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Week-long Camp Quality provided lifetime of memoriesby Stuart Fullarton

Sylvan Lake News

A group of children affected by cancer went home with a variety of fun, new memo-ries last Friday, following their one-week, action-packed stay at Camp Quality.

They took part in a variety of activities, including hot air balloon rides, laser tag, and horse back riding. They also carried out a number of traditional camp-related activities, such as campfires and singalongs, before exploring Sylvan Lake in limousines.

“Everything we can think of that might be unique, we try and cram it in,” said camp director Ian Campbell.

The camp, one of seven across Canada, was held at Camp Kannawin near Jarvis Bay Provincial Park, and is open to children between the ages of 4 to 18 who either have

cancer, are in remission, or are the sibling of another child affected by cancer.

According to Campbell, the camp is “just about letting kids be kids”.

“The word cancer is almost never really brought up,” he said. “It’s about just being loud, crazy and having the most amazing time.”

Attending the camp were children from all over Alberta, including Eckville, Spruce View, Camrose, Blackfalds and Airdrie. Others came from as far as Canmore and Fort McMurray.

Campbell said numbers this year were up for the camp, which last week received seven first-time visitors.

Campbell said that some people see more children attending the camp as a sad reminder of cancer’s devastating effects. He, however, sees an increasing attendance as a good thing.

“The way I’m choosing to look at it is the

name is just getting out a lot more,” he said. “You go around, and you hold events, and you hear families say they hadn’t heard about Camp Quality.”

About 18 of this year’s 25 campers returned from last year, with some having attended the camp for as many as ten consecutive years.

Campbell said some children experience nervousness about being away from home for a week. Often, those are the same children who don’t want to go home by the time it’s over.

“It’s amazing to watch. Once you convince them to come to this camp, you see a little nerves, because it’s summer camp and you’re leaving mom and dad.

“By the time you come back, you’re exhausted, and your parents are all recharged.”

Each child who attends Camp Quality is paired with a counsellor, or a ‘companion’.

These companions act as big brothers or big sisters to campers, and spend most of the week with them, said Campbell.

“It’s our hope that, after the week, that friendship continues, and that it adds another support network for those families who have gone through so much.”

Camp Quality is a non-profit organization run entirely by carefully-screened volunteers. All funds raised through the camp go directly to children and camp programming, said Campbell.

The camp is funded completely “by the generosity of corporate Alberta and personal donations”.

“It takes a lot of money to put it on, and we couldn’t possibly do it without the help of our sponsors and our community groups.”

More information on the camp is available at www.campquality.com.

Cody, Ryan, Tara Lee, Blake, Chase and Nicci took part in a game of soccer at Camp Quality last Thursday.

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Special EventsSaturday, August 31 - Taber corn roast and Karaoke at Sylvan Lake Legion. Corn roast begins at 4 pm, Karaoke by Gerry’s Karaoke at 7 pm. Everyone welcome.Saturday, August 31 & Sunday, September 1 - Canadian Miniature Bull Riding Finals at Benalto Rodeo Grounds. Something for kids of all ages. Bull riders riding for the championship, pig scramble, chicken scramble, barrels (12 & under, 13-18 card-ed), wild pony races, pony scramble. Aug 31 kicks off at 4 pm, Sept 1 at 2 pm. More info 403-722-2509 evenings.Sunday, September 1 - Sylvan Lake Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary breakfast at the Legion. 4916 50 Ave. 9 am to 1 pm. Everyone welcome.Sunday, September 1 - Fireworks will Light Up The Sky at Sylvan Lake at dusk.Wednesday, September 4 - 55+ Club Pot Luck at Sylvan Lake Legion 12 noon. $2 admission. Jam session to follow. Everyone welcome.Saturday, September 7 - Sylvan Lake Beach Volleyball tournament at the pier and Slo-Pitch tournament at Four Seasons Park. Both events involve Calgary and Edmonton Sport & Social Clubs competing against each other. Saturday, Sept. 7 and Sunday, Sept. 8 - End of Summer Hummer, Sylvan Lake Sailing Club. syl-vansailing.ca.Saturday, September 7 - Family movie matinee at Sylvan Lake Municipal Library from 10 am to 3:30 pm. We are watching Sky High, MegaMind and Incredibles. Drop-in. Free juice and popcorn. For more info call 403-887-2130.Sunday, September 8 - Crib tourney at Sylvan Lake Legion, open at 9:30 for registration, play begins 10:30. Includes lunch. Sunday, September 8 - Centennial Picnic By The Lake. Centennial celebrations continue as our Sylvan Lake Ministerial Association hosts a good old fash-ioned community picnic by the lake from 12:30 to 4 pm in Centennial Park. Bring your lawn chairs, bring your neighbours, bring your friends. Pack a picnic basket for your family or partake in a barbecue provided lunch. Entertainment and games. Dress any era as we celebrate 100 years of Sylvan Lake.Sunday, September 8 - Dickson Store Museum’s 22nd annual harvest festival from 12:30-4:30 pm. Family event features Danish and traditional food, continuous entertainment, kiddies corral and ven-

dors. Please bring a non-perishable food bank dona-tion. Everyone welcome. For info or to book table call 403-728-3355.Monday, September 9 - Sylvan Lake Community Partners’ Association annual general meeting at 6:30 pm at SLCPA office, 4936 50 Ave., Sylvan Lake. Anyone interested is invited to attend. SLCPA is recruiting new board members. Contact the office 403-887-9989 for info.Tuesday, September 10 - Mystery Book Club at Sylvan Lake Library reading lounge from 7-8 pm. September’s book is Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie. Drop-in. Info call 403-887-2130.Wednesday, September 11 - Seniors’ bus going to Sunnybrook Farm for lunch and museum tour. Pick-up starts at 11 am. Only 15 tickets available. Call Lenore ASAP. 403-887-5272.Thursday, September 12 - Family & Community Information Fair from 5-8 pm at the community centre, 4725 43rd Street. Discover more about com-munity volunteer opportunities, register in programs and find out more about Sylvan Lake service clubs and community organizations for families, children, youth, adults and seniors. BBQ outside from 5-6:30 pm with proceeds to Sylvan Lake Youth Centre.Saturday, October 19 - All aboard, dinner theatre, Benalto. Enjoy an evening of great fun, great food and great entertainment by Say It Ain’t So Theatre Group as they present “A Bench in the Sun” at Benalto Community Hall. Proceeds to Benalto Train Station. Supper 6 pm, theatre 8 pm. Tickets avail-able at Benalto General Store (403-746-3775) or call Gloria Murphy 403-746-5494.

Support ProgramsSylvan Lake Al-Anon (for families and friends of alcoholics) 8 pm Sundays, Presbyterian Church (north door), Kathy 403-887-4470 or Robyn 403-887-2961. 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. Narcotics Anonymous meetings Thursday nights at 7:30 pm at Sylvan Lake Bethany Care, 4700 47th Ave. Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? Overweight? Underweight? Obsessed with weight or dieting? You are not alone. No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. Everyone is welcome. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a 12 step recovery pro-gram. For info call Joan at 403-396-9371.

Weekly eventsMondays - At Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Centre - Wii (9:30-11:30), walking group (10:30-11:30).Tuesdays - At Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Centre - Line dancing during August from 10:30-11:30 am.Wednesdays - Sylvan Lake Community Food Bank issues hampers from 9:30 am to 12 noon. Located in basement of Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4607 47th Ave., Sylvan Lake. Contact 403-887-4534 in you are in need of assistance.Thursdays - Sylvan Lake Seniors Bus to Red Deer. Pick-up starts at 9:15 am. Returning to Sylvan 1:30 pm. Call Glenda 403-864-4910. Thursdays - At Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Centre - Alberta seniors benefit program assistance for seniors 9-4.Thursdays - Community Bingo at Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Centre. Precall at 6:30 bingo starts at 7 pm. Canteen opens at 5:30 pm.

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Survey generated variety of ideas for businesses downtownby Steve Dills

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Overwhelmingly, people who answered a town survey about shopping in the downtown area would like more food related businesses there.

Top on the list of retail busi-nesses was bakery, followed by butcher or meat shop, grocery and natural foods market. Others in the top 10 list were a fish and seafood shop and a delicatessen.

A book store, coffee shop, shoe store, family clothing and women’s clothing were also list-ed in the survey answered by

499 residents online. One hun-dred visitors answered in-per-son surveys.

A second question asked about service businesses people would like downtown. Top on the list was dinner theatre, fol-lowed by bar/grill/chain restau-rant, ethnic food restaurant, comedy club, amusements and arcade, yoga and aerobics stu-dio, movie rental, arts and cul-ture instruction, fast food res-taurant, fitness centre and movie theatre.

The 28 page report provides a plethora of information gleaned through survey questions and includes individual comments related to the downtown, busi-

ness and lakeside environments.Sylvan Lake councillors got

their first look at the final ‘Downtown Revitalization Engagement Surveys and Supply and Demand Analysis’ report earlier this week but were reti-cent to accept it for information because they hadn’t had enough time to review it.

Instead they voted to defer discussion on the report to their next meeting, Sept. 9.

Councillor Dale Plante said it’s a great report, but com-plained he just got it that day.

“From your perspective what is it telling us,” Plante asked Economic Development Officer Vicki Kurz.

“A younger population completed the poll,” she said. “They’re looking for certain types of businesses, res-taurants that are not pub related, activities, healthy outdoor activities, there’s a need for a public boat launch. Food is required in the downtown, a grocery store, bakery, fish market, family restaurant.”

Asked by Councillor Laverne Asselstine how the information will be distributed, Kurz said it would be on the town’s website Tuesday morn-ing and a media release would be sent from the town. She also provid-ed councillors a copy of an ‘opportu-nity profile’ which would be used to create interest.

Kurz said she’ll pursue businesses in categories represented in the sur-vey to promote opportunities in Sylvan Lake.

Councillor Sean McIntyre agreed with Plante’s comment about lack of time to read the document. “Bring it back to the next meeting. I’m not

prepared to make a recommendation on a report I haven’t had time to review.”

