Laurier isn't as good as it used to be,
http://srd.alberta.ca/FishWildlife/FisheriesManagement/FallWalleyeIndexNetting/IndexNetSurveyReports/documents/LaurierLake-FallWalleyeIndexNetting-2010.pdf
The river is your best bet, most of the lakes in that area have lost a lot of their water. There are other lakes within in driving distance, but haven't found one that is great fishing.