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Wind blown - With the sun twinkling off the water, and breezes blowing favourably for most of their sailing adventures, members and guests of Sylvan Lake Sailing Club held their 19th annual End of Summer Hummer on the weekend. These boats, with their spinnakers colourfully catching the wind, headed towards a buoy in the lake before making their turn back towards shore during one of the races on Saturday. Twenty-five boats and crew took part in the six-race event which is described by the club as a “regatta for the pure pleasure of racing with friends and competitors … Our principle goals were to give the best racing you have had all summer, with the best race officers and an opportunity to meet some great sailors.” More pictures on page 11.

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Growing enrolment at Fox Run; six new teachers welcomedby Steve Dills

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An extra classroom has been added at École Fox Run School since enrolment has increased by about 30 this year to 501 students, as of Aug. 31.

Principal Don Rattray said staff and

students are also excit-ed about some of the programs and events planned.

“We’re excited to have the Heroes pro-gram back in both Grades 7 and 8 with Julian and Kyla Price as facilitators for Grade 8,” he said.

“We’re looking for-ward to the leadership camp, Camp Evergreen in October.

The school wel-comed six new teachers

this year. Terra Clements, Michelle Pengel ly and Tambourine Simpson are teaching Grade 6 students, Jordan Hart and Christine Konyk are teaching Grade 7 and Renee Eastwood is teaching Grade 8.

Terra Clements is filling in for a maternity leave during this school year. Previously she’s been subbing regularly for Chinook’s Edge, Red Deer Catholic and Wolf Creek school divi-sions.

A graduate of Red Deer College and the University of Alberta she and her husband have seven children. Coaching and volun-teer activities include skipping, aerobics and social committee.

Michelle Pengelly lives in Sylvan Lake

with her husband David, son Emmett and golden retriever Zoey. She’s previously taught Grade 6-8 students at Glendale Middle School in Red Deer and Grade 7-9 students at Ryley School in Ryley. She received her Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta.

She’ll be involved in cross country running, the Remembrance Day service and Operation Shoebox campaign at the school.

Tambourine Simp-son earned her degree from the University of Regina. Her past teach-ing experience has been a t H. J. Cody, Rimbey Christian School and in Ontario.

She lives with her husband and three chil-dren in Sylvan Lake

and will be involved in junior boys basketball and the Renaissance program.

Jordan Hart is teach-ing Grade 7 language arts, social studies and math. For the past five years he taught language arts and social studies at Percy Baxter Middle School in Whitecourt and has moved to Sylvan Lake with his wife Chelsey.

He earned his Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta. He says he’ll be involved in coaching badminton and what-ever other clubs or teams might need some help.

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Taxpayers to be asked for more input on community complexby Steve Dills

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It’s such a large and costly project that town councillors decided to defer their decision on what to include in a new multiplex so they can get more feedback from tax-payers.

The town began look-ing at replacing the aging arena and curling rinks with a new multiple use building that would be attached to the current multiplex and completed a Community Complex Feasibility Study in April.

Since that time coun-cillors have discussed various options of what should be included in the building.

At Monday’s meeting, they were presented with a recommendation from staff that council approve a conceptual design which would include the arena replacement, a four lane running track, expanded front entry with concession, meet-ing room space, commu-nity organizations’ administration space, child activity area, lease-hold space, seniors’ cen-tre and meeting and conference centre.

A second part of the recommendation was that council approve, in concept, the redevelop-ment of a four sheet

curling rink at the exist-ing location with reno-vation to the existing lounge and public view-ing area.

A projected operat-ing budget was prepared by staff for three differ-ent components — a seniors centre, a meeting and conference centre and a four sheet curling rink. Information was also prepared on a stand-alone building for a four sheet curling rink.

Ron Lebsack, direc-tor of Leisure and Protective Services said “if council’s wish is to put all three components (into the building) it would be very tight, would come right out to the road allowance on every angle”. That would reduce existing parking.

Since the curling club prefers a stand-alone facility, councillors, at the suggestion of Mayor Susan Samson, agreed to remove that from their discussion and “look at a curling rink in isola-tion”.

During the meeting, John Walsh, speaking on behalf of the curling club, said their wish is for a six sheet rink since four sheets would restrict entries into bonspiels. He talked about increased use of the curl-ing rink in the recent past.

However, Councillor Ken MacVicar said, “I

think six sheets of ice in a community of this size is a non-start from my perspective … For the number of bonspiels you can attract it’s not via-ble.”

He indicated he could certainly support a four sheet facility.

Lebsack had previ-ously said when he looked at ice usage and membership, he found it hard to justify more than four sheets.

Councillor Dale Plante questioned park-ing since the initial plan was to use the site of the current curling rink to accommodate parking needed for the new facil-ity.

Lebsack indicated they “would still be able to meet the parking allotment required”. He explained the building would never be at 100 per cent usage, that less parking was needed if the seniors centre was in the building and that they could use space in the parking lot on the north side of the tracks, across from the current town hall, to meet the requirement.

The seniors associa-

tion is wholeheartedly in favour of moving from their current facility into a bigger 6,000 square foot area (about the size of a high school gymna-sium), indicated Lebsack. They’d also like to stay in the main downtown core and not be in another facility on the fringe of town.

“That’s a natural fit for fitness,” said Councillor Laverne Asselstine. He suggested with the number of seniors expected to increase significantly the additional space would be well used.

The town or others would also have the abil-ity to rent the seniors centre for functions when it wasn’t used by the association much the same as the current building is available for rent.

Councillor Sean McIntyre spoke in favour of including children’s playspace in the new facility. He’s previously objected since there was a business in town offer-ing that kind of service but he said it’s no longer operating.

“It’s a great service to

provide to the commu-nity, I think we should consider it,” he said.

He requested the dis-cussion be taken “one more time to the public. This is a really big proj-ect for the town.”

Samson agreed. “I think we should not make a final decision tonight. We should be clear in the direction we want to take this and get out to the public and get feedback.”

“I think we still need

more feedback,” said MacVicar. He was also concerned that they get support from user groups who are going to have to contribute sig-nificant money towards construction of the facil-ity.

“We have to be very clear unless we get part-nerships, the next coun-cil will have to make some pretty hard deci-sions.”

McIntyre recom-mended an open house

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Urgent care campaign now accepting donations; awaiting decision from AHSby Steve Dills

Sylvan Lake News

The campaign to set up an urgent care centre in Sylvan Lake took on a new dimension this week with the ability to accept donations through David Thompson Health Trust.

Information will soon be going to resi-dents in the Sylvan Lake-Bentley-Eckville region providing them with ways to donate towards equipment for a centre.

The committee pro-moting urgent care is also awaiting approval this month from Alberta Health Services (AHS) Central Region that an urgent care centre is included in the zone

integrated plan. That is vital, said

Teresa Rilling, a mem-ber of the urgent care task force’s executive. “AHS has been notified regarding our desire to hear from them sooner than later,” she said. “The decision is being made in September.”

Members of the task force met with AHS representatives in May and have since provided them with information from doctors serving the area which includes Sylvan Lake, the sum-mer villages around the lake, Eckville and Bentley.

She indicated inclu-sion in the plan will address long term solu-tions. In the meantime they’ve also proposed short term opportuni-

ties, something that was discussed with Health Minister Fred Horne when the executive committee met him ear-lier this year.

Urgent care is medi-cal assistance of non-life threatening injuries seven days a week with extended hours and walk-in, Mayor Susan Samson told Rotary Club members last Friday. Those operating in the province now have day beds, doctors, nurses, are open extend-ed hours seven days a week and have lab and x-ray facilities.

The committee’s sug-gestion for a short term solution is that an urgent care centre be set up in the existing health cen-tre which has lab and x-ray facilities and that

some of the people there be moved to rented locations elsewhere in town.

Rilling said the com-mittee has supplied AHS with a list of landlords, vacancies and rates they were able to find and have had no response back.

“We’ve contacted AHS numerous times and are waiting for their response.”

As they wait, com-mittee members have been busy on other fronts.

They signed an agreement with David Thompson Health Trust which opens up the opportunity for people to donate to urgent care in Sylvan Lake.

“We’re a fully subsi-dized, registered charity

through AHS,” said executive director Corrie Fortner.

The organization “provides services to communities in support of their efforts to raise funds for health care,” according to their web-site. “Money raised is directed by the donors and the communities to support programs and services for quality sus-tainable health care.”

Fortner said because they’re centrally funded there are no costs to the rural communities for their ser vices. “Donations people make are used as they desig-nated through the trust to the program you want to support. 100 per cent of every donation comes back to the community. We will work with the committee to help the committee reach it goals.”

