The temporary homeless shelter in Red Deer has to move within two months. She is worried about what the closure of the temporary shelter will mean for her clients and for Red Deer's downtown. She has been lobbying throughout her almost eight years as mayor for provincial support for a permanent homeless shelter. Veer said the Alberta government provided a grant of $7 million for a permanent, integrated homeless shelter in Red Deer. He said that while downtown Red Deer isn't perfect, it is a safe, welcoming and vibrant community — even with the shelter.

Source: CBC News April 05, 2021 10:00 UTC