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THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2015 www.sylvanlakenews.com FREEVOLUME 80 NUMBER 28 24 PAGES
Summer Sensation Slated to perform in the Summer Sensation Beach Music Festival’s headlining slot on Friday night, Our Lady Peace is just one of many familiar Canadian bands that will take to the stage in Sylvan Lake over the next few days. See story on pages 11 and 12.
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Sylvan Lake celebrates Fireworks lit up the sky as Canada Day celebrations in Sylvan Lake came to a close last Wednesday night. See more from the town’s Canada Day festivities inside. JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN
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STUART FULLARTONSYLVAN LAKE NEWS
The Town of Sylvan Lake is reminding lakego-ers of some simple eti-quette for their furry four-legged companions this summer.
A popular destination for some dog owners aim-ing to help their canines cool off, a large part of the lakefront along Lakeshore Drive — particularly that which lies within Provincial Park boundar-ies — is actually off limits to dogs.
With more and more complaints being filed, the Town is taking steps to ensure the no-dog rules are being followed, and is now increasing both awareness and enforce-ment in a bid to ensure compliance.
“This summer mostly, although we started to see it last year as well, we’ve been receiving a lot more complaints about the dog
rule, and — since it is a rule — why it’s not being enforced,” said Town com-munications officer Joanne Gaudet. “Basically Council has directed staff, and staff spoke with both Parks staff and the RCMP and decid-ed that there’s going to be a bit of a blitz about enforc-ing the rules a little bit more.”
To that end, the Town has begun distributing a pamphlet outlining where dogs are and aren’t permit-ted along the lakefront.
Within the Sylvan Lake Provincial Park, which encompasses the lakefront north of the boardwalk between the west side of the Pier and just beyond 34 Street, dogs are prohibited at all times, all year long.
Within Centennial Park, dogs are permitted on sidewalk areas, but only on a leash. They’re not allowed in the park’s grassy area, where people often enjoy picnics and other outdoor activities.
Town reinforcing no-dog rules along lakefront
Provincial Park rules are beyond the Town’s con-trol, but are in place to ensure visits to the lake remain enjoyable and inci-dent-free for both people and their animals, said Gaudet.
“There’s so much activ-ity with kids running around, there’s food every-where, there’s all these new smells — even the best behaved of dogs can get overwhelmed and react in a way that we perceive as negative,” she said, adding the RCMP has already had to deal with a number of dog-related incidents this summer.
People and their dogs who infringe upon the rules will be asked to leave, said Gaudet, and could end up being fined.
“Most important in all of this is it’s a Provincial Park rule,” she said. “We just want to reinforce that it is the rule.”
Meanwhile, the Town’s Off-Leash Dog Park at the corner of Memorial Trail and 60 Street offers an area for dogs to roam leash-free.
“There’s so much activity
with kids running
around, there’s food
everywhere, there’s all these new smells — even the best
behaved of dogs can get
overwhelmed and react in a way that we perceive as negative.”
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Special EventsFriday, July 10 - Game on! Adult gaming night at the Sylvan Lake Library, 7 p.m. - 12 a.m. Bring your friends or meet some new people. Board games, card games, video games and more! Snacks and beverages provided for free; alcohol provided at cost. Call 403-887-2130 to register for this FREE event.Friday, July 10 - The Man Van will be at the Sylvan Lake Farmers Market between 4-7:30 p.m. offering free baseline PSA (Prostate Specifi c Antigen) blood tests to men over the age of 40. The PSA test is a simple blood test that helps in the early detection of prostate cancer. Visit www.getchecked.ca. for more information.Thursday, July 23 - Join us at the Dickson Store Museum for Thrilling Thursday from 1-4 p.m. Rain or shine. Come out and enjoy games, crafts and other fun activities. No registration nec-essary. For more information, call 403-728-3355.Sunday, July 26 - Come join us for the sixth annual Sunday Afternoon at the Dickson Store Museum at 2 p.m. Music, one-act play, refreshments and goodies. Everyone welcome! Fun for all! For info, call 403-728-3355.Wednesday, July 29 - Sylvan Lake Seniors Bus to Deerfoot Casino, Calgary. Leave 8:30 a.m. Phone Joan at 403-887-7614.Wednesday, August 5 - Sylvan Lake and District Victim Services Annual Golf Tournament, in partnership with the Sylvan Lake RCMP. At Sylvan Lake Golf and Country Club, registration 9-10:45 a.m., start time 11 a.m. shotgun start. Dinner and silent auction to follow. Fee $125 per golfer. Registration and pay-
ment must be received by July 31, and is payable to Sylvan Lake Golf and Country Club, 403-887-3030, 5331 Lakeshore Drive. For more info, contact 403-858-7255.Thursday, August 6 - Annual Teddy Bear Picnic will be held at the Dickson Store Museum from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. There will be crafts, games, music, homemade lemonade making, picnic and of course a bear hunt. Participants must pre-register by calling the museum at 403-728-3355. Come out for a beary good time!Saturday, August 15 - Sylvan Lake Seniors Association taking bus to 86th Canadian Derby at Northlands Park Racetrack in Edmonton. It’s the day when the best of the best come to battle for Western Canada’s top racing crown. An afternoon of action, entertainment and glamour. Cost: $42 plus own money for lunch at nearby restaurant (approx. $15). Bus leaves at 9:30 a.m. Deadline to reg-ister: July 15. Call Maryan at 403-887-5428.Wednesday, September 9 - Sylvan Lake Seniors Association taking bus to ‘Masters’ Spruce Meadows in Calgary. The best athletes from the world’s top show jumping nations compete for prize money and acclaim. Cost: $55 plus own money for lunch (approx. 15). Bus leaves at 9 a.m. Deadline to register: Aug. 7. Call Maryan at 403-887-5428.
