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WATCH: Saskatoon’s firefighters union president Jay Protz says his members are experiencing a growing strain as they respond to an uptick in overdose calls following the closure of the city’s only safe-consumption site earlier this month.

A day after Saskatoon’s firefighter union speaks out about the unprecedented amount of overdose calls the city’s mayor weighs in on the current situation. As inflation impacts grocery prices a look at how local restaurants are getting by amid increasing costs.

WATCH: IAFF Saskatoon Firefighters Local 80 president Jay Protz shares a firefighter’s perspective when it comes to responding to overdoes-related calls. The union is calling for additional support as they see growing strain on resources.

WATCH: A Saskatoon woman has used Naloxone kits multiple times to stop overdoses. Some experts say the kits are significantly helping decrease fatality in overdose cases.

The city’s iconic Bessborough Hotel is set to undergo major renovations in 2026. Some of the best curling talent in the world gather in Saskatoon for the Grand Slam of Curling Canadian Open. The need for naloxone in the province is increasing as the number of drug overdoses continues to rise.

Municipalities across the province feel the crunch of budget time. The Saskatchewan Government has signed an extension onto the federal governments $10-dollar-a-day childcare program. A recent wave of illicit drugs is contributing to an overdose spike in Saskatoon.

WATCH: The City of Saskatoon has been dealing with numerous drug overdoses this year. Another recent spike in the area — 84 cases since Aug. 17 — has organizations sounding the alarm.

Saskatchewan’s Health Ministry has issued overdose alerts for both Regina and Saskatoon after first responders saw a high number of overdoses and dangerous drugs in the last week.

WATCH: Saskatoon Police Chief Cam McBride with an update on evade police and use of force reports and what progress is being made on drugs circulating the city in Saskatoon’s overdose crisis.

After a brief reprieve, overdose numbers are hitting record levels again in Saskatoon. In the span of three days, the Saskatoon Fire Department responded to 30 overdose calls.

WATCH: Saskatoon firefighter and president of IAFF Local 80 Jay Protz describes what emergency response has been like when it comes to overdoses in the city and bear spray incidents. Protz says call volumes have doubled from January to early May 2025 with over 1000 calls compared to about 450 calls in that same 2024...

As Saskatoon still grapples with an overdose crisis, Saskatchewan universities are making sure staff and students have the help they need.

As Saskatoon continues to struggle through an overdose crisis, the Broadway Business Improvement District is offering tools to help those in the community stay safe.

After shutting down for a few weeks in response to the overdose crisis, two Saskatoon libraries are set to reopen soon after a complete refresh.

Saskatoon has faced an alarming increase in overdoses over the last month, but how are the city and province addressing the issue?

WATCH: Saskatoon Fire Department deputy chief Rob Hogan says March has been very busy with 435 overdoses this month, adding in 2024 there were 83 at this point.

With an overdose crisis looming over Saskatoon, the Frances Morrison Central and Dr. Freda Ahenakew libraries have closed their doors until April 13th.

WATCH: Saskatoon Police Chief Cam McBride talks with Global News Morning about rising crime and overdose numbers

Amidst a staggering jump in overdoses, Saskatoon first responders and support organizations are seeing significant demand for naloxone kits.

Overdoses in 2024 marked a four-year low for Saskatchewan. But recent overdoses in Saskatoon and alerts of dangerous drug supplies make optimism about the trend premature.