Graffiti in downtown Saskatoon is on the rise
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The Downtown Saskatoon Business Improvement District has been removing graffiti in the downtown core for years, but recently the amount has gotten out of control.
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Downtown YXE says the removal is the responsibility of the building owners, but the process is difficult and costly. It says if building owners reach out, its cleanup team will get the job done.
Global's Nicole Healey has more, in the video above, on what it takes to remove graffiti and why it's best to do so as quickly as possible.
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See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook The Downtown Saskatoon Business Improvement District has been removing graffiti in the downtown core for years, but recently the amount has gotten out of control. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Downtown YXE says the removal is the responsibility of the building owners, but the process is difficult and costly. It says if building owners reach out, its cleanup team will get the job done. Global's Nicole Healey has more, in the video above, on what it takes to remove graffiti and why it's best to do so as quickly as possible.
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