As part of the Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS)'s $2.1 million in charitable gaming grants distributed in the fourth quarter of 2024-25, more than 1,100 groups and organizations across the province have benefitted, including right here in Weyburn and area.
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 here.
In Weyburn, a total of $23,763 was received by local organizations. Among the highest amounts were the Weyburn Humane Society with $6,438.50; the Weyburn and District Junior Hockey Association with $4,702.56; the Royal Canadian Legion Weyburn Branch #47 Inc. with $2,105.56; the Weyburn Gymnastics Club with $2,908.06; and the Weyburn Wildlife Federation with $1,725. The Weyburn & District Hospital Foundation Inc. received $828.76.
The Weyburn U13AA Young Fellows received $1,193.75; the Weyburn U15 Weyburn Dodge Wings, $833.13; the U15AA Weyburn Annugas Wings, $755; the U11AA Panther Drilling Wings, $427.50; the U18A female TS&M Gold Wings, $542.50, the Weyburn U15A Creekside Car Wash Gold Wings, $484.88; the U16AA Weyburn Agriterra Wings, $228.75; Hockey Weyburn Inc., $337.51; and the Weyburn Soccer Association, $252.
In Arcola, the Town of Arcola Leisure Services Committee received $651.90
In Bengough, the Bengough Municipal Parks, Recreation & Cultural Authority receieved $4,052.
In Carlyle, the Carlyle Cubs Learning Center received $2,458.72, and the Royal Canadian Legion Carlyle Branch #248, $221.61.
In Ceylon, The Gap Recreation Committee received $192.51.
In Creelman, the Creelman Community Complex received $466, and the Montmartre Under 9 Ice Dogs, $978.25.
In Griffin, the U18 AA South East Goldwings received $625.
In Khedive, the Khedive Heritage Recreation Club received $371.88.
In Macoun, the Apple Shot Archers Inc. received $336.25.
In Midale, the Midale Public Library received $87.75.
In Milestone, the Milestone U13 Female Flyers received $168.75; the U13 Milestone Flyers, $125; and the U15 Milestone Flyers, $625.
In Oungre, the Royal Canadian Legion South Sask Branch #306 receievd $350, and Souris Valley Daycare Inc., $695.05.
In Pangman, the Pangman Dance Club got $663.75.
In Radville, Holy Family Parish got $625; the Radville Marian Health Care Auxiliary, $817.50; the Radville Minor Hockey Association, $536.25; and the U15 Radville Nats, $455.50.
In Willow Bunch, Palliser Regional Willow Bunch Branch Library received $790 and the Willow Bunch Golf Club Inc., $712.50.
In Yellow Grass, the Yellow Grass Minor Hockey Association received $2,128.67 and the Yellow Grass Golden Harvest Club Inc., $70.25.
In all, the Weyburn and Estevan area received more than $62,000. Other regions across the province also received funding, including more than $93,000 to the Yorkton and Melville area; more than $27,000 to the Swift Current area; more than $122,000 to the Prince Albert area; more than $55,000 to the Meadow Lake area; and more than $60,000 to the Humboldt and Melfort area. Regina saw $425,564.27 and Saskatoon a total of $560,861.83.
"Our government is committed to delivering for Saskatchewan communities and one of the ways we do that is through charitable gaming grants," said the 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."
Groups in about 230 Saskatchewan communities received a charitable gaming grant in the fourth quarter of 2024-25, with more than $425,000 going to groups in Regina and nearly $561,000 to groups in Saskatoon.
The Saskatoon Branch of SaskAbilities is one of the more than 2,700 nonprofit and charitable groups and organizations across Saskatchewan that received a charitable gaming grant in 2024-25.
"As SaskAbilities celebrates 75 years of working together to build inclusive communities for people of all abilities, we continue to reflect on the impact that charitable gaming grants have on our programs and services," SaskAbilities Saskatoon Branch Regional Director Emily Hurd said. "Camp Easter Seal is grateful to receive grant money which directly supports children, adults and youth experiencing disability with programs and services to enhance their lives. Further, through the Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program, we are able to provide important programming to youth and children with physical disabilities year-round."
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.