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The LCA has been instrumental in developing projects such as clearing a bearch, providing playground equipment, building two ice houses, serving the fishermen, replacing the roof of the curling rink, providing street lighting for the townsite, and upgrading the district road. Community endeavors are subsidized by the LCA such as movies, swimming instruction, curling events, summer employment for students, and other festivities. Historical records indicate that a settlement did not exist at Dore Lake before 1909. A Metis, Michel Durocher and his family resided at the east bay of Dore before 1909, originating from Ile a la Crosse. The location of Michel's habitat is the east bay of Dore Lake being the closest point to Smoothstone Lake. There is an ancient portage trail, approximately three miles long joining the two lakes. Michel located near the portage to become accessible to both lakes. The second well known settler in the area was Baptiste Merasty, a Metis. Baptiste arrived at Sled Lake in 1896 from Ile a la Crosse. From 1909 to 1940 many of the fisher folk choose the islands to settle such as Big Island, Camp Four, Dog Island, Smith's Island and Burnt Island. Several factors attribute to the choice of islands. Travel on nature's own highways was more convenient and easily over flat ice by sleigh and horse from island to island. During the summer, canoes were used as the method of transportation. More importantly, it was efficient to establish fish camps on the islands. The population of Dore Lake fluctuated considerably from the winter and summer months through 1909 to 1940, contributing to high transient activity. Many fishermen left for the summer to seek employment in the south and returned in the winter to commercial fish. It was not until the late 1930's and early 1940's the beginnings of a permanent settlement appeared at Dore Lake. In 1945 Waite Fisheries built a refrigerated filleting plant at Murray's Point. This new innovation brought summer fishing at Dore Lake. Thus, fishermen were employed all year round. Murray's Point became the central place of residence. Another major development that enhanced permanent settlement during this period was mink ranching. Verner and Carl Johnson's pioneering spirit convinced others that it was an economical industry to invest in. Most of the settlers at Murray's Point and surrounding area were mink ranchers and commercial fishermen. With a growth of permanent population, basic services were sought. During the 1940's a postal service was established, the public wharf was built, and the construction of a road to Big River was underway in 1949. In 1960, the location of the settlement changed for the third and final time. By 1960 a road had been constructed to the south end. That same year, a school was established in the DNR garage located at the south end. During the same decade, the population of Dore Lake stabilized and grew. Several new families moved to the south end of Dore Lake from the smaller surrounding communities. The stabilization and growth of the community during the 1960's call for several new services to be added. A curling rink and hall was built in 1967, a church was established and a local governing body instituted. Source: A Look at the Past; History of Dore Lake by Anne Maire DiLella According to the 1997 Directory of Municipal Government, the population of Dore Lake was at 75 people governed by a northern Hamlet as local government status. For a list of businesses in Dore Lake, click here. | |||||||
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