2020 becomes deadliest year for opioid deaths in Lethbridge as province releases new data
Videos
-
2020 becomes deadliest year for opioid deaths in Lethbridge as province releases new data
01:49 | December 18, 2020
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: September 6, 2026
08:00 | 8 hours ago
-
Two fatalities confirmed in K-Country plane crash
01:57 | 8 hours ago
-
Parkview residents concerned over several infill builds within a single block
01:58 | 9 hours ago
-
Indigenous filmmaker dies after incident at horse race
01:37 | 9 hours ago
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: September 5
08:31 | September 5, 2026
-
Kananaskis campground welcomes fall visitors
01:57 | September 5, 2026
-
Marathon runner heading to Regina to make up for distance errors made at the Edmonton Marathon
01:43 | September 5, 2026
-
Report finds Meta data centre could result in an additional $460 in electricity costs
02:02 | September 5, 2026
-
Lethbridge man charged with sexual assault of two young girls
00:43 | September 5, 2026
-
Cochrane cairn honours Canada-U.S. friendship
02:16 | September 4, 2026
-
Alberta doles out more than $50M in grants to 16 environmental innovators
02:02 | September 4, 2026
-
A curious case of missing apples in northwest Calgary
01:58 | September 4, 2026
-
Special city council meeting called over leak of confidential Calgary budget docs
02:13 | September 4, 2026
-
Calgary teen wins world highland dance title
01:52 | September 4, 2026
-
Alberta separatism proponent shares transition plan for independence
01:51 | September 4, 2026
-
QR Calgary 770AM reveals Flames radio broadcast team
01:47 | September 3, 2026
-
Calgary boy recovers after near drowning in B.C. river
02:07 | September 3, 2026
-
Calgary mayor claims confidential budget documents show ‘wishlist’ in clash with fellow councillor
02:18 | September 3, 2026
-
Elections Alberta addresses missing referendum questions, declaration concerns
01:47 | September 3, 2026
-
Federal government’s gas tax holiday extension renewing calls in Alberta
01:50 | September 2, 2026
-
Alberta premier promises ad campaign for referendum questions
01:49 | September 2, 2026
-
Protests in Alberta over province’s new dual practice health care
01:58 | September 1, 2026
-
Alberta dual-practice surgery model met with two-tier health-care protests
01:50 | September 1, 2026
-
New school year in Alberta also means more staff in classrooms
02:00 | September 1, 2026
-
Hiker fatalities prompt outdoor safety tips for end of summer season
02:00 | September 1, 2026
-
Calgary mother looks for answers 23 years after son’s death
02:15 | September 1, 2026
-
Federal government commits $29M to north Calgary water feeder main project
02:00 | September 1, 2026
-
Revised Alberta Day statement by Premier Danielle Smith draws backlash
02:03 | September 1, 2026
-
Albertans don’t want to swap ‘overbearing Ottawa for an overbearing Washington’: Smith on referendum
02:33 | September 1, 2026
-
Danielle Smith pushes for accelerated West Coast pipeline as Trump flaunts Venezuela oil deal
03:05 | September 1, 2026
-
Rally against health care privatization
01:49 | September 1, 2026
-
2020 becomes deadliest year for opioid deaths in Lethbridge as province releases new data
01:49 | December 18, 2020
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: September 6, 2026
08:00 | 8 hours ago
-
Two fatalities confirmed in K-Country plane crash
01:57 | 8 hours ago
-
Parkview residents concerned over several infill builds within a single block
01:58 | 9 hours ago
-
Indigenous filmmaker dies after incident at horse race
01:37 | 9 hours ago
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: September 5
08:31 | September 5, 2026
-
Kananaskis campground welcomes fall visitors
01:57 | September 5, 2026
-
Marathon runner heading to Regina to make up for distance errors made at the Edmonton Marathon
01:43 | September 5, 2026
-
Report finds Meta data centre could result in an additional $460 in electricity costs
02:02 | September 5, 2026
-
Lethbridge man charged with sexual assault of two young girls
00:43 | September 5, 2026
-
