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Bearskin Airlines & Perimeter Aviation
Awarded the Humanitarian Excellence Award
From InteliSys Aviation Systems
InteliSys Aviation Systems, a Bearskin Airlines and Perimeter
leader in airline reservation and Aviation have given back to their
cargo management solutions, communities in so many ways and
honoured Bearskin Airlines have made a big impact with their
and Perimeter Aviation for their contributions. They have supported
outstanding achievements at very important initiatives in a
their 2021 Virtual Airline Growth wide range of areas from: teaming
Awards on February 25, 2021. up with local radio stations to
make Christmas more special for
Bearskin Airlines and Perimeter youth; supporting local food bank
Aviation won the Humanitarian programs; helping to increase the
Excellence Award for raising more number of safe, inclusive spaces in
than $3 million for breast cancer their communities; and partnering
screening, awareness and assessment with the Robb Nash Project to raise
through the Bearskin Airlines mental health awareness. They have
Hope Classic over the last 24 years. raised money for a local Health
They are dedicated to making their Centre, provided Canadians in need
community a better place and with free travel to access medical
their impact is felt far and wide. care far from home, sponsored
the NADF Awards that recognize
Excellence in Aboriginal Business,
and helped Books with Wings
deliver 17,000 books to children.
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Welcome Aboard!
By Nick Vodden, President of Perimeter Aviation
followers, a substantial “opt in” email database of loyal
customers, via bearskinairlines.com and perimeter.ca
and starting Fall 2021 – via our new Mobile App.
I am also pleased to share with you some of the
significant changes occurring within our company with
each issue, but first, let’s get flying again! When your
I am pleased to introduce you to the first digital community leadership permits non-essential flying
issue of Connecting Horizons. With roots dating again, we are ready to help you save! Starting Canada Day
back to 1994, this magazine has evolved continually weekend through Labour Day, all Manitoba communities
to remain relevant to its devoted readers. served will save big every weekend to Thompson and
Winnipeg. In Northern Ontario, remote communities
Originally named Bear Country Magazine, 94 issues served will find big savings to Winnipeg, Sioux Lookout and
were published and distributed in the seat back pocket Thunder Bay and our Bearskin Airlines brand customers
of every Bearskin Airlines aircraft. Following the 2018 will also save systemwide. Simply book online starting
merger of Bearskin Airlines and Perimeter Aviation, June 28th or call our Reservations toll free for more info.
the magazine was rebranded as Connecting Horizons,
reflecting the flow of our passengers and increased Our new Mobile App is also something I am excited
connections within a larger geographical region. to talk about. Coming this Fall, use your mobile device to
make reservations, monitor your Connecting Rewards point
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issues educate our readers about the many First Nations
communities and cities we serve including Winnipeg I would be remiss if I did not remind you that we
and many of Northern Ontario’s largest cities and were at the forefront of the airline industry in following
smaller communities. We focus on promoting events, Manitoba Health, Canada Health and Transport Canada
tourism and economic development reaching community guidelines to keep you safe during this pandemic
members as well as all levels of government employees, and we will not stop until it is safe to do so. Visit our
Indigenous groups, business owners and management website to read about all the steps we are taking.
personnel in a variety of sectors including forestry, mining,
construction, education, healthcare, communication, On behalf of everyone at Perimeter Aviation I want
and technology, among others. We will also keep you to thank you for your continued support. The current
informed with what is new at Perimeter Aviation. pandemic has been tough on all of us and stay at home
orders have been tougher for those who want to fly
Distribution targets our frequent flyers via many again. We are committed to continuing to work together
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of government employees, Indigenous groups, business owners
and management in a variety of sectors including forestry and
mining, education, healthcare, communications and technology.
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media followers, plus a substantial “opt in” email database of
loyal customers via bearskinairlines.com and perimeter.ca Community Profiles:
Fort Frances, Red Lake,
• Starting Fall 2021, distribution via our new Mobile App! Thompson, Sault Ste. Marie,
• Advertisers receive digital copies. Ads will link to their websites. Brochet, Sandy Lake
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Sioux Lookout – Northwestern
Ontario’s Boom Town 16
Perimeter Aviation Celebrates
60 Years of Service 22
What’s Happening in
Thunder Bay This Summer 27
Six Reasons to put Sudbury
on Your Event Radar 31
Blue Print for Success:
Education, Skilled Trades Training 35
Aggressive Mineral Commodity
Prices in N.W.O. Mining Boom 40
on the cover
Residents from God’s Lake Narrows enroute to
Winnipeg to attend the Red River Exhibition.
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The Manitoba
Museum’s new
‘Prairies Gallery’
portrays the history
of Manitoba.
Credit: Maddy Reico.
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Tourism attractions to add to your
must-sees in Manitoba’s capital city!
Courtesy of Tourism Winnipeg
Named one of the “21 Best Places Maltzan, designed to reflect the The Manitoba Museum has recently
to go in 2021” by Condé Nast Traveler, landscape of the North. It features the renewed more than 40 percent of its
Winnipeg’s generating plenty of buzz world’s first visible vault of its kind, galleries following the completion
thanks to the opening of several which is three stories high and filled of its $20.5 million Bringing Our
new tourism developments, plus with thousands of stunning carvings. Stories Forward renewal project. The
several others under construction museum journey now begins in the
and coming soon. Here’s a rundown Check out INUA, the inaugural refreshed Welcome Gallery, where its
on these exciting local attractions exhibition of Qaumajuq, on now iconic life-sized bison hunt diorama
to include on your trip bucket list. until December 2021. A wide range greets visitors.
of groundbreaking work is on display
in the main gallery, where a dynamic The new Prairies Gallery features
integration of old, modern and artifacts and specimens to highlight
contemporary works and experiences diverse geography, plants and animals
come together through innovative of the region, and tells the stories
programming. INUA brings together of Indigenous peoples and early
Qaumajuq works created by more than 90 Inuit settlers. The sleek Winnipeg gallery
artists from both the urban South reveals the deep, fascinating history
The Winnipeg Art Gallery and from across Northern Canada, of the province’s capital city through
(WAG) recently opened its $65 along with a selection of works by interactive video and audio displays.