Support ProgramsSylvan Lake AA meetings take place Tuesdays 7:30 pm Lions Hall; Sundays 8 pm Presbyterian Church (north door). For more information call male 403-887-4470, 403-588-5491 or female 403-887-4297.Sylvan Lake Al-Anon (for families and friends of alcoholics) 8 pm Sundays, Presbyterian Church (north door). Contact Kathy 403-887-4470 or Robyn 403-887-2961.Mondays - Griefshare at Alliance Community Church, 7-9 p.m. Help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family members or friends. 4404 47 Ave. Sylvan Lake. Call 403-887-8811 for info.Narcotics Anonymous meetings Thursday nights 7:30 pm Sylvan Lake Bethany Care, 4700 47th Ave.
Weekly EventsMondays - Toastmasters Sylvan’s Slick Speakers meeting at Sylvan Lake Alliance Church, 4404 47 Ave. from 7-8:15 pm. Club is open to everyone wishing to improve communication and leadership skills. For information, call Ian Oostindie
403-887-0968.At the Seniors Centre: Mondays-Wii bowl-ing; Tuesdays-Men’s Yoga, Exercise Class, Drop In Scrabble/Games; Tuesday night-drop in crib; Wednesdays-lunches, Bible Study; Thursdays-Bingo; Fridays-Yoga.Thursdays - Sylvan Lake Seniors Bus to Red Deer. Pick-up starts at 9:15 am. Returning to Sylvan 1 p.m. from Parkland Mall. Call 403-864-2230 for more info.Thursdays - Community Bingo at Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Centre. Precall at 6:30, bingo starts at 7 pm. Canteen opens 5:30 pm.Fridays - Meat draw at the Sylvan Lake Legion beginning at 6:30 p.m. Steak BBQ held in conjunction through summer.
Monthly EventsFirst Sunday every month - Sylvan Lake Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary breakfast at the Legion. 4916 50 Ave. 9 am to 1 pm. Everyone welcome. No breakfast in July and August.First Wednesday every month. 55+ Club Pot Luck and Jam at Sylvan Lake Legion, 12 noon. $2 admission.First Wednesday every month - The first Wednesday of every month is devoted to teen art projects at the Library! Everything from baked clay art to graffiti! 4-5 p.m. See you there!
Volunteers WantedVolunteers are required for Friends of the Library committee. Do you enjoy the library? Would you like to make a differ-ence? We are looking for enthusiastic friends to support the library in many dif-ferent ways. Please join us and have fun, meet like-minded people, volunteer and feel good about supporting a service that benefits everyone in the community! Call Debbie at 403-887-0968.Are you organized and dedicated and want to be part of a great team? Veterans Voices of Canada is now searching for volunteers to fill a variety of volunteer positions within our organization. Be a part of our upcoming annual events and trib-utes such as our Veteran Appreciation Day and Flags of Remembrance. Also needed are interview transcribers and committee members. Help us in our mission of keep-ing history alive by volunteering with us. Thanks in advance. Contact us at [email protected].
Groups & ActivitiesSylvan Lake Quilters Guild meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at the Seniors Centre at 7 p.m. New mem-bers are welcome. For information, please contact Joyce Thrush at 403-887-3287.
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A vital community orga-nization is hosting a golf tournament in August with the aim of raising some much-needed funds.
The Sylvan Lake and District Victim Services unit provides supportive services to individuals affected by criminal and traumatic cri-ses, including — but not limited to — traffic acci-dents, domestic violence, suicide, sexual assault and bullying.
The unit’s advocates are specially trained to deal with such situations, and last year worked with over 1,500 peo-ple, all ranging widely in age, according to program co-ordinator Jennifer Plotkinoff. For that reason, the unit needs as much support as it can get.
The annual golf tourna-ment, now in its 15th year, will take place at the Sylvan
Victims Services golf tournament fundraiser returning in AugustLake Golf and Country Club on Aug. 5. It will not only provide an enjoyable way of raising money for a good cause, according to Plotkinoff; it will also give participants the chance to meet people who work both for and alongside the Victim Services unit.
“I’ts a great opportunity for the public to meet the local RCMP and advocates from the unit,” she said.
The tournament in previ-
ous years has brought in up to $25,000 in support of the unit. That money helps fund training for the unit’s advo-cates and supports its pro-grams and service offerings in general.
This year, Plotkinoff said, organizers are aiming to beat last year’s fundraising total of $20,000.
Live and silent auctions will take place in conjunc-tion with the tournament, and offer attendees a chance
to get their hands on various pieces of prestigious sports memorabilia among plenty of other items.
The tournament begins at 11 a.m., with registration running from 9 to 10:45 a.m.
Further information on the tournament, and on the Victim Services unit, is avail-able on the Sylvan Lake and District Victim Services unit’s website at www.sylvan-lakevictimservices.com.
Marching proudly - Members of the Innisfail Legion Pipe Band were joined by other groups and community members during the March of Canadians through Sylvan Lake on Canada Day last Wednesday. JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN
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Innisfail-Sylvan Lake MLA Don MacIntyre speaks during Canada Day festivities in Sylvan Lake last Wednesday. JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN
DON MACINTYREMLA INNISFAIL-SYLVAN LAKE
I appreciate the kind words and congratulations many of you have been sending me. Thank you.
Over the past weeks I have met with Innisfail’s mayor and council, the mayor of Sylvan Lake, the Urgent Care Committee, the Wolf Creek Primary Care Network director and the Sylvan Lake Water and Wastewater Commission to understand the issues and take them up with the vari-ous departments in Edmonton.
I was also privileged to address a number of gradu-ation ceremonies at Bowden Grandview School, Penhold Crossing (their first grad!) and the DARE grads at Innisfail’s Middle School, and make a special presen-tation to Miss Emma Gabert, who represented Innisfail as the Minister of Environment for a day.
