Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are working to minimize the impacts of the postal service disruption.
Les ministères, les sociétés d’État et les organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan travaillent à réduire au minimum les répercussions de l’interruption des services postaux.
Google Translate Disclaimer
A number of pages on the Government of Saskatchewan's website have been professionally translated in French. These translations are identified by a yellow box in the right or left rail that resembles the link below. The home page for French-language content on this site can be found at:
Where an official translation is not available, Google™ Translate can be used. Google™ Translate is a free online language translation service that can translate text and web pages into different languages. Translations are made available to increase access to Government of Saskatchewan content for populations whose first language is not English.
Software-based translations do not approach the fluency of a native speaker or possess the skill of a professional translator. The translation should not be considered exact, and may include incorrect or offensive language. The Government of Saskatchewan does not warrant the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information translated by this system. Some files or items cannot be translated, including graphs, photos and other file formats such as portable document formats (PDFs).
Any person or entities that rely on information obtained from the system does so at his or her own risk. Government of Saskatchewan is not responsible for any damage or issues that may possibly result from using translated website content. If you have any questions about Google™ Translate, please visit: Google™ Translate FAQs.
Released on September 2, 2011
Construction of a singles housing project was officially celebrated today with a sod turning ceremony in Saskatoon. The project will provide 27 good quality, safe rental suites for First Nations students pursuing educational opportunities in the community as well as for individuals employed in entry level positions.
The project will cost approximately $3 million in total. Of that amount, the Province is contributing about $2.6 million. The City of Saskatoon is providing a capital grant of $266,760 as well as a five year incremental property tax abatement.
"This new housing development represents our government's solid commitment to improving housing availability and affordability in Saskatchewan, and it's a project that fits well within our new Housing Strategy and Action Plan," Advanced Education, Employment and Labour Minister Rob Norris, on behalf of Social Services Minister and Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Housing Corporation June Draude, said. "Having a quality residence such as this means that people can focus on education and employment opportunities right in their own community. We are proud to be a part of such a worthwhile initiative as we continue to strive to increase the supply of housing in communities across the province."
"The City of Saskatoon proudly supports this important housing development in the historic neighbourhood of Riversdale," said Mayor Donald Atchison. "This development will provide good quality housing for First Nations students and help them achieve academic success. Saskatoon is extremely fortunate to have housing providers, such as Cress Housing, who have boldly expanded the affordable housing stock in Saskatoon and work tirelessly to help fill the housing gaps in Saskatoon."
"We are proud to work with our partners to help provide First Nations students with more access to safe, stable housing as they pursue their educational goals," Cress Housing Corporation Board Chairman Tribal Chief Felix Thomas said. "We nurture and support any and all other potential housing solutions geared towards addressing the critical housing shortage facing the urban First Nations community. This project is an excellent example of that."
Located at 315 Avenue H South, the project consists of the new construction of a 27-unit apartment in a motel walk-out style building. The project is being undertaken by Cress Housing Corporation, an organization dedicated to providing affordable and adequate housing for First Nations persons living in the City of Saskatoon.
Last month, the Government of Saskatchewan released A Strong Foundation-The Housing Strategy for Saskatchewan 2011-12, as well as the 2011-12 Provincial Action Plan, which outlines the government's key activities for the strategy's first year of implementation.
-30-
For more information, contact:
Linda Saliken
Ministry of Social Services
Regina
Phone: 306-787-0246
We need your feedback to improve saskatchewan.ca. Help us improve
