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Alberta declares opioid public health crisis
Description
May 31, 2017
The Alberta government has declared a public health crisis in response to the increasing number of deaths due to opioid overdoses in the province. Tom Vernon explains what that means on Global News at Noon.
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Alberta declares opioid public health crisis02:09 | May 31, 2017 -
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Jasper marks 1 year since thousands fled wildfire ahead of townsite devastation21:48 | July 22, 2025 -
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Canada to increase defence spending06:48 | June 12, 2025 -
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Alberta continues to cope with dangerous wildfires01:43 | May 30, 2025 -
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New bladder cancer combination therapy extending survival times for patients02:25 | May 13, 2025 -
Dangerous wildfire conditions expected in Sturgeon County on Wednesday06:18 | May 7, 2025 -
Premier Danielle Smith to take questions from reporters about Alberta’s future in Canada01:44 | May 6, 2025 -
Looking ahead to Lemonade Day05:30 | May 2, 2025 -
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City council wants to change how safety is handled on Edmonton public transit system07:12 | April 11, 2025 -
Businesses gutted in fire at southeast Edmonton strip mall02:15 | April 8, 2025 -
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Alberta declares opioid public health crisis02:09 | May 31, 2017
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Alberta’s syphilis spread is slowing, researchers say05:30 | December 18, 2025
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Jasper commemorates 1 year since wildfire evacuation02:38 | July 22, 2025
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Alberta Next panel to hold town halls soon08:09 | July 8, 2025
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Edmonton teacher facing child pornography charges01:21 | June 25, 2025
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Alberta declares opioid public health crisis
Description
May 31, 2017
The Alberta government has declared a public health crisis in response to the increasing number of deaths due to opioid overdoses in the province. Tom Vernon explains what that means on Global News at Noon.
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