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137 Howey Street Red Lake, Ontario P0V 2M0

Phone: 807-727-3275 Fax: 807-727-3285 Email: [email protected]

Experience Red Lake 6

Why Live in Red Lake 8

Facts about Red Lake 9

Things to Do in Red Lake area 10

Festivals and Events 11

Community Highlights 12

Shopping & Dining 13

Activities for Adults & Families 14

Activities for Children & Youth 15

Employment Opportunities 16

Education & Childcare 17

Housing & Rental Information 18

Financial, Insurance, & Legal 19

Medical Services & Facilities 20-21

Just Moved? Helpful Information 22-23

Red Lake is proud of Its warm, welcoming and friendly atmosphere.

With less than 5,000 residents, Red Lake maintains a small-town mentality that can’t be beat.

With friendly neighbors, courteous businesses, & approachable community leaders, you and your family should feel right at home here.

Red Lake is a family-friendly community, with plenty to keep you and your kids busy.

Programs and activities are available for kids of all ages. Modern daycares and schools, several recreation facilities, and a variety of clubs should meet all of your family's needs.

You can be sure you won't have any trouble filling your calendar!

Red Lake has some of the most beautiful nature in Canada… found right out your backdoor.

Enjoy all that nature has to offer: pristine waters, rugged shorelines, and secluded forests.

No matter the season, Red Lake has plenty to offer the nature-lover in you.

Fresh air, clear lakes, & pristine wilderness…

Red Lake offers a clean and healthy lifestyle. Leave behind the roar of the traffic, the nightly sirens and the smell of smog in the air… come and experience the feeling of crisp, clean air in your lungs, the sight of a star-filled sky & the joy of a five minute commute.

Don't miss out… discover nature's beauty at its best!

Red Lake offers: community facilities that are modern & clean.

New and up-to-date: schools, daycare centers, medical facilities, public recreation buildings, & local infrastructure offer everything your family requires.

Red Lake is a modern and progressive community nestled in amongst nature.

Red Lake has a rich and celebrated history in aviation, mining, and aboriginal heritage. With today’s significant aviation sector and a current boom in the mining industry, as well as vibrant aboriginal culture, our community’s history is still strong today.

Be sure to visit the Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre to view a showcase of our area’s history.

Red Lake has a very vibrant and bustling economy.

The local economy is based on: mining, tourism and wood resources.

Balmertown is home to one of the world's richest gold mines, which is the area's largest employer. The area is also home to many resorts and lodges And there has also been efforts to pursue value-added forestry.

Red Lake is a community that prides itself on safety and security. Being a small town, you can feel confident that your family is secure.

There is a community-wide commitment to making Red Lake an enjoyable place to live and raise your family.

You can breath easy, knowing your family is safe.

Volunteer for one of the community’s many volunteer-based organizations. For a complete list of volunteer opportunities, visit our website: www.myredlake.com .

Take a lovely stroll through a community landmark, the beautiful Centennial Park, home to Red Lake’s skateboard park.

Attend a Patricia Players performance…. you may laugh, you may cry… but, one thing is for sure, you will enjoy a great evening out with friends, while enjoying the talents of local performers. Age of majority required.

Have a coffee at the legendary Lakeview Restaurant. You’re best to arrive at 10:00 a.m., when the locals gather for their daily “meeting”.

Be sure to take a scenic floatplane tour. This is a true Red Lake experience- Norseman Floatplane rides are offered at the annual Norseman Festival for a small charge or consider booking a fly-in dinner at one of the area’s many fishing resorts.

Visit the Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre to get a glimpse at the area’s heritage. Exhibits on mining, trading, floatplane and aboriginal heritage give you a real sense of what Red Lake was like ‘way back when’. Plus, all new interactive and multi-media displays give you an exciting view of Red Lake’s local characters and culture.

Photo Credit to Sienna Campbell Have someone take you fishing! Every local has their ‘secret’ spot.

Meat Draw! Head out to the Red Lake Legion any Friday night, enjoy a beverage and buy a raffle ticket for, you guessed it, meat! Proceeds are donated locally. Age of Majority required.

Paddle spectacular Woodland Caribou Provincial Park. Red Lake is the gateway to this remote, but glorious, park. W.C.P.P. boasts over 2,000 kilometers of lakes and rivers. This is a experience you will not soon forget.

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Welcome to the wonderful community you now call home. Please visit our website to view a complete list of This package has been created to welcome new and potential residents businesses and services to the Municipality of Red Lake, answer common questions you may located in the Red Lake area. have, and to assist in making sure you can find all the services and activities you are looking for, quickly and easily. www.myredlake.com

The Municipality of Red Lake, comprised of the communities of Red Lake, Balmertown, Cochenour, McKenzie Island and Madsen, is a great place to live, work, play and raise a family. Red Lake combines the comfort and safety of a small town with the solitude of nature, known for its friendliness and hospitality, as well as world-class wilderness, right out your backdoor.

