The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority’s (SLGA) charitable gaming grant program provided almost $1.2 million to more than 400 groups and organizations across the province during the most recent quarter, which ended Dec. 31.
“Volunteers that raise money in their community in support of new facilities, minor sports, education programs and so many other worthwhile causes are the people that make our province strong,” Minister Responsible for SLGA Gene Makowsky said.
“Charitable gaming grants acknowledge those efforts by providing additional financial support to groups and organizations that conduct charitable gaming activities.”
The following projects in Estevan will split $20,159.21: Estevan Auto Racing Association, $2,837.47; the Estevan Daycare Co-operative, $3,287.74; the Estevan Golden Eels Swim Club, $1,292; the Estevan Humane Society, $912.50; the Estevan Kinette Club, $715; the Estevan Lions Club, $4,914.45; Penta Completions Estevan Minor Football, $4,441.82; the Estevan branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, $826.72; St. John the Baptist Catholic Women’s League, $818; and the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum, $113.51.
Two projects in Arcola earned $2,970.51, with the Arcola Fair and Stampede receiving $1,259.87 and the Look Good Feel Better fundraiser for the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency getting $1,710.64.
Among the other organizations and initiatives to receive funding were the Alida Recreation Hall and Rink Board, $1,174.83; the Bienfait branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, $735.18; the Cornerstone Family and Youth Centre in Carlyle, $536.89; the Carnduff branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, $1,114.12; the Four Seasons Drop-In Centre at Kenosee Lake, $1,003.84; and the Bow Valley Vista Corp. in Oxbow, $1,202.14.
Charitable gaming includes bingos, raffles, break-open tickets, Texas hold’em poker and Monte Carlo events licensed by SLGA. 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.
Charitable gaming reports submitted by the groups are used by SLGA to automatically calculate grants.
