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First phase of west Edmonton emergency shelter opens FridayCity council approved emergency funding for this shelter in late November, with councillors calling the number of homeless people dying on the street and in tents a "crisis".CanadaJan 20, 2023
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‘This is a crisis’: City council approves $7.5M for emergency winter shelter space in west EdmontonThe $7.5 million will go to 209 new shelter spaces inside a small hotel near Stony Plain Road and 154 Street, operated by Jasper Place Wellness Centre.PoliticsNov 30, 2022
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Tent fires as more than 800 homeless try to stay warm in EdmontonOn Nov. 3, one person died in a tent fire and in the first two weeks of November, Edmonton Fire Rescue responded to seven encampment fires.FireNov 18, 2022
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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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Edmonton seeing 25% increase in encampment complaints over last yearEdmonton's homeless population continues to increase and so does the number of calls regarding homeless encampments.CanadaAug 23, 2022
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Edmonton celebrates completion of supportive housing project, 4 more on the wayConstruction is complete on a new supportive housing project in south Edmonton, and the city says it's the first of five projects that will be completed in the next several weeks.PoliticsJun 30, 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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Edmonton activates extreme weather response with overnight transit to sheltersThat means two ETS bus loops will be operating overnight, travelling between emergency shelters, transit centres and other key locations.TrafficFeb 4, 2021
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Coronavirus: Edmonton aims to close EXPO Centre drop-in day shelter by AugustThe City of Edmonton aims to end drop-in services for the homeless at the Edmonton EXPO Centre by August.HealthJun 25, 2020
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Edmonton councillor turning to business community instead of province for housing helpCoun. Scott McKeen plans on bringing together land developers, builders, private financing folks and others to build supportive housing after Edmonton was turned down by the province.HealthMay 11, 2020
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