Steve Dills

A group of brave softball coaches feel the chill during their participation in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge at Four Seasons Park on Aug. 21.

Challenge sent internationally by those attending baseball camp in Sylvan

The message emanating from Sylvan Lake’s Four Seasons Park on Aug. 21 was designed to send shivers up the

A group of brave softball coaches feel the chill during their participation in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge at Four Seasons Park on Aug. 21.

Won jazz raffle package to Canmore

The winning ticket in the raffle held by the Jazz At The Lake Festival Society was drawn during Sunday

Time for a dramatic change in direction on this journey of mine

It’s been a great journey, but now, I feel, is the right time to change paths.

Town to investigate costs, locations, opportunities for day mooring docks

During their regular meeting Aug. 11, Sylvan Lake councillors:

Runners of the Red Deer Hash House Harriers sprinted under a bridge of arms of other members as they headed along Lakeshore Drive last Thursday evening.

Following the trail to beer at the end, goal of Hash House Harriers

Colourful symbols began appearing on sidewalks throughout town last Wednesday night as preparations took place for an unusual event.

Runners of the Red Deer Hash House Harriers sprinted under a bridge of arms of other members as they headed along Lakeshore Drive last Thursday evening.
A group of youngsters smiled for the camera while posing with the Stanley Cup during Sunday’s visit to Sylvan Lake

Stanley photo shoots provided $2,784 for NexSource Centre

Construction of Sylvan Lake’s new multi-use recreation facility got a boost Sunday during the Stanley Cup’s visit to Sylvan Lake.

A group of youngsters smiled for the camera while posing with the Stanley Cup during Sunday’s visit to Sylvan Lake

Landscaping concept approved for Ryders-Vista park

The sketches weren’t as pretty or eye appealing as councillors wanted, but they approved the final draft concept

Cory Nespor was one of the members of Sylvan Lake Art Society who showed their talent in a booth during Jazz At The Lake’s concerts in Lions Legacy Park.

Provocative, inspirational quotes turned into unique artwork

Inspiration is found in journals that Cory Nespor began in 2000. His first journal was to document a summer adventure.

Cory Nespor was one of the members of Sylvan Lake Art Society who showed their talent in a booth during Jazz At The Lake’s concerts in Lions Legacy Park.

73 lots created for Ryders Ridge

Creation of 73 residential lots for the second phase of The Vista in Ryders Ridge subdivision was approved

Colin Fraser

Stanley Cup returning to Sylvan Lake Sunday

The Stanley Cup, the Holy Grail of North American hockey, is making a return trip to Sylvan Lake on Sunday.

Colin Fraser
Don’t let invasive mussels catch a ride was just one of the messages Cajun Paradis

Boaters educated about dangers posed by mussels; how to clean watercraft

As the province ramps up its campaign to keep Alberta free of zebra and quagga mussels, local agencies were involved

Don’t let invasive mussels catch a ride was just one of the messages Cajun Paradis

Town reviewing insurance proposal on arena before demolish can begin

The town is evaluating a compensation proposal from its insurance company before demolition of the collapsed arena can begin.

Quick progress urged on demolition of ‘open coffin’

Frustration is rising day after day. Yet there appears to be an end in sight. The question is ‘will it be soon enough’?

Business owner furious about road closure for Farmers’ Market

Closure of 50th Street in the downtown area all day tomorrow (Friday) prompted an angry response from one business owner

Streets named after families with historic significance

Several current and past residents of Sylvan Lake were remembered when names were approved for the Crestview subdivision

Building continuing rapid pace through summer season

Eleven new homes and nine rowhouse units accounted for more than $4.1 million in construction permitted by the town during July.

Design work proceeding on next $1.9 million of Lakeshore Drive project

During their regular meeting July 14, Sylvan Lake councillors:

Three youths were recently captured on a video camera trying to get into a vehicle under cover of darkness. They are identifiable in a picture obtained by RCMP and can expect a visit from a constable in the near future.

Assistance requested to curb thefts from unlocked vehicles

Sylvan Lake RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in preventing a crime trend which involves perpetrators rummaging

Three youths were recently captured on a video camera trying to get into a vehicle under cover of darkness. They are identifiable in a picture obtained by RCMP and can expect a visit from a constable in the near future.
Rev. Jin Woo Kim (centre) accepted a Friendship Award presented to Memorial Presbyterian Church by The Royal Canadian Legion during the service Sunday. Making the presentation were Gordon Graham

Decades of assistance recognized with Legion award

Years of involvement of Memorial Presbyterian Church members and ministers was recognized

Rev. Jin Woo Kim (centre) accepted a Friendship Award presented to Memorial Presbyterian Church by The Royal Canadian Legion during the service Sunday. Making the presentation were Gordon Graham

Athletes brought home medals from Alberta Summer Games

A number of Sylvan Lake residents were competitors at the Alberta Summer Games which wrapped up on Sunday in Airdrie.

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