A local veterans organization has received a boost, thanks to the provincial government.
Moose Jaw’s ANAVETS group has received a grant of $4,000 for replacing electrical services through the Saskatchewan Veterans Service Club Support Program.
This $100,000 program was announced last November by Premier Scott Moe. In total, 25 organizations have received funding grants for repairs and upgrades to buildings and equipment.
“These grants support the Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command (Legion) and the Saskatchewan Army, Navy, Air Force Veterans (ANAVETS) properties around the province,” Parks, Culture, and Sport Minister Gene Makowsky said in a press release.
“In many cases, the surrounding areas also benefit, as many facilities are also community spaces, in addition to their important role of serving veterans.”
The program was implemented as part of the 2019-20 budget to provide funding grants to registered, non-profit military service clubs, Legion branches, and ANAVETS units based in Saskatchewan.
The total amount of the initial grant was $100,000. This includes $95,000 in funding and $5,000 for administration costs.
