Prairie Harm Reduction

• Poilievre ‘perpetuating myths’ about supervised consumption sites: Prairie Harm Reduction

  Prairie Harm Reduction is responding to federal Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre's comments on supervised consumption sites, arguing they're not based on research.

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  Jul 30
  
• Edmonton approach to homelessness could be coming to Saskatoon

  A support service in Edmonton to help address homelessness could help shape a long term solution in Saskatoon.

  Canada

  May 30
  
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• Prairie Harm Reduction sees increase in fentanyl use in Saskatoon

  "We are seeing more and more people who are knowingly using fentanyl because that is what is available," said Prairie Harm Reduction (PHR) executive director Kayla DeMong.

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  Apr 30
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• Prairie Harm Reduction chops 6 hours of evening support in funding crisis

  For the last several years, Saskatoon's safe-consumption site has been open every day 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. As of May 1, the facility won't be open past 4 p.m.

  Canada

  Apr 2
• Saskatoon organizations beef up preparations at warming centres

  With an increase in demand for warming centres, Saskatoon organizations have joined forces to help get vulnerable people through the winter.

  Canada

  Dec 23, 2023
• ‘Super strong’ strain of fentanyl found in Saskatoon: Prairie Harm Reduction

  Prairie Harm Reduction is warning about a strain of fentanyl being described as 'super strong.'

  Health

  Dec 13, 2023
• Saskatoon’s Prairie Harm Reduction accused of playing role in nearby bank closure

  Prairie Harm Reduction says there have been assertions linking it to the rising number of homeless people in the area.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2023
• Saskatchewan already at 291 suspected and confirmed overdoses in 2023: Coroners Service

  Only 85 of the deaths have been confirmed as overdose deaths, with the remaining 199 being suspected overdose deaths that are still under investigation.

  Canada

  Aug 16, 2023
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• Do Saskatchewan residents support safe drug supply programs?

  Kayla DeMong, Director for Prairie Harm Reduction in Saskatoon, said the idea of safe supply programs isn't a big leap from safe consumption sites.

  Health

  May 10, 2023
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• Sask. marks highest mental health and addictions budget on record, safe consumption sites left out

  Prairie Harm Reduction says Saskatchewan funds its case management team and its family support program but isn't sure why the safe consumption site was left out of the budget. 

  Health

  Mar 22, 2023