City Of Edmonton Anticipates Need For 350 Additional Shelter Beds Heading Into Winter, Mayor Sohi Calling On Province To Fund Commonwealth Stadium 24-7 Shelter

The Edmonton Journal reports that Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi is calling on the province to fund an additional 24-7 shelter for the winter to address an anticipated 350-bed gap in overnight shelter capacity.

The city released a report on its homeless response outlining “a significant gap in services” if more shelter spaces aren’t added.