However, small as it may be, the Municipality of Red Lake is bustling with activity. Red Lake is home to the world's richest gold mine, as well as a thriving tourism industry and a strong service sector. Local business owners are ready and willing to meet your needs and there is always plenty of extra-curricular activities to occupy you and your family. There is never a shortage of things to do in the Red Lake area, especially if you are drawn to the outdoors.

We encourage you to take the time to discover Red Lake and all it has to offer.

We look forward to seeing you around town!

Sincerely,

The Chukuni Community Development Committee

Red Lake is a community that boasts a vibrant and unique history. Mining, aviation and aboriginal heritage have all played a part in creating the foundations of our community. These foundations are part of what has made Red Lake the community it is today. Even now, mining, aviation and aboriginal heritage are a strong aspect of community life. You will still see the head frames rising up from the mines along the horizon and you will still hear the roar of floatplanes taking off out of Howey Bay.

Red Lake is true northern living!

Community Profile Based on 2016 Census

Population: 4,107 Population density per square kilometer: 6.7 Median age of population: 38 years Median Household Income: $129,792 Total number of census families: 1,190 Total private dwellings: 1,938 Median monthly payments for rented dwellings: $961 Median monthly payments for owner-occupied dwellings: $1,201 Language spoken at home: English 3,890; French 50; and Non-official language 100 Total Aboriginal identity population: 885 Unemployment rate: 5.2% (Male—5.5%, Female—4.8%) Labour Force involved in the Mining sector: 795 Labour Force involved in retail, accommodations and food services: 420

Red Lake Trivia: In 1936, Howey Bay was the busiest airport in the world; From 1930 to present there have been 26 different mine sites developed mined in the area. New areas continue to be explored. Newmont-Goldcorp Canada Ltd. is one of the world's leading gold producers; If you drive as far north as you can travel on Ontario’s Provincial Highway System, you will find yourself at the ferry dock in Cochenour; Red Lake is the Norseman Floatplane capital of the world; There have been two Hudson's Bay Posts in the area: one from 1825 to 1925 at Post Narrows, and one from 1925 to 1933 at Johnson's Point.

The Municipality of Red Lake with a population of about 4,100 people, is vibrant and bustling. The Municipality is made up of five distinct communities: Red Lake…. Madsen/Starratt-Olsen… Balmertown… Cochenour … McKenzie Island.

Known mainly for its bountiful wilderness, the Municipality showcases the very best of the Boreal Forest and Canadian Shield, making it the perfect location for enjoying the outdoors

There are hundreds of clean, clear fresh-water lakes scattered throughout the area and endless tracts of wild forests create breathtaking scenery while the stunning sunsets and dancing northern lights are images you won't soon forget.

The Municipality of Red Lake combines a serene wilderness experience, with small-town hospitality and first-class amenities.

There are many attractions and activities, both indoor and outdoor, to keep you busy and the community offers all of the businesses, services and amenities you would hope to find.

TO MAKE RED LAKE YOUR HOME

1. Small-town hospitality 2. First-class amenities 3. Bountiful nature 4. Breathtaking scenery 5. Exciting job opportunities 6. Great neighborhoods 7. Friendly people 8. Excellent educational institutions 9. Great health care facilities 10. Plenty of leisure activities Photo Credit to Mauricio Neri

Red Lake is a amazing place to call home! This is a municipality that has it all...exciting job opportunities, great neighborhoods, excellent education and health care facilities, and plenty to do in your leisure time.

It’s all right at your doorstep in Red Lake!

Boating & Explore the many bays, rivers & shorelines: pull the kids on a tube, Water Sports strap on water-skis, have a picnic on a rocky point, or pull into a sandy beach for a swim.

Camping Camping opportunities abound in the Red Lake area. Choose a campground accessible by car or be a little more adventurous and boat, paddle or fly into a remote camping location.

Canoeing & With such a large tract of wilderness, there are several river systems Kayaking and lakes throughout the area to paddle and explore. Red Lake is the gateway to Woodland Caribou Provincial Park, which boasts over 2,000 km. of lakes and rivers.

Fishing The fishing in the Red Lake area is amongst the best you’ll find. Lakes and rivers of the Red Lake area are teaming with Walleye, Northern Pike, and Lake Trout.

Golfing The Red Lake Golf & Country Club is Ontario’s most northerly 18-hole golf course. Carved from the northern boreal forest, the fairways will give you a truly northern golf experience.

Hiking & Get out your hiking boots & your compass, ready to explore the Red Exploring Lake area’s many natural landscapes by foot. There is so much to see and do, so don’t miss out!

Hunting Red Lake area wildlands provide some of the best hunting for deer, black bear and moose in North America. There is also excellent hunting for small game.

