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Simple answer is to lower lake level

With reference to Richard Backs’ recent letter, I would like to add that while I have written letters to this newspaper for years

Clean out outlet creek instead of spending money on more sand

The water levels on Sylvan Lake have been rising. While it is normal ...

Sandy beaches at Sylvan are a thing of the past

As a young boy back in the ’60s I longed for the summertime at the beach.

Criticize only after garnering all the facts

This letter is directed to all those individuals who have taken the time to share their thoughts and opinions regarding our local ...

Closed doors meetings an abuse of legislation: writer

The Town of Sylvan Lake Council meeting held last night (June 11) is just another example of the abuse by the Mayor, Council ...

Disgusted, outraged no one stopped to help

I was driving eastbound on Highway 11 at about 7:30 p.m. last Wednesday (June 6th), into Red Deer and there was a boy ...

End of season talent showcases marvelous

We always welcome this time of year when showcasing the best and most talented, or providing our youngsters with opportunities ...

The scales of fish justice are still balanced

In your editorial last week entitled “Gutting the Fisheries Act”, Osgoode Hall lawyer Gus Van Harten characterized the recent ...

Evaporation won’t cure problem, excess water must be let out of lake

Grade the sand, dump sand into the lake, more sand at the playground, till the sand east of the pier — seems to me that all these ideas ...

Reflections on the rodeo

Despite being a city slicker who doesn’t know the first thing about roping a calf or riding bareback, there is something about rodeos ...