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BE SEEN BE HEARD - Organizers of Fridays rally (L-R) Lisa Nielsen, Sheri Hutlet and Steven Ruttan display signs showing the date and time of a rally they are hosting on Friday alongside Highway 11. Jenna Swan/Sylvan Lake News

Three Sylvan Lake residents are organizing a rally to be held Friday morning

Stand Up For AB. Be Seen, Be Heard rally coming to Sylvan Lake

Three Sylvan Lake resi-dents are making waves in the world of social media this week with the cre-ation of a Facebook event titled, Stand Up For AB. Be Seen, Be Heard stating their intent to hold a rally on Friday.

Lisa Nielsen, Sheri Hutlet and Steven Ruttan creat-ed the event on Facebook after countless conversa-tions with friends, family and co-workers express-ing their concerns for the province.

The trio has invited oil and gas workers, farmers, ranchers, veterans, bik-ers, small business own-ers and people from all walks of life to stand be-side them on Friday along-side Highway 11 for a rally where they say they will, let Rachel Notley know that she needs to step down.

The notion began one evening after work when Nielsen was discussing change with her co-work-ers.

Everything from coal to

the oil sands cap to bill 6 to bill 8, said Nielsen on her frustrations. Whether its our farmers or our oil and gas workers - it has affected so many people,

Weve been saying for a while - its going to take people standing up. We can all sit here and we can all complain all we want, but thats not going to change anything.

The idea was pitched to Nielsen to host a rally but she added she knew she couldnt organize it alone. She pondered on the idea and ended up on the name of a friend who had re-cently been laid off from his job in the oilfi eld.

I asked him if he wanted to join me and within fi ve minutes he had an event created on Facebook, said Nielsen on asking Ruttan to help her.

Ruttan, who moved to Sylvan Lake under a year ago following a 14 year career with the Canadian Armed Forces as an ar-tillery soldier and Special Forces sniper, took a job with an oilfi eld company in hopes of the Alberta Dream only to be laid off

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this past fall.Being a soldier you dont

make a tonne of money - you do it for your coun-

try, said Ruttan. Alberta and Canada was the land of prosperity and promise but what is it now? What did I fi ght for? All we can do is hope it picks back up soon.

He added he feels peo-ple need to band together as a community and as a province.

We need to let our gov-ernment know that what they are doing is not the best thing for us, Ruttan said. Its about time peo-ple have stood up and worked together to and see all walks of life in Alberta come together.

It breaks my heart to have spent all these years watching civil unrest happen in the countries I served in, just to come home and watch this hap-pen and see that my gov-ernment doesnt have my

back. I want to see Notley and the NDP out by the end of 2016.

Hutlet joined forces with her two friends as she to feels the government is not listening to the people.

Its like they have no idea they have a revolt on their hands, said Hutlet. Theres no transparency anymore - its scary to look at our future right now and its time we stood up and fought for our prov-ince.

Nielsen added she be-lieves Bill 6 really pushed people over the edge.

I myself am not a farm-er, but watching what they are doing to the farmers - Ive just had enough of watching it and its scary, she said. To think they would do this within the fi rst six months regard-less of how many emails

or phone they are receiv-ing and how many people are voicing their concern - they have complete dis-regard, I can only imagine whats to come.

At the time of press over 10,000 invites had been sent to the event with hun-dreds saying they would be in attendace. Nielsen stated a group titled Stand Up For Alberta will also be in attendance at the rally with a legal petition available for attendees to sign asking the premier to step down.

Hutlet concluded she hopes on the day of the rally they will see all walks of life unite.

We want all of Alberta to be seen and be encour-aged to stand next to their neighbour, said Hutlet.

The Stand Up For AB. Be Seen, Be Heard rally will be held on Highway 11 and Range Road 20 at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 18th.

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Letter To The Editor: Bill 6 from a small farmers perspective - Bruce, AB

I know what youre think-ingHavent we heard enough from these people already? But if youll give me a moment of your time Id like to clear up some mis-conceptions you may have.

1) We (farmers) are not anti-safety. We live and play in our workplaces and it is our family, friends, and neighbors whos health and well-being is at stake when they step foot on our property. We take that very seriously.

2) We were taken by sur-prise some two weeks ago by the announcement of Bill 6. In the form it was presented it would dras-tically change our lives. Since then we have repeat-edly heard Premier Notley claim that stakeholders were consulted by her government. Well that could be true depending on the defi nition of consultation. As the Oxford dictionary states - Consultation is a

meeting with an expert or professional in order to seek advice. So by this defi nition stakeholders were NOT con-sulted. The fact is meetings did take place between government and industry commissions and associa-tions, the general consensus was that some portions of Bill 6 were discussed and industry gave recommen-dations to exempt farms from WCB, giving them the option to voluntarily apply. These industry leaders also requested further informa-tion and meetings so they could participate in creating regulations that would be specifi c to Agriculture, mak-ing sure not to impose any legislation that would be potentially crippling to the industry. These recommen-dations were ignored on all fronts, in fact 9 of these stakeholders published an open letter on Dec. 4, to Premier Notley and all NDP MLAs, it in part reads;

An Open Letter From Legislature: MLA Don MacIntyre, Innisfail-Sylvan Lake ConstituencyBill 6 DebateThe past few weeks have been full of intense

policy debate. Your Offi cial Opposition has vigorously stood up for Albertans on a smor-gasbord of bills which appear to be aimed at forcing a transformation of every aspect of Albertans lives.

Most signifi cantly, Bill 6, the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act, has mobilized the entire rural population to protest and petition to force the Government to respect the needs and values of Albertas farmers. After a series of rallies and town halls across the entire province, the Government issued six pages of amendments to a fi ve-page bill. If you had not rallied and forced those Ministers to listen to you in town hall meetings, the NDP Government would have rammed Bill 6 through unchanged from its original and the result would have been cat-astrophic.

The Offi cial Opposition has called for the Government to develop a Farm Safety Panel to ensure an industry-driven approach, led by farmers and agricultural producers, on how to best improve safety on Alberta farms. This

would put farm families back in the drivers seat in conversations that will directly impact their homes and their livelihoods.

The proposed Farm Safety Panel would split up the omnibus Bill 6 legislation for study and provide direct recommendations on how to address each proposal regarding:

Labour RelationsOccupational Health and SafetyEmployment Standards andWorkers Compensation Benefi tsThe Wildrose Offi cial Opposition will keep

pushing for amendments at the regulatory stage to genuinely exempt family farms and you must insist on the same. Your strong and loud voice has shocked this Government over the past twenty-eight days and together we will continue to fi ght until you are given the respect you have all earned.

Send your email address to: [email protected] and we will keep you up to date with the latest happenings going forward.

Carbon TaxWe continue to hear rumours from this

Government about increasing the carbon tax,

as though our resource sector doesnt already pay a carbon levy. The policy of the Wildrose Offi cial Opposition on the environment has always been clear. We want to advocate for a strong, low carbon-based natural gas strategy and provide incentives to grow our renew-ables. It needs to be clearly understood that the carbon tax is a fl ow-through tax. It will trickle down to the consumer and act just like a PST, increasing the cost of everything using energy that is produced in Alberta.

