Moose Lake

Moose Lake is located on the eastern edge of the Saskatchewan River Delta on the western shore of South Moose Lake about 74 km southeast of The Pas. It is beside Mosakahiken Cree Nation Reserve.

Community Links:

Affiliation:

MMF NRHA

About

MMF Status: Active

Métis Local #: 33

Population (2021 Census): Moose Lake (designated place) - 135 Moose Lake 31A (reserve) - 837 Moose Lake 31D (reserve) - 155

Community Government/Council: Council and mayor

Languages Spoken: English


Available Care

Closest Access Hospital with Emergent or Urgent Care: The Pas is the closest, but Moose Lake has a nursing station

Closest Pharmacy: The Pas pharmacy

Services available at the closest accesible nursing station/health centre/hospital/clinic that serves Métis people:
Nursing station in Moose Lake provides most services, emergencies are directed to The Pas

Nearest access for being weighed: Nursing station in Moose Lake

Cancer Navigation Line:
Northern Toll free: 1-855-740-9322 Fax: 1-204-677-5390

Nearest Radiation Therapy Centre:
CCMB

Nearest Community Cancer Program:
The Pas


Services

closest accessible bloodwork:
The Pas

follow-up and primary care:
Most follow-up is directed to the nursing station here

closest access to cancer related drugs:
The Pas

closest acess to central line cleaning and inspection:
At the nursing station

medical transportation:
Taxi only and ambulance from other areas

closest access to palliative care:
No palliative care access here

closest access to homecare:
Home care for elders

closest personal care and independent living facilities:
Personal care home here

closest physiotherapy access:
The Pas

community care resources:
Recreation centre, outdoor rink, park, basketball court, baseball diamond, community hall, Indigenous Culture

closest accessible mental health supports:
Just at the nursing station

closest access to medical supplies:
The Pas

closest access to groceries:
One grocery store in Moose Lake

transportation routes from the community to winnipeg:
Winnipeg is an 11 hour drive from Moose Lake, or a 4 hour trip to drive to The Pas and fly to Winnipeg from there. There are also options for bus and train services in surrounding areas

transportation routes from the community to the closest cancer program in the community:
The Pas is the closest cancer care service (3 hour drive)

risk of transportation loss:
Snow Storms could delay travel, close roads and/or cancel flights