Edmonton Shelter

• Man charged with manslaughter in deadly Edmonton shelter attack goes to trial

  Two autopsies determined that Thomas Gignac, 54, died from "blunt head trauma combined with pre-existing medical conditions."

  Crime

  Mar 19, 2024
  
• 48-hour notice to tear down homeless camps ‘inadequate’: Edmonton advocate

  'There's a lot we have to do on our part as well. I'm trying to get off the street myself, it's really hard though,' said Tyler Kahmahkoostayo, who's sleeping rough in Edmonton.

  Crime

  Dec 20, 2023
  
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• Record summer attendance at Edmonton homeless shelter

  A normal summer would mean about 300 to 400 people accessing the shelter each night, according to the manager of homeless programs at the Hope Mission.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2023
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• Questions raised after body found in Edmonton’s Spectrum shelter

  A Hope Mission spokesperson says they were devastated to find out someone had passed away.

  Canada

  Oct 22, 2021
• New shelter facility in Edmonton set to open as early as Friday; adds hundreds of beds

  A new addition to Edmonton's downtown is nearly open, and it's going to help our most vulnerable get the resources they need.

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2021
• ‘We must do better’: Edmonton police address interaction with homeless people in LRT station

  Edmonton police apologized for the way officers forced members of the homeless community out of an LRT station Sunday during the extreme cold snap.

  News

  Feb 17, 2021
• Mayor requesting inquiry after police forced homeless people out of Edmonton LRT station

  Iveson will ask for an inquiry into the implementation of the extreme weather protocols, clarifying how city employees -- including police -- are expected to respond.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2021
• Edmonton activates extreme weather response with overnight transit to shelters

  That means two ETS bus loops will be operating overnight, travelling between emergency shelters, transit centres and other key locations.

  Traffic

  Feb 4, 2021
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• COVID-19 outbreak declared at Edmonton Convention Centre 24/7 shelter

  Key services will continue, including day shelter and meal services, overnight shelter, medical services, overdose prevention, cultural supports and housing supports.

  Health

  Nov 26, 2020
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• Golden Knights fans make another donation to Boyle Street, Edmontonians return the favour

  The Vegas Golden Knights are sharing a feel-good story about generosity and a sweet relationship that developed between two cities.

  Canada

  Sep 30, 2020