By KEVIN BERGER, Local Journalism Initiative
More than $60,000 in charitable gaming grants were allocated in the first quarter of 2025-2026 to sports teams, churches, and other organizations in Duck Lake, Martensville, Warman and nearby communities.
According to a July 29 press release, Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) provided about $2.49 million to more than 1,000 groups and organizations across the province between April 1 and June 30, 2025.
“Our government is committed to delivering for Saskatchewan communities and one of the ways we do that is through charitable gaming grants,” said Minister Responsible for LGS Jeremy Harrison.
“Proceeds from gaming in Saskatchewan support charitable organizations and activities across the province, including the arts, culture and sport, hospital foundations, service clubs and more.”
These quarterly grants are paid to groups and organizations in good standing that conduct licenced charitable gaming activities such as bingos, raffles, breakopen ticket sales, Texas hold ’em poker tournaments and Monte Carlo events.
The grants are equal to 25 per cent of the net revenue raised by each charitable event up to a maximum of $100,000 per group or organization annually.
The amount of each grant paid is calculated by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) based on financial reports and other information submitted by each group.
Locally, the Town of Duck Lake received approximately $20,805, though the lion’s share of that money ($13,450) went to the Constable Robin Cameron Education Complex.
Other recipients included Beardys and Okemasis CN Sports, Culture and Recreation ($2,491.25), the Duck Lake Community Association ($2,761.88), Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine Inc. ($1,648.75), the Duck Lake Historical Museum Society ($203.75) and the Blessed Sacrament Parish ($250).
Groups in Martensville also received a total of $20,405. The largest grants were paid to the Martensville & District Lions Club ($5,930), the Martensville Firefighters Association ($4,611) and Lutheran Early Learning Centres Inc. ($1,350), while a number of sports teams split the rest.
The Warman Minor Hockey Association received $2,008, while multiple sports teams split $3,000 in grants.
Groups in Dundurn and Rosthern received a total of $3,430 and $3,339 respectively, while organizations in Aberdeen and Clavet were provided $2,238 and $2,280.
Additional grants were also provided to groups in Corman Park, Delisle, Dalmeny, Corman Park, Hague, Hepburn, Langham and Osler.