I joined in the fun at the Innisfail Mayor’s Garden Party and rode in the parades in Sylvan Lake and Innisfail, and am looking forward to further celebra-tions, more parades, and
Dear Editor,
We certainly hope the person or persons who took our Canadian Flag and pole and broke the bracket it was in off our house sometime on Canada Day evening will have it and display it for as long as we have. Twenty years we’ve had our flag and flew it every Canada Day; now it’s gone. We hope you are very proud of yourself!
Linda De MartinSylvan Lake
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meetings with other town councils throughout the constituency this summer.
In the legislature, we have already been working on constituent issues such as cutbacks to the Primary Care Network and Sylvan Lake’s Urgent Care Centre. We also elected a new legis-lature Speaker and installed Alberta’s new Lieutenant Governor, Mrs. Lois Mitchell.
In addition, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean has appointed me to be the Shadow Minister of Electricity and Renewables, and I have been appointed to the legislature’s Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship. Needless to say, the Wildrose caucus has been busy.
If you’ve been watching the news, you are probably aware that our new govern-ment wasted no time at all in providing us with issues to challenge. NDP Energy Minister Marg McCuaig-Boyd owes Albertans an explanation why her new chief of staff, Graham Mitchell, is registered as an active lobbyist against Energy East and other key pipeline projects for Alberta’s energy industry.
My colleague, Shadow Energy Minister Leela Aheer, says this new hire “sends a troubling message to our energy industry. Albertans need to have the confidence that their gov-ernment is working to advance our province’s energy interests, not work-ing against them.”
According to the federal
lobbyist registry, Mitchell has been lobbying against the proposed Enbridge pipeline to the west coast and Energy East since last January in his role as inter-im executive director for LeadNow.
In our constituency, we know all too well the trick-le-down effect of a govern-ment that has little or no
interest in promoting one of the two major drivers of our economy. The Wildrose caucus will be working hard throughout the summer to stand up for Albertans and fight for projects that ensure long-term stability for our energy sector, consistent growth for our province and jobs for Albertans.
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The Town of Sylvan Lake FCSS department has secured a major grant from Alberta Human Services related to the provision of a Parent Link Centre in Sylvan Lake, site in Eckville and outreach to Benalto. This is an opportunity to be in on the ground fl oor of this exciting program and truly make a major impact! The position we are currently looking to fi ll is as follows:
FAMILY LIAISON ADVOCATEOne Year Term with possibility of extension –
28 hours/week
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Family Liaison Advocate will provide supportive referrals, advocacy and case plan development to families/caregivers/single parents with children 0 to 5 years, who are experiencing long or short-term diffi culties that negatively impact their ability to build protective factors and provide positive parenting. Flexible hours and providing supports in Sylvan Lake, Eckville and Benalto are requirements of this position.
SUMMARY OF FUNCTION:
• Provide in-take support and assess client needs including eligibility for identifi ed services
• Establish a trusting relationship with parents/caregivers and their circle of infl uence i.e. family members; service providers
• Liaise with other social support agencies and health care providers involved with parents/caregivers, upon clients’ permission, to ensure comprehensive and effective case plan management
• Provide crisis intervention supportive referrals to appropriate service providers i.e. RCMP; Victim Services; Mental Health Counselling; Community Partners; Parent Support & Resource Centre; Healthy Families; Information & Referral; Lakeview Parent Link supports
• Coordinate support group sessions i.e. Grief and Loss; Budget Management; Self-Empowerment; Mediation Support
• Attend meetings; promote program in aforementioned communities
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services or equivalent education and experience
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with high risk families and/or advocacy
• ASIST; Mental Health First Aid; Motivational Interviewing or completion within 6 months of employment or at fi rst available access for training
• Ability to work effectively and proactively with parents/caregivers; service providers; professionals; and community members
• Experience facilitating small groups • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; adept
listening abilities • Ability to remain calm and non-judgmental in all situations
and in all dealings with clients, service providers, and community members
• Understanding of Early Childhood Development and Family Dynamics
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle • Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check
You have a strong desire to help make your community a family friendly place to live. Working with an enthusiastic team, you can make a positive difference in families’ lives! We offer competitive rates and an opportunity to work in a supportive environment. If this position intrigues you, please submit your resume in confi dence specifying which position you are applying for by July 12, 2015, to: Town of Sylvan Lake
5012 – 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6Attention: Human ResourcesFax: (403) 887-3660E-mail: [email protected]
Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities
Please note that Lakeshore Drive (50 A Ave), from 44 Street to 40 Street will be closed July 10 and July 11. 43 Street, 42 Street, and 41 Street will be closed to general traffi c, and open only to local traffi c.
The road closures and restrictions are associated with the Summer Sensation Beach Music Festival, a Council- approved event to take place July 10 and 11 at Centennial Park. Parking and traffi c will be very congested in the area. The music volume and associated noise during the event has been approved as part of the special event. Noise infractions, outside the event hours of noon to 11:00 pm, remain in effect. To report parking violations that impeded upon the public’s access to private property, please contact the RCMP at 403 887 3333.
The Recreation & Culture Department is now temporarily operating out of the former Town Offi ce location, 4926- 50 Ave. For questions or concerns, please contact 403-887-2199.
The hours of the position will vary depending on the amount of programs that are being run, but will have a minimum of 15 hours/week and could range up to 30 hours/week depending on grant program status.
