Calgary Shelter

• Calgary families ‘living on the brink’ due to rising costs

  The increased cost of living continues to push more and more Calgarians into seeking emergency shelter and other forms of help.

  Economy

  Jun 1, 2022
  
• Calgary shelters have capacity during cold nights, mayor says

  “There are 1,150 emergency spaces in Calgary and just over 900 people experiencing homelessness were provided with safe and warm spaces to sleep last night."

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2021
  
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• Could Calgary’s homeless be turned away from packed shelters this winter?

  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.

  Canada

  Oct 16, 2020
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• Calgary TELUS Convention Centre to serve as emergency shelter amid COVID-19 crisis

  The centre will be used as an emergency shelter for up to 350 people as organizations look to help vulnerable Calgarians social distance.

  Health

  Apr 1, 2020
• ‘Difference between life and death’: Calgary rescue raising money for pet-friendly shelter

  Calgary's recent cold snap uncovered an undeniable need: a place for people living on the streets to go where they could take their pets.

  Weather

  Jan 31, 2020
• Airdrie seniors bring winter warmth to Calgary homeless shelter

  Airdrie women put their favourite hobby to very good use by knitting blankets for those using a Calgary homeless shelter.

  Features

  Jan 15, 2019
• Calgary homeless shelter experiencing pressure from demand and the weather

  Officials at a Calgary homeless shelter are asking the public for winter items.

  Canada

  Oct 13, 2018