How Much Do You Know About Lesser Slave Lake?
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What year did Slave Lake become a town?
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1965
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1994
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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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Who and what year did one of the first European explorer arrive in our region?
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David Thompson in 1799
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Henry Slave 1798
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Alexander MacKenzie 1752
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Christopher Columbus 1855
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A. David Thompson in 1799Explanation
David Thompson was one of the first European explorers to arrive in the region in 1799.Rate this question:
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How many people live in the town of Slave Lake?
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1,000
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9,952
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6,782
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7,000
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A. 6,782Explanation
Slave Lake it has 6,782 people in the town.Rate this question:
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What year did the big wildfire go through the town?
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2001
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2011
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2012
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2009
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A. 2011Explanation
On May 14, 2011 a large wildfire burned through roughly destroying one-third of the town of Slave Lake.Rate this question:
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What is the name of the beach located near the town of Slave Lake?
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Martin Beach
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Devonshire Beach
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Canyon Beach
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A. Devonshire BeachExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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What is the most popular fish to catch in Lesser Slave Lake?
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Walleye
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Northern Pike/Jackfish
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Yellow Perch
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Burbot
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A. WalleyeExplanation
Walleye is the most commonly caught fish in Lesser Slave Lake.Rate this question:
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Slave Lake has how many pizza places?
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6
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3
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2
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5
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A. 5Explanation
Carlos Pizza & Steakhouse, Alimo's Pizzeria, Boston Pizza, Domino's Pizza & Pizza Hut.Rate this question:
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The island in the middle of Lesser Slave Lake is called Dog Island.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
The given statement is true. The island in the middle of Lesser Slave Lake is indeed called Dog Island.Rate this question:
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The creek that runs through the town is called?
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Sawridge, sawridge, sawridge creek, Sawridge CreekExplanation
It's the Sawridge CreekRate this question:
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The "Skate Board Park's" actual name is the Schuter Park.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
The "Skate Board Park" actual name is the Hilda Eben Park. It is located at 6th Street Southeast
Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0Rate this question:
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What is the name of the "mountain" on hwy 88 that has a view point and the fire tower?
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Slave Lake Mountain
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Martin Mountain
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Sawridge Mountain
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A. Martin MountainExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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What year in the 1980's did the Sawridge Creek flood the town of Slave Lake?
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1985
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1981
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1988
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1980
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A. 1988Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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What part of town is the hospital located on?
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SE
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NE
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NW
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SW
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A. NEExplanation
The Slave Lake Hospital is located at 309 6 St NE, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A2Rate this question:
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How many playgrounds are in the town?
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5
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3
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8
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10
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A. 8Explanation
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 2A0Rate this question:
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How long is Lesser Slave Lake?
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150km
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50km
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200km
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100km
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A. 100kmExplanation
Lesser Slave Lake is approximately 100km long and 15km wide at it's longest point.Rate this question:
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What is the common name of this wildfire plane that visits the town almost every year?
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Helicopter
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Electra
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Conair
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Ducks
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A. ElectraExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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The town is split in to 4 different areas by Main Street and what other road?
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2 ave
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6 ave
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7 ave
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6 street
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A. 6 aveExplanation
Main street and 6 ave split the town in to NE, NW, SE, & SWRate this question:
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How many provincial parks are on Lesser Slave Lake?
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2
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1
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0
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3
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A. 2Explanation
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)Rate this question:
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What is the "Nacho Park's" real name?
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Fournier Place Park
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Barton Park
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Hilda Eben Park
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Shurter Park
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A. Barton ParkExplanation
The Barton Park is located at 2nd Avenue Southwest Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0Rate this question:
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Leo Boisvert was the first Mayor of Slave Lake from 1965 - 1970.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
Leo Boisvert was the first Mayor of Slave Lake from 1965 - 1974Rate this question:
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