Released on August 28, 1998
Social Services Minister Lorne Calvert, on behalf of Municipal
Government Minister Carol Teichrob, and Moose Jaw Mayor Ray Boughen
today officially opened two handicapped accessible suites at Victoria
Towers in Moose Jaw.
"Seniors housing is a critical element in the development and delivery
of community based services that help maintain people's independence",
Calvert said. "The provincial government recognizes the importance
and the need for quality housing for Saskatchewan seniors."
Victoria Towers now consists of 154 suites, including the two which
have been renovated to accommodate persons with physical disabilities.
The Moose Jaw Housing Authority Office was relocated in order to make
space available for the handicapped accessible suites.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Saskatchewan Municipal
Government and the City of Moose Jaw shared the $140,000 cost of the
renovations.
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For more information, contact:
Trudy Jackson
Communications
Municipal Government
Regina
Phone: (306)787-4011