COVID-19 Updates

Director at Large Position

The Slave Lake Airport Services Commission is accepting applications for a position on the Board of Directors for a two-year term commencing November 26, 2020. The position requires attendance to monthly board meetings. Applicants must be a resident of th...

Sustainability gets a boost in Alberta with federal funding for green projects through FCM

Canadians live in cleaner, healthier communities when municipalities develop innovative solutions to reduce pollution, improve energy efficiency and find new uses for public infrastructure.

Even through the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada and t...

September 10th, 2020 COVID-19 Update from Vanderwell Lodge

As of September 10th, there are NO cases of COVID-19 within our facilities and we continue to work hard to keep it that way.

The lodge will be going back immediately to no visitors and residents only leaving the lodge for medical appointments. These steps ...

Board Members Wanted

The Slave Lake Regional Library is looking for 2 at large members to sit on the Library Board. 

Applications can be picked up at the Regional Library, and be dropped off there as well.

Applications will be accepted until suitable candidates are fou...

Town of Slave Lake lead testing program

As part of a testing program implemented by Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) the Town of Slave Lake will be testing water from residential service lines throughout town to ensure compliance with new lead concentration limits. It should be stressed that...

Notice to Residents - Town Office Hours of Operation

While the Town Office is still operating under COVID-19 guidelines, we would like to take a moment and remind residents that staff are available via phone Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, excluding the lunch hour.

If you need to speak with a member of ...

Highway Repairs Coming to Slave Lake Region

Earlier today, We released a letter from Minister McIver about the Highway repairs coming to Slave Lake 

A timeline of the work is below

-       Signals at Highway 2/Highway 88 to be started this year

-   &nb...

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...

Sign up today for our New Electronic Newsletter

The Town of Slave Lake will be launching an Electronic Newsletter that will be delivered directly to you via email. 

Fill out the quick form below and receive the electronic Newsletter  newsletter starting in the new year. 

Includ...

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...

Traffic Analysis Site

The Town of Slave Lake and Global Traffic Group have partnered together to bring a comprehensive website of hot spots in the Town for traffic offences.

Included in the new website are zones where traffic infractions have occurred and a comparison from the ...

Baby Sign Language Classes Begin October 1st

The Town of Slave Lake is proud to announce Baby Sign Language Class to return starting October 1st. 

During this class, we’ll be doing a brief introduction given in “Baby Sign," another form of American Sign Language (ASL...

Indoor Soccer League starting October 6th!

We have changed up Adult Soccer this year by changing it from a drop in to a League. Sign up individually and we will make the teams.

All players who want to play must be registered by October 6 and this program is for ages 16+.

The League will play every T...

New Pickleball League This Fall

Come out for our first ever Pickleball League! 

This is an excellent opportunity for players of all levels as we will have some coaching.The first hour of every session you will be building your skills, learning the rules, and perfecting your tech...

Register for Power Walking Today

This one-hour, mild to moderate workout consists of a warm-up, cardio (power walk), cool down, resistance training, core/abdominal exercises, and concludes with relaxing stretches. This program is offered to men and women of all ages and fitness levels. S...

Register Your Child For PD Day Camps

With School back in session, the Town of Slave Lake is pleased to offer PD Day Camps once again. 

If you have a child ages 6-11 years old, sign them up for a fun filled day with us at the Multi-Rec Centre. We run on every PD day scheduled by HPSD....

Register for Stroller Rollers Course Today

The Town of Slave Lake is happy to offer Stroller Rollers Course for those parents wishing to beat those winters blues by bringing their strollers to the MRC for some socialization and workout with your baby. 

Every Tuesday at the ATCO Walking/Run...

Seniors Walking Track Sponsors Wanted

The Town of Slave Lake is looking for sponsorship for the upcoming Seniors Walking Program.

Sponsors are needed for the months of October 2020 to March 2021. 

The Seniors Walking Program allows Slave Lake Seniors to use the ATCO Walking Track for ...

Multi-Rec Centre Changes in Hours Effective Monday

Starting Monday September 14th, the Mulit-Rec Centre will be operating under new Hours of Operation. 

