An advocate for Calgarians experiencing homelessness is voicing his concerns that the city’s more vulnerable residents could be turned away from shelters this winter as they operate at a reduced capacity amid COVID-19.

For 24 hours, Kaelee Steel plans to walk around Lethbridge for her One Woman Walk for Our Homeless.

An autopsy will be completed on Wednesday and police plan to release victim’s identity once it’s done.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the City of Lethbridge in many ways, one of which includes a noticeable increase in illegal encampments and "rough sleeping" in the downtown area.

For the homeless population in Lethbridge, the high temperatures are presenting some risks. 

Barry Cecil Currie, 30, died in hospital on Jan. 1 after an altercation the night before, police said.

Calgary's DOAP team is encouraging Calgarians who spot anyone living on the street or sleeping outside in the bitter cold to do what they can to make sure that person is OK.

Those battling addictions in Lethbridge will soon have access to the city's first intox centre, as a nearly $700,000 renovation to a shelter will create the community's first Alpha House. 

Alpha House's Needle Response Team has collected 6,570 needles in its first six months.

The Calgary DOAP team is facing reduced service after provincial budget cuts, but one famous volunteer is hoping to help with his holiday concert series.