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Homelessness in St. Albert

What is the moral authority of our city towards those in need? The generosity extends to short-term food supplies and medical care but the real need is for a safe and welcoming place to live and develop.

What is the moral authority of our city towards those in need?

The generosity extends to short-term food supplies and medical care, but the real need is for a safe and welcoming place to live and develop.

Youths, seniors and abused neighbours are waiting for sound answers. Funding is sporadic and must be sustainable. Why do we send people away to Edmonton or other welcoming and less expensive communities? Why can't they stay here in their own community?

Why do we spend large amounts of tax money on future planning and annexing more land when the need has existed for decades?

There are ways to absorb much of the need by using what already exists. Shared homes, large houses, empty or little used commercial and industrial spaces, schools, recreational land, churches, clubhouses and recreation trailers are in abundance and can be adapted. The time is now. People need work, cost of borrowing and construction/renovation is as low as it can be.

Solutions will come with action. Excuses achieve nothing.

Paul Stocker, St. Albert

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