Northern Hamlet of Black Point
Community Highlights
Black Point is situated on the south shore of Lac La Loche, in the north-western part of the Athabasca province. The settlement is located 10 KMs south of the Northern Village of La Loche.1
Boreal Local Government West Mayor and Council2 Churchill Mayor: Frank Petit Councillors: River o Doris McArdle o Mathilda Wagenaar
First Nations Presence: There are no First Nations (Reserves) in the immediate vicinity of Black Point. Nearest First Nations: o Clearwater River Dene Nation (20 km) o Birch Narrows Dene Nation (70 km)
Tribal Council: Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC)
Demographics3
Black Point North Saskatchewan Population 47 36, 557 1, 033, 381 Aboriginal population (%) 90% 86% 15% Youth population, 15 to 29 (%) 15% 9, 620 105, 240 Major Languages Dene, English Cree, Dene, English, Michif Labour Force Participation Rate, 15+ (%) Not available 50% 68% Employment Rate, 15+ (%) Not available 40% 65% Unemployment Rate (%) Not available 20% 6% Median family income: Not available $31,007 $58,563 Median earnings (persons 15+ years): Not available $18,449 $23,025 Population 25+ with a high school diploma (%) Not available 16% 144, 475 Population 25+ with a trades, college, or Not available 36% 303, 440 university certificate, diploma, or degree (%)
Northern Hamlet of Black Point
Economic Environment
Key Industries – community The mining industry is a large employer, with and surrounding area employees doing shifts “in and out” at the various northern mining locations. Major Employers Cameco and AREVA Province of Saskatchewan Keewatin Yatthe Health Authority Occupations Mine labourer Heavy Equipment Operator Truck Driver Welder Construction/Carpentry Firefighter (seasonal) Local Businesses None Local Financial Institutions None Transportation Services – Highway 155 (Thin Membrane Surface) to Highway Road 956 (gravel) Air None Bus Service None Strengths and Potential Outfitting possibilities Potential recreational lot development Challenges Lack of services Lack of infrastructure Future Development Black Point is a member of the Dene Suline Regional Development Association (DSRDA) and are a signatory to the Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) with Oil Sands Quest Inc. La Loche, Turnor Lake and the settlements of Bear Creek, Garson Lake and Descharme Lake are also members of the DSRDA.
Training and Education
Post-secondary institutions No Career and Employment No Services High School No Elementary Schools No Preschool No Library No
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Infrastructure4
Highway Highways 155 to 956 Airports / Airstrips No Municipal Roads Gravel Water and Sewer Water trucked from La Loche; Sewer holding, trucked to La Loche treatment system Power and Energy Electric Power: Power Grid Heating Fuels: oil, propane, wood Natural Gas: No Information Technology Dial – up internet Cellular Service Yes
Housing5
Black Point North Saskatchewan Total private dwellings occupied by 21 9,862 409, 645 usual residents Owned dwellings (%) 21 36.6% 71.8% Rented dwellings (%) 0 30% 25.6% Dwellings that require major repair (%) 80% 37.9% 10.5% Average household size Not available 3.7 2.5 Average value of owned dwelling Not available $98,022 $132,111
Emergency Services
RCMP No, patrolled from La Loche Hospital No Ambulance No Fire No organized force
Recreation6 Volleyball Court Lakes and River Basketball Nets Playgrounds Black Point Outdoor Rink 3 FNMR-Northern Affairs Div. 26/11/2013 Black Point Northern Hamlet of Black Point
Distance from Larger Centres7
Black Point Fort La Ronge Meadow Lake Prince Albert Saskatoon to: McMurray km 750 422 324 384 479
1 Wikipedia, “Black Point”, available online: http://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Point_(Saskatchewan) Accessed July 24, 2013. 2 Ministry of Municipal Affairs, “Municipal Directory”, available online: http://www.municipal.gov.sk.ca/Programs-Services/Municipal-Directory-pdf Accessed July 24, 2013. 3 1) Statistics Canada, Census 2011; 2) Ministry of Municipal Affairs, “Municipal Directory”, available online: http://www.municipal.gov.sk.ca/Programs-Services/Municipal-Directory-pdf / July 24, 2013. 4 1) Water Security Agency (July 2013); 2) Ministry of First Nations and Métis Relations – Northern Affairs Division, “Community Profiles 2006.” 5 Statistics Canada, Census 2011. 6 Saskatchewan Tourism, Parks, Culture, and Sport, Recreational Facilities in Northern Saskatchewan (July 2013). 7 Google Maps, available online: http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&tab=wl Accessed July 24, 2013.
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