
LOCATION: Municipal office located in the Town of Slave Lake
LAND AREA: 10,076 km2
POPULATION: 2,861 (2021)
COUNCIL: Tri-Council Governance of 1 Reeve + 6 Councillors
STAFF: 82 (69 FT; 13 PTE)
About
The Municipal District of Lesser Slave River No. 124 is a governing body in north-central Alberta. Its main administrative office is situated outside the Town of Slave Lake, three hours north of Edmonton. Hamlets include Canyon Creek, Chisholm, Flatbush, Marten Beach, Smith, Wagner and Widewater. In 2011, the MD of Lesser Slave River joined its municipal neighbours the Sawridge First Nation and the Town of Slave Lake to form a Tri-Council governance model of elected officials from the three partner regions.
Mission
We manage and develop the infrastructure of our MD to protect the inherent beauty of our landscape. We provide stability and opportunities for growth, for businesses, and for the individuals who live here.
Vision
In the coming years, the MD plans to:
- Capitalize on our geographic location to realize our potential as a major route to the North and the Pacific.
- Leverage our renewable resources to provide sustainable infrastructure with responsible taxation.
- Pursue opportunities for concentrated processing of our resources at Mitsue Industrial Park, and where infrastructure, environment and lifestyle warrant.
- Plan our communities with consideration for environmental impact, design integrity, segregation of use, the nature of neighbourhoods, placement and type of local improvements, and a sense of privacy and space in rural settings.
- Support initiatives for community halls, common green spaces and places for recreation and socializing.
- Provide opportunities for youth and stability for seniors.
The MD of Lesser Slave River is located on Treaty 6 and Treaty 8 territory – the traditional lands of many First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples.