi cer (EDO) on matters pertaining to the recruitment of new businesses, commercial and industrial, to the Town of Sylvan Lake. The Team will contribute to the implementation of the Investment Attraction Strategy.

One (1) Banking Representative Required

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, September 23, 2015 to:

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

ROAD CLOSURE

The Temporary Road Access from Beacon Hill Drive to Bowman Circle will close permanently, effective September 15, 2015. Traffi c access to Bowman Circle will be via the newly constructed Brookstone Drive.

PARENT SUPPORT EDUCATION SESSIONS NAVIGATING MOTHERHOOD – Drop-in group designed to support and guide mothers through daily challenges and concerns. September 17- November 26, Thursdays 10 – 11 am. NEWCOMERS TO SYLVAN LAKE AND AREA – Drop-in group showcasing what Sylvan Lake has to offer parents new to our community. September 22 – November 24, Tuesdays 10 – 11 am.

ACTIVE PARENTING 1, 2, 3, 4 – Parent program designed for parents with children in the 1-4 age group.Session 1: September 22 & 29, October 13. Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 pm. Registration deadline is September 15.Session 2: November 4, 18, 25. Wednesdays, 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Registration deadline is October 28. ACTIVE PARENTING STEPFAMILIES – Parent program designed to teach strategies and skills to build a successful stepfamily.Session 1: September 23 & 30, October 14, 28. Wednesdays,1:30 – 3:30 pm. Registration deadline is September 16.Session 2: October 20, November 3, 17, 24. Tuesdays, 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Registration deadline is October 13. All Parent Education Programs are held at the Family & Community Centre located at 4725-43 street, in the Parent Support & Resource Centre Room #102. For more information or to register call 403-887-1137 ext.226.

Request forQuotation

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONMechanical Services

The Town of Sylvan Lake Building Maintenance Department invites interested mechanical services companies that are qualifi ed and experienced in the areas of the maintenance and repair of building components including water heaters, HRV, HVAC, forced air, boilers, automated systems (computers), and dehumidifi cation systems to submit proposals to provide the services as specifi ed

2016 SYLVAN LAKEFCSS COMMUNITYGRANT PROGRAM

is accepting grant funding applications

Sylvan Lake Family and Community Support Services is dedicated to strengthening and enhancing family and community life by offering locally based preventative and supportive services, promoting voluntarism and coordinating partnerships in the community.The purpose of the Sylvan Lake FCSS Community Grant Program is to support local social service projects that are preventative in nature and promote and enhance the well-being of individuals, families and community.This is an annual grant program and the 2016 application deadline is September 30, 2015.Applications are available online - www.sylvanlake.ca or picked up at the FCSS Offi ce 4725 - 43 Street (Community Centre).If you have any questions please contact the FCSS Manager at 403-887-1137 Ext 224.

within the RFQ.

There are approximately 20 buildings of various size and function included in the RFQ. The closing date for the RFQ is Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. local time. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.

An optional building tour is scheduled for Friday, September 11, 2015 at 1 p.m. local time at the Municipal Operations Building located at 1 Industrial Drive in Sylvan Lake.

RFQ documents are available at the Municipal OperationsBuilding or by e-mail request to [email protected] [email protected].


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TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKENOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING

REGARDING PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1686/2015Being a Bylaw to amend the Town of Sylvan Lake Municipal Development Plan Bylaw No. 1653/2014.

WHEREAS it is deemed necessary and expedient to amend Bylaw No. 1653/2014 in the manner hereinafter appearing:

NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Town of Sylvan Lake, in the Province of Alberta, duly assembled and under the powers conferred upon it by the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26, and amendments thereto, enacts as follows:

1. THAT Section 3, Land Use be amended by adding the following new policy:

Policy LU-1.7: Municipal Utility Servicing

All new developments shall be serviced by municipal utility services in accordance with the Town’s Design Guidelines.

2. THAT Section 8, Parks, Recreation and Culture be amended by removing Policy PRC-2.3: Reserve Dedication in Predominantly Residential Areas and Policy PRC-2.4: Reserve Dedication in Predominantly Commercial Areas and replacing with the following:

Policy PRC-2.3: Reserve Dedication in Predominantly Residential Areas Focus reserve dedication in the form of land for the assembly of sites appropriate for school and/or parks and recreation areas, in support and in accordance with Policy NE 1.9 Municipal Reserve Dedication.

Policy PRC-2.4: Reserve Dedication in Predominantly Commercial Areas Explore reserve dedication in the form of land, cash-in lieu or a combination of land and cash as determined by the Subdivision Authority, in support and in accordance with Policy NE 1.9 Municipal Reserve Dedication.

3. THAT Section 9, Natural Environment be amended by removing Policy NE-1.4: Environmental Reserve Dedication and replacing with the following:

Policy NE-1.4: Environmental Reserve Dedication

Dedicate lands considered unsuitable for development as environmental reserve in accordance with the Municipal Government Act. In addition, the Town shall, as a condition of subdivision approval relating to any lands adjacent to Sylvan Lake’s waterfront, require an environmental reserve or environmental reserve easement of not less than 30 m (98 ft) in width from Sylvan Lake’s high water mark and/or top of bank to the lot line.