Winter Fun Fun in Red Lake is not limited to the summer months. Enjoy ice fishing, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, snowmobiling, and much more! 10

Winter Carnival February

Women’s Curling Bonspiel February

Men’s Curling Bonspiel February

Cross-Country Ski Retreat February

Gyro Ice Fishing Tournament March

Sportsman’s Dinner & Dance May

Ladies’ Open Golf Tournament June

IYA Spring Gathering & Pow-Wow June

Canada Day Celebrations July

Junior Open Golf Tournament July

Rock the Runway July

Norseman Floatplane Festival July

Men’s Open Golf Tournament July

Angler Young Angler Tournament August

Red Lake Triathlon August

Senior’s Open Golf Tournament August

Trout Forest Music Festival August

Fall Classic Fishing Tournament Labour Day weekend

Legion Days Fall Fair Labour Day weekend

Home Based Business Trade Show October

Chukuni Business Awards October

Mistletoe Magic Craft Show November

Holiday Yuletide Shaker November

Santa Claus Parade December

The Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre and the incredible history it showcases;

The West Red Lake Historical Society and the Red Lake pioneers that formed the roots of this community;

Centennial Park and the Skateboard Park and all the people who make this an area to gather;

Norseman Park and Norseman CF-DRD that sits proudly atop its pedestal;

Woodland Caribou Provincial Park and the 2,000 km. of lakes and rivers it offers;

Pakwash Provincial Park, its scenic shores and its secluded camp sites;

The Norseman Floatplane Festival and the Trout Forest Music Festival and the fun and entertainment they bring to the community;

The Angler Young Angler and the Red Lake Fall Classic Walleye Tournament And their promotion of the sport of fishing;

The Red Lake District Cross Country Ski Club, the Red Lake Trail Masters Snowmobile Club, the Red Lake Minor Hockey Association, the Red Lake Curling Club And all the other clubs and organizations that encourage us to enjoy the winter months;

Howey Bay, once the busiest airport in world, and now the center of all the action;

The sight of a star-filled sky and dancing northern lights on a crisp winter’s night.

To view a full and complete Events Calendar, go to: www.myredlake.com

CLOTHING MISCELLANEOUS RETAIL Encore Kidz Warehouse 213 Howey St, Red Lake 727-1119 Cease Fire Vape Shop 95A Hammell Rd, Red Lake 728-8273 Howey Bay Restaurant & Lounge 26 Hwy 105, Red Lake 727-3419 Chukuni River Greenhouses 10 Pickerel Dr., Balmertown 735-2869 McTaggart’s Clothing 16 ON-105, Red Lake 727-2787 Chukuni Scrappin' [email protected] 662-1149 Red Apple Hwy 105, Red Lake 727-1938 Encore Kidz Warehouse 213 Howey St, Red Lake 727-1119 Sling Choker 8 McNeely Rd, BaLmertown 735-3131 Fountain Tire 15 Young St, Red Lake 727-3636 Warehouse One 14 ON-105, Red Lake 727-9005 Gail's Stitches 281A Hwy 105, s. of Red Lake 727-3161 BARS & LOUNGES Kingfisher Framing Keewatin Rd, Red Lake 727-3229 Balmer Motor Hotel 1 Fifth St, Balmertown 735-2076 Tru-North Parts & Service Nungesser Rd & Hwy 125 735-2108 Howey Bay Restaurant & Lounge 26 Hwy 105, Red Lake 727-3419 RESTAURANTS - Licensed Restaurants are indicated with an x For take-out, please call the individual restaurants. Most provide this option. Red Lake Royal Canadian Legion 31 ON-105, Red Lake 727-2163 Thirsty Moose Bar & Grill 28 Hwy 105, Red Lake 727-9395 Antonio’s x 212 Howey St, Red Lake 727-3776 CONVENIENCE STORES Balmer Motor Hotel x 1 Fifth St, Balmertown 735-2076 Balmer Convenience/ 8 Fifth St, Balmertown 735-2515 Big Easy's Food Services Mobile Food Truck 728-3674 Best West Pets Foods Howey Bay Restaurant 26 Hwy 105, Red Lake 727-3419 Mitchell’s Midtown 248 Howey St, Red Lake 727-2643 & Lounge x Roadside Convenience 286 Howey St, Red Lake 727-2936 Lakeview Restaurant x 127 Howey Street, Red Lake 727-2050 Video Plus 198 Howey St, Red Lake 727-3110 Jade Restaurant 17 Hwy 105, Red Lake 727-2777 ELECTRONICS & OFFICE SUPPLY Red Lake Golf & Country Club x 1541 Hwy 125, Balmertown 735-2698 The Source (Red Lake Marine) 22 Hwy 105, Red Lake 727-2747 Spud N’ Dog 140-148 Howey St., Red Lake 727-2659 Wilson’s Business Solutions 130 Howey St, Red Lake 727-3633 Subway Restaurant 11 Hwy 105, Red Lake 727-1181 GIFTS & HOUSEWARES The Water Buffalo 6 Hwy 105, Red Lake 727-2474 Donna's Dollar Store 248 Howey St, Red Lake 727-2643 Thirsty Moose Bar & Grill x 28 Hwy 105, Red Lake 727-9395 Finishing Touches 177 Howey St, Red Lake 727-3308 Tim Horton’s 5 Hughes Cr., Red Lake 727-1181 Forever Green Gift Boutique 137 Howey St, Red Lake 727-3410 OUTDOOR Cheeky Beaver Boutique 13 - 5th St., Balmertown 727-3006 Chukuni Outdoor Supply 7 Highway 105, Red Lake 728-0939 Treasure House 95 Howey St, Red Lake, 727-2653 Lakeside Marina 1 Highway 105, Red Lake 727-2366 GROCERY STORES Red Lake Marine Products 22 Highway 105, Red Lake 727-2747 Balmertown Food Fair 2 - 7th St, Balmertown 735-2132 SPECIALTY FOODS Red Lake IGA Hwy 105/Discovery Rd. 727-2855 Old World Market 200 Howey St, Red lake 727-0094 Kreger’s Krates Bulk Foods 7 - 5th St, Balmertown 735-2525 Spoonful of Sugar Cookies 727-1137 Mitchel’s Midtown Grocery 248 Howey St, Red Lake 727-2643 TRAVEL SERVICES HARDWARE STORES Red Lake Travel Services 145 Howey St, Red Lake 727-2742