million Qaumajuq Inuit art centre circumpolar Indigenous colleagues The beloved replica Nonsuch ship is
(pronounced Kow-ma-yourk or How- and collaborators from areas, such as situated in a 17th-century port city in
ma-yourk) this spring. The building’s Alaska and Greenland. the remodeled Nonsuch Gallery.
name means, “It is bright, it is lit” in
Inuktitut. The WAG has the largest
public collection of contemporary Manitoba Museum gallery refresh New upscale grocer
Inuit art in the world with more than and luxury food hall
13,000 pieces in its growing collection The Manitoba Museum is renowned
and is the only purpose-built Inuit for its portrayal of Manitoba’s rich Hargrave Street Market and
art centre in the world. The museum and diverse history, Planetarium Mottola Grocery are now open at True
is designed by U.S. architect Michael shows and Science Gallery exhibits. North Square, a new $500 million
development and plaza located
downtown just steps from Bell MTS
Place—home of the Winnipeg Jets.
Along with office space, a Sutton Place
Hotel under construction and condos,
True North Square is home to Mottola
Grocery, a chef-driven, boutique food
store. On the second level is a luxury
food hall called Hargrave Street
Market—a beautifully designed space
featuring eight local food and drink
kiosks, along with an on-site brewery,
Lake of the Woods Brewing Co.
Qaumajuq, home of the largest
public collection of contemporary
Inuit art at the Winnipeg Art Gallery.
Credit: Kristhine Guerrero.
Connecting Horizons Magazine 9
The Leaf at Canada’s
Diversity Gardens
Currently under construction and
opening soon, Canada’s Diversity
Gardens project at Assiniboine Park
will explore the human connection
with plants and nature and showcase
Canada’s extraordinary multicultural
heritage. Its indoor component, The
Leaf, is an architecturally brilliant
Above: Boutique horticultural attraction that is the first
food store, Mottola and only garden attraction in North
Grocery in the America to tell Canadians’ cultural
True North Square. stories through the world of plants.
Credit: Maddy Reico. Canada’s Diversity Gardens will also
feature a series of outdoor gardens
Left: Hargrave Street offering distinct landscapes and
Market features eight experiences for visitors.
food and drink kiosks.
Credit: Tyler Walsh. The indoor and outdoor spaces
will be activated with a variety
Below: Artist rendition of educational and engaging
of the new Royal experiences that explore the universal
Aviation Museum connection with plants and natures
of Western Canada. across cultures and over time.
New home for the Royal Aviation
Museum of Western Canada
The Royal Aviation Museum
of Western Canada is home to one
of the largest and most historically
significant aviation collections in
Canada. Founded in 1974, the museum
is dedicated to showcasing Canada’s
remarkable aviation history, the
wonder behind the science of flight,
as well as inspiring futures aviators
and explorers of the sky. In 2022, the
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Stay in Touch at www.perimeter.ca/stayintouch thematic spaces in ways that engage,
educate and inspire.St. Theresa Point First Nation :
Remote But Bustling Community
By Elle Andra-Warner Aerial view of St. Theresa Point First
Nation on the shores of Island Lake.
St. Theresa Point First Nation is a which are in close proximity to The Lake offers great fishing for
remote Oji-Cree fly-in community in each other, were established with lake trout and northern pike.
Manitoba located about 610 kilometres separate administrations to lessen
northeast of Winnipeg on the the workload for one Chief.
southern side of Island Lake.
It may be a remote community, of community roads. In January
Accessible in summer by boat but St. Theresa Point First Nation 2021, Indigenous Services Canada
and float plane, the only year-round has become a progressive leader in determined that the project is not
access to the community is by air its development and investment in likely to cause significant adverse
service with planes landing on the environmental protection projects. environment effects. Construction
gravel airstrip at the airport located For example, what does a fly-in will involve re-grading the road,
on nearby St. Mary Island, about community do with derelict vehicles? resurfacing the side ditch walls,
0.8 nautical miles (1.5 kilometres or repair drainages and apply a road
0.92 miles) north of the community. Well, Soloman Mason from stabilization solution to the entire
In winter, access is also available St. Theresa Point tackled the problem road. Top-off will be a new layer
by winter road for about 1-2 months when more than 5,000 derelict of traffic gravel and applying an
beginning in mid-January. vehicles were found in a community environmentally friendly non-
survey. Solution? After doing research, corrosive dust stabilizer. Construction
The population of St. Theresa a car crusher was purchased in 2014 was scheduled to start in mid-May
Point First Nation is under 5,000 and to flatten the old rusty cars which for completion by early September.
takes in three reserves — Cantin Lake, were first depolluted. When winter
Mukwa Narrows and St. Theresa arrived, the flattened cars were To provide community healthcare,
Point — the latter being the largest loaded on ice road trucks and flat there is a $5.9 million 18,000-square-
and most populated. Council beds — which had already arrived in foot St. Theresa Point Nursing Station,
consists of Chief Marie Wood and community making deliveries — to day hospital and dental station and
eight councillors, elected according be taken to scrap metal facility and staffed by 12 nurses.
to a Custom Electoral System. sold as retrieved scrap metal.
Two schools are in the community
Covering over 7,100 acres Other environmental recycling — St. Theresa Point Elementary
of ancestral lands, St. Theresa Point projects included using motor School and St. Theresa Point High
First Nation is one of the Island Lake’s oil to heat the furnace in the School — with a total attendance
four First Nations, the others being fire hall, recycling old tires and of about 1,300 students. For trades or
Garden Hill, Wasagamack and Red partnering with other communities higher academic programs, students
Lake Sucker. At one time the four were on recycling batteries. need to attend other institutions
part of one single larger Island Lake outside of the community.
