Lesser Slave River News in Brief:
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Every October, Council holds an Organizational meeting and appoints Councillors and Members-at- Large to represent the Municipal District on various organizations within our region. Most appointments are for a one year term. This October, we are looking for residents to represent the Municipal District on the following boards:
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The AHS and NADC Joint Bursary Partnership Program has opened its application process for 2018. This unique bursary opportunity allows applicants the opportunity to not only fund their education, but it also offers the chance to experience the fantastic lifestyle that Northern Alberta has to offer.
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Slave Lake Snow and Mud Association is proud to present the first annual Slave Lake Boat Rally! This inaugural summer event is scheduled for Saturday, August 25 (weather permitting) at the boat launch beside Norm's Walleye Camp, and is sure to be fun for water lovers of all ages.
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Renovations to the Canyon Creek Arena are set to commence Monday, August 20. This work is anticipated to continue for approximately two months.
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Ranch Road at SE 27-70-26-W4 will be closed starting August 7th.
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Throughout the month of August, crews will be making their way across the MD to replace legacy rural address signs with new ones. A new rural addressing system is being launched that will bring MD addressing into alignment with its municipal partners and the Government of Alberta.
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The Lesser Slave River Agricultural Service Board is pleased to offer advance ticket sales for the 2018 Fall Social! Presently, advance tickets only are being sold for $15 per person, and are available until Wednesday October 24.
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Please be advised that a blue-green algae bloom advisory has been issued for Steele (Cross) Lake as of July 27, 2018.
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Three Canadian Agricultural Partnership programs under the Public Trust Theme:
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In order for the Government of Alberta (GOA) to provide funding assistance under a Disaster Recovery Funding Program (DRP) for the rainfall/flood events of June, a municipality has to submit an application concerning the scope of the incident and estimated damages.
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Recently, as part of MD Council's efforts to ensure that residents along the Southshore Sewage Collection Lines are hooked up to the system, as required by MD legislation and for environmental protection, residents who do not have a known connection to the system have been contacted about arranging a connection.
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The MD owns and operates 4 gravel pits within its boundaries. In 2018, Council approved an increased annual re-gravel program to protect approximately 240 kilometres of local roads. The local roads re-gravelling strategy is on a three-year rotation.
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The MD wishes to make residents aware of fraudulent fundraising activities that have occurred in recent weeks across the province.
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Please be advised that Council has recently passed two bylaws (2018-03 & 2018-02) that will result in a 2% increase for all water and sewer accounts within the MD.
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Are you looking to start new projects on the farm this year, or upgrade existing infrastructure? Check out the Canadian Agricultural Partnership programs website to see if there could be any funding available to help out!
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The Slave Lake Region has recently published its 2018 Tourism & Recreation Guide. A digital copy of this new guide is available in the MD Publications section of the MD website.
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Over the next several days, crews will be onsite at the Flatbush Community Complex in advance of scheduled paving work. Paving was scheduled for Wednesday May 30, but work has been postponed due to weather setbacks.
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The Flatbush General Store will be closed until further notice due to a fire that took place over the weekend
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Three eagle’s nests have been located along the Regional Raw Water Line Intake Project near Turner Estates. The Town of Slave Lake has released an update on its mitigation plan to ensure that nests are not disturbed.
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Slave Lake Region Tourism Society
Who are We?
We are a society comprised of local businesses, residents, Town and MD representatives.
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Renovations to the Flatbush Community Complex have been completed, and the facility is once again open to the public.
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The MD is pleased to announce the launch of its new Bench Dedication Program. Under this program, an important date, a personal message, or the name of a loved one can now accompany park benches that will be placed in scenic locations across the MD.
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In an effort to enhance off-highway vehicle (OHV) safety, the Government of Alberta has recently amended the Traffic Safety Act to include a new OHV Helmet Law. This means that effective May 15, 2017, helmets will be mandatory for those riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs) on public land. OHVs include any…
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In continuation of its ongoing commitment to provide senior residents with quality services, the MD has added information and links related to provincial and federal seniors assistance programs to the Rural Services section of the municipal website.
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Local history expert – and herself a part of the region’s storied past – Sheila Willis is the driving force behind a new app in development called History Check: Everything Needed to Explore Northern Alberta.
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Becoming Albertan is a travel documentary, APP, website and thirty-two three minute vignettes by filmmaker Brandy Yanchyk which focus on experiences new Canadians and immigrants can have when they come to Alberta. Three of the videos in this spectacular series focus on some of our beloved local facilities and pastimes.
What can we help you with today?
Opportunities
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Lesser Slave River employees maintain positive relationships based on trust, respect and integrity to ensure all residents in the MD enjoy a safe and prosperous community. Come be part of the team.Read More -
A wide variety of invitations to tender, requests for proposal, contract quotations and other business opportunities from Lesser Slave River are posted in this section as they become available.Read More -
Municipal and provincial scholarship and bursary programs are offered yearly to reward excellence and encourage students to pursue new educational opportunities. View our scholarship section today.Read More -
Share your time, energy, and skills, with the municipality or one of the many services, programs or not-for-profit groups in the community.Your involvement makes a difference in people's lives.Read More
Meet Your Reeve and Councillors
Murray Kerik / Reeve
Robert Esau / Division 1 Councillor
Sandra Melzer / Division 1 Councillor
Brian Rosche / Division 2 Councillor
Becky Peiffer / Division 1 Councillor
Jeff Commins / Division 2 Councillor
Brad Pearson / Division 2 Councillor
Friends of Lesser Slave River
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MD of Lesser Slave River
Just a few hours due north of Edmonton, Lesser Slave River is a truly unique place to live, work and play. From breathtaking expanses of boreal forest and unspoiled natural wonders to a thriving economy and genuine work/life balance, opportunities abound. Here you'll discover a place of rugged beauty. A place of real people. A place you'll never want to leave.