Those in the field of health care and education were among the top-paid civil servants in the district.
The provincial government has released its annual Sunshine List of public employees.
48-staff members employed by the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board made the list of those earning more than $100,000 a year.
Director of Education Sean Monteith earned some $197,000.
11-members of the North West Catholic District School Board were named, with Director Rick Boisvert making over $203,000.
In health care, 19-employees at the Dryden Regional Health Centre earned more than $100,000 last year.
Chief Administrative Officer Wade Petranik topped the list at $183,000.
10-members of the Northwestern Health Unit made the list, with Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kit Young-Hoon making $150,000.
Dr. Kerry McDonald, the pathologist at Lake of the Woods District Hospital, continues to be the top-paid civil servant in Kenora.
McDonald earned almost $392,000 last year.
On the municipal side of things, the City of Dryden had 14 municipal staff on the list, 13 with the Dryden Police Service.
John Cummings, who is no longer with the City, was the only senior staff member at over $111,000.
He pulled double duty for several months as Treasurer and acting Chief Administrative Officer.
CAO Ann Mitchell was the only municipal employee in Sioux Lookout at $145,000.
In Red Lake, CAO Mark Vermette joined Infrastructure Development Coordinator Todd Olson on the Sunshine List.
For more information visit www.sunshinelist.ca