Currently David

Thompson Health Trust is working with 21 com-munities doing similar projects.

To learn more visit the website at davidthompsonhealth-trust.com. A button on the bottom left of the home page allows peo-ple to donate online. When doing that they need to select Sylvan Lake as the community they want to support and then type in ‘urgent care’ as the unit.

Rilling said the ini-tial project of the com-mittee is to purchase procedural stretchers.

“It’s something we want to purchase that will eventually be used in an urgent care centre in Sylvan Lake. But, she added, the sooner they could make the first purchase the better since it could be used as a visual prop when the committee is promoting

urgent care. They’ve been active

in promoting during the summer — at the Farmers’ Market and when the Stanley Cup was in town.

“Donations have already been given,” Rilling said.

“There’s no question in the community of whether or not there’s a need. Now it’s a ques-tion of when are we going to take care of this urgent need?” said Rilling.

She encouraged peo-ple to continue writing letters, keeping the topic at the forefront. “They can’t ignore us any-more.”

The committee has also been forwarding letters to the health minister.

The group has a Facebook page set up at Sylvan Lake Urgent Care Committee. It includes information about their campaign and the addresses for the pre-mier and health minis-ter.

The 18 member urgent care committee includes representation from Eckville, Bentley, the five summer villag-es, two doctors, RCMP, fire department, a nurse, chamber of commerce representative and active community members.

The Community Calendar is an open bulletin board for non-profit com-munity groups running free events open to the general public. Submissions must be received by Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. and should be kept as concise as possible. We will edit for content and length.

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Special EventsFriday, Sept. 14 - Sit and Be Fit classes with Stephanie Schwartz begin at the seniors’ centre at 11 am. Nominal charge, all welcome. For info call Jill at 403-887-5428.Saturday, Sept. 15 - Bottle drive by Sylvan Lake & Area Serenity Pet Shelter from 10 am to noon in the Willow Springs and Fox Run areas. Please leave bottles, cans, drink cartons on the porch for us! Volunteers will be wearing bright green shirts. Sunday, Sept. 16 - Terry Fox Run at Leader Field. Registration 8:30, run starts at 9 am. Registration and pledges can be done through the website www.terryfox.org/Run. No entry fee, no mini-mum donation. For more info contact Rae-Anne at 403-887-4136. Sunday, Sept. 16 - The Seniors’ Bus Association is providing transportation ($6) to Dickson Harvest Festival. Pick-up begins at 12 p.m. All day entertainment, Danish food, vendors and more. Admission is a donation to the local food bank. Call Lenore 403-887-5272.Sunday, Sept. 16 - 21st annual Dickson Harvest Festival from 12:30-4:30 pm. Family event fea-tures Danish and traditional food, continuous entertainment, kiddies corral and vendors. Please bring non-perishable food bank donation. For info or to book table call 403-728-3355.Tuesday, Sept. 18 - Scrabble club starting at Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Centre at 1:30 pm. For info call Jill 403-887-5428. Everyone welcome.Friday, Sept. 21 - Alzheimer Coffee Break being hosted by Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Lodge. Drop-in between 1:30-3 pm at the lodge (4620-47 Ave.)

Enjoy coffee, cookies and music.Saturday, Sept. 22 - Walkathon in support of TOUCH Ministries begins at 9 am from Sylvan Lake Alliance Community Church. Info contact Sherry Wiebe at 403-357-9551. Saturday, Sept. 22 - GMA female vocalist of the year Ali Matthews in concert at Stevenson Performing Arts Centre, H. J. Cody School, 7-8 pm. Contact Neil Evans 403-887-2092 or Garnet Rambaut 403-304-6420 for tickets.Sunday, Sept. 23 - Alberta Underwater Council’s 10th annual Sylvan Lake beach and lake clean-up in conjunction with Guides, Scouts, etc.Wednesday, Sept. 26 - Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Bus going to Calgary casino. Leave 8:30 am. Call Joan 403-887-7614.Saturday, Sept. 29 - Rotary Club’s annual hockey draft is going ahead as usual despite uncertainty over the NHL season. Contact Bonnie at [email protected] or 403-845-6610 or Jack at [email protected] or 403-887-8440 for more info.Wednesday, Oct. 3 - The Seniors’ Bus Association is offering transportation to Sunnybrook Farm turkey supper. A remarkable meal with all the trimmings in the historic Hanna house. Advance tickets only $15 (+$5 for bus). Call Lenore 403-887-5272.

Weekly EventsMondays - Parents Connecting Parents from 10-11:30 am. Open discussion, sharing tips and coffee. Children welcome. At Community Partners Association.Mondays - starting Sept. 17 - Sylvan Lake Sacred Massed Choir practises from 7-9 pm at H. J. Cody School. Kerry Heisler directing. Registration $25. Welcome all singers. For info contact Dolce Moir 403-887-4037.Mondays - Toastmasters Sylvan’s Slick Speakers meet at Sylvan Lake Alliance Church, 4404 47 Ave. from 7-8:15 pm. Join Toastmasters now to become the speaker and leader you want to be. For info call Correna Rae 403-506-9643. 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 - 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 - Ladies of the Patch. 10-11:30 am. Does your partner work away for extended periods of time? Join us for open discussion, sharing tips, and coffee at Community Partners Association. Children welcome.Thursdays - Benalto Leisure Club invites you to an afternoon of games, socializing and refresh-ments from 1-3:30 pm. Call Mary 403-746-5237 or Tom 403-588-2620 for info.Thursdays - Bingo at Sylvan Lake Seniors Centre. Precall at 6:30 bingo starts at 7 pm.

Monthly EventsThird Tuesday every month. Royal Canadian Legion, Sylvan Lake Br. 212, general member-ship meeting beginning at 7:30 pm. 12/30/12Third Wednesday every month. Coffee and con-versation at Sylvan Lake & District Archives from 2-4 pm.

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. 12/30/12Sylvan Lake AA meetings. Tuesdays 7:30 pm Lions Hall; Sundays 8 pm Presbyterian Church (north door). For more information about the program, call male 403-887-4470, 403-588-5491 or female 403-887-4297. 12/30/12 Narcotics Anonymous meetings Thursday nights at 7:30 pm at Sylvan Lake Bethany Care, 4700 47th Ave. 12/30/12Are 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 program. For info call Harry at 403-887-2962 or Joan at 403-748-2433. 12/30/12Are you raising your grandchildren? Come join us at our ACUSHLA meetings first Thursday of the month at Sylvan Lake Library from 1-3 pm. We meet to share and support each other. Questions, call Glenda (Sylvan Lake) 403-887-3849 or Sandy (Lacombe) 403-782-2960.

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Planning well in hand for festive Christmas eventby Steve Dills

Sylvan Lake News

The deadline’s creep-ing up really quickly on a group of dedicated volunteers who have been busy working on a festive project since last November.

“Things are moving along fine, but it’s com-ing fast,” said Graham Parsons, chairman of the Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Festival.

There’s lots of inter-est he said of the festival which has been designed to build on other town-organized activities taking place Nov. 29 and Dec. 1 such as the parade, fireworks and Breakfast with Santa.

The festival will be held in the arena and multiplex making the whole weekend a bigger celebration that isn’t so weather dependent.

Parsons and Kelly Edgecombe will begin canvassing business owners in the near future to offer them information about the event and opportu-nities for their partici-pation.

A variety of spon-sorship categories have been developed that will allow even the smallest business to get involved. The sponsor-ships could take the

form of donations of live or silent auction items or financial sup-port.

“Examples of what we are looking for would be decorated Christmas trees, deco-rated wreaths or mini trees (decorations or a theme), a display of Christmas related prod-ucts, live and silent auc-tion items, raffle items (individual contribu-tions or go together as a group to create some-thing) and a Kids’ Zone sponsor,” said Parsons.

By gathering togeth-er a variety of sponsors, the organizers plan to offer a free event for families of Sylvan Lake and area.

The festival is about Christmas, “everything Christmas”, said

Parsons. “It’s about community! It’s about family! Fun! and Holiday Spirit!”

The plan is to turn the multiplex into a “Winter Wonderland Entertainment Centre” with something for everyone.

There will be deco-rative displays from businesses and commu-nity groups, buskers, entertainers and ven-dors. A trail will be cre-ated around the ice sur-face of the multiplex so visitors can stroll and admire the creativity of businesses or purchase from Farmers’ Market vendors while there will be room in the centre of complex for skaters to entertain. There will also be a kids’ zone where youngsters can participate in crafts and other Christmas related activities.

