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Homes that support a worthy cause By miranda burski
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here are plenty of ways to support charities in Regina. You could volunteer your time, make a monetary donation, or, in some cases, donate food or clothing. But for many people, the preferred way to support a charity is to purchase a lottery ticket.
Every year, a number of Saskatchewan-based charities sell tickets for lotteries that support a variety of causes in the province. The lottery prizes range from money to vehicles to trips, but some of the most popular prizes are the houses. Offering showhomes in Regina as part of their list of prizes this year were the Hospitals of Regina Foundation and STARS, while the Children’s Wish Foundation will be offering a $1 million grand prize that could be used to build a house anywhere in the province. For lottery-ticket buyers, this means three chances to win the house of their dreams. But for the companies who design and build the homes, it’s a chance to get creative while supporting a worthy cause. “We were able to design a house for the Hospitals of Regina Foundation Lottery,” said Colin Hanoski, site and service manager with Varsity Homes Ltd. “The home was designed in our in-house drafting department. Once the house was built, we had interior stylists come in and select all of the furnishings. Bonnie, our sales manager, selected the cabinets, flooring and paint colours.”
Hospitals of Regina Foundation Lottery Grand Prize Showhome - Varsity Homes Ltd. - Photos by Miranda Burski 44 You’re home Summer 2014
Duane Slater, vice-president of D & S Homes, said that designing the grandprize house for the STARS Lottery provided much the same opportunity. “We like to design a home that appeals to most people.” The Hospitals of Regina Foundation Lottery’s grand-prize showhome comes in at approximately 1,960 square feet. The house features everything from a master bedroom with a large ensuite bathroom, to a bar in the basement, to large windows that let in plenty of natural light. The back deck – which comes equipped with a gas fireplace and TV – is enclosed, creating an extra space that can be enjoyed during the majority of the year.