“The report’s overall theme focused on creating a unique shop-ping and activities environment that caters more towards families, cultur-al experiences and niche products,” Kurz said in Tuesday’s media release.

The same document quoted Mayor Susan Samson. “Residents, in general, were pleased to see the improvements made to Lakeshore Drive and many would like to see this theme carried through to 50th Street. There was a strong indication for the need for planned or designed outdoor healthy living activities along the lakeside including a public boat launch accessible for commu-nity members.”

Survey results and the final report are on the town’s website at www.sylvanlake.ca under “What’s Happening”.

New teachers set up for success through orientation program

by Sandy BexonSpecial to Sylvan Lake News

The annual New Teacher Orientation, part of what is considered to be one of the most extensive mentorship programs in the province, took place in Chinook’s Edge School Division last week.

Twenty teachers who are either new to the pro-fession or new to the division took part. The four-day program is meant to increase their under-standing of the culture and expectations at Chinook’s Edge, and to provide time and support as they begin mapping out specific plans and goals for the school year. As part of an ongoing mentor-ship program, each new teacher is also invited to be paired with a seasoned Chinook’s Edge teacher to share ongoing support, encouragement and professional development.

“They establish strong connections with one another and create networks of support that will ensure their first year in Chinook’s Edge is highly successful,” said Dr. Lissa Steele, Associate Superintendent of Learning Services. “We really want to make sure our new teachers have the best start possible. One of the most rewarding aspects of the program is the sense of community that is created, so that they can launch their teaching careers knowing they are part of a strong and sup-portive school division.”

Jaleesa Hallgren is one of the teachers who took part in the program and, although she taught for two years in a different school division, she was impressed with the amount of new infor-mation and resources that she discovered at the orientation. Mostly, she was excited by the level of enthusiasm in the room.

“I’m so impressed by how meaningful and helpful the orientation program has been, I really wish every new teacher could have the experience they pro-vide in Chinook’s Edge,” said Hallgren, who will be teaching Kindergarten at C. P. Blakely School in Sylvan Lake. “I love the

collaboration among this group, and it is so good to have all these strong connections. It’s fantastic how approachable and friendly everyone is in this division. It is a highly professional atmosphere, but it’s also friendly and energetic.

“My goal and passion is to make a positive dif-ference in the life of every child I come into con-tact with. I’m excited to work alongside my stu-dents and witness their new discoveries, and set them up with strong foundations for learning. I hope they’ll come to love school and to love all learning as much as I do.”

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69 years ago ...From the issue of August 23, 1944It could only happen at Sylvan

Lake! Sid Byers, Bob McCallum and Tanner Staples were exchanging nick-els on the local golf course recently. Play was pretty even when they arrived at the sixth tee. Here, Sid’s drive was not as good as usual, and

his second shot was disappointing. Bob and Tanner commenced to gloat, (you should not do this Bob and Tanner, it may still cost you a nickel). Then it happened. A seagull swooped down and picking up Sid’s ball, start-ed off with it. Sid gave chase and threw a club at the bird, which dropped the ball. However, the gull picked it up again and flying by, dropped the ball near the edge of the green. Sid made a par.

It would be nice to have a gull trained to catch your ball in flight and droop it in the cup.

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Marjorie and Mildred Walker are spending two weeks furlough visiting their parents Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Walker. Both young ladies are serving in the R.C.A.F. Their sister Elizabeth,

also serving with the R.C.A.F., is at present stationed at Dayton, Ohio.

50 years ago ...From the issue of September 5, 1963As of September 4, pupils regis-

tered at Sylvan Lake School totalled 537, an increase of about 60 over last June. Principal R. W. Blick stated that a few more are expected in some of the grades, and that some redistribu-tion of pupils per room will be made.

All elementary grades require two rooms, except Grade 1 which is divid-ed into three rooms. Junior High and High School grades up to Grade 10 are each two rooms, Grade 11, with 24 pupils, requires one room. Including the typing room, there are 23 rooms in use.

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Fine fall weather has speeded har-vest on its way, and it is estimated that by the end of this week combining will be about 50 per cent completed. Yields of barley are as high as 45 bushels to the acre and some has been making malt grade. However grades in some areas are disappointing as the kernels are thin and immature.

The first carload of malt barley was shipped by Alberta Pacific agent Johnny Martin for J. O. Bystrom. The carload was graded 3 C.W. This was shipped August 26, which is probably the earliest date malt barley has ever been shipped from Sylvan Lake.

Yields of oats are as high as 50 bushels per acre but little combining has yet been done. Cutting of the small wheat acreage in the district is just getting under way.

Water level more an adult issue than a children’s issueDear Editor,

Re: Letter to the Editor – Water Levels & Aerial Fire Trucks

I have been reading with a great deal of interest the Letters to the Editor as we enter “silly season” better known as “civic election time”.

Two letters from the August 22 edi-tion really caught my attention and so I felt it was time to respond.

The first letter was from David Spencer in reply to a letter written by Lyle Dressler the week previous regard-ing an aerial truck for Sylvan Lake Fire Department. It seems that Mr. Dressler prefers to search the internet for what he feels are bargains rather than researching some good solid information and deter-mining the client’s needs, in this case

Sylvan Lake Fire Department. Thank goodness for the well thought out and very factual letter from David Spencer. I would hope that that when tenders are called for new fire equipment, Mr. Spencer and his company are invited to submit tenders and that before any ten-ders are awarded town administration do a solid apples-to-apples comparison or even better invite Mr. Spencer to help write the specifications.

My second comments are directed toward the letter written by Al Hallgren regarding lake levels. His reference first of all to “Lady Mayor” was demeaning and totally uncalled for. Our mayor is Susan Samson and her gender should never be an issue. Mr. Hallgren might also want to do a little research. The

mayor on council has only one vote, the same as any other councillor, and can’t determine the direction of council or any vote held at council meetings. They are council and mayor decisions with equal votes by all! The mayor and all council members should be working towards consensus on all issues.

Case in point is Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi — while very popular on his own he has never been able to build consensus with Calgary council mem-bers.

Secondly ALL water in Canada falls under the jurisdiction of the federal gov-ernment and then the provincial govern-ment with civic governments at the bot-tom of this list. Now add in that there are at least five summer villages around

Sylvan Lake, plus Lacombe and Red Deer counties. Any vote on what actions might be taken for Sylvan need a positive vote by all and Sylvan Lake has only ONE vote.

Further to all this is of course cost and what everyone might have to pay. There was an exhaustive study done on Sylvan Lake water levels. It showed that the outflow is working as it should be. Secondly was the idea of a weir with a cost somewhere north of $2 million dol-lars and no guarantee it would be effec-tive. And finally Cygnet Lake landown-ers have put all levels of government on notice that any increase to that body of water that would take away agricultural lands would be met with objection and/or compensation needs.

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Thanks volunteers; celebrate summer’s end, school’s beginningPartly sunny 27, partly sunny 25,

mostly sunny 23, partly sunny 26, mostly sunny and very warm 27. That’s the weather forecast for today through Monday.

Then as the youngsters head back to school, it’s predicted to be mostly cloudy and very warm 26. And next Wednesday we can expect “a stray afternoon shower” followed by a “passing morning shower” the following day.

We could say something about the juxtaposition of “mostly cloudy” and “back to school” in the same sentence but we don’t believe the coming year is going to be anything but great for our students.

The forecast sounds like a fantastic way to wrap up the summer season at the lake although we’re not sure why that “stray” shower is going to pick Sylvan Lake to dump on.

All humour aside, though, it’s been a fantastic summer with some magnificent weather and great events.

At this time, it’s fitting to say thanks to all those who have been involved in creating those events, putting in massive amounts of volunteer hours for the enjoyment of others.

Listening to the organizers, they express real passion for what they’re doing and for their visions for making Sylvan Lake the best place on the planet to live.

We applaud those positive comments

and the extensive followings they’ve built for various activities in Central Alberta and, in fact, throughout the country.

As school begins, people start to think of the fall season and getting more involved again in their community after a summer of relaxation, socializing and rejuvenating themselves.

Many youth organizations — from sports to Brownies and Scouts to church-based groups — are beginning again. And there’s lots of opportunities to become involved in the groups your chil-dren join.

There are many other opportunities to get involved in your community and prosper socially from new acquaintances and new experiences. Perhaps you should attend the community information fair on Sept. 12 at the community centre to learn about some of those opportunities and the organizations which are the life-blood of our active community.

Volunteer involvement is one of the most rewarding aspects of our lives and we encourage people new to the com-munity to get out and find the types of things they’d enjoy, then to get involved.

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In the immediate future, however, let’s spend this last weekend enjoying life at the lake. And don’t forget the ‘Farewell to Summer” fireworks display that’s tak-ing place Sunday night at 9:30 p.m. from the pier.

“The sky will be darker and the night will be cooler, we will all need a reason to come together and celebrate the coming of autumn,” stated a notice from the town

which is hosting the event because the “traditionally more elaborate” Canada Day fireworks show was “compromised” when the contractor, Big Bang Fireworks Inc., fell victim to flooding in High River where they had stored their equipment.

It’s going to be a great end to the sum-mer and a great kick-off for the next year of school, sports and other involvements.

Lacombe County Council has given fi rst reading to Bylaw No. 1184/13 the purpose of which are to amend the uses, defi nitions, general regulations and policies in the County’s Land Use Bylaw. The amendments are being proposed to provide:

• Additional commercial opportunities in the County’s various commercial land use districts;

• Flexibility for the Development Offi cer to make decisions on larger shops in the Country Residential District; and

• Eliminating the requirement for Minor Home Based Businesses that have no outside storage (except farm equipment as outlined in the Bylaw), non-resident employees or visiting of clients to the site in the Agricultural District to require Development Permits from the County.

