New Seniors Affordable Rental Housing Project Opens in Warman
The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan , along with Warman Mennonite Special Care Home Inc ., celebrated the official opening of a new affordable rental housing project for seniors .
Located at 201 Centennial Boulevard in Warman , North View Mennonite Haven will add a total of 72 homes to the community , 20 of which have funding contributions from the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan .
Ralph Goodale , Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness , on behalf of Jean-Yves Duclos , Minister of Families , Children and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation ( CMHC ), along with Social Services Minister and Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation ( SHC ) Tina Beaudry-Mellor , City of Warman Mayor Sheryl Spence , and Warman Mennonite Special Care Home Inc . Administrator Jim Wiebe , made the announcement today .
“ We recognize how important it is for seniors to be able to live independently close to their families and friends ,” said Goodale . “ The official opening of North View Mennonite Haven is another example of our government ’ s commitment toward ensuring that senior citizens are able to enjoy a safe and stable environment .”
“ We are pleased to work with the Government of Canada , the City of Warman and Warman Mennonite Special Care Home Inc . to provide affordable housing options for senior members of this community ,” Beaudry-Mellor said . “ Most importantly , the seniors who will call North View Mennonite Haven home will feel safe and secure in their new surroundings .”
“ The City of Warman is pleased to welcome North View Mennonite Haven Home to our community ,” Spence said . “ The facility offers various affordable options to our seniors who want to remain close to their family and friends . Our seniors are a part of our past , part of our present and will continue to be part of Warman ' s vibrant and exciting future as we move ahead .”
“ This expansion means so much to our seniors ,” Wiebe said . “ I get phone calls every week from a family needing a place for their loved one . It is so good to be able to say yes , we can help .” Quick facts :
• The Federal and Provincial Governments , through CMHC and SHC , are jointly contributing $ 800,000 toward 20 units in this 72-unit project under the Canada- Saskatchewan Investment in Affordable Housing ( 2014-2019 ) Agreement Capital Rent Subsidy program .
• The 20 homes consist of studio apartments , each approximately 288 square feet ( 26.75 square metres ) in size , and include a full kitchen and bath . The project is connected to their existing seniors ’ home , and is comprised of a total of 72 units ( 32 market rental units , 20 life-lease units and 20 affordable rental bachelor units ).
• This housing project is supported by $ 100,000 in funding from the City of Warman .
• The funding balance of approximately $ 15.3 million will be provided by Warman Mennonite Special Care Home Inc .
• This project , North View Mennonite Haven , is owned by Warman Mennonite Special Care Home Inc . who incorporated in August 1967 as a non-profit charitable corporation .
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Warman Number One for Growth Rates in the Country Ciara O ’ Reilly , Martensville Messenger
Every five years the Census Program provided by Statistics Canada issues a number of statistical portraits regarding what the country looks like . On February 8th of 2017 , the population and dwelling counts were released and our local communities were surprised to see the name of the city claiming the number one spot for population and community growth . The city of Warman , just 14km north of Saskatoon and neighbouring with Martensville , was named the fastest growing municipality in Canada . The city hit a whopping 55.1 % increase in population and growth over five years . When the 2011 census was taken , Warman reportedly had a population of 7,104 . The city now holds approximately 11,020 residents . This is a massive leap and it doesn ’ t end here . The city is now expanding its water supply and two new schools are currently under construction . Residents who have lived in Warman for most of their lives can name the differences in the city as the growth was apparent . Where children once used to play became houses , fields behind schools that at a time stretched for miles are also covered in infrastructure . Not only has Warman seen such rapid growth , but Martensville ’ s growth rates have also increased so .
The city of Martensville also saw a hefty population increase in comparison to five years ago . The population went up from 7,716 residents in 2011 to 9,645 in 2016 , which makes Martensville the 12th fastest growing municipality in the country . As a whole , Saskatchewan was number two in the country as far as population counts go , behind the neighbouring province of Alberta . Sask ’ s population is now at 1,098,352 , 6.3 % higher compared to the 2011 population census of 1,033,381 . Alberta ’ s growth rates are 11.6 percent higher than that of 2011 , making it number one for growth rates in the country .
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