Slave Lake Covid-19 Numbers for June 20th 2021

The Slave Lake region currently has 9 active cases of the Covid-19 virus from the most recent update of June 20th 2021. There has been a total of 375 cases, with 365 recovered.

The next update will occur when the new numbers are released by Alberta Health,...

Slave Lake Covid-19 Numbers for June 17th 2021

The Slave Lake region currently has 13 active cases of the Covid-19 virus from the most recent update of June 17th 2021. There has been a total of 373 cases, with 359 recovered. There has been no change in numbers since the last announcement.

The next upd...

CN Public Inquiry Line Information

CN has a public inquiry line which acts as the central point of contact for non-emergency concerns from the public. All emergency calls can be directed to the CN Police. Information for both can be found on the image below.

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2021 Q1 Customer Service Monitoring & Reporting

The 2021 Q1 Customer Service & Monitoring report presents each departments performance metrics, initiatives, and collaboration with other departments for the first quarter of 2021.

The full report can be read at the following link: /DocumentCenter/View...

Slave Lake Flood Hazard Study Update

Alberta Environment & Parks have announced that the technical work on all components of the Slave Lake Flood Hazard Study have now been completed. The study began in Spring 2019 and assessment of public feedback on a number of study components is curr...

Material for Sale at the Slave Lake Airport

FOR SALE

The Slave Lake Airport has for sale the following:

• 50’ Rolls of 5’ Chain link mesh - $75/roll (New list $265/roll) – approx. 4,000 feet (80 rolls)
• 21’ Lengths of light wall 1 5/8’’ top rail...

Town of Slave Lake Main Office Reopening

Starting Thursday June 3^rd the Town office will again be open to the Public from 8:15am to Noon and 1:00pm to 4:15pm without an appointment. We can also be reached by phone at 780-849-8000. Masks are still required to be worn while in the facility.

Town Acquires New Electric Zamboni 552

The Town of Slave Lake has recently taken possession of a new electric Zamboni 552.  As this unit is equipped with sate of the art lithium-ion batteries, the Town will be eliminating any operational emissions, leading to a reduction in environmen...

Barton Park Update: Insurance Claim Filed for Damages

The Town of Slave Lake has filed an insurance claim for the damages to the playground resulting from the fire in Barton Park on Saturday night.  The affected playground structure is fenced off.  Residents are asked not to enter the fence...

Barton Park is Closed Until Further Notice Due to Fire Damage

Barton Park, also known as Nacho Park, in the Southwest Quadrant of Slave Lake is closed until further notice due to fire damage. Please stay away from the equipment in the park.

Fix Our Highways Letter Campaign

We’re glad that you want to help fix our Highways.

It is important for Albertans to be able to be heard from their elected officials. Because of this, writing letters to those officials can be extremely effective in allowing your voice to be hear...

Drone Photography Supplied by Jamey Gervais at JDG Productions

The Drone Photography used by the town is supplied by Jamey Gervais at JDG Productions. Jamey Gervais provides aerial photography & videography, as well as post production services in Slave Lake.

Jamey GervaisDrone Photography(780) 499-8401jamey.gervai...

Upcoming Highway Maintenance

The Town of Slave Lake Administration has contacted Alberta Transportation to obtain more details on the planned highway maintenance for our region this construction season.  The following information has been provided.

1. Alberta Government has reta...

Submit Your Event to the Community Calendar

Have an Upcoming Event? Be sure to advertise it on our Community Calendar Today!

Want Your Community Event advertised on the Town's Community Calendar? Be sure to fill out the following online form found here

Want your Community Event advertised on...

Your Questions For Slave Lake VLOGS

The Town of Slave Lake has launched a series of VLOGS. 

These VLOGS will be on council news, budgets, upcoming events, and much more. 

But thats not all. We want to address your questions directly. We want residents to submit their questio...

Advertise on the Digital Signs Today!

Have an upcoming Event? Looking to get your message out? Why not advertise on the Town’s Electronic Signs.

If you are a business and want to advertise click on the link here

If you are a not-for-profit and want to advertise click on the link here...

Barton Park Update: Demolition of Damaged Section Begins June 22nd

Starting on Tuesday, June 22, a contractor will begin work on demolition of the damaged playground structure at Barton Park.  Please use caution when in the area.  The playground does remain open for those sections outside of the fenced ...

Poplar Grove Park Closed for Refurbishment Starting June 28th 2021

Poplar Grove Park will be closed, starting on June 21, 2021, for approx. 8 weeks, for refurbishment.  This project involves significant landscaping and playground refurbishment.  Residents in the area are encouraged to use other nearby p...

