Three overdoses within 12 hours in Moose Jaw, resulting in one death

From 9 p.m. Saturday to 9 a.m. Sunday, three individuals overdosed within the City of Moose Jaw.

Of those three individuals, only two were able to be revived by naloxone. One man over the age of 18 died, according to the Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS).

The two that were saved had the assistance of EMS, as well.

In a media release Sunday morning, MJPS stated that “anyone can be at risk of an overdose,” and asked that those who do use, not to use alone.

“If you are a drug user, or you know a drug user, get help. Don’t let the addiction make the decisions and plans that can lead to a near-fatal or fatal overdose. Connect with health resources,” the release states.

MJPS’ release also mentions the Good Samaritan Overdose Act, which protects anyone from controlled-substance possession charges in the event of an overdose. This applies to not only to the user, but anyone that is present while someone is experiencing an overdose.

In an overdose situation, individuals are asked to contact 9-1-1.

Police said they are worried that there may be tainted or compromised drugs in the city.

MJPS asked the public to reach out to CrimeStoppers if they have any information regarding drug trafficking in the city.

April’s overdose death figures are out for Saskatchewan:

138 total for 2021 (102 susp., 36 confirmed)

35 in April

22 were located in #yqr, 8 in #yxe

SK on pace for 403 for 2021

— Brady Lang (@BradyLangSK) May 5, 2021

Since the beginning of 2021, 138 have died due to either a suspected or confirmed drug overdose in the province. This includes 35 in April and puts Saskatchewan at a pace of over 400 by year’s end.

2020 was the deadliest year on record in Saskatchewan’s history, regarding overdose deaths.

269 confirmed, with another 67 still suspected within the calendar year. The 336 deaths broke the 2019 record of 177 in the province — nearly doubling the figures from the year prior.

— With files from 650 CKOM’s Brady Lang