The recent snowfall and drop in temperature are sure signs that winter has arrived. Coinciding with winter's arrival, the city is activating its winter safety response plan for the homeless population that looking for more places to shelter from the cold.  This year there are enough safe shelter spaces for vulnerable Edmontonians and a free shuttle bus will take people needing a ride to the homeless shelters.

The city will activate its extreme weather response policy that opens access to city spaces, additional shelter spaces, supports to connect to services and expanded shelter shuttle bus service when temperatures dip below – 20 C for three consecutive days.