In 1990, Alberta first announced Family Day as an official statutory holiday to remind all of us that family, friends, neighbours and co-workers, – those close personal connections we all need – are what’s important.
This year there is lots planned in Slave Lake and area leading up to Family Day and throughout the month that bring everyone together. Enjoy!
Slave Lake – Frost Fest
Frost Fest is a series of winter events at various locations in Slave Lake. Click the picture to see more!
Cost: depends on events, many are free.
Date/Time
Dates: Saturday, February 10 – 19, 2024
Location
Slave Lake – various locations
Categories
The Environment and Climate Change Department of the Metis Nation of Alberta is organizing an Askiy Winter Guardian Gathering on Saturday February 10 at the Widewater Community Complex. From 10 to 3 pm, there will be ice fishing lessons, hot chocolate and many different cultural activities.
The Slave Lake Curling Rink Frost-Fest starts on Saturday, February 10 and runs through to Sunday, February 18. Check out the schedule. Adults who want to learn to curl can sign up for a session and there’s also a Family “Learn to Curl” on Sunday, February 11 from 2 to 4 pm.
The 8th Annual Kids Can Catch Family Day Ice Fishing Celebration happens on Saturday, February 17th from 11am-6pm. Family Day weekend is a free fishing weekend in Alberta, so no fishing license is required. There will be free brunch, snacks and a light dinner, plus activities to keep people busy all day long.
From fishing on the frozen pond to games and activities inside the hall, there’s something for everyone! Don’t have ice fishing equipment or experience? No problem! There will be equipment to borrow and folks to help out on the ice.
Attendees can expect:
11am-12pm – Free Brunch from Big Lakes County , Family and Community Support Services.
12pm-12:30pm – Fish Handling Talk with Tammy Kaleta.
12:30pm-4pm – Fishing, Activities in the Hall, Skating.
4pm – Return all Fishing Equipment to the Lesser Slave Watershed Council.
4pm-5pm – Free Chili Supper.
6pm – Fireworks.
Giveaways to all kids (while supplies last,) and prizes for 1st Fish Caught and Biggest Walleye Caught!
Interested in volunteering? Contact the office at 780-523-9800 to get involved!
The Canyon Creek Recreation Centre Annual Family Day Chili Cook Off takes place on February 19 with a Chili cook off. Anyone interested in competing can enter free of charge and anyone who just wants to taste some great chili come on down. Weather permitting, there are other fun activities for the whole family.
Kinuso Family Day fun starts on February 19 at 8:30 am with a pancake breakfast hosted by Family and Community Support Services and the Kinuso Fire Department at the Kinuso Fire Hall. Then it’s off to the Kinuso Arena for a family skate. As well, the Kinosayo Museum will have craft and activity stations where you can churn some butter, take a tour of the museum and do other activities. Throughout the day you can take part in the community scavenger hunt.
From February 16 to 18, you can join the Slave Lake Ladies Curling Bonspiel!
And from February 23 to 25th, it’s the Kinuso Men’s Curling Bonspiel!