Cochrane cairn honours Canada-U.S. friendship
02:16 | September 4, 2026
-
Alberta doles out more than $50M in grants to 16 environmental innovators
02:02 | September 4, 2026
-
A curious case of missing apples in northwest Calgary
01:58 | September 4, 2026
-
Special city council meeting called over leak of confidential Calgary budget docs
02:13 | September 4, 2026
-
Calgary teen wins world highland dance title
01:52 | September 4, 2026
-
Alberta separatism proponent shares transition plan for independence
01:51 | September 4, 2026
-
QR Calgary 770AM reveals Flames radio broadcast team
01:47 | September 3, 2026
-
Calgary boy recovers after near drowning in B.C. river
02:07 | September 3, 2026
-
Calgary mayor claims confidential budget documents show ‘wishlist’ in clash with fellow councillor
02:18 | September 3, 2026
-
Elections Alberta addresses missing referendum questions, declaration concerns
01:47 | September 3, 2026
-
Federal government’s gas tax holiday extension renewing calls in Alberta
01:50 | September 2, 2026
-
Alberta premier promises ad campaign for referendum questions
01:49 | September 2, 2026
-
Protests in Alberta over province’s new dual practice health care
01:58 | September 1, 2026
-
Alberta dual-practice surgery model met with two-tier health-care protests
01:50 | September 1, 2026
-
New school year in Alberta also means more staff in classrooms
02:00 | September 1, 2026
-
Hiker fatalities prompt outdoor safety tips for end of summer season
02:00 | September 1, 2026
-
Calgary mother looks for answers 23 years after son’s death
02:15 | September 1, 2026
-
Federal government commits $29M to north Calgary water feeder main project
02:00 | September 1, 2026
-
Revised Alberta Day statement by Premier Danielle Smith draws backlash
02:03 | September 1, 2026
-
Albertans don’t want to swap ‘overbearing Ottawa for an overbearing Washington’: Smith on referendum
02:33 | September 1, 2026
-
Danielle Smith pushes for accelerated West Coast pipeline as Trump flaunts Venezuela oil deal
03:05 | September 1, 2026
-
Rally against health care privatization
01:49 | September 1, 2026
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.
-
2020 becomes deadliest year for opioid deaths in Lethbridge as province releases new data01:49 | December 18, 2020 -
Global News at 6 Calgary: September 6, 202608:00 | 8 hours ago -
Two fatalities confirmed in K-Country plane crash01:57 | 8 hours ago -
Parkview residents concerned over several infill builds within a single block01:58 | 9 hours ago -
Indigenous filmmaker dies after incident at horse race01:37 | 9 hours ago -
Global News at 6 Calgary: September 508:31 | September 5, 2026 -
Kananaskis campground welcomes fall visitors01:57 | September 5, 2026 -
Marathon runner heading to Regina to make up for distance errors made at the Edmonton Marathon01:43 | September 5, 2026 -
Report finds Meta data centre could result in an additional $460 in electricity costs02:02 | September 5, 2026 -
Lethbridge man charged with sexual assault of two young girls00:43 | September 5, 2026 -
Cochrane cairn honours Canada-U.S. friendship02:16 | September 4, 2026 -
Alberta doles out more than $50M in grants to 16 environmental innovators02:02 | September 4, 2026 -
A curious case of missing apples in northwest Calgary01:58 | September 4, 2026 -
Special city council meeting called over leak of confidential Calgary budget docs02:13 | September 4, 2026 -
Calgary teen wins world highland dance title01:52 | September 4, 2026 -
Alberta separatism proponent shares transition plan for independence01:51 | September 4, 2026 -
QR Calgary 770AM reveals Flames radio broadcast team01:47 | September 3, 2026 -
Calgary boy recovers after near drowning in B.C. river02:07 | September 3, 2026 -
Calgary mayor claims confidential budget documents show ‘wishlist’ in clash with fellow councillor02:18 | September 3, 2026 -
Elections Alberta addresses missing referendum questions, declaration concerns01:47 | September 3, 2026 -
Federal government’s gas tax holiday extension renewing calls in Alberta01:50 | September 2, 2026 -
