Released on November 27, 2002
Residents of Victoria Towers in Moose Jaw are enjoying an enhanced qualityof life, following a $450,000 expansion and renovation of the common area
of their seniors' project.
Funding was provided by the province, with a five per cent contribution
from the City of Moose Jaw.
"Our seniors helped build Saskatchewan, and we are committed to ensuring
they have adequate, suitable, affordable housing in their retirement,"
Social Services Minister Glenn Hagel said at the grand opening. "The
expansion and renovation of the common area at Victoria Towers has improved
social and recreational opportunities, enriching the lifestyles of
residents."
The renovations included the construction of a new kitchen, as well as the
conversion of the old kitchen into office space for an assisted-living-
services activity worker. The renovations will allow for a daily meal
program, exercise programs, arts and crafts, special suppers,
entertainment, and other social gatherings at Victoria Towers.
"We are pleased to have partnered with the province in the improvements at
Victoria Towers," Moose Jaw Mayor Al Schwinghamer said. "I'd like to thank
the Moose Jaw Housing Authority for initiating this worthy initiative, and
seeing it through to completion."
The renovated and expanded common area has been named 'The Willy Hodgson
Life Enhancement Center,' in honour of Ms. Willy Hodgson a member of the
board of the Moose Jaw Housing Authority since 1995, and a recipient of the
Order of Canada, the Saskatchewan Order of Merit, and the Moose Jaw Citizen
of the Year Award in recognition of her extensive community service.
Victoria Towers is a 154-unit housing project for seniors managed on behalf
of the province by the Moose Jaw Housing Authority.
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For more information, contact:
Brian Miller
Social Services
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-0531