Slave Lake, Alberta, May 17, 2011—The Service Canada Centre at 100 Main Street South, Sawridge Plaza in Slave Lake has been temporarily closed due to wildfires that have affected much of Slave Lake. This Service Canada Centre will remain closed until further notice.
Service Canada regrets any inconvenience to individuals during this period and would like to advise clients that alternate Service Canada locations can be found at:
- Grande Prairie Service Canada Centre
Towne Centre Mall, Suite 100
9845 99th Ave
Grande Prairie, Alberta
- Edmonton North Service Canada Centre
Northgate Centre, Unit 2000
9499 137th Avenue Northwest
Edmonton, Alberta
Service Canada is working hard to find other ways to restore services to the Slave Lake area. Due to the evacuation of the town of Slave Lake and limited use of power and telephone services, a contingency plan is being developed.
Clients can also access services by visiting us online at servicecanada.gc.ca or by calling 1 800 O-Canada (1-800-622-6232).
Service Canada Centres offer residents access to a wide range of government services and benefits such as Job Bank, Social Insurance Number applications, Old Age Security and Employment Insurance services
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For further information:
Media enquiries:
Media Relations Office
Service Canada
819-994-5559
Public enquiries:
1 800 O-Canada (1-800-622-6232)
TTY: 1-800-926-9105
servicecanada.gc.ca
