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Saskatoon shares response plan amid rising violent crime, homelessness
This year, the city of Saskatoon has seen a growing trajectory of violent crime, encampments, and homelessness. "We've already had more than half the record number of homicides by the end of April thi...
Mia Holowaychuk
May 13, 2024
A community garden in Pleasant Hill hosts many make-shift shelters in early October. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
New report on possible Saskatoon shelter locations expected in coming weeks
Saskatoon's administration says it's "scouring the city" looking for a variety of suitable locations for a possible new homeless shelter. Speaking with 650 CKOM Morning Show host Shack, Mayor Charlie ...
CKOM News
Mar 29, 2024
A homeless encampment in Saskatoon's Pleasant Hill neighbourhood. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
STC walk for homelessness met by concerned Fairhaven residents
The Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) hosted a walk to support Truth and Reconciliation and the homeless on Thursday, Around 100 people gathered at City Hall holding signs that read "Homeless does not me...
Mia Holowaychuk
Mar 14, 2024
A walk for homelessness set up by the Saskatoon Tribal Council took place on Thursday. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Mandatory distance between future shelters, elementary schools set by Saskatoon council
City council had a delayed start to its meeting Wednesday and then took most of the day to reach a decision on two motions presented with regards to Saskatoon's homeless population. Mayor Charlie Clar...
Libby Gray
Feb 28, 2024
The former fire hall proposed as a shelter location in Sutherland has been met with strong opposition from residents, who say the location poses a safety risk for children who attend a nearby elementary school. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Alberta-based Christian non-profit to run two Saskatoon homeless shelters
An Alberta-based Christian non-profit organization will be the new operator of two 30-bed homeless shelters in Saskatoon. According to its website, The Mustard Seed has been operating since 1984, and ...
Lara Fominoff
Jan 08, 2024
A homeless encampment in Saskatoon's Pleasant Hill neighbourhood. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon credit union closure leaves some asking for more to be done in area
Affinity Credit Union said this week it will close its St. Mary's location on 20th Street in Saskatoon next April. The news has left many in that community surprised and asking questions why the credi...
Shane Clausing
Nov 30, 2023
Saskatoon's St. Mary's Affinity Credit Union location is set to close on April 5. The company announced this week it will be leaving because of a rise in significant safety concerns for bank employees and customers. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan communities preparing cold weather strategies
Communities across Saskatchewan are preparing to help people experiencing homelessness deal with winter. In a media release Wednesday, the provincial government said it's working with organizations in...
CKOM News
Nov 01, 2023
Mayors and STC chief applaud new homeless and treatment plans
The mayors of Saskatoon and Regina welcome the news of new emergency shelter spaces, more supportive housing, additional safety and outreach responses, and increasing the number of addictions and ment...
Lara Fominoff
Oct 10, 2023
The mayors of Saskatoon and Regina say they welcome more addictions and mental health treatment spaces.(File photo)
Sask. targets homelessness with $40M for public safety, more beds
The province aims to address “complex needs” and community safety, among other initiatives, with a $40.2 million homelessness plan announced Friday. Nearly half of the investment, $19M, wi...
CKOM News
Oct 06, 2023
Police officers examining a tent at the homeless encampment at Regina City Hall on July 28, 2023. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Tents removed, arrests made at City Hall homeless encampment
Just after 4 p.m. Friday, the tent city at Regina City Hall and its inhabitants were gone from the property. In a tweet, 980 CJME reporter Nicole Garn said police had completed their walk across the t...
CKOM News
Jul 28, 2023
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