After 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. Continue reading
Roughly 1,200 people were expected at the Sunday event; approximately 1,700 people attend the same event in the fall. Continue reading
A new report looking into the numbers of homeless who camp in Edmonton’s river valley says many are male, Indigenous and between the ages of 25 to 44, and would prefer to be there than in shelter beds that go empty on a nightly basis. Continue reading
The City of Edmonton said crews have cleaned up 2,800 homeless encampments since last year. Continue reading
A local organization that works with people facing poverty and homelessness in Edmonton has partnered with the Royal Alberta Museum to provide its clients with meaningful work. Continue reading
With Alberta’s capital mired in a deep freeze bringing dangerously cold temperatures with it, an Edmonton bus driver is being applauded for helping a homeless man in need get out of the icy elements. Continue reading
A social media call for donations during Edmonton’s cold snap was met with a warm response. Continue reading
An Edmonton mosque believed to be the oldest in Canada has opened its doors to homeless people during a stretch of extremely cold weather in Alberta. Continue reading
On New Year’s Day, the Bissell Centre is serving 1,000 meals to Edmonton residents living in poverty. Continue reading
#Bundleupyeg has surpassed its goal of collecting 1,300 bags of warm clothing in 31 days for Edmonton’s homeless community, reaching over 1,500 bags. Continue reading