Home Hardware 238 Howey St, Red Lake 727-2247 Northwest Timber Mart 18 Young St, Red Lake 727-2221

Red Lake is filled with clubs, sports, groups and everyday activities for adults and families. With so many options there is bound to be something that fits your interests. Here is a list of just some of the activities Red Lake has to offer. So, don't miss out!

Adult Learning Centre Email: [email protected] Judy Valiant 727-3207

Bingo Red Lake Lion’s Club Email: [email protected] Held at Red Lake Legion, #31, Highway105 Association Francophone de Red Lake Email: [email protected] Agathe Breton-Plouffe 728-1038 Chukuni Rod & Gun Club Email: [email protected] Mitch Rogowsky 727-2643 Red Lake Fall Classic Fall Classic Committee 727-3275 Walleye Tournament www.redlakefallclassic.com Homegrown Dance Centre Email: [email protected] Riley Green 728-0570 Legion’s Meat Draw Red Lake Legion, #31, Highway105 (Friday evenings) 727-2163 Patricia Players Emails: [email protected] Janet Hager Drama & Production Group [email protected] Jamie Kristoff Men’s Hockey Cochenour area Ron Parrish 728-2369 Email: [email protected] Norseman Floatplane Festival Norseman Festival Committee 727-9996 www.norsemanfestival.on.ca RLGM Curling Rink 735-8913 Mixed Curling Club Kailie Horne 728-1597 Men’s Curling Club Chris Bartley 252-9222 Women’s Curling Club Seija Saarinen 728-3171 RLGM Recreation Centre Adult Swimming Lessons, Aquafit - Water Aerobics, 735-8914 Curling Rink Family Swim, “Masters” or “Lengths” Swimming, Personal Trainer Services, Swimming Pool, Weight & Cardio Facilities Red Lake Area Golf & Country Club www.golfredlake.ca 735-2698

Red Lake Community Centre Aerobics, Outdoor Skating Rink, Ski Rentals, 727-2064 Contact: [email protected] Squash Court, Weight & Cardio Facilities, Yoga

Red Lake Cross-Country Ski Club [email protected], skiredlake.ca Robert Partridge 662-4478 727-1397 Red Lake Mixed Slo-Pitch League Municipality’s Recreation Department Holly Dubreuil 727-2064 Red Lake Family Entertainment Series Email: [email protected] Renee Bausch 727-3767 Red Lake Triathlon www.redlaketri.com Roy Siddors 727-7146 Red Lake Email: [email protected] Kailie Horne 728-1597 Wilderness Entertainment Series Scrapbooking for Adults One Saturday each month @ Red Lake United Church Catherine Mochrie 662-1149 Trail Masters Snowmobile Club Red Lake & surrounding area Chris Oakes 735-3110 www.redlaketrailmasters.com Kim Melanson 735-2191 Women’s Hockey Cochenour area Tess Hayward 662-2469

Red Lake is the perfect place to raise a family, there is plenty here to get involved in! Children of all ages look forward to the many sports, clubs, and activities the community offers every year. Every spring and fall there is a registration night at the Campbell Curling Rink, it's quite a busy night for parents! If you are new to the community or if your child is looking for something to get involved in, we encourage your family to discover these wonderful activities!

