Safe injection sites spark spirited debate
Safe injection sites in Prince Albert continue to be a hot topic at city hall.
A motion by Ward 3 Coun. Evert Botha on Monday asked the city to forward correspondence to the ministries of justice, health and social services in order to highlight the need for a more integrated approach to harm reduction.
This request also asked the ministries to look at a possible safe injection site or new treatment facility for the city. Any facilities built would require senior levels of government funding.
Botha, who originally opposed the idea, said the issue has become more important to him over time as he has learned more about it.