Housing

Feds announce immediate construction of 84 homes for Sask. First Nations

The federal government has announced a $17 million investment to the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) for the immediate construction of 84 units of affordable homes for First Nations in Saskatchewan. Th...

Apr 15, 2021

Strong real estate market continues

Record real estate numbers in Northwest Saskatchewan over the past few months continued in March and the industry expects this to continue further into 2021.The latest report from the Saskatchewan Rea...

Apr 14, 2021

Homelessness in Meadow Lake raises concerns over lack of services

Cool temperatures and the current public health orders in place to combat COVID-19 have led to many people in and around the community staying in their homes, but the same can't be said for less fortu...

Mar 17, 2021

Real estate sales remain strong in the Battlefords, Meadow Lake

Housing sales continue to be extremely high in Saskatchewan.The monthly report from the Saskatchewan Realtors Association (SRA) showed sales were up once again in February, with a 110 per cent increas...

Mar 05, 2021

Lakeview Pioneer Lodge outbreak sheds light on specialized care in Saskatchewan

The Lakeview Pioneer Lodge long-term care home in Wakaw continues to deal with a major COVID-19 outbreak at the facility.According to Acting CEO Wayne Nogier, all 44 residents and over 20 staff member...

Jan 08, 2021

English River band members camp out, in protest of alleged secrecy by leadership

Relying on a wood burning stove to keep warm, and the kindness of fellow community members to bring them food, Marlene Tcho and Rose Dawastare from English River First Nation, are camping out until th...

Jan 06, 2021

Second open house pause for realtors as COVID-19 cases spike

Open houses are closed until at least 2021 in Saskatchewan due to rising COVID-19 cases.The decision by the Saskatchewan Realtors Association on Nov. 19 was described as tough by CEO Jason Yochim, as ...

Nov 19, 2020

Change of location for Oasis Village at Manitou Beach

Planning continues for a multi million-dollar facility at Manitou Beach including a new location at the popular Saskatchewan resort village.The retirement living and health centre project was original...

Nov 03, 2020

$2 million going to affordable housing in Meadow Lake

A federal and provincial investment in affordable housing for families in need is impacting four communities, including Meadow Lake.The Canadian and Saskatchewan governments are combining to provide m...

Sep 23, 2020

New report links increases in child abuse and youth suicides to COVID-19

As children go back to school this fall, reports of suspected child abuse may increase, as well as concerns raised about depression and isolation.These are among the concerns raised in a new report pu...

Sep 01, 2020