Angler Young Angler Walleye Tournament Email: [email protected] Dale Hayward Association Francophone de Red Lake Email: [email protected] Agathe Breton-Plouffe 728-1038 Balmertown Figure Skating Club Email: [email protected] Crystal Mota Boys & Girls Baseball Red Lake Community Centre Josh Cousineau 728-5674 Chukuni Rod & Gun Club Email: [email protected] Mitch Rogowsky 727-2643 Clever Corvid Art and Art Workshops Email: [email protected] Rhonda Beckman 220-2789 EarlyON Child and Family Centre Red Lake, Balmertown & Cochenour Ingrid Pickard 727-3576 Gail's Stitches - Sewing & Quilting Classes Email: [email protected] Gail Green 727-3161 Girl Guides of Canada (Community 36) Please check www.girlguides.ca for more information Homegrown Dance Centre Email: [email protected] Riley Green 728-0570 Music is for Young Children (MYC) Piano lessons for children & adults Monica Savage 735-3003 Norseman Floatplane Festival Norseman Festival Committee 727-9996 www.norsemanfestival.in.ca RLGM Recreation Centre Aquatots, Bowling Lanes, Fitness room, Open Swim, 735-8914 Goldfiins Swim Team, Swimming Lessons Red Lake Area Golf & Country Club www.golfredlake.ca 735-2698 Red Lake Community Centre Fitness room, squash courts, & outdoor skating rink 727-2064 Red Lake Cross-Country Ski Club Jackrabbits Email: [email protected] Robert Partridge 662-4478 Red Lake District Minor Hockey jwww.rldmha.com Email: [email protected] Jayme O’Kell 735-3485 Red Lake Family Entertainment Series Email: [email protected] Renee Bausch 727-3767 Red Lake JJ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Email: [email protected] Chris Gaspar 728-1152 Red Lake Mat Cats Gymnastics & Ninja Zone Email: [email protected] Laura Arpin 735-2496 Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre Trevor Osmond 727-3006 Red Lake Royal Canadian Sea Cadets 31 Hwy 105, Red Lake Denise Mercer 728-3254 256 RCSCC Patrician, Branch 102 Red Lake T-ball League Red Lake Community Centre Josh Cousineau 728-5674 Red Lake Triathlon Red Lake Community Centre Email: Roy Siddors 727-7146 www.redlaketri.com Scouts Canada Red Lake Robert Partridge 662-4478 Scrapbooking for Teens Catherine Mochrie 662-1149 Sew Bizzy Kids Sewing Class & Art Workshop Tammy Aiken 728-2962 Skating Rinks Cochenour Indoor 662-2161 Red Lake Outdoor 727-2064 Sunset Horse Stables Lee Green 727-0310 Youth Curling Email: [email protected] Emily Dyson

Employment Services

Red Lake Career & Employment Services Apatisiwin Employment Program Box 223 Red Lake Indian Friendship Centre 146 Howey St, Red Lake, Ontario POV 2MO #1 Legion Road, Red Lake, ON, P0V 2M0 Phone: 807-727-2297 Phone: 807-727-2847 Ext 38 Website: www.redlakejobs.ca Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Supported Employment Program for Adults with Disabilities Box 906 26 Young St, Red Lake, Ontario. P0V 2M0 Phone: 807-727-3945

Potential Employers

Keewatin Patricia District School Board Ministry of Natural Resources 100 First Ave West Box 5003 Kenora, Ontario P9N 3Z7 Red Lake, Ontario P0V 2M0 Kenora Office: 807-468-5571 Red Lake District Office: 807-727-2253 Dryden Office: 807-223-5311 Red Lake Fire Base: 807-727-2000 Website: www.kpdsb.on.ca Website: www.mnr.gov.on.ca Job Postings: www.gojobs.gov.on.ca

Keewaytinook Okimakanak - Northern Chiefs Municipality of Red Lake Box 340 Box 1000 Balmertown, Ontario. P0V 1C0 Balmertown, Ontario POV 1CO Phone: 807-735-1381 Phone: 807-735-2096 Fax: 807-735-1383 Fax: 807-735-2286 Website: www.knet.ca Website: www.red-lake.com

Kenora Catholic District School Board Newmont Goldcorp Red Lake Gold Mines 1292 Heenan Place Contact: Human Resources Kenora, Ontario P9N 2Y8 Bag 2000 Phone: 807-468-9851 Fax: 807-468-8094 Balmertown, Ontario POV 1CO Email: [email protected] Phone: 807-735-2077 Website: www.kcdsb.on.ca Website: www.newmont.com/

Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital Ontario Provincial Police Box 5005 Red Lake Detachment Red Lake, Ontario P0V 2M0 Box 342 Phone: 807-727-2231 Ext 371 Red Lake, Ontario P0V 2M0 Website: www.redlakehospital.ca Red Lake Detachment 807-727-2418 Email: [email protected] Fax: 807-727-2578

