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A Saskatoon Fire Department battalion chief fears tackling more toxic drugs entering what was the peak time from last year, when a deadly drug supply pushed overdoses above 30. 

As fatalities drop due to training and awareness around naloxone, new drugs cut with sedatives like benzos are making it less effective.

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.

Saskatoon is reporting an uptick in homeless encampments this year with advocates pushing for better solutions instead of clearing them.

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.

"The sirens were endless," one harm-reduction expert said.

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.

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.

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

Under the new rules, activities such as public intoxication and drug use will now automatically be considered trespassing in public spaces or businesses.

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.

Mayor Cynthia Block said Saskatoon needs more housing, including units with supportive services.

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

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.

Despite the province saying support is on the way for Prairie Harm Reduction, Saskatoon's safe drug consumption site says they are yet to receive any help.

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

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

Prairie Harm Reduction said the trauma from responding to overdoses every day is becoming too much and staff need time to recover.

Saskatoon Fire reported 37 overdoses in the last 24 hours alongside several suspicious deaths which may be connected to the overdoses.

The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC) is being activated to enhance the response to the toxic drug crisis in Saskatoon.