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.

Space for Lease

Located on the 300 block of 4th Street East in the Dean Fraser Community Centre. Each space is approximately 850 square feet. Lease rates include the services of water, sewer, power, energy. for more information, please contact the Town Hall at 482-3300 or the Economic Development Office at 482-3503.

Parcel of Land for Sale

The Town of Carnduff has a parcel of land in the industrial area for sale. Area: 0.748 hectares (1.86 acres). Please contact the Town Hall at 482-3300 or the Economic Development Office at 482-3503 for more information. Please refer to (Parcel L) Plan 10915557 Ext 0.

Carnduff Ladies Night Out - "Nerd Night"

Saturday, May 7th at Carnduff Legion Hall. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Bar opens at 6:00 p.m. Supper served at 7:00 p.m. Entertainment: Chester McBain and William Wilson (Comedian/Magician) Tickets $25 each and are available from all fundraiser reps of Minor Sports Ball

Second Hand Rose Boutique Clothing Sale

Join the UCW at St. Andrew's CE building for good shopping, good friends & good food! Thursday, April 14th 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Dessert & beverages Friday, April 15th - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Coffee & sandwiches Saturday, April 16th - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Salad Bar - 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Please leave your donations of spring and summer clothes at the church Monday, April 11th to Thursday morning, April 14th.

Country Classic Craft Show

Saturday, April 30th, 2011 at the Carnduff Centennial Arena from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Don't miss this, the 10th annual Country Classic Craft Show!

Whether you are looking for a gift or something for yourself, you are sure to be impressed with the fabulous crafts.

For more information, call Charlene at (306) 482-3818 or email town.carnduff2@sasktel.net