Released on October 30, 2000
More than 275 Saskatoon residents of the Scott and Forget seniors' towers are
enjoying expanded and improved facilities as a result of $600,000 in
renovations completed by Saskatchewan Municipal Affairs, Culture and Housing.
Improvements include an expanded kitchen facility and a bright, new multi-
purpose room for social and recreation activities as well as additional
bathrooms.
"Adequate and affordable housing is very important for our senior citizens,"
said Judy Junor, Associate Minister of Health and Minister responsible for
Seniors, on behalf of Jack Hillson, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Culture and
Housing.
Scott and Forget Towers is seniors' housing complex with 254 apartments.
Representatives from the provincial government, City of Saskatoon, Saskatoon
Housing Authority and tenants of Scott and Forget Towers attended the official
opening ceremony held today.
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For more information, contact:
Maureen Boyle
Municipal Affairs, Culture and Housing
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-5959