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The RCMP wildfire investigation into the 2011 wildfires in Slave Lake no charges will be laid at this time.
The government had requested the report to be prepared for any future disasters.
The warm weather has arrived and the streets are clean and inviting.
Slave Lake RCMP has released the name of the local man who died on the weekend.
May 12th: A grass fire is currently burning in Joussard.
May 12th: A Fire Weather Advisory has been issued for the Lesser Slave Area.
The accident shut down Highway 44 for several hours while rescue workers secured the scene.
Airtankers are used for initial attack, on wildfires.
Yesterday Newcap Inc. announced that the CRTC has approved a new repeater transmitter based in Wabasca.
Today’s Fire Hazard is at Extreme due to strong and gusty winds expected this afternoon.
Hot and Dry weather keeps the wildfire Alert at High for the Slave Lake Area.
Hazard Reduction Burning will increase over the next few days with weather and wind permitting. The fire department is looking at burning two large fields in Widewater and around the Widewater complex...
MD 124 crews are currently monitoring the situation and controlling traffic across bridge structures.
On Monday afternoon in Grand Prairie RCMP responded to a pedestrian being hit by a motor vehicle. The pedestrian was taken to the hospital to have injuries attended too, the injuries are not intended ...
On May 4th The Fraser Institute released it’s annual rankings of high schools and elementary schools in Alberta.
This Saturday the RCMP and Police forces across Alberta are asking members of the community to dispose of their unwanted, expired or unused prescription drugs.
Local adults are invited to participate in a new Alberta Health Services workshop to help them become better role models and mentors for area youth.
May 3rd: This weekend Slave Lake plays host to the 1st annual Spring Trade show.
May 2nd: A Overland Flood Alert is issued for the MD of Big Lakes.
May 2nd: Ground has broken on the new Gift Lake Learning Centre.
May 1st: Two men now face charges in the shooting death of slave lake resident Jarrett Vajna.
Apr 30th: Joussard is one of seven communities here in northern Alberta are getting new schools courtesy of the provincial government.
Apr 29th: The driver of a semi has been hurt, following a crash between a rig and a CN train near Slave Lake.
Apr 29th: The 2013 Budget for the Town of Slave Lake will be unveiled tomorrow night.
Apr 29th: With Wildfire Lookout Towers now operational its important to obtain a permit when burning.
Apr 26th: There will be something for everybody to see at the upcoming Slave Lake Chamber of Commerce Spring Trade Show.
Apr 26th: A sod turning ceremony is being held for the new Gift Lake Learning Centre.
Apr 26th: The High Prairie Agricultural Society Annual Spring Rodeo is this weekend.
April 26th: The Firesmart Regional Action Team has released a map showcasing the overall Firesmart vegetation treatment plan for the Lesser Slave Area.
Apr 25th: E.G Walstrom School is hosting an award winning author to help them celebrate TD Canadian Children's Book Week.
Apr 25th: With the season finally changing Alberta Health Services is warning people about the on-set of Snow Mold.
Apr 25th: First reading of the MD of Big Lakes 2013 Tax Bylaw has been given.
Apr 24th: Royal Lepage Progressive Realty in Slave Lake has been recognized for their charitable efforts.
Apr 23rd: Crimestoppers is looking for information about a break-in at a Smith business.
Apr 23rd: Martial Artists from all over Alberta and Northern B.C are set to invade Slave Lake this weekend.
Apr 22nd: The fight against the Mountain Pine Beetle continues in the Lesser Slave Area.
Apr 22nd: Students at Grouard Northland School are learning learning things in a whole new way.
Apr 22nd: The MD of Big Lakes is conducting a Municipal Census next month
Apr 19th: There is a new way to keep up to date with the wildfire situations in the province.
Apr 19th: The 12th Annual Gun and Sportsman shows is this weekend in High Prairie.
Apr 18th: An arrest has been made by Slave RCMP in connection with the stabbing that occurred within town last week.