Daycare Centres

The first three daycare centres below are Municipal and are located within the elementary schools. Please register your child well in advance at your preferred location since spots are limited. For more information , visit www.red-lake.com. Balmertown Early Learning Centre 16 Mine Road Balmertown 735-2411 (located inside the Golden Learning Centre) Red Lake Early Learning Centre 201 Howey Street Red Lake 727-2411 (located inside Red Lake-Madsen Public School) St. John’s Early Learning Centre 54 Discovery Road Red Lake 727-2991 (located inside St. John’s Catholic School) The following daycare is run by the Red Lake Indian Friendship Centre. For more information, email: [email protected] Moozoons Childcare Centre 1 Legion Rd Red Lake 727-2847 (located behind the OPP station) option 6 Elementary Schools Balmertown Golden Learning Centre 16 Eric Radford Way Balmertown 735-2088 www.kpdsb.on.ca Red Lake-Madsen Public School 201 Howey Street Red Lake 727-2331 www.kpdsb.on.ca St. John Separate School 54 Discovery Red Lake 727-2365 www.kcdsb.on.ca French (First Language) Elementary

Ecole Catholique des Etoile-du-Nord 54 Discovery Red Lake 727-3108 Secondary School For more information, a tour, or to register at the local High School, contact:

Red Lake District High School 60C Highway 105 Red Lake 727-2092 www.kpdsb.on.ca Post-Secondary Confederation College - Red Lake campus 60B Hwy 105 Red Lake 727-2604 [email protected]

Contact North - Red Lake 60B Hwy 105 Red Lake 877-999-9149 www. contactnorth.ca Room 2 Red Lake District Adult Learning Centre 232 Howey St Red Lake 727-3207 www.redlakeadultlearning.org

Red Lake`s educational institutions offer : quality education, current curriculums, excellent programming, and modern facilities.

Real Estate

Royal Lepage Realty Royal Lepage Realty Contact: Michele Imrie Contact: Elise Yutzy Red Lake, Ontario P0V 2M0 Red Lake, Ontario P0V 2M0 Phone: 807-727-2637 Phone: 807-735-3058 Cell Phone: 807-728-0295 Fax: 807-468-9167 Fax: 807-727-1937 Toll free: 1-877-468-9871 Toll free: 1-877-468-9871 Website: www.royallepage.ca/landry Website: www.royallepage.ca/landry Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Short-term & Long-term Rentals

A & D RENTALS HILLSIDE APARTMENTS Apartment Rentals and Business Rentals Marshall Dumontier Contact: Dale Butterfield or Aileen Yawichuk Keewatin Road, Red Lake, Ontario PO Box 147, Red Lake, Ontario P0V 2M0 Phone: 807-727-9918 Phone: 807-727-0319 or (807) 727-0567 Email: [email protected]

CCK ENTERPRISES LTD. MAINLAND 125 - RENTAL Apartment Rentals Short Term Accommodations Contact: Stacey Fleming Location: 2642 Highway 125 Phone: 807-728-0011 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Check us out on Airbnb.ca https://abnb.me/2M1DvzbXoV

DAVE & DORA FETTERLY RENTALS NATURES INN Apartment Rentals Forest View Apartments & Pineridge Townhouses Box 1087, Red Lake, Ontario P0V 2M0 PO Box 370, 50 Detta Road, Balmertown, ON Phone: 807-727-3110 Contacts: Tess Hayward or Denise Rogalinski Email: [email protected] Phone: 807-735-2626 Toll free: 866-388-9688 Email: [email protected] Website: www.naturesinn.ca

DEXTER APARTMENTS Paddle Inn Bed & Breakfast 11 Dexter, Balmertown, ON Short Term Fully Furnished Rentals Contact: Curtis & Kelly Grand PO Box 1152, 75 Forestry Road, Red Lake, ON Phone: 807-728-0627 Contacts: Albert and Kelly Rogalinski Email: [email protected] Phone: 807-727-2353 or 807-728-2353 Toll Free: 1-800-591-9282 Email: [email protected] Website: www.goldseekers.net

NORSEMAN ANNEX RED LAKE ACCOMMODATIONS Room and Board Services Apartment Rentals *Rooms with or without meal plan* 5,7,8,10 Dexter Road, Balmertown Contact: Lawrence Shewchuk 95 Hammell Road, Red Lake 28-B Highway 105, Red Lake ON, P0V2M0 Contacts: Phone: 250-460-2856 or 807-728-1887 Rob Baudry 807-727-0521 Warren Lumgair 807-727-0460 Email: [email protected]

