Recent News
Scott Meekis Enters the Den in Thunder Bay
THUNDER BAY, ON - May 22, 2014
Scott Meekis was one of five finalists to Enter the Den today in Thunder Bay. The Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School graduate from Sandy Lake presented his business plan, Native Beadwork in the competition inspired by the popular Canadian television show The Dragons Den.
According to Scott, Native Beadwork would sell traditional hand-crafted products like moccasins, mukluks, mitts and hats made by himself and other craftspeople from Sandy Lake.
Sandy Lakers Run 10 Mile Road Race in Thunder Bay
Sandy Lake competed in the annual Fire Fighter’s 10 Mile Road Race in Thunder Bay this Victoria Day.
A total of 15 runners representing Sandy Lake were a part of the 1,100 runners to trek the 10 miles along Lake Superior starting from the south end of Simpson Street to Marina Park and back.
Two youth teams participated in the rally event. The Sandy Lake Running Club finished in first place and the Thomas Fiddler Turbos placed 11th in their respective categories.
A total of 15 runners representing Sandy Lake were a part of the 1,100 runners to trek the 10 miles along Lake Superior starting from the south end of Simpson Street to Marina Park and back.
Two youth teams participated in the rally event. The Sandy Lake Running Club finished in first place and the Thomas Fiddler Turbos placed 11th in their respective categories.
Students in Toronto to Perform at OLI Performance
May 8, 2014 - Sandy Lake, ON
Students from Thomas Fiddler Memorial High School will be performing at the 7th Annual Outside Looking In (OLI) Performance on May 14, 2014 at the Winter Garden Theatre in Toronto.
Listen to the Community Christmas Choir's CD
In December 2009, the Community Christmas Choir celebrated its 10th Annual Christmas Concert. The Choir had been performing since 2000 with an avid group of community members of all ages and musical talents. Accompanying the voices in harmony were instruments like acoustic guitar, accordian, violin, keyboard, and tone-chimes.
To celebrate the 10th Annual Christmas Concert, the Choir recorded and released a CD.
To celebrate the 10th Annual Christmas Concert, the Choir recorded and released a CD.
School Nutrition Program Discontinued Due To Funding Cutbacks
Sandy Lake, ON - April 28, 2014
The following memo was presented to Chief and Council today by Ontario Works Administrator David B. Fiddler.
MEMO
To: Chief and Council
From: David B. Fiddler, Ontario Works Social Services Administrator
Date: April 28, 2014
RE: NCB – National Child Benefit Funding Cutback
The following memo was presented to Chief and Council today by Ontario Works Administrator David B. Fiddler.
MEMO
To: Chief and Council
From: David B. Fiddler, Ontario Works Social Services Administrator
Date: April 28, 2014
RE: NCB – National Child Benefit Funding Cutback