First Nation, which signed the 1909 St. Theresa Point also has an
adhesion of Treaty 5. In 1969, four upcoming multi-phase project But there is also another kind
separate First Nation communities, to re-construct 40 kilometres of program that has inspired
Connecting Horizons Magazine 11Indigenous youth in St. Theresa Point,
in particular the Hip-Hop dance group
Brotherhood FN. The program is
offered by Outside Looking In (OLI),
a non-profit registered Canadian
charity, which brings national high
school accredited dance program
to Indigenous youth in remote
communities. And in 2018 it was the
Brotherhood FN — who got their start
in 2015 through OLI — that made
national news with their performance
in the Annual No Stone Unturned
concert in Winnipeg; later a video
St. Theresa Point’s Hip Hop of their performance became a social
dance crew, The Brotherhood FN. media hit. According to their website
Bottom left: St. Theresa Point School. at www.brotherhoodfn.com, they are
primarily a Hip-Hop group, perform
their own choreography, mix all their
own music, and for the last couple
of years have been travelling to other
First Nations communities to perform
and offer dance workshops to the
community’s youth. They work to
“raise awareness around prevention
of suicide and alcohol/drug abuse.”
St. Theresa Point was recently
in the national news when the
community’s only church, St. Theresa
Point Roman Catholic Church, was
destroyed by fire on April 4, 2021.
Miraculously, what remained almost
intact was a 2x3 foot canvas picture
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of Virgin Mary. Over the last two years,
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12 Connecting Horizons MagazinePerimeter Aviation Delivers ‘Healthy Eating’
to Northern Communities
If you are a resident living in an community; have a year-round website of Nutrition North Canada at
isolated northern community with population according to national www.NutritionNorthCanada.gc.ca.
no road access, there is a way to go census. Nutrition North programs
grocery shopping to buy a wide variety exceed 100 million dollars annually Currently, NNC subsidizes the
of healthy foods at an affordable cost and customers who shop directly with transportation by air to a total of
just like residents living in southern Winnipeg based suppliers save up to 121 isolated Canadian communities
communities. And the order can 30% compared to other retailers. in Canada, including 17 in Manitoba
even be delivered by air through and 27 in Northern Ontario.
the services of Perimeter Aviation Launched in 2011, NNC replaces
within 72 hours from drop off. the Food Mail program for The goal is to promote “healthy
transportation subsidy which was run eating” by providing better access and
It is thanks to the Nutrition by Canada Post from the 1960s and by affordability to nutritious foods, based
North Canada (NNC), a Government Department of Indian and Northern on Canada Food Guide’s four food
of Canada food subsidy program Affairs after 1991. NNC’s subsidized groups of meat, dairy, grain and fruits/
that helps to fly in healthy, nutritious food categories include fruits and vegetables. In all the eligible isolated
perishable food to eligible remote vegetables; grain products; milk and communities, Health Canada and
Northern communities which alternatives; meat and alternatives; the Public Health Agency of Canada
are identified as those that lack country and traditional foods; and fund and support as part of NNC,
year-round surface transportation non-food items such as diapers, “culturally appropriate retail and
(no permanent road, rail or marine); hygiene products, and toothpaste. community-based” nutrition education
have an airport, post office or grocery A list of food and non-food items activities with the communities
store; meet definition of northern that are subsidized is available on the deciding which ones to offer. Activities
Connecting Horizons Magazine 13include everything from nutrition traditions, values and food choices and arrange for delivery? It’s
workshops, healthy cooking classes of Aboriginal peoples in Canada and easy! They just call one of NNC’s
for all ages, and traditional or country the importance of both traditional registered Southern suppliers and
food harvesting and preparation to and store-bought foods. The guide the supplier will take care of the
development of education materials includes examples of traditional rest. Orders online via email or
on local nutritious food. It is all foods such as bannock, game meat social media are also available.
about learning more about healthy and wild rice, as well including Southern suppliers are defined by
eating, developing skills in selecting alternate choices in each food group. NNC as “food providers operating
and preparing healthy store-bought Recommendations are based on the out of non-NNC communities that
and traditional or country food. 2007 Canada’s Food Guide and the supply eligible items directly to
publication is available in Ojibway, individuals, small northern retailers,
Health Canada has also produced Cree, Woods Cree and Inuktitut. commercial establishments (such as
the “Eating Well with Canada’s restaurants) and social institutions
Food Guide: First Nations, Inuit and So, how does a resident in one (such as daycares).” Anyone living
Metis”, the first national tailored of the eligible northern communities in an eligible northern community
food guide which reflects the place a direct order for the groceries qualifies to direct order subsidized
food from a registered supplier.
Perimeter Aviation works with
NNC suppliers to fly food to more
than 22 northern communities in
Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario
on the airline’s daily scheduled flights.
Many flights carry NNC subsidized
food and while most shipments
fly out of Perimeter’s private
terminal at Winnipeg International
Airport, shipments can also be
flown out from Perimeter bases at
Sioux Lookout and/or Thompson.
Perimeter facilitates the NNC
program once the order reaches
the airport. Anyone living in an
eligible northern community calls
one of the food suppliers and puts
in their grocery order. The supplier
puts the order together, delivers it to
Perimeter at the airport and we ship
it out within 72 hours after drop-off,
sometimes within a couple of hours
on the same day. Northern retailers
and individuals can both benefit from
the program. The NNC program
is available to anyone living in an
eligible community and Perimeter
offers a home delivery program in
select communities, delivering your
order right to your doorstep!
For anyone interested in more
information, including Northern
residents or any food provider
interested in being a Southern supplier,
please contact Perimeter Cargo Air for
information, toll-free 1-800-665-8986.
14 Connecting Horizons MagazinePerimeter and NNC,
Shipping Nutritious Food
at the Lowest Prices!
Living in the North is costly. Whether you are shipping
fridge, freezer, dry groceries, or non-food items like diapers
Lac Brochet Tadoule
Lake or hygiene products, high shipping costs make it di�cult for
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Northerners. That's where Nutrition North Canada (NNC)
and Perimeter Aviation come into the picture.
