Al’s Place
Al’s Place is a privately owned and operated hotel situated in a quiet location in Stony Rapids, surrounded by trees and facing the hills to the north. The stay is peaceful and guests often comment on how well they’ve rested due to the relaxing atmosphere. Services include wireless high-speed internet, dining room, single and double rooms, and more!
- 306-439-2057
- reservations@alsplace.ca
Arena
Capacity of up to 200 spectators for hockey; up to 400 for other gatherings. The arena has a Spectator area inside with canteen, four dressing rooms. During the winter it serves as a hockey arena with inside spectator area; in the summer, youth dances, festivals and gatherings are held here.
- Dalton McDonald Memorial Arena
- 306-284-2288
Athabasca Health Facility
In 2003, the Athabasca Health Authority opened the Athabasca Health Facility, Yutthe Dene Nakohoki (“A Place to Heal Northern People”). The $12.7M facility is a full service acute-care and long-term hospital and community health facility, located on the Black Lake Reserve (Chicken 224), approximately 1 kilometre from Stony Rapids.
The Athabasca Health facility offers and utilizes both modern and traditional First Nation Health care methods. The vision of the Athabasca Health Facility includes an emphasis on traditional values, concepts and health practices being respected and understood in partnership with contemporary health care, and an ownership of the governance, management and delivery of health services in the region.
Services provided include 24-hour emergency services, 7-day a week physician services, an inpatient resident care unit, with acute care, long-term care beds, and a variety of paramedical services such as dental, physiotherapy and mental health. Client visits to the clinic from Black Lake average 1,200 per month.
- athabascahealth.ca
- 306-439-2200
Band Office
The Black Lake Denesuline First Nation Band Office is the centre of the community. The administration of the community is led by the elected Chief and Councillors, and staff includes a business manager, education director, reception, and more. Visit our staff page for more information.
- Stony Rapids Road
- P.O. Box 27
- Black Lake, SK S0J 0H0
- Phone: 306-284.2044
- Fax: 306-284-2101
- Open 9am to 5pm, M-T, 9-4pm on Fridays. Closed noon to 1pm for lunch
Black Lake Clinic
Black Lake Denesuline Health Centre/Nursing Station
PO Box: 135, Black Lake, S0J 0H0
phone: (306) 284-2020
fax: (306) 284-2090
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday 9AM to 5PM Closed 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Services include:
- Addiction Services
- Admitting Clerks
- Community Health Developer/Rep
- Dental therapist
- Discharge Coordinators
- Health Director
- Home Care Services
- Mental Health/Holistic Health Services
- (Services may include family support, suicide prevention, youth suicide services, addictions, NNADAP workers, mental health therapists.)
- Nurse in Charge/Nurse Manager
Cellular Service
In December 2015, new cellular towers serving the communities of Stony Rapids and Black Lake were fully operational and residents can now enjoy the benefits of SaskTel wireless service. This $6M extension of wireless cellular service to these communities was made possible through a partnership between Sasktel, Huawei Canada (who contributed $385,000 in funding and equipment), and Athabasca Basin Development (who contributed $249,000). Wollaston Lake and Fond du Lac also received wireless service under this initiative with service being turned up in these location in September 2015.
Day Care
Services – childcare services for children up to age 12
Coordinator is Colleen Bouvier.
- 306-284-2105
Father Porte School
Father Porte Memorial Denesuline School provides education from Kindergarten to grade 12. The school has approximately 60 staff, about 460 students and a fast growing youth population, which can be a challenge for the school as the facility was built to accommodate smaller numbers. In 2015, portable classrooms were commissioned and transported to help the school accommodate its fast-growing population.
The school has access to some of the latest technology offerings – 22 classrooms are equipped with smart boards and the school has two computer labs with e-readers and tablets for student use. In April 2016, Connected North was launched in Father Porte Memorial Dene School, providing two way connections between remote and partner schools in the south. The program has so far been a big hit with students not only having access to educational tools in the “south,” but also having opportunities to proudly showcase their culture and way of life to others.
- Box 54
- Black Lake, SK S0J 0H0
- 306-284-2166
- Fax: 306-284-2080
Fire Services
Volunteer fire services for the community staffed entirely by local volunteers.
Kencom Enterprises
Automobile repair, tire repair, heavy equipment repair.
- Robillard St
- Stony Rapids, S0J 2R0
- 306-439-2100
- 9-5pm, M-F
Medal’s Contracting
Owned by Napoleon Medal, Medal’s contracting provides construction equipment and service including backhoe, loaders, motor graders, tractor truck and trailer configurations as well as service trucks.
