REGINA - Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) says it provided $2.8 million in charitable gaming grants in the second quarter of 2024-25, benefiting more than 1,400 groups and organizations across the province.
"Our government is committed to ensuring that communities across Saskatchewan share in the benefits from gaming," Minister Responsible for LGS Jeremy Harrison said. "Hundreds of charitable and non-profit groups throughout the province receive these funds every year, and we encourage more groups to apply."
Organizations in Estevan that split $38,022 were the Estevan Bruins Junior 'A' Hockey Club, which received $15,425.32, the Estevan Golden Eels Swim Club ($1,928.96), the Estevan Kinette Club ($250); Estevan Minor Baseball ($378.60), the Estevan Public Youth Centre ($61.25), the Estevan Skating Club ($3,146.44), the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club ($4,579.50), the Rotary Club of Estevan ($517), the Estevan branch of the Royal Canadian Legion ($6,104.75), the No. 30 Wylie-Mitchell Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron ($52.50), the Estevan U11 AAA Brewers baseball team ($400), the Envision Counselling and Support Centre ($2,353.39), the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum ($50), the Happy Little Hooves Pony and Donkey Sanctuary ($495), the Souris Valley Museum ($561.25), and the Souris Valley Theatre ($1,302.51).
Also, the Weyburn Agriterra 15AA Wings hockey club received $393.75, which was listed under Estevan.
Oxbow groups received more than $31,000 combined, which went to the Oxbow & District Lions Club ($888.75), the Oxbow and District Recreation Board ($28,466.07), the Oxbow Minor Hockey Association ($460), the Royal Canadian Legion's Oxbow branch ($225) and the Royal Canadian Legion's Saskatchewan Command District 1 ($1,117.10).
More than $3,000 was listed in the Redvers area through the Alida & Area 4H Beef Club ($1,028), the Redvers and District Recreation Centre ($913.08), the Redvers Activity Centre Foundation Inc. ($517.50) and Redvers Minor Hockey ($584.40).
Three agencies in Bienfait received support: the Bienfait Centennial Parks and Recreation Board ($94.28), the Bienfait Swimming Pool ($198.21) and the Bienfait branch of the Royal Canadian Legion ($343.09).
Two organizations in Arcola split more than $1,300: the Arcola Daycare Inc. ($523.75) and the Arcola Leisure Services Committee ($811.88). Splitting funds in Carnduff were the Borderline Housing Company ($1,615.78) and the Carnduff branch of the Royal Canadian Legion ($1,942.24).
Receiving grants in Midale were the M.O.R.E. 2000 organization ($456.25) and the Souris Valley Antique Association ($88.75). Two organizations also received funds in Stoughton: the Royal Canadian Legion's Tecumseh branch ($1,723.38) and the Stoughton Lions Club ($480).
Other organizations receiving an allocation were the Alameda Recreation Board ($4,907.09), the Alida Recreation Hall and Rink Board ($129.38), the Cornerstone Family and Youth Centre in Carlyle ($276.25), the Frobisher Volunteer Fire Department ($1,014.10), the Gainsborough and District Lions Club ($3,817.38), the Glen Ewen Community Rink ($1,640.68), and the Village of Manor and RM 63 Fire Department ($3,161.61).
Grants were paid to charitable groups and organizations in more than 280 Saskatchewan communities.
These quarterly grants are paid to groups and organizations in good standing that conduct licensed charitable gaming activities such as bingos, raffles, breakopen ticket sales, Texas hold 'em poker tournaments and Monte Carlo events. The grants are equal to 25 per cent of the net revenue raised by each charitable event, up to a maximum of $100,000 per group or organization annually.
The amount of each grant paid by LGS to each charity is calculated by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) based on financial reports and other information submitted by the group or organization. Groups can apply through SLGA's charitable gaming licensing process.
