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Community Highlights

Pinehouse is situated on the west shore of Pinehouse Lake. The village is located Athabasca between the 55th and 56th parallel of latitude. It is approximately 400 kilometers northwest of Prince Albert, and 800 kilometers north Boreal and west of Regina.1 West Local Government Churchill Mayor and Council2 River  Mayor: Mike Natomagan  Alderman: o Raymond Misponas o Ida Ratt o Greg Ross West o Betty Ann Durocher

Métis Council:3  Northern Region III  Local #9

First Nations Presence: Tribal Councils:  Nearest First Nations:  Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) o English River Dene Nation (90 km)  Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) o Lac Indian Band (214 km)

Demographics4

Pinehouse North Population 1135 36, 557 1, 033, 381 Aboriginal population (%) 1,070 86% 15% Youth population, 15 to 29 Not available 9, 620 105, 240 Major Languages Cree, English Cree, Dene, English English, Michif Labour Force Participation Rate, 15+ (%) 370 50% 68% Employment Rate, 15+ (%) 300 40% 65% Unemployment Rate (%) 65 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 (%) 80 16% 144, 475 Population 25+ with a trades, college, or 105 36% 303, 440 university certificate, diploma, or degree (%) Northern Village of Pinehouse

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  AREVA, Cameco, Pinehouse Business North Occupations  Mine labourer, Mill Operators  Heavy Equipment Operator, Truck Driver  Construction/Carpentry  Commercial Fishers, Outfitter/Guide, Firefighter (seasonal)  Various professional occupations in government- funded agencies (e.g. health, education, etc) Local Businesses  1 – General Store, C Store w/gas, Café, Tourist Camp, Contractor, Arcade Local Financial Institutions  None Transportation Services –  Highway 914 (gravel) connects to Highway 165 Road (gravel) that connects to either Highway 2 or 155. Air  None Bus Service  None Strengths and Potential  Pristine lakes and rivers  Fantastic tourism, outfitting, Sport Fishing  Outdoor Adventures/Camping Challenges  Isolated access (no thru traffic on Highway 914)  Lack of professionals: Realtors, Accountant, Lawyer Future Development  Local Housing Units  Golf Course

Training and Education

Post-secondary institutions None Career and Employment Yes, CanSask is open part-time. Services High School and Elementary Minahik Waskahigan School (Kindergarten to Grade 12) School Elementary Schools Pre-Kindergarten Library Peayamechikee Public Library Minahik Waskahigan High School

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Infrastructure5

Highway Via Highway 2, 165 and 914 Airports / Airstrips 3,000 ft. gravel, lights, No IFR Municipal Roads Gravel Water and Sewer Water Source: Lake Water Treatment: Yes Water Distribution: piped water and sewer system to most businesses and residents Wastewater Treatment: Facultative Lagoon Power and Energy Electric Power: Provincial grid Heating Fuels: oil, propane Natural Gas: No Information Technology High Speed Basic Internet Cellular Service Yes

Housing6

Pinehouse North Saskatchewan Total private dwellings occupied by 243 9,862 409, 645 usual residents Owned dwellings (%) 282 36.6% 71.8% Rented dwellings (%) Not available 30% 25.6% Dwellings that require major repair Not available 37.9% 10.5% (%) Average household size 4.0 3.7 2.5 Average value of owned dwelling Not available $98,022 $132,111

Emergency Services

RCMP Yes Hospital Pine House Health Centre/Clinic Ambulance No Fire Yes – Organized Volunteer Fire Brigade

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Recreational Opportunities7  New Arena (artificial Ice)  Beach and Pinehouse Lake  Ball Diamonds, Basketball Courts  Community/Village Hall  School Gym (elementary and high  Recreation Cabins schools)  Ski trails  School Playground

Distance from Larger Centres8

Pinehouse Fort La Ronge Meadow Lake Prince Albert to: McMurray km 824 214 243 402 501

1 Wikipedia, “Pinehouse”, available online: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinehouse,_Saskatchewan accessed July 25, 2013. 2 Ministry of Municipal Affairs, “Municipal Directory”, available online: http://www.municipal.gov.sk.ca/Programs-Services/Municipal-Directory-pdf Accessed July 25, 2013. 3 Metis Nation Saskatchewan “Directory of Métis Nation – Saskatchewan and its Regional and Local Offices”, available onlinehttp://www.mn-s.ca/regions-and-locals.html Accessed July 25, 2013. 4 Statistics Canada, Census 2011 and Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Municipal Directory, available online: http://www.municipal.gov.sk.ca/Programs-Services/Municipal-Directory-pdf Accessed July 25, 2013. 5 1) Ministry of First Nations and Métis Relations – Northern Affairs Division, Pine House, Sap, Community Profiles 2006; 2) Water Security Agency (July 2013); 3) SaskTel, “High Speed Basic Internet Communities”, available online: http://www.sasktel.com Accessed March 5, 2010. 6 Statistics Canada, Census 2011. 7 Saskatchewan Tourism, Parks, Culture, and Sport, Recreational Facilities in Northern Saskatchewan (July 2013). 8 Google Maps, available online: http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&tab=wl Accessed on July 25, 2013.

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