Our neighbours who are losing their jobs and having their wages cut, and those on fi xed incomes are justifi ably worried about how another tax increase is going to bite into their ever-shrinking family budget.

Once again I encourage all Albertans to write their MLA and the Members of this Government. Just as weve seen this Government change their tune on Bill 6 we must keep the pressure on them to honour our democracy.

All the Best in 2016,

Don MacIntyre,MLA Innisfail-Sylvan Lake Constituency

The undersigned orga-nizations representing the majority of Alberta?s agri-culture sector would like to call upon the Government of Alberta to consider farmers and ranchers concerns and SUSPEND( writers italics) the implementation of the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act (Bill 6), and conduct proper and meaningful con-sultations with farmers and agriculture organizations.

The provincial commis-sions have been extreme-

ly proactive in trying to represent the interests of farmers on this issue. Most of the provincial crop and livestock commissions met with government offi cials on a few occasions in 2015 to discuss the government?s intentions to introduce farm safety legislation, and while we pressed for more infor-mation regarding the leg-islation, your offi cials said they were unable to disclose any of the details until an announcement was made. This is not consultation.

3) Nor are the consul-tations that are happen-ing in the form of town hall meetings lead by NDP MLAs. Very rarely do they answer a question directly, related to how this bill will affect the farmers. It was asked at one such meeting, Who is taking notes so you can present our concerns to your party?, the MLAs embarrassedly looked at each other and shrugged.

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Dear Editor,

As a retired Grade 1 teacher, I read and watch the an-tics, protests and opposition to Bill 6. I have attempted to understand the issues from both sides. In my view, the government did a very poor job of explaining its agenda and intent and opponents used yelling and rhetoric as their arguments. This reminds me of settling arguments between 6 year olds. My job was to teach the children how to settle their disagreements with respect and lis-tening. Neither of which have been done by either side of Bill 6.

Now we have taken the disagreement to the play-ground and are using bullying and threats. The Wildrose are standing on the sidelines, after ramping up the oppo-nents, pretending to deescalate the fi ght. They continue to use infl ammatory language as a means of communi-

cation, taking the high ground is not an option.I would never have allowed my students, or for that

matter any student, to threaten, bully or suggest harm-ing another. The playground rules are meant to establish a civil society beginning with the early years of school-ing. Settling disagreements is not about threats or taking your ball and going home, it is about respect and discus-sion. These are absent in the protests of Bill 6.

As an Albertan, I am sickened by the threatening posts towards the Premier and her cabinet. These threats have no place in the Alberta I cherish and love. People on both sides of this argument need to stand up and oppose this type of language. It is not innocent or harmless instead it is hurtful and unkind, words I have used many times in my teaching career.

Barry JohnsSylvan Lake

NO ONE was even taking notes!?! When we try and email or call our MLAs with questions we get a cookie cutter response thank you for your concerns and rare-ly a phone call is returned.

4) We have repeatedly heard that this legislation is about making sure workers have the right to minimum wage and the right to refuse safe work. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Alberta Website Currently in Alberta farm-ers do not fall under the act (Bill 6). Instead, they are protected under the Employment Standard Code for standard wage entitle-ment, parental leave, and termination pay and notice.

As well, federal legislation outlines basic responsibili-ties which employers must comply with to protect their staffers. Additionally, ac-cording to the Government of Alberta Industry Profi les 2015 report, the average farm worker is paid a min-imum $15.38 up to $43.32 an average of $29.35, well above the $11.20 minimum wage requirements.

5) This NDP government continually claims that this is the way you do legislation, you pass a Bill then you fi ll it in later. However, according to The Guide to Legislative Process: Acts & Regulations prior to a Bill being introduced for fi rst reading it goes to an Agenda & Priorities Committee to fi ll in the

details during the drafting period, which they have omitted doing altogether.

6) Another misconcep-tion amplifi ed by the NDP caucus is that Alberta is currently the only prov-ince that does not com-ply with this legislation, according to AAMDC Bill 6 Environmental Scan of Farm Safety Legislation and the Association of Workers Compensation Boards of Canada 2015 report: Farms are excluded from man-datory WCB coverage in PEI, Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Regarding OHS policies, farms in BC with less than 20 employ-ees are exempt and all other provinces have indus-try specifi c legislation with

many different exemptions for small farms as well as in their Labour Relations and Employment Standards Legislation.

7) Finally and possibly the most unfortunate and damaging misconception in recent days is the impli-cation that farmers have become violent and even gone so far as threatening the MLAs who are in favor of Bill 6. Misinformed, Mr. Shaye Anderson called a peaceful family rally ex-tremely violent and brutal. It seems he was speak-ing on behalf of Ms. Lori Sigurdson, and later re-tracted and apologized for his statement admitting he wasnt even there. Mr. Cam Westhead claimed Mr. Rick Strankman threatened gun

violence when he brought up famers concerns over how OHS legislation would affect farmers ability to carry guns on their own property for predator con-trol. Mr. Westhead later apologized for his mis-understanding. Mr. Brian Mason in his own outburst called Wildrose MLAs and farmers goons and gang-sters. He later retracted and apologized. Ms. Mcuaig-Boyd cried in legislature over being cyber-bullied and threatened with phys-ical violence which were implied in messages and cartoons on social media, to the point she was some-what afraid to go home to her own riding, but not enough to contact the po-lice. Ms. McCuiag-Boyd

is quoted in the Calgary Herald as saying To be fair, a lot of the bullying comments I dont believe were from farmers, they were just from people who trolled into the situation on social media. But alas the damage has been done.

Now that Bill 6 has been passed and will take effect January 1, 2016, farmers are left with the daunting task of fi guring out how this leg-islation will affect us, how we can make our concerns heard to a government who has proven they are not interested in listening, and how and if the family farm way of life is a viable one for us.

Shelley EricksonBruce, AB

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KILL BILL 6 - Hundreds of farm and ranch owners gathered at a recent meeting held by the provincial government at Westerner Park in Red Deer regarding Bill 6.

Photo courtesy Zach Cormier/Red Deer Express

Letter to the editor

EDITORS VIEW

JENNA SWAN

SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Forget fear, have faith in the democratic process

Fear. Its a funny word. One which has been known to cause people to act strange-ly.

In Alberta, there is much fear at the moment. Fear for our economy, our farms, our families and our futures.

Looking back to this time last year, Jim Prentice and the Progressive Conservative (PC) Party presided over the Legislature. It was this time last year we watched as thousands were laid off.

Oil prices plummeted. Albertans watched in fear as their brothers, mothers, fathers, friends, wives and husbands lost their jobs. We waited to see if the prices would bounce back. A year later they remain the same.

While the price of oil has not changed, our govern-ment has. For 44 years the PC party ruled over Alberta. Over the past year we

watched as Albertans voted for change. In fact, a large majority of Albertans voted forthe New Democratic Party (NDP). On the eve of May 5, 2015, the NDP won 53 ridings across Alberta with the Wildrose taking 21 and the P.C.s taking 10.

Only six short months have passed since this his-toric election, but it seems Albertans memories have grown short these days. So many have forgotten the days of watching as P.C. leaders were shroud in secrecy withAlison Redford building palaces in the sky, jetting around the world at the expense of Albertans. Theyve forgotten watching as Wildrose leader Danielle Smith abandoned her party and crossed the fl oor to join the P.C.s. Theyve forgotten who they voted for in May.

