| Q: What are the contact numbers for phone installation and hydro hook up?
The land line telephone provider in the Red Lake area is Bell Canada and they can be reached from a Bell phone at 611 or 310-2355 or at www.bell.ca
For information about hydro hook up and assistance please call 1-888-664-9376 and for emergencies, please call 1-800-434-1235. For more information please visit http://www.hydroone.com/. |
| Q: Who provides cable TV, high speed internet, and satellite installation?
Shaw Cable provides the Red Lake area with cable TV and cable internet. They can be reached by calling 1-800-265-1794 or visit them at www.shaw.ca Bell Canada provides internet service and satellite TV. Visit their site at www.bell.ca TBAYtel provides a variety of internet services. They may be reached by calling 1-800-264-9501 or visit their site at http://www.tbaytel.net/residential/internet/connections/ Xplornet also has internet services available in the area. They may be reached at http://www.xplornet.com/index.php |
| Q: Who provides cell phone service in the area?
TBAYtel uses Red Lake Marine Products as their authorized agent in the Red Lake area. Red Lake Marine is located at 22 Highway 105 Red Lake. They may be reached by calling 807-727-2747. |
| Q: What day is garbage collected? How can I rent a dumpster?
Household and Commercial waste in Red Lake is managed by Chukuni Sanitation.
Residential garbage pick up is done on Tuesdays in Cochenour, Madsen and Starratt Olsen, Wednesday in Red Lake, and Friday in Balmertown. Red Lake business garbage is picked up on Tuesday and Friday.
For more information on Dumpster Rentals, Compactors and Appliance Removal contact; Chukuni Sanitation
Suite 208, 14 Discovery Rd.,
Red Lake, ON
727-7234
727-1905 (fax)
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| Q: Is there a recycling program here?
Yes! The Red Lake area runs a Blue Box program. Items recycled in this program include household glass such as beverage bottles, food jars, mirror glass, window glass, pottery, ceramic, pyrex, and corning ware, and aluminum cans such as beer cans, energy drink cans and juice cans. Please ensure items have been washed and lids have been removed before putting them in your Blue Box. Blue Boxes can be purchased at Junk n' Java. For more information about recycling options please see the Chukuni Sanitation website. |
| Q: Where is the dump, when is it open and what are the fees?
The Red Lake waste disposal site is a municipally operated landfill located on highway 125 between Red Lake and Balmertown. Various types of refuse are accepted, but some items may require an additional fee in addition to the standard disposal fee. There is a hazardous waste disposal program held each year to collect and transport hazardous materials to approved handling facilities.
Hours of operation:
The waste disposal site is open Tuesday to Saturday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Waste disposal tickets are required to dispose of waste at the site and are available from the municipal office (2 Fifth Street, Balmertown, 807-735-2096). Cash is not accepted at the site. Other payment options are available to large volume customers. Please contact public works at 807-727-2597 for information. For more detailed information regarding waste disposal, please refer to the Municipality of Red Lake website, click here. |
| Q: Where do I register my child in sports and clubs?
Twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall, there is a "One Stop" registration night at the Balmertown Curling Rink. Parents can find out what is happening and register their children for that season's activities. Red Lake has multiple sports and clubs to offer children of all ages, as well as activities for parents. For registration dates please check our Calendar of Events or the Municipal Newsletter. |
| Q: Where can I buy a specialty coffee like a cappuccino?
The Water Buffalo is a specialty coffee and drink shop. It is the hot spot in the morning for people heading off to or arriving at work. |
| Q: Are there any acting or artistic opportunities for adults?
Patricia Players is an acting group that puts on two to three performances annually. These performances are often of a comedic nature and are very popular with community members.
Usually twice a year there is a coffee house run by various groups and organizations. This takes place at the Royal Canadian Legion. Anyone is able to enter an act. These events are usually held as fundraisers. |
| Q: Where can I go to see a movie?
