Wetaskiwin Homelessness
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‘Peril or promise’: Long-term solution needed to help homeless in Alberta citiesThe twinkling of festive lights in Alberta's two major city centres is little comfort for thousands of unhoused people trying to survive another winter cold spell.NewsDec 22, 2021
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Outreach group says ‘heartbreaking’ conditions at Wetaskiwin homeless camp worsenTime is running out to secure warming shelters in Wetaskiwin for vulnerable individuals living in tattered tents in an open field — unprotected from frigid winds and, soon, snow.CanadaNov 11, 2021
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Homeless outreach group at odds with Wetaskiwin council over homeless campWorkers with the Open Door Association risk being fined if they enter the camp, which was set up in August on a plot of land owned by the City of Wetaskiwin.HealthOct 13, 2021
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Wetaskiwin closes emergency shelter earlier than planned after abuse, threats, assaultsWetaskiwin City Council has voted to close its emergency shelter earlier than originally planned after complaints of abuse, threats and assaults.CanadaFeb 20, 2020
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Wetaskiwin commits $65K to open emergency shelterHope Mission and Lighthouse Church have both provided Wetaskiwin city council with quotes on the anticipated costs of running the shelter.CanadaNov 19, 2019
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