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Northern Hamlet of Cole Bay Community Highlights Cole Bay is a pretty resort community, located Athabasca by the shores of Canoe Lake and only 40 km on a gravel highway # 965 from Beauval. Logging and tourism are two of the main 1 Boreal employers in this charming settlement. West Local Government Churchill Mayor and Council:2 River Mayor: Harold Aubichon Alderman: o Alex Bouvier o Joseph Couillonneur o Shirley Couillonneur o Fernand Bouvier First Nations Presence: Canoe Lake First Nations (20 km) Tribal Council: Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) Métis Council:3 Northern Region III – Local #41 Demographics4 Cole Bay North Saskatchewan Population 230 36, 557 1, 033, 381 Aboriginal population (%) 220 86% 15% Youth population, 15 to 29 (%) Not available 9, 620 105, 240 Major Languages Cree, English Cree, Dene, English Michif, English Labour Force Participation Rate, 15+ (%) 25 50% 68% Employment Rate, 15+ (%) 20 40% 65% Unemployment Rate (%) 0 20% 6% Median family income: $0 $31,007 $58,563 (Data suppressed) Median earnings (persons 15+ years): $0 $18,449 $23,025 (Data suppressed) Population 25+ with a high school diploma (%) 10 16% 144, 475 Population 25+ with a trades, college, or 0 36% 303, 440 university certificate, diploma, or degree (%) Northern Hamlet of Cole Bay Economic Environment Key Industries – community and Forestry; commercial services; tourism; mining surrounding area Major Employers AREVA, Cameco Northern Lights School Division #113 Occupations Mine labourer Heavy Equipment Operator, Truck Driver Welder, Construction/Carpentry Firefighter (seasonal) Local Businesses 1 – Taxi, Tourist Lodge, Arcade & Billiards Hall, Local logging contractor Local Financial Institutions None Transportation Services – Highway 965 (gravel) Road Air No Bus Service No Strengths and Potential Tourism and lake front development Fantastic fishing/angling opportunities Abundant lakes and rivers Cole Bay is a member of the Primrose Lake Economic Development Corporation (PLEDCO) which has a $17.5 Million community economic and infrastructure fund. Challenges Lack of infrastructure Community off of main roads and end of the road Future Development New sub division for residential and recreational development Regional Economic Development Planning w/Canoe Lake First Nation and Hamlet of Jans Bay. Training and Education Post-secondary institutions No Career and Employment Services No High School High School students bussed to Beauval Elementary Schools Lakeview School (Kindergarten to Grade 9) Library No 2 FNMR-Northern Affairs Div. 26/11/2013 Cole Bay Northern Hamlet of Cole Bay Infrastructure5 Highway Via Highway 155 and 965 or 903 and 965 Airports / Airstrips No Municipal Roads Gravel Water and Sewer Water Source: Lake Water Treatment: Yes Water Distribution / Water collection: Piped water and sewer system to most businesses and residents Wastewater Treatment: Facultative Lagoon Power and Energy Electric Power: Power Grid Heating Fuels: oil, wood Natural Gas: No Information Technology High Speed Basic Internet Cellular Service6 No Housing7 Cole Bay North Saskatchewan Total private dwellings occupied by 35 9, 862 409, 645 usual residents Owned dwellings (%) Not avaiable 36.6% 71.8% Rented dwellings (%) Not avaiable 30% 25.6% Dwellings that require major repair (%) Not avaiable 37.9% 10.5% Average household size 4.2 3.7 2.5 Average value of owned dwelling Not avaiable $98,022 $132,111 Emergency Services RCMP Patrolled from Canoe Narrows Hospital No facility; health educator in community Ambulance Keewatin Yatthe Health Authority regional services Fire No Recreation8 Community Hall (Gym) Cole Bay Camp Ground/RV park Playground/park 3 FNMR-Northern Affairs Div. 26/11/2013 Cole Bay Northern Hamlet of Cole Bay Fishing Boating Horseback riding Distance from Larger Centres9 Cole Bay to: Fort McMurray La Ronge Meadow Lake Prince Albert Saskatoon km 702 270 122 352 417 1 Cole Bay, Saskatchewan, “Northern Lights School Division #113”, available online: http://www.nlsd113.com/schlcom/north/colebay/ Accessed on July 24, 2013. 2 Ministry of Municipal Affairs, “Municipal Directory”, available online: http://www.municipal.gov.sk.ca/Programs-Services/Municipal-Directory-pdf Accessed on July 24, 2013. 3 Metis Nation Saskatchewan, “Directory of Métis Nation – Saskatchewan and its Regional and Local Offices”, available online: http://www.mn-s.ca/regions-and-locals.html Accessed July 24, 2013. 4 Statistics Canada, Census 2011. 5 1) Water Security Agency (July 2013); 2) SaskTel, “High Speed Basic Internet Communities”, available online: http://www.sasktel.com Accessed March 23, 2010; 3) Ministry of First Nations and Métis Relations – Northern Affairs Division, Community Profiles 2006. 6 Cole Bay, Saskatchewan, “Community Services Chart” available online: http://www.nlsd113.com/job/schstat/comm/service.html Accessed July 24, 2013. 7 Statistics Canada, Census 2011. 8 Tourism Saskatchewan, available online: http://www.sasktourism.com/travel-information/community- details&listing%3D3&location%3D1000172&opid%3D90660 Accessed July 24, 2013. 9 Google Maps, available online: http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&tab=wl Accessed on July 24, 2013. 4 FNMR-Northern Affairs Div. 26/11/2013 Cole Bay .