Community portion of capital costs for new health care facilities reduced from 20 per cent to 10 per cent
SE Sask communities building facilities say that’s welcome news
March 16, 2026, 3:13 pm
Nicole Taylor, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
On Monday, when the provincial government announced it would be reducing the community portion of capital costs for new facilities from 20 per cent to 10 per cent as part of its Patients First Health Care Plan, it was welcome news for many rural communities in the process of building or planning for new health care facilities.
This includes the community of Grenfell, which has a new long-term care facility under construction.
“The announcement today by the Province of Saskatchewan reducing the local community capital share of new health care facilities from 20 per cent to 10 per cent is welcome news for small rural communities such as Grenfell and surrounding municipalities,” said Larry Parrot, chair of the Grenfell health foundation.
“The local community share percentage has been a major point of discussion on the new Grenfell long-term care home. We greatly appreciate that our concerns have been heard and responded to in such a positive way. Thank you to our local MLA Kevin Weedmark, Ministers Lori Carr and Jeremy Cockrill and Premier Scott Moe for your support and advocacy for this much needed project.”
“We’re grateful the province has taken this step to support communities like Weyburn,” said Weyburn mayor Jeff Richards.
“Hospitals like the one being built in Weyburn and other rural communities play a critical role in serving local residents and surrounding rural communities.
“This decision to reduce the community share acknowledges that municipalities cannot take on this level of responsibility through local ratepayers alone.
“Weyburn and surrounding area now has a clearer path forward that allows local fundraising efforts to focus on the equipment, amenities and added supports that help strengthen the patient experience.”
“The announcement is very positive news for Esterhazy and the entire region,” said Esterhazy Mayor Randy Bot. Esterhazy is currently in the planning stages for a new integrated health care and long-term care facility.
“Reducing the community contribution from 20 per cent to 10 per cent will make a significant difference for our residents, local businesses, and partner municipalities who are committed to supporting this new integrated healthcare facility.
“To be honest, we were very pleased to hear the announcement. Any time the province recognizes the realities that smaller communities face when it comes to fundraising for major healthcare infrastructure, it’s encouraging. It shows they understand that projects like this are truly regional and require strong partnerships.”
