Homeless under siege in Edmonton

Fence draws the line on tent city

No new people will be allowed in tent city and anyone leaving can't return, housing minister says

Darcy Henton, The Edmonton Journal

Published: 1:08 am

EDMONTON - Housing Minister Ray Danyluk says he has ordered that a fence be erected around Edmonton's tent city for the protection of its homeless inhabitants and the protection of area residents.

No new tenters will be allowed to set up in the camp and anyone who leaves will not be allowed to return.

Danyluk says the ultimate goal is to eventually close the temporary refugee-style camp for Alberta's homeless, but for now the province will focus on ensuring the safety and security of residents.

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