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As a crowd watched from in front of the store, the old Benalto Train Station slowly travelled into Bena-lto last Wednesday afternoon. There was lots of excitement and plenty of people to watch the historic return of the building which will eventually be used as a community centre, museum and gathering area for Benalto residents and visitors. STUART FULLARTON

Benalto Train Station returned to hamlet after lengthy journeyby Stuart Fullarton

Sylvan Lake News

More than 40 years after leav-ing, the Benalto Train Station finally returned home last Wednesday.

“It’s been a while coming, but

now it’s a reality,” said Benalto resident Betty Nielsen, who remembers watching the station leave the hamlet in 1971.

Nielsen was one of dozens of people who lined the streets of Benalto to witness the station’s homecoming, which took place following its slow drive along

Hwy. 11 from Red Deer.A number of setbacks meant

the station’s arrival was delayed several times throughout the day, but excited residents and visitors stuck around to experience the momentous occasion.

“It’s a big thing, and it’s very exciting because it’s a positive

story,” said Benalto Centennial Committee chair Dave More, add-ing that the crew transporting the station took no chances when it came to safety.

Power lines needed to be raised each time they were encountered during the station’s trip from just outside of Red Deer.

“It’s a good crew moving it, and every time they come to a line, they have to bring all the traffic to a complete halt,” said More. “If something was wrong with the line, they don’t want to endanger anybody, so they’re being very careful.”

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Special EventsFriday, May 3 - Leaders of Tomorrow awards cere-mony at the community centre. Recognizes out-standing youth who have made a significant contri-bution to their community and school. Saturday, May 4 - Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Centre is hosting a community garage sale from 9-4 at 4908 50 Ave. To book a table call 403-887-5428. Set up Friday from 4-7 pm. Food concession on site.Saturday, May 4 - Mother’s Day extravaganza sale from 10-4 at the multiplex upstairs mezzanine. Admission is voluntary donation to Sylvan Lake Youth Bowling. Door prizes for guests and 20 ven-dors on site. For questions call Christina Carson 403-887-8702.Saturday, May 4 - Central Alberta Radio Fun Flyers annual model aviation auction sale at Sylvan Lake’s community centre. Auction starts at 11 am. www.carff.ca.Saturday, May 4 - May movie marathon at Sylvan Lake Municipal Library from 10:30-3:30. Featuring Finding Nemo, Flipper, and Free Willy. Free, drop-in.Saturday, May 4-Saturday, May 11 - Children’s Book Week at Sylvan Lake Library. Check out daily and special events. Dress as your favourite book charac-ter all week, come and have us guess which char-acter you are and get a wonderful treat. Daily “guess what book I am” contest on Facebook. Face painting at the library Friday, May 10 - 3:30-4:30, transform into your favourite character.Sunday, May 5 - NO breakfast by Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary. Next breakfast June 2.Sunday, May 5 - Red Deer Airsoft Assault Teams annual meet and greet and swap meet. 10:30-5 at The Pioneer’s Lodge in Parkvale, 4324 46A Avenue. Free admission. Open to all ages. Thursday, May 9 and Friday, May 10 - Five Central Alberta Optimist clubs have joined forces to cele-brate one decade of “Bringing Out the Best in Kids” from 6 am to 6 pm at Parkland Mall, Red Deer.Friday, May 10 - Danish Canadian National Museum & Gardens, south of Dickson, opens for season.Saturday, May 11 - Sylvan Lake Lions annual bike sale, 11 am at the Lions Hall on 50A Avenue.Saturday, May 11 - Woofs & Purrs is washing dogs to raise money for the Animal Cancer Therapy Subsidization Society. For info or to book an appoint-ment call 403-887-4000. Saturday, May 11 - Veterans Voices of Canada hosts a Veterans’ appreciation day and silent auction fundraising event at Sylvan Lake’s community cen-tre from 11 am to 4 pm. Master Corporal Paul Franklin will speak of his experiences in Afghanistan. See displays by many veteran and military support organizations including Alberta Military Vehicle Preservation Association members and their vehi-cles, UN/NATO veterans and their bikes, 3rd Canadian Army veteran motorcycle units from Red Deer, video presentations and much more. BBQ in support of the organization. Saturday, May 11 - Big Moo’s ice cream eating competition, an annual fundraiser for Ronald

McDonald House in Red Deer. Winners receive free ice cream for the entire summer! Competition starts at 12 pm with different age groups every hour. Entry fee varies by age group. Register in person or call 403-887-5533. Face painting and bouncy castle as well.Saturday, May 11 - Mighty Machine Day at Sylvan Lake Library. Crafts, stories, snacks and mighty activities, and of course Mighty Machines. 1-2 pm. Age 3-8, limited enrolment, registration required. Saturday, May 11 - V-E Day Celebration pig roast and dance at the Royal Canadian Legion, Sylvan Lake begins at 6 pm. Music by Flat Out Country. Tickets available at branch must be purchased by May 4. Admission at the door for dance only after 8 pm.Saturday, May 11 - Eckville Bull-Arena starts at 7 pm with long go round of 30 bull riders. Short go for top six bull riders follows. Cowboy poker, dance to follow.

Weekly eventsMondays - Parents Connecting Parents from 10-11:30 am. Open discussion, sharing tips and coffee. Children welcome. At Community Partners Association.Tuesdays - Healthy Moms and Healthy Babes at Community Partners Association from 10-11:30 am. Join us for the opportunity to nurture you and your baby’s health (up to 12 months). Free childcare for older siblings. Guest speakers.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.Wednesdays - Free family swim from noon to 1 pm. Parents and preschool children invited to interact socially while engaging in activity at Sylvan Lake Aquatic Centre. Must pre-register with Giselle prior to first swim 403-887-9989.Thursdays - Sylvan Lake seniors bus to Red Deer. Pick-up 9:15 am. Returning to Sylvan 1:30 pm. Phone Mary 403-887-4579. Thursdays - Bingo at Sylvan Lake Seniors Centre. Precall at 6:30 bingo starts at 7 pm.Thursdays - TOPS Sylvan Lake chapter meets at Comfort Inn, Sylvan Lake. Weigh-in 7-7:30 pm fol-lowed by meeting. All welcome. For info call Kari 403-887-7850.Fridays - Sit and Be Fit with Stephanie at Sylvan Lake Seniors Centre from 11-11:45 am through May. For info call Stephanie 403-887-4816.

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. 06/30/13Sylvan 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. 06/30/13Narcotics Anonymous meetings Thursday nights at 7:30 pm at Sylvan Lake Bethany Care, 4700 47th Ave. 06/30/13Are 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. 06/30/13

Groups & ActivitiesC.H.I.P.S. - Children’s Indoor playspace is a non-structured playtime for children 0-5 years old. Riding, climbing and bouncing toys provided and parents and caregivers can socialize. Mondays 9-11:30 am; Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30-11:30 am; Thursdays 12:30-2:30 pm. at the community centre. Contact Wendy-Jo for info 403-887-5975.

Winners - Recipients of the Steffie STAR Students awards at École Steffie Woima Elementary School for April included (in random order) Loden Komarniski, Luke Simmonds, Tristyn Dilly, Tyler Gress, Desten Degenhardt, Jevan Munro, Davin Garrow, Aimee Critch, Gracey McBride, Ty Gamble, Brayden Senko, Jackson Hendricks, Zoe Dutka, Zoey Longman, Tyler Braun, Justin Lucas, Ethan Mackie, Blake Carson, Emma Connelly, Chantal Collins, Kyrai Simon, Evan Ford, Megan Klywak, Halle Soucy, Anis Musiime, Riley Barnes, Warren Stewart, Kendra Morris, Max Snowdon-Anderson, Owen Adekat, Clayton Croxall-Jones, Tegan Calen, Sophia Rathjen, James Edwards, Maddy Durand, Alyssa Albrecht, and Eden Price. Missing were Alexandr Palmer, Nickolas Penner, Piper King, Chayton Howitt, Kaylan Williams, Andrea Heisler, Alexis Fothergill, Carson Deibert, Alyssa McDougall, Noah Haworth and Rachel Rush. The purpose of the awards is to personally acknowledge each student’s strengths, talents, passions and unique-nesses. STUART FULLARTON

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The Sylvan Lake News doesn’t automatically appear on your doorstep. It might seem like magic, but there’s a real person who bundles up those papers and goes around in all kinds of weather to hand deliver the Sylvan Lake News to your doorstep.

One job a lot of readers probably know very little about is newspaper delivery. Carriers have to assemble, bag, and then deliver a paper to each customer on their route. It also doesn’t matter what the weather is like, they are out there bringing you your Sylvan Lake News. For the most part carriers are

invisible, but they strive every week to make sure your paper is delivered on time, intact, and where you want it. You may not realize that for some of these carriers but this is their fi rst job.

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Municipal tax rate hike of 1.9 per cent approvedby Steve Dills

Sylvan Lake News

Sylvan Lake taxpay-ers can expect to receive their tax bills early in June after councillors passed the final readings of a bylaw setting tax rates Apr. 21.

Combined assess-ment and tax notices will be mailed May 31st and the due date for payment of property taxes is July 31st.

Councillors adopted a municipal tax rate that is 1.9 per cent

higher than last year but this is actually a decrease of the 2.4 per cent increase they anticipated when they passed their budget in January.

The reason for the change was that the total taxable assess-ment of all properties in town increased by more than anticipated, mainly due to growth

in the community.Taxpayers will pay

more to fund educa-tion, however. The 2013 provincial school tax requisition was increased 2.5 per cent. “The increase for 2013 will primarily affect non-residential proper-ties,” wrote Darren Moore, director of finance, in his report to council.

The total residential mill rate was set at 8.245 of which 5.6 is the municipal and rec-reation tax portion and the remainder is the school and Sylvan Lake Foundation requisi-tions. The total non-residential (commer-cial and industrial) mill rate is 14.628 of which 10.227 is the municipal and recreation tax por-

tion.(The mill rate is the

amount of dollars paid in taxation on each $1,000 of assessment. eg. A property owner with an assessment value of $100,000 and a

mill rate of 8.245 will pay (100x8.245) $824.50 in tax. The tax rate is made up of the municipal portion (including recreation), the Alberta School Foundation Fund

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to an increase in other crimes and acts of violence,” states the Saskatoon site.

“The quick removal of graf-fiti is the most effective means to prevent further acts of van-dalism so property owners should remove graffiti within 24 hours after it appears,” states the site. “This will prevent the offender from receiving the fame and recognition they desire when other taggers see their ‘Tag’ and reduces the like-lihood that it will spread.”

Our residents and elected officials have created a commu-nity we’re proud to call home. But this type of destruction is counter to the welcoming atmosphere we strive to por-tray, particularly as the summer season approaches.

Under the town’s Community Standards Bylaw, the fine for placing graffiti on property is $2,500 for the first offense and increases to $5,000 for the second offence and $7,500 for the third and subse-quent offences within one year. There’s also a fine schedule for


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69 years ago ...From the issue of April 19, 1944

The organization work in prepara-tion for the Sixth Victory Loan was completed Thursday, April 12, at a meeting held in Sylvan Lake hotel.

Sylvan Lake Unit has the same quota as in the Fifth Loan — $58,000, and each district in the unit is asked to

do at least as well as it did in the Fifth Loan.

Members of the I.O.D.E. will again canvass the village and part of Burnt Lake district. The personnel of the canvassers being: Burnt Lake - Mrs. E. C. Watkiss and Mrs. K. O. Wilkinson. Village - Mrs. A. S. McClean, Mrs. C. L. Dunford, Mrs. W. C. Keith, Mrs. J. H. Clark, Mrs. E. Holsworth, Mrs. G. Paul, Mrs. H. N. Fisher, Mrs. V. M. Neely, Mrs. J. Martin and Mrs. M. B. Faulkner.

