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Group homes for children with special needs open in Regina, Saskatoon
Two new group homes have opened in Saskatchewan to offer services to children and youth with special needs. The provincial government announced Wednesday that it has partnered with Clare Parker Homes ...
CJME News
Mar 27, 2024
Social Services Minister Gene Makowsky says the homes will offer "safe environments, high-quality care and services based on individual needs." (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Saskatchewan putting millions into shelter security
Homelessness has been getting worse in Saskatchewan, requiring more shelter spaces. But as those spaces have opened, there are some who've been concerned about crime. This week, in the provincial budg...
Lisa Schick
Mar 22, 2024
The site of the provincial government's planned complex needs shelter on Idylwyld Drive North in Saskatoon. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
15 new emergency shelter spaces opening in Moose Jaw
By Tracey Moody Fifteen new co-ed emergency shelter spaces will be provided in Moose Jaw from now until March 31. The spaces are at Willow Lodge at 83 Ominica St. W, and are being operated by the John...
Discover Moose Jaw
Jan 25, 2024
The site of new emergency shelter spaces in Moose Jaw. (Discover Moose Jaw)
Applications now open for new Sask. Employment Incentive
The Saskatchewan government is taking steps to help working parents who may be facing financial challenges. On Thursday, the province opened applications for the Saskatchewan Employment Incentive, whi...
CKOM News
Jan 25, 2024
Sask. Party MLA addresses motel rates for Social Services clients
Saskatchewan Party MLA Gary Grewal spoke Monday for the first time since questions were raised about the motel he owns in Regina. In November, his motel was called out for charging higher rates for Mi...
CJME News
Dec 04, 2023
"Sunrise Motel does not hold any contracts with the Government of Saskatchewan," Saskatchewan Party MLA Gary Grewal said when he spoke with media on Dec. 4, 2023. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
Sask. auditor to investigate hotel expenses for Social Services recipients
Saskatchewan's auditor is going to investigate how the provincial government picks and pays for hotel stays, in the wake of revelations about a Saskatchewan Party MLA's motel. On Thursday, Tara Clemet...
CJME News
Nov 30, 2023
Saskatchewan's provincial auditor, Tara Clemett, is going to investigate how the government pays for and procures hotel stays for Social Service clients after questions were raised about high bills and stay at an MLA-owned motel. June 6, 2023. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Social services minister says Sask. delivering on requests for more shelter spaces
Councillors, police and other organizations have long been asking for more places to treat people with complex needs in Saskatoon and Regina - and the provincial government is delivering on those requ...
Lara Fominoff
Nov 24, 2023
Sask. Party votes down NDP motion calling for auditor's investigation into motel
The Saskatchewan Party government has blocked an investigation by the provincial auditor into the Sunrise Motel, which is owned by Sask. Party MLA Gary Grewal. The motel was spotlighted when the Saska...
CJME News
Nov 23, 2023
Scott Moe's Saskatchewan Party government is blocking a provincial auditor's investigation into the Sunrise Motel. Moe said the MLA who owns the motel will meet with the conflict of interest commissioner soon. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
Province reverses policy withholding 'specific claims' from First Nations people
A day after the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) called on the provincial and federal governments to rescind a policy that withholds income assistance regarding "specific claims" for ...
Shane Clausing
Nov 22, 2023
Minister gives some answers around hiked motel bill
Saskatchewan's minister of social services is providing some answers after it was revealed Wednesday that a Regina motel, owned by a Sask. Party MLA, hiked its room rate when the ministry took over a ...
Lisa Schick
Nov 16, 2023
Social Services Minister Gene Makowsky explains that the ministry tries to get a good deal on hotel rooms but also has to balance people's need for shelter. Nov. 15, 2023 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
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