Forum on gangs a chance to understand what leads to that path in Sask communities, organizer says

Gus Carrasco knew he had to make a life-changing decision.
It was Nov. 11, 2017 and he had ended up in a hospital with a cardiomyopathy, which affects heart muscles.
“That was the closest call. That’s when my journey started,” Carrasco said on Tuesday. The 44-year-old joined STR8 UP a few months ago, aiming to give back to the community and steer youth away from the path he took.
He’s one of the members participating in a three-day forum STR8 UP is hosting in Saskatoon th