Hello Range Lake:

I attended the house warming party for the new Day Shelter in Yellowknife.  This is located on the other side of the old Pan Asia parking lot, downtown.  It's a place where homeless residents in YK could drop by from 7 am to 7pm 7 days a week. 

Until this premise opened, the homeless residents of YK did not really have a place to be between 7 am to 7pm when they can return to their overnight shelters.  This will be especially important with cold weather upon us.  The premise is equipped with a toilet facility, a shower and comfortable furniture where they can watch TV and have a bite to eat.  There will also be counseling services.

It's been set up as a three year pilot project.  GNWT is providing $450k over three years, BHP is providing $150K and City of Yellowknife $50k.

Most importantly, it's a place where I believe the people of good will gather to provide food, clothing and other necessary goods to those most in need.  It is a very welcoming place for the clients it serves.  It's a good thing.