Notwithstanding the above, the Town shall as a condition of subdivision approval, require an environmental reserve or environmental reserve easement of not less than 30 metres (98 feet) in width from the high water mark and/or the top of bank of any watercourses to the lot line. A lesser reserve requirement may be considered by the Town based on the recommendations of a study undertaken by a qualifi ed professional that demonstrates to the Town’s satisfaction that the reduced reserve request will not have an adverse impact on the quality or fl ow of the watercourse.

4. THAT Section 9, Natural Environment be amended by adding the following new policy:

Policy NE-1.9: Municipal Reserve Dedication Where possible and in support of Parks, Recreation and Culture policies, on a non-industrial development site within ½ mile of Sylvan Lake which is greater than 2 ha in area, the developer will be encouraged to provide additional open space over and above the 10% municipal reserve required by the Municipal Government Act.

5. THAT Appendix B – Design Guidelines be amended by removing:

Well Designed Open Space System: Indicate how the design will establish an interconnected open space system through an appropriate distribution of park spaces.

And replaced with:

Well Designed Open Space System: Indicate how the design will establish an interconnected open space system through an appropriate distribution of park spaces. Any new development within the Waterfront Resort/Commercial area as shown on Map 9 of the Town’s Waterfront Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP), must comply with Policy 4.3.3 (Implement Trail Network) of the Waterfront ARP.

A Public Hearing regarding the proposed Bylaw will be held on Monday, September 14th, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Government Building at 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, Alberta.

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TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKENOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING

REGARDING PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1681/2015Being a Bylaw to amend the Land Use Bylaw No. 1555/2010.

WHEREAS the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000 Chapter M-26 and amendments thereto, permit a Council by bylaw to amend the Land Use Bylaw No. 1555/2010, and

WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Sylvan Lake deems it necessary and expedient to amend the Land Use Bylaw No. 1555/2010,

NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the Town of Sylvan Lake, in the province of Alberta, duly assembled, enacts as follows:

(1) That this bylaw may be cited as the Land Use Amending Bylaw #1681/2015.

(2) That Bylaw No. 1555/2010, being the Town of Sylvan Lake Land Use Bylaw, is hereby amended:

(a) In Part 9 Land Use District Regulations, Section 9.7 Narrow Lot General Residential District (R5), by adding the following defi nition to the list of discretionary uses:

‘recreational vehicles for seasonal use on Lots 11 & 12, Block 10, Plan 862 1794 (3501 50th Avenue) and Lot 5A, Block 12, Plan 922 1044 (3331 50th Avenue)’

(b) In Part 9 Land Use District Regulations, Section 9.7 Narrow Lot General Residential District (R5), by adding the following supplementary regulations:

8. recreational vehicles for seasonal use on Lots 11 & 12, Block 10, Plan 862 1794 (3501 50th Avenue) and Lot 5A, Block 12, Plan 922 1044 (3331 50th Avenue) shall be limited to a maximum of four (4) recreational vehicles on Lots 11 & 12, Block 10, Plan 862 1794 and a maximum of three (3) recreational vehicles on Lot 5A, Block 12, Plan 922 1044. Only recreational vehicles connected to Town utility services shall be permitted on the sites (ie. No additional recreational vehicle parking or storage). All other provisions of the Land Use Bylaw including but not limited to the provision of parking, parcel coverage and setbacks shall be required on these lots.’

A Public Hearing regarding the proposed Bylaw will be held on Monday, September 14, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Government Building at 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, Alberta.

All persons in favour or opposed to the Bylaw will have the opportunity to be heard. If you are unable to attend personally, written submissions must be submitted to the Municipal Government Building no later than 12:00 noon on Thursday, September 10th, 2015.

If you submit comments on this bylaw, either orally or in writing, the information you provide may be recorded in the minutes of the Public Hearing, or otherwise made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

A copy of the proposed Bylaw and any related documents can be seen during regular offi ce hours from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal Government Building. The style of the hearing will be informal and persons wishing to speak will be requested to state their name and address for the record upon being recognized by the Chairperson.

Date of fi rst publication of this notice: August 27, 2015 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.

Date of second publication of this notice: September 3, 2015 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.

All persons in favour or opposed to the Bylaw will have the opportunity to be heard. If you are unable to attend personally, written submissions must be submitted to the Municipal Government Building no later than 12:00 noon on Thursday September 10th, 2015.

If you submit comments on this bylaw, either orally or in writing, the information you provide may be recorded in the minutes of the Public Hearing, or otherwise made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

A copy of the proposed Bylaw and any related documents can be seen during regular offi ce hours from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal Government Building. The Municipal Development Plan (MDP) can also be viewed at www.sylvanlake.ca/planning/area-plans/municipal-development-plan. The style of the hearing will be informal and persons wishing to speak will be requested to state their name and address for the record upon being recognized by the Chairperson.