Road maintenance, excavating, heavy machine operator, more!
- Box 119 Black Lake, SK S0H 0H0
- Napoleon Medal, Owner
- Tel: 306-284-4896
- Fax: 306-284-4862
Medal’s Enterprises
Medals Enterprise Gas Bar and convenience store provides fuel and basic food items as well as automotive and snowmobile parts and general merchandise on reserve.
- Box 119 Black Lake, SK S0J 0H0
- Tel: 306-284-4896
- Fax: 306-284-4862
Northern Lands College
Northlands College provides high quality education and training programs and services that meet the development and employment needs of Northerners, enhance the social and economic condition, prepare Northerners to participate in the labour market, and help industry meet its labour force needs. Northlands College provides a wide array of programs in the areas of basic education, technical and vocational training, and university courses through three campus centres located in Buffalo Narrows, La Ronge, and Creighton. Additional programing is often provided in communities outside the three main campuses.
Northern Store
The Northern store in Black Lake offers food, merchandise, clothes, fuel, and financial services. The Northern is the original core store banner of The North West Company. Black Lake’s northern store is operated by local business owners and provides jobs for approximately 40 people in the community.
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Box 216
Black Lake, SK
S0J 0H0
Pauline’s Canteen
Fast food to go. Located on the 905 highway, minutes from the school and band office. To make an order, please call 306-284-2043
RC Mission Church
The church is located on All Saint’s Street, at the shore of Black Lake at the end of highway 905.
306-284-2183
RCMP Detachment
A new RCMP detachment is currently being built in Black Lake to provide service to the Black Lake and Stony Rapids area. Currently, the community receives its policing services through the detachment in Stony Rapids. Construction is projected to be complete in late 2016.
Johnson Street
Stony Rapids, Saskatchewan S0J 2R0
Phone: 306-439-2185
Fax: 306-439-2071
Mailing address
P.O. Box 40
Stony Rapids, Saskatchewan S0J 2R0
Robyns Corner
Fast food, pool hall. Located on Black Lake Drive, on highway 905. Takeout available.
Stop by to check them out!
Scott’s General Store
Vehicles can be rented at Scott’s General Store, located at #3 Bannock Street in Stony Rapids.
http://www.stonyrapidssnowmobilecentre.ca/
Stony Rapids Airport
The Stony Rapids Airport provides the only year-round access to the communities of Stony Rapids and Black Lake. It is Saskatchewan’s fifth busiest airport. In 2014-2015, a $3M airport improvement project took place to develop a new access road to the community of Stony Rapids and expand the existing apron at the airport.
306.439.4931
Taxi Service
Taxi service in Black Lake is provided by the following companies:
- Robillards Taxi – 306.284.2087
- Sayazie Taxi – 306.284.2109
- Abraham Skull: 306-284-7007
Water Treatment Centre
Provides water and sewer for 240+ houses in Black Lake, plus all the local businesses, school, band office, etc.
306-284-2028
Whitewater Inn
Whether you have a short trip or a long term stay, you can look forward to comfortable clean guest rooms and home cooked meals served exclusively to our guests. A large meeting room, with waterfront view is also available.
We are known for our friendly hospitality and our great home cooked meals. We are flexible with our meal times, to fit your schedule.
We have two locations to accommodate you, both only minutes from the Airport: Waterfront lodge and White Water Inn
Youth Care Home
Athabasca Denesuline Child and Family Services Youth Care Home
Athabasca Denesuline Child and Family Services operate a 12 bed youth care home facility located in Black Lake for youth age 5-14 from communities in the Athabasca region. The home opened in January 2014. It provides educational, spiritual, recreation services, therapeutic and family counseling, as well as cultural programming to children, youth, and their families who require service and support. These services are open to all residents in the Athabasca communities, and allow at-risk youth to receive services right in their home area, rather than traveling to an unfamiliar city.
- Box 189 Black Lake, SK
- Tel: 306-439-5555
- Fax: 306-439-5558
Youth Centre
The Joe Cook youth Centre can hold 300 people. Has a canteen, full kitchen, stage, sound equipment. It serves for healing workshops, weddings, youth conferences, band meetings. Can be rented by external groups to host community meetings for a rental fee. We also have a secondary hall for smaller groups. Contact the Black Lake Band Office for rental inquiries. Also Serves as the local court three days a month.
For rental inquiries: Phone: 306-284.2044
306-284-1234