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Team Rush has ‘stranglehold’ on fi rst in World Cup standings, following gold at Konigssee

by Steve DillsSylvan Lake News

Executing well, Team Rush busted out one of their best per-formances of the year, winning gold during the World Cup two-man bobsleigh races Saturday in Konigssee, Germany. At the same time they took a “stranglehold” on the top spot in the overall World Cup standings.

Sylvan Lake’s Lyndon Rush and Jesse Lumsden of Burlington, Ont. mixed together the perfect ingre-dients of two solid pushes with two consistent runs, shattering the field by nearly one-half of a sec-ond with a two-run time of 1:40.22 down the 14 corner track.

“This is a short track so you expect the times to be close, but we had things set up really well this week,” Rush said in a

BobsleighCanadaSkeleton press release. “Jesse jarred his back loading in the first push so we said to each other the second run was going to be a ‘hard hat run’. He dug deep and gave me everything he had to get it done today.”

As the final sled in the final heat to bomb down the oldest artificial bobsleigh track in the world, the pair made adjustments as the two sleds in front of them

smashed against the start wall.“I loaded a little earlier on the

second run to avoid any skidding. I hate slowing down on my second push more than anything, but I just wanted to make sure things were clean for Lyndon,” said Lumsden. “It is the greatest feeling in the world to know that you have won. It is what motivates me and keeps me going.

“We have such a great crew on

this team. There may be only two of us in the sled but the entire team helped us win today. We win as a team and there is nothing that beats celebrating a victory as a team. We are going to start to see that in the four-man too,” Lumsden continued.

This was the second two-man victory and fourth podium of the season for Team Rush.

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Sylvan Lake’s Lyndon Rush and teammate Jesse Lumsden captured gold during the World Cup two-man bobsleigh races at Konigssee, Germany on Saturday. Rush is now in top spot in the World Cup standings. This is a file photo from BobsleighCanadaSkeleton and was not taken at the Konigssee event. CHARLIE BOOKER FILE PHOTO

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Pharmacist volunteering in Nicaragua; will dedicate school in memory of mother, sister by Aleisha Bosch

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In two days, Sylvan Lake pharmacist Chantal Goyan will board a plane bound for Managua, Nicaragua. She will later boat down the Río Coco, finally arriving in the remote northern region of Bosawás.

The trip, facilitated by Canadian charities Change for Children and Kindness in Action, will see a num-ber of dentists and den-tal assistants providing care where it is greatly needed, free of charge. Goyan will travel with her brother, a dentist, and will provide assis-tance by cleaning instruments and set-ting up the clinic. The group will also take medications, such as painkillers, vitamins,

Continued from Page 1“I think as a kid winning meant

everything but as I get older I hate to lose,” said Rush. “I just love executing. When I celebrate, before I even see the time, I love that feel-ing of just knowing you’ve execut-ed well. We had that today. Things are going well and I am excited for the next couple of weeks leading to World Championships.”

Rush and Lumsden have com-

bined to win six World Cup med-als together, including three victo-ries, in addition to sliding to the silver medal at last year’s World Championships.

Rush’s other brakeman, Calgary’s Lascelles Brown teamed with Justin Kripps of Summerland, B.C. to place 10th at 1:41.18.

In the four-man bobsleigh World Cup event Sunday, Rush piloted the Canada 1 team to a

ninth place finish.With crew Jesse Lumsden,

Lascelles Brown and Ottawa’s Cody Sorensen, they finished with a two-run time of 1:38.76 down the 1,435 metre track.

The next World Cup races are at Igls, Austria on the weekend, followed by the World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland the following week-end.

Sylvan Lake pharmacist Chantal Goyan will travel to Nicaragua Jan. 19 to help provide dental care to those in need. While there, she and her brother, a dentist, will dedicate a school in memory of their mother and sister. ALEISHA BOSCH

and antibiotics, which Goyan will help distrib-ute.

It will be Goyan’s first time on a volun-teer trip, and she feels nervous about how iso-lated she will be, in addition to the bugs she may encounter. She will sleep in a ham-mock while on the trip. Goyan will join a team of about 12 volunteers, including four dentists and two dental assis-tants.

“I just realize how much stuff we have here and how fortunate we are to be born here,” said Goyan, who has been talking to her brother to learn what to expect. “I’m hoping I can help out, even if I’m only going for two weeks, because they’re very, very poor there.”

She added that hun-dreds of people wait in line to get their teeth

pulled, and to receive relief from any pain they may be suffering.

Goyan and her brother will also offi-cially dedicate a school, built two years ago, in memory of their moth-er and sister who both died from cancer in the last four years. Their family had previously raised funds for the school’s construction.

In addition to back-packing gear, Goyan is taking clothes and baseball equipment to distribute to children in the area, where baseball is popular.

She will spend two weeks in the country, returning Feb. 2.

“I hope I can really see how lucky we are and help a couple peo-ple out … Just give a little bit back to these people who are less for-tunate than ourselves.”

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Terms of reference for multiplex redevelopment committee to be amendedProject could be delayed if fundraising doesn’t meet target


Concern about the prospects for raising $2 million from the com-munity to build a new multiplex to replace the aging arena, prompted Sylvan Lake councillors to delay passing the terms of reference for a task force to oversee the project.

They suggested sev-eral changes which will be incorporated when the document is brought back to the Jan. 28 council meeting for approval.

Terms of reference for a fundraising com-mittee were also deferred to the next meeting.

Councillor Laverne Asselstine first raised his concern that a task force was being created before fundraising had taken place and yet the terms of reference contained no statement that the project could be delayed if community support wasn’t forthcoming from user groups, sponsorships and fund-raising.

Councillors, at their Dec. 10 meeting direct-ed administration to proceed to a request for proposals for architec-tural services based on the functional design which includes the arena replacement, four lane running track, expanded front entry with concession, meeting room space, community organiza-tions’ administration space, child activity area, leasehold space, seniors centre and civic event centre at a total cost of $16.5 million.

At that time they talked about the fact the building might be delayed if the $2 mil-lion wasn’t raised. The balance of the cost is planned to come from town funds and grants, intermunicipal funding and a $9 million deben-ture.

Ron Lebsack, direc-tor of leisure and pro-tective services, said the task force should be set up and a request for proposals for architec-

tural services adver-tised so an architect can be selected prior to summer. Then they’d have the rest of the year to create the plans.

Asselstine said the fundraising committee should be started first and “when things are moving then start engaging an architect firm”.

“This is an election year too. I don’t think we should be moving ahead with the terms of reference before the next council (is elect-ed).”

Lebsack replied that in order to get the fun-draising going they’re looking for a concept design and rendering which will be created by an architectural firm.

Councillor Sean McIntyre agreed. “It’s really difficult to engage stakeholders in a concept without look-ing at something tangi-ble. They need to know the project is going ahead. I think it makes sense to have some-thing people can see, a concept to believe in before they invest.”

“If it’s something vague it’s hard to com-mit,” added Councillor Dale Plante. “I think we already came to agree-ment we’re moving for-ward with the develop-ment with the caveat that if fundraising is delayed the project could be delayed. I’m very much in favour of getting this going.”

Councillor Rick Grimson agreed with Asselstine and noted there was another item on the agenda which might mean two proj-ects competing for the same money.

Councillors met in-camera after the coun-cil meeting to discuss land purchase options, likely for a new recre-ation hub.

Mayor Susan Samson referred to the recreation master plan which indicated a mul-tiplex is a “now” proj-ect. “This, in my per-spective, isn’t an either or project. The multi-plex is behind in the needs for the commu-

nity. We need a two-pronged approach, a design committee and a fundraising commit-tee. The only thing that is going to stall this is lack of funding.”

“If we go ahead with detailed drawings how long can we keep them?” questioned Councillor Ken MacVicar. “I’ve got growing skepticism on where the money is going to come from,” he said referring to the provincial govern-ment’s financial situation and lack of grant opportunities from the federal gov-ernment.

“My level of skepti-cism has not dissipated, it’s increased, particu-larly with what’s going on in the province,” he said. “I don’t think we’re going to see this go ahead in the next couple of years.” But he added if there’s money in the town’s budget for architectural work they should move ahead.

Plante said, “I think we’ve done our due dil-igence. At a certain point we have to test and see where the level of interest is in the community. I disagree with the skepticism. I think there’s a very easy case to make for these facilities. We have aging facilities that are going to be closed if we don’t

do it. Whatever people put the priority on they will support. In Sylvan Lake people put a high priority on recreation.”

“There’s nothing in the terms of reference that say we’re going to stop this in a heart-beat,” added Asselstine. He suggested the proj-ect could balloon to $25 million. “I can’t see how this community can come up with $25 million to develop this project.”

Samson replied that proceeding to architec-tural drawings will pro-vide a more concrete figure since the $16.5 million approved was “just ballparked”.

“It might be $25 million, we need to know that when we talk to our partners about fundraising.”

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Thank you for your acceptance and help Throughout the four

years of my journalism degree, I was told to expect rejection. I was told to expect rejection from people who didn’t want to talk to me or see me. I was told I would have to work hard to gain people’s trust and find sourc-es.

I didn’t have to be told. Along with my classmates, I learned to deal with unre-turned phone messages and unco-operative people. Some people refused to speak with us, believing us to be below them because we were students. Some ques-tioned whether we were “real” journalists. Others agreed to speak with me, but changed their mind after learning I had a video cam-era.

