Homelessness Edmonton
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Edmonton homeless population count set for Wednesday, history shows need for winter shelter spaceHomeward Trust prepares for its homeless population count, but according to last month's numbers, there still aren't enough shelter spaces for those in need.CanadaSep 27, 2022
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City of Edmonton exceeds affordable housing targetsThe City of Edmonton said it’s on track to eclipse its four-year affordable housing targets.CanadaJun 17, 2022
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Community group unhappy with treatment by security officer at Edmonton mallA community-based organization is expressing concern after its efforts to support vulnerable people in Edmonton were halted.CanadaJan 4, 2022
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Boyle Street Community Services in downtown Edmonton moving to new homeBoyle Street Community Services will be moving to a new space at 10010-107A Avenue not far from its existing centre.NewsDec 15, 2021
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Groups that advocate for homeless Edmontonians say cold weather triggers ‘urgent need’After a remarkably warm winter in Edmonton so far, the cold weather has now kicked in along with the need for more supplies to help homeless people in the city.WeatherJan 26, 2021
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Edmonton’s Camp Pekiwewin set to close down Saturday afternoonCamp Pekiwewin, the homeless encampment that has been situated in Edmonton's Rossdale neighbourhood since the end of July, is set to officially shut down Saturday afternoon.CanadaNov 7, 2020
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Former jockey dorm proposed to help house homeless EdmontoniansSome homeless Edmontonians could end up being housed on the Exhibition Lands in the dorm that used to house jockeys next to the racetrack. City council will look at the proposal Monday.PoliticsMay 25, 2020
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Edmonton to consider more aggressive approach to slum landlordsThe city is going to try to be more aggressive with slum landlords. One Edmonton city councillor even wants to see a court case as a way of seeing how far they push the envelope.PoliticsOct 29, 2019
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Tent cities causing growing concerns for some EdmontoniansConcerns are growing as homeless camps have been set up in Edmonton's inner-city neighbourhoods and don't seem to be going anywhere.CanadaOct 11, 2019
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