The province of Saskatchewan has sent out money to community organizations as part of its charitable gaming grants program, administered by Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan. (LGS)
During the most recent round of funding, $2.1 million in charitable gaming grants were awarded in the fourth quarter of 2024-25, benefiting over 1,100 groups and organizations across the province.
"Our government is committed to delivering for Saskatchewan communities, and one of the ways we do that is through charitable gaming grants," said Minister Responsible for LGS Jeremy Harrison. "The proceeds from gaming in Saskatchewan support charitable organizations and activities across the province, including the arts, culture, sports and more."
Those go towards organizations that hold licensed charitable gaming activities such as bingos, raffles, breakopen ticket sales, Texas hold 'em poker tournaments and Monte Carlo events.
Estevan received a total of $26,441.84 from the grants, with the wider southeast area receiving over $62,000.
The province also broke down how much was received per group in each of those communities:
- Browning Multiple 4-H Club $449.49
- Envision Counselling and Support Centre Inc. $97.33
- Estevan Art Gallery & Museum Inc. $162.82
- Estevan Auto Racing Association (2000) Inc. $4,798.86
- Estevan Early Years Family Resource Centre $5,541.78
- Estevan Elks Lodge No. 113 Inc. $1,655.29
- Estevan Living Sky Diesel u11 AA Bruins $1,497.91
- Estevan Minor Hockey Association (EMHA) $6,617.43
- Estevan Primec Controls U13 AA Bruins $1,466.25
- Estevan U13A Bruins $110.00
- Estevan U18 AAA Bears Hockey Team $1,680.01
- Royal Canadian Legion #60 $1,693.17
- St. Giles Anglican Church $346.50
- U11 Carded Estevan Bearcats $325.00
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.