Other districts will be canvassed as follows: Norma-Durham - S. L. Klein, R. Pickering; Kuusamo-Marianne - W. F. Calhoun, L. B. Walker; West Markerville - L. M. Johnston; Benalto-Evarts - John Watson, chairman; A. Norton, secretary; George Sterling, C. B. Pugh, Tom Smith, A. Staniforth, J.

Hillman, F. G. Jenkins and W. J. Hanson.

W. A. Biss is Sylvan Lake unit orga-nizer.

50 years ago ...From the issue of April 25, 1963

Sylvan Lake Savings and Credit Union held its April meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Kuores, with good attendance. John Lindman, vice-president, was in the chair to direct the meeting. Memberships and loans are increasing and the Credit Union is in good financial condition.

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Work was started last Friday to do necessary excavating for the town’s paving program. It is planned that work on concrete curbs will be started next week with soil cement to be start-

ed the following week. ♦ ♦ ♦

Mr. B. C. Learned talked about Civil Defence during the monthly meeting of the IODE where 15 mem-bers were present.

He spoke on the orientation course that was given and the number of per-sons who took it. He stressed the need of such an organization in peace time as well as in war.

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At the regular town council meet-ing Monday evening a proposal by the Lions Cub to sod the playground was accepted and it was agreed to reim-burse the Lions to an amount equal to the cost of seeding grass on the area.

Approval was given for renewal of a lease of the Dominion Gov’t wharf by the town for another three years.

Many had interesting stories of train station’s historyIt was great to see so many

people watching Benalto Train Station’s long-awaited return last week.

When I arrived at 11 a.m., I was told that it would likely be another hour before the station arrived. Shortly after that, I found out that it would be closer to 4 p.m. before it would make its appearance.

Despite having other assign-ments that needed completing, I figured it would be best if I waited in Benalto, instead of

returning to the newsroom and catching up on other work.

Missing this momentous event in the hamlet’s history was something that I, as a reporter, could not afford to take a chance on.

And Benalto residents, it seemed, felt exactly the same way.

Instead of leaving and com-ing back closer to the station’s estimated time of arrival, the majority of people were there from start to finish, passing the

time by enjoying food and bev-erages together and chatting with one another.

My own conversations with people taught me much about Benalto’s heritage and history.

Several times I was told that Benalto Rodeo is a must-see

event, and that experiencing it is well worth the trip from any town or city, no matter how far.

I was also given an insight into some of the other things Benalto residents love most about their hamlet: its unri-valled view of the Rocky Mountains, the friendly people around town, and the tranquil-ness unavailable to those who reside in larger municipalities.

One of the most interesting aspects of covering the station’s return, however, was being able

to talk to people who remem-bered seeing, and in some cases, being in, the station before it left.

First-hand accounts of steam, noise and large crowds of people helped me envision what the station was like during its original time in Benalto.

And judging by the plenty of people who were eager to tell their stories, it seems that its story and legacy will live long into the future.

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Be watchful, report graffiti and clean it up quicklyThe destructive menace of

graffiti has again reared its head in our community, with some-body or group purposely defac-ing buildings.

We’ve noticed this particu-larly in our downtown core over the past couple of weeks. First it was one building, then another. After a stroll around the area Wednesday morning we discov-ered quite a wide variety of ‘tag-ging’ that’s been scrawled in our midst.

In many cases it’s on the sides of buildings or between buildings which are barely visi-ble to people driving along our streets. But then in other instances the canvas has been clearly visible and many feet long.

Golds, purples, reds, blacks and whites have been used to write words or stylized graphics. In one case the miscreant who used purple actually climbed onto a sidewalk overhang to deface a main street business building.

Another vacant building on the lakeshore appears to have been entered and words sprayed on the inside of the glass win-dows.

Almost exactly two years ago, we ran a story which encouraged business owners,

residents and power companies to quickly remove graffiti to prevent a rise in this crime.

We echo that sentiment today. Get out there quickly and cover the offensive work.

At that time RCMP were diligent in tracking down a sus-pect and a subsequent story a month later related that a 23 year old graffiti artist was facing 58 Criminal Code charges as a result. Others have been charged since that time as graffiti appeared in different areas of town.

The Saskatoon Police Service’s website has informa-tion on how graffiti affects the community, how to make prop-erty less of a target and tips on how to remove it, said our April 2011 story.

(Go to www.police.saska-toon.sk.ca then click on Inside Our Service on the left side then under that heading click on Anti-Graffiti Unit.)

“If not immediately removed, graffiti sends out a message that ‘nobody cares’ about the area. It also causes the area to look unsafe and makes people concerned about their personal safety. This creates an open invitation for more litter-ing, loitering and other graffiti. Unfortunately, it may also lead

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‘failure to remove graffiti’ which can be levelled against property owners. That’s $250 for the first offence, $500 for the second offence and $1,000 for the third and subsequent offences within one year.

That being said, it’s up to each and every one of us to be vigilant, to pay attention to our surroundings, and to quickly

remove graffiti as it appears.As well, report any suspi-

cious activity to police or if you’re uncomfortable reporting graffiti personally then contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

We can make a difference. We can solve this problem and return our community to its idyllic nature.


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Benalto Train Station returned . . .Continued from Page 1

The train station was given a police escort into Benalto, where members of the Shadow Riders 4-H Club on their horses led it the rest of the way to its original home.

The train station was moved by Taber-based Wade’s House Moving and Heavy Hauling.

Food and refresh-ments were served to those eagerly awaiting the station’s arrival.

“I think it’s amazing, because it’s all about the community,” said Carole Verrault, who, on behalf of ATB Financial in Red Deer, cooked hot dogs.

Benalto resident John Moorhouse felt the station’s return was a fitting way to mark the hamlet’s centennial year in 2014.

“It’s good to see it coming back and it couldn’t happen at a much better time,” he said.

After leaving Benalto, the train sta-

tion was bought by Jack and Joan Donald of Red Deer. It was then transformed into a house and moved to the east side of Red Deer River near Penhold. It eventually made its way to Red Deer County west of Red Deer, where it was situated until its return to Benalto.

When members of Benalto Centennial Committee heard that its owners, Garett and Brenda Cupples, were willing to donate it back to Benalto, they quickly began raising money to fund its

return.“The fundraising

has been absolutely awesome,” said Benalto Centennial Com-mittee’s Karen Turner-Padley. “We’ve heard from people from all over Alberta, and we’ve had lots of companies that have been really behind us.”

Tu r n e r - P a d l e y admitted that members of the committee had been “having heart attacks” at the thought of not being able to fund the move.

Generosity from community members and businesses, howev-

er, helped the dream of bringing the station home become a reality.

“It’s a lot of money to bring it here,” said Turner-Padley. “Once the word got out, it did come quick. We were basically more than half way there less than a month after starting the fundraising, and it’s been just steadily com-ing ever since.

“Even kids have been putting their candy money and stuff in the donation box.”

The Cupples, who donated the station, were unable to attend the its homecoming,

but were happy to hear that it had arrived safe-ly.

When they made the decision to donate the station, they were unaware that Benalto would be celebrating its centennial next year.

“Everything kind of worked out the way it was supposed to work out,” said Garett Cupples. “It was really neat to see everybody put their heads togeth-er and say, ‘let’s make this happen.’”

Fundraising for the train station is ongoing, according to More. Further donations will help in the next phases of development. Donors will be recog-nized by having their names appear on rail-way-related fixtures inside, he said.

The train station will act as a community centre, museum and gathering area for Benalto residents and visitors.

“We want to make it

an all-year place where people can come and gather and maybe have meetings, small weddings, social gath-erings and family gath-erings,” said More. “Our next step will be to make it into a place not just for Benalto, but for the whole commu-nity.”

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Sunday School 10:15 amChurch Services 11:30 am

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STEFFIE WOIMA SCHOOL - 4720 - 45 AVE.Sunday School 9:45 am Worship Service 11:00 am

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4:00 pm ServicesLast Sunday of each month.

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@ 10:00 amwww.sylvanlake-anglican.caAnglican Church

May 5 - Holy Communion with Rev. Rilla Sommerville (BAS) Alliance Community Church

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Senior Pastor: Rev. Kevin Haugan Associate Pastor: Rev. Jim RillingYouth Pastor: Rev. John Haazen

www.sylvanlakealliance.com [email protected] Worship Service 9:30 am & 11:00 am

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

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Churches of Sylvan Lake Ministerial Association

10:30 a.m. 6th Sunday of EasterBaptism

Our Lady of the AssumptionRoman Catholic Church

Administration Office: Sylvan Lake 403-887-2398

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Parish Priest: Father Gabriel UdehMass TimesSaturday Evening:

Sylvan Lake 5:00 p.m.

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

month 9:00 a.m.)Rimbey 9:00 a.m.

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Sylvan’s 100th - There once was a boat on the lake powerful enough to haul six waterskiers behind it. Jim and Katie Clark provided this picture of the skiiers behind a boat owned by the Jacques. It was taken in 1971 or 1972 they estimated. The skiers included Karen Davidson, Cathy White, Janice Jacques, Edward Clark, Murray Davidson and one other unidentified person. If it’s you, let us know. We’d

also be happy to print other pictures of historic or more recent scenes and people of interest. Contact Steve Dills at the Sylvan Lake News (403-887-2331 or email [email protected]) to submit your photos. SUBMITTED

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Contributions of volunteers recognized at gala dinner and awards eveningby Steve Dills

Sylvan Lake News

More than 37,500 hours of volunteer work was logged by Sylvan Lake organizations and recog-nized at the annual Volunteer Impact Gala last Friday evening in the beautifully decorated community centre.

“It’s a perfect time to celebrate those who give of their time and talent,” said Mayor Susan Samson. By her calculation, using “a modest wage of $15 an hour” that’s an investment in the community of over half a million dollars ($562,500).

She referred to a com-ment posted by Councillor Sean McIntyre on his Facebook page. “Volunteers are unpaid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless”.

MP Earl Dreeshen said, “volunteerism is important to building the fabric of the community. The more we volunteer, the more our children are going to volunteer, our grandchildren are going to volunteer.”

National Volunteer Week was initially started

in 1943 to bring attention to women who were involved in the war effort, he said.

“Commitment and dedication are what makes this town so inspir-ing and this country one of the best in the world,” he stated.

MLA Kerry Towle also praised the “direct impact” volunteers have on our community. She noted it’s getting harder and harder to get volun-teers and thanked each and every one for their work.Corporate Community

PartnerThe first award, for

Corporate Community Partner, was won by TD Bobcat and accepted by Doug Borrowman.

TD Bobcat has offered their equipment, employ-ees and services to six seniors annually, read the nomination. They not only care for six seniors but they have helped with both the Yard Care pro-gram and the Snow Angels program since 2009. The nominator wrote “I appreciate Doug and his team for looking out for seniors in the community and enabling them to stay in their

The Volunteer Impact Award was presented to Sylvan Lake Food Bank which was represented at the gala last Friday by, in the back row, Frank Steckler, Don-na Ellerby and Dale Mannix and in the front row, Dianne Wirth, Shirley Man-nix, Vonda Steckler and Judy Muth. STEVE DILLS

house longer and stress free.”

The other nominee was Arrow Excavating.Innovative Involvement

In the Innovative Involvement category, both Sylvan Lake Centennial Committee Task Force and Sylvan Lake and Area Community Partners Association were recog-nized.

The Centennial group

started in 2010 with the mandate to produce a cel-ebration and leave a lega-cy project behind to com-memorate the town’s 100th birthday in 2013.

The committee started by raising awareness. They engaged every orga-nization operating in town to enhance or devel-op a theme around “Celebrating a Century”. Their slogan “Just can’t wait!” is used to create

anticipation of the year-long celebration.

The legacy project is a tile art mural created by Grade 7 students that will be installed in the new town hall foyer.

“A significant invest-ment of volunteer hours and ideas is needed to make a birthday party of this scale a success. Under the leadership of Brenda Dale, the committee has worked smoothly, effec-

tively and has had way too much fun,” MC Bob Osmond said. “There can-not be anyone who has not been approached by the committee to get involved.”

