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Sylvan Lake actors Everett Dool (left) and Layne Zazalak are pictured rehearsing one of the four plays for the Theatre Trail that took place in the fall. The Sylvan Lake Theatre will be hosting a workshop and storytelling circles to encourage more people to try theatre. (Contributed photo by Megan Routhier)

Sylvan Lake Theatre offering opportunity to develop skills

If you’ve ever wanted to explore your artistic side, now is your…

Sylvan Lake actors Everett Dool (left) and Layne Zazalak are pictured rehearsing one of the four plays for the Theatre Trail that took place in the fall. The Sylvan Lake Theatre will be hosting a workshop and storytelling circles to encourage more people to try theatre. (Contributed photo by Megan Routhier)
The future home of the Dr. Frank Coppock Memorial Museum and Eckville’s first hospital site. (Photo by Michaela Ludwig)

Eckville museum moving ahead

The Eckville & District Historical Society held a community meeting on Sept.…

The future home of the Dr. Frank Coppock Memorial Museum and Eckville’s first hospital site. (Photo by Michaela Ludwig)
Ment-To-Matter program participants. (Photo submitted)

Student mentors helping Sylvan Lake’s youth

Ment-To-Matter program back for the 2022/2023 school year

Ment-To-Matter program participants. (Photo submitted)
Sylvan Lake’s Friendsgiving event will showcase a fireworks show at the end of the night. (Photo by Ashli Barrett/Advocate Staff)

Skip the pie and come out to Friendsgiving in Sylvan Lake

If you’re looking for something fun to do this Thanksgiving weekend, grab…

Sylvan Lake’s Friendsgiving event will showcase a fireworks show at the end of the night. (Photo by Ashli Barrett/Advocate Staff)
YEAH aims to build a facility in Sylvan Lake to help area youth. (File photo)

YEAH hosting bottle drive to help youth

Sylvan Lake’s Youth Empowerment Awareness Hub (YEAH) will be hosting a bottle…

YEAH aims to build a facility in Sylvan Lake to help area youth. (File photo)
Homeowner Kevin Dakin shows the first two albums Elvis ever put out, which he found in the house he and his wife, Kjeryn, recently purchased. (Photo by Michaela Ludwig)

Sylvan Lakers uncover box of historical mementos

Sylvan Lake town councillor Kjeryn Dakin and her husband, Kevin, recently purchased…

Homeowner Kevin Dakin shows the first two albums Elvis ever put out, which he found in the house he and his wife, Kjeryn, recently purchased. (Photo by Michaela Ludwig)
Sylvan Lake’s Flannel & Feast event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the library parking lot. (Photo submitted)

Join the cabin lifestyle

Come out to Sylvan Lake’s Flannel & Feast event

Sylvan Lake’s Flannel & Feast event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the library parking lot. (Photo submitted)
Some of the participants in this year’s Terry Fox Run, which raised $5,425. (Photo by Michaela Ludwig)

Sylvan Lakers participate in annual Terry Fox Run

Sylvan Lakers gave it their all for Terry Fox on Sunday, Sept.…

Some of the participants in this year’s Terry Fox Run, which raised $5,425. (Photo by Michaela Ludwig)
Tickst for the Sept. 29 show are available at Once Again New & Consignment Boutique. (Photo by Michaela Ludwig)

Charity fashion show supporting Community Partners

Helping others, one ensemble at a time. On Thursday, Sept. 29, Jeanette…

Tickst for the Sept. 29 show are available at Once Again New & Consignment Boutique. (Photo by Michaela Ludwig)
Cinzia Cappella and Vaughn Taylor, branch manager with Sylvan Lake RBC. RBC donated $500 to cover the lunches for the Women’s Wellness Retreat event. (Photo submitted)

Treat yourself to a day out

Women’s Wellness Retreat running Sept. 24

Cinzia Cappella and Vaughn Taylor, branch manager with Sylvan Lake RBC. RBC donated $500 to cover the lunches for the Women’s Wellness Retreat event. (Photo submitted)
The 2021 Smile Cookie Campaign raised $15,520. (Photo submitted)

Smile Cookie Campaign to help bring doctors to Sylvan Lake

The annual Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign will be running Sept. 19…

The 2021 Smile Cookie Campaign raised $15,520. (Photo submitted)
Veterans Voice of Canada/Flags of Remembrance is hosting the Walk For Veterans in Sylvan Lake on Sept. 25.

