Why some homeless Edmontonians choose to camp outside the inner city

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As a snowstorm blows in around him, Anson Palmer makes his way through a camp set up on the side of Gateway Boulevard.

Tucked into trees and sandwiched between the busy roadway and construction fencing, a tarp hangs as a wind block for a tent. Wood scraps, bags and cardboard are also piled around the site.

Palmer is one of the many homeless people who have set up camp far from shelters and social agencies, which are largely concentrated around Edmonton’s downtown. 

On this snowy Tuesday, Palmer is just visiting. His friend lives in the tent. Palmer cycled over to check that he

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