Employment is sometimes available on a part or full time basis depending on skills and qualifications. The mail service is generally quite good with postal rates being quite reasonable. All incoming and outgoing parcels should be insured before sending due to the wear and tear these parcels receive during the trip. Pack parcels very well with lots of padding. The mail comes in with each incoming commercial air plane which may result in the mail coming in three times a day or not at all for several days due to bad weather for flying.
Most members just use the detachment post office box to receive their mail.
X-mas mail should be mailed to the north by the end of November to ensure getting here on time. Telephone service is provided by NorthwesTel. The detachment is also equipped with a single side band radio providing us with communication through out the North. In this area two radio stations are received however CBC North a local northern station is most reliable. You can also hook up to FM radio via cable as well.