My experience was not unique. While completing an internship with CBC New Brunswick, I followed a reporter to a Fredericton school. That day, the prov-ince had announced changes to their French immersion program. We went to two different schools, trying to find a teacher who would speak with us. None of them would. I suggested trying other schools, but the report-er declined. The schools we had already tried were most open to media, she said.

With these experiences still fresh in my mind, I began my first post-graduate reporting position with the Eckville Echo and Sylvan Lake News. I attended my first major event, Eckville Junior Senior High School’s

graduation, fully expecting to explain who I was and what I was doing at some point during the evening. In a close-knit community like Eckville, I was sure everyone knew I was the odd one out.

No one gave me a second glance, despite my obvious note-taking and camera. As I attended other events, many of them school-related, I was shocked by how easily I was accepted. Everywhere I went, I was not only welcomed but often thanked. I didn’t need to be thanked. It’s part of my job to attend events.

I am very grateful to everyone who made it so much easier by allowing me access to their graduations, festivals, sports games, and everything else I attended.

A journalist’s job deals with change. We attend council meetings and report on changes that will take place in the town. We write about everything that is new and different — that’s why what we produce is called “news”. Journalists also try to capture the essence of their subjects. It’s not easy, espe-cially when you are unfamil-iar with the area. I am grate-ful to everyone who read my writing and accepted me into the community as an outsider, and hope I was able to effectively capture the weekly happenings in a place

which my readers undoubt-edly understood better than I did.

I often write about change, and this time, I’m writing about changes in my own life. I am moving back to New Brunswick, where I attended university and where many of my friends and former classmates remain.

Thank you to everyone in Eckville and Sylvan Lake who invited me to their events, spoke to me, and trusted me. Thank you to everyone who made my job so much easier by returning my calls and pointing me in the right direction when needed. Last, but not least, thank you to everyone who gave my work a purpose and read my writing.

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People watching the back and forth tug and pull of provincial politics, the trial balloons being floated by Conservatives and the coun-ter claims of the Wildrose, New Democrats and Liberals, are experiencing a growing degree of concern.

Most recent was the announcement Tuesday that the spring session in the Alberta Legislative Assembly won’t begin until Mar. 5 and that the budget will be released on Mar. 7.

That’s nearly a month after it usually begins, according to New Democrat House Leader Rachel Notley.

“The spring session of the legislature has begun in early or mid-February for the past four years, making this year an anomaly worth noting,” according to her press release.

A concern raised by all the opposition parties is that the Conservative govern-ment has serious problems with its budget and with promises made during the election campaign last year not to raise taxes or cut ser-vices.

It’s really hard for us to understand how those two ideas could appear together.

But more and more, it’s becoming quite clear that something has to change and the change is going to have a dramatic effect on all of us.

We saw that first hand Monday night when Sylvan Lake councillors again debated moving forward on a multiplex to replace the

aging arena. The burning question

was how to pay for the proj-ect.

It’s certain, if we listen to all the rhetoric coming from Edmonton, that there won’t be government grants of the magnitude needed to help Sylvan Lake build its newest recreation facility.

Councillor Laverne Asselstine urged inclusion of a statement in the multiplex task force’s terms of refer-ence stating the project could be delayed or stopped if the money is not there to pay for it.

One of the concerns is the expectation that $2 million can be raised from user groups, sponsorships and fundraising.

Another should be what happens when government grants aren’t forthcoming. Then there’s the amount of money that has to be bor-rowed through debentures for the project.

From the amount of pub-lic consultation that went into development of the con-cept for the multiplex and the various components to be included, we believe resi-dents who will be footing the bill on several fronts are in favour of moving ahead with the project.

While we applaud Councillor Dale Plante for his optimism that Sylvan Lake and area residents will get behind this project, we agree with the need for cau-tion and re-examination at various steps before the

shovels go into the ground.Of course, we’re aware

too, that time is ticking down on how long the current facility can be used.

More information on the provincial scenario will be available in a month’s time.

Then we’ll have a better picture and perhaps Albertans will find reason to be optimistic about our future.

In the meantime, we have comments such as Wildrose Deputy House Leader Shayne Saskiw’s when he stated, “The PCs are clearly in disarray over how they are going to fix the budget mess they have created with their habitual overspending on low-priority items like car-bon capture and storage and new MLA offices.”

Or those of Alberta Liberal Municipal Affairs Critic Laurie Blakeman who warned “funding for munici-palities could be next in a long line of broken promises from the Redford govern-ment.”

“The Tories have a long history of promising munici-palities everything under the sun, and then failing to deliver,” said Blakeman Monday.

“I think we are going to see yet another example of this when the budget is final-ly announced.”

Proceeding on the multi-plex project, with a caveat that the project could be delayed, seems the most pru-dent policy in our mind. Making sure everyone knows that fact by having it specifi-cally stated in documents referring to the project is essential.

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The town has announced that the mountainous speed bumps or raised inter-sections on Lakeshore Drive will finally be fixed. In light of this wonderful news I am making a rather contro-versial statement. Leave the raised intersections alone. Instead of labori-ously and expensively cutting away the solid concrete they are made of, simply apply anoth-er layer of asphalt to the road surfaces on either side of them. This much easier and cheaper fix could be done early this spring and it is faster too.

When the raised intersections were built a foundation more solid than that of the con-necting roadways was laid under them. As a

result of this the roads are already sinking while the intersections remain immovable. This will only make them more mountain-ous over time. An ongoing fix for this would be to apply more asphalt to the roadway surfaces as needed in the future. If the prob-lem persists the curb heights could be raised as well.

With the time and

money saved to fix the speed bumps in this way, a backhoe could be sent to clean out the creek that drains the lake. Left undone before the snow starts melting and the spring rains begin, Lakeshore Drive may soon be under water just like the beach. If anyone complains that this simple fix is too intru-sive to the environ-ment, ask them who

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Special EventsMonday, Jan. 21 - Alzheimer information session “A Caring Approach Workshop” for family, friends and community members at Sylvan Lake Seniors Centre at 2 pm. Presented by Amy Price and Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories.Monday, Jan. 21 - Sylvan Lake Art Society is holding its annual general meeting and a work-shop on left handed drawing in the Art Room at H. J. Cody High School at 7 pm. Everyone wel-come.Wednesday, Jan. 23 - Seniors’ bus going to tour Alberta Sports Hall of Fame & Museum. Pick-up starts at 12 pm. Call Lenore 403-887-5272.Wednesday, Jan. 23 - 19th annual Robbie Burns Night at Sylvan Lake Legion, starts at 6 pm with cocktails followed by piping in of the Haggis at 6:15 pm. Roast beef dinner. Tickets must be purchased at the Legion by Jan. 19.Saturday, Jan. 26 - 15 minutes of fun for Family Literacy Day at Sylvan Lake Municipal Library from 1:15-2 pm. Activities, stories, prizes and snacks. Ronald McDonald will be visiting to promote family literacy. Registration required.Saturday, Jan. 26 - Seniors’ bus going to Spruce View Lions Dinner and Fiddling Jamboree ($20+$5 bus). Pick-up starts at 4 pm. Call Lenore 403-887-5272.Saturday, Jan. 26 - Central Alberta Singles dance 8:30 pm at Penhold Hall. Music by Lost Highway. Members and invited guests only; new members welcome. Elaine 403-341-7653 or Bob 403-304-7440.

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Weekly eventsMondays - Parents Connecting Parents from 10-11:30 am. Open discussion, sharing tips and coffee. Children welcome. At Community Partners Association.Tuesdays - Healthy Moms and Healthy Babes at Community Partners Association from 10-11:30 am. Join us for the opportunity to nurture you and your baby’s health (up to 12 months). Free childcare for older siblings. Guest speakers.Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays - Terrific Tales for 2’s and 3’s at the Sylvan Lake Municipal Library from 10:15-11 am. Stories, finger plays, songs and a simple craft with your 2 or 3 year old. Free, registration required.Wednesdays - Sylvan Lake Community Food Bank issues hampers from 9:30 am to 12 noon. Located in basement of Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4607 47th Ave., Sylvan Lake. Contact 403-887-4534 in you are in need of assistance.Wednesdays - Free family swim from noon to 1

pm. Parents and preschool children invited to interact socially while engaging in activity at Sylvan Lake Aquatic Centre. Must pre-register with Giselle prior to first swim 403-887-9989.Thursdays - Sylvan Lake seniors bus to Red Deer. Pick-up 9:15 am. Returning to Sylvan 1:30 pm. Phone Mary 403-887-4579.Thursdays - Bingo at Sylvan Lake Seniors Centre. Precall at 6:30 bingo starts at 7 pm.Thursdays - TOPS Sylvan Lake chapter meets at Comfort Inn, Sylvan Lake. Weigh-in 7-7:30 pm followed by meeting. All welcome. For info call Kari 403-887-7850.

Support ProgramsSylvan Lake Al-Anon (for families and friends of alcoholics) 8 pm Sundays, Presbyterian Church (north door), Kathy 403-887-4470 or Robyn 403-887-2961. 12/30/12Sylvan Lake AA meetings. Tuesdays 7:30 pm Lions Hall; Sundays 8 pm Presbyterian Church (north door). For more information about the program, call male 403-887-4470, 403-588-5491 or female 403-887-4297. 12/30/12 Narcotics Anonymous meetings Thursday nights at 7:30 pm at Sylvan Lake Bethany Care, 4700 47th Ave. 12/30/12Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? Overweight? Underweight? Obsessed with weight or dieting? You are not alone. No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. Everyone is welcome. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a 12 step recovery program. For info call Joan at 403-396-9371. 12/30/12Are you raising your grandchildren? Come join us at our ACUSHLA meetings first Thursday of the month at Sylvan Lake Library from 1-3 pm. We meet to share and support each other. Questions, call Glenda (Sylvan Lake) 403-887-3849 or Sandy (Lacombe) 403-782-2960.

