Lori Carr

• ‘What now?’: Single mom, rural worker mull future as SLGA closures near

  Despite striking a severance deal with the province, employees at soon to be shuttered SLGA stores face an uncertain and worrisome future.

  Canada

  Jan 16
  
• Sask. liquor and gaming will auction off 35 liquor permits for retail stores next month

  Online auctions for the SLGA permits will be held from Feb. 6 to Feb. 15.

  Canada

  Jan 10
  
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• Sask. lawmakers uncork plan to allow drinking in public parks

  You could raise a drink in your local park next summer if new provincial legislation passes as expected. Similar legislation was introduced, but failed to pass, last spring.

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2022
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• Legislature hears more complaints about Saskatchewan Income Support

  A client told reporters he has less money to spend on necessities on SIS than he did on Saskatchewan's previous program, and that he's now received an eviction notice at his home.

  Canada

  May 12, 2022
• 4th human rights complaint filed against Street Workers Advocacy Project in Regina

  SWAP leadership has so far declined requests for comment on the complaints, which have been filed by former residents and a former staff member its Raising Hope housing program.

  Canada

  Apr 22, 2022
• Housing advocates march through Regina demanding increase to social assistance rates

  Organizers maintain rates paid out by the Saskatchewan Income Support program are insufficient, and that its payment system needs restructuring.

  Canada

  Apr 4, 2022
• Call Social Services Minister Carr if in need of shelter, poster campaign urges

  The posters come after Social Services Minister Lori Carr told the NDP's Nicole Sarauer to contact her if she heard from anyone struggling to find shelter while fleeing violence.

  Canada

  Mar 24, 2022
• Saskatchewan opposition calls for income support program suspension, new housing strategy

  The Saskatchewan NDP says the province's income support program is driving evictions and homelessness in Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Oct 12, 2021
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• Saskatchewan children 6-11 with autism now eligible for up to $6,000 a year

  Children between six and eleven with Autism Spectrum Disorder can now qualify for up to $6,000 a year in Autism Individualized Funding in Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2021
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• SaskTel expanding phone donation program to youth transitioning out of care

  Youth who transition from ministry care, such as foster care or group homes will be provided with a free cell phone and a one-time $20 phone card.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2021