Concerns of a lack of shaded, cool spaces as Edmonton s vulnerable deal with heat wave
Vulnerable Edmontians are trying to get through the latest heat wave through bottle water donations and shade but some advocates are concerned about the available to space to get out of the heat.
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Posted: Jun 29, 2021 5:21 PM MT | Last Updated: June 30
EMS workers deal with a patient near the Hope Mission, where close to 20 tents are set up, and vulnerable people hide out in shade to stay cool.(Jamie McCannel/CBC)
The current extreme heat is uncomfortable for many Edmontonians, but people without homes are keeping bottles of water close and hiding out under tarps, tents and shade of buildings as the city experiences its hottest day of the year around 37 degrees Celsius.
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Posted: Jan 27, 2021 6:00 AM MT | Last Updated: January 27
This building was previously used for as a residence for horse racing jockeys, but has been operating as bridge housing facility over the past month.(Travis McEwan/CBC)
A former residence for horse racing jockeys is now being used to give Edmontonians struggling with homelessness better odds at finding a home.
The former jockey dorms at Northlands have been renovated and operating as a bridge housing facility for the past month.
Kevin Chapman, 56, has been staying at the dorms for about a month. He s one of 35 people who have a private room and is provided daily meals through the building s dining service. His stay is expected to be temporary.