Some people living in east Edmonton’s Capilano area say their neighbourhood has become less safe and they want help.
Residents and business owners in the Terrace Heights neighbourhood say they’ve seen more disorder since a supportive housing facility opened last year, but the group operating the building claims city policies are to blame.
Mike Williams, owner of Mickey-Jays Man Cave in the Terrace Plaza shopping complex near 101 Avenue and 57 Street, says his business has been affected by disorder.
“Jay and I started Mickey-Jays Man Cave with $300 and an idea. We both quit our jobs two years ago to pursue a dream,” he said.
Williams and his business partner opened their specialty store in October 2023. Now they’re worried about it.
“It really makes it hard to have that dream become true and when you’re hemorrhaging money, you have to make a choice,” said Williams.
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