Thue and Vandesype received a Certificate of Recognition from the Province of Saskatchewan and a Long-Service Lapel Pin from the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation. Doreen Eagles, MLA for Estevan made the presentations. The volunteers were praised for the dedicated individuals that they are and thanked for the time they have willingly given to the community through their housing authority. Volunteers do not necessarily have the time, they just have the heart.
Board members, friends and staff from the Ministry of Social Services were also in attendance to congratulate these volunteers. The Radville Housing Authority participates in a network of 276 housing authorities throughout Saskatchewan that are responsible for the management of social and affordable housing for seniors, families and persons with disabilities who are in need of suitable accommodation. The volunteers on the Radville Board are representative of many Saskatchewan residents who invest in their communities with persona
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In her presentation to council, the executive director of CMHA Battlefords Branch, Jane Zielke de Montbrun, explained the interpretation of the Cities Act regarding their tax exemption is in dispute. Section 262 (1) (p) states that the following is exempt from taxation “so long as the buildings and lands are actually used and occupied by one of the following institutions, the buildings and land attached owned by a division, branch or local unit of: (i)The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command; (ii) the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada; (iii) the Disabled Veterans’ Association of Saskatchewan; and (iv) the Canadian Mental Health Association (Saskatchewan Division).”
Historically, there had been separate North Battleford and Battleford Housing Authorities, but those have now consolidated into a single authority with a single board. The combined entity is now the largest standalone housing authority out of 24 in the province, with 629 units on 191 properties, contributing to $1 million in property taxes, according to Lavertu. Their assets are owned by Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, with BHA operating as an agency with its own board. Lavertu also said to accommodate the consolidation of operations, BHA has moved to the new central location on 831-104th Street which will also house their shop and some other operations. It opened to the public Feb. 16.