The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority handed out nearly $1.2 million in charitable gaming grants during the quarter that ended December 31st. The grants were given to over 400 organizations across the province, including 21 here in Moose Jaw.

“Volunteers that raise money in their community in support of new facilities, minor sports, education programs, and so many other worthwhile causes are the people that make our province strong,” Minister Responsible for SLGA Gene Makowsky said in a written release. “Charitable gaming grants acknowledge those efforts by providing additional financial support to groups and organizations that conduct charitable gaming activities.”

The grants provided are equal to 25 percent of the net revenue from charitable gaming activities conducted by groups and organizations. These include bingos, raffles, 50/50 draws, and poker tournaments. Each group can receive up to a maximum of $100,000 a year.

Here's a list of each organization receiving a grant, and how much they will be receiving.

  • Band City Stray Cat Rescue & Protection Society Inc. $ 325.00
  • Church of Our Lady Parish $ 1,350.10
  • Father Francis Lawless Knights of Columbus #1534 $ 226.36
  • Fraternal Order of Eagles #3395 Ladies Auxiliary $ 280.16
  • Heartland Hospice Moose Jaw $ 200.60
  • Journey to Hope Moose Jaw Inc. $ 529.50
  • Knights of Columbus Father Gilpin Council 9760 $ 245.76
  • Moose Jaw Early Bird Lions Club Inc. $ 517.78
  • Moose Jaw Elks #7 $ 422.85
  • Moose Jaw Fraternal Order of Eagles #3395 $ 375.00
  • Moose Jaw Kinette Club $ 696.51
  • Moose Jaw Kinsmen Wrestling Club $ 3,086.77
  • Moose Jaw Little League Baseball Association Inc. $ 4,384.65
  • Moose Jaw Miller Baseball Booster Club Inc. $ 735.00
  • Moose Jaw Unit 252 of the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada, Incorporated $ 714.64
  • Moose Jaw Warriors Booster Club $ 390.51
  • Regina All Stars $ 1,102.26
  • Royal Canadian Legion Branch #59 $ 4,308.71
  • Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association $565.20
  • Saskatchewan Festival of Words Inc. $ 193.50
  • Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village and Museum $ 404.63

           Moose Jaw Total $ 21,055.49

You can see the full list of the groups which received the grants here.