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Mayor Sean McIntyre shared his passion for reading by reading passages from Chris Hatfield’s book An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth.

Community leaders read to Ecole Fox Run students

On January 27, the students of Ecole Fox Run were visited by three leaders of the Sylvan Lake Community.

Mayor Sean McIntyre shared his passion for reading by reading passages from Chris Hatfield’s book An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth.
Read for 15 - Councillor Colleen Ebden along with her grandchildren Ella and Walker Landry were at the Eckville Library on January 27 for Family Literacy Day. See our story on page 2.

Eckville Library competes in national #ReadFor15 campaign

The Eckille Municipal Library competed in the province wide Challenge #ReadFor15 on January 27,

Read for 15 - Councillor Colleen Ebden along with her grandchildren Ella and Walker Landry were at the Eckville Library on January 27 for Family Literacy Day. See our story on page 2.
Trinity Bouwman of Eckville Jr./Sr. High brings the ball up court during an Aces intrasquad game.

Eckville Junior girls play intrasquad game

Eckville Jr/Sr. High held an intrasquad game that encapsulated the growth of female basketball in the Town of Eckville.

Trinity Bouwman of Eckville Jr./Sr. High brings the ball up court during an Aces intrasquad game.
Janelle Burton looked to find the dot with this throw at the 25th Annual Eckville Oilmen’s Curling Bonspiel.

Oilmens Mixes Curling Bonspiel Celebrates 50th year

The Eckville Curling Rink was home to the 50th anniversary of the Oilmen’s Mixed Curling Bonspiel on January 27-29

Janelle Burton looked to find the dot with this throw at the 25th Annual Eckville Oilmen’s Curling Bonspiel.
Taylor Johnson

RBC’s #Make150Count initiative comes to the Eckville Manor

Fifteen-year-old David Thompson High School student Taylor Johnson brought smiles to the residents of the Eckville Manor.

Taylor Johnson
MID RANGE J - Korbyn Lentz looked to ice this jump shot from just outside the paint on January 11.

Sr. Aces boys get their first win of the year

The Eckville Jr./Sr. High Senior Aces basketball team grabbed their first win of the season over a young Spruce View squad.

MID RANGE J - Korbyn Lentz looked to ice this jump shot from just outside the paint on January 11.
Pink Shirt Day will be on February 15 at C.P. Blakely School.

Sylvan Lake Pink Shirt Day to be held at C.P. Blakely School

C.P. Blakely School alongside the community of Sylvan Lake will join together to help stop bullying by celebrating Pink Shirt Day.

Pink Shirt Day will be on February 15 at C.P. Blakely School.
Eagles forward #9 Mitch Labreche would look to solve the Barons goaltender with this athletic drive to the net on Sunday

Eckville grabs 2-0 series lead against Devon

The Eagles have shaken off some old hangups and put themselves in a position to move on to the second round of the NCHL playoffs.

Eagles forward #9 Mitch Labreche would look to solve the Barons goaltender with this athletic drive to the net on Sunday
Youth Education Coordinator Della Graham of Suicide Information and Education Services from Red Deer visited the students of Ecole Mother Teresa to help team them how to deal with stress and build self-esteem.

Suicide Prevention week helps students deal with stress and build self-esteem

Students of Ecole Mother Teresa in Sylvan Lake were visited by a member of Suicide Information and Education Services (SIES) from Red Deer.

Youth Education Coordinator Della Graham of Suicide Information and Education Services from Red Deer visited the students of Ecole Mother Teresa to help team them how to deal with stress and build self-esteem.
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OLR students visited by local karate masters

The students of Our Lady of the Rosary School were visited by members of Sylvan Lake Traditional Karate.

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West Central Wildcat captain #12 Ayden Pollitt skated the puck over the blueline against Camrose on January 22.

West Central Wildcats beat Camrose 2-1

On Sunday, January 22 - the female Bantam West Central Wildcats(WCW) had an important game against the Camrose Wildcats.

West Central Wildcat captain #12 Ayden Pollitt skated the puck over the blueline against Camrose on January 22.
Girls from all over Central Alberta celebrated Female Hockey Day in Sylvan Lake.

Central Alberta celebrates Female Hockey Day

Central Alberta was one of the host communities for the first annual Female Hockey Day held across Alberta.

Girls from all over Central Alberta celebrated Female Hockey Day in Sylvan Lake.
FLIPSIDE YOUTH CENTRE - Deshon Lennard

Flipside Youth Centre to host third annual ‘Big Brother’ event

The Flipside Youth Centre is hosting their third Annual Big Brother Day on February 10.

FLIPSIDE YOUTH CENTRE - Deshon Lennard
RAZZLE DAZZLE - Isaiah Staples looked to tie the Parkview defenders in knots with this under the basket move.

Aces drop one at home to Parkview

Despite a promising and competitive first half, the Eckville Senior Mens Aces basketball team came up short 50-62 to Parkview.

RAZZLE DAZZLE - Isaiah Staples looked to tie the Parkview defenders in knots with this under the basket move.
Melissa Konjolka led a Candlelit Yin Yoga Class at Peace in a Pod Yoga on January 17.

Peace in a Pod Yoga offers Candlelit Yin Yoga

Eckville’s own Peace in a Pod Yoga is continuing to be a source of innovation and inspiration in the community.

Melissa Konjolka led a Candlelit Yin Yoga Class at Peace in a Pod Yoga on January 17.
DJ Sabatoge will open for Madchild on February 16 at the Scott Block Theatre in Red Deer.

Sylvan Lake DJ to open for Madchild in Red Deer on Feb. 16

DJ Sabatoge, an 11-year-old Laker who attends Ecole Mother Teresa under his given name Sebastian Reinhart, has been DJing for two years.

DJ Sabatoge will open for Madchild on February 16 at the Scott Block Theatre in Red Deer.
Rotary members old and new joined together at Sugarbelle Cakery for the club’s first open house in Sylvan Lake.

Rotary Club holds first open house at Sugarbelle

The Rotary Club of Sylvan Lake held their very first membership drive at Sugarbelle Cakery on January 18.

Rotary members old and new joined together at Sugarbelle Cakery for the club’s first open house in Sylvan Lake.
Ladies Bonspiel - Edith Ettema

Eckville Curling Rink to hold ladies bonspiel

From February 10-11, women curlers of all skill levels will compete for rink supremacy in Eckville.

Ladies Bonspiel - Edith Ettema
LAY IT UP - Madison Wheeler drove past the Parkview defenders on the way to the bucket for an easy score on January 11.

Women Aces start 2017 with blow out victory

The Eckville High School’s senior womens’ Aces basketball team began 2017 on their home court with an important 59-28 win over Parkview.

LAY IT UP - Madison Wheeler drove past the Parkview defenders on the way to the bucket for an easy score on January 11.
GOING UP - Taylor Ferguson looked to control the Broncs’ defenders during a home game on January 12.

Lakers hold onto lead with win over Ponoka

The H.J. Cody senior women’s basketball team hosted the Ponoka Broncs on Thursday, January 12.

GOING UP - Taylor Ferguson looked to control the Broncs’ defenders during a home game on January 12.