A copy of the Bylaws with the proposed amendments may be obtained from the County’s Planning and Development Department or by visiting the County’s website at www.lacombecounty.com. Anyone wishing to comment on the proposed Bylaw amendments will have an opportunity to do so at a public hearing which has been arranged for:

Date: Thursday, September 12, 2013 Time: 9:00 AM Place: Lacombe County Administration Offi ce located 2 1⁄2 miles west of Highway 2 at the intersection of

Spruceville Road and Highway 12 If you are unable to attend the hearing, written submissions can be made to the County. You will, however, need to ensure that your comments are received by the County prior to the date of the hearing. Your comments can be sent by email to [email protected], by fax to 403-782-3820 or by mail to RR 3, Lacombe AB T4L 2N3. All submissions will be public information. For more information, please contact the Planning and Development Department.

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Slow down — you could start a trend Dear Editor,

At the end of the school year, last June, there were a few articles about drivers speeding in schools zones and youths with skateboards on the road. As a citizen of this community and driver it is your responsibility to abide by the speed limits.

School zones 30km/h or less and in town 40 Km/h — slow down you could save a life or prevent great injury to a youth or relative.

Youth should be taught the rules of the road but remember they are youth and they don’t always pay attention so as a driver you need to watch out for them. If you kill some-one with a vehicle I don’t think it really matters who was at fault.

As for skateboarders or bicycles on the road in front of your vehicle

they usually will move aside as soon as they known you are behind them. Even if it takes a minute or two, is that really a big deal compared to injuring someone?

There is nothing so important that a few minutes late will matter as how late you will be if you are stopped for speeding or have injured someone.

If we all start to slow down and do the speed limits, then the drivers behind us will also slow down it could catch on. If you slow down and the person behind you speeds past you ,then two blocks later pulls in front of you and turns left, it’s like Forest Gump’s mother said, “stupid is as stupid does”. So think about it.

Garth Wood,Sylvan Lake

Last thing we need is parking meters installed; public being gouged enoughDear Editor,

I was sorry to read the comments of Paul Jackson in your recent issue.

I believe Sylvan Lake town council should go ahead and expand and enhance our beautiful com-munity’s beach, for the benefit of all men, women and children who live here.

I can remember when families looked forward to going to the lake, as it was the one thing you could do and enjoy because it didn’t cost a lot of money. The family picnic was the highlight which could be a potluck of mom’s potato salad, fried chicken and goodies all homemade.

As for the out-of-towners not supporting the town, that is not altogether true.

Since when are visitors to our area obligated to

spend money?Many are struggling in these hard economic

times just to drive here what with the price of gas. In some cases families would like to eat out, but when you look at the menu and the cheapest plate is $10 if you’re lucky, and there are four or fourteen of you, do the math.

Maybe town council’s tax on vendors should be reduced, so that they could come down on these prices.

Then if you want to launch a boat it costs $40 to put it in. There has been talk of making Sylvan Lake a private lake. If they keep building the way they are, soon you won’t be able to see the lake.

The last thing we need is parking meters installed. I think that the public is being gouged enough.

I hope that those visiting will not take offence at the narrow selfish comments that have been expressed.

Let’s learn to live and let live.Suzanne Kinder,

Sylvan Lake

Water level...Continued from Page 4

The lake level is a very complicated issue without any apparent solutions at this time.

I remember the wide sandy beaches of the past and would like them back the same as everyone but know that the best solution is time. Lake levels were almost this high in the ’50s and were also quite high in the ’80s. Let’s hope that with time and hot weather with little precipitation we see a return to the sand beaches of yesterday.

I must also add that this seems to be more an adult issue than a children’s issue. When I am at the lake and watch all the children playing in the water or on the grass, they all seem quite happy. When I ask parents what they think, everyone seems happy just to spend family time at Sylvan Lake.

One more point in Mr. Hallgren’s letter was a com-ment that said the lake was dirty. Some research would have shown him that Sylvan is today and has always been one of the cleanest lakes in Alberta. It’s been crys-tal clear every time I have been down there. Best of all NONE of the blue green algae of Pigeon, Gull or Pine Lakes.

In the coming elec-tion I have looked at all the mayoralty candidates and will put my support solidly behind our cur-rent mayor, Susan Samson. Do I have issues with our current mayor? Yes! However I have learned that keeping all the people happy all the time ends up keeping nobody ever happy. It’s a reality! As for council members I haven’t seen all the candidates, but will be looking closely at everyone. A strong coun-cil is every bit as impor-tant as a strong mayor so

Thanks for bringing reason and clarity to fi re truck issue

Dear Editor,Thank you, thank you David Spencer for your let-

ter to the editor in the Aug. 22 edition of Sylvan Lake News.

Mr. Spencer, you brought reason and clarity to the issue of the town’s purchase of an aerial fire truck and there are many issues in this community that require the same sort of careful thought and consideration.

Leaping in with an uninformed opinion, as some do, simply muddies the waters.

And speaking of muddy waters, Mr. Al Hallgren,

a man of your advanced years must know that alter-ing the shoreline of a waterbody without permission is illegal? My belief is that you do know and don’t care and that says more to me than anything you might espouse in your letter.

Municipalities will always have malcontents and councils will have to deal with them but they don’t have to give any credence to their opinions.

Lynda Fiedler,Sylvan Lake

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The Draft Town of Sylvan Lake Tourism Strategy: 2013-2018 will be open for community discussion at an open house in the Family & Community Centre meeting room from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, September 5th, 2013. Community volunteers have been working on the draft plan since May of this year, discussing community tourism issues and opportunities, setting priorities and identifying strategies for success. Steering Committee members will be on hand to talk with interested community stakeholders about the draft plan, the planning process, and the next steps in moving Sylvan Lake forward to realize the priorities of the draft Plan. Come and learn about what your fellow citizens think are tourism priorities for Sylvan Lake. Talk with Town staff, Committee members, participants in the plan and the consultants. Hear about progress to date on a number of strategies. Provide your views on the suggested priorities, and add your input to the Plan. Following the open house on September 5th, the Draft Town of Sylvan Lake Tourism Strategy 2013-2018 will be presented to Council on Monday, September 23rd, 2013.

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The Waste Transfer site will be CLOSED on Monday, September 2 for Labour Day. The Waste Transfer site is open through the summer from Monday to Saturday from 9 A.M. until 5 P.M. exclusive of statutory holidays. The facility is located 1 kilometer east of the round-about on Highway 11A and .5 kilometers South on RR12.

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Driving, drug, firearm charges laid following chase that exceeded

230 km/hrby Steve Dills

Sylvan Lake News

A Sylvan Lake man if facing a number of driv-ing, drug and firearm charges after he fled from police near Whitecourt and then eluded them for five hours in the forest.

Whitecourt RCMP and Alberta Sheriff Integrated Traffic Unit tried to stop a 2001 Jaguar on Highway 43 west of Whitecourt about 11:25 p.m. Aug. 19.

The driver didn’t stop and a short pursuit ensued where speeds were in excess of 230 km/hr. At some point the Jaguar left the road and went down a sharp decline getting stuck at the end of a road off Highway 32 north, reported RCMP Cst. Michael Hibbs.

An RCMP police service dog was dispatched to the area after the male driver and only occupant of the vehicle fled into the forest. He was located about five hours later and taken to hospital as he “suffered minor injuries due to the elements and not as a result of his encounter with the police dog”.

A search of the vehicle uncovered 434 grams of cocaine, 639 grams of methamphetamine, one gram of heroin as well as paraphernalia for the use and traffic of drugs. Also discovered was a loaded 45 calibre handgun and a number of Oxycodone pills.

Brian Buxton, of Sylvan Lake, faces numerous charges including dangerous driving, possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of traf-ficking, possession of a stolen firearm and unsafe storage of a firearm. He was also wanted on a number of warrants out of Blackfalds, Innisfail, Red Deer and British Columbia.

Way up - Towering above her is one of the sunflowers in the front garden at Nancy Gagnon’s Wildrose Dr. home. It’s 12 feet tall and still growing, according to measurements taken Friday. “I get lovely comments every day,” she said. The leaves are so large, she said she’s got her own “little oasis behind them on the porch”. The stocks on the plants are “like tree trunks”. The sunflowers, which face south, were grown from organic seeds she bought two years ago but she doesn’t give them any special attention — just rain water out of her barrel. She grew other tall sunflowers last year from the same package of seeds. STEVE DILLS

Town has no jurisdiction over lake levelDear Editor,

Once again, I feel the need to respond to a letter in the paper, where a “little common sense” and some research could have saved us all some time.

We moved to Sylvan Lake in 2003, hot on the heels of two very dry years. Yes, there were miles of beach to play on, but we heard nothing but lament of how low the water level was. Fast for-ward 10 years, hot on the heels of several very wet years, and hey, we have nothing but lament of how high the water is. This is the natural cycle of a lake folks. Give it another 10 years and it will likely be low again. I am sure Mr. Hallgren, having been here ‘on and off since 1931’, has seen this many times.

Complaining about it to town council is of no

value, other than fodder for Letters to the Editor. The town has no jurisdiction, or authority, over the waters of the lake. That solely belongs to the Department of Oceans and Fisheries Canada. So, lay off council. There is nothing they can, or will, do about the level of the lake, and badgering them isn’t going to change that.

For those concerns, please feel free to contact the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister for Oceans and Fisheries. The phone number for the Central and Arctic Office in Sarnia is 866-290-3731, or check out their website at www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca. Waters are a federal matter, not municipal.

David Spencer,Sylvan Lake

Sylvan prime example of modern visionDear Editor,

I would like to commend the Sylvan Lake town council on its investment in Lakeshore Drive and Centennial Park upgrades.

I attended the fabulous Shake the Lake event, and was impressed — and frankly jealous — at the design decisions made throughout the waterfront area.

As a resort municipality, Sylvan Lake needs to

continue to invest in this type of community infra-structure to attract and retain its valuable tourism industry. Tourism generates almost triple that of agriculture to Alberta’s GDP, and Sylvan Lake is a prime example of a modern vision for its most valuable asset.

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Manyluk’s The Farm With The Good Food participated in Open Farm Daysby Stuart Fullarton

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Alberta residents became much better acquainted with farmers over the weekend, during the province’s first Open Farm Days Aug. 24 and 25.

On Saturday, “farm-to-table” culi-nary activities were held at farms throughout the province. Then over 40 farms welcomed curious visitors

to explore their operations on Sunday.

