Coffee house date set for Dec. 5
This just in from two community groups in Slave Lake: a Christmas ‘coffee house’ is being held on Dec. 5, to raise money for the local food bank.
It’s a joint project by the Rotary Club and Stage North.
This just in from two community groups in Slave Lake: a Christmas ‘coffee house’ is being held on Dec. 5, to raise money for the local food bank.
It’s a joint project by the Rotary Club and Stage North.
Slave Lake’s Junior ‘A’ team started its sophomore season with a bang, clobbering the rookie Fox Creek Ice Kings in a pair of games. The ‘Dogs skated to an 8 – 1 win in Fox Creek Friday night and followed it up with a 9 -1 victory in their home-opener Saturday.
Slave Lake Minor Hockey Association issued a stern warning to parents and other spectators on Oct. 7. The rules regarding behaviour in the rink at practice or games are “non-negotiable.”
“We’ve got a long ways (to go),” says new Slave Lake Icedogs’ coach Joey McEwan.
That was his answer to a question about his impression after the junior squad’s first skate, on Sept. 14.
On the other hand, “we have a lot to work with here.”
The Slave Lake Legion has re-opened, with physical distancing and other health precautions. Starting Tuesday, September 22, weekly and monthly events, except crib, are up and running. All events are open to members and guests.
Georgina Moore has taken a break from dancing and teaching in the ‘Big Apple’ to teach in Slave Lake.
Originally from Red Deer, Moore has danced professionally and taught dance for the last six years in New York City.
Pet Valu is one of the new stores opening in the mall attached to No Frills in Slave Lake. It will likely open mid-October. The store is owned by the corporation, which hopes to find a manager and staff from the community.
Ice user groups got the lowdown last week on the Town of Slave Lake’s plans for running the indoor ice rinks this season.
It starts with a later-than-usual date (or dates) for ice installation. And then it gets very strange, with guidelines for reducing the risk of spreading COVID-19 being the dominant factor.
COVID restrictions on the number of spectators at games are not going to stop the Slave Lake Icedogs from taking the ice this season. That’s the word from Lauren Barr, the Junior team’s general manager.
Barr plans to be back for a second season and says she recently met with Town of Slave Lake officials to talk about the situation.
Never mind how wet it is, or how much beach there isn’t. People want to camp and if you build it, they will come. That’s the message Big Fish Bay Resort at Slave Lake has been getting, loud and clear.
“If we had those 130 (additional) sites,” says owner Willie Driedger, “they would have been filled.”