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Event Photographs of the 2026 Excellence on the Lake Business Awards Gala
The Excellence On The Lake Business Award Gala was an incredible night to remember on May 09, 2026! We celebrated the businesses and leaders who are building strong relationships, creating opportunity, and showing whatโs possible right here in Slave Lake. See the 2026 candid event photographs here.
May 222 min read
Shop Local For Mom | Motherโs Day Contest 2026
Celebrate the amazing moms in your life by shopping local to get a chance to win a curated Mother's Day Gift Basket.
Apr 272 min read
Business on the Lake Conference 2026: Bridging the Gap
A one-day mini business conference will bring together entrepreneurs, employers, HR professionals, educators, Indigenous leaders, youth organizations, government partners, and aspiring business owners for a powerful day of learning, collaboration, and forward-thinking action.
Nov 18, 20257 min read
Wabasca Lemonade Day Stands & Winners 2025
๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐, ๐๐๐ป๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ฐ, ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ and support our local young business owners by buying a cup of their lemonade!
Jun 18, 20252 min read
High Prairie Lemonade Day Stands & Winners 2025
๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐, ๐๐๐ป๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ฐ, ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ and support our local young business owners by buying a cup of their lemonade!
Jun 18, 20252 min read
Slave Lake Lemonade Day Stands & Winners 2025
What an amazing Lemonade Day! Rain or shine, these young entrepreneurs showed up, worked hard, and poured their hearts into their lemonade stands. We are so proud of each and every participant who brought creativity, energy, and community spirit to the day! In total, we had 19 amazing lemonade stands!
Jun 18, 20252 min read
Lemonade Day In Our Region
๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐, ๐๐๐ป๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ฐ, ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ and support our local young business owners by buying a cup of their lemonade!
Jun 11, 20253 min read
Homes For Tomorrow
Homes for Tomorrow created an opportunity for stakeholders to come together to address the housing crises in our region.
Feb 2, 20251 min read
Bring Your Business Idea To Life: FREE Training
Do you have a great idea for a business but arenโt sure how to turn it into a profitable business venture? This FREE training....
Oct 17, 20242 min read
Social Media Bootcamp: In-person FREE Training with Anita Hicks
This FREE workshop is specifically designed for local business owners, helping them leverage social media to grow their businesses.
Oct 17, 20242 min read
Hyperdrive Women in Business Summit
EmpowHER: Pave Your Way to Success! March 15- 17, 2024 - Jasper, AB Calling all women in business, leaders, and workforce! Ladies,...
Feb 1, 20246 min read
THRIVE 2024: Goal Setting, Wellness and Financial Fitness
Experience an inspiring evening of networking, learning, and personal growth. Prepare to Thrive in 2024 with THRIVE! Are you ready to...
Jan 8, 20243 min read
FREE WEBINAR- Canada Alberta Job Grant
Presented by Deanna Basarab- Workforce Consultant, Labour and Workforce Strategies of Alberta Jobs, Economy, and Trade Government of...
Oct 31, 20232 min read
Unleash the POWER in You! - FREE Women Empowerment Event
Prepare to be inspired and informed by a lineup of speakers who will share their insights into the transformative power of STORYTELLING.
Jun 2, 20232 min read
FREE WEBINAR - Lunch & Learn: Managing Your Business Finance
No matter how well your business is performing, strong financial management is essential for positioning yourself to grow.
May 10, 20232 min read
FREE WEBINAR - Lunch & Learn: Hiring the Right People
This course is for business owners, hiring managers, HR professionals, and anyone interested in improving their company's hiring practices.
May 10, 20231 min read
FREE WEBINAR - Lunch & Learn: Online Success: Building Your Brand & Delivering Exceptional Service
Learn how to attract and retain loyal customers by crafting a positive brand reputation online and delivering exceptional customer service.
May 10, 20232 min read
MOTHERโS DAY - SHOP LOCAL CAMPAIGN
Motherโs Day is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the occasion than by supporting our LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES!
Apr 28, 20232 min read
FREE WEBINAR - Marketing Lunch & Learn: Design By Platform #2
In this Marketing Lunch & Learn series, we will teach you design and posting strategies for Tiktok, Twitter, and Google.
Feb 23, 20231 min read
FREE WEBINAR - Marketing Lunch & Learn: Design By Platform #1
In this Marketing Lunch & Learn series, we will teach you design and posting strategies for Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Feb 23, 20231 min read
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