REGINA — Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) provided $2.1 million in charitable gaming grants in the fourth quarter of 2024-25, benefiting more than 1,100 groups and organizations across the province.
"Our government is committed to delivering for Saskatchewan communities and one of the ways we do that is through charitable gaming grants," said Jeremy Harrison, minister responsible for LGS. "The proceeds from gaming in Saskatchewan support charitable organizations and activities across the province, including the arts, culture, sports and more."
Total funding in Estevan was $26,441.84, with the following organizations listed for the Energy City:
- Browning Multiple 4-H Club ($449.49);
- Envision Counselling and Support Centre ($97.33);
- Estevan Art Gallery & Museum ($162.82);
- Estevan Auto Racing Association ($4,798.86);
- Estevan Early Years Family Resource Centre ($5,541.78);
- Estevan Elks Lodge ($1,655.29);
- Estevan Living Sky Diesel U11 AA Bruins ($1,497.91);
- Estevan Minor Hockey Association ($6,617.43);
- Estevan Primec Controls U13 AA Bruins ($1,466.25);
- Estevan U13A Bruins ($110);
- Estevan Great North U18 AAA Bears Hockey Team ($1,680.01);
- Royal Canadian Legion's Estevan branch ($1,693.17);
- St. Giles Anglican Church ($346.50); and
- U11 Carded Estevan Bearcats female hockey team ($325).
For Oxbow, four organizations combined to receive $8,592.85: the Bow Valley Villa Corp. ($2,285.97); the Moose Creek Archers ($990) and the Oxbow and District Recreation Board ($3,896.88). Also, the Estevan Apex U18 AA Bruins received $1,420 that was listed in Oxbow's total.
Two organizations in Bienfait had grants: the Bienfait Minor Hockey Association ($2,345.36) and the Bienfait legion ($138.75). In Carlyle, the Carlyle Cubs Learning Centre ($2,458.72) and the legion's Carlyle branch ($221.61) were the beneficiaries.
Also, two organizations in Oungre shared grants: the Royal Canadian Legion's South Sask. branch ($350) and the Souris Valley Daycare ($695.05). Splitting $1,921.87 in Stoughton were the Royal Canadian Legion's Tecumseh branch ($1,496.87) and the Stoughton Lions Club ($425).
Other groups receiving funding included the Alameda Merry Makers ($488.13); the Town of Arcola Leisure Services Committee ($651.90); the Carnduff Fast Centennial Arena ($4,495.01);
Apple Shot Archers of Macoun ($336.25); the Midale Public Library ($87.75); and St. Anthony's Parish in Storthoaks ($913.85);
Groups in about 230 Saskatchewan communities received a charitable gaming grant in the fourth quarter of 2024-25.
These quarterly grants are paid to groups and organizations in good standing that conduct licensed charitable gaming activities such as bingos, raffles, breakopen ticket sales, Texas hold 'em poker tournaments and Monte Carlo events. The grants are equal to 25 per cent of the net revenue raised by each charitable event, up to a maximum of $100,000 per group or organization annually.
The amount of each grant paid by LGS to each charity is calculated by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) based on financial reports and other information submitted by the group or organization. Groups can apply through SLGA's charitable gaming licensing process .
