HEADLINES AND NEWS RELEASES

 

The following includes a sample of articles and news releases from 2008 - 2010 that pertain to affordable housing in Saskatchewan.

Headlines in the News

Leader Post, "Estevan Housing Market Strong," June 30, 2010.

Leader Post, "There's More of Us Now: Housing an Issue," June 29, 2010.

Leader Post, "SK Economic Growth to be Strongest in Canada: BMO," June 22, 2010.

Leader Post, "Double Whammy in Regina," June 16, 2010.

StarPhoenix, "Rental Relief Rises in City," June 16, 2010.

StarPhoenix, "Fund Brings in Extra $7.7M," June 15, 2010.

StarPhoenix, "Council Approves Permit Fee Changes," June 15, 2010.

StarPhoenix, "Housing Starts Rise in Short Term," June 12, 2010.

StarPhoenix, "Saskatoon Home Prices Rise," June 11, 2010.

StarPhoenix, "Home Sales Down, Prices Up," June 2, 2010.

StarPhoenix, "Northern Community Building Group Home," May 29, 2010.

StarPhoenix, "Cost of Homeownership on the Rise: RBC," May 26, 2010.

StarPhoenix, "Fire Leaves Families Scrambling for Help," May 19, 2010.

Leader Post, "Building Permits Increase," May 7, 2010.

StarPhoenix, "Sask. Household Debt Rises," May 5, 2010.

StarPhoenix, "Average House Price, Listings Up During April," May 4, 2010.

StarPhoenix, "Homeless Rate High in Sask.: Study," May 3, 2010.

StarPhoenix, "Entry-Level Housing Project Abandoned," April 19, 2010.

StarPhoenix, "Housing Starts on the Rise," April 17, 2010.

Leader Post, "Housing Starts Jump in Regina," April 13, 2010.

StarPhoenix, "Affordable Housing in Demand, Prices Increase," April 9, 2010.

Leader Post, "Demand for Housing Rising," March 12, 2010.

 

News & Media Releases

Government of Saskatchewan, "Northern SK Students Build Affordable Homes," May 28, 2010.

Government of Saskatchewan, "Yorkton Youth Affordable Rental Housing Project," May 21, 2010.

Government of Saskatchewan, "Affordable Rental Housing Project Opens in Yorkton," April 30, 2010.

Government of Saskatchewan, "Housing Starts Increase in Major Cities," April 12, 2010.

Government of Saskatchewan, "Economic Recovery in Full Swing in Saskatchewan," April 7, 2010.

Government of Saskatchewan, "Social Housing in Saskatchewan Being Renovated," April 6, 2010.

Government of Saskatchewan, "Government Helps Build 20 Homes for Families in Need," April 1, 2010.

Government of Saskatchewan, "Governments Celebrate New Affordable Housing in Prince Albert," March, 26, 2010.

Government of Saskatchewan, "Saskatchewan Growing at Fastest Pace in Nearly 80 Years," March 25, 2010.

Government of Saskatchewan, "Government Invests is Housing, Children and Families," March 24, 2010.

 

Reports & Studies 

May 8, 2008   Task Force on Housing Affordability

A housing report entitled Creating Momentum: Solutions for Saskatchewan Housing Affordability and Homelessness. It provides general recommendation regarding the state of Saskatchewan housing. In addition it provides recommendation for immediate action: such as build new student housing, increase financial support for those in need, conduct review of regulations. For a more detailed understanding of the recommendations and findings please visit the site: Read More.

June 23, 2008  Government Responds to Task Force on Housing Affordability  

Lists the changes made by the Government to address housing affordability include. Read More.