SUMMARY OF FUNCTION
• Recruit volunteers and seek out volunteer opportunities through on-going community outreach and engagement
• Interview and match potential volunteers with the appropriate volunteer activity and provide on-going follow up on volunteer experience for both volunteers and organizations
• Promote Volunteer Centre through regular advertising and development of a community wide promotions campaign
• Utilize Volunteer Centre wall board; create monthly newsletter detailing volunteer activities, opportunities and volunteer recognition; utilize social media e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Town website
• Set up meetings and facilitate presentations on a regular basis with community groups/organizations/businesses to promote the Volunteer Centre and volunteer opportunities
• Facilitate and/or host Volunteer Learning sessions and monthly get-togethers; provide learning sessions for community groups/organizations on volunteer retention and best practices
• Utilize Volunteer Alberta best practices for all aspects of the Volunteer Centre
• Review and revise Volunteer Centre policies and procedures using current standards and practices
• Maintain all administrative functions for Volunteer Centre i.e. volunteer database; intake and all other applicable forms; fi ling; screening; statistical data collection
• Plan and coordinate annual Gala Awards, Recognition Tea and all other Volunteer Week activities; Coordinate Information Fair in the fall and any other volunteer events as approved by the FCSS Manager
• Recruit volunteers for in-house and outside agency programs, Town Events and Festivals as required
• Research, develop and maintain Volunteer Resource Directory detailing volunteer skills and interests
• Provide reports e.g. Volunteer Week Activities Debrief for FCSS Manager review
• Attend Volunteer Central monthly meetings in Red Deer • Other duties as required
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Volunteer certifi cation/diploma or an equivalent combination of related post-secondary training and experience in Volunteer Administration
• Minimum 3 years Volunteer Administration experience • FOIP training or willingness to obtain training within 3 months
of employment • Effective communicator, must possess excellent presentation/
facilitation skills and ability to create presentations e.g. content, format, visual appeal
• Computer related skills (Microsoft Offi ce, internet, excel, publisher, power point)
• Knowledge of FCSS regulations and mandate or the ability to acquire such knowledge within the probation period
• Strong initiative and the ability to work with minimal direction • Ability to work in a team environment • Ability to work with challenging issues in a sensitive and
effective manner • Knowledge of community resources • Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effi ciently•
Must be a ‘people person’ and professional regarding all interactions with colleagues, clients, patrons, community organizations, and community members
• High energy approach in program delivery e.g. at least 55% of time will be outside of the offi ce and working within the community
• Must be creative and use a ‘think outside of the box’ approach in the development of a successful Volunteer Centre
• Registration with a governing body Class 5 License and use of a personal vehicle during business hours
• Research (i.e. volunteer recruitment; program implementation; exhibit due diligence and best practices)
This is a terrifi c opportunity to work in a professional, team focused environment. You have a strong desire to be a major contributor to the success of a vibrant and growing organization. If you are up to the challenge of taking ownership and wanting to make a difference, this is an ideal situation. If this position intrigues you, please submit your resume in confi dence specifying which position you are applying for, before July 12, 2015 to:
Town of Sylvan Lake5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6Attention: Human ResourcesFax: (403) 887-3660, E-mail: [email protected]
POSITION TITLE:Volunteer Centre Administrator - Part-time
Under the direction of the FCSS Manager, the Volunteer Centre Administrator is responsible for on-going recruitment and screening of volunteers; promoting volunteer opportunities through community outreach, accessing agency Memorandums of Understanding, facilitating community presentations, and advertising and promoting volunteer opportunities and the Volunteer Centre; coordinating volunteer training sessions for agencies and volunteers as well as monthly volunteer meetings; spearheading and coordinating Volunteer Week activities including the Gala Awards, Volunteer Recognition Tea and Button Campaign; creating a monthly Volunteer Centre Newsletter; using social media to promote the Volunteer Centre.
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Proud Canadian - Trevor Fraser holds daughter Zara aloft as she proudly waves her Canadian flag in celebration of Canada Day in Sylvan Lake last Wednesday. JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN
A simple test that could have life-saving implications will be offered at the Sylvan Lake Farmers Market on Friday (July 10).
The Prostate Cancer Centre’s Man Van will be parked at the market from 4 to 7:30 p.m. to offer men over 40 baseline prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood tests.
The test is carried out with the aim of detecting prostate cancer at an early stage. It detects the amount of PSA — a prostate-produced protein released into the blood-stream — in a man to determine his risk of prostate cancer.
According to the Prostate Cancer Centre, a non-profit organization dedicated to detecting and treating prostate cancer and other related diseases, the cancer is the
leading one among men in Alberta, with one in seven men expected to develop it at some point in life.
About 2,600 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year, and about eight men die from it each week.
The Prostate Cancer Centre notes that men — often busy with work, family and social commitments — don’t always con-sider prostate health to be a priority in their lives, with many of them struggling to find time for a doctor’s visit.
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Sylvan Lake RCMP responded to the following calls for service between June 20 and 26:
June 2012:11 a.m. – RCMP
were dispatched to a resi-dence on Hallgren Drive in Sylvan Lake after a 911 call was received regarding a disturbance. A group of youths was reportedly at a house party which involved yelling and stunting with vehicles along the street. The party was shut down and a verbal warning was issued to the property owner.
12:49 a.m. – RCMP were dispatched in relation to an impaired driving com-plaint on Hinshaw Drive in Sylvan Lake. Police attend-ed the Fas Gas to speak to a group of witnesses who advised that a heavily intox-icated female had departed
Bench recognition - École Our Lady of the Rosary School principal Jodi Smith gives a thumbs-up approval for a plaque recently installed on a bench outside the school recognizing her time there as principal. Smith will take over as principal of École Mother Teresa School in Sylvan Lake later this summer.
JASMINE O’HALLORAN–HAN
Two Sylvan Lake residents charged following beach theftthe area in a truck after col-liding with another vehicle, which also left the scene. A 40-year-old Sylvan Lake female was taken into cus-tody a short time later and is charged with impaired driving; failing to provide a breath sample; and failing to remain at the scene of a collision.
June 2112:41 a.m. – A large
group of people causing a disturbance on Lakeshore Drive in Sylvan Lake result-ed in police attendance. Several people were report-ed to be yelling and running around the lakeshore area. Police questioned the group, all residents of Calgary, who were apologetic and left the area without incident.
