Upcoming Events
Business Plan Workshop
Business Plan Workshop
Have a great business but don’t know where to start?
Join our 4-session Business Plan Workshop and learn how to build a clear, practical, and investor-ready business plan.
Business Plan
Financial Projections
Operational Plans (?)
Business Management (?)
DATE: January 19th, 26th, February 2nd and 9th (all Mondays)
TIME: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Saddle Lake Economic Development Meeting Room (Saddle Lake, AB)
To register, please contact:
Jody Foulds, Senior Business Officer
Community Futures, St. Paul-Smoky Lake Region
(780) 645-5782
Portage College Open House - Lac La Biche Campus
Portage College Open House
Lac La Biche Campus
March 2, 2026
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Each Open House will feature:
Program information booths
Faculty and student advisors available to answer questions
A complimentary meal for attendees
On-the-spot application support (application fee waived)
Portage College Open House - St. Paul Campus
Portage College Open House
St. Paul Campus
March 3, 2026
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Each Open House will feature:
Program information booths
Faculty and student advisors available to answer questions
A complimentary meal for attendees
On-the-spot application support (application fee waived)
Portage College Open House - Cold Lake Campus
Portage College Open House
Cold Lake Campus
March 4, 2026
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Each Open House will feature:
Program information booths
Faculty and student advisors available to answer questions
A complimentary meal for attendees
On-the-spot application support (application fee waived)
Lakeland College - Program Info Sessions
Lakeland College
Program Info Sessions
Are you ready for Program Info Sessions on March 6, 2026? Last year, more than 500 guests came to visit both campuses, enjoying presentations, taking tours and learning about the many programs offered here
DATE: March 6, 2026
2026 Career Expo
Saddle Lake Employment & Training
2026 Career Expo
DATE: Thursday, April 9, 2026
TIME: 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
LOCATION: Manitou Kihew Arena
For information, please contact:
Rose Collins
(780) 726-4200
et@saddlelake.ca
Lakeland College - Fire and Emergency Services Info Session
Lakeland College
Fire & Emergency Services Info Session
Activities include:
demos on the Emergency Training Centre training field
talking to current students about their Lakeland experience
touring the Hallway of Helmets
learning how our students get more hands-on training than available anywhere else
optional activities include touring the Vermilion campus and applying to a program
Date: Friday, August 22
Time: 9 am to 3 pm
Location: Emergency Training Centre, Vermilion Campus
Have a question?
Please contact Danielle about our fire and emergency services programs by:
calling 780 853 8789
texting 780 581 0805
asking your questions on our program contact form
You may also book a tour through Danielle.
Business Plan Workshop
Business Plan Workshop
Have a great business but don’t know where to start?
Join our 4-session Business Plan Workshop and learn how to build a clear, practical, and investor-ready business plan.
Business Plan
Financial Projections
Operational Plans (?)
Business Management (?)
DATE: January 19th, 26th, February 2nd and 9th (all Mondays)
TIME: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Saddle Lake Economic Development Meeting Room (Saddle Lake, AB)
To register, please contact:
Jody Foulds, Senior Business Officer
Community Futures, St. Paul-Smoky Lake Region
(780) 645-5782
Business Plan Workshop
Business Plan Workshop
Have a great business but don’t know where to start?
Join our 4-session Business Plan Workshop and learn how to build a clear, practical, and investor-ready business plan.
Business Plan
Financial Projections
Operational Plans (?)
Business Management (?)
DATE: January 19th, 26th, February 2nd and 9th (all Mondays)
TIME: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Saddle Lake Economic Development Meeting Room (Saddle Lake, AB)
To register, please contact:
Jody Foulds, Senior Business Officer
Community Futures, St. Paul-Smoky Lake Region
(780) 645-5782
Business Plan Workshop
Business Plan Workshop
Have a great business but don’t know where to start?
Join our 4-session Business Plan Workshop and learn how to build a clear, practical, and investor-ready business plan.
Business Plan
Financial Projections
Operational Plans (?)
Business Management (?)
DATE: January 19th, 26th, February 2nd and 9th (all Mondays)
TIME: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Saddle Lake Economic Development Meeting Room (Saddle Lake, AB)
To register, please contact:
Jody Foulds, Senior Business Officer
Community Futures, St. Paul-Smoky Lake Region
(780) 645-5782
Portage College Open House - LAC LA BICHE CAMPUS
Portage College Open House
Lac La Biche Campus
October 23, 2025
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Portage College - Lac La Biche
FREE MEAL & FREE APPLICATION*
We offer a variety of programs, including new programs such as Addictions Counselling, Apprenticeship Carpentry, Apprenticeship Heavy Equipment Technician, Kinesiology, and, and Pre-Health Sciences.
