Working together to cultivate a healthy municipality.

The Agriculture department works with the public and inter-jurisdictional partners to coordinate and deliver agricultural services to Lesser Slave River residents while meeting the legislated requirements of the Agricultural Service Board Act, Weed Control Act, Soil Conservation Act, Agricultural Pests Act, and the Livestock Diseases Act.

In addition to controlling weeds and maintaining municipal road allowances and drainage ditches, the Agriculture department provides identification and information services on weed, pest, and insect control and offers an array of programs, information, advice, and education to the agricultural industry and the Agriculture Service Board.

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A captivating video series about Alberta.

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.

Three local activities caught the filmmaker's attention on her trek across Alberta: bird banding at the Lesser Slave Lake Bird Observatory & Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation; bison farming at the North Shore Homestead; and sport fishing on Lesser Slave Lake.

The MD applauds Ms. Yanchyk's well-crafted video stories of some of the people, places and things that make the region so special. Visit BecomingAlbertan.com to view the entire Alberta series.

About the Filmmaker

Brandy Yanchyk is an award winning independent documentary filmmaker and journalist based in Edmonton, Alberta. Her productions are across a wide range of social and factual genres and they have aired on channels including BBC World TV, CBC’s Documentary Channel, Rogers OMNI TV, PBS, TELUS Optik Local and film festivals around the world. She is also a regular reporter/producer for BBC World’s The Travel Show and has covered stories worldwide including Canada, Finland, Australia and New Zealand for a global audience of 76 million viewers since 2009.

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A story of regional crisis and recovery.

The dense forest throughout Lesser Slave River adds to our region's rugged mystique. However, our most abundant natural asset can also pose a very real danger to lives, homes and livelihoods when wind direction, moisture codes and other variables conspire. In the early afternoon of Sunday, May 15, 2011, conditions for disaster to strike could not have aligned with more devastating precision.

By now, most of us have heard about the Lesser Slave River wildfires; one of the largest natural disasters in Canadian history. But the most important stories left to tell are those of communities working together to help one another. Of firefighters who drove hundreds of kilometers to join the fight. Of municipal neighbours who donated clothing, fresh water and other vital supplies in the blink of an eye. These are their stories.

Content for this section of our website has been gathered from many sources including media outlets, municipal workers on site, and in many cases ordinary individuals who rose to the task of helping their neighbours to safety. While their words, images and videos have been vital in helping us tell our story, we request that they remain on this site with the exception of reproduction for educational purposes.

A Chronicle of the May 2011 Wildfires

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Evacuation Efforts

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Stories from Those who Were There

A legacy like no other.

Though Canada was founded in 1867, the roots of our region trace back to the dawn of man. Ours is a storied past filled with thriving indigenous communities, intrepid explorers, and the inevitable march of progress and industry into our unique boreal region. From downing giant bears to guarding Nazi POWs, our true northern tales rival those of any Jack London novel. This interactive timeline is a work in progress, and is designed to chronicle some of the key events that have shaped the course of Lesser Slave River's history.

Help strengthen the MD's historical timeline. Spot a date or description that's not quite accurate? Have a photo or story of your own to tell? Contact the Communications Department and add to Lesser Slave River's legacy.

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Celebrating the sesquicentennial in style.

2017 marks Canada’s 150th Anniversary of Confederation. That means all year long, communities across the nation will be doing their part to celebrate Canada’s sesquicentennial in style – and Lesser Slave River is no exception. As a region that’s well-known for playing just as hard as it works, Lesser Slave River’s festival and cultural event planners are pulling out all stops to ensure an unforgettable 150th.

All year long, the MD of Lesser Slave River will be doing its part to showcase the splendour of the region to travelers from afar and home-grown locals alike. The MD is nearing completion of its piece of the Trans Canada Trail. This coast-to-coast marvel is designed to help Canadians get out and explore the nation.

Make the Most of this Year of Celebration

The MD will be curating a variety of area activities within this special Canada 150 section of the website. Visit this page often to discover a growing inventory of natural wonders, local festivals and much more. From a world-renowned fishing derby to fairs, rodeos and a wide variety of native cultural activities, the reasons to celebrate Canada’s 150th in our uniquely beautiful boreal home know no bounds.

Canada’s 150th provides a great opportunity for us to reflect on our heritage and celebrate our special place on the world stage. For Lesser Slave River, this means a year-long celebration that has already begun. Take part in the excitement!

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Share your special MD moments.

The MD is making it easy for Lesser Slave River residents and visitors alike to share their unique stories via Instagram - a free, fun and instant way to share pictures online. Load the Instagram app on your smart phone, then snap away and start sharing. You can also choose different filters to transform each image into a unique memory to keep around forever. The Instagram photos below are a collection of these memories, taken by both MD staff and the public at large.

On Instagram, you can use hashtags to let people find - and share - your photos. All Instagram images are public by default, so if you use #explorelsr when you share your pics, we'll post them in this section for all the world to see. Please note that all photos will be viewed by a moderator before being posted live. Happy snapping!

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Our region's global goodwill ambassadors.

No matter how far from home they travel, Lesser Slave River employees have a habit of taking the municipal flag along with them on their journey. From the beaches of Playa del Carmen to the exotic Great Wall of China to bold, beautiful vistas in Canada's own backyard, our intrepid MD flag bearers have flown the Lesser Slave River colours across the globe with pride.

The MD's photo wall of flag bearers grows with each passing year. This section is dedicated to Lesser Slave River representatives both past and present who have extended this gesture of local pride and global goodwill on their travels.

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