Edmonton Homeless

• 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
  
• With winter approaching, initiative aims to count number of homeless Edmontonians

  Homeward Trust Edmonton's "Point-in-Time" count will begin Thursday afternoon.

  Canada

  Oct 10
  
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• Feds contribute $21M to Boyle Street’s new support centre in downtown Edmonton

  With a $21-million grant from the federal government, Boyle Street Community Services has been able to gather $45 million in funding for a new centre in downtown Edmonton. 

  Canada

  May 3
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• Support centre for homeless will be permanent in Edmonton, expanded to Calgary: province

  The province is making a navigation and support centre to provide safe shelter for the homeless in Edmonton permanent and has announced plans for a similar facility in Calgary.

  Crime

  Mar 26
• Edmonton advocates call for more housing funding following Alberta budget 2024

  Advocates say Edmonton is facing a housing crisis and people need more help from the province, something the budget shortfall won't fix. 

  Canada

  Mar 9
• With cold weather coming, City of Edmonton to activate extreme cold weather protocols on Sunday

  The protocols are aimed at protecting homeless Edmontonians from the cold.

  Weather

  Feb 24
• Edmonton council considering 48 ideas to help end homelessness

  Nearly one month after declaring homelessness an emergency, Edmonton city councillors have been presented with four dozen potential solutions.

  Canada

  Feb 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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• Edmonton mayor introduces motion to declare homelessness emergency

  Edmonton city councillors are debating a motion to discuss declaring a housing and homelessness emergency in the city.

  Canada

  Jan 15