The big picture – Part 5
Pastor Tracy Ottenbreit Slave Lake Alliance Church In this final chapter of the Big Picture, we see that as part of the Christian worldview, all things as we know them will come to an end. This world we be restored…
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Mark your calendars
Katrina Owens Lakeside Leader Brenda Hannah, Early Learning consultant for Slave Lake and Area, says she has some news about an upcoming conference happening in town. “I’m excited to have the final draft ready for distribution for the 2nd Annual…
Work on your ankles, knees, legs and more by trying the ‘side angle pose’
Lori Whitby Katrina Owens Lakeside Leader To start this week’s yoga stance, the ‘side angle pose’, Lori Whitby of Slave Lake Smiling Dog Yoga, says stand at the front of your mat with both feet facing forward. “Shift your weight…
Building tourism: how you can help
Tylor Warman Mayor of Slave Lake Growth is good isn’t it? Council has been aggressive over the last couple of years on a plan to grow tourism and economic development in the region. We want our region to diversify, and…
Bicycle repairs, anyone?
Open for business A new bike repair shop is open in downtown Slave Lake as of the third of this month. It’s called Slave Lake Bicycle Works, owned and operated by Rowan Robertson and located in the Potpourri Mall. Robertson…
About that annual siren test…..
Extended test now set for April 13 Joe McWilliams Lakeside Leader You might recall an article in The Leader announcing a special, extended period of siren testing by the Town of Slave Lake. This was instead of the regular, brief,…
Local boxer brings home gold from Idaho tournament
Lee Tanghe Katrina Owens Lakeside Leader Lee Tanghe, head coach of the Slave Lake Boxing Club, update The Leader last week on what’s been happening in his neck of the woods lately. “We want to Pocatello Idaho and Carl Knight…
The Business Factory: highlights from 25 years of serving Slave Lake
Submitted by Joyce Robinson I started as administrator for the Area D Oil Spill Co-op in 1989, through Karin’s Office Services. I had very little administrative experience and virtually no computer experience. It was definitely a steep learning curve. I…
Rec centre to close April 17 – 20
Repairs to electrical system Katrina Owens Lakeside Leader This just in from the Town of Slave Lake communications co-ordinator: the local multi-rec centre (MRC) will be closed from April 17th to 20th. “We should be open again on the 21st,”…
Council passes balanced budget tax bylaw
Director of Finance Roland Schmidt Joe McWilliams Lakeside Leader Your town property tax bill may already be in the mail. Well… probably not that quickly, but the process was set in motion by Slave Lake town council last week, with…
Developer proposes RV park on former temporary trailer park
Joe McWilliams Lakeside Leader Slave Lake town council is keen to find out what residents think about the idea of an RV park being located on the Sunset Place lot on the southwest side of town. This is one of…
Whiz kid gets perfect score on prov. math exam
Campbell Rea Katrina Owens Lakeside Leader It’s not every day a local student scores 100 per cent on a provincial diploma exam in mathematics. When The Leader heard that Campbell Rea, a Grade 12 Roland Michener School student, was…
Wonderland officially open for business in Slave Lake
‘Wonderland’ Indoor Playground and Café had its grand opening earlier this month. The Leader popped by to find the place packed with kiddies and parents enjoying themselves. Owner Hayel Abu Salim (right) and daughter Shahrazad pose during the big day.…
Help for EPIC
Team EPIC received support recently from the Landon Persson Memorial Fund for its programs in Slave Lake. Presenting the $500 cheque were Lacey, Breeley and Madison Gramlich, and Coralee, Logan and Parker Persson. Accepting for Team EPIC (Engaging Partnerships In…
St. Francis hosts annual open house
Katrina Owens Lakeside Leader The 2016/2017 school year seems to be flying right by – last week St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy hosted its annual open house to showcase current students’ projects and what the school has to offer…
Town of Slave Lake Council notebook
Apr. 4 meeting Joe McWilliams Lakeside Leader Back to square one The town has to start over on a bylaw aimed at releasing a bit of environmental reserve for development. That means giving first reading to an adjusted bylaw and…