Volunteers WantedSylvan Lake Skating Club needs volunteers for registration, raffle table, medal presentation and MC to assist in hosting the Central Region Open competition Feb. 1-3. Contact Shelly Suggett at 403-887-4554 or [email protected].

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


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Teachers deserve to be held in high esteemDear Editor,

The news of another mass murder occurring in a school just before Christmas once again frustrated, angered, and mostly saddened me.

I was a cop for many years, and I am so thankful nothing like that ever happened on my watch. But as a community policeman, I was always quick to remind the public that the society we have is the society we deserve.

I resolved this year

to be part of the solu-tion to school shoot-ings, and other mass murders such as the one on the Queen Elizabeth Highway last Christmas.

After 9-11, North Americans celebrated fire fighters like never before. Always an admired profession, firefighters found themselves special guests and VIPS at just about every kind of social event you could imagine. Our military has been adored since

we first put boots on the ground in the Middle East. Canadian soldiers particularly did the heavy lifting for most of ten years. Yellow ribbons and expressions of thank you came from all over the country. AND RIGHTFULLY SO.

I am suggesting there is another group of professionals who deserve the same hom-age. Teachers has shown us in every instance of school vio-lence that they love our

children, and will risk their own lives to pro-tect them. In every instance of extreme school violence, teach-ers have remained calm and carried out lock down plans. They have often as not saved many students lives, and in too many cases, have made the extreme sac-rifice.

Soldiers, firefight-ers, and cops all know what they are signing on for. Teachers are not signing on for the same thing. Yet, they become

Passing vehicle too close for comfortDear Editor,

On Sunday, Jan. 6, we were travelling north from Sylvan Lake.

There was quite a bit of traffic. We were meeting a big truck. Just as we reached the truck, a car passed the truck from the

north. Would you believe

it, we were three abreast on that highway? Lucky for me my passenger grabbed the wheel pull-ing us to the edge of the road.

How could anyone try to pass at a time like that? I’m sure there was

about five cars follow-ing me!

I hope the person who passed that truck realizes how close we came to being involved in a head-on collision. It was too close for comfort.

Evelyn Pederson,Bentley

the front line all too often. And they do so willingly. They deserve to be held in the same high esteem as soldiers and fire fighters. They deserve to be admired for their bravery.

I have two children who are teachers. I spent a lot of time with them this Christmas

break, and I was thank-ful that such horrific incidents are very rare in our country because I know what they would do if they were amid such an unthink-able act of cowardice.

For the next month or so, when I meet a teacher, I intend to look them in the eye,

shake their hand, and say, “Thank you for what you do, and for your bravery.” I would encourage all citizens of Alberta to do the same. Especially cops, firefighters and sol-diers. It would mean a lot coming from them.

Ian McLean,Sylvan Lake

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Sylvan’s 100th - This group of men went hunting in 1937 for meat to help fill the Elks Club Christmas baskets for the needy which always featured roasts of moose and elk. The people include Dwight Sawyer, Alex Johanson, Ed Pastobak, George Daley, Joe Untinen, Sr., and John Johnson. This is one of a series of historic photos we’ll publish during Sylvan Lake’s 100th anniversary. If you’ve got a photo you’d like us to print, please get in touch with editor Steve Dills at 403-887-2331 or email it to [email protected] along with as much information as you can provide. Photo courtesy Sylvan Lake & District Archives Society

Speed jumps a public safety issueDear Editor,

Again the present town council continues to drop the ball on the issue of “speed jumps” it had built on Lakeshore Drive.

This is an issue of public safety which should make it number one on a priority list. It has long been known that emergency vehicles (fire trucks,

etc.), have restricted access over these “jumps”.

Public safety needs to be #1. Elections are coming and I hope tax-payers and residents use this opportu-nity to make changes.

Ken Somerville,Sylvan Lake

PC government should be held accountable; justice minister

just offering petty attacksby Kerry Towle, MLASpecial to Sylvan Lake News

It was announced last week that Premier Alison Redford is now under investigation for her role in awarding a $10 billion tobacco litigation con-tract to a firm with close personal and political ties in JSS Barristers.

Up to this point, despite pressure from the Wildrose Official Opposition, the Premier and her Minister of Justice, Jonathan Denis have failed to provide any evidence that the offer made by the law firm JSS was the most competitive bid, leaving taxpayers on the line for possibly billions of dol-lars in contingency fees.

With the possible breach of our Conflict-of-Interest legislation, along with the fact that there remains no evi-dence the contract awarded was in the best interest of hardworking taxpayers, the Wildrose

Official Opposition has asked that the involve-ment of JSS be temporar-ily suspended in the ongoing lawsuit.

But instead of accept-ing responsibility for the government’s latest trou-bling scandal, Minister Denis is instead choos-ing to offer up petty attacks suggesting those concerned about this serious ethical breach (like the Opposition) don’t “support the law-suit moving forward” and is “in bed with big tobacco”. These state-ments simply aren’t true.

In the Legislature on Dec. 4, 2012, Official Opposition leader Danielle Smith clearly stated, “We are not dis-puting the decision. We are disputing how the decision was made.”

Recently a letter was delivered to Minister Denis written by Shayne Saskiw, Official Opposition Justice Critic. Mr. Saskiw point-ed out, “There are poten-tially billions of dollars

on the line in contingen-cy fees and this Minister insists on keeping Albertans in the dark on whether or not they received the best deal. Instead of making up stories about the Opposition, the Minister and the government should focus on cleaning up this deep ethical mess they’ve put themselves in.”

Above is yet another situation in which this PC government should be held accountable for their actions, but instead of accepting responsibil-ity, it seems like this gov-ernment is only interest-ed in making up attacks instead. We believe Albertans deserve a gov-ernment that respects our conflict-of-interest laws and works in the best interest of the prov-ince. Sadly, in this latest investigation to hit the Premier’s office, we have seen neither.

What do you think? Feel free to contact me.


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Sylvan club hosting huge figure skating competition, volunteers neededby Steve Dills

Sylvan Lake News

More than 600 figure skaters from throughout Central Alberta are going to be converging on Sylvan Lake for |the Centennial Winter Skate competitions Feb. 1-3.

And they’ll bring with them family and fans. Organizer Shelly Suggett said in discussion with other clubs which have hosted the Central Region competition, anywhere from 2,000 to 5,000 peo-ple could go through the town’s arena and multiplex that weekend.

“There are lots of very competitive clubs com-ing,” Suggett said. Among those will be skaters from High River and Calgary in the south through to Edmonton and St. Paul in the north.

Sylvan Lake Figure Skating Club is hosting the competition and is in “desperate need” of volun-

teers, she said. “We’re try-ing to do four hour shifts.” With that basis, Suggett figured they need 100 to 200 volunteers to run the competition smoothly. Some of the club mem-bers are available for more than one shift so the number of volunteers needed may be less.

Still it’s a massive undertaking. They need volunteers for the regis-tration table, raffle table, to sell flowers, coordinate skaters in dressing rooms, act as ice captains who let the dressing room people know when various flights go, be MCs and music players.

No previous experi-ence is necessary and there’s no minimum age limit, Suggett added. Some of the club’s young-er skaters will be helping as runners between judges and other volun-teers.

The competitions are being run entirely by vol-unteers. Even the judges

are volunteering their time, she said.

If you’re interested in volunteering, get in touch with Shelly Suggett at 403-887-4554 or by email at [email protected].

For those interested in watching some keen fig-ure skating, the competi-tions are open to the pub-lic at no charge.

They start at noon on Friday, Feb. 1 and run to about 9 p.m. Then Saturday’s a full day from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday Feb. 3 they start at 9 a.m. and hope to run the last flight at 3 p.m. Both the arena and multiplex are being used.

There are a variety of StarSkate Freeskate cate-gories as well as competi-tions in elements, inter-pretive, team events, Special Olympics, and adult freeskate.

Several skating related vendors will also have booths at the event.

This is the only com-petition that is open to all

skaters in the Central Region this season, said Suggett.

“We are very excited to have been given the opportunity to be hosting this competition.”

The Sylvan Lake club has never hosted anything

to this extent in the recent past although Graham Parsons remem-bers a Chilly Willy com-petition a number of years ago.

“We hope to learn from this and have our club grow,” said

Suggett.She noted Sylvan Lake

is a very hockey-oriented town so there are not that many children who get involved in figure skating.

CanSkate is an awe-some program where chil-dren can learn to skate

and then go into hockey or continue on in figure skating, Suggett said.

The club has about 75 skaters this session which is down a bit from about 90 who were registered for the first session before Christmas.

Growing Green Neighbours emphasizes community and nutritious, sustainable food. The group provides a communal garden within the town for those without the space to grow produce in their own yard, in addi-tion to advice for those new to gardening. SUBMITTED

Local food group hopes to grow food and community by Aleisha Bosch

Sylvan Lake News

Through education about healthy, sustain-

able food, Growing Green Neighbours hopes to bring together the community.

The organization’s main goal is to create a

community where everyone has access to nutritious food, which can be sustained over time, said Lorna White, former board chairper-son.

