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The Slave Lake Sharks swimming team wrapped up their competitive swim season with 41 personal best times and several top-eight finishes at the Alberta Summer Swimming Association Provincial Championships. Twenty-nine Sharks swimmers competed at provincials Aug. 15 and 16 at…
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A free two-day workshop in Slave Lake will give community members another opportunity to learn how they can better support people experiencing mental health challenges and help connect those at risk with professional resources.The Sept. 22–23 workshop is the latest…
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Residents in the Municipal District of Lesser Slave River can expect to see crews flushing fire hydrants over the next six weeks as the M.D. carries out its annual fall maintenance program. The program resumed Monday, Sept. 14, with the…
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Paving at the main four-way stop at the entrance to Wabasca came to an abrupt halt this month after a provincial inspector ordered contractors to stop working just five metres shy of completing the intersection. The sudden stoppage leaves local…
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For the past month, a small light has shone from the steeple of St. Peter Celestin Catholic Church in Slave Lake. But for one longtime community member, it is more than just a light. She had it installed as a…
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Slave Lake student finds leadership in the forest

For Slave Lake student Connor McDermott, seven weeks in the forest became a summer of new skills, new friendships and growing independence. Connor, who is heading into Grade 12 this fall, spent seven weeks this summer taking part in Alberta’s…
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The weather has been cold, but the news has not cooled down. Here are some updates for you to read as you stay warm indoors sipping a hot beverage. Costco representatives were at the Holiday Inn in Slave Lake on…
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Security approved for shared building amid ongoing drug, alcohol concerns Slave Lake Town Council approved contracted security for the shared town office, Government of Alberta and library building, discussed illegal dumping at the recycling depot and received updates on several…
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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…
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Slave Lake town council approved several operational and infrastructure changes during its latest meeting, including Christmas closures at two recreation facilities, a new single-stream recycling system and pedestrian safety improvements at a key intersection. Recreation facilities to close over Christmas…
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Last week, The Leader spotted a sign that read, “Honk, it’s my birthday!” in Hilda Eben Park in Slave Lake.Of course, we don’t know whose birthday it was, but we hope they heard plenty of honking! And to anyone else…
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Alimo’s brings community, firefighters together

A tradition at Alimo’s Pizzeria brought local firefighters, junior firefighters, and community members together in Slave Lake on Aug. 10. Moe Mouallem, owner of Alimo’s Pizzeria, says the event is a way for the business to show its appreciation for…
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