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Polar Bear Dip - The annual Polar Bear Dip is returning, and will take place this year on Feb. 14.

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Read about it on Page 3.

On ice - Joe Kleinsasser and Candace Lane partnered up to teach four-year-old Mercedez Kleinsasser the trick to standing up tall and maintaining balance on skates on the Sylvan Lake ice last week.

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Special EventsTuesday, Jan. 13 - Debt and Freedom weekly program begins at Sylvan Lake Seventh Day Adventist Church, 7 p.m. Discover a world of freedom by using proven biblical principles to permanently break free from the bondage of debt. Space is limited. For information, contact Wendy at 403-597-8009 or [email protected]. Free childcare pro-vided at the church.Saturday, Jan. 17 - Minecraft Mania at Sylvan Lake Municipal Library, 1-3 p.m. Play Minecraft, challenges/prizes.Monday, Jan. 26 - Sylvan Lake Film Society showing ‘Big News from Grand Rock’ at Landmark Cinema. Individual tickets $8, season passes $40. See film society’s website for more details.Wednesday, Jan. 28 - Sylvan Seniors Bus to River Cree Casino, leaves at 8:30 a.m. Phone Joan at 403-887-7614.Saturday, Feb. 14 - Sylvan Lake WinterFest continues with Polar Bear Dip at 1 p.m.,

Family Fun 12 p.m., fireworks 7 p.m.

Support ProgramsSylvan Lake AA meetings take place Tuesdays 7:30 pm Lions Hall; Sundays 8 pm Presbyterian Church (north door). For more info 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), Kathy 403-887-4470 or Robyn 403-887-2961.Wednesdays - Sylvan Lake Community Food Bank issues hampers from 9:30 am to 12 noon. Located in basement of Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4607 47th Ave., Sylvan Lake. Contact 403-887-4534 if you are in need of assistance.Narcotics Anonymous meetings Thursday nights 7:30 pm Sylvan Lake Bethany Care, 4700 47th Ave.

Weekly EventsAt the Seniors’ Centre: Mondays - Wii bowling; Tuesdays Exercise Class, Drop-in Whist and other games; Wednesdays - lunches, Bible study, Beginner art classes; Thursdays - Alberta Seniors Benefit Program; Fridays - Yoga, forums, bridge. Bus trips and foot care clinics. For more info 403-887-5428.Mondays - 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 info call Ian Oostindie 403-887-0968.Tuesdays - Taoist tai chi. New class begins January 13 , 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Anglican Church hall. For information, call 403-346-6772 or visit www.taoist.org.Tuesdays - Debt and Freedom at Sylvan Lake Seventh Day Adventist Church, 7 p.m. Discover a world of freedom by using proven biblical principles to permanently break free from the bondage of debt.

Space is limited. For information, contact Wendy at 403-597-8009 or [email protected]. Free childcare pro-vided at the church.Wednesdays - Seniors Drama Troupe at the Sylvan Lake Seniors Centre, 9:30 a.m. Everyone welcome. Contact Pam at 403-596-3012.Thursdays - Sylvan Lake Seniors Bus to Red Deer. Pick-up starts at 9:15 am. Returning to Sylvan 1 pm from Parkland Mall. Call Don/Lydia Lanterman at 403-864-2230.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.

Monthly EventsFirst Sunday of month - Sylvan Lake Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary break-fast at the Legion. 4916 50 Ave. 9 am to 1 pm. Everyone welcome.

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.

Groups & ActivitiesC.H.I.P.S. - Children’s Indoor playspace is a non-structured playtime for children 0-5 years old. Riding, climbing and bouncing toys provided and parents and caregivers can socialize. Mondays 9-11:30 am; Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30-11:30 am; Thursdays 12:30-2:30 pm. at the com-munity centre. Contact Kari for info, 403-392-0323.

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The Sylvan Lake Multiplex Fundraising Committee is pleased to announce yet another huge donation to the NexSource Centre. Sylvan Lake Minor Hockey has executed an extensive fundraising drive this year to not only address the need for new jerseys, but to also assist in the cost of rebuilding a new arena. A number of fundraising initiatives, such as the annual Golf Tournament, as well as fashion shows, Association raffl es, and more, means that the Sylvan Lake Minor Hockey Association will

proudly contribute $100,000 to the NexSource Centre. “This is a signifi cant donation, in that it’s coming from yet another local organization that will undoubtedly utilize and benefi t from the new facility. The Sylvan Lake Minor Hockey Association very closely understands the impact the NexSource Centre will have on our local youth; I’m sure we have a lot of kids out in the community that are eagerly anticipating the grand opening!”- Amy Komarniski,Co-Chair, Sylvan Lake Multiplex Fundraising Committee

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rewarded with prizesSTUART FULLARTON

SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Pet owners in Sylvan Lake are being rewarded for their responsible pet owner-ship and have the chance to win one of several prizes for helping ensure return-to-owner rates remain high in the area.

The town has recently boasted some of the highest pet return-to-owner rates in the entire continent, with the return-to-owner rate for dogs currently sitting around 97 per cent.

Residents who register or renew their cat or dog licenses with the Town of Sylvan Lake before Jan. 31 will be entered to win one of three prizes.

The incentive, offered by the Town of Sylvan Lake in conjunction with Klassic Kennels, aims to reunite pet owners with their pets in the event of separation, in a bid to maintain the high return-to-owner rates.

First prize is a free weekend stay at the Delta Bow Valley hotel in Calgary, a $100

gas voucher from Husky and $120 free pet boarding at Klassic Kennels; second prize is $120 free pet boarding at Klassic Kennels and $100 gift cards for Sylvan Lake Veterinary and Prairie Dawgs Pet Supply; third prize is $120 free pet boarding at Klassic Kennels, a $100 gift card for Pet Planet and a $100 gift basket from Pathways Animal Clinic.

Klassic Kennels owner Jim deBoon said the initiative is being held at no expense to taxpayers, and is simply a way of thanking Sylvan Lake’s responsible pet owners.

“It’s in recognition of Sylvan Lake having the highest return-to-owner rates, and we decided to do this as a thank you to people who already do a good job, and to make an even better community for what we’re doing,” he said.

Licenses may be purchased from the Town’s Municipal Government Building between Monday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. More information is available by calling 403-887-2141.