The Golden Volunteer Committee periodically shows films on the big screen at the Cochenour Hall. For movie dates, titles and times please watch for postings in the community. Look on the Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre website, www.redlakemuseum.com for any movies that they may be showing. |
| Q: Is there a book store in Red Lake?
There are places which sell books, but no store specific to books. Local retail stores sell some books. The public school libraries also hold book fairs two to three times a year. There is usually an evening session which is open to the public. |
| Q: Is there a French language program at school?
The St. John's Catholic School in Red Lake offers a full French emersion program to Kindergarten through Grade 8. Both the Red Lake Madsen Public School and the Golden Learning Centre have qualified French language teachers. Students receive French language lessons three times a week. French language instruction is also offered at the Red Lake District High School. |
| Q: How do I go about registering my child for daycare?
There are three daycares located in the Municipality of Red Lake - two in Red Lake and one in Balmertown. All three daycare centres are Municipal and are now located within the elementary schools. To register your child in daycare, contact your preferred location. Please note: limited spots are available; registering your child well in advance is recommended. For information on fees, please click here. Red Lake Early Learning Centre
201 Howey Street (Inside Red Lake Madsen Public School)
807-727-2411 St. John's Early Learning Centre
54 Discovery (Inside St. John's Separate School)
807-727-2991 Balmertown Early Learning Centre
Mine Road (Inside the Golden Learning Centre)
807-735-2411 |
| Q: How do I go about registering my child in school?
There are three elementary schools, two in Red Lake and one in Balmertown. Depending on your preference, you can contact the schools directly. Red Lake-Madsen Public School
Principal: Liz Sidor
201 Howey Street
807-727-2331
website St. John's Seperate School (Catholic)
Principal: Suzanne Chartier-White
54 Discovery Road, Red Lake
807-727-2365
website Balmertown Early Learning Centre
Principal: Margaret Vermette
Mine Road
807-735-2088
website For more information, a tour, or to register at the local High School, contact: Red Lake District High School
Principal: Aileen Yakiwchuk
60-C Highway 105
807-727-2092
website |
| Q: Are there any car dealerships in the Red Lake area?
Although there are no car dealerships based in Red Lake, there are dealerships, such as Dryden GM or Dingwall Ford, that bring their fleet to Red Lake often. These vehicles viewings often take place on the lawn at the Norseman Inn or at the Red Lake Royal Canadian Legion. |
| Q: Are surgical services avaliable?
Surgical services are available for minor surgeries only if they are emergencies. All other scheduled surgeries are booked in either Kenora, Dryden, Thunder Bay or Winnipeg. Travel grants are available if travel to a major centre is necessary. In emergency situations, patients will be flown to a larger hospital via Medivac. |
| Q: What radio stations service Red Lake?
The radio stations which service Red Lake are CKDR, based in Dryden on 97.1FM, and CBC Radio, based in Thuder Bay on 90.5 FM. |
| Q: Is there a street map for the communities in the area?
Yes! Street maps are produced compliments of the Red Lake District Publicity Board. Maps can be picked up at various businesses around town and at the Chukuni Communities Development Corporation office, 137 Howey Street. |
| Q: How well are the roads maintained in the winter?
The Municipality of Red Lake and the Department of Highways do a good job at keeping the roadways and highways clear in the winter months. However, despite these efforts, drivers must remember to drive according to conditions.
There is also an ice road from Cochenour to McKenzie Island and to Red Lake, which is privately plowed and maintained in the winter months. Again, drivers are urged to drive according to conditions. |
| Q: What are the driving times to bigger centres such as Dryden, Kenora, Winnipeg and Thunder Bay?
Driving times to the above cities are as follows:
Kenora: 270KM or 3 hours
Dryden: 215KM or 2.5 hours
Winnipeg: 475KM or 5.5 hours
Thunder Bay: 580KM or 6.5 hours |
| Q: Where can I get my passport photo taken?
The Treasure House of Red Lake is now doing passport photos! The Treasure House is located at 95 Howey Street in Red Lake. Phone 807-727-2653. |
