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Welcome To Northern Lights Council!

In September 2000, the Edmonton and Northern Alberta Regions, together with parts of Central Alberta, came together as the Northern Lights Region. The territory now extending from the British Columbia border to the west to the Saskatchewan border in the east, and in the north including the Northwest Territories and in the south extending to about 20 kilometres south of Red Deer.

Now, one of the largest council territories in Canada, our Council include cities such as Edmonton, Red Deer, Grande Prairie, Fort McMurray and Yellowknife--as well as dozens of small communities and rural centres.

 

With every new member, with every camp and every community service project, Scouts Canada makes one simple promise to Canadian youth, parents and society:

Scouts have fun adventures discovering new things and experiences they wouldn’t discover elsewhere. Along the way, they develop into capable, confident and well-rounded individuals, better prepared for success in the world. Scouts is the start of something great. It starts with Scouts.

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NLC Events

14th Annual Edmonton Oil Kings Sleepover

We have some exciting news from the Oil Kings—we have the ticket prices for the 2025 event on March 15th at Roger's Place.

 

This year, tickets will be $28/ticket and include admission to the game, access to the Early Bird draw for Scouting exclusive VIP experiences, access to the games room and movie on the jumbotron following the game, and--of course--the sleepover (with a small breakfast) and badge.

If you order your group's tickets by February 15th, you will have a chance to win a special VIP experience. So don't delay—order your tickets NOW! 

To order your tickets, please contact Hailey Bentley by EMAIL or at 780-664-0452

Cub Scout Archery Turkey Shoot - Registration is Open

April 26-27, 2025

** UPDATE **

Currently we have 225 Cubs registered and are at capacity however several packs have registered all their Cubs so numbers will drop as we get nearer to the event. We are therefore keeping a waitlist to look to add more Cubs into the event as space becomes available. Any packs looking to be added to the waitlist will need to submit page 1 of the registration form to David Walker to be added.

REGISTRATION FORM

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Registration for the Cub Scout Turkey Shoot is open!

Due to range time available, there has been a cap of 220 Cub Scout participants established. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. If we exceed the 220 mark, we will establish a wait list.

Registration forms are to be submitted to David Walker, his email address is on the form (link below). Registration is not confirmed until payment is made. Preferred method of payment is E-Transfer (nlc-events@scouts.ca ). Ensure the Group name and the Event is indicated on the E-Transfer. Alternate method is by cheque made out to Scouts Canada Events.

Latest date for payment is 1 April 2025 to facilitate the acquisition of the crests for the event.

Rotations will be as close to 20 participants as possible. Larger Packs may have to be divided over two rotations. Smaller Packs may be combined.

For planning purposes, Packs should plan between 3 hrs and 3 ½ hrs for the activity.

We are looking for Scouter / Venturer Archery Range Masters to assist in the conduct of this activity. If you are available for one or more sessions, please contact David Walker.

As this event is usually over subscribed, it is highly recommended that you get your Registration Form in as soon as possible.

READY- SET- GO – the race is on to get registered.

REGISTRATION FORM

North All Section Rally 2025

Registration for the Rally is now open!

The notes from the first meeting and the Registration Form can be accessed at the links below.

The next planning meeting is scheduled for 1830 HRS Weds - 29 January 2025 at Homesteader Community League 575 Hermitage Road. If your Group plans on attending but can not have a representative at the meeting, please let Ray know.

The Rally will have programs for Beavers, Cub Scouts and Scouts.

Regulations and specifications for the three Sections’ vehicles are available.

If your Group will not be attending but could lend us some tracks, please let Ray know so we can organize a pickup.

If you have any questions, please contact Ray Dunn

Registration Form

Meeting Notes

Cub Bikeree

May 10th, 2025

The Bikeree is a part day event for 8 to 10 year olds that is a fun and challenging bicycling activity that promotes safety and good riding skills and is open to all groups. This year's event will take place on Saturday, May 10th, 2025 in the River Valley; the Bikeree includes stops for information, a bicycle inspection, a safety presentation, and skill testing activities. A snack of cookies/fruit bars and pop/water will be available to all riders. A crest, certificate, and grab bag will be presented to all youth.

Any Leaders with resources for grab bag items would be greatly appreciated. Offers of service welcome, mechanics are needed.

Start time 8:30 a.m, likely 9:00 am. Packs start time will be staggered about every 20 minutes thereafter and last group should return by about 6p.m. Allow 15 - 20 minutes at end for trail delay. About 4 hours cycling time, varies on rider skills. After staging, groups separated by 20 minutes for riding.

Location: Edmonton River Valley - Forest Heights, Capilano, Dawson Parks.

Cost: $5.00 (sponsored by the Dinner Optimist Club of Edmonton)

Contact:

Email Brian Wallace or Phone: 780 487-6241

Alternate: Email Bill Dick

Registration Deadline Date: Friday, April 25, 2025

All groups and youths must preregister - Registration Package

E-mail completed forms to Brian Wallace

Grizzly Den Registration Open

We are thrilled to announce that the Northern Lights Council's Grizzly Den has returned for 2025!

Thanks in full to the Northern Lights Scout Foundation, we are able to offer this program to assist groups within our Council with funding for their 2025 Scouting Adventures!

Please note that the registration period will be from January 15th to February 28th this year.

There will be an online information session for Scouters on Wednesday, January 22nd at 8pm. Please click HERE to register.

Visit the Northern Lights Grizzly Den Webpage HERE

If you have any questions please email Northern Lights Grizzly Den

Save the Dates

As event dates are planned for 2025, we will include them here so that you and your group can plan ahead for next year.

February 8, 2025 - Amazing Race @ Imrie Park

March 15, 2025 - Oil Kings Game and Sleepover @ Rogers Place

April 5, 2025 - North All Section Rally @ CFB Field House

April 26-27, 2025 - Cub Scout Archery Turkey Shoot @ Scoutland

May 2, 3 & 4, 2025 - Great Edmonton Camp @ Metis Crossing

May 10, 2025 - Edmonton Optimist Clubs Cub Bikeree

May 23-25, 2025 - Edmonton Garrison Cuboree

May 30, 31 & June 1, 2025 - Imrie Park Cuboree

June 6, 7 & 8, 2025 - Spring Thaw Scout Camp @ Tree Farm

July 5-12, 2025 - 1st Kinosoo Wind Water and Wilderness Camp @ Camp Vanier

Programs

Scouting makes a difference in the lives of children, youth and young adults. With a versatile array of program areas to focus on, Scouting welcomes youth with diverse interests and goals.

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Important Info

New Police Record Check Submission

The Scouts Canada Help Centre Team has developed a new form for Scouters to submit Police Record Checks and Vulnerable Sector Searches. This new form has been developed to streamline the intake process to ensure essential screening documents can be added to a Scouter’s profile more efficiently. It also adds a layer of security, with documents being uploaded directly via a ticket form rather than being emailed. A separate ticket queue has been established so that these tickets can be processed more expeditiously.

Check the December 6th newsletter for more details

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Event Application Process

With a lot of events starting to be planned for 2025, we would like to provide a reminder that the first step is to complete part 1 of the Event Application process found HERE .

Once this is completed, a copy will be sent to a member of the NLC Leadership Team and you will be contacted with next steps which will include, but may not be limited to, the submission of an ERP and an event budget.

Please don't wait to get part 1 of this process completed and start the process 4-6 months in advance of your event dates. If you have any questions, please contact Scott

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