MRC Reopening June 10th

MRC Reopening June 10^th

We are excited to welcome you back to the Multi Rec Centre on June 10^th. We’ve still got a few restrictions in place, here is what this means for you

• The Multi Rec Centre will be open Monday to Friday, 8am-8pm, Saturday and...

Poplar Grove Park Refurbishment Project

The Town of Slave Lake will be refurbishing the Poplar Grove Park in the summer of 2021.  This includes significant landscaping and a refurbishment of the playground. The exact construction schedule is being confirmed and notice will be given to ...

Waterpark Update

With Summer around the corner many residents will be eager to cool off at the water park in Schurter Park. We are striving to have the park up and running soon, but a few tasks will need to be completed before the park is fully operational.

Earlier this ye...

ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge

This June, Slave Lake will be participating in the ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge, the physical activity challenge that rallies communities to get moving. From June 1-30, let’s get active to support Slave Lake’s quest to be ...

Grant Approved for Town's Municipal Asset Management Program

The Town of Slave Lake has embarked on a process to improve its asset management.  This includes having Facility Condition Assessments completed for Town owned buildings; the creation of formal preventative maintenance schedules based on these as...

Positive Parent Program is Here to Support Every Parent

The Positive Parent Program is Here to Support Every Parent through the development of positive parenting skills and the building of healthy relationships. 

For more information, call or text 587-516-6675.

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Multi Recreation Centre Usage Update

Effective immediately, all drop in usage & low intensity work outs at the Multi-Recreation Centre (MRC) are suspended as a result of the changes to the restrictions imposed by the Alberta Government, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Youth sport w...

July 20th and August 3rd Council Meetings Cancelled

On the June 15th Regular Meeting of Council, the motion was passed to cancel the regular council meetings that were to be held on July 20th 2021 and August 3rd 2021. The motion can be read below.

"Motion #180-21:      &n...

Justice Reform Proposal Sent to AUMA from Council Passes with 96% in Favour

Yesterday, Council sent a request for decision to the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association at the Spring 2021 Municipal Leaders’ Caucus. During this time, Mayor Warman advocated to other Mayors across the province to side with the Town of Sl...

Slave Lake VLOG Vol. 3 Edition 2 - Budget 2021

In todays Town of Slave Lake VLOG Mayor Warman discusses the 2021 Budget.

Slave Lake VLOG Vol. 3 Edition 2

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Slave Lake VLOG Vol. 3 Edition 1 - Vaccinations

In todays Slave Lake VLOG, Mayor Warman talks about COVID-19 Vaccinations.

Slave Lake VLOG Vol. 3 Edition 1.

Notice of Special Meeting of Council - In Camera

Please be advised that Council will be holding special meetings of Council every second Tuesday in the council chambers until October.

These council meetings will be IN CAMERA, and will not be open to the public. 

These meeting are in regards to FO...

Community Recognition: Professional Achievement

The Town of Slave Lake’s Community Recognition Program was developed to help residents recognize other community members and their achievements in designated categories.  

Do you know a individual that has made significant contributions ...

Community Recognition: Sport Excellence

The Town of Slave Lake’s Community Recognition Program was developed to help residents recognize other community members and their achievements in designated categories.  

The Sports Excellence category is to recognize Athletes who may h...

Community Recognition: Environmental Stewardship

The Town of Slave Lake’s Community Recognition Program was developed to help residents recognize other community members and their achievements in designated categories.  

If you know a community group or an individual which has made sig...

Community Recognition: Distinguished Achievement

The Town of Slave Lake’s Community Recognition Program was developed to help residents recognize other community members and their achievements in designated categories.  

We are opening up submissions to the general public.  If...

Community Recognition: Community Supporter

The Town of Slave Lake’s Community Recognition Program was developed to help residents recognize other community members and their achievements in designated categories.  

If you know an individual who is a huge community supporter then ...

Community Recognition: Arts and Culture

The Town of Slave Lake’s Community Recognition Program was developed to help residents recognize other community members and their achievements in designated categories.  

If you know an individual who has made a lasting impressions to t...

Slave Lake Economic Development Website

Have you checked out the Town’s dedicated Economic Development website? It is full of information and resources to help new and existing business owners alike! Whether it is local or provincial statistics, contacts, educational resources, news clips, maps...

More Information Regarding Expander Energy's Biomass Gas to Liquids Plant in Slave Lake Region

Expander Energy has supplied the Town of Slave Lake more information regarding their production of Canada's first biomass gas to liquids plant that is being constructed in the Slave Lake region. 

The information can be seen by following t...

