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COVID-19 Updates

Town Introduces New COVID-19 Measures

Effective Friday, Nov 27, 2020, in response to the mandatory public health measures imposed by the Alberta Government, which are intended to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Town of Slave Lake will be implementing the following changes:

• The Town Office wil...

Advertise Your Christmas Greetings on the Electronic Sign

The Town of Slave Lake is holding an Electronic Sign Special for your Christmas Message to Town of Slave Lake Residents. Book your message before December 10th to take advantage of this great deal!

Your Christmas advertisement will run from Sunday December...

Letter of Apology from Councillor Joy McGregor

November 9, 2020

Dear Community, 

I acknowledge that I have upset many people by using language that was inconsiderate. If I had the language that I now know I need to learn, I would have approached this situation&nb...

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...

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...

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 ...

New Guidelines and Hours at the MRC

Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Friday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Saturday 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Sunday Closed

All group activities such as hockey, figure skating, group drop in sports, and programs have been cancelled for the next three weeks as directed by the A...

December Seniors Walking Track Sponsor: Boston Pizza

For the month of December, Seniors in Slave Lake can use the ATCO Walking/Running Track for free thanks to the generous sponsorship of Boston Pizza.

Let us know at the Multi-Rec Centre front desk if you are over the age of 60. 

Again a huge thank y...

Fill out the ARPA Survey Today

ARPA has developed a short, online survey to gather Albertans’ perceptions of the value of public recreation services and park areas. All Albertans over the age of 16 are invited to complete the survey. This survey is open to all Albertans over ...

Reminder to Residents for Snow Removal along Sidewalks

The Town of Salve Lake would like to remind residents that according to the Snow Removal Bylaw (#32-2017), property owners are required to clear any snow and ice from the sidewalk(s) adjacent to their property within 24 hrs after a snow fall.  Th...

Free Online Prenatal Classes

Online sessions offered Tuesdays at 6pm starting November 3rd—December 15th at 6pm. 

Topics addressed: pregnancy, nutrition and exercise, fetal development, labour and delivery, breastfeeding, bringing baby home, newborn safety and mater...

Senior Snow Removal Volunteers Wanted

Volunteers are wanted for this years Seniors Snow Removal Program.

Receive a coupon for a free large 3 topping pizza for each driveway you volunteer to shovel. 

Volunteers are asked to call Tammy at 780-849-8031 for more information or to sign up....

Course and Workshop Guide

PD Day Camp Schedule

PD Day Camp Schedule for 2020 has been released. 

Join us for a fun filled day of Activities. 

$28/Day for ages 6-11. 

Drop off from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM  with a pick up time from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM 

Due to COVID-19 ...

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...

Address from Council

November 27, 2020Media Release: Address from Town Council

The Slave Lake Town Council would like to take this opportunity to speak to both our residents and our neighbours.  The last couple of weeks have been very polarizing for our commu...

MPC Members Wanted

The Town of Slave Lake is seeking 1 member at large from the town to serve on the Slave Lake Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) starting in 2021. 

If you are interested in joining the MPC please fill out the online fillable form, https://www.slav...

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...

Tourism Society AGM: New Date

Due to new provincial regulations around COVID-19, the Slave Lake Tourism Society has been moved from December 7th to Thursday January 14th

The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM on Thursday January 14th in the Town of Slave Lake Council Chambers. 

Ope...

Canada Emergency Business Account Expanded

CANADIAN GOVERNMENT NEWS RELEASE ---- 

The Government of Canada took immediate action to help Canadian businesses affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic, from helping keep employees on the job to increasing cash flow and providing support to hel...

Tourism Society AGM: December 7th

 The Slave Lake Tourism Society is holding their Annual General Meeting on December 7th at the Town Office. 

The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM on Monday December 7th.  

Open to all public, businesses, organizations or individuals ...

Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program

The Alberta Government announced the launch of the Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP) as part of Alberta's Recovery Plan and vision to turn the province into a top global producer of petrochemicals.  APIP provides grants to ...

Provincial "Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant" Extended

Slave Lake Business Owners - Did you know that the application deadline for the "Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant" offered by the Alberta Government  has been extended.

The Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant offers fina...

New Temporary Enforcement Powers Given to Alberta Peace Officers

Alberta Justice Minister and Solicitor General Kaycee Madu has temporarily authorized 700 provincial peace officers to enforce new COVID-19 restrictions.

At a Press Conference on Friday November 27th, Minister Madu announced that it was granting c...

Changes to Impaired Driving Penalties in Alberta

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...

Property Tax Reminder

All property taxes are due in full by December 31^st 2020 in order to avoid a 10% penalty.  Any balance remaining after December 31^st 2020 will be subject to a 10% penalty.  Please contact the Town’s property tax department if y...

Business Licence Renewals Mailed Out

As we put 2020 behind us, we want to thank you for the business that you bring to the Town of Slave Lake and we know that 2021 will be a more prosperous year.  So it is the time of year that we will be sending out Business Licence Renewal invoice...

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

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...

Snow Removal Expression of Interest

The Town of Slave Lake is formally launching an Expression of Interest for Volunteer Snow Removal throughout the Town of Slave Lake.

 If residents and/or businesses are interested in volunteering their time, resources, and service to the Town of ...

Snow Removal Forecast for the Week of November 30th *UPDATE*

Snow Removal Forecast for the Week of November 30th

Snow Removal Forecast for the Week of November 23rd *UPDATE*

Snow Removal Forecast for the Week of November 23rd

Sidewalk Snow Removal Winter 2020

The Town of Slave Lake would like to remind homeowners, and business owners, of the Sidewalk Snow Removal clearing locations starting this month, and ending Spring 2021. Sidewalks highlighted in Green will have snow stored on those sidewalks. 

If ...

Notice of Decision by MPC for November 9th

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...

Mandatory Masks at the RCMP Detachment

Effective December 3rd, 2020 public wishing to conducting business with the RCMP at the Slave Lake Detachment must wear masks. 

Residents can visit the Slave Lake detachment between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM Monday to Friday, but a mask must be worn upo...

31% decrease in Crime: Slave Lake RCMP

The Town of Slave Lake has seen a decrease of 23% in crime over the last 12 months, according to new stats released by the Slave Lake RCMP earlier this week.

According to the Slave Lake RCMP there has been a decrease of 31% in stolen vehicles ove...

Slave Lake RCMP Investigate a series of Theft's and Mischiefs

The Slave Lake RCMP is seeking the public's assistance in obtaining any information regarding the identity of a suspect male that is responsible for several thefts and mischiefs over the last several days here in Slave Lake.  The suspect...

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 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...