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(Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla / Sylvan Lake News)

Top year for Smile Cookie Campaign

Over a decade of Lakers supporting local ambulatory care

(Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla / Sylvan Lake News)
Joe Spichtig / Submitted photos

Facts and checklist before heading to ice

While out fishing on the lake, there are certain recommendations to keep…

Joe Spichtig / Submitted photos
Town of Sylvan Lake / Facebook photo

Town closes count on Pumpkin Trail

Halloween decorations now being repurposed

Town of Sylvan Lake / Facebook photo
Leah Gamroth with Girl Guide leaders, from left, Lynne Tirpak, Judy Scanland, Tamara Neilly, and Sandi Lapp.

Laker girl guide third Brownie to achieve all 50 badges

Leah Gamroth showed persistent growth throughout past two years

Leah Gamroth with Girl Guide leaders, from left, Lynne Tirpak, Judy Scanland, Tamara Neilly, and Sandi Lapp.
Jen Baliant / Submitted photo

Annual Coats for Kids program returns to offer warmer winter

Gently used coat donations are welcomed until season end

Jen Baliant / Submitted photo
Pumpkin Trail. (Town of Sylvan Lake / Facebook photo)

Add your Halloween pumpkins to Pumpkin Trail

Town aims to surpass last year’s numbers

Pumpkin Trail. (Town of Sylvan Lake / Facebook photo)
Hot dogs served to attendees. Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla / Sylvan Lake News
Hot dogs served to attendees. Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla / Sylvan Lake News
CP Holiday train at Port Haney Wharf. (Colleen Flanagan-THE NEWS)

CP Holiday Train goes virtual again for 2021, no stops in B.C. or Alberta

The 23rd annual event would have stopped in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows

CP Holiday train at Port Haney Wharf. (Colleen Flanagan-THE NEWS)
4-H Canada Logo

November 3 is national Show Your 4-H Colours Day

Show Your 4-H Colours Day is a national celebration put on by 4-H Canada

4-H Canada Logo
Corey Kozack poses in the entrance of the Haunted Barn of Grandview. Shaela Dansereau/ Pipestone Flyer.

The Haunted Barn of Grandview celebrates another spooktacular Halloween season

The Haunted Barn continues to grow and has proven immensely popular in its third year.

Corey Kozack poses in the entrance of the Haunted Barn of Grandview. Shaela Dansereau/ Pipestone Flyer.
Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla / Sylvan Lake News

Bible study and skateboarding a unique combination for young adults

Incline Industries offering safe space to unwind thoughts while improving boarding skills

Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla / Sylvan Lake News
Sylvan Lake Municipal Library’s Little Free Pantry (Submitted photo)
Sylvan Lake Municipal Library’s Little Free Pantry (Submitted photo)
Otters, Timberwolves, and Explorers tidied garbage from shorelines around Sylvan Lake.

Sylvan Lake youngsters out and about to make town cleaner

Sylvan Lake’s Timberwolves, Explorers, and Otters met two days late last month…

Otters, Timberwolves, and Explorers tidied garbage from shorelines around Sylvan Lake.
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Cheers to Sylvan Lakers who rebuilt the ravaged Pumpkin House

The structure was restored to its original state almost instantly

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Reeti Rohilla / Sylvan Lake News

Sylvan Lake Girl Guides’ work towards a cleaner beach

The Sylvan Lake Girl Guides (brownies) gathered in full spirit this evening…

Reeti Rohilla / Sylvan Lake News
Participants having made it to the finish line.
Scott McDermott / Submitted photo

Terry Fox Run unites community to raise money for cancer research

Sylvan Lakers came together Sunday morning to further Terry Fox’s legacy and…

Participants having made it to the finish line.
Scott McDermott / Submitted photo
Deborah Wiens. (submitted photo)

Deborah Wiens is running for council

Deborah Wiens is running in the upcoming municipal election on Oct. 18 for a council position

Deborah Wiens. (submitted photo)
Ross Fraser won $500,020 in LOTTO MAX. (submitted photo)

Sylvan Laker wins $500,020 in LOTTO MAX

Long-time LOTTO MAX fan Ross Fraser is an even bigger fan

Ross Fraser won $500,020 in LOTTO MAX. (submitted photo)
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Three current councillors in Sylvan Lake are running for re-election

In the municipal election on Oct. 18 three of the current councillors are running for re-election

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Alberta Health Services Logo. (file photo)

Update on temporary closures of Sylvan Lake’s Advanced Ambulatory Care Service

AHS has been successful in filling vacant shifts for August 21 and 22

Alberta Health Services Logo. (file photo)