A central Alberta city has taken another step to secure warming shelters for vulnerable individuals living in tents in an open field, but its mayor says they need some help. Up to 60 people have been sleeping in a homeless camp in Wetaskiwin, southeast of Edmonton, since August after the city closed its only overnight shelter. They're doing everything on their end to be ready to come on Nov. 29, first week of December. 'I'm extremely, extremely frustrated'Wetaskiwin Mayor Tyler Gandam said he will try to find funding, but added that the province needs to step up. "I'm extremely, extremely frustrated and disappointed in the lack of support from other agencies."

Source: CBC News November 13, 2021 01:32 UTC