Demolition - Several weeks after the arena’s demolition, it was the curling rink’s time to come down on Monday morning. Here, crews from Surrey, B.C.-based Clearview Grinding work amidst the rubble. STUART FULLARTON

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The annual Polar Bear Dip is returning, and will take place this year on Feb. 14. FILE PHOTO

STUART FULLARTONSYLVAN LAKE NEWS

A frozen lake and frigid temperatures can only mean one thing for charitable Sylvan Lakers — time to take the plunge in the Town’s annual Polar Bear Dip.

The event is returning Feb. 14, a year after sketchy ice on the lake forced it to be held in a dunk tank format for the first time. It was, however, no less enjoyable, according to Town special events and program co-ordinator Michelle Morrison, who assures it will be a hit once again this year.

“The most important thing to us is (making sure) the participants are safe and running a safe event, but I can guarantee the dunk tanks were pretty much just as cold — I was shovelling snow into them the entire morning to make sure they were ice cold to give the dippers the same experi-ence,” she said.

Plans this year are for the dip to return to its original format, which sees participants plunge into a hole in the lake on the west side of the pier.

Though enjoyable to some, participants don’t do it sim-ply for fun; they each seek sponsors and collect donations in support of a local organization or charity of their choice.

Last year’s event raised close to $21,000 in total. Sylvan Lake and Area Community Partners Association, the Central Alberta Emergency Women’s Shelter, the Sylvan Lake Library and Sylvan Lake and Area Serenity Pet Shelter were among the beneficiaries.

Those who do take the plunge are among some of the most spirited individuals in town, Morrison feels.

“I would say that they are extremely brave,” she said. “A lot of times, we get new people, and a lot of times there are a lot of repeat people. There are some that have been doing it for years, and we get all ages. It’s insane.”

Aside from a $10 registration fee paid to the Town, 100 per cent of proceeds raised through the dip support the participants’ charities of choice.

Dippers must be 18 years of age or older.Only 50 spaces are available; for that reason, and to

allow for plenty of time for fundraising, Morrison is encouraging potential participants to register as soon as possible. Registrations may be completed at the Sylvan Lake Aquatic Centre. More information is available by call-ing Morrison at 403-887-2199.

The dip is just one of many events planned as part of Sylvan Lake WinterFest, which runs Feb. 13 to 15.

Polar Bear Dip returning to raise money in support of local charities


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Feeling the strain, but not the painDealing with

sore, cramped-up and aching legs had always been a part of my day-to-day exis-tence, even as I am not a particularly athletic person.

Growing into an adult, I had simply accepted the fact that my leg muscles had a mind of their own with their seeming agenda of stay-ing very tight and toned all on their own, regardless of how minor my physical activity level was.

Performing physical activities such as climbing high steps is nearly impossible, and being a ballet danc-er or professional gymnast is cer-tainly out of the question, as I have to sit down to even tie my own shoes.

I guess I am one of the lucky ladies who doesn’t have to worry about her legs looking fat when exposed by shorts, skirts or dresses. But this is not worth the amount of pain I endure even after a simple day of walking around.

I had always relied on Tylenol to rid the pain, but then it finally hit me — it’s time to go to a physio-therapist.

Typing ‘Sylvan Lake physiother-apy’ into Google, I stumbled across a sports injury clinic, which hap-pened to be located in the basement of my doctor’s office.

Stepping out of the elevator, which had landed me in the base-ment clinic where my physiothera-pist worked, my first reaction was to question whether I was in a hos-pital or a gym.

I will admit — I silently ques-tioned this first impression, and wondered if this place would pro-vide me with a good first experi-ence. To my left I saw long, yellow curtains held up by mobile tracks in the ceiling, which desperately attempted to provide some sort of minor privacy. To my right, mirrors

and exercise equip-ment were confi-dently mounted to the wall.

I tried to keep an open mind about the place I had just

walked into, and I silently prayed to God that I wouldn’t be just another client slotted in between the hospi-tal curtains. I wanted privacy.

My physiotherapist came up to me and politely introduced herself. This is when I walked with her past the mini hospital to my very own enclosed room with a special phys-iotherapy table that looked some-thing like a massage table and a weight training bench. All the same, I had privacy. I breathed a sigh of relief, but still wondered what would take place, as I had no idea what to expect, what she needed me to do physically and how much pain she would put me in.

After answering questions on when and how often I felt pain, and pointing where on my legs the pain presented itself, she tested my reflexes with a special hammer. Just before doing this, I asked her if this would hurt and she simply said no. As a matter of fact, I started to gig-gle in amusement as my leg gently kicked in reaction to being tapped just below the knee cap.

After a good hammer analysis, and feeling how tight my muscles really were, she explained to me that my pain was a matter of having naturally toned muscles that need to be stretched.

This is when the fun began of learning how to properly stretch.

As I laid down comfortably on my back on the black bed, I was directed on how properly target and stretch different muscles, and was told that I should not stretch to the point of pain. Hearing this piece of advice really opened my eyes to the realization that ‘no pain, no gain’ might be a complete myth and not

necessarily always applicable. I was then told that if I stretch to

the point of pain, I can cause more damage to my muscles, when I only want to stretch them out. This brought me back to the days of when my personal trainer would stretch my entire leg, and would do it to the point of pain. This made me wonder if he really knew what he was doing.

After showing me three com-plete sets of daily stretches, my legs started to feel different. It was like for the first time in my life they were willing to work with me, and

not just be forced to work like two skinny tree branch slaves that were connected to my hips.

Waking up the next morning, I didn’t feel pain, but instead reaped the benefits of a proper stretch from having gone to see a good physio-therapist.

I was glad to know I wasn’t deal-ing with loads of scar tissue or nerve damage, and that my muscles and tendons weren’t beyond repair.

All I had to do was practice stretching. Just not to the point of pain.

JASMINEO’HALLORAN-HANSYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Looking ahead to memories yet to be madeWhile there were plenty of

exciting events and activities tak-ing place in Sylvan Lake through-out the entire year, 2014 will per-haps best be known as the year the town was named Kraft Hockeyville.

Nobody a year ago at this time foresaw the collapse of the old arena’s roof; nor did anyone predict the Kraft Hockeyville community rally-ing and subsequent success that would ensue.