“We encourage peo-ple to grow gardens,” said White, adding that the group also set up a communal garden. “We had community dinners every second month which encouraged peo-ple to develop fellowship and interest and concern for each other.”

Cindy Adekat, Sylvan Lake’s community pro-gram liaison, brought the group together after noticing the town’s many organizations dedicated to food security. Hoping to bridge the gap between them, she invit-ed them to come togeth-er and form what even-tually turned into Growing Green Neighbours. With a grant from Growing Food Security in Alberta, they were able to create the communal garden, and purchase supplies for the community din-ners.

The dinners were free and open to anyone in town. Expenses were returned through a vol-untary donation jar at the entrance. Many women with children, whose husbands were working elsewhere,

attended the dinners, said White.

Continued on Page 9“The community

dinners provided a chance for fellowship with members of the community, and provid-ed nutritious food for people who needed it,” said White. “People are proud and don’t want gifts, they want to help themselves as much as possible.”

In addition to the dinners, the group pro-vides advice and a com-mon area for gardeners who might not other-wise have the space in their own yard. The Town of Sylvan Lake provided the soil need-ed, and maintains the garden every summer.

“It was for them to grow their own vegeta-bles and sort of get involved with growing their own food,” said White. “I’m amazed how it’s picked up. There are young couples literally living off growing food.”

Debbie Oostindie is a member of the group’s committee, and uses the communal garden.

“It is a passion of mine. It has to do with awareness about food and eating locally and the environment,” said Oostindie. “It’s a fantas-tic way to help the com-munity.”

Continued on Page 9


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Youth Services Friday at 7:00 pm

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Sunday School 10:15 amChurch Services 11:30 am

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4:00 pm ServicesLast Sunday of each month.

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January 20 - Holy Communion with Rev. Rilla Sommerville (BCP)February 3, 2013 Annual General Meeting - 11:30 am

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Continued from Page 8Oostindie shares her

plot in the garden and the produce she grows with two friends. The three have also gotten their children of ages 16, 12, and 10 involved with gardening.

Our Lady of the Rosary School main-tains its own communi-ty garden on its grounds.

Growing Green provid-ed a number of tools and seeds for the pro-gram. The group has also worked with other organizations in the community, including Sylvan Lake Food Bank and Meals on Wheels.

Growing Green’s activities have slowed in the past year due to declining volunteers,

who help with the com-munity dinners. As a result, the dinners have been put on hold.

“I think it’s a benefi-cial group to the com-munity and I’d like to see it grow,” said Oostindie.

Those wishing to become involved may contact Cindy Adekat at 403-887-1137.

Residents concerned over oilfi eld equipment cleaning odoursby Aleisha Bosch

Sylvan Lake News

For some residents and workers in and around Kuusamo Industrial Park, the smell from ICF Red Deer Oilfield Cleaning Facilities has been a headache, literally.

“You cannot be out-side for about an hour and you have a head-ache,” said Janet Hartigh, who lives nearby.

Kris Psiurski, who also lives in the area, has similar complaints.

“The smell is so so unpleasant and possibly noxious … If you’re out in your yard for a couple hours, you’ll end up with a splitting headache for a day,” said Psiurski.

The problem began in April, said Hartigh. ICF Red Deer had moved into the industrial park not long before, where they clean oilfield and indus-trial equipment. The

wind carried the smell of the operation throughout the surrounding area.

“We have to breathe that … We live here and all of us were here before them,” said Hartigh.

Rick Splett is the pres-ident of Foothills Energy Services, based in the Kuusamo Industrial Park. The smell from ICF Red Deer’s operations has caused headaches among many of his employees, disrupting work activi-ties.

“We would like to see that facility operate with-out any odour emissions,” said Splett.

A previous company with similar operations had created no issues for area residents, said Hartigh.

Residents met with Wayne Murphy, ICF Red Deer’s owner, in May to voice their concerns. For months, there were no problems. However, the smell returned near the end of December.

In response, area resi-dents and business own-ers met once again with Murphy last Wednesday. They presented him with several conditions, including an incident report from the end of December as soon as possible, an effective pro-cedure for addressing the smell within four to six weeks, and a covered cleaning area, if possible. Residents asked Murphy to improve procedures for monitoring and test-ing the toxicity of the contents of the equip-ment to be cleaned, and to not allow any receiving after hours without a worker present. They also asked Murphy to provide a copy of an air quality test, conducted in the spring by Alberta Environment, said Hartigh.

Red Deer County reg-ulations for medium industrial districts state that “General industrial uses shall not create any

nuisance effect beyond the boundaries of the site.”

Cynthia Cvik, the county’s director of plan-ning and development services, said the county advised Murphy of the issue after receiving a number of complaints. They have also contacted Alberta Environment to assess the situation.

“What are the situa-tions where the smell occurs? If we can identify those we can ameliorate it,” said Cvik, adding that odours can be difficult to monitor. “We are trying to work with Alberta Environment and the property owners to address the problem.”

Murphy said the odour came from a spe-cific kind of equipment that was sent for cleaning. The oilfield residue inside the equipment had fro-zen, and was being steamed to clean it. The steam vapour smell spread throughout the

area. “We do have an issue

with a particular type of equipment that should never have been in our yard,” said Murphy, add-ing that he is taking steps to address the problem. “It took us some time to get the product out of the facility.”

When ICF Red Deer took over the operation from the previous com-pany, there was an issue with how some things

were stored, said Murphy. Around seven uncovered bins were on-site. There is now one bin, said Murphy, which is cleaned regularly.

“I understand their frustration … There should be zero odour in the neighbourhood,” said Murphy. “We are doing everything in our power to make this perfect. The reason we got into this business was to do the right thing.”

Splett said he thinks Murphy is committed to responding to the con-cerns.

“I was appreciative that he attended the meeting. I’m confident that he got the message and I’m optimistic that his company will make the appropriate changes to eliminate any future noxious odour releases,” said Splett.

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Library collecting pennies for programsby Corrie Brown

Special to Sylvan Lake News

As you may have heard, the penny is finally going out of tender this February. So, the time has now come to roll up your penny collections and get rid of them!

Have you heard about Sylvan

Lake Library’s “Pennies for Programs”? We’re collecting unwant-ed pennies in a beautifully decorated collection jug. Every penny helps our library grow, and enables us to buy wonderful new materials, and bring quality programs to the residents of Sylvan Lake and area. Stop by the library now with your pennies!

Skateathon - Sylvan Lake Rotary Club skateathon organizer Marla Maher presented a cheque for $4,523 to Sylvan Lake’s KidSport organi-zation, accepted by treasurer Mark Custance, last Friday. The skateathon provides an opportunity for local sports teams and youth groups to raise money for their projects. They receive 75 per cent of the proceeds while the Rotary Club takes 25 per cent for organizing the event and then donates that to other community groups. This year’s recipient was KidSport Sylvan Lake which assists youngsters over-come the financial barriers that prevent them from participating in team sports. The skateathon raised a total of $20,460, the highest ever, with $15,937 paid back directly to participating organizations.

STEVE DILLS

Raised - Sylvan Lake Seniors Association, represented by President Don MacKenzie presented an $842 donation to Sylvan Lake Food Bank, accepted by Gena Williamson, Jan. 7. Members of the seniors association donated $421 during their December Christmas luncheon and that was matched by the association for the $842 total.

STEVE DILLS

$10,165 and growingby Steve Dills

Sylvan Lake News

During Sylvan Lake’s Centennial we’re going to attempt to quantify the generosity of our community with information and a run-ning tally of donations to various groups and

organizations.Year-to-date total -

$10,165• The Rotary Club

of Sylvan Lake donated $4,523 to the Sylvan Lake chapter of KidSport, an organiza-tion which assists youngsters overcome the financial barriers that prevent them from participating in team sports.

The money was

raised through the Skateathon which Rotarians organize each winter. The club gets 25 per cent for organizing the event and participating teams get 75 per cent of the total raised. The event raised a total of $20,460 with $15,937 going to various organizations that participated.

To provide informa-tion for this weekly col-umn, please email [email protected] or phone our office at 403-887-2331.

Contributed - Mary Ann Matheson, of Sobey’s in Sylvan Lake, presented a $4,800 cheque to Sylvan Lake Food Bank which was accepted by Gena Williamson, Jan. 8. The money was raised through the Time For Sharing and Hampers of Hope programs. The Time For Sharing program included Sobey’s and their partner vendors matching contri-butions from shoppers. Williamson praised the “huge dedication and commitment of Mary Ann and her staff ”. The business contributes product to the food bank on a weekly basis as well as holding fundraising events throughout the year.