Walk For Veterans returns to Sylvan Lake Sept. 25

The 2022 Canadian Walk for Veterans will return as an in-person event…

Veterans Voice of Canada/Flags of Remembrance is hosting the Walk For Veterans in Sylvan Lake on Sept. 25.
Karen Filthaut, president of the Sylvan Lake Art Society, is pictured working on a painting. (Photo submitted)

Art Society hoping to increase membership

The Sylvan Lake Art Society (SLAS) is dedicated to providing a time…

Karen Filthaut, president of the Sylvan Lake Art Society, is pictured working on a painting. (Photo submitted)
And they’re off. The Skocdopoles held their annual Hespero Balloon Race this September long weekend. (Photo by Sheri Skocdopole Photography)

Hot air balloons over Eckville

Eckville residents may have done a double take during the long weekend…

And they’re off. The Skocdopoles held their annual Hespero Balloon Race this September long weekend. (Photo by Sheri Skocdopole Photography)
Sylvan Lake’s Health and Wellness Healing Hub. (Photo submitted)

Sylvan Lake’s Health and Wellness Healing Hub complete

A space for peace and mindfulness in Sylvan Lake is now complete.…

Sylvan Lake’s Health and Wellness Healing Hub. (Photo submitted)
A variety of cooking classes are being offered by the Sylvan Lake recreation and culture department. (File photo)

Local youth can learn to cook

Sylvan Lake’s recreation and culture department is stirring things up a bit…

A variety of cooking classes are being offered by the Sylvan Lake recreation and culture department. (File photo)
From left: H.J. Cody instructor Randall Prediger, Crucial Diesel owner Chris Jervis, Lodge 43 owner Trevor Jones and Canadian Tire Sylvan Lake owner Randy Patton with some till receipts after shopping for some much-needed items for the school’s industrial education program. (Photo submitted)

Burger sales net nearly $1,700 for H.J. Cody program

Thanks to Lodge 43 and Chris Jervis, owner of Crucial Diesel in…

From left: H.J. Cody instructor Randall Prediger, Crucial Diesel owner Chris Jervis, Lodge 43 owner Trevor Jones and Canadian Tire Sylvan Lake owner Randy Patton with some till receipts after shopping for some much-needed items for the school’s industrial education program. (Photo submitted)
Sylvan Lake will be celebrating Alberta Day on Sept. 3. (File photo)

Celebrate being Albertan

Sylvan Lake will be celebrating the first Alberta Day, Sept. 3 with…

Sylvan Lake will be celebrating Alberta Day on Sept. 3. (File photo)
The Flags of Remembrance ceremony will be held at Sylvan Lake’s Centennial Park on Saturday, Sept. 10. (Photo submitted by Al Cameron)

Sylvan Lake honouring military heroes

On Saturday, Sept. 10, Veterans Voices of Canada will be hosting their…

The Flags of Remembrance ceremony will be held at Sylvan Lake’s Centennial Park on Saturday, Sept. 10. (Photo submitted by Al Cameron)
Friends of the Sylvan Lake Library recently donated $6,259.58 to the library. Pictured from left to right, Tanya Ryga, Gail Innes, John Kloosterman, Ian Oostindie, Debbie Oostindie and Sam Kurt. Andrea Newland, library director, is seated in the chair. The group is looking for new, younger volunteers to take over.

Library group looking for new volunteers

The Friends of the Sylvan Lake Library made their final donation on…

Friends of the Sylvan Lake Library recently donated $6,259.58 to the library. Pictured from left to right, Tanya Ryga, Gail Innes, John Kloosterman, Ian Oostindie, Debbie Oostindie and Sam Kurt. Andrea Newland, library director, is seated in the chair. The group is looking for new, younger volunteers to take over.