The event was held to bring farm-ers together with the people who enjoy their products, and farmer Susan Manyluk is in favour of it being held again next year.

“This whole concept is, I think, excellent,” said Manyluk, who owns The Farm With The Good Food on Range Road 282 east of Sylvan Lake. “They haven’t had it before, but this

is what we need to do.”Manyluk’s farm was one of the host farms peo-

ple were able to visit and explore free of charge. She admitted she didn’t receive as many visitors as she would have liked, but felt the lack of commu-nity participation was justified, given that the program is still in its first year.

“It’s the first Open Farm Days, and I think it has potential,” she said, adding that it will likely be “a couple of years” before the program fully takes off.

“I suspect that’s what it’s going to take before people really get it.”

Manyluk first learned of Alberta Open Farm Days during a tourism conference in Camrose, and was eager to get on board to help raise aware-ness of her own farming operation, as well as oth-ers like it.

New highway signs have helped advertise her

Elliesana and Sophia Ingenhaag enjoyed being outside for Open Farm Days on Sunday.

MacGregor Manyluk helped show people around his family’s farm east of Sylvan Lake Sunday.

Holmehus Antiques provided another attraction for those who visited The Farm With Good Food dur-ing Alberta Open Farm Days Sunday.

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farm, but Manyluk feels that the program, should it continue and grow, will raise more awareness among people who may otherwise not consider visiting farms.

“They’re what I call small adventures,” she said. “It’s lovely to climb on a plane and go somewhere exciting, but we often can’t do that. We don’t have the time, or the money, or even the inclination, for that matter, and there is so much in Central Alberta and Alberta in general.”

Visitors to The Farm With The Good Food were able to take in all the sights and sounds of a traditional mixed farm, said Manyluk, who has farmed on the property since 1977.

They were also able to visit Holmehus Antiques, an antique store owned and operated by Manyluk on the farm, and find out how the farm came to be referred to as The Farm With The Good Food.

The farm, while not organic, is “about as natu-ral as you can get”, according to Manyluk.

Its products, like other farms in the area have attracted interest from consumers beyond Central Alberta.

“The whole point is, if you know your farmer, why wouldn’t you shop there?,” she said, referring to nearby Sylvan Star Cheese as an example. “What they do, they do really well.”

Manyluk said she intends to contact other par-ticipants in Alberta Open Farm Days to find out how the event went for them. She also plans on participating again should the program continue.

“I see really good potential in this,” she said. “They’ll learn from the things that maybe could have worked better.”

Dr. Richard Starke, Minister of Tourism, Parks and Recreation noted the potential economic implications of Alberta Open Farm Days, in a media release.

“Tourism in Alberta’s rural communities con-tributes more than $1.5 billion to our economy each year, and Open Farm Days is a positive step towards seeing that figure grow,” he said. “Whether you’re from around the corner or around the world, Alberta offers the authentic, hands-on experiences that visitors are looking for.”

Ducks enjoyed the sunshine during Alberta Open Farm Days at The Farm With The Good Food Sunday.


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Sunday School 10:15 amChurch Services 11:30 am

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“Experience the unconditional love of God in Jesus Christ.” (John 3:16)403-887-5687 Pastor Barry Sigurdson

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STEFFIE WOIMA SCHOOL - 4720 - 45 AVE.Worship Service 11:00 am

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Variety of Pub Crawl enjoyed by many Aug. 18

Concluding a Western Canada album release tour at Sylvan Lake was the Jessica Stuart Three of Toronto who played at Fireside Restaurant and Lounge. Stuart performed several tunes on a 13 stringed Koto, a traditional Japanese floor harp.

C-Note/Audrey Graham jazz duo entertained at Bayview Café.

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Wanted on Canada-wide warrant for parole violationsby Steve Dills

Sylvan Lake News

A habitual offender who’s wanted for vio-lating parole condi-tions may be in the Sylvan Lake area.

Hinton RCMP Cst. Michael Kublkanski issued a news release last Wednesday stating they’re looking for 47 year old Clayton William Gosney.

“Gosney is unlawfully at large and wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for violating conditions of his parole. Gosney is a habitual offender who received a 31 month jail sentence in 2011 for numerous charges including stolen property, resist arrest and drug offences,” according to the release.

Gosney was most recently seen in the Hinton area but is also known to frequent the Sylvan Lake, Lacombe and Edmonton areas.

RCMP reminded the public to take no action to apprehend this subject themselves. Report any information to the nearest RCMP detachment or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Three youths detained for questioning in fi re at librarySaturday, August 17th

12:31 a.m. – A 24-year-old Sylvan Lake male is facing charges in relation to an impaired driving offence on 47th Avenue in Sylvan Lake. The man was observed travel-ling westbound on 47th Avenue from Highway 20 accelerating to 100 km/hour in a 40 km/hour zone. The driver was stopped and alcohol was detected on his breath. He was given a breathalyzer and failed resulting in an impaired driving charge and operating a motor vehicle with

a blood alcohol level over .08.2:21 a.m. – A patrol in the

Eckville area resulted in impaired driving charges being laid against a 36-year-old Red Deer male. RCMP conducted a traffic stop on 53rd Street at 54th Avenue in Eckville

and found the male to be grossly impaired. His vehicle was towed at the scene and the male is fac-ing charges of impaired driving and having a blood alcohol level over .08.

3:25 a.m. – A 28-year-old Sylvan Lake male is

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facing numerous charges in connec-tion with a police operation early Saturday morning.

RCMP members were pursuing a vehicle containing two males believed to be involved in a recent break and enter in Caroline as well as ATM thefts and liquor store robberies in the Central Alberta rural area. The pursuit was initiated in Innisfail and ended in Sylvan Lake on Herder Drive at Harrison Road where the vehicle was stopped by a spike belt.

The two male occupants fled on foot whereby RCMP conducted con-tainment in the area.

One male was detained by police after he was observed running near a fence in the area. During question-ing, the male fled from officers and was subsequently tasered and arrest-ed.

He was found not to be one of the parties involved in the pursuit, how-ever, he was found to be under house arrest. He is now charged with obstructing a peace officer, assault to resist arrest and escaping lawful cus-tody. A charge of breaching his Conditional Sentence Order will also be laid.

3:40 a.m. – RCMP attended a resi-dence on 43rd Street in Sylvan Lake to attend to an intoxicated 20-year-old female. The homeowner contact-ed police after the female advised her that she was being followed by a group of males. The young woman was allowed inside the home for her safety until RCMP arrived. The female from St. Paul, who was visit-ing Jarvis Bay campground, was sub-sequently placed in the care of a friend.

Tuesday, August 20th 1:43 a.m. – RCMP

dispatch received a call from a taxi driver regarding a suspicious fire on 50th Avenue at

44th Street in Sylvan Lake. A garbage can was set ablaze in a back alley at that location. The taxi driver poured water on the fire but fire crews were required to completely extinguish the blaze. The fire is currently under investigation.

Wednesday, August 21st 3:35 a.m. – Another fire was

reported at the Sylvan Lake Library located at 4715 50th Avenue. A resi-dent on Northstar Drive called dis-patch advising that the fire appeared to be located in the drop box for the newspapers located near the main doors. Smoke was seen coming from the box and three youths were observed fleeing the area heading toward the railway tracks. Three youths, aged 13 and 14, were detained for questioning but so far no official charges have been laid. Anyone with information on these fires is asked to contact Sylvan Lake RCMP.

Thursday, August 22nd8:30 p.m. – Two 16-year-old

females are charged with several offences in relation to a vehicle and residential break-in on Lakeshore Drive in Sylvan Lake. A female home-owner advised that her dog was bark-ing at the back door of their house and she went to check when she observed two females going through their truck. She advised her husband who chased after them and brought them back to the residence where police arrived and arrested the pair.

Upon questioning, the females also admitted to breaking into a cabin two doors down the street. They are facing charges of breaking, entering and committing, possession of prop-erty obtained by crime less than $5,000 and mischief under $5,000.

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Proud GrandparentsHarry & Mary Ann Bojda and Darrel & Crystal Baschak are pleased to announce the birth of our fi rst grandchild...

– Cohen Connor Bojda –Cohen came into our world August 8th weighing 7 lbs 14 oz to joyful parents Tony & Sacha Bojda

Dave & Shirley Gyori of Sylvan Lake and Stephen & Mary Belcher of Auckland, New Zealand are very pleased and blessed to

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Lindsey-Rae Gyori to Christopher Belcher

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Inspiring stories teach Spencer how fortunate she is to have strong, healthy body

by Coreen Spencer

Special to Sylvan Lake News

The message I sent

to friends on Facebook and my Twitter feed: “Mission Accom-plished!”

They all knew what

that message meant. I’d only been talking, tex-ting, posting and tweet-ing about the Alberta Ride to Conquer Cancer

for the past eight months. Julie Grant and I had also done a big fundraiser for it in February.

Inspired by courage and dedication, Grant will continue doing part

Julie Grant with her cousin Karla Foisy, part of Karla’s Krew team during the Ride to Conquer Cancer.

by Julie GrantSpecial to Sylvan Lake News

The 2013 Ride to Conquer Cancer is a weekend I will never for-get.

I was more deter-mined than ever this year to cross that finish line, after the disappointment of not finishing in 2012 due to technical problems with my bike.

Following a short training season and a change in dates due to Southern Alberta’s flood-ing, we were finally at the start line. It was a honour to be standing not only with my riding partner, Coreen Spencer, but also with the rest of my team “Karla’s Krew” which includes myself and four of my cousins, one being Karla Foisy who is recent-ly in remission from breast cancer — as well as 1,600 other riders.

The start of the ride is very emotional. It includes a minute of silence while a bike is walked up through the crowd honouring all of those who have lost their battle with cancer, the “silent rider”.

I couldn’t help this year but be especially sad-dened by this gesture, as I had lost my father to brain cancer 20 years ago and this year at the ride my five month old daughter was with me. Through

tears, I told her that the bike was for grandpa, that we are doing this for grandpa.