Community Partners was recognized for the work they do with the taxi services getting their cli-ents to and from pro-grams in Sylvan Lake.Outstanding Leadership

Fred Johannson won the Outstanding Leadership category after being nominated by Sylvan Lake & District Lions Club for his role in implementing the “vision screening program”.

“Lion Fred’s involve-ment started five years ago when he read that early intervention was a key factor for the treat-ment of vision problems such as lazy eye. Detection is imperative between the ages of 3 to 5 since the “eye to brain” relationship is established by the age of seven and whatever vision is left, at that point in time, becomes perma-nent.

The Lions partnered with Dr. Trent Allred from Doctors Eye Care and since the program’s inception 825 kindergar-

ten and daycare children have been tested in the community with 41 refer-rals to Dr. Allred for fur-ther examinations and treatment.

Johannson has been a Lions Club member since 1984 and served on many committees, volunteering countless hours. Years ago he came up with the idea of Flight Night, a success-ful annual fundraiser, proceeds of which are now used to sponsor physically or mentally challenged kids from the community, along with their aide, to attend a week-long summer camp at Camp HeHoHa.

Also nominated in the category were Megan Chernoff and Chloe Lester.

Volunteer ManagerMeghan Harkins, a

first time president of the kcs Association’s LAC Board/Committee was presented with the Volunteer Manager tro-phy. Unfortunately she wasn’t able to attend the gala.

In her role, she’s responsible for the parent group which holds fund-raisers to help with field trips.

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Grizzly Gouda claimed two awards at national cheese grand prixby Steve Dills

Sylvan Lake News

Grizzly Gouda is again a winner for Sylvan Star

Cheese.The extra aged sharp

gouda with a very rich nutty flavour captured two prizes at the Canadian Cheese Grand Prix in

Montreal Apr. 18.One of the prizes was

in the ‘Gouda’ category, a new category opened dur-ing the judging process due to the number of

cheese entered.‘Grizzly’ also won in

the Farmhouse Cheese category.

Sylvan Star Cheese was announced as one of

the competition’s finalists with six cheeses compet-ing in four different cate-gories after judges nar-rowed the record 225 cheese entries down to 58

finalists in February.The company’s Grizzly

Gouda and Aged Gouda were both competing in the open Gouda category.

Grizzly Gouda was a

finalist in the Farmhouse Cheese category, where it won top spot.

Its Cayenne and Green Peppercorn Spiced Gouda and its Italian Herbs Spiced Gouda were both competing in the Flavoured Cheese with added particulate solids and flavourings category.

Natural Smoked Gouda was the company’s finalist in the Flavoured Cheese with added non-particulate flavourings category.

“Canadian cheese makers from coast to coast are producing top quality, impressive cheeses,” said Phil Bélanger, Canadian Cheese Grand Prix jury chairman, in a press release. “The diversity we saw within the 19 catego-ries really showcases how evolved this craft has become in Canada. From aged cheddars to organic cheeses, cheese makers from across Canada are taking it to the next level and are the envy of other cheese making nations.”

Sylvan Star Cheese has experienced success in the competition in previous years. At the 2011 Canadian Cheese Grand Prix the company received the Champion Cheese award for its Gouda Herbs and Garlic entry in the flavoured cheese with added particulate solids flavouring category.

The company cap-tured three category awards at the 2009 con-test. Its Gruyére won the Swiss-type cheese catego-ry, its Smoked Gouda was named winner in the Flavoured Cheese with added non-particulate fla-vouring category and its Old Grizzly won the Farmhouse Cheese cate-gory.


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Region of Opportunity: Open Region of Delivery: Rimbey, Alberta Opportunity Type: Open & Competitive Plans, specifi cations and geotechnical report are available on the Rimbey Agricultural Society’s FTP site www.AGRIM.ca. Please contact Ironwood Building Systems to obtain logon information as follows: Lyle Schmidt Ironwood Building Systems Ltd. 261211 Wagon Wheel Way Rocky View, Alberta T4A 0E2 Tel: 1-800-284-6542 Fax: 403-277-2445 Email: [email protected] Response Specifi cs:

Opportunity Description: Design, fabricate and install steel screw piles for the AGRIM project on the Agricultural Society lands at the town of Rimbey, Alberta. The scope of work includes the design of all steel screw piles, pile cap plates, anchorages, and connections to resist the specifi ed loads and all applicable loads, per the requirements of the structural construction drawings, geotechnical report, and Alberta Building Code (2006A). Contractor is also responsible for purchasing, expediting, coordinating engineering approvals, provision of all site supervision, labour, tools, equipment and material necessary for the survey, layout, construction and inspection and testing required for the installation of steel screw piles and mobilization to site (in the town of Rimbey). Contract includes all labour (including supervision, accommodation, subsistence), materials, tools, construction equipment, transportation to the work site.

Gala dinner recognized community volunteersContinued from Page 7

She also assists with community activities to benefit children in the kcs Centre and children with-in the community.

Other nominees were Monica Morcom and Lorrie Carrick.

Helping HandsThe Helping Hands

category received such a large number of nominees that two recipients were chosen — Al Elliot and Wayne Collins.

Al Elliot was nominat-ed by Serenity Pet Shelter Society after calling near-ly four years ago about a dog to adopt. Since the early beginning of the group, he has been “a loyal supporter and vol-unteer for our organiza-tion. Since April 2012, he has devoted well over 6,000 hours to Serenity Pet Shelter Society. Al has fostered at least 18 dogs since then, including the “Famous 8” pups and their mom.”

“Al cheerfully goes on rescues, transports food, works at all the summer Farmers’ Markets as well as setting up and packing up every week, works spe-cial markets, summer BBQs at various venues, serves on the board of directors, and acts as a fantastic sounding board and chief of wisdom for us all,” said the nomina-tion. “All this as well as keeping his two dogs and three foster dogs (pres-ently) healthy and happy.”

“The most amazing fact about Al Elliot is that he is one month away from turning 80 years old.”

Wayne Collins has been diligently serving families in our communi-ty for the last several years by collecting and distrib-uting donated, quality-used furniture and other household items for free. A retired postal worker, he devotes countless hours each week to col-lecting tables, beds, sofas, dressers, you name it, from homes across Sylvan Lake. He transports to and from homes with his 3/4 ton truck and trailer, utilizing the church’s 52 foot sea can as a place to store and arrange items for display.

Prior to last year’s pur-chase of the sea can, he operated out of his garage.

His nominator wrote, “Wayne would be the last person to draw attention to himself or seek recog-nition for his contribu-tions … he simply enjoys helping those in need. But as one of several individu-als who assist Wayne from

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Trophies for Innovative Involvement were presented to Sylvan Lake Centennial Committee (in the back row), represented by Betty Osmond, Michael Dawe, Denise Bignold, Mary Rose, Bunny Virtue, Joyce Thrush, Chris Lust and chair-person Brenda Dale, and Sylvan Lake Community Partners Association (in the front row), represented by Jim Rilling, Jennifer Lemega, Denise Bell, Donna Ellerby and Alanna Dextrase. STEVE DILLS PHOTOS

time to time, I see first-hand the difference he’s making in our communi-ty, one person and one family at a time.”

Other people and organizations nominated included Sylvan Lake Food Bank, Friends of Bethany, Jen Bahler, Julian Price, Alexis Tucker, Laura Duske, Colleen Watson, Terri Kemper-Lucas, Melissa Sigfusson, Jody Gyori, Koreen Naugler, Peter Schmaltz, Barb Herbert, Denise Valaire, Ryan Lange, Kim Reinhart, Amy James, Gerald Bystrom, Jodi Hopkins, Monica Morcom and Fred Johannson.Volunteer Impact Award

The most prestigious of the awards was pre-sented to Sylvan Lake Food Bank. The winner was selected from all of the nominations in the other categories.

“What can we say about the Food Bank Team? We can be grateful

that they have worked so hard for a very long time over a period of years to keep people who need food, fed. This is most definitely in keeping with Scriptural teachings about love and protecting our neighbours. With the tre-mendous growth in popu-lation it is gratifying to see the increased support from businesses in the community. However, without the existence of this wonderful, impres-sive, and inspirational team who have a widen-ing impact every time they serve new genera-tions, as well as many from past years, our com-munity would be hurting …”

The group includes Pam Towers, Gena-Marie Williamson, Olga Horaska, Vonda and Frank Steckler, Ivan and Marie Jensen, Shirley and Dale Mannix, Donna Ellerby, Jody Muth, Edna Mannerfeldt, Randi Scheffelmaier, Connie

Sutter, Dianne Wirth, Kelly Robley, Ellen Roberts, Kaliana Johnston, Julie Shipowick and Debbie Bell.

The program for the evening included a meal prepared by Remi’s Catering and entertain-ment by Richard and Deborah Popovich of Popovich Patio Dinner Theatre with the theme

100 years of music. Over 200 people attended.

The auditorium was decorated with historic pictures of Sylvan Lake along the side walls while the back wall featured “The Stars of Sylvan Lake”, stars with the names of people and organizations nominated. Many people dressed in costumes of different periods.

Nominees in the Corporate Community Partner category were Arrow Excavating, represented by Michelle Clement and TD Bobcat, represented by Doug Borrowman. The trophy was presented to TD Bobcat.

Nominees for the Outstanding Leadership category-were Megan Chernoff, Fred Johannson and Chloe Lester. Johannson was presented with the trophy.

Wayne Collins and Al Elliot were presented with trophies in the Helping Hands category.


You are invited... …to a Town Hall gathering with the Chinook’s Edge Board of Education

Wednesday, May 8 at Division Offi ce 4904—50 Street, Innisfail

• Enjoy a ‘come and go’ visit with trustees between 3:30-7:00 p.m. • At 5:30, trustees will present the fi ndings of their Board Survey to date. Refreshments will be available. • The Survey remains open until May 15. Visit www.chinooksedge.ab.ca, ‘Board of Education’s Public Survey’ link at bottom right or call toll free 1-800-561-9229. • All survey respondents are entered into a draw for an iPad!

We’re looking forward to hearing from you at Chinook’s Edge, where

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VOLUNTEER POSITION VACANCY The Association is seeking interested individuals to apply for the position of Board Secretary for a two year term.

The Board Secretary is part of a team of Board Members. Community minded and strong leadership qualities are required.

Interested persons are requested to forward their resume to:Sylvan Lake Seniors Association

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“Residents not being listened to” charges mayoralty candidate Matt Prete by Steve Dills

Sylvan Lake News

A feeling of discon-nect between council and the residents of Sylvan Lake is the rea-son Matt Prete has announced his candi-dacy for the mayor’s position this fall.

“The direction council’s taken doesn’t seem to reflect the will of people or the best interests of people of town,” he said last week.

One example of this is the 781-11 intersec-tion. “That’s a pretty blatant disregard for the will of the people. There’s no question people wanted change — but they were talk-ing about lights. There’s no more risk for lights there than at Highway 20. Residents made it pretty clear they were willing to accept the risk,” he said.

Another disconnect is with the marina redevelopment. “They allowed it to become exclusive. Yes, they have to make it avail-able for a public boat launch but there’s no parking, no limit on what they can charge. I expect I wouldn’t be surprised if they charge $100. They’re going to price the general public out of using it. That’s poor planning. How is it we have a lake and no public access to it? If you do manage to get on the lake and get

hungry where do you go? There’s nowhere to park a boat and walk into town.

“We’re told a million people come here on vacation yet our down-town is dying. How do those two fit together?”

The Pattern Book, which controls what can be built north of the tracks is a “huge issue for business”, said Prete. “Why would a business spend an extra $200,000 to build north of the tracks when they can go south and not spend it. That’s precise-ly why businesses are moving out.

“We have to accept that downtown and the lakeshore are not quaint, it’s dilapidated. We’ve got to talk about the reality of it.” He said private business money is needed to change the area and revitalize it, but why would business do that?