It took six months for them to forget. It took a climate change plan, a carbon tax and a bill giving

farm workers equal rights for Premier Rachel Notley and the NDP to lose the confi dence of thousands of voters across the province.

With oil prices remaining low, Albertans have forgotten it was not Notleys fault they plummeted in the fi rst place. Fear has forced Albertans to fi nd a scapegoat. Fear has forced Albertans to deny the change they democratically asked for on May 5th.

In Albertans defense - its been a big year for everyone. Thousands are unemployed. People fear for their familys security - their fi nancial futures. Unfortunately, it seems fear has made this province forgetful. Oil prices dropped long before anyone marked an X beside NDP.

The current provincial government inherited the low oil prices. They did not cause them. They inherited the issue of fi nding a market for Albertas product. They inherited a province left in

a state of stagnation caused by years of environmental dismay and lack of labour laws.

When Albertans voted on May 5, the majority voted for a platform based on a diver-sifi ed economy, healthcare reforms, better education, environmental stewardship and fi scal responsibility.

However, the fear left by low oil prices has rendered a province unable to remem-ber why.

Do you remember your fi rst six months at a new job? Do you remember if you made any mistakes? For 44 years the P.C. party had the job of running this province. The NDP has been doing it for six months. Theyre bound to make a few mistakes.

The implimentation and education surrounding Bill 6 was one of them. The sheer lack of information available to farmers and ranchers upon the release of the then

proposed legislation only added to the fear felt by Albertans in a time of social and economic turmoil.

As thousands sat idly by out of work and watching oil prices trickle lower afraid for the oil and gas industry, Bill 6 ignited fear in our next largest industry - agriculture.

Never once in the early days of the Bill 6 roll out did the government explain to farmers this legislation would be needed to get our product to multi-national markets as theyve since done. Nor did the NDP give an in depth explanation as to how their predecessors, the P.C. party, had been looking into ways to imple-ment similar legislation to ensure a saving of face on the international level.

Perhaps these points might have been a notable place to start with in a communica-tions plan for Bill 6, along with a detailed report of how it would affect Albertans.

Comparisons between this provinces proposed legis-lation and other provinces also would have been a good note to communicate with Albertans.

Farmers and ranchers across the province rioted. Only in the weeks following did the government consult with them, hear them, and make changes to legislation which is needed. Many viewed this as backwards. It is safe to say the NDP likely learned a lesson - dont piss off Albertans.

Albertans fears are valid. Not only this province but the world is in a sensitive state and its scary. Its a scary time to live in but have some faith in who Albertans voted for. Its too early to tell how the positive things this party has done will show, but just as you got better at your job after the six month marked passed, its likely the NDP will do the same.

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SISTERLY STEM CELLS - Former Sylvan Lake resident, Bailey Smith (right), was diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia in 2012 and will recieve a stem cell transplant from her sister, Mackenzie (left), as treatment two days before Christmas. Photo submitted

Former Sylvan Lake resident to receive stem cell transplant

Aplastic Anemia. Two words packing one big punch for a former Sylvan Lake resident.

Bailey Smith, now 19, fi rst heard the term when she was 16. She describes this time as one of confusion.

She explained she was tired. The kind of tired sleep never seemed to fi x. This was accompanied by an unusually pale tone to her skin.

Aplastic Anemia AA is the defi ciency of all types of blood cells (red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets) due to failure of the bone marrow, explained Smith in her blog she started about her journey with AA titled Stem Cells are Cute. In a normal adult, 30-70% of the bone marrow is made up of blood stem cells. My blood stem cells, however, have mostly been replaced by fat cells.

AA is most common in teenagers and young adults but sometimes in the elderly as well. The cause for mine isnt really known, but normally it is caused by chemical expo-sure, radiation, immune disease and heredity.

Smith added Marie Curie died from AA after a career of working with radioactive substances. She stated she idolizes Curie as she was the fi rst woman to win a Nobel Prize. Elanor Roosevelt also died as a result of AA.

Following her diagnosis, Smith received emergency blood transfusions. Her sister Mackenzie, 21, recalls the day her younger sister received her diagnosis.

She was so anemic they thought she was going to die so she went through an emergency blood transfusion, remembered Mackenzie.

Shortly after her transfusion it became clear Bailey would need more than blood. Doctors began testing her family members for possible bone marrow transplants. Soon after it became clear the then 18 year old Mackenzie was her best match.

Its slightly overwhelming at fi rst to fi nd out youre some ones closest match, especially when youre 18 - there was a lot going on, said Mackenzie, who in October of 2012 became a bone marrow donor for her younger sister. I didnt know what to expect and when they tell you what the procedure includes and you hear about how painful bone marrow transplants can be - its a bit intimidating, but we pushed through it.

A lot of people say its really painful and terrible but I never felt that way, I never ex-perienced that and its defi nitely something I would do again because it saves lives.

Bone marrow transplantation involved doctors drilling three or four holes into Mackenzies tailbone to extract her bone marrow.

For two years the pair lived relatively free from the fear of dangers associated with Baileys AA. It had appeared the treatment had stuck. Mackenzie returned to Kelowna

where she continued studying sciences at Okanagan College. Bailey journeyed to the University of Victoria where she had a full ride scholarship to study geography.

As fate would have it, during a regular check up, Baileys doctors noticed a change in her condition.

I started getting tired again and being sick all the time, she remembers. They had been taking my blood work for a few years following the transplant just to ensure everything was fi ne and they noticed my counts had been gradually dropping.

Eventually her condition forced her to leave university and return to Medicine Hat where she is staying with her mom until she will again return for another transplant. This time around doctors recommend stem cells and again it will be her sister stepping up to help.

Similar to her last procedure when she was only 16, Bailey must undergo a round of chemotherapy to prep her body for the transplant.

It [chemotherapy] is not as bad as you think in some ways - but far worse than you could imagine in others, she recalled. I got the chills really bad - it was really weird and there was just constant nausea and constant fatigue.

Bailey will be admitted to the Foothills Hospital on Dec. 23rd where she will begin her chemo and await her sisters arrival. While her younger sister is undergoing chemo, Mackenzie will undergo daily injections to up her white blood cell counts. On the day of the transplant, Mackenzie will be hooked up to a machine for around 8 hours where her stem cells will be extracted similar to blood donation. The collected stem cells will be pumped through a central line in Baileys chest and if all goes well the stem cells will stick and she will be free from the clenches of AA.

Following the procedure Bailey must remain inactive rendering her unable to work or re-turn to school. She added while this months Christmas might not top her favourites list, it will hopefully allow her to spend future Christmases alongside her family.

I wont be able to go anywhere or do any-thing for about three months after, Theres a chance my body will attack my sisters cells, but we are a 10/10 match so theres a good chance it will take but they want me to be close to hospital anyways so well be staying in Calgary.

To help with Baileys recovery costs a Smith family friend, Sylvan Lake resident and Sylvan Lake News sales staff, Shannon Smelt has set up a GoFundMe page. To help Baileys re-covery and help her to get back to University as soon as possible visit www.gofundme.com/58dz4sc4 or by searching Baileys Stem Cell Transplant on the GoFundMe home page.

