The Sturgeon Lake Limited Partnership was established between the Sturgeon Lake Indian Band and an incorporated company – Sturgeon Lake Developments Ltd. In 2009.  The legal arrangements are:

• Sturgeon Lake Indian Band (First Nation) – holding 99.99% of the shares in the Limited Partnership – the shares are held in trust on behalf of the membership by the incumbent Chief and Council. The Band is not involved in managing the day-to-day operations of the Partnership.
• Sturgeon Lake Developments Ltd. – operates/manages all the Partnership businesses.
• The Limited Partnership is legally structured by way of a “Partnership Agreement”.

SLFN Shareholder Information:

• Population:-2,273 members; approximately one half of whom live on Sturgeon Lake Reserve 101. Most the off-reserve members reside in Prince Albert and Saskatoon.
• Available Labor Force – 50% of the total membership
• Current Labor Force participation rate – 38.2%
• Government: – Chief and 6 Councilors elected for 3-year terms
• Sturgeon Lake 101 and 101A Reserves – 22,000 acres
• Extensive Gravel and sand deposits ~ 14.1 million cubic yards tested commercial quality
• Water – 80% ownership of Sturgeon Lake including lake bed

Treaty Land Entitlement – currently under negotiation – potential to acquire additional 3,430 shortfall acres and 38,970 equity acres or cash equivalent of $10.4 million

• Sturgeon Lake 101 and 101A Reserves – Over 22,000 acres
• Extensive Gravel and sand deposits ~ 14.1 million cubic yards tested commercial quality
• Water – 80% ownership of Sturgeon Lake including lake bed
• Treaty Land Entitlement – currently under negotiation – potential to acquire additional 3,430 shortfall acres and 38,970 equity acres or cash equivalent of $10.4 million

For more information about Sturgeon Lake First Nation, go to: www.slfn.ca

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