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Parts of SL hit by power outage, polling stations close
Parts of the Town of Slave Lake were hit with a power outage that began around 7:05 p.m. on Oct. 19. The outage caused traffic signals to go down in parts of the town, including the intersection of 3rd Ave…
Alberta depression screening campaign offers accessible help
A long-running depression awareness campaign is encouraging Albertans to check in on their mental health and seek support early, as shorter days and colder weather can make it harder for some people to stay active and connected. Marcus Cheung, associate…
New trees take root along Slave Lake’s Main Street
Thunder teams post strong weekend results on home ice
Slave Lake Thunder teams collected several wins over the weekend, highlighted by a pair of victories for U11-1, a 10-3 win by U13-1 and a 21-2 rout by U18-1. The U11-2, U13-3, U15-1 and U15-2 teams also won, while U18-2…
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Halloween is just around the corner, and Slave Lake is ready for the occasion.Stores and homes have decorations up, and supermarkets have pumpkins and candies out.There are also a number of events planned in the coming weeks at the library,…
Thunder U18 females fall to Predators
The Slave Lake Thunder U18 Female hockey team suffered a 7 – 1 loss against the Predators on Oct. 10 in their second preseason game. According to a Facebook post by the team, the Thunder battled hard and worked to…
Secondhand Dreamcar brings blues and soul to Slave Lake
Northern Haven offers free workshop on communication
Northern Haven Support Society is inviting parents to take part in a free workshop focused on strengthening communication with their children on Nov. 17 in Slave Lake. The workshop will run from 2 to 4 p.m. at Community Kitchen Share…
Rams volleyball teams compete in Athabasca
The Roland Michener Secondary School senior boys’ and girls’ volleyball teams travelled to Athabasca for their second tournament of the season on Oct. 2 and 3. Both Rams teams faced competition from other schools as they continued developing their skills…
SL airport shoreline project begins
Construction is expected to begin the week of Oct. 19 on a $1.28-million shoreline erosion protection project at the Slave Lake airport, the airport’s manager says. Airport manager Pierre Gauthier says the project, which involved six years of planning, will…
C.J. Schurter seeks more parent involvement in school council
C.J. Schurter School is looking for more parents to get involved in its school council, with elections for three executive positions held on Thursday, Oct. 15. Principal Crystal Colville said in a recent message to families that the council did…
Wholistic Wellness and Counselling brings individualized care to Slave Lake
Michelle Grieve says her desire to address gaps in conventional approaches to healing led her to open Wholistic Wellness and Counselling in January 2023.After working in a range of social services and health-care settings, Grieve says she noticed some people’s…
Fire hall open houses bring families together
Families across the Lesser Slave Lake region got a hands-on look at firefighting and emergency response during the Lesser Slave Regional Fire Service’s annual fire hall open houses. The events were held in Widewater on Oct. 5, Flatbush on Oct.…
Law enforcement dinner marks 20th year in Slave Lake
Slave Lake’s annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner returned to the Royal Canadian Legion on Oct. 17, marking 20 years of recognizing the people who serve and protect the community. The dinner was established in 2006, a year after the Mayerthorpe…
Editorial: Match jobs with people
From heavy equipment operators and mechanics to electricians, welders, millwrights, truck drivers and construction workers, the Slave Lake region offers plenty of skilled jobs that can provide solid incomes and long-term careers without requiring a four-year university degree. The opportunities…
Town of Slave Lake council notebook – Oct. 13, 2026
Planning and development Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Alex Pavcek presented the monthly administrative report for September. The Planning and Development department reviewed nine development permit applications during the month, which included two detached homes, one home-based business, and several other…
Housing needed for four new Slave Lake nurses
With four newly graduated registered nurses (RNs) set to begin working in Slave Lake, town councillors are asking local homeowners and landlords with spare rooms, basement suites, or rental properties to step forward so the recruits have a place to…