Homelessness unresolved amid northern Sask housing project

By Kimiya Shokoohi THE STARPHOENIX Despite the small size of its population, the northern Saskatchewan town of La Loche often confronts problems that plague much larger cities. Panhandlers can be found outside shops in the town of around 2,500 people. Some customers spend too many hours at the local bar. Mental health issues persist for many. Article contentLeaders in and around the community hope the recent addition of eight more “tiny home” units to an ongoing development can be a small part of helping those who face such struggles. “It gives people a little more structure in their lives,” said Rebecca Rackow, director of advocacy with the Saskatchewan division of the Canadian Mental Health Association. “Those determinants of health are also determinants of mental health, the feeling of safety and the feeling…

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