Humboldt and area charitable groups are back in the money following the disbursement of $2.1 million in grants. All told, over 1100 groups across the province benefitted from the 2024-25 fourth quarter payout from Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS).
Some of the local beneficiaries include:
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Annaheim, St. Ann’s Parish
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Bruno, Minor Sports, U11 Minor Hockey, St. Bruno Parish
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Cudworth, Cudworth Child Centre Inc., Cudworth School SRC
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Humboldt, Chaos Volleyball, Calico Gymnastics, Carlton Trail Ski Club, SPCA, Broncos Hockey (various age groups, Humboldt District Hospital Foundation, St. Mary’s Villa Foundation, and others
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Quill Lake, Recreation Board
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St. Brieux, East Central U15 Fillies, Kin Club, Paroisse de St. Brieux
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St. Gregor, Community Club
In total, charities in Humboldt received a total of $19,108.42.
"Our government is committed to delivering for Saskatchewan communities and one of the ways we do that is through charitable gaming grants," Minister Responsible for LGS Jeremy Harrison said. "The proceeds from gaming in Saskatchewan support charitable organizations and activities across the province, including the arts, culture, sports and more."
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.
Full details on all the disbursements and a link to the charitable group application form are on saskatchewan.ca.