Drug Court

• No timeline for Saskatoon drug treatment court 2 years later: Sask. government

  A Saskatchewan government spokesperson says the COVID-19 pandemic delayed work on a Saskatoon drug treatment court — a therapeutic alternative to the typical system.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2021
  
• Red Deer drug court, ALERT receive multi-million cash boost from government

  A $50 million funding boost was announced Thursday for the specialized police team that works on organized crime in Alberta. The province is also investing millions towards in a new drug court for Red Deer.

  Crime

  Jun 11, 2020
  
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• Alberta expanding ‘drug treatment court’ program to Lethbridge to battle addiction

  Alberta Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer says the high rate of drug use in the Lethbridge area makes it the natural place to begin taking action.

  Crime

  Mar 2, 2020
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• Saskatoon to receive drug treatment court: Sask. justice minister

  Don Morgan says the Saskatchewan government has plans to implement a drug treatment court in Saskatoon, but no timeline is in place.

  Crime

  Oct 15, 2019
• Saskatoon leaders want drug court, more drop-in spaces amid addictions crisis

  Saskatoon’s Safe Community Action Alliance says change is needed to handle an increase in overdoses and crime in the city.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2019
• Drug court graduate to be reunited with grandchildren living in care

  For more than a decade, Edmonton's Drug Treatment Court Program has helped hundreds of people rebuild their lives by replacing jail time with intensive therapy and support.

  Crime

  Jun 10, 2018