Some tourists may skip Sylvan Lake, Alta., this year after town hikes summer parking fees
Sylvan Lake, Alta., has one of the province’s most visited beaches. But it’s no longer the choice destination for some out-of-towners, after the town increased seasonal parking fees.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/sylvan-lake-summer-parking-fees-9.7218600?cmp=rss
Some tourists may skip Sylvan Lake, Alta., this year after town hikes summer parking fees
Sylvan Lake, Alta., has one of the province’s most visited beaches. But it’s no longer the choice destination for some out-of-towners, after the town increased seasonal parking fees.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/sylvan-lake-summer-parking-fees-9.7218600?cmp=rss
No tents allowed: Sylvan Lake changes beach rules ahead of summer
Summer on central Alberta's popular Sylvan Lake shoreline will look different this year. On Tuesday night, the town council passed the third reading to update its Parks Bylaw, officially banning tents on the beach.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/sylvan-lake-tent-ban-9.7214321?cmp=rss
No tents allowed: Sylvan Lake changes beach rules ahead of summer
Summer on central Alberta's popular Sylvan Lake shoreline will look different this year. On Tuesday night, the town council passed the third reading to update its Parks Bylaw, officially banning tents on the beach.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/sylvan-lake-tent-ban-9.7214321?cmp=rss
Red Deer County fire sends 1 person to hospital, causes significant damage to 3 homes
After a fire broke out at a trailer park west of Sylvan Lake, three homes were severely damaged and some residents were treated by EMS.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/benalto-alberta-fire-trailer-park-9.7172618?cmp=rss
Red Deer County fire sends 1 person to hospital, causes significant damage to 3 homes
After a fire broke out at a trailer park west of Sylvan Lake, three homes were severely damaged and some residents were treated by EMS.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/benalto-alberta-fire-trailer-park-9.7172618?cmp=rss
Sylvan Lake to remain a town after weighing city status
The town of Sylvan Lake has decided it won’t become a city — at least for now. Council said it saw no need to move forward, and said the transition would be intensive and time-consuming, with little practical benefit.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/sylvan-lake-city-status-9.7157046?cmp=rss
Sylvan Lake to remain a town after weighing city status | CBC News

The town of Sylvan Lake has decided it won’t become a city — at least for now. Council said it saw no need to move forward, and said the transition would be intensive and time-consuming, with little practical benefit.

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Twinning plan aims to relieve growing pressure on Highway 11 in central Alberta
As traffic volumes on Highway 11 continue to climb, a longtime trucker is watching another major change take shape. The province plans to complete twinning the undivided highway between Sylvan Lake and Rocky Mountain House, aimed at easing congestion and access to Alberta’s national parks.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/highway-11-twinning-9.7132012?cmp=rss
Twinning plan aims to relieve growing pressure on Highway 11 in central Alberta
As traffic volumes on Highway 11 continue to climb, a longtime trucker is watching another major change take shape. The province plans to complete twinning the undivided highway between Sylvan Lake and Rocky Mountain House, aimed at easing congestion and access to Alberta’s national parks.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/highway-11-twinning-9.7132012?cmp=rss
Tumbler Ridge shooter’s brother arrested in Alberta after warrant issued
Jacob VanRoostelaar was arrested in Sylvan Lake after being wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for attempted murder in Fort McMurray, Alberta RCMP confirmed.
#crime #arrest #SylvanLake #Alberta #FortMcMurray #TumblerRidge
https://globalnews.ca/news/11680155/tumbler-ridge-shooter-brother-arrested-alberta-warrant-attempted-murder/