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Saskatoon Tribal Council finds site for winter wellness centre
A building in downtown Saskatoon might become a new home for up to 50 people without a place to stay this winter. After announcing a proactive plan to get people off the streets of Saskatoon last mont...
Libby Gray
Dec 02, 2021
Saskatoon Tribal Council Chief Mark Arcand speaks to media in front of a building in downtown Saskatoon that has been identified as a possible place for a temporary wellness centre for up to 50 people without homes this winter. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Changes coming to Saskatchewan Income Support program
The Saskatchewan government has backtracked on changes it made to the Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) program. The Ministry of Social Services said in a release Friday it will increase support for S...
Lisa Schick
Nov 12, 2021
Community Support Program report shows rising number of homeless in Saskatoon
A report from Saskatoon's Community Support Program shows some alarming trends in the Downtown, Broadway and Riversdale Business Improvement Districts. The report covers March, April and May, and show...
Lara Fominoff
Aug 16, 2021
Feds pledge $7.6M to build 36 affordable homes in Saskatoon
Saskatoon is expanding its affordable homes within the city, thanks to funding from the federal government. Thirty-six new affordable homes will be available for both individuals and families. The hou...
Craig Silliphant
Jul 27, 2021
Minister Ahmed Hussen's press secretary, Adam Vaughn, speaking at a press conference on July 27, 2021. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
SHIP's warmup locations ensure the city's most vulnerable don't get left out in the cold
With the mercury dipping in Saskatoon, many are taking shelter in their own homes or businesses. But not all of Saskatoon's residents have that privilege. That was part of the reasoning behind the dec...
Craig Silliphant
Dec 14, 2020
'Cities die from the core out,' writes developer concerned with safety in downtown Saskatoon to city council
A letter written by a well known Saskatoon developer in early May calls for urgent civic action to save the city's downtown area. Ken Achs cites four main issues in the downtown area that are affectin...
Lara Fominoff
Jun 22, 2020
City's cold weather strategy aimed at helping most vulnerable
It's that time of year where it can be a struggle to keep warm. That's especially true for Saskatoon's homeless population. Pamela Goulden-McLeod is the city's director of emergency services. She said...
CKOM News
Dec 11, 2019
Indigenous shelter users leave sooner, return more often, federal study finds
OTTAWA - Indigenous people are spending fewer nights in homeless shelters than non-Indigenous users, a finding from federal researchers who warn in internal documents that the result points to more pr...
The Canadian Press
Sep 26, 2019
Sanctum Survivor challenge offers perspective on homelessness
Few things can provide a glimpse into homelessness better than personally living through some of the experiences. Now, 10 leaders in Saskatoon are walking with a different perspective after taking par...
Keenan Sorokan
Jun 01, 2019
Kurt Dahl, a lawyer and drummer for One Bad Son, reviews his experience with Sanctum Survivor on May 31, 2019. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
YWCA launches walk to raise awareness for women and children homelessness
After a successful debut in 2016, the Coldest Night of the Year walkathon kicked off for the second year. Members of the YWCA, as well as sponsors and walkers from last year's event, announced it will...
CKOM News
Feb 15, 2017
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