PROVINCE INVESTS $6 MILLION TO INCREASE HOUSING SUPPLY IN SASKATCHEWAN

Social Services Minister and Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Housing announced on April 21st the creation of a $6 million Summitt Action fund to help increase housing supply cross the province. This investment will make it possible for stakeholders to come forward and propose creative solutions that are not currently covered by existing housing programs, facilitating innovation in the housing sector.

"The development of the Summit Action Fund further demonstrates that our government is prepared to act on ideas that come from the Housing Summit and provide money to support them," Draude said. "This fund aligns directly with our innovation agenda and supports a secure and properous Saskatchewan, further promoting the Saskatchewan Advantage. Most importantly, it means that more housing will be created to meet the variety of housing needs in Saskatchewan communities."

The Summit Action Fund will provide the government, through Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC), with a tool to drive creative, flexible approaches and innovation in the housing sector. The fund will:

• Enable development of housing supply to address increasing demand;


• Provide a source of additional support for creative solutions across the housing continuum, from low-income rental developments to homeownership opportunities;


• Encourage private sector investments;


• Stimulate new innovations in design, financing and partnerships; and


• Complement and not duplicate existing programs.

For more information, contact:Linda Saliken, Social Services, Regina 306-787-0246

Thank you

Thank you is extended to CanElson Drilling and Mike Smith, Vice President of Operations and General Manager for CanElson Drilling Inc. Saskatchewan for the generous donations to Carnduff Swimming Pool of $25,000 and to Borderline Housing project of $25,000. It is marvellous to see that even though the operation of CanElson has moved out of Carnduff, the support for our community is there. Big Kudoes!

Congratulations - Zaanti Relaxation Spa

Congratulations are extended to Jamie Powell on the opening of one of Carnduff's newest businesses - Zaanti Relaxation Spa. Zaanti - inner peace, tranquilty, bliss, happiness, comfort, peace of mind!

To experience this, contact Jamie at 482-8013 or zaanti_spa@ hotmail.com. Zaanti is located behind Creative Cuts.

For more information check out the web site at www.zaatirelaxationspa.com

Motorcycle Training

Just to let you know that there will be a motorcylce training session in Estevan on May 13th. For more information and to register, call 1-866-999-7372

Easter Extravaganza

Carnduff Community Daycare PAC presents Easter Extravaganza on Sunday, April 17th at the Dean Fraser Community Centre from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission to the event is by donation with all proceeds going to the purchase of 'extras' for the daycare. Hot dogs! Cupcakes! Fishpond! Bouncy Castle! Colouring Station! Treasure Dig! Cupcake Walk! Chinese auction & lots more!

Waste Disposal Site Hours

Landfill operations will change to summer hours effective April 18th, 2011. Hours of operation will be: Tuesday & Thursday: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 12 noon & 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Town of Carnduff is again pleased to offer "Spring Clean Up Week" from May 2nd to May 7th, 2011 for residents of the Town of Carnduff and R.M. of Mount Pleasant #2. Spring Clean Up Hours - Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. - noon & 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Please note the spring yard clean up does not apply to construction materials/wastes, used tires, oilfield materials, etc. The site will be monitored to ensure materials are placed in proper places.

MINISTER DRAUDE ANNOUNCES AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN

Social Services Minister June Draude announced details today (March 28th, 2011) of a five-point action plan to add at least 4,600 new housing units over the next five years and make it easier for Saskatchewan people with modest incomes to purchase new homes. Total investments in housing from these five initiatives over the next five years will be more than $252 million. The five housing initiatives outlined in the Saskatchewan Advantage Housing Plan include:

• Headstart On A Home


• The Affordable Home Ownersjp Program


• Rental Construction Incentive


• $34 Million Investment in Rental Housing


• Habitat for Humanity Partnership

For more information on the housing action plan and new housing programs, visit Social Services' website at www.socialservices.gov.sk.ca/housing or call Linda Saliken 306-787-0246

Market Days - 2011

Market Days will be held at St. Andrew's United Church in the CE building on the following Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: May 6th, June 10th, July 8th, August 12th, September 9th, October 14th, November 4th, December 2nd. Market Days are a fundraiser for St. Andrew's United Church. You will find crafts, home baking, vegetables, sewing and home sale items such as Avon, Mary Kay, Epicure spices, Norweck, Watkins, partylite, lines of clothing and much more. They also have yardsale tables where they sale items that have been donated. In the morning they have coffee and a cookie for sale and in the afternoon, you will be able to purchase soup, sandwich and a dessert.