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Serving the Red Lake and Ear FallsArea of Northwestern Ontario |
Land and HousingLand AvailabilityThe Municipality of Red Lake covers
approximately 681 square kilometres, and consists of 5 communities
including Red Lake, Balmertown, Cochenour, McKenzie Island and
Madsen. There are a large number of serviced and non-serviced lots
in most of the communities including both town and lakefront
locations. Lot prices vary depending on location and zoning and
range from $10,000+ for a serviced town lot to $40,000+ for a
residential waterfront lot. The Municipality of Red Lake has a
vast potential for expansion of both full-time and seasonal
residences, in both a town and/or waterfront location. While
commercial properties in the downtown business areas are limited
the Municipality has 2 industrial parks one at Red Lake and one
adjacent to Balmertown which provide opportunities for
expansion. Housing StockAccording to Statistics Canada in 1996 there were a total of 1640 occupied dwellings in the Municipality of Red Lake including the communities of Red Lake, Balmertown, Cochenour and McKenzie Island. Of these dwelling 1170 were considered owned private dwellings and 470 were rented private dwellings. The average value of owned occupied dwellings in 1996 was $96,746 (Golden) and $101,856 (Red Lake). There were 12 housing starts in 1998 and a construction permit value of $5,835,265.
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The Chukuni Communities Development Corporation
A Community Futures Development Corporation 137 Howey Street, Box 250, Red Lake, Ontario Canada P0V 2M0 Phone: 807 727-3275 Fax: 807-727-3285 Email List |
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