Which begs the question: What will make this year memorable? Will it be for good reasons or bad? Your guess is as good as ours, but we can assure you we’ll be there with you every step of the way, documenting as much of it as we possi-bly can.

• • • • •The New Year is now well underway, and with

it comes lots to look forward to.Everyone here at the office has

made their own respective New Year’s resolutions (which may or may not be forgotten about by the time this paper goes to press), but as a group, we’ve begun looking

ahead to our upcoming Discover Sylvan Lake publication.

The annual publication provides an all-encompassing look at everything that makes Sylvan Lake great. With a focus on all four sea-sons of town activities, amenities, people and facilities, it’s a comprehensive overview of things to do and see for visitors and town residents alike.

This year, we’re aiming to make it bigger and better than ever, and as always, we want you to be a part of it. Give us a shout with your story ideas,

and contact Joe or Shannon to discuss your advertising needs.

• • • • •I’ll be away from the office all week next

week, as I’m embarking upon my first trip to Asia.

I’m spending the week in Tokyo, Japan — a place I admittedly know very little about. If you’ve been, I’d be excited to learn of any recom-mended must-see sights, or places and endeav-ours that may not be listed in the guidebook!

I’m looking forward to experiencing some of the things I do know about Japanese culture, however, such as the food. But for the most part, the trip will be a completely new experi-ence.

That — in my eyes, at least — is what travel-ling is all about!

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Sky on fire - Sylvan Lake residents were captivated by the colourful and artistic fireworks display that graced the dark sky and welcomed the start of a new year Jan. 1. JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN

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Presenters at an upcoming renewable energy workshop in Eckville are aiming to explain to farmers the benefits of renewable energy-generating tools such as solar panels and wind turbines.

Rob Harlan, executive director of the Solar Energy Society of Alberta, will speak on the benefits of solar panels at the Feb. 12 workshop, while Dr. Tim Weis, Alberta regional director for the Canadian Wind Energy Association, will discuss wind energy.

Harlan wants farmers to see the many benefits of creat-ing their own energy, which he says can minimize the number of bills they receive and reduce their dependence on utilities.

“(Solar panels) are increasingly good viable alternatives for farmers, especially because generally they have quite a lot of space, they have good solar access and they don’t have a lot of trees or buildings shading them,” he said.

The increased availability of solar panels and wind tur-bines has resulted in a greater potential to create electricity on farmland, he added.

While some farmers he’s spoken with have been sup-portive of renewable energy projects, many of them simply don’t have enough information to move ahead with install-ing their own. The February workshop, he hopes, will help them fill in any blanks.

“A lot of them (farmers) don’t have enough real informa-tion about it, such as the real costs and where to get equip-ment,” he said. “The workshop will explain how the systems work, the economics of them, how to work with a contrac-tor or installer and where to get equipment if they choose to do it themselves.”

Harlan describes solar and wind energy generation proj-ects as an investment for farmers — and a good one at that.

“Once you’ve paid for your investment and equipment, there’s no fuel cost,” he said. “If you have a renewable source like wind or solar, once your capital costs have been paid for, it’s really easy to predict costs from the beginning, which makes the overall cost lower as it’s less risky.”

Solar panels are solid, secure and extremely durable, and have the ability to withstand rain, snow and hail. Wind turbines are also manufactured to operate in some of the harshest weather conditions.

There are, of course, also plenty of environmental ben-efits that accompany renewable energy, which Harlan describes as an advantageous alternative to traditional energy.

“Alberta has a lot of coal, which is relatively cheap to use if you don’t factor in health and environmental costs, but as we’re seeing the health and environment ramifications, it’s actually more expensive,” he said. “It’s been embarked upon because of the economics of it.”

The workshop — hosted jointly by Clearwater County, Lacombe County and Red Deer County — runs from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Eckville Community Centre on Feb. 12. Information on registration fees and other details are available on the Lacombe County website.

Workshop to address the benefits of

renewable energy

“(Solar panels) are increasingly good viable alternatives for farmers, especially because

generally they have quite a lot of space, they have good solar access and they don’t

have a lot of trees or buildings shading them.”

Rob Harlan, Executive Director of the Solar Energy Society of Alberta


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COUNCIL MEETINGJanuary 12, 2014Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm

Committee of the WholeFebruary 4, 2015Municipal Government Building6:00 pm

MPC MeetingJanuary 19, 2015Municipal Government Building6:00 pm

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Town of Sylvan Lake Sports & Recreation Programs

Floor HockeyAges 5-8Community Centre GymTuesdays, January 13 - February 174:00-4:45pm$39.00 local / $46.80 non-local

Baton Twirling is Catching!Ages 5-8Community Centre GymWednesdays, January 14 - March 46:30-7:15pm$75.00 local / $85.20 non-local

Beginners SkateboardingAges 6-11Incline Industries Skate & BMX ParkMondays, January 12 - February 23 (No Class Feb 16)6:30-7:30pm$59.00 local / $66.80 non-local

BadmintonAges 9-12Community Centre GymTuesdays, January 13 - February 175:00-6:00pm$39.00 local / $46.80 non-local

Baton Twirling is Catching!Ages 9 +Community Centre GymWednesdays, January 14 - March 47:15 - 8:00pm$75.00 local / $85.20 non-local

Beginners SkateboardingAges 12 +Incline Industries Skate & BMX ParkMondays, January 12 - February 23 (No Class Feb 16)7:30-8:30pm$59.00 local / $66.80 non-local

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Floor Hockey & Indoor Soccer)Mondays, January 12 - April 27(No Sports Night Feb 16, Mar 2 & Apr 6)Fox Run Gym6:00-7:00pm - Families7:00-9:00pm - Adults$4 - Drop In$33 - 10 Pass$10 - Family Drop In(includes 4 people - $2 for each additional person)$85 - Family 10 Pass(includes 4 people - $10 for each additional person)

Register at the Sylvan Lake Aquatic Centre, or call 403-887-2199 for more information or go to www.sylvanlake.ca

Town of Sylvan Lake Arts & Culture Programs

Kids Can PaintAges 5-8Community Centre Meeting RoomThursdays, January 15 February 194:00-5:00pm$58.50 local / $70.20 non-local (supplies included)

