Upcoming Events

Portage College Open House - ST. PAUL CAMPUS
Portage College Open House
St. Paul Campus
March 25, 2025
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Portage College Gym - St. Paul
FREE BBQ
We have many programs to choose from with certificate, diploma and degree options.
Come check out our Open House, where you can connect with advisors, ask questions and find out which program is the perfect fit for you.
Contact us: 1-866-623-5551

SLPS Cheque Distribution Day
SLPS Cheque Distribution Day
2024-2025 Cheque Distribution Dates

Portage College Open House - COLD LAKE CAMPUS
Portage College Open House
Cold Lake Campus
March 26, 2025
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Portage College Main Hallway - Cold Lake
FREE BBQ
We have many programs to choose from with certificate, diploma and degree options.
Come check out our Open House, where you can connect with advisors, ask questions and find out which program is the perfect fit for you.
Contact us: 1-866-623-5551

Career Fair
Kihew Asiniy Education Centre
Career Fair
Employers or Professionals
We are delighted to invite you to participate in the Kihew Asiniy Education Centre Career Job Fair.
The event is dedicated to connecting students with professionals and organizations across diverse industries.
Event Details:
• Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025
• Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Location: Kihew Asiniy Education Centre Gymnasium
The goal of this career job fair is to provide students from Kihew Asiniy and Saddle Lake Community members with the opportunity to explore potential career paths, gain insights into the professional world, and engage with experts who can inspire and guide their ambitions. We would be honoured to have your organization represented at this event. As a participant, you will have the chance to:
• Showcase your organization and available opportunities.
• Interact with talented students eager to learn and grow.
• Strengthen connections with the school community.
To confirm your participation, please email Elaine Cardinal - Elaine.cardinal@kihewasiniy.com by Friday, February 15, 2025. Should you have any questions or require further details. Feel free to contact us at our office number (780) 726-2000.
We look forward to your positive response and hope you will join us in shaping the future of our students.
Lunch will be provided for hosts. If possible, we do ask your organization for a small door prize to be added into a draw for the students.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

SLPS Cheque Distribution Day
SLPS Cheque Distribution Day
2024-2025 Cheque Distribution Dates

SLPS Intersession Cheque Distribution Day
SLPS Intersession Cheque Distribution Day
2024-2025 Cheque Distribution Dates

SLPS Intersession Cheque Distribution Day
SLPS Intersession Cheque Distribution Day
2024-2025 Cheque Distribution Dates

SLPS Intersession Cheque Distribution Day
SLPS Intersession Cheque Distribution Day
2024-2025 Cheque Distribution Dates

SLPS Intersession Cheque Distribution Day
SLPS Intersession Cheque Distribution Day
2024-2025 Cheque Distribution Dates

SLPS Intersession Cheque Distribution Day
SLPS Intersession Cheque Distribution Day
2024-2025 Cheque Distribution Dates

SLPS Intersession Cheque Distribution Day
SLPS Intersession Cheque Distribution Day
2024-2025 Cheque Distribution Dates

SLPS Intersession Cheque Distribution Day
SLPS Intersession Cheque Distribution Day
2024-2025 Cheque Distribution Dates

SLPS Intersession Cheque Distribution Day
SLPS Intersession Cheque Distribution Day
2024-2025 Cheque Distribution Dates

Portage College Open House - LAC LA BICHE CAMPUS
Portage College Open House
Lac La Biche Campus
March 24, 2025
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Portage College Gym - St. Paul
FREE BBQ
We have many programs to choose from with certificate, diploma and degree options.
Come check out our Open House, where you can connect with advisors, ask questions and find out which program is the perfect fit for you.
Contact us: 1-866-623-5551

SLCN Band Meeting
SLCN Band Meeting
March 21, 2025
10:00 am
On Reserve Members - Ashmont Agriplex
Off Reserve Members - VIA ZOOM - Edmonton Inn
Agenda:
- Membership Code
- Election Code
Open to all Saddle Lake Band Members with a 462 number including Off reserve,
Whitefish Lake/Goodfish Lake #128
Refreshments will be served. Safety precautions will be adhered to.
Door Prizes - must be in attendance to claim.

