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Inside a small opening between several wooden railway ties is the home of Mike and Christine.
The space is about the size of a large cardboard box, hidden away from the public eye in the middle of the city.
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A few tarps lay on top of the ties to keep the rain from seeping inside. All they own is strewn on the dirt floor – clothes and some food packages, a backpack and blankets.
A volunteer with Hope’s Heroes places two plastic bags filled with snacks and water for when they return.
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The federal and provincial governments are contributing more than $823,000 for area infrastructure projects, including the replacement of the Camp Tillicum community hall and improvements to local snowmobile trails and the Trout Creek Community Centre.
Representatives from both levels of government made the announcement during a virtual media conference Friday morning, alongside local officials and representatives from each of the funding recipients.
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Altogether, the federal government is providing $449,281, while the province will put in $374,265.
The funding stems from the community, culture and recreation stream of the joint federal-provincial Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.
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