Drama for KidsAges 9-11Community Centre Meeting RoomWednesdays, January 14 - February 254:00-5:00pm$68.25 local / $81.90 non-local

Youth PaintAges 9-12Community Centre Meeting RoomThursdays, January 15 February 195:30-6:30pm$58.50 local / $70.20 non-local (supplies included)

Teen ImprovAges 12-16Community Centre Meeting RoomTuesdays, January 13 February 244:00-5:00pm$68.25 local / $81.90 non-local

Improv for AdultsAges 17 +Community Centre Meeting RoomTuesdays, January 13 - February 245:00-6:00pm$68.25 local / $81.90 non-local

Beginners Watercolor PaintingAges 16 +Aquatic Centre Meeting RoomThursdays, January 15 - March 56:00-8:00pm$186.00 local / $217.20 non-local (supplies included)

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TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKENOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING

REGARDING PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1654/2014

Being a Bylaw to amend the Land Use Bylaw No. 1555/2010.

WHEREAS it is deemed necessary and expedient to amend Bylaw No. 1555/2010 in the manner hereinafter appearing:

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

THAT section 2.2.1 include the following defi nition:“marina” means a facility which provides moorage space on the lake or dry land storage for watercraft and may also include, as accessory uses, administrative offi ces, boat launch, recreational lounges, restaurants, the retail sale of marine supplies and equipment, laundry services, shower facilities, dry land and dock-side boat repair, and watercraft fuelling installations.

THAT section 9.18 Lakeshore Direct Control District (L-DC) includes “Marina” under the allowable uses column.

A Public Hearing regarding the proposed Bylaw will be held on Monday, January 26th , 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Government Building at 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, Alberta.

All persons in favour or opposed to the Bylaw will have the opportunity to be heard. If you are unable to attend personally, written submissions must be submitted to the Municipal Government Building no later than 4:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing.

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

A copy of the proposed Bylaw and any related documents can be seen during regular offi ce hours from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal Government Building.

The style of the hearing will be informal and persons wishing to speak will be requested to state their name and address for the record upon being recognized by the Chairperson.

Date of fi rst publication of this notice: January 8th, 2015 edition of the Sylvan Lake News. Date of second publication of this notice: January 15th,, 2015 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.

PublicHearing

TENDER OPPORTUNITYPick-up Trucks (2)

The Transportation Department is tendering for the supply of two (2) new model 4x4 ton pick-up trucks. Tender packages, including specifi cations, are available at the Municipal Operations Building located at 1 Industrial Drive. This tender opportunity closes at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 22, 2015. Inquiries may be made to Mr. John Watson, Public Works Manager at 403.887.2800.

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2015 Business License

Business Licenses for the Town of Sylvan Lake are due to expire on December 31, 2014. Payment of your 2015 Business License is required by December 31, 2014. We accept Visa, MasterCard, cash, cheque or debit. Online payment is not available. Should your business be no longer operating or any changes have occurred please contact the Licensing Inspector at 403-887-1185 ext 282 or [email protected]


RCMP NOTES

Man seriously injured in crash in Red Deer CountyDecember 20

11:15 a.m. – A 911 call was received by RCMP dispatch of a domestic disturbance at a resi-dence in Bentley. A female com-plainant advised that her daugh-ter had locked herself in a bath-room following an argument. Police arrived and spoke to both parties, resolving the dispute without further incident. The parties were separated with no charges laid.

12:46 p.m. – RCMP are inves-tigating a break and enter into a residence on Range Road 13 in Red Deer County. Police were contacted by the property owner after an alarm was triggered at the residence and a neighbour discovered damage to the front door of the home. The shed door also sustained damage. A suspicious vehicle was spotted in the area by witnesses around the time of the incident.

December 211:03 a.m. – A checkstop by RCMP on 46th Street at

50th Avenue in Sylvan Lake resulted in an impaired charge being laid against a male driver. The male con-sumed alcohol prior to driving and a roadside screening device was utilized. A 24-year-old Sylvan Lake resident is formally charged with impaired driving and having a blood alcohol level over .08.

3:35 a.m. – A serious two-vehicle collision on Highway 11 at Range Road 22 in Red Deer County resulted in a 19-year-old male from Clive, Alberta being sent to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. Witnesses report that a Ford F150 crossed the centre line on Highway 11 westbound into an oncoming semi. The truck sustained major damage with the driver trapped inside requiring extraction. The 59-year-old driver of the semi sustained minor injuries. The semi caught fire, which was quickly extinguished by a witness on the scene. The collision remains under investigation.

December 2211:18 p.m. – RCMP

attended an address on Sylvan Drive in Sylvan Lake after a male was reported to be breaching conditions. The 34-year-old male, a resident of Sylvan Lake, was also arrested in relation to an incident in Red Deer. He is formally charged with breaching conditions of an undertaking and utter-ing threats.

December 2511:48 p.m. – A report

of a male walking along Highway 766 in Lacombe County resulted in police attendance. The male was witnessed by a motorist to be walking in the mid-dle of the highway in dark clothing. RCMP located the male just north of Highway 11. He was determined to be sober and advised officers that he was heading back to Sylvan Lake after attend-ing a party. Due to weath-er and safety concerns,

the male was transported by RCMP back to his residence.

December 271:52 a.m. – RCMP were con-

tacted in relation to vehicle break-ins along Harrigan Street in Sylvan Lake. A witness report-ed hearing a car alarm go off and saw two people exiting a vehicle and flee down a back alley. Officers attended the location and completed several patrols in the area however the suspects were not located.

December 2810:45 a.m. – A 911 call was

received regarding a domestic dispute at a residence in Bentley. RCMP arrived on scene after a

female notified police that she had been assaulted by her ex-boyfriend. The two parties and witnesses were questioned resulting in a charge of assault being laid against a 30-year-old Eckville female and a charge of fail to comply with a probation order being laid against a 33-year-old male resident of Bentley.

December 299:27 p.m. – A tip received by RCMP resulted in a

female being charged. A complainant advised police that a female was breaching conditions of a court order at a residence on Hinshaw Drive by being in possession of alcohol and drugs. An officer attended the residence and after questioning the female and conducting a search, a 25-year-old Blackfalds resident was charged with failing to comply with conditions of an undertak-ing and possession of heroin.