Reminder for those wishing to use the MRC, please call ahead to book your time and equipment.

Multi-Rec Centre Fieldhouse User Guide Released

The Town of Slave Lake has released new guidelines for the MRC Fieldhouse Users.

All restrictions and guidelines will adhere to the Government of Alberta and Alberta Health Services recommendations. They will supersede any company, association or individu...

Multi-Rec Centre Arena Return to Play Guidelines

The Town of Slave Lake has released new guidelines for Return to Play for the MRC Arenas. 

All restrictions and guidelines will adhere to the Government of Alberta and Alberta Health Services recommendations. They will supersede any company, assoc...

FCSS Community Grant: Fall 2020

Does your organization help improve the lives of the residents in Slave Lake and encourage the well-being of individuals, family and community?

Slave Lake FCSS has a grant available you may eligible for.  

Applications can be found by clicking on t...

Multi-Rec Centre Changes in Hours Effective Monday

When the Town of Slave Lake re-launched the Multi-Rec Centre with new guidelines, we anticipated usage which steered the creation of our current hours of operations.

Effective Monday August 10th, the Multi-Rec Centre will be operating under new hours of op...

Public Notice of Bylaw 21-2020

PUBLIC NOTICE TO OWNERS OF THE TOWN OF SLAVE LAKE, PROVINCE OF ALBERTA -- SECTION 251 - THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Town of Slave Lake, in the Province of Alberta, has given first reading to borrowing By-law No. 21-2020...

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...

How to be a Delegation at Council

Town Council is the democratic institution and level of government closest to its citizens and provides the most accessible forum for residents to communicate with their elected officials. 

As a citizen/resident of the Town of Slave Lake, you (Del...

Enforcement Services Update - September 10th, 2020

Incident 1: 

On September 1^st, 2020 a Peace Officer on patrol observed a motorist going through the red light on highway 2 and 88. The Peace Officer activated his emergency equipment to conduct a traffic stop on the west bound vehicle. The Officer...

Enforcement Services Update - July 29th, 2020

The Slave Lake Peace Officers have responded to and investigated a total of 63 incidents in the last two weeks. A total of 416 incidents have been responded to since January 1^st. These incidents vary from driving complaints, homelessness, unsightly premis...

Enforcement Services Update - July 27th, 2020

Leaving pets locked in cars is never safe. But when the weather gets warmer, it can be deadly. High temperatures can cause irreparable organ damage and even death. Protecting animals from an unnecessary death is a problem we can all agree to prevent.

How t...

Enforcement Services Update - July 23rd, 2020

While on his evening shift, the Senior Peace Officer conducted routine patrols in the area of 5th Ave. and 6th Ave. NW. He noticed several small children not wearing a bicycle helmet, so he parked his patrol vehicle and decided he would conduct a foot pat...

Town of Slave Lake lead testing program

As part of a testing program implemented by Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) the Town of Slave Lake will be testing water from residential service lines throughout town to ensure compliance with new lead concentration limits. It should be stressed that...

Town introduces new Payment method for Residents

Residents are now able to pay their Town of Slave property taxes, utility bills and accounts receivable online with multiple new payment options.

The Town of Slave Lake has partnered with paysimply to give residents multiple options in paying their bills v...

Filing Complaints for Assessments Extended

The Final Date for Filing Complaints for Assessments has now been changed to July 1st, 2020.  Please be aware that the province originally stated that it would be October 1st, but has changed the deadline to July 1st.

This was by a Per the Minist...

Banff Film Festival 2020 Sponsored by West Fraser

Presenting Partners: Rab, and Banff & Lake Louise Tourism.

Locally presented by: West Fraser

Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is the largest, and one of the most prestigious, mountain festivals in the world. Hot on the heels of the festival ...

Where Happily Ever After Begins.

Celebrate your upcoming wedding in style. Book the Legacy Centre Today for your upcoming  nuptials

Call our staff today, at 780-849-8028, and discuss options for your upcoming nuptials. 

Important Update about the Aquatic Centre

The Town of Slave Lake would like to provide an important update on the status of the Northern Lights Aquatic Centre.

