"Family & Community Matters" 

  NATURAL BEAUTY, LIVING TOGETHER, PEOPLE CONNECTING, HEALTHY LIVING, BALANCE NATURAL BEAUTY...The people of Sylvan Lake take pride in the natural beauty of the lake. Residents, visitors, business and government work together to preserve, maintain and enhance our beautiful natural surroundings. All neighborhoods have attractive recreational and pleasure green spaces. The trails, parks, beaches, lake and facilities are clean and accessible. The community uses sound environmental and energy efficient practices.  

LIVING TOGETHER...Sylvan Lake is a community of good neighbors with a spirit of caring and cooperation. People share a strong sense of belonging and pride in the community. People are safe in Sylvan Lake- at home, at school, at work and on the streets. Crime is rare. Injuries are few. Children, Youth, Adults, Senior’s and Families are respected, valued, and have a vital role in the life of the community. All take a lead in planning community activities & celebrations.  

PEOPLE...CONNECTING...People communicate, are informed and involved in community life. Citizens, agencies, institutions and elected officials connect well with each other. Citizen input is sought, valued and used in making decisions for Sylvan Lake. Information shared is timely and clear on community events, issues, programs, events and services. Public, private and volunteer organizations work together. Everyone shares in community work and leisure.  

HEALTHY LIVING...Children, Youth, Adults, Senior’s and Families are healthy in mind body and spirit. Information, support and resources are available and provided locally to make wise health decisions. Caring, qualified personnel provide competent service to all age groups. BALANCE...Sylvan Lake Community balances the best of small town atmosphere with the advantages of healthy growth. There is a blend of residential neighborhoods, industrial areas, commercial districts and public facilities. A variety of housing and transportation choices exist to suit all citizens’ social and physical needs. There is a thriving year-round economy where the community supports business and business supports the community. November 2014

Community Directory                          

CONTENT Arts & Culture ................................................................................................... 3 Children’s Programs and Childcare ................................................................... 3 Churches and Religious Organizations ............................................................. 4 Clubs, Societies, Association and Groups ......................................................... 4 Community Support Programs/Services ........................................................... 5 Counseling Services and Recovery Groups ...................................................... 7 Educational Agencies and Services ................................................................... 8 Financial Assistance/Grants ............................................................................... 9 Government Offices........................................................................................... 10 Health and Medical ............................................................................................ 10 Housing Association ......................................................................................... 11 Police Services .................................................................................................. 11 Recreation and Sports Groups .......................................................................... 12 Senior Citizen Services ..................................................................................... 13 Service Clubs .................................................................................................... 14 Volunteering ...................................................................................................... 15 Youth Services .................................................................................................. 15 Emergency Numbers ........................................................................................ 16 Helpline contact Numbers ................................................................................ 17 Organizational Profile Form ............................................................................. 22  

                           

 

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ARTS AND CULTURE

SYLVAN STUDIO INC. 403-887-3981

Focus: to promote health and fitness through dance.

ART SOCIETY 403-887-3072 Focus: A group of artists devoted to the Fine Arts and to helping each other. Anyone welcome to join, any age. JAZZ AT THE LAKE Website: www.jazzatthelake.com Focus: A four day multi-venue jazz music festival held in Sylvan Lake. There is always something for everyone at the Jazz Festival which hosts everything from outdoor concerts to workshops to high-class performances at the Stevenson Performing Arts Centre MUSIC FOR YOUNG CHILDREN 403-887-4932 Focus: promoting the joy of learning music.

SCHOOL MUSIC SOCIETY 403-887-2412 Focus: Parent and community support group for Sylvan Lake School Music programs. SYLVAN LAKE AND DISTRICT ARCHIVES Archives - 403-887-1185 ext 262 Location: Sylvan Lake Government Municipal Building 5012 48 Avenue Focus: Preserving the history of Sylvan Lake. Collect photographs and printed material. Open to the public Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. SYLVAN LAKE MUNICIPAL LIBRARY 403-887-2130 Location: 4715 - 50 Ave., Sylvan Lake Focus: To provide open access to a wealth of information and services. To support educational and recreational reading and information research. To be useful resource for our community. SYLVAN LAKE QUILTERS Joyce 403-887-3287 Focus: promoting the joy of quilting through workshops and meetings. Location: 4725 - 43 Street, Sylvan Lake November 2014

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS, CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL SYLVAN LAKE CHILDCARE CENTRE 403-887-8877 Location: Four Seasons Park, 43rd Street Focus: Support families and create child care choices in Sylvan Lake CLUB DJ Gospel Church 4290 50 Street 403-887-2004 Focus: Providing girls & boys from grades 1-6 with activities that encourage spiritual growth and fellowship.  

HELPING HANDS PLAYSCHOOL 403-392-6362 Location: 4404 - 47 Ave., Sylvan Lake Focus: Christian Playschool program for 3, 4 & 5 year olds. Program offers stories, crafts, singing, games, healthy snacks, centre time and outdoor play time.  

kcs 403-887-5330 Location: 4725 - 43 Street, Sylvan Lake Focus: A place for everyone to play, make friends and learn together (21 months - 5 years). Toddlers, Playschool, Junior Kindergarten and PreK. Early intervention services for young children with special learning needs.  

LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY PRESCHOOL 403-887-2166 Location: 4290 - 50 Street, Sylvan Lake Focus: Preschool programs for 4 year olds.

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PLAYGROUP SOCIETY C.H.I.P.S Kari 403-887-7850 Location: 4725 - 43 Street, Sylvan Lake Focus: A time for children to play with a variety of toys and burn off some energy.

FRONTLINE WORSHIP CENTRE Pastor Peter Nash 403-887-3313 4904 - 50 Ave., Sylvan Lake

 

PLAYGROUP Kari 403-887-7850 Location: 4725 - 43 Street, Sylvan Lake Focus: A planned play day organized cooperatively by the participants. A time for meeting new families and enjoying special time with your child.  