Date of fi rst publication of this notice: August 27th, 2015 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.

Date of second publication of this notice: September 3rd, 2015 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.

POSITION TITLE: PlannerFull Time Permanent

Position

Reporting to the Director of Planning and Development, this position will be involved in the development and implementation of planning strategies, statutory and non-statutory planning documents and municipal bodies to achieve creative planning solutions for the Town of Sylvan Lake. This includes working with developers, the public, staff and regulatory bodies to ensure a positive working relationship including ensure consistent and timely communication. SUMMARY OF FUNCTION:

• Develop strategies to promote community development and effi cient land use consistent with community goals. This includes development of new policies and bylaw regulations related to land use, as well as statutory and non-statutory plans and other Municipal Planning documents.

• Preparation of statutory plans and non-statutory plans. Review Outline Plans and develop lead initiatives to ensure the Town’s goals for community development are achieved.

• Process applications for bylaw amendments, including rezoning and other Statutory Plan amendments, in accordance with regulations and policies contained in the relevant municipal and provincial legislation.

• Write and present formal and technical reports, working papers, and correspondence to Council and other Municipal Committees. Attend a variety of Committee and board meetings to provide technically sound planning advice.

• Provide sound planning advice and input to all departments, using a high level of understanding in regards to multi-disciplinary practices, and helping to lead small project teams to drive internal decision making and results.

• Facilitate public meetings and open houses; make presentations to the public and stakeholders on current plans, and prepare all related presentation materials.

• Ensure all planning processes follow appropriate legislations including but not limited to the MGA, Town bylaws, policies, and procedures.

• Review and process development applications within Direct Control Districts to ensure long term vision and architectural standards are met.

• Conduct extensive research in specifi c or general project areas related not only to planning but urban development and redevelopment, sustainability initiatives, and lake management.

• Assisting the Development section in day-to-day operations as required by the Development Manager

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS• Registered Professional Planner (RPP) or membership in the Member

Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP) is desirable. • A Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, or a related fi eld, and a

minimum of four (4) years of related experience. • Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of urban

planning, as well as applicable legislation and regulatory requirements in Alberta.

• Knowledgeable in issues related to lakefront development and lake management.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task, problem solve and meet tight timelines under pressure.

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills with aptitude for long-term visioning and strategic thinking.

• Strong working knowledge and skills with Microsoft Offi ce Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint; working knowledge of GIS and awareness of project management tools an asset.

• Ability to establish and maintain a high degree of public confi dence and public relations.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with all employees, elected offi cials, development industry professionals and the public in a positive approach.

• Ability to challenge the status quo while building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to work cooperatively, supporting co-workers in a positive team environment and share work expertise and knowledge

This is a terrifi c opportunity to work in a professional, team focused environment. You have a strong desire to be major contributor to the success of a vibrant and growing organization. If you are up to the challenge of taking ownership and wanting to make a difference, this is an ideal situation. We offer competitive rates and an excellent benefi ts package, including a wellness component. If this position intrigues you, please submit your resume in confi dence specifying which position you are applying for, by September 13, 2015, to:

Town of Sylvan Lake5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6

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


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New members are being sought out for the Flipside Youth Drop-in Centre’s Youth Advisory Council.

The council is made up of high-school-aged youth who meet Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. at the centre, and are the voice of Sylvan Lake, said youth centre co-ordinator Deshon Lennard.

Council then gives the Flipside staff directions on what programs and activi-ties to put on for the youth.

Interested youth are invited to attend a council meeting to discuss being a part of council with Lennard.

This fall, the after-school and evening programs will start back up with after-

Youth Advisory Council seeking membersschool programs for Grades 3 to 5, and evening pro-grams for Grade 6 and higher.

After-school programs include Zappers, Four Real, On the Move, Power Up! and Creative Cats; with eve-ning programs including Girl Power and Boyz Unlimited starting at 6:30 p.m. All programs are held at the centre.

These programs are meant to help youth with developing skills in leader-ship, teamwork, sports, homework and mentoring, arts and music, as well as self-esteem and self-image building.

The council plays a sig-nificant role in the commu-nity, taking every idea into consideration for activities youth can be a part of.

“Youth in Sylvan Lake usually claim there’s noth-ing to do here, so we’re just trying to get them to tell us what they would like to have happen,” Lennard said.

Being a part of the coun-cil also enables the youth to learn how to handle respon-sibility with the opportuni-ty of requesting letters of recommendation.

“We try to give them a sense of purpose and a lot of responsibility,” Lennard said. “We put everything in

their hands so they have a sense of purpose, because some youth feel like no one really cares about them or what they have to say or do.”

He describes the organi-zation’s overall focus of being on providing the youth with a voice and opportunities to grow and thrive within the commu-nity.

“Our goal is to keep them busy and give them opportunities to strive in life and develop assets,” Lennard said. “The town has a huge youth focus, and we want them to have qual-ity things to do.”

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Sylvan Lake RCMP last week were involved in the search of a rural property that led to the recovery of a significant amount of stolen goods in Red Deer County.

