The Northern Store in Bearskin Lake, ON

Our Community Promise:

The North West Company Inc. is proud of the active role we play within the communities we serve, striving to make a positive, progressive difference. Our contributions within the community of Bearskin Lake, ON, are a testament to our commitment.   

Bearskin Lake, ON, is located in the Kenora District, about 400 kilometres North of Sioux Lookout. The Oji-Cree First Nation is a fly-in community with winter road access and has a population of 355, per Statistics Canada 2016 Census data.

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North West is proud of the impact we have on the community.

1. Employment: We are one of the most prominent employers in Bearskin Lake, with our Northern store employing 6 individuals. Our commitment to local talent is demonstrated through our workforce consisting of 80% Indigenous employees.*  

2. Capital Investment: Northern has made a $1,123,188 capital investment in the Bearskin Lake store over a 10-year period.*

3. Annual Economic Impact: Northern is making a positive impact in Bearskin Lake, with $401,215 annual economic impact in the community.* We employ community members and support local businesses by purchasing services close to home.

Our Northern Store Manager, Kate, and her team are committed community supporters.

"The community of Bearskin Lake supports us as a store, so it is important that we support the community. Our team works hard to provide the best service that we can to this community," said Katherine Remple, Bearskin Lake Northern Store Manager.

*For year ending 2019