South
NNC is a Government of Canada program that
Indian
Lake
York subsidizes perishable nutritious food for people living
in isolated Northern communities. For complete
Landing Shamattawa
Thompson
details on how this program works, visit
www.nutritionnorthcanada.gc.ca.
Oxford House
Cross Lake
God's Lake
Narrows
God's River
In support of the NCC program,
Norway House
Red
Sucker Lake Perimeter Aviation has established a
Wasagamack Island Lake close relationship with various NNC
suppliers o�ering low shipping rates
St. Theresa
Point Sachigo
Sandy Lake
Deer Lake
Lake Weagamow and fast service. NNC orders are
North delivered within 72 hours.
Spirit
Pikangikum Lake
In select communities,
Perimeter also o�ers
Red
Lake
home delivery right to
your doorstep!
Kenora Sioux Lookout
Winnipeg Dryden
Fort Frances
For more information: 1-800-665-8986
Thunder Baysioux lookout
,
Northwestern Ontario s Boom Town
By Lorna Olson
Sioux Lookout, about halfway From many years of building management, private-sector
between Winnipeg and Thunder Bay, trust, the Sioux Lookout Friendship fundraising, and developing
is situated on the shores of many Accord (SLFA), a relationship organizations that focus on work
lakes: Pelican, Abram, Minnitaki, agreement was established between with First Nations. He is a member
and Lost Lake. With highway, the First Nations communities of the Oneida Nation of the
rail and air connections, the of Slate Falls, Cat Lake, Lac Seul, Thames, in southwestern Ontario.
Municipality serves as a hub for KI and the Municipality.
more than 30,000 people in 29 The SLFAEDC secured a
remote First Nations Communities. Along with the Kenora District partnership with Northern College
Services Board, Meno Ya Win and the Haileybury School of Mines,
The Municipality and its Health Centre, Sioux Lookout to deliver training programs for
neighbouring First Nations have First Nations Health Authority mining, skilled trades, and hospitality
worked hard to build a relationship and the Municipality, the SLFA is and culinary positions to local youth
based on trust and collaboration advocating for a Detox and Treatment and incumbent workers. The Sioux
to achieve mutual goals, according Centre with supportive housing. Lookout School of Mining will be
to Mayor Doug Lawrance. In the the training hub of Northwestern
past 40 years, Sioux Lookout has In 2020, to address the needs and Ontario, and is backed by ten mining
transformed from a forestry and goals of the SLFA Chiefs, the Sioux and related industry companies
industrial town into a regional Lookout Friendship Accord Economic to provide support and job
administrative centre for tribal Development Corporation, 2750800 opportunities upon completion.
councils, education, health care, ONTARIO LTD. incorporated and is
communications, and social now operating with newly appointed Regarding commercial and
services agencies. More than Executive Director, Jacob Dockstator. residential construction, “We have
half the 700-plus students at the two major projects in the works,”
new high school are drawn from He has experience as a senior- said Economic Development
nearby First Nation communities. level executive, expertise in financial Manager Vicki Blanchard.”
16 Connecting Horizons Magazineblueberry cinnamon buns
Courtesy of the 2020
Blueberry Bake-Off winner,
Vanilla Icing Add 3 cups of flour and then continue
2 tablespoons butter to add a little bit at a time, being
Sheila Suprovich.
careful to not over flour it. When the
1 teaspoon vanilla dough is “workable” it may stick to the
Blueberry Sauce filling 1 tablespoon milk bowl but shouldn’t stick to your hands.
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries 2 cups icing sugar Place dough in slightly greased
2 tablespoons orange juice bowl, cover, and set for 1 hour in
Melt butter on stove top. Add milk an oven that has been warmed to
1/4 cup white sugar and vanilla. Wisk in icing sugar. Add 170 degrees and then shut off.
more milk and vanilla if needed.
1 1/2 teaspoons corn starch in water Flip dough onto lightly floured surface.
Combine blueberries, orange juice Dough Pat it down to release air. Roll out
and sugar in a saucepan over into a long rectangle. Spread both
1 package instant yeast
medium heat. Once broken down, cinnamon and blueberry filling evenly
add corn starch and water mixture 1 cup warm milk and roll tightly.
to thicken. Remove from heat. 2/3 cup sugar Cut into 12 buns and place into a
1/2 cup unsalted melted butter well-greased pan. Cover and let rise
Cinnamon Filling
again for 30 minutes in warmed oven.
1/2 cup unsalted melted butter 2 eggs + 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
Once buns have risen, remove from
1 1/4 cups brown sugar 4 cups flour
oven and pre-heat to 350 degrees.
2 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon Mix yeast, warm milk, and Make sure to adjust the rack to the
1 tablespoon of measured sugar. Let middle of oven. Bake 20-25 minutes,
1 tablespoon corn starch
sit for 10 minutes, until foamy. Stir in until buns are slightly golden on top.
Mix all ingredients together. remaining sugar, butter, and eggs. Drizzle icing over buns and enjoy!
The Hillcrest Development, units that people can rent by the
located next to the Sunset Inn week or month while they do
and Suites encompasses 25 acres short-term contract work or while
of property which has been looking for a permanent residence.
rezoned to Light Industrial. Bruno’s
Contracting (Thunder Bay) Limited “We have conceptual plans
hopes to begin work by June. but are purposely flexible. With
Speaking for Bruno’s, Silvio Di plenty of room for expansion, this
Gregorio explained, “The site has a property offers enterprises the
lot of rock, so there will be blasting, room to start small and grow.”
and then aggregate brought in,
before we can start work on sewer He expects the first business
and water services to the property.” to be up and running within a
year, and that development will
The Sioux Lookout First Nation continue for up to five years.