Blackfalds RCMP — with help from RCMP in Sylvan Lake, Innisfail, Ponoka and Calgary — searched the property on Aug. 26 in light of an ongoing investigation.

Their search turned up two Kubota mowers, a Polaris side-by-side ATV, a load trailer and a num-ber of prohibited weapons.

Police are continuing to investigate.

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A four-month investi-gation into an Eckville man turned up a glut of stolen property in Clearwater County recent-ly, police reported last week.

An investigation into the suspect began in May, and was carried out by the Southern Alberta Auto Theft Unit along with Rocky Mountain House RCMP.

At the end of the inves-tigation, police from Sylvan Lake, Rocky Mountain House and Calgary, along with assis-tance from an Emergency Response Team, executed two search warrants at the Clearwater County prop-erty.

A number of stolen items were recovered, including a travel trailer, a Ford pickup truck, two motorcycles, vehicle parts, licence plates, cigarettes and firearms.

Police say the property recovered is linked to a number of break-ins throughout the region, and allege that the suspect had been selling the vehi-cles to unsuspecting buy-ers.

Before executing the warrants, police attempted a traffic stop on the sus-pect, who fled and was later located and arrested.

Nelson Ryan Gomes, 29, of Eckville, was charged with flight from a police officer; dangerous opera-

tion of a motor vehicle; unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon; possession of metham-phetamine; trafficking property obtained by crime; four counts of pos-session of property obtained by crime over $5,000; five counts of pos-session of property obtained by crime under $5,000; and failure to com-ply with conditions.

He was released with conditions, and had a court appearance sched-uled for Sept. 9 in Rocky Mountain House.

Police are continuing to investigate, and ask any-one with information on the matter to contact Cpl. Lindsey Anderson of the

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Sylvan Lake RCMP responded to the following calls for service between Aug. 15 and 21:

August 152:46 a.m. – RCMP

received a complaint of an intoxicated female walking northbound on Highway 20. A male contacted police to advise that a female acquaintance refused a ride with her friends and insist-ed on walking along the highway. The female was located by members and transported to cells for her safety. She was released when sober.

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truck complaint was report-ed to RCMP. The owner advised he parked the unlocked vehicle at a rural property off Highway 766. The Dodge Ram truck was stolen in the overnight hours but was later returned to the owner by an uniden-tified person.

2:48 p.m. – Several vehi-cles were stolen from a stor-age compound in Lacombe County. The owner of the facility reported a trailer containing several ATVS was stolen from a property on Township Road 392. The trailer was later found aban-doned in a farmer’s field. The ATVs have not yet been recovered.

August 166:33 a.m. – A 911 call

was received of a distur-bance at a Lakeshore Drive motel in Sylvan Lake. An intoxicated male was asked by the owner to leave at which time he became bel-ligerent. A 32-year-old male resident of Fort McMurray was subsequently arrested for public intoxication and

was escorted to cells where he remained until sober.

6:33 a.m. – RCMP received a report of a burned-out vehicle on Range Road 24 just north of Highway 12. The vehicle was completely destroyed. Fire crews were not required and no one was observed near the vehicle at the time of the blaze.

August 1710:47 a.m. – An attempt-

ed break and enter was reported at the Salon Chateau on Lakeshore Drive in Sylvan Lake. The door sustained some dam-age however no entry was gained.

August 186:14 p.m. – A 29-year-

old Sylvan Lake male is fac-ing charges in relation to a dispute involving a land-lord. The male was upset over an eviction and report-edly damaged a fence. An investigation resulted charges of assault and mis-chief under $5,000.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS 13continued from page 12

August 198:22 a.m. – RCMP are

investigating a break and enter into a business on Range Road 22 in Sylvan Lake. Locks were cut on a gate at the property and vehicles were entered into,

with two trucks sustaining damage. Two stolen Ford trucks and various items from a neighbouring busi-ness were also recovered.

11:23 p.m. – A com-plaint of a suspicious male on a highway resulted in police attendance. A wit-ness reported seeing a male

waving his arms in an attempt to flag down vehi-cles on Highway 11 at Range Road 20. EMS and RCMP attended to the male who advised that he had crashed his motorcycle into a culvert. He appeared to have suffered minor injuries but refused medi-cal assistance.

August 209:09 p.m. – RCMP

received a complaint involving firearms at the Sylvan Lake Community Centre on 43rd Street in Sylvan Lake. A witness reported seeing a male with a handgun in the parking lot among a group of young males. RCMP approached the group with their weap-ons drawn as per protocol and searched the males, all of whom complied without incident. Two imitation firearms were seized from two vehicles. The males were advised of the dangers of displaying toy guns in public.

11:13 p.m. – A danger-ous driving complaint in Sylvan Lake was reported to RCMP. A witness con-tacted police to advise that a driver was speeding down Hagerman Road and drove across a neighbour’s lawn.

Extensive patrols were con-ducted however the driver had left the area.

