After contentious public hearing, Lacombe city council approves transitional housing project
A transitional housing project is coming to Lacombe, with the aim of tackling homelessness for an often overlooked portion of vulnerable people.
The Broom Tree Foundation, which operates a social enterprise cafe downtown, is looking to lease the former Lacombe Pentecostal Church building at 5346 50 Avenue, saying it has the church’s full support.
The foundation requested city council consider a site exception in order for it to be used as transitional housing for women going through difficult life events, such as loss of partner or employment, health challenges, and domestic or sexual abuse, among others.
Following a public hearing Jan. 9, which roughly 30 people attended, mostly in opposition, council gave unanimous approval.