Residents in a west-end neighbourhood now have a public warning that a home in their area was once used to sell drugs in part of a program to clean up drug houses in Edmonton.
It all started in the area near 158 Street and 93 Avenue after numerous complaints led to a raid at one residence that netted about $10,000 in drugs and cash.
And six months after that, two members of the home, Kyle and Christopher Chalifoux, were ordered out of the house by October 1st.
The males' mother, Judy Chalifoux is allowed to stay in the home but in order to ensure that all illegal activities stop, a sign will be posted on her lawn outlining the details of the court order.
The signs are called community safety orders and it's just one tool Alberta sheriffs are using to shut down drug house operations.
"Shutting down a property, removing tenants, those are the extreme steps that are taken as a last resort. We do what we can to work with the community and the owners to resolve whatever problem there is," said Michelle Davio, spokesperson for the Solicitor General.
Neighbours agree the public signs show that change is on the way.
"You dont want it in your neighbourhood, I know it's all over the place but still," said resident Shirley Runchey.
Many believe if the program continues, life on their block will without a doubt improve.
"If they keep on the program it will start to improve the neighbourhood," said Kyla Thompson.
To report suspicious activity in your neighbourhood call 1-866-906-7226.
With files from CTV's Rob McAnally