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Installed - Executive members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 212, Sylvan Lake, and the Br. 212 Ladies Auxiliary (LA) were installed Jan. 5 for the ensuing year. They included, in the back row, Legion District 4 Commander Jim Stewart - installing officer; Legion members, Connie Picard, Wayne Coubrough and Sharon Graham - executive members; Jin Woo Kim - chaplain; Ladies’ Auxiliary members, Gil Pubanz - chaplain; Dot Boomer - treasurer; Thelma Pauquette and Millie Little - executive members; Wanda Olson - sergeant-at-arms; and Ladies Auxiliary District 4 Commander Mary St. Denis - installing officer. In the front row are Legion members, Joe Brink - third vice president and service officer; Warren Pubanz - second vice president; Gordon Graham - first vice president and secretary; Gerri Stewart - past president; Steve Dills - president; Ladies Auxiliary members, Kathie Duncan - president, Evelyn Crawford - past president; Molly Johnson - first vice president; and Linda Clark - second vice president. Missing from the Legion executive were sergeant-at-arms Bob Hamelin and executive members Darcee Medin and Todd Walsh. Missing from the Ladies Auxiliary were secretary Bonnie Olson and executive member Marie Schlahs. LARRY NEIS

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Quelled - Sylvan Lake firefighters rushed to unroll hoses while flames sprouted from a Dodge pickup at Big Bear Energy Rentals in Kuusamo Industrial Park last Thursday afternoon. After arriving at the scene they quick-ly had the blaze under control, preventing it from setting ablaze a slip tank full of diesel fuel in the back of the vehicle. STEVE DILLS

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headed wrong way at bank drive-thruSaturday, Jan. 5th

2:53 a.m. - A male is facing charges of impaired driving and possession for the purpose of trafficking after he was stopped by RCMP at the Scotiabank in Sylvan Lake. The member noticed a vehi-cle travelling in the wrong direction through the bank drive-thru window. The driv-er was found to be impaired and eight small bags of cocaine were also seized.

2:56 a.m. - RCMP

are investigating a sto-len vehicle incident on Lakeshore Drive in Sylvan Lake. A com-plainant called dispatch to report that two females ran out of Chief ’s Pub and Eatery and stole another patron’s vehicle heading eastbound from the area. Patrols were made but the vehicle was not located.

Sunday, Jan. 6th 2:00 a.m. - Fire

crews and police attended a structure fire at a rural property in Red Deer County.

The property owner told police that he and his friends had just exit-ed a woodworking shop and looked back to find the shed in flames. The shed, which contained a wood burning stove, was completely engulfed by the time crews arrived. The fire is not believed to be suspi-cious in nature.

6:19 p.m. - RCMP are investigating a theft at Sylvan Lake Canadian Tire. Witnesses report-ed seeing a female walk out of the store with a RCA TV. Her direction and mode of travel were not known. The female is described as aborigi-nal, in her thirties, approximately 5’6, 185 pounds with brown curly hair in a bun, wearing pink clothing. Anyone with informa-tion on this female is asked to contact Sylvan Lake RCMP.

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Sahuri & Partners selected to design new $3.8 million fi re hall


An architectural firm has been select-ed to design the town’s new $3.8 million fire hall.

Councillors approved awarding the contract for architectural services to Sahuri & Partners Architectural Inc. in an amount not exceeding $300,000, dur-ing their meeting Monday.

The new fire hall will be located at the northwest corner of 50th Street and Beacon Hill Drive. The town’s capital budget, which was passed at the same meeting, projects the cost of the new building at $3.8 million.

The company was selected from 11 firms that submitted proposals. The Fire

Hall Design/Construction Task Force went through an evaluation process which reduced that number to five, then scrutinized the remaining firms in more detail and checked references before reducing the list to two firms. Those two were invited to make a presentation to the task force.

“Following presentations from Sahuri & Partners Architectural Inc. and BRZ Partnership Architectural Inc., the task force is making the recommendation to award the architectural services contract to Sahuri & Partners Architectural Inc.,” wrote Ron Lebsack, director of leisure and protective services, in his report to council. Both firms are from Calgary and have extensive and relevant experience designing and constructing fire halls in Alberta.

Summer villages preparing to purchase office, shop space


The administration office for the five summer villages around Sylvan Lake will likely be moved in the next couple of months.

Sylvan Lake councillors, at their meeting Monday night, gave permission for the summer villages to buy a piece of property on Thevenaz Industrial Way for the summer villages administration office and public works shop.

The Municipal Government Act requires that a municipality that wishes to purchase land within another juris-diction must first obtain written approv-al from the host council.

Phyllis Forsyth, chief administrative officer for the summer villages, said they have an conditional offer on a bay in a building and “hope to move for-ward quite quickly”. They’re hoping to close the deal by March 1st and then begin renovations.

One of the other conditions of their offer is receiving approval for a develop-ment permit for renovations to the space from the town. Information pro-vided to town councillors indicated the application would be presented at the Feb. 4 Municipal Planning Commission meeting.

The summer villages involved include Half Moon Bay, Norglenwold, Jarvis Bay, Birchcliff and Sunbreaker Cove.


Each year property taxes are billed in May and are due the last working day of July, covering the period from January 1 to December 31. If you pay through the Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP). You do not need to worry about the payment deadline or late pay-ment penalties. Your taxes will be spread over 12 months, beginning the last working day of January, and your account will be paid in full after your December 31 installment. Installment amounts are calculated by dividing your most recent annual tax levy by 12. This amount is paid through automated with-drawals from your bank account the last day of each month. You will receive your annual tax bill at the end of May that will show your revised monthly payment to begin June 30. The revised amount reflects the actual tax levy, ensuring your account is paid for in full by year-end. Your tax bill will show the TIPP credit-to-date, including the new installment amount for the remainder of the year. In the event you sell your property, you must notify the Town of Sylvan Lake in writing 15 days prior to the next due date to arrange for cancellation. Also, should you need to change your bank account, you must notify the Town of Sylvan Lake in writing 15 days prior to the next due date. At year-end the TIPP automatically continues to the following year. All installment amounts are reviewed in November, and if an adjustment is made to your installment amount, you will be notified. If you are interested in learning more about TIPP, contact the Tax Department at the Town Office: 403-887-2141

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DEVELOPMENT PERMITS

TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

POSITION TITLE: Public Works Receptionist – Full Time SUMMARY OF FUNCTION:

Provide clerical and reception services for Public Works Department Provide effective and accurate information to inquiries from the public, government agencies, staff, vendors, and

all others by telephone, e-mail, walk-ins, and any and all other types of correspondence and communication. Provide dispatch, both verbal and electronically, to all Public Works staff. Provide clerical support for the utilities division of Public Works. Document and maintain minutes from various meetings within the department. Provide assistance to the Public Works administrative assistant when required including general clerical duties,

customer service requests and inquiries Strong team player with the ability to work alone effectively Interacting with various town departments to support their actions and workloads

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrated excellent public relations skills. Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment. Above average communication skills Solid understanding of office procedures and filing methods Strong written and verbal communication skills Grade 12 or equivalent Ability to deal with aggressive customers in urgent situations Strong Microsoft Office suite experience

POSITION TITLE: Recreation, Parks & Culture Operator I SUMMARY OF FUNCTION: Facility Maintenance:

Ability to assist in the making of artificial ice and knowledge of ice maintenance procedures. The ability to operate ice making machinery and equipment in a safe and efficient manner. To perform basic preventative and regular maintenance on ice making maintenance equipment. The knowledge and background to take artificial ice plant readings and to understand their association with the ice

plant. To perform all necessary janitorial tasks that are required to maintain a safe, healthy and efficient environment for

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

ensure patrons observe facility rules and regulations.

Turf & Grounds Maintenance Knowledge and ability to operate all turf and grounds maintenance equipment, and landscaping tools in a safe and

efficient manner. Mechanical knowledge and ability to perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance on all equipment. To assist in the supervision of temporary summer staff so that they perform all tasks in a thorough, safe and

professional manner. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 12 or equivalent. Standard First Aid/CPR Certification. WHMIS Training. Valid Driver’s License – Minimum Class 5, Class 3 an asset. Arena Operator Level 1 or equivalent experience - Level 2 Ice Technician training an asset. Basic knowledge of turf and grounds maintenance equipment. Parks and Sportsfield Operator experience an asset. Excellent communication and public relations skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to work with minimum supervision.

These are great opportunities to work in a professional, team focused environment. You have a desire to be strong contributor to the success of a vibrant and growing organization. We offer competitive rates and an excellent benefits package, including a wellness component. If either position intrigues you, please submit your resume in confidence stating the position you are interested in before January 31, 2013 to:

Town of Sylvan Lake 4926 - 50 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1A1

Attention: Human Resources Fax: (403) 887-3660

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TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGJanuary 28, 2013Town Office 5:30 p.m.

MPC MEETINGJanuary 21, 2013Town Office 6:00 p.m.

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1:30pm - 4:00pmOn The Lake

Please use Centennial Park or Railway Park Promenade to park your vehicle.

