
Blood Tribe in talks to take over Alpha House shelter in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB – The homeless shelter in downtown Lethbridge could potentially be run by a local First Nation.
The Blood Tribe Department of Health (BTDH) has confirmed that it is in discussions with the Government of Alberta and the City of Lethbridge to take over shelter operations from Alpha House on 2A Avenue North. Homeless shelters fall under the jurisdiction of the provincial government.
According to the BTDH, the majority of clients at the shelter are Indigenous.
BTDH Board Members Charles Weaselhead says this is part of the efforts by the Blood Tribe and the municipal and provincial governments to create short and long-term solutions to address homelessness and health and safety risks to vulnerable populations.