COVID-19 Updates

Town Office Change in Hours of Operation

As Alberta moves into Phase II of the provincial re-launch strategy, the Town of Slave Lake office will be operating under new hours, starting next week.

On Wednesday June 17^th and Friday June 19^th , the Town office will be open to the public from 9:00 AM...

Town announces appointment of David Kim as next CAO

Slave Lake, AB – The Town of Slave Lake would like to announce the appointment of David Kim, M.Sc, P.Eng as the next CAO for the Town of Slave Lake effective July 6^th.

Kim will bring a wealth of knowledge and leadership experience to the Town of ...

COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Update from Heart River Housing

As of May 20^th, there are NO cases of COVID-19 within our facilities and we continue to work hard to keep it that way.

Please refer to our previous updates for preventive measures implemented to date.

We are cautiously moving forward with outdoor visits for...

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...

Town of Slave Lake Office Closure Update

As a result of the Public Health Orders issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town office will will remain closed Monday to Thursday, and open on Every Friday between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

Town Staff will be available via phone and email Monday ...

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 ...

Visitor Information Centre to Open June 26th

The Town of Slave Lake would like to announce the opening of the Visitor Information Centre effective Friday June 26th at 10:00 AM. 

The Visitor Information Centre will be operating on these hours: 

Monday to Thursday  - 10:00 AM ...

Multi-Rec Centre set to reopen on July 13th

Our Staff have been hard at work preparing the MRC to reopen. We are pleased to announced that the Multi-Rec Centre is tentatively scheduled to reopen on Monday July 13th with new health and safety guidelines. 

The MRC will be open Monday to Frida...

Sign Out Fun Activity Kit For Free!

Sign Out An Activity Kit For Free and have fun with the family!

Available Kits: 

• Soccer Kit: 2 balls & 2 Popup net 
• Lawn Game kit 1: Table tennis & bean bag game
• Lawn Game Kit 2: Latter ball & ring toss
• T-Ball Kit: Soft balls, bat...

Summer Splash 2020 Cancelled

In May, the Government of Alberta released guidelines that allow day camps to open, with restrictions. 

Town staff put together a business plan for Summer Splash, based on these restrictions.  After doing this, it became clear that Summer...

Multi-Recreation Centre Closure

As a result of the Public Health Orders issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Multi-Rec Centre will remain closed until further notice.

The Multi-Rec Centre will reopen/relaunched based upon the phasing and direction of the Government of Alberta...

Town announces cancelation of Canada Day Celebrations

The Town of Slave Lake is following the guidelines put out by Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer, and Alberta Health Services by cancelling our annual Canada Day celebrations at Schurter Park.

Dr. Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer, ...

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...

Visitor Information Centre to Open June 26th

The Town of Slave Lake would like to announce the opening of the Visitor Information Centre effective Friday June 26th at 10:00 AM. 

The Visitor Information Centre will be operating on these hours: 

Monday to Thursday  - 10:00 AM ...

Expression of Interest - Lawn Maintenance Services

The Town of Slave Lake is looking for lawn maintenance businesses including rates for services. Please send description of lawn maintenance equipment, work hours, hourly rates, certificates of safety and references.  

Businesses must be able to tr...

Provincial Animal Neglect Charges Issued To Slave Lake Animal Owner

On June 11^th, 2020 Slave Lake Peace Officers were dispatched to a complaint of a dog attack in the SW part of town. The victim of the attack tied up the dog until the arrival of Peace Officers. The Peace Officers arrived on scene and took the aggressive d...

Expression of Interest - Pound Keeper Duties

The purpose of this Expression of Interest (EOI) is to permanently relieve pound duties from the Peace Officers when they are no longer on duty.

Submissions can be made to: Town of Slave Lake 10 Main Street S.W. Box 1030 Slave Lake, AB, T0G 2A0 Attn: Senio...

Enforcement Services News Release for June 10th

Incident 1:

On June 9^th, 2020 near Caribou Trail and the Legacy Center, a Peace Officer observed an individual on a dirt bike driving on the roadway without displaying a license plate.   That officer activated his emergency lights in an attempt to...

Canada Day Facility Closures

Please be advised of the facility closures for Wednesday July 1st, in observance of Canada Day.

Town of Slave Lake Office:

Tuesday June 30th, 2020 - Staff Available via Phone and Email from 8:00AM to 4:30PM

Wednesday July 1st, 2020 - Closed in observance of ...

Notice to Residents

Property Tax notices were sent May 1^st  and due June 30^th, 2020 .

Please contact us at the Town of Slave Lake 780-849-8000, if you have not received your property tax notice

Enroll In Paperless Billing Today

Did you Know the Town of Slave Lake offers paperless billing for utilities and taxes?

