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

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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.

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