Gene Makowsky

• Sask. NDP claim second hotel linked to MLA Gary Grewal raising prices for social service clients

  Last year it was revealed some social service clients stayed at Sunrise Motel in Regina for up to 51 per cent more than the normal rate. Grewal owns the motel.

  Canada

  Feb 13, 2024
  
• Sask. NDP still waiting for answers from province 10 weeks after Sunrise Hotel controversy

  It’s been more than 10 weeks since the Saskatchewan NDP requested information on the government's hotel usage and payment policies.

  Canada

  Jan 25, 2024
  
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• Saskatchewan accessibility legislation aims to remove barriers in the province

  New legislation in Saskatchewan aims to remove accessibility barriers across the province.

  Canada

  Dec 4, 2023
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• Saskatchewan minister responds to outcry around Saskatoon emergency shelter

  Sask. Minister of Social Services Gene Makowsky spoke on the emergency residential shelter slated for Saskatoon on Thursday.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2023
• Police commissioners’ letter to Sask. government states ‘urgent need’ for complex needs help

  The letter from the board said the Community Support Program has seen a 'significant increase' in the number of people sleeping in encampments, parks and building vestibules.

  Health

  Aug 21, 2023
• Advocates say Saskatchewan accessibility legislation needs to ‘have teeth’

  The Accessible Saskatchewan Act was introduced in the legislature last week, aimed at removing accessibility barriers in the province.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2022
• Community-based home available for children in Beauval, Sask.

  The province said this gives an immediate placement option while parents address safety concerns, or a longer-term care option is found.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2022
• Saskatchewan Roughriders celebrate first game back with win over BC Lions

  Saskatchewan Roughriders fans' next chance to watch their team play at home is on Aug. 14 at 8 p.m. against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

  Sports

  Aug 7, 2021
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• Coronavirus: Tourism industry gets financial support from Saskatchewan government

  The Saskatchewan Tourism Sector Support Program allows hospitality, event and attraction operators to apply for a one-time, non-repayable emergency payment.

  Canada

  Aug 10, 2020
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• Saskatchewan calls Ottawa’s boost to Quebec, Atlantic tourism ‘outrageous’

  Saskatchewan Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport Gene Makowsky accused Ottawa of only being interested in supporting the tourism sector in Eastern Canada.

  Health

  Jun 25, 2020