Fireworks7:00pm

From the Pier***Please stay a minimum of 500 metre away from the Firing Zone***

For information, to volunteer or to register your eventcontact 403.887.1192 x 512

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Polar Bear Dip1:00pmWest side of the PierContact Jennifer to register403.887.1192 x 511

TAKE NOTICE THAT on January 7, 2013 the Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) for the Town of Sylvan Lake approved the following ap-plication:Canad Enterprise’s (on behalf of Advantage Valve Maintenance Ltd.) for the construction of a one sto-rey industrial building on Lots 1 & 2, Block 7, Plan 112-4243 (1 Charles Industrial Way)AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT on or before January 14, 2013 the Development Of cer for the Town of Sylvan Lake approved the following application(s):RYDERS RIDGEAbbey Master Builder for a single family dwell-ing, attached garage, deck & basement development on Lot 23, Block 4, Plan 082-8362 (4406 Ryders Ridge Boulevard)Somerset Homes for a single family dwelling, deck & secondary suite on Lot 51, Block 7, Plan 102-4600 (59 Rich eld Crescent)Ofstie Carpentry & Contracting for a secondary suite on Lot 34, Block 4, Plan 072-8934 (18 Regatta Way)Quest Signs for a fascia sign (Liberty Tax) on Lot 1, Block 7, Plan 082-0055 (420, 3715 47 Avenue)Abbey Master Builder for a single family dwelling with deck on Lot 16, Block 8, Plan 122-2463 (24 Rich eld Crescent)BEACON HILLLaebon Developments Ltd. for a single family dwelling, attached garage, deck & basement devel-opment on Lot 77, Block 11, Plan 122-4336 (161 Bowman Circle)Steve Scanland for basement development on Lot 51, Block 11, Plan 082-6579 (139 Bowman Circle)Henderson Homes for a single family dwelling with deck on Lot 18, Block 12, Plan 082-6579 (130 Bowman Circle)HEWLETT PARKLoblaw Inc. for a fascia sign (Primacy Medi-cal Clinic) on Lot 2, Block 13, Plan 992-6270 (70 Hewlett Park Landing)PIERVIEWMichael McCabe for basement development on Lot 15, Block 3, Plan 972-2109 (2 Pritchard Close)STREETSJamie Fraser for a Home Occupation Type ‘A’ (plumbing, heating & gas- tting service) on Lot 8, Block W, Plan 7833AT (4617 45 Street)John Clayton for a detached garage on Lot 17, Block 2, Plan 762-2302 (6, 45 Street Close)INDUSTRIAL PARKL.CAT Holdings Ltd. for a change in use (Contrac-tor Operation Minor) on Lot 5, Block 4, Plan 002-4518 (Unit 2, 20 Cuendet Industrial Way)AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT you may appeal Discretionary approvals to the Subdivi-sion and Development Appeal Board, as provided for in Part 17, of the Municipal Government Act. Written statements relevant to the development and reasons for the appeal may be submitted to the Town of Sylvan Lake, Subdivision and Development Ap-peal Board, 4926 50 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1A1 within 14 days following this publication.You may not appeal a Permitted Use unless it in-volves a relaxation, variation or misinterpretations of the Land Use Bylaw. For further information please contact the Development Of cer at 887-2141.Dated at Sylvan Lake, Alberta, this 17th day of January, 2013.Development Of cer, Town of Sylvan Lake

Parking restrictions will be in effect.

Watch for “No Park-ing” signs placed on

your street.

These signs will be placed a minimum of 24 hours in advance and are valid for 72 hours. Municipal

Enforcement will be removing unlawfully parked vehicles at the

owners’ expense.”

2013 BUSINESS LICENSEThe payment for your 2013

Business License is now due.Payment can be made by cash, cheque, debit,

Visa or MasterCard.Should you have any questions or concerns

please contact Business Licensing @ 403-887-1185 ext 282

y 21, 2013own Office 6:00 p.m.Cancelled:

Residential Street Clearing is Underway!

All successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.


Highlights of the Town of Sylvan Lake’s budget, which was passed unanimously by councillors Monday night, include:

• a municipal census is planned for 2013 at a cost of $27,000.

• a new parade float

is budgeted at $30,000.• detailed design of a

new fire hall will be completed early in 2013 with construction planned to begin in the fall. The budgeted cost of construction is $3.8 million.

• the second phase of repairs at the com-munity centre parking lot will take place at a

cost of $420,000.• additional signage

will be installed on 60th Street to direct visitors downtown, in conjunction with com-pletion of Memorial Trail.

• a study of water quality flowing into the lake from Golf Course Creek will be conduct-ed at a cost of $35,000.

• the budget for electricity has been increased by $50,000 to accommodate in-creased distribution rates from Fortis Alberta. The largest increase, once again, is being seen in street lighting. For 2013 the town will use increas-ing franchise fee reve-nue to offset the higher costs of electricity. The franchise fee is the amount charged to local residents and businesses and paid by Fortis to the town to allow the company to have the electricity franchise in town.

• curb side yard waste and kitchen waste collection will continue.

• the Drop N Swap service will continue at the Waste Transfer Site.

• the Kick it to the Curb program will be back again in the sum-mer.

• the town will Continued on page 22

MilestonesMilestones


Operation: Safe Side-Walking!

Ensuring a Safe & Accessible Community For All to Enjoy

With the arrival of snow and ice, Sylvan Lake Municipal Enforcement wants to remind property owners and occupants of their responsibility to ensure that all walkways and sidewalks adjoining their property are completely free of snow and ice. Snow and ice left on sidewalks is extremely hazardous, especially for those who are disabled or who have limited mobility. Severe injuries and legal consequences can result from a mishap on a snow or ice- covered sidewalk. Residential or commercial sidewalks left unmaintained also create difficulties for mail services, meter readers, delivery drivers, and emergency personnel. For this reason, the Sylvan Lake Community Standards Bylaw (1592/2012) requires that all property owners and occupiers clear snow and ice (down to bare pavement) on all public sidewalks next to their property, within 48 hours of any accumulation. Operation: Safe Side-Walking! is all about community sidewalk health and safety. The Program aims to promote a stronger partnership between citizens and the Town of Sylvan Lake to identify potentially hazardous winter conditions on residential and commercial sidewalks. Using a “teamwork” approach, the Program enhances vigilance and encourages property owners to responsibly remove snow and ice from community sidewalks adjacent to their property *Sylvan Lake residential property owners or occupiers can pick up free pails of sand and salt from Public Works for their use on sidewalks (Note: Residents must supply their own pail). *This service is NOT available for commercial purposes.

Identify and share your winter sidewalk safety concern with us by any one of the following methods: Email [email protected] or, Submit an Online Complaint by visiting www.sylvanlake.ca

Call Sylvan Lake Municipal Enforcement 403-858-7280, or Mail us directly:

Protective Services, c/o Sylvan Lake Municipal Enforcement,

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We very recently took possession of our new Blackfalds home that we had built for us by Serges Homes and wish to express our sin-

cere thanks to Serge, Joanne and Kathy for the excellent customer service we were given throughout the entire building process. We had a list of quality builders to con-sider before we made the fi nal decision to go with Serges Homes. Our decision was based on the customer ser-vice, quality and competitive pricing that Serges offered. This was the 6th home that we have had built for us over the years and the care and attention to detail that Serge requests from his trades people is second to none. Serge himself makes a point of being on site on an almost daily basis to ensure the building is meeting the high standards that he expects and demands. Joanne and Cathy stayed on top of the trades schedules to ensure that everything progressed smoothly and were always very accommodating with any questions and/or change requests throughout the building process. The various trades people that work for Serge obviously take great pride in their work as is evident by the end product we received. We would highly recommend Serges Homes to anyone considering having a new home built in 2013.

Gary & Audrey Stratmoen

Special Thank You to Serge’s Homes


There was no further discus-sion when Sylvan Lake councillors voted unanimously to accept the 2013 budget which projects a 2.4 per cent increase in the tax rate.

The budget had been discussed and debated last month through several days of intense sessions before being released for input from taxpayers.

Mayor Susan Samson asked Director of Finance Darren Moore if any comments were received from residents as a result of infor-mation circulated, outside what councillors heard during their ‘Coffee with Council’ sessions. He replied no. None of the council-lors elaborated on what they heard when talking to taxpayers at their coffee sessions.

There were no changes made

to the budget.The town’s operating budget

for 2013 is $32,537,975 (including $4.1 million in amortization which is not funded in any part from taxation). The capital budget is $11.625 million.

Darren Moore, director of finance, in his report to council, indicated the municipal portion of the average property tax bill will increase $21.50.

The budget doesn’t increase the recreation levy. It will again collect $400,000 in 2013.

As a result, residential property owners will see a 1.3 per cent municipal tax increase. “This increase proposed is only to the municipal portion of the overall tax bill. Provincial education taxes will not be known until the prov-ince passes its budget in the spring,” he reported.

The tax rate increase will gen-erate another $381,000 this year to

fund town operations.At the same meeting, council-

lors voted unanimously to increase water and sewer rates.

The monthly water flat rate is going up $5 for both residential and commercial users — from $10.91 to $15.91 for residential users and from $11.96 to $16.96 for commercial users.

The monthly wastewater flat rate is increasing $1 per month — from $12.33 to $13.33 for resi-dential users and from $19.80 to $20.80 for commercial users.

The consumption rates for both water and wastewater were not changed.

“Flat rates are intended to fund capital improvements, such as main replacements or water/wastewater treatment upgrades, while consumption charges are intended to fund the year-to-year operation,” wrote Public Works Manager John Watson in his

report.He proposed the increases “to

partially fund future utility proj-ects as identified in the 10 year capital plan”.

The rate increases will yield approximately $350,000 a year in increased revenue.

Councillors also approved a 20¢ per month ($2.40 per year) increase in the green box recy-cling charge, from $3.97 to $4.17. This was done to maintain the program as self-funding. The increase will generate $11,160 in increased revenue this year.

These rate increases will take place on or about Jan. 15, accord-ing to the report.

Increases to some recreation, parks and culture fees were approved by councillors as well “to incorporate fees proposed in the 2013 budget.

The majority of the changes involved the aquatic centre and

programs operated there.The family-single admission

pass goes from $10 to $12 with the family-additional member fee increasing from $1 per to $2 per. Changes also took place for certi-fication courses, Bronze Star, Cross and Medallion courses, pri-vate lessons and swim lessons. The rates took effect Jan. 15.

The increases were proposed “to reflect the increasing costs associated with providing the pro-grams and services at the Aquatic Centre,” wrote Ron Lebsack, director of leisure and protective services, in his report to council.

Answering a question from Councillor Laverne Asselstine, he noted staff did comparisons to determine the rates were similar to those used in other municipali-ties.

