Recent News
Community Choir singing again
The community choir is starting practices every Wednesday beginning October 7, 2009 from 6 - 7 p.m.
Please come to the United Church before 6 p.m. (doors will open early).
Jeremy is back to teach new songs. Bring your guitar or voice. No experience needed and new members welcome - especially guys.
The community choir will be performing their Christmas concert on Sunday, December 6th at the United Church.
For more information, please contact 774-1098.
Starting the treatment and recovery process for prescription drug addiction
Over the past months, Sandy Lake developed and implemented a two-week treatment program for prescription drug users.
The intervention project was designed by a working group consisting of Chief and Council, the Nurse-in-Charge, Sandy Lake Health Authority, and other parties, in response to the overwhelming need for support and treatment to help prescription drug users quit their addiction.
International FASD Awareness Day in Sandy Lake
There will be a free breakfast for the community on September 9th. Everyone is welcome to go to the arena at 8:30 a.m.
Also, a community walk will start at the old airport terminal on September 10th at 1:00 p.m.
This is the third year the Child Wellness Program has hosted events in the community to promote awareness on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
Lil League baseball finishes another fun summer
More than 120 children between the ages of 5-12 years participated in this summers Lil League, said coordinator Gary Manoakeesic.
The children were divided into two age divisions: Lil League for 8-12 year olds and Lil Tykes for 5-7 year olds. Both divisions shared the same team names.
The final games between the RC Hawks, Old Sawmill Bears, River Wolverines, and Centre Coyotes were broadcast live on Sandy Lake radio.
Health staff make presentation to visiting MPP's
The Select Committee on Mental Health and Addiction is a group of 8 MPP's from southern Ontario.
They discussed the community's new strategy on the intervention and prevention of prescription drug abuse.