Canada's First Biomass Gas to Liquids Plant to be Built in the Slave Lake Region

Expander Energy Inc. and Vanderwell Contractors Ltd. are pleased to announce that their Slave Lake Biomass/Gas to liquids proposed project has received its environmental permit from Alberta Environment and Parks. This will establish the first biomass gas ...

Downtown Revitalization Project (Update as of April 12th, 2021)

The Town of Slave Lake is commencing the Downtown Revitalization Project as part of our work to help stimulate economic growth and activity on Main Street at the downtown core. Open public spaces around the Rennie Hall Plaza along with the installation of...

Rumble Alberta - 2021 Touring Challenge

Rumble Alberta is a province-wide family friendly event that encourages travelers to get out of their vehicles, off of their bikes and explore Alberta.  The event is flexible and you can take part for one day, a week or a full blown Alberta Stayc...

Request for Proposal for Community Services Walking Trail Reconstruction

The Community Services Department is requesting Proposals from local contractors to reconstruct a portion of the Asphalt Trail in the SE quadrant behind the Church Building west of 6 Street SE. Existing trail section is on verge of washout and was comprom...

Multi-Recreation Centre Closure Effective May 9th

In response to the Alberta Government’s latest COVID-19 restrictions, the Multi-Recreation Centre (MRC) will be closed after the end of business hours on May 9^th. Until that time, all individual household and youth sport bookings can still proce...

Limited Access on June 23rd due to Software Update

On June 23rd 2021 The Town of Slave Lake will not be able to review any accounts as our system will be down that morning due to a system upgrade. We expect to be up that same afternoon. We will update the Town of Slave Lake Website/Social Media as the fin...

2021 Town of Slave Lake Business Plan and Budget

2021 Town of Slave Lake Business Plan and Budget

"Slave Lake is committed to building opportunities by growing business, industry and population, while promoting ourselves and our exceptional quality of life."

Please use the following link to see ...

2021 Tax Notification Information

The 2021 Tax Notifications have been sent out to residents on May 7^th, 2021 the payment due date is June 30, 2021. For all residents on the Tax Installment Payment Plan please note that the form did not print with the usual note regarding payments this ye...

Information on How to Setup Online Payments

Online payments can be be setup for Property taxes, Utilities, and invoices through bill payments. The town does not accept e-transfer for these payments.

For information on how to setup up specific payments for these departments, please use the following ...

Dog License Applications and Garbage Cart Service Requests Now Available on Form Center

The Town of Slave Lake will now be offering Dog Tag License Applications and Garbage Cart Service Requests through our online form center. 

The Dog Tag application can be found by clicking the following link.

The Garbage Cart Service Request can be...

Apply for a Business Licence Today

Business Licences are required by anyone providing a service or goods, or operating a business within Town limits. This could range from a contractor coming in from out of town, a retail store operating from a commercial location or an accountant operatin...

Sign Up For The Pre Authorized Payment Tax Instalment Payment Plan

Sign Up For Paperless Billing Today

Thank you To Rebryna Dana LLP

The Wildfire Legacy Corporation is pleased too, once again partner with Rebryna Dana LLP, to bring you Leadercast Shift.  

We are planning to bring this video simulcast event to Slave Lake for in person viewing on Sept 8, 2021. Leadercast is a one...

Legacy Centre to Host Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival in Fall 2021

We are pleased to be hosting the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival again this year!  

Live screening dates are tentatively set for Fall 2021.  

Stay tuned for confirmed dates and ticket information.  

We are looking forward to ho...

Firehall Waterline Upgrade Project Completed

As of Monday, June 7^th, 2021 the Lesser Slave Regional Fire Service has completed its Firehall Waterline Upgrade Project. This will vastly improve the time required to fill the firetrucks which ensures an improved and constant emergency preparedness.

Origi...

Lesser Slave Regional Fire Service Expertise on Display in BC

The Lesser Slave Regional Fire Service had the opportunity to travel to British Columbia last month to share their expertise in a firefighting education session. The firefighters from Slave Lake were able to teach the Hudson’s Hope and Moberly L...

Pool Update May 6th 2021

Improvements have been steadily made to the pool over the past few months.

Change rooms on both sides are currently 90% complete and work continues on them.

Contractors have finished the main coatings within the basin. As well as new lines have been painte...

Bridge Construction and Repair on HWY 88

Bridge construction and repair will be occurring on HWY 88 at kilometer 19.302 km. North of Slave Lake. This will affect traffic in both directions. Speed reduction will be implemented within the construction zone and flag persons will be on site. Please ...

