Northern Village of Sandy Bay

Community Highlights

Sandy Bay is located near the Saskatchewan Athabasca – Manitoba border 150 km north of Flin Flon. It is situated on the Churchill River near the Island Falls Hydro-Electric Generating Station.1 Boreal West Local Government

Churchill Mayor and Council2 River  Mayor: Daniel Bear  Aldermen: o Tony Bear o Ovide Morin o Jessi McKay o France Richard

First Nations Presence:3  Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (0.0 km)  Mathias Colomb First Nation (0.0 km), based in Pukatawagan, Manitoba

Tribal Council: Métis Council:4  Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC)  Eastern Region I – Local #90  Swampy Cree Tribal Council Demographics5

Sandy Bay North Saskatchewan Population 1233 36, 557 1, 033, 381 Aboriginal population (%) 1210 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+ (%) 175 50% 68% Employment Rate, 15+ (%) 145 40% 65% Unemployment Rate (%) 30 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 (%) 55 16% 144, 475 Population 25+ with a trades, college, or 120 36% 303, 440 university certificate, diploma, or degree (%)

Northern Village of Sandy Bay

Economic Environment

Key Industries –  Local governance community and  Hydroelectric power generation surrounding area Major Employers  Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation  Sask Power (Island Falls) Occupations  Retail & Service  Construction/Carpentry  Firefighting (seasonal)  Tourism (seasonal)  Professional occupations in governance and government funded agencies (e.g. health, education, corrections, social services, etc) Local Business Make-up  1 – C Store w/gas, General Store, Radio Station  2 – Tourist Camps Local Financial  None Institutions Transportation Services  Highway 135 (gravel) Road Air  Ross Air Service (water based charter company) Bus Service  No Strengths and Potential  Hydroelectric generating infrastructure related employment Challenges  Engaging youth; road improvements; housing Future Development  Hydroelectric expansion

Training and Education

Post-secondary No institutions Career and Employment No Services High School and Hector Thiboutot Community School Elementary School (Kindergarten to Grade 12) Library Ayamiclkiwikamik Public Library Hector Thiboutot Community School

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Infrastructure6

Highway Highway 135 (gravel) Municipal Roads Gravel Water and Sewer Water Source: Lake Water Treatment: Yes Water Distribution: piped water and sewer system to most businesses and residents. Village supplies the Band with water and wastewater services Wastewater Treatment: Facultative Lagoon Power and Energy Electric Power: Provincial grid Heating Fuels: oil, propane, wood Natural Gas: No Information Technology High Speed Basic Internet Cellular Service No

Housing7

Sandy Bay North Saskatchewan Total private dwellings occupied by usual 256 9, 862 409, 645 residents Owned dwellings (%) 299 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 4.8 3.7 2.5 Average value of owned dwelling Not available $98,022 $132,111

Emergency Services

RCMP Yes Hospital Sandy Bay Health Centre Ambulance No Fire Yes

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Recreation8  Sports Complex (1978, Skating Rink,  School Gym Curling Rink and a Lobby Area)  Community Beach  2 Baseball Diamond  4 Playgrounds  Soccer/Football Field  Basketball Court by Gym  Paddling Pool for tiny tots

Distance from Larger Centres9

Sandy Bay Creighton La Ronge Meadow Lake Prince Albert Saskatoon to: km 188 371 681 457 598

1 Wikipedia, “Sandy Bay”, available online: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandy_Bay,_Saskatchewan Accessed July 26, 2013. 2 Ministry of Municipal Affairs, “Municipal Directory”, available online: http://www.municipal.gov.sk.ca/Programs-Services/Municipal-Directory-pdf Accessed on July 26, 2013. 3 1) Sandy Bay, Saskatchewan, “Northern Lights School Division #113”, available online: http://www.nlsd113.com/schlcom/north/sandy/ Accessed March 16, 2010. 4 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 26, 2013. 5 Statistics Canada, Census 2011. 6 1) Ministry of First Nations and Métis Relations – Northern Affairs Division, Community Profiles 2006; 2) Water Security Agency (July 2013); 3) SaskTel, “High Speed Basic Internet Communities”, available online: http://www.sasktel.com Accessed July 26, 2013. 7 Statistics Canada, Census 2011. 8 Saskatchewan Tourism, Parks, Culture, and Sport, Recreational Facilities in Northern Saskatchewan (July 2013). 9 Google Maps, available online: http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&tab=wl Accessed July 26, 2013.

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