3:01 a.m. – A traffic stop on Lakeway Boulevard in Sylvan Lake resulted in a charge and a 24-hour sus-pension. RCMP on patrol in the area observed a suspi-cious vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was questioned at which time a strong smell of marijuana was detected. A quantity of marijuana was seized. A 25-year-old Edson male is charged with pos-session of marijuana under 30 grams. He was also issued a 24 hour suspension and his vehicle was towed at the scene.
11:33 a.m. – RCMP were called to a break and enter on Range Road 20 in Lacombe County. Entry was gained to a business and an Arctic Cat side by side was stolen along with a .22 rifle. An investigation into the theft is continuing.
12:03 p.m. – A truck was stolen from a residence in Bentley. RCMP received a 911 call of a Ford F350 sto-len sometime in the over-night hours. The vehicle was locked but the keys were left under the seat.
June 233:20 p.m. – Police per-
forming beach patrols on Lakeshore Drive in Sylvan Lake were approached by a group of people advising that some of their items were stolen while they were swimming in the lake. A witness described two sus-pects, a male and a female, as being responsible. Arrested and charged with three counts of possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 are two 26-year-old residents of Sylvan Lake.
June 255:10 a.m. – RCMP
attended a residence on 48th Street in Sylvan Lake after a call for assistance. A male contacted police advising that an intoxicated
acquaintance had forced his way into his residence, damaging a door. The male did not want charges, but rather to have the male removed. A 40-year-old male was subsequently arrested for breach of peace and was lodged in cells until sober.
11:14 a.m. – A theft is being investigated by RCMP. A skid steer and a triple axle trailer were sto-len from Redcore Enterprises Limited on Cuendet Industrial Way in Sylvan Lake. The trailer was later recovered in a field in Big River, Saskatchewan. The other vehicle remains outstanding.
3:29 p.m. – A collision
involving four vehicles at the Highway 11 at Highway 20 intersection in Sylvan Lake resulted in traffic hav-ing to be re-routed by police. A vehicle turning northbound onto Highway 20 from Highway 11 pro-ceeded across the path of a westbound vehicle causing a collision also involving two other vehicles stopped at a red light. Fortunately, there were no injuries. The driver of the vehicle, a 36-year-old male from Bentley, is charged with fail-ing to turn left safely.
4:42 p.m. – A witness contacted police after a male was observed pouring alcohol into an open con-tainer while sitting in a
vehicle at a Hewlett Park Landing parking lot in Sylvan Lake. RCMP attend-ed and located the male who was issued a fine for transporting liquor in an open container.
June 269:30 a.m. – A single
vehicle rollover on Range Road 10 near Highway 12 in Lacombe County resulted in a fine being issued against the male driver. Two males were observed by police standing by the damaged vehicle and were ques-tioned. As a result, a 23-year-old Bentley male was charged with careless driving. There were no inju-ries.
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Saluting the flag - A flag raising ceremony at Lions Park kicked off a busy afternoon of Canada Day celebrations in Sylvan Lake last Wednesday.
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9:25 p.m. – A 911 call was received by police of an erratic driver on Highway 20 approaching Highway 11A. A vehicle driver was observed speeding and swerving all over the high-way as well as throwing beer cans out of the vehicle. The suspect vehicle was located behind a restaurant on Lakeshore Drive in Sylvan Lake. A 24-year-old Red Deer male was issued a 72-hour suspension. His vehicle was towed at the scene.
9:34 p.m. – A vehicle stop in Sylvan Lake resulted in several charges being laid against a 20-year-old Sylvan Lake male. RCMP stopped a truck on Hagerman Close at Herder Drive at which time the driver and passen-ger fled on foot. A chase ensued and two males were arrested. A screening device was utilized and the male driver was charged with impaired driving. A search of the vehicle also resulted in further charges being laid against the male including obstructing a peace officer; drug possession offences; and failing to stop at a stop sign before entering an intersection. The 19-year-old male passenger was released without charges.
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As the Central Alberta Buccaneers’ football season pro-gresses, so too does the team’s involvement in the commu-nity.
The men’s Alberta Football League (AFL) team, whose roster includes several Sylvan Lake players, is currently sell-ing raffle tickets at home games for a chance to win a num-ber of prizes — one of which is an all-expenses-paid date night with linebacker and team chair Todd Lewis.
Proceeds are being raised for Whisker Rescue Society in support of stray and surrendered cats.
The initiative is just one of many the Buccaneers have been involved in lately; others have included blood and food drives, and a football clinic for kids.
Giving back, according to cornerback Tylor Johnson, is simply part of being a Buccaneer.
“We impact the community with even just one day’s work,” he said. “It’s a pretty special opportunity to be a part of.”
The Buccaneers are just over halfway through their 2015 AFL season, and are currently sitting in third with three wins and one loss.
The team’s roster includes players from all over the Central Alberta region. Home games are played at MEGlobal Athletic Park in Lacombe.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLI remember going to my very fi rst Vacation Bible School (VBS) when I was 5 or 6 years old. I don’t remember much about it except that I glued pasta onto a tin can. I am pretty sure that my Mother treasured the gift that I off ered her that day, a lovely tin can pencil holder covered with a little bit of macaroni and a box car load of Elmer’s White Glue.
Years later I interned in a small church in Kingston Ontario. I was 20 years old and thought I knew everything. I was given the job of organizing VBS for that church. I was terrible. I quickly discovered that I had little or no organizational skills and even less ability to think on my feet. The people in the church were gracious and I am pretty sure that they quietly and patiently fi lled in the gaps without making me feel like a failure. Those veteran VBS leaders took control and helped make me look good.
I love VBS. I think that it is a great expression about what matters to God. Once, when Jesus was talking to some adults people started showing up with their children – parents who were hoping that Jesus would bless their loved ones. The disciples tried to shoo them away because in that culture children were to not to be seen and certainly not heard. Jesus welcomed the children, prayed for them and told everyone that the Kingdom of God belonged to them.