Matt Prete

“The days of being able to make enough profit for the year in two months over the summer are gone. The price of land, taxation, all these things add up. You just can’t get enough income in two months’ time. We’ve got to figure out a way to make year-round businesses.”

“If we have a healthy business community we’ll have a healthy community,” he stated.

Prete would scrap the Pattern Book and say we want a marine theme. “Let businesses use their imagination. Collectively I think we’ll get something much better than by strict architectural con-trols.”

Another concern is the high lake level. At a council meeting he attended, he heard a report from Alberta Environment about the lake level. Basically, he said, it’s possible to lower the level but will take a lot of work, a lot of hoops to jump through. “Honestly, I think council lacks leadership, it’s almost

like they gave up, thinking it would be too hard, instead of digging in to make it happen.”

Prete has been gen-eral manager of Blindman Valley Propane for the past three years and lived in Sylvan Lake for seven years. In the past he spent a few years work-ing for State Farm Insurance and was in the farm equipment business. He grew up on a farm in Saskatchewan.

He said he’s been interested in politics since he was a kid and always felt he would jump in at some time. “I never felt compelled to do so until now.”

A Facebook page will be set up shortly and people are encour-aged to learn more about him and contact him with their ques-tions, Prete said.

“My favourite thing is to do questions and answers. I think most people like that too.”

He believes there needs to be a change in how people communi-cate with council.

Speaking about his involvement with sav-ing trees along the south end of the Pierview subdivision, he said residents “didn’t get information until the very last minute. I think we need more stakeholders advised earlier on in the pro-cess about details. How can council make rec-ommendations without talking to the public first? The system seems to be stacked against the residents. It’s almost an us against them atti-tude.”

If councillors had asked him questions when he made his pre-sentation, he felt they would have gotten a better feel for the resi-dents’ vision and they would have felt more engaged. “That’s the part that bothered me the most. It’s like an arrogance.”

Prete saw something similar at council’s public hearing on the business licensing bylaw and mobile vending. “Nobody (councillors) asked a single question. I don’t understand why they

wouldn’t engage the public. There was no engagement at all.”

He added, “without engagement, without talking about it, how do you make an informed decision?”

“My goal is to open up the process, make it more engaging.” He believes council should have the leadership and courage to “go and sit and listen”. Presently, the disconnected coun-cil doesn’t represent his interests.

“People will be more engaged” in the elec-tion process, Prete believes. “If they have a credible alternative, it will make it more inter-esting.” He believes he’s that alternative.

The only other can-didate to formally announce candidacy for the mayor’s position so far has been council-lor Dale Plante. Elections take place on October 21. Previously councillors and mayors served three year terms but that’s been changed to four year terms with this election.

Noisy party shut down and homeowner finedSaturday, April 20th 2:09 a.m. – RCMP

were called to an address on Lakeway Boulevard in relation to complaints of a disturbance. A group of males and females were reportedly screaming and yelling outside of a residence. All were found to be intoxicated with a female advising that she was arguing with several people outside. All had attended a party down the street which was shut down. No physical violence ensued and all parties took a cab back to their residences.

3:38 a.m. – A 28-year-old male is facing assault and mischief charges in relation to a domestic

dispute on 47A Av-enue in Sylvan Lake. RCMP attended the residence where the male and his 34-year-old girlfriend were both intoxicated and having a verbal argument, throwing things around the residence and caus-ing damage. The female advised of being punched in the kidney area but was not seriously injured. The male was arrested at the scene and transported to the detachment where he was formally charged.

11:49 p.m. – RCMP were called to a loud party on Legend Court in Sylvan Lake. Residents in the area reported really loud music, people uri-

nating on neighbouring properties, cars parked on lawns and bottles be-ing broken around the area. An initial warning to the homeowner failed to rectify the problem. A second visit resulted in the party being shut down and the owner be-ing charged with a $250 fine for a first offence.

Sunday, April 21st 12:20 a.m. – A sin-

gle vehicle rollover on Township Road 380 at Highway 781 fortunately resulted in no injuries to the occupants. The 40-year-old male driver managed to exit his truck which had rolled in the ditch and was leaking

RCMPNotesSpecial toSylvan Lake News

gas. Police, fire and EMS crews located the vehicle and treated the male for a minor injury to the head. The man’s dog, however, remained trapped in the vehicle but was later res-cued. Road conditions at the time of the incident were extremely icy.Wednesday, April 24th

2:46 a.m. – A traf-fic stop on 46 Street in Sylvan Lake resulted in several charges against a 30-year-old Red Deer female. She was initially pulled over for a burned out headlight, however, a further check resulted in the female admitting to consuming alcohol, which was a breach of her probation. A further search of the accused and her vehicle resulted in the recovery of methamphet-amine, crack cocaine, drug pipes, cash and vari-ous other paraphernalia. The female is charged with drug trafficking, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, failure to comply with a probation order, and Traffic Safety Act viola-tions.

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TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

May 13, 2013 • Town Office

• 5:30 pm

TOWN MEETINGS Visit the event calendar at www.sylvanlake.ca for full meetings/event listings

MPC MEETINGMay 6, 2013

• Town Office • 6:00 pm

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLEMay 9, 2013

• Town Office • 5:30 pm

ROAD CLOSURES

Construction to resume starting May 6th in the Downtown Area along 50A Avenue from 50th Street to 52nd Street and along 50A Street from 50A Avenue to Lakeshore Drive. Businesses in this area will be OPEN. Access can be made from Lakeshore Drive. Please obey all construction signage.

RESIDENTIAL STREET SWEEPING Parking Restrictions: Street sweeping is under way. Watch for “No Parking” signs placed in your area. Signs are posted a minimum of 24 hours in advance and are valid for up to 72 hours after posting.

Unlawfully parked vehicles will be ticketed and towed at the owners’ expense.

Annual Hydrant Testing/Flushing The Public Works Department will be fl ow testing fi re hydrants throughout the spring and early summer. You may experience a slight discoloration of your water caused by mineral iron. Simply run a cold water tap for 5-10 minutes to clear.

NOTICE Expression of Interest: R.V. Septic Dump Station

The Town of Sylvan Lake is requesting “Expressions of Interest” from local businesses for the locating of a recreation vehicle (R.V.) dump station onto your commercial or industrial property. The town may assist in the design and the construction of the facility in return for a commitment to provide the service to the public for a minimum term. Some conditions apply including, but not limited to:

. The facility must be in a non-residential area

. The potential agreement must be with the property owner

. Suitable access is required to accommodate large R.V. units

. 24 hour access is required

. A minimum term is required

. There can be no charge to the public

Further information may be obtained by contacting Mr. John Watson, Public Works Manager at 403.887.2800. A written declaration of your interest in this project must be received prior to May 9, 2013 by 2:00 P.M. at the town office located at 4926 50 Avenue, T4S 1A1 or by e-mail at [email protected].

Help Keep Sylvan Lake Beautiful – Spring clean-up week! LARGE ITEM PICK-UP (no-charge) – May 7, 8, and 9 (Pre-registration is required) The Public Works Department will be conducting the semi-annual pick-up of unwanted household furniture and appliances on May 7, 8, and 9. Residents of Sylvan Lake must pre-register by 4:00 P.M. on Monday, May 6. Registered items must be placed for collection by 8:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 7.

Typical items collected include: . stoves . washers . couches/chairs

Items not collected include: . construction debris . automotive parts . appliances which contain Freon . loose debris

There is a maximum pick-up of 3 items per household. Please call the Public Works Department at 403-887-2800 to register or to fi nd out if your items qualify for pick-up.

PITCH-IN WEEK – May 5-11 Register your school, service club or neighborhood and the general area you plan on collecting litter from and receive no-charge garbage bags and bag pick-up during pitch-in week. We’ll supply the coffee and snacks. Call the Public Works Department at 403-887-2800 to register.

TREE BRANCH DISPOSAL (no-charge) – May 6-11 Tree branches will be accepted free of charge at the Waste Transfer site from Monday, May 6 to Saturday, May 11. The transfer site is open every Monday to Saturday from 9 A.M. until 5 P.M. through October exclusive of statutory holidays. The transfer site is located 1.5 kilometers east of the round-about on Highway #11A and .5 kilometers south on R.R. #12.

Memorial Trail will be closed between 50th Street and Lakeway Boulevard from May 6th – 10th (weather permitting) for completion of the paving.

2013/14 ICE ALLOCATION It’s that time of year again!! Ice Requests are now being received at the Recreation, Parks & Culture of ces until June 15, 2013, for the upcoming Fall & Winter Ice Season at the Sylvan Lake Arena and Sylvan Lake Multiplex. Request forms can be picked up at the Sylvan Lake Aquatic Centre. For more information about Ice Allocation please contact Jennifer at 403-887-2199.

CEMETERY CLEAN-UP NOTICE Public Works staff, and their contractors, will be cleaning and maintaining the Lakeview and West Meadows cemeteries throughout the month of May. Personal belongings and other items that are strewn about will be collected and stored for a period of one month and then discarded if not claimed. Please note that bylaw 1541/2010 (the Cemetery Bylaw) prohibits the placement of trees, shrubs, grave covers, markers, monuments, or any other permanent item without a cemetery permit. Please contact the Public Works department at 403.887.2800 with your questions or concerns.


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Residents of Lacombe County are being asked to help determine a plan for addressing their rec-reational needs in the future.

An online survey, accessbile on the county’s website (www.lacombe-county.com) until May 17, will be used to gather information. Otherwise residents can request a written or telephone sur-

vey by calling the county office at 403-782-6601.

“Lacombe County is committed to enabling individuals, families and communities to be active,” stated a media release issued last week. “A regional recreation model was chosen to accomplish this goal. This means the county will continue to partner with providers of existing and future recre-ation facilities and ser-vices to ensure that coun-ty residents have access to

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The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. The link on the county web-site can be accessed with any electronic device (i.e.: computer, tablet, iPhone etc.) Individuals who complete the survey in the first two weeks will be entered in a draw for a new iPad. A second draw at the closing date will be held for an iPhone.

Following completion of the survey, the county will host a series of stake-holder meetings in June. These meetings will include a presentation on the strategic direction for recreation, the survey results and recommenda-tions for future facility development.

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Plans are progressing to build a new lighthouse in Sylvan Lake and now it’s time for residents to weigh in on their ideas.

Trevor Sigfusson, chair of the committee working on the project, said they want to invite everyone to submit their

visions between now and May 21.

There’s no precon-ceived idea of what the lighthouse could look like, he indicated pointing to some of those found in a Google image search of those located around the world.

Following initial investigation, the com-mittee has found that the

province is not in favour of anything being built on the current landfill pier or in the water off that site at the north end of 50th Street.

That has meant they’re focused on constructing something on the site of the last lighthouse. That property will become a town park in the near future as part of an agree-

Here’s a selection of pictures of lighthouse around the world, found at Google Images to stimulate your minds.

ment with the developer of the marina and con-dominum project.

Sketches, pictures and descriptions of styles and colours are invited by the committee and may be dropped off at the Sylvan Lake News or Sylvan Lake Municipal Library until Tuesday, May 21. Please make sure your name and con-tact information is included.

The committee then hopes to narrow down the options and have two or three proposals ready to be unveiled during the open house at the new town hall on June 15.

Plans for fundraising are also in the formative stages. The committee will be working with Red Deer & District Community Foundation in order to be able to accept donations and provide tax receipts.

Sponsorship packag-es are being developed for individual donors, corporations and organi-zations. More on this work will be announced at the June 15 event.



Sylvan Lake’s busi-ness licensing bylaw was finally approved by councillors who unani-mously supported sec-ond reading of the bylaw but were divided when third reading was called at their Apr. 22 meeting.

Councillors Sean McIntyre and Dale Plante voted against third reading which passsed with support of the rest of council. Councillor Ken MacVicar was absent from the meeting.

McIntyre argued that councillors should postpone the final vote for three weeks to “allow everybody to

have a long look at it before we put it in place”.

