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Viewers and visitors to the Sandy Lake website can now make comments to the news stories.
You can share your thoughts on what's going on in our community by commenting on the news stories featured on the main page of the website. You aren't required to leave your real name but all comments have to be approved by administration before it is posted.
If you know of something exciting going on in our community or have photos to share, please contact the communications officer so that it can be a part of this website.
You can share your thoughts on what's going on in our community by commenting on the news stories featured on the main page of the website. You aren't required to leave your real name but all comments have to be approved by administration before it is posted.
If you know of something exciting going on in our community or have photos to share, please contact the communications officer so that it can be a part of this website.
Sandy Lake Canadian Rangers honored with headstones
Two former members of the Canadian Rangers were recognized for their service in a ceremony today in Sandy Lake.
Delilah Meekis and Frederick Meekis both served in the Canadian Forces as members of Sandy Lake Canadian Ranger Patrol Group before passing away.
"This is historically significant", said Capt. Bob Munroe, adjuctant for the Canadian Rangers.
Delilah Meekis and Frederick Meekis both served in the Canadian Forces as members of Sandy Lake Canadian Ranger Patrol Group before passing away.
"This is historically significant", said Capt. Bob Munroe, adjuctant for the Canadian Rangers.
Sandy Lake featured in newspaper diabetes series
Sandy Lake is being featured in a newspaper article series on diabetes.
The series' first installment features Sandy Lake's plight with diabetes.
Canwest News is publishing the series in their newspapers and on the website www.canada.com.
Click here to view the article.
The series' first installment features Sandy Lake's plight with diabetes.
Canwest News is publishing the series in their newspapers and on the website www.canada.com.
Click here to view the article.
Canada and Ontario's top first nation leaders make a quick visit to Sandy Lake
AFN National Chief Shawn Atleo, Ontario Regional Chief Angus Toulouse, and NAN Grand Chief Stan Beardy made a quick visit to Sandy Lake this morning. The three were on their way to neighbouring community Koocheching.
Several community members welcomed the chiefs at the airport. Sandy Lake chief Adam Fiddler, council members, and junior chief Cyrus Rae led the chiefs on a tour of the elementary and high schools and of the community before meeting for lunch and discussion at the band office.
