by the way
A lighthouse on sylvAn lAke doesn’t serve much
practical purpose, but it stands tall as a symbol of
community building. The bucolic central Alberta
town first erected a waterfront beacon in 1988, and
though it became a local landmark, the lookout fell
into disrepair and was demolished after a quarter-
century. The replacement—a hexagonal wooden tower
topped with a viewing gallery and lantern, fashioned
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after the Peggy’s Cove lighthouse in Nova Scotia—
was unveiled just last year. It was the culmination of
a campaign that raised more than $240,000 for the
construction of the lighthouse and a surrounding park.
Overlooking the town’s marina and the water beyond,
it’s a shining example of community spirit. Be sure to
catch the rebuilt beacon at night when it glows with
neon lights. —Craig Moy
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