RAZZLE DAZZLE FAMILY DAY HOME AGENCY & PLAYSCHOOL ASSOCIATION 403-887-3332 Location: #220 - 5028 - 50A Street Focus: Licensed and subsidized childcare in agency approved day homes. Playschool offers play based learning for children 2-6 years. Preschool developmental screening available  

SCHOOL AGE CARE SOCIETY C.P KIDS - 403-887-4062 OLR KIDS - 403-396-5086 STEFFIE KIDS - 403-887-4044 Focus: Licensed before and after school care .

CHURCHES AND RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS

 

GOSPEL CHAPEL Pastor Rev. Jamie McDonald 403-887-2004 4290 - 50 Street, Sylvan Lake LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Pastor Barry Sigurdson 403-887-5687 4720 - 45 Ave - Celebration Service/Sunday School  

MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Jin Woo Kim 403-887-5702 5020 - 48 Street, Sylvan Lake  

OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION Rev. Fr. Gabriel Udeh 403-887-2398 5033 - 47A Ave., Sylvan Lake  

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Pastor Bill Spangler 403-887-2604 4607 - 47 AVE. ST. MARY’S & ST. TIMOTHY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 403-887-1401 4308 - 50 Ave., Sylvan Lake

ALLIANCE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Rev. Kevin Haugan 403-887-8811 4404 - 47 Ave., Sylvan Lake

CLUBS, SOCIETIES, ASSOCIATION AND GROUPS

APOSTOLIC LUTHERAN CHURCH 403-887-2450  

BAHA’I CENTRE 905-889-8168  

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Fred Albert 403-391-8773 4607 - 47 Ave., Sylvan Lake

ACTIVE8 SYLVAN LAKE Email: [email protected] Focus: promoting healthy living and physical activities by creating awareness of ongoing programs.  

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 403-887-3048 Location: 4719 - 50 Ave., Sylvan Lake Tourist Information Building Focus: To promote and contribute to the Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural and Civic progress of the Town of Sylvan Lake and District. FISH AND GAME ASSOCIATION 403-887-2380 Focus: Not Fish & Wildlife. Open to all. Affiliated with Alberta Fish & Game. Niemela Dam project, Goose nesting bales. Annual banquets and Awards night.  

MOBILE HOME OWNERS/RENTERS SOCIETY 403-872-0530 Focus: Non-profit support group for property owners, managers and tenants. Group meet 2nd Tuesday of the month at Lee Garden Restaurant at 7:00 pm WATERSHED STEWARDSHIP SOCIETY Email: [email protected] Website: www.slwss.org Focus: "We encourage community and municipal stewardship of Sylvan Lake”. Established in 1999. All interested are encouraged to join.

Advocacy for French education opportunities. CANADIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY

403-346-1241 Focus: To improve the lives of vulnerable people through education, services, and resources

CHRISTMAS BUREAU 403-887-9989 Focus: Help families in need at Christmas time with food vouchers and children’s toys. CENTRAL ALBERTA REFUGEE EFFORT 403-346-8818 Focus: To help in the successful settlement of all newcomers and to promote welcoming and inclusive communities.  

COATS FOR KIDS 403-887-9989 Focus: Provide outdoor clothing for individuals at no cost COLLECTIVE KITCHEN 403-598-7844 Location: 4725 - 43 Street, Sylvan Lake Focus: Small groups cook healthy entrees that are easy on their budget. COMMUNITY BUS

403-887-1137 ext 233 Available to community organizations to use.

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS/SERVICES ALBERTA HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM 403-314-6997 Focus: promoting better health, choices, education, and self management. BUILDING INCREDIBLE BABIES 403-343-6400 Focus: Offers free prenatal vitamins, produce, eggs, and milk to pregnant teens and women. Prenatal nutrition and health information also available. CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH [email protected] Focus: Parent support group for children learning French as a second language. November 2014

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER 403-887-9989 Focus: Provide a free dinner for all who desire food and fellowship at Christmas time in Sylvan Lake  

COMMUNITY PARTNERS ASSOCIATION 403-887-9989 wwwsylvanlakecommunitypartners.org Location: 4936 - 50 Ave., Sylvan Lake Focus: A local organization working with individuals and groups to minimize risk factors for children, youth, seniors and families by offering social preventative programs.  

COMMUNITY INFORMATION & REFERRAL 403-887-1137 ext.225 Location: 4725 - 43 Street Focus: Providing information and referral services for programs and services within the Page 5

town ,surrounding communities, and province wide. FAMILY &COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (FCSS) 403-887-1137 Location: 4725 - 43 Street, Sylvan Lake Focus: Proving preventative social programs to support individuals, families, children, youth and seniors  

FAMILY EDUCATION SUPPORT 403-887-9989 Location: 4936 - 50 Ave., Sylvan Lake Focus: Early intervention and family education programming for parents and children. Parenting information and family support is provided. FAMILY SCHOOL WELLNESS 403-887-2421 403-887-0491 403-887-3088 403-887-3570 Focus: Provide services and support to families with children 0 - 18 years. Parent/teen mediation, access and coordination of resources. Direct delivery of preventative programs FAMILY SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES 403-340-5478 LOCATION:#202 - 4920 - 51 Street, Red Deer  

