Edmonton Homeless Encampments

• ‘Dangerous’ cave found in Edmonton’s river valley was purposely dug out for shelter: police

  Edmonton police posted about seeing the cave on Facebook on Monday. They said someone found it in the river valley and alerted them to the hole.

  Canada

  Mar 12
  
• Alberta’s new ‘navigation and support centre’ helps 145 since opening in mid-January

  The Alberta government said 145 people been connected to services for housing, mental health and other supports since its navigation and support centre opened in mid-January.

  Canada

  Feb 4
  
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• Alberta government announces ‘navigation and support centre’ for homeless Edmontonians

  The Alberta government announced it is opening a new "navigation and support centre" aimed at providing increased support for people living in homeless encampments across the city.

  Politics

  Jan 17
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• Nixon questions push to declare Edmonton homeless emergency, says Sohi not aware of work being done

  On Friday, Nixon spoke about the homeless encampment debate going on in Edmonton.

  Politics

  Jan 12
• Efforts to dismantle 8th high-risk Edmonton homeless encampment stalled

  Seven of eight Edmonton homeless encampments assessed as 'high-risk' have been closed, but efforts to dismantle the eighth, on Rowland Road, was met with resistance.

  Canada

  Jan 9
• City, police dismantle homeless encampment northeast of downtown Edmonton

  Work to dismantle an encampment in the area of 105A Avenue and 96th Street began Wednesday morning.

  Canada

  Jan 3
• City and police begin dismantling central Edmonton homeless encampment

  Police officers, EMS and city crews were at a central Edmonton homeless encampment Friday morning, as residents packed up and the site was dismantled and cleared.

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2023
• Pause on Edmonton homeless camp removals extended, but 8 high-risk sites can be dismantled

  After two court sessions and hours of discussions behind closed doors, a decision was made to remove eight high-risk encampments in Edmonton.

  Canada

  Dec 18, 2023
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• Edmonton police seek suspect after woman with stab wound found at scene of encampment fire

  Police officers are looking for a suspect after a woman was found with a stab wound at the scene of a fire at a northeast Edmonton homeless encampment on Friday.

  Crime

  Nov 24, 2023
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• Edmonton homeless encampment complaints up 1000% in 7 years, City seeks cash to deal with them

  The 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.

  Health

  Mar 31, 2023