Apr 18th: A meeting for those who want to take part in Slave Lake's Slow Pitch League is scheduled for tonight.
Apr 18th: The Land of Opportunity Expo is ready to show the best of Wabasca.
Apr 17th: The Lesser Slave Regional Fire Service will begin prescribed burning programs in the region within the next few weeks.
Apr 16th: A 24 year old man faces numerous charges after an armed hostage-taking on the Bigstone Cree First Nation yesterday.
Apr 16th: Crimestoppers is looking for information about damage done to a Slave Lake business.
Apr 15th: The Municipal District of Lesser Slave River's Municipal Development Plan will be hashed out in public.
Apr 12th: AHS is bringing its mobile mammography program to Slave Lake next month.
Apr 12th: The Living Waters Catholic School Board has given approval to Provincial Framework Agreement between the Government of Alberta and the Alberta Teachers Association.
Apr 12th: The MD of Big Lakes has approved another tool to help their Peace Officer while on patrols.
Apr 11th: An evacuation was issued at St Andrews School in High Prairie yesterday.
Apr 11th: The MD of Big Lakes 2012 Financial Report has been approved
Apr 10th: A man is in stable condition after being stabbed early this morning at a residence in Slave Lake.
Apr 10th: Alberta Health Services in re-locating several of its community-based programs in Slave Lake from the Healthcare Centre to the third floor of the Lakeland Centre.
Apr 9th: Registration for those wanting to play Outdoor Soccer in Slave Lake this year is closing shorty.
Apr 9th: Drugmaker Apotex is recalling one lot of its birth-control pills Alysena 28 in Canada because of incorrect packaging that raises the chance of an unplanned pregnancy.
Apr 8th: A Home Owners Legal Information Session is being put on by the Town of Slave Lake this week.
Apr 8th: Attention kids wanting to play baseball in Slave Lake.
Apr 5th: Canadian Rock Legends will grace the stage tonight in Slave Lake.
Apr 5th: The 12th Annual High Prairie Fish and Game Associations Gun and Sportsman Show is a mere two weeks away.
Apr 5th: Alberta Health Services (AHS) is assuming the direct delivery of local emergency medical services (EMS) in Swan Hills.
Apr 5th: Hazelnuts sold by a Calgary company across Western Canada are being voluntarily recalled because they may be contaminated with salmonella.
Apr 4th: ESRD is giving a presentation on the current status of the mountain pine beetle in the area and throughout Alberta tonight.
Apr 3rd: Fort McMurray-Athabasca MP Brian Jean continues to react to the 2013 Federal Budget.
Apr 3rd: The MD of Big Lakes has given approval to a new development on the south shore of Lesser Slave Lake.
Apr 1st: The requests for Fire Permits are on the rise in the area.
Apr 1st: The MD of Big Lakes is getting closer to naming their new Fire Chief.
Mar 28th: Fort McMurray-Athabasca MP Brian Jean is pleased with the the federal governments recently tabled 2013 budget.
Mar 28th: The totals are in for 'Curl a Mile for Myles'.
Mar 27th: Tolko is holding an information session on the employment opportunities for thier Athabasca Mill today in Slave Lake.
Mar 27th: A trust fund has been established for the family that lost three members in a car accident last week on Hwy 44.
Mar 26th: The Town office in Slave Lake has re-opened at its new permanent location.
Mar 35th: The Rotary Club of Slave Lake Public Library will be closed a little over a month starting in May before it moves into the Government Centre.
Mar 23 ... Westlock RCMP are charging a Slave Lake man in relation to the crash on Highway 44 Thursday morning that killed three and injured three more.
Mar 22nd: Two young children and a woman in her 20s were killed in a head-on crash on HWY 44 yesterday.
Mar 22nd: Curlers in Slave Lake will tossing rocks to help a friend in need tomorrow.
Mar 22nd: Celebrate the re-opening of the Northern Lights Aquatic Centre with a free swim.
Mar 21st: Tolko is looking for workers for its Athabasca OSB Mill.
