LA LOCHE — Residents of La Loche have improved access to affordable housing, thanks to investments from the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan.
Member of the Legislative Assembly for Athabasca, Jim Lemaigre, on behalf of Social Services Minister and Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Housing Corporation Gene Makowsky, joined representatives from Methy Housing Corporation to officially welcome tenants into their new homes and announce the start of construction on additional homes in the area.
The grand opening marks the completion of the final eight one-bedroom tiny homes in the 28-home project to provide affordable housing to individuals facing homelessness in La Loche. Funding provided to the eight Methy Housing Corporation Tiny Homes includes:
- $677,880 from Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC) through the Rental Development Program
- $500,000 from Infrastructure Canada through the Reaching Home Program
- $140,000 from the Northern Village of La Loche
- $64,000 from Methy Construction and Maintenance Corporation
The new construction will provide low-income housing for six single parent households. Residents are anticipated to move into the new homes by summer 2024. Funding provided to the six Methy Housing Corporation Single-Parent Housing includes:
- $677,880 from the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation through the Rental Development Program
- $420,000 from Infrastructure Canada through the Reaching Home Program
- $105,000 from the Northern Village of La Loche
- $15,000 from Methy Construction and Maintenance Corporation
"Following the successful completion of 28 tiny homes for homeless singles, Methy Housing Corporation identified single parent families as next targeted group of much needed housing in the community," Methy Housing Corporation president Georgina Jolibois said.
"The project will create six new residences in the community providing a safe, affordable and supportive environment for single mothers and their children. Methy Housing Corporation appreciates the on-going funding support from Saskatchewan Housing Corporation and Métis Nation - Reaching Home and looks forward to continued partnership approach in addressing housing needs for our community."
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