With the mercury dipping in Saskatoon, many are taking shelter in their own homes or businesses.
But not all of Saskatoon’s residents have that privilege.
That was part of the reasoning behind the decision for the city to create what it calls a “cold weather strategy.”
According to Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) communications manager Nathaniel Boucher, the strategy was implemented nearly a decade ago.
“The cold weather strategy was implemented in 2012 with the underlining goal that no one should have to sleep outside on a cold night,” Boucher said Monday. “Finding shelter is very crucial for our homeless population.”