With the new school year just weeks away, Assiniboine College's Parkland Campus is looking to find housing for some if their students set to attend the school this fall.
In particular, they are looking for homeowners that would be interested in renting out a room or a basement suite to a student.
Director Carol Stewart says this is something that is very important to them at Assiniboine College.
"Post-secondary students attend college and university and they need to find somewhere to live as well. And it can be even harder for them. Some of them are not working so they need to find a place that they can afford, in order to succeed in their studies, which is what we want them to do. They may prefer to live somewhere quiet. And no matter who you are, we all deserve a home that is safe and secure."
Stewart feels it is important to be able to attract young people to our region.
"We all benefit from a population influx. Our students spend money locally, they volunteer, they may bring children that attend our schools or they bring their spouses who find employment here. Many of our students come here because they want to make the Parkland their home. And so students who have a safe place to live are more likely to stay after graduation."
Anyone that has a room or a basement suite that they are willing to rent out are asked to email parklandinfo@assiniboine,net, or fill out a contact form on their website www.assiniboine.net/parkland