Following a public hearing Apr. 8, council directed the removal of all applicable sections and schedules pertain-ing to allowance of mobile vendors operat-ing on public land, pro-hibited them operating north of the tracks (unless participating in

a special event approved by the town) and amended a section of the bylaw dealing with buskers to allow them to sell products “that are an original production of the busker relating to their performance” and use amplification equipment for busk-ing.

Plante noted the

license inspector has the ability to establish hours of operation for buskers and asked if it that was wide open.

Rae Anne Ornella, who presented the changes, told him it was totally discre-tionary but that they would work with municipal enforcement to establish acceptable hours.

Mobile vendors prohibited on north side of tracks as bylaw passed fi nal stages


Students at Lighthouse Christian Academy were delight-ed to have a profes-sional public speaker, their MLA, among the judges who graded them during their speaking contest Monday.

MLA Kerry Towle was joined by Lisa Greentree and Neil Williamson on the judging panel while teacher Katrina Swart acted as timekeeper.

The junior category, for Grade 6 and 7 stu-dents, was won by Noah Wilson while Jordan Smith placed second and Brooke Smith third.

Julie McDonald was first in the senior cate-gory for Grade 8 and 9 students, while Josh Canning was second and Ethan Mearns was third.

All the speeches were well done with thought provoking topics selected and researched by the stu-dents.

Following are the participants and their topics. Julie McDonald - Fairytales 101; Josh Canning - War Crimes; Ethan Mearns - Are Sasquatch real?; Andrew Armstrong - Should we travel in space?; Jesse Saysongkham - Importance of finding a career; Jaedyn Hanson - Parents should stay married for life; Logan Howard - What Life would be like if superheroes were real; Shyla Hindes

Interesting and provocative speeches by Lighthouse students

Winners of the Lighthouse Christian Academy pub-lic speaking contest for Grade 8 and 9 students were, in front, Ethan Mearns (third), Josh Canning (sec-ond) and Julie McDonald (first). In the back row are the judging team of MLA Kerry Towle, Lisa Greentree, teacher Katrina Swart and Neil Williamson.

- Why we should go back to horse and car-r iage; Kyson Will iamson - Gambling addiction; Noah Wilson - The

Endless Void; Brooke Smith - should home-work be banned?; Jordan Smith - Bullying; Keelan Armstrong - eclipses;

Kylie Berger - Cellphones; Tannin Zinger - Why fame is bad for children; Nina Eisenbarth - Cliques; and Alea-Jaye

Winners of the Lighthouse Christian Academy pub-lic speaking contest for Grade 6 and 7 students were, in front, Jordan Smith (second), Brooke Smith (third) and Noah Wilson (first). In the back row are the judging team of MLA Kerry Towle, Lisa Greentree, teacher Katrina Swart and Neil Williamson.

Williamson - Teen Pregnancy.

Plante also asked if there were specific locations for buskers to operate and was told that’s also at the discre-tion of the license inspector. She suggest-ed they’d likely be in Centennial Park and that it is possible to limit the number of buskers in specific locations.

“We may want to identify the areas in the downtown core suit-able for busking,” said Plante.

McIntyre added, he’d like to see a policy stating hours and also locations. “I think there are appropriate places along 50th Street for buskers, on the north side of Lakeshore Drive west of Centennial Park.”

“I’d like council to consider this is new to us, we don’t know what type of buskers will come or where they want to be,” said Mayor Susan Samson. “I sus-pect on the lakefront,

but I’d like council to consider leaving it open to the discretion of the development authority for the summer.” Then she suggested a review in the fall of the good things that happen and things they can improve.

“I think we have a real opportunity here, I know staff have the best interests of the area. We don’t know what buskers want to do yet, my preference it to revisit this at the end of September.”

Councillor Graham Parsons agreed with her.

McIntyre countered, “if we can articulate our vision that gives staff an idea how to proceed.” And Plante added, “I’d like to see us be the ones who steer it.”

Samson then stated, “What I’ve heard around the table is let it have some wings and grow, then come back to us.”

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by Stuart FullartonSylvan Lake News

A group of Sylvan Lake missionaries fled the frigid Central Alberta weather for the soaring temperatures of the Caribbean in February.

Eleven members of Lighthouse Fellowship Church of the Nazarene

made the eight-day trip to Trinidad and Tobago, where, upon their arrival, they were greeted by a blast of heat and humidity.

But instead of head-ing for the beach, members of the group quickly got to work on a roofing project at Caribbean Nazarene College in Upper Santa

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Plenty of work carried out on Caribbean mission trip

Arriving at the Port of Spain airport were John Scheffelmair, Jolene Gruntman, Kyle Gruntmand, Lorna Gibson, Naomi Hilman, Barry Sigurdson, Ruth Ann Sigurdson, Elijah Sigurdson, Jackie Hann, Samantha Hann and Leah Rawlings.

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In the middle row, Ruth Ann Sigurdson and Leah Rawlings, and in the front row, Lorna Gibson, Naomi Hilman and Jolene Gruntman, visited a geriatric home. They were joined by students of Caribbean Nazarene College.

Barry Sigurdson, John Scheffelmair and Kyle Grunt-man worked together on a piece of roof. PHOTOS SUBMITTED

zation that orchestrates mission trips around the world.

Members of the Sylvan Lake group managed to meet their goal of completing the roofing project at the college, but also helped with a number of other humanitarian initia-tives around campus.

Assistance was offered wherever it was needed, explained mis-sionary Naomi Hilman.

“We ended up doing a few other things once we got there,” she said. “We ended up painting a new addition they were putting on that they were going to be moving into very shorty after we left. We helped with the electri-cal on the new addi-tion, too.”

All but one of the

buildings on the col-lege’s campus were built through Work and Witness, and were funded by donors.

Through bottle drives and other fund-raisers held by the church, Sylvan Lake residents helped to raise and exceed the $5,000 needed for materials for the roof-ing project.

“We had to do this in a very short amount of time, trying to figure out what are we going to do, but the commu-nity of Sylvan Lake was fabulous,” said Rawlings. “People were just so awesome about donating and contrib-uting, and just being willing to help out.”

Working on the project, however, wasn’t without its challenges.

Intense heat and the steep terrain surround-ing the college made work difficult for the group, but three other volunteers from Barbados helped to ease the burden.

F i f te e n - ye ar- o l d Samantha Hann appre-ciated being able to meet and work along-side area locals.

“I thought the most rewarding part was building a relationship with the people down there,” she said. “I found that was really awesome.”

Despite spending a large part of the trip working, members of the group also man-aged to find time to explore the country, and visited a number of its sites including Pitch Lake and Maracas Bay.

They also indulged in bake and shark - a local shark meat-based delicacy.

“The idea is they don’t want you to work every single minute, they want you to expe-

rience a little bit of the culture and get a feel for the country,” said Hilman. “We’d get our project done, and we saw a little bit of the countryside too, so it was a nice balance.”

Also travelling were Pastor Barry Sigurdson, Ruth Ann Sigurdson, Elijah Sigurdson, Jolene Gruntman, Kyle Gruntman, Jackie Hann, John Scheffelmair and Lorna Gibson.

Hilman took on another project while in Trinidad and Tobago, by agreeing to, in the future, provide a number of quilts to a geriatric centre the group visited.

Over the next sev-eral months, she hopes to have as many quilts made as possible, and will send them to Trinidad and Tobago in January.

Those interesting in contributing quilts or fabric to the project are asked to call Hilman at 403-887-5058.



A contingent of mili-tary vehicles will be con-verging on Sylvan Lake to participate in a Veteran’s Appreciation Day at the community centre May 11.

Allan Cameron, exec-utive director of Veterans Voices of Canada, said “it’s going to be a pretty amazing, awesome day” and he’s encouraging resi-dents to attend and par-ticipate.

The event provides a chance to talk to veterans about their experiences and show appreciation for what they’ve done.

It’s also a fundraiser for the organization. The goal of the Sylvan Lake based Veterans Voices is to document the stories of veterans on video for historic and educational purposes. Already, Cameron said, they’ve

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Be a part of the dog wash with a difference! Residents are asked to join dog lovers from across the province to help pets struggling with cancer.

On Saturday, May 11, starting at 9 a.m. Woofs & Purrs in Sylvan Lake will be washing dogs to raise funds for the Animal Cancer Therapy Subsidization Society (ACTSS).

Last year alone, this event was able to raise over $10,000 for animal cancer treatment.

To ensure that there is room for every pet, it is recommended that dog owners call and book an appointment (403-887-4000).

Treating cancer in a beloved pet is expensive and often financially beyond many pet own-ers’ means. Without treatment these pets die or are euthanized pre-maturely. ACTSS is ded-icated to bringing affordable modern vet-erinary cancer treatment to patients and educat-ing animal owners and veterinarians of the availability, uses and benefits of advanced cancer therapies.

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recorded the memories of almost 700 veterans and the number waiting to tell their stories in continuing to grow.

The day kicks off at 11 a.m. with military dis-plays, Veterans’ Corner and a silent auction.

Red Deer Legion Pipe and Drum Band will open the show with a perfor-mance. Then Cameron will explain more about the organization and what they’ve been doing.

Black Thunder, two

former Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry members, will provide a unique drum perfor-mance in the darkened auditorium with just black light used to show their actions.

Another highlight is Master Corporal Paul Franklin who will talk about his experiences in Afghanistan and his inspirational story of sur-vival. Franklin lost both his legs in a suicide bombing in Kandahar in

2006. A medical techni-cian, he trained the eight men in his patrol compa-ny and it was their brav-ery and close teamwork that save the lives of Franklin and two com-rades after the attack.

Special presentations are also planned, but Cameron didn’t want to spoil the surprise by announcing them at this time.

He said there will be lots of military displays, both inside the commu-

nity centre and in the parking lot outside. About 15-20 military vehicles will be shown by members of the Alberta Military Vehicle Preservation Association. They’ll be joined by UN/NATO veterans and their motorcycles, 3rd Canadian Army Veteran motorcycle units from Red Deer and First Special Service Force re-enactors.

A ‘best of show’ award will be presented to the

most intriguing or inter-esting vehicle, based on votes by everyone attend-ing.

Veterans from across Alberta will be available at Veterans’ Corner in the auditorium to talk about their stories. Among these are fighter pilots, a bomber pilot and crew and Afghanistan veterans, said Cameron. All veter-ans attending are asked to wear their full regalia.

The silent auction fea-tures some real variety

with items suitable for everyone, he said.

Activities will run until 4 p.m. At the end of the day, a flag signed by all the Veterans who attended and a piece of artwork they’ve signed will be auctioned live. “This is going to be a pretty cool collector’s item,” suggested Cameron.

There’s also a barbe-cue for those who get hungry during the day.

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Census day is April 19, 2013! During the week of April 15– 18, enumerators will deliver personalized PINs to every household in Sylvan Lake. Residents can then go online between April 19 and May 31 to complete their census from the comfort of their own laptops, tables or smart phones...it’s just that easy! Enumerators will begin door to door collection of information from households that have

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Many grants from the provincial and federal governments are calculated on a per capita basis– by accurately accounting for the entire population of Sylvan Lake, we can increase the level of funding the Town receives in grant revenue and thereby decrease the burden on the municipal taxpayers. As the community grows, we need to secure these provincial and federal grants to expand our Town services and to better understand the types of services needed.

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Up close - Sully, a barred owl, was admired by students at Lighthouse Christian Academy on Monday. Liana Shaw from Medicine River Wildlife Centre brought the bird to show students while she talked to them about how garbage can be hazardous to wild animals. She read Otis’s Story, a book about the Great Horned Owl who has been used by the centre for educational presen-tations in past years. Part of the centre’s goal is to teach people about the impor-tance of taking care of the environment and animals in it. STEVE DILLS


During Sylvan Lake’s Centennial we’re attempting to quantify the generosity of our community with infor-mation and a running tally of donations to various groups and organizations.

