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Police, Alpha House, others launch East Village hub intended to support 'evolving social needs'
CBC via Yahoo Canada News· 2 years agoCalgary police, Alpha House and other city partners have launched an initiative that they say is...
Alpha House offers advice on how to interact with people fighting homelessness
CBC via Yahoo Canada News· 1 year agoMelissa Gardner always makes a point of interacting with the individuals she encounters on the...
Calgary, it's dangerously cold outside
CBC via Yahoo Canada News· 6 months agoPotentially record-breaking low temperatures are on the way to Calgary this weekend, and the frigid beginnings of the cold snap have already settled in....
New report blames transit safety problems on gaps in Calgary's shelter system
CBC via Yahoo Canada News· 1 month agoWARNING:This article includes a discussion of sexual assault.Editor's Note: After this story was...
Is Calgary's approach to curbing social disorder paying off? There are signs of progress, but it's...
CBC via Yahoo Canada News· 1 year agoKaren Barry was once skeptical whether anything would get rid of the drug use and parties happening...
New support centre in Calgary gives homeless people access to multiple services under one roof
CBC via Yahoo Canada News· 3 weeks agoShelter information, ID card printing as well as mental health and addition support are among some...
Calgary shelters, hotels step up to conserve water as feeder main repairs continue
CBC via Yahoo Canada News· 3 weeks agoSince a major feeder main ruptured in northwest Calgary last week, triggering calls for Calgarians...
Flights cancelled, schools closed, power demands surge amid extreme cold snap in Calgary
CBC via Yahoo Canada News· 2 years agoA blast of cold weather has Calgarians dealing with flight delays and cancellations, school closures...
Calgary shelters expect surge in demand as temperatures plummet this week
CBC via Yahoo Canada News· 6 months agoCalgary shelters and outreach teams are gearing up to support people without a warm place to sleep...
Lessons learned: Calgary police say new enforcement effort on CTrains in the works
CBC via Yahoo Canada News· 2 years agoCalgary police say they understand people don't feel safe at CTrain stations and are promising a...