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Slave Lake

Slave Lake

Town sign photo courtesy of the Lakeside Leader newspaper. Additional photos from Adobe Stock.

Location


255 km north of Edmonton

Key Industries


Agriculture, oil & gas, forestry, and tourism

Population


Approximately 6,964 residents

Schools


Kindergarten to grade 12 and post-secondary

It may be called Lesser Slave Lake, but don’t be deceived, it’s the second-largest lake completely within Alberta’s borders. Covering approximately 1,160 square kilometres, locals and visitors alike take to the water to enjoy swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and boating. If hanging out onshore is more your thing, there are seven kilometres of white sandy beach, including a 1.5 kilometre groomed stretch to bask in the summer sun.

The Town of Slave Lake rests on the southeastern short of Lesser Slave Lake. This regional hub is a welcoming community that embraces the supportive lifestyle characterized by the positive relationships and sense of belonging that comes with knowing your neighbours. The people of Slave Lake have all the ingredients for a strong quality of life, with the natural world steps from their doors.

Locals enjoy a variety of events throughout the year. In the summer, don’t miss the annual Beach Days festival and sand sculpture competition. Then, in winter, enjoy the magical Frost Fest. Outside of special events, Slave Lake has a range of facilities to support many kinds of recreation, including plays, dance recitals, or music conferences at the Legacy Centre. Take a dip at the Northern Lights Aquatic Centre’s indoor pool or visit the Multi Recreation Centre for all kinds of sports and activities, such as hockey, basketball, figure skating, basketball, soccer, plus amenities like a concession, indoor playground, and more.

Of course, many locals love to get outside, and the dense forest, nearby Marten Mountain, and the lake itself offer plentiful recreation opportunities. Hike, bike, horseback ride, or zip down the trails on ATVs or snowmobiles! Humans aren’t the only creatures attracted to the water of Lesser Slave Lake, Slave Lake Provincial Park and the surrounding area, so it’s a great place to spot wildlife of all kinds. Deer, moose, coyotes, bears, and more make their homes in the surrounding woodlands. Bird watchers can spot over 255 different species in this major flyway, especially during migration.

In town, there’s over 10 kilometres of walking trails which connect with Devonshire Beach and the Trans-Canada trail. Discover 10 parks, and a spray park for the kids in the summer, along with a great toboggan hill for winter. It’s a great place to raise a family, with public and Catholic schools from K-12, plus Northern Lakes College providing post-secondary, university transfer, and continuing education courses locally.

Learn more about this vibrant community at the Town of Slave Lake website, Slave Lake Region, or the community's Facebook page.

Facilities

Slave Lake residents can access health care and mental health supports at multiple locations in Slave Lake. Each site has its own personality, but they all share a collaborative group of healthcare professionals committed to making a difference in their community.

The Slave Lake Healthcare Centre provides a full range of healthcare services and programs, including a 24/7 emergency room. This facility has the services to support patients from diagnosis through active treatment and recovery, including lab, x-ray, general medicine, pharmacy, physical and occupational therapy, recreation therapy and audiology. The centre also provides immunizations for infants, children, and adults, Home Care, Nutrition Services, and Indigenous Hospital Support Services.

Additional programs and services are available through the Slave Lake Lakeland Centre including public health promotion, community health presentations, Early Childhood Intervention Program, and Speech and Language Services, as well as the Indigenous Wellness Core. Residents also have access to the Slave Lake & Area Healthy Living Program nearby. Slave Lake Family Care Clinic is a visiting pediatric clinic.

Mental health and addiction services are available through Recovery Alberta at the Slave Lake Government Centre & Library, with additional supports provided through the Community Helpers Program. The Addiction and Mental Health outpatient team incorporates the spirit of fun into their work lives, along with a unique way to share individual learnings with the rest of the team. The learning jar collects ideas, then staff members take turns teaching their colleagues about training, resources, or ideas for self-care monthly.

In addition, AHS offers learning opportunities to the larger organization through seminars, webinars, and telehealth on a range of relevant topics to facilitate your growth and professional development.

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