Newly rebuilt M.L. safe shelter to open spring 2019
In just about a year, women and children fleeing domestic violence will have a new safe haven in Meadow Lake.
The Waskoosis Safe Shelter has been in operation since 1992. The new $1.2 million facility will have six rooms for up to 21 individuals, enhanced security precautions, wheelchair accessibility, as well as additional space for programming and offices.
It will be built thanks to a partnership between the federal and provincial governments, Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC), Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC), and the Métis Housing Corporation. The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation and Service Canada also contributed to the project.
A commemorative ground-breaking ceremony took place at the new site Friday afternoon. Meadow Lake MLA Jeremy Harrison, Mayor Gary Vidal, MLTC Chief Eric Sylvestre, and Flying Dust band Coun. Richard Durocher were joined by several community members including MLTC and city staff, and representatives from Crescent Construction who will erect the new facility.