Housing

Kitchen before renovations took place at Cedar Brook Apartments. River Bank Development Corporation bought Cedar Brook Apartments in December 2003. The apartments feature 38 units in two buildings, including 16 two-bedroom suites, 12-2 ½ bedroom units, four one-bedroom apartments and six bachelor suites. Three units have since been converted into a daycare centre run by the Children's Choice West Day Care Co-operative, which has space for eight infants and 20 toddlers. One building also features a community room, which houses office space, tenant meetings and cooking classes focused on simple, affordable, nutritious meals.

After renovations, new cabinets were installed as long with all new appliances. Before purchasing Cedar Brook, RBDC conducted a survey which showed that affordable rental housing was a major issue in Prince Albert. The organization worked with the federal, provincial and municipal governments, along with other local and area groups, to buy the units, located along 15th Street West. Workers from the Habitat ReStore, another RBDC program, then worked to renovate and restore each apartment unit.

With its positive and sustaining influence on local residents and the larger area, Cedar Brook Apartments has won the respect of others in the community and helped River Bank Development reach the goals set out in its mission statement.

River Bank also manages thirteen duplexes and three rental houses in Prince Albert. The duplexes are located on infill lots in the West Flat, Midtown, Westview and East Flat areas of the city, while the rental houses are all in the West Flat area.

Duplex Family Housing — each unit has 4 bedrooms complete with fridge, stove, washer and dryer.

Duplex Family Housing — currently we have 3 different styles of 4 bedroom units.

Duplex Family Housing — geared for larger families.

Rental Housing — geared for affordable living, moderate income Families.

Rental Housing

Duplexes 2009 — 3 bedroom duplexes are being constructed for 2009.

Duplexes 2009 — these affordable units will provide 10 more families with safe affordable housing.

Duplexes 2009 — all units will be equipped with energy efficient appliances, to help reduce the cost of utilities.