Points North Landing
Points North Landing is a camp settlement in northeastern Saskatchewan, Canada. It is 355 kilometres (221 mi) north-east of La Ronge, on Highway 905 and has an airport and a water aerodrome, with almost daily flights provided by West Wind Aviation and Rise Air. Gasoline, diesel, mechanics, a lumber yard, and other accommodations are available.
The region has been the site of two fatal animal attacks: the death of Kenton Carnegie, a University of Waterloo student killed by timber wolves on November 8, 2005, and the death of an unnamed uranium contractor by a black bear in May 2026.[1][2][3]
It is used as a staging area and logistics area for a variety of activities in northern Saskatchewan. All-weather roads connect the location to the south and temporary winter roads are constructed from Points North Landing to various communities in the North. Several uranium mines are located near this site including Cigar Lake, McClean Lake, and Rabbit Lake.
History
Points North Landing was founded by George Eikle, a Norcanair pilot, along with his brother and colleagues. The location was chosen as the easiest place to level for an airstrip. The name is descriptive.[4]
References
- ↑ "Details emerge about wolves and death of Ontario man | CBC News".
- ↑ "Ontario man killed in wolf attack, coroner's jury finds | CBC News".
- ↑ Hassan, Adeel (May 16, 2026). "Black Bear Fatally Mauls Uranium Contractor in Northern Canada". The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 15, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ Barry, Bill (September 2005). Geographic Names of Saskatchewan. Regina, Saskatchewan: People Places Publishing, Ltd. p. 466. ISBN 1-897010-19-2.
External links
- becquet.ca - Map showing proximity of the Cigar Lake and McClean Lake uranium mines to Points North Landing.
- Points North Group
58°16′36″N 104°04′57″W / 58.27667°N 104.08250°W