By the time you read this, our VBS will be almost fi nished for this year at the Alliance Church. It has been a ton of work, but as Jesus reminds us, it is worth every hour of labour. Jesus loves the little children!
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Now more than 20 years into an illustrious career that popularized them as one of the most recogniz-able acts in Canadian music, Our Lady Peace might just be at the very height of their game when they perform in Sylvan Lake this week.
The four-piece Toronto alt-rock outfit will take to the stage as headliners of the Summer Sensation Beach Music Festival on Friday night, in the midst of a time bassist Duncan Coutts described for the band as “a very nice place to be right now.”
“I don’t think we feel tired about anything — creatively, physically or any of that stuff,” he said, not-ing the past year has seen the band perform “some of the best shows we’ve ever put on.”
“We’re still striving to be better and different and to grow.”
The Summer Sensation’s format won’t be anything
Our Lady Peace will perform in Friday night’s headlining slot of the Summer Sensation Beach Music Festival in Sylvan Lake. Here, lead vocalist Raine Maida is pictured on stage. SUBMITTED
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One such performance arrived in 1999 at the icon-ic Woodstock Festival in Rome, N.Y. — an event perhaps best remembered for its frightening scenes of violence and property destruction.
Our Lady Peace played before the chaos descend-ed, and Coutts’s own mem-
ories of the event are much more peaceful — but no less unforgettable.
“To look out and see a couple hundred thousand people staring back at you, it’s an experience you don’t get to have every day,” he said.
Yet there are plenty of other perks about playing in a festival environment, Coutts feels. This weekend,
for instance, he’s hoping to catch up with estranged acquaintances and take in some of the other bands’ performances.
“I used to play on the Toronto scene with one of the creative forces behind Dragonette many, many years ago, and I haven’t seen him in a long, long time, so it will be nice to say hello again, and I’ve
never seen Stars play in all the years that we’ve been together, so I’m looking forward to that.”
Sylvan Lake fans on Friday could be treated to a first listen of some of the band’s newest material, with its members having been in and out of the stu-dio on a regular basis of late.
The end product of the
studio visits is currently unknown, but new music in some form will likely be released at some point this year, Coutts assures.
“We are just putting the finishing touches on recording one song, and we’ve got a bunch backed up waiting to be recorded,” he said. “Whether we end up just releasing a couple of songs every couple of
months or whether we put out an EP or an album — we’re not sure how that plays out right now.”
Such decisions, he added, are a luxury afford-ed to them as an indepen-dent band.
“There’s a freedom that comes with that, so we’ll sort of figure out how to do it, and if it looks like we have enough songs for a full release, then we’ll do it.”
Meanwhile, the Summer Sensation is one of just sev-eral shows scheduled for the band this summer, allowing for what Coutts describes as a more “focused effort” on each.
It’s a much different sce-nario than the one the band became accustomed to in the late-’90s, when its members were “essentially on a tour bus for four years,” said Coutts.
“You would get off bleary-eyed and you would do another show, and there’s a wonderful train-like quality to that where the shows just get better and better and better, but (it’s nice) to have some time in between and actually get to enjoy the places that you’re in.”
Hedley, Matthew Good and Dear Rouge are among the other acts slated to per-form at the Summer Sensation, which runs July 10 and 11 at Centennial Park.
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This tiny cottage (16’ x 16’) has the unique status of being built for a much-loved 1907 SaskAlta McClary wood stove. The stove had languished in an old homestead in Saskatchewan for many years and then in a Red Deer garage — until the family found just the right home for it near Petro Beach. As of June 2015, the 1907 SaskAlta Stove was to be moved to a new home — a new cabin being built for it near Crestomere (Rimbey).
Blue Moon, built in 1923, was named for the owner, Mrs. George Stagg, whose favourite expression was “once in a blue moon.” Like many other cottages, this one had a large screened-in porch, a rocking chair and a 1907 cast iron wood stove (‘Mother’s Comfort’). It also featured an add-on porch at the back where each fall the Stagg’s big Hupmobile car was housed when the family returned to Nordegg. The Blue Moon was torn down not long ago.
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The Sylvan Lake town has a unique feature — a “cottage area,” which is mostly between the downtown busi-ness area and the east end of town.
Many memories abound of sum-mers at the lake. Art Densmore, once
a longtime cottager, gave a humorous slant on cottage life: “There are those who picture a cottage as a place where one puts up one’s feet and relaxes. Not so! It is a place where one works hard all weekend and then returns to one’s job to rest!” Many might agree with that statement.
Stories of life at the lake in the ‘old days’ all have a similar thread through
them — hauling water from commu-nity pumps (great gathering places), lighting gas lamps (don’t damage the mantles), filling wood boxes for the wood-burning stoves, carrying ice for ice boxes, using a flashlight to find the ‘biffy’ in the dark, and buying fresh vegetables, chickens and eggs to be delivered to the door.
This photo shows Grey Glen, built in 1921 and later called Sherwood Lodge by its new owners in 1944. The cottage is still standing at 5027 35 Street and is one of the oldest cottages in Sylvan Lake. Very few changes have been made — the old McClary cook stove and the stone fireplace are still in use, as is the screened porch.
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With a brand new beer garden, a 20 per cent increase in junior contestants and a packed campground, the 98th Benalto Pro Rodeo was another all-around memo-rable success, according to Benalto Agricultural Society president Neal Arksey.
The new beer garden proved a particular high-light, said Arksey, with many attendees having expressed their appreciation for its large size and social atmo-sphere.
“We kind of kept the same look to it to a degree, but it’s a bigger and better facility for people to be in,” he said.
Dean Ray performed on the garden’s stage Friday and Saturday nights, while most-ly pleasant weather also con-tributed to the event’s suc-cess. An estimated 6,000 to 7,000 people attended over three days.