In addition Bailey and Mackenzie both wished to encourage those who are able to donate blood as often as possible with Mackenzie encouraging those willing to do-nate bone marrow or stem cells to do it, as all of the above have the potential to save lives.

Theres so many young, eligible people that dont really think about it. If people donated more then there would never be a need for blood, said Bailey, who added while getting blood transfusions it gives her warm fuzzies to know there are people who have taken time out of their days to help keep her alive.

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UPCOMING MEETINGS

MPC MeetingJanuary 4, 2016Municipal Government Building6:00 pm

Regular Meeting of CouncilJanuary 11, 2016Municipal Government Building6:00 pm

Committee of the WholeJanuary 6, 2016Municipal Government Building6:00 pm

HOURS OF OPERATION DURING THE HOLIDAYS

Municipal Government Building, Municipal Operations Building, and Family & Community Centre: Close at: 1:00 pm on Thursday, December 24 Closed: Friday, December 25 Closed: Monday, December 28 Closed: Friday, January 1

Multiplex: Closed at 1:00 pm on Thursday, December 24 Closed: Friday, December 25 Closed: Saturday, December 26 Closed: Friday, January 1 *The Multiplex is open both December 27 & 28

TAKE NOTICE THAT on December 7, 2015 the Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) for the Town of Sylvan Lake approved the following applications:

Henderson Homes Ltd. for a detached dwelling, attached garage, uncovered deck and secondary suite on Lot 82, Block 11, Plan 122 4336 (171 Bowman Circle)Falcon Homes Ltd. for a uncovered rear deck with parcel coverage relaxation on Lot 97, Block 10, Plan 142 1424 (2 Rosse Place)Jim & Deb Murray for a detached dwelling with secondary suite and detached garage on Lot 22, Block 1, Plan 8037AO (5019 34 Street)Tina Thiel for a secondary suite within an existing detached dwelling on Lot 12, Block 1, Plan 932 2476 (6, 49 Street Close)Sylvan Lake Shopping Centres c/o Daniel Lopez for Indoor Merchandise sales exceeding 300m2 on Lot 20, Block 5, Plan 092 2412 (800, 62 Thevenaz Industrial Trail)Elisa Humphreys for a fascia sign on Lot 4, Block 13, Plan 082 3644 (340, 49 Hinshaw Drive)

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT on December 7, 2015 the Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) for the Town of Sylvan Lake denied the following application:

Koti Homes Ltd. for a roof addition to rear deck with rear yard setback relaxation on Lot 69, Block 2, Plan 132 3103 (41 Cole Way)

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT on or before December 11, 2015 the Development Of cer for the Town of Sylvan Lake approved the following application(s):

Permitted Use

CRESTVIEWProminent Homes Ltd. for a detached dwelling, attached garage and uncovered deck on Lot 9, Block 4, Plan 132 3103 (38 Cole Way)Falcon Homes Ltd. for a detached dwelling, attached garage and covered deck on Lot 5, Block 8, Plan 142 4556 (9 Craig Road)

HEWLETT PARKMurry MacIborsky for Home Occupation A Contractor (Of ce Only) on Lot 21, Block 4, Plan 962 3165 (15 Harrigan Street)

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT you may appeal Discretionary approvals to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, as provided for in Part 17, of the Municipal Government Act. Written statements relevant to the development and reasons for the appeal may be submitted to the Town of Sylvan Lake, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, 5012 48 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 within 14 days following this publication.

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

Dated at Sylvan Lake, Alberta, this 17th day of December, 2015. Development Of cer, Town of Sylvan Lake

TAKE NOTICE!As of January 1, 2016 the Town of Sylvan Lake will no longer advertise permitted use permit approvals in the Sylvan Lake News. All permitted use decisions will now be advertised on the Towns website @ www.sylvanlake.ca/government/approvals

SYLVAN LAKE LODGE FOUNDATION (1 VACANCY)

Responsible for ensuring that adequate accommodation is provided to resident senior citizens at a reasonable cost.To provide quality health care in conjunction with other public service agencies and to provide opportunity for residents to participate in recreational and social activities that encourages their continual involvement in the local community.

Additional information regarding the mandates of the Boards & Committees and application forms can be found on our website at www.sylvanlake.ca or by contacting Mary Rose at the Town Of ce 403.887.2141. Please forward a letter of interest with relevant information and completed application form by Wednesday, January 20, 2016 to:

Town of Sylvan Lake5012 48 AvenueSylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6Attention: Mary RoseOr via e-mail to: [email protected]

NOTICEGARBAGE/RECYCLING COLLECTION

Holiday Collection Schedule

If your regular garbage/recycling collection day is Christmas Day (Friday) it will be collected on the following Monday (December 28).

If your regular garbage/recycling collection day is New Years Day (Friday) it will be collected on the following Monday (January 4).

Please ensure that your garbage and recycling is out for collection by 8:00 A.M. on your collection day. Extra bags of garbage may be placed next to the garbage cart on your collection day for one week following Christmas.

Christmas gift wrap is accepted in your green box.

Please contact Public Works at 403-887-2800 if you do not have a green box.

WASTE TRANSFER STATIONHoliday Hours of Operation

The facility will be closed on Christmas Eve at 1 p.m., Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Years Day. The Waste Transfer Station is open during the winter on Wednesday to Saturday, exclusive of statutory holidays, from 9:00 A.M. to 5 P.M except Wednesdays when the facility remains open until 8 p.m.

The facility is located 1.6 kms. east of the roundabout on Highway #11A and .6 kms. south on RR12.There is no after-hours access to the facility.

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER APPROVALS

As of January 1, 2016 the Town of Sylvan Lake will no longer advertise permitted use permit approvals in the Sylvan Lake News. All permitted use decisions will now be advertised on the Towns website @ www.sylvanlake.ca/government/approvals

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALSThe Sylvan Lake Fire Department is seeking proposals from quali ed Heavy Duty Rescue Truck manufacturers. Documents are available on the Town of Sylvan Lakes website and the Alberta Purchasing Connection starting Friday, December 11, 2015.Completed proposals must be received at: Town of Sylvan Lake5012 48th AvenueSylvan Lake AB T4S 1G6no later than Monday, January, 25th, 2016 at 11:00 a.m., Mountain Standard Time.Late proposals will not be accepted.Proposals must be presented or delivered in sealed packages, clearly marked Proposal for Heavy Duty Rescue Truck. Faxed or other electronically transmitted proposals will not be accepted.All inquiries related to this Request for Proposal shall be directed to:

Mr. Cliff BrausenFire Chief Town of Sylvan LakeTel: 403.858.7290 (8am 4pm)

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Chinooks Edge School Division fi nalizesSylvan Lake school boundaries

Over the past few months, Chinooks Edge School Division worked rigorously to consult with parents of Sylvan Lake through three public meetings and three surveys to determine new school boundaries.

With Beacon Hill Elementary School set to open in Sylvan in the fall of 2016, the division felt it was necessary to implement boundaries to avoid over population at schools.

Sylvan Lake Trustee Jackie Swainson thanked everyone for the extensive work in engaging the public to such a great extent.

