Edmonton Homeless

• Dedicated river valley space for homeless encampments debated in Edmonton

  The Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition wants to see a few dedicated encampment sites with clean drinking water, washrooms, trash cans and a safe needle disposal site.

  Canada

  Oct 2
  
• Hope Mission looks to expand permanent shelter services in Edmonton

  A public hearing was held Monday on a rezoning application for the site near Argyll Road and 75th Street. Currently, the building is used as a thrift store and a warehouse.

  Canada

  Aug 18
  
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• New non-profit organization helps feed Edmonton’s homeless

  Sonder Bridge, a new non-profit organization in Edmonton, builds care packages and then hands them out, along with a hot meal, once or twice a month to those living rough. 

  Canada

  Jan 12
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• ‘Frostbite capital’: Efforts to reduce amputations underway in Edmonton

  The Hope Mission says the shelter has had to hire more nurses in recent years because a majority of frostbite procedures involve Edmonton's homeless population.

  Health

  Jan 5
• Boyle Street Community Services’ King Thunderbird Centre officially opens

  The facility features cultural spaces that focus on healing and cultural safety and has a community health space, which will provide numerous services for vulnerable Edmontonians.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2025
• Tuberculosis outbreak declared among Edmonton inner-city homeless population

  There's been 12 tuberculosis cases in 2025 linked to Edmonton's inner city and homeless population, which Alberta health officials say is a significant increase over past years.

  Health

  Nov 13, 2025
• Mayor praises new housing project to help homeless Edmontonians when they leave hospitals

  Edmonton city council approved the sale of land at to Jasper Place Wellness Centre for $1 last year.

  Politics

  May 23, 2025
• Construction of Boyle Street’s new King Thunderbird support centre halfway done

  Boyle Street is preparing to help around 7,000 people a year, whether it's for mental health and addiction, housing referrals, ID and financial aid or other supports.

  Canada

  Apr 4, 2025
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• Herb Jamieson homeless shelter converts daytime beds to community space

  Some changes to the way the Herb Jamieson Centre operates caught those who use the men's emergency homeless shelter in central Edmonton by surprise.

  Canada

  Jan 22, 2025
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• City of Edmonton activates winter safety response plan as cold weather sets in

  The arrival of winter weather means Edmonton's homeless population is looking for more places to shelter from the cold.

  Health

  Nov 21, 2024