Municipality Of Red Lake, The

Name

Municipality Of Red Lake, The

Legal name

The Corporation of the Municipality of Red Lake

Website

https://redlake.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Administration

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (92411), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741), Water Supply (4941), Refuse Systems (4953), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD), Public Works / In-House Municipal Collection Operations (EUAIAAAF)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Property tax administration
• Building permit services
• Waste management services
• Airport operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Balmertown

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Taxation: Primary revenue source through property taxes levied on residential, commercial, industrial properties. Tax rates set annually through municipal budget process.
2. Airport Operations: Revenue from landing fees, terminal charges, parking, fuel concessions, and retail space rentals at Red Lake Airport (CYRL).
3. Administrative Fees: Fees for certificates, Commissioner of Oaths, photocopies, zoning applications, planning applications, and various municipal services.
4. Fire Permit Fees: Annual, Level 1, and Level 2 fire permits with associated fees ranging from $10 to $50.
5. Animal Licensing: Dog licensing fees including spayed/neutered ($17), non-spayed ($32), and kennel fees.
6. Business Licensing: Taxicab operator, vehicle, and driver licenses; business operation permits.
7. Water and Sewer Billing: Water consumption charges based on meter readings; sewer service fees.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Municipality of Red Lake is a local government entity formed in 1998 through the amalgamation of the Township of Golden, Township of Red Lake, and the Local Services Board of Madsen. It delivers core municipal services to five communities (Balmertown, Red Lake, Cochenour, Madsen, McKenzie Island) in Northwestern Ontario, including property taxation, water and sewer utilities, fire and emergency services, building permits, waste management and recycling, animal control, business licensing, planning and zoning administration, and the operation of the Red Lake Municipal Airport (CYRL) with the J.E.J. Fahlgren Terminal. The municipality also provides community recreation facilities, public libraries, cemeteries, animal licensing, and economic development incentives through its Community Improvement Plan.

Product overview

The Municipality of Red Lake operates a comprehensive digital service portfolio enabling residents to access civic services online. The primary offerings include a CloudPermit-powered building permit system, the Red Lake Municipal Airport with the J.E.J. Fahlgren Terminal serving commercial and private aviation, a fire permit system with multiple permit tiers, water usage monitoring, an interactive zoning GIS map, the Community Improvement Plan providing eight financial incentive programs, community calendar and meeting management systems, Simply Voting internet/telephone voting for elections, and newsletter subscription services. These services function as interconnected modules within the municipal government's digital infrastructure, allowing residents to conduct transactions ranging from permit applications to property searches and civic participation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Red Lake Municipal Airport (CYRL) Year-round all-weather air transport services at the Red Lake Municipal Airport, including scheduled commercial passenger flights, private aircraft operations, helicopter operations, fuel sales, parking, hangar rentals, and terminal concessions. Serves as an operating base for the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and supports the mining industry in Northwestern Ontario.
• Building Permit Services Online building permit application and management service via the CloudPermit platform, allowing residents and contractors to apply, check application status, pay fees, schedule inspections, and obtain permits for construction and renovation projects.
• Fire Permit Services Fire permit application and issuance service with multiple permit tiers (Annual, Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3) supporting residential burning, commercial incinerators, and large fire operations. Permits range from $10 to $50 and include required inspections.
• Water and Sewer Services Municipal water supply and wastewater treatment services, including metered water consumption charges based on usage, sewer service fees, and a water meter usage lookup portal allowing residents to monitor consumption, detect leaks, and track reverse flow events.
• Property Taxation Administration Annual property tax levy on residential, commercial, and industrial properties within municipal boundaries, with tax rates set through the annual municipal budget process. Includes issuance of tax certificates and administration of payments.
• Animal (Dog) Licensing

Quantifiable outcome

• Water consumption reduced over 50% following 2009 meter installation project

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and major.

• International Association of Airport Executives of Canada (IAAE)minorOthersProfessional association membership providing networking, standards, and best practices for airport management professionals.
• Airport Management Council of Ontario (AMCO)minorOthersProvincial organization representing airport operators in Ontario; provides advocacy and professional development.
• Northwestern Ontario Air Carriers Association (NWOACA)minorOthersRegional association representing air carriers operating in Northwestern Ontario.
• Highway 105 Tourism & Marketing BoardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint tourism marketing initiative promoting the Highway 105 corridor including Red Lake region.
• Norseman Floatplane FestivalminorOthersAnnual festival celebrating floatplane heritage; Municipality supports as regional tourism event.
• Red Lake Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business organization; joint efforts on economic development and business support initiatives.
• Pikangikum First NationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint project for new landfill facility development; demonstrates collaborative relationship between municipality and First Nation community.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Town of Marathon: Northern Ontario municipality whose economy is dominated by a single large industrial employer (mining/pulp & paper), making its revenue base structurally similar to Red Lake's mining-dependent profile. Same legislative framework and small-population service mandate.
• Municipality of Sioux Lookout: Neighbouring Northwestern Ontario municipality of comparable size serving a remote, predominantly Indigenous and resource-economy population. Operates an airport (Sioux Lookout Airport YXL) that, like Red Lake Airport, functions as a regional aviation hub for fly-in First Nation communities and the mining/forestry sector.
• Municipality of Greenstone: Long, low-density Northern Ontario municipality stretching along the Highway 11 corridor that serves multiple dispersed communities, owns Geraldton District Airport, and is similarly dependent on mining and forestry. Closest structural analog to Red Lake's amalgamated multi-community model.
• Municipality of Temagami: Small Northern Ontario municipality delivering full municipal services to a remote, seasonally-influenced population with significant wilderness tourism — a comparable service-delivery challenge to Red Lake's mixed mining/tourism economy.
• Township of Ignace: Small remote Northwestern Ontario municipality along the Highway 17 corridor delivering the same core municipal services (water, sewer, roads, property tax, fire) to a similarly small population. Comparable fiscal scale and reliance on provincial transfers.
• City of Kenora: Adjacent Northwestern Ontario municipality on Treaty 3 territory delivering the same suite of municipal services (water, sewer, property tax, airport) to a small remote population. Same provincial legislative framework under Ontario's Municipal Act and comparable fiscal constraints.
• Township of Ear Falls: Tiny Northwestern Ontario municipality adjacent to Red Lake that co-hosts the 'Red Lake Ear Falls Joint Community Safety and Well Being Committee.' Operates under the same provincial regime with a comparable small-population service-delivery model.

Regional players

• City of Dryden: Small Northwestern Ontario city that provides similar municipal services and operates a regional airport (Dryden Regional Airport YHD) serving the same mining/forestry catchment. Same Treaty 3 geographic and economic context but with a slightly larger urban core.
• Town of Cochrane: Northern Ontario town serving a remote resource-economy population with a municipally significant airport (Cochrane Airport YCN). Comparable small-municipality operating model under Ontario's Municipal Act, with similar dependence on provincial grants.

Others

• CloudPermit (by Viewpoint Inc.): Vendor of the online building permit platform actually deployed by the Municipality of Red Lake. Included as an ecosystem participant relevant to understanding the Municipality's digital permit operations and as a benchmark for comparable municipal SaaS procurement decisions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4-hQMw0uWcfb0rk8eCnMTw
• Facebookfacebook.com/redlake.ca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/municipality-redlake

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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