
Lethbridge shelter staff re-enact overdose response: ‘They do whatever it takes’
By Malika Karim Videographer
“A lot of overdoses occur in peoples’ homes and for many people, this is their home.” Continue reading
“A lot of overdoses occur in peoples’ homes and for many people, this is their home.” Continue reading
Walking a mile in another person’s shoes can be a great education. Continue reading
Officials responded to more than 50 overdose calls in Lethbridge this week. Continue reading
The opioid crisis in Alberta continues to worsen, with provincial numbers released in November showing a 40 per cent increase in opioid-related deaths. Continue reading
As politicians, health authorities and first responders try to get a handle on Alberta’s opioid crisis, new figures released by the province show there was a significant uptick in the number of carfentanil deaths in 2017 from the year before. Continue reading
The Calgary Fire Department said it’s seen a 250 per cent increase in opioid-related calls in the past year. Continue reading
The Alberta government is expanding detox services in Red Deer to deal with the growing opioid crisis. Continue reading
“It would have been suicide. I would have used until I died if I hadn’t got into this program.” Continue reading
Eleven people from Calgary have been charged with more than 125 drugs, weapons and organized crime-related offences after one of the largest drug seizures in Alberta’s history. Continue reading
The study recommends provincial and federal governments consider adding alternative medicine to coverage under public health care. Continue reading