Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla

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OPINION: Applause to the true north and the togetherness in its diversity

With the opportunity to pick any place in the world, I chose…

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RCMP investigate homicide near Sylvan Lake

Victim was transported to the hospital, however, died from the injuries

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One man hurt in shooting outside Sylvan Lake restaurant

The victim was hospitalized and is expected to recover soon

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Firefighters at work in the back alley of Hawthorn Place on May 31. File photo

Hawthorn Place fire displaces nearly a dozen Sylvan Lakers

Cause of the fire is still under investigation

Firefighters at work in the back alley of Hawthorn Place on May 31. File photo
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Fire breaks out at Sylvan Lake townhouse complex

Local business to fundraise for the residents affected

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The Launch at Sylvan Lake / Facebook photo

Nearly $100,000 in federal funding set to revitalize The Launch at Sylvan Lake

Sylvan Lake is one of 30 recipients receiving a boost to improve tourism experiences in Alberta

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Grade 12 student Scarlet Jones aims the bag to score a point. Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla / Sylvan Lake News

Central Alberta students unite over Special Olympics unified sport

Eckville high school hosted over 30 students from across six communities

Grade 12 student Scarlet Jones aims the bag to score a point. Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla / Sylvan Lake News
Sylvan Lake Aqua Splash / website photo
Sylvan Lake Aqua Splash / website photo
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Lacombe club chosen to host Boxing Alberta’s Diamond Belt competition

Boxers from Ponoka, Sylvan Lake, Red Deer, Blackfalds, Lacombe and Rimbey will compete on May 28

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Looking back at my first six months with Sylvan Lake News

Starting a new job at Sylvan Lake News wasn’t quite as terrifying…

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From left Brianna Lizotte, Elder Emile Janvier and Alex Kusturok pose for a photo inside the Apostolic Palace before meeting with Pope Francis on the morning of April 1. Janna Van de Sande / Submitted photo

Sylvan Lake Indigenous delegate meets Pope Francis to hear an apology for residential schools

Brianna Lizotte hopes the meeting forges a collective path to reconciliation

From left Brianna Lizotte, Elder Emile Janvier and Alex Kusturok pose for a photo inside the Apostolic Palace before meeting with Pope Francis on the morning of April 1. Janna Van de Sande / Submitted photo
Typing on a braille machine. Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla / Sylvan Lake News

Eckville student recognized for brilliance in braille

Eckville’s 13-year-old Merrick Smith is one of two central Alberta students to…

Typing on a braille machine. Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla / Sylvan Lake News
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Calkins’ ban from Russia ‘a badge of honour’

The Red Deer-Lacombe riding MP Blaine Calkins is one of 313 Canadians…

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Man sentenced in central Alberta crime spree

To spend 9.5 years in jail

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Capitol Theatre’s concession has been able to open since the province’s Restriction Exemption Program ended last month. (File photo)

Ponoka businesses relieved after removal of Restriction Exemption Program

Ponoka restaurant has ‘a lot happier atmosphere’ since lifting of REP

Capitol Theatre’s concession has been able to open since the province’s Restriction Exemption Program ended last month. (File photo)
Hot Cocoa Bar donated by Tar-rific Cre-a-Shauns. (Photo submitted)
Hot Cocoa Bar donated by Tar-rific Cre-a-Shauns. (Photo submitted)
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Family violence services for remote and Indigenous communities

Originating from Red Deer, the services have expanded locally

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Family violence services for remote and Indigenous communities

Originating from Red Deer, the services have expanded locally

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CAR President Roy Keessar. (Leah Bousfiled/Rimbey Review)

Central Alberta Raceways windup for the season

Gets equipped with an AED for future use

CAR President Roy Keessar. (Leah Bousfiled/Rimbey Review)
Sara Tallon practicing on Sylvan Lake. (Submitted photo)

Laker completes World Wake Championship as sixth-best in the world

Teen Sara Tallon honed surfing skills with rigorous practice on Sylvan Lake

Sara Tallon practicing on Sylvan Lake. (Submitted photo)