Loreen Poier has been reappointed to the Yorkton Housing Authority Board of Directors. Poier has served on the board for the past 17 years. Other members of the board of directors are Glenn Wiseman, Vern Brown, Kenneth Atkinson, Erin Clifford, Jeannette Wheeler and Geraldine Peppler. Peppler is chairperson.
The Yorkton Housing Authority is a community based organization that provides daily management of 310 housing units constructed and operated under the terms of a federal provincial municipal cost-sharing agreement.
Social Services Minister, Donna Harpauer, paid tribute to the volunteers who manage the social housing projects in their community. "This local hands-on approach ensures that the Saskatchewan Housing corporation responds effectively to the needs of each community."
Saskatchewan has a network of 276 housing authorities and more than 1,500 volunteer members who assist with management of housing units throughout the province for seniors, low-income families and persons with disabilities.
Persons interested in volunteering to serve on the board of directors for the Yorkton Housing Authority are encouraged to contact the mayor of Yorkton.
Applications for accommodation are available from the manager of the Yorkton Housing Authority.
