How Much Do You Know About Lesser Slave Lake?

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    What year did Slave Lake become a town?

    • 1965
    • 1994
    • 1961
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Test your knowledge about Lesser Slave Lake, covering its history, geography, significant events, and local details.

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  • 2. 

    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

    Correct Answer
    A. David Thompson in 1799
    Explanation
    David Thompson was one of the first European explorers to arrive in the region in 1799.

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  • 3. 

    How many people live in the town of Slave Lake?

    • 1,000

    • 9,952

    • 6,782

    • 7,000

    Correct Answer
    A. 6,782
    Explanation
    Slave Lake it has 6,782 people in the town.

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  • 4. 

    What year did the big wildfire go through the town?

    • 2001

    • 2011

    • 2012

    • 2009

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

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  • 5. 

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

    • Martin Beach

    • Devonshire Beach

    • Canyon Beach

    Correct Answer
    A. Devonshire Beach
    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.

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  • 6. 

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

    • Walleye

    • Northern Pike/Jackfish

    • Yellow Perch

    • Burbot

    Correct Answer
    A. Walleye
    Explanation
    Walleye is the most commonly caught fish in Lesser Slave Lake.

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  • 7. 

    Slave Lake has how many pizza places?

    • 6

    • 3

    • 2

    • 5

    Correct Answer
    A. 5
    Explanation
    Carlos Pizza & Steakhouse, Alimo's Pizzeria, Boston Pizza, Domino's Pizza & Pizza Hut.

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  • 8. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement is true. The island in the middle of Lesser Slave Lake is indeed called Dog Island.

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  • 9. 

    The creek that runs through the town is called?

    Correct Answer
    Sawridge, sawridge, sawridge creek, Sawridge Creek
    Explanation
    It's the Sawridge Creek

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  • 10. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    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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  • 11. 

    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

    Correct Answer
    A. Martin Mountain 
    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.

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  • 12. 

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

    • 1985

    • 1981

    • 1988

    • 1980

    Correct Answer
    A. 1988
    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.

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  • 13. 

    What part of town is the hospital located on?

    • SE

    • NE

    • NW

    • SW

    Correct Answer
    A. NE
    Explanation
    The Slave Lake Hospital is located at 309 6 St NE, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A2

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  • 14. 

    How many playgrounds are in the town?

    • 5

    • 3

    • 8

    • 10

    Correct Answer
    A. 8
    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

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  • 15. 

    How long is Lesser Slave Lake?

    • 150km

    • 50km

    • 200km

    • 100km

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

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  • 16. 
    What is the common name of this wildfire plane that visits the town almost every year? - ProProfs

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

    • Helicopter

    • Electra

    • Conair

    • Ducks

    Correct Answer
    A. Electra
    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.

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  • 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

    Correct Answer
    A. 6 ave
    Explanation
    Main street and 6 ave split the town in to NE, NW, SE, & SW

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  • 18. 

    How many provincial parks are on Lesser Slave Lake?

    • 2

    • 1

    • 0

    • 3

    Correct Answer
    A. 2
    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)

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  • 19. 

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

    • Fournier Place Park

    • Barton Park

    • Hilda Eben Park

    • Shurter Park

    Correct Answer
    A. Barton Park
    Explanation
    The Barton Park is located at 2nd Avenue Southwest Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0

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  • 20. 
    Leo Boisvert was the first Mayor of Slave Lake from 1965 - 1970. - ProProfs

    Leo Boisvert was the first Mayor of Slave Lake from 1965 - 1970.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Leo Boisvert was the first Mayor of Slave Lake from 1965 - 1974

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