11:47 p.m. – A 911 call was received of a suspi-cious male in the vicinity of 53rd Avenue in Eckville. The male wearing a black hoodie and dark pants was observed standing on a garbage can trying to get into a balcony area where some recycled bottles were being stored. The male

then fled toward a back alley. RCMP patrolled the area however the male was not located.

August 216:47 a.m. – RCMP are

reminding residents not to leave valuables, especially wallets and important identification, in their unattended vehicles. Two wallets and other items were stolen from two vehi-cles in separate incidents

on Jarvis Bay Drive and Lucky Place in the over-night hours.

11:19 a.m. – The theft of a vehicle was reported to police from an address on Jarvis Bay Drive. A Dodge Ram truck was stolen in the overnight hours. The owner advised the vehicle was unlocked and the keys were inside the vehicle. The truck was later recovered by Red Deer City RCMP.

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An Eckville man is fac-ing charges after police from Sylvan Lake and Rocky Mountain House were led on a high-speed pursuit last week.

Rocky Mountain House RCMP received a call of an armed robbery at around 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 26, after a reportedly armed man allegedly held up a gas sta-

tion in the Alhambra area.The man was said to

have fled the gas station with cigarettes and cash of an undisclosed amount.

RCMP from Sylvan Lake and Rocky Mountain House responded to the area immediately, and the sus-pect was located driving a stolen vehicle in a danger-ous manner.

Police activated their sirens and emergency lights, but the suspect refused to stop, instead leading police on a brief, but high-speed, chase.

A short while later, RCMP arrested the suspect in Red Deer, ending a sce-nario police feel could have had “very serious conse-quences.”

Charges laid following high-speed pursuit

“These types of incidents are very volatile and have the potential to be of very serious consequences for both the public and our officers,” said Staff Sgt. Mark Groves of the Rocky Mountain House RCMP. “Fortunately, no one was physically injured during the armed robbery and sub-sequent pursuit.”

Nelson Ryan Gomes, 29, of Eckville, is facing 18 charges, including armed robbery, flight from police, wearing a disguise with intent, dangerous driving, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

The suspect was remand-ed and was scheduled to appear in court on Monday (Aug. 31).

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

Compared to the labour-saving devices we have today, consider having to use the ones seen here. Most of the essentials needed were “chore-makers” — ice blocks were deliv-

ered for the ice boxes, but the basin underneath the box had to be emptied reg-ularly, or the kitchen/porch floor was flooded. Before Calgary Power brought electricity to the town in 1932, lamps had to have wicks trimmed, and heavy, black soot removed from the chimneys.

Then there was the wood-burning stove and the wood pile, which

required constant attention — a large, dry wood pile gave a sense of satisfaction and security.

In the cottage area, there were community pumps in the middle of every second block, and also scattered throughout the rest of the town — however, many res-idents had their own pumps. The pumps were also put to good use by the ice deliver-ers, who used them to wash

the sawdust off the

ice blocks.Before the water and

sewer systems were installed in the 1970s, the “biffy,” or “little house out back,” was a familiar sight. It was a good place to hide to avoid doing the dishes, and also to catch up on old magazines, newspapers and Eaton’s catalogues. The biffies were primitive; however, most would agree that they were better than the chamber pot under the bed!

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Two catholic schools in Sylvan Lake recently said farewell to their principles — Dorice Swensrude at École Mother Teresa School and Jodi Smith at École Our Lady of the Rosary School.

Both transitioned to different schools within the Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools division last year.

Now École Our Lady of the Rosary School has warmly welcomed its new prin-cipal, Diane Kulczycki.

Kulczycki has enjoyed her career in edu-cation for the past 25 years both in the

classroom and in different administrative positions, the most recent as principal of St. Martin de Porres School for the past five years.

She accepted the transfer with great pleasure and describes being the new prin-cipal in a different school as exciting and rejuvenating.

French is Kulczycki’s first language and what she first taught; now she has the privi-lege of working in a school that is full French immersion.

“It’s providing me the opportunity to come back into French immersion,” Kulczycki said. “I am coming back into a school community that has French.”

École Our Lady of the Rosary School’s new principal Diane Kulczycki is looking forward to getting to know the staff and students and being a part of the school community. JASMINE O’HALLORAN–HAN

École Our Lady of the Rosary School welcomes new principalDuring her career she has worked in a

number of different schools within the divi-sion and said all the schools are beautiful and rich in culture.

Kulczycki’s goal for this year is to get to know all 270 students’ first names, because she wants to individualize them.

She said this important because human beings like to be recognized and to know they are special, and she believes this can be achieved through addressing the students by name.

“Being able to call them by name is the beginning of demonstrating that they are unique and special to all of us,” Kulczycki said.

She describes her first impression of the school’s atmosphere as welcoming and said the staff are like one big energetic family.

“The most important thing is that peo-ple feel welcomed and they feel a part of the community, because once you feel safe and cared for, then you are ready to learn,” Kulczycki said.

She also aims to get to know the Town of Sylvan Lake as she lives in Red Deer.

