Housing

Kikinahk plans to utilize Waterbase Inn as homeless shelter without municipal support

Although Kikinahk Friendship Centre lacks support from La Ronge council to operate a homeless shelter at the Waterbase Inn, leadership of the organization seems ready to move ahead with that plan.Duri...

Apr 25, 2024

Strong opposition for downtown homeless shelter ahead of Tuesday public hearing

All submission ahead of a public hearing in La Ronge on Tuesday regarding a proposed homeless shelter downtown have been in opposition. That's according to a review of letters submitted to town admini...

Apr 22, 2024

La Ronge housing shortage discussed at SUMA convention

The need for more housing to meet the anticipated demand due to the opening of the new long-term care home in La Ronge in 2026 or 2027 was brought up at the annual Saskatchewan Urban Municipal Associa...

Apr 18, 2024

Sask. Homebuilders group says federal budget addresses big needs

At least one Saskatchewan organization is applauding Tuesday's federal budget and its emphasis on building more homes. In a release issued following the budget announcement, the Saskatoon and Region H...

Apr 17, 2024

More protection on the way for Sask. renters but is it enough?

It's a struggle that is crippling Saskatchewan residents of all ages and it doesn't appear to be getting better: finding an affordable and reliable place to rent.With rental rates constantly rising an...

Apr 10, 2024

Town council approves tax abatement, beautification grant programs

La Ronge council has approved a package of community development initiatives.At a regular council meeting earlier this week, two new tax abatements and a grant program were given the greenlight. As of...

Mar 28, 2024

Public hearing called for homeless shelter relocation

The Town of La Ronge will host a public hearing in respect to a development permit application and bylaw amendment request from Kikinahk Friendship Centre.Kikinahk aims to convert the Waterbase Inn al...

Mar 27, 2024

Council to decide on new homeless shelter application

A development permit application from Kikinahk Friendship Centre aims to convert the Waterbase Inn along the La Ronge Avenue to a homeless shelter. That's according to a document prepared by municipal...

Mar 26, 2024

New service centre for Nut Point Campground

Nut Point Campground in the Lac La Ronge Provincial Park will receive a new service centre. The development was announced in the 2024-2025 provincial budget released last week. A spokesperson from the...

Mar 25, 2024

Municipal application to feds for housing assistance rejected

A Town of La Ronge application to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) has been declined. That's according to a letter sent from the corporation to municipal ad...

Mar 11, 2024