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Lacombe Author Barbara A. Glasier recently released her first book – “A Critical Human Error: When Paternity Is Not a Choice”. (Photo submitted)

BOOK REVIEW: Lacombe author pens first novel “A Critical Human Error”

Barbara A. Glasier’s book touches on family, childhood innocence and redemption

Lacombe Author Barbara A. Glasier recently released her first book – “A Critical Human Error: When Paternity Is Not a Choice”. (Photo submitted)
Todd Colin Vaughan/Host of The Expert

PODCAST: COVID-19 and the US Election

The Expert welcomes Burman University Political Scientist Marc Froese

Todd Colin Vaughan/Host of The Expert
Todd Colin Vaughan/Host of The Expert                                Todd Colin Vaughan/Host of The Expert

PODCAST: Black Lives Matter in central Alberta Part 2

More insight into the Black Lives Matter movement of central Alberta

Todd Colin Vaughan/Host of The Expert                                Todd Colin Vaughan/Host of The Expert
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Recording residency available at Benalto studio

Hurry Hard Records has opened applications for a new musician residency program out of Benalto

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Photo Courtesy of Kelly Delaney Pyke’s Youtube Channel

Sylvan Lake writer pens song for health care workers

“We owe them a thank you,” said Sylvan Lake’s Kelly Delaney Pyke, a career health care aide

Photo Courtesy of Kelly Delaney Pyke’s Youtube Channel
Todd Colin Vaughan/Host of The Expert

PODCAST: Black Lives Matter in central Alberta

Community organizers come on the show to discuss central Albertan anti-racist movement

Todd Colin Vaughan/Host of The Expert
Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders, left, and Joe Biden talk on Feb. 25, during the South Carolina Democratic debate in Charleston, South Carolina. (Josh Morgan / The Greenville News)

PODCAST: Super Tuesday with Burman University Politicial Scientist Marc Froese

The Expert welcomes frequent collaborator to discuss US Democratic Primary

Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders, left, and Joe Biden talk on Feb. 25, during the South Carolina Democratic debate in Charleston, South Carolina. (Josh Morgan / The Greenville News)
HJ Cody students Maia Belich, Skyler Umlah, Abbey Endo and Aly Moxness pose with a prop from the high school’s upcoming musical, “Peace, Love and Music: A 1960s Music Revue.” The play runs from March 5-14. Photo Submitted

These Kids Were Made For Singin’ and That’s Just What They’ll Do!

HJ Cody prepares for its fall musical “Peace, Love and Music: A 1960s Music Revue”

HJ Cody students Maia Belich, Skyler Umlah, Abbey Endo and Aly Moxness pose with a prop from the high school’s upcoming musical, “Peace, Love and Music: A 1960s Music Revue.” The play runs from March 5-14. Photo Submitted
Robert Edwards and his Wife, Elizabeth Edwards, at an Alberta Primitive Skills Society meet at Camp Teepee Pole, Sundre, Alta. in 2017. Photo used with permission

Ponoka wilderness survivalist takes on ‘Alone: The Beast’

Show premieres Feb. 13, episode featuring Edwards airs Feb. 20

Robert Edwards and his Wife, Elizabeth Edwards, at an Alberta Primitive Skills Society meet at Camp Teepee Pole, Sundre, Alta. in 2017. Photo used with permission
Cast members from Abracadavers shoot a scene for the award-winning series. Part of the project, which will reach an even bigger audience in the New Year, was shot in the Stettler area.                                Photo submitted

Award-winning film, partly shot in the Stettler region, continues to reach a broader audience

Abracadavers follows the story of Chris whose mom died in a freak hair salon chair accident

Cast members from Abracadavers shoot a scene for the award-winning series. Part of the project, which will reach an even bigger audience in the New Year, was shot in the Stettler area.                                Photo submitted
(l-r) Kaitlyn Worr, Amanda Leeder, Leah Whalen, Andriana Lewis, and Annika Lewis pose for a photo with a nutcracker. The five will be apart of the Nutcracker Ballet at Red Deer College Dec. 13-15. Photo Submitted.

Sylvan Lakers to perform in upcoming “The Nutcracker” ballet

The five dancers will grace the stage during the three day production at Red Deer College Dec. 13-15

(l-r) Kaitlyn Worr, Amanda Leeder, Leah Whalen, Andriana Lewis, and Annika Lewis pose for a photo with a nutcracker. The five will be apart of the Nutcracker Ballet at Red Deer College Dec. 13-15. Photo Submitted.
The Sylvan Lake Sacred Massed Choir sang 10 songs about the birth of Chirst during the Massed Choir’s Christmas Concert Dec. 8.

WATCH: Sylvan Lake choirs bring joy at annual Christmas Concert

The 32nd annual Inter-church Sacred Massed Choir Christmas Concert was held Dec. 8

The Sylvan Lake Sacred Massed Choir sang 10 songs about the birth of Chirst during the Massed Choir’s Christmas Concert Dec. 8.
PODCAST: The Expert welcomes Archaeologist Myles Chykerda

PODCAST: The Expert welcomes Archaeologist Myles Chykerda

Chykerda discusses Greece, Alberta and the field of archaeology as a whole

PODCAST: The Expert welcomes Archaeologist Myles Chykerda
Photos by Megan Roth/Sylvan Lake News

WATCH: Washboard Union opens bull riding weekend in Sylvan Lake

Country artists Jason Benoit and Washboard Union played to a full audience Nov. 14

Photos by Megan Roth/Sylvan Lake News
Dylan Gillett has lived in Sylvan Lake for eight years, and says he is excited to make his mark in the local music scene. Photo Submitted.

Sylvan Lake artist to perform at BRC cabaret

Dylan Gillett will take to the stage Friday evening after the bull riders have finished

Dylan Gillett has lived in Sylvan Lake for eight years, and says he is excited to make his mark in the local music scene. Photo Submitted.
The Great Kooshog Lake Hollis McCauley Fishing Derby, penned by Norm Foster, is currently on at Cow Patti Theatre Company in Lacombe. (Todd Colin Vaughan/LACOMBE EXPRESS)
The Great Kooshog Lake Hollis McCauley Fishing Derby, penned by Norm Foster, is currently on at Cow Patti Theatre Company in Lacombe. (Todd Colin Vaughan/LACOMBE EXPRESS)
Tygan Komarniski works with one of the skeletons that will appear in the haunted house put on by the H.J. Cody Drama Department. Photo Submitted

Sylvan Lake students get spooky for annual haunted house

The drama department at the high school presents a “haunted museum” this weekend

Tygan Komarniski works with one of the skeletons that will appear in the haunted house put on by the H.J. Cody Drama Department. Photo Submitted
PODCAST: The Expert welcomes Jo(E) Social Media’s Joe Whitbread

PODCAST: The Expert welcomes Jo(E) Social Media’s Joe Whitbread

Discussion focuses on the past, present and future of our social interactions online

PODCAST: The Expert welcomes Jo(E) Social Media’s Joe Whitbread
Johnny Cash tribute show coming to Sylvan Lake

Johnny Cash tribute show coming to Sylvan Lake

David James and Big River’s Tribute to Johnny Cash will be at the Sylvan Lake Legion on Oct. 18

Johnny Cash tribute show coming to Sylvan Lake
An attendee of the Flannel and Feast Festival searches through a maze of hay for small treats hidden in its depth. Photos by Megan Roth/Sylvan Lake News

Second annual Flannel and Feast Festival a cold success

The festival was held in the library parking lot on Sept. 28

An attendee of the Flannel and Feast Festival searches through a maze of hay for small treats hidden in its depth. Photos by Megan Roth/Sylvan Lake News