École Our Lady of the Rosary School has several new teachers as well, including Rachel Minkutu, Lynda Gamroth, Stephanie Hebert and Haley Sackaela-Geiger, with Raymond Giroux being a new teacher at École Mother Teresa School.

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Sebastian Auger of the Sylvan Lake Lions Bantam football team fends off an attempt by a Hunting Hills player to slow him down in minor football action last season. The Lions are now seeking players for their new season.

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Minor football has recently kicked off with players preparing for the season in the football camps held at the HJ Cody School field.

The coaches are opti-mistic for the season’s start, but the Lions team is look-ing for more players.

Boys and girls in the Bantam ages (13-15) are welcome to register for the team, with having no previ-ous experience.

“Every year we get four or five guys who show up, and all they have ever done is watched football on TV and they come out and they learn,” said Lions head coach Vic Sloboda.

He said players come from schools in Sylvan Lake and smaller surrounding towns such as Eckville.

“Any place that has Grade 8 and 9 students, we could get them in,” Sloboda said.

On this team, new play-

ers learn the basics and fun-damental skills of football, such as how to stand, tackle and the different positions.

“It’s just coaching,” Sloboda said. “You just start from grassroots right from ground zero and away you go.”

Sloboda’s goal this sea-son is to take the players and form a team which will help them develop skills in knowing how to play and interact with each other.

In addition to playing football with their team, the children learn good habits, work ethics, responsibility and showing respect to their elders.

“They are going to be hard working and give it their all,” Sloboda said. “Even if they aren’t a super-star, they are still going to give it their all to do their best. Those are the good habits that we’re looking for.”

The team has already gone through a week-and-a-half of camp, and Sloboda said it is going well.

He said the learning curve of being on the team is pretty steep, but he said his players are really smart and are coming along really well and are learning the new schemes quickly.

The Lions are scheduled to play three homes games this season and the com-munity is encourage to come out and support the games.

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SUBMITTEDSYLVAN LAKE RCMP

This week, many of Sylvan Lake’s students will be returning to classes to start the new school year. RCMP would like to remind students, parents and drivers of a few safety tips which will make the return to school a safe one for everyone.

Drivers• Drivers should famil-

iarize themselves with

the specific times dur-ing the school day when the school zones in their area are in effect and adhere to the posted speed limits.

• Drivers should remem-ber to slow down in school zones and be particularly alert for students during school hours, especially when dropping off and pick-ing up children from school.

• School buses will once

again be on the roads making frequent stops to pick up and drop off students. Alternating flashing amber lights indicate that a school bus is slowing down.

• When a school bus activates its alternately flashing red lights, it is signalling that it is going to stop. Drivers must stop too. It is ille-gal to pass a stopped school bus as long as its red lights remain acti-

Sylvan Lake RCMP reminding drivers of back-to-school road safetyvated.

• Drivers should watch for students at cross-walks and obey the sig-nals of crossing guards and traffic control devices.

• Be aware that neigh-bourhood streets near schools and school zones will experience an increase in both vehicular and pedestri-an traffic. Be careful when driving in these areas and “expect the unexpected.”

• Driver distraction accounts for 20 to 30 per cent of all colli-sions. Put away elec-tronic devices, bever-ages and food while driving. Avoid distract-ed driving and focus on the road and traffic.

• Be on the lookout for children and students walking to school as you pull out or back out of your garage and driveway.

Students• If waiting for a school

bus, stand in an area which is safe, well lit and away from the road.

• Don’t walk between school buses or parked cars as drivers may not see you.

• Remember, if you can-not see the driver of a vehicle, chances are that the driver cannot see you.

• If walking to school, walk on the sidewalk and cross roads and streets at marked cross-walks and controlled intersections.

• If there are not any sidewalks, walk on the left-hand side of the

road, facing oncoming traffic and staying as far away from traffic as possible.

• Stay alert when cross-ing the street and watch for traffic, even if you have the right of way.

• In the dim early morn-ing hours or on dark evenings, wear bright-ly-coloured clothing, a reflective armband or clothing with reflective strips which will help you to be seen by motorists.

• Be aware that parked vehicles may pull away from the curb on the street or out of a stall in a parking lot. The driv-ers of these vehicles may not see you if you walk between vehicles or through a parking lot.

• If riding a skateboard, scooter or rollerblades to school, ensure that you are wearing your safety gear. In Alberta, youth under the age of 18 years must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle at all times.

• Don’t be a distracted pedestrian. Listening to loud music on head-phones or texting on a smartphone while walking may make you less aware of the traffic dangers around you.

Parents• Show your child a safe

route by which to walk to and from school. Make sure they know how to use safely a crosswalk and obey all traffic control devices and crossing guards.

• Discourage your child from taking shortcuts through parking lots or

jaywalking to and from school.

• If waiting for a school bus, ensure your child is aware of the traffic hazards which may be present near the bus stop. Show them a safe place where they may wait to catch the bus.

• Instruct your child never to run after a school bus in an effort to catch it as neither the bus driver nor other motorists may see them in the road.

