LA LOCHE, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwired - Aug. 16, 2016) - The construction of a new affordable rental housing project in the Village of La Loche officially broke ground today.
The 14-unit project will be built in La Loche's new subdivision and consists of three 2-bedroom duplexes (six units) and two 3-bedroom duplexes (four units) for families, in addition to one 1-bedroom four-plex (fours unit) for singles.
The Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the Honourable Donna Harpauer, Minister of Social Services and Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, and His Worship Kevin Janvier, Mayor of the Village of La Loche, made the announcement today.
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"Our government is determined to find meaningful, durable solutions to the challenges facing the community, and to do that by listening from the bottom up, not by imposing from the top down. Today's groundbreaking is an important step forward to help those most in need build better lives in La Loche." - Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
"The social and community benefits that will be realized as a result of the construction of these 14 new homes are substantial. These units will target households in need and follow through on our Government's promise to improve the social and economic conditions in La Loche. We are pleased to work with La Loche and other key stakeholders to put this plan into action and keep Saskatchewan strong." - Honourable Donna Harpauer, Minister of Social Services and Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Housing Corporation
"The federal and provincial governments' support and commitment to La Loche's housing needs is most welcome and appreciated. The development of these rental units, through a partnership agreement with Methy Housing Corporation, will also have a significant impact in our community by alleviating overcrowded situations, creating local training and employment opportunities, and stimulating our local economy through spending by construction workers on local goods and services."- His Worship Kevin Janvier, Mayor, Northern Village of La Loche
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