The ninth home from Habitat for Humanity is now being constructed in Yorkton, and the local branch held a sod-turning to celebrate the new home.
The new homeowner is Tania Fleury, and she was overjoyed to be selected for the home.
"When I got the phone call, I was so happy I actually cried tears of joy. I couldn't believe we were chosen out of so many families. It was an answer to my prayers. I had always dreamt about owning our home, and it's finally becoming a reality," she said. "As for being a new homeowner, I actually look forward to cutting my own grass and just hanging out and laying in our own back yard."
The home, which has already seen construction begin, is set to be a 1008 square foot raised bungalow for her and her two sons.
Newly appointed CEO for Habitat for Humanity Saskatchewan Denis Perrault said its always special to see a family receive there new home.
"It's a testament to the level of volunteerism in this community, the committee has worked so hard to bring together a project and a product that is ultimately a beautiful home, I had a chance to tour the other properties today, meet some of the other homeowners, and it's really refreshing to see somebody who never thought they could have had a homeownership opportunity to be in that position," he said. "These aren't free houses, you've got to do 500 hours of volunteer work, usually on the build or within the community and ultimately you are going to buy the house, at a fair price, and the advantage that you get as a partner you get it at zero per cent interest, and zero down."
The home is set to see construction completed this year, with Fleury looking forward to moving in by the end of the year.