Health Authority will have an
office, and there will be a gas Total cost of the project is
bar, convenience store, and two estimated at $4,365,000 and is
quick-serve restaurants on the a Public-Private Partnership
site. Di Gregorio said there is a lot (3P): private sector, municipal,
of interest: “There is 100,000 square provincial and federal governments
feet of construction area. We will be all contributing to ensure the
working with local businesses first, strategic economic infrastructure
and then look farther afield. is available to support continued
growth in Sioux Lookout and the
“There is room for an industrial Far North. Blanchard says the
centre, and retail. Another possibility 3P funding partnership speaks
is a short-to-medium stay apartment for the confidence that private
complex — small, fully furnished enterprise has in Sioux Lookout.
Connecting Horizons Magazine 17The Bigwood Lake project is
planned for 100 acres of land next
to the Sioux Lookout Airport. Along
with a hotel and convention centre,
there are plans for three 40-unit
apartment buildings and small
houses along the waterfront. Airport
Manager Ben Hancharuk is confident
that the hotel/convention centre
will provide increased business
for the Sioux Lookout Airport.
A new restaurant will be built
next to Tim Horton’s, at the
corner of Wellington Street and
5th Avenue. With residential property
in high demand, construction
continues on detached homes as
well as multi-unit dwellings.
By far the biggest construction
underway is the Wataynikanayep
Power Development Project, which
will result in more than 1,800 km
(1,120 miles) of electrical transmission
and distribution infrastructure. With
an estimated cost of $1.9 billion,
“this is the largest, Indigenous-led
infrastructure project in Canada,”
noted Blanchard. Once completed
in 2023, it will benefit about
15,000 people who currently rely
on diesel generation for power.
18 Connecting Horizons MagazineSystem Impact Analysis with Hydro
One and the Independent Electricity
System Operator (IESO) to determine
accessing additional power. This
could include possibly tapping into
the Watay line. Co-generation power
options are also being explored.
The Farlinger Park Town Beach
Waterfront Revitalization project
Watay Power is owned by 24 First will be complete by July. Some
Nations in partnership with private features include a multi-purpose
investors. After a year, Pikangikum pavilion, a stage for music and other
First Nation is now connected entertainment, and a new floating
to the provincial grid, and work dock system. It’s a welcoming
continues to provide another 16 place for locals as well as tourists
First Nation communities with clean, who come for Sioux Lookout’s
reliable, affordable electricity. fishing, camping and festivals.
Project manager Outland The 13th Annual Sioux Lookout
Inc. has a 21-acre base camp and Walleye Weekend fishing tournament
The 13th Annual Sioux Lookout materials storage area at the (cancelled in 2020) took place
Walleye Weekend fishing tournament Municipal Airport, with a kitchen, June 12-13 with 75 boats of happy
was held June 12-13, 2021 (top). recreation centre and 250 beds to anglers. The 2021 first place winners
First place winners, Todd and accommodate the workforce. were Todd and Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald (below), caught who caught a two-day total of 22.79
a total of 22.79 pounds of fish! Because of Sioux Lookout’s growing pounds of fish. Jason Murphy and
electrical demands, Blanchard says Kelly Wilson placed second with
Sioux Lookout Hydro is conducting a Tanner McDonald and Kyle Hamilton
finishing third. The top 20 teams
received cash prizes as due to COVID
a presentation ceremony was not held.
Welcome aboard! My name is Margie Boyechko The 39th Annual Blueberry
and I started my aviation career 25 years ago with Festival, running from July 30
Bearskin Airlines. It has been a positive journey through August 8, will be a
for me, including seeing Perimeter Aviation and
combination drive-though, online
Bearskin Airlines come together in 2018.
and outdoor events — more than
When offered the opportunity to purchase shares 100! For updates and to register,
in the company in 2012, I jumped at the chance. email festival@blueberrybert.com
I was very motivated to feel part of the company or telephone (807) 737-3227. The
and participate in its growth. website will show you last year’s
As an Executive Assistant, I am involved in events, and Blueberry Bert is
many aspects of the company daily, including ready to welcome you!
the promotion of our Employee Share Purchase
program. I get a great deal of satisfaction
in assisting our employees to take part in
their future and that of our airline!
Delivering high service levels, as well as our focus on
safety and on-time performance, are the cornerstone
of our airline’s success and as an owner I understand
I am an Owner! that in addition to satisfying our customers when
delivering high service levels, owners also benefit.
Margie Boyechko
Executive Assistant
20 Connecting Horizons MagazineBEARSKIN
AIRLINES
PILOT NOW
FIGHTING FIRES
Emily Crombez, the first female
pilot to crew the Bombardier CL-415
water bomber in 2014, was chosen to
be on the 2020 stamp of the “Canadian
Women Aviatrix Stamp Collection”
by the Canadian Ninety-Nines, the After graduating from “Firefighting involves scooping up
world’s largest and oldest organization Confederation College’s Aviation many loads of water and dropping
of licensed female pilots. Flight Management Program, she them in a specified fire target area,
worked as a pilot in northern while often encountering updrafts,
Crombez’s desire to fly started at an Ontario with Bearskin Airlines turbulence and smoke. You are
early age, obtaining the requirements for before moving on to flying Boeing heavy and slow, performing steep
a private pilot’s licence by 16, and gaining 737s for Westjet and Boeing 787 maneuvers, exercises you are usually
her recreational pilot permit at 17. Dreamliners for Air Canada. taught to avoid,” says Crombez.