Financial Institutions

CANADIAN IMPERIAL SCOTIABANK BANK OF COMMERCE (CIBC) Contact: Melissa M. Holliday, Branch Manager Contact: Arlene Swanwick, Branch Manager Box 316, #21 Highway 105 Box 306, 155 Howey Street Red Lake, Ontario P0V 2M0 Red Lake, Ontario P0V 2M0 Phone (Enquiries): 807-727-2220 Phone: 807-727-2688 Phone (Branch Manager): 807-727-2220 ext.4000 Fax: 807-727-3339 Fax: 807-727-3981 Website: www.cibc.com Website: www.scotiabank.com Email: [email protected]

Insurance Brokers

GILLONS INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. THE STANDARD INSURANCE BROKERS Box 313, 141 Howey Street Box 339, 179 Howey Street Red Lake, ON P0V 2M0 Red Lake, Ontario P0V 2M0 Phone: 807-727-1271 Phone: 807-727-3336 Toll free phone: 1-800-465-7797 Fax: 807-727-3750 Fax: 807-727-1283 Web: www.thestandardonline.com Website: www.gillons.on.ca Email: [email protected]

Legal Services

Trevor Zhukrovsky RED LAKE LAW OFFICE BARRISTER & SOLICITOR BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS Contact: Trevor Zhukrovsky Shewchuk, Ormiston, Richardt and Johnson LLP Box 307 PO Box 1970, 214 Main Street South Red Lake, Ontario POV 2MO Kenora, Ontario P9N 3X8 Phone: 807-727-3200 Phone: 807-468-5559 Fax: 807-727-1126 Fax: 807-468-5504 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Photo Credit to Mauricio Neri

Red Lake is well serviced by a variety of Primary Health Services. The local Hospital, the Family Health Team, and the Health Unit are able to respond to all basic health care needs and immediate concerns here in the community. If specialist services are required, patients are referred to larger centres and, in most cases, travel grants are provided. Some specialists do service the community periodically. Air Medi- vac is used to respond to medical emergencies that cannot be addressed locally. Telehealth is a free and confidential phone service you can call to get health advise from a Registered Nurse.

MEDICAL SERVICES

Northwestern Health Unit Red Lake Ambulance Services 234 Howey Street, PO Box 414 Box 5005 Red Lake, Ontario P0V 2M0 Red Lake, Ontario P0V 2M0 Phone: 807-727-2626 Phone: 807-727-3755 Fax: 807-727-3001 EMERGENCY: 911 Website: www.nwhu.on.ca

Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital Red Lake Medical Associates & The Family Health Team Box 5005 P.O. Box 311 Red Lake, Ontario P0V 2M0 Red Lake Ontario P0V 2M0 Phone: 807-727-2231 Phone: 807-727-2617 or 807-727-2751 Fax: 807-727-2923 Fax: 807-727-3122 Website: www.redlakehospital.ca

Ear Falls Community Health Centre Ear Falls Ambulance Station P.O. Box 520 46 Balsam Street 25 Spruce Street Ear Falls, Ontario Ear Falls ON P0V 1T0 P0V 1T0 Phone: 807 - 222-3728 Phone: 807 - 222-3400 EMERGENCY: 911

PHARMACY

Red Lake Pharmacy Ltd. Ear Falls Pharmacy 51 ON-105 1273 Hwy 105 Red Lake, Ontario P0V 2M0 Ear Falls, ON P0V 1T0 Phone: 807-727-2255 Phone: (807) 222-2038 Fax: 807-727-3450 Fax: (807) 222.2040

TELEHEALTH 1-866-797-0000

Call to get free and confidential advise and information from a registered nurse. Telehealth is a quick and easy way to have a health professional

CHIROPRACTIC, MASSAGE THERAPY, PHYSIOTHERAPY & WELLNESS

Sunrise Chiropractic Red Lake District Diabetes Program Dr. Richard Radford #51, Hwy 105 140 Howey Street Box 5005 Red Lake, Ontario P0V 2M0 Red Lake, Ontario P0V 2M0 Phone: 807-727-1154 Located below the Medical Clinic Website: www.sunrisechiropractic.ca Phone: 807-727-2231, ext. 361 or 362 Fax: 807-727-2784

COUNSELLING & ADDICTION SERVICES

Community Counselling & Addiction Services 146 Howey Street, PO Box 1336 Red Lake, Ontario P0V 2M0 Located in the lower level Children/Youth/Young Adults/Adults/Seniors Phone: 807-727-1100 24 hour Service Crisis Mobile Response Firefly - Centre for Children & Youth 866-888-8988 201 Howey Street, P.O. Box 1190 Mobile Crisis Response Service Red Lake, Ontario P0V 2M0 Mon to Fri 6 pm to 2 am/ Weekends 24 hour Phone: 807-727-9064 For Child & Youth Services in Northwestern Ontario CALL: Centralized Intake at 833-696-5437

DENTAL SERVICES Red Lake Dental Associates Dr. Audrey McNamara Dr. Bulavintsev C/O Ear Falls Health Centre Howey Street, Box 245 Ear Falls, Ontario Red Lake, Ontario P0V 2M0 Phone: 807-222-2000 Phone: 807-727-3220 Fax: 807-727-3784

