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What happened to these women?

What happened to these women?

 Since 1980, 510 indigenous girls and women have gone missing or been murdered says a study conducted by the Native Women’s Association of Canada. (NWAC)
On Oct. 4 communities across Canada will host vigils in a day of remembrance for these hundreds of missing and murdered Indigenous women.
In Slave Lake participants in the “Sisters in Spirit” vigil will [...]

 Wildfire hazard will remain high

Wildfire hazard will remain high

Wildfire 30 km Southwest of Red Earth June 13, 2009. Photo courtesy of Ken Orich, Sustainable Resource Development.
For up to date WildFire information and Fire Bans – Click on WILDFIRE UP DATE (top right hand corner ) on main page.
The current wildfire hazard for the Lesser Slave Area is high and  Alberta Sustainable Resource Development says with strong winds [...]

Fire Hall Open House Monday, Oct. 5

Fire Hall Open House Monday, Oct. 5

Firefighting and rescue operations, and lots of activities for the “kids” will be featured attractions at the  Annual Fire Hall Open House Monday, Oct. 5.
New activities this year will include a ‘vehicle rollover simulator’ and a ‘R.C.M.P Display.’
MEET & GREET OUR LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS at the Slave Lake Firehall from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Everyone is [...]

In Slave Lake this week Sept. 27 - Oct. 3

In Slave Lake this week Sept. 27 – Oct. 3

 Flowers still in Bloom Sept. 24 in Downtown Slave Lake.
Slave Lake & District Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting Monday, Sept. 28 @ 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre.
TUMBLE TOTS Introduction to gymnastics for ages 18 months to 36 months. Mondays, Sept 30. – November 30. See Courses & Activities [...]

Street Hockey Tournament Winners

Street Hockey Tournament Winners

The Pave-it Slammers took 1st place in the 3 on 3 Fall Street Hockey Tournament. (L to R) Grant Hawkins, Kiel Ching, Captain Shawn Gramlich, Michael Laroff, Sanford Lamouche, Colter Tkach and Scott Sinclair.
Eight teams participated in the tournament held at the Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre September 11-12. The Loon River Stallions took 2nd [...]