Appointments have been announced for the housing authorities in Estevan and Arcola.
Caroline Saxon has been reappointed to the Estevan Housing Authority’s board of directors. Other members of the board are Clinton Davies, Bev Hickie, Marlene Moore, Lori Naka, Al Wempe and Margery Young. Moore is chairperson.
Meanwhile, the entire board has been reappointed for the Arcola Housing Authority. Leora James, Kenneth Kolenz, Rhonda Paton and Murray Wheeler will serve another term on the board of directors. Wheeler is chairperson.
These housing authorities are community-based organizations that provide daily management of housing units constructed and operated under the terms of a federal provincial municipal cost- sharing agreement. The Estevan Housing Authority is responsible for 296 units; Arcola has 28 such units.
Social Services Minister Paul Merriman paid tribute to the volunteers who manage the social housing projects in their communities. “This local hands-on approach ensures that the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation responds effectively to the needs of each community.”
Saskatchewan has a network of 260 housing authorities and more than 1,400 volunteer members who assist with management of housing units throughout the province for seniors, low income families and people with disabilities.
Persons interested in volunteering to serve on the board of directors for the housing authority in their community are encouraged to contact the mayor. A local nominating committee recommends board members.
Applications for accommodation are available from the manager of the local housing authority.
