Regina firefighters, police monitor ‘Camp Marjorie’ as it continues to grow
Global News
Members of the Regina Police Service and Regina Fire and Protective Services have been checking up on the camp as more people are seeking food and shelter.
A number of tents at a park in Regina‘s Heritage neighbourhood has continued to grow since the first tent was set up before the Thanksgiving long weekend.
On Wednesday, people at Camp Marjorie were seen bundled up as they tried to stay warm from the rain and cold weather that day.
The camp was named after a homeless woman who died last week in Regina, according to Gavin Siggelkow, a homeless advocate who’s staying at the camp.
Members of Regina Fire and Protective Services visited the campsite just before noon on Wednesday to run an inspection check.
Siggelkow said they are exploring options to provide heat for camp members as temperatures start to fall.
“We’re looking at all avenues and ways that we can have heat because you can get under blankets to stay warm, but it’s not 40 below yet either,” Siggelkow said.
“I don’t think the government is going to move fast enough to get things fixed before wintertime, so we’re looking at something as quickly as possible.”
Firefighters haven’t been the only people keeping an eye on the camp. Regina police officers are also performing routine checks on those living at the site.