Alberta's new Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs

On Friday, January 15th, 2010, Mr. Jonathan Denis, MLA for Calgary-Egmont, was sworn in as Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs.

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HUA announces funding for the Hope Mission to build new units

On Januray 7th 2010, Minister Yvonne Fritz announced another step towards implementing the provincial 10-year plan to end homelessness. Housing and Urban Affairs is providing $7.3 million to the Hope Mission for the construction of 52 permanent homes for the homeless in Edmonton.

The new facility will be developed using modular construction techniques so residents will be able to move in sooner than in a traditional build.

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