Their input made a differ-ence and focuses on future growth expected in that community, said Swainson. This plan captures our vi-sion for all our great schools in Sylvan Lake. Our school administrators are tremen-dous in working together in that community and ensur-ing decisions are made in the best interest of our students.

Associate Superintendent Shawn Russell ex-plained for the 2016-2017 school year, C.P. Blakely Elementary School, cole Steffi e Woima Elementary School and Beacon Hill Elementary School will all have grade confi gurations of Kindergarten-Grade 5, and cole Fox Run will be Grades 6-8. Chinooks Edge stated in their Board meeting highlights, this alleviates the need for Grade 5 students having to switch schools twice in as many years. They added it will support

a smooth transition to the new school arrangements in the community.

Through the parent sur-veys we did after each meeting, we learned one of the biggest concerns parents held was that their current Gr. 5 students next year will be Gr. 6 next year, so if they had to switch schools in their Gr. 6 year and then again in their Gr. 7 year when they attend Fox Run, Russell explained. It was asked if we could try to avoid that so we are leaving C.P. Blakely and Steffi e Woima as K-5 for one more year and Fox Run will remain 6-8 for one more year.

For the 2017-2018 school year, C.P. Blakely, cole Steffi e Woima and Beacon Hill will house Kindergarten to Grade 6 students, and cole Fox Run will then house Grades 7-8.

All rural students grades K-6 outside of the Sylvan Lake municipal boundar-ies will attend C.P. Blakely. In addition, any students enrolled in the french im-mersion program will still attend cole Steffi e Woima.

It balances numbers - one of the guiding principles was that the boundaries needed to allow for future growth in the community, explained Russell. The numbers are initially higher at C.P. Blakely, but both Steffi e Woima and Beacon Hill both have new subdivisions being built in their boundaries that will raise their population.

For more information on the new school boundaries, visit www.chinooksedge.ab.ca.

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SUPPORTING LOCAL - President of the Sylvan Lake Chamber of Commerce, Dwayne Stoesz, addresses an assembly at Fox Run School where student, Madison Pfau was chosen as the design winner of a new card students will be selling for a new shop local inititiative between the school and the chamber. Jenna Swan/Sylvan Lake News

Chamber of Commerce partners with local school for fundraising initiative

Students of Fox Run School will be seen hit-ting the sales trail this month as part of a col-laboration between the school, local business-es and the Sylvan Lake Chamber of Commerce.

The joint fundraiser for Fox Run and the Chamber will see students selling a $20 discount card to be used by Lakers at 20 local businesses.

Chamber president Dwayne Stoesz stated the organization has had their eye on a discount card for nearly three years now adding it wasnt until they approached Fox Run that the initiative truly took fl ight.

In order to make this work we knew we needed to give back to the com-


munity, so we thought it would be a great oppor-tunity to partner with Fox Run, said Stoesz. This way the school gets to take part in a community event and be able to sup-port their own programs while supporting local businesses as well.

The Chamber asked students which business-es they would most like to see on the card and from the suggestions 20 local businesses opted to participate.

50% of proceeds will go back to Fox Run students for different school pro-grams and fi eld trips with the other half going to-wards various Chamber training events as well as to host various speakers throughout the new year.

Stoesz, who has had two of his own children attend Fox Run said so often the students are selling mag-azines or chocolates and are working very hard to fund raise for their fi eld trips and programs each year. He added this ini-tiative should help make students lives easier.

The recognition for local businesses is also a component, said Stoesz, reinforcing the Eat, Shop, Play that can be seen on the cards. More than anything we really want to be able to get the word out that we are about promoting local business - not ourselves. Its not just about membership and gaining new mem-

bers, its about getting out there and promoting our current membership and helping them to spread their wings as best as possible.

The Chamber ap-proached Fox Run asking them to sell 1,000 cards with the school counter-ing they felt they could do 1,500. In addition, the Chamber asked students to submit their own de-sign ideas for the card, with grade 7 student Madison Pfaus design being chosen. Pfau will not only be able to see her own design gracing over 1,000 Sylvan Lake resi-dents wallets - the young artist also received a $50 gift card to Nomads for winning.

The $20 discount cards are expected to arrive around the 17th with stu-dents selling the cards until they are gone.

We want to make sure that the local businesses are thought of fi rst and supporting local busi-nesses is never a bad thing, said Stoesz add-ing the cards will make a great stalking stuffer or Christmas present. We are extremely excited to be working together.

For more information or if a you wish to pur-chase a card and are not approached by a student phone the school at 403 887 0491 or visit www.foxrunschool.ca.

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Community invited to annual Christmas Eve dinner

The 2015 Christmas Eve dinner will be held at the Sylvan Lake Community Centre from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Dec. 24.

There is no cost to attend this event and all residents of Sylvan Lake and area are invited.

Flashback Freddy and Santa Claus will be there to help spread the Christmas cheer. Children and seniors will also receive gifts from the big jolly guy.

There will also be a craft table set up for those with an artistic touch.

This is the 16th year in a row the dinner has been held. All ages are seen at this event all the way from new born babies to the elderly.

Most years are very successful said Sylvan Lake and Area Community Partners Association administration events coordinator Alanna Dextrase.

I am anticipating way more this year with all the phone calls, she said.

Around 240 people were at the dinner last year. This was a low number Dextrase said due to the weather being so cold and people being sick from the fl u.

It was super cold last year and a lot of the seniors didnt come, she said. We usually get quite a few seniors.

Even though many seniors do come the dinner is open for everyone to come and enjoy some Christmas dinner.

Dextrase said many people dont have family in town. If they do, there are just a few of them.

This dinner provides an opportunity for community members to meet their neighbours as well.

Several volunteers spend time making this event happen each year and Dextrase said it is well worth it.

Its so rewarding to see the smiles on everybodys faces, Dextrase said. The kids get their picture taken with Santa.

Its also rewarding because she remembers two children receiving a gift from Santa, the only gift they received one year.

Its nice, Dextrase said. Santa usually walks around and it makes everybodys day.

She said the most memorable aspect of this dinner is that it is a community event.

Everyone attending this event is very happy because it is Christmas.

It doesnt matter if you make a zillion dollars or if you make nothing, Dextrase said. Everybody is all equal.

Those attending are welcome to make a donation if they wish. Suggested donations can include turkeys, potatoes, perogies, coffee, sour cream, tea, cream, hams, salads, sugar, frozen vegetables, whipping cream, napkins, chil-drens gifts, oranges, table clothes, tinfoil roasting pans, cranberries, candy, deserts and tin pie plates.

People can register to attend this event by calling Alanna Dextrase at 403-887-9989. Registration is not required but is appreciated.

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SERVICES THIS WEEK sponsored by churches of Sylvan Lake Ministerial Association

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

Senior Pastor: Rev. Kevin Haugan Associate Pastor: Rev. Jim RillingYouth Pastor Owen ScottChildrens Ministry Coordinator: Stacia Dyck

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Worship Services 9:00 am & 10:45 am

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.org403.887.2450

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

Our Lady of the AssumptionRoman Catholic Church

Administration Office: Sylvan Lake 403-887-2398or Rimbey 403-843-2126

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Parish Priest:Father Les Drewicki

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Our Lady of the AssumptionRoman Catholic

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Local woman giving away sapphire rings to men in need of Christmas gifts

Two lovely ladies of Sylvan Lakes will sparkle a lit-tle brighter this Christmas thanks to the compassion and kindness shown by one local woman.

