Demand grows for Saskatoon emergency shelters ahead of winter – Saskatoon [Video]

The temperatures are dropping and Saskatoon might not see them rise above zero degrees for a while.

So, what supports are available for those needing a warm place to stay?

The City of Saskatoon’s cold-weather response won’t be active for at least another nine days, something advocates say is very concerning.

However, there are a few options for those seeking shelter.

Last winter, the Salvation Army opened a warming space shelter at St. Mary’s Parish, where an average of 130 people a day walked through the doors.

“We’ve been seeing new faces throughout the year in all the different agencies, and I doubt the need has decreased since last winter,” Salvation Army Major Gordon Taylor said, looking ahead to this year.

“We are working on doing some things similar this year, and we are working with quite a few partners. So, there is a lot of I’s to be dotted …