How Much Do You Know About Lesser Slave Lake?

1. Who and what year did one of the first European explorer arrive in our region?

David Thompson in 1799

Henry Slave 1798

Alexander MacKenzie 1752

Christopher Columbus 1855

David Thompson was one of the first European explorers to arrive in the region in 1799.

Explanation

David Thompson was one of the first European explorers to arrive in the region in 1799.

2. What is the common name of this wildfire plane that visits the town almost every year?

Helicopter

Electra

Conair

Ducks

This is the L-188 Electra one of the most effective "heavy" air tankers to control wild fires. The plane carries 1000's of gallons of fire retardant.

Explanation

This is the L-188 Electra one of the most effective "heavy" air tankers to control wild fires. The plane carries 1000's of gallons of fire retardant.

3. How long is Lesser Slave Lake?

150km

50km

200km

100km

Lesser Slave Lake is approximately 100km long and 15km wide at it's longest point.

Explanation

Lesser Slave Lake is approximately 100km long and 15km wide at it's longest point.

4. How many playgrounds are in the town?

5

3

8

10

Slave Lake has 8 parks here they are:

-Barton Park: 2nd Avenue Southwest Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0
-Fournier Place Park: 12th Street SouthWest Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0
-Hilda Eben Park: 6th Street Southeast Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0
-Kinnettes Park: 12th Street Southeast Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0
-Kinsmen Pine Park 11th Avenue Southeast Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0
-Maple Crescent Park: 5th Avenue & 8th Street Southeast Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0
-Poplar Grove Park: 6th Avenue Northwest Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0
-Schurter Park: 3rd Avenue Northeast Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0

Explanation

Slave Lake has 8 parks here they are:

-Barton Park: 2nd Avenue Southwest Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0
-Fournier Place Park: 12th Street SouthWest Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0
-Hilda Eben Park: 6th Street Southeast Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0
-Kinnettes Park: 12th Street Southeast Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0
-Kinsmen Pine Park 11th Avenue Southeast Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0
-Maple Crescent Park: 5th Avenue & 8th Street Southeast Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0
-Poplar Grove Park: 6th Avenue Northwest Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0
-Schurter Park: 3rd Avenue Northeast Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0

5. What part of town is the hospital located on?

SE

NE

NW

SW

The Slave Lake Hospital is located at 309 6 St NE, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A2

Explanation

The Slave Lake Hospital is located at 309 6 St NE, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A2

6. What year in the 1980's did the Sawridge Creek flood the town of Slave Lake?

1985

1981

1988

1980

In 1988, the town of Slave Lake experienced a flood caused by the overflowing of Sawridge Creek. This event resulted in significant damage to the town and its infrastructure.

Explanation

In 1988, the town of Slave Lake experienced a flood caused by the overflowing of Sawridge Creek. This event resulted in significant damage to the town and its infrastructure.

7. What is the name of the "mountain" on hwy 88 that has a view point and the fire tower?

Slave Lake Mountain

Martin Mountain

Sawridge Mountain

Martin Mountain is the correct answer because it is the mountain on hwy 88 that has both a viewpoint and a fire tower. Slave Lake Mountain and Sawridge Mountain are not mentioned in the question and therefore are not the correct answers.

Explanation

Martin Mountain is the correct answer because it is the mountain on hwy 88 that has both a viewpoint and a fire tower. Slave Lake Mountain and Sawridge Mountain are not mentioned in the question and therefore are not the correct answers.

8. The "Skate Board Park's" actual name is the Schuter Park.

True

False

The "Skate Board Park" actual name is the Hilda Eben Park. It is located at 6th Street Southeast
Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0

Explanation

The "Skate Board Park" actual name is the Hilda Eben Park. It is located at 6th Street Southeast
Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0

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10. The island in the middle of Lesser Slave Lake is called Dog Island.

True

False

The given statement is true. The island in the middle of Lesser Slave Lake is indeed called Dog Island.

Explanation

The given statement is true. The island in the middle of Lesser Slave Lake is indeed called Dog Island.

11. Slave Lake has how many pizza places?

6

3

2

5

Carlos Pizza & Steakhouse, Alimo's Pizzeria, Boston Pizza, Domino's Pizza & Pizza Hut.

Explanation

Carlos Pizza & Steakhouse, Alimo's Pizzeria, Boston Pizza, Domino's Pizza & Pizza Hut.

12. What is the most popular fish to catch in Lesser Slave Lake?

Walleye

Northern Pike/Jackfish

Yellow Perch

Burbot

Walleye is the most commonly caught fish in Lesser Slave Lake.

Explanation

Walleye is the most commonly caught fish in Lesser Slave Lake.

13. What is the name of the beach located near the town of Slave Lake?

Martin Beach

Devonshire Beach

Canyon Beach

Devonshire Beach is a 1.5 km-long natural and groomed beach in the Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park 5 km out of the town of Slave Lake.

Explanation

Devonshire Beach is a 1.5 km-long natural and groomed beach in the Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park 5 km out of the town of Slave Lake.

14. What year did the big wildfire go through the town?

2001

2011

2012

2009

On May 14, 2011 a large wildfire burned through roughly destroying one-third of the town of Slave Lake.

Explanation

On May 14, 2011 a large wildfire burned through roughly destroying one-third of the town of Slave Lake.

15. How many people live in the town of Slave Lake?

1,000

9,952

6,782

7,000

Slave Lake it has 6,782 people in the town.

Explanation

Slave Lake it has 6,782 people in the town.

16. What year did Slave Lake become a town?

1965

1994

1961

The Village of Slave Lake was incorporated in 1961 with 500 residents and in 1965 it was officially incorporated as a town.

Explanation

The Village of Slave Lake was incorporated in 1961 with 500 residents and in 1965 it was officially incorporated as a town.

17. The town is split in to 4 different areas by Main Street and what other road?

2 ave

6 ave

7 ave

6 street

Main street and 6 ave split the town in to NE, NW, SE, & SW

Explanation

Main street and 6 ave split the town in to NE, NW, SE, & SW

18. What is the "Nacho Park's" real name?

Fournier Place Park

Barton Park

Hilda Eben Park

Shurter Park

The Barton Park is located at 2nd Avenue Southwest Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0

Explanation

The Barton Park is located at 2nd Avenue Southwest Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0

19. How many provincial parks are on Lesser Slave Lake?

2

1

0

3

There are two provincial on Lesser Slave Lake: Hillard's Bay Provincial Park (this park is located on the northwest shore, 13 km east of Grouard) and Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park (it is located on the northeast shore, 3 km north of the town of Slave Lake)

Explanation

There are two provincial on Lesser Slave Lake: Hillard's Bay Provincial Park (this park is located on the northwest shore, 13 km east of Grouard) and Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park (it is located on the northeast shore, 3 km north of the town of Slave Lake)