Alpha House

• Calgary veterans call for resolution to bed bug infestation: ‘We’re living in a war zone’

  Some Calgary veterans have been dealing with a bed bug infestation at their supportive living complex, resurging every few months for the past year.

  Perspectives

  Oct 23
  
• Homeless camp near Deerfoot Trail dismantled over safety concerns

  CPS members returned to a southeast encampment this week as workers removed the tents, tarps and personal effects of those who have made the spot their temporary home.

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2023
  
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• Alpha House Society in Calgary looking for answers after outreach vehicles tires allegedly slashed

  Shandra Bruvall, communications manager for Alpha House Society, told Global News 13 of their vehicles had their tires slashed on Friday.

  Canada

  Aug 13, 2023
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• Lethbridge Shelter and Stabilization Centre changes hands

  The Lethbridge Shelter and Stabilization Centre is under the management of the Blood Tribe Department of Health as of Monday, Jan. 2.

  Features

  Jan 3, 2023
• Alpha House transports record number of vulnerable people in Calgary

  The past fiscal year saw the highest number of transports Alpha House has provided since the DOAP Team started.

  Health

  Nov 13, 2022
• Colder weather highlights ongoing needs of Lethbridge homeless population

  "There is definitely a need for more resources for vulnerable people in Lethbridge, and I think that becomes more apparent during the winter months."

  Health

  Nov 1, 2022
• Blood Tribe to take over Lethbridge shelter operations: province

  After running programs since 2019, Alpha House received notice Tuesday the Government of Alberta would be transferring the funding grant to the Blood Tribe Department of Health.

  Health

  Oct 12, 2022
• Province announces up to 70 new winter shelter spaces in Lethbridge

  "It matches a lot of the plans the city already had in place and just gives us more synergies in how we're moving forward."

  Politics

  Oct 3, 2022
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• New East Village safety hub to address community concerns in Calgary

  The East Village safety hub joins the one on Stephen Avenue as a place for downtown residents to quickly access police officers.

  Consumer

  Jul 29, 2022
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• City council discusses growing homeless encampments in Lethbridge

  After more than two hours of discussion around the council table, one out of four resolutions was passed by a 7-1 vote.

  Economy

  Jul 27, 2022