Kjeryn Davis, a local busi-ness owner and Sylvan

Lake Rotary Club member, is hoping to put a smile on the faces of a few families by offering up two white sapphire rings to two men in need of gifts to give to their signifi cant others on Christmas morning.

Davis explained in an interview with Sylvan Lake News she knew this

Christmas would be tough for many local families with the downturn in the economy and many men and women unemployed, rendering them unable to buy gifts for their loved ones this year.

I know what thats like - I remember being really little, my dad worked in the oilfi eld

Trees for Treasures helps spread the Christmas joy

The fresh smell of healthy green tree was in the air outside the Trilliant Real Estate Group offi ce Wednesday for Trees for Treasures.

This is where community mem-bers came to pick up a healthy tree for the Christmas season and donated to the Central Alberta Womens Outreach Adopt-A-Family program.

This business has been doing this every year since 2009. They have raised over $37,980 for the program which equates to 303 children having Christmas said pres-ident and CEO of the Trilliant Real Estate Group, Pat Garritty.

It works out to about $500 per family to provide a Christmas meal, presents under the tree and to really give these families Christmas, he said.

The business matches every dollar com-munity members donate. Garritty said the average amount given ranges from $60 to $100.

Thats the nice part about that is we get to match that, he said.

Supporting the charity is something very important for the business as they

invite their past and present clients and supporters to join in and participate.

The community is very enthusiastic about helping to support this initiative as Garritty said they receive emails well be-fore hand with people asking when they will be hosting the Trees for Treasures.

When our emails went out we were seeing people donate $100 and $200 to help support because they know there will be more people in need this year, Garritty said.

All the money that is donated stays within Central Alberta as well.

The business keeps on banding togeth-er to do this every year because the need never goes away he explained.

Its our privilege to be able to do it, Garritty said. People need it, we have it, therefore I think we should share.

There is a deeper reason behind why this business does this every year. They all live by a common philosophy.

We have a philosophy here that you cant give more than you receive, Garritty said. Were very humbled to have that opportunity. Were very grateful for the community that we live in and anything that we do to give back is certainly heart-felt and sincere.

Picking The Tree The Trilliant Real Estate Group collected donations from the community to be given to a local charity while hosting their Trees for Treasures Wednesday.

Jasmine OHalloranHan/Sylvan Lake News


BY JASMINE OHALLORAN-HANSYLVAN LAKE NEWS

This mentality is certainly noted and passed on as Garritty said some people donate money but may not take a tree.

A lot of people take us up on it without

getting a tree, he said. They just want to donate to the cause and we match those dollars as well.

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and there were years where I knew my parents were strug-gling, Davis explained of her childhood. I knew that even though I was getting that beautiful Barbie I had asked for, it was because my dad was going to work at the cement mill on the side to pay for my gifts - I also knew that meant my mom wasnt getting anything that year other than what we made her.

I would be eight, opening my awesome Hawaii Barbie and I would see my mom getting her chocolates out of her stalking and thats it. Now Im a mom and I know even more how nice it is to open something sparkly on Christmas morning,

Davis posted two photos of the rings on Facebook on Dec. 7th with the message, This economy has been hard on a lot of people so I want to give some men in the Sylvan Lake community who have lost their jobs recently a nice gift to give to their wife or girlfriend. Please private message me and I will pick two people Dec. 23 based on your story.

Since the post she has received nearly 40 stories from local men detailing the stories of the incredible women in their lives.

Many of the men sending me stories are saying they are having to put their pride to the side. Men want to be

the provider but some men know that this year theyre not going to be able to get their loved ones anything because theyre out of work so theyve been very appre-ciative, she said. Reading these stories about how the women in their lives are their rocks and carrying them through these tough times and all they want this Christmas is to be able to thank them,

Were in a small town so its all private - all of the stories people send me are between me, the sender and the Lord.

She explained her only regret was not picking up a gift for a woman to per-

haps give to a man as she recognizes there are also many women who provide for their families who are also out of work currently. She added she hopes to do the initiative every year and next year would like to have a gift for both sexes.

Davis will be accepting stories until Dec. 22 via email or Facebook message after which she will narrow it down to 10 stories and do a random draw so the two recipients will have the rings on Dec. 23. She asks those wishing to do so to please email stories to [email protected].

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Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the houseNot a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds,While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads.

And mamma in her kerchief, and I in my cap,Had just settled our brains for a long winters nap.

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.

Away to the window I fl ew like a fl ash,Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snowGave the lustre of mid-day to objects below.

When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,But a miniature sleigh, and eight tinny reindeer.

With a little old driver, so lively and quick,I knew in a moment it must be St Nick.

More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,

And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!

"Now Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen!On, Comet! On, Cupid! on, on Donner and Blitzen!

To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!"

As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fl y,When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky.

So up to the house-top the coursers they fl ew,With the sleigh full of Toys, and St Nicholas too.

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roofThe prancing and pawing of each little hoof.

As I drew in my head, and was turning around,Down the chimney St Nicholas came with a bound.

He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot.

A bundle of Toys he had fl ung on his back,And he looked like a peddler, just opening his pack.

His eyes-how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!

His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow.

The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath.

He had a broad face and a little round belly,That shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly!

He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself!

A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,And fi lled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk.

And laying his fi nger aside of his nose,And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose!

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,And away they all fl ew like the down of a thistle.

But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight,Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!

~ Clement Clarke Moore (1779 1863)

TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS POEMTWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS POEM

Christmas isnt about candy canes,

or lights all a glow.It is the hearts that we

touch,and the care that

we show.Sincere wishes,

SYLVAN LAKE TOWN COUNCIL & STAFF

5012 - 48 Avenue

403-887-2141www.sylvanlake.ca

Christmas and New Years

Wishing you an

Alexa & Staff

5012 50 Street | Sylvan Lake

403.887.0388

Holiday Store Hours : Sun., Dec. 20th11am to 4pmIn store draws and refreshments!Thurs., Dec. 24thChristmas Eve10 am to 4 pm

Sat., Dec. 26thBoxing Day11am to 4pm

Join Don MacIntyre, MLAInnisfail-Sylvan Lake Constituency

For Coff ee and Conversation onFriday, December 182:00 pm 4:00 pm

Don MacIntyre, MLA Innisfail-Sylvan Lake Constituency

Innisfail-Sylvan Lake Constituency Offi ce#2 160 Hewlett Park Landing403-887-9575Sylvan Lake

Hope to see you there

Merry Christmas! Everyone Welcome!!Friday Dec 18th Potluck Dinner 6 pm Followed by the Triple Meat Draw! Meat Draw will be Turkeys and Hams& will include the Christmas Raffle !Please contact the Legion for more information

Please Join Us!Please Join Us!

4916 50 Ave., Sylvan Lake | 403.887.2601


Well, in Whoville they say -that the Grinchs small heart grew three sizes that day.that the Grinchs small heart grew three sizes that day.

~ Dr. Suess~ Dr. Suess

AKE NEWS THURSDAY, DECEMMerryMerry Christmas Christmas

Sylvan Lakes only independent pharmacyWe are committed to offering personalized care for all our patients. We answer your prescription and general health questions

seven days a week.

