Groups and organizations in the province that raise funds through charitable gaming activities are receiving approximately $1.1 million in charitable gaming grants.
"Charitable gaming grants enhance the fundraising efforts of many volunteer organizations by supporting worthwhile community initiatives in the areas of health care, education and recreation," said Jim Reiter, the minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority. "We appreciate the efforts of volunteers in their communities and are pleased to provide them with this additional funding."
Among those receiving support were:
·     Carievale Community Bingo, $502.39;
·     Choose Life Ministry of Glen Ewen, $177;
·     Kingswood Golf Club Inc. of Kipling, $162.16;
·     Lampman and District Lions Club, $1,186.81;
·     Lampman Family Centre, $198.75;
·     Bow Valley Villa Corp. of Oxbow, $1,562.31;
·     Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command District 1 in Oxbow, $645.96; and
·     Redvers Activity Centre Foundation Inc., $207.31;
·     Wawota Community Forum Committee, $1,124.38;
The charitable gaming grant program supports groups and organizations that conduct charitable gaming, including licensed bingos, raffles, break-open tickets, Texas hold 'em poker and Monte Carlo events. Groups and organizations receive a grant equal to 25 per cent of the net revenues raised from these activities, up to a maximum grant of $100,000 annually. More than 300 groups received grants during the latest quarter ending Dec. 31, 2020.