And so the journey began. Day one to sum up was 120 kms. in hot, hot sun, many hills, one fall off my bike (which equalled one good bruise), a very sore butt and pure mental, physical and emo-tional exhaustion.

A good night sleep got us ready for day two which included 110 kms, the most intense hills I have ever seen, hot, hot sun, no wipe outs but one huge sense of accomplish-ment as I finally crossed the finish line. My family was there to see my com-plete this feat and I felt like a rock star.

To have been part of a cycling event that raised $7.6 million for cancer research was amazing. To ride among cancer survi-vors and fighters was a honour.

The stories that I got to hear from other partici-pants will stay with me forever. These strangers have changed my life and I am inspired by the cour-age and dedication of everyone involved in the weekend to continue to do my part to help fund cancer research. While I draw an immeasurable amount of strength from my father, I truly believe in my heart, for my daughter’s sake, that we

will find a cure in my life-time.

Coreen and I are both so thankful for the sup-port we received from our friends, family, the com-munity of Sylvan Lake and the businesses who sponsored and supported our Ride of Your Life event in February and donated so many great door prizes. Every dollar raised goes directly to Alberta Cancer Foundation and is put to work immediately. Thank you Sylvan Lake for help-ing in the fight against cancer.

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Ride weekend had finally happened. The original date was June 23 & 23, just as flood waters were devastating everything to the south of us.

All the communities we were to ride through were under water.

Coreen Spencer held her bike aloft as she celebrated completion of her third Ride to Conquer Cancer.

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A day and a half before the ride, the decision was made to postpone it — indefi-nitely.

While it was very disappointing for us to put the brakes on when we were so ready to ride, we felt absolutely heartbroken for the people in the areas affected.

But within a week

The Ride office sent out a notice that the event was rescheduled for August 10 & 11.

I was anxious about this because I would not be able to train at all for almost the entire month of July due to commit-ments that took me far away from anywhere I could ride my road bike.

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Inspiring stories teach Spencer . . .Continued from Page 11

But as soon as I arrived back in Sylvan Lake, I put on my gear and hit the roads to remind my body and mind what was in store. Thankfully, it didn’t take long to remember.

The Friday before the ride, husband David and I headed to Calgary for meetings as he had com-mitted to being Gear Captain for the third year and organizing needed to happen before Saturday morning. This crew loads all of the riders’ gear and camp gear, transports it to camp, unloads it, then does the same the following day back at the finish line.

Saturday saw us back at the starting venue before sunrise. David loading and organizing gear trucks. Me, just taking in the grounds, visiting with fellow riders, having breakfast and mentally preparing for the ride ahead. After listening to opening ceremonies and being inspired by stories from cancer survivors who were also riding, we were off for the first day.

We rode 120 km. through Bragg Creek, Millarville, Priddis, Black Diamond and into Okotoks to camp for the night. It is awe-some to arrive to fan-fare at camp after a tir-ing day of hills, hot sun and wind, followed by some yoga and a show-er! Supper and tent time came early even though it was a beauti-ful evening.

Sunday was an ear-lier, a 7 a.m. start. Many of us were on our way hoping to beat the heat. It was a 110 km. day with some new hills to challenge us. The camaraderie of riders and encouragement helps and you quickly learn to encourage oth-ers. Being stubborn and refusing to let the hills beat you also helps!

This was the first time in the three years of doing the ride that David has been able to see me cross the finish line. Actually having a familiar face in the crowd is awesome and getting a picture of me crossing is pretty great too.

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stress that this ride is something anyone can take on. It is to raise funds and to honour those we have lost, as well as those who are fighting. We also hope that by doing all we are doing now, our chil-dren and their children will never have to deal with cancer.

There is every fitness level on this ride (and just about every type of bike you can imagine), from elite, to casual, to riders like Julie & I who are active, but know this ride will challenge us. Some might need to walk their bike up a hill, or take a sweep vehicle to the next pit stop. It is really about each individual doing the best they can along with raising funds and awareness. There are also lots of vol-

unteer positions for people wanting to be involved in some way.

This year I visited with a two time cancer survivor — riding even while still going through radiation treatments. Also a young lady who just finished her treat-ments for breast cancer, and her husband who was riding his first ride for her. Their gratitude for all the cancer centres and staff, as well as all the people who take part in the fundraisers, is evident. They have such a positive and new outlook on life. It’s inspiring and teaches me how fortunate I am to have a strong healthy body to be able to do these things to help others.

Julie, her mom, her daughter Elle, and

I went out for a celebratory lunch a cou-ple days after the ride. We shared stories and our experiences. We also contem-plated registering for the 2014 Ride. I made the comment, “If I ever get cancer, I hope somebody would ride for me”. Julie, without skipping a beat, said, “I would ride for you”.

Spencer and Grant raised $8,100 for this year’s Ride to Conquer Cancer.

If this ride sounds like something you might like to take part in, or volunteer with, check out www.conquercancer.ca or contact Julie Grant or Coreen Spencer.

by Steve Dills

Sylvan Lake News

A holiday trailer was stolen from an acreage

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The 1991 Award 7-30 holiday trailer is 30 feet long, seven feet wide, white in colour with dark blue trim and the roof is shaped like a boat hull.

Its Alberta license plate is 728911. The trailer is valued at over $10,000.

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Sylvan Lake News

Sylvan Lake RCMP are looking for people involved in damage and mischief at Four Seasons Park, last Wednesday night or Thursday morn-ing.

Cst. Sandra Noble reported the gate had been lifted off its hinges and a shed door damaged.

Items from the area were scattered throughout the skate park and the playground “causing a great amount of clean-up work” for town employees.

If you have any infor-mation about this, please contact Sylvan Lake RCMP detachment at 403-887-3333.

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Sylvan’s 100th - This photo, provided to Sylvan Lake & District Archives by Ran White, shows his mother, Alpha Parke, and a friend sitting on the sandy beach with the boathouse in the background, circa 1920s. This is one of a series of historic photos we’ll publish during Sylvan Lake’s 100th anniversary. If you’ve got a photo you’d like us to print, please contact editor Steve Dills at 403-887-2331 or email it to [email protected] along with as much information as you can provide.

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by Stuart FullartonSylvan Lake News

Sylvan Lake residents are being asked to provide input on continuing education courses they’d like to see offered in town.

Through a survey being cir-culated by Sylvan Lake and Area Community Partners Association, on behalf of Henday Association for Lifelong Learning, they may indicate which courses, if offered locally, would interest them.

“The Henday Association wants to bring more continuing education courses into the Sylvan Lake area so that people won’t have to travel to Red Deer to get these courses,” said Jennifer Lemega of Sylvan Lake

Community Partners. “It’s a totally anonymous survey, it doesn’t ask your name or any-thing like that.”

The survey is available in two different formats — one for community residents, and one for employers.

Questions on the resident survey seek find out respon-dents’ education level, whether they are currently employed or enrolled in an education pro-gram, educational goals and desired programs.

“It’s what type of courses the residents themselves want to see brought into Sylvan Lake to fur-ther their job opportunities,” said Lemega.

Respondents may indicate their desire to see courses

offered in business administra-tion, health services, hotel and tourism management and graphic design, among other areas.

On the employer survey, questions revolve around employee training and educa-tion, anticipated employee turn-over, and staff hiring require-ments.

Both surveys are in multiple choice format, and are available online and in print.

Lemega said Community Partners won’t necessarily be involved with the outcome of the surveys. Instead, the organi-zation is simply facilitating them for Henday Association, which is based in Innisfail.

“Because they don’t have the

manpower to get out there, and since we’re here, they asked us to hand out the surveys for them.”

Both surveys may be accessed at www.campusalbertacentral.com by clicking the ‘what we do’ tab. The surveys may also be filled out and submitted in person at the Community Partners office, Sylvan Lake town hall, tourist information booth and community centre.

The surveys aren’t aimed at one particular demographic, according

to Lemega, and may be completed by people of all ages and at various stages of their careers and educa-tional pursuits.

“Everybody should have a word in what educational courses are available here,” she said. “It would be so good if people could take these here.”

For further information contact Community Partners at 403-887-9989. Deadline for completing the survey is the end of August.

Collision claimed life of well known resident

by Steve DillsSylvan Lake News

A two vehicle collision last Wednesday night resulted in the death of motorcycle driver Craig Seifert of Sylvan Lake.

The collision occurred at the inter-section of Highway 781 and Highway 592 south of Sylvan Lake about 11:10 p.m and involved a 2006 Dodge Caravan and the motorcycle.

At press time yesterday (Wednesday) morning, Innisfail RCMP Cpl. Jeff Hildebrandt reported investigation of the crash is almost complete and they expect to release new information in the near future.

Emergency medical personnel, along with police officers from both Sylvan Lake RCMP detachment and Innisfail Integrated Traffic Services attended the scene.

The 17-year-old female driver of the minivan, from Penhold, was transported to hospital with non-life threatening

injuries.Seifert died at the scene.At the time of the collision the

weather was clear and traffic was light, said an RCMP news release from Cst. Miles Hayden. “Early indication is that neither speed or alcohol were a factor in the collision.”

Seifert was well known in Sylvan Lake and Facebook messages were post-ed last week mourning his loss on both the Shake The Lake page and that of Sylvan Lake Football.

The “Shake The Lake Volunteer Army” wrote, “it is with the deepest regret and the heaviest of hearts that we address the passing of our dear friend. Craig Seifert was a co-founder of Shake The Lake, bass player in the band Slack Jaw, avid motorcycle rider, minor foot-ball coach, and way more, all in addition to being a loving husband to his wife and an awesome father to his three kids. Craig was instrumental in co-founding Shake The Lake in 2008 and helped to set the vision for the festival’s future.”


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MEGlobal ups contribution to Ellis Bird Farmby Brian Vossen

Lacombe Express

MEGlobal has helped to make the vision of Ellis Bird Farm a reality.

The company announced it would be doubling its initial $225,000 pledge to $450,000 for construction of a new visi-tors’ centre, during a ceremony at Ellis Bird Farm (EBF) Aug. 11.