“The crowds came out and it was nice to see,” said Arksey.
Entries in the Pro Rodeo were about the same as last year, he added, while entries in the Junior Rodeo were up significantly, and saw about a 20 per cent jump from last year.
Unofficial results from the Pro Rodeo are posted on Rodeo Canada’s website at www.rodeocanada.com.
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Cody Brett races against time during tie-down roping at the Benalto Pro Rodeo last Friday. JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN
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A screenshot of a 1980s HJ Cody School yearbook offers a glimpse into the school’s past, which will be re-lived at a school reunion later this month. SUBMITTED
Organizers of an upcoming HJ Cody High School reunion are hop-ing the event will offer a kind of connection not quite possible through social media.
A reunion is slated to take place July 24 to 26 for the school’s graduat-ing classes of the 1980s, and while Facebook and other online outlets are being used to spread the word, meeting again in person in an increasingly digital world will be spe-cial, assured co-organizer Kelly Resvick.
“We can talk on Facebook and that sort of thing, but to actually sit and connect face-to-face with some people will be quite emotional,” she said.
Resvick graduated from the school in 1986 and said the average grad class size around that time was between 32 and 36 people. She said the town’s comparatively smaller size back then allowed for a very close-knit community.
“It was a small town and we were kind of all friends,” she said. “Everybody knew it as a farming community and that sort of stuff, so we were a close-knit group within the year that we graduated.”
The event will give alumni the chance to reconnect with their old
HJ Cody School 1980s reunion slated
for this monthclassmates, and with graduates of other years. That means some attend-ees will see their old classmates for the first time since graduation.
A particular highlight will see alumni taken on a tour through the school — for many, including Resvick, it will be another first since graduation.
“Some people have kids who have gone to the school, but I haven’t been there since we graduat-ed,” she said. “It will be interesting to see how it’s changed.”
The event will be held at the Benalto Fair Grounds where the stu-dents enjoyed plenty of good times together, Resvick added.
A tailgate party, picnic, gala, dinner and dance will all be part of the reunion’s lineup of events.
And excitement is quickly spreading into the community.
“There has been a lot of interest in the commu-nity in terms of help and donations and that sort of thing, which is nice,” said Resvick.
Many graduates from that era, she added, still reside in the area, though she expects some will travel from afar in order to attend.
Further information is available on the event’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/hjcody.
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Sylvan Lake Bantam Lightning baseball head coach Travis Smith has high hopes for what he feels will be “an excellent weekend of baseball” as his team gets set to host Provincial Bantam AA Qualifiers this weekend.
The outcome of the weekend’s games will determine seeding for Provincials later this month — the location for which has yet to be confirmed. And while Smith knows his players will face some stiff opposition, he’s optimistic about their chances of success.
“The teams we are playing, for the most part, have been at this level all season and play really well as a unit,” he said.
“We have some excellent athletes at this age group and now we just need to pull together as a team as well.”
This year marks the first in several that a Sylvan Lake team has entered a team into Provincial Playdowns, which the Lightning kicked off with a 22-10 defeat to the Stettler Silders before bouncing back with a 32-2 win over the Acme Red Sox.
Such ups and downs are part of the learning experience throughout the season, Smith feels.
“We are gaining some much needed experience to see what it takes to play competitive ball,” he said. “This is a
great group of ball players that really wanted to play at the competitive level.”
Provincial Qualifiers begin at noon on Saturday (July 11) with the Red Sox taking on the Sliders in the tourna-ment’s opening game. The Lightning go up against the Calgary Cubs in their first game at 6 p.m. on the same day, before facing the Fort MacLeod Royals and the Red Sox on Sunday at 1 and 4 p.m., respectively.
All games are played at Four Seasons Park in Sylvan Lake, with the tournament wrapping up on Sunday night.
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ship, the Sylvan Lake Sailing Club is seeking new members to ensure the sport’s longev-ity in Sylvan Lake.
Vice commodore Jim Barclay said the physically demanding nature of sailing means the club’s members typically begin to drop off as they hit a certain age. With the majority of boat owners being in their 60s, younger members are being sought.
“We wouldn’t discriminate or turn any older members away, but it would be really healthy for the club and fabulous to attract some 40-year-olds,” said Barclay, “It’s a demographic problem that’s all over North America — younger people haven’t caught on to the sport.”
Barclay himself began sailing around the age of 35, and quickly became hooked. He’d now like to see others try it, and hopefully eventu-ally follow suit.
To that end, he invites newcomers to the sport to attend a club outing aboard an existing member’s boat, departing from the club’s Marina Bay launch site.
“It’s something that you have to try to appreciate it,”
he said. “You never know, you might just get hooked.”
There are various types of sailing, he added — each with its own perks. For instance, racing, he explained, might appeal to more competitive sailors, while casual sailing offers a much more relaxed experience and way to enjoy the lake.
Barclay said the club is trying to achieve a balance between the two, and he understands a certain degree of competitiveness can be intimidating to new sailors.
“We tend to scare some people away because of how intensive our racing is,” he said. “We really have some good sailors and good racers in Sylvan Lake.”
Newcomers don’t need to own their own boat at the start, he added.
“They can come out and get an introduction to the sport and they don’t have to buy a boat. The annual mem-bership fee is $100, but we wouldn’t ask that of a person if they just wanted to come out and go for just a ride.”
Further information on the club is available at www.sylvansailing.ca.
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Sylvan Lake’s Jaxon Lynn makes a putt at a recent golf tournament. Lynn, 17, hopes to earn a golf scholarship at a top university this fall. SUBMITTED
Having recently graduated high school, 17-year-old Sylvan Lake resident Jaxon Lynn now has his sights set on earning a golf scholarship at a post-secondary institution this fall.
As a competitive golfer, Lynn has kept his scores in the higher ranks, making him one of the best golfers in Canada for his age group.
