Lesser Slave River News in Brief:
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State of Local Emergency has been lifted for the MD of Lesser Slave River. Area residents and travelers are encouraged to revisit this website in upcoming days for recovery updates and resources.
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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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Please be cautious in the Poplar Lane area. There have been several bear sightings reported around the MD Office and the adjacent shop and yard.
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The Slave Lake Region has recently published its 2018 Tourism & Recretion Guide. A digital copy of this new guide is available in the MD Publications section of the MD website.
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Please be advised that Ranch Road is scheduled to be closed at some point between June 27 and September 15 as crews work to replace the bridge culvert. Closure is expected to last 30 days.
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Over the next several days, crews will be onsite at the Flatbush Community Complex in order to prepare the ground in advance of scheduled paving work. Paving is scheduled for Wednesday May 30, weather permitting.
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The MD wishes to congratulate Lesser Slave Lake Bird Observatory (LSLBO) staff members Tyler Flockhart and Richard Krikum for their collaboration on a recently-published paper regarding the decline of the Canada Warbler.
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AlbertaFireBans.ca
The Province of Alberta has put a Fire Restriction in effect for the MD of Lesser Slave River effective May 23, 2018. Please review this article for prohibited and allowed activities for the duration of this Fire Restriction.
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Due to ratepayer complaints of trains blocking crossings for extended periods of time, CN is working to reduce such occurrences, and has provided contact details for its internal inquiry line.
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The MD is co-hosting a Community Cleanup & BBQ with the Canyon Creek Recreation Association and Lesser Slave River FireSmart on Saturday, June 23 between 1 and 4pm. Residents are encouraged to come out and lend a helping hand!
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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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The MD is looking for a member of the public to stand on the Agricultural Service Board.
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Alberta Open Farm Days is a weekend that brings Albertans together, and we want you to be our guest. You’ll come away knowing your rural neighbours a little bit better and how food gets from the farm to your table.
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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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Construction Notice
Hamlet of Smith Lift Station and Forcemain
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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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The MD’s $1,000 Rugged & Real Scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving local student attending a post-secondary institution. The 2018 scholarship application is now open.
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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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This April, MD Council identified that many new families with young children are moving into the Hamlet of Flatbush. Because speeding on Range Road 20 poses a reasonable risk to children in this area, Council has moved that new "Children at Play" signs are to be erected at various points…
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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 an effort to keep residents informed on the state of regional healthcare, Alberta Health Services has compiled a list of frequently asked questions. These questions cover issues such as wait times, extended hours, recruitment efforts and communications.
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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.