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  \u00a0By Justin Sibbet, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter\u00a0 \u00a025\/07\/2024 Living in the scorching heat and the bitter cold and everything in between, homelessness is a challenge faced by over 400 Lethbridge residents, but an expansion to the homeless shelter aims to reduce the issue. The Government of Alberta, in conjunction with the City of Lethbridge and Blood Tribe Department of Health, announced Wednesday a new construction project that will see over 100 new beds added to the city shelter. In addition to making the announcement, ground was also broken, officially beginning the construction process. In February of this year, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the province and Blood Tribe Department of Health to have the Blood Tribe remain in control of the shelter and have this project funded… <\/p>\n

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  \u00a0By Justin Sibbet, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter\u00a0 \u00a025\/07\/2024 Living in the scorching heat and the bitter cold and everything in between, homelessness is a challenge faced by over 400 Lethbridge residents, but an expansion to the homeless shelter aims to reduce the issue. The Government of Alberta, in conjunction with the City of Lethbridge and Blood Tribe Department of Health, announced Wednesday a new construction project that will see over 100 new beds added to the city shelter. In addition to making the announcement, ground was also broken, officially beginning the construction process. In February of this year, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the province and Blood Tribe Department of Health to have the Blood Tribe remain in control of the shelter and have this project funded... <\/p>\n

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