By Drew Postey
Denis Perrault, Facebook photo.
Former Swift Current Mayor Denis Perrault has been named the CEO for Habitat for Humanity Saskatchewan.
The organization was formed after affiliates from around Saskatchewan merged together earlier this year.
Perrault said this next step is one he’s looking forward to, adding he’s always been a big supporter of Habitat’s work.
“As many know the company as a whole is there to provide housing for people in Saskatchewan, that’s exciting in itself,” he said. “They’re building homes together with many partners to be able to give homes to deserving families, I love their story,” Perrault said.
Habitat for Humanity will have 31 new builds across Saskatchewan this year, but the homes aren’t the only thing undergoing significant construction.
The organization is merging its chapters from Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon to form Habitat for Humanity Saskatchewan.
“It’s going to allow us to work off each other’s strengths and create some efficiencies in the system since we won’t be trying to duplicate tasks each other has already done,” Gary Gurtler from the Prince Albert office said. “Ultimately, it will allow us to build more houses in the province.”
In terms of day-to-day operations, both Prince Albert and Saskatoon will continue to have administrative offices, with the organization’s head office located in Regina. The Habitat ReStore will remain in all three communities under one director.