Pharmacy Services Fast and friendly service Flu shots and medical and travel vaccinations administered No-fee medication review and prescription counselling Free prescription delivery All drug plans accepted Blister packaging

Medical clinicClinic Services: Family Physicians General Practice

Wolf Creek PCN Services: Chronic Disease Nurse Psychologist Dietitian Footcare

5007 46th StreetSylvan Lake, AB T4S 1C2

PharmacistsSteven Busse, Carmen Loucks and Dev Aggarwal

T: (403) 864-0688 F: (403) 864-0692

Pharmacy HoursMonday - Friday 9:00am - 6:00pmSaturday 10:00am - 4:00pmSunday 11:00am - 3:00pm

Clinic DoctorsDr. W. Nel, Dr. J. McConnell, Dr. J. Myburgh, Dr. R. Niemand and Dr. M.C. Van Schalkwyk

T: (403) 887-2221 F: (403) 887-3777

Clinic HoursMonday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pmSaturday 10:00am - 12:00pmSunday Closed

Seasons Greetings from Sylvan Lake Pharmacy and Sylvan Medical Center

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Merry Christmas from Brian and the staff at your

Sylvan Lake

170 Pelican Place403-887-2002

www.sylvanagencies.com

Wishing everyone a Very Merry Christmas!We sincerely thank you all for your loyalty & support

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2015 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS 15MerryMerry Christmas ChristmasAll Things Mechanical Shane Mooney

Heavy Duty Diesel Automotive Small engine RV & ATVOil Change Brakes Suspension Tune Ups Power/Drivetrain Rebuilds

Aftermarket Installs Performance Modi cations

Serving Benalto, AB and Area 4824-50 Ave. 403-391-9193

#103 - 5220 Lakeshore Drive, Sylvan Lake: 403-887-6663 Red Deer: 403-341-7800

THANKS TO ALL OUR CLIENTS AND FRIENDS

www.sourcemortgage.ca

FREE MORTGAGE CONSULTATIONS

Evening & Weekend Appointments Available

Lori Donovan, BSc, PEng Broker Owner [email protected] Arlene Arneson - Mortgage Associate [email protected]

Its a pleasure to serve you

Call Joan Barnes, Realtorcell: 403-896-5951 | #104-37 Beju Drive, Sylvan Lake T4S 2J4

This spacious tastily designed two level home boasts high ceilings, glazed countertops, plenty of rooms for all to enjoy and a warm avorful interior. Rich ginger exterior and sweet crisp piping around all the windows. Mouthwatering entrance way and decadent landscape.

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all my colleagues, clients, friends & family. From my house to yours.

Network Realty Corp.INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

HOLIDAY FEATURE

8 Cuendet Industrial Way, Sylvan Lake

[email protected]

Residential, Automotive & Commercial Glass ReplacementResidential, Automotive & Commercial Glass ReplacementShower Doors, Windshields, Sealed Units, Flat Glass & much moreShower Doors, Windshields, Sealed Units, Flat Glass & much more

Hours: 8am 5pm Monday to Friday

In 2015, and every year, we give thanks for being part of such a tremendous community. We thank you for

choosing us to serve all of your glass needs.

We stand by the quality of our product andworkmanship and offer 6 months free rock

chip repair on every new windshield we install.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New

Year to all our clients, friends &

family!

403.887.8552www.hpman.ca

HearthstonePROPERTY MANAGEMENT INC

403-887-8552

Restoring Pride in Your Ride

Kevin DuncalfePhone: 403-887-3990Fax: 403-887-1057

[email protected]

Thank you foryour support

in 2015!

Keep Christ Christmasin

#24 Industrial Drive Sylvan LakeWe will be closing Dec. 22 at 5pm & resuming regular hours Jan. 4 at 8am

16 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2015 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2015 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS 17

Wishing You The Best This Holiday SeasonWishing You The Best This Holiday SeasonFrom the Rotary Club of Sylvan LakeFrom the Rotary Club of Sylvan Lake

BONNIE GANSKEInternational Service Chair

THELMAMARIS

Membership Chair

VICTOR MARIS

FoundationChair

JOYCEMEGSON

Secretary

PAULVENTURACommunity

Service

JIMMacSWEENPresident Elect

TREVORSIGFUSSON

Lighthouse Project Chair

LARRYPANGBORN

Community Service Co-Chair

MARIANMILLERHonorary

ALANAROUTHIER

New Generations Chair

STEPHANIE PRICHARD

Community Service

JOSHWELTONClub Chair.

MATTTOONDERS

Community Service

DALEGANSKEInternational

Service Co-Chair

NADINECOYNECommunity

Service Co-Chair

JACK VAN DELDEN

Treasurer

MARLA MAHER

Past President

MURIEL PRICHARD

Community Service

JIMDICK

VocationalChair

BETTYOSMONDCommunity

Service

MEGAN CHERNOFF

Community Service

DANMcLEANCommunity

Service

STEVEMILLER

Community Service

STEVE DILLS

Community Service

SCOTTMcDERMOTTSergeant at Arms

TRAVIS JONES

Community Service

KJERYN (BUK) DAVIS

Community Service

JORDAN SINCLAIR Community

Service

PATOBRIEN

President

LOCAL Continued to spearhead and co- sponsor the new Lighthouse project on the shores of

Sylvan LakeINTERACT Sponsored and supported the Interact Club at HJ Cody High School ( 30+ students) Sponsored a student to attend Rotary Youth Leadership Camp (RYLA) Awarded $1000 in Rotary Humanitarian Scholarship to HJ Cody $6000 in available scholarship funds for students at HJ Cody, Bentley and Eckville High

SchoolsSPORTS & YOUTH Co-sponsored the Get Real program at Fox Run School Contributed close to $2000 to KidSport and JumpStart in Sylvan Lake Organized and hosted the annual Skate-A-Thon, helping community groups raise

approximately $5000 Financially supported the Heroes program at Fox Run and Mother Teresa Schools Organized an NHL Hockey Draft fundraiser funds for local programs

FAMILY & COMMUNITY EVENTS Sponsored horse drawn sleigh rides during Winterfest on the Family Day weekend Hosted and co-sponsored Canada Day activities on the pier Participated in 1913 Days ParadeCHRISTMAS Sponsored a hot turkey lunch for the Seniors Christmas celebration Collected pocket change during the Santa Clause Parade funds for Food Bank Contributed to Christmas funds in Sylvan LakeVOCATIONAL Provide a wreath at Remembrance Day Ceremonies Financially supported United Way and Red Deer Hospice Contributed to Urgent Care and Victim ServicesINTERNATIONAL Financially supported Rotary Foundations campaign to eradicate polio throughout the

world Contributed to the Library project in Huatulco, Mexico

Rotary in Action 2015!!!Rotary in Action 2015!!!

Co-sponsored Canada Day activities and Duck Race Co-sponsored the Get Real program at Fox Run SchoolParticipated in Canada Day ParadeContributed close to $2000 to KidSport and

JumpStart in Sylvan Lake

Rotary is the largest service organization in the world dedicated to local and international projects. If you would like to find out more about Rotary, just ask any of the members you see on this page. Or be a guest for one of our weekly meetings and well buy you lunch. Meetings are held 11:45 a.m. each Wednesday at Pier 7 Restaurant in Sylvan Lake.

