Edmonton homeless population
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Camp Pekiwewin given a ‘bit more time’ to shut down despite weekend closure agreementOrganizers officially closed Camp Pekiwewin on Saturday but some remained at the site Tuesday morning and said they had no intention of leaving.Nov 10, 2020
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‘Mixed feelings’ about temporary homeless shelter in Edmonton’s Ritchie neighbourhoodA new temporary homeless shelter set to open in south Edmonton next week is being met with mixed feelings by local residents and the area councillor.CanadaOct 30, 2020
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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
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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
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Edmonton councillor turning to business community instead of province for housing helpCoun. Scott McKeen plans on bringing together land developers, builders, private financing folks and others to build supportive housing after Edmonton was turned down by the province.HealthMay 11, 2020
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Edmonton mayor pushes ‘province to make a decision now’ to help vulnerable population amid COVID-19 pandemicThere are concerns for the homeless population who don't have a home to self-isolate in and don't have consistent access to hand-washing facilities or hand sanitizer.HealthMar 19, 2020
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Councillor calls for a ‘SWAT team’ approach to Edmonton river valley homelessnessAfter hearing horror stories about the homeless camping in Riverdale and elsewhere, some action is going to happen on a couple of fronts at Edmonton City Hall.FeaturesMay 8, 2019
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Edmonton homelessness event aims to build relationships, lift participants out of povertyRoughly 1,200 people were expected at the Sunday event; approximately 1,700 people attend the same event in the fall.CanadaMay 5, 2019
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Council told winter will pass before efforts to get homeless out of river valley can happenCouncillor Scott McKeen made a motion at Tuesday's city council meeting to find out the reasons why so many more people are living in the river valley. Unfortunately winter will be almost over before he gets an answer.HealthNov 28, 2018
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Ottawa expanding pilot project aimed at reducing homelessness in 38 communitiesEdmonton Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault on Friday announced $885,000 to expand a pilot project by the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness.CanadaNov 2, 2018
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