The Town of Slave Lake and Northern Lakes College are actively working together to reopen the Northern Lights Aquatic Centre. Due to ongo...

Cemetery Maintenance and Clean Up

A reminder to the friends and family of persons interred in the Slave Lake Cemetery and Lakeview Cemetery.

As per the current Cemetery Bylaw, all personal and non-permanent items shall be removed from the plots every year by September 30th.

Maintenance of t...

Town of Slave Lake lead testing program

As part of a testing program implemented by Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) the Town of Slave Lake will be testing water from residential service lines throughout town to ensure compliance with new lead concentration limits. It should be stressed that...

Cemetery Spring Maintenance and Clean Up

The Town of Slave Lake is reminding residents to take time to visit the Slave Lake Cemetery and/or the Lakeview Cemetery to prepare your friends/family plots for the upcoming spring and summer.

Effective May 1st, the Town of Slave Lake permits the installa...

Notice of Decision by MPC for September 14th

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:

If you or any group of citizens are in opposition wit...

Slave Lake RCMP Weekly Update – August 25th to September 2nd, 2020

Slave Lake, AB – During the week of August 25th – September 2nd the Slave Lake RCMP received seventy three (73) calls to service.  Of these calls, traffic collisions, harassing communications and disturbing the peace were the ...

Slave Lake RCMP Investigate a Theft of a Quad

Slave Lake, Alta. -  The Slave Lake RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance to be on the lookout for a stolen quad. On August 24th, between the hours of midnight and 11:00am, a red 2009 Honda quad was stolen from the Southeast...

Slave Lake RCMP Weekly Update – August 17th to August 24th, 2020

Slave Lake, AB – During the week of August 17th – 24th the Slave Lake RCMP received ninety eight (98) calls to service.  Of these calls, impaired drivers, uttering threats and thefts were the most prevalent.  The foll...

Slave Lake RCMP Weekly Update – August 10th to August 16th, 2020

Slave Lake, AB – During the week of August 10th – 16th the Slave Lake RCMP received seventy nine (79) calls to service.  Of these calls, traffic collisions, traffic violation and municipal bylaws were the most prevalent. &...

Slave Lake RCMP Weekly Update – July 12th to July 18th, 2020

Slave Lake, AB – During the week of July 12th – 18th the Slave Lake RCMP received one hundred (100) calls to service.  Of these calls, traffic collisions, liquor act offences, and disturbing the peace were the most prevalent. ...

Slave Lake RCMP Investigate a Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Slave Lake, Alta. -  On July 20^th, 2020 at 6:40 p.m. the RCMP responded to a report of a male being assaulted by a motor vehicle. Eye witnesses report that the driver of the vehicle ran over the victim multiple times in the Southwest quadrant of ...

Slave Lake RCMP Weekly Update – July 1st to July 6th, 2020

Slave Lake, AB – During the week of July 1st – 6th the Slave Lake RCMP received seventy nine (79) calls to service.  Of these calls, traffic collisions, impaired operation of motor vehicles, and assaults were the most prevalen...

Slave Lake RCMP Investigate an Aggravated Assault

Slave Lake, Alta. -  On July 18^th, 2020 at 7:56am, the RCMP responded to a report of a male that was stabbed. Members of the Slave Lake detachment attended the scene and located a male in his 20’s with a stab wound in his ribs and two o...

Slave Lake RCMP Weekly Update – June 14th to June 20th, 2020

Slave Lake, AB – During the week of June 14th– 20th the Slave Lake RCMP received ninety two (92) calls to service.  Of these calls, thefts, mischiefs, and municipal bylaws were the most prevalent.  The following are a...

Slave Lake RCMP launch interactive crime map

Slave Lake, Alberta - The Slave Lake RCMP is pleased to announce the rollout of an interactive crime map accessible to the general public.  The new online map enables the Slave Lake RCMP to share current criminal incidents with members o...

Wildfire Danger Level for September 18th - Moderate

The wildfire danger has climbed to MODERATE in the Slave Lake Forest Area. 

Wildfire Update September 18, 2020

There was one new wildfire yesterday. A member of the public reported an abandoned campfire which was burning deep in the ground.Firefigh...