OPTOMETRIST SERVICES

Optometrist Colin Knudsen C.N.I.B Ivan the EYEVAN Dr. Colin Knudsen Comes once a year, 2 Howey Bay Road, Box 966 During the last week of July to the Red Lake Medical Centre Red Lake, Ontario P0V 2M0 For more information call 727-2617. Phone: 807-727-2849

SENIORS SERVICES

Northwood Extended Care Facility Red Lake Home Support for Seniors 51 ON-105 51 - Hwy 105 Red Lake, ON P0V 2M0 Red Lake, Ontario P0V 2M0 Phone: 807- 727-2323 Phone: 807 - 727-2277

If you have recently moved to Red Lake and need help getting settled, this list has been compiled to assist you with locating the services you require upon your arrival.

HYDRO WATER & SEWER For hydro hook-up, contact Hydro One at: The Municipality of Red Lake 1-888-664-9376. provides water and sewer for most homes in the Red Lake area.

To set-up an account online or for rate infor- For information about: mation, rates, water meters & peak use times. visit www.hydroone.com Contact the Municipal Office at 807-735-2096

HIGH SPEED INTERNET FURNACE OIL Bell Canada provides internet services: For information about furnace oil tanks Phone 310-BELL to inquire. (purchase or inspection): Website: www.bell.ca Red Lake Plumbing and Heating at 727-2008 Energy Tech at 727-2827 Shaw Cable internet services: Customer Service Inquiries: To have your furnace oil tank filled: 1-807-547-2853 or Toll-free: 1-800-465-1113. Morgan Fuels at 727-2423 Website: www.shaw.ca Mike Litwin Fuels at 727-2406

HOME PHONE CELL PHONE Bell Canada provides: TBayTel is the local mobility service provider. telephone, internet & satellite television ser- For customer service inquiries: vices. 1-800-264-9501

Phone 310-BELL to inquire or visit www.bell.ca Red Lake Marine/The Source is the local distributor for TBayTel For more information phone 727-2747

CABLE TELEVISION SATELLITE TELEVISION Shaw Cable Bell Canada Internet, Television, & Business Services Phone 310-BELL to inquire. Customer Service Inquiries: 1-807-547-2853 or Toll-free: 1-800-465-1113. Shaw Direct provides satellite television. Website: www.shaw.ca Website: www.shawdirect.ca

GARBAGE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION Garbage and recycling collection in the Municipality of Red Lake is managed by Chukuni Sanitation.

Residential and Commercial curb-side Garbage collection occurs weekly. Please note: Each individual bag must contain a Bag Tag (value $2.50). Bag Tags are available for purchase at : The Municipal Office, TJ's Kwik Stop, Mitchell's Midtown, and Diane's Gas Bar

Residential and Commercial curb-side Recycling collection occurs bi-weekly.

Municipal Waste Disposal Site is located on Highway 125 between Red Lake and Balmertown. Please note: Clean wood, metal, E-waste, tires, household hazardous waste, and brush will be accepted at the Waste Disposal Site free of charge.

For information on both garbage and recycling collection, including collection schedules, and waste disposal, including hours of operation and fees, please visit https://www.redlake.ca/web/garbage.php , phone 735-2096 or go to the Municipal Office at #2 Fifth Street in Balmertown.

CLUB REGISTRATION FOR CHILDREN To register your children in sports and clubs, be sure to watch for the bi-annual "One Stop" Registra- tion Night at the Goldcorp Curling Rink. For more information or for dates, contact the RLGM Recreation Centre at 735-5018.

For a list of activities for children and youth, visit www.myredlake.com. For upcoming events and activities, view the online Events Calendar at www.myredlake.com.

GENERAL INTEREST Where can I buy a specialty coffee? The Water Buffalo is located at #6 Highway 105 and serves a large variety of specialty coffees and teas.

Where can I go to see a movie? Red Lake does not have a movie theatre, however the Red Lake Region- al Heritage Centre occasionally shows films.

Is there a book store in Red Lake? Red Lake does not have a store that specializes in books, however books are available at several local retailers.

Are there artistic opportunities for adults? Red Lake has a very active arts community. The Wilderness Entertainment Series brings performers to town throughout the year. Patricia Players is a performance art group that performs once or twice each year.

To view these and other activities for adults, go to www.myredlake.com.

Photo Credit to Cassandra M. Spagnuolo

We would, once again, like to welcome you and your family to the Municipality of Red Lake.

We hope you have found this information useful in guiding you through your transition into our community.

If you, at any time, require additional information, the staff at Chukuni Communities Development Corporation will be pleased to assist you.

137 Howey Street Phone: 807-727-3275 Fax: 807-727-3285 www.myredlake.com