Long-awaited homeless shelter opens in Wetaskiwin, still in search of a permanent home
Posted: Jan 17, 2021 9:00 AM MT | Last Updated: January 18 Wetaskiwin's Integrated Response Hub received positive signs of support and love from residents in the city on Saturday.(CBC/Travis McEwan) A long-awaited homeless shelter finally opened in Wetaskiwin last November, but the facility is still looking for a permanent location to call home. The Integrated Response Hub opened eight weeks ago to respond to a long-standing need in the city for an overnight shelter. The hub offers around-the-clock intake and a variety of support programs. Since opening, 195 different people have used the s...