Hornepayne - Northeast Superior Forest Community

Hornepayne
Your Oasis of Opportunity
Nagagamisis Lake Provincial Park, Hornepayne.
Hornepayne – Your
Oasis of Opportunity!
Our Roots: A History
of Hornepayne
While it is a relatively small community,
Hornepayne’s population of approximately 1200, is quite diverse. The
population of this welcoming community, located in the heart of the Boreal
Forest, is mainly English speaking,
but French and various European and
African languages are also represented.
Hornepayne First Nation has a presence
in the community, and two additional
First Nations communities, Pic River
and Constance Lake are located near
Hornepayne.
Hornepayne, like many of the other
communities in the North East Superior
Region was originally established as a
small railway town. The community was
originally known as Fitzback, and later
named after British Financier Robert
Montgomery Horne-Payne in the 1920s.
Hornepayne is much easier to find today
than it was 50 years ago as this community was isolated with no road access
until 1958. In 1953, a family operated
business Olav Haavaldsrud Timber Co.
Ltd. was established, and still operates
to this day.
How to Get Here
Hornepayne is linked to larger communities such as Thunder Bay, Sault
Ste. Marie, and Timmins by the Trans
Canada Highway 17 to the south and
Highway 11 to the north. Travellers and
residents can also be carried coast to
coast on the VIA Rail passenger train
which stops in Hornepayne three times
weekly. International travel can be
accommodated at Thunder Bay International Airport, and various Canadian
flights can be scheduled at the Sault
Ste. Marie and Timmins Airports. Hornepayne also has a 3,500-foot paved
runway that is available exclusively to
private charter companies and Government agencies.
Languages Spoken
22%
English Only
78%
Both Official Languages
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Low Cost of Living,
High Quality of Life
Hornepayne is a great place to buy,
own, and rent property with abundant
housing and affordable options including geared to income apartments. The
community is a great place to raise a
family, with a low cost of living and a
high quality of life.
Securing the Future:
Opportunity and
Employment
Hornepayne’s Economic Development
Corporation works closely with the
Nord-Aski Regional Economic Develop-
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ment Corporation which provides advice
and assistance towards business plan
development, technical issues, as well
as business loans and counselling.
Major Public Sector
Employers
Major Private Sector
Employers
The Township of
Hornepayne
CN Rail
Hornepayne
Community Hospital
Olav Haavaldsrud
Timber Co. Ltd.
For residents searching for employment,
resources such as Job Connect and the
Community Action Centre are in place
to help individuals find job openings
and research educational and training
opportunities.
Growth to be
Proud of
Hornepayne prides itself in being a
progressive northern community, and is
always searching for new ways to grow!
Upcoming projects include a state of the
art water treatment facility, a multi-million
dollar school, and a co-generation
plant that will power the local sawmill,
selling excess power back to the grid,
and providing several new employment
opportunities to the community.
An accomplishment to be proud of;
in 2006, when the local sawmill was
destroyed by a fire, this supportive
community was able to rebuild against all
odds, saving over 100 jobs.
Adventure Awaits!
With unlimited four-season recreational
and leisure opportunities, breathtaking
scenery, and endless possibilities for
adventure, Hornepayne is never boring! Winter sports rule in this northern
community, where hockey is available
to both genders and all age groups.
When the temperature drops, enjoy
figure skating, curling, snowmobiling,
cross-country skiing, snowshoeing,
tobogganing, or ice fishing.
In the warmer months, residents and
tourists enjoy camping at nearby
Nagagamasis Provincial Park, hiking,
swimming, hunting, canoeing, fishing on
one of the many lakes in the area, or at
a fly-in fishing resort. For junior outdoor
enthusiasts, Boy Scout and Girl Guide
programs are available.
For those who prefer to be indoors,
enjoy swimming lessons at the public
pool, playing volleyball or badminton
at the public gymnasium, or spending
time at the fitness facility. Also available
are piano, guitar, and violin lessons,
or children’s programs at the Public
Library.
Inspiring Lifelong
Learning
Hornepayne places no boundaries on
the educational opportunities available to its residents. From toddler to
teenager, your child will enjoy learning
in comfortable, up-to-date facilities that
offer small class sizes and welcoming
environments. For your little ones,
Hornepayne offers an Ontario Early
Years satellite office which provides
programming that children and parents
can enjoy together. The community also
has a licensed day care facility which,
in addition to its full-day program, offers
lunch, and before and after school
programs. Parents of school age
children can choose to enrol their child
in Public or Catholic elementary school.
The Catholic schools offer instruction in
both English and core French. Following
elementary school, students can make
the transition to the Public high school
which offers guidance counselling
services to help point them in the right
direction.
For post-secondary learning, Hornepayne is within close proximity to
Lakehead University and Confederation College in Thunder Bay, Algoma
University and Sault College in Sault Ste.
Marie, and Northern College in Timmins.
Residents can also take advantage of
Contact North, which offers access to
University and College courses through
distance learning and online education.
Keeping the Community
Healthy
A leader in the region when it comes
to health care, Hornepayne boasts a
community hospital with 8 acute care
beds, 12 long-term care beds, and a full
time physician who is supported by a
competent team of medical personnel.
The hospital has state-of-the-art lab and
imaging departments, and also offers
24 hour EMS coverage, air ambulance
coverage, and a 911 system.
Retirement Living
at its Best
The Hornepayne Family Medicine
Clinic, which operates out of the
hospital, provides quick, efficient, and
personalized care. Hornepayne also
has 2 registered massage therapists, a
pharmacy, a home care program, and
a part-time dental office. Mental health
and community service programs such
as Meals on Wheels, the Children’s Aid
Society, Community Living Algoma,
Algoma Family Services, and North
Algoma Counselling Services provide
vital support to many residents.
If you are 55 or older and are looking for
a great place to retire, consider Hornepayne. Live the ‘cottage life’ all year
round in this picturesque community
which has an Active Seniors Sunshine
Club that has its own club lounge complete with a Wii entertainment system.
Also enjoy senior targeted events such
as an annual dinner and entertainment
night during the holidays that is provided
free of charge.
Staying in Touch
Hornepayne residents stay up to
date with their local news source, the
Jackfish Journal. Hornepayne also offers
a variety of communications services,
including:
• Bell Canada phone service
• High speed internet
• Cell phone service
• Satellite and cable television
Escape to Hornepayne!
Quiet lakes and streams nestled against
the rugged backdrop of Ontario’s north,
breathtaking sunrises, lush forests, and
endless wildlife viewing opportunities...
sound like a dream yet? It gets even
better if you fish! Pull monster walleye
and trout into your boat from every
angle, and reward your efforts with a
fresh and delicious dinner that is second
to none. A hunting haven, Hornepayne
and the surrounding areas have no
shortage of moose, black bear, and
grouse. The abundance of wildlife also
provides great opportunities for birders, and inspiration for photographers
and artists. Falling along the Superior
Snow Challenge Loop, which draws
enthusiasts from all over the continent,
Hornepayne is also a great destination
for your next snowmobile adventure.
All photographs © Gene Belanger
The Township of Hornepayne
68 Front Street, P.O Box 370
Hornepayne, ON P0M 1Z0
Tel: (807) 868-2020 • Fax: (807) 868-2787
www.hornepayne.com
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