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Carol Davis in rehearsal for the Camrose Churchmice production of ‘Mamma Mia’. The show will run over two weekends in February, with opening night on Feb. 7. Photo Submitted

Sylvan Lake actor lands role in her first stage production

Carol Davis will perform in “Mama Mia” opening Feb. 7

Carol Davis in rehearsal for the Camrose Churchmice production of ‘Mamma Mia’. The show will run over two weekends in February, with opening night on Feb. 7. Photo Submitted
Randi Boulton took home the Singer/Songwriter of the Year Award at the Red Deer Entertainment Awards. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
Randi Boulton took home the Singer/Songwriter of the Year Award at the Red Deer Entertainment Awards. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
Sylvan Lake fashion designer preparing for fashion show in Vancouver

Sylvan Lake fashion designer preparing for fashion show in Vancouver

Sally Sandusky is working with Raw Artists for her upcoming show

Sylvan Lake fashion designer preparing for fashion show in Vancouver
Ecole Steffie Woima School choir performed for seniors at the NesSource Centre on Dec. 19. Photo by Kaylyn Whibbs/Sylvan Lake News

VIDEO: Steffie Woima choir sings for seniors

Steffie Woima’s choir spent the afternoon with seniors at the NexSource Centre on Dec. 19

Ecole Steffie Woima School choir performed for seniors at the NesSource Centre on Dec. 19. Photo by Kaylyn Whibbs/Sylvan Lake News
VIDEO: Sylvan Lake Sacred Massed Choir celebrates the holidays with a high note

VIDEO: Sylvan Lake Sacred Massed Choir celebrates the holidays with a high note

The choir performed at the Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Lodge on Dec. 6.

VIDEO: Sylvan Lake Sacred Massed Choir celebrates the holidays with a high note
WATCH: Busy weekend as Sylvan Lake lights up the lake

WATCH: Busy weekend as Sylvan Lake lights up the lake

Light Up The Lake Celebrations took place around town Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.

WATCH: Busy weekend as Sylvan Lake lights up the lake
The Ecole Mother Teresa School Advent Band played a three-stop tour around Sylvan Lake. Photo by Kaylyn Whibbs/Sylvan Lake News

Mother Teresa School’s Advent Band tours Sylvan Lake

The Grade 7-9 band made three different stops around town during their tour.

The Ecole Mother Teresa School Advent Band played a three-stop tour around Sylvan Lake. Photo by Kaylyn Whibbs/Sylvan Lake News
The Senior’s Centre was full on Nov. 20 for the annual Senior’s Conference, and it included musical entertainment from the Sgt. Wilson’s Army Show.

Sylvan Lake seniors learn about opportunities at annual Senior’s Conference

The Sylvan Lake Senior’s Association held the conference Nov. 20 at the NexSource Centre.

The Senior’s Centre was full on Nov. 20 for the annual Senior’s Conference, and it included musical entertainment from the Sgt. Wilson’s Army Show.
Sylvan Lake students prepare for opening night of ‘Almost, Maine”

Sylvan Lake students prepare for opening night of ‘Almost, Maine”

Students and staff from H.J. Cody have been hard at work since September to bring Almost to life

Sylvan Lake students prepare for opening night of ‘Almost, Maine”
Brett Kissel
Brett Kissel
Sylvan Lake will Light Up The Lake for the holidays

Sylvan Lake will Light Up The Lake for the holidays

Light Up the Lake celebrations will occur Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 throughout town.

Sylvan Lake will Light Up The Lake for the holidays
This is Thriller will be held once again this weekend at the Sheraton Hotel. The Halloween themed fundraiser will support the Friends of the Red Deer Regional Hospital and Pound It Hip Hop Dancers Association (PIHHDA).File photo

‘Thriller’ charity event runs Oct. 27th at the Sheraton

Proceeds to support Friends of the Red Deer Regional Hospital and Pound it Hip Hop

This is Thriller will be held once again this weekend at the Sheraton Hotel. The Halloween themed fundraiser will support the Friends of the Red Deer Regional Hospital and Pound It Hip Hop Dancers Association (PIHHDA).File photo
Melody sings her rendition of “Country Road” for the judges on the first night of auditions on Oct. 2. Photos by Megan Roth/Sylvan Lake News

WATCH: Auditions prove Sylvan’s Got Talent

The annual talent show on Nov. 2 will have 18 performances

Melody sings her rendition of “Country Road” for the judges on the first night of auditions on Oct. 2. Photos by Megan Roth/Sylvan Lake News
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Sylvan Lake author releases final book in trilogy

M.K. Stelmack’s Greene Family Trilogy is set in Spirit Lake, which is based exactly on Sylvan Lake.

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Red Deer indie band Young Howler releases new EP

Red Deer indie band Young Howler releases new EP

Young Howler performed at their release party at Incline Industries in Sylvan Lake on Fri., Sept 21.

Red Deer indie band Young Howler releases new EP
Stacey Benjamain from the Stettler Board of Trade, left, and Fran Snowden of Stettler Rotary Club sell tickets at Taste of Stettler, while Eric Snowden counts money. The 200 available tickets sold out fast for the annual Rotary Taste of Stettler event held at the Hub on Sept. 21. (Lisa Joy/Stettler Independent)
Stacey Benjamain from the Stettler Board of Trade, left, and Fran Snowden of Stettler Rotary Club sell tickets at Taste of Stettler, while Eric Snowden counts money. The 200 available tickets sold out fast for the annual Rotary Taste of Stettler event held at the Hub on Sept. 21. (Lisa Joy/Stettler Independent)
Entertainer Fred Penner is gearing up for a fundraiser to be held at Bo’s Bar & Grill Sept. 28th. The event will benefit both the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery and the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra. He’s also performing Sept. 29th at the Memorial Centre.                                photo submitted

Fred Penner featured during special Symphony and Museum fundraiser

Event at Bo’s Bar & Grill set to run Sept. 28th

Entertainer Fred Penner is gearing up for a fundraiser to be held at Bo’s Bar & Grill Sept. 28th. The event will benefit both the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery and the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra. He’s also performing Sept. 29th at the Memorial Centre.                                photo submitted
Author Andrew Kooman, who is also co-owner of the Red Deer-based Unveil Studios, is thrilled with the early response to his latest script Delft Blue.                                photo submitted

Red Deer native Andrew Kooman’s latest script already making waves

Andrew Kooman is thrilled with early response to Delft Blue

Author Andrew Kooman, who is also co-owner of the Red Deer-based Unveil Studios, is thrilled with the early response to his latest script Delft Blue.                                photo submitted
A view of the different rides lined up in the public parking lot on 50 Avenue.

PHOTOS: Midway brings thrills to Sylvan Lake

The Midway ran over the Labour Day weekend in Sylvan Lake

A view of the different rides lined up in the public parking lot on 50 Avenue.
Registration open for Sylvan’s Got Talent auditions

Registration open for Sylvan’s Got Talent auditions

Auditions will be held Oct. 2-3 with the finale on Nov. 2

Registration open for Sylvan’s Got Talent auditions