Housing

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

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