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The Aspen View Public Schools Board of Trustees met on Oct. 8 to tackle a packed agenda, highlighted by a proposed Joint Use and Planning Agreement with the Municipal District of Lesser Slave River that cements shared access to recreational…
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From assigning permanent civic addresses in Calling Lake to balancing legacy recreation accounts and forging stronger regional relationships, the Municipal District of Opportunity No. 17 covered a diverse docket of municipal business during its regular meeting on Sept. 28 in…
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The Municipal District of Opportunity No. 17 is pushing the provincial government to establish a reliable funding stream for the ongoing maintenance of local fireguards, warning that rapidly overgrown vegetation is creating severe new wildfire risks for northern communities. During…
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A massive new natural gas-fired power plant and data centre is being proposed for the Peace River region, bringing the promise of hundreds of jobs and a significant boost to the northern economy while keeping the provincial power grid protected.…
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The Municipal District of Opportunity No. 17 council is preparing to hear a proposal from a regional healthcare group aimed at tackling persistent rural doctor shortages by training medical students closer to home. During a regular council meeting on Sept.…
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Dog Island Brewing celebrated its 10th anniversary and Oktoberfest on Oct. 3, marking a decade since the Slave Lake brewery first opened its doors. The celebration featured hot dogs, fresh pretzels, German beers on tap and live music from the…
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The Slave Lake Library will host an information session Oct. 15 to help residents understand the 10 questions on Alberta’s upcoming referendum and make informed decisions when they vote. The session will run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, both…
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Students at Roland Michener Secondary School had the opportunity to look beyond high school this month as post-secondary institutions from across Alberta gathered at the school for an Educational Liaison Association of Alberta (ELAA) fair. The Sept. 21 event, hosted…
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Slave Lake’s Futsal club kicks off fall season

North of 55th Futsal Club is back on the court, with new and returning players kicking off another fall season in Slave Lake. The club started its fall programming during the second week of September, following its January to April…
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High Prairie School Division (HPSD) students earned hundreds of credits over the summer.More career and post-secondary opportunities are on the way this school year.Monica Edwards, HPSD director of post-secondary pathways, shared the update with trustees during the division’s regular board…
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Northland students gather in Conklin for annual games

Students from across the Northland School Division converged on Conklin last week for a day of track and field, traditional games and friendly competition. The 2026 Northland Games were held Sept. 24 at the Conklin Multiplex and surrounding grounds, bringing…
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Margo (H.J.) Auger has been elected chief of Bigstone Cree Nation following a general election held Tuesday, Sept. 29. The Nation’s statement of elected candidates names 10 councillors representing Calling Lake, Chipewyan Lake and Wabasca/Desmarais. Bigstone Cree Nation’s election structure…
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New mural takes shape in Slave Lake

A new mural in Slave Lake has been completed, with two smaller sections planned for next year. The Lesser Slave Lake Regional Arts Council commissioned artist Jessica Desmoulin, who created the mural with help from her daughter, Alicia Basaraba. The…
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