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LUSELAND —An event was held Dec. 14 to recognize Victor Delhommeau on his retirement from the Luseland Housing Authority after 37 years and five months of volunteer service.

In 1984, Delhommeau participated in an initiative to bring safe and affordable housing to seniors in Luseland, thus helping to create the Luseland Housing Authority, which is part of the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation. Ten new semi-detached senior residences were constructed and officially handed to the Luseland Housing Authority on July 10, 1984. Even before occupancy started, the waiting list was full of seniors, requiring affordable housing with zero maintenance worries.

Over the years the Luseland Housing Authority expanded its portfolio to include an additional four-unit building with common room facilities and nine family units. Luseland became one of several towns in Saskatchewan to deliver safe and adequate housing to families, seniors and people with disabilities experiencing low income who otherwise can not afford suitable shelter. Luseland Housing Authority prioritizes families and individuals in greatest housing need for placement in social housing, including families in crisis, people who are temporarily homeless and those fleeing domestic violence. Rent is subsidized according to the degree of financial need.

Delhommeau’s expertise in finance, client relations and government management were integral to the development and ongoing success of the Luseland Housing Authority. His guiding hand during almost 40 years of volunteer service ‑ 20 years as chairperson ‑ with the LHA will be missed. Victor was presented with a desk clock as a long-service award, as well as a congratulatory letter from the Saskatchewan government.

Welcome is extended to Bill Holton who has agreed to join the board of the Luseland Housing Authority which consists of newly appointed chairperson, Alvin Bekemeier and board members Ruth Hardcastle, Judy Frehlich and Deanne Campbell.