December 304:14 p.m. – RCMP made four arrests and formally

charged two individuals in relation to the theft of sev-eral items from Walmart in Sylvan Lake. Police arrested a male who tried to flee while exiting the Walmart in possession of several

items under a coat. A second male was stopped at the front door of the store with several items as he could not produce a receipt. He returned a short time later to the store and was arrested by police. One female was arrest-ed while waiting in a vehicle outside the store and another female was arrested while carrying a large bag of stolen items in the parking lot. A 33-year-old Red Deer male is charged with theft under $5000 and a 33-year-old female, also of Red Deer, is charged with theft under $5000, possession of a weapon for a danger-ous purpose and obstructing a peace officer.

December 318:30 p.m. – A New Year’s Eve check stop by RCMP in

Eckville resulted in charges being laid against a female for impaired driving. The vehicle was initially checked for a burned out headlight when the driver was noted to have strong indicators of impairment. A roadside screening device was utilized. A 51-year-old female, a resident of Duffield, was formally charged with impaired driving and having a blood alcohol level over .08.

9:19 p.m. – A stolen vehicle was reported to RCMP from a residence on Hansen Close in Sylvan Lake. The owner advised that he checked on his truck to ensure it was locked prior to returning back to his residence. A neighbour witnessed a male enter the vehicle prior to it being stolen. The vehicle was later recovered by police in Penhold. The suspect fled the scene.

January 12:40 a.m. – A 34-year-old male is facing impaired

driving charges in relation to an incident on 46th Street at Lakeshore Drive in Sylvan Lake. RCMP observed three males next to a parked vehicle with two of the males holding open liquor. A fourth male, exhibiting obvious signs of intoxication was seated in the driver’s seat and was in possession of keys to the vehicle. The male was arrested at the scene and charged with impaired care or control of a motor vehicle and impaired care or control of a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level over .08.

Pre-Kindergarten &

Kindergarten Registration

PRE-KINDERGARTEN

Pre-Kindergarten is a play-based, language-rich learning environment. Your child must be four years of age by December 31, 2015. Parents of all four year old children are encouraged to register their child and participate in a developmental screening process to determine eligibility for the program.

KINDERGARTEN

An exciting landmark year in the lives of children and their families. Kindergarten is an exhilarating learning opportunity that builds a strong foundation for future education. Your child must be five years of age by December 31, 2015.

When registering, please bring your child’s Birth Certificate.

Visit mycatholicschool.ca for registration information, school boundaries and to download forms needed to register at École Our Lady of the Rosary School in Sylvan Lake.

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53rd Annual Meeting MONDAY,

January 12, 2015

7:30 pm

Eckville Legion Hall5027-51 Avenue, Eckville Alberta

For further information phone: 403-887-4494 or 1-888-766-2353

ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE


• K-5 Schools• Children must be 5 years old by Dec. 31, 2015 to enroll• Birth certificate required at time of registration• English & French Immersion programs offered at École Steffie Woima• Before and after school programs on site

Please register in person at your neighbourhood school or call:C.P. Blakely

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Friends of Sylvan Lake Library Sam Kerr, John Lincoln, Gail Hergenhein and Ian Oostindie prepare to draw winning names for the group’s annual raffle at the library Dec. 20. More than $1,200 worth of prize donations were received for this year’s raffle. SUBMITTED


Friends of Sylvan Lake Library’s (FOSLL) annual Christmas raffle proved successful in supporting the Sylvan Lake Library once again, bringing in more than $1,300 in ticket sales.

For the first time, the donated prizes were split into three separate packages, giving entrants a higher chance of winning. The new format, FOSLL treasurer John Lincoln feels, played a major part in the raffle’s success.

Friends of Sylvan Lake Library raffle a success once again“The new prize format was well received by our long-

term and new ticket supporters,” he said. “They bought over $1,300 in tickets, which will go to support programs that could never happen within the regular budgets.”

This year’s amount raised was twice as large as that from last year, he added.

Prizes were awarded by FOSLL members Lincoln, Gail Hergenhein and Ian Oostindie during a ceremony at the library on Dec. 20.

The top prize — a Kay Johanson cross-stitched stocking — went to Stella and Bud McInnis; second prize to David Dale; and third prize to Donna Juneau.

FOSLL chair Peter Mielke said organizers were over-whelmed by the many business and private donations received from the community. He knows there are also other people who would have also supported the raffle,

given the chance.“Of course we can’t knock on every door, and some of

those we didn’t call let us know next year they want to sup-port the library,” he said. “Next year, we will make sure we visit those supporters.”

Oostindie said members of the volunteer committee enjoy organizing the raffle and other events like it in sup-port of the library. Each member, he said, has their own individual reasons for getting involved.

“I like the idea that we support youth and help super young kids learn to read,” he said. “The library supports more than reading: I see adults meeting at the library and teenagers doing their homework projects.”

The raffle will return again next year, with at least one book sale to take place before then in spring or summer.

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It seems that the United States wants a piece of the Kraft Hockeyville action that brought so much joy to Sylvan Lake throughout 2014.

An announcement that the competition is spreading south of the border was made during the 2015 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic outdoor hockey game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Washington Capitals last Thursday.

“Seeing all these passionate hockey fans cheering on their team in the brisk winter air reminds me of the way so many of us fell in love with the sport,” said Dino Bianco, executive vice president and president, Kraft Beverages, in the announcement. “Fans like this coming together for their shared love of hockey is what inspired us to launch Kraft Hockeyville in the U.S. and celebrate the unity that hockey brings to communities across the country.”

Like the Canadian version of the competition, Kraft Hockeyville USA will see the grand prize-winning com-munity host an NHL pre-season game and receive $150,000 toward arena upgrades.

Nominations for the competition opened Jan. 1.

Afternoon angling - Duane Inman drilled three ice fishing holes in the Sylvan Lake ice and enjoyed a relaxing day of fishing with son Damon Dec. 31. JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN

Kraft Hockeyville launches in U.S.

for first time

“Fans like this coming together for their shared love of hockey is what inspired us to launch Kraft Hockeyville in the U.S.”Dino Bianco, executive vice president and president, Kraft Beverages


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Lacombe County’s 2015 interim operating budget of $45,899,080 has been given council’s stamp of approval, and comes with a 2.75 per cent municipal tax rate increase.