18 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2015MerryMerry Christmas Christmas

Bay 2 2 Erickson Crescent, Sylvan Lake 403.887.0190

See us for all your GLASS needs:Specializing in Commercial & Residential Windows

Shower Doors, Mirrors, Sealed Units, and Safety Glass!

Service fi t for Royalty

Wishing youevery happiness this

Holiday Season& throughout the

coming year!g y

WINTER WINDSHIELD SPECIALWINTER WINDSHIELD SPECIALCall us for price specials for your vehicle!Call us for price specials for your vehicle!

NOW OFFERING WINDOW TINTINGNOW OFFERING WINDOW TINTINGResidential & CommercialResidential & Commercial

Master Electrician Owned & OperatedMaster Electrician Owned & Operated

RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIALRESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL OILFIELD MAINTENANCE RENOVATIONS OILFIELD MAINTENANCE RENOVATIONS

& PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES& PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE BUCKET TRUCK AVAILABLE24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE BUCKET TRUCK AVAILABLE

www.townsendelectricalalberta.comwww.townsendelectricalalberta.com

Site 15 Comp 8 RR1 Sylvan Lake AB T4S 1X6

Master Electrician Owned & OperatedPRODUCTS & SERVICES:

Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Oil eld,

We are so proud to serve our friends and neighbours in

Central Alberta.Th ank you for being sucha wonderful community.

Merry Christmasand a very

Happy New Year!

The Staff & Management of Best Western Chateau Innwish you peace, joy and happiness on Christmas Day

and through the New Year!

5027 Lakeshore Drive,Sylvan Lake, AB

1.800.780.7234 403.887.7788www.bestwestern.com

Book the Sunset Room for all of your event and meeting needs.We accommodate up to 90 people!

Call our friendly staff to reserve your date.

Holiday SpecialSTOP SMOKING

Sessions $295 (3 hours) No withdrawals, anxiety, or cravings!

Free Phone Consultation & Gift Certifi cates available!

Merry ChristmasMerry Christmas

Joan Broadhurst, MH, C.CHt Certifi ed Clinicial Hypnotherapist

587-586-1300SYLVAN LAKE [email protected] #6 20A Sylvaire Close,

Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 2H6

Auto SolutionsOWNER: DION & CARRI ROGERS

YEARS OF SERVICE: 7403-887-2340FaFax:x: 440303.8.88787.2.2343422

[email protected]

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM

Wishing you all thebest this holiday season!

Merry Christmas!

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Holiday Hours Lakeland Plaza:Dec. 22/23 9Dec. 22/23 9AMAM - - 9PM9PM Dec. 24 9Dec. 24 9AMAM - 6 - 6PMPM Dec. 25/ 26 CLOSED Dec. 25/ 26 CLOSED

Dec. 31 9Dec. 31 9AMAM - 6 - 6PM PM Jan. 1 Jan. 1 CLOSEDCLOSED

Holiday Hours Ryders Square:Holiday Hours Ryders Square:Dec. 22 8Dec. 22 8AMAM - - MIDNIGHTMIDNIGHT Dec. 23 8 Dec. 23 8AMAM - - MIDNIGHTMIDNIGHT

Dec. 24 8Dec. 24 8AMAM - 10 - 10PMPM Dec. 25 CLOSED Dec. 26 9 Dec. 25 CLOSED Dec. 26 9AMAM - 10 - 10PMPMDec. 31 9Dec. 31 9AMAM - 10 - 10PMPM Jan. 1 9 Jan. 1 9AMAM - 10 - 10PMPM

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Look for us in our new locationbeginning February 2016

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WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE WE ARE PERSISTENT

WE ARE CARING AND FRIENDLY WE ARE PERSONAL

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5016 50th Street, Sylvan Lake, ABwww.saksshoes.ca

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Saks Shoes is located on Main Street,

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Jennifer and the staff from SAKS SHOES Jennifer and the staff from SAKS SHOES would like to wish you a Happy and would like to wish you a Happy and

Healthy Holiday Season.Healthy Holiday Season.

STOCKING STUFFER SALEHats, Scarves, Gloves, Jewelry,

Belts, Slippers & Handbags

All 20% OFF

MerryMerryChristmas!Christmas!

From Sherry and the girls at Sylvan Lake Barber Shop.

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& New Year!

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Sylvan Lake, AB

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20 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2015MerryMerry Christmas ChristmasEvery parent knows the holiday season means major stress

and lots of running around. Whether it is baking or wrapping presents, your children will prolong the process and cause you to take even longer than planned. Frustrating and aggravating, sometimes you need that time to yourself to get everything done. The hassle of taking care of children and organizing can

10 CRAFTS TO KEEP THE KIDS BUSY AT CHRISTMASsometimes be more stressful than the actual task at hand. Here are some crafts to help keep the kids busy and amused while you fi nish what you have to do.

1. Paper snow fl akes everyone loves a few snowfl akes here and there. Let the kids create their own unique snowfl akes and hang them in the window for every on looker to see and enjoy.

2. Painting ornaments all you have to do is pick up some craft paint and solid color ornaments from the store. After that let the kids paint beautiful pictures of Christmas symbols (Snowmen, Santa, Rudolf etc.) and hang them on the tree. It will be a joy for the whole family to look at.

3. Ginger bread house delicious and fun, let the kids create a town out of their own imagination with a gingerbread house

kit. Its amusing to see what they come up with and how they view a house all decorated for Christmas.

4. Box Figures easy and loads of fun, all the kids need is some construction paper and glue. Take an old box and transform it into a humble Christmas friend. Whether its frosty or Santa, let their imaginations go wild when it comes to this recycled and good for the environment activity.

5. Homemade Christmas crayons what do you do with those crayons that are all broken and still lying around the house? Here is the solution, melt the remaining crayon in a pot and put the liquid into a Christmas shaped stencils. Let it sit and cool off for a period of time. Once the newly transformed crayons are ready, let the kids color for hours with their new awesome Christmas shaped crayons.

6. Christmas cookies bake the outline of a Christmas cookie shape and then get the kids to help decorate them. Fun for the whole family to enjoy.

7. Pom pom ornaments with some glue and pom poms, allow your kids to get the creative juices fl owing and get them to make cool ornaments for the tree.

8. Thumb print Christmas cards send out original Christmas cards this holiday season with thumb print Christmas cards. Simply get your kids to place their thumb prints on blank Christmas cards and make a tree of snowman. The lucky recipients will absolutely love receiving a Christmas card as special as this one.

9. Christmas bags for those gifts you have decided to use a gift bag for, instead of buying one that comes already with a design on it, buy blank bags and get the kids to color pictures on it. Now not only will you be giving a gift this holiday season, but youll be adding a priceless touch as well.

10. Nativity Popsicle stick puppets create a unique nativity scene this Christmas by helping the kids recreate the precious images on popsicle sticks. Get them to draw out the 3 Wise Men for example.

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Merry Christmas from Dwain & Karen Johnson

Thank youfor your commitment to community and your generous hearts.

We wish you all a Merry Christmas as you celebrate the joy of the season.

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