A new affordable housing project in La Loche has officially opened.

Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River MP Rob Clarke and Social Services Minister June Draude made the announcement.

The 1.5 million-dollar development has 12 one-bedroom units in three four-plexes.

The federal and provincial goverments shared the cost for the project.

It was developed by the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation.

The La Loche Non-Profit Housing Corporation will manage it.