The Lakeside Leader apologizes to Gordon Wolters, a Maintenance Contract inspector at Alberta Transportation, regarding our article, “Province halts Wabasca paving.” We incorrectly spelled his name as Gordon Walters.
Additionally, while accurately reporting on the public M.D. of Opportunity meeting, we regret not contacting Mr. Wolters prior to publication to include his perspective.
Moving forward, we are committed to reaching out to all named individuals to ensure fair, balanced reporting.
The Slave Lake Native Friendship Centre is hosting a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation gathering on Sept. 30, starting at 11 a.m. at Slave Lake Town Hall.
The event, Bridging Hearts, will include orange shirt decorating, a community walk, barbecue, dancers and guest speakers.
Everyone is welcome to participate, remember and honour residential school survivors and their families.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to crochet? Here’s your chance. East Shore Athletics in Slave Lake is hosting a Learn to Crochet workshop on Oct. 3 and 17 from noon to 3 p.m.
Participants will learn how to make a classic granny square.
Beginners are welcome, so don’t worry if you’ve never picked up a crochet hook before!
Speaking of trying something new, how about making your own stained glass? Instructor Freda Delorme will lead a workshop on Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at East Shore Athletics.
Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, the workshop offers an opportunity to create your own stained glass project.
If jewelry is more your thing, East Shore Athletics is also hosting a crystal bracelet-making workshop on Oct. 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Participants can choose from more than 45 different crystal beads, along with accent beads, charms and other decorations. That’s plenty of choices for anyone who has trouble deciding on just one colour.
Who doesn’t love a good candle, especially as the weather gets colder?
Nine Mile Candle Company is bringing a Cozy Candle Workshop to East Shore Athletics on Oct. 18, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Nektaria and Mark will guide participants through making their own soy wax candles in rustic wooden bowls. Participants will also have an opportunity to personalize their creations.
Another creative workshop is coming up on Oct. 25. WildBoreal Environmental Educators will host its Boreal Botany Pressed Lantern Workshop at East Shore Athletics from 4 to 6 p.m.
Participants will create softly glowing lanterns decorated with locally collected pressed plants. Those who missed WildBoreal’s earlier plant-pressing workshop can still join in.
All the East Shore Athletics workshops mentioned above will take place at 224 2 Ave. NW in Slave Lake.
A free two-day financial workshop is coming to Slave Lake on Oct. 17 and 18.
Learning Indigenous Financial Teachings (LIFT) is offering Decolonize Your Money Mindset, a workshop created by Indigenous people for Indigenous people.
Indigenous women and Two-Spirited people are invited to learn about budgeting, saving, investing, debt repayment and ways to earn additional income.
Indigenous cultural teachings will be incorporated throughout the workshop.
For more information or to register, email LIFT@CFLSLR.com or call 780-849-3232, ext. 104.
Moving over to Smith, there’s more to the community than a store, gas station and restaurant!
Showcasing Smith is happening on Oct. 17, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Smith Community Complex.
The free event will introduce visitors to the community groups, support services, non-profit organizations and small businesses that Smith has to offer.
Refreshments will be provided, and James Meek will perform live music.
Whether you’re new to Smith or have lived there for years, it might be an opportunity to discover something you didn’t know about your community.
And finally, with election season approaching, community conversations are already underway in Wabasca.
Residents have been discussing transparency, accountability and the importance of asking candidates questions about their plans for the future.
Election season provides an opportunity to learn more about the people seeking to represent the community and the issues residents want addressed.
The Lakeside Leader will write an article about this next week.
Swan River First Nation is inviting youth ages 12 to 17 to take part in its 2026 Youth Hunting Camp, running Oct. 5–9. The camp will include daily hunting trips, meat harvesting and preparation, and lessons on hide scraping and stretching. For more information or to register, call 780-775-2349 and ask for Kage or John.