Gloryland Road Rehabilitation Project Open House Presentation Recap

On May 10th a virtual open house was presented regarding the Gloryland Road Rehabilitation Project. At this presentation, residents from the community were able to ask any questions that they had regarding the project moving forward.

The project will be se...

Spring Street Sweeping Operations- Update

From May 10, onwards, our crew will begin spring street sweeping to clean up the sand debris leftover from snow ploughing operations on the street. Please note, the crew will only clean the side where snow windrows were stored. The leftover debris from th...

2021.06.08 Development Permit

The following permit(s) have been approved or refused by the Development Authority of the Town of Slave Lake in which the provisions of the Land Use Bylaw were varied or allowed for a discretionary use:

DPA #      &...

Slave Lake RCMP Target Drug Trafficking

The Slave Lake General Investigation Section (GIS) along with members of the Slave Lake Detachment have and continue to target and focus on crime reduction initiatives within the community.  Some of those initiatives have included drug investigat...

RCMP seek Information on Individual Impersonating a Peace Officer

RCMP are seeking information on an incident of an individual impersonating a Peace Officer. 

The incident involved an individual being pulled over in Widewater at Southshore Drive by someone impersonating a Peace Officer. The impersonator was driv...

Slave Lake RCMP Investigate an Arson

Slave Lake, Alta. -  The Slave Lake RCMP is seeking the public's assistance in obtaining any information regarding an arson investigation at Nacho Park.  On April 24^th, 2021 at approximately 10:20 PM, the RCMP received a call ad...

Slave Lake RCMP Provide Safe Zone for Online buyers and Sellers

Slave Lake RCMP are offering a safe exchange zone at the local detachment to give citizens a safe place to meet others when selling or purchasing items online. It’s intended to provide citizens with a safe alternative to placing themselves in po...

Notice of Nomination Period - High Prairie School Division Ward 4

Notice of Nomination DayLocal Authorities Election Act(Section 26) 

LOCAL JURISDICTION: High Prairie School Division (Ward 4),  PROVINCE OF ALBERTA 

Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is September 20, 2021 and that nominat...

Information for Candidates

Here is a list of Forms candidates must fill out to become a Candidate for the upcoming municipal election. 

Province of Alberta: Candidate Guide 

Town of Slave Lake: Candidates Guide 

Form 4: Nomination Paper and Candidates Accept...

Notice of Nomination Period - Town of Slave Lake

Notice of Nomination DayLocal Authorities Election Act(Section 26) 

LOCAL JURISDICTION: Town of Slave Lake , PROVINCE OF ALBERTA 

Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is September 20, 2021 and that nominations for the election of can...

Slave Lake Forest Area Wildfire Update - June 21st, 2021

Wildfire Danger 

Warm temperatures and lack of rain has caused the wildfire danger to climbed to HIGH in the Slave Lake Forest Area.

Firefighters urge everyone to use caution as conditions have become dry and a fire will ignite easily and spread qu...

Slave Lake Forest Area Wildfire Update - June 17th, 2021

Wildfire Danger 

The wildfire danger is LOW in the Slave Lake Forest Area.

Wildfire Situation

There were three new wildfires yesterday. All were small and quickly extinguished.

Since March 1st in the Slave Lake Forest Area, there have been 68 wildfir...

Slave Lake Forest Area Wildfire Update - June 16th, 2021

Wildfire Danger 

The wildfire danger is overall MODERATE in the Slave Lake Forest Area. 

Areas around and south of High Prairie did not receive rain and the wildfire danger remains VERY HIGH.

Today the winds are expected to gust up to 75 ki...

Slave Lake Forest Area Wildfire Update - June 15th, 2021

Wildfire Danger 

The wildfire danger is MODERATE to HIGH in the Slave Lake Forest Area. 

Rain is in the forecast however until it's on the ground conditions will remain dry.

Firefighters urge everyone to use caution as under the dr...

PSA: Please keep off the train tracks

The town would like to remind residents that it is illegal and extremely dangerous to trespass on the train tracks. This includes on-land tracks and bridges. Only cross at designated locations when it is safe to do so. Those caught trespassing will be fin...

Addiction and Mental Health Resources

Help is always available for those who need it, no matter what they may be struggling with. Attached are several resources to help take care of yourself or those you care about, as well as support phone numbers for whatever help is needed.

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MyAlberta Emergency Registration System streamlines reception registration when an emergency occurs

The MyAlberta Emergency Registration System makes it safer and easier to register for a reception centre during an emergency, such as a wildfire or flood.

By being able to register online as soon as an emergency is declared, Albertans can quickly access go...