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A stud pony, who travelled down a highway, was found safe and sound and returned to his owner. (Photo courtesy of RCMP)

Giddy up: Lucky outcome for half blind pony who escaped owner’s property

Stud pony found east of Penhold in a field of mares returned to owner

A stud pony, who travelled down a highway, was found safe and sound and returned to his owner. (Photo courtesy of RCMP)
HJ Cody School theatre presents The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon. (Photos submitted)

Students get ambitious with fairy tale re-telling

HJ Cody students’ performance focuses on Brothers Grimm stories

  • Feb 7, 2023
HJ Cody School theatre presents The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon. (Photos submitted)
Red Deer RCMP  (File photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)
Red Deer RCMP  (File photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)
Sylvan Lake resident Virginia Lynn has released a book entitled The Iron Petunia that contains selected columns she wrote over an eight-year span back in the 1980s for the Wainwright Star Chronicle. Mark Weber/Sylvan Lake News

Sylvan Lake resident releases engaging book of published columns

Local resident Virginia Lynn has an engaging way of capturing all kinds…

Sylvan Lake resident Virginia Lynn has released a book entitled The Iron Petunia that contains selected columns she wrote over an eight-year span back in the 1980s for the Wainwright Star Chronicle. Mark Weber/Sylvan Lake News
Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (Advocate file photo)
Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (Advocate file photo)
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Trials coming in separate fraud and sexual assault cases

Fraud trial will not happen until early 2024

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Alberta Health Services has launched a new EMS-811 Shared Response program. (Advocate file photo)

Non-urgent 911 medical calls are now being sent to Health Link

Alberta’s latest initiative to free up ambulances and provide the appropriate level of care

Alberta Health Services has launched a new EMS-811 Shared Response program. (Advocate file photo)
Pictured here are Zoe Smibert and Sarain Frank Soonias - both part of the Sylvan Lake Theatre Company. Photo submitted

Sylvan Lake Theatre Company continues to flourish

Those with a passion for all things theatre will be excited to…

Pictured here are Zoe Smibert and Sarain Frank Soonias - both part of the Sylvan Lake Theatre Company. Photo submitted
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Sylvan Lake library seeking a new library director

The hiring process for a new library director is under way

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News file photo

Sylvan Lake to borrow $7 million for completion of Pogadl Park

Phase three of the park includes the construction of an RV campground expected to open in 2023

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Pictured here is an image from an Ice Dragon Boat racing event in Ottawa. Photo submitted

Still time to sign up for the Ice Dragon Boat Racing event

There is still time to sign up for the Ice Dragon Boat…

Pictured here is an image from an Ice Dragon Boat racing event in Ottawa. Photo submitted
Town of Sylvan Lake has launched a 10-year Destination Management Plan.

Town unveils new plan for community-focused tourism

Officials say the Plan will enhance community well-being and pride

Town of Sylvan Lake has launched a 10-year Destination Management Plan.
The first phase of the Highway 11 twinning project to Rocky Mountain House has been completed south of Sylvan Lake. It included roundabouts at Highway 781 (50th Street) and Range Road 15 (60th Street as seen here). (Photo by Paul Cowley/Advocate staff)

Hwy 11 twinning first phase complete

$120 million project to twin Hwy 11 from Sylvan Lake to Rocky Mountain House

The first phase of the Highway 11 twinning project to Rocky Mountain House has been completed south of Sylvan Lake. It included roundabouts at Highway 781 (50th Street) and Range Road 15 (60th Street as seen here). (Photo by Paul Cowley/Advocate staff)
Washrooms at Leader Field in Sylvan Lake were severely vandalized. (Facebook photo)

Washrooms in Sylvan Lake park vandalized

The washroom facilities at Leader Field in Sylvan Lake were severely vandalized…

  • Jan 25, 2023
Washrooms at Leader Field in Sylvan Lake were severely vandalized. (Facebook photo)
Five Scottish teams competed against rinks from Sylvan Lake, Lacombe, Rimbey and sponsors ATCO and UFA at a Strathcona Cup event in Sylvan Lake, Jan. 21. The tradition of Canadians and Scots in friendly competition for the cup dates back to 1903. (Photos by Barb Pettie/Sylvan Lake News)

PHOTOS: Scots visit Sylvan Lake

Five Scottish teams competed against rinks from Sylvan Lake, Lacombe, Rimbey and…

Five Scottish teams competed against rinks from Sylvan Lake, Lacombe, Rimbey and sponsors ATCO and UFA at a Strathcona Cup event in Sylvan Lake, Jan. 21. The tradition of Canadians and Scots in friendly competition for the cup dates back to 1903. (Photos by Barb Pettie/Sylvan Lake News)
HJ Cody students work on nails, while students from MC College cut and style hair for the ladies. (Photos submitted)

College, high school students help with ladies night

New Year, New You was the theme of Sylvan Lake Community Partners…

  • Jan 24, 2023
HJ Cody students work on nails, while students from MC College cut and style hair for the ladies. (Photos submitted)
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Chinook’s Edge to review inclement weather policy

Officials also raise concerns about rising carbon tax bills

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Ceremony took place in council chamber, Jan. 23. (Town of Sylvan Lake photo)

Town hosts flag inclusion ceremony

The Town of Sylvan Lake hosted a flag inclusion ceremony Monday, prior…

  • Jan 24, 2023
Ceremony took place in council chamber, Jan. 23. (Town of Sylvan Lake photo)
Chief Leonard Standingontheroad was officially sworn in as the Grand Chief of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations in a ceremony Friday Jan. 20, 2023. Chief Standingontheroad with his wife Stephanie (left) and Sylvan Lake Mayor Megan Hanson (far right).(Submitted/ Megan Hanson)

Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations announces new Grand Chief

The Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations have announced a new Grand…

Chief Leonard Standingontheroad was officially sworn in as the Grand Chief of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations in a ceremony Friday Jan. 20, 2023. Chief Standingontheroad with his wife Stephanie (left) and Sylvan Lake Mayor Megan Hanson (far right).(Submitted/ Megan Hanson)
Solar arrays line the desert floor in the desert north of Las Vegas. A 170-megawatt solar farm has been proposed for land about 14 km southwest of Sylvan Lake and some rural residents are concerned about losing quality farmland. (File photo by The Associated Press)

170-MW solar farm proposed southwest of Sylvan Lake

Some rural landowners concerned about loss of good farmland to new solar projects

Solar arrays line the desert floor in the desert north of Las Vegas. A 170-megawatt solar farm has been proposed for land about 14 km southwest of Sylvan Lake and some rural residents are concerned about losing quality farmland. (File photo by The Associated Press)