Saskatoon city councillors discussed a report revealing a spike in violent and property crime around an emergency shelter in Fairhaven after its opening in December 2022.
Saskatoon city councillors discussed a report on crime around an emergency shelter in the Fairhaven neighbourhood, revealing a spike in violent crime and a doubling of property crime after the shelter's opening in December 2022. The city's governance and priorities committee discussed a report on crime and call-for-service statistics in the Fairhaven and Confederation Suburban Centre neighbourhoods, with Acting Saskatoon Police Chief Dave Haye stating that the city is facing a homelessness crisis driven by addictions, mental health, and intergenerational trauma.
April 10, 2024
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