A new group home that will cater to those with intellectual disabilities is opening in Watrous.

The fully accessible home, operated by Interlake Human Resources Corporation, will be funded entirely by the provincial government.

In addition to $1.4 million in construction money from the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, the Ministry of Social Services is providing roughly $505,000 in operating funding each year.

Two people that previously lived in IHRC’s group home in Nokomis have moved to this new home in Watrous, and one additional space has been filled, leaving room for just one more person to move in.

IHRC Executive Director Angela Silzer says “Having this home in Watrous enables the residents to attend our active day program, increases the potential and opportunity for employment and volunteer experiences, and offers a wide variety of recreational, social and leisure activities to take part in.”