I will always say yes to a bag because it makes it easier for all parties invloved #yeg #edmonton #yegliving

It was -30°C this morning when we peacefully protested the Edmonton police headquarters. We called for an immediate stop to the encampment sweeps. Partway through the protest we were made aware that the Edmonton police were actively clearing an encampment in the city. Thankfully, Judith and other warriors, protectors, and volunteers mobilized quickly to ensure that the camp inhabitants were safe and had at least some support. It is forecasted to be almost -50°C this weekend. That is extremely deadly weather. It will kill anybody that is caught outside unprepared for longer than five minutes. Why is the Edmonton police actively evicting homeless camps during an extreme weather warning? What about all of the lives that have been lost already and will be lost if a solution and support is not given quickly? These members of society should be able to look to their government and their police service for support, who are meant to serve and protect them. Instead, their temporary homes are being ripped down and they’re being told to leave in the extreme cold, treated with anger and apathy, and their belongings are being tossed around. Shout out to Bear Claw Beaver Hills House for their coverage of what’s going on, and also their unwavering support and defence of our most vulnerable communities during this time. #StopTheSweeps #yeg #yegnative #yeglocal #yegbusiness #yeglife #yegfood #yegliving #yegdt #yegevents #edmontonliving #edmontonalberta #edmontonpolice #eps #edmontonlife #houseless #housing #affordablehousing #housingcrisis #encampment