ACE officially launched in Sylvan Lake

On Wednesday, Nov. 20 the Alberta Active, Creative, Engaged Community program was launched in Sylvan Lake.
The initiative is designed to enhance the quality of life in rural Alberta by strengthening community leadership, collaboration and innovation through recreation, parks, arts, culture and heritage.
“We’re very fortunate to be part of this initiative,” Olivia Knight, Marketing Clerk for the Town of Sylvan Lake said.
“It was a competitive process that saw over 40 communities apply to become ACE participants and Sylvan Lake was lucky enough to be chosen as one of the 10 communities in this year’s selection.”
According to Knight the ACE initiative recognizes the unique needs each community has. “That’s the great thing about the program,” Knight said. “They allow us to determine what will help improve the community through health, wellness, recreation, culture and sport.
The town has been assigned a coach for the next two years in order for the program to provide support while the community determines what ACE means to Sylvan Lake.
“The residents of Sylvan Lake can work together and benefit from over $55,000 of support in cash and in-kind services that are available to us through the initiative,” Knight explained.
On Nov. 20 ACE Ambassador met with councilors, local business members and youth to discuss the contextual changes society has seen and how it has affected the way communities come together.
“You don’t need to be sick to get better,” Hill said. He encouraged Sylvan Lake to embrace user-driven programs to promote growth and development among community leaders.
According to ACE Communities, ACE leaders are advocates for quality of life and have the ability to work proactively to promote services that deliver essential benefits to the community.
Anyone interested in becoming involved with the ACE initiative in Sylvan Lake is encouraged to contact Olivia at 403.887.2199.