Learn about how we are prioritizing the health and safety of our passengers at
www.saultairport.com/healthy-passengers
Connecting Horizons Magazine 21Perimeter Aviation celebrated its In 1964 Bill assumed 100% control subsequently acquired a Beech 18
60th year of service in 2020, and of Perimeter by buying out all the to fly charters. By 1967 the company
although we were disappointed that the shareholders. He then focused was offering a flight school, charter
suspension of our inflight magazine on the flight school offering IFR service, and building up in-house
due to the current pandemic prevented ratings with a Beech Debonair and maintenance functions including
us from telling our story last year, we Beech Musketeer. His vision and avionics and engine overhaul.
are excited about featuring our airline determination laid the foundation
in this premier digital edition! for his company to grow from a 1976 was a noteworthy year for
one-person operation to become one Perimeter in terms of growth, when
Perimeter Aviation was founded by of Canada’s most successful regional approached by Transair who was
William (Bill) J. Wehrle, as Canada’s airlines. Along the way, he personally looking to vacate their northern
first private Instrument Flight Rating logged more than 30,000 hours interior flight routes. Perimeter
(IFR) School. Bill grew up on the of flying time while his company purchased the routes along with
family farm near Lockport, Manitoba, provided the foundation to launch two Twin Otter aircraft growing
and in the early 1950’s decided to many aviators into aviation careers from a small company with just 25
pursue a career in aviation. He learned across Canada and around the world. employees to 100 almost overnight.
to fly at the Winnipeg Flying Club,
where he became Chief Instructor. Perimeter bought their first hangar In 1977 Perimeter purchased
at the Winnipeg International Airport a King Air 100, Beech Duke and
In 1960, Bill and a group in 1964 to start servicing aircraft and Beech Baron to bolster it’s aircraft
of investors purchased a Beech offerings for the charter market.
Debonair to create Perimeter Aviation,
an executive transport, charter, and
training service. Bill was the pilot
and manager of the venture.
Loading freight on a Fairchild
Metro 2 (left) and Perimeter’s
Dash 8 Aircraft (right).
22 Connecting Horizons MagazineTwo brand new Metro aircraft on Garrett turbine engines. In 2000 The purchase of Perimeter in
were purchased in 1978-79 to provide Perimeter worked with Hartzell to 2004 by EIC was perfect timing as
scheduled passenger flights to design a four-bladed prop for the this new public ownership structure
Brandon, Dauphin, Yorkton and Metro 2. The four-blade Hartzell prop brought the accessibility of cash to
Saskatoon, and in 1980 three Beech reduced cabin noise and was better expand. Early in 2005, Perimeter grew
Baron aircraft were acquired to equipped to handle gravel damage substantially following the collapse
fly “bank bag runs” to communities experienced in northern operations. of a major competitor. Perimeter
in Manitoba and Northern Ontario. then took over most of their routes
These bank bag contracts were a stable In 2001, Perimeter started an — more than doubling in size.
piece of business for the company Aeromed air ambulance emergency
through 2016 when the banks elected evacuation service for communities
to use ground transport instead. in Manitoba, with the capability
of providing Aeromed charter service
In 1985 Perimeter moved into its anywhere in North America. As a
current day location, expanded its licensed Air Ambulance provider
Metro fleet and started providing with the Manitoba Health Emergency
flight service to more northern Services Branch, Perimeter currently
Manitoba communities. A new cargo operates six dedicated medivac aircraft
facility was constructed in 1991 beside based at Island Lake, Oxford House,
their Winnipeg terminal and hangar Cross Lake, Winnipeg and Thompson.
facilities to support their growing
shipping business. Throughout the Perimeter Aviation was acquired by Inside Perimeter’s Aeromed
90’s growth continued, including Exchange Income Corporation (EIC) for Medevac operations.
the addition of a hangar for the in May 2004. EIC is a diversified,
training school, and various aircraft acquisition-oriented Canadian
to support expanding scheduled Corporation focused on opportunities
passenger service to communities in aerospace and aviation services and This ability to quickly fill the
in Manitoba and Northern Ontario. equipment and manufacturing. The void was a win-win scenario for the
business plan of the company is to remote communities being served
In 1997 the company received invest in profitable, well established as they were able to maintain a
authorization from Transport companies with strong cash flows much-needed service while entering
Canada to overhaul Garrett turbine operating in niche markets. Perimeter into community partnership
engines to zero-time, making them is one of several airlines owned by EIC agreements with Perimeter Aviation.
the only company in Canada with today includingCalm Air, Keewatin Air, Perimeter pioneered partnership
authorization to do this kind of work Custom Helicopters, and Provincial agreements with many of the First
Airlines. For more information Nations communities served, sharing
about EIC, please visit profits of the operation and delivering
exchangeincomecorp.ca. other benefits as well. In addition
to these benefits, Perimeter also
provides numerous employment
opportunities for First Nations people.
Connecting Horizons Magazine 23In 2005 Perimeter leased a Dash 8
aircraft to enhance service and add (l-r) Aircraft maintenance; Loading
more capacity to St. Theresa Point and test flights are typically flown freight on a Metro 2; Children at
and Island Lake (Garden Hill) and out of smaller airports that are less a Winnipeg Blue Bombers game
in 2006 a 705-operating certification busy than the Winnipeg International courtesy of Perimeter’s ‘Stay in School’
was acquired from Transport Canada, Airport where Perimeter is based. initiative; A Bearskin Airlines Metro
authorizing the flying of Dash 8 with a Perimeter Aviation Dash 8.
aircraft on their own. This marked By the fall of 2016, Perimeter
another noteworthy period for had been connecting the Ontario
the airline as they expanded their communities of Sandy Lake,
cabin class service throughout the Pikangikum and Sachigo Lake with (also owned by EIC) offered joint
remote north. A second Dash 8 the Manitoba capital for more than fares and single-ticket connections
was added to the fleet in 2007. 10 years and decided the time was to and from Thunder Bay and other
right for further expansion in Ontario. destinations served by Bearskin.
The business decision to close its Partnered with Bearskin Airlines in
flight school in 2012 was rooted in October 2016 they expanded service Then in the fall of 2017, Perimeter’s
the evolution of how flight training is into Deer Lake, Weagamow (Round parent company, Exchange Income
delivered today. Most training is now Lake) and North Spirit Lake. The Corporation made the decision
performed using flight simulators, partnership with Bearskin Airlines to join Perimeter Aviation and
Bearskin Airlines. Bearskin Airlines
was acquired by Exchange Income
Corporation in 2011 and the decision
to join these two Northern icons
Welcome aboard! My name is Michael Halhead, was designed to strengthen both
and I am the Chief Financial Officer for Perimeter airlines and facilitate and encourage
Aviation. My primary responsibilities include
continued growth. This merger was
financial planning, reporting, risk management and
completed December 31, 2018.
ensuring the right data is available to help Perimeter
deliver a great customer experience every day.
