Edmonton homeless
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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
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Update: Edmonton police identify man found dead in river valley encampmentThe remains of the unidentified man were found in a river valley encampment in the Victoria Park area of northeast Edmonton on Oct. 4, 2020.CanadaJan 25
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Edmonton police investigating use of vulnerable people to get QR vaccination codesEdmonton police are investigating reports that vulnerable people are being paid to get vaccinated so unvaccinated people can get QR codes.CanadaJan 5
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Edmonton shelters saving vulnerable from frostbite, extreme coldTwo of Edmonton's shelter providers say they're running at full capacity and seeing those without a home struggle in this relentless extreme cold snap.NewsDec 29, 2021
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Extreme cold snap set to descend upon Edmonton region starting Christmas weekendThe mercury will drop over the Christmas weekend, and next week the Edmonton region could face temperatures in the -30 C to -40 C range.WeatherDec 23, 2021
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‘Peril or promise’: Long-term solution needed to help homeless in Alberta citiesThe twinkling of festive lights in Alberta's two major city centres is little comfort for thousands of unhoused people trying to survive another winter cold spell.NewsDec 22, 2021
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Number of homeless Edmontonians has doubled; city facing lack of shelter space this winterEdmonton councillors were told that there could be a gap of 350 emergency shelter beds this winter.CanadaNov 16, 2021
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Winter clothing drive underway in Edmonton for city’s most vulnerableWhile many don't like to admit it, winter is on the way in Edmonton and two local organizations are gearing up to help those in need.WeatherOct 27, 2021
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City of Edmonton, police keep close eye on new Indigenous Art Park encampmentA new encampment has been set up at Edmonton's Indigenous Art Park in the river valley, which has the city and police keeping a close eye on the situation.CanadaJul 14, 2021
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Edmonton social agency calls for urgent action on overdose crisis: ‘We need to respond’Boyle Street Community Services is calling on government, police and Alberta Health Services to help create a coordinated emergency response to the overdose crisis.HealthMay 25, 2021
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