Come check out our Open House, where you can connect with advisors, ask questions and find out which program is the perfect fit for you.
Contact us: 1-866-623-5551
*Limit one free application per student
Portage College Open House - COLD LAKE CAMPUS
Portage College Open House
Cold Lake Campus
October 22, 2025
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Portage College - Cold Lake
FREE MEAL & FREE APPLICATION*
We offer a variety of programs including Addictions Counselling, Aircraft Structures Technician, and Pre-Health Sciences.
Come check out our Open House, where you can connect with advisors, ask questions and find out which program is the perfect fit for you.
Contact us: 1-866-623-5551
*Limit one free application per student
Portage College Open House - ST. PAUL CAMPUS
Portage College Open House
St. Paul Campus
October 21, 2025
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Portage College - St. Paul
FREE MEAL & FREE APPLICATION*
We offer a variety of programs including Pre-Health Sciences.
Come check out our Open House, where you can connect with advisors, ask questions and find out which program is the perfect fit for you.
Contact us: 1-866-623-5551
*Limit one free application per student
Health & Harvest Fair
In Partnership with Saddle Lake Prevention Harvest Week:
Saddle Lake Health Care Presents
2025 Health & Harvest Fair
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
9:30am to 3:30pm
Saddle Lake Arbor
Health & Band Program Displays & Information Booths
ACTIVITIES:
• Scavenger Hunt Judging
• Live Band
• Fall Crafts
• Face Painting
• Cartoonist
• Photo Booth
CONTESTS:
• Best Chili
• Baked Goods
• Pie & Cake Cake Only
• Funniest Vegetable
• Log Throwing
• Harvest Hat
• Jigging Contest
• Traditional Baby
BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS
TO ENJOY THIS FESTIVAL!
For more information and for rules and to register for contests, call (780) 726-3930
MCSnet Scholarship Application Deadline
MCSnet Scholarship Application Deadline
The MCSnet Scholarship application deadline is August 31, 2025
High School Scholarship Program
Are you a grade 12 student pursuing a post-secondary education in the field of Computer Science or related studies? You could be eligible for our scholarship.
As one of Alberta’s largest rural internet providers, we believe students deserve to grow their education in technology. That’s why we started the MCSnet Scholarship program. Our local communities are at the heart of our success, and we want to invest in our young people’s future.
Each year, we offer four $1,000 local scholarships to graduating grade 12 students. To be eligible, you must be pursuing a post-secondary education in Computer Science or related studies, and you must reside in the MCSnet service area.
SLPS Intersession Cheque Distribution Day
SLPS Intersession Cheque Distribution Day
2024-2025 Cheque Distribution Dates
SLPS Intersession Cheque Distribution Day
SLPS Intersession Cheque Distribution Day
2024-2025 Cheque Distribution Dates
SLPS Intersession Cheque Distribution Day
SLPS Intersession Cheque Distribution Day
2024-2025 Cheque Distribution Dates
SLCN Band Meeting
SLCN Band Meeting
July 2, 2025
6:00 pm
Saddle Lake Arena
All Saddle Lake Band Members are invited to attend this important meeting.
Please scan the QR code or click the button to register if you are off reserve or can’t attend in person.
You will be asked to provide:
• Full Name
• Email Address
• Treaty Number
Please note: A private meeting link (if applicable) will be sent to your email the day before the meeting. This link is for your personal use only. Please have camera on and full name when signing in to webinar.
Please email inquiries@saddlelake.ca for your questions 12 hours before meeting.
Let you voice be heard. Your presence matters!
SLPS Intersession Cheque Distribution Day
SLPS Intersession Cheque Distribution Day
2024-2025 Cheque Distribution Dates
Saddle Lake Powwow
Saddle Lake Powwow
June 20, 21 & 22, 2025
ONIHCIKISKWAPOWIN PWATSIMOWIN
HOST DRUM: Northern Cree
MC’s: Elmer Rattlesnake & Ben Cardinal
ARENA DIRECTORS: Rusty Gillette & Ethan Pasquayak
DRUM BOSS: Kyle Pasquayak
TABULATORS: Pine Country Tabulation
SOUND: Hokah Sound
GRAND ENTRIES:
• Friday - 7:00 pm
• Saturday - 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm
• Sunday - 1:00 pm
COMMUNITY INITIATION AND BAND GIVEAWAY, HAND GAMES, RAFFLES & 50/50’!