We know how giv-ing our community is and we want to empha-size that with this col-umn. Please feel free to add to our list.

Year-to-date total - $86,796,90• Art & Soul benefit concert and silent auc-tion, held Apr. 13 raised about $4,500 for the fine arts depart-ment at École H. J. Cody High School.• École Steffie Woima Elementary School’s penny drive raised $1,079.02 for the

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Several drug investi-gations are ongoing in Sylvan Lake as RCMP have brought in addi-tional resources and are committed to reducing drug related offenses in the community.

Charges have been laid after one incident and additional charges or arrests of associated individuals may result as the investigation continues.

Sylvan Lake RCMP members were working

jointly with Calgary RCMP’s general inves-tigation section on a surveillance operation about 6 p.m. last Friday.

They observed an “unrelated drug trans-action take place between two individu-als, immediately inter-vened and successfully arrested both subjects,” according to a news release.

RCMP seized approximately 450 grams of marijuana, $1,930 in cash and sev-eral other items related to drug trafficking.

Two face drug charges following surveillance operation

Following are calls responded to by Sylvan Lake’s volunteer firefight-ers, during the two weeks ending Apr. 29, as sup-plied by Deputy Fire Chief Steve Scanland.

Sunday, April 14 - 3:18 a.m. - motor vehicle collision, Falcon Ridge Drive.

Sunday, April 21 - 12:37 a.m. - motor vehi-cle collision, Highway 781 and Township Road 380.

Wednesday, April 24 - 5:40 p.m. - motor vehi-cle collision, Red Deer County.

Wednesday, April 24 - 10:53 p.m. - gas leak, propane, Westwood Close.

Thursday, April 25 - 8:53 p.m. - rubbish fire, 43rd Street.

Friday, April 26 - 11:21 a.m. - power line hazard, Lakeshore Drive.

Friday, April 26 - 2:35 p.m. - toxic spill, 44th Street.

Saturday, April 27 - 4:54 p.m. - grass fire, Red Deer County.

Saturday, April 27 - 5:22 p.m. - grass fire, Red Deer County.

Saturday, April 27 - 7:37 p.m. - grass fire, Lacombe County.

Sunday, April 28 - 4:21 p.m. - grass fire, Red Deer County.

Grass fire season started

FireResponseSpecial toSylvan Lake News

Derek Michael Mathers of Sylvan Lake and Darren John McClellan of Red Deer have been charged with possession of drugs for the purpose of traffick-ing.

The release noted community residents, as always, are encour-aged to provide infor-mation that will assist police in their endeav-our to reduce drug offences.

51 - 45 ST. CRES.SYLVAN LAKE

Saturday, May 4 9 - 5Household & CollectiblesReno’d discards, etc....

Arts & Crafts Shows ..................50Class Registrations....................51Coming Events ..........................52Lost ............................................54Found ........................................56Companions ..............................58Personals...................................60Bingos........................................64Fitness & Sports ........................66Happy Ads .................................70

What’s Happening#50 - # 70

ComingEvents 52

BENALTO FAIRJuly 5, 6 & 7

Win cash prizes for sewing,baking, horticulture, schoolwork, crafts, photography, etc.

Children enter free,nominal charge for adults.

Fair books available at Eckville Blindman Valley Propane, Sylvan Lake

Value Drug Mart, Bentley IDA, Spruce ViewCo-op Hardware,

Benalto General Store or www.benaltoagsociety.caunder events - bench fairor call Leora 403-746-3556

ComingEvents 52

CLASSIFIED RATE:1-25 WORDS $15.30

additional words .26 cents each

Ask about our 6 pack8 p ack Adpack

All-In-1 Pack

Looking for a new pet?Check out Classifieds to

find the purrfect pet.

Fitness& Sports 66

Oilfield 800AN ALBERTA OILFIELD construction company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and

meals provided.Drug testing required.

Call Contour Construction 780-723-5051

ComingEvents 52

Oilfield 800CENTRAL PEACE

NATURAL GAS CO-OP LTD.requires full-time Gas

Utility Operator.Experience, safety tickets

an asset. Clean validdriver’s licence required.

Forward resume: [email protected].

Fax 780-864-2044.Mail: Box 119, Spirit River,

T0H 3G0

NEWCARTCONTRACTING LTD.

is hiring for the upcoming turnaround season.

Journeyman/Apprentice; Pipefitters; Welders;

Boilermakers; Riggers.Also: Quality Control;

Towers; Skilled Mechanical Labourer; Welder Helpers.

Email: [email protected].

Fax 1-403-729-2396. Email all safety

and trade tickets.

NOW LOCATEDin Drayton Valley.

BREKKAAS Vacuum & Tank Ltd. Wanted Class 1 & 3 Drivers, Super Heater

Operators with all valid tickets. Top wages,excellent benefits.

Please forward resume to: Email: [email protected].

Phone 780-621-3953.Fax 780-621-3959

Sylvan Lake

Oilfield 800WANTED - Water & VacuumTruck Operators. Class 3 w/Q-endorsement, H2S, First Aid, PST, CSTS.Mechanically inclined.

Day-rate benefits.Fax 403-934-3487.


Professionals 810JOURNALISTS, Graphic

Artists, Marketing and more. Alberta’s weekly

newspapers are looking for people like you. Post

your resume online. Free. Visit: www.awna.com/

resumes_add.php

Restaurant/Hotel 820ALL ROUND EMPLOYEE

required for tavern and cooking in a small town

friendly hotel inYoungstown, Alberta.

Full-time, room included. Call Marg 403-857-9134.

FIRESIDE NOW HIRING:Prep Cooks, Line Cooks,

Breakfast Cooks, Dishwashers, Servers & Bartenders. Bring resume in person. 4907 Lakeshore

Dr. Sylvan Lake.

Sylvan Lake

Saturday, May 11SYLVAN LAKE – begins at 6 p.m.

Tickets $25 eachavailable at the branch

(Must be purchased by May 4)Dance only after 8 pm - $15 at the door

– Patriotic Themed Attire –

Live MusicFlaT Out County

At the

LegionLegion

4916 50 Ave. Sylvan Lake | 403.887.2601hall available for rent

NO Ladies Auxiliary BreakfastON SUNDAY, MAY 5due to District RallyNEXT BREAKFASTSUNDAY, JUNE 2

New MembersNew Members WELCOME!WELCOME!

If you are interested in joining our club,please contact Kay Bystrom 403-746-6006 or Betty Finner 403-887-5865.

LLionsions ClubClubSylvan Lake & DistrictSylvan Lake & District

Hall Rentals: 403-887-37765119-50a AvenueBy Invitation

We are proud to sponsor: • KCS Services • Arthritis Society •MS Society

MAY 27 GENERAL MEETING

7:30 p.m.

MAY 6 SUPPER MEETING

Social hour, 6 p.m. | Dinner 7 p.m.– Meeting to follow–

BIKEBIKE AuctionSaturday, Saturday, May 11May 11

Sylvan Lake & District Lions Club

Lions Hall Parking Lot 11:00 a.m.

All proceeds to community projects

403-887-4037403-887-4037403-887-3776403-887-3776

For bicycle donation pick-up callor

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE

Saturday, May 4, 2013 9am - 3pm

Sylvan Lake Seniors Centre 4908 - 50 Avenue

SO008496

MÉTIS YOUTH 4E SUMMERCAMPCome educate yourself! Explore all your possibilities, empower your life choices and enjoy every minute of your time this summer with respected educators, knowledgeable Métis elders and playing with amazing NHL Hockey players. July 1 – 5, 2013. Application Deadline June 17, 2013.

Call 1-888-48-MÉTIS (1-888-486-3847) online at: www.metisemployment.ca

Funded in part by the Government of Canada.

Sylvan Lake

Employment#700 - #920

ComingEvents 52

ComingEvents 52

SIMPLE!It’s simple to run a GarageSale Ad in the Classifiedsection and make quick cash.P h o n e C l a s s i f i e d s1-877-223-3311.

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SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Thursday, May 2, 2013 19

1-877-223-3311Four Great Deals to Choose from!

Announcements What’s Happening50-70

Employment700-920

Services Directory1010-1430

Items Buy/Sell150-194

Agriculture2010-2210

Rental & Real Estate3000-4310

Vehicles5010-5240

Public Notice6010

6 PACK8 PACK

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REACHING OVER

217,000217,000READERS!

Suite 103, 5020-50A Street • Sylvan Lake, AB • T4S 1N8 FAX: 403-887-2081 EMAIL: [email protected]

Restaurant/Hotel 820BLONDIE’S RESTAURANT In Sylvan Lake now hiring

exp’d LINE COOKS,SERVERS & DISHWASHERS.

Also looking forsupervisory position in front.

Competitive wages. Please call Merle

403-887-1955 OR 403-887-1806 after 2 p.m. or Email: blondiesrestaurant

@hotmail.com

HEWLETT PARK MCDONALDS

(50 Hewlett Park Landing Sylvan Lake) is seeking 20 Food Counter Attendants

available 24/7 for all shifts, starting $11.00/hour. Apply in person or atwww.worksforme.ca

Pier 7PART-TIME COOK

REQUIRED.No experience necessary.

10-15 hrs per week,more during summer.

Call 403-887-0077to set up interview.

Trades 850ASSISTANT

PARTS MANAGER.Busy GM dealership in

High River, south ofCalgary. Minimum 4 years

experience a must.Excellent benefits, salary,

bonus. Send resume: [email protected].

Fax 403-652-3880

DAYSHIFT QC Person

Nexus Engineering isCurrently looking for

DAYSHIFT QC PERSON

• Must be able to read measur ing dev i ces a n d b l u e p r i n t s f o r inspection of machined parts.

We offer competitive wages, benefits and

a RRSP plan.Please forward resumes to

[email protected]

EXPERIENCED repair person req’d for local truck

company. Work involves all aspects of heavy truck and trailer repair and dis-

manteling. Must be physically fit. HD Mechan-ic or equivelant experience

We offer competitive wages, benefits weekends

off. Fax resume to 1-855-784-2330 or call

FILLED!

INTERIORHEAVY EQUIPMENT

OPERATOR SCHOOL.No Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates.Job board! Funding

options. Sign up online! iheschool.com. 1-866-399-3853

Clerical 720

Trades 850LEVEL 2 WATERand Waste Water

Operator required forElinor Lake Resort.Call 780-623-3993

LINE LOCATINGASSISTANTREQUIRED

Central Line Locating req’s a locator assistant. No experience necessary, willing to train. Must be physically fit. Working

varied hours. Send resumes to: office@

centrallinelocating.com Fax 403-747-3535

Office: 403-747-3017

P/T LABORER req’d.for excavating company.

403-887-5604

Phoenix Oilfield Rentals Ltd. is a progressive well

funded and growing company with an excellent

reputation for reliable equipment as well as safe

and professional work standards. Phoenix is currently seeking a

field/shop apprentice mechanic for our Red Deer branch. Phoenix also has

branches in Grande Prairie and Ft. Nelson serving

Alberta and B.C.A high school diploma and a valid driver’s license are

required. The ability to multi task in a fast paced

environment, proven ability to organize tasks and

manage time, willingness to learn and strong interac-tion skills as well as First

Aid and H2S tickets would be an asset. Knowledge of gensets and pumps would be an advantage. This full-

time permanent position would begin immediately, competitive wage depend-

ing on experience with benefit package after 3 months. e-mail resumes and copy of tickets to:

[email protected]

or fax to:(780) 986-0763

PYRAMID CORPORATIONIS NOW HIRING!

Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various

sites across Alberta.Send resume to:

[email protected] fax 780-955-HIRE

WATER WELL DRILLING COMPANY IN BENTLEY REQ’S EXPERIENCED

WATER WELLDRILLERS HELPERwith class 3, air. All safety

tickets required.Meal and Accommodationprovided when out of town.

