By Kat Ludwig
Global News
Posted May 10, 2025 8:25 pm
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According to the point-in-time count, a survey assessing the number of people experiencing homelessness done by Square One Community Inc., the number of unhoused people in Moose Jaw has doubled from 2023 to 2024.
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In 2023, the count showed roughly 75 people living on the streets in the city, while 2024’s point-in-time count showed upwards of 150.
This increase is being felt in Willow Lodge, the local shelter which, according to staff, is operating at full capacity.
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As Katherine Ludwig explains in the video above, Square One has kick-started a housing program to help lower count.
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