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Group Home for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities Opens in Kerrobert

Released on May 28, 2025

Today, MLA for Kindersley-Biggar Kim Gartner, on behalf of Social Services Minister Terry Jenson, joined representatives from Prairie Branches Enterprises Inc. to celebrate the grand opening of a group home in Kerrobert. The Ministry of Social Services is providing approximately $500,000 in annual operating funding for the home. 

"Fostering strong, inclusive communities for individuals with disabilities remains a priority for our government," Social Services Minister Terry Jenson said. "We are proud to partner with Prairie Branches Enterprises to support the operation of this group home. Through collaboration and dedicated support, we aim to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and ensure they have access to the necessary resources to thrive in our communities." 

The group home will offer 24-hour supervision and assistance with daily living tasks to four residents and is designed to grow with the residents as their needs change over time. 

"This house has become a home for several local individuals, and we are very proud to be able to provide supports so these folks can remain in their hometown, close to their family and friends," Prairie Branches Enterprise Inc. Executive Director Marissa Merkel said. "We have worked alongside the Ministry of Social Services Community Living Service Delivery to ensure we are setting people up for success and appreciate their continued support of our agency on this new venture." 

Prairie Branches Enterprises Inc. is a community-based organization enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities. They provide opportunities for personal growth in social, vocational, residential, spiritual and recreational areas across Wilkie, Biggar, Unity and nearby communities. Currently, they support 38 individuals in eight group homes, 12 through a supportive living program, and 55 in day programs in Wilkie, Biggar, Kerrobert and Unity. 

"As an agency, we are very excited about expanding our residential services into the community of Kerrobert. We have been operating a Vocational Program here since 2020 and have experienced a ton of positive support from the community," Merkel said. "We are hopeful that the positive momentum will continue and are grateful to be a part of Kerrobert."  

For information on how to access supports for intellectual disabilities, please contact the Ministry of Social Services office nearest you, or email clsd.info@gov.sk.ca.

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