17-10-2018 11:00 via edmontonjournal.com

Rethinking how Edmonton treats homeless tenters

There are serious concerns in Edmonton about the number of homeless individuals sleeping in tents around the city.
Homeward Trust told city councillors two weeks ago that there are more than 330 people sleeping rough. And a recent brush fire in Dawson Park is fuelling concerns about the safety of those conditions. City fire officials said it took nearly an hour to get the fire under control and crews reported a propane tank explosion, garbage on site and people fleeing the scene.
Coun. Scot
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