Alberta Health Minister Sarah Hoffman said the province is watching legal action in British Columbia closely, as that province announced a proposed class-action lawsuit against dozens of pharmaceutical companies. Continue reading →

Alberta health officials say there were 228 overdose deaths from Jan. 1 through to early May, which, if the rate remains steady, would mean about 660 by the end of 2018. Continue reading →

The province has released its latest investigative review on the opioid-related deaths of 12 young people. Continue reading →

A new report by Alberta Health fentanyl use continues to be a critical issue in the province.  Continue reading →

Alberta’s opioid crisis is showing no signs of abating, as new numbers released by the province show a 40 per cent increase in opioid-related deaths so far this year over last. Continue reading →

Alberta continues to see high numbers of overdose deaths related to fentanyl and other opioids. Continue reading →

New numbers released by the province Friday show 113 people died of apparent fentanyl overdoses in Alberta in the first three months of 2017. Continue reading →

A report heading to city hall early next week suggests there is support from Edmontonians when it comes to offering medically supervised safe injection sites in the city. Continue reading →

An ongoing drug investigation in Strathcona County has uncovered heroin that is laced with the dangerous and potentially deadly drug carfentanil. Continue reading →