Hundreds helped through Lethbridge's plan to manage homeless encampments

City officials say there has been positive progress made through a plan meant to provide outreach to Lethbridge's homeless population. More than 1,000 needles have been cleaned up and hundreds of homeless Lethbridge residents have received supports since July 1, the city says. The data comes from an update of Lethbridge's Clean Sweep Program, which was created to help control the number and size of homeless encampments throughout the city. Staff with the Canadian Mental Health Association have a