Saskatchewan’s government says it’s providing $3 million annually for drop-in homelessness services in Saskatoon. Social Services Minister Terry Jenson says the province will work with the city and Indigenous partners to determine where the money goes. He says the goal is to ensure people have warm places to stay this winter, as Saskatoon is seeing a higher need for drop-in supports. Mayor Cynthia Block says having stable, year-round funding is vital to tackling the growing issue of houselessness. She says the money will allow the city to meet people’s needs throughout the year, rather than respond in times of crisis. Saskatoon had experienced a drug crisis earlier this year, causing two libraries and a safe drug consumption facility to temporarily close. The city had opened a temporary shelter earlier this… <\/p>\n
Saskatchewan’s government says it’s providing $3 million annually for drop-in homelessness services in Saskatoon. Social Services Minister Terry Jenson says the province will work with the city and Indigenous partners to determine where the money goes. He says the goal is to ensure people have warm places to stay this winter, as Saskatoon is seeing a higher need for drop-in supports. Mayor Cynthia Block says having stable, year-round funding is vital to tackling the growing issue of houselessness. She says the money will allow the city to meet people’s needs throughout the year, rather than respond in times of crisis. Saskatoon had experienced a drug crisis earlier this year, causing two libraries and a safe drug consumption facility to temporarily close. The city had opened a temporary shelter earlier this... <\/p>\n