AIDS Saskatoon
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Prairie Harm Reduction preparing for opening of supervised consumption sitePrairie Harm Reduction has been working to get the facility open for five years. There's been a lot going on behind the scenes, including the recent hire of an on-site paramedic.HealthSep 17, 2020
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AIDS Saskatoon changes name, sets opening date for safe consumption siteAIDS Saskatoon said it will now be known as Prairie Harm Reduction as it prepares to open Saskatchewan’s first safe consumption site in October.CanadaJul 28, 2020
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Regina’s front-line workers say coronavirus is causing ‘heartbreaking’ battles with addictionThe limited harm reduction and treatment services available in Regina during the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted pre-existing gaps in the system.HealthJul 28, 2020
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Methamphetamine use on the rise, city in ‘crisis’: AIDS Saskatoon“If you don’t believe in safe consumption sites, you’re basically advocating for people to die,” a front-line worker says.HealthJul 9, 2020
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Increase in overdoses shows need for safe consumption site: AIDS SaskatoonAIDS Saskatoon said the city is in dire need of a safe consumption site, and is set to open this year despite a lack of provincial funding.HealthJun 19, 2020
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Sask.’s 1st supervised drug consumption site still to open without provincial fundingAIDS Saskatoon had requested $1.3 million from the province to open their site around the clock 365 days a year.CanadaJun 16, 2020
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Saskatoon’s homeless being housed in hotel, but only until they test negative for coronavirusSome people experiencing homelessness have moved into hotels to self-isolate while waiting for COVID-19 test results, but once they're cleared, most are being sent back onto the street.HealthApr 21, 2020
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AIDS Saskatoon denied funding for supervised consumption site in provincial budgetAIDS Saskatoon was denied full funding for a supervised consumption site but is focused on helping the city's vulnerable through the coronavirus pandemic.HealthMar 18, 2020
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Coronavirus: Saskatoon residents delivering groceries for free amid COVID-19 outbreakWith people taking precautions because of COVID-19 in Saskatoon, Jordan Marcoux wanted to help those going into self-isolation.CanadaMar 18, 2020
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Pleasant Hill patrol group hopes to reduce stereotypes with full-time watchThe Okihtcitawak Patrol Group has been watching the Pleasant Hill area for a couple of years now.CanadaJan 22, 2020
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