While Perimeter’s history lies
I have been with the company for 18 years primarily in Manitoba, Bearskin
and I have been an owner for 15 years! Airlines’ roots are deep in the soil
My background in financial management on Northern Ontario. Founded in
really helped me to understand the value 1963, the company was named after
of investing in our company early in my career. Bearskin Lake, a remote Indigenous
I also wanted to be involved in, and share in community located over 600 km
the success of, an exciting organization. north of Thunder Bay, Ontario.
As an owner, I can stand back and see
the big picture and think long term. Although technically Bearskin
Airlines (the legal business entity)
Delivering on-time performance, dispatch reliability
no longer exists, a decision was made
and superior customer service is what helps our
to continue operating the Bearskin
airline to succeed and helping coworkers understand
Brand of service within the new
I am an Owner! how the financial health of the organization helps us
deliver value to the customer is important to me. larger (Perimeter Aviation) airline.
Bringing Perimeter Aviation and
Michael Halhead Bearskin Airlines together allowed
Chief Financial Officer for enhanced travel opportunities
on both airlines throughout a
much broader geographic region.
24 Connecting Horizons MagazineMetros and the Bombardier Dash 8 are of music and words, encouraging them
the aircraft of choice and are ideally to make positive life choices and lead
suited for serving a combination lives of significance and purpose.
of remote northern communities
accessible only by air and/or winter Perimeter also promotes and
roads and the more southern but thin encourages healthy lifestyles
The ability to make one reservation, routes served by Bearskin Airlines. choices for all its customers and
using one ticket and accessing one employees, offering healthier choices
low fare is available between all Perimeter’s main bases are in of food services both in-flight and
Ontario markets served by both Winnipeg and Thompson, Manitoba on-ground. They also continue to
airlines. Interprovincial connections as well as Sioux Lookout and offer a complimentary milk shipping
are also available but do require a Thunder Bay, Ontario. In addition program and facilitate the Nutrition
ground transfer between Perimeter’s to its scheduled service operation North program in an ongoing
private terminal in Winnipeg and the and certified Approved (Aircraft) effort to provide healthy food at an
Winnipeg International Terminal. Maintenance Organization (AMO), economical price into the north.
cargo operations, charters and
Although Perimeter Aviation and Medevac flying are also important The Bill Wehrle Scholarship
Bearskin maintain two websites, aspects of the operation. program was designed to honour
both airlines migrated to a new Perimeter’s founder as well as support
Reservation System in 2018 and Perimeter is committed to the Perimeter’s stay in school program.
utilize the same online booking communities and customers it serves, As Nick Vodden, President and CEO
engine, making it possible to book focusing on three key initiatives of Perimeter Aviation stated, the idea
end to end systemwide travel via including Stay in School Programs, for a scholarship evolved from ongoing
either call center or online. Mental Health and Healthy Living. discussions with the leadership of our
partner communities. “We wanted to
In July 2018, Perimeter’s frequent One stay in School Initiative put an educational program in place
flyer program was rebranded as included partnering with the for the north and the communities
Connecting Rewards and in September Winnipeg Blue Bombers to reward Perimeter serves so we created
2018 the Bearskin Airlines branded favourable school attendance and an aviation scholarship to honour
routes were included in the program leadership skills among northern Bill,” said Vodden, adding “It is part
allowing customers to accrue points students. This partnership allowed of Perimeter’s culture to give back to
and redeem them on the airline brand children to embrace a one-of-a-kind the north, to promote aviation to our
of their choice. In addition to a name VIP Experience consisting of a private customers and to encourage Indigenous
change, the program now features the charter flight to Winnipeg, round-trip youth to consider a career in aviation.”
ability to use Connecting Rewards private transportation to the Bombers
Points for partial and full redemptions game, reserved section of seats at In Ontario, Perimeter’s history
towards a ticket including 25%, Investors Group Field, video board of supporting communities served
50% or 75% toward a flight. recognition, meals and snacks during via its Bearskin Airlines brand is also
the game. A meet-and-greet with very strong with some sponsorships
Although Perimeter’s schedule Bomber players at the end of the game dating back almost 30 years.
has decreased temporarily due and merchandise souvenirs cemented
reduced demand associated with this very positive experience. In 2019 Bearskin Airlines was the
the current pandemic, a pre-COVID Major sponsor of the NADF Nishnawbe
schedule offered more than 750 Mental health issues can be very Aski Development Fund Business
scheduled flights weekly to more prominent in some of the communities Awards for the 29th consecutive
than 35 destinations in Manitoba served, leading the airline to join year. Celebrating aboriginal business,
and Ontario utilizing 44 aircraft forces with the Robb Nash prevention this event was postponed in 2020
including primarily two aircraft types program. This program engages but we are excited about sponsoring
for operational efficiencies. Fairchild young people through the power the 30th Annual Awards!
Connecting Horizons Magazine 25Bearskin Airlines is also the title Ya Win Health Centre Foundation.
sponsor for a pair of women’s curling This annual golf tournament has
bonspiels; The Bearskin Airlines Hope raised more than half a million
Classic and the Bearskin Airlines Skip dollars to support health care for
to Equip. Sponsorship of the Hope community members and many of the
Classic dates back 24 years and has First Nations communities north
raised more than $3,387,700 to fight of Sioux Lookout served by Perimeter
Beast Cancer. All monies raised stay Aviation and Bearskin Airlines.
in Thunder Bay with the Cancer ward
of the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital For 60 years, the management
benefiting Bearskin customers and staff of Perimeter Aviation have
throughout Northwestern Ontario. demonstrated a strong commitment to
the communities and customers served.