UnBQ Open House
UnBQ Open House
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
UnBQ Gym
For more information email sharonj@bluequills.ca or call 780-645-4455 Ext. 164

SAVE THE DATE - Indigenous Youth Rising Conference
MacEwan University
Indigenous Youth Rising Conference
March 14-15, 2025

SAVE THE DATE - Indigenous Youth Rising Conference
MacEwan University
Indigenous Youth Rising Conference
March 14-15, 2025

SLPS Cheque Distribution Day
SLPS Cheque Distribution Day
2024-2025 Cheque Distribution Dates

SLPS Cheque Distribution Day
SLPS Cheque Distribution Day
2024-2025 Cheque Distribution Dates

3rd Memorial Roundance for Eugene Cardinal
3rd Memorial Roundance for Eugene Cardinal
Saturday, February 22. 2025
Bonnyville Centennial Centre
Bonnyville, Alberta
Roundance begins at 7:00 pm
MC’s - Donnie Speidel & Elmer Rattlesnake
Stickman - Rocky Morin - Enoch, AB
50/50’s
Raffles
Midnight Lunch
Giveaway
For more information contact: Greyeagle Cardinal (780) 545-0689

Saddle Lake Cree Nation - Round Dance
Saddle Lake Education Authority presents
Round Dance
Friday, February 14, 2025
11:00 am - Pipe Ceremony, Feast to follow
2:00 pm - Graduate Presentations, MC Fawn Wood
5:00 pm - Supper
Round Dance to follow
MC’s - Clifford Cardinal/Grey Eagle Cardinal
Stick Man - Ben Cardinal
Hosted by the Saddle Lake Education Authority (780-726-7609)
Employment & Training (780-726-4200) and Reinvestment & Training (780-726-4713)

Mold Training for Home Occupants
Waxase Consulting & Training Services Presents:
Mold Training for Home Occupants
Thursday, February 13, 2025
10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Section 1: What causes mold? Weather, exterior components, people, mechanicals.
Section 2: Safety and PPE requirements
Section 3: Remove, dispose and cleaning
Section 4: Repair and prevention, hands-on component (mold) and Radon (information and resources)
Certificate upon Completion
For more information and to register, please call 780-726-4465 or 780-726-2351

SLPS Cheque Distribution Day
SLPS Cheque Distribution Day
2024-2025 Cheque Distribution Dates

SLPS Cheque Distribution Day
SLPS Cheque Distribution Day
2024-2025 Cheque Distribution Dates

Saddle Lake Education Law
Saddle Lake Education Law
Community Engagement 1st Meeting
January 16, 2025
5:00 to 8:00 pm
Ayiwakes Cultural Centre
Soup and Bannock will be served
Door Prizes
(780) 726-7609 for more details


New Year's Food Hampers
Prevention Program and Wahkowtowin Presents:
New Year’s Food Hampers
January 14, 2025
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED
Saddle Lake Youth Centre
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Open to Off and On Reserve Saddle Lake Members
(780) 726-4179 for more information

SLPS Cheque Distribution Day
SLPS Cheque Distribution Day
2024-2025 Cheque Distribution Dates

SLCN Band Informational Meeting
SLCN Band Informational Meeting
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Thursday, January 9, 2025
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Ayiwakes Community Centre
8:00 am Pipe Ceremony
Agenda: Sitoskatowin Operational Review
Lunch to be served
Security on-site

SLPS Cheque Distribution Day
SLPS Cheque Distribution Day
2024-2025 Cheque Distribution Dates

STEM Research Scholarships NOW OPEN
Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation
STEM Research Scholarships
Are you…
• Interested in University?
• Wanting to learn more about your culture?
• Feeling pressured about what to do after high school?
Applications for our 1 week hands-on STEM research scholarships at Canadian Universities are open and you should apply!
APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON DECEMBER 20, 2024
Eligibility:
• Indigenous
• Student in grade 11 or 12

SLCN Band Office Holiday Hours
SLCN Band Office Holiday Hours
The SLCN Band Office will be closed from 12 noon, Friday, December 20, 2024 to Friday, January 3, 2025.
All offices reopen on Monday, January 6, 2025

SLPS Holiday Hours
Saddle Lake Post Secondary
Holiday Hours
SLPS office will be closed at 12 noon, Friday, December 20, 2024, and reopening on January 6, 2025

