Camp Pekiwewin
-
Edmonton homeless encampment complaints up 1000% in 7 years, City seeks cash to deal with themThe City of Edmonton wants to improve its response to homeless camps so more people can get into stable housing, while ensuring the camps don't threaten public safety.HealthMar 31, 2023
-
Edmonton looking at managing ‘small-scale’ homeless encampments this summerCouncillor Anne Stevenson said the intent is for these camps to be a bridge for people on their way to more stable supportive housing.CanadaJun 21, 2022
-
City looking at different options to address increase in homelessness in EdmontonThe city of Edmonton is trying to grapple with the growing issue of people experiencing homelessness and is looking at the possibility of managing an encampment.PoliticsApr 6, 2022
![]()
-
Camp Pekiwewin in Rossdale closed, police and city crews on siteAfter closure notices were posted at the encampment in Rossdale on Nov. 8, Edmonton police and city staff were on site Thursday help relocate people and begin the clean-up process.CanadaNov 12, 2020
![]()
-
Edmonton’s Camp Pekiwewin set to close down Saturday afternoonCamp Pekiwewin, the homeless encampment that has been situated in Edmonton's Rossdale neighbourhood since the end of July, is set to officially shut down Saturday afternoon.CanadaNov 7, 2020
![]()
-
Temporary shelter at Edmonton Convention Centre has seen 317 people per day, 157 at nightThe facility is being run by the city, Boyle Street Community Services, The Mustard Seed, Bissell Centre and the Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society.CanadaNov 6, 2020
![]()
-
Edmonton homeless camp asks for heated trailers as drug overdose reversal medication freezesEdmonton's largest homeless camp is still operating but cold weather is taking a toll on those who live there.HealthOct 23, 2020
![]()
-
Rossdale residents seek solutions amid increase in crime, social disorderResidents in the Rossdale neighbourhood would like to see more done to support those living in a nearby homeless encampment amid a rise in social disorder and crime.PoliticsOct 20, 2020
![]()
-
No end date set for Rossdale homeless encampment as Edmonton moves forward with convention centre housing plansThe city has ramped up efforts to address the homelessness issue in recent weeks after large encampments were established in the Rossdale and Old Strathcona areas.CanadaOct 15, 2020
![]()
-
Edmonton mayor asks province for $17M in annual funding for supportive housing servicesMayor Don Iveson has asked Premier Jason Kenney to commit $17.4 million in annual operating funding to offset the cost of rent supplements and on-site health and social services for the 600 units of new supportive housing.HealthOct 8, 2020
![]()
