There needs to be core government funding made available so organizations such as The Lighthouse can “spend their time helping the homeless, instead of chasing money,” Windels told the News-Optimist in a telephone interview. A release issued out of Saskatoon Friday stated, “It is with heavy hearts that The Lighthouse Supported Living delivers this announcement. “Due to substantial funding changes, effective April 1, 2021 The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords can no longer operate an emergency shelter program. “The Lighthouse remains committed to the mission of ending chronic homelessness in the city of North Battleford, and will continue to explore emergency shelter funding sources and partnerships. Transitional and supported housing programs will continue to operate without disruption.”
River Heights Lodge, Feb. 11 Outbreaks remain listed until officially declared over by an SHA Medical Health Officer. Previously reported but still on the list are: L7 Electric, Feb. 3; Drumming Hill Youth Centre, Feb. 4; Sask Hospital North Battleford West Riverview B, Feb. 4; Battlefords Union Hospital Dialysis Unit, Feb. 3; Battlefords Union Hospital, Homecare, 2-E Maternity, Jan. 31; Battlefords District Care Centre, Jan. 30; Anderson Pump House, Jan. 29; K5 Insurance, Jan. 22 The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords, Jan. 18. Keyanow Child and Family Centre, Jan 12; North Battleford Comprehensive High School, Jan 11; Battlefords Union Hospital medical unit, Jan. 10; Porta Bella Restaurant and downstairs Bar and Grill, Jan. 6; CJNB radio, Jan. 5.
There has been some activity around but all is very quiet, except for the snow machines having fun out there. Because of the lull, I asked the Meota Lions Club for a report of their activities over the past year. Meota Lakeshore Lions, marking a 37th anniversary in 2021, boasts a long list of organizations and community projects that have seen the benefit of the members’ activities. Among the list supported are Meota Community Complex, Meota Regional Park Authority, Meota Curling Club, Do Drop In, Meota and District Fire Department, Cody Duhaime Memorial Fund, fitness centre, library Meota branch and Meota Golf Course. The Lions also help finance defibrillators for Do Drop In, the hall and first responders.