Fax resume with driversabstract: 403-748-3015

Trades 850WORKERS FOR GRAVEL CRUSHING OPERATION

IN EAST CENTRALALBERTA.

Skilled or will train.Experienced foreman also

needed. Email:[email protected] 780-842-5556.

Phone 780-842-5227

Truckers/Drivers 860CLASS 1 drivers req’d for

flat deck work. Steady year round work. Benefits, exc.

wages and safety bonuses. Successful

candidates must be hard working, must know your load securement and love

driving as you will be traveling throughout BC, AB, SK & MB. Please fax resumes and drivers ab-stract to 1-855-784-2330

DRIVERS WANTED.Terrific career opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No rail

experience needed!Extensive paid travel,

meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation & benefits

package. Skills needed - Ability to travel 3 months at

a time, valid licence with air brake endorsement.

Compensation based on prior driving experience.

Apply atwww.sperryrail.com

under careers,keyword Driver.

Do not fill in city or state

BusinessOpportunities 870

MATCO TOOLS is looking for franchisees in your area. Professional products with a complete business system available to support you in becoming

your own boss. Home based business; training &

support programs.More information call

778-387-4666;www.gomatco.com

Misc.Help 880

Misc.Help 880$100 - $400 CASH DAILY

for landscaping work! Competitive, energetic,

honesty a must;PropertyStarsJobs.com.

ACADEMIC ExpressAdult Education

and Training

Spring Start GED classes days/evening

Fall StartCommunity Support

Worker

Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

403-340-1930www.academicexpress.ca

Attention StudentsSUMMER WORK flexible

schedule, $16 base-appointment, customer

sales/service, noexperience necessary,conditions apply, Will

Train, Call 403-755-6711 www.summeropenings.ca

HIRING ON SITEMANAGER in Bruderheim for all inclusive apartments.

Call DMG AssetManagement and Realty

Ltd. 780-992-2005.

LITTLE ROCKS n STUFF

Is hiring for this years 2013 season. We are looking for a delivery person, and p/t employee. Please apply in person starting Mon. Apr. 29, to #16 Industrial Dr.

Sylvan Lake

Misc.Help 880

Misc.Help 880

MEAT MANAGER,Jasper Super A.

Jasper Super A is looking for an experienced Retail Meat Manager. As Meat

Manager you will beresponsible for all aspects

of the managing thedepartment, including cutting meat. You must

have working knowledge of gross margins, expense

controls and humanresources management. The successful candidate must have Grade 12 (or

equivalent) and be able to provide a “clear” security clearance. If you have the skills and abilities please

forward your resume to our Head Office, The Grocery

People Ltd. (TGP)in confidence to:

Human Resources,The Grocery People Ltd., 14505 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, AB, T5L 3C4. Fax 780-447-5781. Email: [email protected]

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

To deliver theSYLVAN LAKE

NEWS & CENTRAL AB LIFE

1 DAY A WK.

Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

PLAY AND WORKin prime recreation area.Sobeys Sylvan Lake is

hiring Assistant Department Managers in Bakery, Meat,

Produce and Grocery.Apply today at

www.sobeyscareers.ca

REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY- Labourer for water well

drilling firm, located S.E. of St. Paul, Alberta. Variable shifts. Must have Class 3

drivers licence, driversabstract required.

Fax resume to 780-645-2880

or 780-645-1114

SOBEYS GROCERY STORE NOW HIRING MEAT WRAPPERS.

Full-time & part-time hours available. Please fax

resume to: 780-875-2103. Mail or drop off at:4227 - 45 Ave.,

Lloydminster, AB, T9V 2E9

Trail Appliances has alwaysoffered excellence in sales, delivery, customer service,

and after-sales support. The Company is currently looking to fill the following

positions at ourRed Deer locations.

Contract SalesAdministrator

Part time CustomerService Rep

ApplianceDelivery Driver

Trail offers excellenttraining and a competitive compensation and benefit package. Start your career

with a well known andrespected company,

become a member of the successful Trail team by

applying in person to: Chris Sturdy in person at 2823 Bremner Avenue

Delivery Driver applicants apply to Colin Parsons at

#6 4622 61 St.Riverside Industrial District.

Security checks will be conducted on successful

candidates.

EmploymentTraining 900

MASSAGE CAREER. Train full-time or part-time

at our highly regarded, progressive school.

Small classes, individual attention, confident

graduates! 1-877-646-1018;

www.albertainstituteofmassage.com

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONRATED #2 FOR

WORK-AT-HOME.Train with the top-rated

accredited school inCanada. Financing and student loans available.

Contact CanScribe today at 1-800-466-1535; www.canscribe.com

Accounting 1010

Automotive 1029

Caregivers 10603 SPOTS AVAILABLEFOR AGES 2 AND UP.

Mon. - Fri. 7 am. - 6 pm. Structured learning while

children play in a safe stable home in Sylvan.

403-505-3910

WellDrilling 1400

Start your career!See Help Wanted

Caregivers 1060HOME CARE

- Retired nurse will be caregiving to elderly or etc.Please call 403-598-0393

Very good references.

Contractors 1100

LANCE’SCONCRETE

Sidewalks, driveways, shops, patios, garage padscommercial. Specialized in stamp concrete. 302-9126

Financial 1170DROWNING 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+

Glass Shops 1196

Landscaping1240

LegalServices 1260

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver.(24 hour record check). Divorce? Simple. Fast.

Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to

$25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300

or 1-800-347-2540; www.accesslegalresearch.com

IS YOUR CRIMINAL record limiting your future?

Want it gone?Have it removed today!

Canada’s #1 recordremoval providers since

1989. 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366); www.RemoveYourRecord.com

Misc.Services 1290

DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory

Home Phone Service.No one refused!

Low monthly rate! Calling features & unlimited long distance available. Call Phone Factory today!

1-877-336-2274; www.phonefactory.ca

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

UTILITYMAN/COUNTERPERSON

“The Rental Store” is looking for an individual who can:• load and unload equipment (able to lift 50 kgs)• help with front counter sales (computer skills required)• do yard maintenance as required

Our ideal candidate will be in good health, have good communication skills, able to work well with others, have competent computer skills, and be prepared to work 40-50 hours per week.

If you possess most or all of these qualities please apply to Dave or Ross at the following address:

The Rental Store30 Industrial Drive

Sylvan Lake, ABPh: 403-887-0012 Fax: 403-887-0441


PROGRAM COORDINATOR OPPORTUNITY

Working out of the Senior’s Centre, 4 days per week under the Direction and Supervision of the Board of Directors. The Program Coordinator will search, plan, deliver and evaluate programs for the Association and complete other tasks as assigned.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:• Excellent communication skills (vocal & written).• Ability to work independently and as a team member.• Ability to establish and maintain an eff ective working

relationship with members, the Board, community professionals and the general public.

• Good computer skills (MS Word, Publisher, Excel, etc.).• An understanding of general offi ce administration.• An understanding or desire to learn the issues facing

seniors and their families.

Required Qualifi cations:• Preferred combination of education and work

experience, including but not limited to – - Recreation, social work, and/or program planning.- Current 1st Aid and CPR.- Clear Criminal Record check.- Possession of Class 5 driver’s license.- Occasional Saturday & evening work will be

required.

Please submit your resume & cover letter to:The Sylvan Lake Seniors Association4908 – 50 AvenueSylvan Lake, AB T4S 1C9Attention – Don MacKenzie, [email protected]

Competition closes Monday May 6, 2013 @ 4PM.

Full Time ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK required for busy offi ce in Sylvan Lake. Must have excellent computer skills, be profi cient with Excel spreadsheets and very detail orientated.

Also hiring for RECEPTION position, must be able to work well in a team environment, good at multitasking, profi cient with Microsoft Offi ce programs. The successful applicant must have great attention for detail and an outgoing personality.

Please send your resume Attn. Amy to:Email: [email protected]

Fax: 403-887-4945

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

Sylvan Lake, Albertawww.strategisgroupca.com

Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors

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RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide)

Tell them DannyHooper sent you

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]

AUTO • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL

24 HOUR COMMERCIAL EMERGENCY SERVICE

403-887-2200Len Campbell Owner/Operator

8 Cuendet Industrial Way, Sylvan Lake

MOBILE SERVICE

Our Door to Yours! Mobile Glass Service

403-887-6661

403-340-8666

5 Star Custom Landscaping & Design

(Top Soil, Sand & Gravel)

Property Clean Ups &Junk Removal

CALL SHELLEY

403-318-1760www.windoorinst.com

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

• General Equipment Rental • STIHL Products Dealer

WellDrilling 1400 Well

Drilling 1400

Business Services#1000 - #1430


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CLASSIFIEDSHOT-LINE

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 1530COLLECTOR

CAR AUCTION!6th Annual Calgary

Collector Car Auction,May 10 - 11,

Grey Eagle Casino.Over 100 pieces ofmemorabilia selling

No Reserve. All makes & models welcome.

Consign today 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102;

EGautions.com

Auctions 1530

Auctions 1530MEIER - 2 DAY CLASSIC CAR & TRUCK AUCTION.

Saturday & Sunday,May 4 & 5, 11 a.m.

Both days. 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton.

150 Classics.Consign today, call

780-440-1860

NEED TO ADVERTISE? Province wide classifieds.

Reach over 1 million readers weekly. Only $269. + GST

(based on 25 words or less). Call this newspaper

NOW for details or call 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228.

BuildingSupplies 1550

BUILDING FOR SALE. Two unclaimed steel

buildings. Must be sold. One is 40x80. Great savings!

Hurry, these won’t last.Go direct.

Rocket Steel Canada. 1-877-218-2661.

METAL ROOFING& SIDING. Best prices!

36” Hi-Tensile TUFF-Rib 29ga. Galvalume $.67 sq.

ft. Colours $.82 sq. ft.40 Year Warranty.

ALTA-WIDE BuildersSupplies 1-888-263-8254

STEEL BUILDING- Blowout Clearance Sale!

20x22 $4,188.25x26 $4,799.30x34 $6, 860.32x44 $8,795.

40x50 $12,760.47x74 $17,888.

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 owed!Call 1-800-457-2206; www.

crownsteelbuildings.ca

Equipment-Heavy 1630

FOR SALE: Full lineof logging equipment ready for work. Timberjack feller

buncher, Timberjack buncher, John Deere

excavator, John Deeredelimbers, Timberjack skidders, Timberjackskidder, 530b wheel

skidders, Caterpillar Cat 16 ft. blade and attach-

ments. Kamatsu PC 300 log loader, 4 log trailers with Jeeps. Call Bill or

Glen 780-482-5273

Firewood 1660LOGS

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging

403-318-4346

GardenSupplies 1680

COLORADOBLUE SPRUCE:

$1.49/each for a box of 270 ($402.30).

Also full range of trees, shrubs, cherries & berries.

Free shipping.Replacement guarantee.

1-866-873-3846 ortreetime.ca

SPRUCE TREE SALE! Starting at $69. - 6 ft.

Larger sizes available,50 tree minimum order.

Perfect for front yard,wind or privacy hedge. Call 1-778-436-8776 or email:

[email protected]

WHITE SPRUCE TREES for sale. 4 - 6 foot $35

each. 6 - 8 foot $45 each. Delivered and planted.

Delivery extra. 403-305-8201.

HouseholdAppliances 1710

WASHER & DRYER - Whirlpool. Exc. working

cond. $300. 403-887-3934

GardenSupplies 1680

Misc. forSale 1760

SAWMILLS from only $3997. Make money &

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

www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT. 1-800-566-6899

ext. 400OT

Misc. forSale 1760

FarmEquipment 2010

AFFORDABLEHAY SHEDS

protect your hay from the weather with a strong hay

shed. Best service & prices with Alberta-based Integrity Post Structures.

Start building sooner than you think? Free quote now at 1-866-974-7678; www.IntegrityPostStructures.com

FarmEquipment 2010

BOOK YOUR FARMbuilding now protect your

equipment with anaffordable building.