A schedule of enter-tainment is being devel-oped to provide a diver-sity of talent and genres.

There will be a gin-gerbread contest which the committee envi-sions as a team event

where competitors will be supplied with the basics and then add their own unique deco-rations. “Dress up and have a good time with it,” said Parsons. The final creations will be auctioned.

And, of course, Santa and his elves will be

making appearances.Also planned is a

feature hockey game in the arena that is sure to ignite rivalries and pro-vide some fascinating watching.

Events will continue on the Saturday wrap-ping up that evening with live and silent auc-

tions.“It’s our sincere hope

that this festival will signal the start of the holiday season each and every year. Initial pro-ceeds from this event will go to support the creation of an urgent care centre in Sylvan Lake.

For more informa-tion or to get involved contact Parsons at 403-887-2575.

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WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL! Welcome back to another school year that promises to be an exci ng one for all! I want to especially welcome all of our new sta , students and families.

This year’s Division theme is “We are precious in God’s sight.” How wonderful it is to remember that each one of us is special to God who created us for a unique purpose.

I wish you a rewarding school year. May you be challenged to grow in your knowledge and in your faith!

Paul Mason Superintendent of Schools

The Sylvan Lake region’s explosive growth in recent decades has not led to the recognition our community’s 12,000 plus people should have so we have to raise our voices.Having lived in many Alberta communi-ties, we’ve seen the strength of the com-munity fabric where there are strong, deep, historic roots. Things like hospitals were started years and years ago and still remain. Retail businesses like car dealerships and farm implement compa-nies along with all the peripheral busi-nesses have existed equally as long because these com-munities have been regional hubs to the agricultural commu-nity drawing from miles around.We think of commu-nities where we’ve resided like V e r m i l i o n , Vegreville, North Battleford and Stony Plain. Their bases are broad and diverse. They have

businesses which have served many generations under ownership of the same families. And with that has always been the owners’ active involvement in business, culture and political life.That’s the only thing that’s lacking in Sylvan Lake, in our mind.If we’d been consid-ered a regional cen-tre rather than a tourist resort 50 or 60 years ago, our current status and amenities would be much more enhanced.Look at Innisfail or Lacombe or Rocky Mountain House.These are communi-ties with deep roots, well planted and with visionary peo-ple in leadership roles for many, many years, active and influencing the future direction of their communities.While Sylvan Lake has not lacked from the visionary people in leadership, there’s just been too few of them until our recent growth spurt which

we’d suggest started about 20 years ago (in 1991) when our p o p u l a t i o n topped the 4,000 mark.But by then the world was changing. Business decisions were being made dif-ferently. Health care decisions were being made differently. We were, in essence, too late to reap the rewards some of the other communities in Alberta have enjoyed.That’s why our resi-dents and neigh-bours need to be more vocal and more passionate in impressing everyone who will listen that we need a more com-prehensive model for health care.The committee that has been working on the urgent care cen-tre campaign for the past year has done an excellent job in preparing their information, galva-nizing the popula-tion and trying to move this agenda through the frustrat-ingly slow decision

making of provincial authorities and gov-ernment.We know we’re not going to get an emer-gency centre or hos-pital — not yet. But an urgent care centre is certainly a short term solution to tide us over as our popu-lation continues to increase.If this were strictly a business decision being made by a pri-vate enterprise the value would have been recognized long ago and we’d have better services for our residents.Yet we have to wait for Alberta Heath Services to integrate Sylvan Lake’s needs with those of many other Central Alberta communities to determine if we’ll even make the cut for a short term or long term solution to our medical needs. We’ve been over-looked in the past. Will it happen

again?Our doctors have been lob-bying for years without the desired success. A committee of

18 people have been presenting their case for the past year. We’re told the health minister realizes there’s a need in Sylvan Lake. But now we continue to wait for someone to act on that need.The ludicrous part of

the wait is the huge benefit an urgent care centre in Sylvan Lake could provide to people accessing Red Deer Regional Hospital and the staff there.We believe that point’s been made. We believe it’s time for Sylvan Lake’s ral-lying cry for an urgent care facility to be heard.We also believe all our organizations and residents need

to get behind the urgent care commit-tee’s recently announced fundrais-ing campaign to show that we’re will-ing to put up our money — and money always talks — to get the result we need.Please consider what you can do and then act to support the call for an urgent care centre for all our residents and visi-tors.


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Life of September’s back to school emotions now goneSeptember has always been a time

of change — changing seasons, changing leaves, changing tempera-tures, changing grades, and changing schools. The leaves take on a jewel-like hue, and the wind carries a slight edge as it blows. School buses are once again on the streets, carrying children with backpacks and bagged lunches.

This September is a time of change for me, as well. For the first time in my memory, I will not be among the ranks of students going back to school.

I never realized how much I relied on the regularity of going back to school. Though I went back in September, my routine really began a few months earlier, in June. As the weather grew warmer, it became increasingly harder to pay attention in class. Tempting rays of sun shone through the classroom window, and a light breeze rustled the blinds. I watched with anticipation as the clock ticked away the time I still had to wait, until finally the bell rang.

Summer was filled with long, lei-

surely days. I sat out-side with a book and a snack, relishing every hour of free time. Even as I began to take on jobs, it felt like those days would never end. Summer has a timeless feeling.

School always arrived too quickly. In the days leading up to it, I went shopping for pencils, paper, and a new outfit.

The first days back carried a con-fusing mixture of emotions. I felt excited to see my friends, but reluc-tantly resigned myself to classes. I was worried it would be hard to find my classes, and that I would have no friends in them.

My feelings intensified before my first year of university. I was attend-ing school on the other side of the country, in New Brunswick. I knew no one. I had never even been there before. I had no idea what to expect of university. Would my classes be hard? Would my roommate like me?

I said goodbye to my parents after

unpacking my life from two suitcases. I didn’t know what to do. Campus was full of activity, but I was too shy to introduce myself to someone I

didn’t know. I went back to my room, where I had met my roommate a few minutes before.

I stuck like glue to her in my first few weeks. Eventually, I made more friends, and settled into a new pat-tern of living. I got used to my pro-tected, idyllic life on campus.

I loved university. I loved my classes, which were mercifully free of math, and which encouraged discus-sion. I loved the rhythm of my days, which flowed naturally from classes, to meals, to classwork. I loved the campus itself, which surrounded me with red bricks, white pillars, and ivy.

More than anything, I loved the friends I made. I lived in an all-girls residence with all of them. If I need-ed anything, be it clothes or a study buddy, they were right down the hall.

After four years in university, campus didn’t just feel like home — it was my home. I knew every corner of every building. I had heard every campus ghost story. I had tasted the cafeteria’s entire menu.

It’s all over now. I said goodbye to that life at my convocation May 13. I walked across a stage to accept a symbolic scroll. I posed for photos with my friends at our favourite places around campus. Finally, I handed in my black gown and sash, and received my degree.

I had been able to ignore it over the summer, but I can’t ignore it any-more. I am no longer a student. I am settling into my new life now, going through a transition period not unlike the one I experienced before I started university. Yes, September is a time of change. As one period of my life has ended, a new one is beginning. This new life is uncertain and unprotected. It’s filled with reali-ties I hadn’t thought about before. I don’t know what will happen in this new life, but looking back at all the changes I’ve handled, I’m not wor-ried.

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It’s not too late for mayor, council to reverse position on 781-11 intersectionDear Editor,

After attending the Aug. 21 town hall meeting and then read-ing the recent article about cancel-lation of the proposed police train-ing college in Fort Macleod, I began to wonder!

If our provincial government can, at the last minute, reverse its decision on construction of the $122 million police training col-lege slated for Fort Macleod, why can they not reverse their decision regarding lights at the intersection of Highways 11 and 781. It seems that our minister of transportation and his advisors are on a power trip.

Rather than considering the safety and convenience of Sylvan Lake and area residents, this issue

has turned into a test of wills, and unfortunately our town council lacks the political will to support its electorate.

Based upon the response of those attending the recent town hall meeting, the highway 11/781 issue is far from dead. Should our town council have the temerity to put this issue to a plebiscite, I’m sure the outcome would be over-whelmingly in favour of traffic lights at 781/11.

I’ve read all the arguments in favour of the $6 million Memorial Trail and closure/rerouting of the 781/11 intersection and I still remain unconvinced. Red is the universal language for STOP, there-fore install a set of traffic signals at 781/11 and people will comply. It

works at other highway intersec-tions, so why can’t it work at 781/11? Furthermore, this obvious solution to the 781/11 intersection problem can be solved for a lot less than $6 million.