Saddle Lake Powwow
Saddle Lake Powwow
June 20, 21 & 22, 2025
ONIHCIKISKWAPOWIN PWATSIMOWIN
HOST DRUM: Northern Cree
MC’s: Elmer Rattlesnake & Ben Cardinal
ARENA DIRECTORS: Rusty Gillette & Ethan Pasquayak
DRUM BOSS: Kyle Pasquayak
TABULATORS: Pine Country Tabulation
SOUND: Hokah Sound
GRAND ENTRIES:
• Friday - 7:00 pm
• Saturday - 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm
• Sunday - 1:00 pm
COMMUNITY INITIATION AND BAND GIVEAWAY, HAND GAMES, RAFFLES & 50/50’!
Saddle Lake Powwow
Saddle Lake Powwow
June 20, 21 & 22, 2025
ONIHCIKISKWAPOWIN PWATSIMOWIN
HOST DRUM: Northern Cree
MC’s: Elmer Rattlesnake & Ben Cardinal
ARENA DIRECTORS: Rusty Gillette & Ethan Pasquayak
DRUM BOSS: Kyle Pasquayak
TABULATORS: Pine Country Tabulation
SOUND: Hokah Sound
GRAND ENTRIES:
• Friday - 7:00 pm
• Saturday - 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm
• Sunday - 1:00 pm
COMMUNITY INITIATION AND BAND GIVEAWAY, HAND GAMES, RAFFLES & 50/50’!
Saddle Lake Cree Nation - 2025 Treaty Days
Saddle Lake Cree Nation
2025 Treaty Days
June 16 to 19, 2025
Kids Games
Adult Games
Talent Show
Photo Booth
Wrestling Documentary
Bouncy Castles
Community Dinner
Drag Show
Face Painting
Wrestling
Home Run Derby
Traditional Games
Cash & Prizes
Fireworks
Events start at 3:00 pm - More to Come…
Please contact Saddles Lake Prevention - 780-726-4179
Saddle Lake Cree Nation - 2025 Treaty Days
Saddle Lake Cree Nation
2025 Treaty Days
June 16 to 19, 2025
Kids Games
Adult Games
Talent Show
Photo Booth
Wrestling Documentary
Bouncy Castles
Community Dinner
Drag Show
Face Painting
Wrestling
Home Run Derby
Traditional Games
Cash & Prizes
Fireworks
Events start at 3:00 pm - More to Come…
Please contact Saddles Lake Prevention - 780-726-4179
Saddle Lake Cree Nation - 2025 Treaty Days
Saddle Lake Cree Nation
2025 Treaty Days
June 16 to 19, 2025
Kids Games
Adult Games
Talent Show
Photo Booth
Wrestling Documentary
Bouncy Castles
Community Dinner
Drag Show
Face Painting
Wrestling
Home Run Derby
Traditional Games
Cash & Prizes
Fireworks
Events start at 3:00 pm - More to Come…
Please contact Saddles Lake Prevention - 780-726-4179
Saddle Lake Cree Nation - 2025 Treaty Days
Saddle Lake Cree Nation
2025 Treaty Days
June 16 to 19, 2025
Kids Games
Adult Games
Talent Show
Photo Booth
Wrestling Documentary
Bouncy Castles
Community Dinner
Drag Show
Face Painting
Wrestling
Home Run Derby
Traditional Games
Cash & Prizes
Fireworks
Events start at 3:00 pm - More to Come…
Please contact Saddles Lake Prevention - 780-726-4179
Saddle Lake Western Days
Saddle Lake Western Days
June 13, 14 & 15, 2025
EVENTS
JUNE 13
5:00 pm - Chariots & Chuckwagons
JUNE 14
12:00 pm - Chariots
1:00 pm - Jr/Open Bull Riding
4:00 pm - Chuckwagons
5:00 pm - Indian Relay
JUNE 15
12:00 pm - Chariots
1:00 pm - Bronc Riding & Women’s Broncs
4:00 pm - Chuckwagons
5:00 pm - Indian Relay
KIDS EVENTS
• Sheep Riding
• Wild Pony Race
• Calf Scramble
PRIZES
• $1,000.00 Jr. Bull Riding
• $5,000.00 Bull Riding
• $1,500.00 Ladies Broncs
• $5,000.00 Broncs
ADMISSION
• $10.00 per person
• 6 and under - FREE
• Saddle Lake Cree Nation Elders (65+) - FREE
Text Entries - Sherrill Bull - 780-614-3911