Alberta premier promises ad campaign for referendum questions01:49 | September 2, 2026 -
Protests in Alberta over province’s new dual practice health care01:58 | September 1, 2026 -
Alberta dual-practice surgery model met with two-tier health-care protests01:50 | September 1, 2026 -
New school year in Alberta also means more staff in classrooms02:00 | September 1, 2026 -
Hiker fatalities prompt outdoor safety tips for end of summer season02:00 | September 1, 2026 -
Calgary mother looks for answers 23 years after son’s death02:15 | September 1, 2026 -
Federal government commits $29M to north Calgary water feeder main project02:00 | September 1, 2026 -
Revised Alberta Day statement by Premier Danielle Smith draws backlash02:03 | September 1, 2026 -
Albertans don’t want to swap ‘overbearing Ottawa for an overbearing Washington’: Smith on referendum02:33 | September 1, 2026 -
Danielle Smith pushes for accelerated West Coast pipeline as Trump flaunts Venezuela oil deal03:05 | September 1, 2026 -
Rally against health care privatization01:49 | September 1, 2026
-
2020 becomes deadliest year for opioid deaths in Lethbridge as province releases new data01:49 | December 18, 2020
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: September 6, 202608:00 | 8 hours ago
-
Two fatalities confirmed in K-Country plane crash01:57 | 8 hours ago
-
Parkview residents concerned over several infill builds within a single block01:58 | 9 hours ago
-
Indigenous filmmaker dies after incident at horse race01:37 | 9 hours ago
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: September 508:31 | September 5, 2026
-
Kananaskis campground welcomes fall visitors01:57 | September 5, 2026
-
Marathon runner heading to Regina to make up for distance errors made at the Edmonton Marathon01:43 | September 5, 2026
-
Report finds Meta data centre could result in an additional $460 in electricity costs02:02 | September 5, 2026
-
Lethbridge man charged with sexual assault of two young girls00:43 | September 5, 2026
-
Cochrane cairn honours Canada-U.S. friendship02:16 | September 4, 2026
-
Alberta doles out more than $50M in grants to 16 environmental innovators02:02 | September 4, 2026
-
A curious case of missing apples in northwest Calgary01:58 | September 4, 2026
-
Special city council meeting called over leak of confidential Calgary budget docs02:13 | September 4, 2026
-
Calgary teen wins world highland dance title01:52 | September 4, 2026
-
Alberta separatism proponent shares transition plan for independence01:51 | September 4, 2026
-
QR Calgary 770AM reveals Flames radio broadcast team01:47 | September 3, 2026
-
Calgary boy recovers after near drowning in B.C. river02:07 | September 3, 2026
-
Calgary mayor claims confidential budget documents show ‘wishlist’ in clash with fellow councillor02:18 | September 3, 2026
-
Elections Alberta addresses missing referendum questions, declaration concerns01:47 | September 3, 2026
-
Federal government’s gas tax holiday extension renewing calls in Alberta01:50 | September 2, 2026
-
Alberta premier promises ad campaign for referendum questions01:49 | September 2, 2026
-
Protests in Alberta over province’s new dual practice health care01:58 | September 1, 2026
-
Alberta dual-practice surgery model met with two-tier health-care protests01:50 | September 1, 2026
-
New school year in Alberta also means more staff in classrooms02:00 | September 1, 2026
-
Hiker fatalities prompt outdoor safety tips for end of summer season02:00 | September 1, 2026
-
Calgary mother looks for answers 23 years after son’s death02:15 | September 1, 2026
-
Federal government commits $29M to north Calgary water feeder main project02:00 | September 1, 2026
-
Revised Alberta Day statement by Premier Danielle Smith draws backlash02:03 | September 1, 2026
-
Albertans don’t want to swap ‘overbearing Ottawa for an overbearing Washington’: Smith on referendum02:33 | September 1, 2026
-
Danielle Smith pushes for accelerated West Coast pipeline as Trump flaunts Venezuela oil deal03:05 | September 1, 2026
-
Rally against health care privatization01:49 | September 1, 2026
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.