Rocco Schurink, vice-president of operations at MEGlobal, said that, as EBF’s chief supporter, MEGlobal felt they had some responsibility to help make the new visitor centre a reality.

“Part of being a responsible care com-pany is actually to return value to the Ellis Bird Farm community,” said Schurink. He added the farm was the first initiative MEGlobal supported when it started at the Prentiss site and so it holds a special

significance.“It is very important

for us to continue to sup-port the bird farm and strengthen its future as well,” said Schurink.

In addition, he said it is clear, just by looking, that Ellis Bird Farm is an important facility to keep around.

From the hard work and passion that the board, EBF team and everyone else involved with Ellis Bird Farm puts into the place, it is obvious that it is a worthwhile initiative to invest in, he stated.

Schurink added there is clearly a need for it as 12,000 visitors take advan-tage of Ellis Bird Farm’s displays, programming

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and information each year. There is a need for nature conservancies such as this in Central Alberta.

Ken Wigmore, chair of Ellis Bird Farm board, said that with a few other smaller donations, they now have the full amount needed to begin the project. He added that MEGlobal has helped Ellis Bird Farm move closer to a goal that was set a long time ago, before he even got involved with the board three years ago.

“We have been working with this for quite a length of time,” said Wigmore. Now that finances are in place, there is a long road and a lot of work still ahead for Ellis Bird Farm to construct the visitor information centre it has been working towards for such a long time.

Initial drawings of the centre were graciously donat-ed by George Berry of Berry Architecture & Associates. The next steps are to get blueprints drawn up, find con-tractors and get shovels in the ground. Wigmore said he

personally would like to see the project, or at least those steps of it, completed by next April.

The centre will house more washrooms, offices, a staff room, a gift store and enough room to seat 100 people, said Wigmore.

All these facilities are needed to improve Ellis Bird Farm’s utilization as it is lacking any kind of indoor facilities making it difficult to operate on rainy days or during other inclement weather.

“We want the place busy.”Wigmore added that he hopes this project will lead

to further expansion of Ellis Bird Farm, something he personally supports.

Schurink agreed.“I think this is an essential step for the future of Ellis

Bird Farm to attract even more people to this beautiful site.”

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Following are calls responded to by Sylvan Lake’s volunteer fire-fighters, during the week ending August 26, as supplied by Deputy Fire Chief Steve Scanland.

Tuesday, August 20 - 1:50 a.m. - rubbish fire, 44th Street.

Tuesday, August 20 - 7:13 p.m. - rubbish fire, Lacombe County.

Wednesday, August 21 - 3:42 a.m. - rubbish fire, 50th Avenue.

Wednesday, August 21 - 11:12 p.m. - motor vehicle collision, Highway 781 and Highway 592.

Thursday, August 22 - 11:03 a.m. - alarm, no fire, 47th Avenue.

Thursday, August 22 - 2:08 p.m. - alarm, no fire, 48th Street.

Saturday, August 24 - 6:09 p.m. - alarm, no fire, Old Boomer Road.

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Raised - With a cheque for $30,000, indicating the amount raised at the fourth annual Gideons Central Alberta golf tournament at Meadowlands last Wednesday, were Ethan Clark, Steve Rowe, Dale Plante, Eleanor Merkus, Ray Merkus, Danny Schmidt. Rowe reported $2,000 of the money raised will go to Sylvan Lake’s Bibles for Grads event. The tournament, sponsored by Wolf Creek Building Supplies Ltd./Tim-Br-Mart, was enjoyed by 65 golfers under favour-able weather. SUBMITTED

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Counted back - Guy and Barb Breau, Kirk Leckie and Corinne Graham were winners of Sylvan Lake’s Royal Canadian Legion golf tournament Saturday at Top O’ The Hill. They won following a count back as there were three teams that scored 30 on the par 28 course. Wanda Olson, organizer of the tournament, said 32 golfers enjoyed a beautiful day of golf. Men’s long putt was won by Andy Stevens, ladies’ long putt by Betty Brassard, ladies’ closest to the pin on a chip was Rachelle Paré while men’s closest to the pin on a chip was Don Olson. DAVID WASIUTA

Parker earned gold in fi nal race at Canada Summer Gamesby Stuart Fullarton

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Sylvan Lake swimmer Marshal Parker came home from the 2013 Canada Summer Games in Sherbrooke, Quebec earlier this month with a much heavier suitcase than when he left.

He brought home silver medals in 4x200 free relay, 4x100 free relay and 4x50 free relay, before earning gold in 4x50 medley relay.

After coming second three times, winning gold was a huge relief, he said. The feat, he feels, was the highlight of the competition for him.

“It was my last race to get it, and everything just went perfect,” said the 17-year-old, who swims with Catalina Swim Club in Red Deer. “I already had three silver, and I was getting a little angry.”

Parker arrived in Montreal two weeks prior to the start of the games and took part in other competitions in the area. Although he admitted he didn’t do “as great as I would have wanted”, those competitions, he feels,

helped him prepare for the summer games.

His recent training schedule, which saw him swim in Red Deer nine times a week, also contributed to his success.

“I’ve been just pretty much working my heart out and it’s really nice when everybody pushes you in practice,” he said. “I couldn’t do it without all of my coaching and my parents.”

Despite the competitive nature of the summer games, Parker said he had “lots of fun” participating.

After swimming competitively for

about seven years, he’s now ready to take the next step in his career, and will soon relocate to Vancouver, where he will train with elite swimmers.

He described the move as being both exciting and nerve-wracking.

“I’m a little nervous, but it should be pretty fun,” he said.

The prospect of continuing his par-ticipation in the sport he loves is what he is looking forward to most.

“I just like the atmosphere,” he said. “Everybody around is just really support-ive and it just makes you feel really good.”Miller and Pole enjoyed doubles success at summer games

by Stuart FullartonSylvan Lake News

Tennis doubles partners Ken Miller and Tony Pole didn’t need to know each other very well to achieve suc-cess at the 2013 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games in Westlock and Barrhead July 25 to 28.

Miller, of Sylvan Lake, and Pole, of Red Deer, earned a silver medal in men’s doubles, despite having never played with each other before the start of the tourna-ment.

“We just sort of met by chance, and we were both looking for a partner to go into these games,” said Miller. “So we sort of fell on each other, and we played well together.”

Miller and Pole, although they come from very dif-ferent tennis backgrounds — Pole has played the sport for more than 40 years, Miller for five — didn’t take long to get to get to know each other’s playing style.

A loss in zone finals to Innisfail, however, meant their hopes of playing in the summer games looked as though they would go unrealized.

It was then that they received notice of a vacancy for Zone 6 and were asked if they still wanted to compete at the games.

“They asked us if we wanted to go and we said yes,” said Miller. “Because they had space for another team from Edmonton, they were able to get us in.”

At the tournament, Miller and Pole defeated the Innisfail team that they lost to at zone finals.

That team was one of several the pair faced over the course of the competition.

“We played quite a few games of tennis,” said Miller. “There was some really good competition, and it was just fun to get out and play that much tennis with people that you haven’t played with.”

Miller had good things to say about the tournament and the towns in which it was hosted.

“It was extremely well organized,” he said. There was a lot of administrative, logistical things that go into making these things happen, and a lot of volunteers.

“They had a really good showing for that.”Miller assured that he and Pole, thanks to their sum-

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Twelve-year-old Elizabeth Moore of Sylvan Lake Nauticals, along with coach-es Sharon and Trevor Burns attended the

Canadian Age Group Championships (national swim meet) July 24-27th in Montreal, Quebec.

For Elizabeth this was her first national level swim meet and Trevor and Sharon’s first national level meet as coaches. What a great experience for all three of them along with the Moore fam-

ily. Elizabeth joined the Nautical swim club when she

was seven years old and had Sharon as her coach for two years. Sharon taught her the fundamentals of swimming and introduced her to competition.

She moved up through the levels and now has trained under Coach Trevor for the past three year fine-tuning her strokes and getting in peak condition. With her determination and the coaching of Trevor and Sharon she is now a national level swimmer.

Elizabeth has qualified for provincials the past three years and qualified this year for the 2013-2014 Western swim meet in New Westminster, B.C. next March. She

has also qualified already for 2014 Nationals in Winnipeg, Manitoba next summer.

This was the first time that athletes were required to qualify in a minimum of three events in order to attend the National meet. Elizabeth qualified in seven events, making her one of the top qualifiers in Alberta. She competed in six of the seven events. It was a long meet with great competition and a vast array of weather con-ditions as an outdoor pool was used for the competition. Swimmers had to deal with cool and windy tempera-tures to sunny and 30 degrees to pouring rain.

Elizabeth swam the 50m, 100m, 200m breaststroke, 50m and 100m butterfly and 400m individual medley events. She made it into the top 10 finals for the 50m and 100m breaststroke and the 50m butterfly. They were exciting races as the swimmers raced for the finish line with very little distance between first and last place. Elizabeth is now ranked in the top 10 in Canada in 200 and 100m breaststroke and 50m butterfly.

Coach Trevor has watched Elizabeth with her team-mates as she now mentors other swimmers and is con-tinually encouraging them to do the best they can in both practice and competition. He said that he was very proud of her accomplishments, proud to be with her at Nationals and is looking forward to the next season. Both he and Elizabeth hope to have company in Winnipeg next year.

Over all, this has been an outstanding season for our small Sylvan Lake swim club. Throughout last year’s season we had lots of firsts. Chase Murdoch qualified for 2012-2013 Western’s in Saskatoon. Chase Murdoch, Amber Carson and Elizabeth Moore all qualify for 2013-2014 Western’s in New Westminster, B.C. and as previously mentioned Elizabeth has qualified for the 2014 summer Age Group Championships (Nationals) in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

We also had five of our up and coming swimmers make it to provincial trials this season for the first time. While at trials Emily Girard and Michael Carson quali-fied for provincials for their first time. Good luck to all of our swimmers in the 2013-2014 season.

Elizabeth Moore swimming in the 50m butterfly finals.

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vehicles & industrial. Serv-ing central AB. 403-318-4346

NEED TO ADVERTISE? Province wide classifieds.

