Good Neighbour Program
This Program is available for Nation owned homes only. Due to funding restrictions please only apply for one Good Neighbour support per home this fiscal year. The program will run starting May 1 2026 until December 15 2026, or until funding is no longer available.
Payments will be made direct to contractors unless approved by the Executive Director. All payments are electronic there will be no cash or checks distributed.
Please allow a minimum of 60 Days for application review and payment distribution.
Payments will not be completed until all required information is provided.
Please note applications must be completed by the individual registered living in the home with the Louis Bull Housing Department. All Applications will be reviewed by BHCS and the LB Housing Department
Fencing
New install or repair of old fence. Must include images of before and after for funding to be paid - wood fencing or chain-link only. Fencing is not to contain livestock or any agricultural purposes
o Will not fund staining or painting services, or any finishing services.
o Fencing must be at least 48” high and under 72” high.
o One gate, 36” or more can be included in the cost.
o Must provide two quotes by certified contractors
o Society can pay the contractor directly once services are completed up to $3000, if the contractor agrees
o Fencing must not restrict access for emergency services
o Yard gates are allowed with permission from security.
Homeowners are responsible for managing their projects and ensuring they have all services marked before digging.
Any Invoices must be completed between April 1 2026 and March 1 2027
Landscaping
Gravel services – Driveways only -$500
o Delivery of gravel to property
o Require two quotes
o Before and after pictures are required
Yard Clean-up – $500
o Scrap and junk removal only
o Must submit before and after pictures
o Receipt must be submitted – We will pay the housing member back rather than vendor direct for this service.
Any Invoices must be completed between April 1 2026 and March 1 2027
Lighting
- Exterior lighting - $250 per fixture for up to $1000
o Install of lighting on buildings or replacing exterior light fixtures
o Two quotes to be provided and done by certified electricians
o Lighting must be - Motion sensors, LED, Black or White only
o New Lights may be installed with housings permission. This must be in writing and submitted with the quote provided
All electrical must be completed by a certified electrician and a quote must be provided. If the contractor agrees; Bear Hills Casino Society can pay them directly. This must be approved by the BHCS
Any Invoices must be completed between April 1 2026 and March 1 2027
Individual Housing Security
- Security camera – up to $500 plus per year in services or new devices – Must submit a copy of your bill to be reimbursed - This is only available while the program is offered. Any on-going contracts are not the obligation of the Bear Hills Casino Society. Funding is not guaranteed year to year
o If you purchase off Amazon and do not have an ongoing security subscription your invoice must be submitted
- Any permanent cameras must be approved by housing and Security
- Any camera footage that is requested by Louis Bull Security or RCMP must be provided. If not; Society funding will be declined and no longer available for the house in question.
Receipts must be between April 1 2026 - March 1, 2027
Dog Run for outside use
This can be purchased by the home owner and reimbursed by the Society - The maximum is $600 and the receipt must be submitted along with images or the before and after. The minimum area must be 4ft x 6ft or 24 SQFT. The receipts must be from April 1 2026 to March 1 2027
All work done for these applications are to be done by the homeowner. BHCS does not hold any responsibility to any of the homes that work is completed on. Louis Bull Housing Department and Bear Hills Casino Society do not hold any liability for the improvements made on the homes and any cost to repair damages that are occured during the project completion are at the cost of the applicant.
BHCS Will not accept extra changes on top of already approved invoices; any project changes or increases are at the cost of the applicant.