Saskatoon firefighters faced 'substantial strain' from overdoses last year | Unpublished
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Saskatoon firefighters faced 'substantial strain' from overdoses last year

May 17, 2026

The number of calls for Saskatoon firefighters to respond to overdoses nearly doubled in 2025, while the number of encampment fires more than doubled. The number of fire inspections dropped.



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