In spite of the argument that the right-in, right-out configuration for 781/11 has resulted in no acci-dents, and I question that, it’s just a matter of time before the fatalities begin. As a result of the line of posts and cables on the centre line, westbound vehicles turning south onto 781 can’t see oncoming traffic until they partially pull out into the eastbound lane, an extremely dan-gerous situation to say the least!

Also, emergency vehicles and the RCMP exiting via 781 and responding to incidents on

Highway 11 east or Highway 781 south are forced to ignore the right-in, right-out rule and hook around the horrendous array of posts and cables along the centre line, putting themselves and other motorists at risk.

Brilliant, we build a new RCMP detachment close to Highway 11 and then deny the members speedy and safe access!

And, yes, I know the police and fire department pay lip service to the idea that the revised traffic flow at the 781/11 intersection is an acceptable solution to the safety problem, but I also know when it’s wise to support the party line.

If our detachment commander wants to stay on good terms with town council and hence remain in

Sylvan Lake, he has no alternative but to support council’s decision. As for our volunteer fire depart-ment’s leadership, the situation is the same. Wise people don’t bite the hand that feeds them!

It’s not too late for our mayor and town council to reverse their position regarding lights at the 781/11 intersection. Never say never! All it takes is political will.

If you are concerned about this issue, take a page from Dale Mannix’s book. Keep the pressure on, write a letter, talk to town councillors, phone our minister of transportation or do whatever it takes to get the powers that be to listen.

Bob Swabey,Long time Sylvan Lake resident

69 years ago ...From the issue of September 15, 1943

In our community we have units of an efficiently operated industry which is seldom given full recognition for the service performed for grain farm-ers. Our local country elevators are a part of the finest grain handling sys-tem which has been built up any-

where in the world. In recent years, when markets could not be found for Canada’s wheat crops all elevator companies joined in building addi-tional country and terminal storage space to store the crops until they were needed. This period now appears to be at hand.

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At the September meeting of the I.O.D.E. it was reported the “Trail of Silver” in July brought in $62 and the home cooking sale in August $25. The ladies earned $177 for the Chapter by selling Victory Bonds in the spring.

It was decided to make a larger donation to the Christmas Cheer fund - $50 is to be given this year. More cig-arettes are being sent to the town boys overseas; the list will again be com-pleted. Six ditty bags will be packed

and sent to the Navy League this fall. Mrs. Jamieson reported a box of good used clothing packed and ready to be sent for Polish relief.

A number of knitted articles were turned in. The Chapter now has 33 pairs of socks, two turtle neck tuck-ins and a scarf which are to be put in the boys’ Christmas parcels. Since about 75 parcels are to be packed, members are to do as much knitting as possible before the next meeting.

50 years ago ...From the issue of September 13, 1962

On Tuesday morning a group of press representatives visited Sylvan Lake in the course of a tour of tourist attractions in the province. The party was led by George LesStrange, man-ager of Alberta Tourist Association.

The group included reporters from Edmonton, Calgary, Lethbridge, Saskatoon and Regina.

Chamber and town officials met with the group for an informal discus-sion for an hour when plans and ideas for future development at Sylvan Lake were outlined.

The provincial campsite at Sylvan Lake was discussed at length. Mr. LesStrange stated he agreed “one hun-dred per cent” with the town’s stand on the campsite. Sylvan Lake’s view-point was put forward that a camp ground did not make the best possible use of valuable lakeshore land. It was felt by local people at the meeting that unrestricted camping in the area creat-ed a health hazard due to overtaxing of sanitary facilities here.

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by Aleisha BoschSylvan Lake News

Cynthia Pretorius is looking forward to shar-ing her enthusiasm for

languages with her stu-dents at École Mother Teresa Catholic School.

“I’m excited to be in an immersion environ-ment,” said Pretorius. “I’m so passionate about

teaching French.”That passion began

in Switzerland, where Pretorius lived for a year and had a complete immersion into the country’s culture and

language. “I specifically decid-

ed to go into speaking French because I think it’s so valuable to have a second language,” said Pretorius. “It’s challeng-

ing but I like it.”Originally from

Ontario, Pretorius attended Wilfred Laurier University in Waterloo for her under-graduate degree, and the University of Ottawa for her bachelor of edu-cation.

She taught at a pri-vate all-girls school in Oakville, Ontario before she and her husband moved to Red Deer with their purchase of the city’s Swiss Chalet res-taurant. She worked as a substitute teacher at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School last year.

This year, Pretorius will be teaching grade three French immer-sion, in addition to French classes for English students in grades four and five. She has a strict no-Eng-lish rule in the class-

room, even for her English students. A variety of incentives, chosen by her students, are offered as rewards for speaking French.

“I want them to feel comfortable just speak-ing French,” said Pretorius. “I’m really looking forward to working with these kids, and just having them feel that they’re in a lov-ing, safe place.”

Pretorius is working on a French play pre-

sentation with her stu-dents, who will memo-rize their lines. She will also help organize the school’s Terry Fox Run.


The Seniors Bene t Program is hosting information sessions on Seniors Financial Assistance Programs featuring:

•The Alberta Seniors Bene t Program•The Federal Government programs – Guaranteed Income Supplement

•Sylvan Lake FCSS programs – Home Support & LifelinePresenters include:Corina Cole, Seniors Programs Advisor, Seniors Policy & Community Partnerships, Alberta Ministry of Health. Corina provides support to the Seniors Bene t program held at the Seniors Centre each Thursday and will explain the 4 components – Financial Bene t, Dental & Optical Assistance, Education Property Tax Assistance & Special Needs Assistance, of the Seniors Bene t program.Pam Greenwood, Citizen Services Specialist, Citizen Services, Service Canada, providing information on federal programs such as the Guaranteed Income Supplement, Survivor Bene ts and Spousal Allowance.Brittany Buehler, Volunteer & Support Coordinator, Town of Sylvan Lake. Brittany oversees the Home Support and Lifeline programs sponsored by Sylvan Lake FCSS.

The sessions will take place on September 27 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm with Corina Cole & Brittany Buehler at the Sylvan Lake Seniors

Centre, 4908 – 50th Ave. and from 7:00 – 9:30 pm with Corina Cole & Pam Greenwood at the Sylvan Lake Community Centre,

4725 – 43rd St. Note the change of venue for the evening session.

Sylvan Lake Seniors AssociationSeniors Bene t Program

These sessions are open to all interested in income supports – seniors, family members, and those planning retirement. There is no charge and refreshments will be available.

Passion for French began in Switzerland

Cynthia Pretoriusby Aleisha BoschSylvan Lake News

Ron Sirois credits his past teachers with inspir-ing him to join their pro-fession. With his new teaching position at École Mother Teresa Catholic School, he hopes to do the same for his students.

He cites his high school biology teacher in particular as an influ-ence.

“He made the learn-ing fun for me, and because of that I wanted to do better in that class,”

said Sirois. Sirois will teach

French social studies for grades six, eight, and nine, and gym for grades six to nine. This year marks his first teaching position, having complet-ed practicums at École Camille J. Lerouge School and St. Francis of Assisi Middle School in Red Deer.

Originally from Saskatoon, Sirois moved to Red Deer at age seven. He attended Red Deer College for two years before completing his teacher’s education at the

University of Alberta. He likes helping and

interacting with his stu-dents, and would like to build positive relation-ships with them.

“They’re eager to learn

and they’re fun to be around,” said Sirois. “I feel pretty good. I know it’s going to be a lot of work but I’m looking for-ward to it.”

Outside of school hours, he would like to coach badminton and junior boys volleyball. He is also looking at a field trip to the provincial leg-islature for his grade six students, who are learn-ing about government.

“I’m excited to be in Sylvan Lake and I’m look-ing forward to a good year.”

Inspired by teachers to pursue education career

Ron SiroisALEISHA BOSCH PHOTOS


After five years at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School, Cheryl Rolston has returned to École Mother Teresa Catholic School to teach grade four French immer-sion.

“It’s nice to have change in your life,” said Rolston, adding that she is excited to be working with a dif-ferent grade. “I love it that they can speak French really well.”

Rolston became inter-ested in teaching after liv-ing in Colombia for a year when she was 19. While volunteering, she saw how education can affect peo-ple, including how they take care of themselves and their families, and how they promote them-selves.

“I figured that it was a very worthwhile field to be in,” she said.

Rolston is originally from Penticton, British Columbia, but also lived in Saskatchewan for 10 years.

