This week in Sylvan Lake: October 8 to 14, 2026

Published October 8, 2026. Updated October 8, 2026. Every item links to the outlet or organisation it was read from.

The short version

A quieter week after Flannel & Feast. The Chamber handed out its 2026 Awards of Excellence at the Hilltop Event Centre on Saturday, six candidates are confirmed for the November 2 council by-election, and around 180 people turned out for the Truth and Reconciliation ceremony and the unveiling of a new steel sculpture at the Post Office. Council meets Tuesday, the Community Hub is Wednesday, and residents have until October 16 to finish the Laker Feedback Survey. Thanksgiving Monday is October 12; check with individual businesses for holiday hours, and our <a href="../../guide/this-weekend/">this-weekend page</a> has the long-weekend plan.

Events this week and next

Regular Meeting of Council, Tuesday October 13, 4:00 to 7:00 PM. At the Municipal Government Building, 5012 48 Avenue. Source: Town of Sylvan Lake calendar.

Community Hub, Wednesday October 14, 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Social service agencies and Council meet at the Diamond Valley Den in the NexSource Centre, 4823 49 Avenue, to talk through community issues with a focus on food, housing, transportation and safety. Questions to [email protected]. Source: Town of Sylvan Lake calendar.

By-election dates to put in the calendar. Candidate forum Wednesday October 28, 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the NexSource Centre, 4823 49 Avenue (starts at 6:00 sharp; the end time depends on candidate responses). Advance polls Friday October 30 and Saturday October 31, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, at the Municipal Government Building, 5012 48 Avenue. Election day is Monday November 2, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, at the Wellness and Community Connections Centre, 4725 43 Street. Source: Town of Sylvan Lake calendar Sylvan Lake News.

Around town

Chamber of Commerce 2026 Awards of Excellence. The Sylvan Lake Chamber of Commerce held its 2026 Awards of Excellence on October 3 at the Hilltop Event Centre, with Sean McIntyre as emcee. Winners: Large Business, House of Music; Small Business, Meraki Collective; Home Based Business, Chlo Artistry; New Business, Batter N' Bunz; Business Woman of the Year, The Launch at Sylvan Lake; Employee of the Year, Lauren Hargreaves of Lighthouse Eatery; Resiliency in Business, Bukwildz; Marketing Innovation, Next Of Kiln Studio; Customer Service, Parkland Veterinary Hospital; Non-Profit Organization, Sylvan Lake and Area Community Partners Association; Philanthropy in Business, Mortgages by Kate; Young Entrepreneur, Ashley Foster of Sans Bakeshop; and Tourism and Visitor Experience, Lakeside Go Karts & Mini-Golf. Source: Sylvan Lake News.

Six candidates for the council seat. Nominations closed at noon on October 5 for the seat left open by councillor Jas Payne's resignation. The six candidates are Joan Barnes, Ruby Cole-Ellis, Sean McWade, Tim Nelson, Tracy Palibroda and Juanna Thompson. The Town's candidates page has their information. Source: Sylvan Lake News Town of Sylvan Lake, Election Candidates.

About 180 people at the Truth and Reconciliation ceremony. The September 30 ceremony gathered at the Municipal Government Building, marched to the Post Office for the unveiling of "Between Sky and Shadow", a contemporary steel sculpture by local Métis artist Jason O'Connor, then continued to the Let Them Play mural. Elders Leonard Northwest, Flora Northwest and Wilfred Butterfly attended, drummers Brandon MacDonald and Jarrett Whitefish led the march, and Councillor Ian Oostindie acted as Deputy Mayor. Culture Coordinator Tom Bradshaw described the sculpture as both a civic landmark and a place for contemplation. Source: Sylvan Lake News.

Town notices

Laker Feedback Survey closes Friday October 16. Residents only. The survey runs September 3 to October 16 at sylvanlake.ca/survey2026 and feeds Council's 2026 to 2029 Strategic Plan; results will be published on the Town site and presented at a regular Council meeting. Source: Town of Sylvan Lake.

RV sanitary station water off for the season. The non-potable water at the RV Sanitary Dump shut off on October 6 for the winter. Source: Town of Sylvan Lake news hub.

Sewer and storm line flushing continues to October 31. The Town's sanitary sewer and storm line flushing program runs September 28 to October 31. Source: Town of Sylvan Lake news hub.

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