Reach over 1 millionreaders weekly.

Only $269. + GST (based on 25 words or less).

Call this newspaper NOW for details or call

1-800-282-6903 ext. 228.

PersonalServices 1315

TRANSFORMYOUR BODY. Weight

management and body shaping system based on genetic science. A leaner you! Call 780-910-5275

PersonalServices 1315

DATING SERVICE.Long-term/short-term

relationships. Free to try! 1-877-297-9883.

Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or

1-888-534-6984.Live adult 1on1 Call

1-866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet local single ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+)

TRUE PSYCHICS!For Answers call now 24/7 Toll Free 1-877-342-3036;

Mobile: # 4486; www.truepsychics.ca

Rental -Equipment 1340

Auctions 1530AUCTION SALE.

Dispersal forDouble B Logging.

Saturday, September 7, 2013, 10 a.m.,

Whitecourt, Alberta.Check website for listings: www.rainbowauctions.ca.

Sale conducted by:Rainbow Liquidators and

Auctions, Stony Plain,Alberta, 780-968-1000

MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, August 31,

11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns

- Handguns, rifles,shotguns, wildlife mounts,

hunting and fishingequipment. To consign

780-440-1860

Auctions 1530BANKRUPTCY AUCTION.

Swarm EnterprisesPrinting & Embroidery Shop.

High volume copying, large format printing &

laminating.Thursday, September 5,

81 Ave. - 45 Street,Edmonton, Alberta.Foothills Equipment

Liquidation, 780-922-6090; www.foothillsauctions.com.

Bidspotter onlinebidding & live.

COLLECTORCAR AUCTION

6TH Annual Red DeerFall Finale.

September 20 - 21, Westerner Park.

Last year sold 77%.Only 100 spaces available.

Consign today. 403-396-0304. Toll free

1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; www.egauctions.com.

MEIER-2 DAY Classic Car & Truck Auction.

Saturday & Sunday,September 21 & 22,11 a.m. both days.6016 - 72A Ave.,

Edmonton. Consign today, call 780-440-1860.

SUNTAIRA GROWERS INC. Greenhouse Auction,

Trochu, Alberta. Sat.,September 7, 10 a.m.

11 greenhouses, equipment & supplies, 2010 Case 430

skid steer, 2011 T/A 18’ trailer, White 1370 tractor, acreage & lawn equipment, vehicles, grain bin, coal

boilers, shop tools & more. See montgomeryauctions.com

or call 1-800-371-6963

BuildingSupplies 1550

METAL ROOFING& SIDING.

Very competitive prices! Largest colour selection in Western Canada. Available

at over 25 AlbertaDistribution Locations.

40 Year Warranty.Call 1-888-263-8254

STEEL BUILDING- Sizzling Summer

Savings Event!20x22 $4,188.25x24 $4,598.30x36 $6,876.32x44 $8,700.40x52 $12,990.47x70 $17,100.

One end wall included. Pioneer Steel

1-800-668-5422;www.pioneersteel.ca

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS

60% off!20x28, 30x40,

40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100,

sell for balance owedCall 1-800-457-2206;

www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Firewood 1660LOGS

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging

403-318-4346

Misc. forSale 1760

BLACK DRESSER SET,3 piece. $200.

Excellent condition.KING SIZE BED,

Well maintained, clean, N/S home, incl. bed skirt, feather top mattress cover

& quilt. $500.COUCH & CHAIR, burgundy, leather look, great condition

w/little wear, $300.TEMPO Fitness 621T

treadmill, exc. condition, $400. 403-872-2411

Grain, FeedHay 2190

HEATED CANOLAbuying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

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

Buying damaged oroffgrade grain.

“On Farm Pickup”Westcan Feed & Grain,

1-877-250-5252

Acreages/Farms 3010

FAMILY ACREAGE!BEAUTIFUL country setup.

Rambling 5 bedroom- 2.5 baths. 5 appliances. Garden area. Very Close to Sylvan Lake. Excellent

space to settle your family. Call to view.

Hearthstone 403-314-0099Or 403-358-0802

Houses/Duplexes 3020

FOX RUN HOUSELarge 3 bedroom bi-level home. Deck off kitchen

area facing yard.Full unfinished bsmnt.

$1695 + Utilities.Huge DOUBLE GARAGE!

Avail Sept 1. SorryNo Pets - No Smoking.

Hearthstone 403-314-0099Or 403-358-0802

RIMBEY, 4 bdrm. 1/2 duplex2 bath, big living rm., lrg. kitchen, lots of storage,

family rm., cold rm., deck, big yard, close to schools & shopping. Avail. Oct. 1st or earlier. $1000 rent/d.d.

+ utils. 403-843-3684

WESTWOOD COURT!Great 2 bedroom duplexin quiet neighborhood!

Single GARAGE.Full Unfinished bsmnt.

5 Appliances. Deck in back yard facing park.

Sorry No Pets - No Smoking.Avail NOW!

Hearthstone 403-314-0099Or 403-358-0802

Condos/Townhouses3030

2 BEDROOM+ DEN $1400

& 2 BEDROOM, $1325.+ Gas & Elecrtic.

Avail. Sept. 1.RENTED

LAKEWAY LANDINGLarge 3 bedroom 1.5 bath townhouse. Deck in back yard - Off-street parking. Full unfinished bsmnt. Near parks & schools.

Avail Sept 1.Sorry No Pets - No SmokingHearthstone 403-314-0099

Or 403-358-0802

4 Plexes/6 Plexes 3050

LARGE 3 BedroomUPPER Unit

Family oriented 4 plex.Includes Washer/Dryer.

Large shared yard,close to schools & park.

Avail NOW. Sorry No Pets - No Smoking.

Hearthstone 403-314-0099Or 403-358-0802

Suites 3060BACHELOR SUITES

FOR RENT ranging $550-$650 $300

d.d. All rooms above Hazzard County Bar &

Grill. Call 403-887-5235 ask for Char

HousesFor Sale 4020

Drive a little save a lotBrand new Laebon home

in Sylvan Lake.Many stunning features,

3 bdrms, 2 baths,1,342 sq.ft. $363,300

Call Jennifer 403.392.6841

Live in Beacon Hill...Open concept floor plan,

stainless steel appliances, 2 bdrms, 2 baths all for

under $300,000.Call Jennifer 403.392.6841

Modern New Laebon Home2 bdrms, 2 baths, stainless

steel appliances,open concept floor plan.Call Chris 403.392.7118

RIMBEY,INVESTMENT PROPERTY,

Full duplex. 4 bdrm.,2 bath, each side.

Decks & more. On large lot in residential area.

Close to schools & shopping. Has been renovated.Asking $325,000 obo.

403-843-3684No Agents Please.

WOW. Brand New Homein Timberstone with many

stunning features.Open concept, tray ceilings, 3 bdrm, 2 baths $426,100. Call Chris 403-392-7118

Farms/Land 4070

LAND FOR SALE- Central AB.

1 km off Hwy 12. SW21-40-23-W4.

Natural subdivision, creek, oil revenue.

Call 403-747-2168

LAND FOR SALE- Central AB.Power & well.

SE24-40-24-W4.Oil revenue.

1 km off Hwy 12.Call 403-747-2168

MIDWEST PROPANEMIDWEST PROPANEis currently seeking

Gasfi tter To operate in central Alberta.

Class 3 Drivers license and all relevant

Oilfi eld Safety Certifi cates required.

Please apply with resume to:Midwest Propane

Rimbey, AB. Call: 403 843-8430,

Fax: 403 843-8460 or byemail to:

[email protected]

403-887-3260403-887-3260#103 Railside Plaza, 4505 – 50 Avenue

Sylvan Lake, Albertawww.strategisgroupca.com

Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors

1A Industrial Drive

[email protected]

WE ARE A NEW CAR WARRANTY APPROVED MAINTENANCE FACILITY

Imports • Domestic • Trucks • SUV • Diesel Repairs

NEW FACILITY

Directly behind our old location

www.rapidauto.org403-887-2340

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

Domestic, Import & Diesel RepairDomestic, Import & Diesel Repair

Additions & RenovationsFences & Decks

Basement DevelopmentPhone: 403-588-8163Email: [email protected]

DRYWALL AND PAINTING•Taping •Ceiling & Wall Textures

•Spray Painting •Painting New & Old Constructions

RICK’SRICK’S

“A Real Mudder”Rick SchwartzPh: 403-864-6540Cell: 403-392-6450

Wall Finishing

ReasonableReasonable

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

ART LAKE

403-304-0727 (cell)

403-887-3760

Our Door to Yours! Mobile Glass Service

403-887-6661

AUTO • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL

24 HOUR COMMERCIAL EMERGENCY SERVICE

403-887-2200Len Campbell Owner/Operator

8 Cuendet Industrial Way, Sylvan Lake

MOBILE SERVICE

403-340-8666

5 Star Custom Landscaping & Design

(Top Soil, Sand & Gravel)

Property Clean Ups &Junk Removal

CALL SHELLEY

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RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide)

Tell them DannyHooper sent you

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780 440 4037 | SEACAN.COM

WHAT ARE THEY GOOD FOR? ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING.

Steel containers from 8' to 53'. 20' & 40' skids with optional 4' landings available. Mount with twist locks.

Customizable and secure. From storage to workspace.

403-318-1760

www.windoorinst.com

#30 Industrial Drive 403-887-0012WE CAN MAKE IT EASIER!

• General Equipment Rental • STIHL Products Dealer

SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013 21

Misc.Help 880

WellDrilling 1400 Well

Drilling 1400

Buy & Sell#1500 - #1990

Agricultural#2000 - #2290

Real Estate#4000 - #4190

For Rent#3000 - #3200

Suites 3060 ManufacturedHomes 4090

AWESOME NEW SRI PLAN! 3 bedroom/2 bath.

Huge utility room/bedrooms.Lots of options. 20’ X 76’!

Omg only introductorypricing = $121,900.