A transfer from the tax rate stabilization reserve in the amount of $963,670 also supports the balanced budget.

Expenditures and revenues in the amount of $22,497,470 are provided for in the 2015 interim capital budget. That’s a $4,294,580 increase over last year’s capital budget.

The county says the budgets fall in line with the priori-ties of its 2015-2017 Strategic Plan, which places emphasis on financially viable and sustainable service levels for its current and future county residents.

Property taxation funds about $26 million of the total

operating budget. Investment income, reserve transfers, service and user fees and provincial and federal grants make up the balance.

About $437,470 in property taxes will be collected to support the operation of Lacombe Foundation facilities.

“The 2015 operating budget reflects the current cost of doing business and will allow Lacombe County to maintain current service levels to our residents,” said county com-

Lacombe County council approves 2015 budgetsmissioner Terry Hager in a release. “From a long-term point of view, the modest increase in the mill rate will ensure that Lacombe County continues to maintain a solid financial position.”

Of the total capital budget, $710,000 is being carried forward to fund initiatives that weren’t completed in 2014. Other sources of funding include $6,928,310 in pro-vincial and federal grants and $242,500 in equipment trade-ins.

Final budgets and tax rates will be approved in spring, once the Province has determined the education property tax levy.

Reeve Paula Law in a release said the 2.75 per cent tax increase was the result of staff having “worked diligently to keep the increase as minimal as possible in order to main-tain service levels, but also to take into consideration long range planning.”

“From a long-term point of view, the modest increase in the mill rate will ensure

that Lacombe County continues to maintain a solid financial position.”

County Commissioner Terry Hager

The Story of Pink Shirt DaySUBMITTED

SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

This article was submitted as part of a year-long campaign organized by the Vision for Non-Violence Sylvan Lake Chapter and Building Bridges sub-committee to raise aware-ness of the family violence and bullying that takes place in Sylvan Lake and area, and the resources available to help cope with them.

A Grade 9 boy wore a pink polo shirt on his first day of school. Schoolmates harassed the boy, called him a homosexual for wearing pink and threatened to beat him up. Two Grade 12 students heard about the bullying actions and decided to do something about it.

The boys went to a nearby store and bought 50 pink shirts to wear to school the

next day. Then they emailed classmates to get them on board with their anti-bullying cause that they dubbed a ‘Sea of Pink.’ Hundreds of students showed up wearing pink clothes, some head-to-toe.

When the student, who has never been identified, walked into school to see his fel-low students decked out in pink, some of his classmates said it was a powerful moment for everyone.

Pink Shirt Day is on Wednesday, Feb. 25, and this year in Sylvan Lake, the Building Bridges committee is challenging all organi-zations, individuals, businesses and families to take a picture wearing pink and post it on the committee’s Facebook page (www.face-book.com/visionfornonviolence) and #slpinkshirtday.

Community Christmas - The annual Community Christmas Dinner at the Community Centre on Christmas Eve was well attended once again. Entertainment this year was provided by Julie Olive, Laura Lee Lewis, Brenda Fuss-Dutz and Flashback Freddy. Santa and Mrs. Claus also made an appearance, much to the delight of the many youngsters in attendance. JOE FURMAN


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DYNAMITESYLVAN LAKE CO-OPERATOR INSURANCE LAKERSEarly Saturday morning against Servus Credit Union LakersPlayer of the week: Carter Wade

SYLVAN LAKE DAIRY QUEEN LAKERSCompeted against Watts Projects LakersPlayer of the week: Ryder Rauch

SYLVAN LAKE WATTS PROJECTS LAKERSPlayed Saturday morning against Dairy Queen LakersPlayer of the week: Dekland Neergaard

SYLVAN LAKE SERVUS CREDIT UNION LAKERSPlayed early morning game against Co-Operators Insurance LakersPlayer of the week: Cameron Olson

NOVICESYLVAN LAKE CASTAWAY SPORTS LAKERSLakers 6 vs. Rimbey 6Player of the week: #11 Ryan Olson

SYLVAN LAKE FORMULA POWELL LP LAKERSNo scores submitted

SYLVAN LAKE 24/7 COMPRESSION LAKERSLakers 8 vs. Red Deer 13Player of the week: Logan Yanick

SYLVAN LAKE ALL ABOUT BOUNCING LAKERSLakers 8 vs. Melcor Lakers 12Player of the week: Marek Armeneau

SYLVAN LAKE MELCOR LAKERSLakers 12 vs. All About Bouncing Lakers 8Player of the week: #3 Gabe Hilman

ATOMSYLVAN LAKE AGENCIES LAKERSLakers 11 vs. Red Deer 7Lakers 2 vs. Rimbey 4Player of the week: #10 Levi Bergstrom

SYLVAN LAKE TERRY’S LEASE MAINTENANCE LAKERSNo Scores Submitted

SYLVAN LAKE STRATEGIS GROUP LAKERSLakers 8 Lacombe 6Player of the week: James Moorhouse

SYLVAN LAKE FORMULA POWELL LP LAKERSLakers 2 vs. Wainwright 15 Lakers 6 vs. Daysland 10Player of the week: Sam Johannson and Hayden Cairney

PEEWEESYLVAN LAKE UFA LAKERSLakers 5 vs. Bow Valley 5 Player of the week: #14 Denver Smith

SYLVAN LAKE SCOTIA BANK LAKERSNo scores submitted

SYLVAN LAKE COMFORT INN LAKERSLakers 6 vs. Rocky 4Lakers 8 vs. ETR Lakers 2Player of the week: Zoe Dickens

SYLVAN LAKE ETR LAKERSLakers 1 vs. MaskwacisLakers 2 vs. Comfort Inn Lakers 8

BANTAMSYLVAN LAKE YOUNG GUN LAKERSLakers 4 vs. Wheatland 4Player of the week:

SYLVAN LAKE REDCORE LAKERSLakers 5 vs. Rimbey 6Player of the week:

SYLVAN LAKE BOSTON PIZZA LAKERSLakersPlayer of the week:

MIDGETSYLVAN LAKE BARNZEE LAKERSLakers 4 vs. Lacombe 7Player of the week: Aaron Pickering

SYLVAN LAKE HOCKEY CENTRAL LAKERSLakers 3 vs. Maskwacis 6Player of the week:

SYLVAN LAKE NORDIC SYSTEM LAKERSLakers 2 vs. Innisfail 2Player of the week: Landon Audet

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An police search of a Sylvan Lake hotel room turned up an array of drugs early Sunday morning (Jan. 4).

