Released on September 11, 2014
Through the combined efforts of the Government of Saskatchewan and the Northern Village of Pinehouse Lake, 10 new home ownership units officially opened today in Pinehouse Lake. Located at Kawagak Crescent, the project will provide opportunities for those Pinehouse Lake households who are ready to transition into homeownership.
The province, through Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, contributed $500,000 to the Pinehouse Lake Home Ownership Program from the provincial Summit Action Fund to help finance the construction of the homes.“We are pleased to work with the Northern Village of Pinehouse Lake to help meet a need for safe, quality housing that is also affordable,” Social Services Minister and Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Housing Corporation Donna Harpauer said. “Most importantly, we are working together to support individuals and families in Pinehouse Lake who wish to become homeowners. This is one priority under the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth and we are proud to move it forward.”
“This collaborative housing project has helped us plan and implement effective strategies in terms of housing in our community,” Pinehouse Mayor Mike Natomagan said. “This model, formed through partnerships, can now be looked at as exemplary by other northern communities. The partnership has also spurred beneficial capacity building by way of training opportunities, financial education, employment motivation and pride in homeownership. This partnership between this government and Pinehouse is directly and positively affecting families toward self-determination and prosperity. We thank this particular government for the continued support and we look forward to future partnerships on upcoming projects.”
The province continues to work with the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors to develop new housing opportunities in Pinehouse Lake. Since November 2007, 19 affordable rental and homeownership units have been completed in the community, including 10 units under the Pinehouse Lake Home Ownership Program.
This project is aligned with a number of strategic priorities that were outlined in the Government of Saskatchewan’s Provincial Housing Strategy. These priorities include the need to improve housing affordability and to support individuals and families in greatest need of housing.
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For more information, contact:
Linda Saliken
Ministry of Social Services
Regina
Phone: 306-787-0246