Variety of projects planned in town’s 2013 budget

Residents to see 1.3 per cent increase in municipal tax

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Sylvan Lake’s peewee A Scotiabank Lakers won first place at a tournament in Rocky Mountain House on the weekend. CARMEL PORTER

Ladies’ Open Bonspiel at Sylvan Lake Curling Club

The team of Cathy King, Carolyn Morris, Lesley McEwan and Doreen Gares (in the back row) won the Sylvan Lake ladies’ open curling bonspiel A event on Sunday afternoon over the team, in front, of Dianne Bowen, Judy Morgan, Sue Connell and Marlene McKeeman. There were 16 teams participating in the bonspiel and according to reports a good time was had by all.

Winners of the B event at the ladies’ curling bonspiel Sunday were, in the back row, Betty Caine, Fay Crone, Karen Pederson and Norine Stein. They defeated the runners-up, in front, of Pauline Carswell, Gladys Jackson, Linda Steele and Kathy Lalor in a game that went down to the last rock in the eighth end.

The team of Cindy Brooks, Sheri Fediuk and Loralee Robertson won the C event of the ladies’ curling bonspiel Sunday finishing after six ends. Runners-up, in the front row, were Karyanne Caines, Shelly Burton, Lisa Petkau and Kim Romyn.

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Weekly Game Results!For the weekend of Jan. 11-13, 2013For the weekend of Jan. 11-13, 2013

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Struggled - H. J. Cody Laker Bailee Mathers (11) tried to retain the basketball while struggling with determined Bowden players when the junior varsity girls team played in a tournament Saturday morning at the Fox Run-Mother Teresa multicampus. The junior girls lost both their games in the 10-team tourna-ment.

Loose - Racing for the ball was H. J. Cody Laker Kaylee Campbell (4) during action at the team’s tour-nament at Fox Run-Mother Teresa multicampus Saturday morning. The senior girls split a pair of goals in the 10 team tournament they hosted. In the background is Laker Olivia Barnes.

Stretched - Leaping for a shot was H. J. Cody Laker Harper Elwood (12) during the senior girls bas-ketball game against Olds Spartans Saturday morning. The girls played two games in the 10-team tournament they hosted, winning against Olds and losing to Didsbury. In the background is Olivia Barnes.

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Aggregate medals won by Nautical swimmers at Sherwood Parkby Kim Matthews

and Pam MooreSpecial to Sylvan Lake News

Sylvan Lake Nauticals were in Sherwood Park for the Neil Lepps Memorial swim meet, Saturday and Sunday. We took 36 swimmers ranging in age from six to 14.

In the eight and under age group we had Brielle Siminot (6), Capri Fraser (7), Shelby-Lynn Batt-enfelder (8), Sarah McClelland (8), Justin St. Germain (8), Isaac Bahler (8), Chloe Snyder (8) and Blake Carson (8). All these swimmers achieved best times. They also had 41 combined top 10 finishes and took a total of five minutes and 62 seconds off on their swims.

The 9-10 year old age group was an extremely large group of youngsters for all the teams. Our team alone had 17 swimmers in this group — Zoe DeJonge (9), Taylor Lunde (9), Paris Ouellette (9), Molly Cocks (9), Mackenzie Siemens (9), Eden Price (9), Crystal Munroe (9), Brayden Lukash (9) and Allyne Siminot, Taylor Pangracs (10), Parker Bouvette (10), Megan Luchak (10), Kristin Sandberg (10), Emily Girard (10), Cole Matthews (10), Avery Burgar (10), and Asha Weaver (10). This group had 64 top ten finishes and a com-bined total time off of nine minutes and 33 seconds.

The 11-12 year old group consisted of Stephanie Vetter (11), Michael Carson (11), Elizabeth Moore (11), Tyler Brayden-Morris (12), Sydney Bouvette (12), Kyla Bancroft-Engen (12) and Kacey Joseph (12). These

swimmers had a great performance getting 33 top 10 finishes and tak-ing a total combined time off of five minutes and 35 seconds.

The 13-14 year old group included Lexi Sparrow (14), Ann Duffy (14), Annika Vetter (14) and Amber Carson (14). They had 28 top 10 finishes and a total time off of two minutes and 57 sec-onds.

Extra noteworthy mentions were the 13-14 year old girls 200m Medley relay (a combination of all four strokes) team of

Annika, Amber, Ann and Elizabeth who got the club record with an amazing swim time of 2:23.86.

Amber Carson (14) set five new club records and got a 14 year old A time in 50m butterfly.

Elizabeth Moore (11) also set five new club records and got a 13 year old A in both 50m butterfly and 100m IM and got a 12 year old A time in 50m freestyle.

Emily Girard (10) got her 10 year old B time in 100m freestyle and 50m backstroke;

she also got her 10 year old MQT in the 100m IM.

Aggregate medals were awarded for the top points overall for each age group. Elizabeth Moore got gold for the 11-12 year old girls age group, Amber Carson got bronze for the 13-14 year old girls age group, Justin St. Germain got bronze for the eight and under boys and Zoe DeJonge got bronze in the 9-10 year old girls age group.

The last award pre-sented was a quada-thon aggregate award.

They took a total of all four, 50m swims and added them together to get the fastest com-bined time for the four swims (50m back stroke, 50m freestyle, 50m butterfly and the 50m breaststroke). Elizabeth Moore got silver for the 11-12 year old girls, Emily Girard got silver for the 9-10 year old girls, Asha

Weaver got bronze for the 9-10 year old girls and Cole Matthews got bronze for the 9-10 year old boys.

The coaches were extremely impressed with our swimmers performance during the two-day event. Our newer swimmers gave it their all and looked amazing. Their strokes are coming along very

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by Ted StephensSpecial to Sylvan Lake News

Sylvan Lake Admirals entered last weekend with one thought in mind, win back-to-back games and solidify a third place position in provincial AAA play-offs. Last Friday night was at home to the Innisfail Eagles and Saturday night was on the road at the Stony Plain Eagles.

In three previous meetings, the Innisfail crew had beat the Admirals and in two

previous outings, the Admirals had defeated the Stony Plain gang. The Stony Plain Eagles are the team that the Admirals are battling for position with so these two games could create a substantial Admirals advantage, should both games be a win.

Against Innisfail the battle began from the drop of the puck. Neither team backed down and a solid, hard hitting period of hockey was under way. Although the edge was slightly in favour of the

Admirals, it was Innisfail drawing first blood at 11:17.

Seconds later Innisfail took a penalty and the Admirals had their chance to tie it but couldn’t convert. Keeping up the pressure Brandon Knelsen scored the tying marker with four minutes to go in the first, with assists going to Brendan Baumgartner and Justin Daigle. The tempo remained high but no further scoring occurred in the first.

Innisfail came out hard and strong in the

second, and scored the go ahead goal at 14:08. It was Paul Mailey for the Admirals who answered at 8:47 on a power play marker with helpers to Luke Boyer and Brendan Baumgartner.

All tied up, the Innisfail Eagles had owned the first half of the period but Andy Williams was equal to the task between the pipes, giving the home-town boys a chance to win.

Hard forechecking by the Admirals created the next scoring oppor-tunity with Aaron Boyer scoring at 5:20 with Branden Gay and Justin Daigle getting assists. The period ended with the Admirals leading 3-2 but Innisfail outshot them 15-5.

The third period saw more hard hitting end-to-end action with Innisfail getting the majority of shots. Twice Admirals tender Andy Williams stole a sure goal with acrobatic moves that had opposi-tion shooters shaking their heads.

The Admirals opened the gap at 5:22 when Cody Esposito slammed home a feed from Brenden

Baumgartner. Innisfail answered at

3:48 with a goal of their own and the score was 4-3 heading into the final minutes, with the Admirals short handed for the next minute and 55 seconds. It was a wild scramble and Innisfail pulled their tender to create extra pressure but the Admirals were able to prevail and a hard fought win went into the Admirals books.

Goaltender Andy Williams was given the home team star of the game, having turned away 33 of 36 shots with several spectacular saves.

Saturday the Admirals headed for an evening game with the Stony Plain Eagles.

It was obvious from the start that the Eagles were a determined team looking to get out of their slump. Play was fast and furious with the Admirals drawing first blood when Ernie Stewart scored at 8:38 with assists to Luke Boyer and Kurtis Ross.

The Eagles answered on the PP at 3:46 and the period ended with Stony Plain outshooting the Admirals 16-9.

The Admirals

seemed back on their heels and nothing changed for the second period. Poor passes, missed opportunities and relentless pressure by Stony Plain kept the Admirals off balance. The Eagles scored twice to pull into a two goal lead.

The boys from the lake kept battling and Cody Esposito answered on the power play at 5:07, assist to Aaron Boyer and Justin Daigle.

Shortly into the third period, Ernie Stewart took advantage of his speed and beat the Stony Plain defensemen to an errant pass, then beat them to the net as the Admirals tied the game.

The entire third peri-od was a battle and the Admirals were equal to the task until two phan-tom calls by the referee took the decision out of the players hands. The first call came with 2:21 left gave Stony Plain the power play and caused Luke Boyer to be ejected for having three stick infractions.

The Eagles scored with 1:16 to go, taking a 4-3 lead. The Admirals swarmed back and had the Eagles at their mercy.

All five Stony Plain

players were in their net trying to stop the puck and the Eagles goalten-der, Wade Waters was under the pile. An Admiral player had been knocked into the net but had gotten up and was standing by the side of the net on the opposite side to the Eagles tender. The Admirals were in control of the puck for eight to ten seconds with an easy shot to tie the game when the Eagle’s goaltender brushed his helmet and mask off. The referee raised his arm and called the second phantom penalty for goaltender interference.

