An affordable housing project in Prince Albert is off to a good start with the completion of two duplex units.
This new development helps families by bringing opportunity, stability, and a place to call home.
The River Bank Infill Solutions project is part of a federal-provincial commitment to delivering housing solutions across the province for those who need it most.
“We are very proud to open four new affordable homes in Prince Albert, giving more families a safe and accessible place to live,” Social Services Minister and Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC) Terry Jenson said. “This project is about expanding access to housing, strengthening communities, and giving families the opportunity to thrive in a place they can call home.”
The development includes four units, consisting of two three-bedroom units and two two-bedroom units. The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have jointly invested $750,000 to bring this important project to life.
“The city is proud to support the Infill Solutions Project, which responds to critical housing needs in our community,” City of Prince Albert Councillor Dawn Kilmer said. “This program would not be possible without dedicated partners like Riverbank Development Corporation (RBDC) and Miller Construction. RBDC’s leadership as a local non-profit is helping create safe, stable, and much-needed homes for our residents.”
Implemented alongside River Bank Development Corporation, the non-profit corporation is known for its work developing affordable housing units for families and individuals with low income in the city.
“River Bank Development Corporation is pleased to provide two duplex units for families needing affordable homes in Prince Albert and appreciates the support of the federal, provincial, and the city of Prince Albert to make this possible,” said Merv Bender, River Bank Development Corporation Board Chair.
Since the Government of Saskatchewan started working with River Bank in 2007, 40 affordable housing units have been added in Prince Albert. This project will add an additional four units to this total.
River Bank has also partnered with KidsFirst, Native Coordinating Council, and Family Futures to provide support services on basic life skills to the tenants this development will serve.
“The River Bank Infill Solutions project we are announcing today will make a real difference for people here in Prince Albert,” Secretary of State (Rural Development) and Member of Parliament for Desnethé–Missinippi–Churchill River Buckley Belanger said on behalf of the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister Responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada Gregor Robertson. “With every project like this one, we are getting closer to the country we want—one where everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home.”
The River Bank Infill Solutions project is possible with contributions from the Government of Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan through the National Housing Strategy (NHS)—Saskatchewan Priorities Initiative (SPI), which provided $750,000 in cost-matched funding. Also, Conexus Credit Union Mortgage Financing contributed $330,000, and the City of Prince Albert put forward $20,000.