• Rain, snow, fog and darkness may obscure the vision of motorists, making pedestrians difficult to see. Your child should know that even though they may see an approaching vehicle, environmental conditions may impair the motorist’s ability to see them. Teach them to make eye contact with driver before crossing the street.

• As a pedestrian, do not always assume that you have the right of way.

• If you decide to meet your child at the bus stop after school, wait at the bus stop itself, not across the street from it. Children may forget traffic safety rules in their excite-ment to see you after their school day and dash across the street.By remembering these

few simple traffic safety tips, students, parents and drivers can help one another enjoy a safe school year. Each person has a part to play to ensure that all who use the roads in Alberta do so in a manner which is safe for all Albertans.

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Dear Friendsof Urgent Care,I trust you have begun

composing your letters to the Health Minister regarding the need to bring an Urgent Care facility to Sylvan Lake. You will need to know the address which is:

Hon. Sarah Hoffman, Minister of Health

and Seniors423 Legislature Building

10800 – 97 AvenueEdmonton, AB

T5K 2B6Thanks for taking the time

to write the Minister over the

next couple of weeks. By the sheer volume of letters she receives the Minister will know the people of Sylvan Lake are taking this matter seriously.

Sincerely,Don MacIntyre, MLAInnisfail-Sylvan Lake

Grand opening - Sylvan Lake Mayor Sean McIntyre stands by as provincial Human Services minister Irfan Sabir cuts a ribbon marking the grand opening of the Lakeview Parent Link Centre on Wednesday. JASMINE O’HALLORAN–HAN

Town to look at project funding alternatives

Urgent care: Make your voice heard

STUART FULLARTONSYLVAN LAKE NEWS

The Town of Sylvan Lake will look at alternative options for funding two major projects after being denied grant funding.

The Town learned recent-ly that applications for fund-ing toward a new municipal water reservoir and redevel-opment on Lakeshore Drive — to the tune of $5.8 million and $1.4 million, respec-tively — were turned down.

The grants were being sought through the Small Communities Fund (SCF).

The province, in a letter addressed to Town CAO Betty Osmond, and subse-quently presented to council, didn’t disclose the details as to why the funding was turned down, instead only noting the large volume of applications received.

“The program received a significant number of appli-cations for grant funding, which could not all be accom-modated within the program funding levels established by the federal government and matched by the province,” wrote Brad Pickering, Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs.

Dave Brand, director of

public works for the Town of Sylvan Lake, said news of the denial was disappointing, but — with alternative funding options available — not a cause for panic.

“We have to consider the fact that there are lots of other municipalities in the province that are seeking funding too, so we certainly don’t want to hang our hat on the grant funding, (but) it’s always nice to get it,” he said.

Administration will even-tually recommend alternative funding options to council, he added. A combination of sources, including borrowing, could be considered.

LETTERS

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Employment#700 - #920

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Sylvan Lake, Alberta T4S 1N2Fax: 403-887-4069

No phone calls please

Employment OpportunityPermanent Full Time Coordinator

of Dietary ServicesSLF0062015

The Sylvan Lake Foundation is looking for a Coordinator of Dietary Services who will have direct responsibility for all dietaryservices offered at the Sylvan Lake Lodge.

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or relief cook- Three (3) years of supervisory experience

in an unionized environment- Current WHMIS, Emergency First Aid

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PersonalServices 1315

HIP OR KNEE Replacement? Arthritic

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Buy & Sell#1500 - #1990

Aircraft ..............................1510Antiques & Art ..................1520Auctions ............................1530Bicycles ............................1540Building Supplies ..............1550Business Machines ..........1560Cameras & Accessories ..1570Children’s Items ................1580Clothing ............................1590Computers ........................1600Concert & Event Tickets ..1610Equipment - Misc. ............1620Equipment - Heavy ..........1630Tools ................................1640Farmers’ Market &Food Basket......................1650Firewood ..........................1660Lumber ............................1670Garden Supplies ..............1680Lawn Tractors ..................1690Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700Household Appliances......1710Household Furnishings ....1720TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740Jewellery ..........................1750Kid’s Deals........................1755Misc. For Sale ..................1760Musical Instruments..........1770Music Lessons..................1780Piano & Organs ................1790Office Supplies ................1800Pets & Supplies ................1810Pet Services ....................1820Cats ..................................1830Dogs ................................1840Sports Cards ....................1850Sporting Goods ................1860Collectors’ Items ..............1870Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880Travel Packages ..............1900Wedding Supplies ............1910Recycled Products............1920Wanted to Buy ..................1930Items to Give Away ..........1940

Auctions 1530FARMLAND/GRAZING LAND near Keephills, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 29 inEdmonton. 6 parcels - 855+/- acres West of

Stony Plain. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652;

rbauction.com/realestate.

Auctions 1530COLLECTOR CAR

AUCTION. 8th Annual Red Deer Fall Finale Collector Car Auction. Westerner Park, Sept 11 & 12. Last

year sold over 80 percent. Time to consign, all

makes models welcome. 1-888-296-0528 ext 102.