Sylvan Lake and Rimbey RCMP carried out a search warrant on the room at around 6 a.m., when they arrested the hotel room’s lone occupant. Inside the room, they found 60 milli-litres of GHB, 21 grams of cannabis marijuana, 13 grams of crack cocaine, 8.5 grams of cocaine and one gram of methamphet-amine.

Danielle Erin Morrell, 24, of Whitecourt, was charged with possession for the purpose of traffick-ing, possession of metham-phetamine, two counts of fail to comply with release condition and three counts of fail to comply for proba-tion order.

She had been scheduled to appear in court in Red Deer on Monday morning (Jan. 5).

Family time - Ben and Pat Tremblay enjoy a day of quality family time with their son Elliot at the Sylvan Lake Aquatic Centre Dec. 31. JASMINE O’HALLORAN-HAN

Hotel room search

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– SERVICES THIS WEEK –sponsored by churches of sylvan lake ministerial association

Seventh-day Adventist Church4607 - 47 Avenue 403-887-2604

Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Saturday 10:45 a.m. Hour of Worship

Watch Chris Holland on the It Is Written TV Show, Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. on CTV.

Pastor Bill Spangler

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Sunday Service at 10:30 am

Everyone is encouraged & welcomed to join us.

Youth Services Friday at 7:00 pm

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH

4308 - 50 Avenue 403-887-1401

Sunday Services & Sunday School

www.sylvanlakeanglican.caAnglican ChurchJan. 11th Service 10:00 AM

Church open for Monday prayers 10 AM-11 AM

Alliance Community Church4404 - 47th Avenue 403-887-8811

Senior Pastor: Rev. Kevin Haugan Associate Pastor: Rev. Jim RillingYouth Pastor Owen ScottChildren’s Ministry Coordinator: Ashley Thomas

www.sylvanlakealliance.com [email protected] Worship Service • 9:15 am & 11 am

Nursery provided

Sylvan Lake Apostolic Lutheran Church3 miles south, 2 1/2 miles west of Sylvan Lake

Sunday School 10:00 amChurch Services 11:00 am

www.sylvanlakealc.orgContact Chairman Lyle Hilman 587-797-1269

Rev. Jin Woo Kim 403-887-2416

Jan. 11 Service 10:30 AM ‘Baptism of the Lord’Nursery and Sunday School Sylvan Lake

[email protected] www.slmpc.ca

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

A warm welcome awaits you at your town and country church

Our Lady of the AssumptionRoman Catholic Church

Administration Office: Sylvan Lake 403-887-2398

Rimbey 403-843-2126

5033-47a Avenue

Parish Priest: Father Gabriel UdehEmail: [email protected]

403-887-5687 Pastor Barry Sigurdsonat Steffie Woima School – 4720 45th Ave.Sunday School 9:45 am Worship Service 11:00 am

Children and Youth DirectorJulianna Fletcher

PastorTodd Pratt

Meaningless, meaningless. Everything is meaningless.

There’s this Carl Sagan quote about a photo of earth taken by Voyager on it’s way out into deep space, that echoes the sentiments of Kohelet, the teacher in the ancient wisdom book of Ecclesiastes.

“Look again at that dot. That’s here. That’s home. That’s us. On it everyone you love, everyone you know, everyone you’ve ever heard of, every human being who ever was, lived out their lives. The aggregate of our joy and suff ering, thousands of confi dent religions, ideologies and economic doctrines, every hunter and forager, every hero and coward, every creator and destroyer of civilization, every king and peasant, every young couple in love, every mother and father, hopeful child, inventor and explorer, every teacher of morals, every corrupt politician, every ‘superstar’, every ‘supreme leader.’ Every saint and sinner in the history of our species lived there –on a mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam.”

So here we are on this pale blue dot, tiny specs of dust coming into existence for a moment, hurtling through space and time. Only to fl icker back out after a few moments.

These moments, these are all we have in this life. We often try to ignore the fact that these moments are temporary. That all our empires and gross national product, our art, our literature, our RV’s, our houses, all of our knowledge,

creativity and legacy, it’s all going to fl icker out at some point with everything else. Havel. Meaningless.

Do you remember getting worried and stressed about things, things that seemed so important at the time? Like how the kids didn’t give you a fair turn on the playground that day. How do you feel about that now? Do you laugh about it? What are you worried about today? Do you really think it is any less silly than what you were worried about as a child?

Your job. Vapor. Your home. Vapor. Your school loans. Vapor. Everything and everyone you love and worry about, it’s all vapor. How many of our moments on the pale blue dot do we waste worrying and stressing about the vapor?

The Kohelet, the teacher, in Ecclesiastes shows us the vanity of human toil and worry. Another teacher came and taught about the vapor like this “Come to me all you who are weary, and I will give you rest. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

What are you so worried about? What causes you stress? Because it’s going to the dirt like everything and everyone else, it is vapor, mist, smoke, havel.

So set your hearts not on things of earth, not on the vapor, but let go. Fully open your heart to both the gift and the Giver, who somehow brings meaning into the meaningless.

Mass TimesSaturday Evening:

Sylvan Lake 5:00 p.m.

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

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

Weekday massWednesdays and Fridays 9:00am

Vapors in Time by Youth Pastor Owen Scott

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH

“Experience the unconditional love of God in Jesus Christ.” (John 3:16)

#2-21 Beju Industrial DriveSunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Larry Brotherton 403-505-4438Church phone: 403-877-9634

[email protected]

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Upon request we will make arrangements in the comfort of your home.

Have questions about funerals and cremation? We invite you to come in and discuss your questions with us at no cost or obligation.

