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Pictured here is a scene from a past colour-throwing event in town. File photo

Say ‘so long’ to winter and ‘hello’ to spring at The Meltdown

With the goal of celebrating the arrival of spring, The Meltdown event…

Pictured here is a scene from a past colour-throwing event in town. File photo
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Composite drawing of suspect wanted in home robberies. (RCMP photo)

Stettler, Three Hills RCMP remain on hunt for robbery suspect

Three Hills and Stettler RCMP officers remain on the hunt for an…

Composite drawing of suspect wanted in home robberies. (RCMP photo)
An arrest has been made in the Feb. 13 church fire. (RCMP photo)

Bashaw RCMP make arrest in church vandalism spree

Suspects came forward following a public meeting

An arrest has been made in the Feb. 13 church fire. (RCMP photo)
The Traffic Safety Amendment Act changes the rules for motorists passing a stopped roadside worker vehicle with its lights flashing. (Black Press file photo)
The Traffic Safety Amendment Act changes the rules for motorists passing a stopped roadside worker vehicle with its lights flashing. (Black Press file photo)
Sylvan Lake Town Office (file photo)

Town to host Visioning Sessions in connection with Destination Marketing Plan

Two sessions are set to run at the Nexsource Centre on March 6

  • Feb 23, 2023
Sylvan Lake Town Office (file photo)
EMS staff helped with the breakfast. Here Lion Jennifer Hempler gets a hand serving breakfast. (Photo submitted)

Lions serve breakfast for community

Sylvan Lake Lions hosted a pancake breakfast in conjunction with Winterfest Feb.…

EMS staff helped with the breakfast. Here Lion Jennifer Hempler gets a hand serving breakfast. (Photo submitted)
(Photo courtesy of Sylvan Lake and District Archives)

The good old days were lots of work

Most of us have heard the term “the good old days.” Some…

(Photo courtesy of Sylvan Lake and District Archives)
H.J. Cody High School is fundraising for a new LED sign. (Photo by Kathleen Robinson)

Local high school seeking sponsors to help fund purchase of LED sign

H.J. Cody is offering three advertising levels for purchase

H.J. Cody High School is fundraising for a new LED sign. (Photo by Kathleen Robinson)
Pool A 1st place Swarbick team.

Seniors bonspiel results

Sylvan Lake Seniors Bonspiel saw 12 teams participate at the Nexsource Centre…

Pool A 1st place Swarbick team.
Shari Britton, with the Sylvan Lake Community Food Bank, stands in front of full shelves at the food bank after a shopping trip thanks to donations. Sylvan Lake file photo

Local food bank sees 30 per cent increase in demand in 2022

The Sylvan Lake Community Food Bank prepared 2,367 hampers last year

Shari Britton, with the Sylvan Lake Community Food Bank, stands in front of full shelves at the food bank after a shopping trip thanks to donations. Sylvan Lake file photo
Christopher Becks (Photo from ALERT)

Ponoka man accused of human trafficking

Province’s ALERT asking potential victims to come forward

Christopher Becks (Photo from ALERT)
Stolen property and weapons found at rural property. (RCMP photo)
Stolen property and weapons found at rural property. (RCMP photo)
Pictured here are Renshi Ken Sumner and Brooke Moore. Photo submitted

Sylvan Lake teen competes in Muay Thai

Sylvan Lake teen Brooke Moore stepped into the ring for her first…

Pictured here are Renshi Ken Sumner and Brooke Moore. Photo submitted
Brody Allard of Calgary enjoys a skate with his dad during Winterfest fun on Feb. 18. A range of events continued through the Family Day weekend. Mark Weber/Sylvan Lake News

PHOTOS: Lots of family fun during annual Winterfest

There was plenty to see and do during this year’s rendition of…

Brody Allard of Calgary enjoys a skate with his dad during Winterfest fun on Feb. 18. A range of events continued through the Family Day weekend. Mark Weber/Sylvan Lake News
Work got underway this week. (Contributed photo)

New signs for Sylvan Lake

The installation of new signs welcoming visitors to Sylvan Lake began this…

  • Feb 16, 2023
Work got underway this week. (Contributed photo)
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Tips for reducing chances of a wildlife vehicle collision

The RCMP is offering tips on how motorists can reduce the chances…

  • Feb 14, 2023
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RCMP release an update on the rules around vehicle modifications

RCMP have provided an update on the rules around vehicle modifications, which…

  • Feb 14, 2023
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Pumpjacks west of Lacombe. (Advocate file photo)

Energy royalty tax break questioned

Lacombe County reeve notes oil and gas industry already being subsidized by municipalities

  • Feb 14, 2023
Pumpjacks west of Lacombe. (Advocate file photo)
Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service was temporarily closed on Feb. 13 due to a gap in physician coverage, and will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 15 before reopening from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. (File photo by The Canadian Press)

Health care staffing shortages continue to hamper central Alberta facilities

More closures for Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service

Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service was temporarily closed on Feb. 13 due to a gap in physician coverage, and will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 15 before reopening from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. (File photo by The Canadian Press)
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