Homeless rise as cold snaps push shelter use up
Salvation Army Major Murray Jaster reports a sharp weekly increase in homeless shelter use as freezing temperatures drive more men, roughly ages 30s and 40s, to seek beds. He cites unemployment, medical and mental health issues, addictions, and lack of community support as drivers. Community funding for intensive services and group housing is urged.
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Alberta Leads Nation in November Employment Rates
Alberta tops national employment figures for November with 4.1 percent unemployment in the Medicine Hat Lethbridge region, the Jasper Bantf area at 3 percent, and Edmonton at 5.3 percent. Job Bank data show 842 positions filled in the month as youth unemployment lingers in double digits.
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