A number of appointments have been announced by the province’s Social Services ministry for the local housing authorities in Turtleford, St. Walburg and Borden.
Louise Lundberg, Helen Starnes and Lorna Chambers have been reappointed to the Turtleford Housing Authority board of directors. Other members of the board are Marilyn Bleakney, and Leslie Nordell; Lundberg is chair.
Turtleford Housing Authority provides daily management of 23 housing units constructed and operated under the terms of a federal‑provincial‑municipal cost‑sharing agreement.
Dale Drechsel and Donald Wishart have been reappointed to the St. Walburg Housing Authority board of directors. Other members are Charles George, Darlene Davidson and chair Gary Armstrong. St. Walburg Housing Authority manages 38 housing units.
Finally, Rhonda Funk has been reappointed to the Borden Housing Authority board of directors. Other directors are Heather Schroeder, Ivan Youchezin, Emily Saunders and chair Melvin Brooke. Borden Housing Authority manages 13 housing units.
In a statement, minister of Social Services Tina Beaudry-Mellor paid tribute to the local volunteers. “This local hands-on approach ensures that the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation responds effectively to the needs of each community.”
The province has 260 housing authorities and over 1,400 volunteer members involved in managing them. According to the news release from the province, those interested in volunteering on the boards for these three local Housing Authorities are urged to contact the mayors of their respective communities. A local nominating committee recommends board members.
