Royal Visit to Slave Lake

Tour of Slave Lake, Alberta
After leaving the Northwest Territories, Their Royal Highnesses will stop in Slave Lake on July 6, to tour the town which has recently been devastated  by wildfires. The couple will have an opportunity to discuss the current situation in Slave Lake with dignitaries, rescue workers and citizens who have been affected by this tragedy.

Below the pictures, there are links to articles about the visit that include interviews with local residents.

To follow the latest on the radio, check out 790 CFCW AM or Lake FM 92.7

To follow the latest via twitter, go to http://www.edmontonjournal.com/Live+blog+Royal+visit+Slave+Lake/5053123/story.html

Send your pictures to angie.mcconnell@hotmail.com if you are there and they will be posted here!

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Pictures from local Yolande Kline

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Pictures from local Jenni LaFleur Photography

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Pictures from local Mike Hughes Photography

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Pictures from 92.7 Lake FM

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Pictures from Facebook

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Pictures from The Edmonton Journal

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Pictures from Other Press

Photos from: Canadian Press, Edmonton Sun, CBC, etc

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Articles with Interviews from Area Residents

The Washington Post - Locals: Karen Scharf, Dwayne Verschoor, Shauna Fiddler
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/prince-william-and-kate-visit-canadian-community-devastated-by-wildfire/2011/07/06/gIQARwkv0H_story.html

CBC News - Locals: Yolande Klyne, Ampy Michelmann, Chantal Tkach
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/story/2011/07/06/royal-visit-slavelake.html

The Canadian Press - Locals: Sheri Smears, Dwayne Verschoor, Karen Scharf
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/royalfamily/article/1020494--royals-bring-some-cheer-to-fire-ravaged-slave-lake?bn=1

Edmonton Journal - Locals: Leigh Drinkwater, Dion Klyne, Sandi Morrison
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/royal-visit/Slave+Lake+residents+greet+royal+couple/5058503/story.html

Edmonton Journal: - Locals: Lori Whitby, Nicole Kenney
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/royal-visit/Royals+touring+fire+ravaged+Slave+Lake/5057937/story.html

The Star: - Locals: Wendy and Kyle Paulson, Barb MacIntyre, Karl Hill
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/1020901--royal-couple-sheds-protocol-in-slave-lake