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NEW GRANTS

$1.5M in charitable gaming grants awarded across Sask, include Meadow Lake and Prince Albert

Feb 12, 2025 | 11:07 AM

More than 700 community groups and organizations, including those in Meadow Lake, Prince Albert, and the Humboldt-Melfort area, have received a share of $1.5 million in charitable gaming grants in the third quarter of 2024-25, Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) announced on Wednesday.

One recipient, the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation, will use the funds to support pediatric and maternal health services.

“These funds help ensure children and moms-to-be have access to family-centred programs, world-class equipment and innovative technology at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital and across the province,” foundation CEO Troy Davies said in a release.

Groups in about 200 communities received funding, with more than $431,000 going to Regina-based groups and over $280,000 to Saskatoon organizations. Other regions benefited as well, including:

• Yorkton, Melville and area – more than $103,000
• Swift Current and area – more than $102,000
• Weyburn, Estevan and area – more than $94,000
• Prince Albert and area – more than $30,000
• Meadow Lake and area – more than $29,000
• Humboldt, Melfort and area – more than $21,000

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“These grants help charitable and non-profit groups provide a variety of programs and services across our province – everything from animal rescue to youth sports to arts and culture, and so much more,” Jeremy Harrison, the minister responsible for LGS, said in a release.

The quarterly grants are awarded to good-standing groups that conduct licensed charitable gaming activities such as bingo, raffles, break-open ticket sales, Texas hold ’em poker tournaments and Monte Carlo events. Each grant equals 25 per cent of the net revenue raised, up to a maximum of $100,000 per group annually.

The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority calculates grant amounts based on financial reports and other submitted information. Groups can apply through SLGA’s charitable gaming licensing process.

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