Deschambault Lake, Saskatchewan facts for kids
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Deschambault Lake
Kimosom Pwatinahk 203
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 Deschambault Lake, Saskatchewan
Location in Saskatchewan
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Government | |
| • Type | First Nations Band government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.04 km2 (3.10 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,194 |
| • Density | 148.5/km2 (385/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central Standard Time) |
| Area code(s) | 306 |
| Highways | Hwy 106, Hwy 911 |
Deschambault Lake (also known as Kimosom Pwatinahk 203) is a small community in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It is located right on the edge of Deschambault Lake. The closest city, Flin Flon, Manitoba, is about 145 kilometers (90 miles) east on Highway 106.
Deschambault Lake is at the end of Highway 911, which is about 31 kilometers (19 miles) long. The main way people earn money here is through commercial fishing. Other important jobs are at the Kistapiskaw School, which teaches students from kindergarten to grade 12, and the local health clinic. This community is part of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN).
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What is Deschambault Lake Like?
The community of Deschambault Lake is located 340 kilometers (211 miles) northeast of Prince Albert. You can reach it by driving about 30 kilometers (19 miles) on a gravel road off the paved Hanson Lake Road (Highway 106).
The nearest larger towns are Creighton and Flin Flon, which are about 140 kilometers (87 miles) to the east. Most people from Deschambault Lake often travel to these towns. They go there for shopping, doctor or dentist appointments, and fun activities.
Local Jobs and Activities
People in Deschambault Lake work in several different areas. Some make crafts, while others are involved in trapping animals or fishing. Harvesting wild rice and working at a sawmill are also important jobs.
For fun, people in the community enjoy many outdoor activities. These include skating, playing hockey, and riding snowmobiles. They also like cross-country skiing, boating, camping, and fishing.
The Kistapiskaw School provides education for all ages, from kindergarten up to grade twelve. There are two churches in the community: an Anglican church and an Evangelical church. The community also has an ice arena, a restaurant, and two convenience stores. One of these stores even has a gas station.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has a small office here. Four police officers live in the community to help keep everyone safe.
Staying Healthy: Health Care Services
The Deschambault Lake Health Centre is open from Monday to Friday. It offers public health programs and treatment services. It also provides emergency care 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
If someone needs an ambulance, it comes from Pelican Narrows. The ambulance team meets a special medivac (medical evacuation) team from the community at the highway junction.
Doctors from Flin Flon visit the health centre two days a week. Four nurses work at the centre, including the nurse in charge. These nurses work with other community health staff. Together, they provide all the health programs and treatments for the community.
A home-care nurse and home-health aides also work here. They help deliver care to people in their homes and throughout the community. There is also a coordinator and workers who focus on mental health and addictions support. A full-time dental therapist offers dental services to the community and the school from the clinic. The nurses and other health professionals are provided with furnished places to live.
Population Information
In the 2021 Census, the community of Kimosom Pwatinahk 203 (Deschambault Lake) had a population of 840 people. These people lived in 159 of the 166 homes available. This number was a decrease from its 2016 population of 1,046 people. The community covers a land area of about 1.4 square kilometers (0.54 square miles). In 2021, this meant there were about 600 people living per square kilometer (1,554 people per square mile).
