Saddle Lake Cree Nation

Financial data for Saddle Lake Cree Nation for fiscal year 2019-20. 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 2019-20

Visual breakdown of Saddle Lake Cree Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2019-20.

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Financial Summary FY 2019-20

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$3.23M surplus
Balance for FY 2019-20
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$72.28M
Total revenue in FY 2019-20
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$69.05M
Total expenses in FY 2019-20

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 2019-20.

PositionNameMonthsSalaryOther RemunerationExpenses ReimbursedPayments/ Expenses from Band- Owned EntitiesSalary and Directors FeesBenefitsMileage and AccommodationTotal
ChiefRalph Eric Shirt9$59,846$4,400$35,987$20,498---$120,731
Chief (3)/ Councilor (9)Eddy Makokis12$86,481$11,000$29,265$58,890---$185,636
CouncilorJohn Large12$81,750$5,900$24,055$600---$112,305
CouncilorDarcy McGilvery9$52,250$7,150$25,608$1,900---$86,908
CouncilorJames Steinhauer9$52,250$4,400$22,309$1,900---$80,859
CouncilorLeonard Jackson9$52,250$5,900$29,924$1,900---$89,974
CouncilorCherrilene Steinhauer9$52,250$5,300$27,911$955---$86,416
CouncilorElizabeth (Pam) Quinn9$52,250$4,443$20,348$0---$77,041
CouncilorGlen J. Whiskeyjack9$52,250$10,800$30,755$4,900---$98,705
CouncilorPauline Hunter3$30,000$900$4,177$300---$35,377
CouncilorDarrell Quinney3$30,000$0$15,353$3,270---$48,623
CouncilorRobbie Moosewah3$30,000$600$11,822$3,470---$45,892
CouncilorSam Cardinal3$30,000$1,500$15,988$7,505---$54,993
CouncilorTerry Cardinal3$30,000$0$11,284$3,770---$45,054
CouncilorLeslie Steinhauer3$30,000$1,500$15,634$4,405---$51,539
ChiefThomas Houle12----$83,189$7,323$44,500$135,012
CouncillorKevin Half12----$79,909$5,424$46,900$132,233
CouncillorGregory Sparklinegeyes12----$79,909$6,186$51,750$137,845
CouncillorLorn S. Houle12----$75,913$4,187$51,395$131,495
Total$721,577$63,793$320,420$114,263$318,920$23,120$194,545$1,756,638

This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP; Doyle & Company

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.