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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 [...]

Movie at The Rex Theatre Oct 2 – 5

Movie at The Rex Theatre Oct 2 – 5

The main theme of the film is revenge. The film is set in an alternate history of the Second World War in which the entire top leadership of Nazi Germany, namely Hitler, Goering, Goebbels and Bormann attend a film premiere in Paris celebrating the exploits of a German sniper who had managed to kill 300 [...]

 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.
The current wildfire hazard for the Lesser Slave Area is high and  Alberta Sustainable Resource Development says with strong winds a fire can spread very quickly.
“We will have a high hazard until the snow is on the ground,” [...]

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 [...]