2020 becomes deadliest year for opioid deaths in Lethbridge as province releases new data
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2020 becomes deadliest year for opioid deaths in Lethbridge as province releases new data
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2020 becomes deadliest year for opioid deaths in Lethbridge as province releases new data
Description
December 18, 2020
WATCH ABOVE: The province launched the Alberta substance use surveillance system on Friday afternoon, showing a significant spike in opioid-related deaths in Lethbridge. Eloise Therien has more on how the South Zone stacks up to the rest of the province, and how the closure of the city’s supervised consumption site has impacted overdose numbers.
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2020 becomes deadliest year for opioid deaths in Lethbridge as province releases new data01:49 | December 18, 2020 -
Alberta separation: Growing evidence of foreign interference ahead of referendum01:55 | 9 hours ago -
Delays in citizenship documents affecting Alberta driver’s licence renewals01:57 | 10 hours ago -
Safety concerns as complaints regarding electric dirt bikes continue to climb02:01 | 11 hours ago -
Calgary police officer to stand trial for second-degree murder02:20 | 11 hours ago -
New Alberta ID requirements leading to longer waits01:45 | 11 hours ago -
Edmonton student awarded Beaverbrook Vimy Prize05:06 | August 19, 2026 -
Alberta Utilities Commission rejects power plants for proposed Olds data centre01:57 | August 18, 2026 -
Alberta businesses prepare for potential tariffs01:55 | August 18, 2026 -
Edmonton hosting international conference on emergency management and disaster response04:35 | August 18, 2026 -
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Calgarians welcomed to weigh in on the future of Max Bell Park01:45 | August 17, 2026 -
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Thief steals life-saving equipment during a break and enter in Calgary02:04 | August 17, 2026 -
Bear cub escapes Calgary Zoo enclosure01:47 | August 17, 2026 -
Married women struggling to renew Alberta driver’s licences01:54 | August 17, 2026 -
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Celebration of life and call for action in Spruce Grove02:11 | August 15, 2026 -
Backpack giveaways help Calgary families in need02:27 | August 15, 2026 -
Calgary hosts national ball hockey championship01:49 | August 14, 2026 -
AHS advisory for Lake Sundance after blue-green algae found01:41 | August 14, 2026 -
1,600 Calgarians facing internet and phone service interruptions02:00 | August 14, 2026 -
Alberta teen takes the provincial government to court over surgical delays02:31 | August 14, 2026 -
Alberta delays new restrictions on flags in schools01:46 | August 14, 2026 -
More than 130 farms to take part in Alberta Open Farm Days02:01 | August 13, 2026 -
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Secretary of state for combatting crime visiting Edmonton area on speaking tour06:01 | August 13, 2026 -
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2020 becomes deadliest year for opioid deaths in Lethbridge as province releases new data01:49 | December 18, 2020
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Alberta separation: Growing evidence of foreign interference ahead of referendum01:55 | 9 hours ago
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Delays in citizenship documents affecting Alberta driver’s licence renewals01:57 | 10 hours ago
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Safety concerns as complaints regarding electric dirt bikes continue to climb02:01 | 11 hours ago
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Calgary police officer to stand trial for second-degree murder02:20 | 11 hours ago
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New Alberta ID requirements leading to longer waits01:45 | 11 hours ago
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Edmonton student awarded Beaverbrook Vimy Prize05:06 | August 19, 2026
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Alberta Utilities Commission rejects power plants for proposed Olds data centre01:57 | August 18, 2026
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Alberta businesses prepare for potential tariffs01:55 | August 18, 2026
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Edmonton hosting international conference on emergency management and disaster response04:35 | August 18, 2026
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Alberta eyes Ontario bike lane court ruling as it weighs legislation01:47 | August 17, 2026
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Calgarians welcomed to weigh in on the future of Max Bell Park01:45 | August 17, 2026
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Alberta health cards now come with an expiry date01:56 | August 17, 2026
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Thief steals life-saving equipment during a break and enter in Calgary02:04 | August 17, 2026
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Bear cub escapes Calgary Zoo enclosure01:47 | August 17, 2026
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Married women struggling to renew Alberta driver’s licences01:54 | August 17, 2026
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Calgary hosts national ball hockey championship01:49 | August 14, 2026
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AHS advisory for Lake Sundance after blue-green algae found01:41 | August 14, 2026
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Alberta teen takes the provincial government to court over surgical delays02:31 | August 14, 2026
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Alberta wildfire season slower than last year, but risks remain01:53 | August 13, 2026
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2020 becomes deadliest year for opioid deaths in Lethbridge as province releases new data
Description
December 18, 2020
WATCH ABOVE: The province launched the Alberta substance use surveillance system on Friday afternoon, showing a significant spike in opioid-related deaths in Lethbridge. Eloise Therien has more on how the South Zone stacks up to the rest of the province, and how the closure of the city’s supervised consumption site has impacted overdose numbers.
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