FOOD BANK 403-887-4534 Location: Seventh Day Adventist Church 4607 - 47 Ave., Sylvan Lake Focus: Provide food for those in need on a short-term basis (3 day emergency hamper). Open Wednesday mornings from 9:30 am to noon. For emergencies please call and leave a message. GROWING GREEN NEIGHBOURS 403-887-9989 Focus: A group of local citizens and service providers focused on food security, promoting November 2014

benefits of locally grown vs imported. Build gardening, cooking skills. Open to all. Projects include community suppers, community gardens, collective kitchens etc.. GROWING GREEN NEIGHBOURS COMMUNITY GARDEN 403-887-9989 Focus: A co-operative garden where members work together with local groups to grow and harvest produce for themselves and others in need of vegetables, fellowship and fun. HEALTHY FAMILIES HOME VISITOR PROGRAM 403-887-1137 ext.227 Location: 4725 - 43 Street, Sylvan Lake Focus: To offer support to parents and families with children newborn to age 5. The program is a voluntary, free service that works with and can assist parents to create a healthy, safe and nurturing environment for their child HENDAY ASSOCIATION FOR LIFELONG LEARNING 357-1770 then 403-227-2866 email: [email protected] Focus: Organizes and funds prenatal classes, computer classes, SEEDS, and many other learning opportunities in Red Deer County. kcs 403-887-5330 Location: 4725 - 43 Street, Sylvan Lake Focus: Support for families with children with disabilities through services such as respite, community aide, etc.. Individualized support for adults with disabilities (some restrictions apply) MEALS ON WHEELS 403-887-2555 Location: 4620 - 47 Ave., Sylvan Lake Focus: One healthy and nutritious meal served per day to Sylvan Lake residents unable to cook for themselves but wish to remain in their own homes. Delivered Monday-Friday (excluding statutory holidays). A fee of $7.00 per meal. Page 6

PARENT SUPPORT & RESOURCE CENTRE 403-887-1137 ext.226 Location: 4725 - 43 Street, Sylvan Lake Focus: Assistance for parents through one on one support, parent education workshops and parent resources for parents with children 0-17. If you have inquiries about your child’s development stages, behavior or guidance strategies, toilet training tips, sleeping or eating habits, bullying questions about setting up routines, or if you are looking for ideas to develop positive communication and interactions with your teen, call us and set up an appointment. PREGNANCY CARE CENTRE (CENTRAL ALBERTA) 403-343-1619 Location:4610 - 48 Ave., Red Deer Focus: To offer compassionate support for women, their partners and their families when faced with an unexpected pregnancy. PRESBYTERIAN LADIES EVENING GUILD 403-887-5702 Location: 5020 - 48 Street, Sylvan Lake Focus: community outreach, mission , fellowship RED DEER HOSPICE SOCIETY 403-309-4344 Location: 99 Arnot Ave, Red Deer

Focus: to provide emotional, spiritual, and social care for those nearing the end of life in a home like setting.  

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE 403-887-5050 (Thurs - Mon) - (May September) Location: 4719 - 50 Street, Sylvan Lake Website: www.sylvanlake.ca  

WELCOME WAGON ROBBEN 403-887-0500 Focus: To provide valuable community information and distributes offers from local merchants to families who are new to the community or have a new baby.

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WOMEN’S EMERGENCY SHELTER 403-346-5643 Focus: To provide safe refuge for women and children, assisting people to achieve their full potential free from family violence. WOMEN’S RURAL OUTREACH 403-347-248Location: 4101 54 Ave., Red Deer Focus: Helping women, men and families Succeed.

SYLVAN LAKE AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY BUS 403-887-1137 EXT.225 FOCUS: provides a 21 passenger bus for community groups and organizations.

COUNSELLING SERIVCES & RECOVERY GROUP AADAC 403-340-5274 Location: Main Floor, Provincial Building 106- 4920 - 51 Street, Red Deer Focus: Provides counseling for substance abuse. MONEY MENTORS 888-294-0076 (Toll Free) Location: Suite 225, Sunrise Square 602 - 11 Ave., S.W, Calgary AL-ANON/ALATEEN FAMILY GROUPS Kathy - 403-887-4470 Robyn - 403-887-2961 Location: Meetings - Memorial Presbyterian Church Focus: A fellowship of relatives and friends whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Share experiences, strength and hope in order to solve common problems. Alanon has but one purpose: To help families of alcoholics.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Morris - 403-887-4470 Debbie - 403-887-4297 Website: www.area78.org Focus: A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hopes to solve their common problems and to help others recover from alcoholism. CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES 403-347-8844 Location: 5104 - 48 Ave., Red Deer Website: www.catholicsocialservices.ab.ca Focus: Is a multi-function social service agency that serves people of all faiths and cultures throughout central and northwest Alberta CENTRAL ALBERTA SUICIDE PREVENTION 403-342-4966 Location: 4101 54 Avenue, Red Deer Website: www.suicidehelp.com FAMILY MEDIATION Justice) Barb 403-340-7187

SERVICES

(Alberta

GRIEF SUPPORT Memorial Presbyterian - 403-887-5702 Location: 5020 - 48 Street, Sylvan Lake Focus: Helps individuals to heal and to regain a sense of hope and purpose in their lives after a tragedy. MENTAL HEALTH SYLVAN LAKE COMMUNITY CENTRE 403-887-2241 4620 49 Avenue

EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES AND SERVICES ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM HENDAY ASSOCIATION 403-357-1770 THEN 277-2866 FOCUS: Provide literacy upgrading predominantly in a one on one situation for people who are unsatisfied with their level of literacy  

ALBERTA LEARNING 780-427-7219 Location: 7th Floor, Commerce place 10155 - 102 Street, Edmonton Website: www.learning.gov.ab.ca CAREER ASSISTANCE NETWORK 403-341-7811 1-866-431-7810 (Toll Free) Email: [email protected] Location: 102– 5214 47 Avenue Website: www.rdcan.ca CHINOOKS EDGE SCHOOL DIVISION #73 403-227-7070 or 1-800-561-9229 Location: 4904 - 50 Street, Innisfail Website: www.chinooksedge.ab.ca OFF CAMPUS LEARNING 403-556-8606 For location visit the website Website: www.offcampuslearning.ca  

