Edmonton Homeless
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Dedicated river valley space for homeless encampments debated in EdmontonThe Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition wants to see a few dedicated encampment sites with clean drinking water, washrooms, trash cans and a safe needle disposal site.CanadaOct 2
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Hope Mission looks to expand permanent shelter services in EdmontonA public hearing was held Monday on a rezoning application for the site near Argyll Road and 75th Street. Currently, the building is used as a thrift store and a warehouse.CanadaAug 18
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New non-profit organization helps feed Edmonton’s homelessSonder Bridge, a new non-profit organization in Edmonton, builds care packages and then hands them out, along with a hot meal, once or twice a month to those living rough.CanadaJan 12
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‘Frostbite capital’: Efforts to reduce amputations underway in EdmontonThe Hope Mission says the shelter has had to hire more nurses in recent years because a majority of frostbite procedures involve Edmonton's homeless population.HealthJan 5
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Boyle Street Community Services’ King Thunderbird Centre officially opensThe facility features cultural spaces that focus on healing and cultural safety and has a community health space, which will provide numerous services for vulnerable Edmontonians.CanadaDec 16, 2025
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Tuberculosis outbreak declared among Edmonton inner-city homeless populationThere's been 12 tuberculosis cases in 2025 linked to Edmonton's inner city and homeless population, which Alberta health officials say is a significant increase over past years.HealthNov 13, 2025
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Mayor praises new housing project to help homeless Edmontonians when they leave hospitalsEdmonton city council approved the sale of land at to Jasper Place Wellness Centre for $1 last year.PoliticsMay 23, 2025
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Construction of Boyle Street’s new King Thunderbird support centre halfway doneBoyle Street is preparing to help around 7,000 people a year, whether it's for mental health and addiction, housing referrals, ID and financial aid or other supports.CanadaApr 4, 2025
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Herb Jamieson homeless shelter converts daytime beds to community spaceSome changes to the way the Herb Jamieson Centre operates caught those who use the men's emergency homeless shelter in central Edmonton by surprise.CanadaJan 22, 2025
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City of Edmonton activates winter safety response plan as cold weather sets inThe arrival of winter weather means Edmonton's homeless population is looking for more places to shelter from the cold.HealthNov 21, 2024
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