Off-Reserve Christmas Gift Card Distribution Locations
Saddle Lake Prevention Program
Off-Reserve Christmas Gift Card Distribution Locations
EDMONTON
December 13, 2024 - Continental Inns & Suites
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
CALGARY
December 16, 2024 - Grey Eagle Casino
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
LLOYDMINSTER
December 16, 2024 - Holiday Inn & Suites
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
BONNYVILLE - TBD
December 16, 2024
ST. PAUL
December 16, 2024 - The Landing
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
LAC LA BICHE - TBD
December 17, 2024
COLD LAKE - TBD
December 17, 2024
PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED BEFORE NOVEMBER 29, 2024, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A GIFT CARD. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Please ask the front desks for Saddle Lake Prevention.
These will be the ONLY LOCATIONS and times that Prevention staff will be distributing gift cards. Those that cannot make it to the location/dates/times will still receive their gift cards via mail.

Seniors Merchandise Bingo
SLCN #125 Presents
Seniors Merchandise Bingo
BINGO • FOOD • PRIZES
December 16, 2024
1:00 pm Start
Youth Centre

Off-Reserve Christmas Gift Card Distribution Locations
Saddle Lake Prevention Program
Off-Reserve Christmas Gift Card Distribution Locations
EDMONTON
December 13, 2024 - Continental Inns & Suites
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
CALGARY
December 16, 2024 - Grey Eagle Casino
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
LLOYDMINSTER
December 16, 2024 - Holiday Inn & Suites
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
BONNYVILLE - TBD
December 16, 2024
ST. PAUL
December 16, 2024 - The Landing
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
LAC LA BICHE - TBD
December 17, 2024
COLD LAKE - TBD
December 17, 2024
PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED BEFORE NOVEMBER 29, 2024, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A GIFT CARD. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Please ask the front desks for Saddle Lake Prevention.
These will be the ONLY LOCATIONS and times that Prevention staff will be distributing gift cards. Those that cannot make it to the location/dates/times will still receive their gift cards via mail.
Saddle Lake Cree Nation Christmas Hamper Distribution
Saddle Lake Cree Nation
Christmas Hamper Distribution
All Day

Off-Reserve Christmas Gift Card Distribution Locations
Saddle Lake Prevention Program
Off-Reserve Christmas Gift Card Distribution Locations
EDMONTON
December 13, 2024 - Continental Inns & Suites
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
CALGARY
December 16, 2024 - Grey Eagle Casino
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
LLOYDMINSTER
December 16, 2024 - Holiday Inn & Suites
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
BONNYVILLE - TBD
December 16, 2024
ST. PAUL
December 16, 2024 - The Landing
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
LAC LA BICHE - TBD
December 17, 2024
COLD LAKE - TBD
December 17, 2024
PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED BEFORE NOVEMBER 29, 2024, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A GIFT CARD. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Please ask the front desks for Saddle Lake Prevention.
These will be the ONLY LOCATIONS and times that Prevention staff will be distributing gift cards. Those that cannot make it to the location/dates/times will still receive their gift cards via mail.

SLCN Children's Christmas Party
SLCN Children's Christmas Party
Thursday, December 12, 2024
11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Youth Centre
• Photos with Santa or the Grinch
• Sleigh Rides
• Snacks
• Hot Chocolate
• Face Painting
• Kids Activities
• Christmas Tunes
Gifts will be given out on this day only!!!

SLCN Community Christmas Dinner and Dance
SLCN Community Christmas Dinner and Dance
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
5:00 to 9:00 pm
Ayiwakes Community Hall
Featuring Live Music by the Renegade Band
Family Photos
Meal cooked and presented by SLCN Band Staff

SLPS Cheque Distribution Day
SLPS Cheque Distribution Day
2024-2025 Cheque Distribution Dates

Saddle Lake's GOT TALENT
Saddle Lake’s GOT TALENT
SL BAND MEMBERS ONLY
★ CATEGORIES ★
★ Adult Beginner
★ Adult Intermediate/Advanced
★ Duet
★ Youth Under 18
★ Winners advance to the FINALS in June ★
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
6:00 PM
Saddle Lake Youth Centre