Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are implementing contingency plans to minimize the impacts of postal service disruption.

Les ministères, sociétés d’État et organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan mettent en œuvre des plans d’urgence visant à réduire les répercussions de l’interruption du service des postes.

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Gaming Trusts and Grants

Gaming trusts and grants are administered pursuant to the requirements of The Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan Corporation Act, and the 2002 Gaming Framework Agreement signed between the Province and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN).

The Ministry of Government Relations administers Saskatchewan's legal obligations by distributing casino gaming profits to:

  • the First Nations Trust
  • the Métis Development Fund
  • Community Development Corporations (CDCs)

Origin of Community Development Corporations

Created under the 2002 Gaming Framework Agreement signed between the FSIN and the Government of Saskatchewan. CDCs receive an equivalent to 25 per cent of the net profits of the on-reserve casinos operated by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA).

Apply for Funding from Casino-gaming Profits

You may apply to a CDC for funding if your organization is located in a community that is near a Saskatchewan casino. Applications are available for First Nations and non-First Nations groups.

Initiatives in the following areas are considered for funding requests:

  • economic development
  • social development
  • justice initiatives
  • educational development
  • recreational facilities operation and development
  • senior and youth programs
  • cultural development
  • community infrastructure development and maintenance
  • health initiatives and other charitable purposes

Contact Your Nearest CDC

BATC Community Development Corporation
971 - 104th Street
North Battleford, SK  S9A 4B2
Phone: 306-446-1400
Website: www.batc.ca

Bear Claw Community Development Incorporated
P.O. Box 992
Whitewood, SK  S0G 5C0
Phone: 306-696-3160

Dakota Dunes Community Development Corporation
#200 - 335 Packham Avenue
Saskatoon, SK  S7N 4S1
Phone: 306-956-1799
Fax: 306-956-6141
Website: www.dakotadunescdc.com

Living Sky Community Development Corporation
P.O. Box 985
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK  S0G 1S0

Northern Lights Community Development Corporation
P.O. Box 2350
Prince Albert, SK  S6V 6Z1
Phone: 306-953-7259
Fax: 306-764-0765
Website: www.nlcdc.ca 

Painted Hand Community Development Corporation
Suite 2 - 21 Bradbrooke Drive North
Yorkton, SK  S3N 3R1
Phone: 306-782-1524
Fax: 306-782-1523
Website: paintedhandcdc.ca

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