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Saskatchewan boosts new housing benefit rates for low-income renters, abuse survivors

byMeridian Source Staff

August 16, 2026

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Saskatchewan boosts new housing benefit rates for low-income renters, abuse survivors
Low-income renters and individuals fleeing domestic abuse in Saskatchewan will see an increase in monthly housing support following a provincial benefit boost that took effect this month. Read more: Saskatchewan pledges up to one-third cost-matching for three major regional arena and convention projects On July 29, the Government of Saskatchewan announced that more than 5,000…
Saskatchewan delivers $1.7M in charitable gaming grants to 260 communities
Nearly 1,000 charitable and non-profit organizations across Saskatchewan have received a share of almost $1.7 million in charitable gaming grants for the first quarter of 2026-27, the provincial government announced Monday. Read more: Lloydminster’s Payne siblings plate provincial gold The quarterly funding, distributed by Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS), benefits groups in roughly 260 communities…
New chase the ace starting at $49K
Chase the Ace is back at the Lloydminster Exhibition and continues to grow. Next week’s jackpot starts at $49,034. Read more: Lloydminster RCMP report youth crime reduction thanks to SRO Congratulations to this week’s winner, Ross Stilborn, who took home $1,268 after Wednesday’s draw. There are still 34 cards to go, so make sure to buy your ticket…
Saskatchewan leads Canada in building permit growth: StatCan
Saskatchewan led the country in month-over-month building permit growth in June, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada. Read more: Tim Hortons launches new limited-edition Harry Potter menu and collectibles The province recorded a 101.6 per cent increase in seasonally adjusted building permits from May 2026 to June 2026, ranking first among all Canadian…
AFRRCS manager Tracy Price to speak at Bordering on Disaster Conference
The Bordering on Disaster Conference has announced Tracy Price, manager of business services for the Alberta First Responders Radio Communications System (AFRRCS), as a key breakout speaker for its upcoming event in Lloydminster this fall. Read more: Europa Super Circus brings new high-flying international acts to Lloydminster Price, who brings more than 20 years of…