Title: AEDTC Presentation SEDA Conference
1AEDTC Presentation SEDA Conference
- Actual presentation used by AEDTC to promote the
need for all-weather roads in region. - Presentation focuses on the benefits received by
the region, southern Saskatchewan and the federal
government. - Handout for conference package modified from
original. - All pictures are also removed.
2Athabasca All-Weather Roads BriefingtoSaskat
chewan Conservative CaucusSaskatchewan
Senatorsby Grand Chief Ron Michel Prince
Albert Grand Council Chief Fred Throassie
Black Lake First NationChief Victor Fern Fond
du Lac First NationChief Louis Josie Hatchet
Lake First NationTerri Daniels Mayor,
Wollaston Settlement Geoff Gay Manager, AEDTC
on behalf of the Athabasca regionSept. 27,
2006
3Why Are We Here
- To Secure All-Weather Gravel Roads for
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- Wollaston Lake 107 kms. to replace ice road and
barge - Black Lake/Stony Rapids 180 kms. to replace an
overland winter road - Fond du Lac 84 kms. to replace overland/ice
road (short crossing required) - Current, Total Estimated Cost 65 million
- REQUEST Your Support to acquire 50 Funding -
Federal Government
4We are
- Significant contributors to the Saskatchewan /
Canada economy and future, major contributors. - Determined to ensure the residents will
participate in the economy of their region. - Aggressive, persistent and proactive in forming
economic development agencies and companies. - Committed to improving the economy and
opportunities for residents. - Not looking for a handout but the provision of
Infrastructure that will allow the Athabasca
Basin to better compete and contribute. - Looking to work with the Saskatchewan
Conservative Caucus to ensure economic
development occurs to the benefit of Saskatchewan
and Canada.
5Summary of Presentation
- What and where is
- the Athabasca Region?
- Economy.
- Transportation Need
- For All-Weather Roads.
- Confirm Canadas 50
- Commitment.
6Remaining Slides in Presentation
- Where is the Athabasca Region
- Map showing Manitoba, Sask and Alberta
- Map showing Athabasca proximity to NWT and
Nunavut. - Map showing location of Athabasca region within
Saskatchewan. - What is the Athabasca Region
- Communities in the region.
- Detailed map showing community locations.
- Economy.
- Athabasca region economy
- Athabasca region economy (cont)
- Mineral permits map of region.
- Athabasca region economy (cont)
- Athabasca economy a benefit to Southern Sask and
Canada. - Our economic development agencies.
7Remaining Slides In Presentation (Cont).
- Our economic development agencies (cont).
- ABDLP Share Performance.
- Chart showing ABDLP ownership.
- Picture of Athabasca Health Facility.
- Shortcomings Opportunities in Economy.
- Statement of communities isolation from overall
economy. - Various pictures of roads, activity.
- Infrastructure Need Transportation All Weather
Roads. - Athabasca Community Public Access to South.
- Summary of public transportation access.
- Map showing location of proposed roads.
- Picture showing problem area on ice road.
- High cost of living in Athabasca region.
- Confirm Canadas 50 commitment.
- Athabasca Region request.
- Federal Govt Position on this project.
8Remaining Slides In Presentation (Cont)
- Federal Position on Project (cont).
- Provincial Position on Project.
- Provincial Position on Project (cont).
- Benefits to Federal Government.
- Benefits to Southern Saskatchewan.
- What steps are required.
- Details of Various ABDLP entities.
- ABDLP Various Entities.
- Athabasca Basin Exploration.
- Points North Freight Forwarding Ltd.
- Points Athabasca Contracting Ltd.
- Athabasca Seasonal Road Maintenance
- Students from road building training program
2005. - Road Builder Training Program 2005.
- Mudjatik Thyssen Mining Joint Venture.
- Athabasca Basin Security and Janitorial.