After the faceoff the Admirals again had pressure and pulled their goaltender but a wayward pass gave the Eagles a shot at the empty net and the final score was 5-3 Eagles over the Admirals.

Andy Williams was given the game star award for the second time in a row having stopped 51 shots in a losing cause.

“We played well this weekend,” said Coach Jason Stephens. “It was important we get two wins but sometimes it’s taken out of your hands and you need to shake it off and move on. I thought we gave Innisfail our best game of the year and we were in it in Stony Plain right up ‘til the end. Andy (goaltender Andy Williams) gave us a chance in both games and that’s all you can ask from the tender. The rest is up to the front end and we weren’t as sharp as we needed to be or are capable of. There are two games left and one of those is against Stony Plain so redemp-tion for this loss is in our hands and could likely be a deciding factor for provincial standings.”

The Admirals wrap up the final two game of the season at home in the multiplex. Tomorrow (Friday) they play against the Bentley Generals and Friday January 25th against Stony Plain Eagles. Both game times start at 8:30 p.m.


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Memory rides a quiet horse,But a gentle hand on the reinDeath leaves a heartacheNo one can healLove leaves a memoryNo one can steal.

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Successfu l candidates must have a strong Agro background with a mini-mum of five years retail management experience. This position will involve the day to day operations of our Agro department, including sales of agro chemical, fertilizer & seed. Some Agronomy experi-ence would be an asset

If you are interested in starting a career with the Co-op Retailing System, please forward a resume stating qualifications and salary expectations to:

CORY MARSHALLAGRO MANAGER

Eckville Co-op, 4924-50 Avenue,

Eckville, AB T0M 0X0E-mail:

[email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those i n t e r v i e w e d w i l l b e contacted.

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Restaurant/Hotel 820

HEWLETT PARK MCDONALDS

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

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

Trades 850AG Parts Person Wanted

F/T position in a small town atmosphere

Looking for someonepositive and motivated to

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BAKOS NDT is hiring qualified CGSB

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Trades 850CLARK BUILDERS

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fax:1-888-403-3051

EDMONTON BASED COMPANY

looking to hire a qualified Field Clerk to assist with paperwork and maintain

top safety standards during jobs. Prepare and present

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HEAVY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY REQUIRESJourneyman Mechanicsto start asap. Must be familiar with all heavy equipment Caterpillar,

Komatsu, John Deere, etc. Competitive wage and

superior benefit package. Required to work in shop

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Email: [email protected]. Fax 204-224-9212.

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MORGANCONSTRUCTION &

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BusinessOpportunities 870

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SHUNDACONSTRUCTION

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SHUNDACONSTRUCTION

Requires Full Time Carpenters &

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Fax resumes & ref’s to:403-343-1248 or email to:

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Truckers/Drivers 860

CLASS 1 Winch Tractor Operator and Journeyman Picker Operator required.

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780-778-2918.For further information

please call David 780-778-0422

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Truckers/Drivers 860

MILLAR WESTERNat Boyle, Alberta is seeking

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SUMMER HERBICIDE APPLICATOR

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New construction in Sylvan Lake last year peaked to a total not seen in the past five years with residential homes leading the way.

Permits were issued for a total of $54.2 million in construction, up just over 37 per cent from the previ-ous year.

Residential construction was $36.8 million in 2012 and accounted for almost 68 per cent of the value of all permits issued. Of that total, $14 million was for multiple housing buildings which included 95 units.

There were 94 single family home starts with construction value of $20.07 million.

The balance of the residential total was for renovations and addi-tions (9), a modular manufactured home, detached garages or sheds (26), two garage suites, 27 decks, 57 basement developments and seven basement secondary suites.

Public facility construction tal-lied 13.4 per cent of the 2012 total due mainly to the new town hall ($7,236,031), while industrial con-struction was 9.6 per cent of the total and commercial construction was 8.7 per cent of the total, accord-ing to statistics released by the town earlier this month.

In the commercial category, the only new construction was for two buildings as part of the mall at the corner of Hinshaw Drive and Herder Drive which now contains the FasGas convenience store, a liquor store, and a car wash which is under construction. The second building is partially complete. Total value of these two buildings was pegged at $2.004 million.

There were also two permits issued for commercial additions — for McDonalds ($905,000) and Walmart ($76,750).

The other 23 permits in the com-mercial category were for tenant improvements and changes in use.

In the east end of town these included Associated Ambulance ($50,000) on Erickson Crescent, Clearview Glass ($0), TMS Wireless ($4,000) on Cuendet Industrial Way, Complete Athlete ($2,000) in the same building on Cuendet, and two businesses in the new Beju Professional Building — Rouillard Law Office ($160,320) and Lemalia Photography ($36,000). The build-ing is located just north of Canadian Tire.

Four permits were issued for construction related to new busi-nesses in Hewlett Park Landing with total value of $702,080. They includ-ed Lakeview Computers ($20,000), Lake House Furnishing and Decor ($409,280), Aurora Dental ($261,600) and Dragonfire Ink ($11,200).

Across the street in Ryders Square five permits were issued for a total of $310,000. They included construction for The Source ($85,000), Pet Planet ($88,000), a

permit to separate two bays to accommodate those businesses ($55,000), Quiznos ($2,000) and Dominos ($80,000).

Seven permits, for total con-struction value of $424,900, repre-sented work undertaken in the downtown area. These included renovations and changes in use for Bravo Gastro Pub ($10,000), Sylvan Lake Dental Centre on 50th Street ($215,000), Skin Deep Formulations at the marina ($2,000), a commer-cial recreation facility in the Incline building on 50th Street across from Sylvan Drive ($100,000), a tempo-rary sales trailer at the marina ($2,900), Angelozzi’s Deli in Varsity Mall on 46th Street ($80,000) and expansion of Bamboo Hut on 46th Street ($15,000).

Also in the downtown area, a demolition permit was issued for the former Shell Gas station at the corner of 50th Street and Lakeshore Drive, valued at $97,194.

In Lakeway Landing, a permit was issued for Pioneer Pizza ($31,680) which is located in the Winks convenience store.

The total value of construction permitted in the commercial sector last year was $4.707 million.

Industrial construction included three new buildings, two additions, three tenant improvements or reno-

vations and four accessory build-ings.

All three of the new buildings were on Cuendet Industrial Way and the value of their construction totalled $4,714,750.

The additions were for Alta-Wide Builders Supplies Tim-Br Mart ($74,250) on Erickson Crescent and Urban Dirtworks ($135,000) at 30 Schenk Industrial Road.

The accessory buildings were all for town facilities and included three structures at the public works yard and one at the waste transfer site.

Two tenant improvements were undertaken — one for the town public works shop valued at $20,000 and the other for DTS Building at 15 Industrial Drive valued at $10,500.

The total value of industrial con-struction permitted was $5.239 mil-lion.

The single institutional permit was for a building at C. P. Blakely School ($15,120).

Two permits were issued under the public facility category - one for the new town hall ($7,236,031 and the other for an accessory building at École Steffie Woima Elementary School ($20,160).

The town issued a total of 315 permits in 2012, up slightly from 298 the previous year.


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Variety of projects...Continued from page 14introduce automated garbage pick-up for residential properties.

• the Municipal Development Plan will be completed early in 2013 in addition to several other area structure plans including 50th Street.

• an affordable housing needs assessment will be completed at a cost of $7,000.

• renovations at the community centre will cost $74,000.

• a digital reader board will be erected allowing the town to pro-vide information to residents and visitors about town events and ini-tiatives. The budget is $32,000.

• the town will work with the province to provide an enhanced beach in the provincial park. The town’s contribution is budgeted at $25,000.

• Railway Park redesign is planned with a $10,000 budget.

Among the projects on the cap-ital budget are:

• a parking strategy at a cost of $250,000.

• Phase 2 of the 47A Avenue reconstruction at $1 million.

• completion of Memorial Trail.• the first phase of a utility main

upgrade from 50th Street to the main lift station at a cost of $2.2 million.

• a utility main upgrade in Willow Springs at a cost of $900,000.

• wastewater lagoon upgrade at a cost of $530,000.

• an RV dump station at a cost of $300,000.

• trail development program continuation at $150,000.

• upgrades to Lions Park ($55,000), Centennial Park (irriga-tion - $48,000) and Four Seasons Parks ($71,000) with a combined budget of $172,000. Ball field development is also planned at a cost of $260,000.

• library renovation is projected at $40,000.

Sylvan’s construction soared to level

not seen since 2008; up over 37 per centSylvan Lake Building Permits

Ten year comparison - 2003-12Year Building Permit Single Family totals Homes

2003 $ 30,485,599.85 1652004 $ 44,763,924.59 1622005 $ 85,951,296.40 2422006 $ 78,283,983.81 2082007 $125,386,934.54 2592008 $ 62,889,228.80 1122009 $ 41,617,795.67 742010 $ 47,383,952.10 912011 $ 39,555,054.66 1132012 $ 54,267,105.21 94

Sylvan Lake Building Permits2012 breakdown

Category Value Percentage

Residential $36,800,170.21 67.8%

Commercial $4,707,480.00 8.7%

Industrial $5,239,050.00 9.6%

Public Facility $7,256,191.00 13.4%

Institutional $15,120.00 0.02%

Demolitions $188,394.00 0.3%

Other $60,700.00 0.1%

Total $54,267,105.21 100%


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