Media notice - Commemoration event to be held in Slave Lake on May 15

SLAVE LAKE, AB, May 8, 2012 /CNW/ - The Lesser Slave Lake Regional Tri-Council is organizing a commemoration event on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 to mark the one year that has passed since devastating wildfires struck the Slave Lake region in May 2011. The purpose of the event is to mark the anniversary in a way that honours the communities' spirit and respects individuals who were most affected.

Formal Commemorative Event

Date:	Tuesday, May 15
Time:	10 a.m.
Location:	Multi Recreation Centre 305 - 6th Ave. SW Slave Lake
Participants:	Mayor Karina Pillay-Kinnee, Town of Slave Lake Reeve Denny Garratt, MD of Lesser Slave River Chief Ronald Twinn, Sawridge First Nation Premier Alison Redford Municipal Affairs Minister, Doug Griffiths Red Cross Provincial Director, Steven Armstrong RCMP Commanding Officer, Dale McGowan Local school student, Nykaea Lesback

Guided Media Tour

A guided tour will allow media to see first-hand the recovery that has taken place in the region, and talk to officials and residents. The tour will start and finish at the Slave Lake Multi Recreation Centre. Media are asked to pre-register by Friday, May 11 so space can be reserved on the tour bus.

Date:	Tuesday, May 15
Time:	12:45 p.m.
Location:	Multi Recreation Centre

 

Media inquiries may be directed to:
Andrea McDonald,
Communications Officer
780-805-6428
[email protected]

Media Pre-Registration:
Alberta Municipal Affairs
780-427-8862
[email protected]
To call toll-free within Alberta dial 310-0000