Saskatoon fire chief says people are losing fingers and toes as encampments proliferate

Feb. 29, 2024, Saskatoon, Sask. – Saskatoon’s fire chief says the number of encampments have tripled this year and shelters in the city are overflowing, as more people continue to experience homelessness. Chief Morgan Hackl says the warming centre at St. Mary’s Church — which was established on a temporary basis for the winter — is routinely overcapacity. CTV News reports. | READ MORE