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The east playground at Ecole Steffie Woima Elementary School has been around since the school opened and it needs to be replaced. (Photo by Michaela Ludwig)

Ecole Steffie Woima School is holding an auction for the playground project

The auction is one in a series of fundraisers done by the school to raise money for a new playground

 

File photos. (Photo by Megan Roth/Sylvan Lake News)

Sylvan Lake to recognize Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness on March 26

The town lighthouse will be illuminated purple in recognition of the day

 

Tracey Lynn and Don Rattray accept their Spark Champion Award in 2021. As principal and vice principal of Ecole Fox Run School, their received the award as “pillars of the community who shape and support” the youth of Sylvan Lake. (Photo Submitted)

Nominations open for Youth Spark Awards

Deadline to apply is April 17 at 5:00 p.m.

 

Jennifer Goodall hands over money from 100 Women Who Care to Executive Director of Community Partners Donna Ellerby. From the left Jennifer Goodall and Donna Ellerby. Sarah Baker/Black Press photo.

Community Partners accepts cheque for $5300 from Sylvan Lake 100 Women Who Care

100 Women Who Care is a group that donates money to organizations and programs within the community

Jennifer Goodall hands over money from 100 Women Who Care to Executive Director of Community Partners Donna Ellerby. From the left Jennifer Goodall and Donna Ellerby. Sarah Baker/Black Press photo.
HJ Cody welcomed keynote speakers Chris Gray and Ryan Straschniski to the Horizon’s Leadership event attended by 150 students from Eckville, Bentley, Rimbey, Fox Run and HJ Cody High School in Sylvan Lake. (File photo)

HJ Cody School held successful leadership event

HJ Cody welcomed keynote speakers Chris Gray and Ryan Straschniski at the event

HJ Cody welcomed keynote speakers Chris Gray and Ryan Straschniski to the Horizon’s Leadership event attended by 150 students from Eckville, Bentley, Rimbey, Fox Run and HJ Cody High School in Sylvan Lake. (File photo)
The Rimbey Fish and Game Banquet was held March 11 at the Peter Lougheed Community Centre. (Photo by Leah Bousfield/Rimbey Review)

Lots of awards given out at Rimbey Fish and Game Banquet

Rimbey Fish and Game Association held their banquet and awards night for first time in three years

The Rimbey Fish and Game Banquet was held March 11 at the Peter Lougheed Community Centre. (Photo by Leah Bousfield/Rimbey Review)
Brendan Fraser, winner for best performance by an actor in a leading role, left, and Adrien Morot, winner for best makeup and hairstyling, both for “The Whale,” pose at the Governors Ball after the Oscars on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Montreal-based designer for “The Whale” Morot says that his first Oscar wouldn’t mean as much if his friend Fraser didn’t come away with some hardware of his own. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/John Locher

The Sylvan Lake Libraries Film Society is Screening Oscar Winning Movie at Landmark Cinemas

Oscar winning film The Whale will be screened at the Landmark Theatre

Brendan Fraser, winner for best performance by an actor in a leading role, left, and Adrien Morot, winner for best makeup and hairstyling, both for “The Whale,” pose at the Governors Ball after the Oscars on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Montreal-based designer for “The Whale” Morot says that his first Oscar wouldn’t mean as much if his friend Fraser didn’t come away with some hardware of his own. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/John Locher
The Sylvan Lake Gulls are preparing for another big season. File photo of the Sylvan Lake Gulls field during the home opener of the 2022 season. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Sylvan Lake Gulls are preparing for another big baseball season

With only 71 days until the opening day of the Gulls baseball season, preparations are being made

The Sylvan Lake Gulls are preparing for another big season. File photo of the Sylvan Lake Gulls field during the home opener of the 2022 season. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
The Town of Sylvan Lake recieved a lower number of building permit requests in February compared to last year. (file photo)

Town of Sylvan Lake recieves lower building permit application numbers

The Town of Sylvan Lake’s February building statistics showed a lower amount of permit applications

The Town of Sylvan Lake recieved a lower number of building permit requests in February compared to last year. (file photo)
Residents gathered to learn about Curling during the Sylvan Lake Curling Club’s Curling Day in Canada event on Feb. 25. (Contributed by Crystal Graham to Sylvan Lake News)

PHOTOS: Curling Day in Canada event draws dozens from around Sylvan Lake

Curling Day in Canada was hosted by Sylvan Lake on Saturday Feb. 25

Residents gathered to learn about Curling during the Sylvan Lake Curling Club’s Curling Day in Canada event on Feb. 25. (Contributed by Crystal Graham to Sylvan Lake News)
These two RCMP officers were among the more than 50 people who dropped into the frigid waters of Sylvan Lake, Feb. 18 for the annual Polar Bear Dip. The event raised funds for multiple charities in the community. (Mark Weber/Black Press News Service)

$18K raised for 19 non-profits during annual Sylvan Lake Winterfest Polar Bear Dip

Fifty-five individuals registered for the Polar Bear Dip and raised $18,365.59 during this year’s Winterfest

These two RCMP officers were among the more than 50 people who dropped into the frigid waters of Sylvan Lake, Feb. 18 for the annual Polar Bear Dip. The event raised funds for multiple charities in the community. (Mark Weber/Black Press News Service)
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Sylvan Lake RCMP Staff Sgt. Gary Rhodes presents firefighter Joey Manson with a certificate of appreciation for his role in capturing a fleeing suspect in 2014. (Photo from Facebook)

Sylvan Lake mourns dedicated firefighter

Joey Manson honoured in 2014 for helping RCMP catch suspect

  • Jan 18, 2023
Sylvan Lake RCMP Staff Sgt. Gary Rhodes presents firefighter Joey Manson with a certificate of appreciation for his role in capturing a fleeing suspect in 2014. (Photo from Facebook)
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Town of Sylvan Lake seeking board/committee members

Several board and committee vacancies are just waiting to be filled with…

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Kcs Association Adult Spectrum Services is seeking employment opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities.

Adult Spectrum Services program seeks employment opportunities in Sylvan Lake

kcs Association supports individuals to have a quality of life and contribute to their community

  • Oct 24, 2022
Kcs Association Adult Spectrum Services is seeking employment opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities.
Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service offers diagnosis and treatment of urgent but non-life-threatening conditions. (File photo)

Temporary closure of Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service today

The Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (SLAACS) will be closed from…

  • Jul 18, 2022
Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service offers diagnosis and treatment of urgent but non-life-threatening conditions. (File photo)
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Veterans Voices finds home of long lost war letters

The letters were from airman Lorne Allen to his family somewhere between late 30’s to the early 60’s

  • Jul 16, 2022
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Kendall Kloss. (File photo)

Sylvan Lake councillor steps down, by-election called

Coun. Kendall Kloss has accepted a position as vice principal at a school in Vietnam

  • Jul 15, 2022
Kendall Kloss. (File photo)
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Sylvan Lake woman with difficult past wants to pave a better way for today’s youth

Group seeks to launch Youth Empowerment Awareness Hub

  • Jul 15, 2022
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Real estate company wins award for new Sylvan Lake community development

Planning a community around existing forests and fresh air has earned a…

  • Jul 12, 2022
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