US EditionTwo Saskatoon libraries temporarily close due to increase in drug use and violence
- Two Saskatoon libraries, the Frances Morrison Central Library and the Dr. Freda Ahenakew Library, are temporarily closing until April 13 due to increased violence and drug use, as reported by Cara Stelmaschuk from the Canadian Union of Public Employees.
- Staff at the libraries have dealt with 48 overdoses this year, double the number from the same period last year, according to Saskatoon Public Library.
- Addictions Minister Lori Carr announced plans to add 500 treatment beds to assist with addiction issues.
- Saskatoon Mayor Cynthia Block mentioned that a local harm reduction program has closed until the end of the month due to these challenges.
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Prince Albert Daily Herald'My jaw hits the floor': Amidst drug crisis and violence, two Saskatoon libraries temporarily closed
An increase in violence and drug-related incidents has caused two Saskatoon libraries to close their doors temporarily.
·Saskatoon, Canada
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Opposition, Saskatoon library union say Sask. government needs to act on overdose crisis
Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP says an explosion of overdoses in Saskatoon, and the subsequent closures of two libraries and the city's only supervised consumption site, show the provincial government isn't putting health care and addictions funding in the right places.
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Two Saskatoon libraries temporarily close, citing increase in drug use and violence
SASKATOON, Sask. — A union representative speaking on behalf of Saskatoon library workers says members at two locations have been dealing with an influx of drugs and violence while trying to do their jobs.
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