National News
-
5 people dead, several others injured after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport0:3711 hours ago -
Global National: Sept. 621:5712 hours ago -
Dutch National Bank moves gold out of U.S., Canada1:5112 hours ago -
U.S. envoys Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff make first visit to Ukraine1:3512 hours ago -
Trump calls Canada’s exchange rate with the U.S. ‘unacceptable’2:0012 hours ago -
Cape Breton swamped by severe floods, more rain on the way0:2912 hours ago -
US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff visit Moscow, Kyiv to revive peace talks3:2413 hours ago -
At least 3 students dead, several missing after building collapses in New Delhi1:3514 hours ago -
N.S. authorities warn of increased flooding in Cape Breton0:2916 hours ago -
Snoop Dogg is hiring an ice cream taster for $10K a month0:5617 hours ago
Advertisement
Top News
-
Dutch National Bank moves gold out of U.S., Canada1:5112 hours ago -
Iran warns of “more painful” response after US strikes tankers1:2711 hours ago -
Impact of climate change to our forests2:1311 hours ago -
Candidates running in Abbotsford-Mission byelection2:0411 hours ago -
Employers, jobseekers using AI increasingly — but what are the pros and cons?2:162 days ago -
Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy trial1:592 days ago -
Nepal-Tibet floods: 2 workers rescued from tunnel, more believed to have survived1:522 days ago -
Katy Perry calls Justin Trudeau her ‘missing puzzle piece’3:584 days ago -
Carney says he’d tell Putin to ‘get out of Ukraine’ if the latter attends upcoming G20 summit1:264 days ago -
Clean-up efforts are underway after storm batters southern Ontario2:564 days ago
Sponsored Content
Global National
-
Global National: Sept. 621:5712 hours ago -
Global National: Sept. 522:2812 hours ago -
Global National: Sept. 421:593 days ago -
Reflecting on 25 years of Global National2:023 days ago -
Global National: Sept. 322:123 days ago -
Global National: Sept. 222:284 days ago -
Global National: Sept. 121:545 days ago -
Global National: Aug. 3121:546 days ago -
Global National: Aug. 3022:032 days ago -
Global National: Aug. 2922:062 days ago
Trending
-
Global News at 6 Toronto: Sept. 3, 202623:413 days ago -
Canadian broadcasting legend Lloyd Robertson dies at 923:311 month ago
-
1 dead after cooking-related fire at Toronto apartment building2:301 month ago -
Olivia Chow finally confirms she’s running for a second term at Toronto’s Mayor2:293 months ago -
Toronto fire crews melt Drake ice sculpture2:165 months ago -
Toronto man who killed 2 strangers 2 days apart found guilty of first-degree murder2:063 months ago
Canada
-
Indigenous filmmaker dies after incident at horse race1:3710 hours ago -
Cape Breton swamped by severe floods, more rain on the way0:2912 hours ago -
N.S. authorities warn of increased flooding in Cape Breton0:2916 hours ago -
Impact of climate change to our forests2:1311 hours ago -
Relief after missing hiker found alive1:5011 hours ago -
Details of Jerry Dobrovolny’s severance package not revealed4:3811 hours ago -
Candidates running in Abbotsford-Mission byelection2:0411 hours ago -
Climate reports forecast warming impact is ‘effectively irreversible’ in decades ahead2:372 days ago -
Saying goodbye to the iconic Snowbirds at 77th annual Canadian International Air Show2:061 day ago -
‘Canada? Really?’: Americans react to Trump’s tariffs on Canada2:082 days ago
U.S. News
-
5 people dead, several others injured after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport0:3711 hours ago -
Trump calls Canada’s exchange rate with the U.S. ‘unacceptable’2:0012 hours ago -
Dolly Parton fans shocked to see Walk of Fame Star vandalised1:091 day ago -
Hegseth continues to taunt Canadian cadets in new post2:222 days ago -
‘Canada? Really?’: Americans react to Trump’s tariffs on Canada2:082 days ago -
U.S. diesel prices soar to all-time high as war in Iran rages on1:512 days ago -
Trump threatens to cut off Canadian trade ties amid increase in U.S. interest rates2:023 days ago -
Trump signs order making it easier for U.S. ranchers to sell, process own beef1:523 days ago -
Lindsay Clancy trial puts spotlight on maternal mental health1:493 days ago -
