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Ice shifted to the shoreline at Sylvan Lake on April 21. (Photo contributed by Andrea Swainson)

Icy shores of Sylvan Lake

A local photographer has captured how the ice has shifted to the…

 

(Photo from Highway 11 Functional Planning Study)

Public input wanted for Highway 11 improvement plan

Round 2 of public online engagement continues until March 10

 

Sylvan Lake RCMP are investigating a break-in at a seasonal residence where three oil paintings were stolen. (Photo contributed)

Art theft in Lacombe County

Sylvan Lake RCMP investigating

 

Sylvan Lake town councillor Megan Hanson and Sylvan Lake Municipal Library have created a Zoom event to inspire women. (Black Press file photo)

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library and town councillor want to inspire women

Feb. 16 Zoom event

Sylvan Lake town councillor Megan Hanson and Sylvan Lake Municipal Library have created a Zoom event to inspire women. (Black Press file photo)
boating stock metro

New owners of public boat launch on Sylvan Lake plans opening for May 2021

The Launch at Sylvan Lake is located at 5220 Lakeshore Dr.

boating stock metro
An artist rendering of the Gulls Stadium planned for Pogadl Park. Photo Courtesy of the Sylvan Lake Gulls Facebook

Lacombe County helps fund Sylvan Lake park

Pogadl Park will be a $22-million recreation hub on west side of Sylvan Lake

  • Dec 1, 2020
An artist rendering of the Gulls Stadium planned for Pogadl Park. Photo Courtesy of the Sylvan Lake Gulls Facebook
Photo from Town of Sylvan Lake Facebook page

Sylvan Lake communities band together on development plan

Sylvan Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan expected to be approved next spring

Photo from Town of Sylvan Lake Facebook page
Highway 11, from Sylvan Lake to Rocky Mountain House, is about to be twinned in a $120-million project announced Friday. Photo by PAUL COWLEY/Advocate staff

Town of Sylvan Lake likes Highway 11 twinning plans

Province plans to twin Highway 11 to Rocky Mountain House

Highway 11, from Sylvan Lake to Rocky Mountain House, is about to be twinned in a $120-million project announced Friday. Photo by PAUL COWLEY/Advocate staff
Red Deer County approved $350,000 for Sylvan Lake's Pogadl Park on Tuesday. Photo by PAUL COWLEY/Advocate staff

Red Deer County gives Sylvan Lake $350,000 for new sports park

Construction underway on $23-million sports and recreation park

Red Deer County approved $350,000 for Sylvan Lake's Pogadl Park on Tuesday. Photo by PAUL COWLEY/Advocate staff
Annette Dyke captured this gorgeous sunset at Sylvan Lake after a warm start to November. The forecast calls for continued pleasant conditions: a high of 13 C on Tuesday and 14 C on Wednesday. It is expected to cool off later in the week, but there’s no call for rain or snow. (Photo contributed)

Spectacular sunset in Sylvan Lake

Colourful way to end the first day of November

Annette Dyke captured this gorgeous sunset at Sylvan Lake after a warm start to November. The forecast calls for continued pleasant conditions: a high of 13 C on Tuesday and 14 C on Wednesday. It is expected to cool off later in the week, but there’s no call for rain or snow. (Photo contributed)
Enforcement being stepped up this weekend on Sylvan Lake waterfront to deter overcrowding

Enforcement being stepped up this weekend on Sylvan Lake waterfront to deter overcrowding

Crowded beach last weekend raised concerns with health officials

  • Jul 17, 2020
Enforcement being stepped up this weekend on Sylvan Lake waterfront to deter overcrowding
Crowds gathered at Sylvan Lake beaches despite the pandemic and social distancing regulations. (Photo Courtesy of papercandie on Twitter)

Sylvan Lake crowds create concern

Social distancing signs ignored

Crowds gathered at Sylvan Lake beaches despite the pandemic and social distancing regulations. (Photo Courtesy of papercandie on Twitter)
Sylvan Lake hotel approved to become residential apartments

Sylvan Lake hotel approved to become residential apartments

The application for the Lakeshore Drive building was approved by Town Council at the June 22 meeting

  • Jun 24, 2020
Sylvan Lake hotel approved to become residential apartments
Red Deer RCMP officer injured chasing shotgun-wielding suspect

Red Deer RCMP officer injured chasing shotgun-wielding suspect

Sylvan Lake man facing multiple weapons and drug charges

  • Jun 19, 2020
Red Deer RCMP officer injured chasing shotgun-wielding suspect
Police investigating suspicious death in Sylvan Lake

Police investigating suspicious death in Sylvan Lake

32-year-old woman pronounced dead in hospital following 911 assault call

  • Jun 16, 2020
Police investigating suspicious death in Sylvan Lake
Windows smashed as vandals go on a destructive spree in Sylvan Lake

Windows smashed as vandals go on a destructive spree in Sylvan Lake

More than $5,000 in damage caused in early-morning rampage last Friday

  • Jun 2, 2020
Windows smashed as vandals go on a destructive spree in Sylvan Lake
Steven Michael Hull, 43, has been reported missing. (Photo contributed)

Sylvan Lake RCMP put out call to help find missing man

Vehicle found in Rocky Mountain House area

Steven Michael Hull, 43, has been reported missing. (Photo contributed)
Front desk supervisor Teresa Solohub, left, practises safe distancing with her colleague, housekeeper Laura Walker at Comfort Inn & Suites on Monday in Sylvan Lake. The novel coronavirus forced the hotel to shut down for three weeks in April. Since reopening in May, there have been fewer guests, says management. Photo by Mamta Lulla/Advocate staff

Sylvan Lake waiting for better days

COVID-19 has put the tourism season on hold for Sylvan Lake, but…

Front desk supervisor Teresa Solohub, left, practises safe distancing with her colleague, housekeeper Laura Walker at Comfort Inn & Suites on Monday in Sylvan Lake. The novel coronavirus forced the hotel to shut down for three weeks in April. Since reopening in May, there have been fewer guests, says management. Photo by Mamta Lulla/Advocate staff
The Town of Sylvan Lake asks potential visitors to stay home for now, to reduce the risk of a COVID-19 outbreak in the town.

Sylvan Lake: Stay home for now, but we’ll see you soon

Town asks potential visitors to follow health guidelines and visit…later.

  • May 25, 2020
The Town of Sylvan Lake asks potential visitors to stay home for now, to reduce the risk of a COVID-19 outbreak in the town.
Waste-to-energy company seeks more time for project because of pandemic

Waste-to-energy company seeks more time for project because of pandemic

Fogdog Energy Solutions Inc. hoped to be operate by end of 2020 but asks for one-year extension

Waste-to-energy company seeks more time for project because of pandemic