Prairie Harm Reduction

• Overdose deaths still rising in Saskatchewan, coroner’s data shows

  Data from the Saskatchewan Coroner's Service showing climbing overdose deaths in Saskatchewan is renewing calls for more safe consumption sites in the province.

  Canada

  Jul 21
• Prairie Harm Reduction raises more than $180,000, will expand hours

  Jason Mercredi, the supervised consumption site's director, said it shows the narrative around addictions is changing in the prairies.

  Canada

  May 3
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• Supervised consumption site director says gov’t help needed

  The supervised consumption site's director says Prairie Harm Reduction needs government funding to be sustainable, even with a huge outpouring of support from local businesses.

  Canada

  Apr 19
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• Extreme naloxone revival prompts drug warning in Saskatoon

  Saskatoon police say a drug reported to be pink crystal meth turned out to be fentanyl.

  Health

  Apr 16
• Saskatoon small businesses donate to supervised consumption site

  More than 20 small businesses are pledging to help fund Prairie Harm Reduction after the provincial budget denied the supervised consumption site any further funding.

  Canada

  Apr 13
• Saskatchewan government denies new funding for supervised consumption site

  Jason Mercredi, the executive director of Saskatoon's supervised consumption site, said the decision by the Saskatchewan government not to fund the site will cost lives.

  Canada

  Apr 6
• Fundraiser goals reached by 2 Saskatoon organizations, Kinsmen Club to match donations

  The Okihtcitawak Patrol Group and Prairie Harm Reduction raised just over $40,000 in the last three weeks and Saskatoon’s Kinsmen Club is matching the donations.

  Canada

  Mar 16
• Prairie Harm Reduction asking for $1.3M from Saskatchewan government again

  PHR said the number of people who have died from a drug overdose over the last 14 months shows the services it offers are needed in the city and across Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Mar 12
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• Funding boost for patrol group a ‘game-changer’ for Saskatoon’s core neighbourhoods

  The Kinsmen Club is matching donations up to $40,000 for the Okihtcitawak Patrol Group and Prairie Harm Reduction.

  Canada

  Feb 24
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• Local band, W3APONS supplying Saskatoon shelters with warm clothing during polar vortex

  Jordan, Myk and Tallas of the three-piece rock band W3APONS have been collecting clothing donations from fans and dropping them off to shelters around Saskatoon.

  Canada

  Feb 13