Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan recently gave out $1.16 million to community groups across the province. According to their press release, the grants are how the government ensures funds from gaming are returned to Saskatchewan communities.
Seven hundred and fifty groups and organizations were recipients of these grants. Organizations that were eligible were those in good standing who conduct licensed charitable gaming activities. The grants equal twenty-five per cent of the net revenue raised by each charitable event, up to one hundred thousand dollars annually.
In Weyburn, a total of $24,824.80 was given to ten groups. Big Brothers Big Sisters received $1054.68; Hockey Weyburn Inc. received $385.50; the Royal Canadian Legion Weyburn Branch 47 Inc. received $1045.19; the U13AA SE Young Fellow Gold Wings received $828.13; the U15A Weyburn Dodge Wings received $412.38; the U18AA JHC Wings received $985.39; the Weyburn and District Junior Hockey Association received $17,987; the Weyburn Wildlife Federation received $707.50; and the Weyburn Wrestling Club Inc. received $243.75.
Many grants were also received in the Weyburn area. These include:
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Alida Recreation Hall and Rink Board with $312.88
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Optimist Club of Arcola Inc. with $5,914.50
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Twilight Home Auxiliary with $181.50
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Carlyle District Lions Club Inc. with $618.75
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Royal Canadian Legion Carlyle Branch #248 with $250.00
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Montmartre Under 9 Ice Dogs with $158.75
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Gladmar Recreation Board with $886.91
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Khedive Heritage Recreation Club with $925.70
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Kipling & District Lions Club Inc. with $1,489.87
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QuadTown U13 Rebels with $250.13
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Macoun Happy Gang Club with $188.75
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Milestone Minor Hockey Association with $739.16
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MIlestone Skating Club with $943.25
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Kemoca Regional Park with $250.00
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Montmartre Memorial Curling Club Inc. with $402.50
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Montmartre U11A Ice Dogs with $546.88
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Odessa Flames with $450.00
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Radville Community Grown Childcare Inc. with $1,170.80
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Radville Minor Hockey Association with $1,217.00
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Sedley School Community Council with $722.75
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Vibank Dance Expressions Inc. with $72.50
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Vibank Figure Skating Club with $225.00
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St. Augustine School with $126.25
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Windthorst & District Lions Club with $375.00
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U15 Radville Nats with $668.53
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Yellow Grass Volunteer Fire Department with $586.88
The total amount of funds given to Weyburn, Estevan and the surrounding area totals nearly $50,000.