Curlers will have to wait another Delivering service to more than 35
year to celebrate the 10th Anniversary communities in Manitoba and Ontario
of the Bearskin Airlines Skip to Equip providing daily scheduled passenger
Classic in Sioux Lookout. (Cancelled flights, and charters as well as Cargo
due to the uncertainty around large service and Aeromed charter services
gatherings and sporting events during to any destination in North America.
the COVID-19 pandemic). Over the
past nine years, this fundraising event We are grateful for the ongoing
has raised over $600,000 for local support from our valued customers
health services in Sioux Lookout. enabling us to continually enhance
our service, as well as provide
Covid protocols at a Perimeter The Bearskin Airlines Charity us the opportunity to give back.
Check-in counter (top); Children Golf Classic was founded 22 years We look forward to serving
from God’s Lake Narrows enjoying ago. This legacy event was established you for another 60 years!
their Community Clean-Up Day and to benefit charities in Sioux Lookout,
BBQ hosted by Perimeter (bottom). but mainly the Sioux Lookout Meno
One Reservation, One Ticket,
One Low Fare! Fort Severn
Bearskin-Wasaya Muskrat
Big Trout
Lake
Angling Lake
Joint Fares!
Dam
Bearskin Kasabonika Lake
Lake Kingfisher Lake
Sachigo
Sandy Lake Wunnumin
Deer Lake Lake Webequie
Lake Weagamow
Summer Beaver
Keewaywin
Bearskin Airlines and Wasaya Airways Poplar Hill
Pikangikum
North
Spirit
Lansdowne
House
have partnered to offer joint fares
Lake
Pickle Fort Hope
Lake
between the Winnipeg International
Red
Lake
Airport and all communities served Winnipeg Kenora Dryden
Sioux Lookout
by Wasaya. Simply contact Bearskin
Airlines or Wasaya directly to book Fort Frances
your flight. One phone call does it all! Thunder Bay
Sault Ste.
Marie
Sudbury
North Bay
26 Connecting Horizons MagazineWhat’s Happening in
Thunder Bay This Summer?
By Elle Andra-Warner
Boats docked at the Thunder Bay
Well, Thunder Bay is quickly in some locations. Free day use Marina on the shores of Lake Superior.
moving forward this summer after entry does not apply to buses.
settling into the new normal after
COVID — and things are buzzing! If you have already purchased
Here’s a quick snapshot of a few a 2021 annual vehicle permit due “The Port of Thunder Bay’s 2021
of the positive happenings. to expire at the end of this year, shipping season is off to a solid start.
no worries — Ontario Parks is Cargo shipments from the beginning
Who doesn’t like something free extending the 2021 permit to expire of the season to April 30 were 20%
this summer? Until September 2, 2021 next year on December 31, 2022. higher than the five-year average,”
Ontario Parks is providing free Or if you have already bought the said Tim Heney, C.E.O., Thunder Bay
weekday daily vehicle permits Monday 2021 summer daily vehicle permit Port Authority. “Domestic vessel calls
through Thursdays for all its 115 expiring on November 30, Ontario during the period were up by seven
provincial parks to visitors where Parks has extended the expiry date over last year while saltie calls were
staff is present and fees are normally to next year on November 30, 2022. down by eight.
collected. The Park will still issue a
valid daily vehicle permit but there Looks like another good year Over at Thunder Bay Airport,
is no cost. Of the 22 provincial parks coming up for Port of Thunder Bay! there was good news from the
in Northwestern Ontario, Kakabeka The season opened March 26 and Government of Canada in funding
Falls is the only one you can book the March shipments exceeded 300,000 safety-related projects.
permit up to five days ahead, either tonnes for the first time on record.
online or by phone at 1-888-668-7275. Grain continues to account for most “Thunder Bay has received $12.3
of the port’s strong cargo volumes; million in capital assistance from
At majority of the provincial parks, during April, 958,953 tonnes of cargo Transport Canada’s Airport Capital
day use hours are from 8:00 am to was shipped out from the port, Assistance Program (ACAP). In 2021,
10:00 pm, though hours may vary of which 843,000 tonnes was grain. two fire trucks will be purchased
Connecting Horizons Magazine 27Prince Arthur’s Landing at
Marina Park features an art
gallery, restaurant, skatepark,
playground and splashpad.
and design work will be completed
to rehabilitate the primary runway
Welcome aboard! My name is Leeann Organ, and associated airfield lighting,”
and I am the Director of Marketing, Systems and said Ed Schmidtke, President and
Revenue Management.
Chief Executive Officer, Thunder Bay
I am primarily responsible for distribution International Airports Authority Inc.
systems and the revenue management function, “Construction will be completed in
as well as digital platforms and marketing. the summer of 2022.”
Most recently, my focus has been on technology
enhancements for mobile booking and check-in.
In announcing the funding,
Over my 21 years with the airline, I have seen Transport Minister Omar Alghabra
many changes including the coming together said “These investments will improve
of Bearskin Airlines and Perimeter Aviation in 2018. access to safe, reliable and efficient
In 2016 I became a shareholder because it aligns air transportation options, and
my interests with the financial interests of the will help us deliver our promise to
company. Being an owner empowers me to be build safe, healthier and stronger
thinking about progress, looking for improvement communities across Canada.”
opportunities. As our company achieves success,
I am also able to secure my future financially. The Honourable Patty Hajdu,
My role in ensuring our systems are configured Minister of Health and MP for
I am an Owner! for accuracy and efficiency at both the employee
and passenger levels ensures processes are smooth
to optimize revenue and on time performance.
Thunder Bay-Superior North
commented in a news release that the
airport is a critical hub in Thunder Bay
Leeann Organ and that this investment will ensure the
Director of Marketing, airport can keep on serving the region.
Systems and Revenue Management
“Thunder Bay has always been a
hub for regional transportation and
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