Paperless billing allows residents to receive emailed copies of their monthly utility bill, as well as their annual tax notice. 

Click here to sign up for paperle...

Town of Slave Lake Tax Deferral Program

The Town of Slave Lake understands these are challenging times for families and businesses.  In order to provide some relief during this unprecedented time, the Town of Slave Lake has implemented a tax deferral program.  The due date of ...

Town of Slave Lake utility deferral program.

The Town of Slave Lake understands theses are challenging times for families and businesses.  In order to provide some relief during this unprecedented time, the Town of Slave Lake has implemented a utility deferral program effective April 21^st. ...

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...

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. 

Northern Lights Aquatic Centre Closure

As a result of the Public Health Orders issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Northern Lights Aquatic Centre remain closed until further notice.

The Aquatic Centre will be reopened/relaunched based upon the phasing and direction of the Governmen...

Canada Day GFL Curbside Pick Up

The Town of Slave Lake has been receiving numerous questions about curb-side pick up tomorrow, Wednesday July 1st. 

Curb-side Pick up will take place North of 6th Ave. South East, and all of the North East Section of Town. Curb-side pick up will t...

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...

Grass Clippings in Black Garbage Bins

Please be advised that grass clipping are not to be deposed in black garage bins. There have been reports of residents deposing of wet grass clippings in black bins for garbage pick-up.

The GFL residential garbage pick-up trucks cannot properly lift the ga...

Notice of Decision by MPC for June 22nd Meeting

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 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 Weekly Update – June 7th to June 13th, 202

Slave Lake, AB – During the week of June 7th– 13th the Slave Lake RCMP received seventy four (74) calls to service.  Of these calls, assaults, mischiefs, and traffic collisions were the most prevalent.  The following ...

RCMP Slave Lake seek public input

The Slave Lake RCMP is turning to the public to seek input on upcoming activities and priorities.  In an effort to better serve the citizens of Slave Lake, the local detachment would like to hear from residents about their concerns and input on w...

Slave Lake RCMP Investigate a Theft of a Security Camera

Slave Lake, Alta. -  The Slave Lake RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male believed to have stolen a security camera at the Thompson Landing apartment building. On May 27^th, between the hours of 3:00 am and 4:00 a...

Slave Lake RCMP Weekly Update – May 17th to May 23rd, 2020

Slave Lake, AB – During the week of May 17th – 23rd the Slave Lake RCMP received seventy four (74) calls to service.  Of these calls, assaults, mischiefs, and liquor act complaints were the most prevalent.  The follow...

Slave Lake RCMP Investigate Identity Fraud

Slave Lake, Alta. -  In February 2020, the RCMP received several report of identity fraud from members of the community. These members reported that bank accounts and credit card applications have been created in their names through several finan...

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

Slave Lake, AB – During the week of May 10th – 16th the Slave Lake RCMP received seventy nine (79) calls to service.  Of these calls, welfare checks, lost property, and municipal bylaw complaints were the most prevalent. &...

Slave Lake RCMP Investigate a Theft

Slave Lake, Alta. -  The Slave Lake RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance to identify the owner of a motor vehicle involved in an attempted theft in Slave Lake. On March 9th, between the hours of 11:00pm and 11:50pm, an older model Po...

Slave Lake RCMP Weekly Update – May 3rd to May 9th, 2020

Slave Lake, AB – During the week of May 3rd – 9th the Slave Lake RCMP received sixty two (62) calls to service.  Of these calls, assaults, false alarms, and suspicious persons were the most prevalent.  The following a...

Slave Lake RCMP Weekly Update – April 26th to May 2nd, 2020

Slave Lake, AB – During the week of April 26th – May 2nd the Slave Lake RCMP received sixty seven (67) calls to service.  Of these calls, suspicious people, Liquor Act, and traffic occurrences were the most prevalent. &nbs...

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 June 28th - LOW

Due to the widespread rain that occurred overnight, the wildfire danger has decreased to LOW in the Slave Lake Forest Area. A small area of MODERATE wildfire danger persists around the community of Chipewyan Lakes. To view the wildfire d...

Wildfire Danger Level for June 25th - Very High

The wildfire danger has climbed to VERY HIGH in the Slave Lake Forest Area. To view the wildfire danger map click here.Firefighters urge everyone to use caution when working or recreating in the forested areas as conditions have become dry and a ...

Public Service Announcement from Eastlink

State-of-the-art fibre connectivity and advanced technologies bring Gigabit Internet to Slave Lake

Grande Prairie, AB – As part of Eastlink’s ongoing investment in the community of Slave Lake, people there will now have access to even f...