HEALTH

NARCOTICS ANOYMOUS Alberta Help Line 403-896-4178 Website: www.na.org Focus: Support group for individuals recovering from narcotic addiction

RED DEER CATHOLIC REGIONAL SCHOOLS 403-343-1055 Location: Montfort Centre 5210 - 61 Street, Red Deer Website: www.rdcrd.ab.ca  

RED DEER COLLEGE 403-342-3300 Location: 100 College Boulevard, Red Deer Website: www.rdc.ab.ca

 

WILLOWS PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES 403-358-2087 Location: 4824 48 Street

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SYLVAN ‘S SLICK SPEAKER Www.sylvanslickspeakers.org Focus: Gain confidence in presentations and public speaking in a friendly environment. New

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members welcomed on a continuous basis. Toastmasters International. SCHOOLS - SYLVAN LAKE  

C.P. BLAKELY 403-887-3570 Location: 4815 - 43 Street FOX RUN 403-887-0491 Location: 2 Falcon Ridge Drive

COMPASSION FUND 403-887-9989 Focus: Assistance for Sylvan Lake residents needing one time emergency financial help.

 

H.J. CODY 403-887-2412 Location: 4520 - 50 Street kcs (kindergarten) 403-887-5330 Location: 4725 - 43 Street  

LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 403-887-2166 Location: 4290 - 50 Street  

MOTHER TERESA 403-887-6371 Location: 79 Old Boomer Road  

OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY 403-343-2568 Location: 4520 - Ryder’s Ridge Blvd. STEFFIE WOIMA 403-887-3088 Location: 4720 - 45 Ave. 

 

SYLVAN LAKE CAREER HIGH SCHOOL 403-887-3239 Location: #6 - 1 Sylvan Drive  

SYLVAN MEADOWS ADVENTIST 403-887-5766 Location:

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE/GRANTS COMMUNITY CAPITAL 403-340-1323 Focus: Offers financial November 2014

information to Central Albertans of all ages. No cost to low income earners. www.communitycapital.ca COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 403-341-6911 Focus: Sylvan Lake Community Endowment Fund is a permanent trust fund which pools charitable gifts from generous citizens to allow registered charities to fund community needs and visions for the future.

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (FCSS) COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM 403-887-1137 ext 233 Location: 4725 - 43 Street, Sylvan Lake Focus: Accepts grant application from volunteer non-profit organizations for special projects and for operating social programs that are preventative in nature for children, families and seniors. JUMPSTART 403 - 887-1137 EXT.223 FOCUS: Helps financially disadvantaged kids (4 -18 yrs.) participate in organized sport and recreation by subsidizing the cost of registration, equipment and/or transportation . KIDSPORT SYLVAN LAKE & AREA 403-887-1192 ext. 508 Focus: Provides grants to children from families facing financial barriers so they can participate in registered sport programs. YOU CAN PLAY TOO 403-887-1192 ext. 508 Focus: Town of Sylvan Lake will subsidize when possible, Recreation and Culture fees for families, individuals and seniors who are unable to pay for programs, memberships and admission that would contribute to their personal growth and community involvement.

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GOVERNMENT OFFICES ABERTA HUMAN RESOURCES EMPLOYMENT 403-340-4801 Location: 5533 - 35 Street, Red Deer Website: www3.gov.ab.ca

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Municipal Enforcement - 403-858-7280 Public Works - 403-887-2800 Recreation, Parks and Culture - 403-887-2199 Visitor Information Centre - 403-887-5050 Animal Control - 403-506-9380  

HEALTH AND MEDICAL

 

CENTRAL ALBERTA CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES AUTHORITY REGION 4 403-341-8642 Location: 3rd Floor, 4826 - Ross Street Website: www.centralalbertaacfsa.gov.ab.ca RED DEER ALBERTA WORKS 403-340-5353 Location: 4911 51 STREET Focus: assist all job seekers in Alberta, provides access to computers/internet, job boards, free long distance phoning/faxing, plus onsite Career & Employment Consultants. RED DEER ALBERTA WORKS CENTRE 403-340-5439 (INFO & APPLICATION LINE) Location: Room #109 - Red Deer Provincial Building 4920 51 Street Focus: Assist people to connect with Learner Benefits, Employment & Training, Child Support Services, Income Support. RED DEER SERVICE CANADA CENTRE Employment Insurance Program 1-800-206-7218 Record of Employment 1-855-881-9874 Location: 101-4901-46 Street, Red Deer SUMMER VILLAGES ADMINISTRATION AND COUNCIL 403-887-2822 Location: Hewlett Park Landing

ALBERTA BLUE CROSS 1-800-661-6995 www.ab.bluecross.ca Focus: Medical and dental benefits for those who are not on an employer program. An independent not for profit organization. ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES 403-887-2241 Location: 4602 - 49 Ave. Offers a variety of health care and counseling services. LAB & X-RAY 403-887-6700 Location: 4602 - 49 Avenue Lab appointments - 1-877-309-2874  

CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY 403-347-3662 101– 6751 52 Avenue Web site: www.cancer.ca

 

CENTRAL ALBERTA AIDS NETWORK SOCIETY 403-346-8858 www.caans.org Location: 4611 - 50 Ave, Red Deer Focus: Offer an non-judgmental, open, helpful atmosphere where community members can access support such as filling applications, problem solving, free condoms, health resources, support and referral.

TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE MUNICIPAL OFFICE 403-887-2141 Location: 5012 48 Avenue Website: www.sylvanlake.ca FCSS - 403-887-1137 Finance - 403-887-2141 Planning and Development - 403-887-2141

CENTRAL ALBERTA BRAIN INJURY SOCIETY 403-341-3463 Location: #301 - 4805 - 48 Street, Red Deer Website: www.cabis.org Focus: Offer social opportunities, guidance, information, support and advocacy. Support

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groups for family members and caregivers. CENTRAL ALBERTA SEXUAL ASSUAL SUPPORT CENTRE 403-340-1124 24 Hour Crisis Line - 403-356-1099 Location: A 201 - 5212 - 48 Street, Red Deer

WOLF CREEK PRIMARY CARE NETWORK 403-887-2221 c/o Sylvan Lake Medical Clinic Focus: Mental health, Health, Wellness  

CNIB 403-346-0037 Website: www.cnib.ca Focus: Is a primary support, information and hope for anyone affected by vision loss. For all ages who are blind, visually impaired or deaf/ blind and their families. DR. STEPHEN FUGLER 403-887-4418 Location: 5036—48 Street HORIZON FAMILY MEDICINE - SYLVAN LAKE 403-887-0510 Location: 70 Hewlett Park Landing

HOUSING HEARTHSTONE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 430-314-0099 Location: #105– 4711-51 Avenue Website: www.hpman.ca RED DEER HOUSING AUTHORITY 403-343-2177 Location: #302 4719 48 Avenue, Red Deer SYLVAN COMMUNITY HOUSING SOCIETY Email: [email protected] Mailing: P.O Box 8966, Sylvan Lake, T4S 1X6  

ICARE (CNIB) Winston Backus- 403-887-3295 Location: Meetings - Lions Club Focus: Support program designed to help clients share information and receive support as they deal with vision loss.

POLICE SERVICES ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES 403-506-9380

 

LA LECHE SOCIETY 403-348-1829 Focus: Empowers women to breastfeed their babies. RED DEER DOULA ASSOCIATION [email protected] Focus: To educate and help mom’s achieve the birth experience they desire.

COMMUNITY BASED POLICING 403-887-3334 Location: 4260 - 50 Street Focus: Coordinates partnership with the public and the R.C.M.P.

PARKINSON SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN ALBERTA 403-346-4463

 

SYLVAN FAMILY HEALTH CENTRE 403-887-2224 190 Pelican Place SYLVAN LAKE MEDICAL CLINIC 403-887-2221 5026 50 Street  

SYLVAN LAKE PHYSIOTHERAPY 403-864-9489 5007 46 Street November 2014

CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) www.crimestoppers.ca MUNICIPAL ENFORCEMENT - TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE-PROTECTIVE SERVICES 403-858-7280 SYLVAN LAKE YOUTH JUSTICE PROGRAM 403-887-3334 Location: 5030 - 48 Ave. Focus: Allows the community to hold young offenders accountable, change attitudes which have contributed to the offending behavior and Page 11

reintegrate offenders into the community.  VICTIM SERVICES 403-858-7255 A volunteer organization that offers 24 hour crisis support and information to crime victims

RECREATION AND SPORTS GROUPS ARASHI DO SYLVAN LAKE 587-400-9832 Email: [email protected] Location: Bay 3 4 Erickson Crescent Focus: To promote and train people in the martial arts.

and hardball in mixed house leagues. RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURE DEPARTMENT TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE 403-887-2199 Focus: Providing direct recreational and cultural services while supporting and promoting private and non-profit organizations that enhance recreation sports and culture in the community. SYLVAN LAKE CUSTOMS AND CLASSICS CAR CLUB 403-887-7047 Focus: Meet first Wednesday of each month. Co-host Show and Shine.

 

BLIZZARDS SOCCER CLUB Website: www.sylvanlakesoccer.ca   

CURLING CLUB Joel 403-887-7760 Location: 4802 48 Street Focus: Open to all interested in curling. Leagues and Bonspiels October to April. Year round bookings and rentals available. GYMNASTICS CLUB Karen Soehn 403-347-4903 Focus: Open to all boys and girls, age 3 to teenagers. Series of skill levels for all gymnastics. MEADOWLANDS GOLF CLUB AT SYLVAN LAKE 403-887-5100 Focus: Men’s, ladies and mixed leagues. MINOR HOCKEY 403-887-2159 Website: www.sylvanlakehockey.com Focus: Open to boys and girls age 6 - 17 years. Dynamite through Midget leagues. Play October to mid–April. General competitive and youth recreation program.  MINOR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION 403-597-1315 Focus: Open to boys and girls ages 5 - 18 years. Activities include T-ball, Four pitch, softball November 2014

SYLVAN LAKE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 403-887-3030 Focus: Junior League, Men's League, Senior Men’s League and Ladies League. Days and Evenings. SYLVAN LAKE SAILING CLUB [email protected] Website: www.sylvansailing.ca Focus: Non-profit society open to anyone interested in the sport of sailing. ASA, CYA affiliation, Wednesday night races, Clinics, Trophy Races, Ice Breaker and annual Regatta. End of Summer Hummer in September. SYLVAN LAKE FIGURE SKATING CLUB 403-887-3850 www.sylvanlakefigureskating.ca Focus: Open to all boys and girls interested in skating. Can Skate, Group Skate, Star Skate THE SYLVAN LAKE NAUTICALS SWIM CLUB Email: [email protected] www.sylvanlakeswimclub.com Focus: Offers professional coaching geared to developing all levels of swimmers from beginner to National level. We offer recreational and competitive programs.  

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SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES ALBERTA SENIORS BENEFITS AND SUBSIDIES 1-800-644-9992 ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF RED DEER AND CENTRAL ALBERTA 403-342-0448 Location: 105– 4419 50 Avenue, Red Deer Website: www.alzheimer.ab.ca Focus: Caring for a person living with Alzheimer’s or a related disease is a commendable and busy undertaking. Support groups provide an informal setting where you can: rejuvenate, learn new information, and share with others experiencing similar situations. BETHANY SYLVAN LAKE 403- 887-7741 4700 47 Avenue, Sylvan Lake Focus: Provides continuing care, supportive living and day programs. CANADA PENSION PLAN, OLD AGE SECURITY General Inquiries 1-800- 277-9914 Website: seniors.gov.ab.ca  

FCSS HOME SUPPORT 403-887-1137 Ext.222 Focus: Service includes light housekeeping and home help for seniors and individuals.

