| Water System |
| Water source | Rice Lake |
| Water capacity by volume | 900 gallons per household |
| Sewage System |
| Sewage system | Yes |
| Type of sewage system |
Low-pressure collection system or truck-haul to a lagoon (few kilometres away) |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
| Regular residential garbage pick-up |
Yes |
| Regular commercial garbage pick-up |
Yes |
| Nearest waste disposal site |
5 kilometres from town |
| Type of disposal site |
The community has a solid
waste disposal site which includes a liquid lagoon. This site is
soon to be upgraded. |
| Recycling program with a drop-off site |
Depends on the waste disposal site. |
| Cellular Service in the area |
No |
| Internet service |
Granite Internet Services |
| Satellite service |
Yes |
| Local newspapers (regional and community-based) |
The Echo – Pine Falls
The Leader – Lac du Bonnet |
| Nearest post office |
In Bissett |
The community was recognized in
October 1972, and is represented by a mayor and council under The
Northern Affairs Act.
| Ambulance service to the area |
Bissett Ambulance (North Eastman Health Authority managed) |
| Fire-fighting service to the area |
Fire fighting capability is based on a well-equipped pumper
truck from the community fire hall. Portable forestry equipment
is also available for grass and brush fires. In addition, a ½
ton truck with portable water supply responds to grass and small
brush fires. |
| Closest RCMP detachment |
Police services are based in Powerview called the Winnipeg River
Detachment about one and a half hours away
Phone: (204) 367-2222.
RCMP has trailer facilities for over-night accommodation. |
| Community hospital |
Medical
facilities include a public health worker out of Pine Falls and
the community ambulance. The nearest facility is located
in Pine Falls (Pine Falls Hospital and Blue Water Clinic). |
| Regional access to a personal care home(s) if none in community |
Yes – North Eastman Health Authority (NEHA) |
| Medical clinic |
Services are provided in Seymourville every Tuesday by nursing
staff from Pine Falls |
| School |
Address |
Division |
Grade Levels |
Enrolment 2005-6 |
| San Antonio School |
Bissett
General Delivery
MB R0E 0J0
(204) 277-5277
|
Frontier #48 |
Nursery to grade 9 |
8 |
| Wanipigow School (in Hollow Water) |
Wanipigow General
Delivery MB R0E 2E0
(204) 363-7392 |
Frontier #48 |
Grades 10 to 12 |
383 |
| Bissett United Church |
| St. Anthony – Roman Catholic |
| Name |
Date |
| Bissett Golden Sport & Derby Days |
August Long weekend |
| Bissett Mix Bonspiel |
February or March |
| Facility |
Number of |
| 922 sq meters curling rink and hall |
1 |
| 41.6 sq meters rental building. |
1 |
| Facility |
Number of |
| Outdoor rink with change house |
1 |
| Ball diamond |
1 |
| Beach area |
1 |
| Campground
| 1 |
| Soccerfield |
1 |
| Bissett Mixed Curling Club |
| Over 50 Club |
| Bissett Development Corp. |
| Bissett Hall Committee |
| Hotel San Antonio has rooms, restaurant and pub. (204) 277-5250 |
| Northern Wings Bed & Breakfast. (204) 277-5215 |
| Meeting Facilities |
Accommodates (# People) |
| Bissett Community Hall |
Up to 125 yearly
Summer Season up to 300 |
The
Department of Conservation operates out of Bissett from which
local staff response to the regions needs from May to October,
such as fire fighting and enforcement of Conservation
regulations pertaining to land and resources. Logging and
tourism (fishing and camping and fly out services to remote
lodges) are other components of employment in the Bissett region
Community of Bissett
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