(delivered 100 miles).Call now! 1-877-341-4422; www.dynamicmodular.ca

FACTORY DIRECT Wholesale CSA certified

modular homes.Manufactured/mobile

homes and park model homes. We ship through-

out western Canada.Visit us online at

www.hbmodular.com or 1-877-976-3737

GRANDVIEW MODULAR HOMES now open inRed Deer & Airdrie!

Showcasing high-end homes from Grandeur

Housing and Palm Harbor Homes. Inquire about

opening specials; www.grandviewmodular.com;

1-855-347-0417; 7925B- 50 Ave., Red Deer.

HOMES, COTTAGES& More. RTMI

- Ready to Move in.Call 1-888-733-1411;

rtmihomes.com.Red Tag Sale on now!

THE ROSE PEAK.2223 sq. ft. Four bedroom with family room and living

room. Large countrykitchen with island.

Starting at $199,900.Delivered.;

www.sshomes.ca. 1-877-887-2254

Cottages/ResortProperty 4130ELINOR LAKE RESORT.

2.5 hours NE of Edmonton. Fully serviced lake lots for sale. Suitable for cabin/

house, RV or investment. Unserviced lots available

for lease. 1-877-623-3990; www.elinorlakeresort.com.

Lots For Sale 4160

LOT FOR SALELarge pie lot in Lakeway

Landing. West rear exposure,quiet crescent, size allows

many plan options.Best lot available

on west side of town.Will sell lot or build to suit.

403-505-9982

MortgagesBought/Sold4190

BANK SAID NO?Bank on us! Equity

Mortgages for purchases, debt consolidation,

foreclosures, renovations. Bruised credit,self-employed,unemployed ok.Dave Fitzpatrick:

www.albertalending.ca. 587-437-8437,

Belmor Mortgage

Financial#4400 - #4430

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

MoneyTo Loan 4430

DO YOU NEEDto borrow money - Now?If you own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money - It’s that simple. 1-877-486-2161.

DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 50%

& debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy!Free consultation;

www.mydebtsolution.com or toll free

1-877-556-3500.BBB rated A+

FAST AND EASY loans! Bad credit accepted!

Get up to $25,000 on your vehicle, mobile home,

land or equipment.1st and 2nd mortgages;

www.bhmcash.com. 1-877-787-1682

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 loan and +. No credit refused. Fast, easy, 100% secure. 1-877-776-1660.

Cars 5030

REDUCED!!2006 HONDA CIVIC LX2 Door, 84,202 km., original

owner, great condition. Keyless entry, iPod aux. jack, brand new battery.

Asking $10,900.403-302-1138 (Red Deer)

UtilityTrailers 5140HEAVY duty 4 x 8 box, large wheels, needs some repairs $200 403-748-2114

AutoWreckers 5190

WRECKINGAUTO-TRUCKS.

Parts to fit over 500 trucks. Lots of Dodge, GMC,

Ford, imports. We ship anywhere. Lots of Dodge,

diesel, 4x4 stuff.(Lloydminster). Reply

780-875-0270.North-East Recyclers

truck up to 3 tons.

Transportation#5000-5300

59 Hinshaw Dr.59 Hinshaw Dr.SYLVAN LAKE, ABSYLVAN LAKE, AB403-887-5908403-887-5908

Spacious 2 BedroomAPARTMENTS

www.woodsmere.ca

• Heat & Hot water included!

•5 appliances!• On–site management!

•Elevator!• Window coverings!

• Off street parking!


Located corner of Hwy 771 and Parkland Beach Road, west side of Gull Lake

403.843.7705www.glstorage.ca

• Affordable Rates

SECURE INDOOR &SECURE INDOOR & OUTDOOR STORAGE OUTDOOR STORAGE

403 843 7705

RVs • Trailers • Boats• Cars • Motorbikes• Quads/ATVs• Snowmobiles• Furniture/ Household Goods

Perfect for:Perfect for:

SYLVAN LAKE BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Shirts - From $3.50Pants - From $7.60Coveralls - From $11.00

•Eco Friendly

•Drop Off/ Pick Up @ GTI

ONE STOP SHOPPING • GAS • CONVENIENCE 403-887-2333

GTI SYLVAN LAKE DRY CLEANING

SERVICE

& EXTERIORS

ROOFING ROOFING SIDING SIDINGIf you choose us as your contractor we will:

• Listen to your needs and concerns

• Provide high quality products

• Show attention to detail

• Carefully clean up, leaving your yard the way we

found it

• Provide you with the best warranty in the business

We are manufacturer certifi ed and have over 20 years experience. We work all seasons of the year.

Call Al for a free estimate:403-887-7706www.primoroofi ng.com

Proud to off er Safe, Honest & Reliable Service!– SECOR CERTIFIED –

• 30 Ton & 18 Ton Pickers

• Bed & Winch Trucks • Rig Matting

403-588-6470Stuart Carde

Need something layed?SPECIALIZING IN ALL TYPES OF FLOORING

Residential/Commercial

Randy 403-877-4661Have Kicker ... Will Travel

Personal Satisfaction Guaranteed

Top Quality InstallationsTop Quality InstallationsTHIS COULD BE YOURBUSINESS CARD$37.00+GST

per week

CALL CATHY OR JOE403-887-2331

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

Ward Graham Ward Graham ConstructionConstruction

BASEMENT DEVELOPMENTS • DECKS FENCES • LANDSCAPING • RENOVATIONS

403-350-1969

AN EXCELLENTCHOICE

WHERE YOURAD

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In need of a little retail therapy...Come in & try

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Open Monday through Friday 9:30 am -6:00 pm Saturdays 10-54-40 Hewlett Park Landing - Sylvan Lake

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JOIN US FOR OUR

SUNDAYS | 11 - 4 PMSUNDAYS | 11 - 4 PMSummer Sensation SaleSummer Sensation Sale

UNTIL

AUG. 31

75 Hewlett Park Landing (Next to No Frills) • 403-887-8433Prices do not include tax & deposit. No rain checks or substitutions. No limits. While quantities la st.

Sale ends Sept. 12th

Prices do not include tax & deposit No rain checks or su

Save $5.00Save $5.00

OPEN: 10AM-MIDNIGHT, 7 DAYS A WEEK

Sleemans Selections 12pk CansReg. $24.99

$19.99Sale

Our web store is now open

85 Hewlett Park Landing, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 2J3

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Our web store is now open!

www.slbs.ca

We fill any bottle

any size$4.00

5 gal. refillThe Best Water In Town!The Best Water In Town!

#1, 160 HEWLETT PARK LANDING • 403 - 887- 8857

NOT ONLY WATER:NOT ONLY WATER:• Water Softeners • Water Softeners • Iron Filters • Iron Filters • Coolers• Coolers• Reverse Osmosis Systems • Reverse Osmosis Systems • Hot Tub Supplies• Hot Tub Supplies

Reverse Osmosis and Spring Bottled Water Reverse Osmosis and Spring Bottled Water Locally processed and ownedLocally processed and owned

Advertising works.

Call 403-887-2331Toll Free 1-888-882-2331

Joe FurmanSALES

[email protected]

Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:30 am - 6:00 pm120 Hewlett Park Landing

403-887-8847Join us on

Beautiful Fall Beautiful Fall Clothing & Clothing & JewelLery JewelLery

Arriving Daily!Arriving Daily!


[email protected]

THIS WEEKS FEATURE LISTING!THIS WEEKS FEATURE LISTING!5 Hansen Close5 Hansen Close Willard Willard

MorrisMorrisExperience Experience

More!More!

Visit www.willardmorris.com Visit www.willardmorris.com for more info and pics!for more info and pics!

REDUCED! $284,900$284,900CA0017028

[email protected]

LorneTherriault

403-396-1584403-396-1584

T a l k T o L o r n e ! ! !

5 Lincoln Street5 Lincoln Street 4537 46 Street4537 46 Street

$264,900$264,900$389,900$389,900

Spinnakers Coffee BarSpinnakers Coffee Bar

$120,000$120,000

www.sylvanlakehouseguy.com

Carl Stepp403-358-9300403-358-9300

PHASE 2 NOW SELLING!New sizes, new prices, call Carl for details!

Hurry before they are all gone!Everybody needs their own space

[email protected]

Sandi Hallgren

403-887-2217403-887-2217

4624 - 48A Avenue Close4624 - 48A Avenue Close 0018980

$239,900$239,900

#1, 4914-50 Sylvan Lake

24 Hrs Ph: 403-887-2217 Fax: 403-887-3165

Toll Free: 1-877-373-6296

www.remaxsylvanlake.com

$699,000$699,000

4444-50 St.4444-50 St.

$147,000$147,000

#111, 5823 57 Street #111, 5823 57 Street Red DeerRed Deer

$1,499,000

114 Jarvis Bay Drive114 Jarvis Bay Drive

$349,000$349,000

3609 50 Ave.3609 50 Ave.

$147,000$147,000

#9, 96 Holmes St.Red DeerRed Deer

Alf Moore

"Your Trusted Real Estate Advisor"

www.alfmoore.ca

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Robert Popilchak

$215,000$215,000 $749,900$749,900

MLS # 0021047MLS #00196715004 45 Street5004 45 Street 22 Ravenscrag Cresc.22 Ravenscrag Cresc.

MLS # 0008298

560B Moonlight Bay 560B Moonlight Bay Pigeon LakePigeon Lake

$349,900$349,900

po iiipillllclchhhhahakk@k@r$284,900$284,900

MLS #0017628

112 Wilkinson Circle112 Wilkinson Circle

nett$159,900$159,900

MLS #0009467

5131 47A Ave.5131 47A Ave.

Gord Steinbach

[email protected]

403505-2004CA0015543

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CA0018891

5 Ramsay Link5 Ramsay Link

7 Rosewood Rise7 Rosewood Rise

19 Leaside Cresc.19 L id19 L id

$459,900$459,900

$538,000$538,000

$465,000$465,000

SOLDSOLD

www.cbrealestate.ca403-896-8500 FREE MARKET EVALUATIONS

Caroline Boivin6 HILLMAN WAY5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Double attached, heated garage. Walking distance to schools. Kitchen with upgraded modern appliances.

Th e Perfect Home for Your Family!$329,900$329,900


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