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Lloydminster Region Housing Group get $200K from Alberta government

The Lloydminster Region Housing Group is getting $200,000 in funding from the Alberta government to support upgrades to housing units. The government says it is funding 30 housing providers across the province that operate government-owned affordable housing.

Lloydminster Region Housing Group lists the following renos to be undertaken:

Common Area Lighting Upgrade to LED:
Fellowship Village
Knox Manor
Padua Place
Southridge Estates

Lloydminster I Duplex Renovations:
Siding, soffits, facia, and skirting for the remaining 7 duplexes (total of 14 units).
House Upgrades:
Shingle replacement
General house restoration
Padua Place Rooftop Fans:
Replacement of rooftop fans at Padua Place

A few groups around the region are also getting funding support including:

  • Eagle Hill Foundation in Two Hills – $250,000
  • Lakeland Lodge and Housing Foundation in Bonnyville – $300,000
  • The Smoky Lake Foundation – $200,000

Overall, $16 million was made available in additional funding to support work on 400 houses across the province, say officials.

Gerry Lampow
Gerry Lampow
Gerry has lived in Lloydminster since winter 2010. That detail is important as coming from the Caribbean he did not see green grass until May. Now an Alberta/Western Canada resident, you would be hard-pressed to find a stronger proponent of Lloydminster than the news guy that appreciates a healthy dose of rock music and dress code leather. His mantra is focus on one thing and do it well.
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