Sarah Baker

Alberta

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Reporter at Sylvan Lake News

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Articles

Sylvan Lake Minor Football gearing up for 2025 Season

1 week ago | sylvanlakenews.com | Sarah Baker

The Sylvan Lake Minor Football Association (SLMFA) is ready for a new season. With spring camps officially kicking off on May 20 and full training camps beginning in mid-August, the SLMFA is ready to start its fresh chapter of leadership, momentum, and a renewed call for support. The SLMFA program supports athletes from ages 9-18, and continues to draw attention as one of the most respected small-market football organizations in Alberta.
Elementary teachers in Sylvan Lake join forces to sharpen writing skills

1 week ago | sylvanlakenews.com | Sarah Baker

Sylvan Lake and Poplar Ridge elementary school teachers worked together and collaborated on Friday, May 2, to focus on writing. The Chinook's Edge School Division held the professional learning day at Ecole Steffie Woima Elementary School. While the group has collaborated before, this was the first time writing was the sole focus of the gathering.
Diversity Awards coming to Sylvan Lake on Friday

1 week ago | sylvanlakenews.com | Sarah Baker

The Town of Sylvan Lake will be hosting the Diversity Awards on Friday, May 9. The event, put on by Diversity Magazine, is a free event bringing people together from across the province to recognize those who best represent equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). In Sylvan Lake, diversity and inclusion aren't just words on paper, they are values, Mayor Megan Hanson said.
Town of Sylvan Lake reminds residents to keep lids down

1 week ago | sylvanlakenews.com | Sarah Baker

Sewer line maintenance is underway in Sylvan Lake until June 30. Sewer line maintenance is done to clear any material that could cause sewer backups or blockages and to make sure wastewater continues flowing to the Red Deer wastewater treatment plant. Since sewer maintenance can cause toilet gurgling, the Town of Sylvan Lake is reminding residents to keep lids down.
ACACA Art Show taking place this weekend in Sylvan Lake

1 week ago | sylvanlakenews.com | Sarah Baker

The Alberta Community Art Clubs Association (ACACA) Central Alberta Art Show is being held on May 10 and 11 at the Wellness and Community Connections Centre in Sylvan Lake. The ACACA show gives artists in small communities an opportunity to do workshops, show their artwork, and really celebrates Alberta artists, Sylvan Lake Art Society President Karen Filthaut said. "Every year, the ACACA has a Central, Southern, and Northern show.
Youth arrested in Sylvan Lake after armed robbery

1 week ago | sylvanlakenews.com | Sarah Baker

A youth in Sylvan Lake has been arrested after an armed robbery. On May 3, at 6:54 p.m., a Community Peace Officer who was off-duty observed a youth robbing another youth with a knife. Police came on the scene and quickly located the youth who attempted to run on foot. The youth was chased down successfully and arrested. A knife was located in their backpack. The 13-year-old youth who cannot be named has been charged with robbery and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
May 11 to 17 Economic Development Week in Sylvan Lake

1 week ago | sylvanlakenews.com | Sarah Baker

May 11 to 17 was proclaimed as Economic Development Week in Sylvan Lake during a council meeting on April 28. The proclamation made by Mayor Hanson was a way to show the Town of Sylvan Lake's support for the initiative, Economic Development Officer Amanda Mercer said. "Economic Development Week is a designated time to celebrate the importance of economic development in communities across the province.
Co-Operators Play Zone Spray Park now open

1 week ago | sylvanlakenews.com | Sarah Baker

The Co-Operators Play Zone Spray Park opened for the season on May 2. While open, water at the spray park will be activated once the temperature reaches 16 degrees, the temperature will be determined by data provided by Environment Canada. It is also important to note that water used at the spray park drains into the North Collection pond at Pogadl Park and is reused for irrigation purposes for the Town.
Pay parking starts on May 15 in Sylvan Lake

2 weeks ago | sylvanlakenews.com | Sarah Baker

Pay parking in Sylvan Lake starts on May 15. For when pay parking starts, the Town of Sylvan Lake wants to remind residents to make sure they are registered for free pay parking. As well, new this year, there will be extended pay parking zones along the east and west areas of 50 Ave. Individuals who are already registered will not need to register again, unless they have a new license plate. People who have never registered before should register early to allow time for permit approval.
Opinion: Division is not the answer

2 weeks ago | lacombeexpress.com | Sarah Baker

With everything going on right now, this is not the time to divide ourselves. After the election on April 28, anger, resentment, and talk of separation have seemed to be at an all-time high. However, not everyone takes a separatist standpoint. In fact, one of my friends who works in the House of Commons for the Conservative Party called the election bittersweet. Obviously, the election didn't result in a Conservative government, but the party made gains in some really critical areas.