Saskatchewan town sees flurry of construction with $30K housing cheque program

Two apartment complexes are under construction in this undated photo in Moosomin, Sask. The town east of Regina is offering $30,000 to anyone who builds housing in the community. Photo by: THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Town of Moosomin

An official with a town in southeastern Saskatchewan says its plan to offer $30,000 cheques to anyone building homes in the community is paying off.

Moosomin, located about 230 kilometres east of Regina, announced the cash initiative in August to attract development...