New concrete post only available from Integrity

Post Structures.Get started now with a free quote to build now!

www.IntegrityPostStructures.com 1-866-974-7678

Livestock 2100PROSPECT HILL

SHORTHORN BULLS 2 yr. olds & YearlingsAlso heifers for sale.

prospecthillshorthorns.ca780-877-2444

SIMMERON SIMMENTALS,Fullblood Full Fleckvieh

Bulls, yearlings and 2 year olds, polled and horned,

A.I. blood lines, very quiet, muscled. 780-913-7963

Pasture/Land Wanted 2180

SUPERVISEDPASTURE WANTEDfor 100-300 Yearlings.

780-608-0159

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

For Rent#3000 - #3200

Acreages/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

Condos/Townhouses30301 BDRM. CONDO across from slides, Sylvan Lake,

1st floor, underground parking, laundry room, 5

appls. $999/mo., 1 yr. lease. Avail immed.

403-241-7944, 607-7207

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

RoomsFor Rent 3090

ROOMIN SAFE QUIET HOME.Separate entrance, living

room, shared kitchen.Respectful employed lady.References, d.d. $550/mo.

403-887-5227

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

HousesFor Sale 4020 By Owner ~IMPRESSIVE Modified Bi-level on Close

in Sylvan Lake. This BEAUTIFUL home is 1342 sq. ft. on upper floor. It has 4 bdrms. and 3 Full

bath. RV Pad, manyupgrades and much more.

$530,000.00 Email: [email protected] or

call 403-887-1715.

Farms/Land 4070

LAND PARCELSale by Tender

SW 17-28-29W1 RM of Shell River, MB. 80 acres

hay/pasture/bush for farm/recreation acreage. Highest or any Tender not

necessarily accepted. Closes 05/17/2013. 204-937-7054 (Roy)

ManufacturedHomes 4090

ARDON HOMES.Come see our new

29’ X 56’ show home that will truly impress. Or view

our many other homes that are priced to move! Visit us North of Sherwood Park on

Hwy 16. 780-801-1166; www.ardonhomes.com.

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homes that are ready for spring possession.

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own inspiration! Visit us in Acheson. 780-470-8000;

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UNITED HOMES CANADAoffers widest range of

quality home styles from Triple M Housing!

RTM, modular starting at $108,000.

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148 East Lake Blvd., Airdrie

WANTED14’ or 16’ wide mobile

home to move into park. 1-780-465-7107

ManufacturedHomes 4090

WHOLESALE PRICING! Two only - deluxe SRI

2011, 20’ X 76’,3 bedroom/2 bath,

Rancher Ensuite - tub& separate shower.

Stainless steel appliances, cathedral, white trim,

etc. - Gorgeous!Was $128,900.Now $116,900.

Free delivery (100 miles), skirting. 1-877-341-4422; www.dynamicmodular.ca

Cottages/ResortProperty 4130ELINOR LAKE RESORT. 2.5 hours NE Edmonton. Spring Sale, fully serviced lake lots reduced by 15% May 17-31, 2013. Suitable

for cabin/house,RV or investment. 1-877-623-3990;

elinorlakeresort.com

RAYMOND SHORES GULL LAKE,

2012 Park model home, on professionally landscaped

lot. Fully furnished. Too many extras to list.

403-350-5524 for details.

Out Of TownProperty 4170

NOVA SCOTIA’SEastern Shore waterfront

lots for sale.Excellent climate near

the Atlantic Ocean.Three bedroom house

for sale or rent; www.sawmilllanding.com; [email protected].

1-902-522-2343. 1-902-328-4338

MortgagesBought/Sold4190

BANK SAID NO?Bank on us! Equity

Mortgages for purchases, debt consolidation,

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Belmor Mortgage

Financial#4400 - #4430

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

Enjoy our cozy greenhouses. 5 minutes south of Sylvan Lake.3.6 km south of the lights at the intersection of Hwy 11 & 20 on Range Road 13

OpeningMay 1, 2013

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FOR SALE• Oak Finish Dinette Table w/ leaf, 4 chairs: $200 OBO

• Computer Table 67” L x 31.5”W x 29”H: $75• Leather Swivel Recliner

w/ footstool: $100• Singer Portable Sewing

Machine $80Phone: 403-887-2006

Upcoming Auction For WOLF CREEK PUBLIC

SCHOOL DIVISIONFriday, May 17, 2013 10:00 am

Held at the Ponoka School Bus BarnsSome of the items on offer – trucks,

school bus, lockers, bookcases, chairs, desks, book shelving, tools and much more

Auction conducted byBIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS

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• Wood Fences• Chainlink Fences• Vinyl Fencing

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EASY!The easy way to find abuyer for items you want tosell is with a Classifiedwant ad. Phone 1-877-223-3311

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Transportation#5000-5300

Automotive Services ........5010Antique & Classic Autos ....5020Cars ..................................5030SUV’s................................5040Trucks ..............................5050Heavy Trucks....................5060Vans/Buses ......................5070Motorcycles ......................5080Campers ..........................5090Motorhomes......................51005th Wheels........................5110Holiday Trailers ................5120Tent Trailers ......................5130Utility Trailers ....................5140ATV’s ................................5150Boats & Marine ................5160Snowmobiles ....................5170Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180Auto Wreckers ..................5190Vehicles Wanted ..............5200Car/Truck Rental ..............5210Recreational VehicleRental ..............................5220Trailer Rental ....................5230Misc. Automotive ..............5240RV’s ..................................5300

Cars 5030

2010 TOYOTA Venza AWD V6, 34483 km, black,

$13,200, [email protected]

SUV's 5040

2006 CADILLAC SRX,AWD One owner, excellent

cond. 186,000 kms,$10,500. + GST

Duane at 403-346-8627

Motorhomes 5100

2013 WINNEBAGO Tour 42QD,

Immaculate, Used one season,

11,000 kms, Fully equipped,

DONT MISS THIS DEAL

$299,900.Call 403-318-4248.

AutoWreckers 5190

SCRAP FARMMACHINERY & VEHICLES.

Yard clean-up of metals. We pay cash forlarge amounts.

Call 780-918-9000

Red Deer West 4-H Beef Club has several events plannedby Quentin Armitage and

Wacey TownsendSpecial to Sylvan Lake News

Red Deer West 4-H Beef Club held its annual public speaking competition on Feb. 3rd at Ridgewood Hall.

Congratulations to all the speakers on a fabulous job. Thank you to all the people who spent the day with us and judged our com-petition.

In the junior category, first place went to Paulina Wolswinkel, second to Davin Moore and third to Kolton Moore. In the interme-diate category placing were first - Jenaya Moore, second - Wacey Townsend and third - Caitlyn Schwab. Senior category first place was Dakota Townsend, second was Shannon Bickley and third was Naomi Akkermans.

Congratulations to Dakota Townsend who went on to win zone public speaking, second place at district level and first place at

the regional level in the senior category. Wacey Townsend also placed second at zones and first at districts. Jenaya Moore won first place at zones, and second place at districts in the Intermediate cate-gory. Great job 4-Hers.

The club held its presentations on Feb. 13. In the Intermediate division placements were as fol-lows: Quentin Armitage and Reid Depalme first, Megan and Logan Cressey second and Makayla Lawson-Seelen and Breanna Burke third. Very interesting topics and all those 4-Hers participating did an excellent job. Quentin and Reid went on to place second at the dis-trict level. Well done!

We hosted our judging and mock show at Benalto Agri-plex on Apr. 26th and 27th. Mike Zamudio from San Simon, AZ attended to give a presentation to the 4-Hers over the weekend.

Red Deer West Beef Club has a few events planned for the near future. The annual provincial 4H highway clean-up is on Saturday

(May 4th). We would ask that you pay close attention to all the 4-Hers out on the highways that day and drive safely.

Our club is also participating in a Red Deer County program to clean up county ditches for our 4-H volunteer requirement. We would all ask that you try to keep your garbage in your vehicles until you reach home. That would help us a whole lot.

We are participating in a food bank drive, with a goal for this 4-H year to collect 8,000 pounds of non-perishable food items by December.

We are planning to attend the farmers’ market in Red Deer on two separate occasions, May 18th and 25th. Come out and help us support the food bank.

I would like to invite everyone to our annual club show which will be held on June 2 and the district show and sale on June 3rd at the Westerner Exhibition Grounds. We look forward to your support.

Sylvan Celebration of Music concert Apr. 21

Honoured - Lan Phuong Nguyen, student of Brenda Fuss-Dutz, accepted the Charles Austin Award for outstanding performance and a gold with distinc-tion medallion at the Sylvan Celebration of Music awards concert Apr. 21. Lan is a Vietnamese exchange student and has been studying her Grade 7 Royal Conservatory of Music with Fuss-Dutz for one year.

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Michelle Ochsner, Laura Arnusch and Heather Watson were applauded by Megan Callan (left) and Laura Lee Lewis (right) after being named Jazz Fest award winners at Sunday’s Sylvan Celebration of Music awards concert.

Maybe was the song used by Sebela White during her musical the-atre performance.

The rock band Busted Stereos performed Go Your Own Way. The group in-cluded Owen Adekat, Andrew Bennett, Ainsley McCallum, Cole Adekat and Julie Olive (not in the picture). STEVE DILLS PHOTOS

Logical was the song performed by Owen Dyke.

Participating in the junior public speaking contest of Red Deer West 4-H Beef Club were Kolton Moore (third), Paulina Wolswinkel (first), Tegan Moffat, Davin Moore (second), Austin Wright and Parker Depalme.

Participating in the intermediate public speaking contest of Red Deer West 4-H Beef Club were Austin Glenn, Wacey Townsend (second), Cole Moffat, Jena-ya Moore (first), Caitlyn Schwab (third) and Kenzie Armitage.

Red Deer West 4-H Beef Club held presentations Feb. 13. In the intermediate division were Bryanna Cressey, Megan Cressey, Logan Cressey, Reid De-palme and Quentin Armitage.

Participating in the senior public speaking contest of Red Deer West 4-H Beef Club were Graham Bickley, Dakota Townsend (first), Courtney Ar-mitage, Shannon Bickley (second), Naomi Akker-mans (third) and Dwight Akkermans.

Red Deer West 4-H Beef Club held presentations Feb. 13. In the senior division were Caelidh Jo-hanson, Cody Schwab, Dustin Cressey, Makayla Lawson-Seelen and Breanna Burk. SUBMITTED PHOTOS


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Educational - The sixth annual information fair at Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Centre Apr. 23 was termed a success with a steady stream of people visiting to check the 23 displays which offered information about services and events for seniors. It was also a great place for networking, said association President Don MacKenzie. STEVE DILLS


Two H. J. Cody Lakers football players have been invited to the Team Alberta final selection camp May 10-12 at McMahon Stadium in Calgary.

Braydn Marchesi and T. J. Sloboda were selected for the offen-sive line following four talent ID camps runs in Lethbridge, Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer during two freez-

ing weekends early in April.

Sloboda was named the Lakers’ lineman of the year during the team’s awards banquet in March.

Both Marchesi and Sloboda are currently playing with Prairie Fire Football Club. Also selected for the camp were their team-mates Tylen Smith, Ashton Hall, Joe McQuay and Evan Petriew.

They play in the Calgary and Area

Midget Football League.

The Fire defeated Calgary Bulldogs 30-7 on the weekend for their second win of the season.

They beat the Northern Raiders 24-20 the week before.

The program is only for players born in 1996 or 1997.

At the selection camp will be 114 play-ers from all parts of the province. This group will be narrowed down to 40 players to repre-

sent Alberta at the Football Canada Cup July 15-22 in Moncton, New Brunswick.

Oops - Our Apr. 18 article on Tyler Ledwos and Scott Pearson being chosen for the North All-Star Team should have indicated they were Prairie Fire alumni and not current players.

They’ll play in the 24th annual Senior Bowl May 20 at McMahon Stadium in Calgary.

Invited to Team Alberta football selection camp


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