COMMUNITIES
South Cooking Lake
The Cree , Blackfoot and the Sarcee were the first to inhabit this area and that is where the name originally came from . O-PI-MI-W-SIOOSAKYAKN – Here ’ s Where We Cook Lake or Cooking Lake . South Cooking Lake is located 19km southeast of Sherwood Park on Highway 14 and most recent census is 204 residents .
The water was clear and high . The beaches were white sand the forests thick and tall . Cooking Lake was fished commercially until 1926 . Large numbers of buffalo , lynx , fox , mink , muskrat , elk , deer , moose , wolves , coyotes and black bears used to roam . Many people remember the dances at Lakeview Hall . Drive past South Cooking Lake to Lakeview and you can see the rebuilt “ Lakeview Fireplace ”; all that is left of this famous meeting place .
Today it is possible to see a variety of wildlife and birds throughout the area . There is a day-use park , which is a great place for family picnics , walking trails , picnic sites and waterfowl viewing areas .
The community hall has been completely renovated and is available for rent . The community association has been around for over 90 years numerous activities and events each year , such as the annual Trail Days in August , Christmas in the Country , dances and children ’ s parties .
For hall bookings see page 43 .
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