AEDTC Presentation SEDA Conference

1
AEDTC Presentation SEDA Conference

• Actual presentation used by AEDTC to promote the
  need for all-weather roads in region.
• Presentation focuses on the benefits received by
  the region, southern Saskatchewan and the federal
  government.
• Handout for conference package modified from
  original.
• All pictures are also removed.

2
Athabasca All-Weather Roads BriefingtoSaskat
chewan Conservative CaucusSaskatchewan
Senatorsby Grand Chief Ron Michel Prince
Albert Grand Council Chief Fred Throassie
Black Lake First NationChief Victor Fern Fond
du Lac First NationChief Louis Josie Hatchet
Lake First NationTerri Daniels Mayor,
Wollaston Settlement Geoff Gay Manager, AEDTC
on behalf of the Athabasca regionSept. 27,
2006
3
Why Are We Here

• To Secure All-Weather Gravel Roads for
• Wollaston Lake 107 kms. to replace ice road and
  barge
• Black Lake/Stony Rapids 180 kms. to replace an
  overland winter road
• Fond du Lac 84 kms. to replace overland/ice
  road (short crossing required)
• Current, Total Estimated Cost 65 million
• REQUEST Your Support to acquire 50 Funding -
  Federal Government

4
We are

• Significant contributors to the Saskatchewan /
  Canada economy and future, major contributors.
• Determined to ensure the residents will
  participate in the economy of their region.
• Aggressive, persistent and proactive in forming
  economic development agencies and companies.
• Committed to improving the economy and
  opportunities for residents.
• Not looking for a handout but the provision of
  Infrastructure that will allow the Athabasca
  Basin to better compete and contribute.
• Looking to work with the Saskatchewan
  Conservative Caucus to ensure economic
  development occurs to the benefit of Saskatchewan
  and Canada.

5
Summary of Presentation

• What and where is
• the Athabasca Region?
• Economy.
• Transportation Need
• For All-Weather Roads.
• Confirm Canadas 50
• Commitment.

6
Remaining Slides in Presentation

• Where is the Athabasca Region
• Map showing Manitoba, Sask and Alberta
• Map showing Athabasca proximity to NWT and
  Nunavut.
• Map showing location of Athabasca region within
  Saskatchewan.
• What is the Athabasca Region
• Communities in the region.
• Detailed map showing community locations.
• Economy.
• Athabasca region economy
• Athabasca region economy (cont)
• Mineral permits map of region.
• Athabasca region economy (cont)
• Athabasca economy a benefit to Southern Sask and
  Canada.
• Our economic development agencies.

7
Remaining Slides In Presentation (Cont).

• Our economic development agencies (cont).
• ABDLP Share Performance.
• Chart showing ABDLP ownership.
• Picture of Athabasca Health Facility.
• Shortcomings Opportunities in Economy.
• Statement of communities isolation from overall
  economy.
• Various pictures of roads, activity.
• Infrastructure Need Transportation All Weather
  Roads.
• Athabasca Community Public Access to South.
• Summary of public transportation access.
• Map showing location of proposed roads.
• Picture showing problem area on ice road.
• High cost of living in Athabasca region.
• Confirm Canadas 50 commitment.
• Athabasca Region request.
• Federal Govt Position on this project.

8
Remaining Slides In Presentation (Cont)

• Federal Position on Project (cont).
• Provincial Position on Project.
• Provincial Position on Project (cont).
• Benefits to Federal Government.
• Benefits to Southern Saskatchewan.
• What steps are required.
• Details of Various ABDLP entities.
• ABDLP Various Entities.
• Athabasca Basin Exploration.
• Points North Freight Forwarding Ltd.
• Points Athabasca Contracting Ltd.
• Athabasca Seasonal Road Maintenance
• Students from road building training program
  2005.
• Road Builder Training Program 2005.
• Mudjatik Thyssen Mining Joint Venture.
• Athabasca Basin Security and Janitorial.