She attended the University of Regina for her teacher’s education, and has been living in Alberta for 10 years. She recently completed a mas-ter’s degree in educational leadership in Red Deer, offered through the City University of Seattle.

Rolston has training in fine arts in addition to French, and plans to intro-duce music and art to her students.

Year in Colombia inspired

Rolston to teach

Cheryl Rolston


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Youth Services Friday at 7:00 pm

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Sunday School 10:15 amChurch Services 11:30 am

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Memorial Presbyterian Church5020 48 Street 403-887-5702

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4607-47 AvenueSunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

4:00 pm ServicesLast Sunday of each month.

Pastor Fred Albert [email protected]

16th Sunday After PentecostRev. Jin Woo KimSunday School & Youth GroupNursery provided when necessary.

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Those looking after seniors in Sylvan facilities do an outstanding jobDear Editor,

Recently it was brought to my attention by my local MLA that there is a problem with the quality of food served to our senior citizens in Alberta. While I cannot dispute this claim for the rest of Alberta, I can say, from people I have spo-ken to at our seniors care facility and our own family experience, that we are blessed with peo-ple in our community seniors facilities that prepare and serve meals as though they were serving their own par-ents!

I have personally wit-nessed time and again the pride this team of cooks and servers takes in serving good food to the people that are lucky enough to get into our Sylvan Lake Seniors

Lodge and our Bethany Care centre.

We lost our Mom a little over a year ago and were lucky, as a family, to get our Mom into the Lodge for her final months (it seems so sur-real that she was gone so fast). The care she received, the houseclean-ing staff, food and bev-erage service staff, the recreation staff, the maintenance staff, the administrative staff, were as professional as anyone could ask for. They all, the entire team put together, do an outstand-ing job of trying to treat each person as their own parents!

I have never written a letter to the editor before and I sure hope I do not disappoint my teachers and family with this effort!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Leeann at Bethany and Dale and Carol at the Lodge for allowing me to put a few little flower boxes around their buildings for the seniors to putter around with. I would also like to thank these local people and their businesses for the donations of soil, com-post, peat moss, washed rock and bedding plants.

Thanksto Dan and Sandy at Rona and Greg, Paul and Anita at Canadian Tire for the above donations. We all miss Gerry and his team at our downtown local hardware store but real-ize parking downtown was and still is a prob-lem, but these businesses are still employing our local people and they all

continue to do all they can to support our seniors — thanks again you people for all you do.

On an entirely differ-ent topic, I recently lost a man I was proud to call my friend. His name was Brent Boychuk and he was an honourable man that lived an honourable life.

I do not know if an urgent care centre could have saved his life, but I do know that not having one certainly didn’t! No child should have to try to be saving their own parent’s life. Brianne, your father was, and I know, continues to be very proud of you. We all know you will be a wonderful addition to the world of medi-cine.

It is a high price this

family has paid to ask those in government, local and provincial, why

there are medical facili-ties in almost all the small towns around us

but not here?Brian Albert,

Sylvan Lake

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Dear Editor,A great big ‘thank

you’ to our MLA, Kerry Towle, for supporting Sylvan Lake residents on the 781-11 issue.

On about Aug. 14 I was travelling north on 781 and arrived at Highway 11. I made a right turn and proceeded east to the Highway 20 intersection and them made a left turn onto 20. There was a red light right in front of me. While I was waiting for a green light, the driver in front of me got all upset after waiting and sud-denly gunned his engine and shot through that red light.

The intersection was loaded right up with traf-fic and traffic was cross-ing in front of us! This intersection is dynamite!

Before I actually arrived at 11/20, I looked at the traffic lined up to

the north, and it was lined up as far as you could see from Highway 11, which meant it could be almost to Memorial Trail.

On one other occa-sion at 11/20, I was wait-ing for a light change to proceed north and when the light did change the driver behind me got all excited and whipped out around me and passed me on the right — all this on a one lane inter-section. Talk about frus-tration!

All of this took place about 5:30 in the after-noon.

This intersection (11/20) definitely cannot stand anymore traffic. We definitely need 11/781 opened up with a good set of lights. We positively need all three roads open to handle traffic safely in and out of Sylvan Lake — 11/20,

11/781 and 11 and 60th Street.

Going back to 11/20, there is a lot of large oil-field trucks coming from Red Deer every morning and returning late in the day. They take up a lot of road and I’ve noticed a lot of cattle liners using 11/20.

I have sat and watched traffic at 11/20 anywhere from 6:30-9 a.m. and again in the late after-noon from 4-6:30 p.m. and with the regular traf-fic, and all the commut-ers to and from Red Deer, and all the truck traffic, this is one very busy area!

I saw the RCMP reported a three vehicle collision at 11/20 just recently. When is the Department of Highways ever going to wake up and agree that sometimes the public does know what they are talking

about. Sometimes the public are actually right.

Memorial Trail is a waste of good taxpayers dollars. (Four sets of lights involved.) Memorial Trail could be used for casual use, noth-ing else.

An intersection at Highway 20 and Memorial Trail would be a disaster. You would see traffic piled up from Memorial Trail to Highway 11.

If anybody doubts any of the information I have supplied here, I would be happy to oblige them by sitting out at 11/20 any time in the early morning or late afternoon and watching the traffic with them!

I have lived in and near Sylvan Lake all of my life since 1931. I spent 30 years in the trucking business, build-ing roads and hauling in

Dear Editor,Our mayor is quoted

in the Sept. 7th edition of the Red Deer Advocate saying “We still don’t have enough informa-tion to move forward on what is the correct deci-sion” regarding tinkering with the outflow chan-nel.

There is a concept in economics which says the expected value of perfect information is infinite. In lay terms this means there is not enough money in the universe to gather enough data to insure the decision you need to make will be 100 per cent correct.

Our mayor and coun-cil do not appear to understand this basic concept. They seem to feel that if they spend enough time and money studying this issue, one

of three things will hap-pen. A fundamental con-cept of Economics will change or the issue will just go away over time or there will be an election in which they will be defeated, for a variety of reasons beside the lake level (Highways 781 and 11), and someone else can deal with the prob-lem.

One of the dithering multiple jurisdictions needs to spend the money required to dredge the outlet creek. Don’t let a few pike be the excuse for not doing this. Pike are not an endangered species and have lots of options for breeding within the lake. The same jurisdiction needs to insure all the downstream weirs, which farmers have installed, are permanently removed. Dredging can

only bring about an increase in flow volume and help lower the lake level.

The Sylvan Lake Management Committee seems to put a lot of faith in a “lake assessment report”. This report admits it has no idea why lake levels are so high while at the same time it is adamant that 90 to 95 per cent of water loss is due to evaporation and not outflow. It has no clue as to the cause of the problem but is sure it knows the solution??? I doubt it.

Lower the lake level before millions of dollars of additional shoreline damage occurs. Dithering and doing nothing is easy but it is not a viable solution.

Michael O’Hanlon,Sylvan Lake

Intersection at Highways 11 and 20 is dynamite; frustratingthe oil patch. I’m no stranger to traffic.

Can you imagine leaving one set of lights at a major intersection and travelling approxi-mately one half mile

picking up speed to 100 km/hr, then breaking over a hill and seeing below you another major intersection with traffic lights. Try handling this while driving a truck

weighing over 100,000 lbs. Maybe Ric McIver (Transportation minis-ter) would like to demo this for us.

Al Hallgren,Sylvan Lake

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Sylvan Lake Sailing Club celebrated the end of their season with the 19th annual End of Summer Hummer Regatta during the weekend. With 25 competitors in two divisions, the sailors enjoyed favourable sailing weather as they displayed their skills and speed on the lake just off the southern lakeshore.Placing first in Division 1 was the team of Michael Clements, Steven Johnson, Rick Howard and Tracey Anderson on The Mrs. They were followed by Lynn Sutherland, Dave Sutherland, Janice Brown and Judith Neville in Treachery. Third place went to John Lee, Allan Fisher, Trevor Bradshaw and Yvonne Bradshaw in Eightball. Division two was won by Peter Bennet, Don Kelloway and Walter Gahler in Affordable fol-lowed Chris Lemke, Nathan Lemke and James Lemke in Anitra III and in third place Doug Stewart, John Brow, Mike, and Cameron Farrington in Black Pearl, according to results on the club’s website. STEVE DILLS PHOTOS

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The opening of the Sylvan Lake Child Care Centre was officially recognized last Thursday in a celebra-tion with cake, a barbe-cue, and members of the community.

