Logging in the hills and farming in the valley provide the resource base for commercial development, plus a wide range of recreational activities. An excellent airport provides service for charter and local aircraft and serves as a water bomber base for forest fire protection. Paved runways provide 5000 feet of lighted airstrip and 2000 feet of crosswind landing. A beacon and lights allow night landing.
Fuel is available.
Health facilities include a new 20 bed hospital, Four-doctor medical clinic, health unit office, dentist and ambulance service. Handi-van service for persons with disabilities and elderly is also available. The Pioneer Lodge provides home for the elderly. Recreation activities include golfing, camping, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, and other winter sports including hockey and skating. To discover all the wonders of Hudson Bay and Area follow this link to their Internet Home Page.