As the snow settles on the trees and the days get shorter, many folks may be looking for ways to slow down and embrace the spirit of the season.

This year, we want to help bring a little extra peace and joy into your homes. For a limited time, you'll find a new Christmas Cheer page on our website—a small digital space dedicated to celebrating the holidays with our community. You can get there by visiting mdlsr.ca/christmas.

Whether you're looking for a quiet moment of reflection or something to keep the little ones busy during the school break, we have added something special for you. We invite you to visit the page, turn up the volume, and enjoy a moment of calm.

What You’ll Find on the New Page:

• Relaxing Holiday Videos: We have curated a couple of beautiful musical renditions of Silent Night and Angels Among Us. Set against the backdrop of a peaceful, snowy forest, these videos are perfect to play in the background while you wrap gifts, enjoy a hot cocoa, or simply relax by the fire.
• Kids' Activity Booklet: Need a screen-free activity? You can download and print our festive activity booklet, packed with puzzles and colouring pages designed to spark creativity and holiday cheer.

Show Us Your Colours and Win Big!

Enter the MD's third annual colouring contest for a chance to win a $25 Gift Card! Here's how it works:

• Colour: Complete the colouring picture inside the activity guide.
• Submit: Bring your masterpiece to the MD office in Slave Lake or Flatbush by Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
• Receive: We’ll give you a cool MD-branded swag item just for dropping off your entry!

From all of us at the MD of Lesser Slave River—Council, Administration, FCSS, and Lesser Slave Lake Regional Waste Management Services Commission, we wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season filled with happiness, love, blessings, and renewal.