Location: 4908 50 Avenue Focus: Seniors club open to all over 50.  

SENIOR CENTRE - RESOURCES AND INFORMATION 403-887-5428 Focus: The Centre offers information and assistance completing forms for Alberta Seniors and Community Supports, Seniors Benefits and Special Needs Subsidies. Open Thursday.  

SENIOR BUS ASSOCIATION Thursday Trips call 403-887-4579 Focus: Provides a bus for Seniors and people with disabilities who are independent and require minimal assistance. Regular trips on Thursday to Red Deer . Riders are picked up and dropped off at home. SENIORS CITIZEN LODGE FOUNDATION 403-887-2555 Location: Box 100 - 4620 - 47 Ave. Focus: Offers accommodation in a home atmosphere for senior citizens of modest means. Daily aids to living for seniors in conjunction with other public service agencies. Opportunities for residents to participate in leisure, recreation and social activities to stay involved in family and community life.

 

 

LIFELINE 403-887-1137 Ext.222 Focus: Easy to use medical alarm service to reduce the risk of living alone. Low monthly fees. To become a subscriber call FCSS.

 

55 PLUS CLUB Legion 403- 887-2601 Focus: Meet every Wednesday afternoon at Legion for cards, darts, pool, etc. SENIORS ASSOCIATION Hall - 403-887-5428 November 2014

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SERVICE CLUBS CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE Marie Jensen - 403-887-2245 Focus: Nationally organized, a spiritual group to assist the church, students and charitable groups. 1ST SYLVAN LAKE BEAVER, CUB, SCOUT & VENTURER Jim Hicks 403-887-6342 Focus: Outdoor/indoor recreation, youth development. Open to boys and girls age 5 - 17. GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH #212 403-887-2601 Location: 4916 - 50 Ave. Focus: Those eligible may join as members, others as affiliates. Social functions and hall rentals. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION LADIES AUXILIARY 403-887-2601 Location:4916 50 Avenue Focus: Assist Legion functions, support Veterans hospitals, bursaries for children.

SPARKS, BROWNIES, GUIDES, PATHFINDERS, RANGERS. Lynda Fiedler 403-887-2776 Focus: Girls aged 5 to adult. Cookie Day, outdoor activities. And community work. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 403-887-2398 Focus: Provides service to church, families and the community. LIONS CLUB 403-887-3390 Location: 5119 - 50A Ave. Focus: An international organization that is involved in many community projects. New members are welcome by invitation. OPTIMIST CLUB Jessica 403-669-9763 Focus: “Bringing out the best in kids” Always looking for new members, occasional volunteers, business partners and youth volunteers for our events. ROTARY CLUB www.clubrunner.ca/sylvanlake 403-597-2003 Meeting - Pier 7 - Wednesday’s at 11:45 am Focus: Sponsors numerous community and international projects. November 2014

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VOLUNTEERING VOLUNTEER CENTRE 403-887-1137 ext 233 Location: 4725 - 43 Street Focus: Offers workshops for volunteers and nonprofit organizations, a Volunteer resource library, “Board Development and Volunteer Management.” Seniors shoveling assistance, a volunteer income tax program. Strawberry Tea; Volunteer Week; Volunteer Gala, just to name a few.

VOLUNTEER RESOURCES ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES Linda Davies 403-343-4715 ext. 2 Focus: Offers opportunities for volunteering in the health sector for a variety of support services. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD YOUR ORGANIZATION, EVENT, OR NEED TO UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION TO THE COMMUNITY DIRECTORY PLEASE FILL OUT THE ATTACHED FORM AND SUBMIT IT TO:

BETHANY CARE SOCIETY 4700-47 AVENUE 403-887-7741 EXT.236 OFFERING A VARIETY OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES.

EMAIL: [email protected] FAX : 403-887-1194 IN PERSON: 4725 43RD STREET

 

YOUTH SERVICES

.YOUTH CENTRE 403-887-1193 Location: 4725 - 43 Street Focus: Drop-in for youth 13 - 18. Supervised, structured activities for youth 7 - 13.

YOUTH SERVICES 403-887-1137 ext. 223 Location: 4725 - 43 Street Focus: Offers a variety of after-school and summer fun programs that include Youth Employment Program, summer camps, training and leadership programs for youth aged 7 - 18.

Information in this document is accurate to the best of our ability

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Emergency Numbers FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE POISON CONTROL CENTRE - 1-800-332-1414   HOSPITAL - 403-343-4422  

DOCTORS/MEDICAL CENTRE 403-887-2221 - Sylvan Medical Centre 403-887-2224 - Sylvan Family Health Centre 403-887-4418 - Dr. Stephen Fugler 403-887-0510 - Horizon Family Medicine  

CRIME STOPPERS - 1-800-222-8477   WOMEN’S EMERGENCY SHELTER - 403-346-5643   VICTIM SERIVCES - 403-858-7255 November 2014

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 HELP LINE AADAC

1-866-332-2322

AL - ANON

403-346-0320

ALBERTA HEALTHLINK

1-866-408-5465 (LINK)

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

403-347-8650 (24 HRS)

AIDS

1-877-346-8858

BULLYING BULLYING (LOCALLY)

1-888-456-2323 403-887-1137 ext. 226

CENTRAL ALBERTA PREGNANCY CARE CENTRE HOTLINE

403-343-1619

CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE

1-800-387-5437 (KIDS)

CHILDCARE HELPLINE FOR PARENTS

1-866-714-5437

ELDER ABUSE

1-877-454-2580

FAMILY VIOLENCE

403-310-1818 (toll free)

