Bear Claw CASINO
Bear Claw Casino originally opened in 1993 on the White Bear First Nations, near Carlyle.
It was soon shut down in what was a highly contentious and emotional part of history between First Nations and the provincial government regarding gaming in Saskatchewan. The casino re-opened in November 1996 and has been successfully operating ever since. It later added a hotel
94
Total Employees
70%
First Nations
Employees
30,000
Square Feet
143
Slot Machines
6
Table Games
HIGHLIGHTS
- $10,000 Donation to Carlyle & District Food Bank on March 19, 2024, the largest donation ever received by the organization.
- Community Fish Fry & Food Drive held on September 26, 2023, with great success.
- Community Celebration Kahomini on February 24, 2024, marking the first event of its kind in many years for the community.
- National Responsible Gaming RG Check Accreditation achieved a score of 80%, the highest score among all seven SIGA Casinos.
- Alixe Rowe, a full-time server and acting Food and Beverage supervisor, received Outstanding Journeyperson of the Year from SATCC for achieving the highest mark in her certification exam.
Bear Claw Casino paid out $16,052,903.12 in jackpots for 2023-2024
MEMORABLE EVENTS
- White Bear First Nations Community Christmas Meal – Volunteers served meals.
- Carlyle Public Library – Volunteers dressed as the Grinch to read to children and do arts and crafts.
- Carlyle Fire Department – Volunteers helped firefighters canvas for toys and filled a sleigh full of toys at Christmas.
- Parades at White Bear Lake Resort, Arcola, and Carlyle events throughout the year.
