The Saskatoon Cancer Patient Lodge is being rebuilt under the Build Communities Strong Fund health agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan.
The project is the first one announced under the new agreement.
Saskatchewan will receive $195.1 million in funding over three years under the agreement to rebuid the lodge. Along with the funding from the agreement both the federal and provincial government will provide an additional $7.25 million each. As well, the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan is investing $10 million towards the development of the new lodge.
Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada Gregor Robertson, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Health Jeremy Cockrill, Mayor of Saskatoon Cynthia Block, and Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan CEO Nora Yeates came together to make the announcement on Friday.
Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister for Pacific Economic Development Canada Gregor Robertson says building more homes starts with building the infrastructure that makes growth possible.
“Through the Build Communities Strong Fund, our partnership with Saskatchewan is delivering transformative investments that will strengthen communities, support housing, and improve quality of life for people across the province.”
The facility itself is meant to provide a comfortable “home-away-from-home” environment for those staying there, and to hopefully lessen travel burdens.
The lodge is expected to have 33 private patient rooms, three dedicated suites for stem cell transplant recipients, and 14 companion accommodation spaces. As for common areas, the lodge will feature lounge areas, a reflection room with the ability to accommodate Indigenous ceremony, a well-equipped kitchen to prepare meals, and an exercise room with light equipment.
Westridge Construction is the company taking on construction, with construction expected to wrap up in Spring 2028.
The new Cancer Patient Lodge will be located at 1036 College Drive near Royal University Hospital.
The former lodge, built in 1928, has been taken down to make room for the new facility. Temporary lodges will be provided well the new location is being built.
