A sprawling forest encampment has brought jurisdictional concerns, community tensions, and discussions surrounding potential solutions to the forefront in the rural community of Drayton Valley, Alta.

A letter written by Brazeau County resident Rob Pollard to municipal and county officials, the RCMP, and the local MLA, called for urgent action and cross-jurisdictional co-operation on the encampment.

The encampment, made up of tents and temporary structures, sits on provincial land leased by the town, raising questions around who is responsible for the site and the people living there.

The letter spurred Drayton Valley to create a task force which hopes to establish a formal strategy to address homelessness in the area.

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The task force includes representatives from Alberta

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