Although he’s not yet confirmed a post-secondary school, he hopes to attend a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 1 college in the States to pursue an education in business marketing.
This season alone has seen Lynn compete in tourna-ments in Phoenix, Palm Springs, Houston, Spokane and Nanaimo, as well as others closer to home.
He’ll head to South Carolina later this month to com-pete in the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship, before jetting off to Montreal to compete in the Canadian Junior Boys Championship in August.
Balancing golf and high school wasn’t easy for Lynn, but with plenty of hard work — which saw him take on an extra-heavy workload in Grade 11 — he managed to suc-ceed in both, without compromising either.
“It wasn’t that bad actually,” he said. “I overloaded my school schedule in Grade 11 so that my Grade 12 year was easy.”
Teachers and staff at HJ Cody School, from which Lynn graduated late last month, offered plenty of support to make the feat possible, he added.
And he’s had many other supporters who have contrib-uted along the way.
“It has been important to have a lot of support from my family and friends, as well as people in the community,” he said. “I am grateful and appreciative of the help that I’ve got so I can travel all around the province and country, and even the States.”
Regardless of where he ends up, he assured the sport will always be a passion.
“I enjoy golfing and I have fun while doing it.”- NEWS STAFF
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LETTERS
Dear Editor,I refer to the letter to the
editor from Bryna Boisvert, published July 2. This article contains unwarranted criti-cism of Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) mem-bers and Town staff, and other misinformation, which needs addressing.
The letter contains the statement that “several bylaws were not adhered to”. In regard to all applicable requirements, the applicant met the requirements of the Land Use Bylaw. Nor was the proposal contrary to the intent of the R2 Medium Density Residential District, which is to provide an area for a variety of dwelling types and other uses which are compatible with a residential area. To be clear, the intent of the R2 district is to encour-age a variety of housing types such as detached dwellings and duplexes (permitted uses) as well as apartments, row houses and fourplexes (discretionary uses).
The only point on which the proposal did not comply with the zoning regulations was in regard to parcel cover-age. The proposal included coverage of 61 per cent whereas the maximum nor-mally allowable in an R2 zone for a fourplex is 55 per cent. Therefore, the proposal included a request for the relaxation of the maximum parcel coverage accordingly. This was also stated on the consultation letter that was circulated. Policy 3.3.3 of the Town’s Land Use Bylaw states that “the MPC or Council may consider a relaxation of any standard as prescribed by this bylaw”.
The letter also accuses that “not one of the MPC mem-bers seemed to be knowl-edgeable on what the R2 zoning entails ... they could not properly answer how garbage is removed from the fourplex building. The bal-conies are not in compliance … the decks were never noted by the development author-ity as being in the side yard”. I have the following response:
• That MPC members are not knowledgeable: This is a sweeping, exaggerated statement. MPC members are not expected to mem-orize every zone, the types of permitted and discre-tionary uses in each, and the vast array of other regulations contained in the Land Use Bylaw. The information presented in
MPC decision on development application was meritedthe report provides all necessary details for MPC members to make an informed decision. MPC members would never be expected to know how garbage is removed from a fourplex. This is the function of the Town’s Public Works depart-ment. Staff and MPC are only concerned with the point that screened gar-bage enclosures are pro-vided with this develop-ment in accordance with
the requirements of the zone.
• The balconies are not in compliance: There are no balconies proposed, only decks.
• The decks were never noted by the development authority as being in the side yard: This is not true. Paragraph (h) of the report states: “Each unit will provide a 2.44m x 3.05m deck projecting into the side yard main-taining a setback of 1.6m
from the property line. Part 7.43.1(a) permits a maximum projection of 0.6m into the side yard setback of 1.5m which has been adhered to.”Another concern
expressed is parking and “the proposed fourplexes have eight parking stalls each and eight stalls in the drawing are tandem parking. Tandem parking is not allowed as the bylaw states”. The applicant does propose eight parking stalls — one stall included in
the garage, and two of the stalls as tandem parking. Policy 7.38.32 of the Land Use Bylaw states that tandem parking shall not be permit-ted as a method for meeting the parking requirements for a secondary suite, and this application is for fourplex buildings.
Finally, the writer states that 11 letters of objection to the proposal “were com-pletely unheard at this meet-ing”. This is incorrect. The staff report referenced 11
objectionable responses received, and the points raised by the objectors were summarized in a table. Furthermore, each of the written responses were attached to the public report.
The staff analysis of the proposal and corresponding MPC deliberation and deci-sion was a fair one given the merits of the application.
Ken KaliraiDirector of Planning
and DevelopmentTown of Sylvan Lake
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Resilient MarketThe Sylvan Lake market remained resilient in June. Sales kept pace with last month but were off slightly from June of last year. Year to date sales are down almost 29% from last year, but that statistic is a little misleading. 2014 was the most active market we’ve experienced since 2007. If we compare this year’s 185 sales in the fi rst 6 months with the previous 5 year average of 192, 2015 is a “normal” year. The overall sales to listing ratio suggests a “buyer’s market”, but when listings and sales over $500,000 are taken out of the equation, that ratio moves into “balanced” territory.
The relationship between Supply and Demand determines price. When Supply is high and Demand low, prices will go down. When Supply is low and Demand is strong, prices will go up. An ideal market occurs when Supply and Demand are in balance - enough choices for buyers and enough buyers to satisfy serious sellers. A slower economy could push the market into buyer’s territory, but unless it’s fl ooded with inventory because of a catastrophe, we aren’t overly concerned.
There are plenty of opinions about where the economy is heading. We do know a few things - 94.5% of Albertans are still working and need homes to live in, and oil companies are still drilling for oil and selling it for a profi t, even though that profi t isn’t as high as it once was.
Call us for detailed market information for Sylvan Lake, Red Deer, Blackfalds, Lacombe or Ponoka.
