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Sylvan Lake Medical Centre. (Black Press file photo)

Sylvan Medical Centre welcomes new physician

Dr. Charnette Swanepoel will now be practicing at the Sylvan Lake Medical Centre

Sylvan Lake Medical Centre. (Black Press file photo)
David White was last seen on July 17. (Photo provided by the Leduc RCMP)

UPDATE: Leduc RCMP are seeking assistance from the public to find missing boy-LOCATED

David White a 15-year-old boy from Leduc has gone missing and was last seen on July 17

David White was last seen on July 17. (Photo provided by the Leduc RCMP)
The Chinook’s Edge School Division will be provided Naloxone kits to schools next fall. (Photo by Advocate staff)

Chinooks Edge School Division providing naloxone kits to schools

Each school in the division will be getting one nasal spray naloxone kit

The Chinook’s Edge School Division will be provided Naloxone kits to schools next fall. (Photo by Advocate staff)
Changes in transportation funding have been made as part of the provincial budget. (Black Press file)

Alberta budget could make room for savings on school bus fees in Central Alberta: SD 73

Province announced the transportation funding changes will be in place by the fall of 2024

Changes in transportation funding have been made as part of the provincial budget. (Black Press file)
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)
Wolf Creek Public Schools is ready to welcome students back to classrooms for the 202-22 school year. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Wolf Creek School Division’s plan focuses on student health, wellbeing

Wolf Creek School Division will continue to put an emphasis on health during this school year

Wolf Creek Public Schools is ready to welcome students back to classrooms for the 202-22 school year. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Family Picnic and Fall Fest will run on Sept. 4 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and it is free to enter the Sylvan Lake Centennial Park grounds. (File photo by Black Press news services)

New Family Picnic and Fall Fest event planned for Sylvan Lake

Family Picnic and Fall Fest will be on Sept. 4 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Family Picnic and Fall Fest will run on Sept. 4 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and it is free to enter the Sylvan Lake Centennial Park grounds. (File photo by Black Press news services)
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Sylvan Lake local Steven Bedford is raising money for children with cancer

Steven Bedford is taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge

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Chris Sadleir is raising money for the Lung Association with his Walk to Breathe. (Submitted photo from Twitter)

Man walking from Lethbridge to Edmonton through central Alberta to raise awareness for lung disease

Inspired by his father, Chris Sadlier started Walk to Breathe and wants to raise $50,000 for the lung association

Chris Sadleir is raising money for the Lung Association with his Walk to Breathe. (Submitted photo from Twitter)
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Residential School Memorial items have gone missing in Sylvan Lake

The memorial is now gone, but organizers are finding another way to honour the children

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The Town of Sylvan Lake wants to create a community-led and driven Hub to support the health and wellness of the residents. (File photo)

Town of Sylvan Lake is building Health and Wellness Healing Hub

The Town of Sylvan Lake wants to creat a community-led and driven Hub to support health and wellness

The Town of Sylvan Lake wants to create a community-led and driven Hub to support the health and wellness of the residents. (File photo)
Gulls take the outfield at the beginning of their game on July 11. (Sarah Baker/Black Press news services)

Sylvan Lake Gulls come back in their game against the Lethbridge Bulls with a score of 13-3

After a three-game losing streak, the Gulls won their game on July 11th with a final score of 13-3

Gulls take the outfield at the beginning of their game on July 11. (Sarah Baker/Black Press news services)
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Town of Sylvan Lake’s staff and volunteers keeping lakeshore clean

With more people coming to visit during the summer months it is important to keep the lakeshore clean

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