Saddle Lake Cree Nation

Financial data for Saddle Lake Cree Nation for fiscal year 2023-24. Saddle Lake Cree Nation is a First Nation in Alberta with a registered population of 11,744 and an on-reserve population of 7,145. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Revenue and Expenses FY 2023-24

Visual breakdown of Saddle Lake Cree Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2023-24.

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Financial Summary FY 2023-24

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$18.65M surplus
Balance for FY 2023-24
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$131.03M
Total revenue in FY 2023-24
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$112.38M
Total expenses in FY 2023-24

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2023-24.

Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$106.77M
As of fiscal year end 2023-24
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$104.72M
As of fiscal year end 2023-24
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$133.48M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Saddle Lake Cree Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
1925 Surrender
Alleged wrongful 1925 surrender of 18,720 acres of reserve.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Dec 2016
-
Highway No. 652
The Crown breached its statutory and fiduciary duties to the Saddle Lake Cree Nation when expropriating lands from Saddle Lake IR 125 for the construction of Highway No. 652.
Invited to Negotiate
Awaiting Response
Dec 2023
-
Total$0

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2023-24.

PositionNameMonthsSalaryOther RemunerationExpenses ReimbursedPayments/Expenses from Band-Owned EntitiesTotal
ChiefThe Late Chief Terry Cardinal12$86,373$21,700$84,501$34,020$226,594
CouncilorKevin Delver12$81,481$35,600$76,139$26,288$219,508
CouncilorCharles Cardinal12$81,481$34,900$70,462$13,785$200,628
CouncilorGlen J. Whiskeyjack12$81,481$45,800$72,085$0$199,366
CouncilorJohn Large12$81,481$33,300$55,049$18,953$188,783
CouncilorRalph E. Shirt12$81,481$39,600$73,942$0$195,023
CouncilorMary-Jane Cardinal12$81,481$48,700$104,319$12,133$246,633
CouncilorJames Steinhauer12$81,481$41,000$57,438$2,870$182,789
CouncilorPauline Hunter12$81,481$42,900$89,455$7,335$221,171
Total$738,221$343,500$683,390$115,384$1,880,495

This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP

Sources

Financial data is sourced from annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act (FNFTA). Data is extracted using automated processes and may contain errors. If you notice any issues, please contact us.