Cold Weather Strategy

• Praire Harm Reduction to offer overnight shelter for Saskatoon’s most vulnerable

  Last week, Prairie Harm Reduction received approximately $240, 000 in funding to increase shelter capacity and service hours during winter months.

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  Dec 7, 2022
  
• It’s cold outside. Here’s how to prep for extreme cold in Saskatoon

  Saskatoon's cold weather plan has been activated as the city deals with its first stretch of extreme cold weather before winter officially begins.

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  Dec 5, 2022
  
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• Saskatoon’s emergency wellness centre exceeded max capacity this weekend

  Since the transition to Saskatoon's new emergency wellness centre began this week, 97 people have been moved from the downtown location, which will soon close.

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  Dec 2, 2022
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• Frigid temperatures sweep across Saskatchewan as December begins

  Environment Canada meteorologist Terri Lang said residents shouldn't be surprised, as these temperatures are normal for early December.

  Weather

  Dec 1, 2022
• Saskatchewan deep freeze sticking around for another week

  The Salvation Army found short-term beds for 75 people since Feb. 5 and is asking anyone who needs a place to stay overnight to try and set it up during work hours.

  Weather

  Feb 8, 2021
• Cold weather strategy rolled out in Saskatoon, Regina and Prince Albert

  Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Social Services says it is working with community-based organizations to ensure everyone has access to safe shelter during cold weather.

  Canada

  Nov 6, 2020
• Cold weather impacting services in Saskatoon

  Frances Morrison Central Library closed due to water main break; Canada Post delivery affected by weather conditions.

  Canada

  Jan 12, 2018
• Regina organizations ready to help those out in the cold

  The cold weather strategy is in effect in Regina to ensure that those who need a warm place to spend the night have access.

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  Nov 3, 2017
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• Extreme cold keeping Regina’s shelters busy

  As the mercury drops, Regina’s homeless shelters are filling up. “Certainly we get a lot more demand when the weather is cold,” John McFadyen, Mobile Crisis Services’ executive director, said.

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  Jan 12, 2017
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• Extreme weather prompts emergency access to Saskatoon homeless shelters

  The criteria needed to enact the Saskatoon Cold Weather Strategy have changed, allowing people access to shelters in warmer weather than last year.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2016