[email protected]. EGauctions.com.

FARM AUCTION for (Ivan) & Janet Janssen. Millet, Alberta. Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. Selling JD

9230 & 5625 tractors, JD 4710 high-clearance

sprayer, stock & equipment trailers, grain trucks, farm machinery, restored & unrestored antique JD tractors & machinery, skid steer,

livestock equipment, 2014 Honda motorbike & tent

trailer. www.montgomeryauctions

.com. 1-800-371-6963.

HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL LOTS in High River, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 29 in Edmonton. 2 parcels -

Paved street, zoned Direct Control/Highway

Commercial Industrial. Jerry Hodge:

780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate.

LAKE FRONT HOME at Jackfi sh Lake, Alberta.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction,

October 29 in Edmonton. 6400 +/- walkout

bungalow, interior to be completed, 2.08 +/- title

acres. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652;


UNDEVELOPED COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL

LOTS at Baptiste Lake, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 29 in

Edmonton. 2.05+/- and 1.62+/- title acres, power & natural gas at property

line. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652;


Auctions 1530UNRESERVED Construc-tion Equipment Auction.

Sept. 15/15, 8 a.m. Motor Graders & Scrapers, Hyd.

Excavators, skidsteers, wheel loaders, trucks,

trailers, etc. For information call 403-269-6600 or

canadianpublicauction.com.

Equipment-Misc. 1620

A-CHEAP, lowest prices, steel shipping containers. Used 20’ & 40’ Seacans insulated & 40’ freezers, DMG $2450. Wanted:

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Agricultural#2000 - #2290

Farm Equipment ..............2010Haying Equipment ............2020Tractors ............................2030Combines & Headers ......2040Fertilizer Equipment..........2050Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060Equipment Wanted ..........2070Farm Custom Work ..........2080Farm Auctions ..................2090Livestock ..........................2100Livestock - Exotic..............2110Sheep ..............................2120Poultry ..............................2130Horses ..............................2140Horse Boarding ................2150Riding Supplies ................2160Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170Pasture Wanted ................2180Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190Seed Grain ......................2200Seeding & Tillage ............2210

Farm CustomWork 2080

WANTED: Looking for someone to feed 200 bred

heifers for the winter. Please call 403-963-1334.

Pasture/Land Wanted 2180WANTED: Grass for 2016

grazing season for cow calf pairs or yearlings. Phone 403-963-1334.

Grain, FeedHay 2190HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Spring-thrashed Canola. Buying:

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

or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan

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Grain, FeedHay 2190

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#3000 - #3200Acreages/Farms ..............3010Houses/Duplexes ............3020Condos/Townhouses........3030Manufactured Homes ......3040Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050Suites ..............................3060Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070Roommates Wanted ........3080Rooms for Rent................3090Motels/Hotels ..................3100Offices ..............................3110Stores/Commercial ..........3120Industrial ..........................3130Warehouse Space............3140Garage Space..................3150Storage Space ................3160Land ................................3170Pasture ............................3180Mobile Lot ........................3190Misc. for Rent ..................3200

Wanted to Rent#3250 - #3390

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

Suites 3060APARTMENT IN SYLVANClose to beach & downtown.

2 bedroom, 2 bath.Looking for older mature adult. Heat & water incl.

Washer & dryer incl.No pets, N/S Rent $1100 d.d. $1100 Avail. Sept.1. 403-887-6063 318-7957

BACHELOR FURNISHED SUITES FOR RENT

ranging $600-$995 $300 d.d. All rooms above

Hazzard County Bar & Grill. Call 403-887-5235

ask for Sheri

NEW bsmt. suite In RYDERS RIDGE,

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pets, n/s, ref’s, 1 yr. lease $795. avail. Sept.15

587-876-7977

Cottage/Seasonal 3070

SNOWBIRDS! Parks-ville/Qualicum, Vancouver Island, 600 sq. ft., 1 bed-room, 1 bathroom fully

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ForRent 3299

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Pasture 3180PASTURE & HAY LAND. 400 - 8000 acres of year round water supply. Full

operational with manage-ment available. Central Saskatchewan. Cross-

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springs excellent water. Shortly ready to locate

cattle. Other small & large grain & pasture quarters.

$150k - $2.6m. Call Doug Rue 306-716-2671.

Real Estate#4000 - #4190

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

Acreages 4050

GREAT LOCATION. 4.6 acres of privacy, yet

close to the town of Dickson and easy access to Glennifer lake. Older 1 1/2 storey home with extensive upgrades. 3

bedrooms plus a bit of a loft, master bedroom is on

the main oor. MLS# c3656487 Directions: 1/2

mile West of the Hamlet of DICKSON $309,000. Contact

E. Dwayne Hassett, CIR Realty 403-650-8605

ManufacturedHomes 4090

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$6,050

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$67,850 $42,650

$24,850 $54,950

$20 851Hail Sale Price

*( ) = number of units available.

Financing From4.99%!*

Financing From4.99%!*

*On select units. See dealership for details.


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