The New Beginnings Enhanced Emergency Shelter will host 50 permanent beds, along with a host of programming and addiction services. It will fully replace the temporary shelter at The Nest, which has acted as a stopgap to serve the city's growing homeless population.

A lone grey wolf encountered by multiple people in Kananaskis Country has possibly become acclimated to the presence of humans, according to Alberta Parks. Wolves are seldom seen in the Bow Valley, especially up close, making these encounters rare and potentially problematic.