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8/17-23: No wildfires in SL forest area, but danger remains high
There are currently no active wildfires in the Slave Lake Forest Area, although the wildfire danger was rated high in the most recent update.Rain fell in Slave Lake on the morning of Aug. 23. As of publication, no new wildfire…
First annual back to school expo a success in Driftpile
On Aug. 18, the Driftpile Cree Nation (DCN) back to school career expo brought together students, families, local industry representatives and community service providers. According to Angela Calliou, executive manager of administration for DCN, approximately 180 students attended the event,…
Roots of Empathy brings lessons in compassion to Slave Lake classrooms
For children taking part in Roots of Empathy, learning about emotions begins with an unlikely teacher: a baby. Throughout the school year, a local parent and infant visit a classroom, giving students an opportunity to watch the baby grow and…
Slave Lake Sharks competes in provincials
Sinkhole leads to more sewer repairs
Swan Hills energy corridor aims for local investment
An open house was held Aug. 25 at the Faust Multicultural Gathering Place and gave local residents an opportunity to learn about the Swan Hills Energy Corridor Area Structure Plan. A proposed area structure plan for the Swan Hills energy…
New accessible fishing pier opens
From left, former Town of Slave Lake CAO Brian Vance, M.D. Lesser Slave River Councillor Lester Vanhill, Councillor Richard Colborne, Reeve Murray Kerik, and Councillor Thomas Snowden attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new accessible fishing dock.
Healing hands find a home in Slave Lake
At 50 years old, Monique Calma wondered if it was too late to go back to school and begin a different career. She decided to challenge herself anyway. After spending 14 years caring for people as a health care aide,…
Fresh road markings in Slave Lake
Autumn event hopes to bring seasonal Hallmark charm to SL
Brenna Emes says this year’s Welcome Autumn event, set for Saturday, Sept. 9, in front of Creative Goods and Co. and B Worthy Boutique. The event is designed to give people something warm, cozy and a little different as the…
Old dog, new tricks
There’s an old expression that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. As a child, I remember looking at my aging Labrador retriever, Rufus, and thinking: “Are you telling me I can’t get Rufus to roll over or play…
Herbs, books, and crafts come to Slave Lake
For owners Richard and Laureen Hiebert, running a store does not necessarily mean staying in one place. Instead, Muskeg Lake Shop travels.The Westlock County business was most recently at the Slave Lake Farmers’ Market on Aug. 22, bringing everything from…
Marten Beach holds 12th annual FireSmart cleanup
Marten Beach residents removed trailer loads of branches, brush, and logs during their 12th FireSmart community cleanup, as volunteers continue working to reduce wildfire risk around Hamlet on Aug. 22 Dan Tarney, who organizes the annual event, says about 55…
Wolves prepare for return to junior hockey
The Slave Lake Wolves are getting ready to return to the ice for their first season since 2014, with the team now in the midst of preparing for its 2026-27 North West Junior Hockey League season. The Wolves held a…
School kids need good nutrition
Parents of children starting school at C.J. Schurter School in the fall may be surprised to find that Schurter does not offer daily hot lunches, although volunteers occasionally provide options such as hot dogs, pizza or grilled cheese. Those options…
Beautiful Gardens of 2026
A beautiful garden filled with colourful flowers, fresh vegetables and herbs is growing outside the Slave Lake long-term care centre this summer. For residents, the garden offers more than something beautiful to look at. It is a place to enjoy…
The Page
First things first, The Leader has a couple of corrections to make. We make mistakes too, and we apologize.In a previous issue, we reported that tickets for the Steak and Lobster event in Kinuso were $60.That was incorrect. The actual…