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The following is a list of calls the Sylvan Lake Fire Department responded to between Dec. 15 and Jan. 5:

Dec. 15 - 10:46 a.m. - Alarm No Fire, Lakeway Blvd.Dec. 18 - 6:41 a.m. - Motor Vehicle Collision, Hwy 11 &

RR 20Dec. 20 - 8:16 p.m. - Fuel Spill, Herder Drive & Hwy 20Dec. 21 - 3:36 a.m. - Motor Vehicle Collision, Hwy 11 &

RR 20Dec. 21 - 1:52 p.m. - Medical Assist, Falcon Ridge Dr.Dec. 21 - 9:58 p.m. - Public Hazard (Power Line), 45 St.

& 47 Ave.Dec. 27 - 9:58 p.m. - Alarm No Fire, 48 Ave.Dec. 29 - 12:59 p.m. - Alarm No Fire, 47A Ave.Dec. 31 - 3:23 p.m. - Alarm No Fire, Westview Dr.Jan. 1 - 12:49 p.m. - Alarm No Fire, Herder Dr.Jan. 1 - 1:05 p.m. - Hazardous Material, Hinshaw Dr.Jan. 2 - 6:14 p.m. - Alarm No Fire, 43 St.Jan. 3 - 3:12 p.m. - Medical Assist, Fern Cr.

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2015 SYLVAN LAKE BLIZZARD SOCCER CLUB

Please visit our website www.sylvanlakesoccer.ca for more information and to register

When: January 21, 2015

Where: Fine Arts Room (Fox Run/

Mother Teresa School).

Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm.

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The Central Alberta Buccaneers men’s football team has begun preparations for the 2015 Alberta Football League (AFL) season — but not quite yet on the football field.

Instead, as has been the case in previous years, Buccaneers can be found throughout the community lending a helping hand wherever they can.

But supporting the community isn’t just a way of staying active until pre-season training begins; it’s part of being a Buccaneer.

“We definitely want to get the image out that we’re not just a football team,” said receiver Matt Merkley, one of several Sylvan Lake players on the Buccaneers’ roster. “We like to help communities out and bring them together as well.”

The Buccaneers’ most recent communi-ty effort saw its players partaking in a team blood drive in Red Deer last month. After

Buccaneers make use of downtime to give back to the communitymaking a total of 17 donations of blood, the team sent out a challenge to all of the AFL’s other teams to do the same, which they’ll complete in their respective blood donor clinics on Feb. 7.

The Buccaneers will then participate in a bowling tournament in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ponoka later that month. For that particular initiative, the team has set a fundraising goal of $1,200.

Giving back, according to Merkley, is the players’ way of supporting the community that supports them.

“It’s just kind of to give thanks to those who make our football team even possible,” he said. “The second part is just trying to

get our names out there for people to come and support us even more.”

Volunteering will keep the Buccaneers busy until they get together in March to begin discussing plays and on-field prepa-rations.

Under the direction of new head coach Devon Hand, things will be different for the team this year. But, according to Merkley, players are optimistic about the season that lies ahead.

“He (Hand) is doing some exciting things,” said Merkley. “He’s changing up how we practice and just what the practice even looks like, and he’s really looking for committed guys. He wants people to come

and get better.”The Buccaneers kick off

their season on June 6 in Calgary against the Calgary Wolfpack. While Buccaneers players hail from all over the Central Alberta region, the team’s home games are played in Lacombe.

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SHANNONRhonda Anne (Cody) May 27, 1954 - Dec. 23, 2014It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Rhonda Anne (Cody) Shannon on December 23, 2014. She is survived by her Husband Don, daughter Angie Shannon, son Ryan Shannon and her much loved grandchildren Megan and Cody Caplette. She is also survived by her sisters Carol (Eugene) Austin, Red Deer, Lynn (Darryl) Read, Leduc and Pat (Eric) Connor, Kingwood, Texas, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by twin granddaughters, Haley and Jordyn Caplette and her parents Bert and Lil Cody. A celebration of her life will be held on January 10, 2015 at Royal Canadian Legion - 5210 50 Ave, Leduc, AB. at 2:00 PM. In Lieu of fl owers please make donations to Cross Cancer Institute 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta.

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We are looking for a Plant Laborer for our Kuusamo facility.Th e plant is located 4-5 kilometers west of Sylvan Lake on Hwy 11.Th is is an entry level position working mainly outdoors that can lead into the Plant Operator positions. Duties will include assistance of Plant Operators in the transfer of chemicals, movement of product within the plant, truck and rail car loading/unloading, and chemical blending as well as housekeeping and light maintenance. We are looking for hard working, fl exible, safety conscious people with equipment experience, some basic mechanical abilities, driver’s license, and own transportation. We off er an excellent benefi ts plan and a company matching RRSP savings plan. Please forward your resume via email to the address attached. Please have ‘Plant Laborer’ in the subject line. Drug and alcohol policy in eff ect and pre-employee testing.

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Community tax return program offering free assistanceJASMINE O’HALLORAN–HAN

SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

A group of volunteers is eagerly waiting for the tax season to arrive so they can help people properly file basic tax forms.

The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, run through Sylvan Lake FCSS (Family and Community Support Services), offers assistance in completing income tax and benefit returns to those who are unable to do so themselves, or who cannot afford to pay for such assistance elsewhere.

Only basic forms such as T4 slips and medical receipts can be filed through the program. More complicated cases such as filing for deceased people or home-based

businesses aren’t covered.“It’s awesome to see all the returns done

for free,” said program co-ordinator Brittney Wells. “I think people need to be aware of our program because (tax preparation com-panies) are pretty expensive, and when you don’t have much money, it’s stressful.”

About 120 tax slips were received through the program last year. Each one takes about 20 minutes to complete, and is done by trained volunteers — more of which can always be used, according to Wells.

Helping out, she feels, is beneficial to both volunteers and the people they serve, and can result in a number of long-term benefits.

“It’s rewarding for them (volunteers), and they get experience with CRA (Canada Revenue Agency),” she said. “If they help out in Sylvan Lake, they can help out anywhere in the province too. The volunteer doesn’t have to stay in Sylvan Lake, and they can do it for many more years like the majority of the volunteers

have been.”Potential volunteers are encouraged to

apply by mid-January, to allow for time to complete a criminal record check and train-ing.

More information on the program and volunteering is available by contacting Sylvan Lake FCSS at 403-887-1137.

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