Skip to content

News

Sylvan’s elected officials deserve raise: citizen

Sylvan Lake’s mayor and councillors deserve a raise.

Two alarm calls

Following are calls responded to by Sylvan Lake’s volunteer firefighters, during the week ending January 21
Fishing gear stolen while McKillop helped retrieve truck that went through ice

Fishing gear stolen while McKillop helped retrieve truck that went through ice

After helping pull a truck from the lake Tuesday afternoon, Dave McKillop returned to find someone had stolen

Suspicious activity around ice shacks investigated

RCMP were patrolling along Lakeshore Drive when they witnessed a male sitting in his truck outside Chef Francisco Pub and Grill.

Sylvan’s construction soared to level not seen since 2008; up over 37 per cent

New construction in Sylvan Lake last year peaked to a total not seen in the past five years with residential homes leading the way.

Sahuri & Partners selected to design new $3.8 million fire hall

An architectural firm has been selected to design the town’s new $3.8 million fire hall.

Summer villages preparing to purchase office, shop space

The administration office for the five summer villages around Sylvan Lake will likely be moved in the next couple of months.

Residents to see 1.3 per cent increase in municipal tax

Sylvan Lake councillors voted unanimously to accept the 2013 budget which projects a 2.4 per cent increase in the tax rate.

Variety of projects planned in town’s 2013 budget

Highlights of the Town of Sylvan Lake’s budget, which was passed unanimously by councillors Monday night, include:
Pharmacist volunteering in Nicaragua; will dedicate school in memory of mother, sister

Pharmacist volunteering in Nicaragua; will dedicate school in memory of mother, sister

The trip, facilitated by charities will see a number of dentists and dental assistants providing care where it is greatly needed, free.