Megan Roth

Megan Hanson. (File Photo)

Sylvan Lake Town Councillor enters the mayoral race

Councillor Megan Hanson announced she is running for mayor in a video in July 8

Megan Hanson. (File Photo)
Megan Roth (File Photo)

ROTH: A New Adventure Awaits

Editor Megan Roth’s final column with the Sylvan Lake News

Megan Roth (File Photo)
Photos by Megan Roth/Sylvan Lake News

A different Canada Day celebration in Sylvan Lake

Residents were encouraged to “pause and be mindful” of the dark spots in Canada’s history on Canada Day

Photos by Megan Roth/Sylvan Lake News
The Town of Sylvan Lake is revising its Animal Control Bylaw. (Black Press file photo)

Locals concerned with amount of public engagement for hot button Sylvan Lake bylaw

The Animal Control Bylaw is expect to come before council this summer

The Town of Sylvan Lake is revising its Animal Control Bylaw. (Black Press file photo)
HJ Cody Grad 2021. (Photo by Megan Roth/Sylvan Lake News)

Sylvan Lake students recieve their diplomas and graduate

Grade 12 stduents graduated on June 25 in Sylvan Lake surrounded by friends and family

HJ Cody Grad 2021. (Photo by Megan Roth/Sylvan Lake News)
Zoe De Jonge, HJC valedictorian, gives her address to grads at the grad ceremony on June 25. (Photo by Megan Roth/Sylvan Lake News)

HJC Valedictorian Address

Zoe De Jonge was named the valedictorian for the Class of 2021

Zoe De Jonge, HJC valedictorian, gives her address to grads at the grad ceremony on June 25. (Photo by Megan Roth/Sylvan Lake News)
(File Photo)

Small bear spotted in Sylvan Lake

Locals are warned to stay vigilant and not to approach the animal if seen around town

(File Photo)
A small selection of shoes line a step at the Municipal Government Building in Sylvan Lake, with each pair representing a vicitm of residential schools in Canada. Tracey Greinke placed the first pair of shoes on the steps, hoping more would follow. (Photo by Megan Roth/Sylvan Lake News)

Sylvan Lake woman sets up small memorial for residential school victims

Tracey Grienke placed a pair of moccasins on the steps of town hall, and a few more followed

A small selection of shoes line a step at the Municipal Government Building in Sylvan Lake, with each pair representing a vicitm of residential schools in Canada. Tracey Greinke placed the first pair of shoes on the steps, hoping more would follow. (Photo by Megan Roth/Sylvan Lake News)
The Sylvan Lake Gulls show off the home jerseys (white) and their way jerseys at the Gulls Media Day on June 17, before the season opener. Following the media day, the team took to the field for their first practise. (Photo by Megan Roth/Sylvan Lake News)

Sylvan Lake Gulls ready to throw first pitch as construction continues

The Gulls inaugural season kicks off June 18 with a game against the Edmonton Prospects

The Sylvan Lake Gulls show off the home jerseys (white) and their way jerseys at the Gulls Media Day on June 17, before the season opener. Following the media day, the team took to the field for their first practise. (Photo by Megan Roth/Sylvan Lake News)
Photo Courtesy of the Town of Sylvan Lake

Multiple edible parks found throughout Sylvan Lake

Apple trees, berry bushes and more have been planted in various parks around town

Photo Courtesy of the Town of Sylvan Lake
1913 Days returns this weekend, though it will look different than in years past. This year, in keeping with COVID-19 restrictions, there will not be a parade or some other favourite events. (File Photo)

Softer version of 1913 Days returns to Sylvan Lake this weekend

1913 Days is returning with a different look as the community begins to comes out of the pandemic

1913 Days returns this weekend, though it will look different than in years past. This year, in keeping with COVID-19 restrictions, there will not be a parade or some other favourite events. (File Photo)
File photo

Sylvan Lake NexSource Centre reopens Monday

As part of the provincial reopening plan, the recreation facility is able to open to the public

File photo
Fogdog Energy Solutions Inc. wanted to use a converter like this one to turn Sylvan Lake’s garbage into a carbon fluff and divert it from the landfill, but was unable to obtain the technology. (Photo from Fogdog Energy Solutions Inc.)

Sylvan Lake Town Council terminates No Landfill Facility agreement

Council approved the end of the agreement with Fog Dog Energy at a recent meeting of council

Fogdog Energy Solutions Inc. wanted to use a converter like this one to turn Sylvan Lake’s garbage into a carbon fluff and divert it from the landfill, but was unable to obtain the technology. (Photo from Fogdog Energy Solutions Inc.)
Sylvan Lake Rocks encourages locals to paint rocks with unique and inspiring images and hide them around town for others to find. Corrine Olineck says the activity encourages locals to get out and explore their own backyard. (Photo Courtesy of Sylvan Lake Rocks Facebook Page)

Facebook group provides a new way to explore Sylvan Lake

Sylvan Lake Rocks encourage members to paint and hide encouraging rocks around the community

Sylvan Lake Rocks encourages locals to paint rocks with unique and inspiring images and hide them around town for others to find. Corrine Olineck says the activity encourages locals to get out and explore their own backyard. (Photo Courtesy of Sylvan Lake Rocks Facebook Page)
The new stadium the Sylvan Lake Gulls will be playing in is just about ready for the team to take to the field and to welcome fans. (Photo Courtesy of Sylvan Lake Gulls)

Coming down to the wire for the Sylvan Lake Gulls

Construction on the Gulls Stadium continues as the team prepares for their first game on June 18

The new stadium the Sylvan Lake Gulls will be playing in is just about ready for the team to take to the field and to welcome fans. (Photo Courtesy of Sylvan Lake Gulls)
Staff of Stacey’s Happy Place wave through a window decorated for Eckville’s Grade 12 grad. The book store gave out a small gift to the grads to help celebrate their achievement. (Photo Submitted)

Eckville book store gives back to the graduating class

Stacey’s Happy Place gave each grad a small present on their graduation day, May 28

Staff of Stacey’s Happy Place wave through a window decorated for Eckville’s Grade 12 grad. The book store gave out a small gift to the grads to help celebrate their achievement. (Photo Submitted)
Gary Neilson. (Photo Submitted)

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library partnering with local photographer for unique class

Local photographer will teach an intro to astrophotography through the library this month

Gary Neilson. (Photo Submitted)
Kory Reimer, principal of Eckville Junior Senior High School. (Photo Submitted)
Kory Reimer, principal of Eckville Junior Senior High School. (Photo Submitted)
Emily Moos, the valedictorian for the Eckville Junior Senior High School Class of 2021, poses on stage for a photo during the May 28 graduation ceremony in the school’s gym. (Photo Submitted)

‘We made it’ says Eckville valedictorian

Emily Moos addressed her classmates during the graduation ceremony on May 28

Emily Moos, the valedictorian for the Eckville Junior Senior High School Class of 2021, poses on stage for a photo during the May 28 graduation ceremony in the school’s gym. (Photo Submitted)
A table full of Eckville Junior Senior High School’s grad photos was set up as a gift to the graduating students at the graduation ceremony on May 28. The grad ceremony was done in the school’s gymnasium rather than the community centre. (Photo Submitted)

Eckville honours graduating class at intimate ceremony

The grad ceremony was held on May 28 and was live streamed for family and friends

A table full of Eckville Junior Senior High School’s grad photos was set up as a gift to the graduating students at the graduation ceremony on May 28. The grad ceremony was done in the school’s gymnasium rather than the community centre. (Photo Submitted)