The centre actually opened August 2, 2011, said Lorrie Carrick, president of the Child Care Society. The soci-ety held the official opening a year later because of timing and dignitary availability issues. Carrick said they held the opening the same night as the Sy lvan L ake Community Infor-mation Fair, which was located in the nearby community centre, to increase awareness of the child care centre.

The facility is the first daycare centre in Sylvan Lake for several years, said Carrick. It offers an alternative to day homes, and is staffed with employees

trained in early child-hood education.

Both preschool and baby/toddler spaces at the centre are full, with 17 available for each age group, for a total of 34. The centre takes children up to six years old.

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Subdivision & Development Appeal Board (2 Vacancies)Hears appeals on developments and subdivisions within the regulations of the

MGA (2 year term)

Municipal Planning Commission (4 Vacancies) Approves and provides direction of development in the Town (1 year term)

Community Services Committee (3 Vacancies)Provides recommendations related to community opportunities and challenges

(2 year term)

Family & Community Support Services (1 Vacancy) Annually participates in FCSS budget process & distributes grant funding

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Sylvan Lake Municipal Library (2 Vacancies) Responsible for the effective and responsible operation of the library

(3 year term)

Senior Citizen’s Lodge Foundation (3 Vacancies) Ensures adequate accommodation, health care, public services and

recreational activities for resident senior citizens (2 year term)

Friends of Sylvan Lake Provincial Park (2 Vacancies)Support the operation, maintenance and facilities of the Sylvan Lake Provincial

Park (2 year term)

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TAKE NOTICE THAT on September 4, 2012 the Municipal Plan-ning Commission (MCP) for the Town of Sylvan Lake approved the following application:

Somerset Homes for a single family dwelling with attached ga-rage requiring a rear yard relaxation to covered deck on Lot 6, Block 3, Plan 062-5924 (4202 45 Avenue)

FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT on or before September 10, 2012 the Development Of cer for the Town of Sylvan Lake ap-proved the following application(s):RYDERS RIDGECandel Homes for basement development on Lot 32, Block 9, Plan 102-4600 (4425 Ryders Ridge Boulevard)Falcon Homes Ltd. for basement development on Lot 33, Block 3, Plan 072-8934 (63 Regatta Way)LAKEWAY LANDINGTaylor Lush for a detached garage on Lot 48, Block 7, Plan 032-4657 (19 Lodge Place)FOX RUNNichole Drevenak for a Home Occupation Type ‘B’ – Photogra-phy Studio on Lot 62, Block 8, Plan 022-4518 (65 Fulmar Close)BEACON HILLEric Plessl for basement development on Lot 42, Block 12, Plan 082-6579 (32 Bowman Circle)Laebon Developments Ltd. for a single family dwelling with at-tached garage on Lot 34, Block 12, Plan 112-4897 (16 Bowman Circle)

HEWLETT PARKStantec Architecture Ltd. for a building addition & exterior/inte-rior renovations (McDonalds) on Lot 1, Block 13, Plan 992-6270 (50 Hewlett Park Landing)Kim & Elliott MacMillan for basement development on Lot 32, Block 6, Plan 032-6179 (115 Herder Drive)Chad Meyer for a deck on Lot 41, Block 1, Plan 102-6759 (38 Hagerman Close)PIERVIEWEdna & John Whyte for a deck on Lot 13, Block 2, Plan 902-2972 (21 Pickering Close)STREETSMathew Bernard for a demolition (house extension) on Lot 33, Block T, Plan 7833AT (4616 46 Street)

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT you may appeal Discre-tionary approvals to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, as provided for in Part 17, of the Municipal Government Act. Written statements relevant to the development and reasons for the appeal may be submitted to the Town of Sylvan Lake, Sub-division and Development Appeal Board, 4926 50 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1A1 within 14 days following this publication.

You may not appeal a Permitted Use unless it involves a relaxation, variation or misinterpretations of the Land Use Bylaw. For further information please contact the Development Of cer at 887-2141.

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• To perform basic preventative and regular maintenance on ice mak-ing maintenance equipment.

• The knowledge and background to take arti cial ice plant readings and to understand their association with the ice plant.

• To perform all necessary janitorial tasks that are required to maintain a safe, healthy and ef cient environment for all patrons.

• To record all tasks performed during each shift.• Provide excellent customer service in order to supervise arena patrons in a professional manner at all times and to ensure patrons observe facility rules and regulations.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION (Turf & Grounds Maintenance):• Knowledge and ability to operate all turf and grounds maintenance equipment, and landscaping tools in a safe and ef cient manner.

• Mechanical knowledge and ability to perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance on all equipment.

• To assist in the supervision of temporary summer staff so that they perform all tasks in a thorough, safe and professional manner.

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•Basic knowledge of turf and grounds maintenance equipment.•Parks and Sports eld Operator experience an asset.•Excellent communication and public relations skills.•Ability to work effectively in a team environment.•Strong written and verbal communication skills.•Must be able to work with minimum supervision.A detailed job description can be obtained from the Town of Sylvan Lake Recreation, Parks & Culture Department. The hourly starting wage for this position is $21.08 and in addition The Town of Sylvan Lake offers an excellent employee bene t package including a health and wellness component.This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.All successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. Please quote the competition number and submit cover letter and resumes to:Town of Sylvan Lake4926 - 50 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1A1Attention: Human Resources Fax: (403) 887-3660E-mail: [email protected]

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by Steve DillsSylvan Lake News

New construction in Sylvan Lake slacked off in August with just five permits granted for new homes.

The total value of permits issued was

pegged at just over $1.2 million, in month-end figures released by the town last week. That compared to slightly more than $4.5 million in the same month a year ago.

However the year-to-date total continues to be almost twice the 2011 tally. Eight months into the year, permits have been issued for $40.76 million while last year the total was $24.1 million.

Three of the new homes are being built in Ryders Ridge while the other two permits were for homes in Beacon Hill subdivi-sion. Construction val-ues for the homes were between $170,400 and $250,315.

These five permits brought the number of homes started so far this year to 64 which is down slightly from last year’s 79 starts by the end of August. However,

Sylvan Lake has seen a significant increase in the number of multi-family units under con-struction with 88 units started compared to 14 the previous year.

Other permits were issued for basement developments (6), demolitions (4 - includ-ing the lighthouse and rental shack at the marina), accessory buildings (3), detached garages (2), decks (2), and a hot tub.


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Performing groups, musicians and other entertainers will have an opportu-nity to exhibit their talents to about 6,000 people during the Canadian Scout Jamboree at Camp Woods, next July.

Kaylee Galipeau is in charge of spe-cial events for the jamboree and she’s looking for people to perform in the early evenings during the week-long jamboree for Scouts from across Canada and perhaps the United States and other countries.

Dancers, singers, martial artists and others — “we’re expecting to have people from the communty showcasing their talents”, she said. Of particular interest are people from different cultural groups.

She’s currently in contract negotia-tions for bands for both the opening and closing ceremonies at the event so couldn’t announce the headline enter-tainers.

Another area she’s responsible for is the Ex Centre or exhibition area where booths will be set up by people from inside and outside Scouting that will give Scouts a chance to learn something new and exciting. They’ll be interactive dis-plays. Included so far are the national Scout museum, an area for badge trading and a robotics program under the Scouts’ Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) initiative. The area will include “Connect Home” and a post office where they’re hoping to have a special jamboree cancellation.

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Eureka, an outdoor product company is developing a series of “Sylvan Lake” tents for the Scouts, she added.

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caught attempting to start some boxes on fire in the bushes near 54A Avenue near Eckville. The males fled when the complainant approached them and put out the small blaze. Fortunately, there were no injuries or signifi-cant damage.

Sunday, Sept. 2nd 9:16 a.m. - A vandalism incident resulted in damage to a vehicle on WoodlandCrescent in Sylvan Lake. The owner of the vehicle advised that the top of the vehicle’s

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Monday, Sept. 3rd 9:12 p.m. - RCMP received a call of youths damaging property at Mother Teresa School in Sylvan Lake. The youths tore off a sec-tion of handrail located at the rear of the school and were working on another section when members attended. Police addressed the situation with the

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A woman was air-lifted to Calgary Foothills Hospital by STARS air ambulance early Saturday morning following a single vehi-cle crash.

RCMP were called to the scene on Highway 11, west of Sylvan Lake, near the Medicine River Bridge about 2:30 a.m.

Both the male driver and female passenger were ejected from the 1993 GMC Yukon when it rolled. The male was uninjured however the female was partially trapped under the vehicle.

She was extricated with the assistance of both Sylvan Lake and Eckville fire depart-ments and transported by STARS in serious condition.

