PLANNING FOR GROWTH NORTH
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Northern Settlements in the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District

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What is a northern settlement?
A northern settlement is a type of community within the municipality known as the District. In the District there are 11 northern settlements, 14 resorts subdivisions, 9 cluster subdivisions and upwards of 8,000 leases. Northern Municipal Services (NMS) holds the unique responsibility to act as the local government authority for the District. Northern settlements are administered in consultation with the Local Advisory Committee.
 
What is a Local Advisory Committee?
A local advisory committee (LAC) is a committee elected every four years to act in an advisory capacity to NMS. They make recommendations on the affairs of the northern settlement and on the finances and welfare of the northern settlement and its residents. 
 
What is a Northern Municipal Advisor?
The Northern Municipal Advisor (municipal advisor) is a member of the NMS branch who administers the 11 northern settlements. The municipal advisor will work with the LAC in making recommendations on:
  • conduct of settlement business and making sure legislation is followed.  
  • preparing current year’s operating budget and capital works spending plans.
  • conducting LAC elections.
  • supervising, approving, hiring, discipling, and terminating settlement employees.
  • reviewing and analyzing monthly financial statements.   
  • controlling expenditures.

The municipal advisors of NMS are Sandra Galambos and Kathryn Weinhofer.  Advisors can be reached by emailing nms@gov.sk.ca.

What is an LAC meeting?
All meetings of the LAC must be open to the public. In each settlement, LAC meetings will be publicly advertised prior to the meeting. The LAC meeting is an advisory committee meeting where the committee does business such as: reviewing financial statements, discussing business and passing resolutions. If a member of the public would like to speak at a meeting they need to request to be a delegate prior to the meeting. An LAC must follow the law for governing its proceedings, calling meetings, the conduct of its members and generally for the transaction of its business.
 
The main purpose of a meeting is to see that all items of business are proposed, considered and decided upon. All items should be properly introduced by way of motions. A seconder to a motion is not required. The LAC may make recommendations by resolution. 
 
What is an LAC Resolution?
Resolutions are the basis for making recommendations to the minister. Every resolution must be passed by a majority vote of the members present at a duly constituted meeting of the LAC. The resolutions passed by a LAC are only recommendations to the minister. They are not valid until approved by the minister or their representative (the municipal advisor). The basic questions that must be answered so that each resolution is able to stand alone include:  
  1. What?
  2. Where?
  3. When?
  4. Who?
  5. Why?
  6. How much?
 
Questions?
Please email nms@gov.sk.ca


Settlement Information Pages & Maps

Bear Creek
Located in northwestern Saskatchewan, Bear Creek is located along highway 155, and has a population of 45 people.  

Brabant Lake
Located in north-central Saskatchewan along highway 102, Brabant Lake has a population of 27 people. 
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Camsell Portage
Located in the far north in Saskatchewan, Camsell Portage is an adorable community with a population of only 9 people. 
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Descharme Lake
Located in northwestern Saskatchewan, Descharme Lake is located adjacent to highway 955 extending north of La Loche, SK, with a population of 26 people. 
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Garson Lake
Located in the far northwest portion of the province, bordering the Alberta - Saskatchewan boundary, Garson Lake has a population of 10 people.  
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Missinipe
Located in north-central Saskatchewan, also along highway 102, Missinipe is an adorable community located on the edge of the Lac La Ronge Provincial Park and has a population of 27. 
Sled Lake
Located in northwestern Saskatchewan, Sled Lake has a population of 39 people.



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Southend
Located in northeastern Saskatchewan, Southend is located at the southern portion of Reindeer Lake and has a population of 35 people.  
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Stanley Mission
Located in north-central Saskatchewan, Stanley Mission is located within the boundaries of the Lac La Ronge Provincial Park and has a population of 104.

Uranium City
Located in the far north, Uranium City is the most northern city within the province of Saskatchewan and has a population of 91 people.

Wollaston Lake
Located in the far north, the community of Wollaston Lake is located on the eastern shores of Lake Wollaston, and has a population of 96 people.  


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  • Home
  • Northern Municipal Services
    • About Northern Municipal Services
    • District Administration (municipality) >
      • About the District (municipality)
      • Assessment Notice FAQ
      • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
      • Employment Opportunities
    • Public Notices in the District
    • Northern Municipal Trust Account Programs >
      • About the NMTA & Board
      • Northern Capital Grants Program
      • Northern Water and Sewer Program
      • Wildfire Mitigation Project
    • Northern Planning and Sustainability Unit >
      • About NPS Unit
      • Planning for Growth North
  • Northern Communities & Areas
    • The Northern Saskatchewan Administration District (NSAD)
    • Towns >
      • La Ronge
      • Creighton
    • Northern Villages >
      • Air Ronge
      • Beauval
      • Buffalo Narrows
      • Cumberland House
      • Denare Beach
      • Green Lake
      • Ile-a-la Crosse
      • La Loche
      • Pelican Narrows
      • Pinehouse
      • Sandy Bay
    • Northern Hamlets >
      • Black Point
      • Cole Bay
      • Dore Lake
      • Jans Bay
      • Michel Village
      • Patuanak
      • St. George's Hill
      • Stony Rapids
      • Timber Bay
      • Turnor Lake
      • Weyakwin
    • District >
      • About
      • Northern Settlements >
        • About
        • Bear Creek
        • Brabant
        • Camsell Portage
        • Descharme Lake
        • Garson Lake
        • Missinipe
        • Sled Lake
        • Southend
        • Stanley Mission
        • Uranium City
        • Wollaston Lake
      • Resort Subdivisions >
        • About
        • East Trout Lake
        • Jan Lake
        • Keeley Lake
        • Lac La Plonge
        • Little Amyot Lake
        • Little Bear Lake
        • Michel Point
        • Napatak
        • Ramsey Bay
        • Sturgeon Weir
        • Tower Beach
        • Tyrrell Lake
        • Waden Bay
        • Whelan Bay
      • Cluster Subdivisions >
        • Deschambault Lake Subdivision
        • Eagle Point Subdivision
        • English Bay Subdivision
        • Kinoosao Subdivision
        • Lamp Lake Subdivision
        • Lloyd Lake Subdivision
        • Nemeiben Lake Subdivision
        • Potato Lake Subdivision
        • Sturgeon Landing Subdivision
      • Development and Land Sales in the District
      • Public Notices in the District
    • Lac La Ronge Planning Area >
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      • Development in the Planning Area
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  • Contact Us