Saskatchewan Ministry Of Social Services

• Jury makes recommendations following coroner’s inquest into Sask. boy’s death in care

  Upon conclusion of the coroner's inquest, the jury made four recommendations to the Eagle's Nest Youth Ranch group home where Brandon Schafer-Kovacs had been staying.

  Health

  Aug 28, 2025
  
• ‘I hate this’: Saskatoon patient stuck in hospital for eight months, with no end in sight

  A stroke and seizure survivor with Down Syndrome has been in the hospital since June 2022. His family says the Saskatchewan government isn't providing the care he needs to be well.

  Canada

  Feb 27, 2023
  
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• Temporary shelter necessary to help Saskatoon’s homeless, but long-term solutions needed: advocates

  The Saskatoon Tribal Council plans to open a shelter at the beginning of December. But first, the city needs to change current zoning bylaws so the shelter can open and operate.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2021
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• Rallies call for changes to income assistance, say program putting more at risk of homelessness

  Rallies were held in Regina and Saskatoon, calling for changes to the new program, claiming it's putting more people at risk of being evicted.

  Canada

  Oct 27, 2021
• Kinsmen Manor in Saskatoon transitioning to community homes

  Elmwood Residences says the new community homes located in neighbourhoods across Saskatoon will support up to four adults and will be designed to meet their unique ways.

  Canada

  Oct 6, 2021
• Human rights complaint filed against Regina-based Street Worker’s Advocacy Project

  Shelby Curtis says she was told THC, which she uses as a form of harm reduction to treat her substance use disorder, is not allowed in SWAP's Raising Hope housing program.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2021
• Saskatchewan children 6-11 with autism now eligible for up to $6,000 a year

  Children between six and eleven with Autism Spectrum Disorder can now qualify for up to $6,000 a year in Autism Individualized Funding in Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2021
• Trudeau, Moe visiting Cowessess First Nation to sign historic child welfare law

  On April 1, the Miyo Pimatisowin Act came into effect, giving Cowessess First Nation full coast-to-coast jurisdiction over its children in care anywhere in the country.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2021
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• Newborn apprehensions in line with previous years after birth alerts end in Saskatchewan

  Infant apprehensions haven’t dropped significantly since birth alerts ended, but a front-line worker says that's no surprise.

  Canada

  May 3, 2021
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• Saskatoon mother evicted 11 days after childbirth struggles to find housing

  The mother of five says she's worked tirelessly to find a new place to live with no luck.

  Canada

  Apr 8, 2021