Moraine Road motorhome dwellers get temporary help from city [Video]

A group of people living out of RVs in northeast Calgary have been granted a temporary extension to stay where they are. 

The group, unofficially known as ‘Motorhomes on Moraine,’ have been parked along Moraine Road N.E. for years. 

Earlier this month, they were given notices from the Calgary Parking Authority that it was time to move on. 

However, on Thursday night, the group received some good news. 

“It’s an absolute relief,” said Victor LaRock. “Now we can work towards a (solution) that works for all of us.”

Ward 10 Coun. Andre Chabot says the decision was made after various opinions were given at a local town hall. 

The nine-camper community will still eventually be asked to move somewhere “more permanent,” but Chabot says it’s tough to make them leave now before a better solution is found. 

“There’s a lot of logistics that have to be taken into consideration,” he told CTV News.

“We (have to see) if there’s specific services …