Housing

The Olive Tree gets extended funding from the government

The Olive Tree will get a one-time grant of $50,000 from The Government of Saskatchewan to expand its Homebase Outreach Program. According to a press release, the funding is provided through the Saska...

Aug 16, 2024

Six new homes completed for low-income families in La Loche

La Loche has six new affordable single parent homes after a joint investment from the provincial and federal governments. The two-bedroom homes are in three semi-detached buildings in the community. T...

Aug 06, 2024

'Surreal': former N. Battleford resident evacuates Jasper

On Monday night Kate Abrahamson and her Jasper Rafting Adventures crew watched online as their river runs near the Athabasca Falls were overcome by flames. "We were watching it burn from the top of ou...

Jul 25, 2024

Low supply continues to plague Sask. real estate markets

The latest numbers from the Saskatchewan Real Estate Association shows the continual increase of the cost of buying a home in Saskatchewan, accompanied by a continuing drop in the amount of homes for ...

Jul 08, 2024

Landlords Association says funding increase for social assistance clients not enough

The CEO of the Saskatchewan Landlords Associations says a bump in pay for people living on social assistance, does not address the bigger problems at hand. Cameron Chouette is responding to a change t...

May 02, 2024

Sask. Homebuilders group says federal budget addresses big needs

At least one Saskatchewan organization is applauding Tuesday's federal budget and its emphasis on building more homes. In a release issued following the budget announcement, the Saskatoon and Region H...

Apr 17, 2024

More protection on the way for Sask. renters but is it enough?

It's a struggle that is crippling Saskatchewan residents of all ages and it doesn't appear to be getting better: finding an affordable and reliable place to rent.With rental rates constantly rising an...

Apr 10, 2024

PBCN Chief confirms development of strategic plan to address challenges with gangs and drugs

To properly address the escalating crime, the first step is to tackle the root causes.The comment from Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) Chief Karen Bird, came during a media conference on Tuesday a...

Feb 13, 2024

Communities across Saskatchewan see increase in home sales to start 2024

Many communities across Saskatchewan are starting 2024 on the right foot when it comes to home sales. That's according to the Saskatchewan Realtors Association (SRA) which released its first monthly r...

Feb 07, 2024

Economists see 'turning point' in housing market this year as interest rate cuts loom

After a year marked by caution and shifting expectations spurred by rising borrowing costs, economists believe the Canadian housing market could be in for a rebound in 2024.That's largely dependent on...

Jan 08, 2024