08/31/2026
SESS has received a Stop Order for September 30. Our Residents need to find rentals within 4 weeks. They all live well below the poverty line, and do not have an opportunity to save for the expenses of a move. Please consider a donation to help 24 folks find and pay for new homes!
This is a very challenging time for all of us at SESS - please do not respond with any negative comments.
For more Information:
Please call 780-396-8777, TXT 780-778-0148 or
email: [email protected]
Whitecourt & District Chamber Of Commerce
08/26/2026
SESS Statistics:
SESS housed 110 individuals these past 5 years. Our impact data is very good in the homeless sector:
β’ 90% of residents are from our local community area.
β’ 33% are indigenous.
* Housing programs are part of reconciliation.
β’ 26% are seniors.
β’ Most live at SESS 1-2 years.
β’ 6 lived at SESS twice.
β’ 6 have lived at SESS for more than 4 years.
β’ 43% transitioned successfully out of SESS
16% moved in with family
6% moved into other programs/institutions
21% moved into market housing
β’ 22% are still housed at SESS
β’ 22% experienced program eviction
18% returned to homelessness (Living in motels, shelters, couch surfing or outdoors)
β’ 12% are deceased or post residency is unknown
* 84% have brain injury, cognitive disabilities, or mental illness
* 21% had/have active addictions
* 39% have past addiction effects
08/26/2026
Congratulations to the winners in the 2026 SESS Duck Derby race! We are delighted for you all!
08/21/2026
It is with heavy hearts and disappointment that we announce the closure of the Eagleβs Nest Mini-Village Transitional Housing program.
On Tuesday, August 18, the Mayor and 3 councillors voted unanimously to oppose the SESS zoning applications submitted to resolve the non-compliance complications at our current location.
The Town of Whitecourt then gave us a 6-week Stop Order to vacate the premises by September 30. 6 weeks is obviously an inadequate time to find homes for our current 24 residents who have multiple challenges. We will be seeking help from our amazing community supporters.
Please encourage our residents and outreach clients when you interact with them. Some feel despair and need fresh hope.
Soaring Eagle is committed to supporting these vulnerable folks and will continue to provide supports to assist them through this difficult process to find new homes and face a new season in their lives.
08/20/2026
And LAST, but not least. The final Duck #411- Tail End Tom (because Tom grabbed him from the end)- will receive a special prize!
We are grateful for all the efforts of our staff, Board and volunteers⦠And all their work to make this an amazing event!
And Thank You to all our supporters for coming out!!
08/20/2026