The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health has issued an overdose alert for Onion Lake Cree Nation and surrounding area after a significant increase in overdoses within the last two days.

The EMS has reported an increase in overdose incidents, with many requiring naloxone administration. Currently, there have been no reported fatalities.

There is no information on the substance involved, but the health ministry is concerned that a potentially dangerous or contaminated batch may be circulating in the community and surrounding areas.