GAMBLING

1-866-332-2322 (24 HRS)

KIDS HELP LINE

1-800-668-6868

MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS HELPLINE

1-877-303-2642

PARENT RESOURCE HELPLINE PARENT SUPPORT (LOCALLY )

1-877-644-9992 403-887-1137 EXT 226

POISON CONTROL

1-800-332-1414

WOMEN’S EMERGENCY SHELTER (24 HR CRISIS LINE)

1-888-346-5643

VICTIM SERVICES

403-858-7255

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX OF COMMUNITY GROUPS

   

EMERGENCY NUMBERS ................................................................................................... 16 55 Plus Club .................................................................................................................... 13 AADAC .......................................................................................................................... 7 Adult Literacy Program .................................................................................................. 8 Al-Anon/ Alateen Family Groups................................................................................... 7 Alberta Blue Cross .......................................................................................................... 10 Alberta Health Services .................................................................................................. 10 Alberta Human Resources & Employment..................................................................... 10 Alberta Learning ............................................................................................................. 8 Alberta   Seniors Benefits and Subsidies .......................................................................... 13 Alcoholics Anonymous................................................................................................... 7 Alliance Community Church .......................................................................................... 4 Alzheimer Society of Red Deer and Central Alberta...................................................... 13 Animal Control .............................................................................................................. 11 Apostolic Lutheran Church ............................................................................................. 4 Arashi Do Sylvan Lake ................................................................................................... 12 Art Society ...................................................................................................................... 3 Baha’i Centre .................................................................................................................. 4 Bethany Sylvan Lake ...................................................................................................... 13 Better Business Bureau of Central and Northern Alberta ............................................... 4 Blizzard Soccer Club ...................................................................................................... 12 Building Incredible Babies ............................................................................................. 5 C.P. Blakely ................................................................................................................... 9 Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, General Inquiries ........................................... 13 Canadian Cancer Society ................................................................................................ 10 Canadian Parents for French ........................................................................................... 5 Career Assistance Network ............................................................................................. 8 Catholic Social Services ................................................................................................. 8 Catholic Woman's League .............................................................................................. 14 Central Alberta AIDS Network Society ......................................................................... 10 Central Alberta Brain Injury Society (CABIS)............................................................... 10 Central Alberta Child & Family Services Authority Region 4 ....................................... 10 Central Alberta Suicide Prevention ................................................................................ 8 Chamber of Commerce ................................................................................................... 5 Childcare Society ............................................................................................................ 4 Chinooks Edge School Division # 73 ............................................................................. 8 Christian Youth in Motion .............................................................................................. 15 Christmas Bureau............................................................................................................ 5 CNIB ............................................................................................................................... 11 Coats for Kids ................................................................................................................. 5 Collective Kitchens ......................................................................................................... 5 Community Based Policing ............................................................................................ 11 Community Capital ......................................................................................................... 9 Community Christmas Dinner ........................................................................................ 5

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Alphabetical Index of Community Groups Community Foundation .................................................................................................. 9 Community Partners Association ................................................................................... 5 Community Information & Referral ............................................................................... 5 Compassion Fund ........................................................................................................... 9 C.P. Blakely ................................................................................................................... 9 Crime Stopper................................................................................................................. 11 Curling Club ................................................................................................................... 12 Dr. Fuglar ....................................................................................................................... 11 Faith Lutheran Church .................................................................................................... 4 Family and Community Support Services ...................................................................... 6 Family and Community Support Services Community Grant Program ......................... 9 Family Education Support .............................................................................................. 6 Family Mediation Services (Alberta Justice) ................................................................. 8 Family School Wellness ................................................................................................. 6 Family Support for Children with Disabilities ............................................................... 6 FCSS Home Support ...................................................................................................... 13 First Sylvan Lake Beaver, Cub, Scout & Venturer ........................................................ 14 Fish and Game Association ............................................................................................ 5 Food Bank ...................................................................................................................... 6 Fox Run School .............................................................................................................. 9 Frontline Worship Centre ............................................................................................... 4 Girl Guides of Canada .................................................................................................... 14 Gospel Chapel ................................................................................................................ 4 Grief Support .................................................................................................................. 8 Growing Green Neighbors ............................................................................................. 6 Growing Green Neighbors Community Garden ............................................................. 6 Gymnastics Club ............................................................................................................ 12 H.J. Cody ........................................................................................................................ 9 Healthy Families Home Visitor Program ....................................................................... 6 Hearthstone Property Management ................................................................................ 11 Help Line Numbers ........................................................................................................ 17 Helping Hands Playschool ............................................................................................. 3 Henday Association for Lifelong Learning .................................................................... 6 Horizon Family Medicine - Sylvan Lake ....................................................................... 11 ICARE ............................................................................................................................ 11 Jazz at the Lake .............................................................................................................. 3 Jumpstart ........................................................................................................................ 9 kcs ................................................................................................................................... 3, 6, 9 KidSport Sylvan Lake .................................................................................................... 9 Knights of Columbus...................................................................................................... 14 La Leche Society ............................................................................................................ 11 Lifeline ........................................................................................................................... 13 Lighthouse Christian Academy Preschool ..................................................................... 3 Lighthouse Christian Academy ..................................................................................... 9 Lighthouse Fellowship Church of the Nazarene ............................................................ 4