Investigation deter-mined the driver had fallen asleep and lost control of the vehicle causing the collision, said RCMP Cpl. Kevin Halwa. Alcohol was not a factor.

The 31 year old male driver from Red Deer has been charged with careless driving.

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(Editor’s Note: Following is the second part of the speech given by Brian Inglis during celebration of the 100th anniversary of Our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church, Aug. 26.)

by Brian InglisSpecial to Sylvan Lake News

Who are some of the other living long-time parishioners whose faith-fulness and service over

many years should be remembered?

I have used a number of around 50 years of service and worship in compiling this list. I would like to recognize Gertrude McDonald, Germaine Maga, Mary Nagy, Violet Safron, Mary Chilibeck, Nick and Joyce Ilcisin, Kay Komarnicki, Johanna Dietrich, Gaetane Henderson, Howard Kathol, Virginia and John Safronovich, Hazel Cordon, Lorne and Lucy

Nielsen and the Psikla's — Joe, Jennie and Louis. I know I will have missed somebody. There are many others that have moved or died that I have not mentioned. Their stories need to be record-ed before they are forgot-ten. We should all be writing our memoirs before age clouds our memory.

I would like to tell you about a deceased parishioner named Katie Farrell. She deserves spe-cial mention as it is from

her bequest in December 1984 that we had the seed money to buy the land west of town on which we hope to build a new church.

Just a bit of her histo-ry so you know what a saint she was. She and her husband farmed north of town and she was widowed just months before her son George was born. He had Down's Syndrome. He remained under her care and guid-ance until he died just months before she passed

away in 1984. She was 92. They had remained on the farm all those years.

Now for a bit of Trivia.

The first baptism in the old church was on Nov. 17, 1912. The infant was Ray Arthur Loiselle. The godparents were his grandparents Alexander and Adeline Loiselle.

The first wedding in the church was that of Mary Weiss to Joseph Heinrich on Sept. 22, 1913. Their daughter Marie was born in 1914. She was the 11th baptism on the church registry. Marie will be remem-bered as Mary Pigeau to many of us who have been here for some time.

Germaine Maga came to Bentley in 1924 and has worshipped in Bentley or Sylvan Lake ever since. This likely makes her the oldest parishioner in our Parish and certainly the longest continuous worshipper in our church and its missions. Germaine can remember attending church in the Bentley CPR station as a child.

A short summary of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Bentley is proper at this point. It was built in 1948 to serve the community of Catholics who had wor-

shipped in their homes and community build-ings since 1909. Priests from Wetaskiwin were their initial visiting cler-gy. As a mission church they were served initially by Lacombe, then Sylvan Lake and finally by Rimbey/Sylvan Lake.

Does anybody know what a bundle of palms

for Palm Sunday is worth?

In our parish it is worth a tray of hot cross buns. The following story was told to me by our faithful Presbyterian neighbours Harla and Rev John Yoos. They have been our neigh-bours for over 50 years. Over the years they and various priests and pas-toral assistants have traded hot cross buns for a bundle of palms just before Palm Sunday.

The story goes that on one occasion Sister Camille declined the buns and chose the alter-natively offered Chiffon cake. This tradition of hot cross buns for palms continued this year.

As part of our cente-nary celebrations we asked parishioners for the location or origin of their ancestors in 1912. Our current faith com-munity has people with roots in Asia, Europe, Africa, South America,

Central America and North America. Only Australia was not repre-sented in our ancestral trees.

I was intrigued to learn that one parishio-ner traced his roots to a Mohawk Indian who paddled for the North West Company from Montreal to the west and back. He eventually left their service to marry a Cree woman and settled in Western Canada.

Our priests have come from France, Ireland, Canada, Poland and Nigeria.

We belong to a world-wide communion of believers, and while we are a small piece of that greater organization, we have been blessed with devoted clergy and faith-filled parishioners who in the words of our Stewardship Prayer: have followed faithfully, served joyfully, given generously, lived respon-sibly and possessed sen-sibly.

To all of you present who at some time or other, have answered the call to serve this faith community, we say a heartfelt and deeply grateful THANK YOU.

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H. J. Cody Laker Riley Berg snagged a pass interception and completed for a 22 yard touchdown for the home team during Friday’s game. The West Central Rebels were playing their first down after a Laker touchdown when Berg caught the ball. His catch with 53 seconds left in the first half put the Lakers ahead 35-7. They finished the game with a 42-21 win against the Rebels from Rocky Mountain House. STEVE DILLS


H. J. Cody Lakers rolled over West Central Rebels from Rocky Mountain House in their first game of the football season Friday afternoon at Cody field.

While it wasn’t pretty at times, the Lakers soundly defeated their opponents 42-21 while giving their sec-ond string players some on-field experience during the second half of the game.

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Zenert led the team in rushing yards with 127 on six carries followed by Landon Rosene with 70 yards on 9 carries, Trent Kondor with 38 yards on three carries, Tait with 21 yards on three carries and Ledwos (eight yards) and Prediger (two yards) with one carry each.

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The Lakers take on Notre Dame at Great Chief Park in Red Deer at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow (Friday).

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Members of Medicine River Pony Club A Team placed third out of five teams at the national Prince Philip Games (PPG) competition in Lindsay, Ontario, held August 31-September 2.

It was the first year in the pony club’s history that

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“We just do it for fun and because we can,” Dyrland said, adding that she tried to stay calm and enjoy the games when she was riding.

Coach Renee Duplessis said she wasn’t sure how her team would do at the competition, but is happy with the results.

“They did very well. They kept their heads together and they played their games,” said Duplessis. “It was a good first time to nationals.”

She added that the competition was well-organized. She enjoyed the opportunity to meet other teams.

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switch ponies during training, to get them used to animals of different speeds, heights, and tem-peraments. Dyrland said this practice was very helpful.

“I think they were well-prepared,” said Duplessis.

The team will have a new member next year, as

one member has passed the maximum age for A Team competitors, said Dyrland. She hopes the team can make it to nationals again.

“We play really well together,” she said. “I’m really happy how our team turned out. It was really exciting going down there getting the experience.”

Pursued - A Hunting Hills runner was chased by Sylvan Lake Lions Rayden Thomas (60) and Jared Winder (24) during action between the two teams Saturday afternoon at the Cody field. The Lions suffered a 14-6 loss which coach John Kreikle said boiled down to the team losing steam in the third and fourth quarter.

Grabbed - Sylvan Lake Lion Nano Morgan (5) was grabbed by a Hunting Hills player during a game Saturday at the Cody field. Coach John Kreikle said, “It was a good game, I’m proud of the way the kids played.” The 14 member squad lost the game 14-6 in a contest which Kreikle said saw them lose steam in the final two quarters. CAROL CIRE PHOTOS

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Notice of Annual General MeetingNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of an Annual General Meeting of the Sylvan Lake Watershed Stewardship Society to be held on September 15, 2012 at 10:00 AM in Meeting Room “A” at the Sylvan Lake Municipal Library. The meeting will be held for the following purposes:

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It is with great sorrow that the family of Julie Riou announces her passing on Monday, August 20th, two days after her 77th birthday, after a short battle†with cancer. Julianne was predeceased by her husband Andrew just two months prior, and an infant son in 1962. She is survived by her four daughters, Irene†(Dale) Lenzen of Benalto; Anne (Jeff) Tymchack of Smiley, SK; Peg (Barry Baldwin) of Moose Jaw, SK; and Marti (Daryl) Hjelmeland of Sylvan Lake. Julie

was†number 10 of 15 children and is survived by her 10 sisters and two of her four brothers as well as 7 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren.

Julie was raised in Leroy and Carrot River, SK and worked prior to her marriage at the Zenon Park, SK Hospital and Convent. She and Andy were married for almost 55 years, spending the first 20 years of their marriage in Coleville,†SK, the next 19 in the Sylvan Lake area, and the remainder in Kindersley SK, with a short stay in Saskatoon last winter. She was highly devoted to family,†always being there for her kids and grandkids in many thoughtful ways. Julie was above all, a generous person. She spend countless hours donating her time†canvassing for the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Cancer Society, the Red Cross and the Diabetes Foundation. She donated most generously to just about†every charity that came along, with her favourite being the Kinsmen TeleMiracle. She was an active member of the Catholic Women’s League for over 50 years,†always donating baked goods and numerous hours behind the scenes in the kitchen whenever there was an event. †Julie was trying to achieve 100 blood donations with Canadian Blood Services, but because of a minor heart condition, had to stop donating at the count of 89.