Gloria Steinem, legendary women’s rights activist, dies at 922:123 days ago
Advertisement
World
-
Dutch National Bank moves gold out of U.S., Canada1:5112 hours ago -
At least 3 students dead, several missing after building collapses in New Delhi1:3514 hours ago -
Super El Niño could be strongest on record, UN warns1:483 days ago -
JD Vance ‘extremely skeptical’ about reports U.S. behind fatal attack on wedding in Iran0:584 days ago -
Health Matters: Canada reviews India imports after fake label raid2:244 days ago -
Carney says he’d tell Putin to ‘get out of Ukraine’ if the latter attends upcoming G20 summit1:264 days ago -
Clean-up efforts are underway after storm batters southern Ontario2:564 days ago -
World will miss 1.5°C climate target: UN report2:104 days ago -
Iran war reignites with fresh attacks after lull1:584 days ago -
Canadians lend a hand as massive relief effort in Nepal begins2:004 days ago
Politics
-
Hope for workers after province announces talks with Howe Sound mill operators2:0210 hours ago -
Fallout from Metro Vancouver CAO’s exit1:4510 hours ago -
Swim clubs pushing back on impending closure of another Vancouver pool2:2010 hours ago -
Parkview residents concerned over several infill builds within a single block1:5810 hours ago -
U.S. envoys Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff make first visit to Ukraine1:3512 hours ago -
Trump calls Canada’s exchange rate with the U.S. ‘unacceptable’2:0012 hours ago -
Iran warns of “more painful” response after US strikes tankers1:2711 hours ago -
Details of Jerry Dobrovolny’s severance package not revealed4:3811 hours ago -
Candidates running in Abbotsford-Mission byelection2:0411 hours ago -
Alberta introduces the first solar panel recycling program in Canada1:111 day ago
Health and Wellness
-
New Vancouver Centre aims to close dyslexia support gaps5:022 days ago -
Kingston caregiver turns family’s long-term-care experience into help for others2:282 days ago -
Important mental health reminders as kids go back to school4:004 days ago -
Health Matters: Canada reviews India imports after fake label raid2:244 days ago -
Recognizing Vascular Disease Awareness Month4:094 days ago -
Drug advocates open pop-up overdose prevention sites2:134 days ago -
Canadians lend a hand as massive relief effort in Nepal begins2:004 days ago -
Free childcare coming to thousands of Manitoba families1:054 days ago -
Health Matters: Chief Public Health Officer urges vaccine check before school2:074 days ago -
Alberta dual-practice surgery model met with two-tier health-care protests1:505 days ago
Advertisement
Investigative News
-
Canada gave contracts to Iran VP’s son while investigating role in regime missile program2:464 days ago -
Global exclusive: Richmond kidnapping update2:261 month ago -
FOI requests reveal Saskatchewan man’s foster system abuse claims were documented, then ignored3:241 month ago -
‘Operation Hard Ball’ suspects in court2:242 months ago -
Stranger attack victim speaks out after release of suspect2:312 months ago -
More details about extortion-related convictions2:183 months ago -
Difficult efforts to revoke Canadian citizenship of man convicted of terrorism offence2:234 months ago -
How ‘manosphere’ groups target women, share sexual exploits online1:584 months ago -
Deportation hearing begins for alleged Iranian regime official1:386 months ago -
Questions about how Tumbler Ridge shooter had access to guns2:307 months ago
News Bloopers
-
Atlantic Canadian politicians react after Hilroy leaves Cape Breton, Newfoundland off its cover2:054 days ago -
‘Amoosing’ cow leaves Global News Morning crew in stitches1:599 months ago -
‘Can’t use that on TV’: Watch a Global News reporter jump from the highest bungee jump in Canada0:3716 months ago -
Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet3:0528 months ago -
‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:2535 months ago -
Global Calgary weather anchor startled by surprise guest appearance0:2139 months ago -
‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5749 months ago -
‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1549 months ago -
B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1253 months ago -
Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3847 months ago