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

Visit https://www.vernajkirkness.org/

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

Saddle Lake Post Secondary
Holiday Hours

SLPS office will be closed at 12 noon, Friday, December 20, 2024, and reopening on January 6, 2025

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 #125 Presents

Seniors Merchandise Bingo

BINGO • FOOD • PRIZES

December 16, 2024
1:00 pm Start
Youth Centre

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 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

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

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

2024-2025 Cheque Distribution Dates

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

Saddle Lake Prevention Program

Air Guitar

PRIZES TO BE WON!

SL Band Members Only

December 9, 2024
6:00 pm
Saddle Lake Youth Centre

For more information, call (780) 726-4179

SLCN Treaty Hockey Competitive Teams Tryouts

U9 - December 7 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
December 8 - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

U11 - 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
U13 Boys - 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
U18 Male - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
(all other teams please contact community rep)

Saddle Lake Manitou Kihew Arena
Community Rep - Chennae Lapatak - 780-547-6967

A Community Christmas 2024

At Elite Theatre in St. Paul

FREE MOVIES at Elite Theatre

Saturday, December 7 - 4:00 - 5:50 pm

• National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
• How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

FREE ENTRY with a non-perishable item to the food bank

Sponsored by the Town of St. Paul & Elite Theatre

Saddle Lake Prevention Program
PRESENTS

I’m Dreaming of a

Christmas Movie Night

SLCN Treaty Hockey Competitive Teams Tryouts

U9 - December 7 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
December 8 - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

U11 - 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
U13 Boys - 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
U18 Male - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
(all other teams please contact community rep)

Saddle Lake Manitou Kihew Arena
Community Rep - Chennae Lapatak - 780-547-6967

Kihew Asiniy Education Centre

Merchandise Bingo

If you’re looking to win some Christmas Gifts, come on out and support our Kihew Asiniy garduates!

Spend the evening with us having fun, visiting, and calling BINGO! There will be snacks, cool prizes, and great company!

Thursday, December 5, 2024
5:00 PM
Kihew Asiniy Gym

Saddle Lake Cree Nation
Seniors Christmas Dinner

December 4, 2024
AYIWAKES CULTURAL HALL

Time to be confirmed.

Saddle Lake Christmas Market
CANCELLED

Montreal Lake Community Detox Inc.

RECLAIMING OUR SPIRIT Addictions and Mental Health Conference

Montreal Lake Community Detox Inc.

RECLAIMING OUR SPIRIT Addictions and Mental Health Conference

The Saddle Lake Eagle Healing Lodge Presents our annual

NAAW Week Celebrations

Friday, November 29, 2024

5:00 pm - Feast - Round Dance to follow
Venue: Onchaminahos School Gym

For more information, call (780) 726-3661

SLEHL Presents:
NAAW Week
Annual Round Dance

Minowin Anima Pimatisiwin

November 29, 2024
Feast 5:00 pm - Round Dance to follow
Saddle Lake Ayiwakes Cultural Centre

Iyiniw Education & Training Institute
Know Our Spirits Conference

November 27-29, 2024
Edmonton Inn & Conference Centre

The Saddle Lake Eagle Healing Lodge Presents our annual

NAAW Week Celebrations

Thursday, November 28, 2024

10:00 am to 3:00 pm - Substance Awareness Presentation - Venue: TBD

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Videomax Dance - Venue: Ayiwakes Cultural Centre

For more information, call (780) 726-3661

Iyiniw Education & Training Institute
Know Our Spirits Conference

November 27-29, 2024
Edmonton Inn & Conference Centre

The Saddle Lake Eagle Healing Lodge Presents our annual

NAAW Week Celebrations

Iyiniw Education & Training Institute
Know Our Spirits Conference

November 27-29, 2024
Edmonton Inn & Conference Centre

SLPS Cheque Distribution Day

2024-2025 Cheque Distribution Dates