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About Our Town:
Sylvan Lake Town Council meets the second and fourth
Monday of every month at 5:30 pm
Town History
Sylvan Lake's present name was adopted in 1903 with the establishment of
the first Post Office. Sylvan Lake had been given a succession of names by Cree
and Stoney Indians and by map-makers such as David Thompson and the Palliser Expedition.
Early Settlement 1899
Early settlement was easily discouraging to most with the heavy timber that
surrounded the lake, and it was not until 1899 that Alexander Loiselle and his son
Louis came from Michigan with their sawmill to settle at what was then called Snake
Lake. By 1902, the District had attracted other settlers and Loiselle built a store
and hotel to accommodate the new residents.
Alberta Central Railway 1910 -1914
Alberta Central Railway began construction in 1910 - 1914 linking Red Deer
and Rocky Mountain House which helped to develop the Sylvan Lake area. By 1923 the
Town of Sylvan Lake had 185 residents. As many tourist attractions and facilities
were added, the community grew from Village to Town status by 1946. Today, the Town
of Sylvan Lake has a permanent population in excess of 11,115 people and prides
itself on being "A Town For All Seasons", with year-round events, attractions
and facilities for visitors.
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