Housing

Population growth, strong economy lead to strong home sales in Sask.

The CEO of the Saskatchewan Realtors Association says housing sales in Saskatchewan in 2023 were strong."We've had six consecutive months of above-average sales," Chris Gurette told The Evan Bray Show...

Jan 03, 2024

Cram a Cruiser event to benefit Miwasin Kikinaw Shelter

The Battlefords RCMP is getting ready to do another donation drive and wants the community to come out and "Cram a Cruiser."The Miwasin Kikinaw Shelter will be benefiting from local support. This come...

Dec 15, 2023

Emergency shelter officially opens in Meadow Lake

Under an azure-blue sky, members of the Homeplate Shelter Coalition, Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC), and Meadow Lake dignitaries officially opened the long-awaited community emergency shelter."It's...

Dec 01, 2023

Tribal Council donates $40K to Homeplate Shelter Coalition

The emergency shelter in Meadow Lake has an official opening date thanks to a donation from the Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC).On Thursday, Dene Vice Chief Lawrence McIntyre and Cree Vice Chief Ric...

Nov 24, 2023

Fundraiser underway for door decals that transform facilities into homes

In the words of legendary crooner Perry Como, 'There is no place like home for the holidays.'The Herb Bassett Home in Prince Albert is taking that sentiment to heart this Christmas."We took a wing in ...

Nov 21, 2023

Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan premiers emphasize call to be part of housing deals

The premiers of Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan say Canada's need for housing is too complex for provinces not to be at the table when Ottawa strikes housing deals with municipalities.The issue was a pro...

Nov 08, 2023

Salvation Army in Meadow Lake to close December 1

After over 85 years of service, Meadow Lake will bid farewell to the Salvation Army following a decision to close the longstanding community institution."The work of the Salvation Army has kind of dim...

Nov 02, 2023

Sucker River family devastated following house demolition

A family in Sucker River is devastated following the unexpected demolition of their family home. That's according to brothers Adrian and Ben Lee, who told larongeNOW their family has been left asking ...

Oct 27, 2023

YWCA Prince Albert getting support from province for Stepping Stones Shelter

Prince Albert is getting support from the Saskatchewan government to help fight the homelessness crisis. The province announced on Friday they were allocating over $40 million over the next two years ...

Oct 06, 2023

Sask’s first long-term care home for youth to open in Christopher Lake

Young people who don't fit in with care homes for elderly people will soon have their own option in the forested area of north-central Saskatchewan. Kerrie Elliott, a registered psychiatric nurse, own...

Oct 05, 2023