Julie was a shy person, but all the people we speak to say the same thing - she was a very sweet little lady. Most of her activities were centered around†home and family. She was happiest dancing (her and Andy could cut a rug like no other), in her garden or with her flowers, or doing something for others. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. A Funeral Mass was held for Julie on the 25th of August in Kindersley, SK.

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Accounting .......................... 1010Acupuncture........................1020Advocate/Mediation ............1025Antique Dealers & Stores ...1027Automotive ..........................1029Bands & DJ s ......................1030Beauty/Cosmetic ................1040Bookkeeping .......................1050Cabinet Makers ...................1054Child Care/Caregivers .........1060Carpentry ............................1062Car Rentals .........................1064Cat Work .............................1065Cleaning .............................1070Clerical................................1080Construction .......................1085Consulting ...........................1090Contractors ......................... 1100Computer Services ..............1110Drafting & Design................ 1120Eavestroughing ................... 1130Educational ......................... 1140Electrical ............................. 1150Entertainment ..................... 1160Escorts................................ 1165Farm Equipment ................. 1168Financial ............................. 1170Fireplaces ........................... 1175Flooring............................... 1180Food/Catering ..................... 1190Furnace Cleaning ............... 1193Glass Shops ....................... 1196Mobile Glass Shops ............ 1197Handyman Services ...........1200Health Care......................... 1210Income Tax .........................1220Insurance ............................ 1130Landscaping .......................1240Land Mapping .....................1250Legal Services ....................1260Limousine Services ............1270Massage Therapy ...............1280Mechanical .........................1285Misc. Services ....................1290Moving & Storage ...............1300Oilfi eld .................................1305Painters/Decorators ............ 1310Personal Services ...............1315Pet Services .......................1318Photography .......................1320Plumbing & Heating ............1330Printing................................1335Rental - Equipment .............1340Rental - Misc .......................1350Repair Service ....................1360Roofi ng ...............................1370Snow Removal ....................1380Travel ..................................1385Upholstery ..........................1390Well Drilling ........................1400Welding ............................... 1410Window Cleaning ................1420Yard Care ............................1430

Automotive 1029

Cleaning 1070THE CLEANER

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Glass Shops 1196

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DRYWALL AND PAINTING•Taping •Ceiling & Wall Textures

•Spray Painting •Painting New & Old Constructions

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Wall Finishing

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KOR DESIGN SERVICES LTD.COMPLETE RENOVATIONS

INCLUDING: basement/suite development & design,

bathrooms, ceilings, texturing, laminate & hardwood floors, electrical,

plumbing, windows & doors

Kevin O’Rourke 403-357-0351

Additions & RenovationsFences & Decks

Basement DevelopmentPhone: 403-588-8163

Email: [email protected]

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403-887-2200Len Campbell Owner/Operator

8 Cuendet Industrial Way, Sylvan Lake

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Our Door to Yours! Mobile Glass Service

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PersonalServices 1315

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Misc.Services 1290

PersonalServices 1315

DATING SERVICE.Long-term/short-term

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Rental -Equipment 1340

Auctions 1530

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

Antiques& Art 1520

MOVING. MUST SELL ANTIQUE FURNITURE.

Call 403-352-4309

Auctions 1530AUCTION SALE.

Jim & Linda BurgherSaturday Sept. 22, 2012 10 a.m. Priddis, Alberta.

Acreage equipment,shop, household.

www.theauctioncompany.ca

COLLECTORCAR AUCTION.

5th Annual Red Deer Fall Finale.

September 21 - 22,Westerner Park.

Last year sold 77%. Only 100 spaces available.

Consign today. 403-396-0304. Toll free

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

MEIER - 2 DAYClassic Car & Truck Auction.Saturday, September 15

& Sunday, September 16,11 a.m. Both days.

6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton.Over 150 Classics.

To consign, call 780-440-1860

UNRESERVED AUCTION SALE of power tools

& hand tools.Saturday, Sept. 22,

10 a.m. for Len Pryatel, Lamont, Alberta.

Sale Site: Hwy15-5002, Lamont, Alberta.

Sale conducted byLakeland Auction Services

Ltd. Andrew, Alberta, 780-218-2151

BuildingSupplies 1550

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 BUILDINGS- Reduced prices now!

20x22 $4,45525x26 $4,99530x38 $7,27532x50 $9,800

40x54 $13,99547x80 $19,600

One end wall included. Pioneer Steel

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

Auctions 1530

Misc. forSale 1760

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

Grain, FeedHay 2190

HEATED CANOLAbuying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

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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

Houses/Duplexes 3020PARTLY furn. 2 bdrm.. home, $950/mo. incl utils. no pets, no children, n/s avail, immed., in Sylvan very private 403-887-5731

RIMBEY: 2 bdrm, suite in duplex, 4 appls., big yard, deck, parking, pet friendly, avail. Oct. 1, rent $550, +

utils. d.d. $550 403-843-3684

RIMBEY: 4 bdrm. duplex, 2 baths, den, 5 appls., laundry, deck, big yad, parking , pet friendly ,

avail. immed., rent $925, + utils., d.d. $925,

403-843-3684

ManufacturedHomes 30403 BDRM. MOBILE, OCT. 1, on 5 acres, rent $800, d . d . , n / s , n o p e t s , 403-729-2812

Suites 3060BACHELOR SUITES

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d.d. All rooms above Hazzard County Bar &

Grill. Call 403-887-5235 ask for Char

Offices 3110

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

OPEN HOUSE Sept 15 &16 , 11-4

4206-48 Ave PonokaCompletely Reno’d 1232 sq ft. 3-bdrm, 1.5 bath, bi-

level w/dble detached garage. Bsmt dev. as2 bdrm, 1 bath suite w/private entrance. Manyupgrades. $284,900

403-783- 4866 or 778-214-0166

Acreages 40508.97 ACRES w/small house, Rg. Rd. # 24, fenced, all services, subdivision potential

Asking $525,000.Phone 780-864-2404

Farms/Land 4070

21 QTRS of Farmland& 3 Country Acreages in

Hythe, Alberta byUnreserved Ritchie Bros

Auction, October 4. 3183+/- total acres,

$33,000 Surface Lease Revenue; rbauction.com.

ManufacturedHomes 4090

20’ X 76’ BLOWOUT!(3) pre-owned modular homes available from

$74,900. and (4) Clearance SRI Homes available for

immediate delivery!Call 1-800-461-7632 or

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OVERSTOCKED,HUGE DISCOUNTS,all homes must go.

Company wide sale and show home clearanceuntil September 15th.

Toll free 1-855-463-0084 (Edmonton) or

1-877-504-5005(Grande Prairie).

www.jandelhomes.com

Investments4410

ForRent 3299

CommercialProperty 4110

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL LAND

for sale in Bonnyville,Alberta. 2.52 & 3.81 acres for sale in high traffic area

ideal for shops, hotels,restaurants, or strip mall.

Call Maurice at 780-812-0929.

Re/Max Bonnyville Realty

HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 5 miles east

of Grande Prairie byUnreserved Ritchie Bros

Auction, October 4. 153+/- acres, zoned RM2, Hwy frontage; rbauction.com.

Cottages/ResortProperty 4130

REDUCED!LAKE FRONT PROPERTY -†2300 sqft home on 10 acres $449,000. 10 min from Ponoka. Fishing, swimming & boating

at your back door.See welist.com #47984.†

MLS C3526876.Call 403-519-6773† Email:

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Market Market Update

Outstanding Agents. Outstanding Results. ®RE/MAX real estate central albertaEach offi ce is independently owned and operated

Average number of homes for sale in the Sylvan Lake Area* in August:

287Sylvan Lake Area is defi ned as the Town of Sylvan Lake and the Sylvan Lake Summer Villages.

Number of MLS Sales in the Sylvan Lake Area* in August:

Sylvan Lake Area is defi ned as the Town of Sylvan Lake and the Sylvan Lake Summer Villages.

40

Sales to Listing Ratio:

14.2%

Most Expensive Home Sold in July:

$725,000

Most Active Price Range:

Under $200,000

Year to date increase in sales over 2011:

267 - UP 27%

Prices are now stable in the Red Deer market where the sales to listing ratio in August was 25.1% - which is a balanced market. (The rest of Central Alberta has historically followed the Red Deer Market)

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Sandi Hallgren

A balanced market is preferable for the long term stability of the A balanced market is preferable for the long term stability of the housing market – where neither buyer or seller has a strong advantage.housing market – where neither buyer or seller has a strong advantage.

Market Favours:

BUYERS

Least Active Price Range:

$350,000 - $400,000

sylvan lake news, september 13, 2012

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