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Alphabetical Index of Community Groups Lions Club ...................................................................................................................... 14 Meadowlands Golf Club at Sylvan Lake........................................................................ 12 Meals on Wheels ............................................................................................................ 6 Memorial Presbyterian Church....................................................................................... 4 Mental Health ................................................................................................................. 8 Minor Hockey ................................................................................................................ 12 Minor Softball Association............................................................................................. 12 Mobile Home Owners/Renters Society .......................................................................... 5 Mother Teresa Catholic School ...................................................................................... 9 Municipal Enforcement .................................................................................................. 11 Narcotics Anonymous .................................................................................................... 8 Off Campus Learning ..................................................................................................... 8 Optimist Club ................................................................................................................. 14 Our Lady of the Assumption Church ............................................................................. 4 Our Lady of the Rosary School ...................................................................................... 9 Parent Place .................................................................................................................... 7 Parkinson Alberta Society .............................................................................................. 11 Playgroup Society (CHIPS & Playgroup) ...................................................................... 4 Poison Control Centre .................................................................................................... 16 Pregnancy Care Centre (Central Alberta) ....................................................................... 7 Presbyterian Ladies Evening Guild ................................................................................ 7 Razzle Dazzle Family Day Home Agency & Playschool Association........................... 4 Recreation, Parks & Culture Department ....................................................................... 12 Red Deer Alberta Works ................................................................................................ 10 Red Deer Alberta Works Centre..................................................................................... 10 Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools ............................................................................. 8 Red Deer College ........................................................................................................... 8 Red Deer Housing Authority .......................................................................................... 11 Red Deer Service Canada Centre ................................................................................... 10 Rotary Club .................................................................................................................... 14 Royal Canadian Legion Branch #212............................................................................. 14 Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary ...................................................................... 14 School Age Care Society ................................................................................................ 4 School Music Society ..................................................................................................... 3 Seniors Association ....................................................................................................... 13 Senior Bus Association................................................................................................... 13 Seniors Centre - Resources and Information .................................................................. 13 Senior Citizen Lodge Foundation ................................................................................... 13 Seventh Day Adventist Church ...................................................................................... 4 St. Mary's & St. Timothy's Anglican Church ................................................................. 4 Steffie Woima School..................................................................................................... 9 Summer Villages Administration and Council ............................................................... 10 Sylvan Community Housing Society ............................................................................. 11 Sylvan Family Health Centre ......................................................................................... 11 Sylvan Lake & District Archives ................................................................................... 3 November 2014

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Alphabetical Index of Community Groups Sylvan Lake and District Community Bus ..................................................................... 7 Sylvan Lake Career High School ................................................................................... 9 Sylvan Lake Customs and Classic Car Club .................................................................. 12 Sylvan Lake Golf and Country Club .............................................................................. 12 Sylvan Lake Medical Clinic ........................................................................................... 11 Sylvan Lake Municipal Library...................................................................................... 3 Sylvan Lake Physiotherapy ............................................................................................ 11 Sylvan Lake Quilters ...................................................................................................... 3 Sylvan Lake Youth Justice Program .............................................................................. 11 Sylvan Lake Sailing Club ............................................................................................... 12 Sylvan Lake Skating Club .............................................................................................. 12 Sylvan Meadows Adventist School ................................................................................ 9 Sylvan’s Slick Speakers ................................................................................................. 8 The Community Hub ...................................................................................................... 15 The Sylvan Lake Nauticals Swim Club.......................................................................... 12 Tourist Information Centre ............................................................................................. 7 Town of Sylvan Lake Municipal Office ......................................................................... 10 Victim Services .............................................................................................................. 12 Volunteer Centre ............................................................................................................ 15 Volunteer Resources Alberta Health Services................................................................ 15 Watershed Stewardship Society ..................................................................................... 5 Welcome Wagon ............................................................................................................ 7 Willows Psychological Services..................................................................................... 8 Wolf Creek Primary Care Network ................................................................................ 11 Women’s Rural Outreach ............................................................................................... 7 Women’s Emergency Shelter ......................................................................................... 7 You Can Play Too .......................................................................................................... 9 Youth Centre .................................................................................................................. 15 Youth Services ............................................................................................................... 15

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Community Directory

DATE: Town of Sylvan Lake and Summer Villages 

 ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE FORM   

If your local, non-profit organization is not listed in the directory, please fill out this Organizational Profile and fax it to 403- 887-1194 so we can include you in future Sylvan Lake Residents’ Action Guide editions.  

Full Name of Organization/Agency____________________________________________  

Mailing and Street Address _________________________________________________   

City, Province, Postal Code _________________________________________________  

Phone____________________ Fax_______________________ Email_______________    1) Contacts Person 1 (Name/Title)_________________________________________________            Phone Work______________ Phone Home_______________ Email______________   b) Contact Person 2 (Name/Title) _________________________________         Phone Work ______________ Phone Home_______________ Email______________    2)

Organization Focus (Please circle a maximum of three):          

Arts and Culture, Outdoor recreation, Urban Issues, Community Development, Recycling/waste reduction, Visual arts, Crisis prevention, Mental Health, Wilderness and Parks, Education, Natural History, Women’s Issues, Ethics/Spirituality/Philosophy, Environment, Youth Development, Health/Wellness, Religion, Service Industry, Heritage Preservation, Social Services, Athletics/Sports, Housing, Theatre Arts, Social, Indoor Recreation, Transportation, Other____________________________________________________________ 

 

3) Year founded____________ # of staff_______ # of members/volunteers__________   4)

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Membership Criteria/Fees________________________________________________

5) Please describe the purpose/aim of your organization (to improve…to promote…etc): ________________________________________________________________________  ________________________________________________________________________  ________________________________________________________________________  ________________________________________________________________________     

Briefly describe any opportunities/programs for volunteers that your organization provides: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

6)

Are your activities local/provincial/national/international (please circle).

7) Newsletter or publication Title ______________________________________ Frequency__________________ 8)

Please indicate if your organization provides any of the following resources to the community. (please circle): a) Produces original print or audio-visual educational resources; b) Supplies speakers or conducts workshops; c) Operates a resource library for public use; d) Other_____________________________________________

9) Other comments/additional notes about your organization: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

Thank you for your time in filling out this form. Please mail it to: Family and Community Support Services The Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 - 48 Ave, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 or fax it to (403) 887-1194.

Community Directory