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Survey results indicate homelessness up significantly in Moose Jaw
Preliminary results from a survey completed by the Moose Jaw-based organization Square One Community suggest that the homelessness population in the city has grown significantly over the past year. Th...
Oct 03, 2024 The organization said it found 74 individuals who were confirmed to be experiencing homelessness in Moose Jaw, up from 26 last year. (Followtheflow/Depositphotos.com)
Saskatoon council approves temporary downtown emergency shelter
Saskatoon's city council has given the go-ahead for a temporary emergency shelter in the city's downtown, which is expected to open late this year. On Wednesday, council approved a development permit ...
Sep 26, 2024 The former Saskatchewan Transportation Company building in Saskatoon has been approved as the location for a new homeless shelter. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon councillors to decide on temporary downtown shelter
Saskatoon city councillors will have a tough decision on their hands during their last official meeting before November's civic election. On Wednesday, council will decide whether to approve an 18-mon...
Sep 25, 2024 Administration is recommending council vote in favour of authorizing the permit for the new homeless shelter. (650 CKOM file photo)
Arcand criticizes plan for temporary homeless shelter in Saskatoon
Saskatoon Tribal Council Chief Mark Arcand wasn't happy to learn about the city's plan to construct a temporary "enhanced" emergency shelter at the former Saskatoon Transportation Company building on ...
Sep 11, 2024 STC Chief Mark Arcand called on the provincial government and City of Saskatoon to do more when it comes to the city's homelessness situation. He is proposing they build a warming shelter to help address the problems the homeless face in the winter months. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Homeless to a job site: A Prince Albert success story
By Nigel Maxwell When asked how it feels to be working again, a smile quickly fills Randy Boivin's face. Up until recently, the 59-year-old spent his days at Prince Albert's Cornerstone shopping area....
Sep 10, 2024 Randy Boivin's comeback story has attracted lots of attention on social media. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Packed house takes in meeting on homelessness, safety in Moose Jaw
by Shawn Slaght It was a packed house with people lined outside the doors as the City of Moose Jaw held a public meeting on Monday evening at the Moose Jaw Events Centre to discuss homelessness, addic...
Jul 30, 2024 Mayor Clive Tolley and Councillors Kim Robinson and Doug Blanc take in the public meeting held at the Moose Jaw Events Centre on Monday night. (Shawn Slaght/Discover Moose Jaw)
Homeless encampments on 20th Street continue to cause safety concerns
Encampments in the 1500 block of 20th Street West continue to cause safety and access concerns for business owners and residents. That includes an apartment complex for low-income seniors, explained R...
Jun 21, 2024 Obstructions in front of Prairie Harm Reduction in the 1500 Block of 20th Street West. Business groups are sounding the alarm about issues with crime in the area. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Homeless in La Ronge targeted in bear mace attacks
By Derek Cornet The homeless population in La Ronge is speaking out after becoming victims of repeated bear mace attacks in the last month. larongeNOW spoke to five homeless individuals who expressed ...
Jun 05, 2024 Many homeless in La Ronge have ended up in the hospital due to recent attacks. (Photo 40995064 © Katarzyna Bialasiewicz | Dreamstime.com)
Saskatoon council to fund public bathrooms in Riversdale and Pleasant Hill
Saskatoon City Council has voted unanimously to fund public bathrooms and drinking water fountains over the summer and fall in Pleasant Hill and Riversdale. Pamela Goulden-McLeod, the city's director ...
May 30, 2024 Pamela Goulden-McLeod said homeless encampments have been concentrated around 20th Street West and Avenue P, and the area has a significant need for public bathrooms. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Council explores public washroom options in Riversdale, Pleasant Hill
When most people have to use a washroom, they simply use the facilities inside their home or business. But for those who are homeless - especially in Saskatoon's core neighbourhoods like Riversdale an...
May 17, 2024 A homeless encampment in Saskatoon's Pleasant Hill neighbourhood. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
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