Saskatchewan shelters scramble to make winter preparations – Regina [Video]

With the colder months fast approaching, shelters across Saskatchewan are hoping to pick up the pace to meet service demands.

The YWCA of Regina is still seeking a permanent home for its 30-bed space, currently housed at All Nations Hope.

“Our current temporary shelter space, we have until the end of October, so our timelines are incredibly tight and we don’t yet have a location secured. There’s a lot of work that needs to happen between now and Oct. 31,” said Melissa Coomber-Bendtson, CEO of YWCA Regina.

Earlier this year, the City of Regina almost settled on a location for another emergency shelter, at one of two locations on Albert street. However, at council, the motion was shot down. When brought back up at the Aug. 21 meeting, council voted to push the discussion to the next meeting.

Mayor Sandra Masters says council is still working on a solution.

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