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The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has removed an option on its 8-1-1 health line that provides information on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID).

Lawmakers passed a suicide prevention strategy bill almost exactly one year ago. Families say theyre disappointed with the lack of progress.

After learning how Kimberly Squirrel died, her sister asks about supports that could have prevented her death After learning how Kimberly Squirrel died, her sister Kara wants to know about supports offered for people with circumstances similar to her sisters. Author of the article: Thia James Publishing date: Apr 26, 2021  •  2 hours ago  •  4 minute read  •  Kara Squirrel (left) with sister Kimberly Squirrel (right). Kimberly died on Jan. 23, 2021 from a combined drug toxi...

After learning how Kimberly Squirrel died, her sister asks about supports that could have prevented her death After learning how Kimberly Squirrel died, her sister Kara wants to know about supports offered for people with circumstances similar to her sisters. Author of the article: Thia James Publishing date: Apr 26, 2021  •  3 hours ago  •  4 minute read  •  Kara Squirrel (left) with sister Kimberly Squirrel (right). Kimberly died on Jan. 23, 2021 from a combined drug toxi...

Article content Saskatchewan’s Minister of Mental Health and Addictions has directed the Saskatchewan Health Authority to create 13 sites where people can use illicit drugs under medical supervision, braving new waters for a province that has never publicly funded that type of program. Minister Everett Hindley said it will be offered in hotels and other sites the health authority operates for people under COVID-19 self-isolation orders, part of a suite of measures designed to help people who ...

Article content Saskatchewan’s Minister of Mental Health and Addictions has directed the Saskatchewan Health Authority to create 13 sites where people can use illicit drugs under medical supervision, braving new waters for a province that has never publicly funded that type of program. Minister Everett Hindley said it will be offered in hotels and other sites the health authority operates for people under COVID-19 self-isolation orders, part of a suite of measures designed to help people who ...