By Alexandra Noad, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Wellness Shelter is undergoing an expansion of almost 16,000 sq. feet and while there has been delays, the contractors are working to have it finished as soon as possible. The current shelter capacity is 90 beds, though it has been forced at times to accommodate more than 250 people. The expansion will allow for a total of 200 beds and the current shelter area will be renovated into office spaces for programs, allowing the sleeping area to be separate from the programming area to better serve the unhoused population. Robin James, chief administrative officer for Lethbridge Housing Authority, says with the expanded space for the programming, they hope to secure the funding to create a navigation-type centre similar to…
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